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 Kitty City Fur Fest fundraiser took place on August 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and featured a variety of activities, including a photo booth, face painting, games, a basket raffle, and a bake sale. Kitty City also hosted live entertainment by Kris Kitko and Sonda Sauers. Kitty City is a non-profit organization that provides a safe haven for disabled and FIV+ cats. Sick or injured cats are taken in and treated, then placed in the sanctuary. Sanctuary cats are not up for

The Morton County Fair’s variety of events provided endless entertainment. From the edge-of-your-seat rodeo entertainment to smaller events like axe throwing, the Morton County Fair buzzed with excitement. The rodeo slack took place on Friday. The slack featured ladies barrel racing, tie down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, ladies breakaway, and senior men’s breakaway. With the bright midday sun blaring down on the contestants, the cowgirls kicked up dust in barrel rac