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Students’ Association members discuss changes coming to Larson Commons, 24/7 access to the Briggs Library in their latest regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.
Title IX updates, Larson renovation and library access discussed
Prompt: I want you to create a piece of art that involves Artificial Intelligence, South Dakota State University and Jackrabbits
GETTING A HANDLE ON AI
Pride of the Dakotas
Building the Band
New trends in alcohol arrests
New trends in alcohol arrests
On Jan. 21, 2025, SDSU plans to update their website. The update has cost the University $600,000, and they have been working with tech company Lullabot to roll out the new look.
SDSU to update their website this January
The Jackrabbit volleyball team celebrates after sweeping rival South Dakota to earn the outright Summit League crown on Monday, Nov. 19 in Vermillion.
Jackrabbits finish Summit League play 9-1 in last three regular season matches
Hawkeyes to Jackrabbits
Hawkeyes to Jackrabbits
Kallie Theisen attempts a shot with Duke forward Toby Fournier defending the net. Fournier recorded a block in the 75-71 Duke victory.
Jacks drop first game of season to Duke
Angel Johnson scoring his only touchdown in the win over the Southern Illinois Salukis on Saturday. This season, the Jackrabbits have scored 31 rushing touchdowns throughout the course of 11 games. Angel Johnson has amounted to three of them, all scored in the last three games.
Missouri State offense presents road test for final regular season game
Mathew Durrance intercepting his second pass of the night. Durrance is now tied with Steven Arrell and Tucker Large with the most interception on the season.
Jacks win blowout victory over Salukis 41-10
Brooklyn & Nick are two students acting in the upcoming Macbeth production, which will be presented for the first time on November 21 and run until November 24.
Shakespeare’s ‘cursed’ play comes to campus
Lainey Wilson on stage during her performance in Sioux Falls.
Concert review: Lainey Wilson returns to Sioux Falls on first headlining arena tour
The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum Gift Shop includes a variety of gift items, many from South Dakota.
Local gift shops band together to promote event
Community Art Day
Community Art Day
The South Wall has 250 squares total and include 47 historical and important photos in Frost Arena.
If this wall could talk…
Lainey Wilson on stage during her performance in Sioux Falls.
Concert review: Lainey Wilson returns to Sioux Falls on first headlining arena tour
Student Journalism Matters
“Reagan was released on August 30, 2024. It’s loosely adapted from the book “The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism” by Paul Kegnor.
“Reagan”: Boring movie, mediocre propaganda
‘Serving the student body’
‘Serving the student body’
Despite delays, “Dune: Part 2 released March 1 this year. It’s been very well received by critics and audiences getting a 92% critic score and 95% audience score on rotten tomatoes, as well as a 8.9 on IMDB, at time of writing.
“Dune: Part two”: A slowburn and full of character(s)
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[Photo] Hahn-dling transition: Hahn hopes for wrestling success

Carson Herbert
November 14, 2018
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[Photo] Cirillo hopes team progresses under changed culture

Trenton Abrego
August 21, 2018
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[Photo] After NCAA defeat, women enter off-season with determination

Carson Herbert
March 21, 2018
FILE PHOTO Junior Seth Gross wrestles against Wyoming’s Bryce Meredith during the 141-pound bout Jan. 18. Meredith defeated Gross with a decision of 4-2. Gross won the 133-pound title at the NCAA Devision I Championships March 17 in Cleveland, Ohio.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Seth Gross

Andrew Holtan
March 21, 2018
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[Photo] Gross wins first Division I National Championship for SDSU

Trenton Abrego
March 21, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Senior Nate Rotert wrestles against NDSU Cordell Eaton during the 197-pound bout Feb. 16. Rotert defeated Eaton with a decision of 3-1. SDSU is sending seven wrestlers to the NCAA Championships in Cleveland, Ohio.

[Photo] Wrestling sends seven to NCAA Championship

Trenton Abrego
March 14, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Junior Seth Gross wrestles against NDSU Cam Sykora during the 133-pound bout Feb. 16. Gross defeated Sykora by a tech fall of 16-0 with a time of 4:00.

[Photo] Gross aims for redemption, NCAA title in Cleveland

Trenton Abrego
March 14, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP The Jacks are presented the Summit League Championship trophy March 6 at the Denny Sanford PREMIERE Center. The Jacks beat the Coyotes 65-60. SDSU faces Villanova in the first game of the NCAA Tournament at 6:30 p.m. March 16 in Notre Dame, Indiana.

