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

Rush weekend brings new life to sororities across campus

Rush weekend brings new life to sororities across campus

Emma Waage, Reporter October 25, 2022

Last month, Greek life organization had its rush week and university officials say that Greek life is starting to grow again after the pandemic. Sixty freshmen, sophomore and junior women all lined...

South Dakota, at last, launches freedom scholarship

South Dakota, at last, launches freedom scholarship

Greta Goede, Assistant News Editor October 18, 2022

A new South Dakota scholarship given out for the first time ever this fall has reached over $225 million in donations.  The Freedom Scholarship endowment was created in 2021 and this fall is the first...

Taco Tuesday returns, new SA adviser

Taco Tuesday returns, new SA adviser

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor October 18, 2022

At the Oct. 18 Students’ Association meeting, senators were addressed by the Hobo Day Committee and swore in a new adviser.    Hobo Day Committee Regen Wiederrich, the 2022 Hobo Day Grand...

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Flu shot clinic back at Miller Wellness Center

Joclyn Haven, Reporter October 18, 2022

South Dakota State University will host a flu-shot clinic for students Oct. 20 at the Miller Wellness Center MAC Court to help mitigate the spread of influenza this winter. The clinic runs Thursday,...

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Managing debt while attending college

Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head and Allison Duerre October 18, 2022

College can be a great time, but it also comes with many different kinds of stressors. One of the main stresses as a college student, can be finances. Paying for college can be a difficult task to navigate...

One of the new hot food vending machines in Hanson Hall was installed earlier this month. The vending machine offer warmed up cinnamon rolls, breakfast sandwiches, pizza and chicken.

Sodexo to offer free flex for students after rough ride statewide

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him) October 18, 2022

Students at South Dakota’s six regental universities will receive additional money in their meal plans and other free offers from Sodexo after a shaky transition onto campuses across the state. “[Sodexo]...

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Relieve midterm stress, visit parks

Jacob Boyko, News Editor October 4, 2022

Are you drowsy throughout the day? Are you feeling drained and overwhelmed thinking about your next exam? Is your skin tone several swatches lighter than the last time you wandered into the paint aisle...

UPD: crime statistics, say no to fake IDs

UPD: crime statistics, say no to fake IDs

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor October 4, 2022

At the Oct. 3 Students’ Association meeting, senators were addressed by University Police Officer Scott Roberts, received an update on Starship robots on campus and approved three resolutions.    Officer...

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FAFSA applications open

Shelby Lang, Reporter October 4, 2022

A federal program that can give college students up to $23,395 a year in financial aid has opened its application period. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid – or FAFSA – program began...

AGCO Industry Day Connects Students with Employers

AGCO Industry Day Connects Students with Employers

Madison Weishaar, Reporter October 4, 2022

Undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences attended the AGCO Industry Day event last Wednesday at the Raven Precision Agriculture Center. AGCO Corporation,...

Anatomy professor calls it a career

Anatomy professor calls it a career

Andrea Huete, Copy Editor October 4, 2022

Scott Pedersen officially retired from his duties May 11, concluding a career spanning 46 semesters of teaching and well over 13,000 students in his anatomy courses. Pedersen completed his undergraduate...

Michael Nagy, a profesor from the School of English, sits with English Major Kathryn Bradeen at a Craft N Chat event for the English Club.

Former department converted to school; School of English and Interdisciplinary Studies begins year one

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her) October 4, 2022

Over the summer, South Dakota State University officially opened the School of English and Interdisciplinary Studies, formerly known as the department of English and interdisciplinary studies. This...

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