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

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

The Collegian

Ex-SDSU coach indicted

Ex-SDSU coach indicted

Brayden Byers and Emily DeCock January 27, 2026

A former SDSU equestrian coach was indicted last week on a felony count of grand theft, which could mean up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Court documents allege that former South Dakota State...

Shelly Bayer, senior director of student engagement, addresses the crowd at the fourth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally and Marade on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at Club 71 in Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

Students, community celebrate MLK Day

Willem Lim, Reporter January 20, 2026

SDSU students, staff and Brookings citizens gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the fourth annual MLK Day rally and “marade.” A ‘marade’ is a combination of...

Freshman Mia Jensen hypes up the crowd during the cheer team’s gameday routine. The team earned eighth place in the All-Girl D1 Game Day division.

A FINALS FIRST

Finn Holsen, Reporter January 20, 2026

The South Dakota State cheer and dance squads competed at the United Dance Association and the United Cheer Association National competition on Jan. 16-18 in Orlando, Fla. Competing for the third year...

Oakwood Magazine, a campus publication that has been around for over 50 years, is dedicated to creative writing and visual art. Any student can submit works through January to the publication.  Guidelines for submission and previous issues of the magazine can be found through SDSU’s Open PRAIRIE website.

Call for creative work

Izzat Halim, Reporter January 20, 2026

Many South Dakota State University students may not realize there is a campus publication dedicated entirely to creative writing and visual art – and that it is open to submissions from students of all...

The West interior to the Fishback Center in Pugsley Hall will now require key card access. The process of scanning works identically as scanning into residence halls.

Education programs increase security

Ryann Davis, News Director January 20, 2026

The Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education will now have an increase in restricted access to ensure the safety of the children. Located on the West side of Pugsley Hall, the Fishback Center has...

The newest endowed professors at SDSU from left to right: Lacy Knutson, Ryan Lefers, Rachel Willand-Charnley, Erin Miller, T. Michael Farley, Erica Summerfield and Karen Sanguinet.

Endowed professorships on the rise

Faren Bebeau, Multimedia Journalist January 20, 2026

Endowed professorships have been reshaping programs at South Dakota State University since 1988, and recently have been on the rise. An endowment represents one of the highest achievements a faculty...

The Jackrabbit bench celebrates a basket on Jan. 15 against Denver. The Jackrabbits defeated Denver 90-44 at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

Bison end Jackrabbit streak

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor January 20, 2026

The South Dakota State women’s basketball team split its last two games, winning 90-44 against the Denver Pioneers last Thursday. Then the team took their first conference loss since the 2021-2022...

Center Alec Squires rises up with the ball over Roo defenders. He was 6-6 from the field for 14 points while adding on five rebounds.

CONFERENCE PLAY IN SWING

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor January 20, 2026

Each of SDSU’s last three losses have been responded with a Jackrabbit win, Saturday’s matchup against Kansas City was no different. Following a 65-72 loss on the road against North Dakota State, the...

Bennet Berge celebrates after pinning Utah Valley’s Kael Bennie in a wrestling match Jan. 16, 2026. Berge is ranked No. 7 in the country, weighing in at 197 pounds. The pin against Bennie was his first of the season.

JACKS GRAPPLERS SIT AT 9-2

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter January 20, 2026

South Dakota State wrestling split their last two meets with a win at Utah Valley University on Friday and a loss in Laramie to the University of Wyoming on Sunday. These two matches put the Jackrabbits...

Redshirt senior Cody Larson runs at the BU Opener on Dec. 6 in Boston. Larson eyes his final season at indoor competition as he looks to improve on his already stellar career at SDSU. He is coming off a season where he won Summit League Athlete of the Year. He has also been given Summit League First Team Honors twice as a Jackrabbit

Track returns to Brookings

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor January 20, 2026

The SDSU men’s track team had a solid outing at the USD Alumni Meet last Saturday, Jan. 17.  The men came home with nine top-three finishers in seven different events. And out of those podium finishes,...

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