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3 OPEN LETTERS 4-7 DAY IN THE LIFE OF... 8 EVERY STUDENT MUST KNOW... 9 INTERESTING CLASSES TO TAKE 10-11 DANA J. DYKHOUSE STADIUM 12 HOW TO BE A JACKS FAN 13 WHY TO BE A JACKS FAN

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16-17 YEAR IN REVIEW 18-19 CAMPUS MAP 24 FRESHMAN BUCKET LIST 25 NEW, OLD TRADITIONS 28-29 REVIEW OF FOOD OPTIONS 34 UPCOMING EVENTS THIS SEMESTER 36-37 STUDY ABROAD

Collegian welcomes new readers to campus By SARA BERTSCH Managing Editor On behalf of The Collegian, I would like to welcome you to campus, whether you are a new student or returning for yet another eventful year at South Dakota State University. Like many of you, I was a new student at SDSU once and I’m glad you have chosen to join our university. As a new student you probably don’t know much about The Collegian or anything else that our beautiful campus has to offer. First off, The Collegian is an independent student-run newspaper published by and for SDSU students. When I say independent, I mean that our newspaper does not receive any student fees to cover any costs, such as printing. We print weekly on Wednesdays during the academic year. Each edition can

be found on racks across campus on Wednesday afternoons. The Collegian is a long-standing SDSU tradition and it’s important you know who we are and what we do. We give you the news. This includes hard news and features in the A section of our paper. This ranges from new resolutions from the Students’ Association to a feature on a student organization. When you open up your copy, you will find on the second page the SDSU police report which consists of the crimes around campus. Have an opinion? Well so do we in our Opinion section of the paper. Each week we editorialize about an issue on campus and have several columnists who have an opinion of their own to share. And of course, there is the everpopular Sports section. For those of you who need the 411, this is

the place to go. From football to softball to golf, our Sports section will cover it. A somewhat new section for this upcoming year is the Lifestyles section. Originally called the Juice section, this section has seen some significant changes over the past year. This section contains stories about the arts and entertainment part of campus with features on people and the latest events. If you ever need to be heard or have some news to share, you can find us on social media. We update our Twitter and Facebook page frequently so feel free to tweet us or post on our page. In addition to our social media presence, we also have a website that has been a work in progress over the year. On here we post all of our stories, including those not found in the print edition. So

please, visit sdsucollegian.com for more up-to-date information. If you would rather visit us directly, we are located in the basement of The Union in room 069. We welcome students to come down and see what we do in our newsroom. You made the right choice in choosing SDSU. We have a lot of traditions for students to adopt and hope one of those is picking up your copy of The Collegian each week. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as we, The Collegian Staff, enjoy creating our best edition of the paper every week. Sara Bertsch is a junior journalism student and will serve as The Collegian’s Editor-in-Chief for the 2015-2016 school year. She can be reached at sbertsch@ sdsucollegian.com.

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TO SDSU STUDENTS ...

Chicoine: New students to SA: Student government to experience year of ‘firsts’ provide voice for the students

elcome to South Dakota State University! Today’s campus looks substantially different than it did when my wife, Marcia, and I were students. In fact, it has changed noticeably since we returned here more than eight years ago. And you, the students enrolling for the first time in fall 2015, will benefit from the recent changes. You and your peers comprise the President first incoming class recruited through the Chicoine Enrollment Services Center along Medary Avenue. You will be among the first students to take classes in the new $17 million Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering building. You will attend a home football game this fall in the final year of Coughlin Alumni Stadium and next fall in the new Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. During your time at State: • You will cheer for your fellow students who represent the Jackrabbits in NCAA Division I athletics competition. Last year alone, Jackrabbits qualified for NCAA postseason competition in football, women’s basketball, soccer, wrestling and track and field. • You likely will see an addition to the popular Student Wellness Center, a facility that opened in 2008. • You will study in modernized spaces all across campus as part of the five-year Classroom Enhancement Initiative. • You will see development of the Alumni Green project on the west side of Medary Avenue. Amid the change, some special traditions at State continue through generations. Hobo Day is one of the longest-running homecoming celebrations in the United States, dating to 1912. It still features a big parade, outstanding floats and a capacity crowd for a football game. The Coughlin Campanile chimes at the top of the hour, the bottom of the hour and 10 minutes before the hour, providing a certain rhythm on the historic College Green. State University Theatre and Prairie Repertory Theatre continue decades of stage performances on campus. Little International, a part of the university for more than 90 years, is the largest two-day agricultural exposition in the nation, and it’s run entirely by students. Some of our students choose South Dakota State as part of a family tradition. Others choose the university because of academic programs. Speaking for the faculty and staff, we’re glad you are here. It’s easy to understand why people connected to the university frequently tell others that it’s a great day to be a Jackrabbit! I couldn’t agree more. Welcome again to South Dakota State University! David L. Chicoine, Ph.D. President Class of 1969

