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Cody Johnson performing at the Dacotah Bank Center Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (Dacotah Bank Center/Ashley Biggar)
What the Dacotah Bank Center rebrand means for the Brookings community
China Night to make a comeback after gap of four years
China Night to make a comeback after gap of four years
George’s Pizza in downtown Brookings has new owners after more than 50 years.
George’s Pizza under new ownership
South Dakota State University’s men’s golf coach Parker Edens lines up a putt in this file photo from GoJacks.com. Edens made it to the quarterfinals of the US Mid-Am tournament held in Scarborough, New York earlier this month.
Men’s golf coach makes it to quarterfinals at U.S. Mid-Amateur tournament
Students commute to and from classes near Bailey Rotunda on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. SDSU recorded highest enrollment rate since the last five years.
Retention and recruitment help boost SDSU’s enrollment numbers
Head Coach Jimmy Rogers and the Jackrabbit Football team look out at Target Field before their game against Drake in Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday, Sept. 16.
Jackrabbit football looks toward Missouri Valley Football Conference
Katelyn Beulke (9) dribbles between two Green Bay defenders in a soccer match at Fishback Soccer Park in Brookings Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023.
Conference play begins
Faith Saewert serves to the opponent at the Ole Miss Invitational in Oxford, Miss. (GoJacks.com/Reed Jones)
Jacks dropped in Boise tourney
Isaiah Davis carries the ball in the Jacks’ 70-7 win Saturday at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN. The game had 18,174 fans in attendance.
Jacks start season 3-0
South Dakota State University’s men’s golf coach Parker Edens lines up a putt in this file photo from GoJacks.com. Edens made it to the quarterfinals of the US Mid-Am tournament held in Scarborough, New York earlier this month.
Men’s golf coach makes it to quarterfinals at U.S. Mid-Amateur tournament
China Night to make a comeback after gap of four years
China Night to make a comeback after gap of four years
George’s Pizza in downtown Brookings has new owners after more than 50 years.
George’s Pizza under new ownership
Students (right to left) Sydney Huffman, Althena Bjorback and Emily Cole pretend veterinarians in the “Whiskers & Tails” room. The name of the stuffed dog went unknown, but the (pretend) vets are positive there will be a quick recovery for the pet.
Museum after dark leaves its mark
Kennedy Jaerger and Isabelle Hesse (middle two) visit Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens in Hawaii with friends they met in the exchange program.
National Student Exchange enchriches college experience
Aurora Venteicher (right) with a friend (left) on a Hamburg boat tour in Germany.
Studying Abroad: Info to Know
Country music artist Carly Pearce performs at the South Dakota State Fair grandstand on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Huron.
Area’s concert scene offers decent choices
Collegian seniors say goodbye
Collegian seniors say goodbye
Netflix show, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” raises awareness for autism in Asia
Netflix show, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” raises awareness for autism in Asia
Short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” provides insight into psychology and mental health care
Short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” provides insight into psychology and mental health care
Concert review: Parker McCollum brings Texas country music to Brookings
Concert review: Parker McCollum brings Texas country music to Brookings
Alex Thorson | Collegian Preview
International Relations Council | Collegian Preview
Collegian reviews the Naked Chicken Chalupa
Live From Brookings: It’s Capers | Capers 2017
Coach Brad Erickson reflects on 41 years | Collegian Preview
Day in the Life of SDSU
Day in the Life of SDSU
Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Brookings
Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Brookings
Kathy Heylens -Senior Associate AD-Compliance/SWA and Justin Sell -Director of Athletics posing with Marielle Golden - Jumping Seat Coach and Morgan DiGiulio - Western Coach during the athletics staff riding event at the DeHaan Equestrian Center on Friday, Nov. 15.
Athletic Staff Ride Day
SDSU vs. Illinois State
SDSU vs. Illinois State
2019 Womens Soccer Championship
2019 Women’s Soccer Championship
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Evan Patzwald, Design Editor

Design Editor Evan Patzwald is a junior advertising major from Sioux Falls. He has minors in journalism, graphic design and social media. Evan loves working out, spending time with friends, sports and pizza.

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Kevin Brenner (44) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Drake Saturday, Sept. 16 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. SDSU scored 10 touchdowns in a big 70-7 win over the Bulldogs.

[Photo] Jacks win big in Twin Cities

September 16, 2023
Mark Gronowski (11) drops back to pass during a football game against Montana State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, S.D. on Saturday, Sept. 9.

