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

Knight Errant
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
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