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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

The Collegian
South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian
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[Photo] University officials work to endow school’s biggest traditions

Sam Schauer, Reporter (He/Him)
March 22, 2022
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[Photo] Brookings’s rich history shows in historic sites

Halen Groenke, Reporter
May 4, 2021
Louise Snodgrass, 25, House of Representatives candidate for District 7, was photographed working at Good Roots Farm and Gardens north of Brookings.

[Photo] Snodgrass embraces TikTok on campaign trail

Gracie Terrall, News Editor (She/Her)
September 30, 2020
Dr. Jason Sole, a criminal justice educator and author, speaking to students about breaking down stereotypes at a Black Student Alliance presentation in Jack’s Place Sept. 3.

[Photo] BSA breaking down stereotypes with key speaker

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor
September 9, 2020
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[Photo] Student advocates for sex education on campus

February 27, 2020
Freshman nursing major, Soo Young Jeong, junior business economic major Abhinay Kumar Das and sophomore fashion merchandising major, Komal Daund sit in the Student Union enjoying the latest issue of The Collegian.

[Photo] 135 years of Collegian History

Kendal Schreir, Reporter
January 29, 2020
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[Photo] Dec. 1 – Jan. 12 Sports in brief

Trenton Abrego, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2020
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.

[Photo] Athletic Staff Ride Day

November 17, 2019
This week, faculty in the Multicultural Center began their move to the new location in the upstairs of the Union.

[Photo] Multicultural Center relocates to top level in Student Union

Kira Gifford, Reporter
October 18, 2019
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[Photo] Student receives minor injuries in motorcycle accident on campus

J. Michael Bertsch, News and Lifestyles Editor
October 3, 2019
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[Photo] Grand Pooba Klein embraces challenges of Hobo Day

Gina Goblirsch, Copy Editor
October 1, 2019
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[Photo] Jacks host Thunderbirds in Saturday’s Beef Bowl

Jakob King, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2019
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[Photo] Hartze legacy lives through ROTC

Andrew Rasmussen, News and Opinion Editor
September 17, 2019
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[Photo] State downs Drake for third time in four years

Jakob King, Sports Reporter
September 14, 2019
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[Photo] Dunn address enrollment, Imagine 2023 in State of the University

Trenton Abrego, Editor-In-Chief
September 12, 2019
South Dakota State redshirt freshman and Madison, South Dakota, native Jaxon Janke (10, with football) runs through would-be tacklers with the help of several escorts, including twin brother Jadon (9), on a 77-yard punt return touchdown Sept. 7 against Long Island. After appearing in just seven combined games in 2018, Jadon and Jaxon, who play wide receiver, are seeing regular playing time in 2019.

[Photo] Defense carries Jacks in home opener

Landon Dierks and Jakob King
September 7, 2019
Construction work steadily continues after a long summer on campus. Progress is being made on The American Indian Student Center, which aims to increase diversity at South Dakota State University.

[Photo] What’s new at SDSU?: Summer ‘19 recap

Landon Dierks, Sports Editor
August 28, 2019
Starbucks barista Cameron Houser wipes down the counter at the new store location in the Southeast University Neighborhood. The location opened to the public with the completion of the residential apartments in Aug. 2019.

[Photo] Changes brew at SDSU: New ways to caffeinate on campus

Sammi Schrag, Agriculture Reporter
August 27, 2019
Madelyn Wendland and her parents talk while moving in Friday, August 23.

[Photo] Freshmen move-in to residence halls

Andrew Rasmussen and J. Michael Bertsch
August 23, 2019
Army ROTC Cadets get into formation at 5:45 a.m. for physical training Friday, Feb. 15 in the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. The Army ROTC has morning training three times a week in the SJAC.

[Photo] SDSU named military-friendly university, named Purple Heart campus

Austen Duten, Reporter
February 27, 2019
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