The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian
Photo courtesy of Sarah Maass
4-H members to showcase projects at State Fair
Willie AI asks K-State students questions throughout the academic year and connects them with the on-campus resources they need.
Willie AI | What does it do for students?
Customers sit inside the newly opened Bandidas Coffee Co, in the open seating area and a full retail display alongside its main service area.
Bandidas Coffee Co. officially opens its doors in Manhattan
[left to right] Casey Daugherty, President's Residence manager, Richard Linton, president of K-State, Willie the Wildcat, Sally Linton, first lady of K-State and Brett Engleman, events director to the president and first lady stand and smile together for a photo at Lunch with the Lintons on Sept. 4.
Lintons host lunch event for K-State staff
Rendering courtesy of K-State College of Agriculture
New agronomy research complex advances K-State’s Agriculture Innovation Initiative
Atom Grants, an AI-powered research tool, will help K-State researchers find funding that fits their needs.
K-State partners with Atom Grants, an AI research funding tool
A student scrolls through Canvas by Instructure, K-State's Learning Management System. Over 40% of higher education institutions in the United States use Canvas.
Hackers cause Canvas shutdown; K-State among 9,000 schools affected
Jack Fleischaker died after falling out of a second-story window at the Sigma Chi fraternity house. Kansas State has not released any comment.
Student dies after falling from window at Sigma Chi
A spectator approaches an individal on Bosco Plaza holding a sign encouraging use of the n-word (Photo courtesy of anonymous Kansas State student).
Local NAACP urges K-State to act after student displayed racial slur on Bosco Plaza
Photo courtesy of Kansas State University.
Dean Chris Culbertson accepts position at University of South Carolina
Head mens basketball coach Jerome Tang was fired for cause on Feb. 15 after he directed negative comments to his team after their loss to Cincinnati on Feb. 11. Athletic director Gene Taylor said Tang's conduct has "not aligned with K-State's standards for supporting student-athletes."
Kansas State fires head basketball coach Jerome Tang
Canvas outage causes concern among students and faculty
Canvas outage causes concern among students and faculty
Willie AI asks K-State students questions throughout the academic year and connects them with the on-campus resources they need.
Willie AI | What does it do for students?
[left to right] Casey Daugherty, President's Residence manager, Richard Linton, president of K-State, Willie the Wildcat, Sally Linton, first lady of K-State and Brett Engleman, events director to the president and first lady stand and smile together for a photo at Lunch with the Lintons on Sept. 4.
Lintons host lunch event for K-State staff
Atom Grants, an AI-powered research tool, will help K-State researchers find funding that fits their needs.
K-State partners with Atom Grants, an AI research funding tool
K-State has implemented Coursedog to standardize syllabi across all courses. Nearly 2,700 syllabi are now available.
K-State implements Coursedog to modernize syllabi, help with curriculum management
The Office of Student Financial Assistance announced Monday that it is launching a new K-State Scholarship Network in mid to late September.
K-State announces new scholarship network. What can students expect?
A student scrolls through Canvas by Instructure, K-State's Learning Management System. Over 40% of higher education institutions in the United States use Canvas.
Hackers cause Canvas shutdown; K-State among 9,000 schools affected
Photo courtesy of Sarah Maass
4-H members to showcase projects at State Fair
Customers sit inside the newly opened Bandidas Coffee Co, in the open seating area and a full retail display alongside its main service area.
Bandidas Coffee Co. officially opens its doors in Manhattan
Rendering courtesy of K-State College of Agriculture
New agronomy research complex advances K-State’s Agriculture Innovation Initiative
New tennis courts and nets were unveiled on Aug. 29 at CiCo Park in Manhattan. The eight new courts replace the three that were deemed unusable.
New CiCo tennis courts open for Manhattan community
Crepe Du Jour offered a pop-up where customers could sample crepes for free.