[Photo] Jacks emerge victorious after second half comeback

September 10, 2023
Softball’s two wins bring in two Summit Peak Performers

Softball’s two wins bring in two Summit Peak Performers

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
April 25, 2023
Reece Arbogast pitches in the Jacks’ 8-4 win over Omaha last Friday at Erv Huether field in Brookings, SD, picking up his first win of the season.

Jacks carry seven-game winning streak

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor
April 18, 2023
Pitcher Tori Kniesche pitching in a game earlier this season. Kniesche had a big weekend against St. Thomas last weekend, only allowing two hits and 19 strikeouts in 12 innings pitched in the Jacks series sweep over the Tommies. Photo by Kylie Macziewski from GoJacks.com

Softball team set for big Summit matchup with Omaha

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor
April 4, 2023
Jacks face Bison: After losing 2 of 3, Jackrabbits look ahead to NDSU

Jacks face Bison: After losing 2 of 3, Jackrabbits look ahead to NDSU

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
March 28, 2023
Tanner Sloan at the Division I NCAA Wrestling Championships in Tulsa, OK. Sloan finished as a national runner-up after losing to Nino Bonaccorsi in the championship round for the 197-pound weight class.

Sloan a national runner-up: Eight Jacks compete at NCAA Wrestling Championships

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Myah Selland and Haleigh Timmer celebrate SDSUs Summit League title win at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls.

[Photo] Jackrabbit women capture Summit League title

March 7, 2023
The SDSU mens basketball team during its 89-79 loss to NDSU Monday night at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls. The Jacks are eliminated from the Summit League Tournament with the loss, ending their season.

Jackrabbit men’s season ends in semifinals to rival NDSU

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
Jackrabbit guard Haleigh Timmer drives on ORUs Tirzah Moore in a Summit League Tournament semifinal game March 6 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls.

[Photo] Jackrabbit women cruise past Oral Roberts, advance to Summit League title game

March 6, 2023
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2023 Summit League Tournament Day 3 Recap

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor
March 6, 2023
Zeke Mayo goes up for a contested layup over an Omaha defender Saturday night in the quarterfinal round of the Summit League Tournament at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Mayo struggled shooting the ball in the game, but finished with 14 points and will face either NDSU or USD in the semifinals Monday night.

Jacks advance to semifinals after scrappy game with Omaha

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor
March 5, 2023
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2023 Summit League Tournament Day 1 Recap

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor
March 4, 2023
Tanner Sloan celebrates after pinning Jack Forbes of Utah Valley in the Jacks’ 29-12 dual victory over Utah Valley Jan. 20 at Frost Arena. Sloan was the only Jackrabbit to be ranked No. 1 overall in his weight class ahead of the Big 12 Wrestling Championships this weekend. Sloan was first overall in the 197-pound weight class.

SLOAN HEADLINES EIGHT JACKS RANKED FOR BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
February 28, 2023
Guard Zeke Mayo backs down on A.J. Plitzuweit Saturday in the Jacks’ 72-67 win over the Coyotes at Frost Arena. Mayo had 19 points in the win.

SDSU beats USD for second time this season, looks ahead to final road games

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
February 14, 2023
South Dakota State’s Cael Swensen celebrates a match win in a Big 12 dual against Wyoming Jan. 22 at Frost Arena. The Jackrabbits carry a 10-dual winning streak into this weekend’s matchups. During that winning streak, the 157-pound redshirt freshman didn’t lose a match he faced, going 10-0 during the streak.

JACKS FACE TOP-10 OPPONENT

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
February 7, 2023
South Dakota States Zeke Mayo attempts a layup in a Summit League basketball game against Omaha Jan. 19 at Frost Arena. Mayo scored 31 points against the Mavericks on his way to being named the Summit League Peak Performer of the Week.

Turning the corner: Jackrabbits 6-2 in Summit League record after rough start

Evan Patzwald, Sports editor
January 24, 2023
South Dakota State coach John Stiegelmeier smiles during a Jackrabbit warmup at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium during the 2021 season.

[Photo] John Stiegelmeier continues to live his dream

January 6, 2023
Jacks win back to back: Team looks ahead to No. 9 Arkansas after 2 straight wins

Jacks win back to back: Team looks ahead to No. 9 Arkansas after 2 straight wins

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 15, 2022
Guard Zeke Mayo celebrates after winning the Summit League Tournament in a 75-69 win over North Dakota State March 8 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. May had 12 points in the win.

