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Students battle seasonal allergies, Lafene aids the fight
Students battle seasonal allergies, Lafene aids the fight
Motorist take detours west of U.S 24 and K-113 junction due to construction. A roundabout is planned to be added to the highway.
A Turn for the Better? | New roundabout construction near U.S. 24 raises concerns about travel
UPC hosts Paws for Consent
UPC hosts Paws for Consent
Auntie Mae's Parlor is located on 12th and Moro in Aggieville. The bar is set in a 1930 speakeasy with a variety of music styles performed live & trivia on Wednesdays.
Trivia After Dark | Twenty-two years of questions at Auntie Mae’s Parlor
Flowering purple tulips line the path at the K-State Gardens in Manhattan, KS on Wednesday, April 16. In Kansas, tulips bloom from late March to early May.
K-State Gardens offers tulip extravaganza during university Open House
K-State hosted a campus-wide open house on April 12. The event included displays of various colleges and organizations in the Union Courtyard in addition to other buildings on campus.
Student Showcase | K-State hosts annual Open House
K-State head soccer coach Mike Dibbini sits on the sideline during at game at Buser Family Park. Dibbini stepped down as head coach after the 2024 season. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Mike Dibbini stepping down as K-State soccer head coach
K-State students pack Bramlage Coliseum March 24, 2024, with a sold-out crowd. The Wildcats hosted the first weekend of the 2023-24 NCAA Tournament. (Archive Photo by Avery Johnson | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP)
BREAKING: K-State lands five-star Jordan Speiser commitment
K-State players hold up a "We Own This State" sign following the 31-27 win over the Kansas Jayhawks Nov. 18 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
BREAKING: Five-star Linkon Cure commits to K-State
Coach Jerome Tang joins the students in the Wabash at the end of the game against Texas Tech. K-State won the matchup against the Red Raiders on Jan. 21, 2023 at home, 68-58.
BREAKING: K-State lands top-portal prospect Coleman Hawkins
Guard Cam Carter puts his hand up in the "3" sign after hitting a 3-pointer against Iowa State. Carter went 3-8 on 3s in the 65-58 upset, finishing the game with 21 points.
BREAKING: Cam Carter enters transfer portal
Students battle seasonal allergies, Lafene aids the fight
Students battle seasonal allergies, Lafene aids the fight
Flowering purple tulips line the path at the K-State Gardens in Manhattan, KS on Wednesday, April 16. In Kansas, tulips bloom from late March to early May.
K-State Gardens offers tulip extravaganza during university Open House
K-State hosted a campus-wide open house on April 12. The event included displays of various colleges and organizations in the Union Courtyard in addition to other buildings on campus.
Student Showcase | K-State hosts annual Open House
Students and faculty gather on Bosco plaza to celebrate K-State Day of Giving.
Over $1 million donated at K-State Day of Giving
YAF claims K-State suppresses conservative speech in complaint letter
YAF claims K-State suppresses conservative speech in complaint letter
North Campus Corridor project concludes Friday
Motorist take detours west of U.S 24 and K-113 junction due to construction. A roundabout is planned to be added to the highway.
A Turn for the Better? | New roundabout construction near U.S. 24 raises concerns about travel
UPC hosts Paws for Consent
UPC hosts Paws for Consent
Auntie Mae's Parlor is located on 12th and Moro in Aggieville. The bar is set in a 1930 speakeasy with a variety of music styles performed live & trivia on Wednesdays.
Trivia After Dark | Twenty-two years of questions at Auntie Mae’s Parlor
A fashion show was held on a stage in the middle of Aggieville showcasing western wear from different vendors. The Grand Drive at the Aggieville Business District took place at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5.
Showdown cattle show celebrates 5th year in Aggieville
2025 Kansas Teacher of the year winner Elizabeth Anstine delivers a keynote speech at the ATE-K conference in Manhattan, KS on Friday, April 4. (Courtesy Photo | K-State College of Education.)
Kansas Association of Teacher Educators hosts first in-person conference since COVID
A Black Mass protester displays an inflammatory sign at counter-protesters outside the Capitol on March 28. The groups were kept on opposite sides of a barrier controlled by law enforcement.
