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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

A night of storytelling and laughter

A night of storytelling and laughter

Tessa Henderson and Coryn Wolff October 15, 2024

Humorist, playwright, and author Kevin Kling takes the stage Oct. 16 to create an evening blending humor and heartfelt storytelling for the community.  Kling was born and raised in Osseo, Minnesota,...

Rylee Martin (from left), Alyssa Groves, Joslyn Richardson, Madison Burr and Katie Van Egdom come together to celebrate a point during a 3-0 win over North Dakota on Saturday, Oct. 12 at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

Jackrabbits keep rolling with win over North Dakota

Brayden Byers, Editor-In-Chief October 12, 2024

The Jackrabbit volleyball team picked up right where they left off Thursday notching a four-set win over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks in front of 1,816 to remain unbeaten this season. South Dakota...

Chase Mason runs into the endzone for one of his two touchdowns during a 63-13 Hobo Day win over Youngstown State  on Saturday, October 12. Mason racked up 161 yards on the ground to lead the Jackrabbits.

HOBO DAY BLOWOUT

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter October 12, 2024

South Dakota State pounded out over 400 rushing yards in a 63-13 victory over Youngstown State in the 110th annual Hobo Day game. The Jacks were firing on all cylinders, but the offense especially showed...

Tommy Hopp giving the keynote address for the Economics' 2024 Emerging Entrepreneur in Residence program.

Former SDSU football player shares keynote address

Owen Boyd, Reporter October 8, 2024

Failure is an opportunity, a former SDSU football player who runs a construction company in Alaska told a Brookings crowd last week. “The best businesses that last are the ones that fail and fail and...

SA President, Trinity Peterson, The General Activity Fee and information about Hobo Week were a few topics discussed.

Burn ban forces Bum Fire to be held inside

Jordan Roemeling, Co-News Editor October 8, 2024

Senators announce results from the General Activity Fee survey, talk of upcoming Hobo Week and club events.  Committee and Staff Reports  President Trinity Peterson and Vice President Hayden Bentz...

Dakota Nature Park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Things to do in Brookings this fall

Grace Weaver, Reporter October 8, 2024

Pumpkin Patch Sanderson Gardens has over 23,450 pumpkins that are waiting to be enjoyed, Jan Sanderson, Sanderson Gardens owner, said. Students can easily explore the patches via the driveways. Last...

SDSU’s defense attempts to stop the ballcarrier against Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Strawberry Stadium in 
Hammond, LA.

Hobo Day Matchup

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor October 8, 2024

The 4-1 Jackrabbits will hit the gridiron on Saturday against the Youngstown State Penguins for Hobo Day with a kickoff slated for 2 p.m. at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.    South Dakota State earned...

Gus Miller (#50), Evan Beerntsen (#61) and Marcus Hicks (#78) protecting quarterback Mark Gronowski in their blowout win over the  Southeastern Louisiana Lions earlier this season.

Jackrabbits dominate up front

James Jungemann, Reporter October 8, 2024

The Jackrabbits’ offensive line has one of the most important positions on the gridiron. Without them, there is no chance of having a good football team.  They have the job of not only protecting their...

Students are seen studying and socializing in the marketplace at the Student Union. Last year, the record was broken for returning students being 82.9%, and then again this year with 83.8% returning students to the university.

Returning students break records again

Ryann Davis, Reporter October 8, 2024

Preparation began in May for both a large class of freshmen and a second year of record-breaking retention rates. Students included in the retention data are first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor’s...

New PA announcer humbled to get mic

New PA announcer humbled to get mic

Natalie Dean, Managing Editor October 8, 2024

SDSU is a place that is home for Ryan Howlett, who first came to the university as a student in the fall of 1993 and then graduated in 1998. He worked on and off serving with the SDSU Alumni Association...

Plants grown vertically and harvested inside the trailer by Engel and his team

Brookings embraces soil-free farming

Lakacee Lipp, Reporter October 8, 2024

Growing food without soil has been increasingly popular nationwide in recent years. Hydroponics is the technique of growing plants using water as a nutrient solution and a growing medium instead of...

Sophomore Rylee Martin sets the ball during a match last Thursday against Kansas City in the new First Bank & Trust Arena. SDSU beat the Roos 3-0 to run their record to 14-0, the best team start since 2000.

Jackrabbits continue undefeated season; set their eyes for Omaha at home tonight

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter October 8, 2024

A record 2,853 fans saw South Dakota State volleyball sweep Kansas City in the first event at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings last Thursday. Kansas City The first point went to SDSU off a Sydni...

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