Welcome to South Dakota State University! We are thrilled to have you join our Campus and community. We are the SDSU Students’ Association. If you had Student Council in your high schools we may seem familiar as we are the University level of student government. This means that we are a body of students who are the voice of the students to the faculty, administration, and city of Brookings. There are 27 Senators who represent the different colleges within SDSU. We have Senators from nearly every major, student group, and part of campus. As students you pay a General Activity Fee per credit. This fee allows you to attend State University Theater Productions, Campus Music Events, and SDSU Athletic Games simply by showing your student ID. 2.6 Million dollars of this fee is also allocated to us as the Students’ Association. With this money Students’ Association is able to provide support for the Wellness Center, Student Health Clinic within the Wellness Center, The Union, and student organizations. Students’ Association members also serve on university committees that range from Parking Appeals to Campus Planning and Design, to Undergraduate Experience. We also write and vote on resolutions that improve the daily lives of students here on campus. If you are interested in being a part of the Students’ Association don’t hesitate to stop by our office on the main floor of the Student Union next to Extreme Pita. We elect new Senators at the end of every spring semester. Any student is welcome in the office or to our meetings on Monday nights at 7 PM in the Lewis and Clark Room on the second floor of the Student Union to voice concerns, ask questions, or provide feedback about South Dakota State University. Have an excellent year and be sure to get as involved as you can. There are many wonderful student organizations and events happening every day at SDSU. Do not hesitate to become involved! SDSU Students’ Association

Students’ Association President Caleb Finck and Vice President Matt Dahle

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real South Dakota State University students, staff and faculty Name: Nicholas Westphalen Major: Nursing

Minor: Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) Year: Junior

Reserve Officer Training Corps

Why did you choose to be a part of ROTC: I have always been an adrenaline junkie, and from this I have been drawn more to Emergency medicine. I originally planned to become a Combat Rescue Officer, but decided flight nursing in the Air Force would be a better suit. What is your favorite part about being involved with ROTC: My favorite thing is that I am always being looked out for by other cadets, and being held accountable to push myself in my academics. Air Force ROTC has pushed me way out of my comfort zone and from this I am much more confident in taking charge, and being comfortable with leadership opportunities.

Name: Bailey Jorgensen Major: Early Childhood Education Year: Junior

University Program Council

Why did you choose to be a part of UPC? I’ve always been one that likes to get involved in organizations and UPC seemed like a great place to do that with.

What is a typical day like for you? If I were to have an event coming up, it would probably consist of making sure all the details of the event are finished. Contacting people who are involved, getting handouts and promo ideas ready, being at the promo table, etc. What advice would you give to underclassmen who also want to be involved on campus or in UPC? Don’t be afraid to try a bunch of different organizations, clubs, groups, etc. in order to find that one that is right for you. Regardless of what you try, you’ll gain experiences and memories that you wouldn’t find anywhere else and that makes it all worth it.

Name: Taylor Anderson

Engineering Major

Major: Mechanical Egineering Year: Sophomore

What do you plan to do with your major: I hope to design or make prosthetic devices for a company. What is your favorite part about your major? The curriculum is challenging, but all of the professors that i’ve met with are really keen on helping you succeed, so I really like our department and the help that they provide. What things are you involved in that are part of your major? Alpha Omega Epsilon sorority, a STEM and a professional sorority, Joint Engineering Council meetings.

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Name: Kelsey Pudenz Major: Nursing Year: Junior

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Nursing Major

Why did you choose this major? I chose this major not only because of SDSU’s well-known reputation of having a great program, but also because it is such a broad career path.

How much time do you spend studying? I have spent most of my time studying for anatomy and physiology as the tests are a lot more challenging. I would say that I spend a good 3 hours a day studying What advice would you give to underclassmen who also want to major in nursing? I would advise you to allow yourself some downtime, otherwise you will make yourself crazy. Go on a walk, bake some cookies, or do whatever else makes you happy because studying until your brain hurts will not.

Name: Tim Nichols

Washington State, BS General Ag, Master’s in adult and continuing education, PhD in sociology – from SDSU

Dean of Van and Barbara Fishback Honors College

What is a dean’s official job?: To provide administrative leadership for the Honors College. How often do you interact with students? Daily. Other deans have some interaction with students every day, but I have the opportunity to teach more and because we are smaller and less compelex administratively there aren’t a lot of layers between me and students. What advice would you give to underclassmen coming to SDSU? To just to really embrace and make the most of your university experience in all aspects of your university experience. To step outside your comfort zone, to invest in relationships, and to really make your experience your own.

