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

Columnist expresses the importance of registering to vote

By: Shaheed Shahan Columnist October 8, 2014

 Like the running water that we take for granted every day, voting is a privilege that most of us have been born into. I say this because in my experience over the last few weeks working for Students...

Columnist questions the act of kindness in society

By: Brianna Arity Columnist October 1, 2014

We walk out of one building traveling to another on foot. A person appears in our view; someone who doesn’t fit our standards. At this point, we truly only look at their dress or looks while staring...

Aniexty disorders called to attention, seek help

By Stephen Keonigstad October 1, 2014

A week after the riot during Veishea, I entered the Iowa State Daily newsroom like I had every day for the past three years. I came in, sat down at my desk and plugged in a USB flash drive into the back...

Stop gender norms, men and women share the same interest

By: Kysean Gregory Opinion Editor October 1, 2014

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “That’s so girly” or “man up”? If you have, then maybe you could give some input on my question for this week. Why do we feel the need to give everything...

Columnist says it’s alright to be single and ready to mingle

By: Brianna Arity September 24, 2014

 Your Courtship and Marriage professor calls out, “raise your hand if you’re in a relationship.” More than half of the class keeps their hands in their laps, including you. Everyone looks around...

Columnist expresses views on the saying “broke college student”

By: Amanda Siefken September 24, 2014

Everyone has heard and probably used the saying, “I can’t, I’m a broke college kid” but the idea of the broke college kid, doesn’t necessarily seem to be a viable statement anymore. Coming from...

Columnist wonders how well do you actually know yourself

By: Geraldine Vincent Columnist September 24, 2014

“Imagine it’s 1936; early 1936. You are in Nazi- Germany and you are a Jew. You, your group of friends and fellow Jews are trying to find a place to hide, away from the Nazis and to make it worst,...

Columnist expresses the importance of local leadership for agricultural future

By JOSEPH CASSADY Professor and Head, Department of Animal Science September 17, 2014

Agriculture faces many challenges, and strong effective leadership has never been more critical to the future of agriculture than it is today. In order to meet the nutritional demands of an ever-increasing...

Does pretty hurt?

By: Kysean Gregory September 17, 2014

 Does pretty really hurt? My question for this week: How far will the standards of beauty stretch before we are all filled with plastic? I’m not bashing the idea of body modifications, I personally...

Columnist thoughts about restrictions on health insurance

Should you be able to choose your own doctor? Most people would say yes, and for years letting patients choose their providers was an almost sacred requirement for any health reform proposal.But political...

What’s the new controvesry in world of fashion?

By: Jordan Smith Editor in Chief September 17, 2014

There was a widespread outrage over a garment that the company recently offered for sale -- a one-of a kind, vintage Kent State crewneck sweatshirt as part of their vintage collection. Seems innocent,...

Is life really but a dream?

By: Kysean Gregory Opinion Editor September 10, 2014

What would you call a collection of memories followed by some bad and good feelings? I would call it life, every day we just move around memories and we may experience some bad moments or some good moments...

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