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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)
South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian
South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

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Overspend until your money runs out. Or don’t.

Overspend until your money runs out. Or don’t.

Danielle Sons, Reporter
January 13, 2021
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon upholds legacy of friendship, excellence

Danielle Sons, Lifestyles Reporter
April 23, 2019
How to keep friendships strong over summer break

How to keep friendships strong over summer break

Danielle Sons, Lifestyles Reporter
April 17, 2019
ALLISON BELLADONNA

Spring weather prompts outdoor activities in Brookings

Danielle Sons, Lifestyles Reporter
April 17, 2019
Nail the Runway Fashion Show put students’ innovation put to test

Nail the Runway Fashion Show put students’ innovation put to test

Danielle Sons, Lifestyles Reporter
March 23, 2019
Experience at Dairy Bar, plant help students learn

Experience at Dairy Bar, plant help students learn

Danielle Sons, Lifestyles Reporter
March 22, 2019
Five ways to prepare for study abroad trips

Five ways to prepare for study abroad trips

Danielle Sons, Reporter
March 13, 2019
Romantic, tragic history of Valentine's Day

Romantic, tragic history of Valentine’s Day

Danielle Sons, Lifestyles Reporter
February 14, 2019

Capers 74th performance filled with firsts, lasts

Danielle Sons, Reporter
January 29, 2019
January blues: what is it, how to combat it

January blues: what is it, how to combat it

Danielle Sons, Reporter
January 17, 2019
Be write: importance of legible handwriting in working world

Be write: importance of legible handwriting in working world

Danielle Sons, Reporter
January 17, 2019
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Five tips to pull an effective all-nighter

Danielle Sons, Lifestyles Reporter
December 10, 2018
KATELYN BRITZMAN Exaltation! Dance and Choral Company performing at A Christmas Celebration.

20th annual Christmas Celebration rings in the season

Danielle Sons, Lifestyles Reporter
December 8, 2018
UPC hosts gingerbread contest

UPC hosts gingerbread contest

Danielle Sons
November 28, 2018
How to emerge from finals week in one piece

How to emerge from finals week in one piece

Danielle Sons
November 26, 2018
Love is Blind: date that wasn't so blind

Love is Blind: date that wasn’t so blind

Danielle Sons
November 14, 2018
Braden brings out the UNITY in Community

Braden brings out the UNITY in Community

Danielle Sons
November 12, 2018
Five ways to solve roommate problems

Five ways to solve roommate problems

Danielle Sons
November 7, 2018
Suhyeon Han

George the Ghost haunts Doner Auditorium

Danielle Sons
October 31, 2018
SUHYEON HAN

How to manage homesickness

Danielle Sons
October 17, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON President Barry Dunn spoke at Rally at the Rails encouraging people to enjoy the rest of Hobo Week on Oct. 8 in the Volstorff Ballroom.

Top five Hobo Week traditions

Danielle Sons
October 10, 2018
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