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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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Senior captain Derek Drees relishes his father's guidance on the baseball diamond, and he will miss that fatherly support when he goes to play baseball at Virginia Tech next year.

[Photo] Father and son look to savor their last season on baseball team together

Will Whitmore, Staff Writer
April 20, 2017
The baseball team is headed to State for the first time since 2005, and in their first year with head coach Tony Cicalello

[Photo] Baseball headed to State for first time in 11 years

Cyril Blake-Tene, Staff Writer
June 7, 2016
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[Photo] Dan Myhra

Jimmy Youngblut, Diversions Editor
May 22, 2016
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[Photo] Jack Meshbesher

Carolina Jimenez, Features Editor
May 22, 2016
Juniors Molly Keady, Morgan Bettin-Coleman, and Mckenzie Dunleavy were selected to participate in Girls State.

[Photo] Three BSM juniors chosen for Girls State

Sophie Herrmann, Staff Writer
May 19, 2016
Senior Jake Lundell wins a national film award for a video he created in Film Studies.

The Staff bathrooms, also known as, the forbidden fruit of the BSM Bathrooms

[Photo] Staff Bathroom

Claudia Elsenbast, Staff Writer
May 3, 2016
The stuffy, stagnant, and sweat inducing Haben Bathroom.

[Photo] Haben Bathroom

Claudia Elsenbast, Staff Writer
May 3, 2016
The lovely, luxurious, and lost theater bathroom.

[Photo] Theater Hallway

Claudia Elsenbast, Staff Writer
May 2, 2016
Pictured here are the two broken, three functional sinks in the women's bathroom

[Photo] Main Hall Bathroom

Claudia Elsenbast, Staff Writer
May 2, 2016
Kolis was warmly welcomed to the BSM community as the Chief Advancement Officer.

[Photo] BSM introduces new Chief Advancement Officer

Michael Hunter, Staff Writer
April 29, 2016
Serving as interim principal for the past year, Shea has been selected as the permanent Junior High Principal.

[Photo] Junior High Principal announced for 2016-2017 school year

Grace Gyolai, Staff Writer
April 27, 2016
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[Photo] The human shield

March 15, 2016
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[Photo] The laptop enthusiast

March 15, 2016
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[Photo] The happy chair

March 15, 2016
Low-rider

[Photo] The low rider

March 15, 2016
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[Photo] The head supporter

March 15, 2016
Jimmy Youngblut bravely uses his phone in the middle of class, despite the threat of confiscation.

[Photo] The six ways people use their phones in class

Jimmy Youngblut, Diversions Editor
March 14, 2016
A Danza Azteca dance troupe was featured in the theater on Monday.

[Photo] World Language and Culture Week at BSM a success

Molly Keady, Grace Hedin, Nathan Carpenter, Cyril Blake-Tene, and Julia Feld
March 8, 2016
You'd better pick up a pair of Jordans if you want a chance with Battle.

[Photo] Jamison Battle

February 12, 2016
Despite his eligibility, Gormley has yet to pick up any girls in the mailroom.

[Photo] Frankie Gormley

February 12, 2016
Sather has yet to find a man to go spelunking with.

[Photo] Emma Sather

February 12, 2016
Johnson has yet to find his Valentine. Who will be the lucky gal?

[Photo] Malachi Johnson

February 12, 2016
Take note, Jack Gannon.

[Photo] Riley O’Connor

February 12, 2016
Who wouldn't want a Titanic movie date with Song?

[Photo] Jerry Song

February 12, 2016
Wyley can give a great self-esteem boost to any aspiring comedian.

[Photo] Michelle Wyley

February 12, 2016
Piccolo Restaurant is the perfect choice for dining with “foodies” or adventurous eaters and want a high-end dining experience.

[Photo] Piccolo serves small but delicious portions

Claire Holden, Staff Writer
January 14, 2015
Senior Colin Sheeley dresses his best to feel great on the day of tests.

[Photo] Dress well, test well

Libby Grygar and Margaux Brink
January 13, 2015
Although looking scrumptious and satisfying, these fries and burger are filled with artificial ingredients.

[Photo] The harsh reality of fast food you do not want to hear

Mary Kate Paulison
January 9, 2015
Students were unable to use the main phone lines this morning, but with the help of professionals, the problem was solved before midday.

[Photo] Phone lines temporarily down due to router issue

Emma Johnston, Staff Writer
January 9, 2015
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[Photo] Sophomore commits to play hockey at the University of Connecticut

Johnny Mack, Staff Writer
December 10, 2014
Senior Jalen Floyd dunks the ball during a practice.

[Photo] Boys’ Basketball looks to rebound after last season

Johnny Mack, Staff Writer
December 3, 2014
Senior captain Allie Coughlin takes a three-point shot in practice.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball aims for success in new season

Libby Grygar, Staff Writer
December 3, 2014
Emergen C is a vitamin supplement often used for cold prevention.

[Photo] This kind of cold shouldn’t be ignored…

Emily Anderson, Staff Writer
December 2, 2014
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[Photo] The ends justify the jeans

Johnny Mack, Staff Writer
November 11, 2014
Prelude, an intensive drama program at the MacPhail Center for Music, has given senior Luke Guidinger the confidence he needs for inning and has helped him tremendously with skills like stage presence.

[Photo] Preparing for the stage: seniors study arts at MacPhail

Elsa Beise, Staff Wrier
October 24, 2014

[Photo] Football team roars from behind to take down Bloomington Jefferson

Tommy Borin, Staff Writer
October 12, 2014
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[Photo] Calengor’s versatility provides unique weapon for Red Knight soccer

Aidan O’Driscoll, Sports Editor
September 26, 2014
Trella has displayed hard work and exceptional technical skills throughout the season.

[Photo] Trella shows consistency with winning streak

Aidan O’Driscoll, Sports Editor
September 19, 2014
The BSM debate team practices in their updated format, public forum.

[Photo] Debate team enters the season with a new format

Kasey Desmond, Staff Writer
September 17, 2014
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[Photo] Football team on path to winning season

Aidan O’Driscoll, Sports Editor
September 11, 2014
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