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New SDSU housing to break ground this summer

EMILY De WAARD Editor-in-Chief

South Dakota State is set to break ground this summer on a new housing complex. The $20 million southeast housing proj- ect is set to open Fall 2019. Bonds for $18 million are already issued, and the rest will come from residential life, din- ing services, The Union and Wellness Center revenue. Although enrollment num- bers have been stagnant, Vice President of Student Affairs Michaela Willis said about 1,000 students surveyed last year showed a high demand for this style of housing. “We’re really excited for this opportunity,” Willis said. “We wanted to better serve our ju- niors, seniors and graduate stu- dents and hopefully phase one Collegian graphic by ABBY WOLF will go well and if we see a de- mand we can do a phase two.” While Willis considers the timeline “aggressive” for the fa- President Dunn inspires Bookstore ‘Swap N Shop’ cilities to be open by 2019, both BRIANNA SCHREURS of The Bookstore Amber Healy. Dunn gave him a South Dako- clothes will eventually end up. she and Associate Vice Presi- Managing Editor “Because they are our rivals and ta State University pin at a Stu- “I think it would be kind dent for Student Affairs Doug I thought it would be a cool in- dents’ Association retreat last se- of fun to research and find a Wermedal agree it is doable. tudents can get rid of any centive.” mester. group, or [donate to] the Wom- The complex will likely be T-shirt, hoodie or hat from This came about after Healy Neswick was wearing a en’s Abuse Domestic Shelter or two buildings, housing approx- another university and heard about President Barry Wartburg College T-shirt and somewhere that could benefit imately 220 beds for upper-lev- S el and graduate students, Willis swap it for credit at The Univer- Dunn buying a new Jackrabbit Dunn gave him the pin so he from this because I am sure that sity Bookstore in the first-ever hat for a student wearing anoth- had “something that’s SDSU.” some of them will be in really said. Right now, a three-story President’s Swap N Shop. er college’s logo. “It’s a pretty personable ges- good condition,” Healy said. apartment complex and max- The Swap N Shop happens Dunn said he started pur- ture,” he said. “It shows a lot She is hoping the initial imum two-story townhouse Feb. 12 to 16 and allows students chasing and giving students about his character, and shows event proves to be to be success- complex are planned. with clothing representing other SDSU attire in 2010 when he he’s an outgoing, approachable ful. Units will be a mix of one universities to part ways with it was the dean of the College of guy.” “This is something we hope and four-bedroom, including in exchange for bookstore credit. Agricultural and Biological Sci- Neswick wears the pin on to do every year. It’s the first an- in-unit laundry and off-street The credit is good until Feb. 17, ences. He started because of his his jacket now for “dressy occa- nual and we’re going to see how parking. The estimated costs but there is only one coupon per previous position at Texas A&M. sions.” it goes,” Healy said. “It would be will be between $500 to $700 a customer. “... I was impressed at the “We all have so much to be something we would continue to month, according to Wermedal. If students bring in Univer- pride students, faculty, staff and proud of,” Dunn said. “... And it do President’s Weekend.” After conducting architect sity of South Dakota or North alumni had in Texas A&M and helps build our campus commu- While this event is targeted interviews in January, the uni- Dakota State University appar- how they showed that by wear- nity. It’s a way to lift each oth- at students, the Brookings com- versity selected Architecture el they will receive $20 in-store ing the school colors, buying er up.” munity has been showing inter- Inc. from Sioux Falls to design credit. They can get rid of any and wearing apparel from their Any exchanged items will lay est as well, Healy said. the structures. So far, one plan- unwanted T-shirt, hoodie or bookstore and proudly display- on a table in front of the store, ning meeting has been held, hat from another university and ing the A&M brand in every- so shoppers can view all the Willis said. swap it for $10. thing from lapel pins to Power- clothing that has been swapped Continued to A3 “What better way to add a Point presentations,” Dunn said. in. Healy plans to donate the little something if it’s USD or Jonathan Neswick, music ed- items collected, but she doesn’t Continued to A3 NDSU,” said Assistant Director ucation major, remembers when know where the other college’s Return to school delayed for student who suffered farm injury GARRETT AMMESMAKI damage to her hearing, and down.” News Editor planned to come back to campus “When I went to visit her in this semester. However, failed the hospital for the first time af- Francesca “Frannie” Feekes was skin grafts and the laborious ter the accident she was ask- greasing the bearings of a fertil- creation of prosthetic ears have ing everyone how they were do- izer tender, when it rumbled to put her plans on hold. ing with it,” Winkel said. “She life in May last year, at the Ar- Initially, Feekes was nervous was more concerned about how cher Coop Grain Co. in Archer, about being back on campus. everyone else was handling the Iowa. “I don’t have hair, I’m bald, situation, rather than worrying After finishing one side, she I don’t have ears and I wasn’t about herself.” was waiting for her coworker to ready to face my peers looking The accident happened bring a ladder to continue her like this,” she said. “Even though during Feekes’ summer intern- work. we’re adults, people our age can ship. “I was raised on a farm and still be really cruel.” Her spirits never diminished, you don’t stand around — you Even adults, Feekes said, and she constantly had to be re- find something to do,” Feekes have gawked and stared at her, minded to “slow down” when said. “So, I went to get my grease going so far as to ask her inap- she worked, said Scott Summa, gun.” propriate questions about her Feekes’ former supervisor and Feekes reached for her tools, wounds. manager at Archer Co-op. which laid on the ground near But according to Feekes, her “She was so excited when I the tender’s rotating power take- healing is “going really well,” called her and the doctor had off shaft (PTO). She thought and with the reservations she given her a release to come back they were a safe enough distance had for being on campus gone, on a restricted work schedule,” away. she’s ready to “be a normal per- Summa said. “She was just elat- Photo courtesy of N’West Iowa Review Her hair was in a bun, and son again.” ed.” Frannie Feekes planned to come back to SDSU this semester, but didn’t due to a failed when Feekes grabbed her grease “I’ve decided to say ‘screw it, Currently, Feekes is help- skin graph and waiting on prosthetic ears, she was unable to. gun, the spinning shaft caught let ‘em stare,’” Feekes said. “I’m ing out her father on the family hold — taking with it her scalp just going to try to do normal farm. Her attitude was an “inspi- “But I’m — what else can you find it kind of funny — because and both her ears. people things like, you know, go ration,” Summa said. do? Why would you want to wal- that’s just how I am — is the fact Paramedics brought her to dancing with my friends.” Feekes has been called an in- low in self-pity over something that I taught tractor PTO safe- Sheldon, Iowa. There, she was According to her long-time spiration a lot since her accident like this? Because you can’t ty at farm safety camp in high sedated and brought to Sioux friend and agronomy major but doesn’t think she’s anything change the outcome.” school,” Feekes said. “If you can’t Falls, where she awoke the next Cynthia Winkel, that’s just who of the sort. Feekes continues to keep her laugh about it, what can you day after surgery to reattach her Feekes is — passionate about ag- “Everyone says I’m an inspi- sense of humor about her acci- do?” scalp to her skull, she said. riculture, faith and family and ration because of how positive dent with the PTO shaft. Feekes has no long-term she “doesn’t let anything get her I’ve been with it,” Feekes said. “It’s kind of a sick joke, but I A2 February 7, 2018 The Collegian • News sdsucollegian.com DAILY CRIME LOG Little ‘I’ mixes old traditions with new 01.29.18 GRACE LOMMEN schools. three judges. There is a $20 en- tain and it’s just a disaster, but • 9:01 p.m. @ Meadows Reporter Madison Styles, a pre-phar- try fee for anyone who would it’s so much fun.” North. Drug/Narc Violations. macy major, said she likes the like to compete. The entry fee There is a $25 fee to en- 02.02.18 Little International is back again idea of introducing younger stu- can be filled out at sdsulittlein- ter the drawing. Once they are for its 95th year at South Dako- dents to showing livestock. ternational.com. drawn, each participant will • 8:43 p.m. @ Union. ta State. “Growing up in livestock, For students who have al- have a few meetings with their Suspicious Persons/Vehicle. Along with Little “I” classics, 4-H and [American] Angus As- lergies to animals or can’t at- livestock coordinator before the • 1:40 p.m. @ 1391 8th two new events have been add- sociation, I learned some of the tend the Little “I” livestock show expo. ed to this year’s itinerary: a com- best lessons about hard work, in- like Allison Braun, biotechnolo- Little “I” dates back to 1921 St. Underage Purchase or munity outreach program called tegrity and agriculture,” she said. gy major, having more options to and has a rich history. Some Possession of Alcoholic “iLead” and a barbecue contest. “It has affected me and shaped get involved is beneficial. contests held during the event Beverages. “I’m very excited about it. my life. It’s cool that kids will get “It’s great that Little “I” is are livestock shows, horse fitting 02.03.18 It should be a way for us to get the opportunity to learn some of finding different ways to pro- and lamb lead. more involved in the communi- the same things I learned.” mote agriculture besides just From the animal exposition • 11:25 a.m. @ Young Hall. ty,” said Little “I” Manager Kend- The barbecue is open for showing livestock,” she said. “It and the South Dakota FFA com- Possession of Revoked, rah Schafer. anyone who wants to compete. allows more people to become petition, to the multiple events Altered or Fictitious The new community event There are 15 spots for teams of involved with the event.” like Ag Olympics or “Dance in iLead will allow children a five. Little “I” will provide the Many Little “I” employees the chips,” Little “I” has a lot go- License; Underage chance to show goats alongside pork loins, but contestants must are most excited about the Feb. 7 ing on. Purchase or Possession of collegiate showmen. Although it provide their own grill and grill- livestock drawing, Schafer said. “I can’t wait to finally sit back Alcoholic Beverages. is mainly intended for children ing utensils. “Just the anticipation and the and watch it all come together,” with disabilities, iLead is open People are welcome to try unsureness of who is going to Schafer said. • 10:24 a.m. @ SE Lot. for any children from Brookings the barbecue and vote for their show an animal, or if your name Open container in public; elementary, middle and high favorite, but there will also be is going to be drawn, it’s uncer- Open Container. • 9:26 p.m. @ Caldwell Hall. Drug/Narc Violations. SPONSORED CONTENT CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED / SERVICES Greek Man, Woman of the Month: January OFFERED Greek Life would like to rec- Greek Life would like to recog- Part-time job opening. 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The “Five minutes with” series A: I usually have a long list of focuses on an SDSU faculty, A: Lately I’ve been working with A: The Luke Bryan concert things to do, but it can easily student or member of the the expansion happening over at was definitely the most get pushed back if an incident Brookings community. The the Wellness Center, which would overwhelming and hectic event occurs. Such as if a pipe were to interviewer spends five minutes include looking over the blueprints to put together, and I say that break underneath Aquatics here speaking with a person to learn with the head worker and figuring because I really had no idea what I would be the one to look into their specialty or something they out where things will be going, it’s fixing that. You just never know are passionate about. I was doing since I had never minutes been a fun experience. However I done that before. But luckily we what’s going to happen next in Jeff Holm is the Director of don’t work a normal 8 a.m. to 4:30 had great staff that did know this job line. 5 p.m., sometimes I’ll get to work what they were doing to help us Athletic Facilities. His job is to keep the big event facilities, at 6 a.m. and I won’t leave until 11 who didn’t know. with Jeff Holm like Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, p.m. Director of Athletic Frost Arena and the Wellness Center functioning at South Da- Facilities kota State University. REPORTERS PHOTOGRAPHERS is hiring! Stop by our office in the lower level of the Union (Room 069) to pick up an application.

