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BSM aims to strengthen its already impressive retention rate by introducing new tactics to improve student and parent overall experience.
BSM aims to strengthen its already impressive retention rate
The many plywood murals in the Katherine Nash Art Gallery evoked many emotions and was my favorite part of the field trip.
Theology Students Visit Basilica and Katherine Nash Art Gallery [first person]
BSM Open houses are an opportunity for families to gain insight into student life at BSM.
what can you expect from a BSM open house?
Orchestra class is not being offered first semester due to the lack of a teacher.
Does BSM still Offer Orchestra?
AI generated pictures of Disney World "flooded" circulating Facebook, Telegram, and X, gaining nearly half a million views.
Hurricane Milton: Fake News
Elective classes and study halls/free hours offer drastically different experiences and no two people have the same opinion.
Should Students Choose to Take Free Hours or Electives?
Students caught in the hallway, playing Block Blast instead of doing class work.
Craze Around The App “Block Blast” Spikes
With 2025 already here, many want to stop and start doing things to achieve their goals for the new year.
Here are the Ins And Outs Of 2025
The Jelly Cat craze has brought friends together this holiday season for gift exchanges.
new phenomenon “Jellycat” proves to be the perfect gift
With the arrival of winter, ice fishing season has kicked off.
Ice fishing helps students and faculty embrace winter
BSM is supporting teams with top-quality sports gear to help them reach top performance.
sports teams need proper funding to operate
Benilde-St. Margaret's winter athlete's go-to pregame meals range from home cooked family favorites to restaurant orders.
Ritual Pre-Game Meals Fuel BSM’s Athletes
The BSM girls' swim team at The University of Minnesota preparing to swim at state.
Girls Swim Team’s Dedication Carries them to State
BSM girls' hockey gearing up for their 2024-2025 season
Girls Hockey is determined to have a “comeback season”
BSM Boys Hockey warming up for game against Chanhassen last January; Captains are ready to fulfill the roles of last years seniors.
BSM boys hockey: starting over
The hollowing effects of gun violence spread beyond the areas in which they occur.
Helpless: The Mental Health Effects of School Shootings
Local government officials make decisions about everything from public health to climate change.
Lack of Participation in Local Government
Many words that students commonly knew ten years ago aren't known today; a main contributing factor to this situation is a decline in reading.
“I Don’t Know What That Means”: Students’ Vocabularies Are Dropping
BSM's Red Knotes choir class rehearses with small numbers of due to a lack of enrollment of music, but their energy remains high and positive.
Why aren’t students pursuing music at BSM?
Political coverage of the 2024 presidential election ranges from traditional news to social media.
How We Cover the 2024 Election
BSM would be so much more unique and vibrant if everyone had their own style, as these students do.
Wear that Dress: Let’s Break BSM’s Copy-Paste Fashion
A variety of study spaces across the area allow students to concentrate, fuel up, and study for hours on end.
Where are the best places to study for finals?
While book to film adaptations have been around for a while, the amount of them have increased significantly in the recent years.
From page to screen: Do book adaptations live up to the hype?
The teen drama show based on elite teenagers who live in New York recently was re-added to Netflix and gained its popularity back.
The Hit 2000’s series Gossip Girl makes a comeback
Teachers should strive to find a balance between heavily detailed writing prompts and excessively vague ones.
Finding a Happy Medium with Essay Prompts
The drama filled, romantic, and captivating TV-show Cruel Intentions stars Sarah Catherine Hook, Zac Burgess, and Savannah Lee Smith.
Cruel Intentions is Perfect for Drama Lovers
Meet Me Next Christmas, is a hilarious rom-com packed with endless fun, and non-stop excitement.
Meet Me Next Christmas was Predictable yet Enjoyable
Red One is playing in theaters now, featuring famous actors Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans.
Red One Earns it’s Place on the Christmas Must-Watch List
24 men compete for Joan Vassos's heart in the very first season of The Golden Bachelorette.
Golden Bachelorette is a Must-Watch
Festive patterns, holiday colors, and touches of gold grab the eye of holiday shoppers online and in stores.
Holiday Drops
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?
The Guiding Organization for Leprechaun Defenders (GOLD) expresses irritation with BSM's festivities.
Leprechauns Misrepresented at BSM [Satire]
CIS Book Rating: Dance Moms Pyramid Style
CIS Book Rating: Dance Moms Pyramid Style
BSM Students' Biggest Fears
BSM Students’ Biggest Fears
At the entrance of BSM, a beautiful and festive tree & decorations are displayed, creating a joyous and fun environment.
The Secularization of Christmas
BSM Students' Biggest Issues
BSM Students’ Biggest Issues
BSM Student Screen Time
BSM Student Screen Time
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Dr. Gyolai laughs as he meets with Dr. Tift, the former president of BSM.

[Photo] Dr. Gyolai: A Year in Review

Kate Janda, Features Editor
November 19, 2015
The new members celebrated their induction at the Minikahda Club.

[Photo] Seven new members inducted into the BSM Athletic Hall of Fame

Libby Grygar, Staff Writer
September 17, 2014
Sophamore Gunnar Lundberg stops for a cool refreshing drink

[Photo] The definitive ranking of BSM water fountains

Madison Hicks, Staff Writer
June 3, 2014
Sources aside, protein remains a necessary component of a balanced diet.

