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

Students in musical Carrie discuss show details with director John Ackman.

Film professor John “J.D.” Ackman’s movie list

Griffin Korbel, Reporter March 22, 2022

See list of movies at the end Movies are something people around the world enjoy and connect with every day. John “J.D.” Ackman, director of theater at South Dakota State University, believes this,...

Capers show back after year absence

Capers show back after year absence

Ahmed Azzab, Reporter February 1, 2022

South Dakota State’s annual Capers production fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic last year when it failed to take to the stage for the first time ever. But now that setback is in the past, and this...

SA in brief: Upcoming events and senators wanted

SA in brief: Upcoming events and senators wanted

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him) January 11, 2022

During the South Dakota State University Students’ Association meeting Jan. 10, senators were addressed by Cara Olson, the assistant director of student activities, and David Reynolds, the director of...

Pictured are actors Erin-Leigh Moses, Sara Carr, Skyllar Schoening & Grant Taylor.

Satirical Thanksgiving play hits stage

Brina Sturm, Assistant Lifestyles Editor November 16, 2021

This weekend, South Dakota State University’s Theatre & Dance is presenting its second production of the academic year, “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse. It’s quick-witted and...

BCT’s “Steel Magnolias” coming to SDSU this week

BCT’s “Steel Magnolias” coming to SDSU this week

Lilli Moore, Reporter (She/her) November 9, 2021

The Brookings Community Theatre will perform “Steel Magnolias” at the Fishback Studio Theatre Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center starting Thursday.  The play takes place in a beauty salon in Louisiana...

Students in musical Carrie discuss show details with director John Ackman.

Spooky musical to open theater season

Claire Beckman, Reporter (She/her) October 5, 2021

As the pumpkin spice and Halloween seasons collide, South Dakota State’s Theatre program has perfectly set the stage for its 2021-2022 season opener with “Carrie: The Musical.” Opening on Thursday,...

Olivia Foster and Luke Bielfeldt play Philia and Hero in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

BCT back again with roman-inspired comedy

Gracie Terrall, Managing Editor She/Her July 29, 2021

The Brookings Community Theater (BCT) kicks off its 20th season with the Roman-inspired musical comedy, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Led by veteran BCT director Mike Thompson,...

Theater department presents ‘comedy of manners’ in new production

Theater department presents ‘comedy of manners’ in new production

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her) February 23, 2021

The theater and dance department is hosting its first production of the season Feb. 25-28. Their upcoming production “God of Carnage,” which will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25-27 and 2 p.m. Feb. 28,...

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