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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

Women’s triathlon takes third at opening race

Women’s triathlon takes third at opening race

Kendra Mitchell October 6, 2022

HOT SPRINGS, S.D. - Black Hills State University Women’s Triathlon competes in their first race of the season at the Southern Hills Triathlon Saturday, Sept. 3. After competing in the collegiate wave...

Safety Bailey Rosenstrauch lifts Homestake Trophy with teammates.

Yellow Jackets destroy Hardrockers, 5-0 for the first time since 1951

Jacob Jones October 6, 2022

By Jacob Jones   Spearfish, SD - The Yellow Jackets defeat their local rival South Dakota Mines in the 137th Black Hills Brawl 24-17, to bring the Homestake Trophy back to its home in Spearfish.  Black...

Drew Hanson stocks the BHSU food pantry.
Photo by Jacob Jones

Spearfish offers help to food-insecure college students

Jacob Jones, Reporter May 4, 2022

Thirty-four percent of all college students in the US face food insecurity at some point during their college careers according to a 2020 study by the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice out...

Black Hills State University Athletics recognizes Title IX’s 50-year anniversary

Black Hills State University Athletics recognizes Title IX’s 50-year anniversary

Ryder Blair, Reporter May 3, 2022

 The Education Amendments in June of 1972 prohibited sexual discrimination of any federal financially assisted educational program or activity. Title IX is applied to around 17,600 school districts and...

Students partake in 50 Minute Challenge. From left, Laykin Sperl, Cassidy Frericks, Hannah Parry, Kate Develder, Caisey Pfeiffer
Photo by @swarmdays on Instagram

Sting in the Spring hosts events for BHSU students

MaryClaire Nichols, Contributor April 19, 2022

With graduation right around the corner, clubs and orgs around campus are working hard to provide students with engaging programs and events to end the Spring semester. One organization, that is no stranger...

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OPINION: Why liberal politicians won’t solve America

Jacob Jones, Reporter April 19, 2022

OPINION- With midterm elections heating up as we get closer to election time, people are always told to vote for the lesser of two evils. But is there a lesser of two evils? Is there really any difference...

Lizzy Johnson, Senior, #0, on second base after hitting a single in away game against Colorado State Pueblo last Sunday. The girls won game one 11-2 and game two 7-6. Photos by Jeff Codevilla.

BHSU Softball experiences newfound success with upcoming spring season

Chance Eben, Reporter April 19, 2022

The Black Hills State University softball team has seen some lean seasons over the last couple of years. But the additions of new coaches Audrey Voboril and Kyle Honeycutt have really set the Lady Yellow...

BHSU’s Student Senate in Pierre for Students for Higher Education Days. (Top, from left) Sierra Kogel, Lorrainne Coronato, Marissa Danforth, Isabella Rowe, (Bottom from left) Myndi Weidenbach, Gabby East, Keegan Baatz.

BHSU Student Senate reforms alcohol policies to benefit on-campus affairs

Ryder Blair, Reporter April 19, 2022

Monday, March 7, 2022 - Black Hills State University Student Senate and South Dakota Board of Regions have recently proposed the bill for 2022 to allow the sell of alcohol at school events on campus. BHSU...

Masala Mart in Rapid City, Photo by Jacob Jones

Local grocery store gives residents knowledge of world food

Jacob Jones, Reporter April 19, 2022

A local grocery store has taken it upon themselves to share the flavors of other countries with the people of the Black Hills. Al Rodriguez opened Masala Mart in 2018 when he realized there was nowhere...

Yellow Jacket basketball finishes as Final Four contender in 2022 NCAA Tournament

Yellow Jacket basketball finishes as Final Four contender in 2022 NCAA Tournament

Claysen Davis and Ryder Blair April 19, 2022

Black Hills State University men’s basketball team has proudly distinguished themselves throughout all of Division II. Making history with the programs first attendance to the NCAA Tournament. Climbing...

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