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The Collegian

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

The Collegian

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

The Collegian

A tree sits broken on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in front of Daktronics Engineering Hall in Brookings. About 26 trees have been vandalized this calendar year, in addition to yearly diseased trees removed.

Tree Trouble

Emily DeCock, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2025

Reports of tree vandalism have started up again in Brookings, a trend that has worsened in recent years, according to Brookings Parks, Recreation & Forestry officials. Kristen Zimmerman, director...

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...

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