Crepe Du Jour to bring French-inspired crepes to Aggieville this summer
The Aggieville parking garage stands on the edge of Moro St. The garage will be free with registration from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Aggieville Parking Garage eliminates hourly fees
RCPD launches online system to simplify sexual assault reporting for victims
RCPD launches online system to simplify sexual assault reporting for victims
(Photo courtesy of Crawford County Sheriff’s Office)
K-State football player arrested for drug charges, dismissed from team
Manhattan man released on $10,000 bond after alleged stabbing
Manhattan man released on $10,000 bond after alleged stabbing
Illustration by Haley Smith and Ashly Sites
Counterfeit bills surface at local businesses, primary suspect identified
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
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
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
Late drama in Fort Collins keeps K-State soccer undefeated
K-State wide receiver Jaron Tibbs (12) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half against Wildcat defenders Logan Bartley (10) and Desmond Purnell (32) chase down North Dakota quarterback Jerry Kaminski (11) on August 30, 2025.
Know Your Opponent | Wildcats, Wazzu ready for first ever showdown in Week 2
K-State Golfer Nanami Nakashima watches her putt at the Powercat Invitational on October 20, 2025. Nakashima finished three under par after the first day of the event.
K-State women’s golf finishes 11th at ANNIKA Intercollegiate
Cadence Lundgren jumps to set up an attack over the net during the Wildcats' match against Drake at Morgan Family Arena on Sep. 6.
Wildcats sweep Drake to claim tournament crown
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
K-State cross country snags historic team win in Ashland
Quarterback Avery Johnson (2) breaks a tackle before bursting into the endzone for a touchdown against Nicholls on September 5. K-State's potent offense would drop ten touchdowns in the 71-3 victory to debut the 2026 season.
HAIL, HAIL, HAIL, ALMA MATER
K-State wide receiver Jaron Tibbs (12) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half against Wildcat defenders Logan Bartley (10) and Desmond Purnell (32) chase down North Dakota quarterback Jerry Kaminski (11) on August 30, 2025.
Know Your Opponent | Wildcats, Wazzu ready for first ever showdown in Week 2
Quarterback Avery Johnson (2) breaks a tackle before bursting into the endzone for a touchdown against Nicholls on September 5. K-State's potent offense would drop ten touchdowns in the 71-3 victory to debut the 2026 season.
HAIL, HAIL, HAIL, ALMA MATER
Collin Klein has returned to Manhattan as head coach of K-State football.
K-State Football 2026 Season Preview | The Collin Klein Era Begins
K-State quarterback Avery Johnson (2) rears back for a pass after evading a sack by the Jayhawks in the 42-17 victory at David Booth Memorial Stadium on October 25, 2025.
Know Your Opponent | K-State hosts FCS foe Nicholls State in Week 1 with Collin Klein at the helm
Sam Hecht prepares to snap the ball to Avery Johnson on Oct. 11, 2025 at Bill Snyder Stadium. The Cats defeated TCU 41-28.
Hecht and Payne hear names called at 2026 NFL draft
Offensive lineman Sam Hecht (75) glances across the field during pregame stretches for Colorado on November 29, 2025 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The senior lineman would finish his career at K-State with a home win as they defeated Colorado, 24-14.
NFL draft preview | What round will former K-State stars be picked?
Tess Heal (34), guard, cuts as she dribbles down the court during the WBIT first-round game between Kansas State and Georgia Tech at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas, on March 19, 2026. Kansas State defeated Georgia Tech 69–65.
Wildcats knocked out of WBIT by Cal in second round
Forward Nastja Claessens (4) dances with guard Mikayla Parks (10) as she is announced for starting lineups against BYU at Bramlage Coliseum on February 7, 2026.
K-State pulls out a 69-65 against Georgia Tech
K-State Women's Basketball players Taryn Sides (11), Gina Garcia (6) and Nastja Claessens (4) watch the pregame hype video from the bench prior to their announcement as starters for the January 4, 2026 game against West Virginia at Bramlage Coliseum.
K-State gets knocked out by No. 1 seed TCU
Freshman Jordan Speiser is listening to her coach. The Wildcats lost to South Dakota 72-71 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 13th, 2025.
Wildcats advance to semifinals after 74-73 battle
Gard Gina Garcia defends an Iowa State shooter. The Wildcats fell short to the Cyclones 93-79 during the last regular season game. Garcia had 14 points and 10 assists on the day.