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>>SWAP cation and chemistry education >>HOUSING “We decided the best option place State Court family hous- Continued from A1 double-major, even though she Continued from A1 was for us to build it,” Wermed- ing and State Village. State Vil- probably won’t participate. al said. “We knew, this way, we lage was closed in early 2017, could offer more budget-friend- and State Court will be removed “We haven’t done much ad- “I’ve always been a Jackrab- According to Wermed- ly rental rates for students, and this summer. vertising because we’ve been fo- bit,” she said. “I don’t have any al, the university will hold a de- hold the cost down for students, The university has been re- cusing on the students here at USD or NDSU stuff because I sign charrette in March, which as well as influence management locating those residents, Willis SDSU,” Healy said. “It’s amazing, was raised by two Jackrabbits. will include sessions for campus a little more directly.” said. Many chose their own new all the calls we’ve gotten asking It’s a good opportunity for trans- groups and students to provide The university was original- housing options, or graduated about more information on it, fer students, though.” feedback on the designs over the ly looking at the northwest side and moved on from Brookings. and saying this is really cool.” Dunn said he has a similar course of two days. of campus, but through student Only about a third are coordi- Dunn will make an appear- problem. The housing project has been feedback, decided on the south- nating with the university. ance at the Shop N Swap some- “I dug through my closet and in the works for almost 10 years, east area for its closeness to The The project is considered the time on the morning of Feb. 12. I don’t have anything from an- first starting in 2009. After de- Union, Wellness Center, athlet- first phase of potentially more The event is funny to Katie other school to swap,” he said. bating whether to work with a ics facilities and the Performing housing for upper-level students Lucas, biology secondary edu- “But I will definitely shop.” private contractor, the universi- ty chose to move forward on its Arts Center. over the next five or more years. own. The new complexes will re- SA supports international community, BoR employees EMILY De WAARD Editor-in-Chief

