Instagram removing the like button can benefit users
Anna Geherin, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Instagram is a very popular app that people all around the world use to keep their friends and family up to date. Recently the app has taken away it’s following feature, being able to see the number of likes on other people's posts, in other countries and on some US accounts. This decision has been...
UFC is knocking out the competition
Zach Zeman, Print EIC
November 20, 2019
When most hear the words Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) or Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), they typically think of ruthless humans fighting each other in order to make a living. Although that statement is partly true, the sport of MMA and the company of UFC are so much more than just another night of...
Dr. Skinner highlights her trip to Italy
Morgan Anderson, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
Principal Dr. Susan Skinner returned from her two-week trip to Italy on Monday, October 28, and she had loads to share about what she called the “experience of a lifetime.” Going into the trip, Skinner was expected to be involved with a group that would work towards creating a document that...
Speech team earns long-awaited award
Frida Fortier, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
The Benilde-St. Margaret’s speech team was recently named the recipients of the 2018-2019 Leading Chapter Award in the Southern Minnesota district. This award is presented by the National Speech and Debate Association, or the NSDA, and it is the highest honor that this association awards. The NSDA pr...
Ms. Barry leaves the BSM community
Maggie Murnan, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
After ten years of working and teaching at BSM, Ms. Sandra Barrry has left the quiet study room and meditation classes to pursue a career in teaching yoga and meditation full time at the Emily Program. Barry spent her first five years at BSM in development working with alumni. For the last five yea...
New boys’ basketball coach fills in spot for retired Moore
Blake Mahmood, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
After the spring retirement of 20+ year basketball coach John Moore, the BSM boys' team looks to Hans Hoeg to take the reigns. After coaching at BSM as an assistant in the 2010-11 season, Coach Hoeg is back with a new electric offense, featuring new plays with more ball screens and a quicker pla...
