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SDSU has raised more than $600 million as part of its Bold & Blue fundraiser campaign.
Massive fundraiser culminates in celebration
The Wecota Annex, shown in this file photo, on the west side of campus was scheduled to be demolished in 2022, but no progress has been made on the project.
Wecota Annex demolition has been wait-listed says Law
Tips for preparing for final exams
Tips for preparing for final exams
Both photos are artist renderings of the Yeager Media Studio after renovations will occur this summer and is planned to be completed when students return the following year. The ‘refresh’ will include an audio mixer, soundproofing equipment, new lighting and other upgrades to the building.
Media center to get ‘refresh’
Smokin’ Jacks and Matt Gauger Band set to play
Smokin’ Jacks and Matt Gauger Band set to play
SDSUs games against North Dakota State (Oct. 19) and South Dakota (Oct. 26) will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU this fall.
ESPN to feature two Jackrabbit football games
South Dakota State softballs Shannon Lasey and Emma Osmundson were recognized as the TicketSmarter Peak Pitcher of the Week and Peak Performer of the Week by the Summit League Monday.
Lasey, Osmundson receive Summit League weekly awards
Coach Johnston has an all-time record of 571-185 at South Dakota State and is the winningest coach in SDSU women’s basketball history.
A SEASON SAVED
Denilson Cyprianos competes at the Coyote Invite at the Midco Aquatic Center on February 3, 2024 in Sioux Falls.
SDSU’s OLYMPIAN
Jacks Jordan Sagedahl swings at a pitch during the series against St. Thomas at Erv Huether Field Sat. April, 20, 2024. Sagedahl hit his eighth home run of the season in the final game of the series.
Jacks baseball defeat the Tommies, host Golden Eagles this weekend
Bruises, Cuts, and Muscles
Bruises, Cuts, and Muscles
The SDSU Theatre & Dance department will be performing James and the Giant Peach this weekend at the Oscar Larson Theatre.
SDSU Theatre & Dance to present ‘James and the Giant Peach’ this weekend
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ author to speak at on-campus lecture event
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ author to speak at on-campus lecture event
The Second Annual Spring Market is coming back to Brookings
The Second Annual Spring Market is coming back to Brookings
UPC celebrates Valentines Day with pottery
UPC celebrates Valentine’s Day with pottery
Despite delays, “Dune: Part 2 released March 1 this year. It’s been very well received by critics and audiences getting a 92% critic score and 95% audience score on rotten tomatoes, as well as a 8.9 on IMDB, at time of writing.
“Dune: Part two”: A slowburn and full of character(s)
A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE
A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE
Bad Songs on Good Albums: Pt. 2
Bad Songs on Good Albums: Pt. 2
A list of bad songs on good albums: PART 1
A list of bad songs on good albums: PART 1
Why you should pay attention to Legislative Session
Why you should pay attention to Legislative Session
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Jacks Jordan Sagedahl swings at a pitch during the series against St. Thomas at Erv Huether Field Sat. April, 20, 2024. Sagedahl hit his eighth home run of the season in the final game of the series.

Jacks baseball defeat the Tommies, host Golden Eagles this weekend

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
April 23, 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.

Jackrabbits’ spring game scrimmage previews 2024 football roster

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
Cael Frost watches the ball fly after swinging during his at bat in the Jackrabbits game against NDSU in Fargo, N.D. Friday, April 5,2024. Frost started the scoring with a home run in the top of the first.

Jacks baseball go 2-1 in Fargo, set to face Mavericks of Omaha

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2024
Luke Appel, who scored nine points with seven rebounds, gets defended by Iowa States Curtis Jones (5) and Robert Jones (12) during an NCAA Tournament first round game in Omaha, Nebraska.

Strong start lifts Iowa State past Jackrabbits

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2024
SDSU men’s basketball team beat the Univeristy of Denver 76-68 on Tuesday, March 13 for the Summit League Championship. South Dakota State is set to take on Iowa State on Thursday at 6:35 p.m.

SDSU men’s basketball face off against NCAA power Iowa State in NCAA March Madness

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2024
Matt Mims handles the ball in the 77-72 victory over St. Thomas on Senior Day Feb. 24, 2024. Mims had 11 points, three steals and six rebounds in the final game in Frost Arena.

