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The Collegian

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

The Collegian

Linsey Graff and Adam Post present the Master Plan Engagement Report on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Potential plans outlined for SDSU’s future
Danielle Nowell, News Editor • February 19, 2025

South Dakota State University has almost finished creating their master plan for the future of SDSU’s campus. SDSU’s website for the comprehensive...

The South Dakota Legislative Session runs through March 28 at the State Capitol in Pierre.
Senate passes campus concealed carry after some changes
Brayden Byers, Editor-in-Chief • February 12, 2025

PIERRE, S.D.  — The South Dakota Senate advanced legislation Wednesday allowing permit holders to carry concealed weapons on public university...

Newman Night Volleyball expands offering
Kelsey Schuchhardt, Reporter • February 11, 2025

Newman Center missionaries decided this month to switch to twice-a-week Newman Night Volleyball games at St. Thomas More church because of the...

SDSU's Jaden Jackson (14) drives down the lane during a game against South Dakota on Sunday at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion. Jackson had a career-high 19 points in the 94-91 win over the Coyotes.
Jackrabbits earn road win over Coyotes
Jon Akre, Sports Reporter • February 16, 2025

The South Dakota State men’s basketball team snuck out of Vermillion with a win today, hanging on to a 94-91 victory over the South Dakota...

South Dakota State's Damon Wilkinson (34) fights against Omaha's Ja'Sean Glover (5) and Joshua Streit (23) during a game in First Bank & Trust arena on Thursday.
Jacks shoot the lights out on top-seeded Omaha Mavericks
Jon Akre, Sports Reporter • February 14, 2025

First Bank & Trust Arena is a tough place to play for opponents. On a frigid February night in Brookings, over 3,800 fans piled into FB&T...

South Dakota State's Cashton Johnson crosses the finish line in his race during the SDSU Open Meet in Brookings on Feb. 1.
Jackrabbits impress over two meet weekend
Cordell Vitense, Assistant Sports Editor • February 13, 2025

SDSU competed in the Mount Marty Meet in Yankton, South Dakota last Friday. The Jackrabbits walked away with four first-place finishes. In the...

This is just one of many performers at from SDSU’s International Night. The night was full of traditional dancing, music and food. The event was attended by over 250 and was attended by Brookings mayor Oepke “Ope” Niemeyer.
Mayor visits SDSU’s International Night
Amina Aidarkhanova, Reporter • February 11, 2025

The vibrant rhythms of traditional music filled the room, students dressed in colorful attire, danced across the stage and the aroma of spices...

Art exhibits are currently on display at South Dakota State University’s Art Museum. Each of these exhibits are being highlighted for the Governor’s 11th Biennial Exhibition.
South Dakota artists highlighted in Governor’s 11th Biennial Exhibition
Lance Spracklin, Reporter • February 11, 2025

The South Dakota State Art Museum hosted the opening reception for the Governor’s 11th Biennial Art Exhibition featuring work from artists...

Downtown at Sundown, a staple in the Brookings community, attracts large crowds during the summer months.
Planning begins for summer concerts
Taylor Tennant, Reporter • February 11, 2025

  This year will be the 10th anniversary of the Downtown at Sundown music festival, so organizers are looking to celebrate in a big way.  “We’re...

Using a notebook and pencil to objectively rank every NFL logo (NFC edition)
Using a notebook and pencil to objectively rank every NFL logo (NFC edition)
Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor • February 4, 2025

This Sunday millions of people will be huddled around their TV’s watching the biggest sports event in the world (if you exclude every other...

Larson in the main stage area of the CMA awards that was hosted in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 24
Behind the Scenes at the CMA’s
Christian Larson, Reporter • December 3, 2024

t’s not every day you get to hang out with the likes of Carrie Underwood, George Strait and Luke Combs. But on Wednesday, Nov. 20, that’s...

Lainey Wilson on stage during her performance in Sioux Falls.
Concert review: Lainey Wilson returns to Sioux Falls on first headlining arena tour
Christian, Larson • November 14, 2024

Louisiana-born country music star Lainey Wilson made her return to Sioux Falls, S.D. on Saturday November 9, bringing her Country’s Cool Again...

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