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

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...

Return of the robots: Campus food deliveries resume after Sodexo, Starship reach deal

Return of the robots: Campus food deliveries resume after Sodexo, Starship reach deal

Colbey Denson, Reporter October 4, 2022

The food delivery robots that proved so popular last year are back on campus after Sodexo struck a deal with Starship, the company that provides them. The food delivery robots made their first appearance...

SDSU readies for ‘metaversity’ through virtual classes, campus

SDSU readies for ‘metaversity’ through virtual classes, campus

Jacob Boyko, News Editor October 4, 2022

SDSU’s metaverse classrooms are online this semester as professors explore a new frontier of education: virtual reality. At the cutting edge of classroom innovation is Sara Madsen, a senior lecturer...

Tina Birgen is the student success coordinator at SDSU. Prior to her role at SDSU, Birgen held roles as a physical education teacher, volleyball coach and personal trainer.

Student success coordinator jumps into new SDSU role

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her) September 27, 2022

The Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center hired a new coordinator last month. Tina Birgen started her new position in August, and already said she’s been met with “a whirlwind of knowledge.” “But...

Chuck Raasch leads discussion during the Daschle Dialogues event with Jonathan Karl and Senator Tom Daschle Sunday night at the Performing Arts Center.

SDSU hosts ABC Journalist; Jonathon Karl talks politics, Trump, journalism at SDSU event

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him) September 27, 2022

A nationally recognized television journalist made his way to South Dakota State University this past weekend where he shared his experiences in Washington and discussed a political snapshot of where the...

Jackrabbit fans gather outside Dana J Dykhouse Stadium in the tailgating area.

Student tailgating back for another home game

Brooklyn Beery, Reporter September 27, 2022

Student tailgating is back at home football games for the first time since 2020, thanks to an increase in reserved funds from the Students’ Association. The Students’ Association had $29,000 left...

‘Fancy Lady Cowgirl’  speaker promotes women in ag

‘Fancy Lady Cowgirl’ speaker promotes women in ag

MaKenna Brouwer, Reporter September 27, 2022

The Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) are  hosting The National ACT Professional Development Conference Sept. 30. The conference will end with Courtenay DeHoff at 7 p.m., which is open to the...

Dairy Unit fire continues to affect production

Dairy Unit fire continues to affect production

Katelyn Winberg, Reporter September 27, 2022

The Dairy Research and Training Facility suffered from a fire early in the 2022 spring semester. Since then, the facility has nearly rebuilt or repaired everything besides a few small items. According...

Ag industry leaders, students and faculty gathered in the Raven Precision Agriculture Center for the second Precision Connect event Friday, Sept. 16. Along with breakout sessions, students presented their summer internship experiences.

Precision Connect(s) Students and Industry

Madison Weishaar, Reporter September 20, 2022

Seventy-eight students in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences presented their summer internship experiences at the second annual Precision Connect event Friday, Sept. 16 at the...

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Brookings hosts 20th annual SD Festival of Books

Gracie Terrall, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2022

Crowds of about 5,000 literature lovers are expected to gather in Brookings this Thursday through Sunday for the first in-person South Dakota Festival of Books in two years. The South Dakota Humanities...

University officials and other speakers attended the USDA grant announcement. From left: Dean Joseph Cassady, President Barry Dunn, USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger, Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden, project lead Kristi Cammack,  Jared Knock of Millborn Seeds, Vice President for Research and Economic Development Daniel Scholl and USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux.

$80 million grant sets SDSU record

Taylor Grill, Reporter September 20, 2022

South Dakota State University will get up to $80 million in grant money to help beef and bison producers who use climate-smart practices. President Barry Dunn announced the United States Department...

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