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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

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Swing into spring with collective dance concert

Sydney Wood March 14, 2018

The South Dakota State University dance program’s biggest event of the year is right around the corner. The team has been preparing for the spring dance concert since the beginning of the year. The...

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‘The Big Event’ strengthens volunteer bonds

Jacqueline Wolles March 14, 2018

In an effort to bridge the gap between South Dakota State students and the Brookings community, the Student Sustainability Council is hosting The Big Event, a community-wide volunteer day. “The community...

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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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(Left) Jorgen Dahl, Kellen Bucknell, Sawyer Giese, and Hayden Hoeschler hold the check and first place trophy for The Wild Hare/HD Outfitters Ice Fishing Tournament Feb. 10.  Dahl and Hoeschler are co-owners of HD Outfitters and presented the check to Bucknell and Giese for placing first in the tournament. There were more than 50 participants at the tournament.

Ice fishing tournament reels in community support

Bailey Cowling February 14, 2018

Thousands of dollars’ worth of prizes were given away at Saturday’s second annual ice fishing tournament, sponsored by The Wild Hare and HD Outfitters. More than 50 teams were released at 7 a.m....

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Shelleen Weeks, owner of Do-OverS!, makes homemade charms from recycled metals and sold them during the Brookings Pop-Up Market Friday, Feb. 2 and Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Brookings Recreation Center. The Brookings Pop-Up Market hosted several booths for entrepeneurs from the community.

Shopping local made easy by Pop-up Market vendors

Sydney Wood February 7, 2018

The “Shop Local” movement has taken Brookings by storm, thanks to the Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC). The BEDC helps anyone in Brookings county who is in the process of creating...

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A caretaker hugs Oreo Wednesday, Jan. 17. Oreo doesn’t do well around other cats
and has been at the Brookings Regional Humane Society for quite some time. The Brookings Regional Humane Society is located at 120 W Second St S, Brookings, SD
57006.

All paws on deck: Humane Society seeks volunteers, donors to help animals

Gabby Premus February 7, 2018

The Brookings Regional Humane Society wouldn’t be here without the Brookings community. Last November, the people of Brookings stepped up to assist the Humane Society during a financial crisis. Enough...

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The sixth dance routine of Capers rehearses in Doner Auditorium Wednesday, Jan. 17. Capers will be held in Doner Auditorium from Tuesday, Jan. 23 to Saturday, Jan. 27. The theme this year is Capers Takes A Holiday.

‘Capers Takes a Holiday’ puts new spin on tradition

Haley Halvorson January 31, 2018

After 73 years of Capers has earned a celebration, which is why this year’s Capers was named “Capers Takes a Holiday.” The second-longest tradition at South Dakota State, Capers is put on entirely...

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Miss South Dakota Miranda Mack (front and center) with former Miss South Dakota. Mack only held one local title before going on to be crowned Miss South Dakota.

SDSU titleholders continue to dominate Miss South Dakota pageant each year

Emma Anderson January 31, 2018

Your next Miss South Dakota has a good chance of being your former Miss SDSU. In fact, more Miss SDSUs have become Miss South Dakota than any other titleholders in the state. The Miss SDSU pageant...

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Arlinda Peacock walks in the middle of the Women’s March Jan. 20 as the procession makes its way down Dakota Avenue. The march started at Carnegie Townhall and finished at the Minnehaha Courthouse.

South Dakota Women’s March calls for equality, political action

Garrett Ammesmaki January 24, 2018

Thousands of men, women and children swarmed downtown Sioux Falls Saturday for the South Dakota Women’s March. Cries of “the people united will never be divided” and “black lives matter”...

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Walker Hayes’ debut album “boom.” comes out Dec. 8. The album includes his current single, “You Broke Up With Me.” Hayes will open the Thomas Rhett concert with Old Dominion Dec. 1 at the Swiftel Center.

Meet Walker Hayes, the opening act for Thomas Rhett

Laura Butterbrodt November 29, 2017

Grammy-nominated country-pop artist Thomas Rhett’s Home Team tour will be in Brookings Friday after rescheduling from Oct. 26. Old Dominion and Walker Hayes will be performing with Rhett at the Swiftel...

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‘A School for Unusual Girls’ offers unique view

Diane Dykes October 25, 2017

Editor’s Note: The grading system used here is similar to the 10-point scale used in SDSU courses. GRADE: B+ London celebrates Napoleon’s imprisonment, but something is hiding in the shadows that...

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Meghan McLaughlin, Rebecca Bailey and Ashley Bietz await the crowds at last year’s Haunted Trail at McCrory Gardens. Students from Alpha Psi Omega, State A Thon and Alpha Xi Delta are working as actors for this year’s trail.

Scares never fail at the Haunted Trail

Jonathan Neswick October 25, 2017

Halloween approaches, calling for frights of all kinds. The Haunted Trail in McCrory Gardens is an experience sure to scare this weekend. Abigail Gebro, junior business economics major, said she went...

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