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

Your voice matters: Vote in the Students’ Association general election

Your voice matters: Vote in the Students’ Association general election

Hattie Seten, 2020-2021 Students’ Association President March 19, 2021

Dear Fellow Jackrabbits, My name is Hattie Seten, and I serve as your 2020-2021 South Dakota State University Students’ Association President.  The Students’ Association is comprised of all...

Students’ Association votes in favor of summer Wellness Center access

Students’ Association votes in favor of summer Wellness Center access

J. Michael Bertsch, Managing Editor (He/Him) March 16, 2021

Through a unanimous vote, the Students’ Association Senate passed a resolution voicing its support for student access to the Miller Wellness Center during the summer, so long as students are registered...

SDSU to give $3 million in COVID-19 relief to students

SDSU to give $3 million in COVID-19 relief to students

J. Michael Bertsch, Managing Editor (He/Him) March 2, 2021

Three million dollars in federal funding will be distributed to students with “high financial need” over the next week. South Dakota State University received federal money from the Coronavirus Aid,...

SA in brief

SA in brief

J. Michael Bertsch, Managing Editor (He/Him) February 23, 2021

Senate passes two resolutions in support of state legislation: During the Feb. 22 meeting, the Student Association Senate passed Resolutions 20-24-R and 20-25-R, voicing SA’s support for two pieces...

Student Senate tackles state legislation

Student Senate tackles state legislation

J. Michael Bertsch, Managing Editor (He/Him) February 9, 2021

The Students’ Association Senate is collectively taking stances and testifying in support of South Dakota state legislation, including Senate Bill 27, SB 171 and House Bill 1210. The Feb. 8 SA meeting...

SA in brief

SA in brief

J. Michael Bertsch, Managing Editor (He/Him) February 2, 2021

SA PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS 2020-2021: Two tickets for the Students’ Association president and vice president have been nominated so far. The first ticket nominates Government Affairs Chair Zebadiah...

SA indefinitely postpones possible CA contract resolution

SA indefinitely postpones possible CA contract resolution

J. Michael Bertsch, Managing Editor (He/Him) January 27, 2021

The Students’ Association Senate voted to postpone Resolution 20-17-R, a resolution focused on altering the Community Assistant contract, indefinitely. This vote effectively killed the motion without...

Students Association to discuss CA Contract

Students’ Association to discuss CA Contract

Wren Murphy, Reporter January 25, 2021

The Students’ Association Senate will vote to request a change in Community Assistants’ job description during their weekly meeting Monday, Jan. 25. Currently, CA contracts contain a clause requiring...

Dunn pushes for in-person graduation ceremony

Dunn pushes for in-person graduation ceremony

J. Michael Bertsch, Managing Editor (He/Him) January 13, 2021

President Barry Dunn addressed the Students’ Association Senate during the first meeting of 2021, highlighting difficulties students faced during the fall, changes they can expect throughout the spring...

Students Association in brief: Nov. 16

Students’ Association in brief: Nov. 16

J. Michael Bertsch, Managing Editor (He/Him) November 18, 2020

What happened at the Nov. 16 Students’ Association meeting? Library During the summer, the Hilton M. Briggs Library started a pilot program to give students free, unlimited access to electronic textbooks...

SA recognizes November as Veterans and Military Appreciation Month

SA recognizes November as Veterans and Military Appreciation Month

J. Michael Bertsch, Managing Editor (He/Him) November 4, 2020

will now recognize November 2020 as Veterans and Military Appreciation Month after the unanimous passage of a resolution. During the Nov. 2 Students’ Association meeting, the Senate voted to pass Resolution...

Svarstad removed from SA role

Svarstad removed from SA role

J. Michael Bertsch, Managing Editor (He/Him) October 28, 2020

The Students’ Association Senate voted to remove Sen. Christopher Svarstad from office due to a violation of item three of the organization’s code of ethics, which states Senators must “discuss professional...

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