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Manager Teigen Hadrick got familiar with the champion hog after losing the “kiss the pig” contest.
Photos: 102nd Little International
Photo of the Horse Barn as it stands present day, 2025. Between 1988 and 1989, the white paint in the photo below was painted the dark brown color seen above.
Horse Barn Centennial History
SDSU students eat at the Wagner Cafe located in Wagner Hall in the center of campus on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The cafe is open from Noon to 12:45p.m. on Tuesdays.
Wagner Cafe Returns
South Dakota State posts a dimensions of wellness graphic on its website and further explains how it defines wellbeing and how it allows people to achieve their full potential.
Spring semester slump
Students participate in the Couples’ Gameshow event hosted by UPC on Feb. 10. In the game, contestants were asked questions about their partner and the couples with the most points moved on to a head-to-head final round.
UPC aims to connect students
Dave Eggen/Inertia Sports Media
Jacks open outdoor season with three meets
Freshman Sylvia Shromoff throws a pitch during a game. She allowed two hits in her seven innings played on Saturday.while also tallying five strike outs.
Softball looks on to USD after three-game sweep over Kansas City
This season, Jarecki is averaging .306 at the plate, the sixth best on the team. The senior leads the team in runs with 29 through 35 games.
Senior propels softball into Summit League play
Sports Briefs
Sports Briefs
Freshman pitcher/outfielder Owen Siegert steals second base by succesfully sliding against Southwest Minnesota State during SDSU’s 12-10 victory over the Mustangs. Siegert has been successful this season with ten hits on 21 at-bats for a .476 average. Siegert has had one home run on the season.
Baseball slides down Summit League standings; Jacks hope to rebound against Golden Eagles
The play “Bright Star,” is a musical written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. SDSU’s show stars Brooklyn Mauch as Alice and Jacob Stevens who plays Jimmy Ray. They will be performing the play from April 3 to the 5 at 7:30 p.m. and April 6 at 2 p.m. at the Oscar Larson Theater in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
SDSU to perform musical “Bright Star”
SDSU conference brings together saxophone players from Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska
SDSU conference brings together saxophone players from Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska
SDSU Dance team performs their jazz routine for the UDA College Dance Nationals during the Jackrabbit women’s basketball game on Jan. 11 against the Kansas City Roos
SDSU Dance Team receives university funding
Sold out crowd on their feet for Rascal Flatts
Sold out crowd on their feet for Rascal Flatts
A charcuterie board that was displayed at the Art Museum made by one of the participants at the event
Bringing Art to Life Through Food
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
Student Journalism Matters
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The Collegian
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A member of the rodeo team attempts to rope a calf at the 2022 Jackrabbit Stampede rodeo.

Jackrabbit Stampede returns to Swiftel Center

Jaycie Forbes, Reporter • March 28, 2023

The Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo returns to the Swiftel Center Friday and Saturday. Rodeo action kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday, with events continuing into Saturday starting at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Fifteen...

Event attendees honor the SDSU rodeo team at previous Buckles and Bling fundraiser in Club 71 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Last year’s Buckles and Bling had 275 people in attendance and raised over $28,000.

SDSU rodeo team’s ‘Buckles and Bling’ event kicks off Jackrabbit Stampede

Jessica Kott, Reporter • March 28, 2023

The SDSU rodeo team is getting ready for the ninth annual Buckles and Bling fundraiser Thursday in Club 71 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The event is geared toward kicking off the Jackrabbit Stampede,...

Stampede rodeo makes its return

Stampede rodeo makes its return

Chloe Risse, Reporter • April 5, 2022

​​The Swiftel Center staff and the South Dakota State University Rodeo Team have both been working hard to prepare for the 66th annual Jackrabbit Stampede. There is a lot of excitement for the rodeo,...

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