[Photo] Women earn second highest seed in program history

Carson Herbert
March 14, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP The South Dakota State men's team celebrates after clinching a NCAA Tournament bid under the direction of head coach T.J. Otzelberger.

[Photo] SDSU hopes great offense, experience lead to first tournament win

Andrew Holtan
March 14, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP (Left) Becki Cochran and Anna Hemenway continue the cheddaring process March 13. Cochran and Hemenway created their own cheese flavors for their senior project.

[Photo] Students create unique cheese flavors

Sharon Tritz
March 14, 2018
The Jacks celebrate winning the Summit League Championship tournament March 6. SDSU defeated USD 97-87. The Jacks advance to the NCAA tournament. By: Abby Fullenkamp

Summit League Championship, SDSU Men’s Basketball against USD

Abby Fullenkamp
March 8, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Beau Brown, David Jenkins Jr. and Brandon Key hold the Summit League Championship trophy on March 6. SDSU defeated USD 97-87.

[Photo] Jacks beat Coyotes, head to NCAA Tournament

Trenton Abrego
March 7, 2018
The Jacks hoist the Summit League Championship trophy March 6 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. SDSU beat USD 65-50. By: Abby Fullenkamp

Summit League Championship, SDSU Women’s Basketball against USD

Abby Fullenkamp
March 7, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP The South Dakota State women's team celebrates their 65-50 win. The Jacks will move onto the NCAA Tournament.

[Photo] SDSU women win Summit League Tournament

Trenton Abrego
March 6, 2018
The Jacks celebrate a Tevin King (2) basket during the first half of the game against NDSU March 5. The Jacks beat the Bison 78-57. SDSU advances to the championship where they will face USD at 8 p.m. March 6 in the Denny Sanford Premier Center. By: Abby Fullenkamp

Summit League, SDSU Men’s Basketball against NDSU

Abby Fullenkamp
March 6, 2018
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Summit League, SDSU Women’s Basketball against WIU

Abby Fullenkamp
March 6, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Freshman guard David Jenkins Jr. (5) blocks NDSU guard Cameron Hunter (22) during the first half of the game March 5. The Jacks beat the Bison 78-57. SDSU advances to the championship March 6.

[Photo] Jenkins, Daum lead Jacks into Summit League Championship

Trenton Abrego
March 6, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Freshman F/G Myah Selland (44) drives the ball down the court during the first half of the game against WIU March 5. The Jacks won 80-51.

[Photo] SDSU women advance to Summit League Championship

Trenton Abrego
March 6, 2018
Freshmen Matt Dentlinger (32), Alou Dillion Jr. (10), Alex Arians (34) and Ryan Krueger (4) celebrate Tevin King’s (2) basket during the second half of the game against WIU March 3. SDSU won 66-60. The Jacks will play March 5 in the semifinals. By: Abby Fullenkamp

Summit League, SDSU Men’s Basketball against WIU

Abby Fullenkamp
March 4, 2018
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Summit League, SDSU Women’s Basketball against NDSU

Abby Fullenkamp
March 4, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Junior Seth Gross wrestles against NDSU Cam Sykora during the 133-pound bout Feb. 16. Gross defeated Sykora by tech fall of 16-0 in four minutes. The Jacks are undefeated in the Big 12 Conference. SDSU is participating in the Big 12 Championships this weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Jacks finished the season 8-0 against Big 12 opponents.

[Photo] Jacks travel to Tulsa for Big 12 Championships

Trenton Abrego
February 28, 2018
FILE PHOTO Senior wide receiver Jake Wieneke (19) runs the ball toward the endzone during the first half of the game against UNI Dec. 2.

[Photo] Football superstars prepare for draft, scouting combine

February 28, 2018
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[Photo] SDSU knocks off Central Michigan to cap first week of play

November 13, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Senior forward Ian Theisen (45) and sophomore guard Beau Brown (15) cheer on their teammates during the second half of the game against USD Feb. 22. The Jacks won 76-72. The men are the first seed for the Summit League Tournament.

[Photo] Theisen steps up as role player, makes lasting impact on team

February 28, 2018
South Dakota State's Lane Severyn (25) attempts a lay up over South Dakota's Matt Mooney (13). SDSU defeated USD 76-72.