Satanists’ Black Mass sparks Catholic counter-protest at Capitol
Police monitor the hectic Ratone Street, as people gather and partake in Fake Patty’s Day festivities.
‘We’re not the enemy’ | A recount of Fake Patty’s Day
RCPD arrested a string of individuals for purchasing unlabeled marijuana flower from CBD stores in Manhattan and around Kansas. Among the arrests was David Ince, owner of CBD American Shaman in Manhattan.
Unpacking CBD | Analyzing Federal and Kansas THC laws
Former K-State men’s basketball star Michael Beasley smiles on the sideline at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday. Beasley, a former No. 2 overall NBA Draft pick, returned to Manhattan for the Wildcats’ Sunflower Showdown win over rival Kansas. He was arrested Sunday morning at the Manhattan airport for marijuana possession.
Former Wildcat’s basketball player arrested for marijuana possession
Riley County Police Department officers (left) Gage Whitmore, Dakota Davis, Julia Raymann and Carson Lang, knocking on doors along Vattier street on Feb. 5.
‘It’s not a free-for-all’ | RCPD knocks on doors with warnings before Fake Patty’s Day
RCPD said two overnight shootings are linked
$5,000 generator stolen from pet grooming trailer
Trump signs an executive order in Capital One Arena on Jan. 20, 2025. Trump signed 35 orders in his first week. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
First Week in Office | Trump signs record-high number of executive orders
President Donald Trump was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. He holds his left hand on two versions of the Bible, one childhood Bible given to him by his mother, along with Abraham Lincoln’s Bible. (Photo courtesy of The White House)
Former President Trump to return to White House
House candidate Angel Roeser and Senate candidate Brad Starnes celebrate their simultaneous lead in the Kansas general election on Nov. 5.
Kansas Remains Red | Election results at the state, local level
Kansas House | Roeser wins District 67
Kansas House | Roeser wins District 67
Swing State | AP calls Trump win in North Carolina
Swing State | AP calls Trump win in North Carolina
Swing State | Trump leads Michigan
Swing State | Trump leads Michigan
Senior golfer Sophie Bert eyes down a hybrid shot during the Big 12 Championship last week at Houston Oaks Golf Course. Bert was the first Wildcats to win the individual conference title. (Courtesy photo | K-State Athletics)
K-State’s Sophie Bert wins Big 12 title in historic women’s golf season
K-State women’s golf applauds together after hearing its name called during the NCAA Regional selection show on Wednesday at Colbert Hills Golf Course. Head coach Stew Burke (far right) has transformed the program in two years at the helm. (Photo courtesy | K-State Athletics)
K-State women’s golf secures first NCAA regionals berth since 2017
Shintaro Inoue approaches home base after hitting a home run. The Wildcats defeated William and Mary 20-6 in seven innings on March 9 at Tointon Family Stadium.
Know Your Opponent | K-State seeks bounce-back series hosting Houston
K-State freshman AJ Evasco is greeted at home plate by Cayden Phillips and David Bishop during Tuesday's 14-8 win over Wichita State at Tointon Family Stadium.
K-State baseball snaps 5-game skid over Wichita State 
REVIEW | The Avery Johnson Strawberry Lemonade goes hard — literally
REVIEW | The Avery Johnson Strawberry Lemonade goes hard — literally
K-State's Cartier Diarra, Kamau Stokes and the team celebrate against Kentucky in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet Sixteen at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on March 22, 2018.
Looking Back | Late-night March magic carries K-State to upset Kentucky in 2018 
REVIEW | The Avery Johnson Strawberry Lemonade goes hard — literally
REVIEW | The Avery Johnson Strawberry Lemonade goes hard — literally
Wide receiver Tyler Lockett evades Auburn defender Joshua Holsey after making a catch during the Wildcats’ 20-14 loss to Auburn on Aug. 18, 2014 in Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Wildcats in the Pros | Lockett to move in NFL free agency, Tomlin rostered with Wade on Cavs
K-State head coach Chris Klieman celebrates with quarterback Avery Johnson during the Wildcats 41-15 win over Cincinnati on Nov. 23. Klieman signed seven transfers to join Johnson on offense in 2025.
