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Alcohol diversion program minimizes consequences ANDREW RASMUSSEN Reporter In 2017, Brookings County recorded 348 underage consumption convictions, according to Dan Nelson, the State’s Attorney for Brookings County.

In an effort to minimize this number, Brookings County is implementing an alcohol diversion program.

Nelson has been working with Lutheran Social Services on developing the program. In lieu of a

criminal conviction, firsttime offenders will have the option to enroll in the alcohol diversion program — consisting of a mandatory class, which stresses the importance of making responsible choices, and a community service component.

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SA in brief: new candidates emerge

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Sen. Carter Hunter and Sen. Amanda Husted accepted a nomination as presidential and vice presidential candidates. Both are at-large senators. This election is now contested as President Allyson Monson is running for re-election with Sen. Corey Berscheit.

Elections are March 19 and 20.

(Left) Sen. Carter Hunter and Sen. Amanda Husted after the Feb. 11 SA meeting.

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Special allocations were given to the Robotics Club for zero dollars and the Women’s Club Volleyball for $1,600. Both were approved unanimously.

Resolution 18-11-R was passed unanimously. It supports the implementation of an on-campus polling location at the Alumni Center for Brookings County.

It fulfills the requirements of being handicap-accessible and providing adequate parking.

Wellness Coordinator Mariah Weber spoke about Safe Ride and how it will work with the upcoming transportation system, which will be implemented with the General Activity Fee increase.

Senior Director for the University Student Union Jennifer Novotny and Assistant Director Keith Skogstad spoke about upcoming renovations, student employment and a request for more money to combat these updates.

SA’s next meeting is 7 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Lewis and Clark room of the Student Union. For live updates follow @Collegian_Live on Twitter.

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In an email to faculty and staff, President Barry Dunn outlined there was an “unbudgeted enrollment drop of more than 400 students.”

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Students’ Association develops resolution to CPR certify CAs GINA GOBLIRSCH Reporter CPR certification could be the deciding factor between life and death, which is why there’s conversation about Community Assistants (CAs) becoming trained happening on campus.

The Students’ Association will soon be vote on whether to start a program for CAs to become CPR certified.

“This was kind of something that has been circulating for awhile, so it was really just something we inherited,” SA Sen. Carter Hunter said. “We’ve talked to a couple CAs that have expressed interest in this.”

SA has written a resolution and is discussing the details with Residential Life to work out the specifics and fine points.

Once both groups are on the same page, the CPR certification will be put to a vote during a future SA meeting.

Collegian photo by MIRANDA SAMPSON “In that time when you SDSU students attended a CPR certification class watching presentations and practicing, Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Wagner Hall. call 911 and they are trying to respond, that time is very sure how we could make it Life and everything they are “It would be good for CAs valuable and minutes can save mandatory for CAs, in regards doing to try to accommodate to have the option to take CPR lives,” said Binnewies Hall to liability for them practicing the Students’ Association,” training,” Podratz said. “I think Community Assistant Caitlin CPR on a resident,” he said.

Hunter said. that would be valuable.”

Podratz. “But also, there’s a lot The controversial issues According to the resoluIf the resolution is approved of liability that comes with it,” involving liability is what tion, the CPR program for by Residential Life, voted on she added, explaining that a lot has kept this idea from being CAs would most likely opt and passed, the CPR certificacan go wrong without a back- put into effect in the past. in. This means that it would tion program will be available ground in medical training.

Therefore, SA and Residential not be required, but rather an to all CAs in the fall semester Sen. Hunter also spoke on Life are working together to optional, free training course of 2019. the legal aspect of the topic. optimize the resolution. provided to all CAs who wish “Right now we’re not quite “We appreciate Residential to undergo the training.

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Chess Club members learn strategy, compete STEPHANIE NELSON Reporter

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When stepping into the Pasque Room in the Student Union on any given Thursday night, one might think there’s just a handful of people playing board games. But at a closer look, there’s a lot more going on.

Pairs of students peer over a board covered with 64 black and white squares. Their faces are filled with concentration and frustration. Their eyes constantly scan the board in front of them looking for options.

Finally, one of the players makes their move, slowly sliding a game piece across the board to capture their opponent’s.

The Chess Club meets at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, and they do exactly what the title entails: play chess.

While the club focuses on chess, it’s really about creating a comfortable environment where people can make friends and have fun, according to Kaveen Jayamanna, junior electrical engineering major and club member.

