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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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Mark Gronowski (#11), Evan Beernsten (#61) and Gus Miller (#50) were all selected to an all-conference team this season.

[Photo] Jacks earn multiple all-conference selections

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
December 3, 2024
This season, Oscar Cluff averages, 18.3 points per game, 11.8 rebounds per game and 2.6 assists per game. Cluff is ranked second in the country in rebounds and first in the country for double-doubles with seven on the year.

[Photo] Cluff shines in win against Tigers; Jacks prepare for Big Sky Challenge

Jacob Brende, Sports Reporter
December 3, 2024
Mark Gronowski hands the ball off to Amar Johnson in SDSU's home victory over Southern Illinois.

[Photo] Jacks finish conference play strong with 45-9 victory over Missouri State

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
November 23, 2024
Bock lines up with the South Dakota State defense in SDSU’s 41-0 blowout over the Southeastern Liousiana Lions on Sept. 21. In the game, Bock recorded seven total tackles, two solos and five coming off of assists.

[Photo] HEART OF THE DEFENSE

James Jungeman, Reporter
November 19, 2024
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[Photo] Lockdown Specialist

Beau Baker, Reporter
November 5, 2024
SDSU backup quarterback Chase Mason throws the football to Angel Johnson while under pressure. Both Angel Johnson and Mason are 2021 graduates of Viborg-Hurley High School in South Dakota

[Photo] No. 3 Jacks hit the road to face No. 21 Fighting Hawks in Grand Forks

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
Redshirt freshman Joe Sayler and Washington State transfer Oscar Cluff chase down a loose ball.

[Photo] SDSU opens basketball season with a new starting five

Jacob Brende, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2024
South Dakota State's Colby Humphrey (22) defends a pass intended for North Dakota State's Bryce Lance (5) during the Dakota Marker game at the FARGODOME in Fargo on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

[Photo] Bison hold off Jackrabbits in defensive battle

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2024
Chase Mason runs into the endzone for one of his two touchdowns during a 63-13 Hobo Day win over Youngstown State on Saturday, October 12. Mason racked up 161 yards on the ground to lead the Jackrabbits.

[Photo] HOBO DAY BLOWOUT

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2024
SDSU’s defense attempts to stop the ballcarrier against Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Strawberry Stadium in Hammond, LA.

[Photo] Hobo Day Matchup

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
Gus Miller (#50), Evan Beerntsen (#61) and Marcus Hicks (#78) protecting quarterback Mark Gronowski in their blowout win over the Southeastern Louisiana Lions earlier this season.

[Photo] Jackrabbits dominate up front

James Jungemann, Reporter
October 8, 2024
Kirby Vorhees rushes the ball passed Southeastern Louisiana defenders in their 41-0 blowout on Sept. 21. In this game, Vorhees, a redshirt freshman rushed the ball five times for a total of 179 yards and three touchdowns. Vorhees longest run of the game was 80 yards.

[Photo] Jackrabbits begin Valley play on the road against Panthers

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
SDSU holding SLU to zero points was the first time since UAlbany on Dec 15, 2023 where they won 59-0 in the semifinals.

[Photo] Missouri Valley and Big Sky teams hold top spots in current rankings

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
September 26, 2024
SDSU's Kirby Vorhees flexes after a run against Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Strawberry Stadium in Hammond, La. Vorhees had 5 carries totaling 179 and 3 touchdowns against the Lions.

[Photo] Freshman leads Jacks to 41-0 victory over Lions

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
September 22, 2024
South Dakota State wraps up the non-conference portion of their schedule taking on the Southeastern Louisiana Lions on Saturday.

[Photo] Jackrabbit gameday @ Southeastern Louisiana

Brayden Byers and Marshall Minihan
September 20, 2024
South Dakota State's Dalys Beanum guards former Jackrabbit Canyon Bauer during a college football game against Augustana on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

[Photo] No. 1 Jacks travel for game against Lions of Southeastern Louisiana

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
September 17, 2024
PHOTOS: South Dakota State holds off Augustana

PHOTOS: South Dakota State holds off Augustana

Joclyn Haven, Emma Waage, Megan Ives, Ean Wetzel, and Raena Visness
September 17, 2024
South Dakota State focuses their sight on an old conference foe in their second straight sellout to start the year.

