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Brookings man injured, Arlington man dead following collision
Brookings man injured, Arlington man dead following collision
UPDATE: Mental health emergency near campus triggers campus alert
UPDATE: Mental health emergency near campus triggers campus alert
The exterior of Harding Hall, the home of the Ness School of Management and Economics at South Dakota State University, is seen on campus on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. School officials attribute recent enrollment growth to the addition of new majors like accounting and gaining accreditation in 2025.
Ness School enrollment surpasses 1,300 amid program expansion
Wintrode and TRIO host first generation student fair
Tina Birgen, coordinator for student success and opportunity at South Dakota State University, addresses the Students’ Association on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in the Student Union in Brookings.
Jack’s Cupboard new venture approved
South Dakota State 133-pounder Cale Seaton wrestles with NDSU's Tristan Daughtery, who is ranked No. 25 in the country, during a college wrestling match at the Daktronics Inviational on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
Jackrabbit wrestling dominates home weekend, shuts out Augustana
South Dakota State's Lauren Walter (13), left, and Omaha's Jasmyn Brown (6) chase the ball during their Summit League quarterfinal match on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Fishback Soccer Park in Brookings.
SDSU’s season ends with NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa
Madison Burr, from Goodhue, Minnesota has played volleyball "since second or third grade," she said.
The breakout blocker
Brooklyn Meyer (31) goes up for a layup against the Augustana Vikings on Oct. 29, 2025 at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.
Jacks blow past Racers
The scoreboard at Fishabck Soccer Park, the current Jackrabbit soccer facility, sits on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Brookings. Fishback Soccer Park is 2.5 miles away from the main SDSU campus located near Twentieth Street South.
Record gift to fund new soccer stadium
Anna Schenker, 2025 Stuart Artist-in-residence. Photo courtesy of University Marketing and Communications.
SDSU School of Design hosts Anna Schenker, Stuart artist-in-residence
SDSU students to stage 'The Diary of Anne Frank'
SDSU students to stage ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’
Finn Kane at the Black Hills Film Festival. He won the Best Student Film for his documentary “Galena: The Ghost Town That Refuses to Die.”
SDSU alum wins best student film at Black Hills Film Festival
Heather Headley, known for her role as Nala in ‘The Lion King,’ performed songs from her career and with students on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center in Brookings, SD.
Broadway in Brookings
The Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge offers a wine cellar and an oil and vinegar tasting bar.
Pheasant Restaurant receives grant
"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’
The back side of the board that stated “The Slave-Trade was Morally Evil: Agree - Disagree” on Wednesday, March 31, 2025.
Where does morality come from?
The staff of The Collegian pose for a group photo showing off their “Marshy” awards following a meeting on Monday, April 28, 2025. The “Marshy” awards were sponsored by Sports Editor Marshall Minihan and the Collegian sports department.
From the editor: ‘Thanks for the memories’
March 31, campus ministry group, Equip, presented a white board and asked students if they thought the slave trade was “Morally Evil.” Three of the votes for disagree were admittedly seeded by the group
Slavery: Not up for moral debate
Thursday, Feb. 27 is Student Press Freedom Day.
Student journalism is ‘at the forefront’ of SDSU
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From left, SA President Sophie Spier swears in new senators Becca Derenge, Mira Bry, Jacki Mollison, Carter Howell, Regan Bollweg, Natalie Holland and Marylin Lopez at the SA meeting on Monday, Sept. 15.

Seven new SA senators sworn in

Emily DeCock, Editor-in-Chief • September 16, 2025

Seven new senators were sworn in at the Students’ Association meeting Monday. Carter Howell, Jacki Mollison, Marylin Lopez, Mira Bry, Natalie Holland, Becca Derenge and Regan Bollweg are the newest members...

The Students' Association office sits on Main Street in the Student Union.

President Dunn addresses Students’ Association

Brent Molengraaf, Reporter • September 9, 2025

SDSU president Barry Dunn discussed federal changes to higher education funding at the first Students’ Association meeting of the year on Monday night. Federal funding has been a topic of high debate...

Five new senators-at-large (left) Megan Christoffels, Malachi Swift, Shishir Roka, Supriya Paudel, and Brandon Kampsen are sworn in during the final Students’ Association meeting of the year on April 28.

Senate shoots down Blue Bridge Project club constitution

Emily DeCock, Assistant News Editor • April 29, 2025

One of newly elected SA president Sophie Spier’s key initiatives was highly debated before ultimately failing in the Senate on Monday at the last meeting of the year. Spier was looking to get approval...

Two new vet clubs get approved

Emma Mernaugh, Assistant News Editor • March 18, 2025

The Students’ Association unanimously approved constitutions for two new veterinary student organizations and reviewed upcoming budgets during its meeting on Monday, as election season approached. Open...

Students’ Association – Nov. 25, 2024

Collegian Staff • November 25, 2024

Jackrabbit Volleyball v. (5) Denver | Summit League Tournament

Ben Anderson and Brayden Byers • November 25, 2024

Students’ Association – Nov. 18, 2024

Collegian Staff • November 18, 2024

Jackrabbit women’s basketball v. Duke

Ben Anderson and Brayden Byers • November 17, 2024

Jackrabbit women’s basketball v. Wisconsin

Ben Anderson • November 13, 2024

The Jackrabbits welcome in the Wisconsin Badgers as they continue on with their 3-game home stand.

Jackrabbit women’s basketball v. Creighton

Ben Anderson • November 8, 2024

The Jackrabbit women's basketball team kicks off their home schedule with a matchup with the 21st-ranked Bluejays.

Jackrabbit volleyball v. St. Thomas

Ben Anderson • November 7, 2024

The Jackrabbit volleyball returns home to face the Tommies of St. Thomas.

Students’ Association – Nov. 4

November 4, 2024

Various committees addressed the Students’ Association on Monday and three commemorations were adopted by senators for the month of November.   

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