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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
Prompt: I want you to create a piece of art that involves Artificial Intelligence, South Dakota State University and Jackrabbits
GETTING A HANDLE ON AI
Pride of the Dakotas
Building the Band
New trends in alcohol arrests
New trends in alcohol arrests
On Jan. 21, 2025, SDSU plans to update their website. The update has cost the University $600,000, and they have been working with tech company Lullabot to roll out the new look.
SDSU to update their website this January
The Jackrabbit volleyball team celebrates after sweeping rival South Dakota to earn the outright Summit League crown on Monday, Nov. 19 in Vermillion.
Jackrabbits finish Summit League play 9-1 in last three regular season matches
Hawkeyes to Jackrabbits
Hawkeyes to Jackrabbits
Kallie Theisen attempts a shot with Duke forward Toby Fournier defending the net. Fournier recorded a block in the 75-71 Duke victory.
Jacks drop first game of season to Duke
Angel Johnson scoring his only touchdown in the win over the Southern Illinois Salukis on Saturday. This season, the Jackrabbits have scored 31 rushing touchdowns throughout the course of 11 games. Angel Johnson has amounted to three of them, all scored in the last three games.
Missouri State offense presents road test for final regular season game
Mathew Durrance intercepting his second pass of the night. Durrance is now tied with Steven Arrell and Tucker Large with the most interception on the season.
Jacks win blowout victory over Salukis 41-10
Brooklyn & Nick are two students acting in the upcoming Macbeth production, which will be presented for the first time on November 21 and run until November 24.
Shakespeare’s ‘cursed’ play comes to campus
Lainey Wilson on stage during her performance in Sioux Falls.
Concert review: Lainey Wilson returns to Sioux Falls on first headlining arena tour
The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum Gift Shop includes a variety of gift items, many from South Dakota.
Local gift shops band together to promote event
Community Art Day
Community Art Day
The South Wall has 250 squares total and include 47 historical and important photos in Frost Arena.
If this wall could talk…
Lainey Wilson on stage during her performance in Sioux Falls.
Concert review: Lainey Wilson returns to Sioux Falls on first headlining arena tour
Student Journalism Matters
“Reagan was released on August 30, 2024. It’s loosely adapted from the book “The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism” by Paul Kegnor.
“Reagan”: Boring movie, mediocre propaganda
‘Serving the student body’
‘Serving the student body’
Despite delays, “Dune: Part 2 released March 1 this year. It’s been very well received by critics and audiences getting a 92% critic score and 95% audience score on rotten tomatoes, as well as a 8.9 on IMDB, at time of writing.
“Dune: Part two”: A slowburn and full of character(s)
South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian
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All content by Brianna Schreurs
Your voice is needed on SA Senate

Your voice is needed on SA Senate

Brianna Schreurs, Guest Columnist
March 3, 2020
New School of American and Global Studies serves as ‘intellectual, cultural core of SDSU’

New School of American and Global Studies serves as ‘intellectual, cultural core of SDSU’

Brianna Schreurs, Reporter
October 29, 2019
Collegian Graphic by Yeon Ji Eom

Fierce friends forged through rugby club participation

Brianna Schreurs, Reporter
September 10, 2019
Ready to roll

Ready to roll

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2019
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Yeager provides learning opportunities

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2019
40 years of flavor

40 years of flavor

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2019
Classes are canceled tomorrow, Friday, April 12

Classes are canceled tomorrow, Friday, April 12

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2019
Experienced videomakers bring SDSU stories to life

Experienced videomakers bring SDSU stories to life

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2019
Impending blizzard closes campus Wednesday through Friday

Impending blizzard closes campus Wednesday through Friday

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2019
Corey Berscheit and Allyson Monson

Monson and Berscheit win 2019 SA election

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2019
Meet the 2019 SA College candidates

Meet the 2019 SA College candidates

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2019
The Best of Brookings 2019

The Best of Brookings 2019

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2019
Majority Whip Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., talks to College Republicans Feb. 21 in the Herold Crest Room.

Sen. Thune chats with students about challenges of the job

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2019
Sen. Carter Hunter and Sen. Amanda Husted at the Feb. 11 SA meeting after they accepted a nomination to run for president and vice president.

[Photo] More candidates step forward for SA election

Alli Cummings, SA Reporter
February 12, 2019
President Allyson Monson swears in new senator Kevy Konynenbelt during the Feb. 4 meeting.

[Photo] Legislation unanimously passes at Feb. 4 SA meeting

Alli Cummings, SA Reporter
February 5, 2019
After long debate, athletics operations gets $1.01 GAF increase

After long debate, athletics operations gets $1.01 GAF increase

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2019
Steering committee amends proposed GAF plan

Steering committee amends proposed GAF plan

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2019
Jack's Cupboard is an on-campus pantry in Ben Reifel for students who struggle to purchase food. It is open 3:30-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Jack’s Cupboard sparks change on campus

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2019
HUNTER DUNTEMAN Organizers lead the hype aside Doodlebob on Oct. 12, 2018.

