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Cadets standing guard
Air Force ROTC cadets hold 24-hour vigil for Veterans Day
YOUR VOICE. YOUR CHOICE.
YOUR VOICE. YOUR CHOICE.
The Union receives the most money from student tuition fees
The General Activity Fee plan for 2025 thru 2030
The master plan is an initiative meant to outline goals for the next ten years. Three of the main projects outlined in the plan are the reuse of The Armory, building a 72 hour parking lot, and creating a downtown park.
Master Plan approved for downtown Brookings
Sodexo looks to improve west-side food options, app
Sodexo looks to improve west-side food options, app
Griffin Wilde catches the football in SDSU's dominant victory over UND. Wilde's 140-yard performance was the sophomore's best game since Oklahoma State where he racked up 150 yards.
Jackrabbits soar over Fighting Hawks 38-7
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
Cross country and women's soccer compete in League championships
Cross country and women’s soccer compete in League championships
Dalys Beanum
Lockdown Specialist
SDSU backup quarterback Chase Mason throws the football to Angel Johnson while under pressure. Both Angel Johnson and Mason are 2021 graduates of Viborg-Hurley High School in South Dakota
No. 3 Jacks hit the road to face No. 21 Fighting Hawks in Grand Forks
Lainey Wilson on stage during her performance in Sioux Falls.
Concert review: Lainey Wilson returns to Sioux Falls on first headlining arena tour
The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum Gift Shop includes a variety of gift items, many from South Dakota.
Local gift shops band together to promote event
Community Art Day
Community Art Day
The South Wall has 250 squares total and include 47 historical and important photos in Frost Arena.
If this wall could talk…
Leo Vondracek (left) and Sarah Albano (right) play a live show for Hot Freaks. Vondracek does vocals and Alfano plays bass and does backup vocals for the band.
Professor by day, rock star by night
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
“Reagan was released on August 30, 2024. It’s loosely adapted from the book “The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism” by Paul Kegnor.
“Reagan”: Boring movie, mediocre propaganda
‘Serving the student body’
‘Serving the student body’
Despite delays, “Dune: Part 2 released March 1 this year. It’s been very well received by critics and audiences getting a 92% critic score and 95% audience score on rotten tomatoes, as well as a 8.9 on IMDB, at time of writing.
“Dune: Part two”: A slowburn and full of character(s)
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Skyler Jackson

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor

Skyler Jackson is the Sports Editor and a senior journalism major from Sioux City, Iowa. He has a double minor in social media and communication studies and he’s always been interested in sports reporting. In his free time, he loves spending time with family and friends and listening to rock.

 

All content by Skyler Jackson
Jackrabbit tight end Tucker Kraft scores a touchdown against North Dakota State Nov. 6, 2021 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

Packers select Tucker Kraft in third round of NFL Draft

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
April 28, 2023
Springing Forward: With spring season over, Jacks look ahead to summer

Springing Forward: With spring season over, Jacks look ahead to summer

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
April 25, 2023
Track sets multiple school, personal records last weekend

Track sets multiple school, personal records last weekend

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor
April 18, 2023
Softball extends Summit mark to 9-0

Softball extends Summit mark to 9-0

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
April 18, 2023
South Dakota State’s Myah Selland dribbles the ball in a Summit League quarterfinal game against St. Thomas March 4 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. The 6-foot-1 forward takes her talents to Minnesota after a six-year career at SDSU.

Selland signs free agent contract with Minnesota Lynx

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor
April 18, 2023
South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft catches a pass during a receiving drill at SDSU Pro Day March 31 at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.

Kraft impresses at SDSU Pro Day

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
April 4, 2023
South Dakota State forward Myah Selland drives on South Dakota's Cassidy Carson in a Summit League women's basketball game Jan. 14 at Frost Arena. Selland scored 19 points on an efficient 7-10 shooting in that game as the Jackrabbits blew out the Coyotes 118-59, the Jackrabbits' highest margin of victory of the season.

Myah Selland pursues pro basketball

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor
April 4, 2023
Jackrabbit outfielder Jocelyn Carrillo swings the bat in a NCAA softball game against Kansas March 12 at the Jayhawk Invitational. The Jacks faced Kansas in a doubleheader and the teams split the two games. SDSU won the first 2-1 and Kansas won the second 5-3.

Softball prepares for Summit schedule

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
March 28, 2023
South Dakota State's Paiton Burckhard looks to pass the ball in the first round of the NCAA tournament women's basketball game, March 17 against Southern California.

Jacks season ends: women’s basketball falls to No. 1 VA Tech in NCAA Tournament

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Myah Selland and Haleigh Timmer celebrate SDSU's Summit League title win at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls.

