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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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BHSU attempts to overcome historic funding deficit

Nathan Feller, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2023

After a history of financial deficiency, Black Hills State University President Dr. Laurie Nichols is attempting to close the academic appropriations funding gap between BHSU and other South Dakota Board...

South Dakota Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson presents award to BHSU in 
recognition of the university’s continued efforts to register students to vote

BHSU Presented with inaugural Gladys Pyle Award

Nathan Feller, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2023

In recognition of the dedication to student voter registration and spreading awareness of the importance of civic engagement, Black Hills State University was awarded the brand-new Gladys Pyle Award. Gladys...

Trish Jenkins examines garlic cloves at Cycle Farm, a CSA started over 12 years ago

Beyond growing organic

Bridget Schneller, Lead Graphic Designer October 5, 2023

In an age where people feel isolated, produce is induced with chemicals and the environment is continually diminished, some feel a need to contribute to finding solutions to these dilemmas. Over 12...

Members of Lakota Omniciye pose with advisers Urla Marcus and Rosie Sprague.

Lakota Omniciye holds first meeting this fall

Sapphire Tiger, Senior Staff Writer October 5, 2023

Black Hills State University’s indigenous student organization, Lakota Omniciye, held its first meeting on Sept.18. Lakota Omniciye seeks to bridge the cultural gap between non-Native and Native students...

Gardner poses in the Joy Center following his talk Sept. 20.

History, representation and storytelling

Sapphire Tiger, Senior Staff Writer October 4, 2023

Mark Lee Gardner, historian and author, spoke about his recently published book “The Earth Is All That Lasts” on Sept. 20 at Black Hills State University. The book is dual biography that explores the...

Search continues for new BHSU president

Kendra Mitchell, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

Black Hills State University searches for a new president as the current President Dr. Laurie Nichols plans to retire following the 2023 fall semester. The search continues as the application deadline...

FOCUS expands its mission on BHSU campus

Bridget, Schneller September 26, 2023

Last fall, Black Hills State University welcomed two new FOCUS missionaries to start evangelizing the Catholic faith on campus. A year later, FOCUS is expanding its missionary numbers to a team of four...

Jordan Thomas, a BSHU alum, inside his Spearfish martial arts studio. Jordan opened the studio in 2010.

BHSU alum builds martial arts legacy

Bridget Schneller, Lead Graphic Designer September 26, 2023

Martial arts benefit the body, mind and soul and provide the discipline to continue through difficult practices in order to reap the rewards of hard work. They create a foundation to surpass challenges,...

BHSU responds to allegations submitted to Gov. Noem’s ‘Whistleblower Hotline’

Nathan Feller, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2023

Black Hills State University has overcome allegations that the institution’s faculty and staff engaged in promoting a “liberal” agenda after receiving a request June 17 to conduct an internal investigation...

The exterior of BHSU’s newly renovated E.Y. Berry Library.

Library renovation complete

Nathan Feller, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2023

For over 50 years, the E.Y. Berry Library has served as the information center for BHSU students and the campus community. After two years of construction, the library is back in business. Since...

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