Kansas State transfer round-up | Football tabs 7 offensive newcomers for 2025
K-State associate head coach and offensive coordinator Matt Wells calls out to the offense late in the fourth quarter against Cincinnati in Manhattan, KS, on Nov. 23, 2024. Wells was promoted to sole OC after the departure of coach Conor Riley to the Dallas Cowboys. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State Athletics)
K-State football promotes Matt Wells to OC, shakes up offensive assistants
Offensive tackle George Fitzpatrick works out with his new teammates at the Vanier Football Complex. Fitzpatrick transferred from Ohio State, where national champion quarterback Will Howard advised him to come to the Wildcats. (Courtesy Photo of K-State Athletics)
Former K-State QB Will Howard helps recruit Ohio State transfers
Offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Conor Riley teaches the offensive line before the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Riley served as interim OC for the game and was named permanent OC along with Matt Wells as co-OC for the 2024 season.
K-State OC Conor Riley expected to be hired by Dallas Cowboys
Forward Temira Poindexter (2) and guard Jaelyn Glenn (3) congratulate guard Serena Sundell (4) after going and-1 on a layup. Sundell went 4-for-5 on free throws in the win against Creighton on Nov. 14, 2024 at Bramlage Coliseum.
Sundell drafted by WNBA’s Seattle Storm, Poindexter signs with Phoenix
Gisela Sanchez walks down the court. The Wildcats defeated Milwaukee 111-46 in Bramlage Coliseum on November 20, 2024.
K-State women’s basketball earn transfer commit, lose two more players to the portal
(Left-to-right) Jaelyn Glenn (3), Ayoka Lee (50), Serena Sundell (4), Eliza Maupin (21) and Zyanna Walker (1) huddle during a break in play during the first quarter against Texas Tech. The Wildcats went on to defeat the Red Raiders, 77-57, following a blizzard of points in the third quarter on Jan. 4.
K-State women lose 4 to transfer portal, Ayoka Lee to forgo WNBA Draft
K-State sophomore guard Taryn Sides side-fives during warmups with fellow sophomores Zyanna Walker and Imani Lester ahead of the Sweet 16. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Passing the Torch | K-State believes next era of women’s basketball is ready
K-State seniors Serena Sundell (4) and Ayoka Lee (50) encourage each other during K-State's Sweet 16 loss to No. 1 seed USC on March 29, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
What’s next for K-State’s Ayoka Lee and Serena Sundell?
K-State women's basketball seniors Ayoka Lee, Serena Sundell and Jaelyn Glenn huddle together during the Sweet 16 on March 29, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. The No. 5 seed Wildcats fell 67-61 to No. 1 USC. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
K-State women battle but fall short to No. 1 seed USC in Sweet 16
K-State's Cartier Diarra, Kamau Stokes and the team celebrate against Kentucky in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet Sixteen at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on March 22, 2018.
Looking Back | Late-night March magic carries K-State to upset Kentucky in 2018 
K-State head Coach Jerome Tang celebrates in the student section following a 70-67 victory over No. 16 Cincinnati to open Big 12 Conference play. Tang enters his fourth year in Manhattan next winter.
Who should K-State target in the transfer portal?
Guard Dug McDaniel looks towards opponent on defense as the Wildcats lost 73-57 against the Cyclones in the regular-season finale on March 8 at Bramlage Coliseum.
K-State guard Dug McDaniel enters transfer portal
Head coach Jerome Tang works with center Ugonna Onyenso (34) after Onyenso drew a foul against the Houston Cougars on Jan 11. Onyenso played 21 minutes in the 87-57 loss at Bramlage Coliseum. He transferred after his lone season in Manhattan.
K-State centers Baye Fall, Ugonna Onyenso enter transfer portal
Guard Dug McDaniel interacts with head coach Jerome Tang as the Wildcats lost 73-57 against the Cyclones in the regular-season finale on March 8 at Bramlage Coliseum. McDaniel entered the portal on April 14.
