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The Collegian

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

The Collegian

Rylee Martin (from left), Alyssa Groves, Joslyn Richardson, Madison Burr and Katie Van Egdom come together to celebrate a point during a 3-0 win over North Dakota on Saturday, Oct. 12 at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

Jackrabbits keep rolling with win over North Dakota

Brayden Byers, Editor-In-Chief October 12, 2024

The Jackrabbit volleyball team picked up right where they left off Thursday notching a four-set win over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks in front of 1,816 to remain unbeaten this season. South Dakota...

Chase Mason runs into the endzone for one of his two touchdowns during a 63-13 Hobo Day win over Youngstown State  on Saturday, October 12. Mason racked up 161 yards on the ground to lead the Jackrabbits.

HOBO DAY BLOWOUT

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter October 12, 2024

South Dakota State pounded out over 400 rushing yards in a 63-13 victory over Youngstown State in the 110th annual Hobo Day game. The Jacks were firing on all cylinders, but the offense especially showed...

Hockey swaps wins with MSUM

Hockey swaps wins with MSUM

Jacob Brende, Sports Reporter October 9, 2024

The Jackrabbit club hockey team split last weekend's series against Minnesota State Moorhead, with a 5-1 win Friday and a 7-2 loss on Saturday. The Jack’s will have a three-week break before they head...

Star Quilt, 1980, Laymen’s Guild of the Church of Jesus, Rosebud. Star quilt in Nellie Star Boy Menard section in honor of her dedication to her community.

Art Museum showcases art by South Dakota women

Amelia Jungwirth, Reporter October 9, 2024

South Dakota Art Museum opened its new exhibition, Her Art, Her Story: South Dakota Women Artists 1900-1950, Sept. 28 and it will be in town until Jan. 18, 2025.  The exhibition features 10 female...

Students in the SDSU School of Design create costumes for Hobo Day.

SDSU students design costumes for Hobo Day

Payton, Poppe October 9, 2024

Students in SDSU’s School of Design are creating creative costumes for this year’s Hobo Day Parade. “This project not only promotes the school, but it also develops community and collaboration,”...

The Jacks are currently 10-2-1 and will face USD Friday.

Jacks hope to extend conference win streak against rival Coyotes

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor October 8, 2024

The Jackrabbits look to continue their Summit League sweep as they face South Dakota for the Interstate Series Friday. Currently, South Dakota State sits at 10-2-1 this season and a perfect 3-0 in conference...

Tommy Hopp giving the keynote address for the Economics' 2024 Emerging Entrepreneur in Residence program.

Former SDSU football player shares keynote address

Owen Boyd, Reporter October 8, 2024

Failure is an opportunity, a former SDSU football player who runs a construction company in Alaska told a Brookings crowd last week. “The best businesses that last are the ones that fail and fail and...

Carson Noecker approaching the finish line in his record-setting race at the Edgebrook Golf Course in Brookings, SD. The record was previously set by Noecker himself back in 2023.

Sports Briefs

Staff Reports October 8, 2024

Cross country teams take first in the 8k and second in the 6k at SDSU Classic in Brookings Jacks place 1st and 2nd in SDSU Classic that took place at the Edgebrook Golf Course last Friday. In his first...

SA President, Trinity Peterson, The General Activity Fee and information about Hobo Week were a few topics discussed.

Burn ban forces Bum Fire to be held inside

Jordan Roemeling, Co-News Editor October 8, 2024

Senators announce results from the General Activity Fee survey, talk of upcoming Hobo Week and club events.  Committee and Staff Reports  President Trinity Peterson and Vice President Hayden Bentz...

Dakota Nature Park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Things to do in Brookings this fall

Grace Weaver, Reporter October 8, 2024

Pumpkin Patch Sanderson Gardens has over 23,450 pumpkins that are waiting to be enjoyed, Jan Sanderson, Sanderson Gardens owner, said. Students can easily explore the patches via the driveways. Last...

SDSU’s defense attempts to stop the ballcarrier against Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Strawberry Stadium in 
Hammond, LA.

Hobo Day Matchup

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor October 8, 2024

The 4-1 Jackrabbits will hit the gridiron on Saturday against the Youngstown State Penguins for Hobo Day with a kickoff slated for 2 p.m. at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.    South Dakota State earned...

Gus Miller (#50), Evan Beerntsen (#61) and Marcus Hicks (#78) protecting quarterback Mark Gronowski in their blowout win over the  Southeastern Louisiana Lions earlier this season.

Jackrabbits dominate up front

James Jungemann, Reporter October 8, 2024

The Jackrabbits’ offensive line has one of the most important positions on the gridiron. Without them, there is no chance of having a good football team.  They have the job of not only protecting their...

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