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South Dakota State's Angel Johnson (21) celebrates a touchdown during a 41-10 win over Southern Illinois on Nov. 16, 2024.
South Dakota, NCAA settle NIL lawsuit
Jacks Bash returns to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
Jacks Bash returns to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
State A Thon fundraises over $160,000
State A Thon fundraises over $160,000
Children participating in the McCrory Gardens’ Eggstravaganza event were able to participate in many different activities, including an egg hunt.
McCrory Gardens’ Eggstravaganza brings community together
The Miller Wellness Center recently saw an attendance increase in their Group Fitness classes.
Wellness Center attendance up
South Dakota State's Angel Johnson (21) celebrates a touchdown during a 41-10 win over Southern Illinois on Nov. 16, 2024.
South Dakota, NCAA settle NIL lawsuit
Brielle Dixon hands off the baton to Jenna Johnson in the 4x100-meter relay. The relay team consisting of Dixon, Johnson, Madsen and O’Sullivan finished with a time of 46.39 seconds and took first in the event.
Jacks run away with five first-place victories at USD Challenge over the weekend
Quarterback Chase Mason (#7) in the shotgun formation last Saturday in the Spring Game. SDSU’s defense beat SDSU’s offense 24-16.
Jackson and football opens 2025 season with annual Spring Game
Jackrabbit Stampede Standings
Jackrabbit Stampede Standings
Graduate student Pierre Lear competes in hurdles for SDSU. Lear is the SDSU record holder in 60-meter hurdles and 110-meter hurdles. In Lear’s most recent competition he finished second in the 110-meter hurdles.
In a lane of his own
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
Spring dance concert features student led choreography
Spring dance concert features student led choreography
COJO to present Cinema Event featuring Midwest stories
COJO to present Cinema Event featuring Midwest stories
Lillian Hellickson has kept the tradition of creating Ukrainian Easter eggs for 56 years in Brookings, and shows attendees how to make them.
Event showcases artist creating Ukrainian Easter eggs
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)
Larson in the main stage area of the CMA awards that was hosted in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 24
Behind the Scenes at the CMA’s
Lainey Wilson on stage during her performance in Sioux Falls.
Concert review: Lainey Wilson returns to Sioux Falls on first headlining arena tour
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Supports gather outside the SDSU Foundation building kicking off the Bold and Blue campaign in this file photo from September 2022.

[Photo] Bold & Blue brings in the green

Natalie Dean, Copy Editor
March 27, 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.

[Photo] Back-2-Back

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
January 7, 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.

[Photo] The FCS Championship Game

Marshall Minihan, Jon Akre, Brayden Byers, and Evan Patzwald
January 5, 2024
South Dakota State running back, Isaiah Davis, runs with the football during a game at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, S.D. on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023

[Photo] Second half surge from Isaiah Davis sends the Jacks to the Semifinals

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
December 9, 2023
South Dakota State’s Connor Gaynor improves position against his Northern Iowa opponent during the Daktronics Open Sunday, Nov. 19,2023.

[Photo] No. 14 Jacks lose to Big 10 Gophers, prepare for Cliff Keen Invitational

Bosten Morehart, Assistant Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
Carson Noecker leading the pack at the SDSU Classic in Brookings, South Dakota on Sept. 8. The freshman finished the race with a time of 24:28.4, winning the men's 8k.

[Photo] SDSU men finish first, women take second at Summit League Cross Country Championships

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor
October 28, 2023
The Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band performs during an SDSU football game this season. The band has been targeted by some students in the student section who have been throwing empty alcohol bottles at them.

[Photo] Pride band members say students have thrown booze bottles at them

Jordan Roemeling, Asst. Entertainment Editor
October 24, 2023
Katelyn Beulke (9) dribbles between two Green Bay defenders in a soccer match at Fishback Soccer Park in Brookings Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023.

[Photo] Conference play begins

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor
September 19, 2023
The Cheer and Dance Team celebrate at the One Day for STATE block party Sept. 7.

