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

The Collegian

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

The Collegian

SDSU conference brings together saxophone players from Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska

SDSU conference brings together saxophone players from Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska

Kelsey Schuchhardt, Reporter March 12, 2025

Area saxophonists met at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center from March 7 through the 9 for the North American Saxophone Alliance Region 3 Conference where they shared their passion for music through...

SDSU Dance team performs their jazz routine for the UDA College Dance Nationals during the Jackrabbit women’s basketball game on Jan. 11 against the Kansas City Roos

SDSU Dance Team receives university funding

Kendall Paulson, Reporter March 4, 2025

For the first time, the SDSU Dance Team has received financial support from the university. It is a move that has significantly alleviated some of the out-of-pocket costs traditionally borne by the athletes. Head...

Sold out crowd on their feet for Rascal Flatts

Sold out crowd on their feet for Rascal Flatts

Rachel Richter, Reporter March 4, 2025

Rascal Flatts stopped at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls as part of their Life is a Highway tour last week. The tour celebrates the group’s 25 anniversary and how far they have come, especially...

A charcuterie board that was displayed at the Art Museum made by one of the participants at the event

Bringing Art to Life Through Food

Veronica Waagmeester, Reporter February 25, 2025

The Art of Charcuterie took place on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the South Dakota Art Museum. The morning was filled with great food and faces and many participants took home new ideas on how to bring food to...

The Governess is learning the true story of what happened at Bly.

Psychological thriller grips audience

Peyten Wiese, Reporter February 25, 2025

Turn of the Screw, the third production in the university’s theater and dance season, finished its run this past Sunday. The show, described as disturbing, psychological and horrific, held the audience’s...

This is just one of many performers at from SDSU’s International Night. The night was full of traditional dancing, music and food. The event was attended by over 250 and was attended by Brookings mayor Oepke “Ope” Niemeyer.

Mayor visits SDSU’s International Night

Amina Aidarkhanova, Reporter February 11, 2025

The vibrant rhythms of traditional music filled the room, students dressed in colorful attire, danced across the stage and the aroma of spices filled the Volstorff Ballroom Sunday night during the annual...

Art exhibits are currently on display at South Dakota State University’s Art Museum. Each of these exhibits are being highlighted for the Governor’s 11th Biennial Exhibition.

South Dakota artists highlighted in Governor’s 11th Biennial Exhibition

Lance Spracklin, Reporter February 11, 2025

The South Dakota State Art Museum hosted the opening reception for the Governor’s 11th Biennial Art Exhibition featuring work from artists from all over the state last weekend. The exhibit features...

Downtown at Sundown, a staple in the Brookings community, attracts large crowds during the summer months.

Planning begins for summer concerts

Taylor Tennant, Reporter February 11, 2025

  This year will be the 10th anniversary of the Downtown at Sundown music festival, so organizers are looking to celebrate in a big way.  “We’re working on some special additions to make...

The couples here are competing in the University Program Council sponsored gameshow. In the game, contestants were asked questions about their partner and the couples with the most points moved on to a head-to-head final round.

Students Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Game Show

Alexander Olsen, Reporter February 11, 2025

Couples from all across SDSU competed against each other in a game show on Monday night at the University Student Union from 7 to 9 p.m. The event was put on by the University Program Council (UPC) with...

Members of the Bangladesh Student Association dressed in traditional Bangladeshi outfits at Bangladesh Night on Sunday.

Bangladesh Night

Jordan Roemeling, Co-News Editor February 4, 2025

The Bangladesh Students’ Association hosted their annual Bangladesh Night in the Volstorff Ballroom in the Student Union Sunday, Feb 1. The night showcased Bangladeshi culture with traditional cuisine,...

SDSU hosts One-Act Play Festival for the first time

Kennedy Foster, Reporter February 4, 2025

SDSU will host the South Dakota High School Activities Association State One-Act Play Festival on Feb. 6, 7, and 8, at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. According to a student box office worker,...

Students perform Y2K themed skit at Capers. Capers went from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.

Capers takes SDSU back to Y2K

Peyten Wiese, Reporter February 4, 2025

It was popular among college students and millennials alike as it had the nostalgia factor of the ‘90s and early 2000s. Audience members commented on how they loved the music chosen for the show. There...

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