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K-State President Richard Linton looks on as a video plays during the State of the University address at McCain Auditorium on Sept. 18.
K-State President Richard Linton to leave Wildcats for Virginia Tech
Greta Klein • October 13, 2026
According to the Manhattan Mercury, President Richard Linton is leaving Manhattan for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
K-State loses 5-set heartbreaker to No. 23 Colorado
Alex Lanterman • October 13, 2026
Massey’s 25 kills not enough as Buffaloes reverse-sweep Wildcats in Boulder.
Comedian Saad Haroon performs crowd work during his comedy set at the Comedy Show & Fundraising Night. The Pakistan Student Association organized the night at the Student Union on Oct. 8.
Comedy for a cause | Pakistan Student Association raises money for Pakistani children
Rica Bluml • October 10, 2026
K-State students had the chance to directly affect the lives of children living halfway across the world on Oct. 8. 
Bryan Vereen crouches and poses with his iconic dumbbells on K-State's campus. Vereen is known for walking around Manhattan and curling gold dumbbells down Anderson Avenue.
The man behind the golden dumbbells
Emma McAtee • October 2, 2026
Injury problem? Call Linkon Cure.
Injury problem? Call Linkon Cure.
Nate Lowen • October 9, 2026
K-State football got an early-season break with its bye week after a loss to Cincinnati, leaving a terrible taste in the mouths of Wildcat fans and the team. The 31-26 loss to the Bearcats may not have been the biggest takeaway, though. K-State also lost two key pass-catchers for Avery Johnson’s offense.
Taylor Swift's early work was about love and finding yourself. It was relatable. Now, it feels dull.
‘So let’s get into it…’ | Taylor Swift has lost her spark
Kathryn Greenwood • October 9, 2026
Has pop music lost its touch? Even Taylor Swift is starting to sound uninspired and bland.
Don't just choose a major because of the amount of money you'll make. Choose the major that will help you grow into the person you hope to become.
A degree is worth more than its paycheck
Annia Blasi • October 9, 2026
I started college looking for a practical degree; somewhere along the way I realized practical alone isn’t enough.
According to opinion writer Amelia Likens, Cornell University failed Jane Doe by punishing her alleged attackers with expulsion and essay writing instead of criminal charges.
An ‘essay’ for Cornell University
Amelia Likens • October 9, 2026
One night’s actions can change a life forever. Even one minute, one quick decision, can haunt someone for the rest of their life.
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