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

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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

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BHSU STUDENT MAGAZINE “PONDER” RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARDS

BHSU STUDENT MAGAZINE “PONDER” RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARDS

May 8, 2025

Since its inaugural issue in Spring 2024, the Black Hills State University student-run magazine “Ponder” has earned several prestigious awards. The publication has even garnered national recognition,...

BHSU Earth Day Festival

BHSU Earth Day Festival

Taylor SanFilippo, Managing Editor May 2, 2025

The second Annual Earth Day Festival took place on April 26, 2025. This event was hosted to build connections within the Spearfish community and promote environmental awareness. After Eva Chase’s...

Spearfish School District Administration Office located 525 E. Illinois St.

Spearfish Educators Impacted by ED Changes

Imogen Sechler, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

This is not the first Trump Administration that the United States has lived through. Eight years ago, he held the same position he does today: the President of the United States of America. His Cabinet...

Laci Peskey, a sophomore starting pitcher on the BHSU softball team, steps into the circle during the UCCS game April 11.

Sports: BHSU Softball Program Makes History

Nathan Feller, Editor in Chief May 2, 2025

The Black Hills State University women’s softball team made history during their 2025 campaign, becoming the first squad in the history of the program to clinch a postseason berth in the Rocky Mountain...

Dr. Mary Bordeaux Faculty Spotlight Q/A

Dr. Mary Bordeaux Faculty Spotlight Q/A

Nathan Feller, Editor in Chief May 2, 2025

Nathan Feller: “How long have you been teaching?” Dr. Mary Bordeaux: “I have been teaching in higher education for about 10 years, mostly as an adjunct. I’ve been teaching full-time for two...

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...

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