Cyclones’ second-half surge overtakes K-State in final home game
Brandie Harrod goes up for the jump ball to kick off the Sunflower Showdown at Bramlage Coliseum on Feb. 21.
Wildcats mauled by Bears in second loss in a row
Photo courtesy of Mark Young
Life after basketball
K-State names 27th head men’s basketball coach
K-State names 27th head men’s basketball coach
K-State Interim Head Coach Matt Driscoll pleads his case with the officials after warnings were sent to both K-State and Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse on March 7, 2026. Officiating was of little controversy in the 104-85 routing of the Wildcats.
Wildcats conclude controversial season with early tournament loss
Guard PJ Haggerty (4) walks off the court in discernment after falling 104-85 to Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse on March 7, 2026.
Wildcats’ season ended with a loss to BYU, 105-91
Guard Nate Johnson (34) hangs his head after one of the many big offensive plays by Kansas in the 104-85 routing of the Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse on March 7, 2026.
Jayhawks bury Wildcats, 104-85, during second Sunflower Showdown
Guard Nate Johnson shoots a three-point shot against TCU. The Wildcats fell short to the Horned Frogs 77-68 on Feb. 28 at Bramlage Coliseum. Johnson had 16 points and nine assists on the night.
Mistakes cost Wildcats in second matchup against Horned Frogs
Pitcher James Guyette (32) follows through with a pitch to catcher Bear Madliak (3) against SIUE at Tointon Family Stadium on March 6. Guyette would pitch a complete game in the 14-5 win over the Cougars.
Trio of Wildcats selected on 2nd day of MLB Draft
Dee Kennedy races toward first base during the Kansas State Wildcats' matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats on May 9.
St. Louis Cardinals draft K-State’s Dee Kennedy at No. 114 overall
Grant Gallagher connects with a pitch during K-State's game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, May 9 at Tointon Family Stadium.
K-State’s Big 12 run halted by West Virginia
Sophomore infielder Ty Smolinski sprints to first base after a hit against Nebraska on March 24.
Wildcats take down TCU 9-4 in 2nd round
AJ Evasco (7) swings at a pitch during K-State's game against the Cincinnati Bearcats baseball on Saturday, May 9 at Tointon Family Stadium.
K-State upsets Utah 9-5 in 1st round of Big 12 Tournament
James Guyette (32) screams and pumps his arms after recording his 13th strikeout to complete his first career complete game in K-State’s 5-2 win over Cincinnati on May 10.
Wildcats snap 9-game skid behind stellar pitching on senior night
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
Late drama in Fort Collins keeps K-State soccer undefeated
Robbed by replay | K-State draws Iowa 1-1
Robbed by replay | K-State draws Iowa 1-1
Kansas State senior Rilyn Rintoul(6) gathers the ball as she tries to navigate around an oncoming Nebraska defender during the Wildcats’ senior night match against Nebraska on Aug. 30. Rintoul played 74 minutes in the match.
Wildcats hold off rival Nebraska, extending unbeaten run and school record
Lauren Moylan (9) goes to fake a shot before passing the ball.In the Cats win 2-0 win over South Dakota State Moylan had 1 assist on Aug. 23, at Buser Family Park.
Inside K-State Soccer: More than a 4-0-0 Start
Freshman Lauren Moylan takes a shot against Missouri State in K-State's 3-0 win on Thursday, Aug. 20, at Buser Family Park.
K-State offense overwhelms Missouri State in home opener
Junior Rilyn Rintoul runs the soccer ball downfield towards Iowa State's goal. The Wildcats ended the game in a 2-2 draw against the Cyclones at Buser Family Park on October 30, 2025.
Wildcats sweep island road trip in record fashion
Cadence Lundgren jumps to set up an attack over the net during the Wildcats' match against Drake at Morgan Family Arena on Sep. 6.
Wildcats sweep Drake to claim tournament crown
Sophomore Caleigh Ponn serves the ball to continue the game. The Wildcats defeated CUSN 3-0 at Morgan Family Arena on Friday, Sept. 4.