Jackrabbit women capture Summit League title

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
March 7, 2023
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2023 Summit League Tournament Day 4 Recap

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
March 6, 2023
Jackrabbit guard Haleigh Timmer drives on ORU's Tirzah Moore in a Summit League Tournament semifinal game March 6 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls.

Jackrabbit women cruise past Oral Roberts, advance to Summit League title game

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
March 6, 2023
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2023 Summit League Tournament Day 2 Recap

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
March 4, 2023
Jackrabbit forward Myah Selland drives the ball on St. Thomas' Autam Mendez March 4 in the Summit League Tournament at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls.

Jackrabbit women overcome slow start to beat St. Thomas, advance to semifinals

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
March 4, 2023
South Dakota State’s Joseph Minor-Williams running in the Summit League Indoor Championships Feb. 25 in Vermillion. Minor-Williams won two events in the championships and was named Track Championship MVP.

Jacks collect 31 medals at Summit League Championship

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
February 28, 2023
Track teams take first, set new school records

Track teams take first, set new school records

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor
February 14, 2023
South Dakota State’s Grace Glanzer pitches the ball in a softball exhibition game against St. Cloud State Sept. 25 at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium.

Softball faces high expectations this year

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
Wrestling team on 10-dual winning streak

Wrestling team on 10-dual winning streak

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor
January 31, 2023
Jacks remain perfect: Women’s basketball team remains undefeated

Jacks remain perfect: Women’s basketball team remains undefeated

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 31, 2023
Jacks remain unbeaten: Jackrabbits 9-0 halfway through Summit League slate

Jacks remain unbeaten: Jackrabbits 9-0 halfway through Summit League slate

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor
January 24, 2023
Changing of the guard

Changing of the guard

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 24, 2023
Jacks coach John Stiegelmeier hoists the national championship trophy after SDSU's 45-21 win against NDSU in the FCS national title game. It would prove to be Stiegelmeier's final game as head coach of the Jackrabbits.

South Dakota State football coach John Stiegelmeier retires after 26 seasons

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 19, 2023
South Dakota State's Mason McCormick (60) and Garret Greenfield (74) prepare to lead the Jackrabbits onto the field at Toyota Stadium in the FCS national championship game Jan. 8 in Frisco, Texas.

South Dakota State’s ‘605 hogs’ pave the way in national title game

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 8, 2023
South Dakota State players celebrate with the Football Championship Subdivision trophy Jan. 8 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

FINALLY: South Dakota State emerges victorious in Frisco

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 8, 2023
The Pride of the Dakotas marching band performs at the Jackrabbit Pep Rally in Frisco, Texas.

Pride of the Dakotas set to play in national title game

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 7, 2023
Keith Jensen with his wife Cherie at the SDSU alumni pep rally Jan. 7 at Frisco Hall.

Jackrabbit superfan follows his alma mater into national title game

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 7, 2023
South Dakota State coach John Stiegelmeier smiles during a Jackrabbit warmup at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium during the 2021 season.

John Stiegelmeier continues to live his dream

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 6, 2023
Quarterback Mark Gronowski runs for a touchdown in a FCS quarterfinal game against Holy Cross at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

South Dakota State gets another shot at national title against rival NDSU

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 5, 2023
Quarterback Mark Gronowski throws a pass in a Missouri Valley Conference game against Illinois State Nov. 12 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

South Dakota State begins FCS playoff run against Delaware

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
December 2, 2022
Jacks top Mississippi State, prepare for Bahamas tournament

Jacks top Mississippi State, prepare for Bahamas tournament

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 15, 2022
MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON PREVIEW:

MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON PREVIEW:

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 8, 2022
Top-25 matchup goes down to wire

Top-25 matchup goes down to wire

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 8, 2022
Cornerback DyShawn Gales in the Jacks' 49-7 Hobo Day win over Indiana State in front of 19,041 fans at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The turnout was the third-most since the stadium opened in 2016.

Jacks’ head into game with Northern Iowa with longest win streak since 2004

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
Cross country teams hope to keep lock on conference titles

Cross country teams hope to keep lock on conference titles

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him)
October 25, 2022
Luke Appel was named to the preseason All-Summit League First Team

Women’s basketball picked first, men picked second in preseason poll

Evan Patzwald and Skyler Jackson
October 18, 2022
First non-sober game goes smoothly, changes to come

First non-sober game goes smoothly, changes to come

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
September 13, 2022
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[Photo] ‘The future of Jackrabbit wrestling’

Brynn Lozinski, Reporter
August 30, 2022
'Very high expectations'

‘Very high expectations’

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
August 23, 2022
SDSU quarterback, Jon Bell, is in a shotgun formation in the Jackrabbits’ annual spring game. Despite an early interception, the redshirt freshman showed some promise as the Jacks offense scored 57 points.

