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SDSU men's basketball coach Eric Henderson looks on as his team is on offense in this file photo from Nov. 18, 2024. Henderson resigned his position Friday to take the same job at Drake University.
Henderson to be next head coach at Drake
Jackrabbit fans cheer with their shoes in hand in celebration of the football game's kick off on Oct. 26.
Fewer games, more beer
These photos every highlight aspects of China Night, which took place on Sunday, March 23 at 6 p.m.
320 people attend China Night
This is a photo from last years graduation ceremony. This year, the time for the College of Nursing was changed to the 2 p.m. time slot. The Dean of the College of Nursing says she thinks that the time was changed for crowd capacity reasons.
Graduation times and tickets finalized
Photo of the outside of Yeager Hall, which is home to the School of Communication and Journalism on the top floor.
Yeager dining service plan evolving
SDSU men's basketball coach Eric Henderson looks on as his team is on offense in this file photo from Nov. 18, 2024. Henderson resigned his position Friday to take the same job at Drake University.
Henderson to be next head coach at Drake
UConn too much
UConn too much
Cade DeVos wrestles Missouri's Keegan O’Toole in NCAA Division I National Tournament. Number one ranked O’Toole captured a 7-6 victory over SDSU’s DeVos. Devos was the sole Jackrabbit that placed at the national championships, finishing sixth in the 174-pound class.
DeVos takes sixth at national tournament
St. Thomas’ Joe Roder swings and misses at a pitch as Jackrabbit catcher Jess Bellows catches it during last Fridays matchup. Bellows recorded two hits and two RBI’s in his two games against the Tommies.
Baseball finishes first home series; eyes Summit League rival NDSU
Senior infielder Mia Jarecki celebrates after getting a hit against Northern Colorado in SDSU’s 8-7 win.
Jacks to start Summit League play with three game series over the weekend against Kansas City
SDSU conference brings together saxophone players from Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska
SDSU conference brings together saxophone players from Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska
SDSU Dance team performs their jazz routine for the UDA College Dance Nationals during the Jackrabbit women’s basketball game on Jan. 11 against the Kansas City Roos
SDSU Dance Team receives university funding
Sold out crowd on their feet for Rascal Flatts
Sold out crowd on their feet for Rascal Flatts
A charcuterie board that was displayed at the Art Museum made by one of the participants at the event
Bringing Art to Life Through Food
The Governess is learning the true story of what happened at Bly.
Psychological thriller grips audience
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)
Larson in the main stage area of the CMA awards that was hosted in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 24
Behind the Scenes at the CMA’s
Lainey Wilson on stage during her performance in Sioux Falls.
Concert review: Lainey Wilson returns to Sioux Falls on first headlining arena tour
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SDSU men's basketball coach Eric Henderson looks on as his team is on offense in this file photo from Nov. 18, 2024. Henderson resigned his position Friday to take the same job at Drake University.

[Photo] Henderson to be next head coach at Drake

Brayden Byers, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2025
These photos every highlight aspects of China Night, which took place on Sunday, March 23 at 6 p.m.

[Photo] 320 people attend China Night

Amina Aidarkhanova, Reporter
March 25, 2025
Haleigh Timmer shooting the ball from beyond the arc. Timmer earned was selected to the All-Tournament team and joined both Paige Meyer and Brooklyn Meyer.

[Photo] No. 10 women set to face No. 7 Cowgirls in national tournament

Madison Gillette, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2025
Brookyln Meyer driving into the paint against North Dakota's Jocelyn Schiller.

[Photo] Women jump North Dakota 84-55 in semifinals

Jacob Brende, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2025
SDSU's Oscar Cluff (45) hangs on the hoop after a dunk during the Jackrabbits' 85-69 loss in the Summit League Championships quarterfinals to North Dakota on Friday at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls.

[Photo] Eaglestaff, Hawks stun Jackrabbits in Summit League quarterfinals

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2025
SDSU's Brooklyn Meyer (31) puts a shot up over Omaha's Harriet Ford (0) during the Jackrabbits' 87-67 in the Summit League Championships quarterfinals over Omaha on Thursday at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls.

[Photo] Jackrabbits dominate Mavericks in tournament opener

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
March 6, 2025
Brooklyn Meyer winning a jump ball against NDSU’s Avery Koenen in SDSU’s Victory over the Bison.

[Photo] Meyer leads Jackrabbits into conference tournament after going undefeated in Summit League play

Madison Gillette, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2025
Damon Wilkenson shoots over Kansas City defender Blake Ammons. The Freshman averages just under five points per game on ten minutes a game.

[Photo] Jacks to take on Fighting Hawks in first round of conference tournament

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2025
Tanner Jordan in his 6-3 victory over Ethan Perryman. This season, the Jackrabbits are 14-4 in duals. The Big 12 Championships will take place in Tulsa, Oklahoma this weekend.

