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South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian

South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian

A student walks through Lot 147 on SDSU campus on Feb. 19, 2026.

Parking on a walking campus

Sara Schoenfelder, Reporter February 24, 2026

Many off-campus students who commute will tell you finding on-campus parking can be challenging, but SDSU’s Parking Services says there are enough spots on campus for everyone with a parking permit. The...

BBQ Nation and Stuffed Sensations are two new dining options in Larson Commons for spring semester. The previous dining option last semester was RAMEN.

New semester, new dining options

Adlen Wheelock, Reporter February 24, 2026

Two new dining options in Larson Commons opened at the beginning of the spring semester. BBQ Nation and Stuffed Sensations have received positive feedback from students, said Emily O’Connor, general...

The Festival of New Plays were from Thursday, Feb. 19 to Sunday Feb. 22 at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center in the Fishback Studio.

New Plays event draws nearly 200

Jordan Roemeling, Lifestyles Director February 24, 2026

The Festival of New Plays drew nearly 200 people over the weekend showcasing original works by students along with staged plays from guest professionals. The event began Thursday, Feb. 19, and wrapped...

The Green Bandana Project is a new initiative to SDSU.

Club offers peer to peer support

Britten Sellness, Reporter February 24, 2026

A new mental health initiative is taking shape at South Dakota State University. The Green Bandana Project is a student-led initiative meant to raise mental health awareness and suicide prevention that...

Three playwrights are given six hours to write scripts that will be performed at The Festival of New plays this weekend.

A weekend of new plays

Jordan Roemeling, Entertainment/Music February 21, 2026

The Festival of New Plays started on Thursday night and showcases a weekend of students’ original works and staged plays from professionals. The festival is hosting three performances by students,...

The Pius XII Catholic Newman Center will host Catholic Jacks Week Feb. 22 through Feb. 28.

Newman Center to host Catholic Jacks Week

Nathan Kalous, Reporter February 21, 2026

Catholic Jacks Week will host daily events starting Sunday and running through Feb. 28 in hopes of bringing a “welcoming atmosphere” to students on campus, according to one of the student life coordinators...


A rendering of the SDSU Metro Center, located at 33rd Street and Minnesota Ave, in Sioux Falls. The facility will offer lecture spaces along with learning simulations for many different environments including clinics, physician’s office, home health and impatient care.

SDSU raises Sioux Falls profile

Ryann Davis, News Director February 10, 2026

A $19 million facility that will serve SDSU students in the health care field in Sioux Falls will be ready this summer after an extensive renovation project. The SDSU Metro Center will be a place for nursing,...

A single-engine Cessna 172 sits inside the Alan O. Tutland Hangar at the Brookings Regional Airport in Brookings. SDSU’s aviation program has 18 total airplanes; three multi-engine Piper Seminoles and 15 Cessna 172’s.

SUPPLYING THE DEMAND

Andrew Lewno, Multimedia Journalist February 10, 2026

South Dakota State’s aviation program has increased from only 55 students in 2015 to 294 students in December of 2025, an increase of almost 24% year over year on average. With an increase in students,...

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