[Photo] Jackrabbit gameday vs. Augustana

Brayden Byers and Jon Akre
September 13, 2024
Angel Johnson (21) stiff arms an opposing player as he stretches his run to the outside. Johnson has 69 yards on the season and has 12 rushes.

[Photo] Jackrabbits to face Division II Augustana at home on Saturday

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
September 11, 2024
Red-shirt freshman Brendan Begeman runs the ball during the Spring game inside the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex Saturday, April 13, 2024. Begeman ran the ball six times totaling 80 yards in the game amongst the team at the end of Spring camp.

[Photo] Jackrabbits’ spring game scrimmage previews 2024 football roster

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
SDSU’s Zeke Mayo drives down the right side of the lane into double coverage from Oral Robert’s IsaacMcBride (10) and Jalen Miller (12) during a basketball game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Frost Arena inBrookings.

[Photo] Men’s basketball hits road for two

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2024
SDSU's Charlie Easley drives down the lane during a men's basketball game against USD at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion, S.D. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

[Photo] Jacks win in Frost; Lose in Tulsa

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2024
South Dakota State will be hosting Oral Roberts for the annual Pink Game on Sunday at Frost Arena. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m.

[Photo] The color of money

Natalie Nielsen, Reporter
January 23, 2024
Mark Gronowski runs the ball in for a touchdown during a game against the Missouri State Bears on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Gronowski becomes the first Jackrabbit to win the Walter Payton award as the FCS offensive player of the year.

[Photo] Gronowski named Walter Payton Award winner

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor
January 6, 2024
South Dakota State head coach Jimmy Rogers leads his team out of the locker room before a football game against Missouri State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

[Photo] ‘I’m not nervous about the moment’

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
January 5, 2024
Jadon Janke catches a touchdown pass from Mark Gronowski in the Jacks’ last reular season game Nov. 18 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Janke finished with 10 catches for 187 yards.

[Photo] PLAYOFFS RUN THROUGH BROOKINGS

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
Adam Bock and DyShawn Gales make a tackle in the Jacks’ 34-0 win over Youngstown State Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium. Bock led the team in tackles with 7 and Gales had 4.

[Photo] One To Go

Bosten Morehart, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2023
Paige Meyer letting it rain from deep in the 87-60 victory in the semifinals against Oral Roberts in the 2022-23 season. Meyer, a junior from Minnesota was selected to the 2023-24 All-Summit League second team.

[Photo] Jacks open basketball season today against Minnesota-Duluth

Madeline Remund, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2023
Isaiah Davis fights off five Coyote defenders. Davis finished the game with 108 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries.

[Photo] SoDak Showdown

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
October 24, 2023
Mark Gronowski rushing the football in their win against Illinois State.

[Photo] Jacks earn Hobo Day victory against Northern Iowa

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2023
Isaiah Davis jukes out defenders in the SDSU win against UND.

[Photo] Jacks survive No. 22 Redbirds 40-21

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2023
Running back Amar Johnson carries the ball in the Jacks’ 42-21 win over the Fighting Hawks Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in front of 19,231 fans.

[Photo] No. 1 SDSU set to play No. 22 Illinois State

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
October 4, 2023
Head Coach Jimmy Rogers and the Jackrabbit Football team look out at Target Field before their game against Drake in Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday, Sept. 16.

[Photo] Jackrabbit football looks toward Missouri Valley Football Conference

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor
September 19, 2023
Isaiah Davis carries the ball in the Jacks’ 70-7 win Saturday at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN. The game had 18,174 fans in attendance.

[Photo] Jacks start season 3-0

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2023
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[Photo] Running it Back

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
August 29, 2023
Jackrabbit tight end Tucker Kraft scores a touchdown against North Dakota State Nov. 6, 2021 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

[Photo] Packers select Tucker Kraft in third round of NFL Draft

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
April 28, 2023
South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft catches a pass during a receiving drill at SDSU Pro Day March 31 at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.