K-State transfer portal tracker | Who’s coming, going and staying?
Head coach Jerome Tang signals a player as the Wildcats continued their winning streak to six games with a 73-70 win over Arizona on Feb. 11 at Bramlage Coliseum.
K-State men earn first portal commitment from Abdi Bashir Jr.
Shintaro Inoue approaches home base after hitting a home run. The Wildcats defeated William and Mary 20-6 in seven innings on March 9 at Tointon Family Stadium.
Know Your Opponent | K-State seeks bounce-back series hosting Houston
K-State freshman AJ Evasco is greeted at home plate by Cayden Phillips and David Bishop during Tuesday's 14-8 win over Wichita State at Tointon Family Stadium.
K-State baseball snaps 5-game skid over Wichita State 
K-State baseball players storm the field to celebrate the Wildcats’ fifth home run against Missouri State — a mercy rule walk-off shot by senior Cayden Phillips — as K-State won 12-2 on April 8, 2025 at Tointon Family Stadium.
Proud of the House They’ve Built | K-State baseball shines at Tointon
First baseman Seth Dardar walks onto field. The Wildcats defeated Texas Tech 5-4 on March 30 at Tointon Family Stadium.
K-State baseball swept by Kansas in Sunflower Showdown
Shortstop Maximus Martin hits the ball as the Wildcats defeated Texas Tech 5-4 on March 30 at Tointon Family Stadium.
K-State baseball drops midweek series against Northeastern
K-State's Seth Dardar swings at a pitch as the Wildcats defeated Texas Tech 5-4 on March 30 at Tointon Family Stadium.
Know Your Opponent | K-State baseball travels to Lawrence for Sunflower Showdown
K-State soccer announces its new head coach Colleen Corbin. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
K-State announces 2nd head soccer coach in program history
K-State head soccer coach Mike Dibbini sits on the sideline during at game at Buser Family Park. Dibbini stepped down as head coach after the 2024 season. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Mike Dibbini stepping down as K-State soccer head coach
Sophomore Jo Sees runs after the ball to take it back from Utah. The Wildcats fell to Utah 2-1 on Oct. 10 at Buser Family Park.
K-State soccer goes winless on Arizona road trip
Defenders Marques Sigle (21) and, Austin Moore (41) and Austin Romaine (45) swarm a Cowboy during K-State's 42-20 win over Oklahoma State on Sept. 28.
From the Locker Room | No. 17 K-State discusses Colorado win, WVU matchup
Freshman Langley Mayers celebrates with her team after junior Sophie Simmons scores for K-State. The Wildcats fell to Utah 1-2 on Oct. 10 at Buser Family Park.
K-State soccer falls behind late in Utah loss
Sophomore forward Ryann Reynolds looks on during K-State’s matchup with South Dakota on Sept. 1. The Wildcats defeated the Coyotes 3-0.
Breaking the Fourth Wall | Ryann Reynolds makes a name for herself
Outside hitter Aliyah Carter prepares for a serve at Morgan Family Arena during the 2024 season. Carter finished her K-State career first in the rally-scoring era with a.n average of 3.92 kills per set.
K-State volleyball star Aliyah Carter starts pro career in France
Outside hitter Aliyah Carter goes for a kill against No. 18 TCU on Nov. 15. Carter led the Wildcats in kills en route to a ranked upset sweep.
Carter notches Big 12 honor as K-State VB sweeps No. 18 TCU
K-State volleyball huddles during its matchup with Baylor on Nov. 13. K-State lost in a sweep
No. 17 Baylor sweeps K-State volleyball
K-State libero Ella Larkin serves up the ball in a matchup against Houston on Sept. 25. The senior transfer leads the Wildcats defensively with a team-high 4.45 digs.
Sand to the Hardwood | Ella Larkin’s unique volleyball journey returns home
Aliyah Carter gets into a defensive position in preparation for serve receive. The Wildcats fell to the Sooners 0-3 on Sept. 22 at Morgan Family Arena.
Aliyah Carter earns Big 12 honors after historic performances
Senior Izzi Szulczewski throws her hands up in excitement after scoring a point. The Wildcats fell to the Sooners 0-3 on Sept. 22 at Morgan Family Arena.
