FOLLOW THE KNIGHT ERRANT TIKTOK
The student news site of Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, MN

Knight Errant
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
BSM's Culture and Heritage Fair
BSM’s Culture and Heritage Fair
Mick Hawkins announcing at a sport game cheering on the Red Knights to victory.
80-year-old Mick Hawkins continues to commentate sporting events
Student-athletes are recognized at morning ceremony as they officially sign with their college.
16 student athletes officially commit to college on signing day
As winter approches, many are getting excited to bring out their winter fashion style.
winter fashion returns in full swing
BSM Mock Trial gathers for an evening practice on Tuesday, November 5th.
mock trial has high hopes for their upcoming season
John Blomer: Top Ranked in Minnesota for Chess
John Blomer: the story of BSM’s Competitive Chess Player
BSM Students boycott and remove artist P Diddy from their Spotify playlists and feed.
Can students separate the art from the artist?
BSM offers a large variety of assessments for students to do such as projects, papers, presentations, and discussions.
What Type of Assessments Do Students Prefer?
BSM Senior Sebastian Cerda competing in the 5K at the 2024 MN Cross Country State meet.
Sebastian Cerda competes at Cross Country State
Student-athletes are recognized at morning ceremony as they officially sign with their college.
16 student athletes officially commit to college on signing day
BSM's mountain biking team, BBB, is a combined team with both BSM students and Blake students.
Mountain biking heads to state
An enthusiastic cheering section is vital to team spirit.
Students Lack Enthusiasm After Halftime
Former high school swimmer Nate Stone brings his experience to BSM swim and dive team.
Swim Team Dives Into Season with a New Coach
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
Cosmetic products, procedures, and diets are constantly advertised to women and have been for decades.
How BSM students deal with beauty standards
Maris LaPointe competing at the Dance Awards in 2018.
Profesional Cheerleaders: Column
The 2010s marked an exciting and active time in the world of dystopian novels/movie adaptations.
Dystopian Adaptations: A 2010s Enigma
Breaks are more stressful than regular school days.
the influx of homework over breaks needs to end
Accessories and clothing attire including Doc Martens, Checkered Vans, Hydroflasks, and shell necklaces are all fashion fails.
biggest Fashion fails of the 2010’s
Lots of people like to decorate and personalize their journals to reflect their interests and passions.
the transformative power of journaling
Students are unable to use the Haben bathroom at all times during the day, causing anger within the student body.
closing of the haben bathroom is a crime
Effective graphics and jump scares in "Smile 2" draw horror movie lovers in.
Smile 2: Worth the Watch
Taylor Swift's Evermore, Zach Bryan's American Heartbreak, and Noah Kahan's Stick Season.
fall music is superior
Wrath of the Triple Goddess is the perfect addition to Percy's senior year adventures.
the percy jackson series continues: the wrath of the triple goddess
Emily navigates new challenges in her career and love life meanwhile embracing the vibrant culture of Paris in season four.
emily in Paris: fourth season excites loyal fans
6 Pogues continue their journey to find treasure that could have been connected to them all along.
new season of Outer Banks hits the mark
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]
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
Screenshot
Mary Fran and Mr. J Reflect on 50 Years of BSM [podcast]
College Decisions
College Decisions
Ambitions and Experiences of BSM Boys' Lacrosse Team
Ambitions and Experiences of BSM Boys’ Lacrosse Team
The student news site of Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, MN

Knight Errant
The student news site of Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, MN

Knight Errant
All content by Kailyn Pedersen

Vinny DiPerno

Kailyn Pedersen, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2019

Jane Hoyt

Kailyn Pedersen, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2019
In this picture, penne pasta being poured into a bowl by Madeline Kurtovich’s mother. Some might claim penne is the best type of pasta, despite ravioli’s absolute superiority among the pastas (in Sol’s humble, and obviously correct, opinion).

