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The South Dakota Legislative Session runs through March 28 at the State Capitol in Pierre.
South Dakota governor signs bill allowing concealed weapons on campus
Bentz-Wehseler vs. Spier-Siira
Bentz-Wehseler vs. Spier-Siira
Students lead one of SDSU's biggest traditions
Students lead one of SDSU’s biggest traditions
SDSU Introduces First Bison Minor and Certificate In the Nation
SDSU Introduces First Bison Minor and Certificate In the Nation
BluePrint’s staff after winning 12 ADDY’s at the 2024 American Advertising Awards on Feb. 28
BluePrint wins 12 state awards
Haleigh Timmer shooting the ball from beyond the arc. Timmer earned was selected to the All-Tournament team and joined both Paige Meyer and Brooklyn Meyer.
No. 10 women set to face No. 7 Cowgirls in national tournament
Bennet Berghe wrestles Iowa State’s Evan Brockman in SDSU’s 20-15 loss on February 14. Berge is ranked fifth nationally and third in the Big 12 in the 184 lb weight class.
Nine Jacks Head to Philly for national tournament
Freshman Jackrabbit forward Owen Schneider handles the puck. Schneider had 28 points on the season which was second for the Jacks. The freshman tallied ten goals and 18 assists on the season.
Men’s Club Hockey Looks Forward
Freshman pitcher Caleb Duerr in his March 16 matchup against Northern Colorado. Duerr pitched five innings, tallying four strikeouts, two walks and allowed two runs.
Baseball falls 1-2 against Northern Colorado; first home game tomorrow
Freshman Amanda Vacanti recorded a 3 run homerun in SDSU’s 5-4 victory against the Northern Colorado Bears. The rightfielder has scored 26 runs and 45 hits in her debut season.
Softball sits at 15-15 through 30 games
SDSU conference brings together saxophone players from Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska
SDSU conference brings together saxophone players from Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska
SDSU Dance team performs their jazz routine for the UDA College Dance Nationals during the Jackrabbit women’s basketball game on Jan. 11 against the Kansas City Roos
SDSU Dance Team receives university funding
Sold out crowd on their feet for Rascal Flatts
Sold out crowd on their feet for Rascal Flatts
A charcuterie board that was displayed at the Art Museum made by one of the participants at the event
Bringing Art to Life Through Food
The Governess is learning the true story of what happened at Bly.
Psychological thriller grips audience
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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All content by Garrett Ammesmaki
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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