Jacks compete in spring football game

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
April 26, 2022
Former South Dakota State running back Pierre Strong Jr. sheds a Southern Illinois defender in a regular season game last season. That year, Strong had his best season as a Jackrabbit, leading the FCS in rushing yards (1,686) and scoring 18 rushing touchdowns.

Experts, coaches expect Strong to go in draft

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor
April 26, 2022
Matthew Mors transfers to SDSU after his freshman year at University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Big time transfers head to Brookings

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
April 12, 2022
South Dakota State’s Grace Glanzer pitching in a Summit League softball game Saturday against Western Illinois at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium. Glanzer pitched in game one of Saturday’s doubleheader and posted six strikeouts.

Nothing but ‘goose eggs’ for Leathernecks

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
April 12, 2022
SDSU guard Matt Mims looks to pass the ball on North Dakota State’s Jarius Cook in the Summit League Championship Game at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. After winning the Summit League Tournament title and putting up historic number along the way, SDSU’s season came to an end against Providence in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Jackrabbit men’s basketball season by the numbers

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
March 22, 2022
Jacks forward Douglas Wilson goes for a layup on Providence's Justin Minaya in a first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday. Wilson scored 13 points in the final game of his Jackrabbit career as his team suffered a 66-57 loss to the Friars.

Jackrabbits fall to Providence in NCAA Tournament

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
March 17, 2022
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are making their sixth NCAA Tournament appearance. They'll take their 21-game winning streak to Buffalo against Providence in the first round Thursday.

Men draw Providence in NCAA Tournament

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
March 13, 2022
Four wrestlers qualify for NCAA Championships

Four wrestlers qualify for NCAA Championships

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
March 8, 2022
South Dakota State's Charlie Easley drives on a St. Thomas defender in a Summit League game.

PERFECT SEASON

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor
March 1, 2022
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits became the first team in Summit League history to go undefeated in conference play. They now set their sights on the conference tournament, where they'll face Omaha in the quarterfinals.

Jacks end Summit League season undefeated

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
February 27, 2022
Jackrabbit Luke Appel grabs a rebound in a Summit League game against St. Thomas last Saturday. Against Oral Roberts on Thursday, Appel scored 41 points, more than doubling his previous career high of 20 points.

Jacks narrowly escape Oral Roberts, winning streak reaches 17

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
February 25, 2022
SDSU's Charlie Easley on defense in the Jackrabbits' game against Omaha last Saturday. On Thursday, Easley had a career night as the Jacks won 91-66 to clinch the Summit League title.

Jackrabbits clinch Summit League title

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
February 18, 2022
Strong shows out at Bowl game

Strong shows out at Bowl game

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor
February 8, 2022
After big win over Coyotes, SDSU faces Denver, Omaha

After big win over Coyotes, SDSU faces Denver, Omaha

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
February 8, 2022
Baylor Scheierman runs the ball up the court against the Bison in a game earlier this year. The 6-foot-6 sophomore leads the Jackrabbits in scoring with an average of 15.5 points per game.

Win streak hits 11 as SDSU heads to Vermillion to take on Coyotes

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor
February 1, 2022
Jacks escape NDSU with four-point victory

Jacks escape NDSU with four-point victory

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 29, 2022
Jacks rout UND by 35 points

Jacks rout UND by 35 points

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 29, 2022
Men continue hot streak on the road

Men continue hot streak on the road

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 25, 2022
Wrestlers earn first top-10 win

Wrestlers earn first top-10 win

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 25, 2022
Men crush USD, remain perfect in Summit

Men crush USD, remain perfect in Summit

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
January 11, 2022
Jackrabbit football season by the numbers

Jackrabbit football season by the numbers

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/him)
January 11, 2022
Jackrabbits’ season ends at Montana State

Jackrabbits’ season ends at Montana State

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
December 18, 2021
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Jacks beat Villanova, advance to FCS semifinals

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
December 11, 2021
Jacks to face Sac State in second round

Jacks to face Sac State in second round

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor
November 30, 2021
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Wrestling falls in Minnesota

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor
November 30, 2021
Selland returns from season-ending injury

Selland returns from season-ending injury

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 30, 2021
Jacks face UC Davis in first round of FCS playoffs

Jacks face UC Davis in first round of FCS playoffs

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 21, 2021
Jacks beat UND in regular season finale

Jacks beat UND in regular season finale

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 20, 2021
A striking season: Thielbar looks back on successful season

A striking season: Thielbar looks back on successful season

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 16, 2021
Jacks face UND to end regular season

Jacks face UND to end regular season

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor
November 16, 2021
Jacks quarterback Chris Oladokun in action against North Dakota State Nov. 6. After losing a heartbreaker to USD, the Jacks hope to rebound in their final regular season game against North Dakota.

