The Collegian

SDSU students are doing “butter” than ever in the dairy industry

Natalie Beckendorf, Reporter • September 27, 2022

Five South Dakota State University students were named finalists in the 69th Princess Kay of the Milky Way competition and received personalized 90-pound butter sculptures. Hailey Frericks, Ashley...

Dairy Unit fire continues to affect production

Katelyn Winberg, Reporter • September 27, 2022

The Dairy Research and Training Facility suffered from a fire early in the 2022 spring semester. Since then, the facility has nearly rebuilt or repaired everything besides a few small items. According...

No people, animals hurt in early-morning barn fire

Jordan Rusche, Editor-in-Chief • February 8, 2022

A fire broke out Tuesday morning in one of the barns at South Dakota State University’s Dairy Research and Training Facility located north of Brookings. “The call came in a little after … 8 this...

SDSU student places In Minnesota State Fair

Sydney Mitchell, Reporter • September 14, 2021

A South Dakota State University dairy production major won a chance to advocate for the dairy industry and got a rare bonus out of the deal – a 90-pound carving of her head made out of butter. Kelsey...