[Photo] $2.4 million raised for One Day for STATE

Elle Ploeger, Reporter
September 12, 2023
Midfielder Avery Murdzek dribbles the ball against a Green Bay defender in the Jacks’ 5-0 win Sunday at Fishback Soccer Park.

[Photo] Women’s soccer charges toward conference season

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor
September 12, 2023
Pierson Hall during renovations in February. The hall is set to open again to students this August.

[Photo] Pierson Hall planned to reopen next semester

Ella Stiefvater, Reporter
March 28, 2023
Tanner Sloan celebrates after pinning Jack Forbes of Utah Valley in the Jacks’ 29-12 dual victory over Utah Valley Jan. 20 at Frost Arena. Sloan was the only Jackrabbit to be ranked No. 1 overall in his weight class ahead of the Big 12 Wrestling Championships this weekend. Sloan was first overall in the 197-pound weight class.

[Photo] SLOAN HEADLINES EIGHT JACKS RANKED FOR BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
February 28, 2023
South Dakota State’s Grace Glanzer pitches the ball in a softball exhibition game against St. Cloud State Sept. 25 at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Softball faces high expectations this year

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
South Dakota State’s Cael Swensen celebrates a match win in a Big 12 dual against Wyoming Jan. 22 at Frost Arena. The Jackrabbits carry a 10-dual winning streak into this weekend’s matchups. During that winning streak, the 157-pound redshirt freshman didn’t lose a match he faced, going 10-0 during the streak.

[Photo] JACKS FACE TOP-10 OPPONENT

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
February 7, 2023
Pierson Hall construction began in May 2022 and will finish July 2023.

[Photo] Students anticipate Pierson Hall reopening

Gracie Terrall, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2023
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[Photo] Bullet found in Yeager Hall

Jordan Rusche, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her)
January 31, 2023
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[Photo] Wrestling team on 10-dual winning streak

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor
January 31, 2023
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[Photo] Women surpass men in university animal science majors, reflect national growth in field

Chloe Risse, Reporter
January 25, 2023
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[Photo] Jacks remain unbeaten: Jackrabbits 9-0 halfway through Summit League slate

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor
January 24, 2023
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[Photo] SDSU recognized as ‘premier university’ through national spotlight

Gracie Terrall, Co-Editor-in-Chief (She/Her)
January 24, 2023
Jacks coach John Stiegelmeier hoists the national championship trophy after SDSU's 45-21 win against NDSU in the FCS national title game. It would prove to be Stiegelmeier's final game as head coach of the Jackrabbits.

[Photo] South Dakota State football coach John Stiegelmeier retires after 26 seasons

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 19, 2023
President Barry Dunn speaks at the welcome home celebration for the Jacks football team Jan. 10.

[Photo] Community celebrates Jacks’ win at Frisco

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
January 10, 2023
Quarterback Mark Gronowski runs for a touchdown in a FCS quarterfinal game against Holy Cross at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

[Photo] South Dakota State gets another shot at national title against rival NDSU

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 5, 2023
South Dakota State's Isaiah Davis stiff-arms Delaware's Riah Burton in a FCS second-round playoff game at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

[Photo] Isaiah Davis showcasing his skills as featured back

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
December 16, 2022
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[Photo] Fischer bounces back

Jake Weber, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2022
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[Photo] No-loss Jacks set sights on another Summit title

Jake Weber, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2022
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[Photo] Soccer wraps up regular season

Tristen Hanna, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2022
South Dakota State running back Amar Johnson carries the ball in a Missouri Valley Conference football game against USD at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

[Photo] Jacks beat Bison for third straight year

Cooper Kanthak, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2022
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[Photo] Volleyball travels to Illinois, Minnesota

Chloe Risse, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2022
SDSU pitcher Grace Glanzer pitches the ball in a softball exhibition game against St. Cloud state Sept. 25. Glanzer returns to a changed roster with aspirations of making the Women's College World Series.

