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

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

The Collegian

Reed Two Bulls performs at Anderson Plaza Sept 6.

Indigenous band rocks SDSU

Brooke Burnette, Reporter September 13, 2022

The Wake Singers held a performance Sept. 6 at the Anderson Plaza. The band is Rapid City-based and is an Oglala Lakota alternative rock band.  The members of the band include Reed Two Bulls (lead...

The Pride to perform in 2022 Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade

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

Gracie Terrall and Jordan Rusche April 22, 2021

The Pride of the Dakotas will be one of nine bands to perform in the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, according to an announcement made today by band staff, university officials and others. Pride...

Music ensembles crescendo into Spring Festival of Music

Music ensembles crescendo into Spring Festival of Music

Griffin Tonsager, Copy Editor (He/him) April 20, 2021

Continuing a long-standing tradition among students and staff, South Dakota State University’s music department will host their anticipated Spring Festival of Music series April 23-25. The festival...

Gage Ruhlman plays the baritone in the Pride of the Dakotas, but he plays guitar in the Jazz I ensemble performing Thursday, Nov. 19.

Jazz concert to round out fall semester

Anthony Hawkins, Reporter (He/Him) November 17, 2020

The SDSU Jazz Band Concert will take place 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19 in the Larson Memorial Concert Hall. This concert will feature performances from both jazz ensembles, under the direction of music...

The Pride plays on: Music continues to spread joy

The Pride plays on: Music continues to spread joy

Gracie Terrall, News Editor (She/her) September 23, 2020

Fear not, although football is lacking this year, the Pride of the Dakotas band still marches on. While they may not be accompanying the football plays in the Dana J. Dykehouse stadium, the Pride still...

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