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Brookings man injured, Arlington man dead following collision
Brookings man injured, Arlington man dead following collision
UPDATE: Mental health emergency near campus triggers campus alert
UPDATE: Mental health emergency near campus triggers campus alert
The exterior of Harding Hall, the home of the Ness School of Management and Economics at South Dakota State University, is seen on campus on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. School officials attribute recent enrollment growth to the addition of new majors like accounting and gaining accreditation in 2025.
Ness School enrollment surpasses 1,300 amid program expansion
Wintrode and TRIO host first generation student fair
Tina Birgen, coordinator for student success and opportunity at South Dakota State University, addresses the Students’ Association on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in the Student Union in Brookings.
Jack’s Cupboard new venture approved
South Dakota State 133-pounder Cale Seaton wrestles with NDSU's Tristan Daughtery, who is ranked No. 25 in the country, during a college wrestling match at the Daktronics Inviational on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
Jackrabbit wrestling dominates home weekend, shuts out Augustana
South Dakota State's Lauren Walter (13), left, and Omaha's Jasmyn Brown (6) chase the ball during their Summit League quarterfinal match on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Fishback Soccer Park in Brookings.
SDSU’s season ends with NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa
Madison Burr, from Goodhue, Minnesota has played volleyball "since second or third grade," she said.
The breakout blocker
Brooklyn Meyer (31) goes up for a layup against the Augustana Vikings on Oct. 29, 2025 at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.
Jacks blow past Racers
The scoreboard at Fishabck Soccer Park, the current Jackrabbit soccer facility, sits on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Brookings. Fishback Soccer Park is 2.5 miles away from the main SDSU campus located near Twentieth Street South.
Record gift to fund new soccer stadium
Anna Schenker, 2025 Stuart Artist-in-residence. Photo courtesy of University Marketing and Communications.
SDSU School of Design hosts Anna Schenker, Stuart artist-in-residence
SDSU students to stage 'The Diary of Anne Frank'
SDSU students to stage ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’
Finn Kane at the Black Hills Film Festival. He won the Best Student Film for his documentary “Galena: The Ghost Town That Refuses to Die.”
SDSU alum wins best student film at Black Hills Film Festival
Heather Headley, known for her role as Nala in ‘The Lion King,’ performed songs from her career and with students on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center in Brookings, SD.
Broadway in Brookings
The Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge offers a wine cellar and an oil and vinegar tasting bar.
Pheasant Restaurant receives grant
"Embrace Local Journalism" is the theme of this year's National Newspaper Week, which takes place Oct. 5-11. Collegian Media is home to South Dakota State University's student-run newspaper, radio station, website and newscast. The Collegian newspaper has been printing since 1885.
‘Telling the stories of our community’
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
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Student advocates for sex education on campus

Student advocates for sex education on campus

Haley Halvorson, Reporter
February 27, 2020
B.Well Brookings offers numerous fitness classes

B.Well Brookings offers numerous fitness classes

Haley Halvorson, Reporter
September 27, 2019
Haley Halvorson

Love is Blind: SDSU students take leap toward love

Haley Halvorson, Lifestyles Editor
March 15, 2019
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Alpha Xi Delta provides second family, opportunity for SDSU women

Haley Halvorson, Lifestyles Editor
March 14, 2019
Five phases of spring semester

Five phases of spring semester

Haley Halvorson, Lifestyles Editor
January 8, 2019
HALEY HALVORSON Sasia Heitkamp and Chase Pinkert go to Craft Italian-American Fusion in Brookings on a blind date.

Craft’s Love is Blind: potential relationship or just friendship?

Haley Halvorson
October 17, 2018
Suhyeon Han

DIY: Hobo Day essentials

Haley Halvorson
October 10, 2018
Is your family member a true Jackrabbit?

Is your family member a true Jackrabbit?

Haley Halvorson
October 3, 2018
Jacks for Life members Megan Simon, Tessa Sleep, Sarah Haberman, Callie Duque and Barb Kleinjan attend the March for Life Jan. 19, 2018 in Washington D.C.

Jacks find their place in clubs, organizations

Haley Halvorson
August 29, 2018
Five minutes with Ellen Keena

Five minutes with Ellen Keena

Haley Halvorson
August 29, 2018
Molly Lange and her roommate Hanna Siemonsma sit in their room in Young Hall.

Dorm, sweet dorm: how new students decorate

Haley Halvorson
August 18, 2018
JENNY NGUYEN Graduate admin assistant, Alaina Hanks (Anishinaabe) gives a presentation at the Tunnel of Oppresion on April 18 about how the police force takes Native Americans going missing and being murdered too lightly.

Tunnel of Oppression demonstrates minority discrimination

Haley Halvorson
April 25, 2018
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Realistic recycling: Reduce, reuse, rejoice for off-campus sustainability options

Haley Halvorson
April 18, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON Roger Bommersbach paints a watercolor picture during the painting class March 5 in the basement of the Brookings Arts Council building. The "Thursday Afternoon Painting Group" meets from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays in the Arts Council Building.

Brookings Arts Council encourages community creativity

Haley Halvorson
April 11, 2018
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Professionals, students perform in Amateur Spring Drag Show

Haley Halvorson
April 4, 2018

Habitat for Humanity puts unique twist on new community event

Haley Halvorson
March 21, 2018
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Broadway comes to Brookings through Community Theatre

Haley Halvorson
March 14, 2018
RACHEL HARMON Kendrah Schafer, ag business and animal science major and general manager for Little International, is working and preparing for the 95th Little "I" competition March 19 to 24. Schafer helps lead meetings and coordinates the events Little "I" hosts.

Get to know 95th Little ‘I’ Manager Kendrah Schafer

Haley Halvorson
February 28, 2018
JENNY NGUYEN The sixth dance routine of Capers rehearses in Doner Auditorium Wednesday, Jan. 17. Capers will be held in Doner Auditorium from Tuesday, Jan. 23 to Saturday, Jan. 27. The theme this year is Capers Takes A Holiday.

‘Capers Takes a Holiday’ puts new spin on tradition

Haley Halvorson
January 31, 2018

Six things to do when it’s cold out

Haley Halvorson
January 24, 2018

Spring break road trips sure to satisfy

Haley Halvorson
January 24, 2018

Staying focused in the New Year

Haley Halvorson
January 11, 2018
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