K-State opens up Wildcat Classic with sweep against CSUN
Kansas State volleyball players huddle together after scoring a point during the Wildcats’ match on Aug. 30, at Morgan Family Arena in Manhattan.
K-State powers past Campbell in invitational finale
Freshman Addison Massey led the Wildcats in points during the home opener on Aug. 28, against Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. She had a stand out performance, helping the Cats win after three sets.
Thrilling comeback fuels season-opening win for K-State
K-State’s Skylar Brady (11) pounds the ball during the Wildcats’ 3-0 exhibition win over Oklahoma on Aug. 22.
Wildcats sweep Sooners in preseason thriller
Senior Ava LeGrand (11) setting backwards to Jordyn Williams (21) during the NCAA National Championships match against Nebraska. The 'Cats lost 0-3 in a hard fought battle Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb.
K-State eliminated in NCAA second round
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
K-State track shines in Eugene with 2 national titles, men finish 8th overall
Long jumper Selva Prabhu crashing into the sand after a long jump attempt at the DeLoss Dodds Invitational
K-State crowned with 3 Big 12 champions as men finish 4th in Tucson
Vanessa Mercera competes in the 400m dash at the Ward Haylett Invitational on May 8.
Mercera breaks 30-year record as Wildcats dominate senior night
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
Wildcats shine during relay teams at Drake Relays
Courtesy K-State Athletics
K-State track shines at Oregon Team Invitational, men take title
Kansas State jumper Selva Prabhu competes in the triple jump at the DeLoss Dodds Invitational indoor track and field tournament on Jan. 31, in Manhattan, KS.
K-State men finish fourth at indoor championship
Most K-State students weren't alive to witness 9/11, but faculty and administrators still remember where they were when the attacks unfolded. (Photo courtesy of Cary Conover)
The ones who remember
Country singer Waylon Wyatt performs at The Hat in Manhattan on Sept. 8. This was Wyatt’s first performance in Manhattan, drawing a sold-out crowd to the Aggieville venue.
Manhappiness welcomes Waylon Wyatt | K-State students enjoy a night out at The Hat
The Yuma Street Cultural Festival on Sept. 6 offered many activities for families to participate in, including train rides.
Preserving history | Yuma Street Cultural Festival celebrates Manhattan Black heritage
On The Spot Improv members have the audience decide who gets voted off while playing their game Survivor during the improv show at the Student Union on Aug. 31.
On the Spot Improv | Uplifting campus with comedy
Shirts hang for sale inside of the newly opened Ziggy's Pizza in Manhattan.
Fresh out of the oven | Ziggy’s Pizza arrives in Manhattan
Photo courtesy of Sally Linton
‘Work with your brain, not against it’
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Dan Biles waves to the audience located in Manhattan High School's auditorium after being introduced by Chief Justice Lawton Ness on Sept. 24, 2018.
From The K-State Collegian to the Kansas Supreme Court
K-State veterinary student and rodeo competitor Kassandra Shoemaker ropes a calf during practice in Manhattan, Kansas (Photo courtesy of Wolf Grove Photo).
A life built on faith, horses and hard work
Saima Tanveer, senior at Kansas State University interior design major.
Life, work and play as an international student
Photo courtesy of the K-State Country Dance Club
Finding their footing | Inside K-State’s Country Dance Club
Dr. Wayne Goins has been obsessed with guitar for as long as he can remember, beginning his practice on cardboard and plastic toys. Now, he teaches jazz classes_ensembles at K-State and regularly performs live for the Manhattan community.
Professor profiles
While at the lab, Tu Nguyen works with a Cold Target Recoil Ion Momentum Spectrometer, a space imaging technique.
Student spotlights
Union Station by JP's hosts trivia night every Tuesday at 7pm. This event is open to the public, challenging participants knowledge on various topics.
Trivia night brings students together with friendly competition
Graphic by Anna Angell
Film Review | A bleak take on modern romance: “The Lobster”
"They make me feel young!" says attendee, who frequently attends drag events. Brihanna Jayde showed love to her during the final performance of the day at Sinkers Lounge on Sept. 20, 2025.
