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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

AG-venture for students who study abroad

AG-venture for students who study abroad

Stephanie Nelson, Reporter March 20, 2019

As Julie Walker hands out and discusses the packing list for the New Zealand excursion the students will go on in a couple of months, the excitement and anticipation in the room grows.  Not only will...

Campus-wide Ag Day connects SDSU to heritage and industry

Campus-wide Ag Day connects SDSU to heritage and industry

South Dakota State University has long been known for its agricultural heritage. On March 20, 2019, the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) will celebrate its Ninth Annual...

Former Miss Rodeo South Dakota Credits 4-H

Former Miss Rodeo South Dakota Credits 4-H

Lura Roti, SDSU Extension February 19, 2019

Riding around the arena displaying sponsor flags and presenting awards - what fans see of a rodeo queen’s job may look effortless. But, behind the scenes, rodeo queens put a lot of hard work, horsemanship...

Food Law course new to CAFES

Food Law course new to CAFES

Abby Hopp, Reporter February 13, 2019

A new course is now being offered by the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences as a result of student requests. Food Law, AGEC 366, is a new face-to-face class taught by Ryan McKnight,...

Flowers for sale for your special someone

Flowers for sale for your special someone

AnnaMarie Sachs, Agricultural Beat Reporter February 11, 2019

With Valentine's day coming up later this week, some may be panicking on what to get that special someone in their life. Luckily, the Horticulture and Urban Agriculture Club will be selling floral arrangements...

Digging up knowledge: Soil research supports no-till farming

Digging up knowledge: Soil research supports no-till farming

AnnaMarie Sachs, Agricultural Reporter February 4, 2019

We don’t change our eating habits till we have a heart attack, the same can be said about the condition of our soil health across the nation. Dwayne Beck, a research manager at Dakota Lakes Research...

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CAFES students find their flavor at hot chocolate social

Abby Hopp, Agricultural Reporter January 25, 2019

Pierson lobby was filled with hot chocolate and many clubs and organizations as College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences students try to find which clubs interest them. The CAFES Prexy...

A live hog will be auctioned during halftime of the mens basketball game at the Pork Classic on Jan. 26. Proceeds go to support student scholarships.

South Dakota State University Pork Classic happening Saturday

The South Dakota State University Pork Classic will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019, in Frost Arena on the SDSU campus. “This event highlights the importance of the swine industry and it’s young...

Speakers talk on value soil health on Jan. 22-23

Speakers talk on value soil health on Jan. 22-23

Marissa Carff, Sponsored Content Manager January 16, 2019

This story was sponsored by the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition. The South Dakota Soil Health Coalition (SDSHC) will be holding its 2019 Soil Health Conference Jan. 22 and Jan. 23, free to all current...

During the men’s halftime, six lamb pelts will be auctioned. Four pelts will feature the letters “SDSU” and two will feature the SDSU Jackrabbit mascot Auction proceeds provide scholarships to undergraduates enrolled in the SDSU Department of Animal Science and the SDSU Athletic Department.

27th Annual Lamb Bonanza to feature lamb pelts

College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences January 11, 2019

The 27th Annual Lamb Bonanza will be held Saturday, Jan. 12 in Frost Arena on the campus of South Dakota State University. “The event showcases the South Dakota lamb and wool industry in conjunction...

Alumna Wolf-Hall named founding dean of the College of Natural Sciences

Alumna Wolf-Hall named founding dean of the College of Natural Sciences

Charlene Wolf-Hall, vice provost for academic affairs at North Dakota State University, has been named the founding dean of the College of Natural Sciences at South Dakota State University. Wolf-Hall was...

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Quarter scale tractor team: learning through competition

Taylor Moline November 26, 2018

Student organizations are an important offering that South Dakota State University provides to all students. They can serve all sorts of different purposes and provide plenty of opportunities. One student...

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