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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
Members of Gen Z face several new challenges that greatly impact their mental health
Gen Z is facing a mental health crisis
At the entrance of BSM, a beautiful and festive tree & decorations are displayed, creating a joyous and fun environment.
Christmas Traditions Bring Together the Sacred and the Secular
Kids struggle balancing the different religious practices during the holiday season.
Two Religions Vs. One Household [First Person]
BSM yearbook and the BSM Knight Errant join forces to create their gingerbread-themed door!
Gingerbread Door Decorating Contest Encourages Creativity
Senior Madison Kadlec giving her personalized Christmas List presentation to her classmates.
What’s on Students’ 2024 Christmas Lists
The Student Council will replace the Winter formal with the Valentine's dance, hoping to raise attendance rates.
Cupid Has Struck Holiday Ball
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
BSM Senior Sebastian Cerda competing in the 5K at the 2024 MN Cross Country State meet.
Sebastian Cerda competes at Cross Country State
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
This holiday season presents you with the opportunity to give back to organizations including The Angel Tree and The Salvation Army.
Christmas is a Time for Giving
Christmas music has many different areas and connects people of different generations, but modern Christmas music is drastically better than classic Christmas music.
Modern Christmas music is Better than Traditional Songs
BSM students show pride in their hair as extensions of their identity.
The pressure to conform: How hair impacts individuality
TikTok mukbangs have transformed from simple restaurant reviews into obnoxious food videos that promote obesity and overeating.
TikTok Mukbangs Are Getting Out of Hand
Senior Casey Butner overwhelmed by work as junior Kali Kosek is breezing through her junior year.
Debunking the Myth: Is Junior Year Really Harder Than Senior Year?
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
One of the most anticipated films of the year, Wicked, hit the big screen on November 22nd, telling the tale of the iconic witches of Oz: Elphaba, and Glinda.
Wicked was magical
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]
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
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 Culture and Heritage Fair
BSM’s Culture and Heritage Fair
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Kaeli Koopman

Kaeli Koopman, Varsity Writer

Kaeli Koopman, often referred to as Koop by her peers, loves to take trips to McDanks with Duffy after a big BSM girls hockey W. Common places you may find Koop are the St. Louis Park Rec Center, Lynne Elite Performance Gym, Excelsior and Grand Starbucks, and, of course, the Golden Arches. One of her secret talents is Candy Crush, she intends to pursue a degree in Candy Crushing in college and is currently sitting at level 3,021. 

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Sienna Duffy prefers to study when it's rainy because she reads faster while listening to the rain.

Why Rainy Days are the Best for Studying

Kaeli Koopman, Staff Writer
May 16, 2024
Seniors search on Amazon to find the perfect essentials for their dorm rooms next fall.

college essentials

Kaeli Koopman, Staff Writer
May 9, 2024
Pictured are Izzy Saffert and Ellery Clark sporting their college merch.

playing Division three is a good way to balance academics and sports in college

Kaeli Koopman, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Students are scavenging the internet to find the perfect prom dress.

[Photo] Are Students Dressing for a Knight in New york city?

Ellie Stewart, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024
Senior Sienna Duffy believes that her Aritzia bodysuit is more comfortable than the Skims bodysuit.

is skims worth the hype?

Kaeli Koopman, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
Noah Kahan's album cover captures a similar gloomy feeling to most of the songs on the album.

Noah Kahan’s New Album Incorporates Intriguing Artist Collaboration

Kaeli Koopman, Varsity Writer
April 16, 2024
The senior slide begins as seniors fall asleep in class and become less engaged in the material.

How Not to Slide: A Guide from the Senior Class

Kaeli Koopman, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Loreal Lumi Glotion is easy to apply and comes in a variety of shades, making it a good dupe for the Drunk Elephant bronzing drops.

Review of Popular Makeup on TikTok

Kaeli Koopman, Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
Megan Moroney feeling lucky with a slot machine, displaying the theme of her album.

Lucky Album Review

Kaeli Koopman, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Nail appointments are booked in advance to ensure fresh nails for prom.

Preparing for Prom

Kaeli Koopman, Staff Writer
May 6, 2023
During Asynch days, BSM students have the flexibility to work on school work at any time of the day.

Asynchronous Days Create Challenges for Students and Teachers

Kaeli Koopman, Staff Writer
December 21, 2022
Athletes fuel their bodies with Celsius or Bubbl'r before their games.

[Photo] Battle of the Bubbles: Celsius vs. Bubbl’r

Bailey Gray, Staff Writer
December 19, 2022

Wintertime Means New Starbucks Drinks

Kaeli Koopman, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
Abby Garvin signs to further her education and hockey career at the University of St. Thomas.

Abby Garvin commits to St. Thomas for D1 Hockey

Kaeli Koopman, Staff Writer
November 29, 2022
Junior Avalyn Mikkelson working hard during a BSM hockey game last winter.

Why are Athletes Waiting to Commit?

Kaeli Koopman, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
BSM senior girls take part in creating senior overalls as a long standing BSM tradition.

How Seniors Make Their Overalls

Kaeli Koopman and Avery Hawkinson
October 28, 2022
With fall weather comes specialty fall drinks.

Starbucks Fall Drinks Elicit Mixed Reviews

Kaeli Koopman, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
New Science Teacher Mr. Justin Knapp.

New Teacher: Justin Knapp, Chemistry

Kaeli Koopman, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
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