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SDSU gives all-clear after shots fired report near tailgate
SDSU gives all-clear after shots fired report near tailgate
The exterior of Harding Hall, the home of the Ness School of Management and Economics at South Dakota State University, is seen on campus on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. School officials attribute recent enrollment growth to the addition of new majors like accounting and gaining accreditation in 2025.
Ness School enrollment surpasses 1,300 amid program expansion
Wintrode and TRIO host first generation student fair
Tina Birgen, coordinator for student success and opportunity at South Dakota State University, addresses the Students’ Association on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in the Student Union in Brookings.
Jack’s Cupboard new venture approved
ALDI will be the first completed installment of the Brookings Marketplace development on Nov. 20, 2025. It is located near the intersection of Sixth Street and I-29.
ALDI store grand opening next week
South Dakota State's Lauren Walter (13), left, and Omaha's Jasmyn Brown (6) chase the ball during their Summit League quarterfinal match on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Fishback Soccer Park in Brookings.
SDSU’s season ends with NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa
Madison Burr, from Goodhue, Minnesota has played volleyball "since second or third grade," she said.
The breakout blocker
Brooklyn Meyer (31) goes up for a layup against the Augustana Vikings on Oct. 29, 2025 at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.
Jacks blow past Racers
The scoreboard at Fishabck Soccer Park, the current Jackrabbit soccer facility, sits on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Brookings. Fishback Soccer Park is 2.5 miles away from the main SDSU campus located near Twentieth Street South.
Record gift to fund new soccer stadium
South Dakota State receiver Jack Smith (19) run’s a 75-yard touchdown catch down the sideline during a college football game against South Dakota on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. The touchdown was scored on the first Jackrabbit possession of the game.
SDSU FALLS SHORT IN VERMILLION
Anna Schenker, 2025 Stuart Artist-in-residence. Photo courtesy of University Marketing and Communications.
SDSU School of Design hosts Anna Schenker, Stuart artist-in-residence
SDSU students to stage 'The Diary of Anne Frank'
SDSU students to stage ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’
Finn Kane at the Black Hills Film Festival. He won the Best Student Film for his documentary “Galena: The Ghost Town That Refuses to Die.”
SDSU alum wins best student film at Black Hills Film Festival
Heather Headley, known for her role as Nala in ‘The Lion King,’ performed songs from her career and with students on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center in Brookings, SD.
Broadway in Brookings
The Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge offers a wine cellar and an oil and vinegar tasting bar.
Pheasant Restaurant receives grant
"Embrace Local Journalism" is the theme of this year's National Newspaper Week, which takes place Oct. 5-11. Collegian Media is home to South Dakota State University's student-run newspaper, radio station, website and newscast. The Collegian newspaper has been printing since 1885.
‘Telling the stories of our community’
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
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Brooklyn Meyer (31) goes up for a layup against the Augustana Vikings on Oct. 29, 2025 at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

[Photo] Jacks blow past Racers

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
November 12, 2025
Junior Sylvie Zgonc goes up for a kill against USD on Nov. 1. In this matchup SDSU got a 3-2 win and Zgonc recorded 28 points on 24 kills.

[Photo] Volleyball clinches first place

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
November 11, 2025
Junior Sylvie Zgonc prepares for her teammate to serve against the North Dakota State Bison on Thusday, Oct. 16, 2025 in Brookings. In the match, Zgonc had nine points in the Jackrabbits 3-0 sweep of the Bison.

[Photo] KILLING THE GAME

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
November 11, 2025
South Dakota State guard Mahli Abdouch (15) rises for a 3-point shot while Augustana's Maliyah Elliott (30) tries to block it during a college basketball game on Oct. 29, 2025, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

[Photo] Jacks pull away from Owls for second win of season

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
November 7, 2025
South Dakota State's Rylee Martin (5) and Madison Burr (8) jump to block an attack from South Dakota's Samantha Laird (23) during an NCAA college volleyball game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

[Photo] SDSU volleyball stays perfect after two 5-set victories

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
November 4, 2025
Guard Luke Haertle fights through Ollie Fell on his way to the basket in a basketball game against Mayville State on Oct. 29, 2025. SDSU won the exhibition match 109-61, shooting over 50% from the field and outrebounding Mayville State 40-27.

[Photo] JACKS FIGHT OFF RALLY

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor
November 4, 2025
Fifth year senior Annalee Ventling-Brown goes up for a kill over two Denver defenders. In the Jackrabbits 3-1 win over Denver, Ventling-Brown totaled three points and three digs against the Pioneers.

[Photo] Top of the Summit

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
October 28, 2025
North Dakota State running back Barika Kpeenu (8) runes through a lane as South Dakota State safety Jalen B. Lee (6) wraps up his legs during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

[Photo] JACKRABBITS FALL HARD

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
October 25, 2025
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.