Undocumented residents and in- ternational students were the main topic of discussion at this week’s Students’ Association meeting. Senators discussed Resolu- tion 17-13-R opposing Senate Bill 103, which intends to inhib- it “illegal aliens” from attending public institutions of higher ed- ucation, and prevents them from obtaining in-state financial as- sistance, according to the reso- lution. In the course of debate, the resolution was amended to add international students to a clause stating SA supports cur- rent policies regarding individu- als classified as “illegal aliens.” The resolution passed with JENNY NGUYEN • The Collegian only two votes in opposition, BSA members Alex Farber (left), Savannah Swenson, Jordan Barthold, Morea Nicols, Katelyn Britzman, Bailey Lear and Amber Alvery rehearse Jan. 31 in the Performing Arts allowing SA to take a stance Center. “The Crystal Reunion” Step Show was performed Feb. 4 in the PAC and included original dance choreography. against SB 103. SA quickly moved through Resolution 17-15-R, opposing ‘The Crystal Reunion’ honors SDSU step tradition House Bill 1199 which would prohibit collective bargaining by EMMA STAVNES major and captain of the men’s employees of the Board of Re- News Editor step team, said he and his group gents, according to the South of five members worked hard Dakota Legislature. Anyone who wasn’t in the audi- to make the 15th anniversary SA’s resolution opposing HB ence at the Black Student Alli- something special. 1199 passed. The body also vot- ance Step Show this past week- To celebrate, Storm said ed on Amendment 17-05-A, end missed an event packed they made the show bigger and which passed unanimously. The with history, entertainment, tal- longer, with new steps and tran- amendment clarifies which col- ent and brand-new, never-be- sitions “no one has seen before.” leges are represented by sena- fore-seen dance moves. Both Storm and Lear come tors, listing the BoR pending This year’s show was espe- up with all of their own steps Colleges of Natural Sciences and cially unique because it marked and choreography. Arts, Humanities and Social Sci- the 15th anniversary of the “It is fun to incorporate the ences. South Dakota State Step Show. girls’ personalities in our steps,” Senator petitions opened To commemorate the Step Lear said. Tuesday at 8 a.m., and remain Show’s longevity, this year’s title Both teams have most- open until 5 p.m. Feb. 26. Senate was “The Crystal Reunion.” ly fresh content every year, al- elections will be held March 20 “We are recognizing the step though they do sometimes recy- and 21 with more information team members from past years cle dance moves. Some groups on polling stations to come. and will speak on the history of use instrumental recordings to So far, though, it is unknown step teams at SDSU,” said Bai- supplement their dancing, but who the president and vice presi- ley Lear, senior pharmacy ma- the SDSU men’s team does not. JENNY NGUYEN • The Collegian dent tickets will be. Senators had jor and captain of the Ladies of “We rarely use music be- (Left) Matt Fowler, Tucker Hammer, Jonathan Neswick and Dillon Storm rehearse in the opportunity to open the slate BSA step team. cause our team is a strict step- the Wellness Center Jan. 31 for the BSA Step Show, which was Feb. 4. for president and vice president The goal of this year’s show ping team, and it’s much more While the Step Show is the (320)-221-1717 or attend one nominations, but none were put was to honor former members’ authentic without the music,” only time throughout the year of the BSA weekly meetings at forth and the slate closed with- work in bringing step to SDSU’s Storm said. “We like it to be all that the men’s team performs, 6 p.m. Thursdays. If you would out a nomination. The body has campus and keeping it alive original.” you can watch the Ladies of like to try out to become one of three more meetings this month throughout the years. Amanda John, president of BSA dance during the Hobo the Ladies of BSA, contact Bai- with the option to make nomi- The Ladies of BSA have BSA and junior political science Day Parade and State A Thon. ley Lear at [email protected] nations. been a group since 2014 and the and sociology major, said: “The If you want to become a state.edu. The next meeting will be at men’s team since 2012. show is not just a visual experi- member of the Men of BSA you 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 in the Dillon Storm, senior nursing ence, but an audio one as well.” can contact Dillon Storm at Lewis and Clark room of The Union.

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JENNY NGUYEN • The Collegian Lacey (Left) is a 7-year-old Cocker Spaniel at the Brookings Regional Humane Society. Lacey is still being medicated by the staff and it is unknown when she will be adoptable. Rhonda Vostad, administrative assistant, hugs Oreo, a domestic short hair, at the Humane Society. Oreo doesn’t do well around other cats and has been at the facility for quite some time.

GABRIELLA PREMUS cused on helping the animals long it will take for a pet to be tude and is friendly with other lap cat. Reporter the best they can, but they need adopted, but the younger ani- dogs and visitors. “He would be a perfect emo- the help of volunteers. mals are usually the first to go. Every animal is spayed or tional support animal,” said Ad- he Brookings Regional An estimated 1,700 people Lacey is a 7-year-old Cock- neutered and given the neces- ministrative Assistant Rhonda Humane Society wouldn’t volunteered their time in 2017. er Spaniel who is new to the sary treatments before being Vostad. “His favorite thing to do Tbe here without the Volunteering can give South Brookings Humane Society. cleared for adoption. For Lacey, is curl up and snuggle, just what Brookings community. Dakota State University stu- She was brought in earlier this the Humane Society is working a stressed student would need Last November, the people dents not only gratification, but month, by her owners who could out a plan for her to get the sur- after a long day.” of Brookings stepped up to as- help with other issues such as no longer care for her. gery and medication she needs, Since Oreo was surrendered sist the Humane Society during stress and depression. “Lacey is one of the sweetest but the cost is high. from animal control, there is a financial crisis. Enough money “I suffer from depression and dogs we have and the strongest,” “We love getting supplies do- not much background informa- was raised to make it to its next coming here makes me so hap- said Maia Moore, executive di- nated to us, but supplies can’t tion on him. He is shy with oth- and largest event. py,” volunteer Sal Becirovic said. rector of the Brookings Regional pay for the expensive treatments er cats, but has a couple “room- Paws for Wine is 7 to 10:30 “Helping and caring for the an- Humane Society. “All of our ani- some animals need,” Moore said. mates” he gets along with. Be- p.m. Feb. 9 at the Swiftel Center. imals in this atmosphere helps mals are great, but Lacey stands Lacey has a long recovery cause of this, Vostad suggested There will be wine tasting, hor me stay more positive. I tru- out.” ahead of her, but when she is that he would do best in a quiet d’oeuvres, live music by Plum ly love this place and I suggest She has several untreated healed and healthy she will be one-pet home. Crazy and a silent auction. All everyone to spend some time infections, is heartworm posi- put up for adoption. “We try to keep all animals proceeds will go to the Humane here.” tive and will lose her left eye due Oreo, a domestic short hair, happy and healthy,” Moore said. Society and be matched by a lo- The shelter cares for any- to the worms. Moore said that is one of the quietest cats at the “We go by our mission state- cal anonymous donor. where from 30 to 50 animals at throughout all of Lacey’s treat- humane society. He is six years ment: to shelter, to protect, to The Humane Society is fo- a time. There is no telling how ment she has kept a happy atti- old and known to be the perfect educate and to promote.” Outdoor program offers new, unique experiences

