Skip to Main Content
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

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

The Collegian

UPDATE: Mental health emergency near campus triggers campus alert

UPDATE: Mental health emergency near campus triggers campus alert

Collegian News November 15, 2025

UPDATE (5:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15) A campus-wide alert at South Dakota State University was triggered Saturday morning after a 71-year-old man suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a vehicle...

B|Well Company’s expansion at their Brookings location will include new weight training equipment, upgraded mirrors, lighting and sound systems and expanded recovery options.

Local fitness studio expands Brookings location

Addison Zavala, Reporter November 11, 2025

B|Well Fitness Studio is undergoing a current major expansion, featuring new equipment and training areas for its increasingly growing fitness community. B|Well is at 2118 Main Ave, and provides fitness...

Mosaic Wine Bar is owned by Katelyn and Nathaniel Condelli.

Local wine bar makes wine approachable

Kenedee Salonek, Reporter November 5, 2025

Mosaic Wine Bar & Small Plates in downtown Brookings aims to make wine culture, as well as their space, approachable for newcomers through education, diverse options and community events that encourage...

The PRCA rodeo coming to Brookings at the Dacotah Bank Center this weekend includes events such as barrel racing (shown here). Attendees will also see bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback riding, team roping, tie-down roping and steer wrestling.

PRCA Rodeo rides into Brookings for two nights of high-energy action

Jaydn Berkenpas, Reporter November 4, 2025

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo is coming to Brookings on Nov. 7 and 8, bringing two nights of entertainment to the Dacotah Bank Center. Each performance kicks off at 7 p.m., promising...

Protesters gathered at the 'No Kings' protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Brookings, S.D.

‘No Kings’ Rally draws hundreds Saturday

Willem Lim, Reporter October 21, 2025

Hundreds of protesters showed up Saturday, Oct. 18 at the “No Kings Rally” at Hillcrest Park in Brookings for a peaceful demonstration against President Trump’s administration. The group Brookings...

Bailey D. Melchor

Brookings man charged with felony abuse of 3-month-old

Collegian News October 15, 2025

A Brookings man was arrested Tuesday and accused of physically abusing his 3-month-old daughter, according to the Brookings Police Department. Bailey D. Melchor, 19, was charged with abuse or cruelty...

Rendering of the project shared with Students’ Association on Oct. 6, 2025.

SDSU announces $1.4 Million ‘Recreation Corridor’ project for 2026

Emily DeCock, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2025

A new $1.4 million walking path project between the Big East parking lot and 22nd Avenue is set to be completed in 2026. The  new ‘recreation corridor’ project would create a path connecting the...

The movie "Little Giants" will play before the SDSU football game watch party, attendees are expected to bring their own lawn chairs.

Fall Classic event returns to downtown Brookings

Ryann Davis, News Director September 30, 2025

This Saturday, Downtown Brookings will be hosting The Fall Classic. This event combines the annual Fall Festival and the SDSU football game outdoor watch party.  The usual Fall Festival activities...

South Dakota State guard Paige Meyer (21) dribbles the ball up the court during an NCAA college basketball game against North Dakota State on Jan. 29, 2025, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

Meyer signs professional contract to play in UK

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News September 22, 2025

Former South Dakota State women's basketball standout Paige Meyer has signed a professional contract to play overseas. The two-time Summit League Tournament MVP will begin her professional career with...

The Brookings School Board unanimously voted to implement a new device policy at the Aug. 11 meeting at Dakota Prairie Elementary School in Brookings, S.D.

Brookings School Board passes new electronics policy and budget for upcoming school year

Emily DeCock, Editor-in-chief August 12, 2025

The Brookings School Board voted 5-0 Monday to approve a new electronic device policy that will go into effect this school year throughout the Brookings School District. Schools will be device-free...

Load More Stories