[Photo] JACKRABBIT GAMEDAY GUIDE

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News
October 25, 2025
Rachel Wieber passes the ball as Sylvie Zgonc (left) and Sydni Schetnan (right) look on in SDSU's 3-0 win over Oral Roberts on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings, S.D. The Jacks will now look to host the Denver Pioneers on Saturday at 1 p.m

[Photo] Jackrabbits push win streak to 9 with sweep over Oral Roberts

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
October 23, 2025
Junior setter Rylee Martin goes up for a block against North Dakota State on Thursday Oct. 16. Against the Bison Martin recorded 26 assists and four points. On the season Martin has totaled 640 assists on the season along with 79.5 points.

[Photo] Volleyball extends streak to eight in a row

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
October 21, 2025
Annalee Ventling-Brown (top), Madison Burr (middle) and Sylvie Zgonc (bottom) celebrate after a score against North Dakota State. SDSU defeated the Bison 3-0 on their way to a 6-0 record a top the Summit League. Currently the Jacks sit at 8-0 while the Bison are 5-3 and fifth in the Summit League.

[Photo] Jacks take fight to Hawks

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
October 21, 2025
Linebacker Chase Van Tol looks off to the side during SDSU’s Oct. 11 game against Murray State. Van Tol recorded four total tackles, two sacks and accounted for one of SDSU’s four interceptions. He would return that interception for 29 total yards.

[Photo] Pride on the line

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor
October 21, 2025
South Dakota State outside hitter Sylvie Zgonc (10) waits for the serve during an NCAA college volleyball game against North Dakota State at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

[Photo] Zgonc’s 21 kills lead Jackrabbits past Coyotes

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
October 18, 2025
South Dakota State setter Riley Martin (5) sets the ball for an attack during an NCAA college volleyball game against North Dakota State at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

[Photo] Jacks sweep Bison in rivalry match

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
October 16, 2025
South Dakota State tight end Greyton Gannon (88) runs into the endzone for a 22-yard touchdown catch during an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 in Brookings.

[Photo] SDSU dominates Northern Iowa for Hobo Day win

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
October 11, 2025
The South Dakota State volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point during the 2nd set of an NCAA college volleyball game against Kansas City in Brookings, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.

[Photo] Jacks sweep Kansas City, look to St. Thomas Saturday

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
October 10, 2025
Freshman outside hitter Hannah Klein receives ball in 3-2 win over Omaha on Sept. 25, 2025 while teammate Sylve Zgonc looks on. Klein had a career high 19.5 points and 17 kills in the Jacks Summit League opening match.

[Photo] Jacks stay hot on the road

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
October 7, 2025
South Dakota State defensive specialist Maggie Meister (6) attempts to dig the ball while teammate Joslyn Richardson (17) watches during an NCAA volleyball game against Omaha on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

[Photo] Jacks sweep Eagles, stay perfect in conference play

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
October 4, 2025
South Dakota State forward Jack Merritt (23) leads the celebration after scoring a goal during an ACHA Division 2 club hockey game on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at Larson Ice Center in Brookings.

SDSU blanks, then buries UND in home opening series

Brayden Byers and Ean Wetzel
September 30, 2025
Hannah Klein goes up for a kill agaisnt the Omaha Mavericks on Thursday Sept. 25. Klein led the Jackrabbits in points with 19.5 and kills with 17 against Omaha. Klein has 91 kills and 102 points on the season.

[Photo] Jacks take down Mavs and hit road to face two Summit League opponents

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
September 30, 2025
The Pride of the Dakotas perform at an NCAA college football game between SDSU and Drake on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

[Photo] Pride of the Dakotas turns 135 years old

Andrew Lewno, Multimedia Journalist
September 23, 2025
South Dakota State defensive specialist Maggie Meister (6) dives to save the ball during an NCAA college volleyball game against Boise State on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

[Photo] Volleyball splits weekend series with Boise State

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
September 20, 2025
South Dakota State outside hitter Sylvie Zgonc (10) passes the ball over the net during an NCAA college volleyball match against Ole Miss on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

[Photo] SDSU goes 2-1 in Minnesota tournament; Prepare to host Boise State

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
September 16, 2025
South Dakota State running back Corey Blair Jr. (32) dives into the north endzone for his first career touchdown during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings. The freshman had 50 yards on six carries during the win.

[Photo] Jackrabbits defeat Drake 37-21

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
September 14, 2025
South Dakota State sophomore Madison Burr celebrates with her teammates after scoring a point during an NCAA college volleyball game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

[Photo] Jackrabbits down Wyoming to finish home tournament with two wins

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
September 7, 2025
The South Dakota State volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Ole Miss on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

[Photo] Jacks sweep Ole Miss in home-opener

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor
September 5, 2025
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.

[Photo] SDSU Season Recaps

Marshall Minihan, Cordell Vitense, and Jacob Brende
April 29, 2025
Students participate in the Couples’ Gameshow event hosted by UPC on Feb. 10. 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] UPC aims to connect students

Camden Osborn, Reporter
April 1, 2025
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 27, 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 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
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