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The Collegian

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

Brayden Byers

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News Editor

Digital & Breaking News Editor Brayden Byers is a Senior Journalism major from Linton, North Dakota. He has a minor in Digital & Social Media. Brayden also produces the Collegian Report and is an on-air talent for Collegian Radio on KSDJ.

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South Dakota State tight end Andrew Gustad (43) celebrates with the '605 Hogs' after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa on Oct. 11, 2025, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

JACKRABBIT GAMEDAY GUIDE

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News
October 25, 2025
LEFT: South Dakota State guard Madison Mathiowetz (3) puts the ball up for a layup against St. Thomas' Jade Hill (4) during an NCAA women's basketball game on March 1, 2025 at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings. RIGHT: South Dakota State guard Jaden Jackson (14) puts the ball up for a shot against a St. Thomas defender during an NCAA men's basketball game on Feb. 6, 2025, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

SDSU basketball slated for 3 national TV games

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News
October 21, 2025
South Dakota State linebacker Graham Spalding (29) tackles North Dakota State running back CharMar Brown (25) during an NCAA college football game Oct. 19, 2024, in Fargo.

Time set for primetime Dakota Marker showdown

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News
October 13, 2025
South Dakota State guard Paige Meyer (21) dribbles the ball up the court during an NCAA college basketball game against North Dakota State on Jan. 29, 2025, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

Meyer signs professional contract to play in UK

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News
September 22, 2025
Students walk past Yeager Hall on South Dakota State University’s campus on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Brookings.

Enrollment hits six-year high

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News
September 16, 2025
South Dakota State receiver Lofton O'Groske holds a football while looking at Montana State defensive back Jhase McMillan during the Jackrabbits 30-24 win in double overtime over the Bobcats on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Mont.

South Dakota State – 30, Montana State – 24

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News
September 7, 2025
Three injured in plane crash at Brookings Airport

Three injured in plane crash at Brookings Airport

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News
September 6, 2025
Ole Miss' Gabi Placide swings for an attack during a 3-1 win over Wyoming in the Jackrabbit Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings. Placide led the Rebels with 21 kills in the win.

Rebels rally past Cowgirls in four sets

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News
September 6, 2025
SDSU's tuition will increase by 2.6% beginning this summer.

Tuition is on the rise

Brayden Byers, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2025
Photo of the outside of Yeager Hall, which is home to the School of Communication and Journalism on the top floor.

[Photo] Yeager dining service plan evolving

Emily DeCock, Assistant News Editor
March 25, 2025
Yeager Hall

[Photo] Major changes coming to Yeager Hall

Emily DeCock, Assistant News Editor
February 4, 2025

Student Journalism Matters

Brayden Byers, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2024
SDSU's Luke Appel holds the basketball during a game at the Jacksonville Classic in St. Augustine, Fla. at Flagler College on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Appel  had a season-high 19 points shooting 3-of-5 from three.

Jacks drop Jacksonville Classic Opener

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor
November 19, 2023
The South Dakota State volleyball team celebrates afer a point is scored during a volleyball match Thursday, Oct. 6, 2023 at Frost Arena in Brookings. The Jackrabbits will travel up I-29 Thursday for an intra-state showdown against UND.

Jackrabbits to travel to UND

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor
October 24, 2023
KSDJ Faculty Advisor Brian Stemwedel, left, teaches SDSU students Ben Anderson, center, and Katie Brenholt, right, about KSDJ’s automation and emergency alert systems. KSDJ is celebrating it’s 30th year of providing the SDSU community with music and information.

[Photo] Ready to rock?

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 24, 2023
Katelyn Beulke (9) dribbles between two Green Bay defenders in a soccer match at Fishback Soccer Park in Brookings Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023.

Conference play begins

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor
September 19, 2023
Bobblehead of Champions

Bobblehead of Champions

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor
August 29, 2023
Jacks Prep for NISC Tournament

Jacks Prep for NISC Tournament

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor
May 17, 2023
Jacks Bow out, Omaha Advances

Jacks Bow out, Omaha Advances

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor
May 14, 2023
South Dakota State’s Kallie Theisen looks to pass the ball on USD’s Carley Duffney in a Summit League basketbal game Feb. 11 against the Coyotes. The Jacks beat USD by 31 points in that game to clinch sole possession of the regular-season conference title.

Summit League champs

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2023
Jacks are back

Jacks are back

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2022
Jacks suffer two more losses on road

Jacks suffer two more losses on road

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2022
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