Jacks lose heartbreaker to USD

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 14, 2021
Jacks beat Bison to retain Dakota Marker

Jacks beat Bison to retain Dakota Marker

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 6, 2021
Jacks face big, bad Bison on Saturday

Jacks face big, bad Bison on Saturday

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
November 2, 2021
Jacks to face Youngstown State

Jacks to face Youngstown State

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
October 26, 2021
Jacks fall to UNI on Hobo Day

Jacks fall to UNI on Hobo Day

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
October 24, 2021
Jacks bounce back to beat Western Illinois

Jacks bounce back to beat Western Illinois

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
October 16, 2021
Jacks stunned by Southern Illinois in overtime

Jacks stunned by Southern Illinois in overtime

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
October 10, 2021
Jacks beat Dixie State to close out non-conference schedule

Jacks beat Dixie State to close out non-conference schedule

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
October 3, 2021
Jacks face winless Dixie State

Jacks face winless Dixie State

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor
September 28, 2021
Jackrabbits roll past Indiana State

Jackrabbits roll past Indiana State

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
September 25, 2021
Jacks Travel to Indiana State

Jacks Travel to Indiana State

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor
September 21, 2021
Jackrabbit men sweep home cross country victory

Jackrabbit men sweep home cross country victory

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
September 14, 2021
Jacks crush Lions in home opener

Jacks crush Lions in home opener

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
September 14, 2021
Jacks dominate Colorado State to win season opener

Jacks dominate Colorado State to win season opener

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
September 7, 2021
Jacks open season in Colorado

Jacks open season in Colorado

Skyler Jackson, Sports Reporter (He/him)
August 31, 2021
It's important to mix up your exercise routine. These students play intramural inner tube water polo in the Wellness Center pool. 

Students connect through intramurals

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him)
August 24, 2021
Photo from GoJacks.com

Jackrabbits fall short in National title game

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor
May 17, 2021
Photo from GoJacks.com

Jackrabbits cruise past Holy Cross and advance in the playoffs

Skyler Jackson, Sports Reporter (He/Him)
April 25, 2021
Jacks upset NDSU for Dakota Marker and Valley title

Jacks upset NDSU for Dakota Marker and Valley title

Skyler Jackson, Sports Reporter (He/him)
April 20, 2021
Dakota Marker game set for this weekend

Dakota Marker game set for this weekend

Skyler Jackson, Sports Reporter (He/him)
April 13, 2021
Dakota Marker game postponed to April 17

Dakota Marker game postponed to April 17

Skyler Jackson, Sports Reporter (He/him)
March 30, 2021
Jacks blow out Southern Illinois in top 10 matchup

Jacks blow out Southern Illinois in top 10 matchup

Skyler Jackson, Sports Reporter (He/him)
March 23, 2021
Jackrabbits crush Western Illinois in home opener

Jackrabbits crush Western Illinois in home opener

Skyler Jackson, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2021

Jacks second-half struggles lead to loss at North Dakota

Skyler Jackson, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2021
Jacks open football season with last-second win at UNI

Jacks open football season with last-second win at UNI

Skyler Jackson, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2021
Super Bowl stories: Lockrem at Super Bowl XIV

Super Bowl stories: Lockrem at Super Bowl XIV

Skyler Jackson, Sports Reporter (He/him)
February 2, 2021
SDSU men’s basketball team excited for the upcoming season

SDSU men’s basketball team excited for the upcoming season

Skyler Jackson, Sports Reporter (She/Her)
November 17, 2020
Hobo Day scrimmage warms up team for upcoming season

Hobo Day scrimmage warms up team for upcoming season

Skyler Jackson, Sports Reporter (He/him)
November 10, 2020
Native references: Yea or nay?

Native references: Yea or nay?

Skyler Jackson, Reporter (He/Him)
November 3, 2020
South Dakota State redshirt freshman and Madison, South Dakota, native Jaxon Janke (10, with football) runs through would-be tacklers with the help of several escorts, including twin brother Jadon (9), on a 77-yard punt return touchdown Sept. 7 against Long Island. After appearing in just seven combined games in 2018, Jadon and Jaxon, who play wide receiver, are seeing regular playing time in 2019.

Scrimmage moved to fall to prepare for spring football

Skyler Jackson, Sports Reporter (He/him)
October 21, 2020
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