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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?
Pope Francis' papacy has left a profound impact on the BSM community and will continue to inspire future generations to come.
A Tribute to Pope Francis’s Legacy
Mr. J has been serving the BSM community for fifty years and has no plans of stopping.
Mr. J: 50 Years at BSM
Seniors must make the tough decision on whether or not they will study for their upcoming AP exams. Is it worth the stress, or does senioritis prevent them from putting in the effort?
Are Seniors Going to Try on AP Tests This Year?
Incoming juniors stressing to buy their overall supplies before there is nothing.
JOANN Fabrics Closure: An Obstacle to BSM’s Tradition of Senior Overalls
Student gets distracted by her phone while doing homework.
Phone Addiction: Has It Gotten in the Way of Students’ Success?
Mr. Cohen's TA, Alex Luke, grading a DBQ
TAs Play an Important Role
BSM students get backpack passes as a part of their accommodation plan.
How BSM offers help with Accommodations
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 BSM girls basketball team celebrates as they take home the MSHSL state champion trophy for the third year in a row.
girls basketball achieves their goal of a 3rd consecutive state title
Highschool athletes get recruited to various colleges after working hard for college offers.
What it Takes to Be Recruited
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
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
Talking in person has been replaced by communication through social media, such as Snapchat and Instagram.
Instant Communication Has Degraded Relationship Skills
While prom traditions can be fun, they add expenses that make the experience less accessible.
the Cost of Prom takes away from the experience
A BSM student has to learn how to make dinner at home, without the help of a home economics class.
why BSM should have a home ec class
Students in honors classes will get the benefit of a weighted GPA starting next year.
Honors Classes Will be Weighted Next School Year… but Should They Be?
Something needs to be done about the amount of trash that tragically litters the earth.
Trash has taken over
For many, Conclave (2024) and the 2025 conclave were intertwined.
A Cultural Analysis of Both Conclaves
Lorde's new single can be enjoyed by many different audiences, from teens to adults.
Lorde’s New Single: A Poignant Reflection on Heartbreak
Although there was a lot of hype surrounding this film, the movie was not all it seemed to be and is heavily directed toward young audiences.
A Minecraft Movie Is Not Worth the Watch
Disney's Snow White hit theaters on March 21, 2025, marking one of the most underwhelming Disney releases ever.
The Downfall of Disney’s Live Action Adaptations
Universal Orlando is full of must-see attractions and thrilling experiences
the magic of Universal Studios
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]
BSM Red Knights showcase pink, blue, and yellow prom dress trends and a variety of prom dress styles.
2025 Prom Dress Trends
The charming town of Wayzata, Minnesota offers beautiful and delicious restaurants right off Lake Minnetonka.
the Best Restaurants on Lake Minnetonka
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 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]
Teacher Lore: Mr. Entzion [Podcast]
Teacher Lore: Mr. Entzion [Podcast]
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Bill Cheney sitting at his famous desk in the help desk.

[Photo] BSM sports get new additions to the teams

Aidan Luebke, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
Pictures around the school have been put up to prevent bullying.

[Photo] Posters placed around the school to fight bullying

Dylan Boyd, Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
John DeLozier has been an assistant coach for the wrestling team for one year.

[Photo] Assistant coaches lead the way from the sidelines

Dylan Hoen, Staff Writer
January 19, 2018
French students sang Christmas carols for a science class while their teacher held up posters to keep them from forgetting the words.

[Photo] French classes continue Christmas caroling tradition

Kayla Farrey, Varsity Writer
December 20, 2017
Campus Minister Mr. Mike Jeremiah prays with the basketball team before their game.

[Photo] Q&A with Mr. J

Dylan Boyd, Staff Writer
December 2, 2017
BSM spends money on internal improvements, like the parking lot.

[Photo] BSM uses donations in order to improve experience

Spencer Sweeney, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017
Girls' volleyball players show off their gameday dress up outfit.

[Photo] Bill Cheney does more than work at the Help Desk

Riley Miller, Staff Writer
November 26, 2017
BSM health classes don't teach comprehensive sex education.

[Photo] Students need comprehensive sex education

Aspen Konowalchuk, Varsity Writer
November 22, 2017
Carter Booth goes up for a kill.

[Photo] Eighth grader Carter Booth dominated on the varsity volleyball court this past season

Syndi Dailey, Staff Writer
November 17, 2017
Creative Writing Club meets every Monday morning.

[Photo] Creative Writing Club promotes writing outside the classroom

Ben Larson, Staff Writer
November 10, 2017
Senior captain Anna Carr enjoys the captain workshops.

[Photo] BSM hosts new captain leadership workshops

Katie Hansen, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017
The team won their Conference and is now looking to win Sections.

[Photo] After a strong regular season, BSM volleyball is ready for Sections

Stella Fortier, Staff Writer
October 27, 2017
Junior Maizy Jackson helps lead the volleyball team to success.

[Photo] Junior Maizy Jackson is a key component to BSM volleyball success

Matt McGonigle, Staff Writer
October 26, 2017
Baker is teaching Honors Chemistry for the first time at BSM.

[Photo] Ms. Baker teaches Honors Chemistry for the first time

Olivia Pohlen, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017
Henry Koch, Abby Letscher, and Ben Larson were all titled National Merit Scholars.

[Photo] Three BSM seniors awarded the title of National Merit Scholar

Mia Rheineck, Staff Writer
October 9, 2017
Eli Lloyd brings speed to the varsity soccer team

[Photo] Freshmen Phenoms: Ninth graders join varsity teams this fall

Quinn Ehlen, Writer
October 6, 2017
Leung has always been surrounded by music.

[Photo] Steven Leung – Orchestra

Taylor Anderson, Staff Writer
October 6, 2017
Senior Kay Franzese experiences her first and last year at BSM.

[Photo] New Red Knights, First Impressions

Allison Brooks, Staff Writer
October 6, 2017
The team hopes for a State appearance this year.

[Photo] BSM volleyball hopes to turn strong season into a State appearance

Noah Layton, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017
Leung and his students now have more time to practice.

[Photo] BSM now offers orchestra as a class held during the school day

Brady Solomon, Staff Writer
September 18, 2017
This past summer, senior Ingrid Lundberg interned on a local city council campaign.

[Photo] Senior Ingrid Lundberg gains knowledge through campaign internship

Vivian Shinall, Student Life Editor
September 18, 2017

[Video] How Did You Spend Memorial Day Weekend?

May 30, 2017
Megan is the ultimate, humble Red Knight both on and off the ice.

[Video] Megan Cornell

Claudia Elsenbast, Diversions Editor
May 19, 2017
Sedona Brown spent her time at BSM playing softball and hockey and managing the football team, all while spreading her contagious laugh.

[Video] Sedona Brown

Grace Gyolai, Magazine Editor
May 19, 2017

[Video] Summer Break Plans

May 15, 2017

[Video] Mr. Backen’s Retirement

May 11, 2017

[Video] French Field Trip

May 3, 2017
Senior high English teacher Mr. Tom Backen has spent 33 years at BSM, teaching a variety of English classes. Backen started classes such as Film Studies and Debate as well.

[Video] Tom Backen

April 28, 2017

[Video] A day at BSM from A to Z

March 28, 2017

[Video] Teachers guess modern slang

March 19, 2017
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