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

Brookings-based Fear Asylum strong after 12 years

Brookings-based Fear Asylum strong after 12 years

Hunter Dunteman October 31, 2018

South Dakota’s No. 1 haunted house is still running strong after more than a decade of operation in Brookings. The Fear Asylum is a highly successful haunted house in Brookings operated by Guy Burdick. “We’ve...

EMMA ANDERSON
Michael and Tiffany Gonna bring their dog, Doc to McCrory Garden for Dog Days of Fall on Oct. 14.

McCrory Gardens host Dog Days of Fall for second year

Emma Anderson October 17, 2018

For the second year in a row, one of the cutest events in Brookings welcomed back its four-legged friends for Dog Days of Fall. The event, which for one day allows dogs inside the formal gardens from...

SUHYEON HAN

Free student vaccine clinic prepares campus for flu season

Brianna Schreurs October 17, 2018

As some of the first flu cases pop up in the southeast region of South Dakota, the Brookings County Pandemic Planning and Coordination Committee (PPCC) looks to prepare South Dakota State University to...

MIRANDA SAMPSON
Mr. and Ms. Homelycoming participants learn the opener dance choreography at their dress rehearsal Tuesday, Oct. 9 in preparation for the Mr. and Ms. Homelycoming competition competition in the Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10.

Homelycoming returns for third year during Hobo Week

Emma Anderson October 10, 2018

Rise and shine Jackrabbits, it’s Hobo Week. Thankfully for us, arguably one of the most entertaining events of the week, Mr. and Ms. Homelycoming, is back for its third year. This year, the pageant-like...

Fourth annual Uptown Girls Craft Show kicks off holiday shopping

Fourth annual Uptown Girls Craft Show kicks off holiday shopping

Brianna Schreurs October 4, 2018

*This post is sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in Brookings Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. First Lutheran Church Gym Eighth Street and Main Avenue The fourth...

MIRANDA SAMPSON

First-ever Family Weekend brings Jacks to Brookings

Landon Dierks October 3, 2018

The upcoming weekend promises to be a busy one on campus as SDSU hosts its first Family Weekend. Family Weekend is the product of merging the formerly hosted Mom’s and Dad’s weekends, but now the...

KIRSTEN BAROTT

Campus highlights for the family

Emma Anderson October 3, 2018

The first ever Family Weekend is right around the corner, and whether you’re excited about your family showing up on your turf or not, it is likely they will be bursting with enthusiasm. So, it’s important...

MIRANDA SAMPSON The cast of The Addams Family rehearses in Doner Auditorium Monday, Sept. 24.

‘The Addams Family’ perfect fit for Doner’s final musical

Brianna Schreurs September 26, 2018

Something creepy and kooky is coming to Doner Auditorium for its last ever musical.  State University Theatre is putting on “The Addams Family” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3-6 and 2 p.m. Oct. 7 in Doner...

BRIANNA SCHREURS
Dean Obeidahlla, comedian and co-producer of The Muslims are Coming! addresses the crowd before the showing of his documentary Sept. 20 in the Volstorff Ballroom in The Union.

‘The Muslims are Coming!’: comedy bridges cultural divide

Lauren Franken September 21, 2018

When Dean Obeidallah stood in front of a crowd of SDSU students, staff and faculty and asked how many Muslims were in attendance, only one hand went up. Obeidallah is wrapping up campus and community...

MIRANDA SAMPSON
SDSU students, faculty, staff, alumni and Brookings residents came together for the Yellow and Blue Block Party on Aug 29.

One day, $574,445 donated: full results of One Day for STATE

Brianna Schreurs September 21, 2018

“Blown away” was how Erin Glidden, director of loyalty giving for the SDSU Foundation, felt after reviewing the results for this year’s One Day for STATE. One day for STATE set a goal for 1,300...

WOODBINE PRODUCTIONS

Woodbine Productions presents Ethan Bortnick, 17-year-old musical phenom

September 20, 2018

To open the 11th concert series, Woodbine Productions welcomes 17-year-old pianist, vocalist, composer and well-rounded entertainer, Ethan Bortnick. Consistent with a focus of bringing “world famous...

Study abroad fair

Study abroad fair

Lauren Franken September 13, 2018

The Study Abroad Fair is offering much more than just information on foreign adventures. The fair will be held from 10 am to 3 pm today, Sept. 13, in The Union VBR Lounge. Along with details on a...

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