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organ Busack was in the back seat of a car on Eighth Street when red and blue lights started flashing behind her. “When I saw it was the police, I just started crying,” she said.

It was April 21, 2017 and the South Dakota State University sophomore had caught a ride with friends after a party. The designated driver had a suspended license and Busack, 19 at the time, was drunk.

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Figures released Sept. 20 by the South Dakota Board of Regents show 12,107 students are enrolled at South Dakota State University for the 201819 academic year. The total is down from last year’s enrollment of 12,527 but marks the 10th consecutive year SDSU has had an enrollment of over 12,000 students. But this is down 3.3 percent from last year. “While we anticipated a decline, this change was greater than anticipated,” President Barry Dunn said in an email to faculty and staff. The enrollment decline was due to a decrease of international and transfer students, as Dunn explained to Students’ Association on Sept. 17. BOR numbers show this accounts for 48 percent of the decline. First-time freshmen dropped 92 students from last year to 2,181, but still within range of the university’s strategic target of 2,200 first-time freshmen each year. “As we move into future, we have just recently developed an enrollment plan that provides a direction of enrollment growth through effective student recruitment, retention and success initiatives consistent with Imagine 2023,” Dunn said in the email. With the new challenges ahead, Dunn asked faculty and staff to encourage “collaboration, sustainability, creativity and bold ideas in the spirit of our Imagine 2023 core values.”

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The meat and potatoes and everything else important this week.

SDSU enrollment drops 3.3 percent for 2018-19

SA meeting in brief Free speech on student campus was an item of discussion. Vice President of Student Affairs Michaela Willis talked about four key areas: what free speech is, student activism, the current climate of national and state trends and the issue of the time, place and manner of that speech. South Dakota legislation on free speech on college campuses will show up this session, Willis said.

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Swing Dancing Club and the Digital Creators Club were approved.

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There was an update on the General Activity Fee Steering Committee that’s currently working on an environmental scan of other universities similar to SDSU.

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“It’s been a lot of fun, its been an Easter egg hunt,” President Allyson Monson said.

The next SA meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 in the Lewis and Clark Room, in the Student Union. For live meeting coverage, follow @collegian_live on Twitter.

VeoRide contract gets complicated for SDSU At this week’s Students’ Association meeting, an update was given on VeoRide. Vice President Spencer Harwood stated the deal with bike-share program, VeoRide has hit a snag. There are a few contract issues the university needs to negotiate before the deal is finalized. VeoRide insisted that the university extended their contract to three years and requested they be the only ride-sharing company in Brookings, an incentive SA intentionally left off the past contract. “Hopefully that works out,” Harwood said. “But, it’s starting to look like there will be snow on the ground before we get that signed.”

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$574,445 donated to SDSU through One Day for STATE One day for STATE set a goal for 1,300 donors to give to South Dakota State on Aug. 29, and 2,138 donors donated and 2,402 gifts made in those 24 hours. With donor dollars and all 32 unlocked challenges, a total of $574,445 was raised on the day. The first gift of the day was made at 12:03 a.m. Aug. 29 and the last was made at 11:59 p.m. Another standout number was the 268 students who donated $1,872. “When we got 100 student donors, it’s not like they stopped,” Erin Glidden, director of loyalty giving at the SDSU Foundation said commenting on students’ gifts after Greg and Pam Sands challenge where 100 students had to donate $10,000 in scholarship dollars. The youngest donor was 18 years old while the oldest was 92 years old. Donations came from 47 states and five countries ranging from the United States to Uruguay.

