Mystic Pride! - The Mystic student section rises in celebration for BSC Women’s Volleyball at the Bavendick Center on Aug. 22. Bismarck State College welcomed new and returning students back to campus on Aug. 24. The campus has seen quite a few developments in the last year with building construction, degrees, and additional sports. As students settle into the semester, there are some upcoming events and important dates to add to the calendar. The Bavendick Center, BSC’s

Mystics Pep Band Poster Bismarck State College welcomes new Assistant Teaching Professor of Music and pep band director Dr. Dylan Mashburn. He hopes to expand the group and make it a major part of campus life. Mashburn is originally from the small town of Lester, Alabama, and moved to Bismarck, N.D. in early August. Before moving to North Dakota, he attended the University of North Alabama in Florence and later earned a doctorate from the University of Memphis in Memphis, T

Exploring Options! - Nick Kunf and Kailee Gussey examine the Philosophy Club poster at the student Club Fair. On August 26, Bismarck State College hosted their first club fair of the school year in the Student Union. The club fair had an exceptional turnout compared to past fairs, likely due to the partnership between the Congress of Student Organizations and clubs across campus. Erin Schwalk, the CSO adviser, gives insight into what CSO is and what they do. “CSO stands f

Smile and Celebrate! - Bismarck State College academic leadership, faculty and program representatives accept the 2026 NDACTE Innovative Program Award during the NDACTE Awards Ceremony on Aug. 4 at the Bismarck Event Center. Back row, from left: BSC Professor of Computer and Office Technologies Vickie Volk; BSC Dean of Current and Emerging Technologies Mari Volk; BSC Vice President for Academic Affairs Alicia Uhde Front row, from left: BSC Professor Emeritus and architect o

This Pleased to Meet You was completed by both Natalie Lawrence and Benjamin Wolff Caiden Aanderud Staff Employee: Works at the Power Bean in the ATC Q: Where are you from? A: Beulah, North Dakota Q: What are you doing at BSC? A: I just work here, I actually do online through Valley City. Q: What are your future plans? A: I want to work in Human Resources. Q: What is your drink order at the Power Bean? A: Peach Red Bull with strawberry and vanilla with no cream. Q: W

The United States has more people in prison than any other country in the world. In fact, while the U.S. has roughly only 4-5% of the world’s population, it has more than 20% of the world’s incarcerated population. According to the Vera Institute of Justice, 95% of those people will one day return home to local communities. However, the sad fact is nearly two thirds of those people will end up back behind bars within three years. Yes, the good old “land of the free, and home

Call Me a Hooker In the multiple attempts of writing this letter, I think I have finally settled on what I want to talk about. Crocheting. About a year and a half ago, I took up crocheting. Which I have been told is a “grandma hobby.” I started with a dishcloth. Dishcloths are supposed to be square. I knew this, but mine ended as a triangle. I got better however and now I can make a square. Yay! I have realized that when I start a hobby, as I seem to do every other week,

Recently, the word permanence is one you might say has found permanence in my mind. I’ve been dedicating significant thought to the incredible reality that some things truly last forever. Humans from the dawn of time have been fascinated with thoughts of eternity. Countless books have been written and movies have been made dealing with themes of immortality. Just this morning, I read about Calypso’s tantalizing offer of eternal youth and vigor to Odysseus in “The Odyssey,” a

“Small Favors,” by Erin A. Craig, is a book I have put off reading for a while. I saw it in Barnes and Nobles a few years back and immediately cast it aside. I thought it was a romance novel judging by the cover. I know what they say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” As a reader, I absolutely judge a book by its cover. You can base a lot off the style on the contents of the cover, and frankly this one gave “smut.” I was interested in the story however, and yes, it is a roma

#15 Aislyn Hogan - S #17 Ashlee Stanger - OH In front of a crowd of 1,020 fans, opposite hitter Reese Duchscherer elevated on a set from Aubrey Flynn and powered the volleyball through two defenders to secure a 25-23 set one victory. The crowd erupted, and the Mystics varsity team won their first ever set in the new Bavendick Center. However, Bismarck State College’s strong home crowd, promotional rally towels, and first set win, wasn’t enough, as the Mount Marty Lan

In The Game - Bryson Mohs warming up after a pitching change. Larks finished season 10 on Aug. 8, the Next Great Expedition. Three student athletes from Bismarck State College held temporary contracts to play Northwoods League Baseball. The league gives opportunity to college players during summer months and mimics a professional schedule. The Larks finished 34-35 over the season. 59,339 fans attended home games at Bismarck Municipal Ballpark. Of the wins recorded, six we

Bismarck State College Theatre announced their 2026-2027 season. This year’s productions are some of the most well-known, contemporary pieces presented at BSC. Each show promises to deliver extraordinary storytelling through music, dancing, and acting derived from the heart of each student. In the fall, a timeless story intertwining favorite beloved fairytale characters, Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” is coming to campus. Featured characters include: Cinderella, Rapunze

I love the beginning of the new school year. Students are back on campus saving us from the sometimes too-quiet summer silence. Faculty and staff adding fun activities and discussing new ways to engage their students. Let’s not even start on the rabbit holes we all go down when learning something new. We have worked hard over the summer to revamp the library by adding new things to the collection and making sure we are fully supporting everyone on campus with our materials.