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

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...

City Manager:

City Manager:

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

At the March 7 Students’ Association meeting, senators were addressed by Brookings City Manager Paul Briseno, a resolution was passed unanimously and senators began nominations for senator of the year.   Briseno: The...

Crime Log: Feb. 27- March 5

Crime Log: Feb. 27- March 5

March 7, 2022

February 27, 2022 1:10 a.m. Drug/narc violations; Possession of fictitious license; Possession of use drug paraphernalia; Possession of marijuana 2 oz or less; Ingest, inhale substance to become intoxicated...

Erica Bousma poses with her products at her downtown boutique.

SDSU grad opens size-inclusive boutique

Autumn Grussing, Reporter March 1, 2022

Emerald Grace Clothing Company, a boutique located downtown, Brookings, is owned by SDSU graduate Erica Bousema. Emerald Grace focus on providing size-inclusive clothing for women of all different sizes.  Emerald...

ROTC competes at Northern Warfare competition

ROTC competes at Northern Warfare competition

SDSU Army ROTC March 1, 2022

Feb. 12, five students were sprinting through a more-than 16-mile-long course in wintery Wisconsin representing South Dakota State University in the Army’s Northern Warfare challenge. Carrying 35-pound...

SA brief: Meal plan update, maximum occupancy ordinance

SA brief: Meal plan update, maximum occupancy ordinance

Jacob Boyko, News Editor March 1, 2022

During the South Dakota State University Students’ Association meeting Feb. 7, students were addressed by student organizations and unanimously passed resolution 21-27-R to support the amending of a...

Sioux Falls SCHEELS sponsors student fishing club

Sioux Falls SCHEELS sponsors student fishing club

Katelyn Winberg, Reporter March 1, 2022

South Dakota State University’s new fishing club is partnering up with the SCHEELS store located in Sioux Falls, SD, in an effort to assist students who want to participate in fishing competitions.  The...

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