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Planned apartment complexes promise 200 new units near campus
Planned apartment complexes promise 200 new units near campus
Students peacefully protesting and celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Junior at last years "Marade."
SDSU to host MLK ‘Marade’ again
Abby Johnson and Grace Fritz decorating the Blueprint Christmas Tree in the Student Union.
Holiday Open House Brings Holiday Season to Union
Tuition freeze fate uncertain in upcoming legislative session
Tuition freeze fate uncertain in upcoming legislative session
INTEK worker transporting vents in Meadows
Meadows residents express health concerns
SDSU fell to the Bison 28-21 in Fargo, North Dakota for the second time this season.
Jacks fall 28-21 to Bison in FCS Semifinal
Griffin Wilde catching a pass in the endzone. Wilde scored two touchdowns in the SDSU 55-14 victory.
Jacks take down the Cardinals 55-14
Burr and the Jackrabbits finished with three losses on the season. Burr played in all 30 of SDSU's matches.
Freshman shows potential in first collegiate season
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.
Jacks topple Griz 35-18 in playoff victory
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
Festival of Lights 'kickoff for Christmas'
Festival of Lights ‘kickoff for Christmas’
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
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
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’
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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 26, 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 26, 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 16, 2024
Students, staff and community members gather on Medary Avenue for the Yellow and Blue Block Party as part of One Day for STATE.

[Photo] University raises $2.7 million for One Day for STATE

Staff Reports
September 16, 2024
Amar Johnson breaking a tackle to extend the play. Johnson finished with 126 rushing yards in SDSU's 24-3 victory over Augustana.

[Photo] Jacks drop Augustana 24-3 at home

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2024
Volunteers and family members help move in the newest freshman class. “We are excited to have welcomed them from around the state, the region and the world as they learn and grow during such an important time in their lives. It is a privilege to help and guide them along this journey.” SDSU President Barry Dunn said.

[Photo] SDSU boasts highest enrollment since 2018

Staff Reporter
September 11, 2024
Meet the newest Dean for the college of arts, humanities and social sciences, David Earnest

[Photo] Meet one of the newest deans on campus

Tessa Erdmann, Agricultural Editor
September 10, 2024
Some of the commuter lots have been converted to resident parking. This change was made at the begining of the year. Director of Parking Services Kendell Rorbach says there currently isn’t an overcrowding issue for commuter drivers, due to the surplus of commuter lots on the north side of campus.

[Photo] Parking lots redesignated due to high student enrollment

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
September 10, 2024
Students and staff gather on Medary Ave for One day for State events.

[Photo] One Day For State raises over $2 million for SDSU

Taylor Tennant, Reporter
September 10, 2024
Angel Johnson (21) and Aaron Kusler posing in celebration after a kick return during the game against Incarnate Word at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Johnson finished with 42 yards on six carries.

[Photo] Jacks earn first win of the season against UIW 45-24

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2024
A CA pushes around an overflowing cart filled with luggage during new student move-in.

[Photo] MOVE IN DAY

Taylor Tennant, Reporter
August 28, 2024
Erick Stasta (left) is the manager and Erik Dean (right) is the owner of DO Bike & Fitness. The shop is open at Brickwood Plaza in downtown Brookings and announce bike ride events on their Facebook page.

[Photo] Bike shop opens in Brickwood Plaza

Tate Peterson, Reporter
August 28, 2024
A new plan was announced at the Students' Association meeting that may increase pay for workers at Chic-fil-a and other students workers at SDSU.

[Photo] SA senate says student workers pay may increase

Afsara Gazi, Reporter
March 19, 2024
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[Photo] Lincoln Hall renovated

Sam Schauer, Enterprise Editor
August 29, 2023
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