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The Jackrabbits huddle up after scoring a point during the SDSU Jacrabbits vs. Omaha Mavericks volleyball match Friday, Sept. 21 in Frost Arena. SDSU lost 3-1 and will return to Frost Arena against Universtiy of South Dakota at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7

Mold manifests in Meadows apartments

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An outbreak of mold in the Meadows apartment complexes has caused problems for students and the university alike. Last week, Director of Housing and Residential Life Rebecca Peterson sent an email to residents of Meadows announcing every unit would be entered and inspected for mold. Mikayla Klusman and Tiana Gahm are both sophomores living together in Meadows North. To them, the email only confirmed a problem they noticed and reported a long time ago. “[During move in] we noticed the mold growing on the running boards, on our dressers, in the drawers, on the desks, bedposts, in the sink and on Jaedyn’s (another roommate’s) mattress,” Klusman said. Gahm moved into Mead-

ows over a week early and was the first one to notice a potential problem. “When I moved in the AC didn’t work, so it was hot and muggy in here and there was so much moisture,” she said. She had to wait a week before Klusman could bring a dehumidifier. Both Gahm and Klusman believe the mold played a role in them and their roommate getting sick. Gahm reported trouble sleeping, sore throats, a lost voice and overall discomfort. Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Doug Wermedal said mold growth was common household mold and not black mold. The mold likely grew due to the perfect brew of conditions. “The most important thing to address with mold is the moisture content of the air,” he said. Wermedal cites extended periods of high rainfall, groundwater seepage and

poor performance of fans as factors to mold growth. “Fifty-one percent of the issue is the moisture of the shower when four people take showers in the apartment,” Wermedal said. He added fans are being checked by maintenance crews to ensure enough moisture is being pumped out during showers. Wermedal said the university will install dehumidifiers and air purifiers in any room that indicates bad air quality or has mold after conducting tests in Meadows apartments. While only 15 units out of Meadows’ 160 apartments were affected by the mold, three units had students move out entirely. Despite their frustration with the delay, Gahm and Klusman both agree hearing back from the university was a relief. “I feel a lot better knowing that they are actually taking time to fix this problem,” Gahm concluded.

Wermedal said students have a right to feel the way they do. “We want stu- Mold on the ceiling dents to of a Meadow North apartment taken on feel responded Sept. 17. to, and I hope that we’re able to make sure that this is just a bump in the road,” he said. The Meadows complex was constructed in 1994 and had a mold outbreak in 1998 — which was caused primarily by a dysfunctional air conditioning system. Upgrades were made to the building to prevent another outbreak from happening. Wermedal said updates are in progress and planned now. The improvement plan includes new windows, better ventilation systems and more.

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‘The Addams Family’ perfect fit for Doner’s final musical BRIANNA SCHREURS Editor-in-Chief Something creepy and kooky is coming to Doner Auditorium for its last ever musical. State University Theatre is putting on “The Addams Family” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3-6 and 2 p.m. Oct. 7 in Doner Auditorium. “The feel of the show fits Doner,” said Jim Wood, the director. Doner has been State Theatre’s home for years and definitely “has its charm.” “They’re weird, they’re dark, but they’re happy. It has this comforting feel to it, we thought it would do really well in Doner,” he said. This musical is a new story for the familiar family. Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a “normal” boy. The Addams have to cope with Wednesday’s news and host a dinner for Wednesday’s boyfriend and his parents. The 23-person cast and 10-person band has been working since Aug. 27 to put this musical together. Stage manager Willow Cowherd said it’s exciting to see the collaboration that takes place. Cowherd said her favorite part about the show is the cast. She “loves” working with them.

Deborah Ingle plays Grandma and loves the show because she can be “out of control and no one can do anything about it.” The audience should expect dad jokes, saucy humor and lots of dancing from the ensemble who are the dead ancestors of the Addams family. “Once a year they (the Addams) let them (the ancestors) out of the crypt to do a dance-thing,” Cowherd said. “I love watching their characters develop and how enthusiastic they are.” One challenge for this show has been bats. According to Wood, he decided to call off a rehearsal because “the bat would not leave us alone.” Cowherd said there are two bats in Doner now. “I think he’s just really excited we’re doing Addams Family,” Wood said with a laugh. Wood hopes students especially come out to see the show. “I would hate for us to leave Doner with students that are here never having seen anything in it,” he said. The show is free for SDSU students with their student ID. Adult tickets are $20, senior and military are $18, faculty and staff are $14, non-students are $13.