SPENCER THOMPSON The trip will begin with a tions.” Reporter three-day backpacking adven- While the trips seem to be ture along a few of its National at the forefront of the Outdoor The Outdoor Program at the Recreation Trails. Program, there are many other South Dakota State Wellness Parks plans on rock climb- services it has to offer in order to Center gives students plenty of ing being one of the main fea- get students outdoors. opportunities to explore the out- tures of the trip, as the area is The program includes many doors through a variety of trips renowned for its climbing spots “create your own adventure” and services. suitable for all skill levels. There trips, in which students plan Justin Parks, coordinator of will also be river paddling down their own activities, get advice the Outdoor Program, plans the the rapids of Red River Gorge. from outdoor experts and re- trips for each semester. With Parks is still working on the ceive access to everything they every new outing, he hopes to full itinerary for the trip, and he need through the Outdoor Pro- make them more accessible and hopes he can fit horseback rid- gram gear rentals. They also of- enjoyable for all students. ing somewhere into the sched- fer free clinics that help students “My job is to get people out- ule. learn new skills that they might side and provide them the re- The all-inclusive trip to Red need on their own adventures sources to do that in a safe, fun River Gorge will cost students such as bike maintenance and and exciting manner,” he said. $450 and nonstudents $600. canoeing. The program is only in its This includes any necessary gear Parks noted that when the second year, but Parks is confi- needed, as well as the basic food expansion of the Wellness Cen- dent the program will continue cost over the course of the trip. ter is complete, the Outdoor to grow as more students enroll Parks said the trip is meant Program will be moved into a and use its services. to be cheaper than if the stu- bigger space where it can house “I think it should grow more, dents attempted to do it on their all of its camping and decoy it’s a great program,” said Caleb own. rentals. It will be set up in a way Kervin, a natural resource law The other trips Parks has that is ideal for the program. enforcement major. “It’s good to planned for this semester are The Outdoor Program’s goal focus on being outdoors.” typically between one or two is to get students outdoors, and With growth comes a wider days and feature an adventure Parks wants students to have array of activities each semester. closer to campus, such as Sica the chance to experience it. As Perhaps the biggest upcoming Hollow State Park in northeast the program continues to grow, opportunity for students will be South Dakota, near Sisseton. Parks looks forward to affording the March 3 to 11 spring break These trips offer a wide vari- every student an opportunity to trip to Red River Gorge, in the ety of activities at different loca- explore the great outdoors. Daniel Boone National Forest in tions, all while helping students “The outdoors is for every- Kentucky. connect with each other. one,” Parks said. “It’s about chas- Parks has a lot planned for Carol Gibbon, a fitness grad- ing that feeling.” Red River Gorge, and he’s excit- uate assistant, went on a trip All information regarding SUBMITTED ed for students to be able to try last year. the Outdoor Program can be ac- Students on an Outdoors Program trip hike in Buffalo National Park in Arkansas in new things and explore the re- “The thrill and beauty was cessed on South Dakota State’s March 2017. For the Spring 2018 semester there are six different trips scheduled for gion. outstanding,” she said. “The trip website or at the Wellness Cen- SDSU students, faculty and staff to enjoy. “It has some beautiful, amaz- helped me meet other students ter. ing deep ridges with beautiful and get to know them in a deep- vistas and valleys,” Parks said. er way than on-campus interac- February 7, 2018 The Collegian • Lifestyles sdsucollegian.com A5 Shopping local made easy by Pop-up Market vendors SYDNEY WOOD Vendors sell everything from the year was Feb. 3 at the Brook- Reporter homemade jewelry to handcraft- ings City Recreational Center. ed wood projects. There were a total of 16 vendors The “Shop Local” movement Director of Entrepreneur in attendance, along with plenty has taken Brookings by storm, Support Jennifer Quail said it’s of customers. thanks to the Brookings Eco- “the one-stop shop to help start “It’s a good place for win- nomic Development Corpora- businesses.” ter since most of our business tion (BEDC). The three pop-ups in the is done in the summer at farm- The BEDC helps anyone in past have seen a total of 250 ers markets,” said Lisa Seward of Brookings county who is in the community members in atten- Little Shire Farm. process of creating a business by dance, Quail said. Seward said the pop-up has conducting open spaces tours All of the vendors in the past benefited her enough that she and makerspace workshops, have received good feedback wouldn’t hesitate to attend a fu- which are hosted to further local and follow up sales from attend- ture event. entrepreneurs’ business plans. ees after the events, according Sabrina Knudsen from Col- The BEDC helped 145 locals to Quail. Vendors are getting a or Street, a stick-on nail polish with their entrepreneurial en- free marketing opportunity and company, was sent to the pop-up deavors this past year. a chance to make great connec- to represent the company. KELLY MITCHELL • The Collegian One of the many events that tions as well. Multiple vendors “I have been giving out quite Shelleen Weeks, owner of Do-OverS!, makes homemade charms from recycled metals the BEDC puts on is the Pop-up attended more than one pop-up, a few samples. I think it’s a good and sells them during the Brookings Pop-up Market, Feb. 2 and 3 at the Brookings Market. proving it worth their time. way of getting people to know Recreation Center. The Pop-up Market hosts 16 booths for entrepeneurs from the The Pop-up Market is a col- Quail said the only change the company,” she said. community. lection of vendors that get to- the Pop-up Market made from According to the exit sur- similar to the pop-up, but for 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 24 at the Boys gether to promote and sell their the previous events was chang- vey at the pop-up, attendees re- young entrepreneurs. They part- and Girls Club of Brookings. products. It’s a free event for all ing the dates from May to Feb- ceived the event very well. The ner with the Boys and Girls Club There will be two more Pop- to attend and participate in. The ruary, March and April. This only comments some people had of Brookings to create opportu- up Markets this year from 9 a.m. only stipulation is that vendors change was made to attract were that they would love to see nities for children to experience to noon March 17 and April 7 in cannot have a physical store- more SDSU students. more vendors involved. what it’s like to start a business. the Brookings City Recreation front. The first Pop-up Market of The BEDC also has an event This pop-up will be held from Center.

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Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo A fellow Jackrabbit A nudge from An idea for a weekend There is romance in the An encounter with a A focus on your health might need your help,. somebunny encourages getaway emerges. Take air for you and another Jackrabbit this week this week will keep you Lend a hand this week. you to move further time for yourself. rabbit this week. brings exciting news. energized and positive. toward success.

Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces A new romance gives You’ve been feeling Unresolved issues keep Connecting with other An odd invite Take time to go out and you a chance to enjoy out of it lately. Take you from hopping bunnies urges you to may surprise you, treat yourself this week your favorite hobby time to relax this week, toward a new project. invest time in your social Jackrabbit. Don’t with other Jackrabbits. with another rabbit. Jackrabbit. life this week. hesitate to accept.

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Budget your spring break plans LORNA SABOE-WOUNDED HEAD Guest Columnist

In one month, spring break will Editorial be here. If you are making plans for a trip, consider implementing a few budgeting strategies. This Issue: way you and your friends will Participation in Black History Month is more important bring home memories, not buy- er’s remorse. now than ever. Set a goal Decide where you want to go and how you are going to get there. Plan how you are going to tackle your goal. Research his year’s Black History tance to The Collegian, and we tifacts from historical figures Figure out all the possible Month may be the most encourage you to extend your and notable African Americans costs for your spring break get important out of the last knowledge about black culture from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 8 in away. Budget for transportation, T food, accommodations and oth- 12 years. This administration and history of notable African the Lewis and Clark room in has been deservingly criticized Americans whose struggles are The Union. er expenses. for its lack of diversity and open ingrained into American history. There will also be soul food Bargain hunt racism from the President of the From educators to philoso- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 13 in The Shop for the best deal and United States. phers and leaders, and inven- Market. It’s first come first make reservations in advance. Yes, it should be a given that tors, African Americans have served. Look for discounts or package Black History Month is im- helped shaped the United States. Following the South Dako- deals. portant, but it is necessary, now Think of notable people ta State University Black Stu- Group getaway more than ever, to take time and from Frederick Douglass, Maya dent Alliance Facebook page will Talk with friends about the remember the people of color Angelou, to Malcolm X, Mar- give you an opportunity to learn possibility of traveling togeth- who rose above the enslavement, tin Luther King Jr. and Barack about influential African Amer- er and splitting costs. More peo- segregation and violence of the Obama. icans throughout history and ple sharing costs means a smaller past to pave the way for the fu- This is only the tip of the ice- learn about the problems they strain on each person financially. ture of Black Americans. berg. face today and how you can be Short and sweet There seems to be a popular This February, make a com- an advocate for African Ameri- Consider a shorter stay, such notion of “letting the past be the mitment to recognize and ap- cans. as three to four days instead of past,” but as we’ve seen in recent preciate the painful, yet vibrant The past few years have been five to six. years, this isn’t the case. history of African Americans as rife with tragedy, from police If your budget is limited, but Even in the midst of disen- much as you can. shootings to hateful rhetoric. you still want to do something franchisement, great men and The Multicultural Center has Make this Black History Month for spring break, consider low- women from the black commu- opportunities for SDSU to make count by educating yourself on cost options. nity have stepped up time and an increase in cultural apprecia- all of the achievements of Afri- Take a day trip time again to speak of brother- tion a reality with events and so- can American culture that de- Gather a group of friends and hood, kindness and rising above cial media. serve to be celebrated. drive to a destination a few hours the racial divide. The True Black History Mu- away. Look for activities in a lo- Diversity is of great impor- seum will display over 1,000 ar- cation that interest your group. Share travel expenses to reduce the cost of travel. Focus on the time together. Plan a “staycation” Invite a group of friends to Stance: your home. Involve everyone in planning activities. Cook a meal SDSU students, staff and faculty need to actively take together or have potluck. interest in black history. College spring break is a time to be with friends and get away from the stress of academics. Remember that the experience The Collegian Editorial Board meets weekly and agrees on the issue of the is worth more than the finan- editorial. The editorial represents the opinion of The Collegian. cial cost. You want to remember spring break 2018 because of the great memories, not because you are paying off the debt for years.

Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head is the SDSU Extension Family Resource Management Field Specialist and can be reached at lorna.woundedhead@sdstate. edu. Another government shutdown if parties can’t agree curred. Whose fault it was, as far down as leverage anymore. Senate vote would bypass the said, it’s a pretty risky bet. as political parties go, depends Thanks to a commitment they gridlock which caused the gov- Democrats seem to think on your personal view. secured from Senate Majori- ernment to shut down in the they’ll have a cleaner narrative Democrats had an agreement ty Leader Mitch McConnell, first place. next time if Republicans waf- with Republicans and President which allows them to intensify If that happens, it forces the fle on DACA and hundreds of Donald Trump on DACA before the pressure on Republicans and Republican-held House and thousands of people are at risk. the president backed out, which Trump to fix DACA. Trump to provide an actual solu- Therefore, in the event the Re- BEN HUMMEL led to Democrats boycotting a “Should these issues not be tion to the issue — and if they publicans don’t keep their word, Columnist spending bill from passing. The resolved by the time the fund- don’t, the blame will be shifted they get some very, very bad op- debate here is whether or not it ing bill before us expires on Feb. to them. tics. On Jan. 22, a Continued Res- was because Republicans didn’t 8, so long as the government re- That removes Democrats’ Just remember that in 2013, olution (CR) was issued by the keep their word, or if Democrats mains open,” McConell said in incentive to boycott the next two shutdowns ago, the Senate United States Senate to open the were being too stubborn. a speech to the Senate on Jan. spending bill, which would once passed a comprehensive immi- government back up until a new Regardless, the March 5 22. “It would be my intention again shut down the govern- gration reform plan and House deadline on Feb. 8, 2018. deadline for the complete abol- to take up legislation here in ment. However, it relies on Mc- Republicans never acted. The Deferred Action for ishment of the program is just the Senate that would address Connell actually keeping his It’s not abundantly clear that Childhood Arrivals (DACA) pro- around the corner and there DACA and border security, as word, and following through on this time will be different. gram, which protects nearly doesn’t seem to be any clear in- well as other related issues.” the debate. See a pattern here? 700,000 people brought to the dication whether or not Demo- They were promised by Mc- If Democrats are indeed will- Ben Hummel is an English United States illegally as chil- crats will push for another shut- Connell that an immigration de- ing to put stock in the Republi- and political science major and dren from being deported, was down to preserve DACA. bate will be held soon, one they can leader’s word, despite past can be reached at benjamin. the primary reason the gridlock Democrats, however, hope hope will result in bipartisan transgressions, this would be the [email protected] and subsequent shutdown oc- they won’t need to use the shut- legislation. The idea is that the end of the matter. That being

