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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
Luke Appel, who scored nine points with seven rebounds, gets defended by Iowa State's Curtis Jones (5) and Robert Jones (12) during an NCAA Tournament first round game in Omaha, Nebraska.

Strong start lifts Iowa State past Jackrabbits

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter • March 21, 2024

The South Dakota State men’s basketball season ended in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, falling to the Iowa State Cyclones 82-65. ISU got off to a hot start, connecting on their first 10...

A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE

A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor • February 13, 2024

This is the final part in a three part series. If you would like to read the other parts, feel free to check out the official Collegian website. Here are a couple reminders of the guidelines I set for...

Capers

Capers

Sydney Hoier, Watchdog • January 30, 2024

Alpha Psi Omega, SDSU’s theatre fraternity, hosted the annual production of Capers last weekend at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. “Capers is a student variety show that’s written by, produced...

Jenna Hopp runs down the court during SDSU's 73-55 win over South Dakota at Frost Arena.

Same old story: Jacks take control of Summit League

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter • January 23, 2024

The South Dakota State women’s basketball team remains unbeaten in conference play and increases their winning streak to seven following home victories over the Omaha Mavericks and South Dakota Coyotes. “We...

This building located at 2324 Sixth St. on the east side of Brookings, will become a Wendy's restaurant come February.

Wendy’s coming to Brookings

Hallie Rootkie, Reporter • January 16, 2024

Wendy’s, known for their square burgers, Frostys and more, will open a store in Brookings soon. Wendy’s will move into the building that was previously occupied by a Hardee’s restaurant on the city’s...

Mark Gronowski runs the ball in for a touchdown during a game against the Missouri State Bears on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Gronowski becomes the first Jackrabbit to win the Walter Payton award as the FCS offensive player of the year.

Gronowski named Walter Payton Award winner

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor • January 6, 2024

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski has been named the winner of the Walter Payton award as the FCS offensive player of the year. This was announced at the Stats Perform FCS national awards...

VERMILLION, SD: OCTOBER 28: The South Dakota State Jackrabbits defense celebrates an interception against the South Dakota Coyotes during their game at the DakotaDome in Vermilion, SD.

Jacks pulverize Penguins 34-0 to clinch MVFC title

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter • November 11, 2023

The Jackrabbits waddled into Stambaugh Stadium on Saturday and recorded their first shutout victory since 2021, taking down Youngstown State 34-0. The Jackrabbits improved to 10-0 on the season and 7-0...

UPD Dailey Crime Log (Oct. 29 - Nov. 4)

UPD Dailey Crime Log (Oct. 29 – Nov. 4)

November 7, 2023

The following were included in the University Police Department daily crime log from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4: SUNDAY, OCT. 29 12:15 a.m., Ben Reifel Hall, drug/narcotics violation 8:04 a.m., 900 block of...

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