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SDSU student dead in early morning shooting

Bradley Odens, a 23-year-old SDSU student, was fatally shot this morning while entering the wrong house. At 1:54 a.m., Brookings Police responded to a shooting at 129 Main Ave. S. after a resident reported that he had shot someone who was breaking into his home.

Odens was ‘able to cheer anyone up’

Bradley Odens, a 23-year-old SDSU student, was a fun-loving person who was involved with Concert Choir and Capers, according to friends and faculty. Odens was fatally shot while entering the wrong house at 1:54 a.m. on April 9. The senior electronics engineering technology major was also remembered as being kind and cheerful.

Frequent comments urge columnist on

I have been skirting around an issue for this entire year, and, my friends, we need to talk about it. You see, some of you may not know this, but not everyone always appreciates my column. While perusing The Collegian Web site in the early afternoon hours on Monday, my greenish-brown eyes spotted another comment from an anonymous secret admirer, Old Alum.

Odens funeral set for Tuesday

The funeral for Brad Odens has been set for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14. The service will be held at the Community Reformed Church, 3800 E. 15th St., in Sioux Falls with burial to follow in Hills of Rest Memorial Park. A visitation will start at noon on Monday, April 13, with the family present from 5 to 8 p.