K-State volleyball’s upset bid falls short in Sunflower Sundown
K-State decathlete Emil Uhlin flashes the signature Wildcats hand sign at a track and field event. Uhlin, a native of Sweden has adjusted to life in Manhattan with help from teammates and coaches. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Leap of Faith | Emil Uhlin’s transcendent journey from Sweden to K-State T&F
High jump star Scott Sellers is inducted into the K-State Hall of Fame. A three-time NCAA champion, Sellers was a part of a 10-individual class honored on Aug. 31, 2024.
‘Truly an Honor’: K-State T&F star Scott Sellers details Hall of Fame induction
Twins Eugene and Jaimie Omalla warm up prior to practice. The brothers, who hail from Uganda, make up part of K-State's record breaking 4x400 relay team.
Several K-State track and field athletes train for Olympics
Thrower Monique Hardy participates in the weight throw at the KU-KSU-WSU Triangular on Jan. 12. Hardy set the weight throw school record at the event, reaching 22.13m/72-7.25, eight inches further than her previous best of 21.93m/71-11.5. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics | Austin VanMeter)
A season of success: Thrower Monique Hardy dominates indoor track and field
Freshman Nen Matlock ran in the men's 600-yard, finishing with a time of 1:09.48.
K-State’s new construction Track and Field Complex hosts DeLoss Dodds Invitational
Make it Count | Manhattan’s to-do list before graduation
Owners of Little Apple Vintage, Matthew Klassen and Andrew Kemp. Located at 622 N Manhattan Ave in Aggieville, Little Apple Vintage Shop offers a variety of curated vintage clothing. Inspired by the Little Apple Vintage Flea Market, the storefront opened its doors on April 5, 2025.
Little Apple Vintage Flea finds its forever home
Working in Manhattan | Student worker profiles
Working in Manhattan | Student worker profiles
Looking for late night grub? Here’s the best Manhattan Kansas food for all hours of the night.
Looking for late night grub? Here’s the best Manhattan Kansas food for all hours of the night.
Cold Stone Creamery offers buy-on-get-one free for college students after 7 pm on Tuesdays.
Coldstone Creamery | A hot spot for Tuesday night sweet treats
Ross Lynch throws up a Powercat during The Driver Era performance at Bramlage Coliseum on April 11.
The Driver Era kicks off collegiate tour at K-State 
Working in Manhattan | Student worker profiles
Working in Manhattan | Student worker profiles
More than Surviving | Manhattan Veteran finds love, peace and opportunity after war
K-State libero Ella Larkin serves up the ball in a matchup against Houston on Sept. 25. The senior transfer leads the Wildcats defensively with a team-high 4.45 digs.
Sand to the Hardwood | Ella Larkin’s unique volleyball journey returns home
K-State decathlete Emil Uhlin flashes the signature Wildcats hand sign at a track and field event. Uhlin, a native of Sweden has adjusted to life in Manhattan with help from teammates and coaches. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Leap of Faith | Emil Uhlin’s transcendent journey from Sweden to K-State T&F
Natalie Peterson, senior in fashion studies, modeled in the 2024 Kansas City Fashion Week. Peterson also modeled in last year’s Fall/Winter show.
Classroom to Catwalk | K-State student models for KC Fashion Week
Salute to Service | Omer Church reflects on Korean War service
Salute to Service | Omer Church reflects on Korean War service
Make it Count | Manhattan’s to-do list before graduation
Recently appointed Miss K-State 2025, Ashlynn Brady represents Sigma Kappa sorority. (Photo courtesy | Ashlynn Brady)
Miss K-State competition celebrates women across campus
K-State Union Program Council hosted the Midwest Princess: Drag Show on April 12, 2025, at McCain Auditorium. The annual Drag Show is sponsored by SAGA and UPC.
