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

Tunnel of Oppression addresses privilege, mental health

Tunnel of Oppression addresses privilege, mental health

Andrea Huete and Brina Sturm April 5, 2022

The Tunnel of Oppression is an event hosted by the Multicultural Center each year. The event took place Tuesday in the Student Union Hobo Day Gallery from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It was designed by student leaders,...

Upcoming dance concert touches tough topics

Upcoming dance concert touches tough topics

Avery Starr, Reporter April 5, 2022

​​Dancers and choreographers are showcasing their work this weekend at the spring dance concert, “Journey.” The show will be held at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Shows will be Friday,...

Front row, from left: Dalton Hower, COdy Gifford, Grady Gullickson, Logan Tesch. Middle row: Adrienne Lipinski, Zoey Schentzel, Cara Teigum, Sadie VanderWal, Tessa Herman, Anna Karrels. Back row: Karmen Sperr, Nathan Linke, Trevor Frost, Emmitt Bickett, Evan Wittry, Aaron Linke, Leona Meyer.

Meet the Little I executive team

Chloe Risse, Reporter March 29, 2022

It takes a lot of time, commitment and volunteers to run the “largest student-run two-day agriculture exposition in the country.” Over 150 South Dakota State University students make up the 99th Little...

12th annual Ag Day  celebrates industry’s growth

12th annual Ag Day celebrates industry’s growth

Lauren Weishaar, Reporter March 29, 2022

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences will celebrate its 12th annual Ag Day April 11. The event was started by the CAFES Prexy Council over a decade ago to spread agricultural...

SDSU faculty members Filip Viskupic, Lynn Sargeant, Chuck Vollan and Will Prigge discuss the Ukrainian invasion at a roundtable panel.

SDSU experts host Ukraine discussion panel

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him) March 29, 2022

South Dakota State University hosted a discussion panel Tuesday featuring faculty with insight regarding the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine. The panel, moderated by Evren Celik Wiltse, an associate...

Alpha Omega Epsilon to host Dress for Success fashion show

Alpha Omega Epsilon to host Dress for Success fashion show

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor (She/Her) March 22, 2022

South Dakota State University sorority Alpha Omega Epsilon is partnering with the Sioux Falls-based organization Dress for Success to put on a week of events, including a fashion show this upcoming week.  Dress...

Students in musical Carrie discuss show details with director John Ackman.

Film professor John “J.D.” Ackman’s movie list

Griffin Korbel, Reporter March 22, 2022

See list of movies at the end Movies are something people around the world enjoy and connect with every day. John “J.D.” Ackman, director of theater at South Dakota State University, believes this,...

SDSU honors activist during Cesar Chavez week

SDSU honors activist during Cesar Chavez week

Sara Vanderdewyk, Reporter March 22, 2022

To many, March 31 is just like any other day. But to many Latinx people and farm workers, this day is to be celebrated. March 31 was proclaimed Cesar Chavez Day in 2014, a U.S. federal commemorative...

Spring break tips and tricks: What to do if you’re staying home this year

Spring break tips and tricks: What to do if you’re staying home this year

Ella Winter, Reporter March 8, 2022

The countdown to spring break has begun. While you may have your heart set on relaxing, there is an assortment of activities you can look forward to if you are staying on campus or planning on having a...

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Drag show sees record turnout

Griffin Korbel, Reporter March 8, 2022

About 150 people showed up last Wednesday to the Gender and Sexualities Alliance (GSA) drag show, which serves as a major fundraiser for the organization. The drag show was held in the Volstorff ballroom...

SDSU animal facilities provide learning opportunities for students, faculty

SDSU animal facilities provide learning opportunities for students, faculty

Andrea Huete, Copy Editor March 8, 2022

South Dakota State University’s Department of Animal Science runs several facilities where students and faculty can get experience working and training with livestock. They can also practice their management...

Pepper is one of the many foals at SDSU.

Foaling season begins soon at SDSU

Andrea Huete, Copy Editor (She/her) March 8, 2022

  The horse unit at South Dakota State University has been raising Quarter horses for over 65 years, and this spring marks the beginning of another foaling season at the facility. Carmen Paulson,...

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