The Collegian is the independent student newspaper at South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. The Collegian is published by and for South Dakota State University students under the First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press. Opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of the student body, faculty, staff or administration. The Collegian is published weekly on Wednesday during the academic year of SDSU.

Spring 2012 Collegian Staff

Get to know the Spring 2012 Collegian staff with these random facts.

Editor-in-Chief: Emma DeJong

Best Collegian moment — At The Collegian, we love house ads with cats. One time, Caitlin Pisha designed one so perfect that Tony Gorder literally fell to his knees.

One meal the rest of your life what would it be — Cereal. Specifically, off-brand Honey Bunches of Oats.

What motto do you live by – ”One thing have I asked of the Lord, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.” – Psalm 27:4

Managing Editor: Hannah Baker

Your biggest influence — My father. We are very similar versions of the same person, which can be a challenge but also a great blessing since we can understand one another when others cannot.

If you were a crayon what color would you be and why — a bright yellow. Mostly because I like to stand out and like to think of myself as a fun, witty person and yellow sort of personifies that. Hey, we could rename it as Hannah Banana. Dibs.

Biggest pet peeve — When people aren’t turning but they have their blinker on and I’m stuck behind them in traffic. Watch out, I might just rear-end your car to make it stop.

News Editor: Holly Leske

Favorite book — Life of Pi by Yann Martel

What motto do you live by — Carpe Diem

Biggest influence — Music, because it’s constantly changing my perspective on life.

News Editor: Nick Lowrey

If you were a crayon color what would you be and why — Blue, because God loves the infantry.

If you could try anything and not fail what would you attempt — If there’s no chance of failure, what’s the point in doing anything.

Describe your perfect day — There are no perfect days that’s why life is fun.

News Editor: Tamora Rosenbaum

Favorite books — Right now, I would say The Birthday of the World by Ursula K. Leguin or something from The Baroque Cycle by Neal Stephenson. Ursula K. Leguin’s worlds are strange and fascinating and her writing is always beautiful. Neal Stephenson’s characters are fantastic and tangible and his quirky humor is refreshing and often surprising.

Favorite song — “Where the Boat Leaves From” by the Zac Brown Band. It never fails to make me smile and want to dance; it also reminds me of my younger sister and makes me feel like it’s summertime.

Sports Editor: Marcus Traxler

If you were a crayon what color would you be and why — Turquoise because it is a combination of the best colors (green, blue, some purple). I envision having a room that has exclusively turquoise furniture at some point in the future.

Biggest pet peeve — Poor grammar, which explains why I’m on the professional track that I am.

What would the title of your autobiography page be — “What Did He Just Say?”

Juice Editor: Cat Hill

Favorite magazine — Alternative Press

Favorite song — “Your Nickel Ain’t Worth My Dime” by Sleeping With Sirens

Favorite quote — “An empty wallet doesn’t seem half bad when you’re living your dreams.” – “This is How We Live” by The Summer Set

Opinion Editor: Jamison Lamp

Biggest Pet Peeve — People who use blue ink

Favorite Song/Artist — There is a big spot in my heart for Celine Dion and Cher

What motto do you live by — Life happens

Visual Editor: Leah Bohlander

One meal the rest of your life what would it be — French toast, scrambled eggs, and orange juice…or grilled cheese and tomato soup. It’s hard to pick between these two epic meals of deliciousness.

Favorite quote — “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” -Matthew 6:34

Three wishes from a Genie, what would they be? — 1. Perfect hair everyday. 2. An insanely awesome photographic memory. 3. Money or stuff. Stuff like horses, clothes, jewelry, houses, barns..pretty much everything.

Photo Editor: Kathy Kroeger

Favorite Motto — “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” -Plato

Favorite Book — Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman

Things I love — outdoors, trail running, the sound oceans and rivers make, and watching The Biggest Loser

Ad Manager: Tom Koeller

If you could try anything and not fail, what would you attempt — To jump 50 cars on a motorcycle.

In one word describe yourself — Spontaneous

What would the title of your autobiography page be — The Thomas Koeller Story

Marketing/Branding Editor: Kayla Huether

Your biggest influence — My parents. They have taught me so many valuable life lessons, blessed me with many opportunities, and have been the greatest support system.

Favorite sports team — The Denver Broncos

Things you love — Traveling, baking, shopping, fashion, health, fitness, working out, running, Pinterest, friends, family, country music, concerts, and life in general.

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Contact Information

The Collegian
SDSU – USU 069
Brookings, SD 57007

Main line: 605.688.6164

Newsroom: 605.688.6166

Editor-in-Chief: 605.688.6178

Fax: (605) 688-6165