“I made my best two friends by walking into Chess Club, and they still are my besties,” he said.

The meetings involve three parts, kind of like the opening, middle and endgame of chess.

The first part is playing the game, the second is an interactive lesson to help the players learn more and find better techniques and strategies they can use to improve. The third part resolves back to playing the game, but also allowing the players to practice what they just learned in the lesson.

The club is open to all levels of chess players from beginner to advanced. It’s been around for five to six years, according

to Jayamanna. The club members welcome advice any chess player may need.

Freshman leadership management in nonprofit organizations major Korey Schuld also talked about her first experience with the chess club.

“I started playing checkers in here, and then they taught me to play chess,” Schuld said.

Elizabeth Braley, freshman mathematics major, said the club has a relaxed nature.

“I was worried you’d have to come in and know a bunch of stuff, but I came in not knowing anything, and it was really fun,” she said.

Ethan Bell, sophomore electrical engineering major, said the club helped him take a break from his intense class schedule by having “fun in a brain-puzzling way.”

“What I enjoy most about chess club is allowing myself to switch my concentration energy from powering out problems in my classes to doing something that is still challenging and stimulating, but it is in a more casual environment,” Bell said.

Bell said one of the challenges with chess is finding the time each day to practice and play a few games, and if he doesn’t get that practice in, he feels that he loses past information about the game he once had.

The Chess Club invites anyone interested in the club to come to check it out. The club has both a Facebook and Instagram page (@sdsuchess).

Those interested should contact Jayamanna at kaveen.jayamanna@jacks.sdstate.edu.

“If you want to feel a little smarter than you were last week, this is a club you should consider joining,” Jayamanna said.

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Rodriguez’s ‘Miss Bala’ film falls short from 2011 remake JACOB FORD Movie Reviewer Score: 4.7/10 Gina Rodriguez’s action movie debut “Miss Bala” leaves viewers spying for a different flick. The 2011 Mexican remake didn’t live up to its expectations even with the help from Rodriguez and the “Miss Bala” is a direct remake of the 2011 Mexican film of the same name, and it truly is a remake. Little of the story is changed — this is simply the version where all the bilingual characters speak mostly English.

So, if you’re going to watch ‘Miss Bala’, watch the Mexican film.

Miss Bala tells the story of a makeup artist learning she’s good at being a spy. Gloria

Fuentes, played by Gina Rodriguez, is an ambitious Californian makeup artist who road trips to Tijuana to do makeup for her best friend, Suzu, played by Cristina Rodlo, who is competing in the annual Miss Baja California beauty pageant.

A few days before the competition, Gloria and Suzu are at a club when a drug gang bursts in to assassinate the chief of police. Unable to find Suzu, Gloria makes it out alive, only to be kidnapped by the gang.

The gang’s leader, Lino, played

by Ismael Cruz Cordova, locks his eyes on Gloria, and begins testing her, determined to make her his “queen.” Gloria discovers a special set of skills, survives and searches for Suzu.

On every advertisement for Rodriguez is center stage and occupies probably 90 percent

of the screen time. A lot of this film banked on Rodriguez’s performance, and I’d like to say she made the best of it, but frankly, the opposite is true.

This is a good role for an actor—there’s a whole lot of development her character undergoes, and constant, highdial emotion through which her character evolves. So, while it’s a good role, it’s also a really hard role. Rodriguez only gets halfway.

The end result of the character is that Rodriguez masters her inner secret agent skills and cold-hard stoicness.

In performing the character, Rodriguez accelerated to this aspect of the character much too quickly, killing that aspect of a movie.

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DIY Valentine’s Day: homemade tips, tricks TAYLER LARSEN Lifestyles Reporter It can be stressful to go out and find that perfect gift for that someone special. There are a few ways to make it even more special with some ways to DIY your Valentine’s Day from those popular “Open when” letters to a homemade card.

Let this year be different and stress-free from unnecessary expenses. A small gesture full of meaning can make someone’s day more than you would think.

Doing it yourself is a great strategy when it comes to gift giving on this day of love.

“It takes more time to create (DIY gifts),” said freshman horticulture major Gabrielle Thooft. “You do have to go

through the thought process of buying it and what you want to buy them, but I feel like if you make it for them then it’s more noteworthy.”

It can seem daunting trying to produce a unique, thoughtful gift. There are numerous examples, however, to spark inspiration.