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University sees increase in pregame house parties HUNTER DUNTEMAN News Editor The atmosphere on campus is never quite the same in the hours leading up to a home football game. With the first home football game against Montana State on Sept. 8, many students attended one of the large house parties just off campus. These pregame house parties, often called “darties” in reference to a daytime party, are how many students prefer to spend their Saturday afternoons. Darties are widely accepted amongst students as one of the top pregame activities. Freshman business economics major Luke Sebert was able to pinpoint exactly why pregame house parties

are so hyped up. “It’s like a pep rally but with everyone you know and like,” Sebert said. “The endless show of sheer tomfoolery is just wild on gameday and I love it.” But Sebert offered a piece of advice for those who may not be familiar with the scene: “When you wear a white T-shirt … you should watch out for mud.” Jesse Kreutzfeldt, a sophomore electrical engineering major, uses pregame parties to build on his excitement for home football games. “You’re with a bunch of others that are just as excited as you,” Kreutzfeldt said. “Everyone just builds off of each other.” Clay, a 20-year-old student, said the changes in tailgating policies on cam-

pus pushed students toward house parties before the game. “[Alcohol] brings out the fun in all of us, as long as people do it responsibly,” Clay said. He said as a freshman, it’s important to meet friends at parties. When you’re out looking for a pregame house party, it may not be hard to find. Sebert, Kreutzfeldt and Clay all agree that house parties are much more common than some would think. But Clay always reminds people to stay safe, smart and responsible. “One hundred percent of the time, SDSU students bond over parties,” he said. “We want to bring everyone together, but everyone has to stay responsible.”

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Beer darts is a favorite among students to play at house parties. Parties before the game are an excellent way to prepare for the game, especially during the home opener. “There’s no better way to show up to the game and cheer on your team than with

all the new friends you just made,” Kreutzfeldt said. Home football games have treated Jacks fans fairly well, with the team taking easy victories 45-14 and 90-6.

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There are different deals on different days of the week at many Brookings bars, Pints and Quarts have $2 one ounce shots everyday and Sundays at Cubby’s Sports Bar and Grill are $2 off Bloody Mary’s.

Drink deals every broke college students needs EMMA ANDERSON Lifestyles Reporter

nce in a while it can be fun to get all your friends together and head downtown after a long week of work and class. However, this habit can come with a large price tag if you aren’t aware of the different kinds of deals the local bars are offering. So, with the help of the internet and the managers of some Brookings bars, here is a rundown on most of the weekly drink deals at some of the most popular spots downtown, you can thank me later.

Skinner’s

Like most places, Skinner’s has a happy hour that runs from 5-6 p.m. where both pints and wells are just $2. From 6 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Tuesdays there are $2 domestic pints and bottles, as well as $2 well drinks. Wednesdays, which are typically one of its busiest days, draws a crowd with a $2 domestic talls special. Fridays they collaborate with Pizza King and provide complementary pizza from 6 p.m. until it is gone.

Cubby’s Sports Bar

A Brookings’ favorite doesn’t skimp out in the drink deals department. Monday through Friday they have a happy hour that runs from 3-6 p.m. From 8 p.m. to close on Wednesdays is pitcher night starting at $8. On top of happy hour, you can also get a triple for the price of a single from 9 p.m. until close on Fridays. On Saturdays, Cubby’s does something different and leaves the deal of the night up to the bartender’s discretion. For those of you who want to watch some Sunday football games at the bar and grill, you are in luck because they have $2 off Bloody Mary’s and nachos waiting for you.

Sully’s

Did someone say shots? If so, you better head to Sully’s for half-priced shots after midnight on any day of the week. From the moment they open until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, they have half-priced pint beers and mixed drinks. On Friday and Saturday, they offer $7 domestic pitchers, and “Sunday Funday,” as they like to call it, one big happy hour all day.

Pints and Quarts

You might be reading this for the drink deals, but food is also important. What is more important is that P’s and Q’s has you covered. From 4-10 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday they have buy one, get one half off on baskets of food. They also have no shortage of weekly drink deals as well. On any given day they have a $2 Budweiser and from 9 p.m. to midnight they have $2 one ounce shots. As if that isn’t enough, Sunday through Wednesday they have $2 single well drinks and domestic tap beers along with $4 craft taps.

