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South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

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UPC celebrates Valentines Day with pottery

UPC celebrates Valentine’s Day with pottery

Addison Sedlacek, Reporter February 21, 2024

The University Program Council (UPC) kicked off Valentine’s Day by transforming Jack's Place into a pottery studio on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The Pottery Night for students allowed a blend of socializing...

Pickleball makes its way to SDSU

Pickleball makes its way to SDSU

Eleanor Wehsheler, Reporter February 14, 2024

Pickleball has gained national attention and popularity over the past few years and South Dakota State University students and community members have embraced the trend. 36 pickleball players filled the...

A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE

A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor February 14, 2024

This is the final part in a three part series. If you would like to read the other parts, feel free to check out the official Collegian website. Here are a couple reminders of the guidelines I set for...

Late-night food option opens

Late-night food option opens

Tate Peterson, Reporter February 6, 2024

A new late-night food option, Taquería Los Amigos, opened last weekend inside Flavor Indian & Asian Fare in downtown Brookings to a “great turnout,” the owners said. Justin Price, owner of Taco...

SDSU students standing and singing during the worship part of Oasis spring kickoff event

Oasis spring kickoff

Emily Attrill, Reporter February 6, 2024

A record number of college students and young adults attended the Oasis Spring Kickoff at GracePoint Church in Brookings last month. According to Brennen Schmitt, the College and Youth Pastor at Grace...

Courtesy of Great Bear Ski Valley

Great Bear Ski Valley Celebrates Season Opening

Gracelin Bjordal, Reporter January 30, 2024

Located just shy of 60 miles from SDSU’s campus, Great Bear Ski Valley is a good place to get away from campus for a while. With 220 acres of land to ski, snowboard and tube, Great Bear offers the potential...

Burger Clash organizer Shane Andersen poses with last years winner and co-owner of Rub N Tug Kristina Patterson

Battle of the burgers

Tate Peterson, Reporter January 23, 2024

The fourth annual Brookings Burger Clash is underway, featuring 23 restaurants in the area, competing for the title of the best burger in Brookings. The Burger Clash started Jan. 1 and the competition...

Mikayla Neybauer (right) prepares a pheasant dish last week during a cooking class at the Brookings Public Library

Pheasant for dinner

Reagan Monson, Reporter January 23, 2024

14 people gathered at the Brookings Public Library last Thursday to learn how to prepare and cook wild pheasant. Every year after the shotguns are put away and freezers are full, hunters ask the same...

The SDSU Dance Team poses for a group photo at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Florida. The team runs concessions at various sporting events and cleans up after converts or basketball games to make as much as possible for nationals.

SDSU Dance Team sees success at first United Dance Association National Competition

Allex Murray and Layna Tuchtenhagen January 23, 2024

The SDSU dance team made history after placing fifth in the nation for their pom routine in Orlando, Florida Jan. 12. For the first time ever the dance team competed at the United Dance Association National...

South Dakota States newest ice cream flavor takes around five gallons of syrup to make one batch

Davis Dairy Plant’s “McCrory Maple” ice cream

Kendra Folkerts, Reporter October 31, 2023

South Dakota State’s “McCrory Maple” ice cream has grown in popularity since being released in early 2023. South Dakota State University is famous for its SDSU ice cream, produced by the Davis Dairy...

MOVIE REVIEW: “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a confused mess and I love it

MOVIE REVIEW: “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a confused mess and I love it

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor October 31, 2023

After nearly a decade of troubled production and a revolving door of directors, the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie is finally here. Going into this film, I really had no idea what to expect. Movies...

Lori Schultz discussed how internships provide experiences for students to gain opportunities in their respective field of study. Students should not be afraid to try involving themselves in something new.

A student’s guide for career fairs

Shelby Greiman, Reporter October 24, 2023

The SDSU Prexy Council held a networking social event Oct. 3 following the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science Career Fair. At this event, the Collegian spoke with several employers...

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