Emily DeCock
Title: investigative reporter
Contact: emily.decock@sdnewswatch.org
Languages spoken: English
Biography: Emily DeCock is a student at South Dakota State University in Brookings majoring in journalism. In fall 2025 she will start her third and final year at SDSU, where she will serve as editor-in-chief of Collegian Media, SDSU’s student-run independent news source. Emily received the 2025 Jeffrey B. Nelson Investigative Journalism Endowed Internship and Chuck Raasch and Sandy Johnson Scholarship, which covers her tuition expenses, from the SDSU Foundation. Emily grew up in Lamberton, Minnesota. Though no journalism courses were offered at her high school, she always had a love for writing. During her second year at SDSU, she declared journalism as her major and became an editor of the Collegian. She has had amazing experiences since. She has interviewed South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden, reported on state and federal policies affecting students and covered numerous Students’ Association senate meetings through her position. These opportunities grew her love and understanding of the university and field of journalism. Emily believes strong student media is vital to creating inspired young journalists. As editor-in-chief, she hopes to continue the culture of exceptional student journalism at SDSU.