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

On-campus Friendsgiving happens over break for those who stayed

On-campus Friendsgiving happens over break for those who stayed

Emma Anderson November 21, 2018

While a mass exodus has happened on campus with students heading back to their hometowns for Thanksgiving break, this isn’t the case for all students at South Dakota State. Whether it is due to lack...

International nights face future difficulties: Nov. 19 SA meeting

International nights face future difficulties: Nov. 19 SA meeting

Brianna Schreurs November 20, 2018

Since Students’ Association’s last meeting was two weeks ago, there was plenty of agenda items at its Nov. 19 meeting. A big topic of the night was the GAF strategic planning updates. On Oct. 30,...

Braden brings out the UNITY in Community

Braden brings out the UNITY in Community

Danielle Sons November 12, 2018

Angela Braden is blind. During her talk Thursday, Nov. 8 in the Dakota Room of The Union, Braden discussed the trials she has faced since losing her sight and how her perspective has changed because...

LGBTQ+ assault committed in downtown Brookings

LGBTQ+ assault committed in downtown Brookings

Brianna Schreurs November 6, 2018

A South Dakota State University student was assaulted on Main Avenue on Halloween because of their sexual orientation. The student was reportedly punched in the face after a stranger asked if they...

SUBMITTED A preliminary sketch of the new American Indian Student Center being constructed on Rotunda Green.

American Indian Student Center breaks ground

Wren Murphy October 17, 2018

The Oct. 9 groundbreaking for the new American Indian Student Center signaled the next chapter of growth for Native Americans at South Dakota State University. Construction will begin in spring 2019...

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(Left to right) International students Kathy Oh from South Korea, Grace Kavunge from Ivory Coast, Africa and Kaveen Jayamanna from Sri Lanka

Stuck for the summer: Finance, legality disrupt international students’ plans to go home

Ian Lack August 22, 2018

For college students, a summer break often means returning home to family and friends in the Midwest and choosing between a part-time job or working on a tan. But international students at South Dakota...

In addition to flights, participants will be able to fly in the aviation programs simulator May 10-11.

Aviation program to visit Cheyenne River Indian Reservation

Brianna Schreurs May 9, 2018

A friend got C.J. Lamb into aviation. He’s hoping to repay the favor by helping South Dakota State University’s aviation program train the next generation of pilots. Lamb, a senior from Spearfish,...

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Community diversity, understanding shared through spring potluck

Gabby Premus April 18, 2018

The Brookings Human Rights Commision gave a unique opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity in the Brookings community Sunday. The BHRC sponsored the Spring Diversity Potluck and Food Drive at McCrory...

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Members of the ASA pose for photos after the showing of “Black Panther.” Many were dressed in traditional African clothing from their respective native countries.

African Students’ Association reflects on ‘Black Panther’

Ian Lack March 21, 2018

This past weekend, “Black Panther” became the first film since 2009’s “Avatar” to hold the top spot at the American movie box office for five consecutive weeks. It’s also one of just 33 films...

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The South Dakota State University Wacipi unites Native American people around campus and across the state. The event will be held March 24 in the Volstorff Ballroom.

27th annual Wacipi to celebrate Native American culture, unity

Ian Lack February 28, 2018

The 27th annual South Dakota State University Wacipi will unite Native American people from across the state and around the campus community for celebration and thanksgiving. Hosted by the American...

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Multicultural Center move hinges on BoR approval

Garrett Ammesmaki January 17, 2018

South Dakota State will continue with plans to renovate The Student Union. The initial focus will be on the $1.3 million move of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Moving the OMA from its current...

‘Diversity academy’ to give in-depth look at inequality

‘Diversity academy’ to give in-depth look at inequality

Garrett Ammesmaki November 29, 2017

South Dakota State will have its first ever “diversity academy”this spring, a workshop with 16 courses focused on systemic racism and inequality, the tools to understand it and ultimately combat it....

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