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BSM hosted its third annual women's history month panel this past Wednesday!
Three Alumni Share Their Stories for Women’s History Month
BSM welcomes new principal Dan Wrobleski beginning in the 2025-26 school year
BSM To Welcome New Principal Dan Wrobleski
The search process consisted of several rounds of in-depth interviews, along with a substantial amount of feedback from many different committees.
How Does Benilde-St. Margaret’s Find A New Principal?
As Pope Francis's health concerns rise, BSM campus minister Mr. J recommends praying for his recovery.
BSM is Praying for Pope Francis
One of the many new classes BSM is offering for the 2025-2026 school year is Jewelry Design/Metal Smithing.
bsm offers a variety of new classes for next year
Juniors Owen Savell and Josh Ims rep their streetwear style.
The Evolution of Streetwear
Every junior is required to attend a meeting with their counselor in order to talk about future life plans.
Do Juniors Feel like their Individual Counselor Meetings Are Necessary?
The implementation of the new paper Starbucks cups has been controversial among students
Are Students’ Happy with the New Starbucks Cups?
The BSM Math League had nine members place in the top 40 overall and placed 2nd in the Metro Alliance Division this season.
solving for Xcellence: math leagues seasons success
BSM team's hard work gets recognized on before and after school announcements, being acknowledged for their wide variety of talents
Students Appreciate Sports Recognition on Announcements
Highschool athletes get recruited to various colleges after working hard for college offers.
What it Takes to Be Recruited
The BSM Girls Flag Football team are given the honor of playing at the Minnesota Vikings TCO stadium.
minnesota vikings fund a new Girls flag football program
Jalen Wilson scored his 2000th point on Tuesday, February 11th, celebrating after the game with his coach Damian Johnson.
Jalen Wilson and Kendall McGee hit 2000 points
Mr. Pauly's 600th win was much deserved after 37 years of coaching hockey
BSM Boy’s Hockey Coach Makes History With His 600th Win
The BSM alpine ski team celebrates a successful competition at the sections tournament.
BSM Ski Team Reflects on Their Season
There are many factors that a student must consider when thinking about their future.
Pressure Comes With Choosing Your Future Path
The Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knotes performed their set of three songs at the International Competition of High School A Capella.
Red Knotes Sing at the ICHSA
The BSM student section sportsmanship shift has caught the eye of other students who regularly attend games.
School pride is back, but at what cost?
Media literacy is declining, leaving many students unable to analyze news and distinguish fact from misinformation critically.
Media Literacy is in a Nosedive
As Gen Z slips further into their TikTok addiction, students find it physically impossible to look away from their screens.
Our generation is doomed – why TikTok needs to be banned
As people have started to prioritize themselves and individualism has grown, many are becoming desensitized to other people's issues, and empathy has decreased.
Empathy Plummets as Individualism Rises
Let's help high schoolers achieve the magical prom night they deserve with the ability to bring the guest of their choice, including underclassmen.
Underclassmen Should Be Allowed as Prom Dates
Most people use AI daily and are unaware of its devastating effect on the environment.
ai’s detrimental effects to the environment
Teenagers that have formed emotional attachments to their devices often have feelings of anxiety and frustration when they are taken away
do teens have emotional attachment to social media?
Now more than ever, intellectualism is under threat.
In Defense of Intellectualism
The Electric State fell flat. Its powerful message was drowned out by a lack of character development.
The Electric State Fails to Meet Expectations
Did he do it or not? Jamie Miller is a 13-year-old boy who is convicted of the murder of a classmate, and the story follows his life as his family, friends, and therapist try to figure out what happened.
The New Netflix Show Adolescence will Stay with You
The new All-Organic café, Parcelle, did not disappoint.
A Hidden Gem in the North Loop: Parcelle
Suzanne Collins's Sunrise on the Reaping defied expectations; it was gorgeous, but also will leave readers heartbroken.
Sunrise On the Reaping Creates High Emotional Instability
Olivia Dean brings the energy on stage with stylish outfits and beautiful vocals.
Olivia Dean could be the next big hit
I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to March Madness (yes, I bought a jersey and a basketball just for this picture).
How to Win March Madness… or Not
While picking the best potential bracket, it's important to focus on factors such as win-loss differentials and overall game records instead of leaving it to chance.
How to Choose Your March Madness Bracket
The best meal at Pancheros consists of carnitas tacos, chips and queso, and Pibb.
local mexican restaurant pancheros is a superior alternative to chipotle
The weather has gotten warmer, the tops of Broncos and Jeeps have come off, and an essential summer playlist is needed.
Best Songs of the Summer
As the weather gets warmer, students' motivation regarding schoolwork seems harder to come by.
Tips to Stay Motivated in the Spring
Teacher Lore: Mr. Hillman [Podcast]
Teacher Lore: Mr. Hillman [Podcast]
Teacher Lore: Ms. Rathmanner [Podcast]
Teacher Lore: Ms. Rathmanner [Podcast]
Students were invited to bring their friends and family to explore the gallery before an awards ceremony at the end of the evening.
Metro West Art Exhibition Features BSM Artists [slideshow]
Teacher Lore: Mr. Entzion [Podcast]
Teacher Lore: Mr. Entzion [Podcast]
BSM Student Evolution
BSM Student Evolution
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Andy Hudlow and Colin Sheeley
May 18, 2015
Vaccines are available for a number of diseases, and they're a crucial component of public health efforts.

