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Student-run media of Black Hills State University.  The Jacket Journal / Ponder Magazine / The Buzz FM

BHSU Media

Student-run media of Black Hills State University.  The Jacket Journal / Ponder Magazine / The Buzz FM

BHSU Media

Student-run media of Black Hills State University.  The Jacket Journal / Ponder Magazine / The Buzz FM

BHSU Media

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Photo courtesy Spearfish Chamber of Commerce

Leadership Spearfish

Imogen Sechler March 7, 2025

The Spearfish Chamber of Commerce helps the local community in many unseen ways. From helping new businesses establish themselves and build name exposure to assisting already rooted businesses network...

BHSU Concludes Giving Day Event

BHSU Concludes Giving Day Event

Nathan Feller, Editor in Chief March 7, 2025

The annual BHSU Giving Day event came to an official conclusion on Feb. 28. After twenty-four hours of social media campaigning and fundraising, the event has raised more money than ever before. Held...

Wild Magnolia located on 710 State St. in Belle Fourche, S.D.

Good Eats at Wild Magnolia

Taylor SanFilippo, Managing Editor February 7, 2025

Returning back to the roots of my food reviews (cafes and coffee shops), we find ourselves in Belle Fourche, SD to examine the cafe, Wild Magnolia; a small building nestled on State street, covered in...

Madison Maschino, a student at BHSU, reherses for “Human” aerial performance debuting Feb. 7 at the Mathews Opera House.

“Human” Aerial Performance Debuts at Mathews Opera House

Alec Butterfield, Chief Photographer February 7, 2025

When Madison Maschino was young, her parents would take her to see the Shriner Circus in Rapid City every year. She fell in love with the extreme performances like tightrope walking and flying trapeze....

Woodburn Hall is the location of the offices of the president and provost.

Kilpinen Steps Down as Provost

Nathan Feller, Editor in Chief February 7, 2025

President Steve Elliott of BHSU and his hiring committee are on the hunt for a new vice president after the former provost, Dr. Jon Kilpinen, was asked to step down from his position earlier this semester. “It...

BHSU Theature Director Casey Hibbert adjusts the stage lights in the Black Box theatre

Casey Hibbert

Nathan Feller, Editor in Chief October 3, 2024

   Black Hills State University President Steve Elliott kicked off the Fall 2024 semester with his first State of The University Address since his induction at the beginning of the last semester. Among...

Athletic director Scott Larson resigns

Nathan Feller, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2024

Black Hills State University (BHSU) is once again on the hunt for a new athletic director (AD) following Scott Larson’s unexpected resignation after the conclusion of the Fall 2023 semester. It was...

New BHSU President Steve Elliott addresses crowd at welcome reception at the Joy Center on Nov. 28.

BHSU welcomes new president

Nathan Feller, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2023

The South Dakota Board of Regents announced that Steve Elliott will become Dr. Laurie Nichols’ successor as president of Black Hills State University. The announcement was made Nov. 16. Elliott will...

An image captured by Morris of an original print of the U.S.S. Texas, on which Jerry Batinovich was stationed.

BHSU professor Allen Morris aids in preserving historic photos

Bridget Schneller, Lead Graphic Designer December 7, 2023

Geraldine Warner, a second-generation American and Black Hills native, recently discovered an artifact that seemingly brought her father back to life: his historical photographs. Warner knew she had to...

A vehicle with a parking ticket on campus at Black Hills State University.

BHSU increases parking tickets

Sapphire Tiger, Senior Staff Writer December 7, 2023

Parking at Black Hills State University (BHSU) is a rising issue among students. Public safety has plans to accommodate students the best they can but also must ensure safety regulations are followed. “The...

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