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

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

The Collegian

What is a brosia bowl?

What is a ‘brosia bowl?

Emma Smith, Reporter (She/her) October 5, 2021

New plant-based food items are available to customers for the first time ever this fall at Jacks’ C-Store in Larson Commons, and they’ll soon be found at the Student Union, too. The ‘brosia bowl,...

Study abroad programs make a return

Study abroad programs make a return

Andrea Huete, Copy Editor (She/her) October 5, 2021

Locations this summer include Valencia, Costa Rica and more, Spanish professor says When it came to the study abroad programs at South Dakota State University, the last year has been filled with questions...

Students in musical Carrie discuss show details with director John Ackman.

Spooky musical to open theater season

Claire Beckman, Reporter (She/her) October 5, 2021

As the pumpkin spice and Halloween seasons collide, South Dakota State’s Theatre program has perfectly set the stage for its 2021-2022 season opener with “Carrie: The Musical.” Opening on Thursday,...

Another Cinderella Movie? A Review of the 2021 Film

Another Cinderella Movie? A Review of the 2021 Film

Kristen Smith, Reporter (She/Her) October 5, 2021

Nearly 70 years after the release of the first Cinderella motion picture, we have another take on the tale, and the new film is on Amazon Prime.   This new film has unique quirks, from its raw emotion...

Photo of Renée Santos

Comedian Renée Santos performed variety show in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Brina Sturm, Asst. Lifestyles Editor September 28, 2021

Renée Santos performed her one-hour variety stand-up comedy show in Jack’s Place last Friday. This was just one of many events hosted by the Latin American Student Association (LASA) and Multicultural...

SDSU student Sadie Vander Wal earns prestigious agriculture award

SDSU student Sadie Vander Wal earns prestigious agriculture award

Adrienne Lipinski, Reporter (She/Her) September 28, 2021

An SDSU agricultural communications major recently won a highly competitive scholarship award that will help achieve her career goals of promoting agriculture. Sadie Vander Wal, who is also majoring...

Clubs and organizations slowly recover from pandemic

Clubs and organizations slowly recover from pandemic

Karmen Sperr, Reporter (She/Her) September 28, 2021

South Dakota State University clubs and organizations are slowly returning to normal after COVID-19. Like many things that were disrupted by the pandemic, club and organization involvement was put on...

Pumpkins at McCrory Garden are spread out and ready to be picked. Collegian photo by BRINA STURM.

Fall Festivities

Brina Sturm, Asst. Lifestyles Editor September 21, 2021

Nights are darker, harvests are happening, leaves are changing and classes are in full swing. Fall is upon us, South Dakota. The question is, what is there to do in the fall besides study like the diligent...

Brookings-born magician to return to SDSU

Brookings-born magician to return to SDSU

Abigail Nielsen, Reporter (She/Her) September 21, 2021

A Brookings native whose performances have been described as “a rock concert meets magic show” by the Chicago Tribune will do two shows this week at South Dakota State University. Saturday’s Reza...

Collegian photo by Taylor Roemeling

Bash draws 17,000

Taylor Roemeling, Reporter (She/Her) September 14, 2021

​​Last week’s music triple-header attracted about 17,000 fans to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium and helped South Dakota State University polish its image around the region.  The Grammy Award-winning...

D.C. speaker set  to discuss diversity

D.C. speaker set to discuss diversity

Symmone Gauer, Lifestyles Editor (She/Her) September 14, 2021

The “Why We Need Inclusiveness” workshop will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Lewis and Clark room of the Student Union. This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about what diversity...

Barry Dunn reads And the Mountains Echoed 
Collegian photo by Symmone Gauer

Barry and His Books

Symmone Gauer and Andrea Huete September 14, 2021

  ​​“If I could give any person a gift, it would be reading,” President Barry Dunn said. Anyone who knows President Dunn knows that he has a deep love of reading. Books inspire him,...

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