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

Cross-Country expects big things

Cross-Country expects big things

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter August 22, 2023

The South Dakota State men’s cross-country team expects plenty of competition this year as it tries to win an eighth-straight Summit League title. University of St. Thomas and North Dakota State University...

SA President Trinity Peterson

Students’ Association plans GAF spending

Greta Goede, Editor-in-chief August 22, 2023

Students’ Association held a General Activity Fund strategic plan session to determine how the money should be spent for the next five years Monday night.  The GAF fee for students is currently $50.85...

Nick Grote and Trinity Peterson are running for Students’ Association president and vice president.

Mental health and GAF money some of Grote, Peterson campaign goals

Gracie Terrall, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2023

The Students’ Association elections begin March 21 this year. As President Blake Pulse and Vice President Anna Shane complete their tenure of leadership, two new candidates are vying for the position....

E-Scooters, like the one seen here from Lime, offer convenient and cheap transportation for populations without access to veichles or in areas without nearby parking—like a university campus.

Electric scooters coming to campus

Zachary Simon, Reporter February 28, 2023

The SDSU Students’ Association approved a resolution Monday that offers support for an electric scooter rental operation on the SDSU campus and in the city of Brookings. SA Sen. Nick Grote, the resolution’s...

Underage consumption charges dropped by over 250 since the start of the Brookings Youth Diversion Program in 2017.

Youth diversion program lowers underage charges

Greta Goede, Asst. News Editor February 28, 2023

The Brookings Youth Diversion Program has helped over 500 students expunge minors off their records since the program started four years ago.  The program is an opportunity for students to get underage...

Willam Kyle III passes the ball to Matt Mims in the Jacks 69-65 loss to Oral Roberts Saturday at Frost Arena.

PAINT PROTECTOR

Masa Scheierman, Sports Reporter February 28, 2023

William Kyle III first caught South Dakota State coach Eric Henderson’s attention while playing in a club basketball tournament two years ago. Now, everyone in the Summit League knows who this true...

South Dakota State’s Grace Glanzer pitches the ball in a softball exhibition game against St. Cloud State Sept. 25 at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium.

Softball faces high expectations this year

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor February 7, 2023

​​Expectations are once again high this season for the South Dakota State softball team. After winning the Summit League tournament and making the NCAA Regionals the last two years, the Jackrabbits...

Reece Mahatoo, president of the eSports club, plays Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch in the new lounge.

eSports lounge opens for students

Jacob Boyko, News Editor February 1, 2023

South Dakota State University unveiled its new eSports lounge today, with the space offering students free access to cutting-edge PCs, game consoles and “finally” a home for eSports clubs.  “It’s...

Jacks remain unbeaten: Jackrabbits 9-0 halfway through Summit League slate

Jacks remain unbeaten: Jackrabbits 9-0 halfway through Summit League slate

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor January 24, 2023

After two more Summit League wins on the road, the South Dakota State women’s basketball team returns to Frost Arena this weekend for two more games against St. Thomas and Western Illinois. The Jackrabbits...

Members of the softball team, Chiara Bassi, Allison Yoder and Shannon Lacey recieved “South Doughkota” t-shirts at the Jan. 14 grand opening of Insomnia Cookies.

New cookie store open late

Gracie Terrall, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2023

Last Saturday, the new late-night cookie store, Insomnia Cookies, had its grand opening event where students and Brookings residents packed into the Village Square store in their pajamas to try the new...

The Pride of the Dakotas marches in Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Pride’s trip comes to a close with successful Macy’s performance

Jordan Rusche and Gracie Terrall November 24, 2022

The Pride of the Dakotas can now officially say they marched in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  The band took to the streets of New York this morning to represent the university and state of South...

Roe v. Wade overturn impacts student groups, little change for health clinic

Roe v. Wade overturn impacts student groups, little change for health clinic

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2022

The United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has triggered shifts to the programming efforts of some SDSU student organizations. The court voted to leave abortion laws up to individual...

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