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Planned apartment complexes promise 200 new units near campus
Planned apartment complexes promise 200 new units near campus
Students peacefully protesting and celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Junior at last years "Marade."
SDSU to host MLK ‘Marade’ again
Abby Johnson and Grace Fritz decorating the Blueprint Christmas Tree in the Student Union.
Holiday Open House Brings Holiday Season to Union
Tuition freeze fate uncertain in upcoming legislative session
Tuition freeze fate uncertain in upcoming legislative session
INTEK worker transporting vents in Meadows
Meadows residents express health concerns
Griffin Wilde catching a pass in the endzone. Wilde scored two touchdowns in the SDSU 55-14 victory.
Jacks take down the Cardinals 55-14
Burr and the Jackrabbits finished with three losses on the season. Burr played in all 30 of SDSU's matches.
Freshman shows potential in first collegiate season
Adam Bock Returning a 40-yard interception for a touchdown. It was Bock's second pick six of his college career, his first being against UC Davis in 2021.
Jacks topple Griz 35-18 in playoff victory
The Jacks took their second loss in a row in the NCAA Volleyball National Tournament against Miami.
Jacks suffer sweep to Miami in NCAA National Tournament
This season, Oscar Cluff averages, 18.3 points per game, 11.8 rebounds per game and 2.6 assists per game. Cluff is ranked second in the country in rebounds and first in the country for double-doubles with seven on the year.
Cluff shines in win against Tigers; Jacks prepare for Big Sky Challenge
Festival of Lights 'kickoff for Christmas'
Festival of Lights ‘kickoff for Christmas’
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
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
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’
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The Collegian
Jacob Boyko

Jacob Boyko, News Editor

Jacob Boyko is the News Editor and a senior journalism major with a double minor in political science and social media. Jacob is a huge animal person and loves spending time with his dog and seven cats. In his free time, he collects TVs and old radios and occasionally dumpster dives.

 

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Black Student Alliance President Olivia McFadden addresses the Senate at the Lewis and Clark room in the University Student Union Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.

New club approved, GAF Strategic plan discussed

Jacob Boyko, Reporter
November 28, 2023
SA President Trinity Peterson

Peterson to become SA president

Jacob Boyko and Greta Goede
April 27, 2023
Students' Association President Nicholas Grote resigns

Students’ Association President Nicholas Grote resigns

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
April 27, 2023
South Dakota's US Rep. Dusty Johnson stopped by South Dakota State University to visit student labs and attend a Vietnam Veteran ceremony.

Rep. Dusty Johnson talks TikTok, pipelines, student debt

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
April 25, 2023
SA President Nicholas Grote was sworn earlier this month.

Students’ Association President arrested, charged

Greta Goede and Jacob Boyko
April 18, 2023
Senators at Large getting sworn in at Monday nights Students’ Association meeting. Pictured from left to right is Lindsay Condon, Esther Illunga, Carter Howell, Claire Koenecke, Asledi Castillo, Kate Pfeifle, Hallie Kueter, Olivia Schazenbach and Grady O’Neill.

Club controversy, new senators sworn in

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
April 18, 2023
Drones: The solution to saving the Black Hills limber pines

Drones: The solution to saving the Black Hills limber pines

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
April 4, 2023
2022-23 Students' Association President Blake Pulse swears in the 2023-24 SA President Nick Grote.

Student Association brief: Faculty awarded, new Senate sworn in

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
April 4, 2023
Election results breakdown; Grote, Peterson win general election

Election results breakdown; Grote, Peterson win general election

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
March 28, 2023
Mayor confirms new store, SA passes diversity

Mayor confirms new store, SA passes diversity

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
March 28, 2023
SA in brief: Faculty Senate, hockey, food insecurity

SA in brief: Faculty Senate, hockey, food insecurity

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
March 21, 2023
Tensions high at SA presidential debate

Tensions high at SA presidential debate

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
March 21, 2023
Doug Wermedal’s current SDSU staff headshot.