‘Bottom versus top’ | Annual K-State Drag Show rallies community to protect minorities
Members of AT450 - Showcase of Excellence Event Planning pose for group photo. (Photo courtesy of Natalie Peterson)
PREVIEW | K-State’s Showcase of Excellence puts fashion studies students in the spotlight
Kansas State students pose in front a marketing poster at Hawaiian Bros Island Grill in Manhattan, KS on Feb. 22 (Photo courtesy of Noah Biswell)
Linking Together | Student hosts sponsored gaming party for friends and community
Welcome back ‘Cats!
Ross Lynch throws up a Powercat during The Driver Era performance at Bramlage Coliseum on April 11.
The Driver Era kicks off collegiate tour at K-State 
UPC hosts ‘The Driver Era’ in Bramlage Coliseum 
UPC hosts ‘The Driver Era’ in Bramlage Coliseum 
Editors’ Picks | Songs of March  
Editors’ Picks | Songs of March  
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Editors’ Picks | Songs of February  
K-State UPC and BSU co-host the live music gameshow, Aux Cord Wars, on Friday, Jan. 31 in the Union.
Aux Cord Wars | Only the best playlist survives
‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ | K-State premieres interactive musical
‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ | K-State premieres interactive musical
Looking for late night grub? Here’s the best Manhattan Kansas food for all hours of the night.
Looking for late night grub? Here’s the best Manhattan Kansas food for all hours of the night.
Cold Stone Creamery offers buy-on-get-one free for college students after 7 pm on Tuesdays.
Coldstone Creamery | A hot spot for Tuesday night sweet treats
The drive-thru of 151 Coffee is bustling with customers on a Friday morning. 151 Coffee is a coffee chain that recently opened a location in Manhattan, KS.
REVIEW | 151 Coffee: served with a smile
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Recipe | Spicy Guacamole Dip
Recipe | Dairy-Free Raspberry Chipotle Black Bean Dip
Recipe | Dairy-Free Raspberry Chipotle Black Bean Dip
Recipe | Vegan French Onion Dip
Recipe | Vegan French Onion Dip
Number 5, Shintaro Inoue, and number 35, Andrew Evans hug after their pregame handshake at Tointon Family Stadium on Saturday, April 12. The Wildcats clinched the series against after winning 8-6 on Sunday, April 13.
K-State baseball clinch series against UCF
A fashion show was held on a stage in the middle of Aggieville showcasing western wear from different vendors. The Grand Drive at the Aggieville Business District took place at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5.
Showdown cattle show celebrates 5th year in Aggieville
A Black Mass protester displays an inflammatory sign at counter-protesters outside the Capitol on March 28. The groups were kept on opposite sides of a barrier controlled by law enforcement.
Satanists’ Black Mass sparks Catholic counter-protest at Capitol
Guards Jaelyn Glenn (3) and Zyanna Walker (1) celebrate with a chest bump after Glenn drew a critical and-1 during the UCF game at the Big XII Tournament on March 6, 2025.
No. 20 K-State advances to Big 12 quarterfinals with win over UCF
K-State forward David N'Guessan shoots during K-State's win over Colorado on Sunday. The super senior finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, and two steals.
K-State snaps losing streak, N’Guessan hits milestone in commanding win over Colorado 
Groups of students flocked to Memorial Stadium on Feb. 12 to play snow football after classes were cancelled on account of winter weather.
Campus snow day recap
Number 5, Shintaro Inoue, and number 35, Andrew Evans hug after their pregame handshake at Tointon Family Stadium on Saturday, April 12. The Wildcats clinched the series against after winning 8-6 on Sunday, April 13.
K-State baseball clinch series against UCF
A fashion show was held on a stage in the middle of Aggieville showcasing western wear from different vendors. The Grand Drive at the Aggieville Business District took place at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5.
Showdown cattle show celebrates 5th year in Aggieville
A Black Mass protester displays an inflammatory sign at counter-protesters outside the Capitol on March 28. The groups were kept on opposite sides of a barrier controlled by law enforcement.
Satanists’ Black Mass sparks Catholic counter-protest at Capitol
Guards Jaelyn Glenn (3) and Zyanna Walker (1) celebrate with a chest bump after Glenn drew a critical and-1 during the UCF game at the Big XII Tournament on March 6, 2025.
