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

The Collegian

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

The Collegian

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

The Collegian

Jacks face UND to end regular season

Jacks face UND to end regular season

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor November 16, 2021

It’s the final game of the regular season for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits as they return home to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium Saturday to take on North Dakota. The No. 12 Jackrabbits (7-3, 4-3...

ISSUES: Sesame Street, loan forgiveness and more

ISSUES: Sesame Street, loan forgiveness and more

Editorial Board November 16, 2021

A lot of stuff happened this week. Really though, there were quite a few topics the Editorial Board had to choose from this week and, well, we’re not always a decisive group. So, instead of choosing...

Regents need to OK alcohol sales for college gameday

Brandon Frizzell, Opinion Reporter November 16, 2021

The Students’ Association will soon be considering a resolution to encourage the Board of Regents to change the policy on alcohol sales in athletic venues. Mirroring resolutions will be submitted to...

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

For the first time in nearly two years, the South Dakota Showdown series returned to the DakotaDome Saturday, with the Jackrabbits losing a heartbreaker to South Dakota on a Hail Mary pass on the final...

The Jackrabbits and Coyotes last played at Dana J. Dykhouse stadium in 2018, because the 2020 game was canceled by the pandemic. On Saturday, the teams renew their rivalry in the DakotaDome.

Ranked Jacks, Coyotes to face off

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter November 9, 2021

The South Dakota Showdown Series returns for the first time in nearly two years, as the No. 4 Jackrabbits will head to Vermillion to take on the No. 19 South Dakota Coyotes Nov. 13 in the DakotaDome. This...

The steer auction is a tradition of the Beef Bowl event with proceeds going to fund student athletic scholarships.

Partnership between CAFES and athletics continues to benefit students

Adrienne Lipinski, Ag Reporter November 7, 2021

After taking a year off because of the pandemic, an SDSU tradition that has been taking place for 54 years is finally making its way back to campus.  The SDSU football team faced off against and dominated...

Jacks beat Bison to retain Dakota Marker

Jacks beat Bison to retain Dakota Marker

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him) November 6, 2021

The Dakota Marker will stay in Brookings another year, as the South Dakota State Jackrabbits hand the North Dakota State Bison their first loss of the season Saturday in a 27-19 win. 18,122 fans at...

Jacks face big, bad Bison on Saturday

Jacks face big, bad Bison on Saturday

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him) November 2, 2021

The Dakota Marker trophy is on the line for South Dakota State, as the Jackrabbits return home to take on the undefeated North Dakota State Bison Nov. 6. The No. 9 Jackrabbits (6-2, 3-2 Missouri Valley...

Jacks bounce back to beat Western Illinois

Jacks bounce back to beat Western Illinois

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him) October 16, 2021

A 21-point third quarter from the South Dakota State Jackrabbits helped them pull away to a 41-17 win against Western Illinois Saturday in Macomb, Illinois. After suffering a tough overtime loss at...

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

A school record 35-point second quarter led to South Dakota State's 55-7 win against Dixie State Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. In the 54th annual Beef Bowl in front of 14,473 fans, The Jackrabbits,...

Jacks Travel to Indiana State

Jacks Travel to Indiana State

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor September 21, 2021

This weekend, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits open their Missouri Valley football conference schedule at Indiana State Sept. 25. This will mark the first Missouri Valley Football Conference matchup...

Fitting Right In

Fitting Right In

Sydney Smith, Sports Reporter (She/Her) September 21, 2021

South Dakota State’s football team faced some quarterback concerns heading into the summer after losing their starter Mark Gronowski for the fall season in the FCS national championship game last May. That...

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