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Nathan Lukkes, executive director of the South Dakota Board of Regents, speaks during a town hall in the Hobo Day Gallery on the SDSU campus on April 28, 2026. Lukkes talked about the state of higher education, potential tuition raises and artificial intelligence.
Regent talks AI, tuition pressures at SDSU town hall
The University Police Department sits on the northeast side of campus, east of Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.
SDSU POLICE DAILY CRIME LOG
Arbor Day attendees work together to plant a tree on April 23, 2026, outside of Brown Hall.
Trees planted on campus for Arbor day
SDSU launches Center for AI Innovation and Emergent Technologies
A group of attendees visit last year's May Day event in the Volstorff Ballroom in the Student Union, in Brookings, SD.
May Day Music Festival Returns to Campus
SDSU’s Luke Luskey runs for home during a baseball game against Minnesota Morris on April 29, 2026 at Erv Huether Field. Luskey had three runs, a hit and an RBI over the course of the game.
Baseball comes to a close
SDSU’s bench celebrates during a basketball game against Mayville State on Oct. 29, 2025 at First Bank & Trust Arena.
A LOOK BACK AT THE PAST
Senior Kaylee Kurdish swings at a pitch from St. Thomas pitcher Ava Kleinfeldt Friday, April 24. The Jacks took a 11-5 loss during the first game of the double-header and then took another loss later in the day to get swept 2-0 in the series
Jacks look ahead to NDSU after sweep
Grant Sorensen swings at a pitch during a baseball game against the University of Northern Colorado on April 24, 2026 at Erv Huether Field in Brookings, S.D. Sorensen had a run, a hit and two RBIs in the game.regular-season game of Kraft’s collegiate career.
Hit-by-pitch record tied
Ellie Harris runs during the Gary Wilson Invitational. Wilson broke the school 200 meter dash record with a time of 23.49.
Harris bests own record in Minnesota
Monarch performs at the May Day Music Festival in the Volstorff Ballroom on Friday, May 1, 2026.
May Day Music Festival brings live music, vendors to VBR
A group of attendees visit last year's May Day event in the Volstorff Ballroom in the Student Union, in Brookings, SD.
May Day Music Festival Returns to Campus
Grace Fromknecht, who plays Mrs. Lovett, and Jacob Stevens, who plays Sweeney Todd, perform “My Friends” during the first act.
SDSU Theatre Presents Sweeney Todd
Emma Raisanen, History Club president, left and Karli Haack, History Club fundraising manager (right) table in the Student Union this week to get the word out about the 80s Rock Battle of the Bands.
BLAST FROM THE PAST
Laura Diddle directs one of the choirs in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Diddle will retire after 23 years at SDSU.
‘It’ll be bittersweet’
Collegian Media staff first row, from left: Brayden Byers, Taylor Tennant, Emily DeCock and Bella Hartman. Second row, from left: Ean Wetzel, Emily Attrill, Andrew Lewno and Cordell Vitense.
From the editor: What being a journalist has taught me about life
Photo by FOTOGRAFÍA EDITORIAL on Unsplash
Guest Column: Volunteering Can Fast Track Your Creative Portfolio
Guest Column: April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Guest Column: April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Every year, the Journalism Education Association hosts a poster contest for Scholastic Journalism Week. This is the winning poster designed by Theo Slade, a student at North Springs High School, Atlanta.
Press Under Pressure
"Embrace Local Journalism" is the theme of this year's National Newspaper Week, which takes place Oct. 5-11. Collegian Media is home to South Dakota State University's student-run newspaper, radio station, website and newscast. The Collegian newspaper has been printing since 1885.
‘Telling the stories of our community’
South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

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

The Collegian
A charcuterie board that was displayed at the Art Museum made by one of the participants at the event

Bringing Art to Life Through Food

Veronica Waagmeester, Reporter • February 25, 2025

The Art of Charcuterie took place on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the South Dakota Art Museum. The morning was filled with great food and faces and many participants took home new ideas on how to bring food to...

The Governess is learning the true story of what happened at Bly.

Psychological thriller grips audience

Peyten Wiese, Reporter • February 25, 2025

Turn of the Screw, the third production in the university’s theater and dance season, finished its run this past Sunday. The show, described as disturbing, psychological and horrific, held the audience’s...

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 working on some special additions to make...

Members of the Bangladesh Student Association dressed in traditional Bangladeshi outfits at Bangladesh Night on Sunday.

Bangladesh Night

Jordan Roemeling, Co-News Editor • February 4, 2025

The Bangladesh Students’ Association hosted their annual Bangladesh Night in the Volstorff Ballroom in the Student Union Sunday, Feb 1. The night showcased Bangladeshi culture with traditional cuisine,...

Students perform Y2K themed skit at Capers. Capers went from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.

Capers takes SDSU back to Y2K

Peyten Wiese, Reporter • February 4, 2025

It was popular among college students and millennials alike as it had the nostalgia factor of the ‘90s and early 2000s. Audience members commented on how they loved the music chosen for the show. There...

This year Pints and Quarts entered their "50/50" burger into this year's Burger Clash. The patty of this burger is made up of half ground beef and half ground bacon, hence the name.

THE CLASH IS BACK

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor • January 29, 2025

The Brookings Burger Clash is heating up this year with 28 potential winners for people to try and vote on. This year’s Clash began on Jan. 1 and will continue until Feb. 28. You can get more information...

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