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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

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Hassan Williams(left),  Tayari Venable (middle), Xavier Bonham (right) Photo by Mike Smith

African-American BHSU student athletes host a B.L.A.C.K. Culture Night

Chance Eben, Reporter March 3, 2022

Several Black Hills State University African-American student athletes held a B.LA.C.K. Culture Night on Feb. 25 at the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center in celebration of Black History Month.  The...

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BHSU CAB holds casino night

Chance Eben, Reporter March 3, 2022

The Black Hills State University’s Campus Activities Board held a casino night Feb. 24th from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the on campus student union to bring students together. The BHSU CAB organized this...

“Men on Boats” Photo by Russell Jensen, Sage Photography

‘Men on Boats’ paddle through Rapid City, bring new perspective on old history

Karissa Ellis, Contributor March 3, 2022

Black Hills Community Theatre performed their second showing of “Men on Boats” in the Performing Arts Center on Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. as a part of their 2021-2022 stage season to an audience of around...

Joel Scott (left), Sava Dukic (left), and BHSU basketball celebrate conference championship. Photo by Jeff Codevilla

BHSU Basketball dominates RMAC for conference title

Ryder Blair, Reporter March 3, 2022

Black Hills State University Men’s basketball confirmed as 2022 Rocky Mountain Athletics Conference champions after triumphant win against Metro State University Denver placed at the Donald E. Young...

Students practice guitar in Dr. Berberick’s Music Appreciation class. Photo by Jacob Jones

BHSU offers music class for inexperienced

Jacob Jones, Reporter March 3, 2022

The Black Hills State University music department is offering a unique class for all students. The only requirement is that you have an interest in music.  Music appreciation: Rock Band is a class...

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Commercial fishing brings problems from world’s oceans to dry land

Ryder Blair, Reporter March 3, 2022

The International Marine Mammal Project and Marine Stewardship Council coined the Dolphin Safe Label act in 1990 thus producing a label of guaranteed cooperation and oversight of the world’s commercial...

BHSU student shares wolf-tracking course experience

BHSU student shares wolf-tracking course experience

Thomas Mauck, Contributor March 3, 2022

BHSU student and sociology major Thomas Mauck shares with us his life changing experience after attending a unique wolf tracking course in the Northwoods of Minnesota at the beginning of this semester. Editors...

ZOOM ABOUT PANDEMIC POLITICS & PROPAGANDA WITH DR. REZNIKOV AND DR. VAN BENTHUYSEN FROM DR. MARY CATON-ROSSER, PROFESSOR OF MCOM: 

February 18, 2022

We’re back for a live Zoom session, on Thursday, Feb. 17 from 4-5 p.m. with BHSU faculty Dr. Andrey Reznikov, who will give analysis of pandemic propaganda, and Dr. John Van Benthuysen, who will assess...

Dune (2021) film adapts classic 60s novel

Dune (2021) film adapts classic 60s novel

December 7, 2021

Dune (2021) is the latest adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi/adventure novel of the same name. It is directed by Denis Villeneuve who known for Blade Runner 2049. The film also has a star-studded...

National gasoline prices reach steep highs

National gasoline prices reach steep highs

Ryder Blair December 7, 2021

Over the past year, gas prices have spiked exponentially. What has caused the high rise in gas prices? Why are certain towns and areas priced higher than others? Who is behind the sudden spike in gas prices? According...

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