Name: Alex Powell Major: Mechanical Engineering Year: Junior

SA Senator

How do you balance being an SA senator and a full-time student? I have gotten very good at time management. My planner runs my life. I try not to waste a lot of time during the week since I attend meetings along with my classes.

What does being a SA senator include? The whole senate gets together and discusses and votes on issues that affect the whole campus. What is a typical day like for you? I go to class. Go to a few meetings. Eat lunch and dinner with friends. Play an intramural sport at night. Give a campus tour. Then do homework and study at night.

Name: Kendra Hinton Major: English Year: Junior

Student Athlete - Swimming & Diving

Why do you participate in this sport? I have been swimming for 10 years, and I wanted to continue at the college level because I enjoy it, even though some days it’s really hard. What additional things do you have to go to because you are in a sport? I have quite a few competitions to go to, which are sometimes travel, which means I might miss a couple classes here or there because I’ve been out of town or even out of state. There are also team functions or athlete functions that I am required to participate in as well.

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Name: Nina Manzey Major: Animal Science/ Pre-Veterinary Medicine Year: Junior

Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine major

Why did you choose this major? Have a huge love for animals, but love the ability to work with people also. It is also a field that you are always learning something new in.

How much time do you spend studying? Studying depends on the day. My MWF’s, I study after my classes are complete for normally 4+ hours and TTh’s I complete reports and continue studying for the upcoming lectures for a good portion of the day.

Name: Taylor Lohan

Major: Graphic Design/ Advertising Year: Junior

Graphic Design/Advertising major

Why did you choose this major? When I met with Tim Steele and Roxanne Lucchesi it just clicked. I knew that graphic design and advertising was going to be the perfect fit for me. What advice would you give to underclassmen who also want to major in this? If you’re willing to put in the time and effort, this major is so rewarding and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested. If you’re unsure if this major is the one for you, take the time to visit with some of the facility in this department. One of the things I love most is they are always willing to help us improve and succeed.

Name: Kayla Kurtzweg Major: Pharmacy Year: Senior

Pharmacy major

How much time do you spend studying? I spend about 25 hours a week studying outside of class. As we rarely have assignments in Pharmacy School, a lot of this time is spent reading and re-writing notes and preparing for classes and exams. What advice would you give to underclassmen who want to major in this? Don’t be afraid and work hard, Pharmacy School is doable and so many people have made it through before you. Know that school is a lot of work, but everyone within the College of Pharmacy is there to help. Be involved, seek advice from others, and make time to enjoy college.

Name: Matti Kerr

Greek Life

Major: Entrepreneurial Studies Year: Senior

Why did you join Greek Life? I joined because my older sister was in [Greek Life] and when I was younger I got to stay a few weekends with her each year and I got to see how much fun she had with other people in her organization.

What are you involved in in Greek Life? PanHellenic President, president of women’s life, Student Union Advisory Council Greek Life rep, chairwoman, Order of Omega, Unified council member, Member of a Greek Life women’s organization. What is your favorite memory? Anything involving Greek Week, maybe just the competition, but it’s really getting to perform and compete with your sisters is a different setting for me. We do everything so goofy sometimes.

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Name: Rie Barnes Major: Early Childhood Education Year: Junior

Early Childhood Education major

Why did you choose this major? I really love working with children. I love being able to share moments with them when they discover something new or learn how to do something on their own. Being able to help create and share that moment is what makes me happiest. How much time do you spend studying? Early childhood education does require studying but unlike other majors we learn more through our experiences. Through teaching in the Fishback Preschool lab on campus I have learned how to implement the ideas we have been studying all this semester. Studying is important because it prepares you for what you will encounter in your future classrooms.

Name: Sofiya Zybaylova Major: Broadcast Journalism Year: Freshman

International Student - Tomsk, Russia

Why did you come to SDSU? I ended up at SDSU randomly, but I am not regretting it. It is a great University. How is it different being a member of the international community on campus, rather than being a student from South Dakota? There are a lot of differences such as your parents are not around here , and there is nobody to check up on you. Also, you are in the place where everybody is new to you and you have never seen them before. Another difference is that a lot of students might be homesick and having a hard time adjusting to a new culture

Name: Kiley Rath Year: Freshman

Tech Support

How many hours each week does your job fill? I only work seven hours a week for Tech Support, but many of my coworkers work more than that. Some are accepted for the STF program, which is kind of like a scholarship thing. They have to work a certain number of hours a semester, and maintain a certain GPA, but get paid double what I get paid an hour. What advice would you give to incoming students? My advice to incoming students would be that having an on campus job, especially if you’re accepted for work study, is an excellent idea- even if it’s merely a few hours a week (if you’d like to focus more on your studies). You can learn a lot, gain a few new friends and a earn a few bucks at the same time.