“Candy for sure, something small that’s practical like a Popsocket and then probably something written that has sentimental value,” Kruse said.

Homemade card Even though it might feel like you are back in kindergarten class, making a handmade valentine takes a lot of love. Sometimes the straightforward way is more impactful.

Thooft said she received a card with a picture drawn on it and she still has it to this day.

All you need is a piece of paper, a writing utensil and some words from the heart. It’s as simple as it gets.

The care package Making use of a box and filling it with personalized gifts can fill almost anyone’s heart with love. Whether it’s heart candies, their favorite movie or fuzzy socks, there’s really nothing you can go wrong with.

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“Open when” valentines are a DIY gift that people write out letters to their significant others. Then the letters are opened based on what the outside envelope tells them when to open them.

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Singles’ guide to Valentine’s Day

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EMMA ANDERSON Lifestyles Reporter Although Feb. 14 is typically a day enjoyed by people in relationships, it does not have to be that way. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the day, even if a significant other isn’t in the picture.

“I have so much fun with my girls that we almost forget that it’s Valentine’s Day,” junior interior design major Isabela Torres said.

Gathering your friend group is a great distraction from the romantic side of Valentine’s Day. Get your single friends together and make the most of it this year.

“I love just to have a girls’ night.” Torres said. “We make chocolate covered strawberries, cook meals together, play games and watch movies.”

Senior human development and family studies major Shannon Nesland also

enjoys spending the day surrounded by friends.

“Binge-watching romantic comedies, doing crafts, going shopping and having a Galentine’s Day are all really fun ways to make Valentine’s Day a little more exciting if you are not in a relationship,” Nesland said.

However, Nesland also recognizes sometimes it is also fun to spend the day treating yourself and spending time participating in things you enjoy doing by yourself.

“I don’t think there’s anything wrong with buying yourself all the fantastic Valentine’s Day goodies like chocolate covered strawberries or candy.” Nesland said, “You can also treat yourself to your favorite food and go see a movie without needing a boyfriend or girlfriend.”

Sometimes even having a spa day with yourself can be fun. Load up on your favorite face masks and give yourself at-home-manicures and pedicures.

“Going to the Wellness Center, cracking open a good book or even binge-watching some Netflix with your favorite snacks can be really relaxing,” junior physical education major Danielle Blanchette said.

Nesland also said that if you’re feeling a little lonely, a call to your family or even visiting the Humane Society could be a quick fix.

Outdoor activities can also be a great alternative to staying in on Valentine’s Day. “Things like going ice fishing, ice skating, snowboarding or skiing are unique ways to spend the day,” Blanchette said.

Valentine’s Day is not just for people in relationships. There are many ways to make the day memorable, whether with friends or doing things on your own.

Learn to love in different ways on Valentine’s Day AMANDA JOHN Lifestyles Columnist Hello, my wonderful friends, as with every great February at South Dakota State University, we sit and anticipate the one day in the year when we feel either happy or alone: Valentine’s Day. Some say it’s a time to remember a saint whose last days were spent honoring love, or the mythological god, who fancied making unwitting strangers fall in love. Whatever story you believe in, one fact remains. Valentine’s Day is a day for love. However, somewhere along the line it stopped feeling about love, and more about pressure — pressure to be loved, pressure to show love or pressure to simply look in love.

So, this Valentine’s Day, in lieu of my usual tips, I bring you two dares; I guarantee one of them is going to make you happy.

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First, confess your feelings. Yes, I said it. Confess. It’s so easy to see the person you like as out of your reach, instead of someone you can form a relationship with. I know this, because I am incredibly guilty of the same thing. So, here’s a challenge for all of us, before Valentine’s Day, find your crush and offer them a coffee date. It couldn’t hurt. Worst scenario you walk away with good coffee.

Second, try to speak someone else’s love language. For those of you in relationships I dare you to step out of your comfort zone, and speak your partner’s love language. It’s so easy to get caught up in showing love to others the way we would want to be shown love.

Figure out your partner’s love language, I guarantee positive results.

Remember, love starts from within. So, love yourself first this holiday of love. Cheers!

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This alcohol diversion program seeks to offer a second chance for individuals between the ages of 18 and 20.

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According to Nelson, the cost of the class will be comparable to the fine one would receive if convicted.

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to prevent a one-time mistake from following them into the future while benefiting the Brookings community.

