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Baseball earns seventh win after 2-1 series victory against Omaha; Faces St. Thomas today

1 week ago | sdsucollegian.com | Jon Akre

South Dakota State took home their first conference series victory this past weekend, taking two out of three games against the Omaha Mavericks. The Jacks look to carry that newfound momentum into the Twin Cities this weekend, where they will face the conference-leading St. Thomas Tommies. The first game of the 3-game series starts today at 3 p.m., with two games on Friday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. All three games will be streamed through Midco Sports Plus.
Tuition is on the rise

2 weeks ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers

The cost of an education at some South Dakota schools will be going up next year. The Board of Regents approved a 2.9% system-wide increase for five of its university’s undergraduate tuition along with a $1 per credit hour increase in the general activity fee at its most recent meeting last week. According to data from the Board, the total undergraduate cost annually for South Dakota State University students will increase by 2.6%, or $443, bringing the average to $17,773.50.
Baseball drops two against Oral Roberts; hosts Omaha at Erv Huether Field

2 weeks ago | sdsucollegian.com | Jon Akre

The South Dakota State baseball team’s losing streak continued in Oklahoma after they dropped two games against Oral Roberts. The Jacks move ahead in the conference schedule this weekend with a home series against the Omaha Mavericks starting tomorrow at 3 p.m. Friday’s contest will also include a dedication for the new turf on Erv Huether Field.
Photos: 102nd Little International

3 weeks ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers

Last Friday and Saturday, one of SDSU’s biggest traditions took place – the Little International Competition. Little “I” provides students from various majors, locations, and backgrounds the opportunity to gather together to celebrate their passion for agriculture, and to compete against one another in agricultural events. A few of many highlights include:Wyatt Glessing won High Point Freshman. High Point Upperclassman was Mitchell VanderWal. Brayden Lindeman won High Point Alumni.
Horse Barn Centennial History

3 weeks ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers |Danielle Nowell

Construction began 100 years ago on the horse barn at the Horse Unit in 1925. The building was completed between January and March of 1926. The Equine Teaching Faculty Manager, Jennifer Forney-Eide, recorded many historical elements about the horse barn on The Animal Science Equine page on SDSU’s website. Eide says that the barn was built to house draft horses that were needed to do farm work on the college’s first experiment station.
Jacks open outdoor season with three meets

3 weeks ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers |Jacob Brende

The Jackrabbits were busy this past week, competing in a trio of track and field events across the nation, marking their first outside competition of the year. Over March 27-29, both men’s and women’s track and field teams participated in Washington University’s Distance Carnival, the Texas Relays hosted by the University of Texas and the Bobcat Invitational held by Texas State University. Distance CarnivalThe Jack’s picked up a gold medal thanks to senior Claire Beckman.
Women look on to South Dakota after three-game sweep over Kansas City

3 weeks ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers |Jordan Raddatz

SDSU opened Summit League play with a sweep over Kansas City last Friday and Saturday. Game One (SDSU15, KC0)A shutout of the Roos set the tone for the three-game series. Abby Gentry opened the scoring in the top of the first with an RBI single. An Alli Boyle RBI and Emma Vike’s two RBI double quickly made it a 4-0 game. SDSU added four more runs in the fourth inning, then capped it off with an eight-run effort in the sixth, ending the game on the run-ahead rule.
SDSU to perform musical “Bright Star”

3 weeks ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers |Peyten Wiese

Categories: April 1, 2025 State University Theatre and Dance will be performing a bluegrass musical, “Bright Star.” from April 3 through 5 at 7:30 p.m. and April 6 at 2:00 p.m.The musical was written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. It was inspired by the true story that they heard about a baby being thrown off a train in a suitcase and surviving. Brooklyn Mauch, who plays Alice, said her favorite moment of the show is the first few verses she sings in the opening song.
Federal judge keeps lawsuit against NCAA in state court

3 weeks ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers

A federal judge decided last week that South Dakota’s lawsuit against the NCAA regarding their $2.8 billion settlement with the Power Four conferences will stay in state court. The South Dakota Board of Regents, along with State Attorney General Marty Jackley, sued the NCAA last year, saying the NCAA’s $2.8 billion settlement, which is meant to compensate athletes, would burden smaller colleges, like South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota.
Petersen hired as new men’s basketball coach

4 weeks ago | sdsucollegian.com | Brayden Byers

Jackrabbit men’s basketball lead assistant Bryan Petersen will take over the head coaching position, Athletic Director Justin Sell announced Saturday. Petersen, who has been on the men’s basketball staff for six years, will be the program’s 23rd head coach, taking over for Eric Henderson, who left to take the head coaching job at Drake. “I couldn’t be more excited and grateful to have the opportunity to lead the Jackrabbit men’s basketball program,” Petersen said in a release.