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Planned apartment complexes promise 200 new units near campus
Planned apartment complexes promise 200 new units near campus
Students peacefully protesting and celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Junior at last years "Marade."
SDSU to host MLK ‘Marade’ again
Abby Johnson and Grace Fritz decorating the Blueprint Christmas Tree in the Student Union.
Holiday Open House Brings Holiday Season to Union
Tuition freeze fate uncertain in upcoming legislative session
Tuition freeze fate uncertain in upcoming legislative session
INTEK worker transporting vents in Meadows
Meadows residents express health concerns
SDSU fell to the Bison 28-21 in Fargo, North Dakota for the second time this season.
Jacks fall 28-21 to Bison in FCS Semifinal
Griffin Wilde catching a pass in the endzone. Wilde scored two touchdowns in the SDSU 55-14 victory.
Jacks take down the Cardinals 55-14
Burr and the Jackrabbits finished with three losses on the season. Burr played in all 30 of SDSU's matches.
Freshman shows potential in first collegiate season
Adam Bock Returning a 40-yard interception for a touchdown. It was Bock's second pick six of his college career, his first being against UC Davis in 2021.
Jacks topple Griz 35-18 in playoff victory
The Jacks took their second loss in a row in the NCAA Volleyball National Tournament against Miami.
Jacks suffer sweep to Miami in NCAA National Tournament
Festival of Lights 'kickoff for Christmas'
Festival of Lights ‘kickoff for Christmas’
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
Larson in the main stage area of the CMA awards that was hosted in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 24
Behind the Scenes at the CMA’s
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’
South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

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

The Collegian
Jordan Rusche

Jordan Rusche, Editor-in-Chief

Jordan Rusche is the Co-Editor-in-Chief for The Collegian. She is a senior double major in English and journalism from De Smet, South Dakota. When she’s not working in the Collegian office until midnight, she likes listening to indie folk music and watching bad sci-fi movies.

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[Photo] Changes to Larson Commons beginning this summer

Avery Haag, Reporter
March 28, 2023
(From left to right) Attorneys Paul Swedlund, Jon Arneson and Jeff Beck representing different media outlets during the T. Denny Sanford case on the SDSU campus.

SD Supreme Court visits campus, hosts public arguments

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2023
Rise of AI promotes discussions in higher ed

Rise of AI promotes discussions in higher ed

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her)
February 28, 2023
Bullet found in Yeager Hall

Bullet found in Yeager Hall

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her)
January 31, 2023
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.

[Photo] New cookie store open late

Gracie Terrall, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2023
SDSU grad pursues acting career in NYC

SDSU grad pursues acting career in NYC

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2022
The Pride of the Dakotas marches in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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

Jordan Rusche and Gracie Terrall
November 24, 2022
(Top, from left) Annamarie Dobbs, Jared Pannell, Kylie LaVoy and Isaac Pham. (Bottom, from left) Hannah Ferens, Mercedes Lodmell, Justine Wiik and Garrett Satterly

Macy’s means end of Pride experience for seniors

Gracie Terrall and Jordan Rusche
November 23, 2022
The Pride performs for family, fans and museum visitors at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.

Pride rehearses for parade, performs at Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

Jordan Rusche and Gracie Terrall
November 23, 2022
After the Rockettes performance, the entire band gathered in Times Square for a group photo.

Pride visits historic monuments, experiences Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Jordan Rusche and Gracie Terrall
November 22, 2022
Will Kessler, a junior trombone player in the Pride of the Dakotas, will be performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fourth time this year after previously participating in the Macy's Great American Marching Band.

Pride member to perform in fourth Macy’s Thanksgiving parade

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2022
More than 360 Pride members spent their evening eating pizza and burgers while bowling at Times Square's Bowlero.

Pride, family, fans arrive in New York City

Gracie Terrall and Jordan Rusche
November 20, 2022
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
What’s on the ballot: a guide to major elections, measures in South Dakota

What’s on the ballot: a guide to major elections, measures in South Dakota

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her)
November 1, 2022
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[Photo] Fake IDs continue to soar in Brookings

Serena Davis, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
October 25, 2022
Michael Nagy, a profesor from the School of English, sits with English Major Kathryn Bradeen at a Craft N Chat event for the English Club.

Former department converted to school; School of English and Interdisciplinary Studies begins year one

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her)
October 4, 2022
Tina Birgen is the student success coordinator at SDSU. Prior to her role at SDSU, Birgen held roles as a physical education teacher, volleyball coach and personal trainer.