Name: Connor Branick

Major: Microbiology and Biotechnology Year: Junior

Student Athlete - Track & Field

How much time do you spend studying? It depends on the time of season but I spend on average one hour of studying a night. As a test approaches, I study quite a bit more, but generally paying attention in class helps a lot. What do you think is the biggest difference in college life between an athlete and a nonathlete? Time is the biggest difference. Between morning runs and evening practice, sports can take a lot of your time. However, I find that practice structures my day and actually allows me to be more productive in my studies.

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Enrollment Services Center

General Activity Fee (GAF)

This new building sits on Medary Avenue and students visit this building for anything regarding financial aid, admissions and records

This is the amount each student pays per credit hour for different activities on campus including attending games, concerts and performers.

Sylvan Green This area is located near Puglsey Hall and Lincoln Hall. It’s an outdoor performance area. During the warm months, this area can work as a nice study area.

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The student government body on campus that has the power to voice concerns of students on the university, local and state level. Their office is located off of Main Street in The Union. They have weekly meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. in the Lewis and clark room on the second floor of The Union.

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This building sits on the north side of the South East Parking lot. A majority of concerts and other performances take place here.

The Windtrode Student Success Center This building is also referred to as the freshman year advising center. First year students can go here to receive advice on class schedules, career decisions and general guidance.

Weary Wil & Dirty Lil

The Dairy Bar Everyone knows SDSU is known for it’s ice cream. This is the place to get all the flavors. It is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. For less extravagant flavors, students can also find some SDSU ice cream at Weary Wil’s.

The Performing Arts Center (PAC)

The Office of Student Engagement This office is located off of Main Street in The Union. They are a good resource for all clubs and organizations. They can help students with general campus involvment and career development.

The two characters of Hobo Day. Each year, two alumni are chosen to be the famous duo. They are kept secret and revealed at halftime of the Hobo Day football game.

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Unique, interesting classes offerred Courtship and Marriage

Stress Management for Life

Western Horsemanship

Yoga

Science Fiction

Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies

Fashion Promotion

Introduction to Film

(SOC 250) The topics range from finding a significant other to the later years of marriage.

(AS 105) A class that goes in-depth about breeds of horses, gaits, grooming, equipment, diets and basic instruction with suitable equipment. (ENGL 250) A survey of short stories and novels from the 19th century to the present.

(Am 274) A class focusing on the different methods of selling clothing and learning how to effectively promote, display and sell clothing.

Introduction to General Aviation

(AVIA 101) An introduction to aviation and flying.

(HLTH 230) Students learn how to manage stress using cognitive and physical techniques.

(PE 101 SO4) Students learn how to do basic yoga poses over the course of a semester.

(GLST 125) The class focuses on different issues related with managing peace and conflict.

(MCOM 160) - Looking at film as an artform and other aspects of film.

Introductory Lakota I

(LAKL 101) An introduction to the Lakota Language.

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The south bleachers will reconnect The Pride with the students. These will be completed after the east side seating. Both will be ready this season.

A new video board will be in place for the 2015 football season.

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HOW TO BE A PERFECT JACKS FAN

By AUSTIN HAMM Sports Editor

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GEAR UP

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Don’t wear your high school football playoff shirt everywhere anymore. And don’t just wear your free orientation shirt either. Go to the Bookstore, splurge a little and get yourself some sweet yellow and blue to deck yourself out in.

GO TO HOME GAMES

Your tuition includes free entry to all the home events for all sports, so why not take advantage? Go to more than just football and basketball too. Volleyball, softball and baseball teams at SDSU are on their way up and the track team has one of the best facilities in the nation at the SJAC. You’ve got to check it out.

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LEARN THE CHANTS

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Whether it’s the B***S*** yell at a ref or telling a USD center to SIT DOWN after fouling out, there’s nothing quite like the rush you get from screaming passionately with a huge group of your peers.

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LEARN THE PLAYERS

Believe it or not, those athletes go to class too. Learn their faces, and you just might realize how often you see them around campus, or even better, how close you sit to them during class. Never know, becoming friends with someone with athletes access around here jsut might haave a few perks.

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If you’re a true Jacks fan, at least once you have to make a trip either up to Fargo or down to USD to be the away crowd to watch the Jacks embarrass the Bison or the Coyotes. Get a group of friends with you though. Might need backup when you’re in the less dignified parts of the Dakota’s.

