Cliff Network

09/16/2024

With flu season right around the corner, Briar Cliff student health services encourages students to take action to help prevent the spread of the virus around campus.
By: Cayden Werner

Briar Cliff student health services are becoming increasingly concerned about the approaching flu season, due to the surprising increase in continuous missed classes by students. They claim that these unusual increases were caused by the flu and had an impact on student’s academic and athle

08/28/2024

Briar Cliff University always has a variety of events for their students. Faculty explains the importance of these events being offered.
By: Ann Horstman

As classes begin, so do clubs, activities and athletics. From a resource fair to magicians, Briar Cliff offers a wide range of events and activities for their students and this fall semester is just the beginning.     “Our fall athletics have just started and are all wor

03/31/2024

We Hope You All Are having a Wonderful Day! ❤️🐣

03/11/2024

Briar Cliff hosted their annual Health and Wellness Fair in the Heelan Roth Atrium! Multiple Vendors and BCU’s Doctrine of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and School of Nursing programs were at the event. Participants were shown a variety of wellness topics to improve their health and where to find help if needed in the local area.

03/01/2024

Introducing... Cliff Network. It combines the three areas of student media production, including newspaper writing, television and radio. Check back on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Cliff Network or at cliffnetwork.com to get your regular updates on what’s happening at the Cliff.

02/21/2024

Konnor Sudmann became the third all-time leading scorer for Briar Cliff. After leading the Chargers in her fifth year, Sudmann crushed a milestone only a few have reached at BCU.

By: Morgan Jones

After coming back for her fifth year at Briar Cliff University and making it to the third round of the 2023 NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship, Konnor Sudmann, a second team All American has achieved another milestone for herself.  “It’s incredible. I think anytime you have a player re

02/15/2024

Tim Jager Discusses Potential Expansion and Goals For Briar Cliff Athletic Department. Jager Wants To Have More Sports As Well As Non Athletes On Briar Cliffs Campus.

By: RJ Breen

02/14/2024

Intramural sports and leagues are taking over the Briar Cliff community. Sporting events are being held on certain dates at certain locations on campus in hopes of getting more students involved for a fun time with their fellow students.

By: Gage Oetter

Intramural sports continue to take over the college scene with Briar Cliff University now getting involved.  Intramural sports are put on by a university providing fun and competitive matches between two teams in various sports like basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, etc. These intramura

02/14/2024

BCU brings Semehar Ghebrekidan on campus to speak to students about Black History Month.

By: Morgan Jones

Bringing action from the past to present, Sioux City’s first community Inclusion Liaison, Semehar Ghebrekidan spoke Thursday night to Briar Cliff University students on how she ties her work to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings and how the community can keep moving King’s message forward....

09/21/2023

Broadcast Career Fair!
This afternoon students got the chance to talk to local broadcasting stations and see what the Student Media Club is all about.

04/06/2023

A hot start for the Briar Cliff Softball team raises expectations for the remainder of the season.
By Gage Oetter

The Briar Cliff softball team started their season with an 18-6 record, which is their best record for this point of the season since they joined the GPAC five years ago.    The softball team has series sweeps against Sterling College, Peru State, Mount Marty, and Williams Woods.

04/06/2023

Art professor shows a farewell gallery for his last semester before retirement.
By: Morgan Jones

Before retiring, a professor presents his Contemporary Ceramic Vessels Exhibit in the Clausen Art Gallery at Briar Cliff University.  Pottery is an artform Jeff Baldus, an art professor and practicing artist, uses to bring beauty into people's lives.   “It’s an easy

03/13/2023

Campus Ministry is getting ready for the annual Antioch retreat being held from March 17-19.
By Myles Curry

On March 17th-19th, the Antioch retreat will be held here at Briar Cliff University. This event will be taking place at St. Francis center. ‘’It will go from about 7 pm Friday to 1 pm Sunday,” said Jason Salisbury, Director of Campus Ministry. This retreat is a student-led retreat, and it is o...

03/13/2023

Another spring seasons of athletics had begun at The Cliff and athletes are looking for success.
By: Myles Curry

It is another spring season for our athletics at Briar Cliff University. Coaches are prepping their players and pushing them to have a successful spring season. ‘’I want to feel more comfortable and get better at techniques, ‘’ said Rhynalds. “I want to go out there and compete and make a ...

03/02/2023

Cliff Network mourns the loss and celebrates the life of Professor Michael Crowley. He was a wonderful teacher, mentor, and friend to all. We thank him for his generosity and dedication to the Media Communications Department and its student newspaper. His presence on campus will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace, Michael 🤍
By Lexi Weber and Maddy Dishaw

Professor Michael Crowley leaves behind an impact that will last a lifetime.     Michael Crowley, 63, a Briar Cliff University associate professor and chairperson of the media communications department, died on Thursday, February 23.    He taught a va

03/01/2023

Enactus held their annual Swimming with the Sharks event for local businesses in Sioux City to win funding.
By Morgan Jones

Sharks are coming to Briar Cliff University. Hopeful small-town businesses are getting the chance to get funding through Briar Cliff Enactus’ 13th annual Swimming with the Sharks. A competition based on the TV show Shark Tank. Enactus, a non-profit, international organization at Briar Cliff se

02/23/2023

New Interim Executive Athletic Director has many plans for a bright future for current and future student-athletes.
By Gage Oetter

The new Interim Executive Athletic Director at Briar Cliff has hopes of improving everything for the student-athletes.    Kelly Boe was chosen to be the new Interim Executive Athletic Director here at Briar Cliff effective January 17, 2023. Boe has a lot of experience in athletic

01/17/2023

👉 A new year brings new and exciting opportunities to the Media Communications Department at Briar Cliff University!
👉 Introducing... Cliff Network. This is a collaboration of three areas of student media production, including newspaper writing, television, and radio.
👉 Cliff Network creates news and entertainment and is run by students, for students. As well as faculty, staff, administrators, alums, parents, friends, etc.
👉 Please continue to check back frequently as we get this new platform up and running this semester!