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Nathan Lukkes, executive director of the South Dakota Board of Regents, speaks during a town hall in the Hobo Day Gallery on the SDSU campus on April 28, 2026. Lukkes talked about the state of higher education, potential tuition raises and artificial intelligence.
Regent talks AI, tuition pressures at SDSU town hall
The University Police Department sits on the northeast side of campus, east of Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.
SDSU POLICE DAILY CRIME LOG
Arbor Day attendees work together to plant a tree on April 23, 2026, outside of Brown Hall.
Trees planted on campus for Arbor day
SDSU launches Center for AI Innovation and Emergent Technologies
A group of attendees visit last year's May Day event in the Volstorff Ballroom in the Student Union, in Brookings, SD.
May Day Music Festival Returns to Campus
SDSU’s Luke Luskey runs for home during a baseball game against Minnesota Morris on April 29, 2026 at Erv Huether Field. Luskey had three runs, a hit and an RBI over the course of the game.
Baseball comes to a close
SDSU’s bench celebrates during a basketball game against Mayville State on Oct. 29, 2025 at First Bank & Trust Arena.
A LOOK BACK AT THE PAST
Senior Kaylee Kurdish swings at a pitch from St. Thomas pitcher Ava Kleinfeldt Friday, April 24. The Jacks took a 11-5 loss during the first game of the double-header and then took another loss later in the day to get swept 2-0 in the series
Jacks look ahead to NDSU after sweep
Grant Sorensen swings at a pitch during a baseball game against the University of Northern Colorado on April 24, 2026 at Erv Huether Field in Brookings, S.D. Sorensen had a run, a hit and two RBIs in the game.regular-season game of Kraft’s collegiate career.
Hit-by-pitch record tied
Ellie Harris runs during the Gary Wilson Invitational. Wilson broke the school 200 meter dash record with a time of 23.49.
Harris bests own record in Minnesota
Monarch performs at the May Day Music Festival in the Volstorff Ballroom on Friday, May 1, 2026.
May Day Music Festival brings live music, vendors to VBR
A group of attendees visit last year's May Day event in the Volstorff Ballroom in the Student Union, in Brookings, SD.
May Day Music Festival Returns to Campus
Grace Fromknecht, who plays Mrs. Lovett, and Jacob Stevens, who plays Sweeney Todd, perform “My Friends” during the first act.
SDSU Theatre Presents Sweeney Todd
Emma Raisanen, History Club president, left and Karli Haack, History Club fundraising manager (right) table in the Student Union this week to get the word out about the 80s Rock Battle of the Bands.
BLAST FROM THE PAST
Laura Diddle directs one of the choirs in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Diddle will retire after 23 years at SDSU.
‘It’ll be bittersweet’
Collegian Media staff first row, from left: Brayden Byers, Taylor Tennant, Emily DeCock and Bella Hartman. Second row, from left: Ean Wetzel, Emily Attrill, Andrew Lewno and Cordell Vitense.
From the editor: What being a journalist has taught me about life
Photo by FOTOGRAFÍA EDITORIAL on Unsplash
Guest Column: Volunteering Can Fast Track Your Creative Portfolio
Guest Column: April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Guest Column: April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Every year, the Journalism Education Association hosts a poster contest for Scholastic Journalism Week. This is the winning poster designed by Theo Slade, a student at North Springs High School, Atlanta.
Press Under Pressure
"Embrace Local Journalism" is the theme of this year's National Newspaper Week, which takes place Oct. 5-11. Collegian Media is home to South Dakota State University's student-run newspaper, radio station, website and newscast. The Collegian newspaper has been printing since 1885.
‘Telling the stories of our community’
South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian
South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian
South Dakota State’s Grace Glanzer pitches the ball in a softball exhibition game against St. Cloud State Sept. 25 at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium.

Softball faces high expectations this year

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor • February 7, 2023

​​Expectations are once again high this season for the South Dakota State softball team. After winning the Summit League tournament and making the NCAA Regionals the last two years, the Jackrabbits...

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.

JACKS FACE TOP-10 OPPONENT

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) • February 7, 2023

The South Dakota State wrestling team needs to power through some tough opponents if they want to keep their 10-dual win streak alive. The Jackrabbits host Big 12 opponents Oklahoma State Friday and Oklahoma...

Zeke Mayo drives past Jacari White in the Jacks’ 90-85 win over the Bison Feb. 4. Mayo had a career-high 41 points, shooting 14-of-25 from the field, 6-of-9 from 3-point range and played all 40 minutes.

Jacks beat rival Bison, prepare for Coyotes

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter • February 7, 2023

​​After going 2-0 at home last week, the South Dakota State men’s basketball team looks to finish its three-game home stint against in-state rival South Dakota. “Our guys are getting more comfortable...

Wrestling team on 10-dual winning streak

Wrestling team on 10-dual winning streak

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor • January 31, 2023

The South Dakota State wrestling season is winding down with three duals left this season, two of them against nationally ranked opponents before the Big 12 Wrestling Championship. Despite competing...

Men struggle on the road

Men struggle on the road

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter • January 31, 2023

After going 1-2 on the road in their last three games, the South Dakota State men’s basketball team returns to Frost Arena this weekend to face North Dakota and North Dakota State. The Jacks (12-11,...

61st Twins Winter Caravan visits Brookings

61st Twins Winter Caravan visits Brookings

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter • January 25, 2023

Twins players, alumni and broadcasters are out on the road traveling to 12 different communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa. The Brookings event featured catcher Ryan Jeffers, Jackrabbit...

South Dakota State’s Madison Kizer jumps in the high jump event at the Jim Emmerich Invite Jan. 21 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. Kizer finished third in the high jump as the women’s team finished third at the meet, while the men’s team took the title.

Track teams impress at Jim Emmerich Invite

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter • January 24, 2023

The South Dakota State men’s track team won the title, while the women finished third at the Jim Emmerich Invite Saturday at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. There were also impressive individual...

Changing of the guard

Changing of the guard

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) • January 24, 2023

For the first time in more than a quarter century, there will be a change of head coach for South Dakota State football. Former assistant coach and defensive coordinator Jimmy Rogers was named the 21st...

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