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BHSU Media

Student-run media of Black Hills State University. The Jacket Journal / KBHU-TV / KBHU 89.1 FM & KJKT 90.7 FM "The Buzz".

BHSU Media

Student-run media of Black Hills State University. The Jacket Journal / KBHU-TV / KBHU 89.1 FM & KJKT 90.7 FM "The Buzz".

BHSU Media

BHSU junior Lexie Bendigo is using her past to influence a productive research agenda.

BHSU student’s research seeks solutions to societal issues

Bridget Schneller, Lead Graphic Designer October 18, 2023

Black Hills State University junior Lexie Bendigo’s experience growing up on the Cheyenne River Reservation instilled in her a passion for counseling, helping others and psychology. Her enthusiasm for...

Changes to BHSU tutoring offer students more options

Katrina Kenton, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

Students at Black Hills State University are now able to utilize an online tutoring service, new this semester, accessible directly through D2L.  “It’s built into most online courses at BH,”...

Dakota Gold building in Lead, S.D. The company currently employs 42 people.

Homestake Mine’s successful past leads to a future for Dakota Gold

Zoe Frauen, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

Dakota Gold continues exploration 30 years after Homestake on its Maitland property near the historic Maitland mine. Before Homestake shut down, it had started exploration near its primary mine, often...

BHSU alums Elizabeth and Dylan Mattson started a 
Kickstarter campaign to fund an independent bookstore 
in Spearfish. The fund drive ends Oct. 5.

Henry’s Books: Alums fundraising to open bookstore named after son

Nathan Feller, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2023

Spearfish resident and Black Hills State University alumni, Elizabeth Mattson, and her husband, Dylan Mattson, hold ambitions to create a unique-to Spearfish bookstore. The store will be called Henry’s...

BHSU attempts to overcome historic funding deficit

Nathan Feller, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2023

After a history of financial deficiency, Black Hills State University President Dr. Laurie Nichols is attempting to close the academic appropriations funding gap between BHSU and other South Dakota Board...

South Dakota Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson presents award to BHSU in 
recognition of the university’s continued efforts to register students to vote

BHSU Presented with inaugural Gladys Pyle Award

Nathan Feller, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2023

In recognition of the dedication to student voter registration and spreading awareness of the importance of civic engagement, Black Hills State University was awarded the brand-new Gladys Pyle Award. Gladys...

Trish Jenkins examines garlic cloves at Cycle Farm, a CSA started over 12 years ago

Beyond growing organic

Bridget Schneller, Lead Graphic Designer October 5, 2023

In an age where people feel isolated, produce is induced with chemicals and the environment is continually diminished, some feel a need to contribute to finding solutions to these dilemmas. Over 12...

Members of Lakota Omniciye pose with advisers Urla Marcus and Rosie Sprague.

Lakota Omniciye holds first meeting this fall

Sapphire Tiger, Senior Staff Writer October 5, 2023

Black Hills State University’s indigenous student organization, Lakota Omniciye, held its first meeting on Sept.18. Lakota Omniciye seeks to bridge the cultural gap between non-Native and Native students...

Gardner poses in the Joy Center following his talk Sept. 20.

History, representation and storytelling

Sapphire Tiger, Senior Staff Writer October 4, 2023

Mark Lee Gardner, historian and author, spoke about his recently published book “The Earth Is All That Lasts” on Sept. 20 at Black Hills State University. The book is dual biography that explores the...

Search continues for new BHSU president

Kendra Mitchell, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

Black Hills State University searches for a new president as the current President Dr. Laurie Nichols plans to retire following the 2023 fall semester. The search continues as the application deadline...

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