Wermedal leaving SDSU position after over two decades of service

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
March 7, 2023
Senate Discusses GAF Spending, electric scooters, Rabbit Ride

Senate Discusses GAF Spending, electric scooters, Rabbit Ride

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
February 28, 2023
Running mates turn rivals, crisis counseling moves online, Stiegelmeier honored

Running mates turn rivals, crisis counseling moves online, Stiegelmeier honored

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
February 14, 2023
Students Association campaign disbands

Students Association campaign disbands

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
February 10, 2023
Senate discusses Rabbit Ride, Little International, Jack’s Cupboard

Senate discusses Rabbit Ride, Little International, Jack’s Cupboard

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
February 7, 2023
Reece Mahatoo, president of the eSports club, plays Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch in the new lounge.

eSports lounge opens for students

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
January 31, 2023
Students’ Association Brief: SDSU Connect promotes Sioux Falls collaborations

Students’ Association Brief: SDSU Connect promotes Sioux Falls collaborations

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
January 31, 2023
Grease fire in Union caused evacuation

Grease fire in Union caused evacuation

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
January 24, 2023
SDSU President Barry Dunn photographed a double rainbow from his farm north of Brookings.

Senators talk state legislation, Barry Dunn sees double rainbow

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
January 24, 2023
University launches interactive map, Board of Regents gets involved in university events

University launches interactive map, Board of Regents gets involved in university events

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
January 11, 2023
SA in brief: Academic affairs committee greenlights new classes, minor

SA in brief: Academic affairs committee greenlights new classes, minor

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
November 15, 2022
Sodexo issues refunds up to $200

Sodexo issues refunds up to $200

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
November 8, 2022
Handouts from the SA meeting spreading the word about the new lounge.

University eSports lounge coming soon

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
November 8, 2022
A chat with Kristi Noem: governor talks out-of-state campaigning, tax cuts

A chat with Kristi Noem: governor talks out-of-state campaigning, tax cuts

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
November 4, 2022
Imagine 2023

Administration seeks input for strategy refresh

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
November 1, 2022
Deloris Jensen attends an event at the SDSU Foundation Friday of Hobo Day week.

“Icon” 1954 alum still active with university

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
November 1, 2022
Sodexo gives update on campus dining

Sodexo gives update on campus dining

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
October 25, 2022
One of the new hot food vending machines in Hanson Hall was installed earlier this month. The vending machine offer warmed up cinnamon rolls, breakfast sandwiches, pizza and chicken.

Sodexo to offer free flex for students after rough ride statewide

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
October 18, 2022
Dakota Nature Park

Relieve midterm stress, visit parks

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
October 4, 2022
SDSU readies for ‘metaversity’ through virtual classes, campus

SDSU readies for ‘metaversity’ through virtual classes, campus

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
October 4, 2022
Chuck Raasch leads discussion during the Daschle Dialogues event with Jonathan Karl and Senator Tom Daschle Sunday night at the Performing Arts Center.

SDSU hosts ABC Journalist; Jonathon Karl talks politics, Trump, journalism at SDSU event

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
September 27, 2022
SA President Blake Pulse swears in Senators Hannah Dayaget, Hayden Bentz, Erika Van Nieuwenhuyse and Claire Koenecke during the Sept. 19 meeting.

Alumni to mentor students, Senate greenlights Taylor Swift Club

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
September 20, 2022
Union renovations, club constitutions, new resolutions

Union renovations, club constitutions, new resolutions

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
September 13, 2022
Religious protester sparks student outrage, UPD called

Religious protester sparks student outrage, UPD called

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
September 13, 2022
SDSU prepares for Student Union renovation

SDSU prepares for Student Union renovation

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
April 26, 2022
Submitted

Hauff brings Lakota language to new generation

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
April 26, 2022
Premiere of "Voices of the Prairie" documentary series at The STATE Theatre.

COJO professor premieres broadcasting docuseries

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
April 12, 2022
Andrew Rasmussen, the outgoing Students’ Association president, swears in his succesor, Blake Pulse, at Monday’s SA meeting as the outgoing executive team watches. Pulse served as Rasmussen’s chief of staff this year. Pictured (from left): Blake Pulse, Andrew Rasmussen, Rachel Schoon, Kordell Feldhaus, Anna Shane.

New president, vice president, senators sworn in

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
April 12, 2022
Students' Association Brief

Students’ Association Brief

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
April 5, 2022
Dancers performing at a past Wacipi event. This year’s event is the first in three years and will take place this weekend.

Wacipi celebration returns to Frost Arena

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
April 5, 2022
Sodexo announces new dining options

Sodexo announces new dining options

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
March 29, 2022
SDSU faculty members Filip Viskupic, Lynn Sargeant, Chuck Vollan and Will Prigge discuss the Ukrainian invasion at a roundtable panel.

