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

The Collegian
The Brookings Chamber of Commerce is hosting a watch party downtown this Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Downtown to host weekend watch party

Tate Peterson, Reporter • October 1, 2024

A free-to-attend SDSU Football watch party will happen this Saturday, Oct. 5 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Brookings.The watch party will stream the SDSU Jackrabbits versus the UNI Panthers. The...

SDSU's Kirby Vorhees flexes after a run against Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Strawberry Stadium in Hammond, La. Vorhees had 5 carries totaling 179 and 3 touchdowns against the Lions.

Freshman leads Jacks to 41-0 victory over Lions

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter • September 22, 2024

The South Dakota State football team wrapped up its nonconference slate with a dominant 41-0 victory over Southeastern Louisiana Saturday. The Jackrabbits improved to 3-1 on the season with the help...

Amar Johnson breaking a tackle to extend the play. Johnson finished with 126 rushing yards in SDSU's 24-3 victory over Augustana.

Jacks drop Augustana 24-3 at home

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter • September 15, 2024

South Dakota State improved to 2-1 on the season following a 24-3 victory over in-state rival Augustana in the Beef Bowl. It was a historic day for attendance yet again for Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium....

South Dakota State focuses their sight on an old conference foe in their second straight sellout to start the year.

Jackrabbit gameday vs. Augustana

Brayden Byers and Jon Akre • September 13, 2024

South Dakota State (1-1) at Augustana (1-0) When/where: Saturday, 6 p.m. at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium TV/Radio: Midco Sports, ESPN+ | Collegian Sports on KSDJ-FM, AM 910 KJJQ, Jackrabbit Sports Network Weather:...

Grahm Goering scores his first touchdown of the season in SDSU's week 1 loss to Oklahoma State University.

SDSU bested by Oklahoma State 44-20

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor • August 31, 2024

SDSU’s 29-game winning streak shatters after loss to 17thranked FBS opponent Oklahoma State in Stillwater, OK this afternoon. The Cowboys exploded in the third quarter, producing three touchdowns...

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