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Many passengers are anxious to be on flights due to recent accidents.
Recent Plane Crashes Cause Rising Anxiety
Brynja Lockman and Kat Mulgrew work hard to practice their speeches in preparation for the National Finals of Extemporaneous speaking.
Brynja Lockman, Kat Mulgrew to Represent Speech Team at Nationals
BSM will welcome Matt Pryor as their new athletic director for the 25-26 school year.
BSM Will Welcome a New Athletic Director Next Year
Dan Wrobleski will fill the role of senior high principal in the 2025-26 school year
Dan Wrobleski: BSM’s Next Principal
BSM honors the life of Pope Francis by helping the marginalized and remains hopeful for the future.
How will BSM recover from the Pope’s death?
Regardless of how teachers' lives or school environment changes, they stay committed to BSM for many years.
Longtime Teachers Reflect on Changes at BSM
Is students reliance on AI beginning to become a problem? How far is too far?
How To Effectively Use AI
Students are sleep deprived, resulting in dropping grades, missing assignments, and worsened mental health.
Sleep Deprivation Is Rampant in Students
Fashion styles today are often leaning towards comfortability rather than class.
how fashion has changed from fashionable to comfort
Testing stuperstitions help student's confidence when testing
Testing Superstitions: Helpful or Not?
The Benilde-St. Margaret's softball team heads to the MSHSL State Tournament after defeating De La Salle in the section finals.
Softball Swings Into State
BSM sports, like volleyball, are competitive and have limited team spots, resulting in sometimes harsh cuts.
Athletes at Tryouts Face Harsh Cuts
The Benilde-St. Margarets Ultimate Frisbee team is a great way to stay active and play with friends.
Circling Back to Ultimate Frisbee
Coach Lindsay Spanton is ready for another successful season.
BSM introduces new changes to its softball program
Three BSM sports captains leading their teams through the season.
Captains are Vital for the Success of a Team
The number of those joining the military has been declining in recent times.
Why Has Military Enrollment Declined?
The modernization of masculinity is taking a turn for the worse, creating a toxic a toxic cycle of insecurity, ego and emotional suppression.
Modern Masculinity: Toxic Masculinity
People are so dependent on their social media that it can disrupt connections with their peers.
Could You Go A Week Without Social Media?
Snapchat's many features have changed many aspects of society, especially those in teens' daily lives.
Snapchat Reaches Farther Than We Think
Recent Executive Orders from the Trump Administration could affect daily life both nationally and abroad.
Executive Orders Regarding DEI Will Impact BSM
Students taking AP Spanish Language and Culture are set up for a successful future.
AP Spanish Is Setting Up Students For Success
Blurry lights, louder memories—concert amnesia is in full effect.
Concert Amnesia Is Becoming a More Recent Phenomenon
Cheating has become a regular occurrence in many schools.
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Senior Skip Day allows seniors to celebrate their year on their own terms.
Why We Should Have Senior Skip Day
Talking in person has been replaced by communication through social media, such as Snapchat and Instagram.
Instant Communication Has Degraded Relationship Skills
Ghosts is a great family TV series that mixes comedy and deep life lessons.
Ghosts: Lighthearted and Interesting
The three part documentary "Bad Influence" dives into the dark side of child influencers.
Bad Influence: A Review
EPIC: The Musical provides new way to experience theater.
Epic: A New Way to Experience Theater
Sinners is leaving audiences captivated, shattering box office records and earning amazing reviews.
Sinners Stands Out
Bad Bunny celebrates his Puerto Rican culture in his latest album.
Debí Tirar Más Fotos is a Nostalgic Masterpiece
How can students stay away from their devices?
Tips On How To Stay Off Your Phone
Baking is a common hobby that many BSM students enjoy.
Baking at BSM [Recipes Included]
Traveling from Southern and Western Europe to the New England region, my perfect summer day is non-stop with many relaxing and fun activities.
My Perfect Summer Day
Moving into a new environment requires planning what you truly do and don't need in your dorm.
College Dorm Essentials
The life of a male feminist is arguably harder than the life of an average woman.
Local Boy Finds out that Women Are People [Satire]
Take the loaf out of the oven, let it cool for an hour, and enjoy!
A Visual Guide to Making Sourdough [slideshow]
The Presidential Sledgehammer: Editorial Cartoon
The Presidential Sledgehammer: Editorial Cartoon
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]
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BSM students use Powerschool Learning (formerly Haiku) to work on school assignments during snow days. However, BSM doesn't have as many snow days as it should.

[Photo] BSM should have more snow days to prevent car accidents

Henry Bird, Content and Managing Editor
March 8, 2018
After 10 or more college visits, buildings like this one start to all look the same.