[Photo] Wrestling prepares for Big 12 Championships with nine seeded wrestlers

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
March 4, 2025
Paige Meyer contests a shot from Denver’s Angelica Robles. Meyer put up eight points, two rebounds and lead the team with 4 assists in the Jackrabbits 71-37 win against Denver.

[Photo] Sweeping the Summit

Madison Gillette, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2025
SDSU's Matthew Mors (11) jumps for a hot during the Jackrabbits' 70-69 win over Kansas City on Sunday at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

[Photo] Jacks clip Golden Eagles 77-69

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2025
Oscar Cluff shoots over a Kansas City defender on Sunday during a Summit League basketball game at First Bank and Trust Arena. Cluff recorded his 20th double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

[Photo] Jacks bounce Roos

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2025
SDSU wrestler Cobe Siebrecht in his match against Iowa State’s Cody Chittum. The match ended in a Chittum victory 9-8 on Feb. 14 in Brookings.

[Photo] Wrestling finishes season 14-4 after dual win over Bison on the road

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
February 25, 2025
Cody Caldwell (left), Damion Hahn (middle) and Jordan Lindberg (right) at SDSU’s loss to Iowa State 15-20 on Feb. 14 at First Bank & Trust Arena.

[Photo] Calling the shots

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
February 25, 2025
SDSU's Oscar Cluff (45) battles in the post while North Dakota State's Masen Miller, left, Tajavis Miller, center, and Jacksen Moni defend on Thursday at First Bank & Trust Arena.

[Photo] Jackrabbit men’s hoops come back to win on Senior Day

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 23, 2025
SDSU's Stoney Hadnot (4) puts the ball in for a score during a game against North Dakota State on Thursday at First Bank & Trust Arena.

[Photo] Jackrabbits fall to Bison 68-77 at home

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 19, 2025
SDSU guard Owen Larson (1) pulls up over Omaha's Marquel Sutton (10) in SDSU's victory last Thursday.

[Photo] Jackrabbits earn road win over Coyotes

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2025
South Dakota State's Damon Wilkinson (34) fights against Omaha's Ja'Sean Glover (5) and Joshua Streit (23) during a game in First Bank & Trust arena on Thursday.

[Photo] Jacks shoot the lights out on top-seeded Omaha Mavericks

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2025
Kalen Garry shooting over Kendall Blue in SDSU’s 102-86 win. Garry played over 36 minutes in the game.

[Photo] Men earn upset win over No. 2 Tommies; get ready to host No. 1 Mavericks of Omaha

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2025
Mesa Byom (24) shoots for the basket against a defending Oral Roberts player. Byom finished the game with a team-high ten rebounds.

[Photo] Women slide through Summit League after victory over ORU; prepare for Interstate Series

Madison Gillette, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2025
The couples here are competing in the University Program Council sponsored gameshow. In the game, contestants were asked questions about their partner and the couples with the most points moved on to a head-to-head final round.

[Photo] Students Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Game Show

Alexander Olsen, Reporter
February 11, 2025
South Dakota State's Madison Mathiowetz drives to the basket during a game on Saturday at First Bank & Trust Arena.

[Photo] Jacks overcome slow start to ground Golden Eagles

Madison Gillette, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2025
In SDSU's win over St. Thomas, Joe Sayler recorded 16 points.

[Photo] Second-half surge propelled men to victory over St. Thomas

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2025
Kalen Garry dropped 19 points and nine rebounds in SDSU’s victory over USD on Jan. 25. Garry has appeared in all of South Dakota State’s games this season and is averaging 11.6 points, 3.9 boards and 2.6 rebounds a game. Garry has stolen the ball 21 times this season.

[Photo] Men dropped by Fighting Hawks after comeback victory over Bison; focus attention to Tommies

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 4, 2025
Paige Meyer drives agaisnt two NDSU defenders, Abbie Draper [left] and Abby Schulte [right].Meyer tallied 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and three steals agaisnt NDSU while shooting 11 shots on the night.

[Photo] Women look on to Oral Roberts after victories over North Dakota State and Omaha

Madison Gillette, Sports Reporter
February 4, 2025
SDSU's Paige Meyer leans into a shot while NDSU's Marisa Frost defends Wednesday night at First Bank & Trust Area. Meyer had 13 points shooting 6-for-11 from the field in a 63-55 win over the rival Bison.

[Photo] Jacks earn 63-55 victory over rival Bison

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
January 29, 2025
Jaden Jackson shooting over a North Dakota defender in SDSU’s dominant 107-73 win. Jackson is a freshman guard from Bellevue, Nebraska and was the 2024 Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year.

[Photo] Jackrabbits take two against UND and ORU; prepare for Interstate Series

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
January 21, 2025
Griffin Wilde catching a pass in the endzone. Wilde scored two touchdowns in the SDSU 55-14 victory.

