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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

First glimpse at First Bank & Trust Arena

First glimpse at First Bank & Trust Arena

Natalie Dean and Emily DeCock October 1, 2024

Sharon Johnson has been to her share of key moments in South Dakota State athletic history. Last Friday evening was no exception. Johnson was among hundreds of fans, SDSU students and staff who attended...

SDSU Students getting lunch in the Union.

What’s New in Dining

Danielle Nowell, Asst. News Editor August 28, 2024

The Food Service on the SDSU campus is making changes. First, food service provider Sodexo has a new resident district manager, James Quinn. Quinn arrived to South Dakota about two weeks ago, and sat...

An approximately $900,000 'restoration' to the iconic Campanile is scheduled to be finished in mid-October.

Renovations brought to familiar buildings

Natalie Dean, Co-News Editor August 28, 2024

As a new school year begins, new and returning students will find that familiar buildings across campus are undergoing construction and repairs, along with a new location for the School of Education, Counseling...

The Wecota Annex, shown in this file photo, on the west side of campus was scheduled to be demolished in 2022, but no progress has been made on the project.

Wecota Annex demolition has been wait-listed says Law

Avery Dyke, Reporter April 26, 2024

Wecota Annex on the west side of campus was set for demolition in 2022 after the approval of House Bill 1023, but still nothing has happened. In 2022 HB 1023 was approved and signed by Gov. Kristi Noem....

This building located at 2324 Sixth St. on the east side of Brookings, will become a Wendy's restaurant come February.

Wendy’s coming to Brookings

Hallie Rootkie, Reporter January 16, 2024

Wendy’s, known for their square burgers, Frostys and more, will open a store in Brookings soon. Wendy’s will move into the building that was previously occupied by a Hardee’s restaurant on the city’s...

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

Since the end of the 2021-2022 school year, several construction projects on South Dakota State University’s campus have gone underway. Whether it’s to update existing features in the building, construct...

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

South Dakota State University has a new dining provider.  Sodexo took over campus as the official food provider May 27, and there are many new changes for students to look forward to.  Originally,...

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

Today at 4 p.m., a new era for Jackrabbit athletics was marked by the groundbreaking ceremony of First Bank & Trust Arena, taking the place of what is currently Frost Arena. The project was first...

Wecota Annex to be razed in $800,000 demolition

Wecota Annex to be razed in $800,000 demolition

Greta Goede, Reporter March 22, 2022

Wecota Annex on the west side of campus will be torn down and replaced by green space after the Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem approved House Bill 1023 this spring. HB 1023 was introduced at the request...


Artist renderings of new Lincoln Hall courtesy of Koch Hazard Architects.

Project to preserve historic feel

Sam Schauer, Reporter February 8, 2022

South Dakota State University is making sure the historic look of Lincoln Hall is maintained in a renovation project aimed at modernizing the 95-year-old building. Jonathan Meendering, a design architect...

Berg Agricultural Hall prepares for renovations next fall

Berg Agricultural Hall prepares for renovations next fall

Nicole Hudson, Reporter February 2, 2021

Berg Agricultural Hall, home to the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES), will begin building renovations in the fall of 2021. The first and second floors of the building will...

Jennifer McLaughlin
Columnist

SDSU strives for sustainability in construction

Jennifer McLaughlin, Columnist October 1, 2019

Talk to any SDSU alumni visiting campus and you’re bound to hear the phrase, “Campus has changed so much!” It’s true — SDSU is always growing and expanding its ability to serve students.  What’s...

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