Pasta Punchout

Sol Doyscher, Kayla Farrey, Erin Long, Matthew McGonigle, Jack Rahill, Grace Christensen, Kailyn Pedersen, and Mary Youngblut
April 28, 2019
This is a piece of cookie and cream pie held by Senior Alexa Field. Sol thinks that pie is the superior dessert, but his fellow editors disagree, and have their own opinions on the best dessert––hence, why this debate exists (despite the fact that Sol is obviously right). This dessert is provided by Taher, along with many more.

Dessert Death Match

Henry Witterschein, Erin Long, Kayla Farrey, Grace Christensen, Kailyn Pedersen, Harry Madden, Mary Youngblut, and Sol Doyscher
April 1, 2019
Kailyn Pedersen believes that the key to creating an understanding society is having an open dialogue with each other––listening, understanding and valuing the feelings, thoughts, and opinions of others.

Why we need to shut up, calm down, and listen

Kailyn Pedersen, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2019
Which Taher meal are you?

Which Taher meal are you?

Kailyn Pedersen and Henry Witterschein
March 21, 2019
Pizzas are one of the most diverse foods. What do you like on yours?

Tussle of the toppings

Em Paquette, Kayla Farrey, Sol Doyscher, Henry Witterschein, Mary Youngblut, Harry Madden, Matthew McGonigle, Grace Christenson, Erin Long, and Kailyn Pedersen
February 28, 2019
Kailyn

Kailyn

Kailyn Pedersen, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2019
These Christmas songs will have everyone singing, "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!"

Top 5 Christmas songs that never get old for anyone

Kailyn Pedersen and Margot Carlson
December 17, 2018
The cast of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" gathers around a piano during a performance

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” brought humor, a dazzling set, and talented performances

Kailyn Pedersen, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2018
"Hamilton" arrives in Minneapolis

“Hamilton” arrives in Minneapolis

Kailyn Pedersen, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2018
"To All the Boys I've Loved Before" hits Netflix as best new teenage rom-com

“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” hits Netflix as best new teenage rom-com

Kailyn Pedersen, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2018
With the current age of technology, many tend to put themselves on the internet without question; however, it is important to remember internet safety and know what social media entails.

Everything we don’t know about the internet

Kailyn Pedersen, A&E Editor
April 27, 2018
Clothes do not empower me

Clothes do not empower me

Kailyn Pedersen, A&E Editor
April 6, 2018
With all the distractions posed by technology, BSM looks for ways to minimize the impact. Photo Illustration by William Krane

Discovering if new distraction blocking application is useful

Kailyn Pedersen, A&E Editor
March 23, 2018
Many students at BSM use streaming services as a main source of music.

Music streaming services provide easy access to music

Kailyn Pedersen, Arts Editor
February 16, 2018
A mustache and glasses aren't the only things people hide behind.

Teenagers need to be their true selves

Kailyn Pedersen, A&E Editor
October 31, 2017
The current BSM locker rooms aren't big enough to accommodate student athletes.

Athletes need more resources to increase prestige of BSM

Kailyn Pedersen, A&E Editor
October 6, 2017

Riveting and meaningful

Kailyn Pedersen, Staff Writer
May 11, 2017
Out Of Your Ivy League

Out Of Your Ivy League

Kailyn Pedersen and Mary Youngblut
April 28, 2017
Yancy's tweet was featured on World Star Hip Hop, where it went viral. Yancy and his family intended for this tweet to help people look past skin color by seeing their mixed race couple.

Assistant principal goes viral

Kailyn Pedersen, Staff Writer
April 11, 2017

Feminism: too radical or still relevant?

Kailyn Pedersen, Staff Writer
March 21, 2017
Martin Luther King Jr. sets an example for us all as the peaceful and persistent leader of the Civil Rights Movement.

Reflecting on Black History Month

Kailyn Pedersen, Staff Writer
March 2, 2017
A new college application process, The Coalition Application, has been used by several colleges in place of the Common Application, and is expected to expand to more schools in the coming years.

New college application process introduced

Kailyn Pedersen, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
Load More Stories
Menu
Activate Search
The student news site of Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, MN
Kailyn Pedersen