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

A work of art

KATHERINE CLAYTON Lifestyles Editor October 7, 2015

Artist-in-residence focuses on trauma in her workA doorstopper is all the artist-in-residence needs to maintain an open-door policy for Paige Mostowy’s duration on campus at the Ritz Gallery in Grove...

Don’t let fear define your life choices

SELENA YAKABE Columnist September 30, 2015

There are so many opportunities in the world, it is mind-boggling. Unfortunately, few people explore these to the full extent. Obviously there can be some restrictions, such as the situation into which...

Organization summit offers tips for club improvement

SHANELL PETERSON Reporter September 30, 2015

More than 100 students and advisers attended the Student Organization Summit on Sept. 24. People from nearly 30 different South Dakota State University organizations gathered in The Union to bounce from...

Dad’s Weekend connects campus, community

KATHERINE CLAYTON Lifestyles Editor September 30, 2015

Cars of varying makes and models were scattered throughout the Animal Science Complex parking lot as owners of the cars stood watch as “car” men and women slowly made their way through the Dad’s...

Saudi Night

SIERRA CLOSE Reporter September 30, 2015

Event focuses on exposing students to Arabian cultureStudents were given a glance into Saudi Arabia’s culture. Hosted by the Saudi Students Organization on Sept. 27, the event provided students the chance...

Maintaining mental health, no laughing matter

SELENA YAKABE Columnist September 23, 2015

In life, it is easy to get caught up in the small details and to stress out about the various tasks that need completing. There also seems to be this intense focus on being physically healthy, but mental...

Common Read Open Mic Night

SHANELL PETERSON Reporter September 23, 2015

Event invites students to showcase musical abilities.Many students were able to enjoy the talents of their peers at the Common Read Open Mic Night on Saturday.The event took place Sept.19 at 8 p.m. in...

Students get creative in cake decorating contest

KATHERINE CLAYTON Lifestyles Editor September 23, 2015

Cake decorating competition is an opportunity to have some fun for some, but for Baylee Dittman, it was a second chance.“I did [the cake decorating contest] last year and I failed miserably due to lack...

Exhibit closes after months at SD Art Museum

SIERRA CLOSE Reporter September 16, 2015

After having the “Masters of the Golden Age: Harvey Dunn and His Students” exhibit on display for four months, the South Dakota Art Museum is removing the exhibit. The exhibit opened at the South...

How to break the couch potato cycle

SELENA YAKABE Reporter September 16, 2015

Staying active is part of living a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes it can be difficult to find time to go to the gym. Going to the gym may be painfully boring or even literally painful to some people,...

Hunger Action Month

KATHERINE CLAYTON Lifestyles Editor September 16, 2015

The mission of the month-long campaign is to bring awareness to the nearly 49 million food insecure AmericansTurkey tater tot dish, jello cups with fruit and dessert bars on the surface just seem like...

Sex & Excess: One woman’s journey to raise awareness

Kylee Whitehill Reporter September 9, 2015

Elaine Pasqua’s journey to enlightening students about sexual health and the party scene started in an unfortunate way. when she watched her mother and father pass away from the AIDs virus after caring...

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