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

Erin Thomas (left) and Ellory Jacoby , Horse Club members, help with the Horse Club petting zoo last fall.

Horse club grows leaders, community, equine industry

Natalie Beckendorf, Reporter January 25, 2023

The SDSU horse club experiences tremendous growth by going beyond campus grounds to build leaders, serve the Brookings community and promote the equine industry.  Carmen Paulson, SDSU horse club adviser...

Cody Gifford, 100th Little I President

Little I manager continues 100 years of tradition

KATHERINE MOENING, Reporter January 25, 2023

Cody Gifford leads a club that has impacted generations of SDSU alumni for 100 years with the hope of 100 more years to come.  Gifford, a junior agricultural science student, is the manager for the...

SDSU President Barry Dunn photographed a double rainbow from his farm north of Brookings.

Senators talk state legislation, Barry Dunn sees double rainbow

Jacob Boyko, News Editor January 25, 2023

South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn addressed the Students’ Association about the university’s legislative goals in Pierre this year and softly hinted his support for SA’s pro-LGBTQ...

SDSU recognized as ‘premier university’ through national spotlight

SDSU recognized as ‘premier university’ through national spotlight

Gracie Terrall, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her) January 24, 2023

Within less than two months, South Dakota State University had two publicity opportunities on a national scale with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and FCS Championship game. What does all of this...

Scholarship pageant awards 7 titles

Scholarship pageant awards 7 titles

Lucia Plagge, Reporter January 24, 2023

Fourteen young women and teenagers competed for several local Miss titles at the Larson Performing Arts Center at South Dakota State University Saturday, Jan. 21. The candidates consisted of eight young...

South Dakota’s first MLK Marade

South Dakota’s first MLK Marade

Gracie Terrall, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2023

On Monday, South Dakota State University will host the inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rally and Marade event to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights activist. The event begins at 11 am on...

University launches interactive map, Board of Regents gets involved in university events

University launches interactive map, Board of Regents gets involved in university events

Jacob Boyko, News Editor January 11, 2023

Following a late start to Jan. 9 Students’ Association meeting after technical difficulties, senators were addressed by Jay Molock about an upcoming rally and “marade” to celebrate Martin Luther...

The Pride of the Dakotas marching band performs at the Jackrabbit Pep Rally in Frisco, Texas.

Pride of the Dakotas set to play in national title game

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) January 8, 2023

The Pride of the Dakotas marching band arrived in Frisco, Texas Saturday to perform in Sunday’s FCS national championship game at Toyota Stadium. The band did one final run-through in Brookings Friday...

The Pride performs for family, fans and museum visitors at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.

Pride rehearses for parade, performs at Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

Jordan Rusche and Gracie Terrall November 23, 2022

We’re getting closer to the day The Pride of the Dakotas has been waiting for since April 2021. Tomorrow, the Pride will take to the streets of New York to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  After...

After the Rockettes performance, the entire band gathered in Times Square for a group photo.

Pride visits historic monuments, experiences Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Jordan Rusche and Gracie Terrall November 22, 2022

Today’s events started with breakfast at the world’s largest Applebee’s before heading over to Ellis Island and seeing the Statue of Liberty. Pride members boarded a ferry to the island after...

(From left) Color guard members Meghan Hampton, freshman, Brett Hatch, junior, and Jessica Skare, senior pose for a photo at the top of Rockefeller Center.

The Pride takes in museums, Rockefeller Center and Little Italy in NYC

Gracie Terrall, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2022

After a hearty breakfast at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, Pride members had the morning to themselves to explore the city.  Museums were popular destinations for many members.   Makira Wage,...

More than 360 Pride members spent their evening eating pizza and burgers while bowling at Times Squares Bowlero.

Pride, family, fans arrive in New York City

Gracie Terrall and Jordan Rusche November 20, 2022

The Pride of the Dakotas, family and friends landed in New York City this afternoon after an early morning start to their five-day trip to the Big Apple to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  After...

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