Wooden Legs Brewery

Aside from just being a cool place to play games and learn about brewing, Wooden Legs also has $2.50 glasses of wine on Mondays. On “Wall Street Wednesday” there’s a unique game to determine the drink deals that night. Sundays have $3.50 house pints on the beers that are brewed right there in the building.

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Skinner’s offers a deal on Fridays with Pizza King and provide pizza from 6 p.m. until the pizza is gone. Tuesdays is $2 domestic pints, bottles and well drinks.

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Morning-after tips, tricks EMMA ANDERSON Lifestyles Reporter

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Cook’s Kitchen in downtown Brookings serves breakfast and lunch all week.

Quick food fixes for hangover SYDNEY WOOD Reporter A pounding headache, gut-wrenching nausea and extreme exhaustion can riddle the body after a night of drinking. Hangovers are a necessary evil after consuming too much alcohol. Whether it be the hair of the dog that bit you or a strong cup of black coffee, everyone has their own way of attempting to cure their ailment. Hailey Snyder, a sophomore theater major, finds the key to a mild hangover is all in preventative measures. “You need to eat a good meal before you start to drink,” Snyder said. “Snacking while you’re drinking is also really essential.” Snyder said water is the main source of her hangover prevention. “I either pair every drink I get throughout the night with a glass of water or I just drink a ton of water at the end of the night,” she said. If her previously mentioned tips don’t quite do the trick, Snyder said she will carbo-load the next morning to “soak up all of the bad stuff from the night before.”

While some think ahead and prepare before the night starts, others prefer to do damage control. “Cook’s Kitchen is the best and it is anything but healthy, it is amazing,” said senior early childhood education major Morgan McCall. McCall’s favorite is a hearty serving of hash browns and pancakes from the local brunch restaurant. She also said a large cup of coffee usually helps tame that next-day migraine. Another popular place in Brookings to dine after a night of drinking is George’s Pizza. Garrett Davis, manager at George’s pizza, said they’re busiest on Friday and Saturday nights. “We sell pizza by the slice, either pepperoni or three meat, that’s probably our most popular option.” According to the Mayo Clinic, “cures” for all of your potential symptoms include sipping water and eating something bland like toast or crackers to help settle the stomach. Everyone’s body processes alcohol differently, finding what food helps you is key to managing your next-day hangover blues.

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We have all been there. We have gone out the night before, had a little too much to drink and are now are trying to “rally” and get our hungover selves to work or class. While drinking irresponsibility is never the best option, there are some helpful tips and tricks from Janae Jacobsen, nurse practitioner, that will get you through the next day.

Eat before, during and after.

Eating before you go out or grabbing some food in between house parties can prevent feeling sick the next day. Eating can help maintain your blood sugar levels which can run low due to vomiting after excessive drinking or in general not having enough food in your system. Lowered blood sugar can also contribute to typical hangover symptoms such as nausea, fatigue and weakness.

Get some sleep.

While alcohol tends to affect what could have been a good night’s sleep, it’s important to try and get as much as possible if you have big plans the next day. In fact, not getting much sleep can actually worsen hangover traits such as headaches and irritability.

Hydration is key.

The more unfortunate sides of a hangover include vomiting, diarrhea and sweating — which can quickly lead to dehydration. Occa-

Collegian graphic by SUHYEON HAN sionalHowever, pain relievers can ly sipping on some water, or be tough on the stomach, so better yet Gatorade, between make sure you read the labels shots throughout the night beforehand and avoid Tylenol can prevent a lot of regret in altogether which is processed the morning. by the liver.

