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South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian

South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian

City Council to review 3-to-a-dwelling ordinance

City Council to review 3-to-a-dwelling ordinance

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him) March 8, 2022

A city ordinance that limits occupancy in homes could be changed thanks to an effort led by SDSU student Jonathon Sundet. The measure, ordinance 22-374, restricts residences within city limits from...

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Temporary policy change for non-service animals

Kennedy Pirlet, Reporter March 2, 2021

Residence halls have allowed pets since 2013, but that has changed in the last year. COVID-19 has caused SDSU to temporarily abandon their non-service animal policy in residence halls.  In previous...

SA indefinitely postpones possible CA contract resolution

SA indefinitely postpones possible CA contract resolution

J. Michael Bertsch, Managing Editor (He/Him) January 26, 2021

The Students’ Association Senate voted to postpone Resolution 20-17-R, a resolution focused on altering the Community Assistant contract, indefinitely. This vote effectively killed the motion without...

Students' Association to discuss CA Contract

Students’ Association to discuss CA Contract

Wren Murphy, Reporter January 25, 2021

The Students’ Association Senate will vote to request a change in Community Assistants’ job description during their weekly meeting Monday, Jan. 25. Currently, CA contracts contain a clause requiring...

Behind the closed doors of Quarantine and Isolation Housing

Behind the closed doors of Quarantine and Isolation Housing

J. Michael Bertsch, Managing Editor September 9, 2020

  EDITOR’S NOTE: Since this story was published, the university has released a statement beginning with “The SDSU Collegian posted a story today without providing the University an...

What to know: Fall 2020 JacksRBack plans

What to know: Fall 2020 JacksRBack plans

J. Michael Bertsch, Managing Editor July 29, 2020

With just three weeks until the start of the semester, South Dakota State University’s plan moving forward with the Fall 2020 semester covers many elements of on-campus life.  ACADEMICS The South...

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Government programs provide affordable housing

Wren Murphy November 7, 2018

Rent is high for SDSU students and Brookings residents alike, but government programs, education and careful planning may help students find affordable apartments. Affordable housing, based on federal...

Mold on the ceiling of a Meadow North apartment taken on Sept. 17.

Mold manifests in Meadows apartments

Hunter Dunteman September 26, 2018

An outbreak of mold in the Meadows apartment complexes has caused problems for students and the university alike. Last week, Director of Housing and Residential Life Rebecca Peterson sent an email to...

A SDSU sophomore sits with her sisters’ stuff in the parking lot while her sister and parents mover her stuff in her resident hall during Meet State Friday, Aug. 18, 2018 at South Dakota State University.

Meet State makes college transition easy for new Jacks

Landon Dierks August 18, 2018

Friday, August 18, 2,200 to 2,400 students were moved into their residence hall during Meet State. Meet State assists students in getting moved in but also helps new students create relationships with...

Molly Lange and her roommate Hanna Siemonsma sit in their room in Young Hall.

Dorm, sweet dorm: how new students decorate

Haley Halvorson August 18, 2018

Meet State was full of excitement and commotion while moving nearly 2,200 freshmen into their residence halls at South Dakota State University. And after the furniture has been moved in the room and...

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Updated website to inform community, attract residents

Spencer Thompson April 25, 2018

Community members and visitors in Brookings recently gained a new website to consult for information about the town and important resources. The Brookings Economic Development Corporation hired a local...

Carpet planned for residence halls, Patel awarded Senator of the Year

Carpet planned for residence halls, Patel awarded Senator of the Year

Spencer Thompson April 4, 2018

At this week’s Students’ Association meeting, senators showed support for the addition of carpet in traditional residence halls on campus and awarded the Senator of the Year award. Resolution 17-19-R,...

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