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

The Collegian
Team members from the Jacks Forensics team show their awards from the Tier 2 National Championship in the Pi Kappa Delta 2025 National Comprehensive Tournament. The event was from March 13-16.
Jacks Forensics team wins title at largest national tournament
Residents of Advance and SDSU students gathered at Kool Beans Coffee and Roasterie to play board games, drink hot chocolate and eat St. Patrick’s Day cookies on Monday, March 24.
Best Buddies and local coffee shop host after-hours event
These photos every highlight aspects of China Night, which took place on Sunday, March 23 at 6 p.m.
320 people attend China Night
This is a photo from last years graduation ceremony. This year, the time for the College of Nursing was changed to the 2 p.m. time slot. The Dean of the College of Nursing says she thinks that the time was changed for crowd capacity reasons.
Graduation times and tickets finalized
Regents set to OK fee
Regents set to OK fee
Senior infielder Mia Jarecki celebrates after getting a hit against Northern Colorado in SDSU’s 8-7 win.
Jacks to start Summit League play with three game series over the weekend against Kansas City
This is the first season that baseball and softball have artificial turf fields. SDSU baseball lost their opener last Friday on the field 13-9 against St. Thomas and softball will play at home on Kansas city on Friday.
Sports Briefs
St. Thomas’ Joe Roder swings and misses at a pitch as Jackrabbit catcher Jess Bellows catches it during last Fridays matchup. Bellows recorded two hits and two RBI’s in his two games against the Tommies.
Baseball finishes first home series; eyes Summit League rival NDSU
Cade DeVos wrestles Iowa’s Keegan O’Toole in NCAA Division I National Tournament. Number one ranked O’Toole captured a 7-6 victory over SDSU’s DeVos. Devos was the sole Jackrabbit that placed at the national championships, finishing sixth in the 174-pound class.
DeVos takes sixth at national tournament
In South Dakota State’s 91-57 loss to No. 2 seeded UConn, Paige Meyer scored 16 points, four rebounds and three assists through 32 minutes of play. The Minnesota native was the only Jackrabbit to score over ten points.
UConn too much
SDSU conference brings together saxophone players from Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska
SDSU conference brings together saxophone players from Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska
SDSU Dance team performs their jazz routine for the UDA College Dance Nationals during the Jackrabbit women’s basketball game on Jan. 11 against the Kansas City Roos
SDSU Dance Team receives university funding
Sold out crowd on their feet for Rascal Flatts
Sold out crowd on their feet for Rascal Flatts
A charcuterie board that was displayed at the Art Museum made by one of the participants at the event
Bringing Art to Life Through Food
The Governess is learning the true story of what happened at Bly.
Psychological thriller grips audience
Thursday, Feb. 27 is Student Press Freedom Day.
Student journalism is ‘at the forefront’ of SDSU
Using a notebook and pencil to objectively rank every NFL logo (NFC edition)
Using a notebook and pencil to objectively rank every NFL logo (NFC edition)
Larson in the main stage area of the CMA awards that was hosted in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 24
Behind the Scenes at the CMA’s
Lainey Wilson on stage during her performance in Sioux Falls.
Concert review: Lainey Wilson returns to Sioux Falls on first headlining arena tour
Student Journalism Matters
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
All content by Cordell Vitense
This is the first season that baseball and softball have artificial turf fields. SDSU baseball lost their opener last Friday on the field 13-9 against St. Thomas and softball will play at home on Kansas city on Friday.

Sports Briefs

Marshall Minihan and Cordell Vitense
March 25, 2025
Brielle Dixon (right) and Averi Schmeichel (left) racing in the 60-meter hurdles. In this event, Dixon took gold with a 8.16 second finish, a new Summit League Championship record.

Men take Summit League Championship while women finish fourth after Dixon’s record-setting run

Cordell Vitense, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2025
South Dakota State's Cashton Johnson crosses the finish line in his race during the SDSU Open Meet in Brookings on Feb. 1.

Jackrabbits impress over two meet weekend

Cordell Vitense, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2025
South Dakota State’s Ryan Benson’s jump of 1.9m places him fifth in the high jump during the SDSU Open Meet in Brookings on Saturday.

Jackrabbits post record breaking performances at SDSU Open Meet

Cordell Vitense, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2025
Mathiowetz driving up against a guard from the University of Duke in SDSU's narrow 71-75 loss. Mathiowets picked up eight points, two boards and an assist while shooting 3/7 from the field. The Sleepy Eye, Minnesota native holds fourth spot in Minnesota State history for career points in Minnesota girls state basketball history.

Minnesota native’s scoring propels SDSU through season

Cordell Vitense, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2025
The Jacks took their second loss in a row in the NCAA Volleyball National Tournament against Miami.

Jacks suffer sweep to Miami in NCAA National Tournament

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
December 6, 2024
South Dakota State’s Camryn Honn (20) puts a swing on the ball during the Summit League championship game against South Dakota, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Kansas City.

JACKS GO DANCING

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
December 3, 2024
The South Dakota State volleyball team will end their season with a record of 27-2 after a conference championship game loss to rival USD in five sets on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at the Swinney Center in Kansas City.

Jackrabbits fall short to rival USD in title game

Cordell Vitense, Reporter
November 27, 2024
SDSU's Camryn Honn performs a back-set during a Summit League Tournament game against the Denver Pioneers on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 at the Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City.

Jackrabbit volleyball is back to their winning ways

Cordell Vitense, Reporter
November 26, 2024

Jackrabbits and Coyotes to face off for Summit League title

Cordell Vitense, Reporter
November 26, 2024
The Jackrabbit volleyball team will match up with Denver for the third time this season. SDSU beat the Pioneers in 4 sets in both the previous meetings.

Jacks to play Denver in second round of conference tournament

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
November 25, 2024
The Jackrabbit volleyball team celebrates after sweeping rival South Dakota to earn the outright Summit League crown on Monday, Nov. 19 in Vermillion.

Jackrabbits finish Summit League play 9-1 in last three regular season matches

Cordell Vitense
November 20, 2024
South Dakota State Jackrabbit volleyball against the Kansas City Roos on November 2nd at the Swinney Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Volleyball advances to 22-0 with five matches left before conference tournament

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2024
SDSU beat USD in a thrilling five-set match. The Jackrabbits are the only undefeated team left in all of Division I.

Volleyball continues undefeated season with seven matches till conference championships

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2024
Jackrabbit VB v. Omaha on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

Jacks look onto Denver, advance to 19-0 after thrilling victory over Coyotes

Cordell Vitense and Marshall Minihan
October 22, 2024
SDSU's Sydni Schetnan, left, and Annalee Ventling-Brown go up for a block on the right side during a match against Belmont on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.

SDSU stays undefeated after matches against Oral Roberts and Denver

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2024
From left: Rylee Martin (5), Katie Van Egdom, Alia Schlimgen (14), Sydnie Schetnan and Alyssa Groves (15), celebrate after a point during a match against Belmont on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.

Volleyball earns 11-0 finish after non conference matches

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2024
South Dakota State's Madison Burr celebrates after a point during an exhibition volleyball game against Sioux Falls Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Brookings High School.

SDSU undefeated through eight matches

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
September 17, 2024
L-R: Rylee Martin, Joslyn Richardson, Meghan Roggenkamp, Rachel Wieber, Finley Westover Volleyball team practicing serving

Volleyball stays undefeated after Leatherneck Invitational

Cordell Vitense, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2024
Load More Stories