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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

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SDSU's tuition will increase by 2.6% beginning this summer.

[Photo] South Dakota tuition set to increase next year

Collegian Staff
April 3, 2025
The Wecota Annex, shown in this file photo, on the west side of campus was scheduled to be demolished in 2022, but no progress has been made on the project.

[Photo] Wecota Annex demolition has been wait-listed says Law

Avery Dyke, Reporter
April 26, 2024
Central and southeast South Dakota could see from 8 to 14 inches of snow over Sunday and Monday according to the National Weather Service.

[Photo] SDSU campus to close Sunday, Monday for winter storm

Staff Report
March 23, 2024
One of the incidents took place on a Medary Avenue crosswalk that leads to Hansen Hall ealier this semster around 10:30 p.m.

[Photo] Student leaders raise concerns after pedestrians struck by cars

Greta Goede, Editor-In-Chief
November 29, 2023
One of the Bummobile’s most well-known passengers is President Dwight Eisenhower. He attended the 1952 Hobo Day during his election campaign.

[Photo] Hobo Week Preview

Samantha Moser, Reporter
October 3, 2023
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[Photo] CAFES career fair expands to 2 days

Makenzie Alberts, Reporter
September 26, 2023
Students attending India Night at South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. Sunday, March 1, 2020.

[Photo] India Night to make a comeback after gap of three years

Kenneth Rebello, Assistant News Editor
September 12, 2023
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[Photo] Summit League, CBS Sports, Midco Ink Multi-Year Media Rights Deal

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor
August 10, 2023

[Photo] $10M SDSU indoor rodeo arena bill passes first committee

Annie Reinke, Reporter
February 14, 2023
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[Photo] Baseball to rely on experience in 2020

Carson Herbert, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2020
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[Photo] Battle for ‘bragging rights’: Jacks-’Yotes meet in SD Showdown

Jakob King, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2019
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[Photo] Superstition between the sticks

Colton Prince, Assistant Sports Editor
October 8, 2019
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[Photo] Family fun to be had with the Brookings Great 8

Caroline Covert, Copy Editor
September 17, 2019
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[Photo] Cross country to host first home meet since 2017

Spencer Nuhfer, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2019
Senior forward Leah Manuleleua (11) dribbles past a defender in the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. Manuleleua scored her first two goals of the season against Idaho State Sunday, Aug. 25, at Fishback Soccer Park.

[Photo] State soccer opens season with pair of wins

Landon Dierks, Sports Editor
August 27, 2019
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[Photo] Martin Luther King Jr. Week Celebrations Sparks Discussion

Wren Murphy, Diversity Reporter
January 29, 2019
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[Photo] Volleyball aims to turn corner in Summit play

October 17, 2019
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[Photo] Jacks look to remain perfect in conference play

October 17, 2019
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[Photo] Jackrabbit women tabbed second, men fifth in preseason poll

October 11, 2019
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[Photo] Jacks beat Redbirds, inch closer to FCS Playoff

Trenton Abrego
October 27, 2018
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[Photo] Jacks snap Summit League losing streak

John Begeman
October 17, 2018
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[Photo] South Dakota State Football: Hall of Name

Trenton Abrego
October 10, 2018
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[Photo] Volleyball looks to get in ‘W’ column after three straight losses

John Begeman
September 26, 2018
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[Photo] Volleyball to take on Mavericks and Pioneers

Trenton Abrego
September 21, 2018
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[Photo] Volleyball picks up third win in Florida

Trenton Abrego
September 14, 2018
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[Photo] Volleyball notches first win of 2018

Trenton Abrego
September 7, 2018
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[Photo] Inconsistency plagues Jacks in 1-1 weekend

October 1, 2019
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[Photo] Large recruiting classes bump 11 from last year’s football roster

Lauren Franken
August 22, 2018
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[Photo] Sophomore golfer strives to improve on, off the green

Carson Herbert
April 25, 2018
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[Photo] Young Jackrabbits look to improve in Hahn’s second season

November 15, 2019
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[Photo] Jacks drop three of four games in Florida

February 25, 2019
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[Photo] Daum, Jacks sneak past Leathernecks

Trenton Abrego
March 4, 2018
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[Photo] Jacks face familiar foe: open season against UC Irvine

Andrew Holtan
November 8, 2017
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[Photo] All-around performance lifts Jacks over NDSU in Dakota Marker Game

Trenton Abrego
November 5, 2017
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[Photo] Jacks aim for 4-1 start on Hobo Day

October 1, 2019
SDSU Football vs. Drake

[Photo] SDSU Football Against Drake

September 16, 2017
Head SDSU soccer coach Brock Thompson directs his players from the sideline during their Sept. 1 game against Iowa State. 

[Photo] Thompson’s turn: new head coach eager to develop team

By NATALIE HILDEN Sports Reporter
September 13, 2017
Members of the Hobo Day committee observe the Bumfire Oct. 18.

[Photo] Jacks are hobos by choice

ANNA CHICOINE 2017 Grand Pooba
May 15, 2017
The annual wacipi, Lakota for powwow, is a social gathering that brings SDSU students, faculty and community members together with tribal communities. The event features music with dance performances and contests for participants of all ages. Indian tacos and various goods are also sold. The wacipi is from 1 to 9 p.m. on Saturday in the VBR in the Student Union.

Wacipi

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March 28, 2017
SDSU Jackrabbit football team members hoist the Dakota Marker after winning 19-17 over NDSU at the Dakota Marker game.

[Photo] Dakota Marker Game

Brianna Schreurs
November 1, 2017
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