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

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Opportunity center grand opening aims to connect with faculty, students

Jordan Rusche, Editor-in-Chief (she/her) March 29, 2022

  The Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center will be hosting its grand opening April 6-8 in three separate events meant to introduce faculty, students and the public to the center and...

Pierson Hall renovation begins this summer

Pierson Hall renovation begins this summer

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor (She/Her) March 29, 2022

In late 2021, South Dakota State University announced plans to renovate Pierson Hall and to shut down the dorm during the 2022-2023 academic year for renovations. Rebecca Peterson, director of housing...

Sodexo announces new dining options

Sodexo announces new dining options

Jacob Boyko, News Editor March 29, 2022

At Monday night’s Students’ Association meeting, Douglas Wermedal, associate vice president of student affairs, announced Sodexo’s new dining options for next year.  Wermedal began his address...

Crime Log: March 20-26

Crime Log: March 20-26

March 28, 2022

March 20, 2022 2:24 a.m. DUI; Open container, broken seal in motor vehicle; Underage purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages; DUI 1st; Possession or use drug paraphernalia; Ingest, inhale substance...

Lainey Wilson to perform in Sioux Falls

Lainey Wilson to perform in Sioux Falls

Christian Larson, Reporter March 22, 2022

Lainey Wilson, the country newcomer who was recently crowned Academy of Country Music’s “New Female Artist of the Year,” will be performing at The District in Sioux Falls April 1.  After appearing...

University officials work to endow school’s biggest traditions

University officials work to endow school’s biggest traditions

Sam Schauer, Reporter (He/Him) March 22, 2022

South Dakota State University officials are working to create endowments that would help pay for some of the university’s most high-profile traditions like Hobo Day, Little I and The Pride of the Dakotas...

SDSU and DSU become national leaders with new collaborative CyberAg program

SDSU and DSU become national leaders with new collaborative CyberAg program

Tessa Erdman, Reporter March 22, 2022

A bill signed earlier this month by Gov. Kristi Noem will help create a precision agriculture cybersecurity partnership between South Dakota State University and Dakota State University. House Bill...

Dairy fire update: Investigation still underway for cause of Feb. 8 fire, university says

Dairy fire update: Investigation still underway for cause of Feb. 8 fire, university says

Katelyn Winberg, Reporter March 22, 2022

  On the morning of Feb. 8, 2022, a large fire was sparked on the site of South Dakota State University’s Dairy Research and Training Facility. This is the second fire at this facility; in 2019...

SA in brief: Policy implementation, State A Thon and graduation ceremonies

SA in brief: Policy implementation, State A Thon and graduation ceremonies

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor March 22, 2022

  During the South Dakota State University Students’ Association meeting Mar. 21, students were addressed by Tracy Greene, who serves as the vice president and general counsel at SDSU. The SA...

Wecota Annex to be razed in $800,000 demolition

Wecota Annex to be razed in $800,000 demolition

Greta Goede, Reporter March 22, 2022

Wecota Annex on the west side of campus will be torn down and replaced by green space after the Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem approved House Bill 1023 this spring. HB 1023 was introduced at the request...

City Council to review 3-to-a-dwelling ordinance

City Council to review 3-to-a-dwelling ordinance

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him) March 8, 2022

A city ordinance that limits occupancy in homes could be changed thanks to an effort led by SDSU student Jonathon Sundet. The measure, ordinance 22-374, restricts residences within city limits from...

AISES to host engineering conference

AISES to host engineering conference

Oakley Jandreau, Reporter March 8, 2022

While most South Dakota State University students will be enjoying spring break next week, the university will be busy hosting the American Indian Science and Engineering Society Region 5 Conference. The...

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