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The Collegian

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

The Collegian

A number of these flags sit in between Caldwell and Young halls, marking the spot where the Arbor Day  plantings will take place.

Out with the old, in with the new

Andrew Lewno, Reporter April 15, 2025

While walking to class or enjoying an outdoor activity, South Dakota State University students may have noticed that a lot of trees have been taken down across campus, as well as many of their newly planted...

Lincoln Hall was originally built in 1927 to be the campus library. It is currently home to the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

New Ph.D. social sciences program approved

Faren Bebeau, Reporter April 15, 2025

South Dakota State University’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is set to expand its academic offerings with a Ph.D. in social sciences after receiving approval from the Board of Regents. The...

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,...

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