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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
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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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