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

Kevin Kessler practices with the pep band before the Omaha v. SDSU

Band director reflects on historic year

Sam Schauer, Reporter March 7, 2023

Kevin Kessler has had a storybook year as the director of the Pride, and it’s continuing as the pep bands director and an educator. Kevin Kessler has a doctorate degree in music education, is an alumnus...

Will Kessler, a junior trombone player in the Pride of the Dakotas, will be performing in the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fourth time this year after previously participating in the Macys Great American Marching Band.

Pride member to perform in fourth Macy’s Thanksgiving parade

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2022

When the Pride of the Dakotas found out that they would be marching in the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, there was one band member who knew the excitement better than anybody. That’s because...

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski running with the ball in a football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday, Sept. 3. Prior to this season, Gronowski had not played a game since he suffered a torn ACL in the Football Championship Subdivision Championship Game May 8, 2021. Now, nearly 500 days later, Gronowski is back on the field.

Gronowski ready for his comeback season

Abbygail Theisen, Reporter September 13, 2022

After a devastating knee injury and a season spent on the sideline, SDSU quarterback Mark Gronowski is back and ready for his comeback season.  The Jackrabbits earned their first win of the season...

Kendra Goplin hosted many after school programs on Thursday afternoon, during the lesson pictured above, she demonstrated how to plant Mother’s Day pots.

SDSU agriculture education major wins national award at convention

Adrienne Lipinski, Reporter November 16, 2021

​​An SDSU student who grew up on a crop farm in Wisconsin was a big winner at the 94th National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention last month in Indianapolis. Kendra Goplin, a freshman from...

Wingate releases new book: “The Leave-Takers”

Wingate releases new book: “The Leave-Takers”

Breanna Wegleitner, Reporter (She/her) March 3, 2021

Steven Wingate, associate professor of English, moved to South Dakota 11 years ago, but is just now settling into his life here. Writing his latest novel, “The Leave-Takers,” helped with that. Through...

Hattie Seten second Jackrabbit in history to be awarded Rhodes Scholarship

Hattie Seten second Jackrabbit in history to be awarded Rhodes Scholarship

Colette Gannon, Reporter January 27, 2021

Hattie Seten, a senior at South Dakota State University, is one of the 32 American Rhodes Scholars-Elect for 2021. Seten was inspired to apply for the Rhodes Scholarship by a fellow SDSU student, Connor...

How is it almost March again?

How is it almost March again?

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/Her) January 13, 2021

Now that 2020 has finally come to an end, it’s easy to forget just what all happened during last year’s “unprecedented times.” Here’s a wrap-up of some of the major events of 2020, both in South...

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Professor works to conserve lemur populations in Madagascar

Nicole Hudson, Reporter (She/her) November 17, 2020

The rainforests of Madagascar are the only place in the world where wild lemurs can be found. Onja Razafindratsima, assistant professor in the Department of Natural Resource Management at South Dakota...

CAFES marketing director brings smiles to program

CAFES marketing director brings smiles to program

Kira Gifford, Reporter (She/her) November 4, 2020

At the end of a long corridor in Berg Agricultural Hall sits an office and a desk. Inside are shelves overrun with binders labeled “Promotional Material,” “Events,” “Academic Programs and Departments”...

Basu Research Group reinvents mask technology

Basu Research Group reinvents mask technology

Megan Bertsch, Copy Editor (She/Her) September 23, 2020

The Basu Research Group, housed in Crothers Engineering Hall, has teamed up with researchers across the nation to develop a reusable mask that traps and kills the coronavirus. “The mask is being designed...

Religion and sexuality: Two parts of one identity

Religion and sexuality: Two parts of one identity

Gracie Terrall, News Editor September 16, 2020

Sunday mornings, in the pews of Bethel Baptist church in Brookings, sits Amanda Jensen. Her connection to God is strengthened and her heart overflows with praise. She feels welcomed and accepted by this...

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy debuts on campus

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy debuts on campus

Kelsey Werpy, Reporter October 8, 2019

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will swing onto campus next Tuesday to entertain students as part of the Woodbine Production Series. The Woodbine Production Series is a collaboration between SDSU School of Performing...

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