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Student-run media of Black Hills State University. The Jacket Journal / KBHU-TV / KBHU 89.1 FM & KJKT 90.7 FM "The Buzz".

BHSU Media

Student-run media of Black Hills State University. The Jacket Journal / KBHU-TV / KBHU 89.1 FM & KJKT 90.7 FM "The Buzz".

BHSU Media

BHSU professor Gina Gibson’s current artwork 
focuses on the interaction of humans and energy.

Drawing inspiration from the underground

Aiyana Byrd, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

I was sitting in my graphic design class mindlessly working on a project while listening to my professor talk to us about her weekend adventure. I heard her say something about “chasing the sun” over...

Drop Dead cast.

‘Drop Dead!’ set to open

Bridget Schneller, Lead Graphic Designer November 2, 2023

Black Hills State University’s theatre program will host its first production of the year, “Drop Dead!” in the Black Box Theatre Nov. 10-12. The play marks the BHSU directorial debut of theatre instructor...

Henry’s Books fails to reach intial fundraising goal, couple still plans to open community-funded bookstore

Nathan Feller, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2023

Black Hills State University alumni and Spearfish residents, Elizabeth and Dylan Mattson, share a dream of founding a locally-owned and community-funded bookstore. Henry’s Books, named after the couple’s...

The Tri State Museum and Center of the Nation Visitor Center in Belle Fouche.

Belle Fouche monument is a popular tourist stop

Nicholas Hale, Advertising Manager November 2, 2023

The flags of all 50 states adorn the area around the compass-roseshaped Center of the Nation monument. The monument sits right outside the Tri-State Museum in Belle Fourche, S.D., marking the small,...

Snow machines create base layer at Terry Peak.

Terry Peak preps for new season

Makayla Pollman, Senior Staff Writer November 2, 2023

With winter quickly approaching, Terry Peak, a local ski resort located in Lead, S.D., has begunpreparing for the winter sports season. With the recent cold spell, Terry Peak’s staff started making...

Dark Matter Day panel at SURF.

SURF celebrates Dark Matter Day

Zoe Frauen, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

Around the world, scientists and labs are celebrating Dark Matter Day. The celebration started in 2017 and is held annually on and around Oct 31. This year, about 16 events are being held worldwide. Sanford...

From student to staff member: Lara No Braid’s journey continues at BHSU

Sapphire Tiger, Senior Staff Writer November 2, 2023

“I honestly don’t know where I would be at right now or what I would be doing if it wasn’t for BH,” Lara No Braid said. No Braid is currently the East Complex Director for Residence Life at...

BHSU student returns from study abroad at KonKuk University in South Korea

Kendra Mitchell, Senior Staff Writer November 2, 2023

Karanda Kay Davis, a Black Hills State University junior from Belle Fourche, S.D., spent her entire sophomore year studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea. “I thought it was a great opportunity and I’d...

BHSU Center for American Indian Studies awarded $660,000 grant

Sapphire Tiger, Senior Staff Writer October 19, 2023

Black Hills State University’s Center for American Indian Studies (CAIS) was awarded a three-year $660,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation, according to an official announcement held Oct. 2 in Jonas...

An ash tree identified for protection on the BHSU campus.

Spearfish plans for emerald ash borer

Bridget Schneller, Lead Graphic Designer October 19, 2023

As the emerald ash bore is making its way across America and wiping out ash trees by the millions, Spearfish is bound to be hit by this insect infestation. With such a predestined epidemic that will affect...

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