Jackelyn Severin
Jackrabbit basketball player rises to role model status on reservation
When Mackenzie Casey was younger, he set a goal that some day he would go to college and play Division-I basketball. Now, the Jackrabbit junior guard is the perfect example of what having goals and sticking to them can achieve. Casey, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and graduate of Red Cloud High School, has become a role model for his friends and family on the Pine Ridge Reservation and across South Dakota.
Kardoes shines as QB, leader
Off the field, Jackrabbit quarterback Andy Kardoes is a soft-spoken horticulture major who has a predilection for video games. On the field, this 6-foot-3-inch senior turns on his competitive side, showing South Dakota State University fans, teammates and coaches that he has what it takes to be a great leader.
Suicide try won’t force hall eviction
Hunter College of New York City evicted a student from the residence halls for attempted suicide in 2004, according to an Associated Press article in September. The student called 911 after overdosing on Tylenol. Following her recovery, the 19-year-old returned to her room to find that her lock had been changed.
Twins team up to win
Twins use sisterly love as support on and off the field. They share a passion for competition and a dedication to one of the world’s most popular sports. They share a common goal to play to the best of their abilities and provide support for each other and their teammates.
An Unbroken Stride
She began running the streets of Brookings as a kid. Although she has always been a Jackrabbit fan, she did not always plan to attend SDSU. Now, through hard work and perseverance, Becka Mansheim is one of the greatest female runners in SDSU’s history. The official slogan for South Dakota State’s athletic program is “Passionate.
Working on his own ‘happy ending’
“My dream is to become famous ? I don’t think that will happen,” says South Dakota State University student Micah Wetzel. Many students would disagree with Wetzel, especially after his recent performance at the Cavorts talent show, which won him third place and roaring applause from the audience.
Jobs for students available in Brookings
The seventh Annual Student Part-Time Job Fair was a success with 35 employer tables and more than 600 students attending. The job fair can be a great place for students to connect with employers. Some of the businesses featured at the fair were Daktronics, CAPITAL Card Services, McDonald’s and more.
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