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

Rodney the cat has caught the attention of both students and Brookings Animal Control while he roamed campus for several semesters.

Cats on Campus

Jordan Roemeling, Assistant Entertainment Editor January 30, 2024

Students have frequently seen cats roaming around campus every semester. Whether they are emotional support animals (ESA), feral, or domesticated, the cats certainly grab the attention of students and...

New clubs approved, two new resolutions passed

New clubs approved, two new resolutions passed

Kenneth Rebello, News Editor January 30, 2024

South Dakota State University Students’ Association approved the constitution of three new clubs and voted on two resolutions at the weekly Monday night meeting in the Lewis and Clark room. Open Forum Senators...

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New branding, communication policy causes concern for faculty and students

Greta Goede, Editor-In-Chief January 30, 2024

A new policy that limits what university units and employees can include in their email signatures. went into effect Friday, Jan. 25. This has led to concerns from faculty and students that including pronouns...

Brookings Mayor Ope Niemeyer addresses the SDSU Students Association along with City Manager Paul Bresino at their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.

City election may bring Aldi, furniture retailer and more to Brookings

Tate Peterson, Reporter January 24, 2024

A Brookings city election on Jan 30 will help determine whether a plot of land just off Interstate 29 will be developed into a future retail space. The development that is envisioned as the Brookings...

SDSU Police Department investigates anonymous phone call threat

SDSU Police Department investigates anonymous phone call threat

Kenneth Rebello, News Editor January 24, 2024

South Dakota State University Police Department sent out an email on Tuesday morning to inform students of an anonymous phone call threatening to attack the campus. The SDSU Campus Alert System sent out...

Dairy research facility closes after financial difficulties

Dairy research facility closes after financial difficulties

RuthAnne Homes, Reporter January 24, 2024

SDSU Dairy Research and Training Facility is due to close at the end of June 2024 after several financial challenges.   CAFES Dean Joe Cassidy sent out an email on January 16 informing students that...

A Brookings police officer cleans up broken glass in front of a downtown store that was a victim of vandalism. A number of entities are working to help stem the tide of vandalism committed by partiers.

Downtown business owners take action against vandalism

Hallie Rootkie, Reporter January 23, 2024

Downtown Brookings businesses have seen an uptick in vandalism to their storefronts in recent years and are looking for ways to combat the issue.   Business owners have been bombarded with vandalism...

Mikayla Neybauer (right) prepares a pheasant dish last week during a cooking class at the Brookings Public Library

Pheasant for dinner

Reagan Monson, Reporter January 23, 2024

14 people gathered at the Brookings Public Library last Thursday to learn how to prepare and cook wild pheasant. Every year after the shotguns are put away and freezers are full, hunters ask the same...

The SDSU Dance Team poses for a group photo at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Florida. The team runs concessions at various sporting events and cleans up after converts or basketball games to make as much as possible for nationals.

SDSU Dance Team sees success at first United Dance Association National Competition

Allex Murray and Layna Tuchtenhagen January 23, 2024

The SDSU dance team made history after placing fifth in the nation for their pom routine in Orlando, Florida Jan. 12. For the first time ever the dance team competed at the United Dance Association National...

Concert choir stops and smilies for a picture in Fjords, Norway.

South Dakota State University’s concert choir sings internationally

Natalie Dean, Copy Editor January 23, 2024

SDSU took 68 concert choir members and traveled to Norway and Sweden over Christmas break to spread the art of choral music, experience different cultures, and for a number of members, travel overseas...

Brookings Mayor Ope Niemeyer addresses the SDSU Students Association along with City Manager Paul Bresino at their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.

Student organizations report, two new senators sworn in

Brayden Byers, Assistant News Editor January 23, 2024

Senators heard reports from student organizations and three new senators were sworn in at the Jan. 22 Students’ Association meeting. Public Forum Mayor of Brookings Oepke Niemeyer and City Manager...

SDSU announces closure of Dairy Research and Training Facility

SDSU announces closure of Dairy Research and Training Facility

Danesa Willson, Reporter January 18, 2024

South Dakota State University announces the Dairy Research and Training Facility will close in June 2024. Dr. Joseph Cassady, the dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science,...

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