Glitter, glam and good eats
Graphic by Haley Smith
Sounds of bluegrass and brass at Liquid Art Winery
A Show Raised from the Dead | 'Daredevil: Born Again'
A Show Raised from the Dead | ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
The Return of Tron | A legacy of CGI masterpieces to return to theaters
The Return of Tron | A legacy of CGI masterpieces to return to theaters
Local jazz artist and K-State alumnus JahVelle Rhone plays soprano saxophone in Café Azul on the second floor of the Museum of Art + Light.
Museum of Art + Light one-time event highlights black history at night of art, music and community
The Museum of Art + Light, located in downtown Manhattan, is hosting "Rhythm & Hues", an event combining art and jazz on Feb 20.
Museum of Art + Light to feature award-winning artist, live jazz
The truth behind sad songs
The truth behind sad songs
A concerted effort | Green bandanas tie together music and mental health
A concerted effort | Green bandanas tie together music and mental health
Graphic by Haley Smith
Former Wildcats united by music
Graphic by Haley Smith
Sounds of bluegrass and brass at Liquid Art Winery
Shirts hang for sale inside of the newly opened Ziggy's Pizza in Manhattan.
Fresh out of the oven | Ziggy’s Pizza arrives in Manhattan
Art, appetite and impact
Art, appetite and impact
Campbell McNorton ​is the Real Food Lunch Coordinator. She loves growing her cooking skills and being able to share them with the community.
‘All humans welcome, no strings attached’: ECM offers free vegan meals
REVIEW | The Avery Johnson Strawberry Lemonade goes hard — literally
REVIEW | The Avery Johnson Strawberry Lemonade goes hard — literally
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
Sister Cindy stands surrounded by a crowd of students who intently listen to her.
Scenes of Sister Cindy
K-State huddles they score a kill and win the first set against Drake on September 7.
Sights from K-States 3-0 Win Over Drake
George LeRoux, a musician and vendor at the Manhattan Farmer's Market, plays guitar as he talks with a family of customers. LeRoux hosts open jam sessions alongside his vending booth, the Flint Hills Prairie Bison Preserve.
Scenes of Folk Music at the Farmers Market
Fireworks and glowing poms light the field at Bill Snyder Family Stadium during the 4th quarter intermission on September 5. The Wildcats would score 71 points in a game debuting new coaches and stadium features.
Scenes from K-state VS Nicholls
Doin' it Knight | Issue 6: Solace - FINALE
Doin’ it Knight | Issue 6: Solace – FINALE
K-State defender Reece Walrod heads the ball during the Wildcats’ game against the Jackrabbits on Aug. 23, at Buser Family Park in Manhattan, Kansas. Walrod enters the season after playing every minute of K-State’s 2025 campaign, the only Wildcat to do so.
Scenes From K-state Soccers win over South Dakota State
Sister Cindy stands surrounded by a crowd of students who intently listen to her.
Scenes of Sister Cindy
K-State huddles they score a kill and win the first set against Drake on September 7.
Sights from K-States 3-0 Win Over Drake
George LeRoux, a musician and vendor at the Manhattan Farmer's Market, plays guitar as he talks with a family of customers. LeRoux hosts open jam sessions alongside his vending booth, the Flint Hills Prairie Bison Preserve.
Scenes of Folk Music at the Farmers Market
Fireworks and glowing poms light the field at Bill Snyder Family Stadium during the 4th quarter intermission on September 5. The Wildcats would score 71 points in a game debuting new coaches and stadium features.
Scenes from K-state VS Nicholls
K-State defender Reece Walrod heads the ball during the Wildcats’ game against the Jackrabbits on Aug. 23, at Buser Family Park in Manhattan, Kansas. Walrod enters the season after playing every minute of K-State’s 2025 campaign, the only Wildcat to do so.
Scenes From K-state Soccers win over South Dakota State
K-State freshman Skylar Brady smiles and laughs with her teammates during the Wildcats' exhibition match against Oklahoma.
