If you have read more than a few of my previous book reviews, you might have noticed a pattern. I am not a fan of romance. More specifically, romance novels. And it’s true, I’m not. Mostly because what I find romantic is not stalker, werewolf men and their insecurities that they mask with fire, guns, and duct tape. I know, I know, call me crazy. But every once and a while, a novel surprises me, and that is true of “Grave Mercy.” My main problem, other than the one I just n

North Dakota Filmmaker Justin Deegan takes part in an interview with Mystic Media, discussing his creative career and lifelong passion for film. North Dakota is known for its plains and farms, but there are also many film lovers and aspiring directors in the state. Justin Deegan is a filmmaker from Bismarck who has worked on eight TV shows and films, including the Hulu docuseries “Vow Of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae.” Justin has been working with film for years, b

La La La! - Absolute Studios has a sound studio on location and Caelyn Mason jumped behind the mic for a test run. The ambient lighting set the mood for her to sing a tune. On March 27, at around eight in the morning, eight members of the Bismarck State College Graphic Design Club departed from Bismarck and started their journey to Fargo, N. D. The purpose of the one day excursion was to visit two commercial printing companies: Absolute Studios and Knight Printing. This allo

Earth Day is around the corner. The annual event, celebrated on April 22, gives people around the world a chance to showcase their concern and support for the environment. At Bismarck State College, students, faculty, and staff have the chance to demonstrate care for the environment. Still, it can be difficult for students to practice eco-friendly living if their budget is tight. So how can students “go green” at BSC without breaking the bank? Here are some tips to keep in mi

Student will don their caps and gowns on May 15 at the first graduation ceremony in the Bavendick Center. Graduating can be incredibly overwhelming for students as much as it is an exciting feeling to be so close to the finish line. Luckily, Bismarck State College has a multitude of resources and amenities for graduating Mystics. Here are some of the top tips that Mystics should know about graduating. For starters, finish strong. That may seem easier said than done, but it

Photo by Clayton Sicble-Fox The Mystics Softball team has racked up wins in the past few weeks after competing at the Space Coast Games in Florida over Spring Break. The Mystics played teams from Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois, as well as the Czech Republic National Team. The team won four games and lost five, with the game against the Czech Republic National Team not counting for a win or loss. After the Space Coast Games, the Mystics played strong at their home field agai

This is my official petition for Colleen Hoover to throw her computer away and do something else. Maybe real estate. She has no problem selling toxic men to people, so selling malfunctioning homes should be a breeze. I read Colleen Hoover's newest novel “Woman Down.” I didn’t want to. But I felt I had to, for all of humanity. “Woman Down” follows Petra Rose, a famed author, who is struggling with a writing block after a movie adaptation of one of her novels receives criti

Sometimes I wonder what people mean when they think someone is “really smart.” Do they mean this individual is well-read? Is the person generally knowledgeable in a wide breadth of topics? Is there a particular eloquence in his or her pattern of speech? Is it the realization of a greater depth to the person? Does extreme competence in manual tasks define intelligence? I don’t know. IQ is probably the most common measure of intelligence, but it is far from a perfect system. P

I attended the first showing of the Bismarck State College Theatre Department’s production of “Frozen: The Musical.” Last year, I had watched their last performance of “Anastasia” in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium, so this was the first time I had seen a musical performance in the Advanced Technology Center’s Live Event Venue. I went to the musical with a friend and brought my boyfriend and his mom along. Although I am not the biggest fan of the movie “Frozen,” I was excited

The 2025-2026 Student Government Association in Washington D.C. While many students either returned home or relaxed alone in the dorms during spring break, members of the Bismarck State College Student Government Association got the chance to travel to the United States capital for the annual American Student Association of Community Colleges (ASACC) national student advocacy conference. This was thanks to the funding from the winter survival kits and the Valentines Day kits

Film is an intricate art of storytelling on screen to which most filmmakers aspire to have their films shown around the world. For an area like North Dakota, getting to see blockbuster films can even be a hassle. To see even rarer films like international films, short films, and even classics is a coveted pastime for film enthusiasts in the area. Cinema 100 aimed to fix such issues for North Dakota. Cinema 100 is a nonprofit organization that was started by film enthusiasts

BSC Ag Club Students explore Europe in an overseas trip during Spring Break. Spring Break was an eventful time for many Bismarck State College students. Whether it be traveling home, spending time at work, or visiting another country, students each had their own unique adventure during the break. This was especially true for BSC’s Ag Club as they traveled to Europe for their annual club trip. Around 30 students traveled to Europe for the five day jaunt, where they received