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Three reasons to become a Jacks fan

By DREW CARROLL News Editor

New students to South Dakota State University should support the University’s sports teams for many reasons. First, it shows school pride. Second, some of SDSU’s sports teams have had some recent success. Lastly, some of SDSU’s teams have turned their programs around. First, becoming SDSU sports fans establishes school pride early. By becoming Jackrabbits fans, students can show others that they know they chose the correct institution to attend. Support SDSU sports teams, it says “I’m not regretting attending SDSU, and I wouldn’t rather be at any other institution.” Being Jackrabbit fans is also a good way to meet new people and make new friends by creating a common interest with fellow students. Next, some of SDSU’s teams have had high levels of success in the recent past. The first such

program is women’s basketball. The team won last season’s Summit League Tournament and traveled to Corvallis, Ore. for a game in the first round of the 2015 Women’s NCAA Tournament with the Oregon State University Beavers. Unfortunately, the Jacks lost that game, but they have been to six of the last seven Women’s NCAA Tournaments, including one first-round victory against Texas Christian University in the 2009 tournament. In their off year from the Women’s NCAA Tournament, the Jackrabbit women’s basketball team made a run in the National Invite Tournament in 2013. The men’s basketball team has also been successful lately. During two out of the last four seasons, the team participated in the NCAA Tournament. Following the most recent season, the team defeated Colorado State University in the first round of the National Invite Tournament. The season before that the team played in the College Basketball Invitational.

The SDSU men’s basketball team also participated in the 2012 and 2013 NCAA Tournament. Another successful program is the football team. Three players from SDSU are headed to the NFL as undrafted free agents after the 2015 NFL Draft. The football team has also made appearances in the Division I FBS Play-offs following the past three seasons. All three play-off runs have come to an end at the hands of the North Dakota State University Bison in the second round game. The SDSU baseball team is also doing well. They finished third in the Summit League last season. Currently, they are second in the Summit League regular season standings with one Summit League series left to play this season. The track and field teams have also set numerous personal and school records this season. Three SDSU wrestlers competed in last seasons National Championships and they will all be returning next season.

Finally, some of SDSU’s sports programs are turning a new page. The softball program is one of these programs. After mounting only 11 wins two seasons ago, the team claimed nearly double that number with 23 victories last season under the new direction of Head Coach Krista Wood. The leadership of the volleyball program, which managed six wins in 2014, also changed hands. Nicole Cirillo will be the new head coach. Cirillo has spent the last 12 years as an associate head coach at IUPUI. During Cirillo’s tenure there, the Jaguars had four of the program’s best seasons, won three Summit League regular season titles, and won the 2013 Summit League Tournament. The ability to show school spirit, recent successes of many programs and the potential of some programs to improve all come together to make new students to SDSU want to support the sports teams on campus.

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SDSU hired new Volleyball Coach January 13, 2014 Nicole Cirillo will take over the SDSU volleyball program in the fall. Before coming to SDSU, Cirillo was part of the IUPUI Jaguar coach staff. She has previous coaching experience and playing success.

Hobo Day October 25, 2014 SDSU hired new Softball Coach July 22, 2014

The annual tradition known as Hobo Day is the largest one-day event in the Dakotas. This year’s theme was “Never Stop Wandering.”

Krista Wood took over control of the South Dakota State University softball program. The softball team won only 11 games during the 2014 season. In the 2015 campaign, the program doubled its win total with 23.

Pillow Fight November, 2014 During a South Dakota Showdown Series battle with rival University of South Dakota, Coughlin Alumni Stadium not only hosted a football game but also a world-record-setting pillow fight in the stands. Former N’sync member Joey Fatone visited Brookings as a part of the event.

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Women’s Basketball in NCAA Tourney March 20, 2015 Men’s Basketball win against No. 1-seed Colorado State March 18, 2015 The men’s basketball program toppled the No. 1-seed in their respective region of the National Invite Tournament as they defeated Colorado State by a score of 86-76.

The women’s basketball team played in their sixth Women’s NCAA Tournament in seven seasons. The team traveled to Corvallis, Ore. but fell to the Oregon State University Beavers, who were playing in their home gym, 74-62. The Jacks finished the season with a 24-9 overall record.

State-A-Thon March 28, 2015

State-A-Thon is a yearly dance marathon that raises money for Children’s Miracle Network. This year they raised $88,072.29.

Football sends 3 to the NFL October 25, 2014

Three former Jackrabbits found homes in the NFL as Undrafted Free Agents. Running back Zach Zenner signed with the Detroit Lions. Defensive end Jack Sherlock and safety Melvin Taveras signed with the Minnesota Vikings.

SDSU switches to multisemester registration format February 2015 Instead of registering for one semester at a time, SDSU switched to a multi-semester registration which allowed students to register for summer, fall and spring.

