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

BREAKING: SDSU officials announce actions to balance budget

staff April 13, 2011

South Dakota State University officials announced today actions to balance the university's budget for Fiscal Year 2012 in response to a 10 percent reduction in state appropriations. This is the third...

SDSYou Video Contest Returns to Campus

admin April 13, 2011

On March 29 at 8 pm, South Dakota State University will be taken to Hollywood thanks to the University Programs Council.

The SDSYou Video Contest will be displaying the works of SDSU students in the Fishback Theatre in the PAC. The night will also be an awards ceremony with five entries winning $75 and one fan voted Best Picture earning $200. The five panel-judged categories are comedy, acting, special effects, artistic and advertisement.

Students are encouraged, but not required, to attend in their awards ceremony attire as there will be a prize awarded for the best dressed attendees.

Video submissions are being accepted until Wednesday, March 23 at 5 pm in the UPC Office (Union 140). All submissions are accepted provided that they are kept clean, in a .mov format and 5 minutes or less in length.

Any questions may be directed to Tom Brinker at 605-688-6173.

SA working with city on bike lanes

jpetrak April 12, 2011

A proposal to create bike lanes within key areas of Brookings has been passed on to the Traffic Safety Committee. Reporter Drivers and bikers may soon be sharing the road. Students’ Association asked...

Student Success Model uses block scheduling to boost retention

cwackel April 12, 2011

Block scheduling and an early alert system are among the programs created for Fall 2011. News Editor As enrollment at SDSU continues to increase, university leaders are working to create what they believe...

SDSU Police Department Reports: Mar. 27 – Apr. 2

lcox April 10, 2011

1: Possession of Fictitious Drivers License 1: Ingesting Intoxication Substance 1: Possession of Marijuana 2: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1: Underage Consumption 1: Fire Alarm Call 3: Petty Theft...

BOR eliminates 15 minors

staff April 5, 2011

BROOKINGS - In an attempt to cut inefficiencies, the South Dakota Board of Regents this week terminated 15 minors at South Dakota State University. “Our academic programs must remain dynamic and responsive...

Native American speaker highlights tribal challenges

Julia DeCook April 5, 2011

Reporter “Han mitakuyepi cante wasteya nap ciyusupiya.” These were the opening words of educator, visual artist and poet Gabrielle Wynde Tateyuskanskan, who was the opening speaker at the American...

Regents approve planning for another residence hall and dining area

ebdejong April 5, 2011

The Board of Regents approved to begin planning a new residence hall and associated dining facilities. This preliminary planning includes two neighborhoods on campus: juniors, seniors, graduate students...

Coughlin Arena - Collegian Photo by Greg Forbes

A Walk Through Campus: Coughlin, Frost and Sexauer

lcox March 30, 2011

Coughlin Arena - Collegian Photo by Greg Forbes

Loans make higher education possible for many, may cause headaches later

kannyoung March 30, 2011

As costs rise and state support declines, financial aid continues to be crucial to attending college. News Editor Student loans are simply that: loans, and they must be paid back. With costs increasing...

SDSU advertising and design students win big at the ADDYs

cwackel March 30, 2011

SDSU students win all 17 student awards at the 45th Annual ADDY Awards. News Editor Students attending SDSU swept the ADDYS, a competition geared toward rewarding the best in advertising and design. “The...

Rub-a-dub-dub, Young Hall makeover gets rid of tub

hrbaker March 30, 2011

Students are excited to see Young Hall’s nearly 50-year-old bathrooms updated with a $1.7 million renovation. Reporter Young Hall is saying goodbye to old and outdated, and hello to new and renovated...

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