“I really think that this is going to help the Brookings community in a way that people might not initially recognize,” Students’ Association President Allyson Monson said.

“We look at it as a great way to serve anyone that wants to

go on in education, who wants to be a lawyer or a doctor, this gives them the opportunity to not let one mistake hold them back.”

Nelson hopes to have the program running during the 2019 spring semester, pending the readiness of the required class through Lutheran Social Services.

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RecycleMania boosts recycling with contest

JENNIFER MCLAUGHLIN Columnist Let the competition begin. For the ninth year in a row, South Dakota State University will be participating in RecycleMania.

RecycleMania is a nationwide recycling competition that takes place every February and March.

Last year, SDSU placed 121st in diversion rate out of 170 schools, the amount of waste diverted from landfills for recycling, with 24.26 percent. For recycling per capita, SDSU recycled 13.25 pounds per person and placed 84 out of 228 schools.

What’s the purpose you might ask? It’s simple, the goal of the competition is to increase recycling and decrease the amount of waste on campus.

The competition takes place across campus, so all students and employees are encouraged to do their part by recycling everything they can.

As a reminder, there are three main categories of items you can recycle: paper, cans, and plastic.

Paper items include white paper, colored paper, news-

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papers, and magazines. Can items would include things like soup cans and pop cans.

Plastics are a little trickier. To determine if a plastic item is recyclable, check the bottom of the item for the recycling symbol, the number in it, and the letters below the symbol. If it is a number 1-7 and has the letters PP, PET or PETE below the number, it can be recycled.

All recyclable items must be placed in a recycling bin. Bins are located across campus both inside and outside and are signified as recycling bins by their blue lids.

Offices and dorm rooms also have small blue bins for recycling. Students are responsible for emptying their dorm room recycling bin in the blue doored dumpsters outside.

The simple task of recycling is great for the environment as it allows resources to be reused as opposed to extracting new materials. It’s important to remember the value of recycling and that every item recycled is beneficial.

As we progress through RecycleMania 2019, let’s see how much we can increase our recycling.

Jennifer McLaughlin is the sustainability specialist and can be reached at : jennifer.mclaughlin@sdstate.edu.

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Note to self: love yourself through difficult times KELSEY BENDER Columnist During my time in college, I have noticed through my own experiences and others that it’s easy to fall into a trap. The trap I’m referring to is the feeling of being powerless and overwhelmed.

You feel as if you are always behind or always need to be doing something. You start to compare yourself to other people you see in class or around campus. You tell yourself that these people are doing perfectly fine and not struggling like you.

But here’s a reality check: they are struggling just like you.

College is a time of exploration and finding yourself, but also a time to spend a ton of money and try to get perfect

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grades in difficult classes. A lot is going on for everyone and it sucks … sometimes.

So, with that being said, I have also noticed throughout my time at SDSU it is important to love yourself and know you are capable of having a bright future even though it seems unlikely at times.

I found the best way to start loving yourself is to stop comparing yourself to others. You have your strengths and weaknesses and they have theirs. If you wish to compare, the best comparison is between who you are today and who you were a month ago. Work to be the better version of you.

You also need to love yourself enough to find ways to deal with the common struggles of college. You may have got a lower grade than what you wanted on that biology exam, but that grade does not define you. That grade may show a mistake was made, but you can

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always do better the next time.

Maybe you accidentally forgot to hand in an assignment.

You’re not that horrible, stupid person you may think you are, instead you are what we call human. Don’t let these mistakes define you. Find ways to do better. Find a way to love yourself through those tough times because in those times love is most powerful.

No algorithm exists for loving yourself. It’s something we all must do on our own, but just as I have taught myself to love who I am it’s possible for you to teach yourself to love you. Always remember you are enough, you may have doubts and struggles but you’re the only one who can limit you, don’t be that limitation.

Love who you are.

Kelsey Bender is a columnist for The Collegian and can be reached at kelsey.bender@jacks.sdstate.edu.

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EDITORIAL Issue: There is a low response rate for the campus climate survey.

The 2019 campus climate survey has had a shockingly low response rate.

As of last week’s Students’ Association meeting, less than 10 percent of students had taken the survey.

The survey focuses on everything from student safety to diversity on campus. It’s a way for the university to check in on students and gather relevant, timely information about life at South Dakota State University.