[Photo] The protein problem

Madison Hicks, Staff Writer
June 3, 2014
(photo by Emily Larson)

[Photo] Nine ways to keep yourself healthy for finals

Kate Sprenger, Staff Writer
June 2, 2014
“The breakfast bagels, I get one every morning.” –Katie Oppenheimer

“Debate, speech, film studies, and of course the Knight Errant” –Jack Youngblut

“Each other!” –Lydia Kozak and Austin Dale

“Definitely my friends; my boys.” –Sam Lynch

“Cracking my back on the desks” –Max Preus

“Probably Knight Errant and the speech team” –Laura Shannon

“Latin, especially Mr. Epler” –Jacklyn Cooney

“The boy” –Jack Sims

“Yearbook, probs” –Zoe Cave

Current president Dr. Bob Tift and future president Dr. Kevin Gyolai shake hands. Dr. Gyolai will begin his duties on July 1, 2014, leading the BSM community after years working as the Dean of STEM at Inver Hills Community College.

[Photo] Meet Dr. Kevin Gyolai, BSM’s new president

Molly Eldevik and Andy Hudlow
April 29, 2014
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[Photo] Dog fest remains a paws-itively successful tradition

Kathleen Meskill, Staff Writer
April 22, 2014
Sophomore Aleksa Tataryn votes for the executive board elections during homeroom. The process, done over email, ensures each student connected to the BSM gmail system only has one vote.

[Photo] Students vote for, and elect, a new executive board

Lauren Goldstein, Staff Writer
April 8, 2014
Today, on March 13, Dr. Gyolai was announced to be the school's choice for Dr. Tift's replacement.

[Photo] Dr. Kevin Gyolai announced as BSM’s president elect

Molly Eldevik, Opinions Editor
March 13, 2014
Senior goalie Abbey Miller, who holds the state record for shutouts, aims to help the Red Knights to their first state title in Class AA.

[Photo] Red Knights blow past Roseau in state quarterfinal

Aidan O'Driscoll, Staff Writer
February 21, 2014
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[Photo] Boys’ Hockey enters section play in role of sleeper

Jeremy Pastir, Staff Writer
February 20, 2014
Miller played in every game this season for the Red Knights and was named one of the finalists for the Let’s Play Hockey Senior Goalie of the Year award. Her 8-0 win over North Metro last Saturday gave her the state record for shutouts, edging out BSM junior varsity coach Amy Jones.

[Photo] Miller’s illustrious goalie career now includes breaking state shutout record

Andrew Birkeland, Sports Editor
February 20, 2014
Senior Katie Segner and her seventh grade Molly are both on the varsity dance team.

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[Photo] Naas announces commitment to Connecticut

Jeremy Pastir, Staff Writer
February 4, 2014
Students at BSM face cold symptoms during the chilly winter months.

[Photo] The Value of a Flu Shot

Ella Hurley, Staff Writer
February 14, 2014
Junior Annie Applehoff uses bands to track her own exercise and health data.

[Photo] Technology takes exercise and health tracking to a new level

Margaux Brink, Staff Writer
January 29, 2014
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[Photo] An increase in pill intake has brought forth negative side effect

Parker Breza, Staff Writer
January 22, 2014
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[Photo] Hockey goaltenders struggle with filling the vital role

Will Jarvis, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2013
Since the age of ten, Desmond has been a part of the Corda Mor Irish Dance Company.

[Photo] Freshman participates in artistic and cultural style of dance

Sofie Madden and Kate Sprenger
December 16, 2013
Soccer teammates Grace Coughlin and Kelly Pannek both signed to the U of M, though neither for soccer.

[Photo] Seven senior girls sign with Division 1 colleges

November 16, 2013
Diaferio works with a vocal coach in order to improve her musical maturity.

[Photo] Musically passionate junior pursues singing career

Ella Hurley, Staff Writer
December 4, 2013
Due to the success of the clothing drive, two teachers dyed their hair.

[Photo] Winter clothing drive proves successful

Colin Sheeley, Staff Writer
December 4, 2013
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Hockey is fun

Football player James Wallrich is also a veteran at "riding pine."

[Photo] Athletes bring spirit to the team from the bench

Aidan O'Driscoll, Staff Writer
November 15, 2013
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[Photo] Red Knights fall to Islanders in section final

Andrew Birkeland, Sports Editor
November 3, 2013
Cheering students worked to create a lively fan section at the game.

[Photo] Girls soccer team advances to State finals

Andrew Birkeland, Sports Editor
October 28, 2013
Oppenheimer, who plays defense, aggressively protect the goal.

[Photo] Girls soccer beats Duluth Denfeld, progressing in the state tournament

Megan Hamilton, Staff Writer
October 25, 2013
The girls team play will Duluth Denfeld High School on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

[Photo] Girls soccer team named section champions

Charlie Jones, Staff Writer
October 19, 2013
The girls team, who won state last year, are hoping to defend their title.

[Photo] Girls soccer goes into section ranked first

Aidan O'Driscoll, Staff Writer
October 8, 2013
The team has continuously been ranked 1 by Class A polls throughout the season.

[Photo] Girls soccer team hopes to defend state title

Aidan O'Driscoll, Staff Writer
October 4, 2013
The team played Fridley, amidst cold weather and rain.

[Photo] Football team faces first loss of the season

Andrew Birkeland, Sports Editor
September 22, 2013
BSM's defense was working full force, only letting Cooper score 16 points.

Quarterback Keaton Studsrud, number 23, has been a StarTribune Athlete of the Week for two consecutive weeks this season.

Coach Mal Edwards talks strategy with the team.

Junior Nate Barry, running back, runs the ball against Cooper's defense.

[Photo] Football team continues offensive dominance in second game of the season

September 10, 2013
Students and faculty received cards, this week, that will be used to unlock school doors during the day.

[Photo] New security measure implemented in hopes of creating a safer environment

Michelle Sauer, Features Editor
September 5, 2013
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