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

Internships, co-ops, and money

Mackenzie Smith, Columnist November 19, 2019

Way to go! You’re the (wo)man! It’s great that you got that internship/co-op/resume magic that is going to help you do all that stuff you are going to talk about in future job interviews. There is...

Issue: Awareness for South Dakota’s meth problem is necessary. But does awareness equal action?

Issue: Awareness for South Dakota’s meth problem is necessary. But does awareness equal action?

Editorial Board November 19, 2019

‘Meth, We’re On It.’ That’s the new campaign for the state of South Dakota. At first, it looked like a bad “Key and Peele” skit or something that you’d see on “Saturday Night Live.” But...

Issue: People are ill prepared for the winter weather

Issue: People are ill prepared for the winter weather

Editorial Board November 6, 2019

Welp, it’s November. While folks in other states might simply be enjoying brisk weather and preparing for Thanksgiving, for us, it means we get to welcome snow. It might seem that we did this just months...

Sustain and social justice

Jennifer McLaughlin, Columnist November 5, 2019

Two buzz words are often heard in conversations – sustainability and social justice. People talk about the environment degrading and a need for social justice in the means of better access to nutritious...

Issue: Atmosphere at College GameDay should be present every game

Issue: Atmosphere at College GameDay should be present every game

Editorial Board October 29, 2019

What a weekend it was in Brookings, South Dakota. Hotels were sold out, downtown was painted blue and for the first time in Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium’s history, there was a sellout crowd. Even NFL punter...

Hey, College GameDay!

Hey, College GameDay!

Editorial Board October 22, 2019

Hey, College GameDay! We know that there were other schools you could have chosen this week, but the one you chose is extremely special. We also know that you are familiar with North Dakota State. But,...

Think before spending: How the small stuff adds up

Mackenzie Smith, Columnist October 1, 2019

Here are some basic everyday examples of things that seem like no big deal at first but can add up over time. You might notice that the numbers are less extreme than your normal examples, and spread out...

Jennifer McLaughlin
Columnist

SDSU strives for sustainability in construction

Jennifer McLaughlin, Columnist October 1, 2019

Talk to any SDSU alumni visiting campus and you’re bound to hear the phrase, “Campus has changed so much!” It’s true — SDSU is always growing and expanding its ability to serve students.  What’s...

Issue: We need to think bigger than paper straws to be sustainable

Collegian Staff September 10, 2019

There are many ways to fight global warming and to promote sustainability. One of the most fashionable ways right now is the use of paper straws. According to National Geographic, 500 million straws...

“It Chapter 2” a comprehensive review:  Even perfect casting can’t  fix this carnival of mismatched genres

“It Chapter 2” a comprehensive review: Even perfect casting can’t fix this carnival of mismatched genres

Jacob Ford, Reporter September 10, 2019

Andy Muschietti’s revamp of “It” surprised audiences around the world with its quality. Muschietti made the brilliant choice of crafting the film more like an adventure than a horror flick. The...

Three things I didn’t know would happen while studying abroad

Three things I didn’t know would happen while studying abroad

Quincy Hanzen, Columnist March 13, 2019

On Jan. 15, 2019 I said goodbye to my hometown of Sioux Falls and my education at SDSU and boarded a flight to a new home — 5,500 miles away at the American University of Bulgaria.  This adventure...

Summit League women’s bracket predictions

Landon Dierks, Sports Reporter March 9, 2019

The Summit League kicks off today. Sports Reporter Landon Dierks gives you his Summit League predictions for the women’s bracket. Quarterfinal matchups: No. 1 South Dakota State (23-6, 15-1) and No....

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