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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
Benilde-St.Margaret's Chess club differentiates from Chess team.
Breaking Down Chess Club vs. Chess Team
As the school year is coming to an end, graduation party prep is in full swing for the class of 2025.
Grad Party Prep
As the theater department begins rehearsing Diary of A Wimpy Kid: The Musical, the cast and crew members are excited to showcase this performance to the BSM community later in the spring.
Get Ready for the Spring Play!
Students that can carry their backpacks are more organized
Should Students Be Able To Carry Their Backpacks Around During The School Day?
Mr. Lyons is loved by his students and always willing to help them when they are stuck. He really is a great inspiration on what it means to be a Red Knight.
Profile: Mr. Lyons
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
The Benilde St. Margaret's dance team focused together before winning the conference championship.
BSM’s most decorated team aims to defend their state title
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
Southern California waters, before the recent destruction of the aggressive fires and winds.
Following the Fires: Aftermath Persists for BSM and Los Angeles Communities
Students struggle to get enough sleep with their demanding schedules.
Ring Ring: A Sleep Loss Wake-Up Call
Popular Make up brands Charlotte Tilbury and Rare Beauty, along with fake eyelashes, dominant today's make up trends.
“Beauty blindness” throughout the years
Both indoor and outdoor cycling offer many different benefits to your overall health and happiness.
Everyone Should Cycle
Students can typically use homeroom for a plethora of reasons, but those who are trying to quietly study can easily be distracted by the chitchat of their peers.
Homeroom Should Be Used as a Free Period
A lottery based college admissions system could greatly impact many aspects of the application process, such as stress, diversity, and more.
Should College Admissions Be Based On A Lottery System?
The class of 2026 now faces the challenge of choosing seven classes to take for their senior year, instead of the usual six.
next year’s seniors will lose a free hour, causing anger
Writing down or saying affirmations to yourself is one of the ways to battle self-doubt.
You Are Loved [Letter to the Readers]
Tate McRae's "So Close To What" has already been ranked #1 on Apple Music in 28 countries and debuted with 29 million streams on Spotify.
So Close To What: So Close to Perfect
The Viral Dubai chocolate bar originating from FIX Chocolatier in Dubai, spreads widely across the world.
Is Dubai Chocolate Better Homemade?
Lifetime Studio offers a wide variety of classes for everybody. My favorite being Warrior Sculpt a mix of yoga and cardio.
Which Lifetime Class Should You Take?
The Super Bowl Halftime show is one of the most watched performances every year, but some performances leave us wishing for more.
a comprehensive rating of Super Bowl Halftime shows
Mac Miller's new album Balloonerism lives up to the hype.
Mac Miller’s family releases album after his passing
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
BSM Student or Celebrity Body Double?
BSM Student or Celebrity Body Double?
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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Last years powderpuff games featured fierce face-offs as pictured.

[Photo] Powderpuff Pre-season Preview

Nathanael Ashton-Piper, Staff Writer
September 28, 2016
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[Photo] Searching BSM for the paranormal

Gunnar Lundberg, Social Media Manager
February 3, 2016
Lake Calhoun adds name Bde Maka Ska because of discussion surrounding John C. Calhoun

[Photo] Lake Calhoun name change causes controversy

Peter Linder, Staff Writer
December 21, 2015
The Winter Coat Brigade after school.

[Photo] Baby, it’s cold inside

Gunnar Lundberg, Social Media Manager
December 16, 2015
Trip director Mr. Robert Epler gives information to students interested in the Italy spring break trip.

[Photo] Discount offered for 2017 spring break trip to Italy

Sammy Deterding, Staff Writer
December 15, 2015
The freshman student council is raising money by selling candy cane grams.

[Photo] Freshman student council raising money through annual candy cane grams

Molly Keady, Staff Writer
December 10, 2015
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[Photo] Homegrown STEM

Grace Gyolai, Staff Writer
December 16, 2015
Most famous for its Tater Tot Hautedish (pun intended), recently opened restaurant Haute Dish serves its take on classic midwestern cooking.

[Photo] Increasingly popular restaurant Haute Dish serves Midwestern delicacies

Grace Hedin, Staff Writer
December 9, 2015
Lundberg laments over the emphasis on Realidades textbooks in Spanish classes.

[Photo] Memoir of a twelve-year Spanish student…

Gunnar Lundberg, Social Media Manager
November 10, 2015
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[Photo] It’s getting real in the BSM parking lot

Mark Racchini, Staff Writer
November 11, 2015
Sophomore Anna Carr poses with her article published in the Star Tribune.

[Photo] Sophomore published in the Star Tribune

Lizzie Ambre, Staff Writer
October 31, 2015
Taylor McLeod, who has been on the varsity tennis team since 7th grade, is getting ready to return a serve.

[Photo] Six years of two sisters being a varsity tennis duo

Katie Hansen, Staff Writer
October 20, 2015
Junior Josie Ross, who organized the many events revolving around Mary Beth Tinker's visit, is excited to have Tinker speak at BSM.

[Photo] Student rights speaker Mary Beth Tinker to visit BSM

Abby Letscher, Staff Writer
October 19, 2015
Senior Peter McCague was the MC of the Homecoming Pep Fest and featured his own pair of decorated senior overalls.

[Photo] Week in Review: Homecoming

October 19, 2015
Knightlife President and BSM senior Anna von Kampen looks forward to the year ahead for Knightlife.

[Photo] Knightlife restructures for organization and accountability

Andrew Plouff, Staff Writer
October 9, 2015
President Jalen Anderson, treasurer Jamison Battle, and vice president Mary Youngblut have recently been elected as freshmen class officers.

[Photo] Freshman student council officers elected

James Libbey, Staff Writer
October 5, 2015
The city of St. Louis Park has told Mark Tucker that his famous treehouse must be taken down by the end of the year.

[Photo] Famous St. Louis Park treehouse to be taken down

Katie Hansen, Staff Writer
October 5, 2015
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[Photo] Elisa

Maya Berg, Staff Writer
October 5, 2015
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[Photo] Dori

Maya Berg, Staff Writer
October 3, 2015
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[Photo] Arthur

Maya Berg, Staff Writer
October 3, 2015
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[Photo] Sylvia

Maya Berg, Staff Writer
October 3, 2015
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[Photo] Oliver

Maya Berg, Staff Writer
October 3, 2015
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[Photo] Alton

Maya Berg, Staff Writer
October 5, 2015
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[Photo] Henry

Maya Berg, Staff Writer
October 5, 2015
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[Photo] Speaking of Languages: Stories of Multilingual Students

Carolina Jimenez, Features Editor
October 2, 2015
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[Photo] Amelia

Maya Berg, Staff Writer
October 3, 2015
The freshmen reading buddies meet with the Little Knights on Monday and Friday mornings.

[Photo] Little Knights partner up with freshmen reading buddies

Maya Berg, Staff Writer
October 1, 2015
Senior captain Paige McLeod returns the ball to her teammate in a recent practice at Aquila Park.

[Photo] Girls tennis sports high ranking in State, work to capture elusive State title

Samantha Deterding, Staff Writer
September 18, 2015
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