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

Third annual Maker Festival promotes creativity, collaboration

Emma Anderson September 12, 2018

Woodworking, electronics, food, arts and crafts — these are just some of the items that the talented and creative people of the Brookings community will have on display at this year’s Maker Festival. The...

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Part of McDonald’s kiosk money goes to local Great After School Program

Gabby Premus September 10, 2018

The Brookings McDonald’s is supporting the local Great After School Program by donating $1 per order from every kiosk order to the program. This will start at 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10 until Friday until...

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McDonald’s employees receive tuition with Archways to Opportunity

Brianna Schreurs September 10, 2018

McDonald’s wants to invest in its employees’ futures by covering some tuition costs for eligible employees. At McDonald’s, employees can receive as much as $3,000 in tuition through its program...

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McDonald’s celebrates reopening with all-day bash

Brianna Schreurs September 10, 2018

Brooking’s McDonald’s is celebrating a grand reopening of its restaurant on Wednesday, Sept. 12 after three weeks of construction on its lobby area. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. McDonald’s is having...

Kickoff ‘sparks’ further Common Read conversation

Kickoff ‘sparks’ further Common Read conversation

Landon Dierks September 6, 2018

Hundreds of people gathered in the Volstorff Ballroom for the Common Read Kickoff signature event where student and faculty volunteers led small group discussions with event attendees. The event provided...

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Alpha Xi Delta’s Football Frenxi raises money for Autism Speaks

Brianna Schreurs September 4, 2018

Alpha Xi Delta wants students to “suit up” for its football frenzy (Football Frenxi) this Friday, Sept. 7. This is a football flag tournament AXiD uses to raise money for Autism Speaks. Teams will...

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Junk Jam event celebrates ‘all things junk’

Brianna Schreurs September 4, 2018

More than 40 vendors selling vintage, handmade, homemade and repurposed items will soon begin setting up their booths to prepare for Junk Jam on Saturday, Sept. 22 in the Swiftel Center Holding Barn. Local...

One Day for STATE encourages students, donors to make impact

One Day for STATE encourages students, donors to make impact

Brianna Schreurs August 28, 2018

The South Dakota State Foundation wants to celebrate being a Jackrabbit and the impact that private gifts can make on the university. That’s one of the reasons why One Day for STATE, a 24-hour giving...

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Opportunity for students to learn about rugby

Brianna Schreurs August 24, 2018

Want to see what rugby is all about? There will be a free try rugby camp sponsored by SDSU Women’s Rugby Club 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 at Sexauer Field, by the Dairy Bar. The Women's Rugby Club will...

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Junk Jam features crafts like handmade signs, soaps, jewelry and more. The event will have live entertainment and food trucks. Junk Jam will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the Swiftel Center Holding Barn.

Junk Jam offers crafts, food, fun in Brookings

Sydney Wood April 25, 2018

Vintage and antique lovers, get ready to shop till you drop, the annual Junk Jam is happening in Brookings. The one-day event offers a variety of different items for sale, giving everyone the opportunity...

JENNY NGUYEN
Graduate admin assistant, Alaina Hanks (Anishinaabe) gives a presentation at the Tunnel of Oppresion on April 18 about how the police force takes Native Americans going missing and being murdered too lightly.

Tunnel of Oppression demonstrates minority discrimination

Haley Halvorson April 25, 2018

Last Wednesday the Multicultural Center hosted the annual Tunnel of Oppression exhibit with help from five student organizations at South Dakota State University. The five organizations involved were:...

Courtesy of: Rotary Clubs Brookings Boulevard Project Facebook Page

Delta Chi fraternity, Rotary Club team up for tree planting

Hunter Dunteman April 25, 2018

The Delta Chi fraternity has teamed up with the Brookings Rotary Club and the City of Brookings to increase the number of trees across town with the annual Brookings Boulevard Project. The project intends...

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