The phone rang and my grandma answered with her normal “hello.” It was the people from Crest Services calling to tell her that Donna had been stubborn at work lately, and they would like to have a...

Starting the new year and the new term provides a great opportunity to reflect on the past and consider the future. At South Dakota State Uuniversity, students’ considerations should include academic...

Don’t get me wrong, I love college. Time in college allows students to gain lifelong friendships, years of education and opportunities to grow into a young professional. Sometimes I stop and wonder if...

Issue:The use of Tapingo is causing problems for students and employees of the dining locations.Stance: Tapingo is great in theory, but there are some definite problems with the app that should have been...

“My parents give me money every two weeks.”“I get gas money from my parents.”“I do not know how much my phone bill is, my parents pay for that.”When I hear people say these things, my immediate...

A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting in class and the professor had us introduce ourselves to the person sitting next to us. The student next to me said he was a junior, and this was his first year here....

Issue: The Super Bowl is more than just a game; it is an event that brings a diverse group of people together.Stance: The Super Bowl is an opportunity for people to create a community filled with food,...

Hello, and welcome to the second weekly column of the Sustainable Jackrabbit. Throughout the weeks you will find your furry little jackrabbit friend hopping by to give you tips on how to be sustainable...

Fast forward to this time next year and South Dakota State University will have new leadership. This past December, both our president and provost announced that they will be leaving their positions at...

Issue: President Chicoine and Provost Nichols’ leaving will cause change across campus.Stance: Change will be good for the university, but the transition will be not be easy.At the end of last semester,...

Spring is a time for change. It is when the dreadful snow finally disappears, when the birds return and when students eagerly await summer vacation. However, this year South Dakota State University will...

In an effort to engage the campus community in these conversations, the ESSC is hosting a weekly column in the Collegian. What’s the ESSC you ask? The Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Committee...