Scenes from Wildcats win over Sooners
Doin' it Knight | Issue 6: Solace - FINALE
Doin’ it Knight | Issue 6: Solace – FINALE
Issue 20 Comics
Issue 20 Comics
Issue 19 Comics
Issue 19 Comics
Doin' It Knight | Issue 5 part 2: Cratered
Doin’ It Knight | Issue 5 part 2: Cratered
Doin' It Knight | Issue 5 part 1: Cratered
Doin’ It Knight | Issue 5 part 1: Cratered
Issue 13 Comics
Issue 13 Comics
“Dancing With the Stars” announced its season 35 cast and fans have mixed reviews. Celebrities like Julia Stiles and Tyler Cameron joined the cast next to unrecognizable names you have to Google.
Dancing with who? Has DWTS lost its star power?
Following quick, at-home Pilates guides on social media won't give you the "Pilates arms" you want. Instead, you should be doing a variety of workouts to actually build your strength.
Pilates | Style or strength?
From rhinestone-covered outfits to foot-tall wigs, Dolly Parton never played it safe when it came to fashion. Dolly’s over-the-top style offers a few style lessons: bigger is always better, your outfit is never too much and, above all, stay true to your personal style.
Likens Lookbook | Style lessons from Dolly Parton
Though appearing on season 8 of Love Island USA provided cast members with overnight fame, it also welcomed plenty of conflict.
Social media has entered the villa
Kansas State Collegian Editor-in-Chief Greta Klein and Managing Editor Declan Phipps smile and pose with the Kedzie Hall sign in Kansas State Collegian sweatshirts.
Letter from the Editors | Serving as the student voice on K-State’s campus
Reading the newspaper gives you the opportunity to read stories about your local community you may not have read otherwise.
Why you should read your campus newspaper this school year
"Sharing the Harvest" previewed at Hale Library last Friday, May 1. The film is an interdisciplinary collaboration between the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication, Department of Social Transformation Studies and student interns supported by the Chapman Center for Rural Studies.
Documentary Review | The fight against food insecurity
Film Review | 'Shame' captures the psychological realities of war
Film Review | ‘Shame’ captures the psychological realities of war
Photo illustration by Haley Smith, photos by Lilly Crist and Haylee Haslett
Drive-thru duel | 151 Coffee and 7 Brew stir the pot in Manhattan
Review | Grace in desolation
Review | Grace in desolation
REVIEW | Beyond the tabloids
REVIEW | Beyond the tabloids
When philosophy meets science fiction | ‘Stalker’ film review
When philosophy meets science fiction | ‘Stalker’ film review
Case’s Corner | A brief case of political blame
Case’s Corner | A brief case of political blame
Case’s Corner | A brief case of government responsibility pt. 2
Case’s Corner | A brief case of government responsibility pt. 2
Graphic by Haley Smith
Halloween Costume Inspiration
Case’s Corner | A brief case of government responsibility
Case’s Corner | A brief case of government responsibility
Graphic by Haley Smith
Dress for success: The business casual edit
Case’s Corner | A brief case of the First Amendment
Case’s Corner | A brief case of the First Amendment
Letter to the Editor
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
Kansas State Collegian Editor-in-Chief Greta Klein and Managing Editor Declan Phipps smile and pose with the Kedzie Hall sign in Kansas State Collegian sweatshirts.
Letter from the Editors | Serving as the student voice on K-State’s campus
Photo courtesy of Libby Zuck
Letter from the Editors
illustration by
Letter to the Editor | Strengthening our community
Letter from the Editor: Collegian website outage report, Dec. 28, 2023
Related Image
The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian
Related Image
The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian
Related Image
Categories:

K-State Volleyball ends first weekend of Conference Play 0-2

The Collegian • September 30, 2025
57 views
payton
Payton Lee
Libero Caleigh Ponn recovers after attempting to dig the serve that would leave Kansas State with a loss to Arizona on Sept. 26. Kansas State fought hard against the hard-hitting Arizona offense, but fell in 4 sets.
Tags:
About the Contributors
Payton Lee
Payton Lee, staff photographer
Cassidy Friend
Cassidy Friend, staff photographer
Erica Merz
Erica Merz, staff photographer
More to Discover
More in Multimedia
K-State huddles they score a kill and win the first set against Drake on September 7.
