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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.
behind the “A”
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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The team, who has fallen in the section finals for the past three years, hopes to make it to state.

[Photo] Girls hockey hopes strong senior class will lead team to victory

Spencer Naas, Staff Writer
November 26, 2013
Team captain Spencer Naas looks to be the team's top scorer in the absence of Grant Besse.

[Photo] Boys hockey team faces season of rebuilding

Jeremy Pastir, Staff Writer
November 22, 2013
Recent graduate TJ Moore is expected to play for the Waterloo Black Hawks in the upcoming season.

[Photo] Five student athletes drafted by the United States Hockey League

Thomas Muenzberg, Staff Writer
June 6, 2013
Boyle added football to his list of commitments this fall, fueling the conflict between aca- demics and athletics

[Photo] Students struggle to find balance of academics and athletics

Arthur Boyle, Staff Writer
May 19, 2013
Tonight's section 6AA final game will pin two forces, the Red Knight's top offensive line, and Wayzata goaltender Aaron Dingman against each other.

[Photo] Biggest challenge in section final will be Wayzata goaltender

Will Jarvis and Eric Wagner
February 27, 2013
Senior Grant Besse, a Mr. Hockey finalist, winds up for a shot off the rush with linemate Dan Labosky, also a Mr. Hockey finalist.

[Photo] BSM hockey champions two Mr. Hockey finalists

Peter Best and David Nelson
February 20, 2013
Teachers and students from all grades put teams together for the intramural basketball league that takes place every Tuesday and Friday in the winter.

[Photo] IBA provides students with fun, popular after school activity

Will Jarvis, Staff Writer
February 8, 2013
The technology department plans to install three advertising screens around the school within the next month.

[Photo] Parent Association funds digital signage project

Adam Bilski, Staff Writer
February 7, 2013
As a junior, Pannek has already served as captain for the BSM girls' hockey team for two seasons.

[Photo] The Red Knight in blue: Kelly Pannek shines on Team USA

Thomas Muenzberg, Staff Writer
January 30, 2013
Senior volleyball player Emma Lysne committed to play for Jamestown College this week.

[Photo] Senior volleyball player commits to Jamestown college

Kathleen Meskill, Staff Writer
January 10, 2013
The girls' hockey team has been working hard to prove that this is finally their year.

[Photo] Girls’ hockey team hopes to come together in a make-or-break season

Arthur Boyle, Staff Writer
December 8, 2012
With twelve seniors and all of last year's starters off at college, the boys' varsity basketball team still hopes for success this season.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball looks for a season of rebuilding

Rachel Zierden and Taylor Rogers
December 16, 2012
Junior captain Grace Coughlin fights through two Minnetonka players. (carson mark)

[Photo] Young girls’ basketball team hopes to dominate conference

Kathleen Meskill, Staff Writer
December 17, 2012
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[Photo] BSM falls in championship for the second consecutive year

Will Jarvis, Staff Writer
January 9, 2013
Senior defenseman Liv Halvorson waits for the puck to be passed to her.

[Photo] Girls’ hockey dominates St. Louis Park

Thomas Muenzberg, Staff Writer
December 15, 2012
Junior Spencer Naas prepares for a face-off.

[Photo] Boys’ hockey falls in rematch of State championship

Will Jarvis, Staff Writer
December 10, 2012
In the home opener against the Burnsville Blaze, BSM's boys' hockey team came home from the SLP Rec Center with a 7-4 win.

[Photo] Boys’ hockey defeats Burnsville after strong second period

Will Jarvis, Staff Writer
December 6, 2012
Senior captains Anne Arnason, Dana Buckhorn, and Haley Jerabek--shown carying the girls' soccer State championship plaque--lead their team to the programs first State

[Photo] Girls’ soccer: the long road to their State victory

Peter Best and David Nelson
November 9, 2012
Because of his back surgery, junior Will Jarvis has been forced to use a roller backpack, losing all of the street cred he's built up over the years.

[Photo] Roller backpack: social suicide

Will Jarvis, Staff Writer
December 4, 2012
Five seniors officially signed to Division I teams for their respective sports. Soccer player Dana Buckhorn, pictured second from left, will not officially sign until this spring, but was included in the ceremony with her fellow athletes.

[Photo] Five seniors sign to Division I teams

Arthur Boyle, Staff Writer
November 14, 2012
BSM football players helmets are re-certified every two years in order to make sure there are no defects and help prevent players from getting concussions.

[Photo] The impact of concussions

Anne Arnason and Michelle Sauer
November 17, 2012
Junior Mike Ryan donates blood in the Memorial Blood Drive, hosted twice a year by BSM's National Honor Society.

[Photo] NHS hosts the first of this year’s blood drives

Eric Wagner, Staff Writer
November 10, 2012
Junior Mike Ryan gives blood at the annual blood drive hosted on November 7th.

[Photo] November 5th – November 9th

November 7, 2012
The girls' soccer team won the State title by beating the Blake Bears 3-2 in overtime. This was the first State championship win for the girls' soccer program.

[Photo] Girls’ soccer wins State

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
November 1, 2012
Senior Dana Buckhorn gets ready for the upcoming girls' soccer State tournament while recounting her wide range of accomplishments this season.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Dana Buckhorn

Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
October 26, 2012
Senior Mikey Koller prevents a Fridley player from receiving the ball, helping the Red Knights towards a 40-0 victory against the Tigers in the first round of sections.

[Photo] Red Knights shutout Fridley

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
October 23, 2012
Senior forward Dana Buckhorn scored the lone goal of the night on Minnetonka's senior goalkeeper Lizzy Crist.

[Photo] Girls’ soccer defeats Minnetonka

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
October 11, 2012
Junior high science teacher Mr. Jeff Hartwick will leave BSM at the end of the quarter and move to Tampa, Florida with his family because of his wife's job.

[Photo] Junior high teacher moving to Tampa

Thomas Muenzberg, Staff Writer
October 8, 2012
Assistant Captain for the Minnesota Wild, Matt Cullen, is just one of the NHL players that has been practicing in the SLP Rec Center at the "Octagon" camp.

[Photo] NHL players practice at the St. Louis Park Rec Center

Will Jarvis, Staff Writer
October 3, 2012
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[Photo] Homecoming week in photos

Giulia Imholte, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2012
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[Photo] Irondale spoils Red Knights’ Homecoming

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
September 30, 2012
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[Photo] Juniors defeat reigning Powerpuff champions

Eric Wagner, Staff Writer
September 27, 2012
Students dress up in togas, showing off Olympic fashion.

[Photo] Toga Tuesday: living the Olympic tradition

Eric Wagner, Staff Writer
September 25, 2012
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[Photo] Japanese students from sister school Kaisei Gakuin tour BSM

Adam Bilski, Staff Writer
September 20, 2012
With Totino-Grace and Columbia Heights out of the NSC, the Red Knight football team hopes to emerge as a threat this season with new lineups and offseason training.

[Photo] Football team looks forward to successful season despite early setbacks

Adam Bilski and Stephen Jacobs
September 19, 2012
After losing to the Blake Bears in the State final last year, the goal of the girls' soccer team hopes to try for the title this year, even after losing a few key seniors from last season.

[Photo] Girls’ soccer hopes for another run at the state title

Emma Zamec, Staff Writer
September 19, 2012
In the second game of season the Spring Lake Park Panthers defeated the Red Knights 16-0.

[Photo] Red Knight football shutout by SLP Panthers

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
September 7, 2012
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