[Photo] Severyn lifts Jacks over Coyotes, win Summit League regular season title

Andrew Holtan
February 23, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Senior forward guard Reed Tellinghuisen (23) blocks NDSU forward guard A.J. Jacobson (21) during the first half of the game Feb. 1. The Jacks beat the Bison 82-63. They host Western Illinois at 2pm Saturday, Feb. 17 in Frost Arena.

[Photo] Jacks to face Tulane in Gulf Showcase

September 6, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Junior Seth Gross wrestles against Iowa State Markus Simmons during the 133-pound bout Feb. 4. Gross defeated Simmons with a major decision of 12-3. The Jacks host NDSU at 7pm Friday, Feb. 16 in Frost Arena.

[Photo] Wrestling sets record with 13 consecutive wins

February 14, 2018
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[Photo] Strong second quarter pushes Jacks past Oral Roberts

February 2, 2019
ABBY FULLENKAMP Junior Kyle Burdick runs in the men's 3,000 meter run during the SDSU Indoor Classic last year.

[Photo] Jacks continue to break personal bests

February 6, 2019
ABBY FULLENKAMP Junior forward Mike Daum (24) goes for a hook shot over NDSU forward Rocky Kreuser during the second half of the game Feb. 1. The Jacks beat the Bison 82-63. They host Western Illinois for the Military Appreciation game at 2pm Saturday, Feb. 17 in Frost Arena.

[Photo] Jackrabbits fall short at FGCU

November 17, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Freshman Connor Brown puts ISU Sinjin Briggs in a cradle during the 125-pound bout Feb. 4. Brown defeated Briggs by pin fall 2:07. The Jacks are 6-0 in the conference and are 11-2 overall. They host NDSU at 7pm Friday, Feb. 16 in Frost Arena.

[Photo] Wrestling heads east with hopes to increase win streak

February 7, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Freshman guard David Jenkins Jr. (5) and sophomore guard Beau Brown (15) celebrate Jenkins' layup before a media timeout during the second half of the game against NDSU Feb. 1. The Jacks beat the Bison 82-63. They host Western Illinois at 2pm Saturday, Feb. 17 in Frost Arena.

[Photo] Jacks hit road, Daum continues to shine

February 7, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Head swim coach Doug Humphrey and assistant Kaden Huntrods watch the 1,000 yard freestyle during the women's swim meet against UNI Friday, Jan. 26. The women's team is 5-1 overall and the men's team is 3-1 overall.

[Photo] Humphrey sees success in first season

February 7, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Senior David Kocer wrestles UNI Taylor Lujan in the 174-pound bout during the meet Jan. 21. Kocer is 17-5 overall this season. The Jacks host NDSU at 7pm Friday, Feb. 16. in Frost Arena.

[Photo] Kocer improvement leads to National Championship goals

February 7, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Senior Vanessa Lane competes in the women’s shot put Jan. 19 during the SDSU DII Invitation meet . The Jacks host the SDSU Indoor Classic starting at 2 p.m. Feb. 9 and 9 a.m. Feb. 10 in the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.

[Photo] Athlete of the week: Vanessa Lane

February 7, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Sophomore Martin Mueller celebrates pinning Wyoming’s Chaz Polson Jan. 18. The Jacks have won 10 duals in a row and will host Iowa State at 1 p.m. Feb. 4.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Martin Mueller

January 31, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Sophomore Martin Mueller wrestles Chaz Polson during the 184-pound bout Jan. 18. Mueller defeated Polson by fall 2:49. The Jacks host Iowa State at 2pm Sunday, Feb. 4 in Frost Arena.

[Photo] Wrestling undefeated in Big 12, hopes to win 11th straight dual against Cyclones

January 31, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP “He is always fired up, there is never a time where you don’t get that,” junior Seth Gross said. Chris Bono became the head coach of the wrestling team in 2012, and SDSU has improved each season under his leadership.

[Photo] Bono: man behind rise of Jackrabbit wrestling

January 31, 2018
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[Photo] Super Bowl Predictions

January 31, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Freshman guard David Jenkins Jr. (5) blocks Omaha guard KJ Robinson (5) during the first half of the game Tuesday, Jan. 30 in Frost Arena. Jenkins Jr. scored a total of six points during the game. The Jacks beat Omaha 80-60. They host NDSU at 7pm Thursday, Feb. 1 in Frost Arena.