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Lessons learned: rely on your siblings for support nothing’s going the way it’s Educational and Training kind of person I want to be and peacekeeper in our family and supposed to. Siblings play Sciences at the University the work ethic I want to have. always tries to encourage us to unique roles in each other’s lives of Palermo analyzed sibling Love is difficult, and as talk even when we are angry and can make a difference when relationships in correlation with William Shakespeare said: “The or holding grudges against one life hits us hard. traumatizing events. Perricone course of true love never did run another. No matter how long we My older brother has held found 61 percent of children smooth.” fight, I always know we have to my hand and helped me up reported an elder sibling as a My brother makes me work through it to find the love NATALIE HILDEN through some of life’s cruelest useful resource and role model. think of this quote on both a again. Opinion Editor moments. I am blessed with My brother would always relationship and familial level. I encourage everyone to rely As college students, we are the guidance and reminders pick me up from school when I Throughout my life I have on the support and relatability a facing the reality of being an he still provides me every day was sick and my parents weren’t seen my brother fall in and out sibling can provide. The unique adult every day. Things go when I am struggling to see the available. He would talk me of love, reminding me that your bonds we have with our siblings wrong, plans fall apart or we good in a situation. Growing up, through stressful moments and heart is going to break but, as can teach us a lot about our fail at something we tried very my older brother taught me so give me a solid support system they say, nothing good ever outlook on the world around us. hard at. It’s painful to experience many lessons about facing life’s when others just weren’t getting comes easily. The lessons we learn by leaning these harsh realities all on our challenges. it. If you love something, it is on our siblings for support are own. A new study published Throughout my life, I going to take work and passion. blessings in disguise. Having a familiar face who in Springer Plus suggests that have seen my brother diligently It will be difficult at times, but has overcome or will be taking brothers and sisters are reliable work and go out of his way to you have to dive headfirst into Natalie Hilden is the Opinion on these kinds of situations sources of emotional support. be available to others when what you love in order to get to a Editor for The Collegian and can can help dull the ache when Giovanna Perricone from the they need a helping hand. He positive outcome. be reached at everything feels wrong and Department of Psychological, continuously reminds me of the My brother is usually the [email protected]. Excessive social media screen time interrupts quality experiences AJ SPYTEK In 2017, Ditch the Label dia and depression go togeth- They experience the fear of relieve the stress of keeping up Columnist posted a video on YouTube er. missing out and this can cause with an ultimately unattain- called “Are You Living an Insta anxiety. able Insta-worthy life. Social media is great and it Lie? Media Vs. Reality.” This So how do we fix our fear This is time you could be can bring you closer to peo- video highlights what people of missing out? using to experience the world ple you’ve lost touch with. But go through to fit in, and shows The first step in clarifying around you and appreciate ev- how often do you feel jealous the reality behind those pho- these feelings is being aware ery part of it. or left out when you see recaps tos. “When teenagers scroll that a post does not prove the Life will become less of your followers’ weekend ad- Rarely anything you see through their newsfeed, quality of a moment. stressful, and you will enjoy ventures online? online is real. No one’s life it’s easy for them to think Remember, not every mo- your time with friends and With my multiple Insta- is as perfect as it seems, and that all of their friends and ment needs a selfie, not ev- family more. gram accounts I take full ad- if yours is, then please share classmates are perfect, ery half-soy no foam double Social media is addict- vantage of my ability to filter your expert tips. making them feel left out.” espresso is #goals and not ev- ing and time consuming. my posts and make sure my Whether being told a sto- ery Wednesday needs a wom- While you waste time scrolling followers see only what I want ry about a recent event or see- JEFF NALIN an crush. Focus on being in through staged photos of other them to see. Certain accounts ing it on Instagram, feeling Clinical psychologist the moment and appreciate people’s lives, your own pass- allow me to be more honest left out will always happen. the quality of the experiences es you by. and speak out freely without The facades of our friends’ day playing out in front of you. fear of judgement. to day lives are often excus- While deleting all of your Some people filter their es for why we feel badly about apps may not seem like a via- AJ Spytek is a history posts out of fear of judgement how things are going in ours. “When teenagers scroll ble option, limiting your time education major and can be while others may filter content When things aren’t going well through their newsfeed, it’s on them is. Track your us- reached at athena.spytek@ and plan photos to uphold a it’s easy to think someone has easy for them to think that all age for a week, you might be jacks.sdstate.edu perfect facade about their life it better. of their friends and classmates shocked by the amount of time when, really, they’re hiding be- According to clinical psy- are perfect, making them feel you spend on your phone. hind their screen. chologist Jeff Nalin, social me- left out,” he said. Limiting screen time will

