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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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Photo from the last China Night that took place in September 2023. This year China night will feature an activity that will teach people how to make traditional Chinese noodles. The event will be March 23.

[Photo] China Night to feature food, activities and guest speakers

Kyler Bomgaars, Reporter
March 18, 2025
Brookings lands a Target

Brookings lands a Target

Tate Peterson, Reporter
January 21, 2025
Festival of Lights 'kickoff for Christmas'

Festival of Lights ‘kickoff for Christmas’

Tate Peterson, Reporter
December 11, 2024
Brookings Police Car

Vandalism strikes Brookings

Tate Peterson, Reporter
November 19, 2024
SDSU Students walking in the 112th Hobo Day parade.

Grand Pooba deems Hobo Day a success

Tate Peterson, Reporter
October 22, 2024
students lined up to purchase Jacks passes

Student attendance expected to skyrocket

Tate Peterson, Reporter
October 8, 2024
The Brookings Chamber of Commerce is hosting a watch party downtown this Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Downtown to host weekend watch party

Tate Peterson, Reporter
October 1, 2024
SDN Communications employees test equipment ahead of the SoDak Circuit on Sept. 21 in Sioux Falls. The event will allow gamers the chance to compete for cash prizes.

SoDak Circuit comes to Sioux Falls

Tate Peterson, Reporter
September 17, 2024
FESTIVAL OF BOOKS RETURNS

FESTIVAL OF BOOKS RETURNS

Tate Peterson, Reporter
September 17, 2024

Campus Pharmacy Closes

Tate Peterson, Reporter
September 10, 2024
Erick Stasta (left) is the manager and Erik Dean (right) is the owner of DO Bike & Fitness. The shop is open at Brickwood Plaza in downtown Brookings and announce bike ride events on their Facebook page.

Bike shop opens in Brickwood Plaza

Tate Peterson, Reporter
August 28, 2024
Taqueria El Jarocho’s co-owners, Mary Mochado and Daniel Andrade, and family.

New taco place comes to Brookings

Tate Peterson, Reporter
April 9, 2024
‘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

Tate Peterson, Reporter
March 26, 2024
The annual pub crawl historically takes places around the St. Patrick Weekend. Kirsten Gjesdal, executive director of Downtown Brookings, requested the Brookings community to have fun and make memories without damaging property.

Brookings Downtown bars prepare for annual Pub Crawl

Tate Peterson, Reporter
March 19, 2024
Late-night food option opens

Late-night food option opens

Tate Peterson, Reporter
February 6, 2024
Brookings Mayor Ope Niemeyer addresses the SDSU Students' Association along with City Manager Paul Bresino at their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.

City election may bring Aldi, furniture retailer and more to Brookings

Tate Peterson, Reporter
January 24, 2024
Burger Clash organizer Shane Andersen poses with last year's winner and co-owner of Rub 'N Tug Kristina Patterson

Battle of the burgers

Tate Peterson, Reporter
January 23, 2024
Lullabot, a well-known web development company was chosen among 34 other vendors that expressed interest in redisgning the University’s website.

SDSU website to undergo remodeling

Tate Peterson, Reporter
November 7, 2023
People attending China Night at the Valstorff Ballroom in the South Dakota State University Student Union Sunday, Sept. 26, 2023.

China Night returns after four years

Tate Peterson, Reporter
September 26, 2023
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