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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

Madison Maschino, a student at BHSU, reherses for “Human” aerial performance debuting Feb. 7 at the Mathews Opera House.

“Human” Aerial Performance Debuts at Mathews Opera House

Alec Butterfield, Chief Photographer February 7, 2025

When Madison Maschino was young, her parents would take her to see the Shriner Circus in Rapid City every year. She fell in love with the extreme performances like tightrope walking and flying trapeze....

Woodburn Hall is the location of the offices of the president and provost.

Kilpinen Steps Down as Provost

Nathan Feller, Editor in Chief February 7, 2025

President Steve Elliott of BHSU and his hiring committee are on the hunt for a new vice president after the former provost, Dr. Jon Kilpinen, was asked to step down from his position earlier this semester. “It...

Erin Madden Faculty Spotlight Q/A

Nathan Feller, Editor in Chief October 3, 2024

  Erin Madden, Instructor of Mathematics, BHSU    Nathan Feller: How long have you been teaching?    Erin Madden: Altogether, I’ve been teaching for about three years, and I’ve been tutoring...

Good Eats at Guadalajara

Good Eats at Guadalajara

Taylor SanFilippo, Managing Editor October 3, 2024

03  On Sept. 17, 2024, I visited a local favorite, Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant and Bar. Guadalajara is located on the northern side of Spearfish, SD.    Guadalajara is a classic family restaurant,...

Henry’s Books Successful Opening

Henry’s Books Successful Opening

Nathan Feller, Editor in Chief October 3, 2024

   Henry’s Books, a local bookstore founded by Elizabeth Mattson and her husband, Dylan, has, at long last, opened its doors to the public over the summer.    Named in honor of their firstborn...

BHSU Theature Director Casey Hibbert adjusts the stage lights in the Black Box theatre

Casey Hibbert

Nathan Feller, Editor in Chief October 3, 2024

   Black Hills State University President Steve Elliott kicked off the Fall 2024 semester with his first State of The University Address since his induction at the beginning of the last semester. Among...

Athletic director Scott Larson resigns

Nathan Feller, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2024

Black Hills State University (BHSU) is once again on the hunt for a new athletic director (AD) following Scott Larson’s unexpected resignation after the conclusion of the Fall 2023 semester. It was...

Kaitlyn Williams attends the first meeting of the Theatre Society Club

Behind the scenes

Kaylee Jordan, Senior Staff Writer February 9, 2024

The Theatre Society has officially drawn its curtains open for the first time since the club dissolved in April 2021.  Staff Advisor of the Theatre Society, Casey Hibbert, and Theatre Society President,...

Shunsuke Aoki teaches during the calligraphy workshop Jan. 31 at BHSU.

Shodo calligraphy workshop expands reach of JOI Program

Taylor SanFilippo, Copy Editor February 9, 2024

BHSU hosted a calligraphy workshop Jan. 31 that would determine the future of the university’s International Studies program. Currently, there is only one International Admission student from Japan...

New BHSU President Steve Elliott addresses crowd at welcome reception at the Joy Center on Nov. 28.

BHSU welcomes new president

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

The South Dakota Board of Regents announced that Steve Elliott will become Dr. Laurie Nichols’ successor as president of Black Hills State University. The announcement was made Nov. 16. Elliott will...

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