[Photo] Kraft impresses at SDSU Pro Day

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
April 4, 2023
South Dakota State forward Myah Selland drives on South Dakota's Cassidy Carson in a Summit League women's basketball game Jan. 14 at Frost Arena. Selland scored 19 points on an efficient 7-10 shooting in that game as the Jackrabbits blew out the Coyotes 118-59, the Jackrabbits' highest margin of victory of the season.

[Photo] Myah Selland pursues pro basketball

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor
April 4, 2023
Group Of Students Walking Campus

[Photo] Enrollment cliff still worries administrators

Kaitlyn Lorang, Reporter
March 28, 2023
Kevin Kessler practices with the pep band before the Omaha v. SDSU

[Photo] Band director reflects on historic year

Sam Schauer, Reporter
March 7, 2023
Jackrabbit guard Zeke Mayo backs down an Oral Roberts defender in a Summit League men's basketball game Feb. 25 at Frost Arena.

[Photo] Summit League Preview: Jackrabbits carry momentum into conference tournament

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2023
Jackrabbit guard Dru Gylten looks to pass the ball on Denver's Emma Smith in SDSU's 82-34 win over the Pioneers Feb. 16.

[Photo] Jackrabbits surge into tournament

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2023
Willam Kyle III passes the ball to Matt Mims in the Jacks' 69-65 loss to Oral Roberts Saturday at Frost Arena.

[Photo] PAINT PROTECTOR

Masa Scheierman, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2023
South Dakota State's William Kyle III attempts a layup in a Summit League basketball game Feb. 11 against South Dakota at Frost Arena.

[Photo] Jacks set to finish regular season against Kansas City, Oral Roberts

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2023
Guard Zeke Mayo backs down on A.J. Plitzuweit Saturday in the Jacks’ 72-67 win over the Coyotes at Frost Arena. Mayo had 19 points in the win.

[Photo] SDSU beats USD for second time this season, looks ahead to final road games

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
February 14, 2023
Guard Paige Meyer passes the ball in the Jacks’ 81-58 win over Western Illinois Jan. 28 at Frost Arena. Meyer had 12 points and four assists in the win.

[Photo] South Dakota Showdown: Jacks face Coyotes in Vermillion

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2023
Zeke Mayo drives past Jacari White in the Jacks’ 90-85 win over the Bison Feb. 4. Mayo had a career-high 41 points, shooting 14-of-25 from the field, 6-of-9 from 3-point range and played all 40 minutes.

[Photo] Jacks beat rival Bison, prepare for Coyotes

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2023
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[Photo] Kraft prepares for draft: Former Jackrabbit tight end is projected top-50 NFL pick

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2023
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[Photo] Men struggle on the road

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2023
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[Photo] Jacks remain perfect: Women’s basketball team remains undefeated

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 31, 2023
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[Photo] 61st Twins Winter Caravan visits Brookings

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2023
South Dakota State's Zeke Mayo attempts a layup in a Summit League basketball game against Omaha Jan. 19 at Frost Arena. Mayo scored 31 points against the Mavericks on his way to being named the Summit League Peak Performer of the Week.

[Photo] Turning the corner: Jackrabbits 6-2 in Summit League record after rough start

Evan Patzwald, Sports editor
January 24, 2023
South Dakota State’s Madison Kizer jumps in the high jump event at the Jim Emmerich Invite Jan. 21 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. Kizer finished third in the high jump as the women’s team finished third at the meet, while the men’s team took the title.