SDSU experts host Ukraine discussion panel

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
March 29, 2022
City Council to review 3-to-a-dwelling ordinance

City Council to review 3-to-a-dwelling ordinance

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
March 8, 2022
City Manager:

City Manager:

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
March 8, 2022
SA brief: Meal plan update, maximum occupancy ordinance

SA brief: Meal plan update, maximum occupancy ordinance

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
March 1, 2022
The sun sets on Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine. In 2014, Independence Square was one of the sites of violent protests that shook the nation.

[Photo] ISSUE: The Russia-Ukraine conflict is bad, but probably not worth a war

Collegian Editorial Board
February 15, 2022
Upcoming SA election, Rabbit Ride updates

Upcoming SA election, Rabbit Ride updates

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
February 15, 2022
SA brief: Barry Dunn, club updates and resolutions

SA brief: Barry Dunn, club updates and resolutions

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
February 8, 2022
SA in brief: Jack’s Cupboard and return of rodeo

SA in brief: Jack’s Cupboard and return of rodeo

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
February 1, 2022
Mechanical engineering majors Maddie Mingo (from left), James Smith and Eric Beehler place controls onto a defibrillator board in a College of Nursing simulation lab.

Departments collab to improve classroom accuracy

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
February 1, 2022
SA in brief: History Club, new senators and resolutions

SA in brief: History Club, new senators and resolutions

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
January 25, 2022
SA in brief: Upcoming events and senators wanted

SA in brief: Upcoming events and senators wanted

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
January 11, 2022
SA in brief: Little International, Formula SAE and amendments

SA in brief: Little International, Formula SAE and amendments

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
November 30, 2021
Daniel Scholl, vice president for Division of Research and Economic development

SDSU research partners with Sioux Falls companies

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
November 16, 2021
SA in brief: Wellness Center, Indian tacos and amendments

SA in brief: Wellness Center, Indian tacos and amendments

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
November 16, 2021
SA in brief: Warrior Week, financial transparency

SA in brief: Warrior Week, financial transparency

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
November 9, 2021
(From left) Renee Zacher, Nursing Faculty from Cheyenne River. Jazmine Good Iron, graduate from Standing Rock. Bev Stabber-Warne, Mentor/Coordinator from Oglala. Andrea Hearting, student from Crow Creek. Valeriah Big Eagle, Diversity Outreach Coordinator from Yankton. All are Lakota and Dakota Tribal members from South Dakota.

NANEC increases nursing retention

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
November 2, 2021
SA in brief:

SA in brief:

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
November 2, 2021
SA in brief

SA in brief

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (he/him)
October 26, 2021
DUIs up for Hobo Day 2021, overall arrests down

DUIs up for Hobo Day 2021, overall arrests down

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
October 26, 2021
The Jacked Rabbits Lifting Club members.

New lifting club resonates with students on campus

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
October 19, 2021
SA in Brief

SA in Brief

Jacob Boyko, News Editor
October 19, 2021
Submitted photo of Lake Herman State Park, a potential employer for NARLE graduates.

Program’s graduates in demand

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
October 5, 2021
SA in Brief

SA in Brief

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
October 5, 2021
SA Brief

SA Brief

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
September 28, 2021
Tables at the temporarily closed Weary Wills restaurant are available for students to study at during the day. Collegian photo by CORA HARRIS (She/Her)

Still nobody to work at Weary Wil’s…

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
September 21, 2021
SA in Brief

SA in Brief

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
September 21, 2021
College of Nursing renovates, introduces new skills lab

College of Nursing renovates, introduces new skills lab

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
September 14, 2021
Student Union offers healthy alternative

Student Union offers healthy alternative

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
August 31, 2021
Student Association kicks off the new school year

Student Association kicks off the new school year

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
August 31, 2021
SDSU full steam ahead despite variant spread

SDSU full steam ahead despite variant spread

Jacob Boyko, News Editor (He/Him)
August 24, 2021
Students’ final thoughts on election candidates

Students’ final thoughts on election candidates

Jacob Boyko, Reporter (He/Him)
October 27, 2020
Brookings City Council discusses potential further mask mandate

Brookings City Council discusses potential further mask mandate

Jacob Boyko, Reporter (He/Him)
October 21, 2020
Campaign promises and presidential realities

Campaign promises and presidential realities

Jacob Boyko, Reporter (He/Him)
September 29, 2020
Collegian graphic by Hollie Leggett

How to: Fight against germs in residence halls

Jacob Boyko, Reporter
February 26, 2020
Collegian photo by Frankie Herrera

As university expands, non-critical upgrades are being delayed

Jacob Boyko, Reporter
February 11, 2020
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