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State A Thon fundraises over $160,000
State A Thon fundraises over $160,000
Children participating in the McCrory Gardens’ Eggstravaganza event were able to participate in many different activities, including an egg hunt.
McCrory Gardens’ Eggstravaganza brings community together
The Miller Wellness Center recently saw an attendance increase in their Group Fitness classes.
Wellness Center attendance up
Regents talk of controversy: tuition increase, inclusion and concealed carry
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
Brielle Dixon hands off the baton to Jenna Johnson in the 4x100-meter relay. The relay team consisting of Dixon, Johnson, Madsen and O’Sullivan finished with a time of 46.39 seconds and took first in the event.
Jacks run away with five first-place victories at USD Challange over the weekend
Quarterback Chase Mason (#7) in the shotgun formation last Saturday in the Spring Game. SDSU’s defense beat SDSU’s offense 24-16.
Jackson and football opens 2025 season with annual Spring Game
Jackrabbit Stampede Standings
Jackrabbit Stampede Standings
Graduate student Pierre Lear competes in hurdles for SDSU. Lear is the SDSU record holder in 60-meter hurdles and 110-meter hurdles. In Lear’s most recent competition he finished second in the 110-meter hurdles.
IN A LANE OF HIS OWN
Madi Conklin faces a pitch in a game against St. Thomas. Conklin has recorded 18 hits, 10 RBIs and eight runs in her 32 games started this season.
Softball drops two in St. Thomas series; returns to host North Dakota State
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
Spring dance concert features student led choreography
Spring dance concert features student led choreography
COJO to present Cinema Event featuring Midwest stories
COJO to present Cinema Event featuring Midwest stories
Lillian Hellickson has kept the tradition of creating Ukrainian Easter eggs for 56 years in Brookings, and shows attendees how to make them.
Event showcases artist creating Ukrainian Easter eggs
The play “Bright Star,” is a musical written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. SDSU’s show stars Brooklyn Mauch as Alice and Jacob Stevens who plays Jimmy Ray. They will be performing the play from April 3 to the 5 at 7:30 p.m. and April 6 at 2 p.m. at the Oscar Larson Theater in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
SDSU to perform musical “Bright Star”
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)
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
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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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