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What Really Grinds My Gears
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

Zach Schmidkunz
Oct 29


Prison Food - Prison Food vs. Campus Food
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

Zach Schmidkunz
Oct 29


Campus Food - Prison Food vs. Campus Food
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

Pete DeMille
Oct 29


Students Share Their "Dancing with the Stars" Opinions
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

Jessa Lee
Oct 29

















