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

The Collegian

Underrated spots on campus

Underrated spots on campus

Hannah Chamberlain, Reporter October 15, 2024

In the whirlwind of classes and caffeine, many students miss out on the unique spots that can transform a boring day into an unforgettable experience. Discovering these hidden gems can satisfy your cravings...

A night of storytelling and laughter

A night of storytelling and laughter

Tessa Henderson and Coryn Wolff October 15, 2024

Humorist, playwright, and author Kevin Kling takes the stage Oct. 16 to create an evening blending humor and heartfelt storytelling for the community.  Kling was born and raised in Osseo, Minnesota,...

Star Quilt, 1980, Laymen’s Guild of the Church of Jesus, Rosebud. Star quilt in Nellie Star Boy Menard section in honor of her dedication to her community.

Art Museum showcases art by South Dakota women

Amelia Jungwirth, Reporter October 9, 2024

South Dakota Art Museum opened its new exhibition, Her Art, Her Story: South Dakota Women Artists 1900-1950, Sept. 28 and it will be in town until Jan. 18, 2025.  The exhibition features 10 female...

Students in the SDSU School of Design create costumes for Hobo Day.

SDSU students design costumes for Hobo Day

Payton, Poppe October 9, 2024

Students in SDSU’s School of Design are creating creative costumes for this year’s Hobo Day Parade. “This project not only promotes the school, but it also develops community and collaboration,”...

Tommy Hopp giving the keynote address for the Economics' 2024 Emerging Entrepreneur in Residence program.

Former SDSU football player shares keynote address

Owen Boyd, Reporter October 8, 2024

Failure is an opportunity, a former SDSU football player who runs a construction company in Alaska told a Brookings crowd last week. “The best businesses that last are the ones that fail and fail and...

Dakota Nature Park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Things to do in Brookings this fall

Grace Weaver, Reporter October 8, 2024

Pumpkin Patch Sanderson Gardens has over 23,450 pumpkins that are waiting to be enjoyed, Jan Sanderson, Sanderson Gardens owner, said. Students can easily explore the patches via the driveways. Last...

The local farmers market is open every Saturday and will be here until the end of the month.

Farmers market gives you a taste of the local community

Isabella Steinbronn, Reporter October 8, 2024

The Brookings Farmers Market is a place to shop and connect with the community and producers behind local, fresh grown products. Every Saturday morning until the end of October, you can go experience all...

Students part of the School of Communication and Journalism's study abroad trip pose for a photo at Kasstel de Haar outside Utrecht, Netherlands.

School of Communication and Journalism takes first study abroad trip

Kayla Freeburg, Reporter October 2, 2024

The School of Communication and Journalism took its first-ever faculty-led study abroad trip this past May. Twenty-two students and two faculty members participated in the two-week trip to Amsterdam,...

Students line up to register for Bum-A-Meal to start Hobo Week 2023 on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.

Bum-A-Meal to kick off Hobo Week on Monday

Taryn Evers, Reporter October 2, 2024

The annual Bum-A-Meal event will kick off Hobo Week on Monday, Oct. 7. Starting at 5 p.m., students will connect with the Brookings community with a home-cooked meal. Students will meet in the Volstorff...

The SDSU men's basketball teams walks in the Hobo Day Parade in this Collegian file photo from Saturday, Oct. 14, 2024.

Part of Main Avenue will close all day for Hobo Day in move to ensure safety

Aiden Giffin, Reporter October 1, 2024

Part of Main Avenue in downtown Brookings will be completely shut down to vehicle traffic for Hobo Day in an effort to ensure the safety of people celebrating South Dakota State’s homecoming. Main Avenue...

The Brookings Chamber of Commerce is hosting a watch party downtown this Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Downtown to host weekend watch party

Tate Peterson, Reporter October 1, 2024

A free-to-attend SDSU Football watch party will happen this Saturday, Oct. 5 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Brookings.The watch party will stream the SDSU Jackrabbits versus the UNI Panthers. The...

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