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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
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The Collegian
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:...

South Dakota State running back James Basinger (32) throws up a "peace sign" to celebrate a touchdown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Mercyhurst on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

Jacks rout Mercyhurst; face No. 18 Youngstown

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor • September 30, 2025

Jackrabbit football head coach Dan Jackson previously mentioned in a press conference how their game against Mercyhurst was a way to show what the Jacks had improved on during their bye week. The 51-7...

South Dakota State running back James Basinger (32) celebrates with teammate William Paepke (77) during an NCAA college football game against Drake on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

Jacks Stay Hot

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor • September 16, 2025

The Jackrabbits played in front of a home crowd consisting of 19,213 fans last Friday night against Drake. The Jackrabbits beat Drake 37-21 to move to 3-0 on the season, while Drake fell to 1-1. Quarterback...

South Dakota State running back Corey Blair Jr. (32) dives into the north endzone for his first career touchdown during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings. The freshman had 50 yards on six carries during the win.

Jackrabbits defeat Drake 37-21

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor • September 14, 2025

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated the Drake Bulldogs 37-21 on Friday night in front of a home crowd of 19,213 to improve to 3-0 on the season. Drake fell to 1-1.SDSU quarterback Chase Mason completed...

South Dakota State linebacker Matt Goehring hands the football to an official after a defensive stop during an FCS college football game against Montana State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Mont.

Mine runs dry

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor • September 9, 2025

South Dakota State beat Montana State 30-24 in front of 22,117 fans in the Bobcat’s 18th annual “Gold Rush” game.  The gold rush is a big deal, a match in which all fans wear gold clothing in...

South Dakota State receiver Lofton O'Groske holds a football while looking at Montana State defensive back Jhase McMillan during the Jackrabbits 30-24 win in double overtime over the Bobcats on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Mont.

South Dakota State – 30, Montana State – 24

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News • September 7, 2025

The No. 2 South Dakota State football team defeated No. 3 Montana State 30-24 Saturday in a double-overtime thriller that could only be described as another instant classic. The Jackrabbits (2-0) remain...

South Dakota State wide receiver Alex Bullock runs with the football during the Jackrabbits’ 20-3 win over Sacramento State on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

SDSU Gameday Guide

Brayden Byers • September 6, 2025

#2 Jackrabbits (1-0) @ #3 Bobcats (0-1) When: 6 p.m. Mountain Time (7 p.m. Central) Saturday Where: Bobcat Stadium, Bozeman, Mont. TV: Midco Sports Two and ESPN+ (Ben Creighton, Ty Gregorak, Grace...

Senior receiver Grahm Goering lines up for a play during SDSU practive. Goering is coming off of a 300 plus yard receiving season where he placed second on the Jacks roster in receiving yards

New Look Same Goal

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor • August 26, 2025

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits will be facing off against the Sacramento State Hornets in week one of the college football season. For the first time since 2022, the Jackrabbits won’t open the season...

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