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Even though his father wasn’t May 2017 and has been success- Humphrey said the biggest into swimming, Humphrey said ful in his first season. change he’s had to deal with is he learned how to coach from The women are having their coaching men because UNI did him. His father coached him in best season since 2001 with a re- not have a men’s team. It was the baseball, football and basketball cord of 5-1, which is tied with first time since 2001 that he’d growing up and was an influence Denver for the best record in the coached men after being an as- on his leadership style. Summit League. While the men sistant for the women’s team at “I want to focus growth of the are 3-1 and are in second place in Nebraska. athlete,” Humphrey said. “Not the Summit League. Another difference is the re- only getting faster or becoming In high school, Humphrey sources available at SDSU are an a better diver but more impor- knew he was going to be a coach improvement from UNI. tantly growing in the classroom when he worked with kids as “Northern Iowa was a great and setting yourself up for life af- young as five years old and as opportunity, but their resourc- ter sports. Also growing into the old as high school at a summer es were limited,” Humphrey said. person that you desire to be and league in his hometown of Oma- “Here there is a dedication to do- not have our athletes feel like ha, Nebraska. ing things the right way and be- they need to fit in.” “I was fortunate enough to ing excellent.” Humphrey said his goal at have some swimmers around me Senior Daniel Jacobson said SDSU is to win conference cham- that were willing to learn and Humphrey is a lot more laid back pionships. I had some great coaches my- than Erickson and methodical. “That’s always going to be the self that I wanted to emulate,” he “He’ll give you all the resourc- goal,” Humphrey said. “Wheth- said. es that you need to succeed, but er we feel that we’re close or not. Humphrey’s first collegiate it’s up to you to take advantage We’re going to continue to im- job was at the University of Ne- of them and use them,” Jacob- prove and never stop and become braska, his alma mater, as an as- son said. complacent.” ABBY FULLENKAMP • The Collegian sistant coach. He served there Freshman Rori Conners said Head swim coach Doug Humphrey watches the 1,000-yard freestyle during the for nine years before taking over Humphrey does not entertain women’s swim meet against UNI Jan. 26. Wrestling heads east with hopes to increase win streak TRENTON ABREGO the Jacks came at the 197-weight Sports Reporter class. Senior Nate Rotert was pinned by Sam Colbray in the South Dakota State wrestling third period. It was the first dual will take their 11-match win- loss on the season for Rotert. ning streak to the East Coast this “He just got caught, that’s it,” week, as they travel for a two- Bono said. “It’s all technique, re- match road trip against Pitts- ally; keep your elbows in, every- burgh and West Virginia. thing he’s learned since he’s been The latest win for the No. 12 in kindergarten.” Jacks was a 30-15 victory against This will be the last road trip the Iowa State Cyclones. It was for the Jacks until they head to another impressive win for the Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the March Jacks and head coach Chris 4 Big 12 Championships. Bono, who picked up his 100th It’ll be another week of tune- career win. ups for SDSU to prepare for the Freshman Connor Brown and upcoming tournaments – neither Junior Seth Gross got the Jacks opposing teams are ranked by In- rolling. Brown recorded a pin termat. fall, while Gross got a major de- cision. At the 141-weight class, the Cyclones forfeited and quick- Continued to A9 ly found themselves in a 16-point ABBY FULLENKAMP • The Collegian deficit they couldn’t overcome. The most surprising loss for Freshman Connor Brown puts Sinjin Briggs of Iowa State in a cradle during the 125-pound bout Feb. 4. Brown defeated Briggs by pin fall 2:07. The Jacks are on an 11 dual winning streak. They host NDSU at 7pm Feb. 16 in Frost Arena. Kocer improvement leads to National Championship goals GRACE LOMMEN ta State this year, but it wasn’t al- tive. He struggled to adapt to the school to college. David’s grandfather Tom Stu- Sports Reporter ways that way. work ethic Bono requires from “I know my freshman year delska was a wrestling coach for Bono threw Kocer into Big his wrestlers. and sophomore year, it was so 35 years and was an influence on Chris Bono thinks senior ag- 12 Conference wrestling com- David’s brother, Alex, had al- tough,” David said. “There’s so wrestling within the Kocer fam- riculture science major David petition as a freshman, and it ready wrestled under Bono for many times when you’re like ‘I ily. Studelska never exactly en- Kocer can be a national cham- wasn’t always easy for the 6-foot- one season and helped David don’t think I can do this. I don’t couraged wrestling, but instead pion wrestler for South Dako- 1-inch, 174-pound Wagner na- with the transition from high think I can do it’ and looking says the boys decided it is what back last year and this year how they wanted to do. much easier it’s become and ev- “While I would be coaching, erything I’ve learned through it.” the boys would sit on the ground He posted a 26-20 record his behind my chair by the mat, so I freshman year. Bono said David didn’t really encourage them be- did a good job learning from his cause they chose to become wres- freshman season. tlers,” Studelska said. Although David has had to David has been wrestling battle with his fear of losing, he since he was 5 years old, and has overcome it by learning from some of his best memories are his mistakes. traveling with his grandfather “He has become much more and friends. of a student of the game, and he “He would take us on trips figures out what it is, and he goes around, and on national trips and fixes it,” said Bono. when we were younger and that His record has reflected his was always kind of cool,” David improvements. As a sophomore, said. he was 30-13 and then went 24- The Studelska’s never miss 10 as a junior. This season he is any of David’s duals. They have 17-4 and is No. 9 in the nation in season tickets for home duals the 174-pound weight class. But and watch all the away duals on a Kocer doesn’t like paying atten- livestream. tion to the rankings. The top eight wrestlers in “I honestly try not to pay at- each weight class are named tention to the rankings, I know All-Americans. David said he they are there, but that’s not would be honored to be named what it’s all about,” said David. an All-American, but his main Bono said David is only spe- goal is to place within the top cial on the mat, but also off it. three at the NCAA National “He’s a hard worker, and Championship in Cleveland this ABBY FULLENKAMP • The Collegian overall a great kid,” Bono said. March. Senior David Kocer wrestles UNI Taylor Lujan in the 174-pound bout during the meet Jan. 21. Kocer is 17-5 overall this season. The He added that he would describe Jacks host NDSU at 7 p.m. Feb. 16. in Frost Arena. David as “somebody you’d want your daughter to marry.” February 7, 2018 The Collegian • Sports sdsucollegian.com A9 Jacks hit road, Daum continues to shine ANDREW HOLTAN floor from the perimeter and Sports Editor attack.” Daum is averaging 23.5 ith only five points per game, which is sev- games left in the enth best in the country. He is regular season, not only scoring the ball well, the South Dako- but he’s also having his best taW State men’s basketball team season rebounding, averag- is at the top of the Summit ing 9.8 rebounds per game, League standings. The Jacks which is the best in the Summit are now 20-6 overall and 8-1 in League. the Summit League, after home “Mike’s effort and energy at- wins over Omaha and North tacking boards has been real- Dakota State last week. ly good and he’s taken that step SDSU will be on the road forward. It’s been very help- for the next two games when ful for our team and I think it they take on the Denver Pio- comes down to his effort and neers Feb. 8 and the Oral Rob- energy being in the right place erts Golden Eagles Feb. 10. at the right time,” Otzelberg- The Jacks defense carried er said. them in their two victories last The Jacks will need him to week as they gave up only 60 rebound the ball well against and 63 points against Oma- Oral Roberts. In the previ- ha and NDSU. Head coach T.J. ous meeting between the two Otzelberger said the team feels teams, Oral Roberts led by as a lot of pride on the defensive many as nine points. The Jacks end of the floor. were able to come back and win “We’re understanding how 78-75, but the Golden Eagles important getting stops is and dominated them inside, scor- I think we’re generating a few ing 46 points in the paint while more turnovers,” he said. SDSU only scored 20. The Pioneers (10-13, 3-5) “We have to try to keep it are coming off a week in which out of the paint and when it they beat South Dakota, who does go in we need to have handed SDSU it’s only loss in more aggressiveness and a the Summit League but fell to sense of urgency. Whether that Fort Wayne. means to double team or trap Denver is shooting 47.9 per- them, we need to find ways to cent from the field and is 7-3 make them kick it out,” Otzel- at home this season and Otzel- berger said. berger said the Jacks will need One guy who can help the to be focused defensively if they Jacks accomplish that is junior want to come away with a vic- point guard Tevin King, who is tory. Tip off is scheduled for 8 leading the team in steals per p.m. at Magness Arena in Den- game with 1.8. King is also hav- ver. ing his best year offensively av- Junior forward Mike Daum eraging 9.9 points per game. is still the main man for the Otzelberger described King as Jacks. Against NDSU he be- someone who has done every- came the second player in pro- thing for the Jacks this season. gram history to reach 2,000 “He’s been somebody that points and it took him only 94 has helped us win and has been games. a great winning enactor. His “Mike is such an elite offen- steals, his defense, his tough- sive talent,” Otzelberger said. ness, his leadership,” he said. “He has the ability to shoot the Tip off against the Golden ball from anywhere on the floor Eagles is scheduled for 7 p.m. ABBY FULLENKAMP • The Collegian and now he’s added the dimen- Feb. 10 at the Mabee Center in Junior forward Mike Daum (24) and sophomore guard Beau Brown (15) celebrate Ian Theisen’s one basket during the second half of sion of putting the ball on the Tulsa, Oklahoma. the NDSU game Feb. 1. The Jacks beat the Bison 82-63. They host Western Illinois at 2pm Saturday, Feb. 17 in Frost Arena.

