The Mystician

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