Hooray! - Students cheer for the Mystics at the breast cancer awareness game on Wednesday, Oct. 14 in the Bavendick Center. The usually green Bavendick Center at Bismarck State College was transformed by shades of pink as the volleyball team took the court for its annual breast cancer awareness game. Pink jerseys, awareness shirts, and tribute photos filled the arena as the Mystics faced Dickinson State turning the match into more than a competition. BSC Head Coach Kyle Kue

Words of Wisdom - Amy Allender speaking about her journey with mental health during the keynote sessions. On Oct. 9, Bismarck State College held the Content Creators Summit. Multiple content creators, professionals, and instructors came to the event. The summit had a featured keynote speaker as well as multiple breakout sessions for attendees. This year, the Content Creators Summit had fresh faces and a wide variety of speakers. The Summit started with keynote speaker, Amy

Welcome In - Matt Fern, Executive Director of Film North Dakota, giving the keynote introduction. Content creation can be more than just a hobby or something associated with influencers. For anyone interested in photography, writing, video, social media, radio, and more could lead to a career path. Bismarck State College’s Content Creator Summit on Oct. 9 brought together professionals in these fields to help students explore these opportunities. The event introduced studen

Eden Dunn Year: Sophomore Major: Mechanical Engineering Q: What hall do you live in? A: Health Science Hall Q: Where are you from? A: I like to say all over the place, but the real answer is that I was born in Minnesota, grew up in Canada for my childhood, came back to the States and lived in Pennsylvania for about five years, and now I am here. Q: If you could instantly become great at any skill, what would it be and why? A: It would be cooking, because I love food, an

Homecoming Royalty - Homecoming king and queen Jah Gulley and Piper Harris pose for a picture. Bismarck State College wrapped up its Homecoming week on Sept. 26. Throughout the week, there were many campus and community events. Students participated in laser tag, beep bingo, painting activities, and a tailgating party. An Alumni Panel discussion occurred in the Student Union and students were encouraged to ask questions about career success. Homecoming Week concluded with BS

Dylan Kahl Assistant Professor for Graphic Design and Communications Q: What do you do at Bismarck State College? A: [I] teach Graphic Design & Communications Q: If you could choose one song to play every time you walk into a room, what song would you choose? Why? A: “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits Q: If you had to explain your current job to a 5-year-old, what would you say? A: [I] teach people how to make logos. Q: From your perspective, what is the best part o

During a conversation in the office about past classes, I brought up that part of my sixth grade reading class was about birds. Then I brought up a few other things I learned and quickly discovered that there are quite a few subjects I was taught simply because my sixth grade reading and social studies teacher wanted to. So this letter goes out to him. In sixth grade, we were separated by reading scores and placed in reading classes. I was placed with my social studies teach

I love opinions. Opinions are a fundamental pillar of humanity. If we didn’t have opinions we’d more closely resemble bees. Most people don’t think alike and that’s a good thing, it allows more nuance and complexity when talking about a subject. However, there are multiple ways people can have, what I consider to be, a bad opinion. The first type of bad opinions are the ones that aren’t opinions. People can claim “In my opinion!” all they want, what they’re saying is objecti

As you read these words, I need you to picture me delivering them in my best Peter Griffin impersonation. Imagine me, pinching the bridge of my nose with my fingers, and letting out that long, exhausted sigh. You know what really grinds my gears? The state of men’s fashion in 2026. Most of you will probably think, “Who is he to talk about fashion? All he wears is white, grey, and khaki.” Lock me up for having an opinion then why don’t you. However, when I sit and daydream a

Dinner Time in Prison - One meal provided for inmates in prison. When people ask about prison life, the first question is always about the food. So, when asked to compare Bismarck State College food to my experience with prison food, I chuckled—it shouldn’t even be a comparison. But because some BSC students think they have it rough, I won’t hold back. Prepare your stomachs for a gastrointestinal showdown. Having spent over twenty years at maximum-security NDSP, I know inst

