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Students (right to left) Sydney Huffman, Althena Bjorback and Emily Cole pretend veterinarians in the “Whiskers & Tails” room. The name of the stuffed dog went unknown, but the (pretend) vets are positive there will be a quick recovery for the pet.

Museum after dark leaves its mark

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor April 25, 2023

Friday, April 21, the Children’s Museum of South Dakota hosted “Museum After Dark,” an event curated towards kids-at-heart over 21 years old. The museum transformed from a playground and learning...

Kennedy Jaerger and Isabelle Hesse (middle two) visit Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens in Hawaii with friends they met in the exchange program.

National Student Exchange enchriches college experience

Tori Schulz, Reporter April 18, 2023

The National Student Exchange  is a program that allows students to study at another school in participating schools in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada.   NSE...

Aurora Venteicher (right) with a friend (left) on a Hamburg boat tour in Germany.

Studying Abroad: Info to Know

Lucia Plagge, Reporter April 18, 2023

Eighteen events were held recently in honor of International Education Month at SDSU. These events provide students the opportunity to learn more about education abroad and the international community...

2023 Ag Day spreads awareness through speakers, club events

2023 Ag Day spreads awareness through speakers, club events

Alyssa Berentschot, Reporter April 4, 2023

The 2023 Ag Day is April 12 this year, but events start April 11 and go through April 13. There are many agriculture-related activities that go on during this three-day event, including a meatball cook-off...

A member of the rodeo team attempts to rope a calf at the 2022 Jackrabbit Stampede rodeo.

Jackrabbit Stampede returns to Swiftel Center

Jaycie Forbes, Reporter March 28, 2023

The Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo returns to the Swiftel Center Friday and Saturday. Rodeo action kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday, with events continuing into Saturday starting at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Fifteen...

Event attendees honor the SDSU rodeo team at previous Buckles and Bling fundraiser in Club 71 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Last year’s Buckles and Bling had 275 people in attendance and raised over $28,000.

SDSU rodeo team’s ‘Buckles and Bling’ event kicks off Jackrabbit Stampede

Jessica Kott, Reporter March 28, 2023

The SDSU rodeo team is getting ready for the ninth annual Buckles and Bling fundraiser Thursday in Club 71 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The event is geared toward kicking off the Jackrabbit Stampede,...

Wacipi promotes “healing through education” at annual event

Wacipi promotes “healing through education” at annual event

Serena Davis, Assistant Lifestyles Editor March 21, 2023

South Dakota State University’s annual Wacipi is ready to go for April 1 and 2 in the Volstroff Ballroom in the Student Union.  The Wacipi event features Native American dancers, food and other cultural...

Bands Journey, Toto come to Sioux Falls

Bands Journey, Toto come to Sioux Falls

Jack McCarty, Reporter March 21, 2023

Legendary rock bands Journey and Toto are stopping in Sioux Falls for their 50th anniversary “Freedom Tour” March 24. This will be the first time that Journey has played in Sioux Falls since 2016 and...

T.J. Maxx is set to open its doors this Sunday, March 26 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The storefront is located at 990 22nd Ave. South in the University Marketplace.

T.J. Maxx grand opening this Sunday

Madelyn Murphy , Reporter March 21, 2023

Brookings is welcoming a new retailer this week that will offer items from clothing to home décor. T.J. Maxx is set to host its grand opening, March 26, in the University Marketplace.   The opening...

International Night returns after gap year

International Night returns after gap year

Kenneth Rebello, Reporter March 21, 2023

International Night, one of South Dakota State University’s largest international cultural events, is all set to take place after a year gap. The event is at 6.30 p.m. March 26 in the Student Union Volstorff...

Kevin Kessler practices with the pep band before the Omaha v. SDSU

Band director reflects on historic year

Sam Schauer, Reporter March 7, 2023

Kevin Kessler has had a storybook year as the director of the Pride, and it’s continuing as the pep bands director and an educator. Kevin Kessler has a doctorate degree in music education, is an alumnus...

The display titled Moving Items shows the typical things families would carry with them as they moved.

Museum exhibit details life during the Dust Bowl

Alyssa Berentschot, Reporter March 7, 2023

A new exhibit called “Drowning in Dirt: Joseph Hutton and the Dust Bowl” officially opened in the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum to the public Feb. 27. The museum will house the exhibit...

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