[Photo] Jacks take down the Cardinals 55-14

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
December 14, 2024
Burr and the Jackrabbits finished with three losses on the season. Burr played in all 30 of SDSU's matches.

[Photo] Freshman shows potential in first collegiate season

Tessa Henderson, Reporter
December 11, 2024
Adam Bock Returning a 40-yard interception for a touchdown. It was Bock's second pick six of his college career, his first being against UC Davis in 2021.

[Photo] Jacks topple Griz 35-18 in playoff victory

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2024
The Jacks took their second loss in a row in the NCAA Volleyball National Tournament against Miami.

[Photo] Jacks suffer sweep to Miami in NCAA National Tournament

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
December 6, 2024
The South Dakota State volleyball team gathers around their bench after the Summit League championship game against South Dakota, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Kansas City.

PHOTOS: Jackrabbits fall short to rival USD in title game

Ean Wetzel, Photographer
November 27, 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.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Jackrabbit volleyball is back to their winning ways

Cordell Vitense, Reporter
November 26, 2024
SDSU's Sylvie Zgonc leaps into the air for a swing during a Summit League Tournament game against the Denver Pioneers on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 at the Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City.

PHOTOS: SDSU moves past Denver and into Summit League championship game

Ean Wetzel, Photographer
November 25, 2024
SDSU's Katie Van Egdom (16) and Sydni Schetnan (11) go up for a block attempt during a Summit League Tournament game against the Denver Pioneers on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 at the Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City.

[Photo] Jackrabbits hold off Pioneers in five-set thriller

Cordell, Vitense
November 25, 2024
Kallie Theisen attempts a shot with Duke forward Toby Fournier defending the net. Fournier recorded a block in the 75-71 Duke victory.

[Photo] Jacks drop first game of season to Duke, look forward to Oregon in Hawaii

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2024
Pride of the Dakotas

[Photo] Building the Band

Natalie Brabec, Reporter
November 19, 2024
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[Photo] Jackrabbit women’s basketball v. Duke

Ben Anderson and Brayden Byers
November 17, 2024
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[Photo] Jackrabbit women’s basketball v. Wisconsin

Ben Anderson
November 13, 2024
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[Photo] Jackrabbit women’s basketball v. Creighton

Ben Anderson
November 8, 2024
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[Photo] Cross country and women’s soccer compete in League championships

Collegian Staff
November 5, 2024
Quinten Christensen celebrates after a play in SDSU's overtime win against USD on Oct. 26.

[Photo] Jacks overpower Racers 52-6 at home

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2024
SDSU beat USD in a thrilling five-set match. The Jackrabbits are the only undefeated team left in all of Division I.

[Photo] Volleyball continues undefeated season with seven matches till conference championships

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2024
SDSU's defense celebrates with Graham Spalding after he intercepted a pass from running back Travis Theis intended for quarterback Aiden Bouman in the fourth quarter of South Dakota State's 20-17 victory over South Dakota.

[Photo] No. 3 Jackrabbits to host 1-7 Racers for the first time since joining the MVFC

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Sydni Schetnan hits the ball in SDSU’s 3-0 victory over Kansas City in the first ever match at First Bank & Trust Arena.

[Photo] Upfront and Personal

Claudia Campbell, Reporter
October 22, 2024
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[Photo] Jackrabbit Volleyball v. Omaha

Ben Anderson
October 10, 2024
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[Photo] Jackrabbit Volleyball v. Kansas City

Ben Anderson
October 3, 2024
Sophomore Rylee Martin sets the ball during a match last Thursday against Kansas City in the new First Bank & Trust Arena. SDSU beat the Roos 3-0 to run their record to 14-0, the best team start since 2000.

[Photo] Jackrabbits continue undefeated season; set their eyes for Omaha at home tonight

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2024
SDSU swept Kansas City 3-0 in their first match in First Bank & Trust Arena. This season, the Jacks have swept seven different teams.

[Photo] Jacks sweep Roos in First Bank & Trust Arena opener

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2024
Close up: David Hamlow's Sphere which holds sculptures made by SDSU design students.

GALLERY: Artist David Hamlow turns trash into art

Megan Ives and Ean Wetzel
October 1, 2024
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[Photo] TRANSPORTATION AND YOU

JACK MCCARTY and SARAH KASTNER
October 1, 2024
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[Photo] First glimpse at First Bank & Trust Arena

Natalie Dean and Emily DeCock
October 1, 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.

[Photo] SDSU stays undefeated after matches against Oral Roberts and Denver

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2024
South Dakota State's Amar Johnson breaks away a run during a college football game against Augustana on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

[Photo] No. 1 Jacks travel for game against Lions of Southeastern Louisiana

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
September 17, 2024
PHOTOS: South Dakota State holds off Augustana

PHOTOS: South Dakota State holds off Augustana

Joclyn Haven, Emma Waage, Megan Ives, Ean Wetzel, and Raena Visness
September 17, 2024
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