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

BSA hosts successful Open Mic Night

BSA hosts successful Open Mic Night

Taylor Storbakken, Reporter March 1, 2022

The Black Student Alliance (BSA) hosted an open mic night last Wednesday in the basement of the Student Union, where singers, musicians, comedians, speakers and performers were welcome to participate.  The...

This puppy and his siblings were  born at the Brookings Regional Humane Society when their mother was picked up as a stray. They are not ready to be adopted yet, but will be soon.

Humane society still lending helping hand to furry friends

Jordan Rusche, Editor in Chief March 1, 2022

Hidden on the edge of town near the airport, the Brookings Regional Humane Society (BRHS) has been serving the Brookings community for more than 20 years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been no exception. Though...

Agua Fresh manager Rene Dudos grills up the popular truffle mac and cheese from their expanded menu, Noodle Bowl.

Agua Fresh menu expanding

Madysen Vlastuin, Reporter March 1, 2022

A downtown restaurant known for its sandwiches, wraps and healthy smoothies has added more choices to its menu – noodle bowls and boba teas. Agua Fresh opened at 420 Main Ave. in downtown Brookings...

Ashley and Keeley Fischbach sitting with their boutique products

Twins run online boutique while finishing nursing degrees

Sara Vanerdewyk, Reporter March 1, 2022

Twin sisters Ashley and Keeley Fischbach are studying their way through nursing school at South Dakota State, which for many students would be all the work they would want. But the Fischbachs have a...

SDSU Family of the Year awarded to Bergs

SDSU Family of the Year awarded to Bergs

Kristen Smith, Reporter March 1, 2022

The three-generation Berg family, originally from Pipestone, Minnesota, has been happy to make South Dakota State University a second home over the course of 60 years. The family’s dedication to the...

South Dakota’s student regent, Brock Brown, was accepted to the University of South Dakota law school and will be enrolled there fall 2022.

GIVING STUDENTS A VOICE

Taylor Storbakken, Reporter February 15, 2022

South Dakota State’s Brock Brown has a unique job. In fact, there’s only one like it in the whole state. Brown, a native of Lake Norden, is the student regent on the South Dakota Board of Regents....

ESAs continue to help students thrive

ESAs continue to help students thrive

Kate Koehl, Reporter February 15, 2022

Margaret Franke’s sophomore year at South Dakota State University is turning out better than her first year, and she credits the improvement, at least in part, to Winnie, her emotional support animal.  Franke,...

New dance club works to bring students together

New dance club works to bring students together

Andrea Huete, Copy Editor February 8, 2022

SDSU’s Multicultural Center has recently formed a new organization called the International Dance Crew, also known as the Dance-Versity.  International Dance Crew’s main goal is to develop activities...

SDSU professor awarded for work in swine industry

SDSU professor awarded for work in swine industry

Adrienne Lipinski, Ag Reporter (She/her) February 8, 2022

An SDSU animal science professor has been honored for her work in supporting the swine industry.  Crystal Levesque, an associate professor, was presented with the South Dakota’s Honorary Master Pork...

Cheese box sales hit all-time high; Dairy Club reaps benefits

Cheese box sales hit all-time high; Dairy Club reaps benefits

Adrienne Lipinski, Ag Reporter (She/her) February 8, 2022

South Dakota State’s Dairy Science Club had a record year selling cheese boxes, and the money earned will pay for club events, community service activities, trips, scholarship memberships and more.  The...

Collegian graphic by Abbey Nielsen

Valentine’s Day activities

Brina Sturm, Lifestyles Editor February 8, 2022

UPC Pool Party When: Monday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Where: Wellness Center pool What: Watch a movie and relax in pool floaties Cost: FREE Hot date? No date? An avid enjoyer of floating...

Capers show back after year absence

Capers show back after year absence

Ahmed Azzab, Reporter February 1, 2022

South Dakota State’s annual Capers production fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic last year when it failed to take to the stage for the first time ever. But now that setback is in the past, and this...

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