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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

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...

A mural by Terri Newman of the draft horses her ancestors used to homestead in Spearfish Valley in the late 1800s.

Daisy and Maisy: the horses that built Spearfish

Austin Graft, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

The roads were icy. Being somewhat of a newcomer to Spearfish, navigating the semi-intricate grid of avenues and alleys had been tough enough before the snow started falling, and now that black ice had...

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ details forgotten American history

Nicholas Hale, Advertising Manager November 17, 2023

“Killers of the Flower Moon” depicts the grim events surrounding the Native American Osage community in the early 20th century after large oil deposits were discovered on their land. The newfound riches...

The entrance to Basecamp Kitchen in Spearfish.

Hiking to the top of flavor summit: Basecamp Kitchen

Taylor Sanfilippo, Food Critic November 17, 2023

An unassuming restaurant, Basecamp Kitchen in Spearfish, S.D., is quickly becoming a local favorite. After having the pleasure of visiting, I completely understand why. Upon entering I was met with a small,...

BHSU head coach Bree Davis encourages her team 
on the sidelines of a recent volleyball game.

Volleyball team completes winless conference season

Nicholas Hale, Advertising Manager November 16, 2023

Black Hills State University’s volleyball team has seen a rough season over the last couple of months after losing 11 consecutive games leading into their final weekend. While this record is less than...

Ólafur Gunnlaugsson, a native of Iceland, is a new 
addition for the BHSU men’s basketball team.

The Iceman

Bridget Schneller, Lead Graphic Designer November 16, 2023

With a lifelong career in basketball, Olafur Gunnlaugsson is now continuing his basketball career at Black Hills State University where he will be playing the primary position of forward. Gunnlaugsson’s...

Doodles Quinones, a safety on the BHSU football team, used football to transcend a troubled childhood.

‘Football saved my life’: The Doodles Quinones story

Katrina Kenton, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

The sun beats down on the forest green turf and the crowd is roaring. Another weekend, another football game – Doodles’ favorite time of the week. On the field with him is his brother as they experience...

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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