Some of the questions include asking how students feel they are treated by faculty and administration, and whether or not students feel comfortable walking on campus at night. Students can answer on a scale between one and seven; one being

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strongly disagree and seven being strongly agree.

Student responses historically hold weight when policymakers decide on new rules and regulations. This semester, SA senators altered the General Activity Fee strategic plan to better represent the wishes of the students who participated in the survey.

Unless a student plays an active role in an organization or has an open channel of communication with their SA representative, their voice or any discrepancies they have with the university aren’t heard.

The survey is in place to encourage students to voice their opinions, but a majority of the student body refuses to

take five minutes of their day to answer the questions, despite the persistent email reminders and encouragement from faculty.

We, at The Collegian, feel the low response rate reflects poorly on the student body and does nothing to benefit the university.

The less people who respond to the survey, the less data SDSU has access to. Problems cannot be fixed if the university isn’t aware it has any.

The Collegian Editorial Board meets weekly and agrees on the issue of the editorial. The editorial represents the opinion of The Collegian.

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Alex Arians finds his spot in starting lineup TORI BERNDT Sports Reporter After being compared to professional basketball player, Manu Ginóbili by head coach T.J. Otzelberger, Alex Arians’ future at South Dakota State looks bright.

“Alex is a tremendous young man. He has an extremely high basketball IQ and feel for the game,” Otzelberger said.

Arians comes from a family of basketball players. Both his parents and older brother played college basketball.

Despite having a family legacy, he didn’t always want to be a basketball player.

“I remember after one of the tournaments in the middle of the season I told my parents I wanted to quit basketball,” Arians said. “I wasn’t that good back then, but my parents wouldn’t let me quit. I didn’t really have an option to not play basketball, but it definitely paid off.”

Arians’ grandfather taught him how to shoot a basketball, keep his elbow in on the shot and get his form down correctly.

“My grandpa would always come to my games in high school and sit up at the top [of the bleachers] and have the stat sheet,” Arians said. “He would always be the one to come up to me first after the games and critique me and make sure what I do on the court was right.”

Arians went to Edgewood High School in Madison, Wisconsin, where he lettered three consecutive years in basketball.

In high school, Arians received comments about how he would never be able to play college basketball.

but since I had three other guys with me it made the process easier,” Arians said. “It was the best for me.”

In his redshirt year, Arians added weight to make himself a bigger presence on the court.

“I never would have thought that as a redshirt freshman we would essentially be playing him 35 minutes a game in league play and at the 4-spot,” Otzelberger said.

Arians has started 17 of the 26 games for the Jackrabbits, and contributes to a starting lineup that puts four veterans on the court. He has made the most of his playing time and is averaging 5.9 points per game, 4.7 rebounds and has 23 steals in 26 games.

“I can’t say enough great things about Alex,” Daum said. “It just goes to show just how hard he has worked to get that last spot on the team.

He has been huge for our team.”

It’s not just on the court where Arians makes a difference.

“No matter what I can do whether it is cheering or playing or whatever it is, helping my team win,” Arians Collegian photo by MIRANDA SAMPSON said.

Although Arians thought Freshman guard Alex Arians (34) dribbles up the court during the SDSU vs. Savannah State men’s basketball game he would never play college Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Frost Arena in Brookings, S.D. basketball, he is proving he was continue to utilize the redshirt That all changed the All-Area Team honoree. meant to play.

“Some of the discourage- when we have guys like Alex summer he grew about 5 “The more experience ments came from people that where we believe in their longinches. he gets the better he gets,” Arians went on to earn first- I never thought would dis- term potential,” Otzelberger Otzelberger said. “He is going said. team Wisconsin Basketball courage me,” Arians said. to be a heck of a player in this Otzelberger now describes At first, Arians was hesitant Coaches Association Division league, in this year and three II honors, fourth-team All- Arians as an “invaluable, tre- to being redshirted, he felt like more to come.”

State by the Associated Press, mendous, elite and versatile he wasn’t going to be a part of It’s not just Otzelberger who the team.

Badger South Conference player.” sees his potential.

“That redshirt year certainly “It would’ve been harder if Player of the Year along with “He’s a baller,” Daum said. being a first-team pick, ESPN worked for Mike Daum, so we it was just me being redshirted

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Softball looks to capitalize on last year’s success ANDREW HOLTAN Sports Reporter Expectations are at an all-time high for the South Dakota State softball team, which returns a majority of its offense.

