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South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

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Percentage of transfer students in each grade

Transfer student enrollment trends upwards

Tori Schulz, Reporter February 28, 2023

In the fall 2022, 464 new students transferred to South Dakota State University.  At SDSU, there are multiple common trends that can be analyzed among students for their reasons for transferring. “Enrollment...

E-Scooters, like the one seen here from Lime, offer convenient and cheap transportation for populations without access to veichles or in areas without nearby parking—like a university campus.

Electric scooters coming to campus

Zachary Simon, Reporter February 28, 2023

The SDSU Students’ Association approved a resolution Monday that offers support for an electric scooter rental operation on the SDSU campus and in the city of Brookings. SA Sen. Nick Grote, the resolution’s...

Logan Turgasen works on a quarter scale tractor to prepare for the international competition.

Students ‘upscale’ career potential in Quarter Scale Tractor Club

Ella Stiefvater, Reporter February 28, 2023

Students in South Dakota State University’s champion-level quarter-scale tractor club are not only internationally competitive with their machines, but excel above their peers with real-world industry...

Senate Discusses GAF Spending, electric scooters, Rabbit Ride

Senate Discusses GAF Spending, electric scooters, Rabbit Ride

Jacob Boyko, News Editor February 28, 2023

At the Feb. 27 Students’ Associations meeting, senators discussed GAF spending, debated electric scooters and a Rabbit Ride expansion and nominated students for awards.  Jennifer Novotny, senior...

Boss’ Pizza opened in the Econo Lounge last November. There hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.

Boss’ Pizza opens in Brookings, owner hopes for community support

Brooklyn Mauch, Reporter February 28, 2023

A new Boss’ Pizzeria and Sports Bar opened in Brookings this November after the former one closed downtown in 2011. Boss’s Pizza opened their new restaurant at 2515 6th St. attached to the Econo...

Reynold Nesiba: District 15 Senator

Bill about fermentation classes passes Senate

Jordan Rusche (She/Her), Co-Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2023

A bill that would allow 18 to 20 year olds to participate in college classes teaching about alcohol production and fermentation passed its second reading in the Senate Tuesday. Senate Bill 108 alters...

Brookings Hospital is smallest in state with surgery robots

Brookings Hospital is smallest in state with surgery robots

Serena Davis, Assistant Lifestyles Editor (She/Her) February 14, 2023

Brookings Health Systems is staying up to date on the newest medical technology available.  In 2013, Brookings got two surgical robots to help nurses and doctors during operations. The hospital uses...

Running mates turn rivals, crisis counseling moves online, Stiegelmeier honored

Running mates turn rivals, crisis counseling moves online, Stiegelmeier honored

Jacob Boyko, News Editor February 14, 2023

A short-lived Students’ Association campaign for president and vice president fizzled late last week. Now, the former running mates are facing off on competing tickets.  Hunter Eide, junior human...

$10M SDSU indoor rodeo arena bill passes first committee

Annie Reinke, Reporter February 14, 2023

A state Senate bill that would allow South Dakota State University to build a $10 million indoor rodeo practice facility passed through the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee late last week with...

Officials are hopeful for Bold & Blue campaign after national success

Officials are hopeful for Bold & Blue campaign after national success

Madelyn Murphy, Reporter February 14, 2023

South Dakota State University Foundation’s Bold & Blue campaign has raised 90 percent of its half-billion-dollar fundraising goal and officials are optimistic the giving will continue due to recent...

Students Association campaign disbands

Students Association campaign disbands

Jacob Boyko, News Editor February 10, 2023

The only candidates running for Students' Association president and vice president have announced their campaign is coming to an end. Hunter Eide, junior human biology major, and Trinity Peterson, sophomore...

Petition: Aztecs vs Jackrabbits

Petition: Aztecs vs Jackrabbits

Zachary Simon, Reporter February 7, 2023

  Are you ready for an SDSU vs. SDSU smackdown? Judging from an online petition, there’s an appetite for it. Over 1,100 people have signed a petition created recently by Change.org user...

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