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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

‘Serving the student body’

‘Serving the student body’

Hayden Bentz, Guest Columnist August 28, 2024

Greetings, Jackrabbits. My name is Hayden Bentz, and I serve as your Students’ Association vice president. I would like to personally welcome you back to campus following what I hope was an enjoyable...

President Dunn talks master plan for  ‘Pathway to Premier 2030’

President Dunn talks master plan for ‘Pathway to Premier 2030’

Kenneth Rebello, News Editor February 13, 2024

Open Forum South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn addressed the senate on Monday regarding an update on the master plan for ‘Pathway to Premier 2030’ and the university’s goal of becoming...

Student leaders talk issues at Capitol

Student leaders talk issues at Capitol

Danesa Willson, Reporter February 6, 2024

This past weekend, students from across South Dakota congregated at the state capitol to connect with legislators and advocate for higher education. Students for Higher Education Day (SHED) happens at...

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

Student organizations report, two new senators sworn in

Brayden Byers, Assistant News Editor January 23, 2024

Senators heard reports from student organizations and three new senators were sworn in at the Jan. 22 Students’ Association meeting. Public Forum Mayor of Brookings Oepke Niemeyer and City Manager...

Black Student Alliance President Olivia McFadden addresses the Senate at the Lewis and Clark room in the University Student Union Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.

New club approved, GAF Strategic plan discussed

Jacob Boyko, Reporter November 28, 2023

The South Dakota State University Students’ Association approved a new club constitution, listened to student organization reports and introduced a memorandum for Hobo Day Committee funding at the Nov....

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...

Students' Association President Nicholas Grote resigns

Students’ Association President Nicholas Grote resigns

Jacob Boyko, News Editor April 27, 2023

Embattled Students’ Association President Nicholas Grote resigned Thursday morning via a letter sent to members of the SA Senate.  Peterson, Grote’s vice president, is acting president of SA and...

SA President publicly apologizes after arrest

SA President publicly apologizes after arrest

Staff Reporters April 20, 2023

Students’ Association President Nicholas Grote issued a public apology Thursday evening, which was sent to Collegian staff members. The letter is in response to his arrest Sunday, April 16 on charges...

SA President Nicholas Grote was sworn earlier this month.

Students’ Association President arrested, charged

Greta Goede and Jacob Boyko April 18, 2023

Newly elected Students’ Association President Nicholas Grote said Tuesday he will not step down from his position after his arrest last weekend.  Grote was arrested at 1:38 a.m. early Sunday morning...

2022-23 Students' Association President Blake Pulse swears in the 2023-24 SA President Nick Grote.

Student Association brief: Faculty awarded, new Senate sworn in

Jacob Boyko, News Editor April 4, 2023

The 2022-2023 Students’ Association wrapped up Monday night with an award ceremony honoring important faculty and SA members.  The Senate awarded faculty in four categories. Douglas Wermedal, associate...

Election results breakdown; Grote, Peterson win general election

Election results breakdown; Grote, Peterson win general election

Jacob Boyko, News Editor March 28, 2023

Students’ Association Senator Nicholas Grote will serve as the student body president for the 2023-2024 academic year at South Dakota State University after a general election victory last week.  Grote,...

Mayor confirms new store, SA passes diversity

Mayor confirms new store, SA passes diversity

Jacob Boyko, News Editor March 28, 2023

Brookings Mayor Ope Niemeyer confirmed a store “larger than Lowe’s” will be built on the east side of the interstate in his address to the Students’ Association Senate about the state of the city.  “I...

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