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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

Bentz-Wehseler vs. Spier-Siira

Bentz-Wehseler vs. Spier-Siira

Emily DeCock, Assistant News Editor March 18, 2025

SDSU students will get the chance to vote for new student leadership as the Students’ Association election opens March 25 and 26. Students will vote on the president and vice president as well as senators...

Students lead one of SDSU's biggest traditions

Students lead one of SDSU’s biggest traditions

Elsa Deuclos, Reporter March 18, 2025

Little International is a well-established, 102-year-old tradition at South Dakota State University, but that doesn’t mean the current Little “I” leadership isn’t dedicated to expanding its...

SDSU Introduces First Bison Minor and Certificate In the Nation

SDSU Introduces First Bison Minor and Certificate In the Nation

Elizabeth Coudron, Reporter March 18, 2025

South Dakota State University is working toward adding a bison studies minor and certificate - which would be the first in the nation. The program must be approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents...

BluePrint’s staff after winning 12 ADDY’s at the 2024 American Advertising Awards on Feb. 28

BluePrint wins 12 state awards

Ryann Davis, Assistant News Editor March 18, 2025

For the first time ever, the employees at BluePrint Design & Print Center submitted some of their work to the South Dakota American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) annual award show, The American...

Photo from the last China Night that took place in September 2023. This year China night will feature an activity that will teach people how to make traditional Chinese noodles. The event will be March 23.

China Night to feature food, activities and guest speakers

Kyler Bomgaars, Reporter March 18, 2025

SDSU will host China Night at the Dakota Bank Center in Brookings. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will include cultural performances, interactive activities and authentic Chinese food. Tickets can be...

The areas included in the $2 million grant are South Dakota Nebraska North Dakota Montana, Wisconsin and Texas. This grant is being supplied to Bison 
Managers and the Bison Conservation and Innovation grant (CIG) in order to help further research and protect the dwindling bison population.

Department of Agriculture grant supplies $2 million to aid Bison Managers

Kalyssa Schock, Reporter March 18, 2025

The SDSU Bison Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) research project is looking to bring nationwide recognition to the university and provide students with more opportunities. The project was funded nearly...

Haleigh Timmer shooting the ball from beyond the arc. Timmer earned was selected to the All-Tournament team and joined both Paige Meyer and Brooklyn Meyer.

No. 10 women set to face No. 7 Cowgirls in national tournament

Madison Gillette, Sports Reporter March 18, 2025

After a successful undefeated conference season, the reigning Summit League Champions for the last three years is once again, going dancing. The Jackrabbits were seeded tenth for the 2024-25 NCAA tournament...

Bennet Berghe wrestles Iowa State’s Evan Brockman in SDSU’s 20-15 loss on February 14. Berge is ranked fifth nationally and third in the Big 12 in the 184 lb weight class.

Nine Jacks Head to Philly for national tournament

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor March 18, 2025

Nine Jackrabbits qualified for the NCAA Division 1 Championships which begin today in Philadelphia and go through Saturday after finishing third in the Big 12. “It’s the Big 12 Championships, you...

Freshman Jackrabbit forward Owen Schneider handles the puck. Schneider had 28 points on the season which was second for the Jacks. The freshman tallied ten goals and 18 assists on the season.

Men’s Club Hockey Looks Forward

Jacob Brende, Assistant Sports Editor March 18, 2025

Coming off a two win season, things could only go up for the Jackrabbit club hockey team. A change in head coach, culture and vision propelled the Jacks to a 15-2 season that saw them ranked for the first...

Freshman pitcher Caleb Duerr in his March 16 matchup against Northern Colorado. Duerr pitched five innings, tallying four strikeouts, two walks and allowed two runs.

Baseball falls 1-2 against Northern Colorado; first home game tomorrow

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter March 18, 2025

The South Dakota State baseball team dropped two out of three games in its first series of Summit League play this past weekend against Northern Colorado. The Jacks (2-13, 1-2 Summit) will look to turn...

Freshman Amanda Vacanti recorded a 3 run homerun in SDSU’s 5-4 victory against the Northern Colorado Bears. The rightfielder has scored 26 runs and 45 hits in her debut season.

Softball sits at 15-15 through 30 games

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter March 18, 2025

SDSU currently sits at 15-15 after starting the season 4-0 before losing 12 of their next 13 games. Since then, they have won 10 of their last 13 to rebound to a .500 record. Their last non-conference...

The South Dakota State women's basketball team celebrates on the court after winning their third Summit League tournament championship in as many years on Sunday at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls.

SDSU wins third straight Summit League title

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor March 9, 2025

The Jackrabbit women’s basketball team took down Oral Roberts 84-68 in the Summit League championship game. Three members of the all-tournament team—Paige Meyer, Brooklyn Meyer, and Haleigh Timmer—contributed...

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