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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
Juniors Owen Savell and Josh Ims rep their streetwear style.
The Evolution of Streetwear
Every junior is required to attend a meeting with their counselor in order to talk about future life plans.
Do Juniors Feel like their Individual Counselor Meetings Are Necessary?
The implementation of the new paper Starbucks cups has been controversial among students
Are Students’ Happy with the New Starbucks Cups?
The BSM Math League had nine members place in the top 40 overall and placed 2nd in the Metro Alliance Division this season.
solving for Xcellence: math leagues seasons success
BSM team's hard work gets recognized on before and after school announcements, being acknowledged for their wide variety of talents
Students Appreciate Sports Recognition on Announcements
Highschool athletes get recruited to various colleges after working hard for college offers.
What it Takes to Be Recruited
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
There are many factors that a student must consider when thinking about their future.
Pressure Comes With Choosing Your Future Path
The Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knotes performed their set of three songs at the International Competition of High School A Capella.
Red Knotes Sing at the ICHSA
The BSM student section sportsmanship shift has caught the eye of other students who regularly attend games.
School pride is back, but at what cost?
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
As people have started to prioritize themselves and individualism has grown, many are becoming desensitized to other people's issues, and empathy has decreased.
Empathy Plummets as Individualism Rises
Let's help high schoolers achieve the magical prom night they deserve with the ability to bring the guest of their choice, including underclassmen.
Underclassmen Should Be Allowed as Prom Dates
Most people use AI daily and are unaware of its devastating effect on the environment.
ai’s detrimental effects to the environment
Teenagers that have formed emotional attachments to their devices often have feelings of anxiety and frustration when they are taken away
do teens have emotional attachment to social media?
Now more than ever, intellectualism is under threat.
In Defense of Intellectualism
The Electric State fell flat. Its powerful message was drowned out by a lack of character development.
The Electric State Fails to Meet Expectations
Did he do it or not? Jamie Miller is a 13-year-old boy who is convicted of the murder of a classmate, and the story follows his life as his family, friends, and therapist try to figure out what happened.
The New Netflix Show Adolescence will Stay with You
The new All-Organic café, Parcelle, did not disappoint.
A Hidden Gem in the North Loop: Parcelle
Suzanne Collins's Sunrise on the Reaping defied expectations; it was gorgeous, but also will leave readers heartbroken.
Sunrise On the Reaping Creates High Emotional Instability
Olivia Dean brings the energy on stage with stylish outfits and beautiful vocals.
Olivia Dean could be the next big hit
I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to March Madness (yes, I bought a jersey and a basketball just for this picture).
How to Win March Madness… or Not
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
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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Due to COVID-19, BSM sits empty as students attend school online.

COVID-19 & BSM: An Oral History of Spring Semester 2020

Reilly Rahill, Maggie Anderson, Flint Frohman, Jackie Bucaro, Brady Giertsen, Keegan Gustafson, Kaitlyn McTigue, Will Thompson, Sophie Ludwig, Cole DeChellis, Sydney Wilharm, Morgan Anderson, Elizabeth Valley, Grace Cochrane, Elena Latterell, Zach Carden, Claudia Scherer, Cooper Gay, Brady Wine, and Sam Best
May 19, 2020
Nowadays, parking lots sits empty due to COVID-19, but every once in a while, students will use this space to gather in a way that follows social distancing guidelines

Teenagers find new ways to meet with each other

Keegan Gustafson, Staff Writer
May 16, 2020

“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before 2” doesn’t live up to the expectations

Keegan Gustafson and Grace Cochrane
April 27, 2020
Student who have birthdays while the state is under a stay-at-home order are forced to celebrate at a distance.

Birthdays during quarantine don’t take the cake

Keegan Gustafson, Staff Writer
April 17, 2020
In March, BSM had plans in place in case a disease like COVID-19 affected the school and community, but most people never imagine this current situation.

VIRAL IMPACT: BSM plans for coronavirus disruptions.

Keegan Gustafson, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020
Students like to browse various shopping websites in their free time.

The pros and cons of online shopping

Keegan Gustafson, Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
BSM sophomores now have the option to decide if they want to take the ACT prep class.

Sophomores now given the option to participate in ACT prep

Keegan Gustafson and Grace Cochrane
March 3, 2020
BSM's Red Knotes sang at the Twin Cities a cappella Festival.

A Capella festival hosted at BSM

Keegan Gustafson, Staff Writer
February 20, 2020

IBA Explained

Keegan Gustafson, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
Joseph Pace talks to his team during the halftime of their game.

BSM sophomore coaches junior high basketball team

Keegan Gustafson, Staff Writer
January 14, 2020
Keegan Gustafson argues that we shouldn't start celebrating Christmas until after Thanksgiving.

Don’t decorate for Christmas too early

Keegan Gustafson, Staff Writer
December 20, 2019

[Video] Christmas tree shortage explained [Podcast]

December 17, 2019
Dance team practices their fresh choreographed dances for competition.

New choreography for the upcoming dance team season

Keegan Gustafson, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
James Amstutz works to share his passion for the Spanish language with his students.

World Language: Mr. Amstutz

Keegan Gustafson, Staff Writer
October 3, 2019
Students walk the halls in dress code.

Dress code updated for the 2019-2020 school year

Keegan Gustafson, Staff Writer
October 1, 2019
The BSM football field awaits the Homecoming football, which will be delivered by the AHA and BSM boys' CC teams.

Cross country team runs football from Holy Angels to BSM for Homecoming Game

Keegan Gustafson, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
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