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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

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

The innovation Barn - Located in Mandan, the Innovation Barn makes a great Study spot for midterms. Between classes, work, social life, extracurriculars, and trying to get enough sleep, college students often have a lot to balance. Finding time to study is one thing; knowing how to study effectively is another. When exams and deadlines pile up, it can be tempting to cram everything into the night before. But effective studying is about more than spending hours staring at a

William Bohmbach Q: What is your name, year in school, and major? A: My name is William Bohmbach, but I just go by Billy. I am a sophomore at BSC as it is my second year here, and I am majoring in Elementary Education. Q: What hall do you live in? A: I live in Mystic Hall, but I also work in Health Science Hall. Q: Where are you from? A: I grew up on a farm near Hannover, ND. Q: If you could instantly become great at any skill, what would it be and why? A: Getting my

Talk it Out - Antonio Stridiron and Zach Schmidkunz hangout in the sound booth. (Note: The author of this article, Zach Schmidkunz, is the co-creator and former co-host of the Chainz 2 Changed podcast.) Deep within the walls of the North Dakota State Penitentiary sit rows upon rows of cells. One of these cells, however, is not like the others. Not even close. Depending on the time of day, the door might be closed with a sign that says “recording in progress.” Other times o

Sweet Treats - Some of the candy options avalible to purchase in the Student Union. Bismarck State College has a wide array of candy you can purchase, from the classic Hershey bar, to more out there picks like Swedish fish. I was bored and decided to ask as many people around BSC campus what their favorite candy is, and tally which one was the most popular among both students and staff. Coming in with three points each, two complete opposites on the candy spectrum. Sour gum

Phi Theta Kappa is an Honor Society for community and two-year colleges that started in 1918. Bismarck State College’s own chapter started in 1960 as the Kappa Omicron Chapter, and it is currently under the advisement of Michael Tomanek, an Associate Professor of English at BSC. Dan Leingang will also be stepping in as part of the faculty advisory staff for PTK. Tomanek first became the PTK adviser back in fall of 2013 as one of four faculty advisers, but took a break when h

El Jay Dugenio Year: Sophomore Degree: Political Science and International Relations Q: If you could choose one song to play every time you walk into a room, what song would you choose? Why? A: “Reminder” by the Weeknd Q: From your perspective, what is the best part of BSC? A: Definitely the small community because you get to know a lot more people. Q: If there was a movie made about your life, who would play you and what genre would it be? A: Simu liu - political drama

Monday, Oct. 5 kicked off Banned Books Week 2026 at the BSC Library. Banned Books week is an event celebrated every Fall to bring attention and give voice to banned and challenged books. Now, to clarify, banned books are those titles that are actively taken out of circulation. Challenged books are those titles that have been requested to be removed for one reason or another. Most book challenges happen at public and school libraries. To see the list of titles, reasons for c

Have a Drink - Cammie Veldkamp holds up drinks from her business Jitterbug. Bismarck State College student Cammie Veldkamp spent her summer differently than most 20-year-olds: She opened her own business. Jitterbug, Veldkamp’s mobile energy-drink stand, launched June 26, 2026 and traveled throughout the Bismarck-Mandan area during the summer. The business sells fruit-based Lotus energy drinks and posts its pop-up locations at car dealerships, local events, and businesses

Philip Larson Hometown: Hettinger, ND Year: Junior Major: Visual Arts and Behavioral Health Q: What hall are you in and how long have you been an RA? A: I’ve been an RA for two years and I’ve lived in Lidstrom Hall for both. Q: What is your favorite late-night snack or study-break food? A: I love pepperonis. Just a bowl of pepperonis. Q: What is one item you think every student should bring to college? A: I think everyone should bring a fan, it can get hot in the dorms.

Juanita Lee Staff Employee: Public Information Officer Q: If you could choose one song to play every time you walk into a room, what song would you choose? Why? A: “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield because professional words and stories matter. Personally, I choose it because the story isn’t over yet. My story has developed, and now the focus is watching my kids’ story unfold. Q: If you had to explain your current job to a 5-year-old, what would you say? A: I get to tell

Brand New Look! - New Scooter's Coffee in the Capital Credit Union on Burnt Boat Dr. set to open Oct. 2, 2026 Capital Credit Union on Burnt Boat Dr. near Bismarck State College will soon be sharing a drive thru with Scooters Coffee. Bismarck is no stranger to Scooter’s, as the location on Bismarck expressway has been busy serving coffee and other drinks for years. The new location is within walking distance of BSC campus. Across the street from McDonalds, this partnership

Going Up! - The new dorm's construction can be seen from almost anywhere on campus. Many Students are interested in this new addition to the campus. Bismarck State College is in the midst of constructing a new building, introducing more housing choices for people who decide to live on campus grounds. Though it’s far from completion, the dorms will offer more space for students. Chief Buildings and Grounds Officer Don Roethler spoke about the new dorms and what problems th

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. The month is highlighted by two pivotal days with National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, Oct. 8, and World Mental Health Day Saturday, Oct. 10. Leading the way in this month-long push is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Established by an act of Congress in 1990 and set on the calendar for the first full week of October, it was created to educate the public, combat stigma, and raise awareness about mental