Student success coordinator jumps into new SDSU role

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her)
September 27, 2022
University officials and other speakers attended the USDA grant announcement. From left: Dean Joseph Cassady, President Barry Dunn, USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger, Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden, project lead Kristi Cammack, Jared Knock of Millborn Seeds, Vice President for Research and Economic Development Daniel Scholl and USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux.

[Photo] $80 million grant sets SDSU record

Taylor Grill, Reporter
September 20, 2022
Alumni Association starts first widespread mentor program on campus

Alumni Association starts first widespread mentor program on campus

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her)
September 13, 2022
Students line up at the new Qdoba location in the Student Union.

New food provider, other dining changes to come next fall

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her)
August 23, 2022
Professor to premiere broadcast history documentary

Professor to premiere broadcast history documentary

Jordan Rusche, Editor-in-Chief (She/Her)
April 5, 2022
Jody Owen

Opportunity center grand opening aims to connect with faculty, students

Jordan Rusche, Editor-in-Chief (she/her)
March 29, 2022
This puppy and his siblings were born at the Brookings Regional Humane Society when their mother was picked up as a stray. They are not ready to be adopted yet, but will be soon.

Humane society still lending helping hand to furry friends

Jordan Rusche, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2022
Sociology, psych setting into Ag engineering

Sociology, psych setting into Ag engineering

Jordan Rusche, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2022
No people, animals hurt in early-morning barn fire

No people, animals hurt in early-morning barn fire

Jordan Rusche, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2022
Brookings joins statewide Protect Trans Kids rally

Brookings joins statewide Protect Trans Kids rally

Brina Sturm and Jordan Rusche
January 25, 2022
Opportunity Center off to solid start for spring semester

Opportunity Center off to solid start for spring semester

Jordan Rusche, Editor in-Chief (She/Her)
January 25, 2022
Students lobby for alcohol at sporting events

Students lobby for alcohol at sporting events

Jordan Rusche, Editor in-Chief (She/Her)
January 11, 2022
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[Photo] New spot for coffee shop busier than ever

Emma Smith, Reporter
January 11, 2022
Official SDSU opportunity center plan announced

Official SDSU opportunity center plan announced

Jordan Rusche, Editor-in-Chief (She/Her)
December 10, 2021
Shanell Peterson and her fiancé, Kishan Chavan, during Holi.

From SDSU graduate to New Zealand influencer

Jordan Rusche, Editor In-chief (She/Her)
November 16, 2021
Library speaker series promotes Indigenous history, culture

Library speaker series promotes Indigenous history, culture

Jordan Rusche, Edidor in-Chief
November 2, 2021
Michaela Willis and Dennis Hedge present their current plans for SDSU’s opportunity center to students during the Oct. 26 listening session. This was the first of three sessions hosted by university officials to discuss opportunity centers.

New centers leave students, faculty out on a limb

Jordan Rusche, Editor-in-Chief (she/her)
October 26, 2021
SDBOR discusses diversity, consolidations in public meeting

SDBOR discusses diversity, consolidations in public meeting

Jordan Rusche, Editor-in-Chief (She/Her)
September 23, 2021
$46 million Raven Precision Ag Center opens to students

$46 million Raven Precision Ag Center opens to students

Jordan Rusche, Editor-in-Chief (She/Her)
August 31, 2021
New Location, new major, new director for psychology, sociology department

New Location, new major, new director for psychology, sociology department

Jordan Rusche, Editor-in-Chief (She/Her)
August 24, 2021
Brookings arts festival to celebrate 50th year

Brookings arts festival to celebrate 50th year

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor
May 4, 2021
Cheer team earns first place in division at Nationals

Cheer team earns first place in division at Nationals

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her)
April 27, 2021
The Pride to perform in 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Pride to perform in 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Gracie Terrall and Jordan Rusche
April 22, 2021
Social media challenge aimed to minimize food waste

Social media challenge aimed to minimize food waste

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/Her)
April 20, 2021
Drag show introduces students to queer culture

Drag show introduces students to queer culture

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her)
April 13, 2021
Courtesy of Isabelle Masloski

Cheer team to compete virtually in national competition

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her)
April 10, 2021
UPC to provide variety of events to finish out semester

