The First Snow for Northern Minnesota Arrives

By Shelby Haney BEMIDJI–Snow fell for the first time on Thursday, October 4th, leaving Bemidji-ites fearful for what the upcoming winter may bring. The most recent snowfall in October was October 30th of last year. But don’t worry, you won’t have to trade your sweaters in for a winter coat and gloves just yet. According to […]

BSU’s International Student Organizations Hosts First Ever Welcome Picnic

by Shane Neumann BEMIDJI— The International Student Organization (ISO) gave new international students the chance to explore new opportunities and friendships at their first-ever welcome back picnic. The picnic took place Friday Sept 14th at 5-7 PM in Diamond Point Park. Sarvika Shetty, the President of the ISO, helped plan the event and was excited for what was in store. “First we just wanted […]

Students Explore Opportunities at the BOB

by Shane Neumann BSU Students Hunter Richardson (L) and Garret Ober (R) spread awareness for the American Fisheries Society. Interested students L to R: Sophie Arhart, Laura Kipf, Emily Wollenweber, and Kalina Cole. Shane Neumann/The Northern StudentBEMIDJI — BSU hosted another successful Beaver Organization Bash with 70 student organizations participating. It’s ten more than they […]

The Community Appreciates A Day At BSU

The walkway leading to Hagg-Sauer Hall fills with attendees early on into this year’s Community Appreciation Day. Shane Neumann/The Northern StudentBy Dakota Drobnicki BEMIDJI – Turnout exceeded expectations at BSU’s 2018 Community Appreciation Day, with over 3,000 attendees filling the walkways between Hagg-Sauer Hall and the Hobson Lower Union. “I’m pretty impressed,” says primary coordinator […]

Service vs Support: Understanding the Animals of BSU

By Jackie Pierson Service animals and emotional support animals do not provide the same service. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals are defined as “dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.” They are permitted in public places and are not legally allowed to be removed, […]

What About the B.O.B?

Are you looking for fun ways to get involved on campus? Maybe you are a freshman, a transfer student, or a returning student that wants to know more. One easy way, is to go to the Beaver Organization Bash Wednesday, Sept. 6, 4:30-7:00 p.m. The event will be on the Lakeside Lawn unless the weather […]

Beavers Pre-Season Outlook

By Matthew Sauser Men’s Ice Hockey The Beaver’s just had to say farewell to one of its best classes of seniors for this men’s ice hockey team. What remains is looking to prove to the Western Collegiate Hockey Association & the rest of the NCAA that Bemidji State isn’t going to change when it comes to […]

Bird Watching Club Migrates to BSU

Photo by Birdwatching Club member Aaron Ogle. By Skye I. R. Iwanski “…BWC is one of the most goofy and welcoming clubs on campus,” according to one of the founders, Nolan Brey. The club has only one meeting total, in March, the purpose of which is to elect officers for the next year. The objective of […]