Zeke Mayo ready to step up as a leader

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor
November 8, 2022
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[Photo] Top-25 matchup goes down to wire

November 8, 2022
Luke Appel was named to the preseason All-Summit League First Team

Women’s basketball picked first, men picked second in preseason poll

Evan Patzwald and Skyler Jackson
October 18, 2022
Bouncing Back

Bouncing Back

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
September 27, 2022
Running back Isaiah Davis carries the ball in SDSUs 24-22 win over UC Davis Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Davis ran for 115 yards in the win.

Jacks pick up first win of year over UC Davis

Evan Patzwald, Sports Editor
September 11, 2022
Women to face powerhouse S. Carolina

Women to face powerhouse S. Carolina

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor (He/Him)
August 23, 2022
Baylor Scheierman has put his name in the transfer portal weeks after declaring for the NBA Draft. Some of the schools showing interest include Duke, Kentucky, Kansas and Gonzaga.

Sports in brief

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor (He/Him)
April 26, 2022
South Dakota State’s Myah Selland (44) celebrates after a play with teammate Haleigh Timmer (13) in the Jacks’ WNIT game against Alabama Mar. 27 at Frost Arena. Both Selland and Timmer were named to the WNIT All-Tournament team. The duo will be back next season.

Jackrabbits look ahead after WNIT success

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
April 5, 2022
Jacks advance to WNIT semifinals

Jacks advance to WNIT semifinals

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor (He/Him)
March 29, 2022
SDSU’s Haley Greer looks for an open teammate as Minnesota’s Sara Scalia plays defense in a Women’s National Invitation Tournament. The Jackrabbits earned a bid to the WNIT and will face Drake in the third round after wins in the first two rounds.

Jackrabbits roll on in WNIT

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor (He/Him)
March 22, 2022
Mens basketball won the Summit League Championship Tuesday night and are now headed to the NCAA tournament.

Jacks overpower Bison in championship

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2022
Paiton Burkhard fights for the ball with Kyah Watson in the Summit League Tournament championship game Tuesday afternoon at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Burckhard had 15 points in the Jacks loss.

Jacks fall in championship game

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2022
File Photo

Summit League Tournament Day 3 Recap

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2022
SDSUs Zeke Mayo drives against USDs Damani Hayes in their 83-60 win at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls Monday night. Mayo had an 13 points in the victory.

SDSU blows out rival USD, advances to championship game

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2022
Haleigh Timmer fights for the ball in South Dakota States semifinal win over Oral Roberts in the Summit League Tournament Monday. Timmer played well off the bench, scoring 12 points and chipped in two steals.

All around effort propels Jackrabbit women past Oral Roberts

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2022
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Summit League Tournament Day 2 Recap

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
March 6, 2022
File Photo

Summit League Tournament Day 1 Recap

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
March 5, 2022
Baylor Scheierman with the ball against Omaha in Sioux Falls at the Summit League Tournament. He finished with 20 points in the Jacks eight-point win.

Jackrabbit men hold off Omaha

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
March 5, 2022
Myah Selland goes up for a shot Saturday afternoon in SDSUs quarterfinal win over Denver at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Selland finished with a game-high 26 points in the win.

Women move on to semifinals

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
March 5, 2022
South Dakota State’s Paiton Burckhard drives on Oral Roberts’ Trinity Moore in a Summit League game last Saturday. The Jacks open Summit League tournament play this Saturday at 12:30 pm at the Denny Sanford Premier Center.

DAKOTA DOMINANCE

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2022
Jacks clinch share of regular season title

Jacks clinch share of regular season title

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2022
Jacks win by 41, earn 11th straight win

Jacks win by 41, earn 11th straight win

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
February 19, 2022
Women top Omaha, win ninth straight game

Women top Omaha, win ninth straight game

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
February 12, 2022
Men try to keep perfect Summit mark

Men try to keep perfect Summit mark

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2022
Douglas Wilson drives against Hunter Goodrick in the Jacks 89-79 win Saturday night. Wilson had a season-high 25 points.

Wilson’s 25 leads Jacks to 12th straight win

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2022
Senior Tylee Irwin drives past a defender in a win earlier in the season agasint Western Illinois. Irwin scored 10 points in the Jacks’ 16-point win over the Bison last Saturday. She is averaging 9.3 ppg on the year.

