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The Collegian

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

The Collegian

SDSU's tuition will increase by 2.6% beginning this summer.

Tuition is on the rise

Brayden Byers, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2025

The cost of an education at some South Dakota schools will be going up next year. The Board of Regents approved a 2.9% system-wide increase for five of its university’s undergraduate tuition along...

Kool Beans Coffee and Roasterie  started in owner Kurt Osborne’s garage where he would roast coffee inside a popcorn popper, as seen below.

Local coffee shop all started with a popcorn machine

Ava Grate, Reporter March 18, 2025

Owner Kurt Osborne had the hobby of roasting coffee in a popcorn popper in his garage. That has grown to become what now is a successful business with a storefront in the oldest building on Main Avenue. That’s...

The Brookings Humane Society will host its annual Paws for Wine event that supports animals  in need with activites such as wine tasting, silent auctions and raffles which will take place on April 25.

Raising Glasses and Funds at Paws

Mason Salway, Reporter March 4, 2025

The Brookings Regional Humane Society (BRHS) is preparing for its most anticipated event of the year—Paws for Wine—which will be held at the Dacotah Bank Center on April 25. For over a decade, this...

 UPC hosts first-ever generational trivia night where teams competed for cash prizes in the Hobo Day  Gallery on Monday, Mar. 3.

UPC trivia event features questions from 80s, 90s, beyond

Jordan Roemeling, Co-News Editor March 4, 2025

The University Program Council (UPC) hosted its first-ever Generational Trivia Night on Monday, March 3. at 6 p.m. in the Hobo Day Gallery with the American Indian Student Association (AISA).  Teams...

The former print lab in the bottom floor of Yeager Hall. The print lab closed in November of last year.

Simple Servings to be included in Yeager Hall food service

Emily DeCock & Ryann Davis, Collegian Staff February 11, 2025

Simple Servings will be one of the food options in the food service coming to Yeager Hall in fall 2025, and it will get its own kitchen to keep food from being contaminated with allergens. Simple servings...

Business owners have signs sharing whether they are open or not due to the after-effects of the Dec. 30 fire.

Downtown recovers after fire

Kyra Thorstenson & Brie Peters, Reporters February 4, 2025

After a devastating fire Dec. 30 that destroyed businesses and apartments in downtown Brookings, the community has come together to help rebuild—raising thousands, donating essentials and supporting...

A student success advisor for the office of multicultural affairs, Jay Molock, gives student emcee, Edward Lee Patterson Jr., a high five. Jay Molock spoke about what a "marade" was. Patterson said, "Let us rise together with a vision of hope inspired by those who came before us."

MISSION POSSIBLE

Danielle Nowell, Assistant News Editor January 21, 2025

On Monday, Jan. 20, there was a Rally and “marade” held on the SDSU campus with the theme of “Mission Possible,” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Many people celebrated Martin Luther King Day...

Building the Band

Building the Band

Natalie Brabec, Reporter November 19, 2024

At South Dakota State University, the Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band unites students from various backgrounds and majors.   With a current membership of 296 students, the band is committed to musical...

On Jan. 21, 2025, SDSU plans to update their website. The update has cost the University $600,000, and they have been working with tech company Lullabot to roll out the new look.

SDSU to update their website this January

Coryn Wolff, Reporter November 19, 2024

South Dakota State University will soon unveil a redesigned website featuring an updated look, enhanced accessibility and an overall modernization of the central platform.  In November 2023, University...

Brookings Police Car

Vandalism strikes Brookings

Tate Peterson, Reporter November 19, 2024

A recent string of vandalisms has occurred across Brookings in the last month. The first instance was in a two-to- three-week span in October, involving the destruction of planted trees on eighth street,...

The master plan is an initiative meant to outline goals for the next ten years. Three of the main projects outlined in the plan are the reuse of The Armory, building a 72 hour parking lot, and creating a downtown park.

Master Plan approved for downtown Brookings

Grace Weaver, Reporter November 5, 2024

The Downtown Brookings Master Plan was passed and approved on Oct. 22, allowing the city to use it as a resource in the future for the development of Brookings. This initiative is meant to have actionable,...

The South Wall has 250 squares total and include 47 historical and important  photos in Frost Arena.

If this wall could talk…

Natalie Dean, Managing Editor November 5, 2024

With the opening of the newly remodeled First Bank & Trust Arena, one wall became a standout amongst Jackrabbit alumni, fans, faculty and students. Fans are first introduced to the South Wall exhibit...

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