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

Mindfulness: meditating on the subject

By KATHERINE CLAYTON Lifestyles Editor February 25, 2015

The difference between being mindful and mindless could mean a new approach to dealing with a stressful situation in a whole new way.On Thursday, Feb. 19, Sanna Strenge, a graduate assistant for academic...

Burning up the competition

By KATHERINE CLAYTON Lifestyles Editor February 25, 2015

The University Lutheran Center hosted its second annual Chili Cook-off on Feb. 21 where Jane Dunn froze her competitors in place when she took first in the chili making competition.According to Rev. Herb...

Study abroad fair offers new perspective

By KYLEE WHITEHILL Reporter February 25, 2015

Over 10 countries were represented at the Study Abroad Fair on Thursday, Feb. 18 in the lobby of VBR.Professors and students sat at booths, ready to offer information on what the different trips offered....

Theater Department’s new musical

Pat Bowden February 18, 2015

The Theatre Department’s “I Married Wyatt Earp” features  an all-female cast performing the first and only modern production of the play “I Married Wyatt Earp” to portray the lives of women...

Love for wings of any kind sets Brookings on fire

By SARA BERTSCH Managing Editor February 18, 2015

Buffalo Wild Wings might be the king of wings, but students at SDSU like a variety of wing options, from going downtown for some fresh-made wings to wings made right at home.For a majority of students,...

Outdoor Adventure Center offers fun for all ages

By DREW CARROLL News Editor February 18, 2015

Built-up stress can take a toll on students, especially during the long winter months. The Outdoor Adventure Center of South Dakota is a place that helps students endure those cold winter months by giving...

Area businesses worth the trip

Area businesses worth the trip

By AUSTIN HAMM Sports Editor February 18, 2015

SDSU students may be familiar with the bars in downtown Brookings and with some of the eateries in town like Cook’s Kitchen or Nick’s Hamburger Shop, but many don’t realize that there are bars and...

Auto repair shops rev student attention

By ROBERT MYERS Reporter February 18, 2015

For many college students, cars are their lives. They rely on them to get to class, to work and to hang out with friends; but what happens when the brakes start to grind or squeal or the dreaded check...

Italian flavor stays alive in Brookings

By KATHERINE CLAYTON Lifestyles Editor February 18, 2015

 Via Italia, formerly Italian Garden, brings the taste of Italy to Brookings. The restaurant offers a variety of Italian dishes and wines. The restaurant used to be owned by two gentlemen, but when...

Mix Dry Cleaners’ services are for everyone

BY MAKENZIE HUBER News Editor February 18, 2015

Mix Dry Cleaners, a local service that has been a part of the Brookings community for 32 years, does more than just dry cleaning. The shop offers full service dry cleaning, alterations, pressing and more.Customers...

Pheasant Restaurant stands as a 66 year old Brookings tradition

BY MAKENZIE HUBER News Editor February 18, 2015

The Pheasant Restaurant, a local family-owned restaurant that prides itself on a variety of dishes, artisan ice cream and a quality experience, has been a staple in Brookings since 1949. Today, the restaurant...

Childrens Museum of South Dakota

South Dakota Children’s Museum

BY MAKENZIE HUBER News Editor February 18, 2015

The Children’s Museum of South Dakota is “where imaginations are as big as our skies” and where even big kids can still have fun.The museum is $6 per person and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday...

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