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

“Jack”-o’-lanterns displayed in The Union as contest begins

By Makenzie Huber Reporter October 29, 2014

As students walk around campus today, they might notice something different about The Union. It’s decorated with jack-o’-lanterns carved and designed by fellow students and student organizations.The...

Spamalot draws a crowd from community audience

By Katherine Clayton News Editor October 29, 2014

Music and humor were found on campus at the South Dakota State Theatre program presentation of Monty Python’s Spamalot on Oct. 15 through Oct. 18.The play was a rendition of the movie Monty Python. The...

HungerU makes pitstop on campus

HungerU makes pitstop on campus

By Sara Bertsch Lifestyles Editor October 22, 2014

One in every six Americans is hungry. This is one fact that most students found shocking on Monday and Tuesday while attending the HungerU exhibit parked in the Wagner parking lot. HungerU, a product...

How to dress like a hobo

By Sara Bertsch Lifestyles Editor October 22, 2014

In order to properly celebrate Hobo Day, it is essential to dress like a hobo. For many, this arduous task can be frustrating, but successfully dressing like a hobo can be easy. There will be a plethora...

Popular Hobo Day tradition continues with large turnout

Popular Hobo Day tradition continues with large turnout

By Abby Schoenwald News Editor October 22, 2014

Bumming a meal from a local family might seem strange to most people, but in Brookings it’s considered a fun and unique tradition.According to Nick Wendell, director for student engagement, Bum-A-Meal...

Alumna creates Hobo Day inspired jewelry

By Pat Bowden Reporter October 22, 2014

Since the Hobo Shoppe opened in 2012, a Hobo Day inspired jewelry line called Mama Peacock has been sold during the week leading up to Hobo Day. The jewelry line has gained popularity among students, Brookings...

Hunting begins

By Abby Schoenwald News Editor October 8, 2014

 If it flies, it dies. That’s the motto most hunters have during this extremely popular sport o f pheasant hunting that only comes around once a year. Blaze orange will soon be found in fields and Conservation...

Healthy options at McDonald’s, not so healthy

By: Kelsey Megard Columnist October 8, 2014

 Known for its fatty and greasy goodness, McDonald’s does offer some "healthier" options. If you go to McDonald’s website you will be able to find their "Favorites Under 400." McDonald’s Under 400...

Produce travels from near and far

By Makenzie Huber Reporter October 8, 2014

 For many people today it is important to know where their food comes from. Produce is not only transported across thousands of miles in the U.S. to reach our grocery stores, but it is increasingly flown...

Dads from all over to drop by campus

By Sara Bertsch Lifestyles Editor October 8, 2014

 This weekend’s football game will see an abnormal amount of dads in the stadium cheering and shouting.The second annual Dad’s Weekend will be held this weekend on Oct. 10 and 11. According to Heather...

One Month Club

October 1, 2014

Mike Amen, a senior mathematics major from Canton, enjoys a shave on The Market stage as this year’s One Month Club beard growing contest began Sept. 5. The one month period ends on Hobo Day, which falls on Oct. 5.

Sexologists inform students at bootcamp

By Kelsey Megard Reporter October 1, 2014

Take care of your privates. This is some of the advice discussed on Monday night at the Sex Ed Boot Camp with sexologists, Dr. Joni Frater and Esther Lastique. With 635 students in attendance in the Volstorff...

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