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Record enrollment for SDSU
Record enrollment for SDSU
McCrory Gardens Events (FALL 2024) Sept. 22: Party on the Porch Sept. 29: Party on the Porch Oct. 13: Fall Festival Oct. 31: Giggles and Ghouls Dec. 7-Jan. 6: Garden Glow
Party on the Porch
University lawyer addresses SA
SDN Communications employees test equipment ahead of the SoDak Circuit on Sept. 21 in Sioux Falls. The event will allow gamers the chance to compete for cash prizes.
SoDak Circuit comes to Sioux Falls
Exploring Clubs at the 2024 CAFES Prexy Council Ice Cream Social
Exploring Clubs at the 2024 CAFES Prexy Council Ice Cream Social
From Brookings to Brazil
From Brookings to Brazil
South Dakota State's Madison Burr celebrates after a point during an exhibition volleyball game against Sioux Falls Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Brookings High School.
SDSU undefeated through eight matches
South Dakota State's Dalys Beanum guards former Jackrabbit Canyon Bauer during a college football game against Augustana on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.
No. 1 Jacks travel for game against Lions of Southeastern Louisiana
South Dakota State's Katelyn Beulke tries to kick the ball past a defender during a college women's soccer game against Wayne State on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at Fishback Soccer Park in Brookings.
Jackrabbits to finish nonconference play
South Dakota State's Mark Gronowski warms up before a college football game against Augustana on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.
PHOTOS: South Dakota State holds off Augustana
Bruises, Cuts, and Muscles
Bruises, Cuts, and Muscles
The SDSU Theatre & Dance department will be performing "James and the Giant Peach" this weekend at the Oscar Larson Theatre.
SDSU Theatre & Dance to present ‘James and the Giant Peach’ this weekend
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ author to speak at on-campus lecture event
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ author to speak at on-campus lecture event
The Second Annual Spring Market is coming back to Brookings
The Second Annual Spring Market is coming back to Brookings
UPC celebrates Valentine's Day with pottery
UPC celebrates Valentine’s Day with pottery
“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)
A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE
A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE
Bad Songs on Good Albums: Pt. 2
Bad Songs on Good Albums: Pt. 2
South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

The Collegian
South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

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All content by IAN LACK

Hobo Day fashion: changing style exaggerates origins, history

Ian Lack
October 10, 2018
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SDSU student running for House of Representatives

Ian Lack
October 9, 2018
A close-up view of Khai’s pants reveals the word, “INMATE” printed along the side. Khai’s orange shirt also has this printed across the back, but Khai typically wears his shirt inside-out, a choice he made to avoid “getting judged” on campus. (The Collegian, Ian Lack)

Inmates on campus: low-security prisoners help maintain campus

Ian Lack
October 3, 2018
New GAF Strategic Plan examines athletics, transportation options

New GAF Strategic Plan examines athletics, transportation options

Ian Lack
September 12, 2018
IAN LACK - COURTESY OF 20TH CENTURY FOX, DISNEY, SONY PICTURES, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, WARNER BROS. PICTURES

10 movies to look forward to this fall

Ian Lack
September 12, 2018
Students question four-year degree as loan debt rises

Students question four-year degree as loan debt rises

Ian Lack
August 29, 2018
IAN LACK (Left to right) International students Kathy Oh from South Korea, Grace Kavunge from Ivory Coast, Africa and Kaveen Jayamanna from Sri Lanka

Stuck for the summer: Finance, legality disrupt international students’ plans to go home

Ian Lack
August 22, 2018
COURTESY OF FOCUS, DISNEY, PARAMOUNT - Charlize Theron stars as a mother stretched to her limits in “Tully.” (left) Josh Brolin portrays the mad titan, Thanos (middle), in the latest Marvel installment, the culmination of a decade of superhero films in “Avengers: Infinity War.” Tom Cruise is back once again as Ethan Hunt, an agent for the Impossible Mission Force in “M:I -Fallout.” (right)

Superheroes, spies and mothers: top 10 movies of the summer

Ian Lack
August 17, 2018
VOLTAGE PICTURES An ecstatically surprised Renee Bennett (Amy Schumer) discovers her “new body” after a head injury in a SoulCycle class. “I Feel Pretty” plays off of the comedic situations Bennett finds herself after a boost in body confidence. The film opened third at the U.S. box office with $16 million.

‘I Feel Pretty’: subtle yet relevant, uproarious comedy

Ian Lack
April 25, 2018
IAN LACK Brooke DeReu works with a fellow student at Washington High School in Sioux Falls during a mentoring session in TRIO’s Upward Bound program, which is designed to help high school students make their way to college by providing guidance and support from TRIO workers like SDSU’s Samantha Contarino.

