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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

Try these trendy costume ideas for Halloween fun

Try these trendy costume ideas for Halloween fun

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor October 26, 2021

Halloween gives students an opportunity to dress up as their favorite characters, and this year has some great options. Here's some ideas: Squid Games This Netflix original series dominated the platform...

Famous organist to bring classic silent film to life on campus

Famous organist to bring classic silent film to life on campus

Symmone Gauer, Lifestyles Editor October 26, 2021

Famous organist Ben Model is bringing “The Phantom of the Opera” silent film to life in a performance that combines history with music and the “spooky” feeling of Halloween. The 1925 horror...

Haunted Trail

Haunted Trail

Brina Sturm, Asst. Lifestyles Editor October 26, 2021

Looking for some pre-Halloween plans? Alpha Psi Omega has got you covered. Join APO Oct. 28-30 from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for a frightening tour of their Haunted Trail.  SDSU’s chapter of Alpha Psi...

A spooky study in haunted movie success

A spooky study in haunted movie success

Sydney Smith, Reporter October 26, 2021

The 12th Halloween franchise film, a Netflix horror trilogy and the reboot of a hook-wielding, bee-swarming killer. Oh my!  Halloween movies and horror films alike have slashed their way back into...

Bum Band Spreads Hobo Day Spirit

Bum Band Spreads Hobo Day Spirit

Rebekah White, Reporter October 19, 2021

The Bum Band is a renewed tradition known for spreading Hobo Day spirit through song.  The South Dakota State University Bum Band is a student band made up of members of the Pride of the Dakotas marching...

Mickey Guytons Remember Her Name album cover

Music Review: Unique country artist scores hit

Christian Larson, Reporter October 19, 2021

For over a decade, Mickey Guyton has been the only Black female artist signed to a major Nashville label. She made her proper debut in 2015 with her single “Better Than You Left Me,” which was a moderate...

Hobo Day Events: the fun and safe alternative to drinking

Hobo Day Events: the fun and safe alternative to drinking

McKenzie Mockler, Reporter October 19, 2021

Hobo Day Events: the fun and safe alternative to drinking It’s no surprise that many college students like to party, but the week of Hobo Day is not the time to get an infraction.  According to...

Comedy hypnotist “Lizzie the Dream Girl” hypnotises participating students at the 2019 Hobo Night Live.

Hobo Night Live to cap off Hobo Day

Beth Nagel, Reporter October 19, 2021

Hobo Night Live is back in full force this year with a schedule of events that includes a hypnotist and comedian. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Student Union and follows last year’s...

Marie Robbins: Carrying on the legacy of Grand Pooba

Marie Robbins: Carrying on the legacy of Grand Pooba

Symmone Gauer, Lifestyles Editor (She/her) October 19, 2021

For senior Marie Robbins, carrying on the Hobo Day tradition as Grand Pooba means celebrating all the opportunities South Dakota State has to offer. And just what is the Grand Pooba’s role in all...

Art museum in full bloom

Art museum in full bloom

Symmone Gauer, Lifestyles Editor October 8, 2021

The South Dakota Art Museum on campus installed three new exhibits over the summer—The Radiant Sun by Paul Goble, Florals by Lowell Nesbitt and Moment to Moment by Martin Weinstein. Curator Jodi Lundgren...

Jazz quintet to perform downtown

Jazz quintet to perform downtown

Grace Arthur, Reporter October 5, 2021

The University Programs Council (UPC) is hosting a concert featuring the Joel Shotwell Quintet Wed., Oct. 13. The concert will be at Cottonwood Coffee in downtown Brookings.   The performance will...

Photo from Brulé Records

Native band “Brulé” performs in celebration of new American Indian Student Center

Lauren Verlinde, Reporter October 5, 2021

The South Dakota-based and family-oriented band, Brulé, will perform their contemporary, Native American-style music at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center this Friday. This event, which starts at...

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