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

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South Dakota State Jackrabbit wrestling against the Northern Colorado Bears on January 19 at Frost Arena in Brookings, South Dakota. (South Dakota State Jackrabbit wrestling against the Northern Colorado Bears on January 19 at Frost Arena in Brookings

[Photo] Jacks win two duals at home, prepare for match with Air Force

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
January 24, 2024
Jack the Jackrabbit waves a flag around before a South Dakota State football game against the Missouri State Bears on November 18, 2023, at Dana J Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, SD.

[Photo] Jacks earn No. 1 seed for playoffs

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
November 19, 2023
South Dakota State Jackrabbit volleyball against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles on November 4 at Frost Arena in Brookings, South Dakota.

[Photo] Jacks send Oral Roberts home in four; prepare for UND Thursday

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
November 7, 2023
South Dakota State’s AJ Nevills waves to the crowd in a Big 12 dual Feb. 12 against Oklahoma at Frost Arena. This would be the final home wrestling meet of the graduate student’s college career.

[Photo] Jacks face Bison in final dual

Skyler Jackson (He/Him), Co-Sports Editor
February 14, 2023
Graduate assistant coach Reed Tellinghuisen yells to the players on the court next to Beau Brown during the SDSU vs. Denver men’s basketball game Thursday, Jan. 10 at Frost Arena in Brookings, S.D.

[Photo] Tellinghuisen’s transition from player to coach

Carson Herbert, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2019
Senior Kyle Burdick scored 30 individual points, receiving the Men’s Track Championship MVP during the Summit League Championship Track Meet on Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Feb. 23 in the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.

[Photo] Men’s track and field claim first Summit League title

Trenton Abrego, Sports Editor
February 27, 2019
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[Photo] Cybersecurity off hook: SDSU increases awareness of scam emails

Gina Goblirsch, Reporter
January 29, 2019
Background graphic by Emily Seaton.

[Photo] Feminists wanted: Program coordinator recruits for minor

Kaitlyn Frank, News Editor
January 29, 2019
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[Photo] Ways to deal with stacked schedule

Emma Anderson, Lifestyles Reporter
January 17, 2019
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[Photo] New year brings new wave of Wellness Center attendance

Elizabeth Stromquist, Reporter
January 15, 2019
Savanna Peterson and Thane Henschel discuss mental health day excused absences.

[Photo] Leave of absence

Lauren Franken, Managing Editor
January 15, 2019
Jack's Cupboard is an on-campus pantry in Ben Reifel for students who struggle to purchase food. It is open 3:30-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

[Photo] Jack’s Cupboard sparks change on campus

Brianna Schreurs, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2019
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[Photo] Awareness through exposure: Student project notes campus accessibility shortcomings

December 3, 2018
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[Photo] Jackrabbits dismantle Creighton, win third straight

Landon Dierks
November 16, 2018
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[Photo] Jacks turn focus to Creighton after challenging first week

Landon Dierks
November 14, 2018
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[Photo] Volleyball team closes season with Summit League wins

John Begeman
November 14, 2018
Kelsey Bender

[Photo] Put on your positive pants in stressful and complicated situations

Kelsey Bender
November 1, 2018
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[Photo] Jackrabbits set for Top-25 battle in Cedar Falls Saturday

Trenton Abrego
October 17, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON Sophomore linebacker Seven Wilson (7), Sophomore safety Joshua Manchigiah and Junior linebacker Christian Rozeboom take down Youngstown States offense during the SDSU vs. Youngstown State football game Saturday, Oct. 13 in Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium

[Photo] Jacks ice Youngstown Penguins on Hobo Day game

Andrew Holtan
October 13, 2018
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[Photo] Women’s soccer to play age-old competitors USD, NDSU

Trenton Abrego
October 10, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON Mr. and Ms. Homelycoming participants learn the opener dance choreography at their dress rehearsal Tuesday, Oct. 9 in preparation for the Mr. and Ms. Homelycoming competition competition in the Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10.

[Photo] Homelycoming returns for third year during Hobo Week

Emma Anderson
October 10, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON President Barry Dunn spoke at Rally at the Rails encouraging people to enjoy the rest of Hobo Week on Oct. 8 in the Volstorff Ballroom.

[Photo] Top five Hobo Week traditions

Danielle Sons
October 10, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON Sophomore forward Marisa Schulz (16) shoots from the top of the box during the SDSU vs. Creighton soccer match on Sunday, Sept. 2 at the Fishback Soccer Park. The Jackrabbits lost 1-0 to the Bluejays.

[Photo] Soccer prepares for Denver

Brady Nicolaus
October 3, 2018
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[Photo] Brown brothers find a home at SDSU

Andrew Holtan
October 3, 2018
Mikey Daniel leads the Jackrabbits onto the field before the SDSU vs. NDSU football game in Fargo, N.D. September 29, 2018.

[Photo] Jacks look for first conference win at home

Landon Dierks
October 3, 2018
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[Photo] South Dakota named ninth happiest state

Brady Nicolaus
October 1, 2018

[Photo] Safe drinking: What to do when consuming alcohol

Landon Dierks
October 1, 2018
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[Photo] Binge drinking poses threat to campus culture

Alison Simon
September 26, 2018
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[Photo] Morning-after tips, tricks

Emma Anderson
September 26, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON Skinner’s offers a deal on Fridays with Pizza King and provide pizza from 6 p.m. until the pizza is gone. Tuesdays is $2 domestic pints, bottles and well drinks.

[Photo] Drink deals every broke college students needs

Emma Anderson
September 26, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON The cast of "The Addams Family" rehearses in Doner Auditorium Monday, Sept. 24.

[Photo] ‘The Addams Family’ perfect fit for Doner’s final musical

Brianna Schreurs
September 26, 2018
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[Photo] Drunken decisions: Impacts of underage consumption charges

Garrett Ammesmaki
September 26, 2018
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[Photo] Jacks notch record-setting win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Landon Dierks
September 16, 2018
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[Photo] Christion looks to cement legacy

John Begeman
September 15, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON Sophomore quarterback Kanin Nelson (12) runs the ball up the field during the SDSU vs. Montana State game of Saturday, Sept. 8 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, S.D.

[Photo] SDSU football looks for 2-0 start in Beef Bowl

Landon Dierks
September 15, 2018
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[Photo] Jacks soccer focus on Summit League Tournament

October 31, 2018
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[Photo] McDonald’s employees receive tuition with Archways to Opportunity

Brianna Schreurs
September 10, 2018
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[Photo] McDonald’s celebrates reopening with all-day bash

Brianna Schreurs
September 10, 2018
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[Photo] While you were gone: Five substantial changes at SDSU

Landon Dierks
August 22, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON Frank Robertson, instructor at the School of Communication and Journalism, poses in front of Spencer Hall which is named after his late mother, Velva Lu Spencer, who was the Native American student adviser during her time on campus.

[Photo] Five minutes with Frank Robertson

Lauren Franken
August 22, 2018
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