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Students line up at the new Qdoba location in the Student Union.

New food provider, other dining changes to come next fall

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her) August 23, 2022

As another new year at South Dakota State University begins, new freshmen who have visited campus before might notice a few changes happening to SDSU’s dining options. The university announced the...

Rendering of The Market in the Student Union

Sodexo takes over campus dining after nearly 26 years of Aramark

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor July 6, 2022

South Dakota State University has a new dining provider.  Sodexo took over campus as the official food provider May 27, and there are many new changes for students to look forward to.  Originally,...

SDSU prepares for Student Union renovation

SDSU prepares for Student Union renovation

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him) April 26, 2022

At South Dakota State University Students’ Association meeting April 25, senators were addressed by Jennifer Novotny, senior director of the University Student Union, approved student club constitutions...

SA in brief:

SA in brief:

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him) November 2, 2021

During the South Dakota State University Students’ Association meeting Nov. 1, senators were addressed by Jennifer Novotny, senior director for the University Student Union, about the continuing changes...

Food trucks arrive at SDSU, but differently than expected

Food trucks arrive at SDSU, but differently than expected

Sydney Mitchell, Reporter October 5, 2021

South Dakota State University welcomed two new dining options to campus this week: ‘Brosia Bowls and Shorty’s Hot Box.   These businesses were originally set to arrive on campus as food trucks,...

Student Union offers healthy alternative

Student Union offers healthy alternative

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him) September 1, 2021

  South Dakota State University’s latest addition to campus dining, Clean Plate, offers students and faculty a way to eat healthy while avoiding common allergens. According to Vice President...

Student Union Renovations

Student Union Renovations

Brina Sturm, Assistant Lifestyles Editor (She/They) August 31, 2021

If you’ve been through the Union this semester, you may have noticed some major changes and renovations. Over the past nine months, the South Dakota State University Student Union has entered Phase II...

New furniture, new paint, new student spaces

New furniture, new paint, new student spaces

Gracie Terrall, News Editor (She/her) February 23, 2021

The University Student Union is set to begin renovations at the end of March as a part of the Phase II Union renovation plans. The renovation will begin March 22 until mid-August and cost around $2.5...

Larson Commons has been continually improving. A new menu is released every semester to provide variety and quality food. 

Food Services impacted by COVID

Kadi Terca (She/Her), Reporter September 23, 2020

Due to COVID-19, specific eating facilities at South Dakota State University, like Extreme Pita, True Balance and These & Those Noodles, began the semester closed to the public.  Doug Wermedal,...

Collegian photo by Frankie Herrera

Indian Student Association celebrates another successful India Night

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor March 4, 2020

Colorful ribbons, flowers and lights alongside hand-crafted pinwheels and kites greeted the guests at India Night, Sunday, March 1. This year’s theme was Satrangi, meaning “Seven Colors of the Rainbow,”...

BSA fashion show includes all cultures

November 29, 2019

Tuesday, Nov. 19, South Dakota State University’s Black Student Alliance redefined fashion shows by including people of different cultures and unique styles for the third annual “Culture & Cause”...

Shakeup to come in Union dining options

Shakeup to come in Union dining options

Brianna Schreurs October 31, 2018

Change is coming to the restaurant landscape in The Union Union. Sandwich Shack is moving out of The Union by the end of the semester, Students’ Association Sen. Amanda Husted said at the Oct. 29...

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