Picture Nancy Pelosi.

Is she standing, gavel-in-hand, in the House of Representatives, where she presides as Speaker? Or perhaps she’s cocooned in her red coat, exiting the West Wing of the White…

BSM cannot control the coronavirus outbreak inside the border of the US, but it certainly can control the preparedness within the walls of the school. Plans have already been put in place in case a…

When a varsity coach steps down, they usually say their final goodbyes and completely disassociate with the school. However, three of BSM’s former varsity head coaches — Pat Krieger, David Herbst, and…

Many here at BSM probably know someone in the engineering department, but many outside the class may not know what happens in the hands-on program.

The BSM engineering class is a unique program, with…

For New York Magazine Washington Correspondent Olivia Nuzzi, covering campaigns and interviewing members of the Trump Administration is all part of the job. Now, as the 2020 election approaches, Nuzzi…

For six years, Joe Creer has been outside before and after school directing traffic. His continuous hard work often goes unappreciated, but not by all. On the website Nextdoor Neighbor––a social network…

Three-time gold medal winner, Lindsey Vonn, is said to be the most award-winning female skier of all-time. Before the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Vonn was showcased on the Sports Illustrated cover––something…

This year, BSM’s drone racing club has made its debut and joined the school’s long list of extracurricular activities. Led by coaches Anne Dougherty and Joe Creer, the team plans on competing in three…

Over the past few years, technology has become a huge part of everyday learning. Whether it’s online textbooks or taking notes on a laptop, technology has become a commonality in many classrooms. The…

The 2016 Benilde-St. Margaret’s football season: a rollercoaster season in which the Red Knights endured injuries, suspensions, and tough losses, but one that also consisted of chemistry, triumph, and…

Commonly heard in classes, in hallways, and on teams around BSM, ‘try-hard’ seems to be the latest insult. Of 167 students surveyed, 83.3% have been called a try-hard or something similar. Although…

Democratic Senator Tina Smith has been serving as a voice for Minnesotans since January of 2018. Since her appointment, she has been championing gender equality, doing bipartisan work, and making sure…

The YSL artist Young Thug released his first studio album release with “So Much Fun” on August 16th, 2019, with record labels “300 Entertainment and Atlantic records”, executively produced by J….

In a world of corporations and chain stores, small businesses are becoming more and more of a rarity. Despite this, entrepreneurship continues to thrive in the US. The Global Entrepreneurship and Development…

It’s one thing to start teaching at a different school; it’s another to move to and teach in a different country. Junior High principal Ms. Claire Shea is doing exactly that and moving abroad to teach…

These days, everyone pretends like they want an open dialogue. I hear people championing the power of ‘respectful conversation’ often. But in the land of “Minnesota nice,” it seems to be an empty…

Pick your favorite vacation spot. Choose which color is your favorite. Select which menu item you would eat for your last meal. And in under 10 seconds, you will know just which “Friends” character, ice…

With the new age of technology, reading and traditional styles of learning have changed. BSM’s English department strives to keep up with technology in order to increase student comprehension of material…

It is no secret that second semester has begun with a rocky start. Due to the polar vortex, dangerous temperatures, and horrid road conditions, BSM has enacted three online school days and two late starts…

Walking into the room of science teacher Mr. Bob Lyons, it looks like an ordinary classroom; however, if one looks and smells closely, he or she can find some homemade candles. Lyons is a biology teacher,…

As the end of high school nears and the preparation for college applications begins, students all worry about polishing applications and making them look the best they can. The college search starts with…

Almost every sports team at Benilde St. Margaret’s expects to find success at the varsity level. For decades, some of the most dominant sports teams in the state of Minnesota formed at Benilde St. Margaret’s….

Democratic Congressman Joe Kennedy III of the fourth congressional district of Massachusetts has become a rising voice in the Democratic party. Throughout his three terms in Congress, he has advocated…

Beautiful Boy is a heart wrenching true story and the must-see movie of the year. I highly suggest watching this film to anyone trying to understanding the mind of an avid drug user. The film has already…

My brother is a big milk guy if you know what I’m saying. It doesn’t matter the time, the place, or the situation; when in doubt, the kid will always choose milk as his go-to beverage. I have seen…

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” was an unexpected musical bombshell. It was innovative in its style, and it appealed to a variety of generations. The plot and visual approach shared a glimpse into…

This year, for security purposes, all transfer students, seventh graders, and faculty members received new, sixteen character passwords. The passwords are used for students to login to their laptops, PowerSchool…

This story was originally published on Knight Errant on November 7, 2018.

DFL Lieutenant Governor nominee Peggy Flanagan did not have a typical entrance into politics. She started her work in politics by volunteering and eventually running for Minneapolis School Board. She focuses…

As BSM’s community grows with a huge freshmen class and new teachers in many departments, teachers are leaving their traditional teaching rooms and moving around continuously throughout the day.

Spanish…