[Photo] Jacks run past Omaha, ready for NDSU rematch

January 31, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Redshirt junior guard Macy Miller (12) drives the ball down the court during the first half of the game against Western Illinois Saturday, Jan. 20. SDSU won 84-48.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Macy Miller

Andrew Holtan
January 24, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Senior Luke Zilverberg wrestles UNI Logan Ryan in the 165-pound bout during he meet Jan. 21. Zilverberg defeated Ryan by major decision of 15-1. The Jacks beat UNI 22-16.

[Photo] Jacks wrestling continues dominance in Big 12 duals

Trenton Abrego
January 24, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Senior forward guard Reed Tellinghuisen (23) goes for a layup during the second half of the Lamb Bonanza game against Denver Jan. 13. SDSU beat Denver 94-72.

[Photo] South Dakota Showdown: Top two teams in Summit League face off

Andrew Holtan
January 24, 2018
SDSU Wrestling against UNI

SDSU Wrestling against UNI

Abby Fullenkamp
January 22, 2018
SDSU Swim and Dive against USD

SDSU Swim and Dive against USD

Abby Fullenkamp
January 22, 2018
SDSU Women's Basketball against Western Illinois

SDSU Women’s Basketball against Western Illinois

Abby Fullenkamp
January 22, 2018
SDSU Track and Field, Jim Emmerich Invitational

SDSU Track and Field, Jim Emmerich Invitational

Abby Fullenkamp
January 22, 2018
SDSU Track and Field, SDSU DII Invitation meet

SDSU Track and Field, SDSU DII Invitation meet

Abby Fullenkamp
January 20, 2018
SDSU Wrestling against Wyoming

SDSU Wrestling against Wyoming

Abby Fullenkamp
January 20, 2018
Junior guard Madison Guebert (11) blocks the ball from Wesleyan guard Rylie Osthus (10) during the game Jan. 16. The Jacks won 76-63.

SDSU Women’s Basketball against Dakota Wesleyan

Abby Fullenkamp
January 20, 2018
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[Photo] Wrestling extends win streak to 7, next two duals in Frost Arena

Trenton Abrego
January 17, 2018
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[Photo] Jacks continue hot start in Summit League play

Andrew Holtan
January 17, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Freshman guard David Jenkins Jr. (5) drives the ball down the court during the second half of the Oral Roberts game Thursday, Jan. 11. The Jacks won 78-75.

[Photo] Jenkins has potential to become next SDSU basketball star, NBA draft pick

Andrew Holtan
January 17, 2018
SDSU Men's Basketball against Oral Roberts

SDSU Men’s Basketball against Oral Roberts

Abby Fullenkamp
January 12, 2018
Senior forward guard Reed Tellinghuisen (23) takes a jump shot over Oral Roberts forward Chris Miller (52) during the first half of the game Thursday, Jan. 11. The Jacks beat the Golden Eagles 78-73.

[Photo] Jacks gain sole possession of first place in Summit League

Trenton Abrego
January 12, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP The Jacks celebrate a basket scored by Ellie Thompson (45) during the second half of the Jan. 6 game against NDSU in Frost Arena. The Jacks beat the Bison 83-63. The South Dakota State 2017-18 women’s basketball roster has players from North Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. Recruiting the best players from around the region has put The Jacks at the top the Summit League with a 15-4 record.

[Photo] Women’s basketball begins conference play 2-0

Carson Herbert
January 11, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Freshman Connor Brown wrestles Oregon State redshirt junior Ronnie Bresser during the 125-pound bout Friday, Jan. 5. The Jacks won 30-13.

[Photo] Wrestling stays hot over Winter Break

Trenton Abrego
January 11, 2018
SDSU Wrestling against Oregon State

SDSU Wrestling against Oregon State

Abby Fullenkamp
January 9, 2018
SDSU Women's Basketball against NDSU

SDSU Women’s Basketball against NDSU

Abby Fullenkamp
January 8, 2018
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[Photo] Jacks run away from Panthers in revenge game

Trenton Abrego
December 2, 2017
SDSU Men's Basketball against Concordia Nebraska

SDSU Men’s Basketball against Concordia Nebraska

Abby Fullenkamp
December 9, 2017
SDSU Women's Basketball against Oklahoma

SDSU Women’s Basketball against Oklahoma

Abby Fullenkamp
December 7, 2017
Williams fights for the ball

SDSU Soccer against Bellevue

Abby Fullenkamp
October 11, 2017
Presenting the colors

SDSU Football against Illinois State

Abby Fullenkamp
November 16, 2017
SDSU Football against UNI

SDSU Football against UNI

Abby Fullenkamp
December 4, 2017
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