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The Collegian

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

The Collegian

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

The Collegian

SA President Trinity Peterson sworn  in Chloe Wisser as new diversity chair at the SA meeting

New diversity chair sworn in, revised policies addressed

Danesa Willson, Reporter November 7, 2023

A new diversity chair was sworn in and Vice President and General Counsel, Tracy Greene addressed the senate at this week's Students’ Association meeting. SA senators approved and swore in Chloe Wisser...

Nine members of the Ad Club traveled to New York for Ad Week Oct. 17 to meet with advertising professionals and learn more about the industry

Ad club visits New York City to attend Ad Week

Alexis Moran, Reporter October 31, 2023

Nine members of SDSU's Advertising Club and their advisor, advertising instructor Heather Solberg, traveled to New York City last week to attend Advertising Week for a chance to meet network with professionals,...

The Armory on Main Avenue will be brought back to life as a new hotel in downtown Brookings.

Construction to begin on downtown hotel in the spring of 2024

Hannah Muth, Reporter October 31, 2023

A hotel project set to begin construction spring of 2024 will transform downtown Brookings and give new life to the historic Armory Building on main street. The Armory, built in 1937 in downtown Brookings,...

Paige Meyer letting it rain from deep in the 87-60 victory in the semifinals against Oral Roberts in the 2022-23 season. Meyer, a junior from Minnesota was selected to the 2023-24 All-Summit League second team.

Jacks open basketball season today against Minnesota-Duluth

Madeline Remund, Sports Reporter October 31, 2023

The South Dakota State women’s basketball team is all set to begin their 2023-24 season while facing a new challenge. The Jacks are looking to fill the shoes of two dominant players- Myah Selland and...

The PCRA Rodeo and its livestock. The number of animals are dependent on entries, but it is estimated that there will be 150 to 200 animals this year.

Longtime rodeo family helps make event a reality

Katrina Buntjer, Reporter October 31, 2023

Eight seconds is the goal for many participants in the upcoming Professional Rodeo Cowboys Assocation Brookings Rodeo, but it takes many more to organize and produce the best event.  Every year, the...

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...

A group of students are seen studying in the basement of South Dakota State University’s Student Union on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. The Student Union basement and student engagement center would be the main focus of the phase 4 renovations.

Student Union aims for Renovation by 2025

Kenneth Rebello, Assistant News Editor October 31, 2023

Planning for South Dakota State University’s Student Union Phase 4 renovation of the basement and student engagement center has started and the university is aiming of completion by start of fall 2025. Consisting...

Talk of Renovations in Student Union Basement

Talk of Renovations in Student Union Basement

Greta Goede, Editor-In-Chief October 31, 2023

New student clubs were approved and updates on the construction of Larson Commons were provided at the weekly Students’ Association meeting. Michael Alex and Samuel Pichura, both senior business economic...

UPD Daily Crime Log Oct. 15 to Oct 21

UPD Daily Crime Log Oct. 15 to Oct 21

Collegian Staff October 24, 2023

SUNDAY, OCT. 15 12:15 a.m., 700 block of 11th Ave., DUI 1:06 a.m., Pierson Hall, disorderly conduct 1:10 a.m., Schultz Hall, domestic 2:30 a.m., 8th Street/Campanile Ave., liqour/possession/consumption 3:08...

Downtown watch party

Downtown watch party

Zach Kruze, Reporter October 24, 2023

*Update from the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook: Due to the inclement weather on Saturday, we are incredibly bummed to announce we must cancel this Saturday's Main Ave Watch Party. BUT,...

Voices of the Prairie, Rocky Daileys award winning documentary.

Associate professor awarded at South Dakota Film Festival

Andrew Lewno, Reporter October 24, 2023

Through the front door of Yeager Hall on campus lies a wall of commemorated journalists who greet those who enter. An SDSU faculty member saw this and it sparked an idea that would ultimately award him...

A variety of scary creatures are waiting to scare you at the Fear Asylum. The Asylum is located at 216 6th St. West in Brookings and is open from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. until Nov. 1.

Fear Asylum

Makenzie Alberts, Reporter October 24, 2023

The Fear Asylum haunted house in Brookings is scarier than ever this spooky season because of new additions, Sara Mack general manager Sara Mack says.   Located at 216 Sixth St. W, the Fear Asylum...

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