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This university computer lock screen still shows the original five core values of the "Pathway to Premier 2030" strategic plan as of 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
SDSU’s core values cuts ‘Diversity,’ replaces it with ‘Opportunity For All’
Parks Interpretation Management Club makes its way to SDSU
Parks Interpretation Management Club makes its way to SDSU
Sodexo caters for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Club 71 on campus
Food service problems spur leaders to respond
Members of Collegian Media (from left) Ella Stiefvater, Annie Witt, Emily Attrill, Brayden Byers, Ryann Davis and Emily DeCock, pose with the Eric Sevareid Award plaque following the awards banquet on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Collegian Media nominated for several regional awards
Five new senators-at-large (left) Megan Christoffels, Malachi Swift, Shishir Roka, Supriya Paudel, and Brandon Kampsen are sworn in during the final Students’ Association meeting of the year on April 28.
Senate shoots down Blue Bridge Project club constitution
MVFC hires new commissioner, announces partnership with Summit League
MVFC hires new commissioner, announces partnership with Summit League
SDSU team named to USA Basketball 3X Nationals
Three Jacks work towards NFL rosters
Jackrabbit Athletic Auction sets record
Jackrabbit Athletic Auction sets record
Angel Johnson and Aaron Kusler celebrating after a big play in their win against Incarnate Word 45-28 on Sept. 7 2024. SDSU beat Incarnate Word twice in the 2024 season.
SDSU Season Recaps
Artist Showcase 2 Years in the Making
Vinyl's Comeback
Vinyl’s Comeback
Members of Prairie Repertory Theatre perform the musical, "Oklahoma," at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center in July 2023. This year's lineup includes classics like "Grease," "Romeo and Juliet," "Out of Order" and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers."
Prairie Repertory Theatre rolls out classic lineup
Jacks Bash returns to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
Jacks Bash returns to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
From left: Jack Black (Steve), Jason Momoa (The Garbage Man), and Sebastian Eugene Hansen (Henry) in “A Minecraft Movie.”
‘A Minecraft Movie’ is fun but disappointing
The back side of the board that stated “The Slave-Trade was Morally Evil: Agree - Disagree” on Wednesday, March 31, 2025.
Where does morality come from?
The staff of The Collegian pose for a group photo showing off their “Marshy” awards following a meeting on Monday, April 28, 2025. The “Marshy” awards were sponsored by Sports Editor Marshall Minihan and the Collegian sports department.
From the editor: ‘Thanks for the memories’
March 31, campus ministry group, Equip, presented a white board and asked students if they thought the slave trade was “Morally Evil.” Three of the votes for disagree were admittedly seeded by the group
Slavery: Not up for moral debate
Thursday, Feb. 27 is Student Press Freedom Day.
Student journalism is ‘at the forefront’ of SDSU
Using a notebook and pencil to objectively rank every NFL logo (NFC edition)
Using a notebook and pencil to objectively rank every NFL logo (NFC edition)
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Angel Johnson and Aaron Kusler celebrating after a big play in their win against Incarnate Word 45-28 on Sept. 7 2024. SDSU beat Incarnate Word twice in the 2024 season.

SDSU Season Recaps

Marshall Minihan, Cordell Vitense, and Jacob Brende
April 29, 2025
Quarterback Chase Mason (#7) in the shotgun formation last Saturday in the Spring Game. SDSU’s defense beat SDSU’s offense 24-16.

Jackson and football opens 2025 season with annual Spring Game

Cordell Vitense, Assistant Sports Editor
April 15, 2025
Graduate student Pierre Lear competes in hurdles for SDSU. Lear is the SDSU record holder in 60-meter hurdles and 110-meter hurdles. In Lear’s most recent competition he finished second in the 110-meter hurdles.

In a lane of his own

Cordell Vitense, Assistant Sports Editor
April 15, 2025
Caiden Fredrick competes in the weight throw at the USD Early Bird. In the event, Fredrick took first with a throw of 53.27m.

