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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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Black Hills State University's Psychology club members (left to right) Lexie Bendigo, Kyra Thompson, Elsie Schafer, Celsey Selland, and Tayler Reuer host annual Take Back the Night Event in Jonas Science 305.

Take Back the Night at Black Hills State

Ryder Blair January 20, 2023

Black Hills State University’s Psychology Club hosted the fifth Yellow Jacket Take Back the Night Event last month in Jonas 305 to fight against sexual and domestic violence in the community.    Take...

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Students partake in 50 Minute Challenge. From left, Laykin Sperl, Cassidy Frericks, Hannah Parry, Kate Develder, Caisey Pfeiffer
Photo by @swarmdays on Instagram

Sting in the Spring hosts events for BHSU students

MaryClaire Nichols, Contributor April 19, 2022

With graduation right around the corner, clubs and orgs around campus are working hard to provide students with engaging programs and events to end the Spring semester. One organization, that is no stranger...

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BHSU’s Student Senate in Pierre for Students for Higher Education Days. (Top, from left) Sierra Kogel, Lorrainne Coronato, Marissa Danforth, Isabella Rowe, (Bottom from left) Myndi Weidenbach, Gabby East, Keegan Baatz.

BHSU Student Senate reforms alcohol policies to benefit on-campus affairs

Ryder Blair, Reporter April 19, 2022

Monday, March 7, 2022 - Black Hills State University Student Senate and South Dakota Board of Regions have recently proposed the bill for 2022 to allow the sell of alcohol at school events on campus. BHSU...

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Hassan Williams(left),  Tayari Venable (middle), Xavier Bonham (right) Photo by Mike Smith

African-American BHSU student athletes host a B.L.A.C.K. Culture Night

Chance Eben, Reporter March 3, 2022

Several Black Hills State University African-American student athletes held a B.LA.C.K. Culture Night on Feb. 25 at the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center in celebration of Black History Month.  The...

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 Photo courtesy of Unsplash

BHSU CAB holds casino night

Chance Eben, Reporter March 3, 2022

The Black Hills State University’s Campus Activities Board held a casino night Feb. 24th from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the on campus student union to bring students together. The BHSU CAB organized this...

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“Men on Boats” Photo by Russell Jensen, Sage Photography

‘Men on Boats’ paddle through Rapid City, bring new perspective on old history

Karissa Ellis, Contributor March 3, 2022

Black Hills Community Theatre performed their second showing of “Men on Boats” in the Performing Arts Center on Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. as a part of their 2021-2022 stage season to an audience of around...

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Students practice guitar in Dr. Berberick’s Music Appreciation class. Photo by Jacob Jones

BHSU offers music class for inexperienced

Jacob Jones, Reporter March 3, 2022

The Black Hills State University music department is offering a unique class for all students. The only requirement is that you have an interest in music.  Music appreciation: Rock Band is a class...

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Faculty Profile: Juhrend of BHSU Theatre

Faculty Profile: Juhrend of BHSU Theatre

Heidi Prentice December 7, 2021

Bert Juhrend has been the head of the Black Hills State University theatre department for over 17 years. His teaching and vision have helped both his students and community. BHSU student Rachel Larcher,...

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BHSU presents ‘The Braggart Soldier’ for Spearfish community

BHSU presents ‘The Braggart Soldier’ for Spearfish community

Heidi Prentice October 19, 2021

The Black Hills State University theatre department performed “The Braggart Soldier” on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Schallenkamp Amphitheatre.  According to BHSU’s theatre advertising flyers,...

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Clubs band Together for National Student Advertising Campaign

Stephanie Oxford, Contributing Writer April 15, 2015

Black Hills State University students from Buzz Marketing, Swarm Advertising Solutions, and the mass communications department will compete in the 2015 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) in...

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