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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)
South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian
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How to plan your finances for post-graduation life

How to plan your finances for post-graduation life

Mackenzie Smith, Guest Columnist
April 20, 2020
What to do when your budget goes out the window

What to do when your budget goes out the window

Mackenzie Smith, Guest Columnist
April 20, 2020
Who has your financial information?

Who has your financial information?

Mackenzie Smith, Guest Columnist
March 17, 2020
Getting your feet wet with retirement

Getting your feet wet with retirement

Mackenzie Smith, Guest Columnist
February 26, 2020
How to: Make realistic financial goals in college

How to: Make realistic financial goals in college

Mackenzie Smith, Guest Columnist
February 11, 2020

Winter Spending

Mackenzie Smith, Guest Columnist
January 29, 2020

Soak Up the Sun without Breaking the Bank

Mackenzie Smith, Guest Columnist
January 15, 2020

How to Avoid the $35.53 Donut

Mackenzie Smith, Family Resource Management AmeriCorps VISTA for SDSU Extension
December 4, 2019

Internships, co-ops, and money

Mackenzie Smith, Columnist
November 19, 2019

What not to cut this winter with your budget

Mackenzie Smith, Columnist
October 22, 2019

Think before spending: How the small stuff adds up

Mackenzie Smith, Columnist
October 1, 2019
Things that can Bust your Budget (and How to Avoid Them)

Things that can Bust your Budget (and How to Avoid Them)

Mackenzie Smith, SDSU Extension AmeriCorp VISTA
September 25, 2019

How to talk about finances with your roommate

Mackenzie Smith, Columnist
September 18, 2019

How to be realistic when making a personal budget

Mackenzie Smith, Columnist
August 27, 2019
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