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Benilde-St. Margaret's new policy prohibits phone use during the school day
new phone policy sparks mixed opinions
This year, the Knowledge Bowl team made BSM history by advancing to the state tournament.
BSM’s Knowledge Bowl Team Makes it to State for the First Time
The pop-up protest meets every Monday at 4:30.
Pop-Up Protestors Make a Stand at 50th and France
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
Safety drills play a crucial role in school safety, but never truely level up to an actual emergency.
debating the effectiveness of school safety drills
Prom, an elegant dance open to upperclassmen, is a long time tradition at BSM.
2025 Prom Preserves Previous Traditions
Hair dye and rocking natural hair color is a way many students at Benilde-St. Margaret’s choose to express themselves.
staying true to your roots: the importance of loving your natural hair
A unique component of Link Crew is the pyramid which changes weekly.
link crew helps provide a seamless transition into high school life
As online shopping becomes easier and more accessible, buyers are becoming unhealthily addicted.
the online shopping spiral
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
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
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
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
Many tell us that sleep is one of the most important things teenagers need, but school schedules beg to differ.
Why School Should Start Later
Counselors can be found in the College and Career Center helping and guiding their students.
every Student should have a relationship with their Counselor
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
Emerging with great energy, crowds flood into Southern California for the annual musical performances at Coachella.
revival of coachella
As the distrust of TikTok grows, more Americans turn to apps such as Xiaohongshu (RedNote) instead.
Xiaohongshu (chinese tiktok) is Worth Checking Out
This spring, Chick-fil-A introduced a new range of drinks featuring the "Pineapple Dragonfruit Lemonade" flavor.
Chick-fil-A’s seasonal Lemonades: hit or miss?
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 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
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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Sam Best, better known by his nickname of “Skipping,” is a basketball player, March Madness champion, and a student of BSM. When this junior is not wandering the halls of his beloved school, he can be found spending his time on the basketball court, cracking jokes with his friends, or lying in bed. He spends his summers having a blast on Big Fish Lake surfing and skiing, watching the office, or dominating his boys in spikeball time and time again. He spends most of his school year with minimal sleep, high amounts of procrastination, and not a lot of free time. Even with his hectic lifestyle, Samuel will always be willing to partake in a conversation if you want to know him better.

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May 12, 2022

Sam and Brady make their March Madness predictions [podcast]

Sam Best and Brady Wine
March 15, 2022

College Basketball [podcast]

Sam Best and Brady Wine
March 1, 2022
John Madden recently passed away, but his legacy and impact on the game of football will be remembered forever

Documentary “All Madden” remembers John Madden’s irreplaceable legacy

Sam Best, Editor
February 24, 2022
BSM sophomore Olivia Olson shoots a turnaround jumper against rival St. Lous Park.

Winter Sports Check-In

Sam Best and Drew Clark
February 2, 2022

Sam and Ben’s Super Bowl Hot Takes [podcast]

Sam Best and Ben James
January 18, 2022
Mitchell Dokman tries to clear a puck early in the game.

Boys’ Hockey Start of the Season Recap

Sam Best, Editor
December 23, 2021
NFL Hot Takes [podcast]

NFL Hot Takes [podcast]

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November 23, 2021
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A look at the NFL [podcast]

Sam Best and Ben James
October 28, 2021
BSM's first win of the year recalls sunnier days on the field.

Football teams wins first game

Sam Best, Editor
October 22, 2021
With the album cover alone, CLB attracts a powerful fanbase.

CLB: an unmatched blend of art and talent

Sam Best, Editor
September 25, 2021
Who takes first place: Donda or Certified Lover Boy?

Who takes first place: Donda or Certified Lover Boy?

Sam Best and Brady Wine
September 24, 2021
Senior Theo Pohlen presents his Justice Fair project on Education Inequality.

Seniors host Justice Fair

Sam Best, Staff Writer
November 7, 2020

Mr. Krieger talks coaching, BSM football, fantasy, and teaching [Podcast]

Sam Best and Brady Wine
November 6, 2020
BSM Admissions finds new ways to communicate with potential students in the COVID-era.

Pandemic changes how BSM admissions connects with prospective students

Sam Best, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020

Tragic and hopeful, “A Life On Our Planet” educates viewers

Sam Best, Staff Writer
October 26, 2020
Co-founders of Red Knights for Human Rights Francesca Lichtenberger and Jillian Petty conduct their first club meeting on September 29.

Sophomores start new club: Red Knights For Human Rights

Sam Best, Varsity Writer
October 19, 2020
Junior Brady Wine watches NBA Bubble action between the LA Lakers and the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.

[Photo] The NBA Bubble worked, but without fans, it lacked luster

Brady Wine, Varsity Writer
October 19, 2020
Mr. Damian Johnson spends his school days working in the Admissions Office and his nights coaching Red Knight basketball.

[Photo] Basketball coach Damian Johnson comes to the court with expectations and plans

Ethan Tureson, Staff Writer
October 13, 2020
One of the newest members of the BSM Faculty is Ms. Maistrovich, who teaches Junior High English.

[Photo] BSM junior high welcomes Nancy Maistrovich

Charles Hansen, Staff Writer
October 12, 2020
BSM alum, Ms. Andretta Hanson spends her days teaching a theology class and being the building's sub.

[Photo] BSM welcomes Andretta Hanson as the new building sub

Emma Boedeker, Staff Writer
October 7, 2020
Thérese Zadnik-Klecker works out of the main office as Executive Assistant to the President.

Zadnik-Klecker joins the front office as the Executive Assistant to the President

Sam Best, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
The Cube will open in December and be used to enhance student collaboration and creativity.

Construction continues on new collaboration space

Sam Best, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020
Sophomore Mitch Dokman planted a garden as his service project.

Sophomores conduct service despite pandemic

Sam Best, Staff Writers
May 29, 2020
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
"Dark Lane Demo Tapes" came out on streaming services on May 1.

Drake gives eager fans a new mixtape titled “Dark Lane Demo Tapes”

Sam Best, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020
Netflix Party allows users to watch shows together virtually.

New Chrome extension Netflix Party creates a solution for these times

Sam Best, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
"Bad Boys for Life" premiered on January 17, 2020.

“Bad Boys for Life” balances comedy with seriousness

Sam Best, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
This year teachers will post videos to a Flipgrid page for award recipients to view.

Student Recognition Event held virtually this spring

Sam Best, Staff Writer
April 30, 2020
BSM's March Book Madness is designed to pit books against each other to see which ones are the students' favorites. This Google Form is used for voting.

March Book Madness encourages reading

Sam Best, Staff Writer
March 25, 2020
Davis Fortney and his coaches after a successful day of alpine.

The Trout Club is now a part of the BSM community.

BSM adds new trout club, linked with Trout Unlimited

Sam Best, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Students participated in the competition at Anoka Ramsey Community College.

Inside look at this year’s BPA Competition

Sam Best, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
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