Collegian’s 2018 wrap up

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
December 28, 2018
EPA / SHUTTERSTOCK

Student Sustainability Council wants to rid of straws on campus

Brianna Schreurs
December 4, 2018
GARRETT AMMESMAKI

Fixed bus route in works through Students’ Association and GAF

Brianna Schreurs
November 27, 2018
Nicole Spangler Photography

SDSU remembers Bryce Keegan

Brianna Schreurs
November 26, 2018
International nights face future difficulties: Nov. 19 SA meeting

International nights face future difficulties: Nov. 19 SA meeting

Brianna Schreurs
November 20, 2018
Megan Griffiths

Filmmakers to visit SDSU

Brianna Schreurs
November 8, 2018
LGBTQ+ assault committed in downtown Brookings

LGBTQ+ assault committed in downtown Brookings

Brianna Schreurs
November 6, 2018
Shakeup to come in Union dining options

Shakeup to come in Union dining options

Brianna Schreurs
October 31, 2018
Drug violations and swindling in Thorne Hall for Oct. 20-26 crimes

Drug violations and swindling in Thorne Hall for Oct. 20-26 crimes

Brianna Schreurs
October 30, 2018
Students' Association asks for input on how to spend student dollars

Students’ Association asks for input on how to spend student dollars

Brianna Schreurs
October 30, 2018
BRIANNA SCHREURS Campus Sustainability Specialist Jennifer McLaughlin gives a presentation about how to practice sustainability at the Oct. 22 Students' Association meeting.

Close windows, unplug electronics and help earth

Brianna Schreurs
October 23, 2018
BRIANNA SCHREURS

Union Coffee will close after 2018-19 academic year

Brianna Schreurs
October 23, 2018
SUHYEON HAN

Free student vaccine clinic prepares campus for flu season

Brianna Schreurs
October 17, 2018
Lots of liquor possession for Hobo Week crimes

Lots of liquor possession for Hobo Week crimes

Brianna Schreurs
October 16, 2018
UPDATE: Sexual assault reported in Jackrabbit Village

UPDATE: Sexual assault reported in Jackrabbit Village

Brianna Schreurs
October 15, 2018
Sexual assault reported in Jackrabbit Village

Sexual assault reported in Jackrabbit Village

Brianna Schreurs
October 15, 2018
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Hobos stay fit, Wellness Center opens its expansion Friday

Brianna Schreurs
October 10, 2018
Fourth annual Uptown Girls Craft Show kicks off holiday shopping

Fourth annual Uptown Girls Craft Show kicks off holiday shopping

Brianna Schreurs
October 4, 2018
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Generational Jacks give college deeper meaning

Brianna Schreurs
October 3, 2018
Harassment in Hansen, liquor possession in Pierson: Sept. 22-28 crimes

Harassment in Hansen, liquor possession in Pierson: Sept. 22-28 crimes

Brianna Schreurs
October 2, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON The cast of "The Addams Family" rehearses in Doner Auditorium Monday, Sept. 24.

‘The Addams Family’ perfect fit for Doner’s final musical

Brianna Schreurs
September 26, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON

Enrollment drops 3.3 percent at SDSU

Brianna Schreurs
September 24, 2018
Dean finalists for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Dean finalists for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Brianna Schreurs
September 24, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON SDSU students, faculty, staff, alumni and Brookings residents came together for the Yellow and Blue Block Party on Aug 29.

One day, $574,445 donated: full results of One Day for STATE

Brianna Schreurs
September 21, 2018
TOM BATES

Student-run Hobo Day T-shirt fundraiser gets disapproval from Hobo Day Committee

Brianna Schreurs
September 19, 2018
Seventh Street closing Sept. 19-21 for townhome work

Seventh Street closing Sept. 19-21 for townhome work

Brianna Schreurs
September 17, 2018
Crime log for Sept. 8-15

Crime log for Sept. 8-15

Brianna Schreurs
September 17, 2018
SDSU professor brought class to get frequently missing student

SDSU professor brought class to get frequently missing student

Brianna Schreurs
September 15, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON

McDonald’s employees receive tuition with Archways to Opportunity

Brianna Schreurs
September 10, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON

McDonald’s celebrates reopening with all-day bash

Brianna Schreurs
September 10, 2018
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Brookings city and county-wide mental health assessment open

Brianna Schreurs
September 4, 2018
SUBMITTED

Alpha Xi Delta’s Football Frenxi raises money for Autism Speaks

Brianna Schreurs
September 4, 2018
SUBMITTED

Junk Jam event celebrates ‘all things junk’

Brianna Schreurs
September 4, 2018
Dairy Queen closes for construction

Dairy Queen closes for construction

Brianna Schreurs
September 1, 2018
Rajitha Lamahewa

SDSU remembers Rajitha Lamahewa

Brianna Schreurs
August 30, 2018
One Day for STATE encourages students, donors to make impact

One Day for STATE encourages students, donors to make impact

Brianna Schreurs
August 28, 2018
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Opportunity for students to learn about rugby

Brianna Schreurs
August 24, 2018
Roundabout may cause learning curve for move-in drivers

Roundabout may cause learning curve for move-in drivers

Brianna Schreurs
August 17, 2018
Recycling bins new to residence halls this semester

Recycling bins new to residence halls this semester

Brianna Schreurs
August 14, 2018

Dairy products judging team and intercollegiate dairy challenge team place in top at national contests

Brianna Schreurs
May 9, 2018
High school students participate in the 2017 Summer Scholars Program. The deadline to enroll in this year's program is June 1.