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Sorenson Center Stanley J. Marshall HPER Center Tompkins Alumni Center University Student Union Wagner Hall Wecota Annex Wecota Hall Wellness Center Wenona Hall West Hall West Headhouse & Greenhouse Wheat Commission Greenhouse Wintrode Student Center Woodbine Cottage Yeager Hall

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EVENT LOCATIONS Agricultural Heritage Museum Animal Science Arena Coolidge Sylvan Theatre Coughlin-Alumni Stadium Doner Auditorium Erv Huether Field Fishback Studio Theater Frost Arena Jackrabbit Softball Field Larson Memorial Concert Hall McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center Peterson Recital Hall Roberts Reception Hall Rodeo Grounds South Dakota Art Museum Volstorff Ballroom

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BROOKINGS

COMMUNITY

The Brookings community is a large part of each student’s experience at South Dakota State University. With one-of-a-kind businesses located right in town and some of the friendliest people in the state, Brookings community is something every student needs to check out for themselves. STAFF REPORTS Outdoor Adventure Center

Outdoors enthusiasts have a place in Brookings they can call their own. The Outdoor Adventure Center of South Dakota offers SDSU students and members of the Brookings community a place to sharpen up their shooting skills, whether that is archery, rifle or handgun, and learn more about the outdoor way of life. The building is able to accommodate 40 archery shooters at one time and also 12 firearms shooters at the same time. Shooting clubs, leagues and classes are also hosted in the facility. Other types of classes that range from photography to woodworking to snowshoeing or cross-country skiing can also be found at the OAC. The OAC is located at 2810 22nd Ave South in Brookings and was created as a place to teach people about the outdoors and to allow outdoor enthusiasts to have a facility to use year-round. The archery range is open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The firearms range is also available at these times. Members can access the archery range daily from 5 a.m. until 11

p.m.

Boutiques

Brookings offers a variety of boutiques including Lou and Louise, J.Ella Boutique and Vintage Willows. Lou and Louise is a clothing store that sells apparel, shoes and accessories. Lou and Louise opened in May 2014. The store is located at 417 Main Ave. Another location shoppers can visit is Vintage Willows. Vintage Willows is located in Downtown Brookings at 311 3rd St. J.Ella Boutique is located in the Old Market Galleria. The store has clothing and accessories for formal and everyday-wear. J.Ella also has a location in Sioux Falls. In addition to boutiques there are secondhand stores where shoppers can find clothing at a reduced price. People can buy and sell at Trendz and Country Peddler.

Chow Now

Chow Now Delivery is a new delivery service to Brookings as of February 2015 in which restaurant-quality food can be delivered to one’s doorstep within 30 minutes to an hour. Chow Now Delivery restaurants include Old Market Eatery, Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, The Ram, Cottonwood Bistro, Pheasant Restaurant and Lounge, Flavor Indian

Summer • 2015 Restaurant, Craft and Cubby’s Sports Bar and Grill. Luke Davidson, CEO, and Dan Stratton, CFO founded the business; both are SDSU alumni. Davidson approached Stratton about the idea of the company in October of 2014 and from there the two developed the business through research and preparation. Davidson thought up the idea of Chow Now Delivery when he “realized that there was a service missing.” “I don’t know how many times me and my friends have been sitting around … and going ‘oh we want some food, but not Dominoes or whatever,’” Davidson said. “I’d heard about it before with Grub Hub … It was kind of seeing it and knowing it would be something that people would use.”

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Nick’s Hamburger Shop

Nick’s Hamburgers has stood as a Brookings staple for just under 86 years. The small hamburger shop, located on Main Ave, in Downtown Brookings, serves up slider style burgers and hasn’t changed their recipe since the doors opened in 1929, co-owners

Todd and Tony Fergen said. In addition to the famous burgers, which were awarded Best Burger in South Dakota in 2015 by MSN, Nick’s also serves up homemade pie.The pies vary from fruit pies to cream pies, including rhubarb pie, banana cream pie and Reese’s chocolate pie. The shop is open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Book Stores

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books. Uncanny Comics and Brookings Book Co. both cater to the needs of any student interested in reading up on their favorite comics. Uncanny Comics, located in the University Mall, opened in December 2014. Brookings Book Co. can be found on Main Ave. in Downtown Brookings. Brookings Book Co. and Cover to Cover, also located on Main Ave., offer a wide variety of other book options for those not interested in comics. There is also a selection of tradebooks available at the University Bookstore on campus. For students looking for a more economical option for fueling their reading habits, the Brookings Public Library offers free library cards to South Dakota State University students if they present their student ID.

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FRESHMAN YEAR BUCKET LIST As an incoming freshman, there are a few things that every student needs to do. Here is a bucket list created specifically for a new student to complete during their time at South Dakota State University.

