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Downtown Brookings to debut 'WinterMarket'
Downtown Brookings to debut ‘WinterMarket’
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
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
South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian
Mara Wheaton

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor

Mara Wheaton is from Mankato, Minnesota and is the Lifestyles Editor. She is a senior majoring in public relations with a double minor in retail merchandising and design studies. Mara considers herself a pretty laid-back person who listens to folk-pop and has always been interested in fashion.

 

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Students (right to left) Sydney Huffman, Althena Bjorback and Emily Cole pretend veterinarians in the “Whiskers & Tails” room. The name of the stuffed dog went unknown, but the (pretend) vets are positive there will be a quick recovery for the pet.

Museum after dark leaves its mark

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor
April 25, 2023
April event targets cancer

April event targets cancer

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor
March 28, 2023
Students’ Association discusses budget, Wellness Center updates

Students’ Association discusses budget, Wellness Center updates

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor
March 7, 2023
weed

[Photo] Hemp crops gaining traction in South Dakota

Greta Goede, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2023
Burger Clash going into third year

Burger Clash going into third year

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor
January 24, 2023
Uterus

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

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

[Photo] Multicultural Center hosts Thanksgiving meal

Andrea Huete, Copy Editor
November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Beer sales: Ears Up gains on Busch Light

Zachary Simon, Reporter
November 16, 2022
Pride of the Dakotas receives $50,000 challenge gift from Department of Tourism

Pride of the Dakotas receives $50,000 challenge gift from Department of Tourism

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor
November 8, 2022
Counseling center to hire new staff, Ears Up beer sales, new vending machines

Counseling center to hire new staff, Ears Up beer sales, new vending machines

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor
November 1, 2022
Freedom graphic

[Photo] South Dakota, at last, launches freedom scholarship

Greta Goede, Assistant News Editor
October 18, 2022
Store owner, Trevor Swift Hawk, stands outside of his new storefront

605 Vintage opens new store

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor
October 18, 2022
Taco Tuesday returns, new SA adviser

Taco Tuesday returns, new SA adviser

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor
October 18, 2022
UPD: crime statistics, say no to fake IDs

UPD: crime statistics, say no to fake IDs

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor
October 4, 2022
Senate unimpressed, calls out Sodexo for poor transition

Senate unimpressed, calls out Sodexo for poor transition

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor
September 27, 2022
Hval works on a new artwork in the Ritz Gallery during her open studio hours.

School of Design hosts 8th annual resident artist

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor (She/Her)
September 20, 2022
SA: Barry Dunn, One Day for STATE and student tailgating

SA: Barry Dunn, One Day for STATE and student tailgating

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor
August 30, 2022
A rendering of the Frank J. Kurtenbach Family Wrestling Center. It is scheduled to open fall 2022.

Campus conversion: new buildings, new updates, new green space

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor (She/Her)
August 23, 2022
ABC News Chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl confirmed as featured guest for Daschle Dialogues

ABC News Chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl confirmed as featured guest for Daschle Dialogues

Mara Wheaton and Brina Sturm
July 13, 2022
Rendering of The Market in the Student Union

Sodexo takes over campus dining after nearly 26 years of Aramark

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor
July 6, 2022
SDSU students cheering on the Jackrabbits at the 2021 Hobo Day game

SDSU one step closer to alcohol sales at games

Mara Wheaton and Brina Sturm
June 23, 2022
Scobey Hall demolition to be complete by mid-July

Scobey Hall demolition to be complete by mid-July

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor
June 22, 2022
Officials break ground on the First Bank & Trust Arena project, June 2, 2022.

Groundbreaking ceremony marks transition to new arena

Brina Sturm and Mara Wheaton
June 2, 2022
Architecture studio space inside the Chicoine Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering (AME) Hall.

Three out of five School of Design programs have released grievance letters

Brina Sturm and Mara Wheaton
May 18, 2022
Architecture studio space inside the Chicoine Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering (AME) Hall.

DoArch students call for administrative action

Mara Wheaton and Brina Sturm
April 26, 2022
Pierson Hall renovation begins this summer

Pierson Hall renovation begins this summer

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor (She/Her)
March 29, 2022
Alpha Omega Epsilon to host Dress for Success fashion show

Alpha Omega Epsilon to host Dress for Success fashion show

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor (She/Her)
March 22, 2022
SA in brief: Policy implementation, State A Thon and graduation ceremonies

SA in brief: Policy implementation, State A Thon and graduation ceremonies

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor
March 22, 2022
COVID-19 test kits available on and off campus

COVID-19 test kits available on and off campus

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor
February 15, 2022
A closed sign at the Erbert & Gerbert’s location in the Jack’s C-Store.

Erbert & Gerbert’s to close indefinitely

Mara Wheaton, Asst. News Editor
February 8, 2022
Try these trendy costume ideas for Halloween fun

Try these trendy costume ideas for Halloween fun

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor
October 26, 2021
Firehouse Subs to expand to Brookings

Firehouse Subs to expand to Brookings

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor
October 26, 2021
Jack’s Cupboard in the process of rebranding

Jack’s Cupboard in the process of rebranding

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor
September 21, 2021
In fifth year, One Day for STATE sets sights on 5,000 donors

In fifth year, One Day for STATE sets sights on 5,000 donors

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor (She/Her)
August 31, 2021
Wellness Center to reopen pool, allow court use

Wellness Center to reopen pool, allow court use

Mara Wheaton, Reporter (She/her)
February 10, 2021
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