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

The Collegian

Sophomore gaurd Katie Vasecka shoots a three over Omaha defender Sarai Estupiñan at First Bank & Trust Arena on Jan. 28. Vasecka scored nine points against the Mavericks, helping the Jackrabbits secure an 85-41 win.

USD jumps Jacks in standings

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor February 3, 2026

The Jackrabbit women’s basketball team got a win last week against Omaha but followed it up with a loss in Vermillion on Saturday. The Jacks are now 7-2 in conference play. “We’re coming off a...

Senior athlete Ryan Benson competes in the hurdles on Jan.24 during the Jim Emmerich Alumni Meet.

SDSU places 15 on podium

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor February 3, 2026

15 Jackrabbit student athletes claimed podium spots at the UND Open on Saturday, Jan. 31. UND OPEN Three of the podium finishers claimed gold in their event. Sophomore Jared Lutmer finished first in...

Brookings Community members hold up signs spelling “NO ICE” at the anti-ICE protest and remembrance of Alex Pretti and Rene Good in Brookings on Jan. 27.

Downtown vigil draws hundreds

Alex Olsen, Multimedia Journalist January 27, 2026

Hundreds of people showed up in downtown Brookings on Monday night to attend a candlelight vigil to honor those who lost their lives protesting the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis. Over...

The Merc in Flandreau won last year’s Brookings Area Burger Clash with their entry, The Berry Big Dill, pictured above. The Merc’s entry in this year’s Burger Clash is called The Cowboy.

Meat the competition

Jackson Helland, Reporter January 27, 2026

  South Dakota State University students who recently returned from the holiday break still have a month to cast their vote for the best burger in the 2026 Brookings Area Burger Clash. The...

Nursing students insert an IV into a prosthetic arm.

Nursing program sees growth

Sara Schoenfelder, Reporter January 27, 2026

The nursing program at SDSU has had an increase in student enrollment, including both the prenursing and professional nursing program. “We’ve seen a 6% average increase in our professional nursing...

Professor Vaughn Estes teaching introduction to criminal justice.

Criminology major sees growth since launch

Brielle Jenc, Reporter January 27, 2026

South Dakota State University introduced the Criminology major in the fall of 2021. Since its launch, enrollment has grown at an average rate of 25% yearly. According to SDSU’s Office of Institutional...

Senior guard Madison Mathiowetz attempts a three against NDSU on Jan. 17. NDSU defeated the Jackrabbits 76-68 to end the Jackrabbits streak of 67 straight wins in conference play.

JACKS BOUNCE BACK

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor January 27, 2026

Since the loss to North Dakota State last weekend, the SDSU women’s basketball team is now 6-1 in conference play after wins over UND and Kansas City. The team’s record currently sits at 16-5. UND On...

SDSU’s Joe Sayler dribbles the ball past St. Thomas’ Nick Janowski in a basketball game in Omaha, Neb. on Jan. 22, 2026. Sayler had a game high 24 points on 10-15 shooting, going 3-6 from three.

JACKS FALL TO UNDER .500

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor January 27, 2026

Jackrabbit basketball lost 69-74 to St. Thomas last Thursday Jan. 22 and are under .500 on the season. They have alternated between wins and losses the past seven games in a row.  Nolan Minessale is...

South Dakota State’s Brock Fettig takes down Cal Baptist’s David Alonso during a dual against the Lancers Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

Jacks split matchups; host next two

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter January 27, 2026

South Dakota State wrestling split their last two matches against California Baptist University on Friday and Iowa State University on Sunday as they look ahead to their next two matches at home.  CAL...

South Dakota State's Maggie Madsen, left, and Chloe Raw run a race during the Jim Emmerich Alumni Meet held inside the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.

Setting a record pace

Nathan Thompson, Sports Reporter January 27, 2026

The Jackrabbits used the Jim Emmerich Alumni meet on Saturday to set the tone for the rest of the indoor track and field season.  Four teams, South Dakota State, the University of South Dakota, North...

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