UPC to provide variety of events to finish out semester

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her)
March 30, 2021
Women of color share struggles, experiences of healthcare profession

Women of color share struggles, experiences of healthcare profession

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her)
March 23, 2021
Universities to have extended Easter recess

Universities to have extended Easter recess

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her)
March 17, 2021
Spring concert explores impacts of last year through dance

Spring concert explores impacts of last year through dance

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her)
March 16, 2021
Departments going on fourth year of 'temporary' inaccessible location

Departments going on fourth year of ‘temporary’ inaccessible location

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her)
March 2, 2021
Theater department presents ‘comedy of manners’ in new production

Theater department presents ‘comedy of manners’ in new production

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her)
February 23, 2021
Students shoot for the Moon in NASA challenges

Students shoot for the Moon in NASA challenges

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her)
February 10, 2021
BSA continues discussions of equality through February

BSA continues discussions of equality through February

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her)
February 2, 2021
HB 1076 alive despite deferral

HB 1076 alive despite deferral

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/Her)
January 26, 2021
University investigates racist message in dorm

University investigates racist message in dorm

Jordan Rusche and Gracie Terrall
January 15, 2021
How is it almost March again?

How is it almost March again?

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/Her)
January 13, 2021
Veterans Day provides sense of community to students, staff

Veterans Day provides sense of community to students, staff

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/Her)
November 17, 2020
Traditional Mexican celebration spread cultural education

Traditional Mexican celebration spread cultural education

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her)
November 14, 2020
Hidden history of missing and murdered Indigenous women

Hidden history of missing and murdered Indigenous women

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/Her)
November 4, 2020
Hobo Day event helps combat food insecurity on campus

Hobo Day event helps combat food insecurity on campus

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/Her)
October 27, 2020
Mini Fall Festival attendance proves strong despite restrictions

Mini Fall Festival attendance proves strong despite restrictions

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/Her)
October 20, 2020
Election 2016 vs. 2020: What's changed, what's stayed the same?

Election 2016 vs. 2020: What’s changed, what’s stayed the same?

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/Her)
September 29, 2020
Hispanic Heritage Month creates community on campus

Hispanic Heritage Month creates community on campus

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her)
September 23, 2020
Photo from Jacks Club Hub

What it takes to be a student religious group

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor
September 16, 2020
Dr. Jason Sole, a criminal justice educator and author, speaking to students about breaking down stereotypes at a Black Student Alliance presentation in Jack’s Place Sept. 3.

BSA breaking down stereotypes with key speaker

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor
September 9, 2020
How campus events have been reinvented

How campus events have been reinvented

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor
September 8, 2020
SDSU alumna working hard to keep us safe

SDSU alumna working hard to keep us safe

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor
August 25, 2020
Board of Regents adopts system for face covering requirements

Board of Regents adopts system for face covering requirements

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor
July 22, 2020
Former UPD officer sentenced to 8 years for child porn

Former UPD officer sentenced to 8 years for child porn

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor
July 8, 2020
Department of Health announces four-week mass testing plans

Department of Health announces four-week mass testing plans

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor
May 15, 2020
Jackrabbits set record for annual scholarship auction

Jackrabbits set record for annual scholarship auction

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor
May 13, 2020
SDSU clarifies temporary grading policy in response to student confusion

SDSU clarifies temporary grading policy in response to student confusion

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor
April 30, 2020
SDSU vice provost announces retirement

SDSU vice provost announces retirement

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor
April 30, 2020
Why college students still struggle with social distancing

Why college students still struggle with social distancing

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor
April 20, 2020
South Dakota outbreak projections shift once more

South Dakota outbreak projections shift once more

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor
April 15, 2020
Three-day shutdown for Smithfield Foods Inc. during COVID-19 hotspot

Three-day shutdown for Smithfield Foods Inc. during COVID-19 hotspot

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor
April 10, 2020
COVID-19 models predict 30% of SD population to become infected

COVID-19 models predict 30% of SD population to become infected

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor
April 2, 2020
Collegian photo by Frankie Herrera

Indian Student Association celebrates another successful India Night

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor
March 4, 2020

Indian Student Association celebrates thirty years of India Night

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor
February 29, 2020
Collegian profile picture

Raven Precision Agriculture Center receives new donation

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor
February 11, 2020
Inside the dangers of nicotine

Inside the dangers of nicotine

Jordan Rusche, Copy Editor
February 6, 2020
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