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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
RAMEN at Larson Commons features ramen bowls, as well as options that allow students to select from a variety of broths, proteins, noodles and toppings.

More than just noodles

Abbie Chase, Reporter • September 16, 2025

A new dining option on the South Dakota State University campus seems to be striking the interest of students.   RAMEN at Larson Commons offers students a customizable ramen and poke bowl concept....

Miller Wellness Center talks of changes

Jordan Roemeling, Co-News Editor • April 1, 2025

Various speakers addressed the Students’ Association, which approved club constitutions, commemorations, ordinances and an amendment.  Open Forum  Shari Landmark, the chief wellness officer,...

The play “Bright Star,” is a musical written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. SDSU’s show stars Brooklyn Mauch as Alice and Jacob Stevens who plays Jimmy Ray. They will be performing the play from April 3 to the 5 at 7:30 p.m. and April 6 at 2 p.m. at the Oscar Larson Theater in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.

SDSU to perform musical “Bright Star”

Peyten Wiese, Reporter • April 1, 2025

State University Theatre and Dance will be performing a bluegrass musical, “Bright Star.” from April 3 through 5 at 7:30 p.m. and April 6 at 2:00 p.m. The musical was written by Steve Martin and Edie...

From left to right: Vice president Reagan Hammond, Treasurer Austin Guenther, President Turner Marr, Graduate advisor Delaney Baumberger and Secretary Becca Nicholson.

The Aerospace Club takes flight

Rachel Richter, Reporter • March 4, 2025

The Aerospace Club has been added to the over 200 clubs offered at South Dakota State University. As of Feb. 4, the Students’ Association Senate recognized the club at their weekly meeting in the Student...

A program called June Cup Cares was passed 22-1 in this weeks Students Association meeting. This program provides menstrual cups at subsidized prices. Pictured is Vice President Haden Bentz speaking at the meeting.

June Cup Cares program passed

Emily DeCock, Assistant News Editor • March 4, 2025

June Cup Cares Students’ Association voted to support the implementation of June Cup Cares, a program that aims to provide menstrual cups at subsidized prices on college campuses, at Monday night’s...

Members of the Meat Science Club pose for a photo

New Meat Science Club

Kristen Smith, Reporter • February 25, 2025

A new Meat Science Club has been established at SDSU during the 2024 to 2025 academic year. This club is a new opportunity to advance professional development and leadership in students interested in the...

Brookings Police Car

Vandalism strikes Brookings

Tate Peterson, Reporter • November 19, 2024

A recent string of vandalisms has occurred across Brookings in the last month. The first instance was in a two-to- three-week span in October, involving the destruction of planted trees on eighth street,...

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