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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

This university computer lock screen still shows the original five core values of the "Pathway to Premier 2030" strategic plan as of 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

SDSU’s core values cuts ‘Diversity,’ replaces it with ‘Opportunity For All’

Brayden Byers and Emily DeCock May 6, 2025

South Dakota State University is changing a core value in its Pathway to Premier 2030 strategic plan. The change from “Diversity” to “Opportunity for All” reflects an effort to have a...

MVFC hires new commissioner, announces partnership with Summit League

MVFC hires new commissioner, announces partnership with Summit League

Brayden Byers, Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2025

The Missouri Valley Football Conference and the Summit League announced a partnership Tuesday to strengthen ties between the two leagues, which share several member universities. The announcement...

Sodexo caters for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Club 71 on campus

Food service problems spur leaders to respond

Jordan Roemeling, News Editor April 29, 2025

South Dakota State University administrators are working with Sodexo to improve the food vendor’s services after many complaints have surfaced in the two-plus years since the company came to campus.  Problems...

Members of Collegian Media (from left) Ella Stiefvater, Annie Witt, Emily Attrill, Brayden Byers, Ryann Davis and Emily DeCock, pose with the Eric Sevareid Award plaque following the awards banquet on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Collegian Media nominated for several regional awards

Collegian Staff April 29, 2025

Collegian Media was named a finalist in multiple categories of regional organizations last month. “The Collegian Report” and producer Annie Witt were the Best Collegiate Newscast finalists at the...

Vinyl's Comeback

Vinyl’s Comeback

Jordan Roemeling, News Editor April 29, 2025

Crosstown Vinyl, one of many independent record stores sell various secondhand vinyl records with genres including classic rock, jazz and indie. These shops - along with other factors - have contributed...

SDSU team named to USA Basketball 3X Nationals

Collegian Staff April 29, 2025

Four Jackrabbits from the women’s basketball will compete in the 2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals from May 2-4. Brooklyn Meyer, Madison Mathiowetz, Mahli Abdouch and Claire Sheppard will represent...

Three Jacks work towards NFL rosters

Jacob Brende, Assistant Sports Editor April 29, 2025

Two former SDSU football players joined the ranks of the NFL this past week, with Dalys Beanum and Amar Johnson signing undrafted free agent contracts following the 2025 NFL Draft. Johnson, who is just...

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...

SDSU pharmacy students top national test rankings

SDSU pharmacy students top national test rankings

Coryn Wolff, Reporter April 29, 2025

South Dakota State University’s most recent graduating class of pharmacy students achieved a 100% pass rate on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), becoming the highest in the...

Jackrabbit Athletic  Auction sets record

Jackrabbit Athletic Auction sets record

Collegian Staff April 29, 2025

The 2025 Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship Auction set a record for the fourth consecutive year, raising more than $2.55 million this past weekend. The Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship auction raised $2.55...

Angel Johnson and Aaron Kusler celebrating after a big play in their win against Incarnate Word 45-28 on Sept. 7 2024. SDSU beat Incarnate Word twice in the 2024 season.

SDSU Season Recaps

Marshall Minihan, Cordell Vitense, and Jacob Brende April 29, 2025

Cross Country Cross Country ended the season strong with a Summit League Championship victory before participating in the NCAA Midwest Regionals and NCAA Championship. The victory marked SDSU’s ninth...

Tyler Seeling lining up for a put. Seeling tied Kevin An and Willis Panz for first. Seeling is a junior from Breezy Point Minnesota. Seeling was a four-time All-Conference golfer during his time at Pequot Lakes High School. Last year, Seeling competed in nine seperate events for the Jacks,

Jacks feature two top four finishes at the Summit League Conference Golf Championships

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor April 29, 2025

Both SDSU teams finished in the top four of the Summit League Golf Championships. The SDSU women’s golf time finished second in the Summit League Championship last week while the men took fourth on...

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