[Photo] Track teams impress at Jim Emmerich Invite

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
January 24, 2023
South Dakota State's Tucker Kraft scores a touchdown against North Dakota State in the Dakota Marker game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

[Photo] North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State rivalry to take center stage in FCS championship

January 6, 2023
Quarterback Mark Gronowski throws a pass in a Missouri Valley Conference game against Illinois State Nov. 12 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

[Photo] South Dakota State begins FCS playoff run against Delaware

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
December 2, 2022
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[Photo] Volleyball loses to Denver in Summit League tournament

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter
November 25, 2022
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[Photo] Jackrabbits earn No. 1 seed in FCS playoffs

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
November 23, 2022
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[Photo] The Pride prepares for New York

Gracie Terrall, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks finish conference 10-1, have two weeks off before playoffs

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks top Mississippi State, prepare for Bahamas tournament

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Jackrabbits secure playoff spot

Chloe Risse, Sports Reporter
November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks win back to back: Team looks ahead to No. 9 Arkansas after 2 straight wins

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 15, 2022
SDSU's Ben Olson in action at the SDSU Classic Sept. 9 at Edgebrook Golf Course in Brookings. Coming off an individual title in the Summit League Championships, Olson now attempts to qualify for the NCAA Division I Championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

[Photo] Cross country teams look ahead to Midwest Regionals

Kenneth Rebello, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2022
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[Photo] Football faces final opponent of regular-season play

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks are back

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2022
Nod app helps students expand social skills

Nod app helps students expand social skills

Joclyn Haven, Reporter/Photographer (She/Her)
November 8, 2022
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[Photo] MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON PREVIEW:

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 8, 2022
Guard Zeke Mayo celebrates after winning the Summit League Tournament in a 75-69 win over North Dakota State March 8 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. May had 12 points in the win.

[Photo] Zeke Mayo ready to step up as a leader

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor
November 8, 2022
Cornerback DyShawn Gales in the Jacks' 49-7 Hobo Day win over Indiana State in front of 19,041 fans at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The turnout was the third-most since the stadium opened in 2016.

[Photo] Jacks’ head into game with Northern Iowa with longest win streak since 2004

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
SDSU's Myah Selland drives the ball in a WNIT game against Drake March 24 at Frost Arena. Selland was selected as the preseason Summit League Player of the Year for the second-straight season.

[Photo] High expectations this season for women’s basketball

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2022
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[Photo] No. 1 Jackrabbits roll Indiana State on Hobo Day

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2022
The SDSU volleyball team huddles together during a Summit League volleyball game earlier this season.

[Photo] Jacks fall to Coyotes in four-set battle

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks suffer two more losses on road

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2022
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Flu shot clinic back at Miller Wellness Center

Joclyn Haven, Reporter
October 18, 2022
The volleyball team huddles together during their 1-3 loss to Kansas City Oct. 13 at Frost Arena.

[Photo] Volleyball looks to bounce back after tough home losses

Chloe Risse, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2022
Luke Appel was named to the preseason All-Summit League First Team

[Photo] Women’s basketball picked first, men picked second in preseason poll

October 18, 2022
The Jackrabbits celebrate with the Dakota Marker trophy after the Jacks defeated the Bison last season at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

[Photo] Jacks v. Bison

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2022
South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis carries the ball in a Missouri Valley Football Conference Game against the USD Coyotes Oct. 8.

[Photo] Jacks dominate USD in front of sold out crowd

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2022
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[Photo] Newman Center puts on country street dance

Emma Waage, Reporter
October 4, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks v. ‘Yotes: SDSU looks to break two-game skid to rival USD

Cooper Kanthak, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2022
South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis carries the ball in a Missouri Valley Football Conference game against Western Illinois Oct. 1. Davis rushed for 199 yards and two touchdowns and was named conference player of the week.

[Photo] Jacks defeat winless Western Illinois 34-10

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2022
South Dakota State outside hitter Crystal Burk in a Summit League volleyball game against Denver Sept. 22 at Frost Arena. In that game, the Jackrabbits would lose in four sets. Burk is a fifth-year senior from Newman, Georgia. Before becoming an all-Summit League volleyball player, Burk had been in numerous other sports, such as gymnastics and cheerleading.

[Photo] Crystal Burk impacting team’s newfound success

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2022
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[Photo] Bouncing Back

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
September 27, 2022
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[Photo] Festival of plays brings exciting opportunities to students

Peyten Wiese, Reporter
September 27, 2022
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