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

ABBY FULLENKAMP
Lucky Eagle Tattoo Company is a new shop in downtown Brookings. Josh Birrittieri (left) and Dustin “DJ” Eckman are co-owners and artists. They specialize in traditional and neo-traditional Americana style tattoos. The shop is open 12 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Lucky Eagle Tattoo lands in Brookings

Emily De Waard and Brianna Schreurs April 4, 2018

Nestled right between Party Depot and Main Street Pub is Brookings’ newest hidden gem: Lucky Eagle Tattoo Company. Lucky Eagle moved to Brookings a few months ago from Watertown, setting up shop at...

Habitat for Humanity puts unique twist on new community event

Haley Halvorson March 21, 2018

Imagine walking down the runway wearing glamorous makeup, lights and cameras everywhere, but instead of a shiny satin dress, you’re wearing a dress made of wallpaper, wood and electrical wire. The...

JENNY NGUYEN
The Harry Potters World Exhibition contains a variety of objects in the glass show case such as these potion bottles Feb. 23 in the Briggs Library.

Harry Potter exhibition at Briggs explores series’ roots

Lauren Franken February 28, 2018

T he wizarding world of Harry Potter is brought to life in Briggs Library’s “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine” traveling exhibition. The exhibit is one of many...

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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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“Black Panther” opened with a $201 million opening over the weekend, making it the fifth highest opening of all time and the highest opening in the month of February. Here, Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o), King T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) and Princess Shuri (Letitia Wright) are seen planning their next move in the film.

‘Black Panther’: groundbreaking superhero tale of black power, leadership

Ian Lack February 20, 2018

Editor’s Note: The grading system used here is similar to the 10-point scale used in SDSU courses. GRADE: A Well, after the success of “Wonder Woman” and now “Black Panther,” Hollywood...

IAN LACK
Arianne Aasen and Casson Dennison wear T-shirts the University of South Dakota Alumni Association sent them to commemorate their engagement and acknowledge the SDSU-USD rivalry. On the back, Dennison’s reads, “I love a Coyote,” while Aasen’s reads, “Once a Coyote, Always a Coyote.”

USD, SDSU engaged couple break down in-state rivalry

Ian Lack November 15, 2017

The Jackrabbits and Coyotes are set to clash Saturday, Nov. 18 on the football field at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. But one couple proves the longtime rivalry might not be all it’s...

ABBY FULLENKAMP
Junior quarterback Taryn Christion readies for the next play during the first half of the Nov. 4, 2017 game against North Dakota State. The Jacks beat the Bison 33-21.

Rivalry hype revived in anticipation of USD game

Trenton Abrego November 15, 2017

The two biggest public universities in South Dakota will meet on the gridiron this weekend in one of the state’s biggest rivalries. Most players on the South Dakota State roster paid more attention...

KELLY MITCHELL
The Department of Economics has set up offices in the Depuy Miltary Hall as a temporary home. Which has forced the ROTC program to train in different facilities on campus.

‘We don’t feel like a priority:’ SDSU violates 50-year-old contract for ROTC requirements

Makenzie Huber November 15, 2017

Wires were hung up first. Then holes were drilled in the floor, permanently changing the DePuy Military Hall gym last November. It wasn’t until December that the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps...

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SDState Shooting Sports Team’s sophomore vice president Jason Dickinson watches freshman team member Mitch Lack shoot at a team meeting. The Shooting Sports Team meets every Tuesday and Thursday.

SDState Shooting Sports Team locked, loaded

Garrett Ammesmaki November 15, 2017

Established last year, the SDState Shooting Sports Team is the first of its kind at South Dakota State and still has some “hoops to jump through.” The biggest hurdle, club vice president Jason Dickinson...

BRIANNA SCHREURS
Library staff at Hilton M. Briggs Library have covered the broken clocks with inspirational quotes and puns. Someone anonymously donated $3,000 to fix them.

Donation to fix broken library clocks

Brianna Schreurs November 15, 2017

Time passes differently in Hilton M. Briggs Library and it’s not because of the quiet study environment. It’s due to an old clock system. The centralized clock system used to control Briggs Library’s...

JENNY NGUYEN
The Groundbreakers exhibit displays artifacts from the early agricultural scientists and engineers of South Dakota State University. There are also historical photos and family-friendly interactive components.

Exhibit showcases early agriculture, engineering leaders

Laura Butterbrodt November 15, 2017

The newest exhibit at the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum opening Thursday focuses on the work of four men who taught and researched topics of agriculture and agricultural engineering. “Groundbreakers:...

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