Dinner Time on Campus - One meal provided for students at Bismarck State College Food options at Bismarck StateCollege are limited in variety. Students and staff can choose between the marketplace to get cafeteria food or hit up the coffee shops to grab a quick bite. Outside of these two food sources, everything else is a trip off campus. How does BSC cafeteria food compare to the food served to the incarcerated people in prison? There are some good dishes served on campu

Illustration by Kayla Hilzendeger Students are sharing their thoughts on the latest season of “Dancing with the Stars,” from their favorite celebrity contestants to who they believe will be eliminated next. A recent student survey revealed a mix of viewing habits, standout performances and predictions for the rest of the competition. When it comes to watching the show, students do not always tune in consistently. 20% of respondents said they do not watch regularly, while 80

Cheer! - Teammates gather around to celebrate a point added to the score board after a great volley. Photos by: Logan Hoff The Mystics played three matches in four days at the Bavendick Center, totalling 14 sets. Dickinson State, Montana Western, and Montana Tech were the visitors, and Bismarck managed to win two of those contests, setting them up for a run at the Frontier Conference Tournament in Helena. On Wednesday night, the rival Dickinson State Bluehawks came to town

Bismarck State College Esports has returned for its 2026-2027 season. This season brings two teams of “Rocket League,” a team of “Valorant,” “League of Legends,” and “Overwatch.” Heading into week three of play, all teams have at least one win. “Valorant” is 1 and 1 in the results column. Week one saw a loss 2-0 at the hands of Grand View University from Iowa. Redemption came for Mystics players in week two. BSC topped Buena Vista University 2-0 in a come-from-behind victory

With the showing of “Daddy Long Legs” finishing in September, “Into the Woods” moved into the wings of Bismarck State College theatre. Even though “Into the Woods” isn’t opening until early November, theatre productions must start early. And where does any good musical start? With set. BSC Associate Professor of Technical Theatre Dean Bellin is behind the choreography of the lights, sound, and set for “Into the Woods.” Bellin stated that they began working and that the set

Narrator Ben - Benjamin Wolff Narrates the store as Max Wild and Kat Elrod act out the scene. While the actors focus on their characters, the music is another major part of bringing “Into the Woods” to life. Much of the play’s dialogue is delivered through song, making the music an important part of telling the story. Brittany Bearsheart, the Music Director for the production, said one of the challenges is the amount of overlap between characters’ vocal parts. With multiple

In the Line - Benjamine Wolff, Marisa Angermeier, Peyton Schock, and Rebecca Wilhemi line up and talk through a scene in rehearsal. Some of the names and faces of the cast for “Into the Woods” may look familiar, and some may look new. Before going to see the show, let’s take a look at who the cast is beyond their characters. Max Wilder will be playing the Baker, Kaitlyn Delabarre will be part of the ensemble, and Reese Dever will be playing Little Red Riding Hood. Question:

Fear the Cheer - Olivia Welch dressed as a zombie cheerleader. Rock Legend Replica - Cierra Mack dressed as the lead singer of KISS. A Perfect Pumpkin - Kennedy Senn dressed as a pumpkins. Disney Dress Up - Gracie Rauschenberger dressed as Rapunzel as a bride. Story Written by Maren Gaebe & Madelyn Gefroh. Halloween is a time to get creative, dress up, and become someone or something completely different. Bismarck State College students have worn all kinds of costumes over t

From the Haunted Fort Facebook Fort Lincoln State Park has been full of history, stories, and scares. This year, Fort Lincoln is opening its Haunted Fort once again. The Haunted Fort’s story first started when the Custer House was being reconstructed in 1989. The reconstruction pushed forth spirits of the ones who once lived and died there. Many encounters of this haunted spirit involved a mysterious woman in a black dress to weeping voices along the boardwalk. These encoun

Reading and Reflection - Cash Crimmins reads “The Glorious Cause” by Robert Middlekauff at the NEA Big Read event in the BSC library on Tuesday Sept. 29. Bismarck State College hosted its first National Endowment for the Arts Big Read and reading marathon event on Tuesday, Sept. 29 in the BSC Library. BSC received a grant from the organization and is the only college in the state to receive it this year. The NEA Big Read is an United States government organization that pres