No. 20 K-State advances to Big 12 quarterfinals with win over UCF
K-State forward David N'Guessan shoots during K-State's win over Colorado on Sunday. The super senior finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, and two steals.
K-State snaps losing streak, N’Guessan hits milestone in commanding win over Colorado 
Groups of students flocked to Memorial Stadium on Feb. 12 to play snow football after classes were cancelled on account of winter weather.
Campus snow day recap
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The west side of Ahearn Field House, located on Denison Avenue and College Heights Road, has been gradually torn down since September 2023. The area will become a green space, but its use moving forward is still up in the air. (Photo courtesy of Dawson Wagner)
Ahearn Field House construction underway
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Vulgamore and O’Malley win SGA election
Hale Library on March 2, 2025.
Students prioritize studying over healthy night of sleep
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Letter to the Editor | Strengthening our community
OPINION | Encouraging cross-party connection mends societal wounds
REVIEW | ‘The Last of Us’: a retrospective on the TV adaptation before season 2 
REVIEW | ‘The Last of Us’: a retrospective on the TV adaptation before season 2 
The Bookmark | ‘The Poppy War’ by R. F. Kuang
The Bookmark | ‘The Poppy War’ by R. F. Kuang
Built in 1951, Eisenhower Hall houses modern languages, international and area studies programs and pre-health professions within the College of Arts and Sciences.
K-State department offers wide range of language education
REVIEW | ‘Invincible’ Season 3
REVIEW | ‘Invincible’ Season 3
The Bookmark | ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ by Margaret Atwood
The Bookmark | ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ by Margaret Atwood
REVIEW | ‘I Said I Love You First’ by Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
REVIEW | ‘I Said I Love You First’ by Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
REVIEW | ‘Novocaine’
REVIEW | ‘Novocaine’
REVIEW | ‘The Last of Us’: a retrospective on the TV adaptation before season 2 
REVIEW | ‘The Last of Us’: a retrospective on the TV adaptation before season 2 
The Bookmark | ‘The Poppy War’ by R. F. Kuang
The Bookmark | ‘The Poppy War’ by R. F. Kuang
The Bookmark | ‘The Poppy War’ by R. F. Kuang
The Bookmark | ‘The Poppy War’ by R. F. Kuang
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The Bookmark | ‘All the Light We Cannot See’
Letters from Libby | Sharing the good, the bad and the ugly
Letters from Libby | Sharing the good, the bad and the ugly
Letters from Libby | Utilizing Wildcat Pause Day
Letters from Libby | Utilizing Wildcat Pause Day
A train car with "No More Stolen Sisters" graffiti artwork in Manhattan on Feb. 5. "No More Stolen Sisters" is a movement and campaign that advocates for the safety of Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people. The campaign is a response to the violence and discrimination that Indigenous women face. (Photo courtesy of Wittney Hammeke)
Letter to the Editor | No more stolen sisters
After reading about Zoe Schumacher's search for a kidney donor, Ian Naughton decided to share his experience as an organ donor. (Photo courtesy of Ian Naughton)
Letter to the Editor | Let’s find a kidney donor for Zoe — and normalize living donation
Letter to the Editor: College is short — do the most with it and appreciate it
Letter to the Editor: K-State Athletics’ ties to Athletes for Israel disrespects international students
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Auntie Mae's Parlor is located on 12th and Moro in Aggieville. The bar is set in a 1930 speakeasy with a variety of music styles performed live & trivia on Wednesdays.
Trivia After Dark | Twenty-two years of questions at Auntie Mae’s Parlor
Jakob Twigg, website manager • April 21, 2025
Weekly trivia night continues to draw crowds.
Flowering purple tulips line the path at the K-State Gardens in Manhattan, KS on Wednesday, April 16. In Kansas, tulips bloom from late March to early May.
K-State Gardens offers tulip extravaganza during university Open House
Jakob Twigg, website manager • April 17, 2025
K-State hosted a campus-wide open house on April 12. The event included displays of various colleges and organizations in the Union Courtyard in addition to other buildings on campus.
