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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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University landscaping creates ecosystem throughout campus

University landscaping creates ecosystem throughout campus

Jennifer McLaughlin, Sustainability Specialist (She/her)
April 27, 2021
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Sustainability is like a doughnut

Jennifer McLaughlin, Sustainability Specialist (She/Her)
March 2, 2021
Campus Race to Zero Waste promotes recycling

Campus Race to Zero Waste promotes recycling

Jennifer McLaughlin, Guest Columnist (She/her)
January 26, 2021
Jennifer McLaughlin Columnist

Plastic bags not recyclable in campus bins

Jennifer McLaughlin, Sustainability Specialist (She/her)
November 4, 2020
Coronavirus's Environmental Implications

Coronavirus’s Environmental Implications

Jennifer McLaughlin, Guest Columnist
April 28, 2020
Jennifer McLaughlin Columnist

Changes to recycling program improve campus environment

Jennifer McLaughlin, Columnist
January 29, 2020

Green: an important color for Christmas

Jennifer McLaughlin, Columnist
December 4, 2019
Jennifer McLaughlin Columnist

SDSU strives for sustainability in construction

Jennifer McLaughlin, Columnist
October 1, 2019
RecycleMania boosts recycling with contest

RecycleMania boosts recycling with contest

Jennifer McLaughlin, Columnist
February 13, 2019
Jennifer McLaughlin Columnist

Sustainability is ‘two-way street’: it’s time to care for earth

Jennifer McLaughlin, Columnist
January 16, 2019
NPS PHOTO A group of hikers plan their route through Dinosaur's rugged terrain.

Preserve national parks

Jennifer McLaughlin
November 29, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON

Sustainability Month emphasizes achievements

Jennifer McLaughlin
October 17, 2018
Jennifer McLaughlin Columnist

Pledge to stay away from single-use plastics

Jennifer McLaughlin
September 12, 2018
Ways to practice sustainability, help campus environment

Ways to practice sustainability, help campus environment

Jennifer McLaughlin
August 22, 2018
Jennifer McLaughlin Columnist

Sustainability, social justice go hand-in-hand

Jennifer McLaughlin
April 18, 2018
Jennifer McLaughlin Columnist

Commit to fighting, ending global climate change

Jennifer McLaughlin
March 21, 2018

Educate yourself on recycling processes, sustainability awareness

Jennifer McLaughlin
February 28, 2018

Get head start on living sustainably in 2018

Jennifer McLaughlin
January 17, 2018
PIXABAY

A green Christmas: how to maintain holiday sustainability

Jennifer McLaughlin
November 29, 2017
BRIANNA SCHREURS

Stay sustainable and warm this winter

Jennifer McLaughlin
November 8, 2017
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