[Photo] New coach hopes to keep softball team on a roll

Bosten Morehart, Reporter
October 4, 2022
Quarterback Mark Gronowski before a game against Butler Sept. 17 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Gronowski had his best game of the season Saturday in the Jacks' 28-14 over Missouri State. Gronowski was 22-for-29 passing for 319 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also added 20 rushing yards.

[Photo] Jacks Return Home

Cooper Kanthak, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2022
South Dakota State forward Cece Limongi dribbles the ball on USD defender Maliah Atkins (24) in a Summit League soccer game against the South Dakota Coyotes Saturday night at Fishback Soccer Park. The Jackrabbits and the Coyotes went scoreless for the entire game, ending in a 0-0 tie.

[Photo] Jacks face tough tests against Denver, Omaha

Jake Weber, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2022
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[Photo] Dairy Unit fire continues to affect production

Katelyn Winberg, Reporter
September 27, 2022
Midfielder Laney Murdzek dribbles the ball in the Jackrabbits’ 2-0 win over Kansas State Sunday afternoon at the Fishback Soccer Park in Brookings. Murdzek had the assist on the second goal of the game as she found Maya Hansen in the 50th minute.

[Photo] Soccer set to face USD to start Summit slate

Tristen Hanna, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2022
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[Photo] Tough Test Ahead: Jacks face No. 4-ranked Missouri State on the road

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2022
South Dakota State forward Cece Limongi moving the ball alongside Creighton midfielder Olivia Manning. The Jacks and the Bluejays ended the game with a 1-1 tie. It’s the second straight tie the Jackrabbits have had, following their 1-1 tie with Drake Sunday Sept. 4.

[Photo] Undefeated Jacks face last two games before conference slate

Tristen Hanna, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2022
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[Photo] Bold & Blue fundraising campaign brings in big numbers

Gracie Terrall, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2022
SDSU students cheering on the Jackrabbits at the 2021 Hobo Day game

[Photo] SDSU one step closer to alcohol sales at games

Mara Wheaton and Brina Sturm
June 23, 2022
President Barry Dunn addresses State FFA Convention attendees while outgoing State FFA Treasurer Paige Lehrkamp, left, and outgoing State FFA Sentinel Trinity Peterson look on.

[Photo] State FFA returns to Frost Arena

Chloe Risse, Reporter
April 27, 2022
SDSU quarterback, Jon Bell, is in a shotgun formation in the Jackrabbits’ annual spring game. Despite an early interception, the redshirt freshman showed some promise as the Jacks offense scored 57 points.

[Photo] Jacks compete in spring football game

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
April 26, 2022
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[Photo] SDSU animal facilities provide learning opportunities for students, faculty

Andrea Huete, Copy Editor
March 8, 2022
Agua Fresh is located on Main Avenue in Brookings.

[Photo] The Collegian’s Noodle Bowl Review

Editorial Board
March 1, 2022
South Dakota’s student regent, Brock Brown, was accepted to the University of South Dakota law school and will be enrolled there fall 2022.

[Photo] GIVING STUDENTS A VOICE

Taylor Storbakken, Reporter
February 15, 2022
Bridget Henne cruises through the women’s 5,000-meter event at the Indoor Classic track meet Friday afternoon.

[Photo] Jackrabbit men, women finish first at Indoor Classic

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2022
Jacks quarterback Chris Oladokun carries the ball in a first-round playoff game against UC Davis Nov. 27 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

[Photo] Jacks beat Villanova, advance to FCS semifinals

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
December 11, 2021
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[Photo] Robots officially roll out

Brina Sturm, Assistant Lifestyles Editor (She/They)
November 9, 2021
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[Photo] Pride of the Dakotas to perform annual indoor concert

Karmen Sperr, Reporter
November 9, 2021
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[Photo] Fleet of robots arrive at SDSU

Brina Sturm, Assistant Lifestyles Editor (She/They)
November 2, 2021
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[Photo] Jacks to face Youngstown State

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
October 26, 2021
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[Photo] Jacks fall to UNI on Hobo Day

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
October 24, 2021
Football season postponement impacts many

Football season postponement impacts many

Zoey Schentzel, Reporter
September 23, 2020
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