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

Bands Journey, Toto come to Sioux Falls

Bands Journey, Toto come to Sioux Falls

Jack McCarty, Reporter March 21, 2023

Legendary rock bands Journey and Toto are stopping in Sioux Falls for their 50th anniversary “Freedom Tour” March 24. This will be the first time that Journey has played in Sioux Falls since 2016 and...

Reed Two Bulls performs at Anderson Plaza Sept 6.

Indigenous band rocks SDSU

Brooke Burnette, Reporter September 13, 2022

The Wake Singers held a performance Sept. 6 at the Anderson Plaza. The band is Rapid City-based and is an Oglala Lakota alternative rock band.  The members of the band include Reed Two Bulls (lead...

Cody Johnson sells out at Swiftel, how to get tickets

Cody Johnson sells out at Swiftel, how to get tickets

Brina Sturm, Lifestyles Editor June 22, 2022

Country music powerhouse Cody Johnson’s Brookings concert date is officially a sellout, but fans can still score a ticket to the show. If you’re alone in your love for country music or Cody Johnson,...

Hairball rocks the Swiftel Center

Hairball rocks the Swiftel Center

Brina Sturm, Lifestyles Editor April 12, 2022

The Swiftel Center was rocked by avid fans and nationally recognized cover band Hairball April 1. Touring for over 20 years, Hairball has brought ‘80s classic Rock ‘n’ Roll to thousands across the...

Lainey Wilson brings “bell bottom country” to The District

Lainey Wilson brings “bell bottom country” to The District

Christian Larson, Music Columnist April 5, 2022

A month ago, country breakout star Lainey Wilson was crowned “New Female Artist of the Year” at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards while her number-one breakthrough single, “Things A Man Oughta...

ISSUE: Live Nation sets itself up for another failed festival

ISSUE: Live Nation sets itself up for another failed festival

Editorial Board January 25, 2022

Jan. 18, it was announced that all your favorite emo bands will be making a comeback during this year’s “When We Were Young” concert, slated for late October 2022. Pop-punk and emo scene favorites...

Adele’s “30” best album yet

Adele’s “30” best album yet

Christian Larson, Reporter November 30, 2021

The six-year wait for the highly anticipated follow-up to 2015’s 25 was absolutely worth it. Known for her big voice and piano driven ballads, British songstress Adele may be one of the greatest talents...

Jazz quintet to perform downtown

Jazz quintet to perform downtown

Grace Arthur, Reporter October 5, 2021

The University Programs Council (UPC) is hosting a concert featuring the Joel Shotwell Quintet Wed., Oct. 13. The concert will be at Cottonwood Coffee in downtown Brookings.   The performance will...

The Pride plays on: Music continues to spread joy

The Pride plays on: Music continues to spread joy

Gracie Terrall, News Editor (She/her) September 23, 2020

Fear not, although football is lacking this year, the Pride of the Dakotas band still marches on. While they may not be accompanying the football plays in the Dana J. Dykehouse stadium, the Pride still...

Changing it up with Danny Brown’s “uknowhatimsayin¿”

Changing it up with Danny Brown’s “uknowhatimsayin¿”

Adam Foss, Reporter October 8, 2019

In Danny Brown’s “uknowhatimsayin¿,” Brown puts a positive spin on his dark and troubled thoughts. Rapper Danny Brown has released challenging music throughout his career. From his initially...

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...

SDSU ‘Bum Band’ marches on for Hobo Day

SDSU ‘Bum Band’ marches on for Hobo Day

Adam Foss, Reporter October 1, 2019

Many people may be familiar with the SDSU Bum Band, but the history of the group is not as well known.   The Bum Band actually formed at the inception of Hobo Day. The traditional homecoming celebration...

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