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

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

The Collegian

SDSU event encourages high schoolers as future educators to address shortage

SDSU event encourages high schoolers as future educators to address shortage

Anna Lockrem, Reporter March 7, 2023

South Dakota State University hosted its annual Educators Rising Expo in the Student Union Friday, March 3. This all-day event hosted 20 schools, 110 students, 20 chaperones and 25 volunteers which...

Eide, Howell aim to create fall graduation ceremony, raise awareness of free legal aid in presidential campaign

Eide, Howell aim to create fall graduation ceremony, raise awareness of free legal aid in presidential campaign

Gracie Terrall, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her) March 7, 2023

Elections for Students’ Association are coming up March 21. As President Blake Pulse and Vice President Anna Shane end their term of leadership, two new candidate tickets are competing for the position....

Rise of AI promotes discussions in higher ed

Rise of AI promotes discussions in higher ed

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her) February 28, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) writing engines are gaining traction in higher education as universities and colleges increasingly seek innovative ways to enhance the student learning experience. These advanced...

The winners of the 2023 Global Awareness Awards pose for a photo. They are as follows in no particular order: the Department of Animal Science; Jose Alvarez, School of American and Global Studies; Stephanie Bebensee, College of Nursing; Michael Gonda, Department of Animal Science; Tracy Greene, Office of General Counsel; Tonya Hohenthaner, Human Resources; Rajesh Kavasseri, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering; Michelle Kuebler, Admissions Office; Ashley McConnell, Department of Biology & Microbiology; Kay Trooien, Records & Registration; Mark Venhuizen, University Student Union and Greg Wasberg, Miller Wellness Center.

Office of International Affairs hosts second annual Global Achievement Awards

Kenneth Rebello, Reporter February 28, 2023

South Dakota State University’s Office of International Affairs recognized 11 people and the Department of Animal Science at its second annual Global Achievement Awards Monday at the SDSU Alumni Association’s...

Percentage of transfer students in each grade

Transfer student enrollment trends upwards

Tori Schulz, Reporter February 28, 2023

In the fall 2022, 464 new students transferred to South Dakota State University.  At SDSU, there are multiple common trends that can be analyzed among students for their reasons for transferring. “Enrollment...

E-Scooters, like the one seen here from Lime, offer convenient and cheap transportation for populations without access to veichles or in areas without nearby parking—like a university campus.

Electric scooters coming to campus

Zachary Simon, Reporter February 28, 2023

The SDSU Students’ Association approved a resolution Monday that offers support for an electric scooter rental operation on the SDSU campus and in the city of Brookings. SA Sen. Nick Grote, the resolution’s...

Logan Turgasen works on a quarter scale tractor to prepare for the international competition.

Students ‘upscale’ career potential in Quarter Scale Tractor Club

Ella Stiefvater, Reporter February 28, 2023

Students in South Dakota State University’s champion-level quarter-scale tractor club are not only internationally competitive with their machines, but excel above their peers with real-world industry...

Senate Discusses GAF Spending, electric scooters, Rabbit Ride

Senate Discusses GAF Spending, electric scooters, Rabbit Ride

Jacob Boyko, News Editor February 28, 2023

At the Feb. 27 Students’ Associations meeting, senators discussed GAF spending, debated electric scooters and a Rabbit Ride expansion and nominated students for awards.  Jennifer Novotny, senior...

Boss’ Pizza opened in the Econo Lounge last November. There hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.

Boss’ Pizza opens in Brookings, owner hopes for community support

Brooklyn Mauch, Reporter February 28, 2023

A new Boss’ Pizzeria and Sports Bar opened in Brookings this November after the former one closed downtown in 2011. Boss’s Pizza opened their new restaurant at 2515 6th St. attached to the Econo...

Reynold Nesiba: District 15 Senator

Bill about fermentation classes passes Senate

Jordan Rusche (She/Her), Co-Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2023

A bill that would allow 18 to 20 year olds to participate in college classes teaching about alcohol production and fermentation passed its second reading in the Senate Tuesday. Senate Bill 108 alters...

Brookings Hospital is smallest in state with surgery robots

Brookings Hospital is smallest in state with surgery robots

Serena Davis, Assistant Lifestyles Editor (She/Her) February 14, 2023

Brookings Health Systems is staying up to date on the newest medical technology available.  In 2013, Brookings got two surgical robots to help nurses and doctors during operations. The hospital uses...

Running mates turn rivals, crisis counseling moves online, Stiegelmeier honored

Running mates turn rivals, crisis counseling moves online, Stiegelmeier honored

Jacob Boyko, News Editor February 14, 2023

A short-lived Students’ Association campaign for president and vice president fizzled late last week. Now, the former running mates are facing off on competing tickets.  Hunter Eide, junior human...

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