Last year, the Jacks went 37-18 and went to their first postseason tournament in the Division I era.

The Jacks fell one game short of making the NCAA Tournament last season when they dropped 6-1 to North Dakota State in the Summit League Championship game. They played in the National Invitational Softball Championship and came in second place.

Head softball coach Krista Wood said the goal for her team this year is to win the Summit League and make the Division I NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.

“We’ve set the standard a little bit higher this year,” Wood said. “We con-

tinue to keep working on strengths and improve our weaknesses. Our goal is to win the league and we fell short of it last season. So, we’re very motivated.”

The Jacks will be propelled by the offense that led the Summit League last season in both runs scored and batting average.

The Jacks return three of their top five hitters from last season in seniors Ali Herdliska, Julia Andersen and Megan Rushing. Herdliska led the team with 10 home runs last season.

Andersen also made an impact at the plate and was second on the team with a 3.97 batting average last season.

South Dakota State won’t return their main pitcher, Madison Hope, who graduated. Hope finished last season with a record of 23-9 and 3.65 ERA. The Jacks will return sophomore Taylor Compton, who went 9-8 last season and had a 4.51 ERA. Wood said she is excited to see who will emerge as the main pitcher.

“We have six pitchers on our staff this year,” Wood said. “They’re all freshmen and sophomores. Taylor Compton and Emma Hardin have stepped up in the preseason. But we have four other kids that can help and I think it’s going to be a pitch by committee season for us.”

With such a young pitching staff, Wood said the returners in the field may need to step up.

“We have a veteran defense and a veteran offense,” Wood said. “So, I think that’s definitely going to help Collegian photo by MIRANDA SAMPSON our pitchers feel a little bit more Senior infielder Megan Rushing (2) hits the ball comfortable.” during the SDSU vs. St. Cloud softball game The Jacks opened the season this Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. past weekend at the University of The team will face Colgate, North Northern Iowa Dome Classic in Cedar Florida, Jacksonville and The College of Falls, Iowa. SDSU went 3-2 on the weekend with victories over Saint Louis Charleston.

It won’t be until April 6 when the and Drake.

Jackrabbits take Erv Huether Field for On Feb. 15 SDSU will head to their first home game of the season.

Jacksonville, Florida to play in the UNF Osprey Dolphin Invitational.

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Women’s soccer adds six recruits to 2019 roster NATALIE HILDEN Sports Reporter The end of the women’s soccer season means saying goodbye to a senior class and hello to a newly signed incoming class of freshmen.

H e a d co a c h B ro c k Thompson announced earlier in the offseason the team has signed six incoming freshmen for the 2019 season.

“It is an inexact science,” Thompson said. “I have to give a lot of credit to our assistant coaches Andy [Janssen] and Caylee [Costello]. They do a lot of work in maintaining during the process.”

Thompson and the rest of the staff involved in the recruiting process not only make sure athletes are a good fit for their program, but to makes

sure SDSU is a good fit for them.

Thompson looks to find athletes who represent the values he has instilled in his team culture: family, growth and true mental toughness.

NEW FACES • • • • • •

Reagan Anderson Emily Cameron Delaney Grant Maya Hansen Jocelyn Tanner Maureen Tolley

“Our core values are a part of it,” Thompson said. “We pride ourselves on our athletes being able to develop here, and it’s a two-way street.”

The newest six Jacks are Jocelyn Tanner, Reagan Anderson, Delaney Grant, Maureen (Mo) Tolley, Maya Hansen and Emily Cameron.

Jocelyn Tanner , goal keeper, will follow a legacy of previous talent produced by the Minnesota Thunder Academy (MTA) as she joins the Jacks.

She follows previous Jackrabbit standouts Annie Williams, Jennie Scislow, Tori Poole and others who also came from the same club before their careers at SDSU. “It’s really neat to see her be the next in line,” Thompson said.

Tanner is ranked first in her graduating class of 693. Tanner also received AP Scholar with Distinction honors during the 2017-18 year.

She was a 2017 all-confer-

Collegian photo by MIRANDA SAMPSON

Rachel Preston, Rachel Hewitt and Cecilia Limongi hang their jerseys over the bench before the SDSU vs. UNI soccer match Friday, Aug. 7, 2018 at the Fishback Soccer Complex.

ence honorable mention and posted a 1.78-goals-against average during her junior season at Champlin Park.

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