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

The Collegian
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The Collegian
SDSU's journey to Research-1

SDSU’s journey to Research-1

Alex Olsen, Reporter • October 7, 2025

South Dakota State University is bolstering its efforts to attain the R1 Research University designation from the American Council on Education (ACE). ACE oversees the Carnegie Classification of Institutions...

SDSU running back Julius Loughridge takes handoff and runs between Youngstown State defenders. Loughridge ran for 176 yards and four touchdowns on 25 carries last Saturday.

Comeback Jacks

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor • October 7, 2025

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits pulled off a 35-30 comeback win in Ohio on Saturday against the No. 24-ranked Youngstown State Penguins.  The Jackrabbits now find themselves at 5-0 with three of...

Freshman outside hitter Hannah Klein receives ball in 3-2 win over Omaha on Sept. 25, 2025 while teammate Sylve Zgonc looks on. Klein had a career high 19.5 points and 17 kills in the Jacks Summit League opening match.

Jacks stay hot on the road

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor • October 7, 2025

The South Dakota State Jacks volleyball team traveled to Denver to take on the Pioneers on Thursday, Oct. 2. The Jacks took care of business by beating Denver 3-1 before traveling to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and...

South Dakota State soccer players celebrate during a match against North Dakota State. The Jacks were down early in the game, but were able to force a draw.

SDSU stays perfect

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter • October 7, 2025

South Dakota State took a draw and a win in their last two Summit League contests over North Dakota last Thursday and North Dakota State on Sunday.  North Dakota  The Fighting Hawks got on the...

Kale Garry shoots the ball while being contested by St. Thomas' Kendall Blue. He would go 6-for-13 from the field and 2-for-5 from three in the win. Garry scored 15 points in the game.

Garry named preseason first team

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor • October 7, 2025

Men’s basketball had junior Kalen Garry selected to the Preseason All-Summit League First Team following a season that saw numerous starters transfer. Before last season, Garry was selected to the Preseason...

Brooklyn Meyer lays the ball up against ORU

Women ranked preseason No. 1

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor • October 7, 2025

Jackrabbit Women’s basketball is getting some positive attention leading into the season. Four players were selected to Summit League preseason teams and senior Brooklyn Meyer was named the Preseason...

Members of the Hobo Day Committee look through neckties during Hobo Gear Prep Night on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in the Student Union's Volstorff Ballroom in Brookings.

PHOTOS: Hobo Gear Prep Night

Owen Boyd, Photographer • October 6, 2025

Hobo Gear Prep Night gave students an opportunity to put together their "Hobo 'fit" before Hobo Week on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in the Student Union's Volstorff Ballroom in Brookings.

South Dakota State running back James Basinger (32) forces his way towards the endzone during an NCAA college football game against Mercyhurst on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

SDSU Gameday Guide

Brayden Byers and Jacob Brende • October 3, 2025

#2/2 Jackrabbits (4-0) @ #18/24 Penguins (3-1) When: 6 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. Central Time) Saturday Where: Stambaugh Stadium in Youngstown, Ohio TV: ESPN+ (Drae Smith, Frank Stams) Radio:...

New items at Chick-Fil-A have arrived due to student requests, including pretzel sandwiches, mac and cheese, kale salad and more drink options.

Chick-fil-A expands menu options

Addison Zavala, Reporter • September 30, 2025

Chick-fil-A in the Student Union has been rolling out new menu options this semester to keep up with student demands. Recently, Chick-fil-A in the Student Union stirred excitement by adding new menu...

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