Pain relievers are your Don’t drink. I know, I know. I have to friends. Taking an Ibuprofen before bed or right away in the morning can help combat a headache and general body

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MINOR Though it was out of ordinary for Busack, college students across South Dakota are arrested, either legally detained or cited-andreleased, for skirting the legal drinking age every semester. When they’re caught, they face the consequences. In 2016, 239 students were arrested on SDSU campus for liquor violations, according to the annual security and fire safety report. An additional 303 students were re-

ferred through the campus’ judicial system. For comparison, the University of South Dakota only saw 44 arrests and 239 referrals for liquor violations in the same year. While SDSU and USD may not have similar oncampus populations, the rates of violations are virtually identical as both schools average 13 liquor violations per 100 on-campus students. But some digging into the numbers show that students caught violating the liquor laws at SDSU are three times more likely than USD students to face an arrest than

Statistics derived from the South Dakota State University 2017 annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, the University of South Dakota 2017 annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report and the South Dakota Board of Regents enrollment reports.

a campus referral. The reason for the “enormous” difference is hard to clarify, said Sam Jennings, dean of students at SDSU. University Police Department officers “don’t write a legal citation for every person they come across,” he said. Officers are left up to their own discretion on whether they make arrests or hand out disciplinary referrals. The referral carries no criminal charges, but can result in disciplinary action by the university. Whether or not an offi-

cer makes an arrest is largely based on the circumstance, Jennings said. The same goes with actions taken against the student. Punishments for liquor law violations can range from a warning and $50 fine, to extended probation and a $200 fine. If a student is arrested they may also face charges from the city and county. Drinking under the age of 21 is a Class 2 misdemeanor in South Dakota and can come with up to 30 days in jail or up to a $500 fine. Busack’s punishment was

a fine of just over $100 and it didn’t affect her academically, but for some students at SDSU, it just might. Violations could result in losing scholarships or expulsion from the department, Jennings said, but it varies widely depending on the program. “We have standards for our community that we want to uphold,” he said. “We’re invested in (student) interests and your success here, and we hope you understand why we take (alcohol violations) seriously.”

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EDITORIAL Issue: Drunk driving has become prominent and normalized.

t The Collegian we feel strongly about being safe while drinking. Nevertheless, we’ve all heard people make excuses and make the conscious decision to endanger themselves and others by getting behind the wheel after drinking. The blood alcohol content allowed to legally drive is .08, which means as soon as you’ve had a single Busch Light, you’ve already reached the limit. The harsh reality is that we’ve fostered a reckless attitude that romanticizes alcohol culture, which is why driving drunk has become so prevalent. People are very rarely held accountable

for their actions — until their actions get themselves or others seriously injured. A recent study by ValuePenguin found that nationally South Dakotans ranked seventh most likely to die in an alcohol-related road accident. The same study also found that 40 percent of all traffic fatalities in South Dakota involve a driver who had been driving under the influence. What’s scarier still is that nearly 32 percent of those fatalities involve people under the age of 21. We, at The Collegian, are curious as to why our generation has allowed

drunk driving to become so commonplace. Some argue that it’s because we’ve seen our parents, siblings or friends do it and get away with it. Some say it’s pure curiosity. But our Editorial Board unanimously agreed the main reason drunk driving is so prominent is because of the lack of transportation options in rural South Dakota. Nobody wants to take one for the team and be a designated driver, and small towns simply don’t provide enough reliable transportation options. Brookings has Lyft, BATA bus and a taxi service — but BATA bus

only drops off and picks up at certain spots, and Lyft and taxi services can be expensive. We, at The Collegian feel that the reason drunk driving is so prevalent amongst our age group is because of its convenience, normalization and lack of accountability — and though we aren’t proud to admit it, we’ve all been bystanders in the manifestation of alcohol culture. The Collegian Editorial Board meets weekly and agrees on the issue of the editorial. The editorial represents the opinion of The Collegian.