[Photo] Vacci-Nation

Andy Hudlow, Opinions Editor
March 2, 2015
Which BSM Teacher Are You?

Which BSM Teacher Are You?

Colin Sheeley, Diversions Editor
February 24, 2015
Which BSM Elective Should You Take?

Which BSM Elective Should You Take?

Colin Sheeley, Humor Editor
February 19, 2015
Students in the choir were directed by choir teacher Nancy Stockhaus.

[Photo] Annual winter concert held amongst holiday festivities

Madison Hicks, Social Media Manager
December 17, 2014
Students wore pins today to raise awareness on the school-to-prison-pipeline.

[Photo] BSM Justice Club: the school-to-prison-pipeline is a problem that matters

BSM Justice Club
November 14, 2014
Regardless of a student's personal opinion, BSM has every right to require religion classes

[Photo] BSM needs a Catholic curriculum

Kate Sprenger and Danielle Carr
November 3, 2014
Modern teenagers often become absorbed with their phones, sometimes missing out on real relationships

[Photo] Emoticons vs. Emotions

Bergen Flom, Staff Writer
October 29, 2014
Abe "Dr. Love" Fortier strikes a pose for his latest photoshoot

[Photo] Dr. Love on planning the perfect date

Abe Fortier, Staff Writer
October 3, 2014
Senior Colin Sheeley enjoys the full experience of reading The Lord of the Flies.

Hipsteria

Colin Sheeley, Humor Editor
September 26, 2014
Pop Psychology combines heavy synths, dance beats, and harmonious vocals for a sound distinctly Neon Trees.

Neon Trees latest album addresses darker and diverse topics

Colin Sheeley, Staff Writer
April 25, 2014
Mrs. Maura Brew, who teaches Honors English 9 among other English electives, is looking forward to returning to the five and five schedule. After a year with an extra class, teachers are relieved to return to the former workload.

Teachers return to workload of five classes a semester

Colin Sheeley, Staff Writer
March 16, 2014
Junior Tommy Borin dressed his best on the first day of March Madness week, Mismatch day. Students, like Tommy, have dressed to extremities like this throughout the week on many themed days.

March Madness week

Colin Sheeley, Staff Writer
March 14, 2014

National speaker to present to students on Friday

Colin Sheeley, Staff Writer
February 11, 2014
Senior Jeremy Pastir submitted this piece, "Walter White," to the MSAA competition, earning an honorable mention for it.

BSM artists recognized for talents

Colin Sheeley, Staff Writer
February 7, 2014

Theology department develops book club

Colin Sheeley, Staff Writer
January 27, 2014
Jordan Belfort's memoir on his time on Wall Street was adapted by Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

“Wolf of Wall Street,” the memoir and movie, fully depict depravity

Andy Hudlow and Colin Sheeley
January 23, 2014
All in front of an unobservant science teacher, Mr. John Sabol’s 9th grade buddy started a five-foot high fire in the middle of a Physical Science class. The friend then fanned the flame with a fire blanket in hopes of extinguishing it, but ended up caking the entire room in a layer of antique fire extinguisher smoke instead. “By the time he got out the fire extinguisher, I was on the ground crying. I remember the next class we were in he came in late and received a slow clap by the entire room,” Sabol said. The unfortuitous friend received an in-school suspension and lost his “safety points” for the day.

Teacher Flashbacks

Caitlin Hood and Colin Sheeley
January 16, 2014
BSM lunchroom prepares to implement new recycling program

BSM lunchroom prepares to implement new recycling program

Colin Sheeley, Staff Writer
January 14, 2014
Health teacher Ms. Alisa may helps freshman Madison Semler with the correct procedure for chest compressions.

Freshmen learn life saving techniques with CPR unit

Colin Sheeley, Staff Writer
December 17, 2013

Student complaints result in revised finals schedule

Colin Sheeley, Staff Writer
December 16, 2013
Students from around the metro gathered in the Moore Library on Friday. They listen to faculty and student speakers and were commended for their academic achievement.

Metro-area academic achievers come to lunch at BSM

Colin Sheeley, Staff Writer
December 9, 2013
Due to the success of the clothing drive, two teachers dyed their hair.

Winter clothing drive proves successful

Colin Sheeley, Staff Writer
December 4, 2013

Blake School hosts talk on bullying

Colin Sheeley, Staff Writer
October 29, 2013
Wild Child's emotional lyric are consistent with the revival of folk movement.

“The Runaround” shows maturity from folk-group Wild Child

Colin Sheeley, Staff Writer
October 24, 2013
British artist Kate Nash will be at First Avenue on October 30th.

Fall calendar packed with future Arts and Entertainment hits

Adam Eldred and Colin Sheeley
September 23, 2013
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