ON CAMPUS

IN GENERAL

Walk to the top of the Campanile

Eat at Nick’s Hamburgers

Dance at State-A-Thon

Eat a finals week midnight breakfast at Larson Commons

Question why we have four mascots, but embrace it. Attend Capers Attend Cavorts Admire Chicoine’s ‘stache Take a picture with one of the South Dakota State University Signs Tailgate for home football game Pick up your weekly Collegian

Join a club or organization that you love and wouldn’t survive your college career without (don’t try to do this, but it will eventually happen) Lock your roommate out for the night … or accidentally lock yourself out of your room for a night

Pull an all-nighter Eat a whole bucket of SDSU ice cream Call Taco John’s asking why they don’t serve Doritos Loco Tacos, why they aren’t Taco Bell, etc Decide whether you’re a Pizza King person or a George’s person Dress up like a hobo Go to Bum-A-Meal (FREE homecooked food) Attend the Summit League Tournament

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Old traditions revived for upcoming football season By SARA BERTSCH Managing Editor In 1907, the South Dakota Agricultural College became South Dakota State College and with that, the Jackrabbit name was officially adopted which replaced the original name of Barnyard Cadets. One group on campus is deciding to bring that name back by entitling their new spirit group the Barnyard Cadets. According to John Green, a member of the group, its goal is to revive old traditions and begin new ones in order to engage more students, including the incoming freshmen. There are several big plans in the works for the upcoming school year, including cowbells, a state shout and a one-of-a-kind gameday walk. The Barnyard Cadets plan to put cowbells into every freshman residence hall room this upcoming school year. They chose a cowbell because it is a tradition that stems from 1926. In a rivalry game against the University South Dakota, the Coyotes referred to South Dakota State as a “cow college.” One student decided that the college should own

this name and suggested the cowbells. From then on, fans brought cowbells to the game to cheer on the Jackrabbits. The state shout is another activity the group plans to bring to SDSU. According to Green, the state shout will be similar to a pep rally, in which the group and students will go over cheers and chants for each of the home football games. The other tradition that the Barnyard Cadets plan to create is a gameday walk. This walk will take place two hours before kickoff at every home game. The walk will start out on the green near Binnewies Hall and Young Hall. As a unified section of students, they will walk to the north end of the union towards the stadium and tailgate area. If this goes as planned, it will be a one-of-a-kind event as there is no other school that has an event like this, Green said. With only two-and-a-half months of planning so far, students can expect more from this newly found group in the upcoming year. All students, incoming freshmen included, can look for this group starting this Fall semester for more traditions and events.

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CAMPUS FOOD agles Einstein Bros B

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where do yo u like to eat?

I like to hangout here a lot, on average 2-3 hours and do homework. My favorite food to order is cinnamon raisin bagel with strawberry cream. NAQIUDDIN FAUD, FRESHMAN SPORTS, PARK & RECREATIONAL MAJOR I like chocolate bagels with cream cheese and hazelnut coffee to order at Einstein’s. It’s a great place to hangout between classes and do homework with friends. YURI TO, SOPHOMORE ENGLISH MAJOR Einstein’s got comfortable couches and makes a great place to spend time during the day while enjoying a chocolate brownie and hot chocolate. DANIEL REEB, SOPHOMORE COMPUTER SCIENCE

The Market

D O O G SO GROSS

I like the fact that there are good number of options to get something to eat. I personally, like the Chicken wrap from wraps and more. Market also makes a great place as I run into friends while having supper. SEAN BAILEY, SOPHOMORE COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MUSIC MAJOR Market offers a nice place for me to study and socialize, therefore I often spend time in The Union. Since I’m an early morning person, it would be great if the breakfast is served little longer. MOLLY REIFFENBERGER, SOPHOMORE EXERCISE/ PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY MAJOR

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Weary Wil’s Wil’s serves a good dine in place and relaxed environment to sit back and enjoy your food. My personal favorite is wings, because of the way it’s prepared. MITCHELL HOEFLING, FRESHMAN AG BUSINESS MAJOR

Panda Expresss My favorite food from Panda is shrimps with fried rice and green bean chicken. I prefer to eat here because it’s at a convenient location and they serve pretty fast. Something more spicy would be great to have, for example fire cracker chicken.

YUM IT’S OKAY

JASKEERAT SINGH, SOPHOMORE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MAJOR I like the fact that service is pretty quick and I don’t have to walk to far as it’s really close to my hall. Personal favorite is chow mein and orange chicken as they’re not available anywhere else on campus. BEN JACKSON, FRESHMAN GRAPHIC DESIGN MAJOR

Chick-Fil-A I love the waffles and grilled chicken sandwich so much that I eat here 2-3 three times a week regularly. It’d be great if the service was little faster and the place wasn’t so messy. ELIFF GABB, FRESHMAN ENGLISH MAJOR

Dairy Bar I like the fact that apart from ice cream, they have coffee at the same place. It makes an ideal place to study with some great comfort food. Also, I think its cool that they have a view to the ice cream laboratory. TAIGE TOPLE, SOPHOMORE POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR

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Find us on Facebook at sdsupc to keep up with programs we’ll present this fall. Stop into the Center for Student Engagement in the Student Union, Room 136, to get involved with the University Program Council. Help us bring great things to Campus.