[Photo] Visiting too many colleges becomes counterproductive

Brady Solomon, Staff Writer
October 17, 2017
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[Photo] Rape and sexual assault: ignorance is dangerous

Knight Errant Editorial Staff of 2015-2016
May 9, 2016
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[Photo] Senior Slidin’

Cole Jacob, Staff Writer
April 27, 2016
Jimmy Youngblut is unsuspectingly learning more semi-useful facts from things that “they” are saying to him, anonymously hidden in a shadow of BSM’s hallways.

[Photo] Listen to what “they” say

Jimmy Youngblut, Diversions Editor
April 14, 2016
Sophomore Tia Sposito shows her friend from the Jones-Harrison Senior Livng Center specific motions for the dance.

[Photo] Students attend a three day field trip to Jones-Harrison Senior Facility

Grace Gyolai, Staff Writer
March 30, 2016
Anna von Kampen hard at work to prepare the featured dish of the day.

[Photo] Chopped: Cooking wellness edition

Jimmy Youngblut, Diversions Editor
March 24, 2016
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[Photo] Shut up and take my money

Jimmy Youngblut, Diversions Editor
March 19, 2016
Anna von Kampen expresses her disgust with her incapable randomly selected calculus partner: Jimmy Youngblut.

[Photo] Partner Quizzes? Or the Hunger Games?

Jimmy Youngblut, Diversions Editor
February 29, 2016
Page discussed issues related to diversity and education with a group of about 100 students.

[Photo] Alan Page visits BSM to speak with students for Black History Month

Madison Hicks, Managing Editor
February 28, 2016
Keenan Schember, pictured third from the left, with the Grey Skies Blue cast.

[Photo] Senior Keenan Schember dances in contemporary hip-hop dance performance

Gunnar Lundberg, Staff Writer
February 25, 2016
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[Photo] Original song created by freshman to communicate peace

Emma Froseth, Staff Writer
February 26, 2016
Heck visited Journalism classes to discuss his work in photography.

[Photo] Graduate receives Distinguished Alumni Award for work in photography

Andrew Plouff, Staff Writer
February 11, 2016
Sophomore Alyssa Brinza gets ready to return the serve in a recent ping pong practice.

[Photo] Students find athletic atmosphere in other activities

Sammy Deterding, Staff Writer
January 27, 2016
BSM faculty and staff took a photo in suport of Dickey using the hashtag #flexforann.

[Photo] Community rallies around BSM parent

Lucas Latterall, Staff Writer
January 29, 2016
Seniors Kayla McMenamy and Jack Meshbesher, junior Alex Aldes and Daniel McMenamy, and sophomore Landry Elman will all be going to Qatar with Destination Imagination

[Photo] Destination Imagination will take trip to Qatar

Julia Feld and Emma Bird
January 23, 2016
Señor LP has been awarded 110% on every one of his finals, simply for his amazing study habits.

[Photo] Finals and smiles

Lucian Parece, Staff writer
January 22, 2016
Senior nordic skier Amanda Kautzer has found even more success in biathlon, having already qualified for the Youth Olympic Games.

[Photo] Senior biathlete bursts onto the Olympic scene

Grace Hedin, Staff Writer
January 15, 2016
Two extremely well-dressed English teachers strike a pose. Both Ms. Maura Brew and Ms. Anne-Marie Dominguez have a keen eye for fashion.

[Photo] Fashionable teachers examine their styles

Katie Sohm, Staff Writer
January 29, 2016
Hunter boots are an obvious favorite among BSM girls.

[Photo] Winter boots provide fashion and function

Lizzie Ambre, Staff Writer
January 8, 2016
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[Photo] A student’s journey through learning differently

Lizzie Ambre and Rachel Lyons
January 4, 2016
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[Photo] Cheating: an original (not copy-pasted, not plagiarized) in-depth report

Grace Gyolai, Varsity Writer
February 11, 2016
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[Photo] Sizes May Vary

Maya Berg, Staff Writer
December 28, 2015
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[Photo] Thanksgiving Needs To a Bigger Deal

Lucian Parece, Staff Writer
December 1, 2015
In its inagural season, BSM’s Hackey Sack Club is establishing a fun, free, and welcoming environment for students to spend time with friends and meet new people.

[Photo] Sophomore establishes hackey sack club

Henry Bird, Staff Writer
November 9, 2015
The girls proudly hoist the State Championship trophy for the third time in the last four years.

[Photo] State A Champs! Girls soccer takes home third State title in four years as they defeat Orono

Tommy McGinn, Sports Editor
November 5, 2015
The girls beat Princeton 3-0 in the State A Semifinal and are one win away from a State title.

[Photo] Girls soccer advances to State A Final with shutout of Princeton

Tommy McGinn, Sports Editor
November 4, 2015
World Religions teacher Mrs. Becca Meagher taught her classes about the anniversary of Nostra Aetate.

[Photo] Religion classes celebrate 50th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate

Abby Letscher, Staff Writer
November 5, 2015
Paige Mazal and Maizy Jackson do everything they can to block the spike by a Southwest player.

