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Honorary captain Cy Champa returns as a multi-sport alumnus and an advocate for future generations

By Stella Dolan / October 8, 2024

Cy Champa’s journey came full circle during the Homecoming football game on Sept. 28, when the 87-year-old was celebrated as the team’s honorary captain.

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Beaver Hockey is back! Celebrate by watching full-length national championship videos here

By Micah Friez / October 5, 2024

Hockey season is here! What better way to celebrate the start of the men’s hockey season than to look back and witness some of the greatest moments in Beaver Hockey history?

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Meet the Beavers returns with winter student-athletes on Oct. 28

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / October 3, 2024

The family-friendly event runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, at the Bemidji Pizza Ranch and offers an excellent opportunity to engage with Bemidji State’s talented student-athletes and coaches from the basketball and hockey programs.

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The colorful career of Wes Westrum, Bemidji State’s only World Series winner

By Micah Friez / October 2, 2024

Wes Westrum often found himself in the right place at the right time and used that knack to author a storybook career. And 70 years ago today, he became Bemidji State’s first World Series champion.

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Alumni, friends and Beavers make waves at Bucky’s Beach Bash Homecoming celebration

By Stella Dolan / October 1, 2024

Bemidji State’s 2024 Homecoming brought together thousands of alumni, faculty, staff, friends and students for a sunny celebration that will be remembered for years.

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Cantabria Coffee brews up victory in BSU Spirit Contest with creativity

By Stella Dolan / September 28, 2024

Cantabria Coffee, a beloved local business in Bemidji, was crowned the winner of the 2024 Best BSU Spirit Contest, which celebrated community displays of Bemidji State University pride during Homecoming Week from Sept. 23-27.

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BSU alums share career insight at 2024 Alumni Leaders in the Classroom

By Stella Dolan / September 27, 2024

Bemidji State University welcomed back nine distinguished alumni on today for the annual Alumni Leaders in the Classroom event.

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Happy Homecoming! Here’s the shoreline scoop on this year’s events

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / September 20, 2024

This week, we’re painting the town green and going all out for one of the best traditions on campus. Here’s all that we have in store for Bemidji State Homecoming.

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R.H. ‘Bob’ Peters, the guardian of Bemidji State hockey, has his bust unveiled

By Bemidji Pioneer / September 13, 2024

Last night, Bemidji State University honored legendary hockey coach R.H. ‘Bob’ Peters with the unveiling of a bronze bust in the main lobby of the Sanford Center.

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Come join us! Athletic Hall of Fame registration open now

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / September 5, 2024

Attendees watch a video during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) By BSU Alumni &…

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