Sights from K-States 3-0 Win Over Drake
George LeRoux, a musician and vendor at the Manhattan Farmer's Market, plays guitar as he talks with a family of customers. LeRoux hosts open jam sessions alongside his vending booth, the Flint Hills Prairie Bison Preserve.
Scenes of Folk Music at the Farmers Market
Fireworks and glowing poms light the field at Bill Snyder Family Stadium during the 4th quarter intermission on September 5. The Wildcats would score 71 points in a game debuting new coaches and stadium features.
Scenes from K-state VS Nicholls
Doin' it Knight | Issue 6: Solace - FINALE
Doin' it Knight | Issue 6: Solace - FINALE
K-State defender Reece Walrod heads the ball during the Wildcats’ game against the Jackrabbits on Aug. 23, at Buser Family Park in Manhattan, Kansas. Walrod enters the season after playing every minute of K-State’s 2025 campaign, the only Wildcat to do so.
Scenes From K-state Soccers win over South Dakota State
K-State freshman Skylar Brady smiles and laughs with her teammates during the Wildcats' exhibition match against Oklahoma.
Scenes from Wildcats win over Sooners
More in Photo Galleries & Videos
Sophomore Rilyn Rintoul celebrates after scoring Kansas State’s second goal against Missouri State on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at Buser Family Park.
Scenes of Wildcats 3-0 Win Over Missouri State
Cartier Diarra (21), weaves through defenders on his way to the basket during Purple Reign's TBT game against JHX Hoops at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan on July 21.
Video: First round of TBT recap - Purple Reign
Michael Beasley (11), Purple Reign forward, flexes and smiles toward the crowd after exchanging words with the JHX Hoops bench.
Scenes From Game #1 of Purple Reign VS JHX Hoop
James Guyette (32), Kansas State right-handed pitcher, screams after recording his 13th strikeout to complete the first complete game of his career and secure Kansas State’s 5-2 win over Cincinnati on May 10, 2026.
Scenes from K-state Baseballs Weekend Series against Cincinnati
The Flint Hills Discovery Center offers free admission during the 2026 Flint Hills Festival.
Scenes From the Flint Hills Festival
Kenzie Crowe, lead singer of Girl Tones, headbangs as she performs one of the band’s songs during Frog Wizard Music Festival in Manhattan, Kansas, on May 2.
Scenes from Frog Wizard Music Festival
More in Sports
K-State wide receiver Jaron Tibbs (12) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half against Wildcat defenders Logan Bartley (10) and Desmond Purnell (32) chase down North Dakota quarterback Jerry Kaminski (11) on August 30, 2025.
Know Your Opponent | Wildcats, Wazzu ready for first ever showdown in Week 2
K-State Golfer Nanami Nakashima watches her putt at the Powercat Invitational on October 20, 2025. Nakashima finished three under par after the first day of the event.
K-State women’s golf finishes 11th at ANNIKA Intercollegiate
Cadence Lundgren jumps to set up an attack over the net during the Wildcats' match against Drake at Morgan Family Arena on Sep. 6.
Wildcats sweep Drake to claim tournament crown
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
K-State cross country snags historic team win in Ashland
Quarterback Avery Johnson (2) breaks a tackle before bursting into the endzone for a touchdown against Nicholls on September 5. K-State's potent offense would drop ten touchdowns in the 71-3 victory to debut the 2026 season.
HAIL, HAIL, HAIL, ALMA MATER
Sophomore Caleigh Ponn serves the ball to continue the game. The Wildcats defeated CUSN 3-0 at Morgan Family Arena on Friday, Sept. 4.
K-State opens up Wildcat Classic with sweep against CSUN
Donate to Kansas State Collegian
$0
$5000
Contributed
Our Goal

Your donation will support the student journalists of Kansas State University and Collegian Media Group. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment, technology, travel coverage and cover our annual website hosting costs.

Donate to Kansas State Collegian
$0
$5000
Contributed
Our Goal