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

The Collegian

Five new senators-at-large (left) Megan Christoffels, Malachi Swift, Shishir Roka, Supriya Paudel, and Brandon Kampsen are sworn in during the final Students’ Association meeting of the year on April 28.

Senate shoots down Blue Bridge Project club constitution

Emily DeCock, Assistant News Editor April 29, 2025

One of newly elected SA president Sophie Spier’s key initiatives was highly debated before ultimately failing in the Senate on Monday at the last meeting of the year. Spier was looking to get approval...

Former President Peterson hugs newly-elected President Spier after being sworn in at the last Students' Association meeting on Monday.

Spier-Siira Sworn In

Emily DeCock, Assistant News Editor April 8, 2025

New leadership was sworn in and old leadership said goodbye at Monday night’s Students’ Association meeting. Newly elected SA President, Sophie Spier, and Vice President, Wesley Siira, were sworn...

Regents set to OK fee

Regents set to OK fee

Ryann Davis, Assistant News Editor March 25, 2025

The Students Association’s General Activity Fee (GAF) state of approval is expected from the Board of Regents by next week’s SA meeting. Upon approval, changes made to the Fiscal Year 2026 Preferred...

The former print lab in the bottom floor of Yeager Hall. The print lab closed in November of last year.

Simple Servings to be included in Yeager Hall food service

Emily DeCock & Ryann Davis, Collegian Staff February 11, 2025

Simple Servings will be one of the food options in the food service coming to Yeager Hall in fall 2025, and it will get its own kitchen to keep food from being contaminated with allergens. Simple servings...

Yeager Hall

Major changes coming to Yeager Hall

Emily DeCock, Assistant News Editor February 4, 2025

Yeager Hall may look a little different next fall. Instead of a print shop on the ground level, students will find a cafeteria. The change is necessary because Larson Commons will close temporarily for...

New senators are sworn into the Students' Association during their regular meeting Monday, Jan. 14.

Students’ Association approves new club; new senators are sworn in to the senate

Jordan Roemeling, News Editor January 15, 2025

Senators held their first meeting of the semester and swore in new senators. Open Forum The National Association for Music Educators (NAfME) members addressed the Senate and were approved to be an...

Students’ Association members discuss changes coming to Larson Commons, 24/7 access to the Briggs Library in their latest regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.

Title IX updates, Larson renovation and library access discussed

Emily DeCock, Assistant News Editor November 19, 2024

Three key issues dominated at Monday night’s SA meeting: Changes coming to Larson Commons, 24/7 access to the Briggs Library, and an update from Title Title IX / Equal Opportunity coordinator Michelle...

SA members discuss committees during their Monday meeting.

Climate survey ‘mostly positive’

Jordan Roemeling, Co-News Editor November 5, 2024

Open Forum Various committees addressed the Students’ Association on Monday and three commemorations were adopted by senators for the month of November.    Robyn Marschke, assistant vice president...

City Representatives Andrew Rasmussen and Brianna Doran inform a festive Students’ Association about the new budget.

City representatives address SA senate

Serena Davis, Reporter October 29, 2024

Open Forum: City Representatives addressed the Students’ Association Oct. 29 and shared information about the Brookings master plan and city budget. City reps. Andrew Rasmussen and Brianna Doran addressed...

Students Association voted last Monday to oppose a measure that would eliminate taxes on groceries.

Students Association opposes Measure 28

Emily Decock, Assistant News Editor October 22, 2024

The Students’ Association voted Monday to oppose Initiated Measure 28, a tax break that will be on the November election ballot that senators say will cause an increase in tuition. IM-28 is a South...

Students’ Association — Oct. 21, 2024

Collegian Staff October 21, 2024

The Students’ Association takes a vote on whether or not to oppose Initiated Measure 28, a tax break that will be on the November election ballot that senators say will cause an increase in tuition.

SA talks safety on campus and Hobo Week events

SA talks safety on campus and Hobo Week events

October 1, 2024

Open Forum: The city of Brookings wants to build a stronger relationship with the senate and the SDSU student body said Andrew Rasmussen and Brianna Doran. The city created a new position and Rasmussen,...

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