Sports Briefs

Marshall Minihan and Cordell Vitense
April 8, 2025
This is the first season that baseball and softball have artificial turf fields. SDSU baseball lost their opener last Friday on the field 13-9 against St. Thomas and softball will play at home on Kansas city on Friday.

Sports Briefs

Marshall Minihan and Cordell Vitense
March 25, 2025
Brielle Dixon (right) and Averi Schmeichel (left) racing in the 60-meter hurdles. In this event, Dixon took gold with a 8.16 second finish, a new Summit League Championship record.

Men take Summit League Championship while women finish fourth after Dixon’s record-setting run

Cordell Vitense, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2025
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
South Dakota State’s Ryan Benson’s jump of 1.9m places him fifth in the high jump during the SDSU Open Meet in Brookings on Saturday.

Jackrabbits post record breaking performances at SDSU Open Meet

Cordell Vitense, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2025
Mathiowetz driving up against a guard from the University of Duke in SDSU's narrow 71-75 loss. Mathiowets picked up eight points, two boards and an assist while shooting 3/7 from the field. The Sleepy Eye, Minnesota native holds fourth spot in Minnesota State history for career points in Minnesota girls state basketball history.

Minnesota native’s scoring propels SDSU through season

Cordell Vitense, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2025
The Jacks took their second loss in a row in the NCAA Volleyball National Tournament against Miami.

Jacks suffer sweep to Miami in NCAA National Tournament

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
December 6, 2024
South Dakota State’s Camryn Honn (20) puts a swing on the ball during the Summit League championship game against South Dakota, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Kansas City.

JACKS GO DANCING

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
December 3, 2024
The South Dakota State volleyball team will end their season with a record of 27-2 after a conference championship game loss to rival USD in five sets on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at the Swinney Center in Kansas City.

Jackrabbits fall short to rival USD in title game

Cordell Vitense, Reporter
November 27, 2024
SDSU's Camryn Honn performs a back-set during a Summit League Tournament game against the Denver Pioneers on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 at the Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City.

Jackrabbit volleyball is back to their winning ways

Cordell Vitense, Reporter
November 26, 2024

Jackrabbits and Coyotes to face off for Summit League title

Cordell Vitense, Reporter
November 26, 2024
The Jackrabbit volleyball team will match up with Denver for the third time this season. SDSU beat the Pioneers in 4 sets in both the previous meetings.

Jacks to play Denver in second round of conference tournament

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
November 25, 2024
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

Cordell Vitense
November 20, 2024
South Dakota State Jackrabbit volleyball against the Kansas City Roos on November 2nd at the Swinney Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Volleyball advances to 22-0 with five matches left before conference tournament

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2024
SDSU beat USD in a thrilling five-set match. The Jackrabbits are the only undefeated team left in all of Division I.

Volleyball continues undefeated season with seven matches till conference championships

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2024
Jackrabbit VB v. Omaha on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

Jacks look onto Denver, advance to 19-0 after thrilling victory over Coyotes

Cordell Vitense and Marshall Minihan
October 22, 2024
SDSU's Sydni Schetnan, left, and Annalee Ventling-Brown go up for a block on the right side during a match against Belmont on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.

SDSU stays undefeated after matches against Oral Roberts and Denver

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2024
From left: Rylee Martin (5), Katie Van Egdom, Alia Schlimgen (14), Sydnie Schetnan and Alyssa Groves (15), celebrate after a point during a match against Belmont on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.

Volleyball earns 11-0 finish after non conference matches

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2024
South Dakota State's Madison Burr celebrates after a point during an exhibition volleyball game against Sioux Falls Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Brookings High School.

SDSU undefeated through eight matches

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
September 17, 2024
L-R: Rylee Martin, Joslyn Richardson, Meghan Roggenkamp, Rachel Wieber, Finley Westover Volleyball team practicing serving

Volleyball stays undefeated after Leatherneck Invitational

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2024
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