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Jacks Bash returns to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
Jacks Bash returns to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
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
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
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
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
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
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

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor

He is a senior at SDSU with a major in Journalism and minor in Political Science. He also works at the radio station, KSDJ.

All content by Jack McCarty
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

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
April 15, 2025
Narcan became available on campus in February.

Overdose drug now on campus

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
April 15, 2025
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)

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
February 4, 2025
This year Pints and Quarts entered their "50/50" burger into this year's Burger Clash. The patty of this burger is made up of half ground beef and half ground bacon, hence the name.

THE CLASH IS BACK

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
January 29, 2025
There were a variety of performers who showcased their talents each with their own themes and personalities.

A Tale of Queens & Kings

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 29, 2024
The General Election SIMPLIFIED

The General Election SIMPLIFIED

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 22, 2024
TRANSPORTATION AND YOU

TRANSPORTATION AND YOU

JACK MCCARTY and SARAH KASTNER
October 1, 2024
Some of the commuter lots have been converted to resident parking. This change was made at the begining of the year. Director of Parking Services Kendell Rorbach says there currently isn’t an overcrowding issue for commuter drivers, due to the surplus of commuter lots on the north side of campus.

Parking lots redesignated due to high student enrollment

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
September 10, 2024
“Reagan was released on August 30, 2024. It’s loosely adapted from the book “The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism” by Paul Kegnor.

“Reagan”: Boring movie, mediocre propaganda

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
September 10, 2024
Brookings Mayor Opeke ‘Ope’ Niemeyer and Brookings city council members address the senate regarding their focus on encouraging community engagement on Monday at the Lewis and Clark room located at the University Student Union.

Potential university policy targets personal motor vehicles with lithium-ion batteries

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
March 5, 2024
A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE

A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
February 14, 2024
A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE

A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
February 13, 2024
Bad Songs on Good Albums: Pt. 2

Bad Songs on Good Albums: Pt. 2

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
February 6, 2024
The Political Science Club made new announcements at the Students’ Association’s meeting this week.

New announcements, special allocations received

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
February 6, 2024
A list of bad songs on good albums: PART 1

A list of bad songs on good albums: PART 1

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
January 30, 2024
“Saviors” was released Jan. 19 2024. Pitchfork gave the record a 5.1.

Green Day’s “Saviors” is a return to form, for better or worse.

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
January 23, 2024
Screenshot of “Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.” The game is neither a prequel nor sequel to the main series of “Yazuka: Like a Dragon.”

‘Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name’ is a little more than a disappointing teaser for ‘Yazuka’

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
November 28, 2023
Napoleon was released Nov. 22 to mixed reviews by critics and audiences alike, with some people condemning its historical inaccuracy.

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Napoleon’ is a strange little movie about a strange little man

Jack McCarty, Entertainment
November 28, 2023

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ is one of the most powerful films I have ever seen

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
November 7, 2023
MOVIE REVIEW: “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a confused mess and I love it

MOVIE REVIEW: “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a confused mess and I love it

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 31, 2023
KSDJ Faculty Advisor Brian Stemwedel, left, teaches SDSU students Ben Anderson, center, and Katie Brenholt, right, about KSDJ’s automation and emergency alert systems. KSDJ is celebrating it’s 30th year of providing the SDSU community with music and information.

Ready to rock?

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 24, 2023
“The Exorcist: Believer” was released into theaters Oct. 6.

MOVIE REVIEW: It’s terrible day for an exorcism

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 24, 2023
OPINION: They are people not numbers

OPINION: They are people not numbers

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 17, 2023
Saw X movie poster.

Movie Review: “Saw X”

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 17, 2023
The Interrupters take the stage as one of the opening acts for The Dropkick Murphys.

Shipping up to Brookings: The Dropkick Murphys Rock the Dacotah Bank Center

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 17, 2023
Derek Peterson, ssistant Vice President of Business Services and head of parking services discusses changes implemented to the parking policy at the SA Meeting on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Peterson said that they saw increase in violations since changes made to the policies.

Parking services apologizes for lack of communication at latest SA meeting

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
September 26, 2023
Cody Johnson performing at the Dacotah Bank Center Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (Dacotah Bank Center/Ashley Biggar)

What the Dacotah Bank Center rebrand means for the Brookings community

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
September 19, 2023
President Trinity Peterson swears in Avery Dooley and Grace Barnett as Senators At-Large at Monday night’s Students’ Association meeting.

Senators talk electric scooters coming to campus and upcoming events, two new senators sworn in

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
September 19, 2023
New Parking violations implemented, new art exhibit coming soon

New Parking violations implemented, new art exhibit coming soon

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
September 12, 2023
New pizza restaurant comes to Brookings

New pizza restaurant comes to Brookings

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
August 29, 2023
Bands Journey, Toto come to Sioux Falls

Bands Journey, Toto come to Sioux Falls

Jack McCarty, Reporter
March 21, 2023
A virtual rendering of The Campanile seen through the virtual reality headsets on canmpus

Virtual reality shows new ways of teaching

JACK MCCARTY, Reporter
March 7, 2023
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