Brayden Byers

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SDSU’s core values cuts ‘Diversity,’ replaces it with ‘Opportunity For All’

1 month ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers

South Dakota State University is changing a core value in its Pathway to Premier 2030 strategic plan. The change from “Diversity” to “Opportunity for All” reflects an effort to have a “more direct, action-oriented” phrase, President Barry Dunn said in a campus wide email Tuesday morning. “Many of us have invested time and effort to not only develop these core values but also live each of them daily,” Dunn said in the email.
MVFC hires new commissioner, announces partnership with Summit League

1 month ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers

The Missouri Valley Football Conference and the Summit League announced a partnership Tuesday to strengthen ties between the two leagues, which share several member universities. The announcement coincides with a leadership change at the MVFC. The conference hired Jeff Jackson as its new commissioner, replacing Patty Viverito, who is retiring in June. As part of the inter-conference agreement, Summit League Commissioner Josh Fenton will become executive advisor to the MVFC.
Collegian Media nominated for several regional awards

1 month ago | sdsucollegian.com | South Dakota |Brayden Byers

Collegian Media was named a finalist in multiple categories of regional organizations last month. “The Collegian Report” and producer Annie Witt were the Best Collegiate Newscast finalists at the Upper Midwest Emmy Student Production Awards. The newscast was listed with the student-produced newscasts at the University of South Dakota, St. Cloud State University, and the University of Iowa.
Jackrabbit Athletic Auction sets record

1 month ago | sdsucollegian.com | South Dakota |Brayden Byers

The 2025 Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship Auction set a record for the fourth consecutive year, raising more than $2.55 million this past weekend. The Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship auction raised $2.55 million last weekend, which set a new record. Over 500 items were bid on either online or in person in a silent auction. Over a thousand people showed up at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in person for the silent auction event.
SDSU team named to USA Basketball 3X Nationals

1 month ago | sdsucollegian.com | South Dakota |Brayden Byers

Four Jackrabbits from the women’s basketball will compete in the 2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals from May 2-4. Brooklyn Meyer, Madison Mathiowetz, Mahli Abdouch and Claire Sheppard will represent SDSU’s squad. The event will have a total of 16 teams. Games will be played on a half court with a shot clock of 12 seconds and the first team to 21 points or lead after ten minutes will be the winner.
From the editor: ‘Thanks for the memories’

1 month ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers

Managing Editor Brayden Byers is a junior Journalism major from Linton, North Dakota. He has a minor in Digital & Social Media. Brayden is also the Program Director and Sports Director for the campus radio station KSDJ 90.7 FM.
South Dakota, NCAA settle NIL lawsuit

1 month ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers

South Dakota and the NCAA have reached a settlement in a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) lawsuit filed last year, Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Wednesday. The lawsuit, filed in 2024, challenged a proposed $2.8 billion agreement to compensate NCAA athletes for past participation in Division I sports, arguing it was unfair to smaller schools such as South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota.
Tuition is on the rise

2 months ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers

The cost of an education at some South Dakota schools will be going up next year. The Board of Regents approved a 2.9% system-wide increase for five of its university’s undergraduate tuition along with a $1 per credit hour increase in the general activity fee at its most recent meeting last week. According to data from the Board, the total undergraduate cost annually for South Dakota State University students will increase by 2.6%, or $443, bringing the average to $17,773.50.
Photos: 102nd Little International

2 months ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers

Last Friday and Saturday, one of SDSU’s biggest traditions took place – the Little International Competition. Little “I” provides students from various majors, locations, and backgrounds the opportunity to gather together to celebrate their passion for agriculture, and to compete against one another in agricultural events. A few of many highlights include:Wyatt Glessing won High Point Freshman. High Point Upperclassman was Mitchell VanderWal. Brayden Lindeman won High Point Alumni.
Horse Barn Centennial History

2 months ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers |Danielle Nowell

Construction began 100 years ago on the horse barn at the Horse Unit in 1925. The building was completed between January and March of 1926. The Equine Teaching Faculty Manager, Jennifer Forney-Eide, recorded many historical elements about the horse barn on The Animal Science Equine page on SDSU’s website. Eide says that the barn was built to house draft horses that were needed to do farm work on the college’s first experiment station.