‘Kind of scared, but still excited’: The journey of first generation college students

Ian Lack
April 25, 2018
Ian Lack Columnist

Role of ‘the media’ needs to change

Ian Lack
April 25, 2018
WARNER BROS. PICTURES Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars as a primatologist with an agenda in “Rampage.” The movie smashed through competition to take the number one spot for the weekend box office, outpacing fan favrite “A Quiet Place” with $35.9 million.

‘Rampage’ absurd monster flick, all scream, no bite

Ian Lack
April 18, 2018
WARNER BROS "X-Men" star Tye Sheridan stars in "Ready Player One" as Wade Watts, uniquely named because his dad "thought it sounded a superhero's alter ego." In its second weekend, the movie held well among American audiences, dropping about 40 percent trailing "A Quiet Place" which just opened this weekend.

‘Ready Player One’: a fast-paced nostalgic joy ride

Ian Lack
April 11, 2018
IAN LACK

SDSU, Brookings achieves award-winning safety

Ian Lack
April 11, 2018
Ian Lack Columnist

Recent Facebook data breaches should matter to you

Ian Lack
April 11, 2018
PARAMOUNT PICTURES

Believe the hype: ‘A Quiet Place’ is a nail biter

Ian Lack
April 11, 2018
THE BLUE DIAMOND GALLERY

Ins, outs of advertising for college clubs, events

Ian Lack
April 11, 2018
IAN LACK Members of the ASA pose for photos after the showing of “Black Panther.” Many were dressed in traditional African clothing from their respective native countries.

African Students’ Association reflects on ‘Black Panther’

Ian Lack
March 21, 2018
UNIVERSAL PICTURES

‘Love, Simon:’ campy, yet endearing coming out story

Ian Lack
March 21, 2018
WARNER BROS. Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams star as aspriring parents in “Game Night.” The film opened with a $17 million over the weekend, putting it at the number two spot after “Black Panther.”

‘Game Night’: impossible to hate, dark, witty comedy

Ian Lack
February 28, 2018
FILE PHOTO The South Dakota State University Wacipi unites Native American people around campus and across the state. The event will be held March 24 in the Volstorff Ballroom.

27th annual Wacipi to celebrate Native American culture, unity

Ian Lack
February 28, 2018
DISNEY “Black Panther” opened with a $201 million opening over the weekend, making it the fifth highest opening of all time and the highest opening in the month of February. Here, Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o), King T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) and Princess Shuri (Letitia Wright) are seen planning their next move in the film.

‘Black Panther’: groundbreaking superhero tale of black power, leadership

Ian Lack
February 20, 2018
WARNER BROS Telling the real-life story of the attempted train hijacking, “The 15:17 to Paris,” casts the real heroes to play themselves on the big screen. Directed by Clint Eastwood, the film opened with a lackluster $12.6 million in third place at the box office.

‘The 15:17 to Paris’: well-intentioned true life story disappoints

Ian Lack
February 14, 2018
IAN LACK

Counselor-to-student ratio raises concerns

Ian Lack
February 14, 2018
UNIVERSAL PICTURES Topping the weekend box office, “Fifty Shades Freed” earned $38.8 million, a drop from previous entries in the franchise. The last film in the trilogy, the film has received lackluster reviews from critics with just an 11 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Fifty Shades Freed’: viewers freed from lackluster trilogy

Ian Lack
February 14, 2018
LIONSGATE, CBS FILM Helen Mirren plays Sarah Winchester, a widow who inherits the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. She fears the ghosts of the those killed by the firearms manufactured by her company. “Winchester” opened in third place this weekend with $9.3 million.

‘Winchester’: true story squandered for cheap horror flick

Ian Lack
February 7, 2018
FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES The Academy Award frontrunner with 13 nominations this year, “The Shape of Water” is directed by veteran filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and led by Sally Hawkins in a mute role for which she is nominated for best actress. The film tells a love story between a maintenance worker and an aquatic humanoid creature.

‘The Shape of Water’: monster movie makes for enchanting romance

Ian Lack
February 7, 2018
20TH CENTURY FOX Dylan O’Brien stars as Thomas, an escaped test subject used to find a cure for a deadly zombie virus, in “Maze Runner: The Death Cure.” O’Brien was injured during the shooting of the film, halting production and delaying the film’s release. “The Death Cure” opened number one at the box office this past weekend with $23.5 million.

‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’: a strong(ish) end for film trilogy

Ian Lack
January 31, 2018
LIONSGATE

‘The Commuter’: fast, fun, flippant action ride

Ian Lack
January 24, 2018
DISNEY

DC, Disney, Dinosaurs: Top 10 anticipated films of 2018

Ian Lack
January 24, 2018
Top 10 films of 2017 make grand statements, tackle issues

Top 10 films of 2017 make grand statements, tackle issues

Ian Lack
January 17, 2018
FILE PHOTO Umaima Koch

Association fosters awareness, dialogue for Islamic culture at SDSU

Ian Lack
November 29, 2017
IAN LACK Arianne Aasen and Casson Dennison wear T-shirts the University of South Dakota Alumni Association sent them to commemorate their engagement and acknowledge the SDSU-USD rivalry. On the back, Dennison’s reads, “I love a Coyote,” while Aasen’s reads, “Once a Coyote, Always a Coyote.”

USD, SDSU engaged couple break down in-state rivalry

Ian Lack
November 15, 2017
20TH CENTURY FOX Kenneth Branagh is lead actor and director in “Murder on the Orient Express.” He plays fictional, world-renowned detective, Hercule Poirot, solving a whodunit murder mystery on a derailed express train in 1933. The film opened third at the U.S. box office with $28.2 million.

‘Murder on the Orient Express:’ whodunit mystery gone off-track

Ian Lack
November 15, 2017
MARVEL Chris Hemsworth stars as the title character, Thor, the Nordic god of thunder. “Thor: Ragnarok” opened with over $123 million in its opening weekend, making it the fourth largest opening for the year.

“Thor: Ragnarok”: a mix of thunderous gods and silly humor

Ian Lack
November 8, 2017
LIONSGATE The eighth entry in the “Saw” franchise, “Jigsaw” resurrects its killer for more mayhem and “trials” for the film’s five victims. The film opened with $16.4 million at the US box office.

“Jigsaw”: morally questionable and a torture to watch

Ian Lack
November 3, 2017
IAN LACK Billie Sutton, Marty Jackley and Kristi Noem Oct. 14 during the 2017 Hobo Day Parade. The three candidates have all announced their bids for the 2018 gubanatorial election.

Candidates jumpstart governor race

Ian Lack
November 1, 2017
WARNER BROS. Gerard Butler plays Jack Lawson, the chief architect for a network of satellites that prevent weather disasters. The disaster film, “Geostorm,” opened second at the U.S. box office this weekend with $13.3 million.

“Geostorm”: a disaster of a film, boring and predictable

Ian Lack
October 25, 2017
IAN LACK Tom Daschle and Tom Brokaw sit on stage at the Performing Arts Center Oct. 19 during the 2017 Daschle Dialogues. The 2016 election and Donald Trump were the focus.

Trump, 2016 election focus of Daschle Dialogues event

Ian Lack
October 25, 2017
SUBMITTED Blegen served as the model for the Weary Will statue outside the Union. He was approached for the opportunity by David Anderson, who served on the Hobo Day Committee when Blegen was Grand Pooba in 1963.

David Blegen: original ‘hobo by choice’

Ian Lack
October 25, 2017
WARNER BROS Ryan Gosling plays a replicant, a human-like android, named K. His job as a Blade Runner is to hunt down and “retire” other replicants in the sequel to the 1982 cult-classic “Blade Runner.”

“Blade Runner 2049”: best film of the year, visionary sci-fi

Ian Lack
October 18, 2017
SDSU President Barry Dunn announces plan for a new American Indian Student Center in the Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering Building Oct. 5, 2018.

$4 million donation to create new Native American center

Ian Lack
October 18, 2017
SDSU President Barry Dunn announces plan for a new American Indian Student Center in the Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering Building Oct. 5, 2018.

[Photo] Collegian’s 2018 wrap up

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
December 28, 2018
IAN LACK A close-up view of the bottom of the drone reveals a camera used for aerial shots when the drone is in flight.

SDSU takes flight with new drone program

Ian Lack
October 18, 2017
LIONSGATE “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” sequel to the 2014 spy film “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” features an array of celebrity cast members. Taron Egerton, center, who plays Eggsy, must defeat the drug cartel, led by Julianne Moore’s character Poppy before millions are killed by her product.

“Kingsman: The Golden Circle”: duller than its predecessor

Ian Lack
September 30, 2017
Researchers, students study state drought repercussions

Researchers, students study state drought repercussions

Ian Lack
September 20, 2017

“Never Go Back:” a disappointing follow-up to great first film

IAN LACK
October 26, 2016

“The Accountant:” an intriguing story of murder, numbers

IAN LACK
October 19, 2016
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