Student Showcase | K-State hosts annual Open House
Kyra Case, news editor • April 17, 2025
A fashion show was held on a stage in the middle of Aggieville showcasing western wear from different vendors. The Grand Drive at the Aggieville Business District took place at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5.
Showdown cattle show celebrates 5th year in Aggieville
Cole Bertelsen, editor-in-chief • April 10, 2025
Students and faculty gather on Bosco plaza to celebrate K-State Day of Giving.
Over $1 million donated at K-State Day of Giving
The Collegian • April 10, 2025
Sports
Senior golfer Sophie Bert eyes down a hybrid shot during the Big 12 Championship last week at Houston Oaks Golf Course. Bert was the first Wildcats to win the individual conference title. (Courtesy photo | K-State Athletics)
K-State’s Sophie Bert wins Big 12 title in historic women’s golf season
Toby Hammes, sports editor • April 24, 2025
Team to compete at NCAA regionals.
K-State women’s golf applauds together after hearing its name called during the NCAA Regional selection show on Wednesday at Colbert Hills Golf Course. Head coach Stew Burke (far right) has transformed the program in two years at the helm. (Photo courtesy | K-State Athletics)
K-State women’s golf secures first NCAA regionals berth since 2017
Brayden Meseke, staff writer • April 23, 2025
K-State freshman AJ Evasco is greeted at home plate by Cayden Phillips and David Bishop during Tuesday's 14-8 win over Wichita State at Tointon Family Stadium.
K-State baseball snaps 5-game skid over Wichita State 
Trey Thomas, staff writer • April 23, 2025
REVIEW | The Avery Johnson Strawberry Lemonade goes hard — literally
REVIEW | The Avery Johnson Strawberry Lemonade goes hard — literally
Trey Thomas, staff writer • April 21, 2025
K-State's Cartier Diarra, Kamau Stokes and the team celebrate against Kentucky in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet Sixteen at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on March 22, 2018.
Looking Back | Late-night March magic carries K-State to upset Kentucky in 2018 
Brayden Meseke, staff writer • April 21, 2025
Arts and Culture
Make it Count | Manhattan’s to-do list before graduation
The Collegian, Staff Reports • April 24, 2025
Five things to do before leaving your college years behind.
Working in Manhattan | Student worker profiles
Working in Manhattan | Student worker profiles
The Collegian, Staff Reports • April 21, 2025
Looking for late night grub? Here’s the best Manhattan Kansas food for all hours of the night.
Looking for late night grub? Here’s the best Manhattan Kansas food for all hours of the night.
Justin Shoemaker, staff writer • April 21, 2025
Cold Stone Creamery offers buy-on-get-one free for college students after 7 pm on Tuesdays.
Coldstone Creamery | A hot spot for Tuesday night sweet treats
Grace Parks, multimedia editor • April 21, 2025
Ross Lynch throws up a Powercat during The Driver Era performance at Bramlage Coliseum on April 11.
The Driver Era kicks off collegiate tour at K-State 
Libby Zuck, arts & culture editor • April 17, 2025
Opinion
Students prioritize studying over healthy night of sleep
Libby Zuck, arts & culture editor • April 21, 2025
Night studying: beneficial or damaging?
Letter to the Editor | Strengthening our community
Jamie Pemberton, contributing writer • April 2, 2025
How K-State students and staff can support LGBTQ+ students.
OPINION | Encouraging cross-party connection mends societal wounds
Radian Baxter, staff writer • March 27, 2025
Refusing to engage with ideas in opposition to our own viewpoints strips us of important human interaction.
K-State department offers wide range of language education
Libby Zuck, arts & culture editor • March 6, 2025
Studying another language opens up travel and career opportunities.
OPINION | The Cuban hope
Paeton McCarty, staff writer • March 5, 2025
Global optimism in unsettling times.
OPINION | What is an evil strongman?
Paeton McCarty, staff writer • February 13, 2025
How do we distinguish between a benevolent ruler and a malevolent autocrat?
Letter to the Editor | No more stolen sisters
Wittney Hammeke, contributing writer • February 6, 2025
Indigenous women are victims of crimes at an alarming rate.
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