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

Artwork by Hailey Christenson and Cora Harris featured in the School of Design Ritz Gallery in Grove Hall. The artwork is part of their thesis exhibit called Metanoia

School of Design to host two travel studies in spring

Madisyn Sheeley, Reporter March 7, 2023

 Over 50 students are set to travel with the School of Design this spring and summer to either Kansas City or the United Kingdom.  Beverly Krumm and Peter Reichardt, lecturers in the School of Design,...

A virtual rendering of The Campanile seen through the virtual reality headsets on canmpus

Virtual reality shows new ways of teaching

JACK MCCARTY, Reporter March 7, 2023

Virtual reality headsets made their way into SDSU classrooms this fall, and they have had a variety of effects on students. One main concern when it comes to brand-new cutting-edge technology like this...

Orientation director by day, album collector by night

Orientation director by day, album collector by night

Serena Davis and Sydney Hoier February 14, 2023

Adam Karnopp is known at SDSU for his job as the university orientation director, but he has another title at home. He is the proud owner of about 13,000 albums.   Karnopp has been listening to all...

Senior business major starts cleaning company

Senior business major starts cleaning company

Andrea Huete, Copy Editor February 14, 2023

Last June, Eli Kirlin, a senior business economics major, decided to put his business degree and family experience with carpet cleaning to use and founded Kirlin’s Kleaners, a carpet cleaning company...

Warren Rusche, Zachary Smith and Teigen Hadrick attended the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans Feb. 1-3. The convention had over 300 of cattle industry experts and companies.

SDSU represented at national cattle trade show

Jaycie Forbes, Reporter February 7, 2023

​​The Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show took place Feb. 1-3 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This three-day convention hosted many industry relevant meetings, presented influential guest speakers...

Yiqun Chen, a professor of jazz studies at SDSU, leads the presentation on influential black musicians at the Brookings Public Library.

Library hosts Black Media is Beautiful series in February

Maria Atkinson, Reporter February 7, 2023

The Brookings Public Library is hosting an event series called ‘Black Media is Beautiful’ honoring African American creators during Black History Month. Mikaela Neubauer, the community services...

Seth Gaikowski, a freshman on the rodeo team,  competes in tie-down roping and team roping. Gaikowski is 2nd in the region for team roping and 14th for tie-downs.

Freshman roper ready for 2023 season

Shelby Lang, Reporter February 7, 2023

The young cowboy waits patiently in the box. Gathering a plan of action and success. His nerves are intense. His mind is focused. Then nods his head and it’s game time. Time starts ticking. Every...

Pierson Hall construction began in May 2022 and will finish  July 2023.

Students anticipate Pierson Hall reopening

Gracie Terrall, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2023

Pierson Hall has been under construction since the summer of 2021 to renovate the building’s student living spaces.  Once the construction is complete in July, the updated residence hall will include...

Permanent jewelry booth opens this weekend

Permanent jewelry booth opens this weekend

Serena Davis, Assistant Lifestyles Editor (She/Her) February 1, 2023

Valentine’s Day is celebrated early this year with a pop-up shop in the Old Sanctuary Banquet Facility Saturday, Feb. 4 starting at 10 a.m. One of the newest booths at the event is Midnight Spark, a...

The Ladies of BSA performed at SDSUs 16th annual Step Show on Saturday, Feb. 1 2019.

Black History Month celebrated with soul food, Step Show

Andrea Huete (She/Her), Copy Editor February 1, 2023

February is recognized as Black History Month and South Dakota State University is hosting multiple events in the coming weeks to celebrate and remember Black history. According to Adonai Ghebrekidan,...

Burger Clash going into third year

Burger Clash going into third year

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor January 25, 2023

The Brookings Burger Clash is happening now in Brookings and surrounding areas from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28. This year, there are 21 restaurants participating in the competition, an increase from 15 last year.  Shane...

Women surpass men in university animal science majors, reflect national growth in field

Women surpass men in university animal science majors, reflect national growth in field

Chloe Risse, Reporter January 25, 2023

As many South Dakota residents know, this state is a little different when it comes to agriculture. It is not rare for women to be hands on and working on an operation.   Women make up 30% of producers...

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