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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

Ponder Magazine

The Golden Paint Brush

The Golden Paint Brush

Sierra Hopp May 1, 2025

Every year, over 4,000 children are diagnosed with a brain or spinal cord tumor. A brain tumor is a cell growth that occurs in or around the brain, causing extra pressure in this closed space.  Due...

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Ink and Asphalt

Ink and Asphalt

Nathan Feller May 1, 2025

“When you’re going days without any contact, you break a little bit. It’s a mental game when you’re dealing with shitty weather and nothing’s going right. It tests you in a way that there’s...

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いただきます

いただきます

Taylor SanFilippo May 1, 2025

Omakase Evolution Omakase, a Japanese phrase meaning, “I’ll leave it up to you,” is a dining method that allows chefs to serve patrons whatever they want without the hassle of taking orders. This...

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The Secret Ingredient

The Secret Ingredient

Noah Westergaard May 1, 2025

From a tiny home kitchen to the pages of The New York Times, The Sour is more than a bakery, it’s a testament to faith, family and community. Peter and Makenzie Mitchell are the proud owners of The...

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Maten Er Halve Føda

Maten Er Halve Føda

Taylor SanFilippo May 1, 2025

Amid the beauty of the Black Hills, a charming little restaurant sits, offering both a cozy atmosphere and unique dishes. The fittingly named Skogen Kitchen (meaning the kitchen in the forest) is nestled...

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Letter From The Editor

Letter From The Editor

Noah Westergaard May 1, 2025

When I think about how far Ponder has come, I’m reminded of the people who made it possible, especially my professors: Skott, Allen, Justin and Erin. Their encouragement, insight and belief in me shape...

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Letter From The Editor

Letter From The Editor

Alec Butterfield May 1, 2025

I never wanted Spearfish to be my home. Growing up, I despised the 40-minute drive down the most boring interstate in the country only to walk around downtown and city park with my parents, who I also...

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Story Keepers

Story Keepers

Ellen Sheehy May 1, 2025

Everybody's Bookstore, Rapid City, SD Four years ago, Jessie Polenz did not want to own a bookstore. “I always just wanted to work for somebody and get my paycheck and go,” Polenz said. So working...

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New Horizons

New Horizons

Logan Bunney May 1, 2025

Every August, the town of Sturgis, South Dakota, fills with the sound of loud engines and crowds of leather jackets. While the Sturgis Rally embodies much of the atmosphere surrounding it, there is a new...

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Service With a Smile

Service With a Smile

Alivia Weathers May 1, 2025

One of the most underrated spots in Nebraska is a coffee shop in south-central Lincoln called Rose Cat Coffee Company and Reading Society. This little shop has something that can't be found anywhere else.  “I...

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