Men’s basketball earns No. 1 seed; look to extend win streak

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2024
Kalen Gary drives passed St. Thomas guard Brooks Allen. This season, Gary averages 7.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and .8 steals on 27.3 minutes of action per game. The freshman’s field goal percentage is 38.7%, his three point percentage is 32.8% and his free throw percentage is 77.5%.

Jacks look onto North Dakota opponents to end Summit play

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 27, 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.

Men’s basketball hits road for two

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2024
SDSU’s Zeke Mayo weaves through Bison defenders during game against NDSU in Frost Arena Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. Mayo finished with 35 points in SDSU’s loss to North Dakota State.

Jacks split against rivals; look forward to rematch with ORU

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 6, 2024
SDSUs Charlie Easley drives down the lane during a mens basketball game against USD at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion, S.D. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

Jacks win in Frost; Lose in Tulsa

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2024
Jenna Hopp runs down the court during SDSUs 73-55 win over South Dakota at Frost Arena.

Same old story: Jacks take control of Summit League

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2024
Jackrabbit Head Coach Jimmy Rogers lifts the national championship trophy after beating Montana 23-3 in the FCS title game at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. Rogers just finished his first year at SDSU with an undefeated season.

Back-2-Back

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
January 7, 2024
The South Dakota State offense huddles during the Hobo Day football game at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, S.D. against Northern Iowa on Saturday October 14, 2023

The stage is set

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
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.

‘I’m not nervous about the moment’

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
January 5, 2024
SDSU offensive lineman Garret Greenfield hoists the national championship trophy after beating Montana 23-3 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2023.

The FCS Championship Game

Marshall Minihan, Jon Akre, Brayden Byers, and Evan Patzwald
January 5, 2024
BROOKINGS, SD: DECEMBER 2: Jaxon Janke #10 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits gets extra yards against the Mercer Bears at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, SD.

Jacks advance in playoffs after 41-point shutout against Mercer

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
December 2, 2023
Jaxon (10) and Jadon (1) walk with their parents during a celebration honoring the seniors on the football team before their game against Missouri State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

DOUBLE TROUBLE

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
November 28, 2023
VERMILLION, SD: OCTOBER 28: The South Dakota State Jackrabbits defense celebrates an interception against the South Dakota Coyotes during their game at the DakotaDome in Vermilion, SD.

Jacks pulverize Penguins 34-0 to clinch MVFC title

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2023
Dalys Beanum lifts the Dakota Marker trophy after the Jackrabbits beat the Bison 33-16.

Bison beat down in Brookings

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2023
South Dakota State running back Amar Johnson (3) looks to make a move past South Dakotas Shahid Barros (4) during their game at the DakotaDome Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Vermillion, S.D.

No. 1 SDSU stuns USD 37-3

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2023
Southern Illinois safety PJ Jules tackles South Dakota States Jadon Janke during a game at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Jacks remain undefeated after close one against Southern Illinois

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2023
Mark Gronowski rushing the football in their win against Illinois State.

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.

Jacks survive No. 22 Redbirds 40-21

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2023
Running back Isaiah Davis scores a touchdown on the ground against UND. Davis finished the game with three rushing touchdowns.

SDSU starts conference play 1-0

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2023
Football prepares for No. 11 North Dakota

Football prepares for No. 11 North Dakota

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
September 26, 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.

Jacks start season 3-0

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2023
The SDSU football team celebrates after its 20-16 win over the Montana State Bobcats at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The Jackrabbits keep their No. 1 overall rank in the Football Subdivision Conference.

Jacks Comeback

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
September 12, 2023
Volleyball Team reloads, adds seven new players

Volleyball Team reloads, adds seven new players

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
August 22, 2023
Jackrabbit guard Dru Gylten looks to pass the ball on Denvers Emma Smith in SDSUs 82-34 win over the Pioneers Feb. 16.

Jackrabbits surge into tournament

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2023
Kraft prepares for draft: Former Jackrabbit tight end is projected top-50 NFL pick

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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