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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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Presents wrapped for Lakota Omniciye gift exchange.

Lakota Omniciye continues holiday gift exchange tradition

Sapphire Tiger, Senior Staff Writer December 7, 2023

Lakota Omniciye, a Black Hills State University (BHSU) student the organization is holding its annual Cultural Holiday Exchange program. In the E.Y. Berry Library and Jonas academic building, angel trees...

BHSU men’s basketball struggles early

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

Over four weeks into the BHSU men’s basketball season, head coach Ryan Thompson and his squad struggles to find traction on the court. Following the Jacket’s most recent competitions, a loss in...

Work continues on Homesteak Road gravel pit as the location’s future is in doubt.

Citizens force public vote over gravel pits

Nathan Feller, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2023

Despite public disapproval, the Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved both the GF Development/North Star Construction and the Larson Family LLP applications for conditional...

BHSU students meet with presidential candidate Steve Elliott Monday afternoon.

Four Black Hills State University presidential candidates visit campus

Nathan Feller, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2023

Dr. Laurie Nichols served the Black Hills State University student body and staff for nearly five years. Now, as she prepares to retire from BHSU, the Spearfish community and the South Dakota Board of...

Westergaard films his winning BHSU promo for LG.

Westergaard, BHSU prevail in LG Campus Clash over Mines

Bridget Schneller, Lead Graphic Designer November 17, 2023

Black Hills State University tacked on another victory over its arch-rival, the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, after being crowned champion of the LG Campus Clash. Last year LG, a multinational...

CASA of the Northern Hills building in downtown Spearfish. CASA provides courtroom advocates for children.

CASA advocates for children across Northern Hills

Makayla Pollman, Senior Staff Writer November 17, 2023

Court Appointed Special Advocates, better known as CASA, is a nationwide nonprofit organization that provides children with a volunteer to be their voice in the courtroom. Year-round, CASA strives to...

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,...

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