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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
SDSU's Matthew Mors (11) jumps for a hot during the Jackrabbits' 70-69 win over Kansas City on Sunday at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

Jacks clip Golden Eagles 77-69

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter • February 28, 2025

South Dakota State reached 20 wins for the 6th time in the past eight seasons Thursday, knocking off Oral Roberts, 77-69. With the win, the Jacks (20-10, 11-4 Summit League) stay in the hunt for a share...

Cody Caldwell (left), Damion Hahn (middle) and Jordan Lindberg (right) at SDSU’s loss to Iowa State 15-20 on Feb. 14 at First Bank & Trust Arena.

Calling the shots

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor • February 25, 2025

Since arriving at South Dakota State, SDSU wrestling head coach Damion Hahn has led the wrestling team in a positive direction. Hahn’s Jackrabbits are ranked No. 13 in the nation and are they fourth-highest...

Senior pitcher Arlen Peters on the mound for the Jacks. Last season, Peters went 0-2 on 13 appearances.

Baseball drop four on the road

Jacob Brende, Assistant Sports Editor • February 25, 2025

SDSU was swept in their season-opening series against the University of the Pacific Tigers as they were outscored 7-25 in four games. The Jacks were able to put up 27 hits over the series but left 35 men...

Oscar Cluff shoots over a Kansas City defender on Sunday during a Summit League basketball game at First Bank and Trust Arena. Cluff recorded his 20th double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Jacks bounce Roos

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter • February 25, 2025

A late second-half surge propelled the South Dakota State men’s basketball team to a Senior Day victory on Sunday, stunning the Kansas City Roos 70-65. The Jacks improved to 19-10 on the season and...

SDSU's Stoney Hadnot (4) puts the ball in for a score during a game against North Dakota State on Thursday at First Bank & Trust Arena.

Jackrabbits fall to Bison 68-77 at home

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter • February 19, 2025

The SDSU men’s basketball team fell for the first time at home this season as North Dakota State pulled away for a 77-68 victory. The Bison played a nearly clean game offensively, committing just...

SDSU's Jaden Jackson (14) drives down the lane during a game against South Dakota on Sunday at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion. Jackson had a career-high 19 points in the 94-91 win over the Coyotes.

Jackrabbits earn road win over Coyotes

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter • February 16, 2025

The South Dakota State men’s basketball team snuck out of Vermillion with a win today, hanging on to a 94-91 victory over the South Dakota Coyotes. The Jacks improved to 9-3 in Summit League play...

South Dakota State's Cashton Johnson crosses the finish line in his race during the SDSU Open Meet in Brookings on Feb. 1.

Jackrabbits impress over two meet weekend

Cordell Vitense, Assistant Sports Editor • February 13, 2025

SDSU competed in the Mount Marty Meet in Yankton, South Dakota last Friday. The Jackrabbits walked away with four first-place finishes. In the high jump for men, SDSU finished the event with first and...

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