Summer Scholars Program to be held in July

Brianna Schreurs
May 8, 2018
In addition to flights, participants will be able to fly in the aviation program's simulator May 10-11.

Aviation program to visit Cheyenne River Indian Reservation

Brianna Schreurs
May 8, 2018
Editor-in-Chief Brianna Schreurs

Digital age, apps complicate love

Brianna Schreurs
April 25, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Eighty Air Force ROTC alumni and 60 AFROTC cadets attended Bonnie Leucke's retirement ceremony April 19. Leucke was the AFROTC secretary for 31 years.

Honoring Bonnie Leucke, ‘heart and soul’ of SDSU Air Force ROTC

Brianna Schreurs
April 25, 2018
Lowell Haag Coordinator of the Yeager Media Center at South Dakota State University

Five Minutes with Lowell Haag

Brianna Schreurs
April 25, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP The lactation room in the Student Union opened in 2017. The room has unique amenities like dimmable lights, a cozy rocking chair and children books to entertain other children of a mother while she nurses. The room is always unlocked for any mother.

Lactation rooms provide privacy for mothers on campus

Brianna Schreurs
April 18, 2018
The new precision agriculture degree will include a higher level of mathematics and four new courses specifically developed for the major. 

Precision agriculture improves, modernizes farming industry

Brianna Schreurs
April 18, 2018
DCIM101GOPRO

State A Thon raises over $165K for Children’s Miracle Network

Brianna Schreurs
April 11, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Lucky Eagle Tattoo Company is a new shop in downtown Brookings. Josh Birrittieri (left) and Dustin “DJ” Eckman are co-owners and artists. They specialize in traditional and neo-traditional Americana style tattoos. The shop is open 12 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Lucky Eagle Tattoo lands in Brookings

Emily De Waard and Brianna Schreurs
April 4, 2018
SDBoR approves increase in tuition and SDSU college realignment

SDBoR approves increase in tuition and SDSU college realignment

Brianna Schreurs
March 29, 2018

Four seniors to hold exhibit in April

Brianna Schreurs
March 24, 2018
There will be a March 27 reception displaying a sample of the Dakota language newspapers at the South Dakota State University Archives.

Rare collection of Dakota language newspapers now at Briggs

Brianna Schreurs
March 19, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Junior Seth Gross wrestles against NDSU Cam Sykora during the 133-pound bout Feb. 16. Gross defeated Sykora by a tech fall of 16-0 with a time of 4:00.

Gross wins first-ever NCAA Division I championship for school

Brianna Schreurs
March 19, 2018
Editor-in-Chief Brianna Schreurs

Live like Perry: unapologetic

Brianna Schreurs
March 14, 2018

Gratitude made easy through Thank-A-Professor

Brianna Schreurs
February 28, 2018
ABBY WOLF

President Dunn inspires Bookstore ‘Swap N Shop’

Brianna Schreurs
February 7, 2018
ABBY WOLF

Emails continue to threaten cybersecurity

Brianna Schreurs
January 31, 2018
Editor-in-Chief Brianna Schreurs

Equality can’t be selective

Brianna Schreurs
January 31, 2018
‘I don’t know’ shouldn’t be a go-to answer

‘I don’t know’ shouldn’t be a go-to answer

Brianna Schreurs
November 15, 2017
BRIANNA SCHREURS Library staff at Hilton M. Briggs Library have covered the broken clocks with inspirational quotes and puns. Someone anonymously donated $3,000 to fix them.

Donation to fix broken library clocks

Brianna Schreurs
November 15, 2017

Alex Thorson | Collegian Preview

Brianna Schreurs
October 27, 2017

International Relations Council | Collegian Preview

Brianna Schreurs
October 27, 2017

Collegian reviews the Naked Chicken Chalupa

Brianna Schreurs
October 27, 2017

Live From Brookings: It’s Capers | Capers 2017

Brianna Schreurs
October 27, 2017

Coach Brad Erickson reflects on 41 years | Collegian Preview

Brianna Schreurs
October 27, 2017

BumOver recap 2017

Brianna Schreurs
October 27, 2017

Collegian reviews weird Peeps flavors

Brianna Schreurs
October 27, 2017
Why you need to do more than think and pray

Why you need to do more than think and pray

Brianna Schreurs
October 11, 2017
Woodbine Cottage has changed paint colors multiple times, generally changing during each president’s term. According to Les Olive, “there are layers and layers and layers” of paint.

Woodbine here to stay

Brianna Schreurs
October 11, 2017
Live a little: take a break

Live a little: take a break

Brianna Schreurs
September 30, 2017

Students stay abreast with nipple piercing fad

Brianna Schreurs, Reporter
April 26, 2017

An evening with the Midtown Men

Brianna Schreurs, Reporter
September 28, 2016
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