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Students’ Association members discuss changes coming to Larson Commons, 24/7 access to the Briggs Library in their latest regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.
Title IX updates, Larson renovation and library access discussed
Prompt: I want you to create a piece of art that involves Artificial Intelligence, South Dakota State University and Jackrabbits
GETTING A HANDLE ON AI
Pride of the Dakotas
Building the Band
New trends in alcohol arrests
New trends in alcohol arrests
On Jan. 21, 2025, SDSU plans to update their website. The update has cost the University $600,000, and they have been working with tech company Lullabot to roll out the new look.
SDSU to update their website this January
The Jackrabbit volleyball team celebrates after sweeping rival South Dakota to earn the outright Summit League crown on Monday, Nov. 19 in Vermillion.
Jackrabbits finish Summit League play 9-1 in last three regular season matches
Hawkeyes to Jackrabbits
Hawkeyes to Jackrabbits
Kallie Theisen attempts a shot with Duke forward Toby Fournier defending the net. Fournier recorded a block in the 75-71 Duke victory.
Jacks drop first game of season to Duke
Angel Johnson scoring his only touchdown in the win over the Southern Illinois Salukis on Saturday. This season, the Jackrabbits have scored 31 rushing touchdowns throughout the course of 11 games. Angel Johnson has amounted to three of them, all scored in the last three games.
Missouri State offense presents road test for final regular season game
Mathew Durrance intercepting his second pass of the night. Durrance is now tied with Steven Arrell and Tucker Large with the most interception on the season.
Jacks win blowout victory over Salukis 41-10
Brooklyn & Nick are two students acting in the upcoming Macbeth production, which will be presented for the first time on November 21 and run until November 24.
Shakespeare’s ‘cursed’ play comes to campus
Lainey Wilson on stage during her performance in Sioux Falls.
Concert review: Lainey Wilson returns to Sioux Falls on first headlining arena tour
The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum Gift Shop includes a variety of gift items, many from South Dakota.
Local gift shops band together to promote event
Community Art Day
Community Art Day
The South Wall has 250 squares total and include 47 historical and important photos in Frost Arena.
If this wall could talk…
Lainey Wilson on stage during her performance in Sioux Falls.
Concert review: Lainey Wilson returns to Sioux Falls on first headlining arena tour
Student Journalism Matters
“Reagan was released on August 30, 2024. It’s loosely adapted from the book “The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism” by Paul Kegnor.
“Reagan”: Boring movie, mediocre propaganda
‘Serving the student body’
‘Serving the student body’
Despite delays, “Dune: Part 2 released March 1 this year. It’s been very well received by critics and audiences getting a 92% critic score and 95% audience score on rotten tomatoes, as well as a 8.9 on IMDB, at time of writing.
“Dune: Part two”: A slowburn and full of character(s)
South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian
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Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor

He is a senior at SDSU with a major in Journalism and minor in Political Science. He also works at the radio station, KSDJ.

All content by Jack McCarty
There were a variety of performers who showcased their talents each with their own themes and personalities.

A Tale of Queens & Kings

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 29, 2024
The General Election SIMPLIFIED

The General Election SIMPLIFIED

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 22, 2024
TRANSPORTATION AND YOU

TRANSPORTATION AND YOU

JACK MCCARTY and SARAH KASTNER
October 1, 2024
Some of the commuter lots have been converted to resident parking. This change was made at the begining of the year. Director of Parking Services Kendell Rorbach says there currently isn’t an overcrowding issue for commuter drivers, due to the surplus of commuter lots on the north side of campus.

Parking lots redesignated due to high student enrollment

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
September 10, 2024
“Reagan was released on August 30, 2024. It’s loosely adapted from the book “The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism” by Paul Kegnor.

“Reagan”: Boring movie, mediocre propaganda

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
September 10, 2024
Brookings Mayor Opeke ‘Ope’ Niemeyer and Brookings city council members address the senate regarding their focus on encouraging community engagement on Monday at the Lewis and Clark room located at the University Student Union.

Potential university policy targets personal motor vehicles with lithium-ion batteries

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
March 5, 2024
A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE

A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
February 14, 2024
A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE

A list of bad songs on good albums: FINALE

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
February 13, 2024
Bad Songs on Good Albums: Pt. 2

Bad Songs on Good Albums: Pt. 2

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
February 6, 2024
The Political Science Club made new announcements at the Students’ Association’s meeting this week.

New announcements, special allocations received

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
February 6, 2024
A list of bad songs on good albums: PART 1

A list of bad songs on good albums: PART 1

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
January 30, 2024
“Saviors” was released Jan. 19 2024. Pitchfork gave the record a 5.1.

Green Day’s “Saviors” is a return to form, for better or worse.

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
January 23, 2024
Screenshot of “Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.” The game is neither a prequel nor sequel to the main series of “Yazuka: Like a Dragon.”

‘Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name’ is a little more than a disappointing teaser for ‘Yazuka’

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
November 28, 2023
Napoleon was released Nov. 22 to mixed reviews by critics and audiences alike, with some people condemning its historical inaccuracy.

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Napoleon’ is a strange little movie about a strange little man

Jack McCarty, Entertainment
November 28, 2023

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ is one of the most powerful films I have ever seen

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
November 7, 2023
MOVIE REVIEW: “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a confused mess and I love it

MOVIE REVIEW: “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a confused mess and I love it

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 31, 2023
KSDJ Faculty Advisor Brian Stemwedel, left, teaches SDSU students Ben Anderson, center, and Katie Brenholt, right, about KSDJ’s automation and emergency alert systems. KSDJ is celebrating it’s 30th year of providing the SDSU community with music and information.

Ready to rock?

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 24, 2023
“The Exorcist: Believer” was released into theaters Oct. 6.

MOVIE REVIEW: It’s terrible day for an exorcism

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 24, 2023
OPINION: They are people not numbers

OPINION: They are people not numbers

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 17, 2023
Saw X movie poster.

Movie Review: “Saw X”

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 17, 2023
The Interrupters take the stage as one of the opening acts for The Dropkick Murphys.

Shipping up to Brookings: The Dropkick Murphys Rock the Dacotah Bank Center

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
October 17, 2023
Derek Peterson, ssistant Vice President of Business Services and head of parking services discusses changes implemented to the parking policy at the SA Meeting on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Peterson said that they saw increase in violations since changes made to the policies.

Parking services apologizes for lack of communication at latest SA meeting

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
September 26, 2023
Cody Johnson performing at the Dacotah Bank Center Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (Dacotah Bank Center/Ashley Biggar)

What the Dacotah Bank Center rebrand means for the Brookings community

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
September 19, 2023
President Trinity Peterson swears in Avery Dooley and Grace Barnett as Senators At-Large at Monday night’s Students’ Association meeting.

Senators talk electric scooters coming to campus and upcoming events, two new senators sworn in

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
September 19, 2023
New Parking violations implemented, new art exhibit coming soon

New Parking violations implemented, new art exhibit coming soon

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
September 12, 2023
New pizza restaurant comes to Brookings

New pizza restaurant comes to Brookings

Jack McCarty, Entertainment Editor
August 29, 2023
Bands Journey, Toto come to Sioux Falls

Bands Journey, Toto come to Sioux Falls

Jack McCarty, Reporter
March 21, 2023
A virtual rendering of The Campanile seen through the virtual reality headsets on canmpus

Virtual reality shows new ways of teaching

JACK MCCARTY, Reporter
March 7, 2023
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