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

Students Association Brief

Students’ Association Brief

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him) April 5, 2022

During the April 4 South Dakota State University Students’ Association meeting, senators were addressed by the vice president for finance and budget Michael Holbeck, approved a constitution, awarded...

One past State A Thon fundraiser had students pay a fee to smash a donated car.

State A Thon aims to raise $150,000 this year

Dasan Sasse, Reporter April 5, 2022

The South Dakota State University’s State A Thon event is this Saturday, and the organization hopes to raise $150,000 for Children’s Miracle Network. The check-in begins at 9 a.m. for the annual 11-hour...

Brianna Doran runs for Brookings City Council

Brianna Doran runs for Brookings City Council

Gracie Terrall, Managing Editor April 5, 2022

Brianna Doran, a South Dakota State University graduate student from the Department of Communications and Journalism (COJO), is running for a one-year term on the Brookings City Council. Although she...

Scobey Hall, which has been closed for five years, will be demolished this month.

Scobey Hall to be demolished this month

Allison Bruns, Reporter April 5, 2022

  Scobey Hall, a building on the far west edge of the South Dakota State University campus, will be torn down this month after sitting empty for five years. The building was permanently closed...

Stampede rodeo makes its return

Stampede rodeo makes its return

Chloe Risse, Reporter April 5, 2022

​​The Swiftel Center staff and the South Dakota State University Rodeo Team have both been working hard to prepare for the 66th annual Jackrabbit Stampede. There is a lot of excitement for the rodeo,...

Dancers performing at a past Wacipi event. This year’s event is the first in three years and will take place this weekend.

Wacipi celebration returns to Frost Arena

Jacob Boyko, News Editor April 5, 2022

South Dakota State University’s annual Wacipi event returns this year to Frost Arena as a two-day powwow April 9 and April 10 featuring Native American food, dancing and other cultural staples.   Wacipi,...

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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...

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