Crucial showdown looms

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2022
SDSU keep pace with USD with win over Bison

SDSU keep pace with USD with win over Bison

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2022
Strong first half propels Jacks to sixth straight win

Strong first half propels Jacks to sixth straight win

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2022
Women’s struggles continue in lopsided loss to Coyotes

Women’s struggles continue in lopsided loss to Coyotes

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
January 11, 2022
Men go 2-1 at Crossover Classic

Men go 2-1 at Crossover Classic

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2021
SDSU receives $10 million donation

SDSU receives $10 million donation

Evan Patzwald and Jake Weber
November 16, 2021
Jackrabbits off to 2-1 start

Jackrabbits off to 2-1 start

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 16, 2021
South Dakota State’s Tori Nelson defends against a St. Cloud State player in an exhibition game last week at Frost Arena. The Jacks open their schedule against Green Bay Nov. 9.

Women open year Tuesday

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor (He/him)
November 2, 2021
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[Photo] Jacks fall to Coyotes

October 26, 2021
Former South Dakota State running back Pierre Strong Jr. sheds a Southern Illinois defender in a regular season game last season. That year, Strong had his best season as a Jackrabbit, leading the FCS in rushing yards (1,686) and scoring 18 rushing touchdowns.

Jacks face Panthers on Hobo Day

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor (He/Him)
October 19, 2021
Jackrabbits drop match against Coyotes 3-1

Jackrabbits drop match against Coyotes 3-1

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor (He/him)
September 28, 2021
Volleyball off to best start in nine years

Volleyball off to best start in nine years

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2021
Frost Area to undergo $50 million renovation

Frost Area to undergo $50 million renovation

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor (He/him)
September 14, 2021
Soccer team blazes to fast 7-1 start

Soccer team blazes to fast 7-1 start

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor (He/Him)
September 14, 2021
Volleyball goes 2-1 in North Texas Invitational

Volleyball goes 2-1 in North Texas Invitational

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor (He/Him)
September 1, 2021
Drive for success; Q&A with fall sports coaches

Drive for success; Q&A with fall sports coaches

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor (He/Him)
August 24, 2021
NCAA Tournament shows how little women’s basketball is valued

NCAA Tournament shows how little women’s basketball is valued

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2021
GoJacks.com

Syracuse knocks SDSU out of NCAA Tournament

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2021
SDSU set to face Syracuse in NCAA Tournament

SDSU set to face Syracuse in NCAA Tournament

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter (He/him)
March 16, 2021
Oral Roberts’ buzzer-beater ends Jackrabbit’s season

Oral Roberts’ buzzer-beater ends Jackrabbit’s season

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2021
MBB: SDSU tops Omaha, head to semifinal

MBB: SDSU tops Omaha, head to semifinal

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2021
WBB: Omaha upsets top-seeded Jackrabbits in quarterfinal

WBB: Omaha upsets top-seeded Jackrabbits in quarterfinal

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2021
Preview: Summit League Tournament

Preview: Summit League Tournament

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter (He/him)
March 2, 2021
SDSU men and women each win regular season title

SDSU men and women each win regular season title

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2021
Becca Ymker

Jacks close out regular season with win over Roos

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2021
Dominant inside presence gives SDSU win over Kansas City

Dominant inside presence gives SDSU win over Kansas City

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2021
Jackrabbits, Bison split games in rivalry series

Jackrabbits, Bison split games in rivalry series

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter (He/Him)
February 23, 2021
Jacks comeback attempt falls short in loss to Bison

Jack’s comeback attempt falls short in loss to Bison

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2021
From GoJacks.com

Jackrabbits beat Bison in final seconds

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter
February 19, 2021
Photo from gojacks.com

Jacks drop first game of back-to-back against Oral Roberts

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2021
Womens basketball team powers past Oral Roberts

Women’s basketball team powers past Oral Roberts

Evan Patzwald, Reporter
February 14, 2021
Jackrabbit Women defeat ‘Yotes

Jackrabbit Women defeat ‘Yotes

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter
February 10, 2021
Men’s basketball team looks ahead to undefeated USD

Men’s basketball team looks ahead to undefeated USD

Evan Patzwald, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2021
Jacks sweep season series with University of North Dakota

Jacks sweep season series with University of North Dakota

Evan Patzwald, Reporter (He/him)
January 27, 2021
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