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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
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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
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Most BSM students return to campus for in-person classes during fourth quarter, but some students remain virtual.

[Photo] Students choose all-virtual learning during fourth quarter

Mason Wordelman, Staff Writer
May 10, 2021
Most BSM students return to campus for in-person classes during fourth quarter, but some students remain virtual.

Valedictorian Thomas Libbey found AP European History to be particularly enjoyable because of its connection to the modern day.

[Photo] Thomas Libbey

Sarah McGurl, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
Senior Demi Mills worked hard throughout high school but not with the sole purpose of becoming a valedictorian.

[Photo] Demi Mills

Sarah McGurl, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
Senior Paige Mullin didn’t declare being valedictorian as a goal until the end of her junior year.

[Photo] Paige Mullin

Piper Ehlen, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
After leaving BSM, valedictorian Claire Hennen will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison and will be majoring in Biology.

[Photo] Claire Hennen

Grant Ellings, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
Senior Bella Bolin's status as a valedictorian is a result of her focus and determination.

[Photo] Bella Bolin

Claudia Scherer, Editor
May 6, 2021
Becoming valedictorian was special for Leonardo Jimenez as he had been working towards it for a long time.

[Photo] Leonardo Jimenez

Carson Limesand, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
Senior Jackie Bucaro captained the speech and debates teams and was particularly involved in social studies at BSM.

[Photo] Jackie Bucaro

Sophia Jones, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
Students across multiple grade levels organize and lead the Benilde-St. Margaret's walkout at the same time as schools across the state.

Student participate in state-wide walkout [SLIDESHOW]

Matthew Ormsby, Photographer
April 28, 2021
The sole senior salutatorian Nick Burlage has been dedicating himself to his studies for all of high school. After four years, he got recognition for his efforts.

[Photo] Nick Burlage

Finn Murphy, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
Over the past seven semesters of high school, senior Oriana Sampson has never had a grade below an A.

[Photo] Oriana Sampson

Michael Paulison, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
Maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout high school is a challenge, but senior Hampton Weber tried to look at this daunting task through a different lens.

[Photo] Hampton Weber

Sarah McGurl, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
Senior Michelle Doering’s work ethic was installed at a young age when her parents made sure she was achieving good grades.

[Photo] Michelle Doering

Isabella Fries, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
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[Photo] Andres Jimenez

Aidan Bergman, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
Schools and other clubs in the metro area gear up and train daily for competitive cross country meets.

Minnesotans play outside this winter [Slideshow]

Matthew Ormsby, Photographer
January 27, 2021
Students enjoy working in the modernized space of the Cube.

[Photo] The new Cube has become a popular space for students

Nate Charles, Writer
January 26, 2021
Senior Matthew Virginia is surveying students throughout the state to find out how COVID changes are affecting their mental health.

[Photo] Matthew Virginia studies the mental health of students in the COVID reality

Flint Frohman, Editor
January 26, 2021
Hanging lights is a yearly tradition that spruces up daily life with bright colors and festive environments.

Christmas Lights Sparkle Around the Twin Cities

Matthew Ormsby, Photographer
December 18, 2020
New director of marketing Kari Knoll is excited to help the Benilde-St. Margaret's community.

[Photo] BSM welcomes Kari Knoll as the new director of marketing

Isabella Fries, Staff Writer
November 30, 2020
The BSM choir's authentic West African drums sit in the corner of the choir room, waiting to be used.

[Photo] BSM Choir Begins Using Drums

Ava Krueger, Editor
November 30, 2020
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