To the southeast of Bismarck, in the town of Lincoln, a cozy café is filled with the sounds of coffee steamers, small talk, and … meowing? The Dakota Cat Café opened for business on Dec. 16, 2025. It offers visitors a place to drink coffee while getting their fill of kitty time. Ashley Kneavel is the owner and founder of the café. She was inspired to create a cat café in North Dakota after stumbling upon a coffee shop similar to her own in Phoenix, Arizona. “I'd never been

Community colleges can be a great stepping stone for students graduating high school. They can also be a pathway for parents to continue their education after high school or return to college. Bismarck State College is one of these schools, allowing parents flexibility surrounding their busy schedule. But balancing schoolwork, a job, and raising children can be a huge feat — one that three mothers, each with their own story, have taken on. Mengqi’s Story Mengqi Ni is a BS

Earth Day is around the corner. The annual event, celebrated on April 22, gives people around the world a chance to showcase their concern and support for the environment. At Bismarck State College, students, faculty, and staff have the chance to demonstrate care for the environment. Still, it can be difficult for students to practice eco-friendly living if their budget is tight. So how can students “go green” at BSC without breaking the bank? Here are some tips to keep in mi

The Mystics Softball team has racked up wins in the past few weeks after competing at the Space Coast Games in Florida over Spring Break. The Mystics played teams from Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois, as well as the Czech Republic National Team. The team won four games and lost five, with the game against the Czech Republic National Team not counting for a win or loss. After the Space Coast Games, the Mystics played strong at their home field against Carroll College, winning

Spring Break was an eventful time for many Bismarck State College students. Whether it be traveling home, spending time at work, or visiting another country, students each had their own unique adventure during the break. This was especially true for BSC’s Ag Club as they traveled to Europe for their annual club trip. Around 30 students traveled to Europe for the five day jaunt, where they received a first-hand look at different agricultural practices and historic places in G

The Bismarck State College Mystics Softball team dived headfirst into their first season competing in the NAIA, with a total of ten games played since the publication of this article. So far, the season is a win-loss ratio of 9-1, with the Mystics having defeated Waldorf University Warriors in Iowa with a score of 11-5. Despite nine losses, the season started off with some close-scoring games. After the win against the Warriors, games have seen the gap between scores widening

In an office located on the first floor of the Career Academy at Bismarck State College, Assistant Teaching Professor of Agriculture, Technology, and Natural Resources Ahmed Rady prepares to teach a small class on precision agriculture. Precision agriculture is a type of farming that uses technology like GPS, sensors, and drones in an attempt to keep farming more controlled and accurate when it comes to crops and livestock. This is a new form of farming that Rady has the oppo

The sun is hot in the air, sweltering for the people below. Families, friends, and fellow competitors gather at the Bismarck State College Community Resources Bowl, ready to tackle one of the largest mud runs in North Dakota, and mentally prepare themselves for the physical challenge that is Medieval Rush. Many are eager to push themselves to the limit, while others are there to get outside and build comradery with their team. No matter who they are, one thing is certain—ev

Bismarck State College Student Alexis Ritzman received recognition for her involvement in the Future Business Leaders of America club on Dec. 10, 2025, at the Advanced Technology Center in the Live Event Venue. Ritzman was named the Outstanding Business Education Student for Region V from the Association for Career and Technical Education. CTE Director and Executive Officer Wayde Sick presented the award to Ritzman as a small audience attended the award ceremony. Ritzman’s d

In a world of fake news and evolving artificial intelligence, it can be difficult to discern lies from truth as people scroll through endless amounts of content. Social media acts as an echo chamber for media consumers, causing divisions between people to grow. The answer to mitigating these issues might be found in the most traditional media outlet; the local newspaper. North Dakota Newspaper Association Executive Director Cecile Wehrman leads an initiative titled Read Loca

the app, of course Dating has never been more different than it is now. In our modern world, not only do we have dating apps such as Tinder and Hinge, but our access to social media has allowed us to have a round the clock connection with friends, family, and even strangers. Apps like Snapchat or Instagram have created another way to find a partner or fling with features like quick add or the “suggested for you” column on Instagram. It is no wonder that it can be hard to jud

Rewinding the 1980s Bismarck State College is going back to the 80s with the multidisciplinary Humanities Symposium, presented by Bringing Humanities to Life at BSC. This event explores how people remember and interpret an iconic decade in recent history from the perspective of 2025. The event takes place from Oct. 22 to 24 at the Advanced Technology Center. This symposium takes a humanities-based lens and explores a variety of topics, including how pop culture and trends l

Students at Bismarck State College can connect with their professors and departments at a brand-new weekly event. This event is Toast Tuesday. Students can attend this event at a new location each week. The event was organized by BSC Student Engagement Coordinator, Danielle Dolechek. “This kind of helps the staff professors get to know the students outside of the class too, a little bit,” Dolechek said.“I think it’ll help them engage more with students, because it is somethi

Dr. Lori Bednarchik Talks About Consent Bismarck State College hosted Dr. Lori Bednarchik to present at the Advanced Technology Center on Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m. The presentation, titled “Wanna Make Out?”, covered the topic of sexual consent in a positive, uncensored, and judgement free manner. BSC’s Title IX team organized the event and booked Bednarchik through the CAMPUSPEAK program, which aims to educate and inspire students in their success and college careers. Vice Presi

speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves The 31:8 Project is a non-profit organization based in Bismarck, N.D. The organization was launched in 2015 with the mission to raise awareness surrounding the topic of human trafficking. Stacy Schaffer is the Executive Director and Founder of the 31:8 Project. She presented at this year’s NDPIO conference to educate communicators on the topic of human trafficking. Apart from the conference, the 31:8 Project offers dynamic

BSC Athletics brings the beat with new dance team This spring, Bismarck State College announced it will be adding competitive dance to its list of sports. The team will be competing in the American Midwest Conference, which is affiliated with the NAIA. Madeline Neigum will be coaching the dance team alongside her mother, Angie Neigum. Angie was contacted by BSC as they knew she teaches dance. She agreed to start a dance team and asked Madeline to help coach. Madeline Neigu

The annual NDPIO Conference helps communicators network and grow The 3rd Annual NDPIO Conference brought communication professionals together at the National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College. The conference, which took place from July 14-16, gave attendees the chance to enhance their professional skills through insightful presentations and open discussions. NDPIO is the North Dakota Public Information Officer Association. Their mission is dedicated to s

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Members of the "Anastasia" cast rehearse at the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium Bismarck State College Theater brought the story of the Grand...

Blaize Morris and Kaitlyn Bancroft discuss the BSC recycling program The Bismarck State College Student Government Association is...