Lessen our litter: alcohol-related garbage tarnishes campus RACHEL ASTLEFORD Columnist

As college students of this era, we have grown up in a time when recycling and disposing of trash properly has become a central goal for many organizations and households. Like most universities, if not all, SDSU has implemented several recycling and trash

bins around campus in recent years. The university prohibits the possession of alcohol on campus, with the exception of Meadows and Hansen Hall if you are 21 years old and live without an underage roommate. Yet, alcohol litter is becoming a regular lawn ornament on our campus. Everywhere you look you can find an orange and silver Busch Light can or a festive blue Bud Light can. My parents love to come

visit me and walk around the campus at least once each semester. However, one thing that they always comment on is the amount of trash — specifically alcohol-related litter — present on campus. I dislike seeing the grass and parking lots covered in it as well. It’s not the image of this university I want to present to my parents. It is also an image that I don’t want prospective students or recruits to see. Although alcohol may be

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what some people consider part of the “college culture,” it is irresponsible to leave the litter and waste of it on the campus, for everyone to see. We are all at SDSU to get a degree and be active within organizations, and we expect nothing but the best service from the university. So why abuse the campus? Why litter it? The university has done an adequate job of providing several places to dispose of any trash that we have.

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So, take advantage of those opportunities and go above and beyond to make sure it goes where it belongs. SDSU’s staff works hard to make sure our campus is beautiful and maintained well, so we should work towards reciprocating that respect by taking care of our stomping grounds. Rachel Astleford is a nutrition and dietetics major and can be reached at rachel. astleford@jacks.sdstate.edu.

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Binge drinking poses threat to campus culture ALISON SIMON Columnist

College is often portrayed as being synonymous with parties, alcohol and the social impact those things may have on the “college experience.” Wanting to have a good time and be social isn’t wrong. In fact, it is something that is often encouraged as part of the college lifestyle. But binge drinking — especially as a means of relieving anxiety and insecurities, or to hide underlying problems — is simply unhealthy and incredibly damaging to yourself and those around you. Binge drinking is defined as drinking in excess during one occasion. For women,

this is four or more drinks and five or more drinks for men during one sitting. According to surveys conducted by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than 40 percent of college students of all ages reported binge drinking at least one week prior to taking the survey. On top of that, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2015 the Great Plains states have the highest rate of alcohol poisoning deaths. Recently, the North-American Interfraternity Conference voted to ban hard alcohol from fraternity facilities starting September 2019. A 20-year-old South Dakota native and student at the University of Minnesota died three weeks ago in an Alpha

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make memories. It really isn’t necessary to binge drink to have the “college experience.” Happiness can be found while being your creative, sober self. If you consider binge drinking, be sure to ask yourself whether someone truly cares about your wellbeing. Do you think they’d stay sober to take care of you if something happens? Don’t take the risk. Be smart, safe and watch out for each other. Alison Simon is a Family is an agricultural communications major and can be reached at alison. simon@jacks.sdstate.edu.

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t’ll be a top three matchup in Fargo this weekend as the No. 1 North Dakota State Bison will play host to the No. 3 South Dakota State Jackrabbits. The rivalry between the Jackrabbits and the Bison is the longest standing rivalry among current MVFC members. Since 1903, there have been 107 meetings between the two schools. North Dakota State leads the all-time series 60-42-5. It’ll be the 15th Dakota Marker game. The Jackrabbits (2-0) won the rights to the Dakota Marker, a 75-pound replica of the quartzite pillars formerly used to separate North Dakota and South Dakota given to the winner of the annual matchup between the Dakota land grant institutions, for two consecutive years. “It’s a great rivalry. I won’t have to say anything to get the guys going,” head coach John Stiegelmeier said. In 2016, SDSU defeated NDSU 19-17 in Fargo to gain control of the marker for the first time since 2009. When the two teams met in Brookings last November, the Jackrabbits handled the eventual national champion Bison 33-21. “The rivalry means a lot to this school and this program,” senior quarterback Taryn Christion said. “To keep that Dakota Marker in the Dykhouse means a lot and we’re aiming to keep it here.” Christion has been a key player behind SDSU’s offensive success in the last two Dakota Marker matchups, but he insists the numbers are just coincidence and the matchup with NDSU is no different than any other game

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keep that Dakota Marker in “ To the Dykhouse means a lot and we’re aiming to keep it here. ”

on the schedule. “It’s just another week,” Christion said. “I don’t approach it differently. I just happen to have good games when we play [NDSU].” In his two career regular season victories against the vaunted Bison defense, Christion has thrown for 632 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. He added 166 yards and one touchdown on the ground while taking three sacks. In the lone loss against the Bison, Christion threw for 155 yards and an intercep-

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tion as the Jacks fell 36-10 in the 2016 FCS Playoff Quaterfinals. NDSU head coach Chris Klieman is aware of what the SDSU offense can do with the football. “We have to do a really good job of not giving [Christion] an easy pre-snap picture,” Klieman said in his weekly press conference. “Because if you do, he’s a really talented guy that’s going to pick you apart.” Getting Christion and the offense going early will be important in Saturday’s game.

