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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)
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Drunken decisions: Impacts of underage consumption charges

Drunken decisions: Impacts of underage consumption charges

Garrett Ammesmaki
September 26, 2018
ABBY WOLF

‘Demise of the monarch’ amidst plummeting pheasant populations

Garrett Ammesmaki
April 18, 2018
Garrett Ammesmaki News Editor

Time to legalize marijuana use

Garrett Ammesmaki
April 11, 2018
GARRETT AMMESMAKI Coding is used increasingly across every modern industry, and program coordinator of graphic design Young Ae Kim said it helps young graduates stand out to employers, no matter their major. According to Young Ae Kim, many students outside of the computer science field are initially “scared” or intimidated by the idea of coding, but with programs such as Adobe Dreamweaver and Muse, personalized webpage and app design are easier than ever.

Creative coding: potential found in untapped market

Garrett Ammesmaki
April 11, 2018
WESLEY TSCHETTER

Long-time CFO Tschetter retires

Garrett Ammesmaki
April 4, 2018
SDSTATE.EDU

Researchers make strides in end-of-life care communications

Garrett Ammesmaki
February 28, 2018
Garrett Ammesmaki News Editor

Valentine’s Day history: beyond hearts, flowers

Garrett Ammesmaki
February 14, 2018
N’WEST IOWA REVIEW

Return to school delayed for student who suffered farm injury

Garrett Ammesmaki
February 7, 2018
Bott-Knutson named dean of Fishback Honors College

Bott-Knutson named dean of Fishback Honors College

Garrett Ammesmaki
January 31, 2018
HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION Denny Sanford recieved an award from the Horatio Alger Association in 2016 in recognition of his philanthropy. $30 million is the largest single gift they have received.

Sanford donates $2.5 million in scholarships to SDSU students

Garrett Ammesmaki
January 31, 2018
GARRETT AMMESMAKI Arlinda Peacock walks in the middle of the Women’s March Jan. 20 as the procession makes its way down Dakota Avenue. The march started at Carnegie Townhall and finished at the Minnehaha Courthouse.

South Dakota Women’s March calls for equality, political action

Garrett Ammesmaki
January 24, 2018
FLICKR

Trump administration not only racist, but anti-American

Garrett Ammesmaki
January 17, 2018
GARRETT AMMESMAKI

Multicultural Center move hinges on BoR approval

Garrett Ammesmaki
January 17, 2018
Doctoral students win nationally for innovation in geospatial science

Doctoral students win nationally for innovation in geospatial science

Garrett Ammesmaki
January 11, 2018
‘Diversity academy’ to give in-depth look at inequality

‘Diversity academy’ to give in-depth look at inequality

Garrett Ammesmaki
November 29, 2017
FILE PHOTO SDState Shooting Sports Team’s sophomore vice president Jason Dickinson watches freshman team member Mitch Lack shoot at a team meeting. The Shooting Sports Team meets every Tuesday and Thursday.

SDState Shooting Sports Team locked, loaded

Garrett Ammesmaki
November 15, 2017
PUBLIC DOMAIN IMAGES Some buildings on campus are not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and create inconveniences for students with physical disabilities.

SDSU behind in ADA compliance, accessibility

Garrett Ammesmaki
November 15, 2017
BAILEY HILL

Always connected: digital stalking at SDSU

Garrett Ammesmaki
November 8, 2017
GARRETT AMMESMAKI

Public library gives students more activities

Garrett Ammesmaki
November 8, 2017
SUBMITTED This photo of former SDSU student Cole Paulson was shared Friday night. It has drawn criticism online and the universities response has come under fire from students as well.

‘This happens every year:’ blackface costume draws controversy at SDSU

Garrett Ammesmaki
November 1, 2017
BAILEY HILL

‘Behind closed doors:’ controlling behaviors normalized in intimate college relationships

Garrett Ammesmaki
October 18, 2017
GARRETT AMMESMAKI

BATA Bus relatively unused, unknown among students

Garrett Ammesmaki
October 18, 2017
Garrett Ammesmaki News Editor

More fear, more loathing

Garrett Ammesmaki
October 11, 2017
Digital Library of South Dakota (DLSD) A float rides through the parade during Hobo Day (1963). This was the tipping point for Hobo Day floats, as regional newspapers would criticize SDSU students for being “vulgar” and “obscene,” resulting in administration toning down future floats.

‘Where your roots lie:’ history, controversy of Hobo Day

Garrett Ammesmaki
October 11, 2017
Title IX investigation

‘Offensive’ sign triggers Title IX investigation

Garrett Ammesmaki
September 20, 2017
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