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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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INTEK worker transporting vents in Meadows

[Photo] Meadows residents express health concerns

Ellie Nothdurft, Reporter
December 3, 2024
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.

[Photo] Media center to get ‘refresh’

Jack Amer, Reporter
April 23, 2024
Erica Summerfield will begin teaching starting this fall. She received her doctorate from Ohio State University.

[Photo] Professor’s focus: ag comm

Emma Heiden, Reporter
April 23, 2024
The university Forensics team went to lush country side of Dublin, Ireland to compete in a variety of international speech competitions. Multiple SDSU students were able to make the top 10 in their respective categories.

[Photo] Spring Break in Dublin

Katrina Buntjer, Reporter
April 9, 2024
New Grand Pooba Victoria Hanson walks in the 2023 Hobo Day Parade as the Security Coordinator for the Hobo Day Committee.

[Photo] New Grand Pooba prepares for Hobo Day 2024

Katrina Buntjer, Reporter
March 26, 2024
Toronto and his band perform his new EP and screen his pilot episode for his sitcom titled “Pizza Dude.” Both projects included various SDSU alumni, students and faculty.

[Photo] Alum hosts unique event

Jordan Roemeling, Assistant Entertainment Editor
March 19, 2024
South Dakota State University’s piano studio members.

[Photo] Piano Studio Recital Preview

Lindsey Junker, Reporter
March 19, 2024
Students’ Association president Trinity Peterson and vice president Hayden Bentz plan to run again for second term as a partnership.

[Photo] Peterson, Bentz look forward to running for second term

Taylor Tennant, Reporter
March 5, 2024
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[Photo] OASIS hosts calm coffee house event

Ella Waterworth, Reporter
March 5, 2024
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[Photo] CAFES advocates narrow down to three finalists

Sam Moser, Ag Reporter
February 27, 2024
An overhead view of the Ness School Management, Economics and Communication Career Fair in Club 71 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

[Photo] SDSU’s Career Fair aims to prepare students for success

Raena Visness, Reporter
February 27, 2024
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[Photo] UPC celebrates Valentine’s Day with pottery

Addison Sedlacek, Reporter
February 21, 2024
Picture of Jack’s Cupboard volunteering at SDSUs track meet, Saturday, January 20th, 2024.

[Photo] Jack’s Cupboard’s new leadership finds ways to reach community

Camille Buus, Reporter
February 13, 2024
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[Photo] Late-night food option opens

Tate Peterson, Reporter
February 6, 2024
SDSU students standing and singing during the worship part of Oasis' spring kickoff event

[Photo] Oasis spring kickoff

Emily Attrill, Reporter
February 6, 2024
Hobo Spice, Jackrabbit Classic, Campanile Cheddar and Jacks Favorites cheese placed in storage bins.

[Photo] Lucrative fundraiser

Sam Moser, Reporter
January 30, 2024
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[Photo] Capers

Sydney Hoier, Watchdog
January 30, 2024
Rodney the cat has caught the attention of both students and Brookings Animal Control while he roamed campus for several semesters.

[Photo] Cats on Campus

Jordan Roemeling, Assistant Entertainment Editor
January 30, 2024
The SDSU Dance Team poses for a group photo at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Florida. The team runs concessions at various sporting events and cleans up after converts or basketball games to make as much as possible for nationals.

[Photo] SDSU Dance Team sees success at first United Dance Association National Competition

Allex Murray and Layna Tuchtenhagen
January 23, 2024
Logan Turgasen works on a quarter scale tractor to prepare for the international competition.

[Photo] Students ‘upscale’ career potential in Quarter Scale Tractor Club

Ella Stiefvater, Reporter
February 28, 2023
SDSU instructor Jodi Andrews’ poetry collection “Skin Reverberations” came out July 14

[Photo] Instructor releases poetry collection on her battle with cancer

Greta Goede, Reporter
August 23, 2022
A rendering of the Frank J. Kurtenbach Family Wrestling Center. It is scheduled to open fall 2022.

[Photo] Campus conversion: new buildings, new updates, new green space

Mara Wheaton, Assistant News Editor (She/Her)
August 23, 2022
Dancers performing at a past Wacipi event. This year’s event is the first in three years and will take place this weekend.

[Photo] Wacipi celebration returns to Frost Arena

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
April 5, 2022
SDSU faculty members Filip Viskupic, Lynn Sargeant, Chuck Vollan and Will Prigge discuss the Ukrainian invasion at a roundtable panel.

[Photo] SDSU experts host Ukraine discussion panel

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
March 29, 2022
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[Photo] Lainey Wilson to perform in Sioux Falls

Christian Larson, Reporter
March 22, 2022
​​Stacks of donated and wrapped toys sit in the Multicultural Center waiting to be given to children and families.

[Photo] Annual toy drive accepting donations

Grace Arthur, Reporter
November 30, 2021
Amanda Harris ’07, a fourth-grade teacher at Endeavor Elementary in Harrisburg, has a knack for technology.

[Photo] Early childhood education graduate receives 2020 South Dakota Teacher of the Year Award

University Marketing and Communications
October 22, 2019

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March 23, 2016
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