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WE BRING THE FUN

weekend events

friday night ﬂicks, grocery bingo, open mic nights, comedians, dance nights, blizzard hockey games, day trips, and much more!

almost every weekend. almost always free.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

for the fall semester

MONDAY, AUG. 24

First Day of Classes SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 FRIDAY, SEPT. 25

Dad’s Weekend

First home football game versus Southern Utah FRIDAY, OCT. 16

SATURDAY, OCT. 24

Midterm

Hobo Day, football game versus Northern Iowa WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9 DEC. 10 - 16

Finals Week

No classes; Final Exam Preparation

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CZECH REPUBLIC

CONNOR COLBATH

When I decided to go to Prague, I was very excited but still had some doubts because most people had never heard of Prague or thought that the Czech Republic would be boring. After traveling Europe and living abroad in Prague, I decided Prague is possibly the most beautiful city in all of Europe. Dating back to the 12th century, Prague consists of winding, multi-architectural buildings that bring something new and historical around every corner. The Vltava River runs throughout the city with the historical Prague Castle overlooking the entire city. Czech locals are rather quiet at first, but are some of the nicest people I have met abroad. Czech cuisine is hearty meals of meats, potatoes, and wonderful sauces, but Prague still has every type of food imaginable. I honestly believe that I wouldn’t have had as much fun anywhere other than Prague and recommend it highly to anyone thinking of studying abroad.

STUDY

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COSTA RICA

TAYLOR DONNELLY

“Pura Vida” is the phrase that is used among all the Tico people in Costa Rica. The literal translation is “pure life”, but in Costa Rica, it’s a way of saying “enjoy life”. My semester there taught me exactly that. After hiking through the rain forest, swimming through the waves of countless beaches, and simply being immersed in the culture, I’ve obtained a true appreciation for simplicity, nature, and family and friends. I absolutely love Costa Rica and will forever treasure the memories.

JACKLYN JENCKS

ITALY & AUSTRALIA

My greatest experiences while studying at SDSU were my study abroad travels. My first experience abroad was in Canberra, Australia. Australia is an incredible country with even better people. I made lifelong friendships and became especially close with three other girls, we now see each other at least once a year. My second study abroad experience was in Florence, Italy. One word, food. Everything tasted so fresh and the views are beautiful. While on each trip, my travels were amazing. I got to snorkel, visit hometowns, and camp in a van while driving around the southern island of New Zealand. I rode in a gondola and explored a vineyard. I traveled to Switzerland with my roommate from Italy and we hiked a mountain, sang live at a hostel, and paddle boarded in the middle of the mountains. Studying abroad opened my eyes to so many things, and I can’t wait for my next trip.

SWEDEN

HANNA PETERSON “I’m not sure what I’ll do but – well, I want to go places and see people. I want my mind to grow. I want to live where things happen on a big scale.” This F. Scott Fitzgerald quote is one of my favorites and sums up what I wanted to gain from my experience abroad. Embracing the opportunity to study abroad was the most terrifying, but also the most exhilarating decision I’ve ever braved. Living in Sweden for five months really opened my eyes to new perspectives through the relationships I built with people from all around the globe. I discovered new strengths I never knew I had by always being in unfamiliar situations and surroundings. Every experience and lesson I learned while studying in Sweden and traveling independently has helped to shape me into the well-rounded, globally educated women I strive to be!

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INDIA

DYLAN LITTLE

This medical internship allowed me to experience over one hundred hours of observation. During the fifty hours spent observing surgical procedures, I watched a COMMANDO procedure (Combined madibulectomy and neck dissection operation), a Modified Radical Mastectomy, stabilizations of intertrochanteric fractures, the removal of ovarian cysts, cholecystectomies, the removal of a buccal mucosa tumor that was suffocating a patient and many other notable operations. For the other fifty hours of

shadowing, I was constantly being introduced to various medical conditions while working with a variety of specialized doctors. When the other interns and myself weren’t in the hospital, we were able to immerse ourselves in the Indian culture. We lived in the heart of Mumbai, and we continually learned about this way of life. On weekends, We traveled the country visiting the Taj Mahal, New Dehli, the castles and forts of Jiapur and countless other unique areas of this country.

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