[Photo] Volleyball gets elusive Section win and spot in Semifinal against Washburn

Grace Hedin, Staff Writer
November 2, 2015
Puzzle pieces’ mediums varied from acrylic paint to markers, photos, fabric, or a combination of materials.

[Photo] Art Honor Society creates a puzzle and other new art-centered activities

Emma Froseth, Staff Writer
November 7, 2015
Bringing lunch from home is a way to save money and eat healthy.

[Photo] Skip the lines and bring lunch from home

Katie Sohm, Staff Writer
November 1, 2015
Unlike history class, the National History Club discusses the history of random topics, like soda, at the meetings.

[Photo] Revived national history club holds its first meeting

Katie Hansen, Staff Writer
October 26, 2015
Freshman, sophomores, and juniors prepared for various standardized tests in hopes of raising their scores.

[Photo] Standardized tests administered to students

Christopher Jones, Staff Writer
October 19, 2015
Students, faculty, and staff took advantage of Mr. Taher's visit and the paella he made.

[Photo] Taher CEO visits BSM

Christopher Jones, Staff Writer
October 23, 2015
A family laughs together at brunch.

[Photo] The success of BSM’s annual Grandparents’ Day continues

Lizzie Ambre, Varsity Writer
October 21, 2015
Ms. Laura Sylvester is excited to promote reading for fun this week.

[Photo] Teen Read Week encourages reading for fun among students

Julia Feld, Staff Writer
October 21, 2015
The Martian, first a bestselling novel, hit the big screen earlier this October and is astronomically popular among audiences of all ages.

[Photo] “The Martian” movie is an out-of-this-world success

Grace Gyolai, Staff Writer
October 20, 2015
High School Spanish Teacher, Mr. Shneeebly

[Photo] MEA Exposé

Lucian Parece, Staff Writer
October 23, 2015
Gunnar Lundberg is The Smoking Gun, and he is gunning' for the truth.

[Photo] Carmageddon

Gunnar Lundberg, Staff Writer
October 9, 2015
Lucian Parece proudly displays his "toned" shoulders, "exceptional" biceps, and his "thick" thighs.

[Photo] Dresscode Debacles

Lucian Parece, Staff Writer
October 12, 2015
Faculty and staff from Campus Ministry are upset about the retreat's cancellation.

Tuan Truing who speaks Englis, Vietnamese, and Cantonese

[Photo] Speaking of Languages: Stories of Multilingual Students

Carolina Jimenez, Features Editor
October 2, 2015
Thick scarves, short boots, and layered jackets make outfits fall-appropriate.

[Photo] Accessories pull together fall outfits this season

Katie Sohm, Staff Writer
September 30, 2015
The plans for the new bathrooms have been laid out and can be viewed in the Main Lobby.

[Photo] Ted Freese hired as new Director of Strategic Enrollment Management

Abby Letscher, Staff Writer
September 18, 2015
Emma grieves over her failure to be a part of any BSM production to date.

[Photo] Cut from the play: Sadness in three acts

Emma Johnston, Opinions Editor
September 15, 2015
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[Photo] New Teachers: Extended Interviews

September 8, 2015
SageFulco

[Photo] Sam Fulco, Math

Kate Janda, In-Depth Editor
September 8, 2015
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[Photo] Peter Kirwin, Engineering

Kate Janda, In-Depth Editor
September 2, 2015
CharlieKeyes

[Photo] Charlie Keyes, Theology and Campus Minister

Carolina Jimenez, Features Editor
September 8, 2015
MonicaWeir

[Photo] Monica Weir, Math

Carolina Jimenez, Features Editor
September 8, 2015
MaxJohnson

[Photo] Max Johnson, Math

Kate Janda, In-Depth Editor
September 8, 2015
MarkPeterson

[Photo] Mark Peterson, Science

Kate Janda, In-Depth Writer
September 8, 2015
AdamPetroski

[Photo] Adam Petroski, Choir

Kate Janda, In-Depth Editor
September 8, 2015
MatthewCawley

[Photo] Matthew Cawley, Art

Carolina Jimenez, Features Editor
September 8, 2015
laramaclean

[Photo] Lara Mac Lean, Orchestra

Kate Janda, In-Depth Editor
September 8, 2015
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[Photo] Bruce Becker, Math and Engineering

Kate Janda, In-Depth Editor
September 8, 2015
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[Photo] Logan Radle, PE and Wellness

Kate Janda, In-Depth Editor
September 8, 2015
Ms. Claire Shea is excited to start her new position as the interim junior high principal.

[Photo] Claire Shea adapts to new role as junior high principal

Emma Bird, News Editor
September 6, 2015
Honey and Rye is a neighborhood favorite in the Minikahda Vista area in St. Louis Park.

[Photo] Honey and Rye Bakehouse is sure to satisfy

Leo Driessen, Staff Writer
June 13, 2015
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May 29, 2015
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May 29, 2015
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May 29, 2015
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