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

Editor is Yes (Wo)man

By Katherine Clayton Lifestyles Editor February 4, 2015

I constantly ask myself one question: why do you say “yes” to everything?I have a problem with turning anything down whether it is running a quick errand for someone or writing the paper for a group...

New semester, new hobbies

By Katherine Clayton Lifestyles Editor February 4, 2015

SDSU offers students clubs, organizations and weekend classes that encourage active participation in their college careerThe beginning of a semester means the beginning of new experiences and the chance...

Swiftel draws in crowd with Paisley concert

By Drew Carroll News Editor February 4, 2015

Before ending his show with a splash, Brad Paisley and guests, The Swon Brothers and Parmalee, performed in front of a sold out Swiftel Center in Brookings on Jan. 31.Paisley ended his part of the show...

Former South Dakota Art Museum curator roots his passion in art

By Katherine Clayton Lifestyles Editor February 4, 2015

Most college students don’t decide to buy a piece of wood as a graduation present to themselves, but John Rychtarik, a South Dakota artist and former Curator of Exhibits for the South Dakota Art Museum,...

Finding the balance

By Katherine Clayton Lifestyles Editor January 28, 2015

On a daily basis college students deal with a roller coaster of emotions: happiness, sadness, extreme stress, exhaustion, joy and the list continues. Students struggle with being able to maintain a balance...

Capers

Capers celebrates 70 years

By Makenzie Huber News Editor January 28, 2015

The 70th Annual Capers show opened last night, Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the Donor Auditorium. The show’s theme is “As Seen on Capers,” featuring various skits, energetic dances and a number of solo performances.Capers...

Nepal Nite introduced culture to campus

By Katherine Clayton Lifestyles Editor January 28, 2015

The smells of spices, the jingle of bells and the buzz of voices filled the Volstorff Ballroom on Jan. 25 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for the ninth annual Nepal Nite.Nepalese Student Association (NeSA) hosted...

Saxophonist serenades campus with different forms of classical music

By Katherine Clayton Lifestyles Editor January 28, 2015

Sounds of saxophone could be heard vibrating through the high ceilings of Lincoln Hall on Jan. 26. Carl Spaeth, an instructor of saxophone and jazz in the music department, performed a faculty recital.The...

Learning how to live Gluten Free no longer a challenge

Learning how to live Gluten Free no longer a challenge

By Katherine Clayton Lifestyles Editor January 14, 2015

 A common trend for college students is finding food that is quick to make and easy to eat between classes, but for college students with Celiac Disease, eating requires more planning and caution.Alexis...

Welcome back to the tundra

By: Katherine Clayton January 14, 2015

 Welcome back to the tundra that is known as South Dakota.The spring semester has just started, in case anyone needed a reminder, and I am not ready.I have been putting off thinking about the start of...

How lovely are thy branches

How lovely are thy branches

By SARA BERTSCH Lifestyles Editor December 3, 2014

Homemade ornaments, multi-colored lights and the smell of evergreen trees have taken over The Union as student organizations and campus departments have carefully decorated their own tree to display.The...

Guide to tackling Christmas shopping this holiday season

By SARA BERTSCH Lifestyles Editor December 3, 2014

With a mere three weeks left to go, everyone is scrambling to get their Christmas shopping done. To most this is an incredible feat, one that often is known to cause mild headaches (from thinking long...

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