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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

Jacket Journal

 
Community members, college students, and professors gather for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser and silent auction Oct. 19 at the Deadwood Social Club.

Empty Bowls Help Feed Local Stomachs

Marina Curuchet, Contributing Writer November 29, 2016

Community members, college students, and professors participated in the annual Empty Bowls dinner and silent auction at the Deadwood Social Club on Oct. 19. Empty Bowls focused on bringing the community...

Ariel Aufdengarten (r) swipes freshman Danelle Wellman’s Buzz Card for dinner in The Hive at Black Hills State University  Photo by Lanna Rios

Meal Plan Proves to Be Best Choice for Students

T. Cazer, Contributing Writer November 28, 2016

College expenses are something every student deals with. Tuition, books, and room and board are just a few of the added costs the average college student can expect. Some students at Black Hills State...

Early Voting Begins in South Dakota

Sam Bockover, Contributing Writer October 29, 2016

Registered voters in South Dakota have begun casting their ballots in advance of the Nov. 8 general election. Early and absentee voting in South Dakota began on Sept. 23 and will run until Nov. 7. Voters...

How To Become Better Filmmaker

Joshua Bruce, Contributing Writer October 27, 2016

First impressions are everything in this world. Some people get to exercise their creative minds and test themselves to prove who they are to someone else. In the film industry, there are nothing but impressions...

The French Sisters Take Over Art Gallery

Ajallade Hennis, Contributing Writer October 25, 2016

The President's Gallery located on the second floor of Woodburn Hall at Black Hills University has many art pieces to view. The gallery is dedicated to former university presidents, with new and temporary...

College Students Balance Working While Attending School

Marina Curuchet, Contributing Writer October 25, 2016

Juggling school and work is a daunting task for college students. Trying to stay on top of homework while working odd hours to pay your way presents many challenges. There are benefits to having a job...

Students Adjust to New Donald E. Young Center

Ajallade Hennis, Contributing Writer October 23, 2016

It has been over a year since Black Hills State University opened its new athletic weight room for athletes and new fitness center for non-athlete students. The Donald E. Young Center has been around since...

Fall Foliage Takes Over Spearfish Canyon

Fall Foliage Takes Over Spearfish Canyon

Jessie Pravecek, Contributing Writer October 19, 2016

A stroll through Spearfish Canyon will show that leaves are starting to change colors. This is essentially due to the breaking down of chlorophyll. The thought of why leaves change colors and why each...

Black Hills Climbers Flourish Despite Dropping Temperatures

Tyler Bortz, Contributing of Writer September 26, 2016

As colder temperatures make their way into the Black Hills, many outdoor enthusiasts put away their summer hobbies to prepare for winter, but not rock climbers. Rock climbers continue to climb as the...

Student Loan Debt Causes Market Crash

Ashley Gacke, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016

Many question whether to go to higher education or work right out of high school due to high costs. Students through out the United States are facing this challenge daily. One of the questions many of...

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