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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

Claire Keonecke (left) and Grace Barnett (right) pose for a photo in front of The Campanile on the South Dakota State University campus. Barnett was selected as the Grand Pooba for the 2026 Hobo Day.

Former Pooba aids new leadership

Amina Aidarkhanova, Reporter February 10, 2026

As South Dakota State University moves from one Hobo Day season into the next, the transition between Grand Pooba’s reflects more than a change in leader. It marks a shift in perspective. Claire Koenecke,...

Kandala works on a potato sprout inhibitor biotransformation project.

SDSU alum encourages women in STEM

Allison Deplazes, Reporter February 10, 2026

One SDSU alum is shaping the future of pharmaceutical development while giving back to the next generation of scientists. Hiranmayee Kandala received her doctorate in philosophy in analytical chemistry...

A family walks through a tunnel of lights at the 11th annual McCrory Gardens Garden Glow on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Brookings.

Frost Fest returns to Brookings

Eleanor Johnson, Reporter February 10, 2026

The 12th annual Frost Fest returns to Brookings this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, offering a weekend of entertaining indoor and outdoor winter activities across the city. Held annually over Presidents...

Officials secure the area of the gas leak near Ben Reifel Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Gas leak contained near Ben Reifel Hall

Emily DeCock, Editor-in-chief February 4, 2026

UPDATE (Feb. 4 at Noon): SDSU sent an all clear at 10:27 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4. The alert said the situation was solved by Northwestern Energy and that normal business activity could resume. ORIGINAL...

The University Police Department sits on the northeast side of campus, east of Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

Official: New chief could be on job by fall

Brayden Byers, Breaking News February 3, 2026

SDSU officials aim to have a permanent police chief in place by the start of the next academic year, following Tim Heaton’s departure in December. The timeline comes amid a permanent structural shift...

Interim UPD Police Chief Michael Drake addresses senators at the Monday night Student’s Association meeting in the Student Union on Feb. 2, 2026.

Drake addresses plans for UPD

Ryann Davis, News Director February 3, 2026

Members of the Students’ Association (SA) held an emergency meeting Friday to vote in opposition of a bill that would have removed an enhanced permit as a condition of carrying a concealed pistol while...

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