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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

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...

The South Dakota river otters are making a come back

The South Dakota river otters are making a come back

Chevelle Spaulding, Reporter October 29, 2024

SDSU researchers are tracking the growth of South Dakota river otters after the otters made a comeback in numbers due to new laws and regulations set in place.  The river otters of South Dakota were...

Bill that passed House is First Amendment violation, SA senator, lawyer say

Bill that passed House is First Amendment violation, SA senator, lawyer say

Greta Goede, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2024

A bill that one student leader and a lawyer said violates free speech passed through State Affairs Monday and the House of Representatives Tuesday. House Bill 1178, a bill that prohibits the Board of...

Brookings Mayor Ope Niemeyer addresses the SDSU Students' Association along with City Manager Paul Bresino at their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.

City election may bring Aldi, furniture retailer and more to Brookings

Tate Peterson, Reporter January 24, 2024

A Brookings city election on Jan 30 will help determine whether a plot of land just off Interstate 29 will be developed into a future retail space. The development that is envisioned as the Brookings...

SDSU Police Department investigates anonymous phone call threat

SDSU Police Department investigates anonymous phone call threat

Kenneth Rebello, News Editor January 24, 2024

South Dakota State University Police Department sent out an email on Tuesday morning to inform students of an anonymous phone call threatening to attack the campus. The SDSU Campus Alert System sent out...

SA President Trinity Peterson

Peterson to become SA president

Jacob Boyko and Greta Goede April 27, 2023

Embattled Students’ Association President Nicholas Grote resigned Thursday in a letter to senators, putting an end to a tumultuous month-long presidency.  “I am proud of the accomplishments we...

SDSU hopes to introduce elementary and special education majors

KAITLYN LORANG, Reporter April 25, 2023

South Dakota State University hopes to be part of the solution to add teachers to the declining teacher workforce by adding two new majors: elementary education and special education.  The...

Office of International Affairs to host 11th annual sash ceremony

Office of International Affairs to host 11th annual sash ceremony

KENNETH REBELLO, Reporter April 25, 2023

South Dakota State University’s Office of International Affairs (OIA) is all set to host its 11th annual sash ceremony May 5 at Great Hall in McCrory Gardens.  The sash ceremony is an event held...

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