“I think [moving the ball early] adds to the confidence of the football team,” Stiegelmeier said “Two years ago we got them going up and down the field and had to win on the last play of the game, so the bottom line is staying focused for 60 minutes.” Last season’s loss to the Jackrabbits was the only blemish on an otherwise perfect season for the 2017 Bison squad that won the FCS National Championship for the sixth time in seven years. A punishing rushing attack and top-notch defense

have been key elements to the Bison’s success during their historic run. The Jacks’ success against the NDSU ground game will be essential to success in Saturday’s matchup. The Bison are averaging 41.7 points per game and 296.7 yards rushing through the first three contests. The NDSU offensive attack is led by senior quarterback Easton Stick and senior running back Bruce Anderson. Stick is third all-time in the MVFC in rushing yards by a quarterback but is capable of making plays in the passing game as well. He led the conference in pass efficiency rating (169.5) last season. Anderson led all Bison rushers with 1,216 yards a season ago. “[The Bison] are predictable in the concept that they want to run the football,” Stiegelmeier said. “They are going to throw the play-action pass and spread us out and throw the ball, but if they have their way, and you can see it when they’re winning, they are going to run the football.” Since 2011, NDSU has gone 61-5 in the Fargodome. “North Dakota State creates the best environment for the home team that there is in terms of difficulty and intensity, so we’re looking forward to it. How often does number one get to play number three during a season? Here it comes in the first week of the conference season,” Stiegelmeier said. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m, Saturday, Sept. 29 at Gate City Bank Field in the FargoDome. The game can be viewed on MidcoSN and ESPN+. Live tweets will also be available at @CollegianSports.

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King looks to reclaim Summit League throne CARSON HERBERT Sports Reporter Rachel King was set to make history following her 10th place finish at the 2017 NCAA Midwest Regional Cross Country Championships last November in Ames, Iowa. No female Jackrabbit had ever participated in the National NCAA Division I meet and it was looking like King would get in with an at-large bid. King was coming off a first-place finish at the 2017 Summit League Championship race, earning her Cham-

pionship MVP. To make her accomplishments more impressive, King had a stress fracture in her foot in April, which caused her to sit out for over half the summer. She was contemplating redshirting for the upcoming season but ended up racing in the third meet of the season. According to head coach Rod DeHaven, it is not easy to get into the national meet as an individual. There were 35 teams in the same region and only four individuals on two non-qualifying teams get in.

As King’s eyes were glued to ESPN on a television screen in the Student Union on the day of the announcement the then-junior was faced with the disappointment of not seeing her name. “My name wasn’t on there,” King said. “I just felt sick to my stomach and wanted to cry ... It just kind of crushed my soul. I wasn’t ready to be done, but I feel like I was in good shape at the time.” The toughness she learned from playing

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Volleyball looks to get in ‘W’ column after three straight losses JOHN BEGEMAN Sports Reporter

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Sophomore defensive specialist Kari Brucker serves during the Comfort Suites University Jackrabbit Invitational against Green Bay Saturday, Sept. 1.

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head coach Nicole Cirillo said. “Then we doubted ourselves and let them back in. Some of that is the reality of a young team and not knowing how to win, which we are continuing to push and strive towards consistency.” The scene in Denver looked the same, as the Jacks lost in three sets to the Summit League-leading Pioneers team. “They did exactly what they were supposed to do. They responded and executed their game plan,” Cirillo said. “Skill-wise, we’re just as good. We have the pieces to be successful, we’ve just got to figure out how to put them together and win.” SDSU will look to use

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