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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

The South Dakota Legislative Session runs through March 28 at the State Capitol in Pierre.

Senate passes campus concealed carry after some changes

Brayden Byers, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2025

PIERRE, S.D.  — The South Dakota Senate advanced legislation Wednesday allowing permit holders to carry concealed weapons on public university and technical college campuses after adopting amendments...

Jackrabbit heavyweight Luke Rasmussen defeats Jose Valdez 15-0 to help propel the Jackrabbits to a 30-10 win over Northern Colorado. The Jackrbits are now 13-3 on the season and 5-1 in conference matches. SDSU’s next match is Friday Feb. 14 at home against Iowa State.

Wrestling pulls off comeback victory over Northern Colorado; sets sights for ranked Iowa State

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor February 11, 2025

The Jackrabbit Wrestling team put on a show last week after a 30-10 comeback victory over Northern Colorado in SDSU’s second-to-last home meet of the season. In this dual, The Jackrabbits fell short...

Joe Saylor scored 16 points in South Dakota State’s upset victory over the No. 2 St. Thomas Tommies. As of Feb. 12, the Jackrabbits are No. 3 in the Summit League with South Dakota trailing by one win in fourth.

Men earn upset win over No. 2 Tommies; get ready to host No. 1 Mavericks of Omaha

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter February 11, 2025

The South Dakota State men’s basketball team reached the century mark for the third time this season, knocking off the St. Thomas Tommies, 102-86. The 16-point win marks the largest loss of the season...

Mesa Byom (24) shoots for the basket against a defending Oral Roberts player. Byom finished the game with a team-high ten rebounds.

Women slide through Summit League after victory over ORU; prepare for Interstate Series

Madison Gillette, Sports Reporter February 11, 2025

After a slow start to the game, South Dakota State rallied back to defeat Oral Roberts at First Bank & Trust Arena. The game started hot for the Golden Eagles as Taleyah Jones drained it behind...

Junior Jackrabbut outfeilder Emma Christensen puts a ball in play against Stephen F. Austin.In the first four games of the season Christensen has had nine at bats and has recorded six hits, which is second on the Jacks,  along with one RBI and a on base percentage of 75.

Softball comes out swinging

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter February 11, 2025

South Dakota State softball starts their season 4-0 after sweeping the East Texas A&M Leadoff in Commerce, Texas.   Game 1 – Stephen F. Austin The first game on Friday started strong for...

Graduate student and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe native Cyprianos swims the backstroke for South Dakota State.

OLYMPIAN’S LAST SEASON

Isabella Gnewuch, Reporter February 11, 2025

Olympian swimmer, Denilson Cyprianos, will be swimming in his final Summit League Swimming Championship Feb. 19-22 at the University of Iowa. Cyprianos is currently No. 2 in the conference in the 200-yard...

South Dakota State's Madison Mathiowetz drives to the basket during a game on Saturday at First Bank & Trust Arena.

Jacks overcome slow start to ground Golden Eagles

Madison Gillette, Sports Reporter February 8, 2025

The South Dakota State women’s basketball team beat Oral Roberts 89-71 Saturday despite a slow start to the game for the Jacks. The win was the team’s 11th in a row, keeping SDSU unbeaten in conference...

In SDSU's win over St. Thomas, Joe Sayler recorded 16 points.

Second-half surge propelled men to victory over St. Thomas

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter February 7, 2025

The South Dakota State men’s basketball team reached the century mark for the third time this season, knocking off the St. Thomas Tommies, 102-86. The 16-point win marks the largest loss of the...

Haleigh Timmer surpassed 1,000 points in SDSU's victory over the Fighting Hawks of UND.

Women continue Summit League streak after victory in Grand Forks

Madison Gillette, Sports Reporter February 5, 2025

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits pushed their win streak to ten as they defeated the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 66-45 and now sit at 10-0 in conference play and 20-3 overall. As for the Hawks, they...

Members of the Bangladesh Student Association dressed in traditional Bangladeshi outfits at Bangladesh Night on Sunday.

Bangladesh Night

Jordan Roemeling, Co-News Editor February 4, 2025

The Bangladesh Students’ Association hosted their annual Bangladesh Night in the Volstorff Ballroom in the Student Union Sunday, Feb 1. The night showcased Bangladeshi culture with traditional cuisine,...

The South Dakota Legislative Session runs through March 28 at the State Capitol in Pierre.

Legislative Update

Emily DeCock, Assistant News Editor February 4, 2025

The South Dakota State University Students’ Association voted 17-6 to oppose South Dakota Senate Bill 100, which would prohibit “restrictions on the carrying of a concealed pistol and other...

Business owners have signs sharing whether they are open or not due to the after-effects of the Dec. 30 fire.

Downtown recovers after fire

Kyra Thorstenson & Brie Peters, Reporters February 4, 2025

After a devastating fire Dec. 30 that destroyed businesses and apartments in downtown Brookings, the community has come together to help rebuild—raising thousands, donating essentials and supporting...

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