ABBY FULLENKAMP• The Collegian Senior Luke Zilverberg wrestles ISU Chase Straw during the 157-pound bout Feb. 4. Zilverberg defeated Straw by decision of 10-7. The Jacks beat the Cyclones 30-15. They are 11-2 overall and 6-0 in the Big 12 Conference contest. They host Western Illinois at 7pm Friday, Feb. 16 in Frost Arena .

>>WRESTLING lina State Wolfpack. on top of the 133 rankings, and After the dual against Pitt, Mountaineers have proven ef- Continued from A8 In that match, North Car- the lone ranked wrestler for the the Jacks travel to Morgantown, fective in front of their home olina State dominated the Panthers, Dom Forys, is No. 11. West Virginia, facing the West- crowd, as they are 3-1 at The First the Jacks will trav- Panthers. Pitt managed just Despite their winning per- Virginia Mountaineers in a Big WVU Coliseum. el to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, three individual wins at the centage being well below 500, 12 Conference showdown. The Mountaineers have two to take on Atlantic Coast Con- 125-pound, 133-pound and Bono has stressed to his team The Mountaineers (5-5, 4-3) ranked wrestlers. Zeke Moisey ference rivals, the Pittsburgh 197-pound weight classes. Sim- not to take the Panthers lightly. struggled this season, but are sits at No. 14 at the 125-weight Panthers. It’ll be a non confer- ilar to SDSU, Pitt has strength “They look like they are back on track with two straight class, while Jake Smith is the ence match in the midst of con- in those weight classes, but only struggling on paper, but they are wins. No. 18 197 wrestler. ference scheduling, a decision has one ranked wrestler. not,” Bono said. “It’s going to be The latest contest for WVU The dual against Pittsburgh Bono made. SDSU now has six ranked a straight dogfight.” was a 24-16 win over the North- will start 6 p.m. on Jan. 9 and Pitt (2-13, 0-3) has strug- wrestlers, after junior Martin Despite having a good atmo- ern Colorado Bears in Big 12 ac- the West Virginia dual is sched- gled continuously throughout Mueller cracked the top 20 at sphere at home, Pittsburgh is tion. The Mountaineers pulled uled for 1 p.m. on Jan. 11. the year. The Panthers have lost the 184-weight class. Mueller is just 1-4 in front of their crowd away from the Bears, win- “It’s a Big 12 matchup,” Bono three straight duals to ranked ranked at No. 20. at Fitzgerald Field House, with ning three straight matches said. “Anything goes.” opponents. Their latest loss It’ll be a match that fea- their lone win coming from an from the 174-weight class to the came against No. 5 North Caro- tures two ranked wrestlers at the 18-17 victory over the Oklahoma 197-weight class. 133-weight class. Gross stayed Sooners. Despite also struggling, the A10 February 7, 2018 The Collegian • Sports sdsucollegian.com ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Women’s offense hits stride VANESSA LANE

ANDREW HOLTAN before final stretch of season Sports Editor CARSON HERBERT Sports Reporter The South Dakota State track and field team was in Lincoln, After two victories on the road Nebraska Feb. 2 for the Frank last week, the South Dakota Sevigne Husker Invitational. State women’s basketball team Vanessa Lane participated will play its last two home games in the pentathlon. She came in of the season against the Denver sixth place overall, but won the Pioneers and Oral Roberts Gold- shot put after a toss of 39-4 ½. en Eagles. She also came in fourth in the Since falling to South Dako- 800-meter race with a time of ta Jan. 25, the Jacks have out- 2:22.90. scored their opponents 293-167 For these performances and have scored more than 100 Lane is The Collegian Athlete points in a game, twice. Senior of the Week. forward Ellie Thompson said the The Jacks will return to team is moving in the right di- Brookings Feb. 9 and Feb. 10 rection. GOJACKS.COM for the SDSU Indoor Classic. “We’re definitely on an up- Year: Senior ward swing,” Thompson said. “That’s where you want to be to- Hometown: Pequot Lakes, wards the end of the season. Minnesota Playing your best basketball Major: Consumer Affairs and continuing to improve ev- ery day.” While the team’s leading scorers, junior guard Madison Guebert and junior guard Macy Miller, have continued to score in double figures, Thompson’s carried the team lately. She av- EMILY SEATON • The Collegian eraged 18.6 points and 8.6 re- Senior forward Ellie Thompson (45) moves around Fort Wayne freshman center Jaelen- bounds in the last three games. cia Williams (00) Jan. 27. Thompson got her 700th career rebound during the game. “(Thompson’s) had a real- 10.6 points per game. Gritt was side, can block shots and are re- ly good stretch here,” head coach one of three Pioneers to score in ally physical. They are one of the Aaron Johnston said. “She’s real- double figures against the Jacks few teams that match up well ly found her comfort zone and is in the last matchup Jan 11. with Macy [Miller] and Madi playing with a lot more poise in- “Denver plays very fast,” [Guebert] when, typically, we’ve side.” Thompson said. “They are one of always had an advantage at least Freshman guard Tylee Ir- the fastest teams in our league so in one of those positions.” win has averaged 13.3 points per we can expect a very fast-paced Guebert said the final five game, Johnston said her success game.” games of the season are all very isn’t surprising. Oral Roberts (14-9, 5-4) is important. “Tylee has been gaining con- tied with South Dakota in fewest “This is a time where you fidence all year,” Johnston said. points allowed per game in this have to be locked in and fo- “She has given us a good spark season’s conference with 59.4. cused,” she said. “Every team is off the bench by shooting the The Jacks defeated the Golden trying to finish strong with this ball well and getting to the bas- Eagles 77-70 in Tulsa, Oklaho- last stretch of games.” ket.” ma, Jan. 13. SDSU was not able The game against Den- Denver (13-11, 4-5) lost three to contain senior forward Faith ver will tip off at 7 p.m. Feb. 8. games in a row before beat- Ihim, as she led Oral Roberts The matchup against Oral Rob- ABBY FULLENKAMP• The Collegian ing Fort Wayne Feb. 4. Leading with 24 points. erts will tip off at 2 p.m. Feb. 10. Senior Vanessa Lane competes in the women’s shot put Jan. 19 during the SDSU DII the Pioneers is freshman guard “They are hard to score on,” Both games will be held at Frost Claire Gritt, who is averaging Invitation meet . The Jacks host the SDSU Indoor Classic starting at 2 p.m. Feb. 9 and 9 Johnston said. “They are long in- Arena. a.m. Feb. 10 in the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.

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