The Mystician

I picked up “A Winter’s Promise” on a whim a few years ago. I’ve read it a few times since, if that says anything. “A Winter’s Promise” is a young adult novel written by Christelle Dabos, originally published in French. This novel is set in a steam-punk world made up of 21 Arks. Each Ark is ruled by a celestial, immortal deity. Given their immorality, these deities have come to a point where they can no longer remember much of their life. To combat this, each one has a book

Home. It is one of the most unique words as it does not have a decided definition. It means something different to everyone. If someone were to ask me “where’s home for you?” the answers might go something like this: “I’m from Canada” or “I live in the States” or “It’s wherever my family is.” But what defines the place that is home? I have lived in the United States for almost two years now. I could say it is starting to feel like “home,” yet my passport and visa status r

Students celebrate the end of semester outside the Jack Science Center. Bismarck State College is experiencing a historic surge in enrollment this spring semester, with the highest student numbers in its 86-year history. The milestone follows consecutive semesters of steady growth signaling a sustained rise in interest and attendance. While the increase reflects a positive trend for the college, it has also brought new challenges. Departments across campus have found it nece

The new college president explores and connects with Bismarck State College. Brian Kalk began his new endeavor as Bismarck State College’s 8th president on April 16. He has been busy getting to know the people on campus, including some media students on The Mystician. Where are you from, and where did you go to college? “I was born in Bottineau, North Dakota, which is, basically 200 miles straight north of here and the Canadian border. I went to high school there. After high