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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

Lafene Health Center offers cost-effective, health and well-being services to K-State students. Located near the corner of Claflin and Sunset, the facility offers services ranging from general healthcare to Counseling and Psychological Services, also known as CAPS.

K-State experiencing record number of flu cases in over two decades 

Kyra Case, news writer February 19, 2025
Kansas State seeing one of the "worst influenza" outbreak in the last 20 to 25 years.
An employee for Kansas State Facilities clears the entrance steps to Fairchild Hall in the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 18. Employees arrived on campus at 5 a.m. Tuesday morning to begin clearing campus of the winter storm.

Campus open despite extreme cold Tuesday, offers free parking in garage

Meredith McCalmon, managing editor February 19, 2025
Facilities crews started clearing roads and campus sidewalks early Tuesday morning.
K-State in-game host Keaton Coad helps her National Girls and Women in Sports Day shadow read the pregame player introductions before K-State women's basketball's matchup with UFC on Saturday, Feb. 15. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State women athletes host youth athlete clinic for girls in sports

Meredith McCalmon, managing editor February 19, 2025
The seventh annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day event took place Saturday.
The empty lot between Chipotle and Kite's on 12th and Moro has talk of constructing a hotel.

City commission approves new hotel construction

Jakob Twigg, website manager February 13, 2025
The property at the corner of Laramie and 12th Street has sat in limbo since the city sold the lot for $1 in 2022.
Avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, has had a rise in cases among cats this season. Veterinarians can test pets for this flu, similar to testing for respiratory illnesses.

‘Cats Against Cat Flu | K-State vets discuss avian influenza

Meredith McCalmon, managing editor February 13, 2025
Indoor cats on a commercial diet are typically safe from infection.
On Tuesday, pro-life speaker Seth Gruber visited the Student Union after an invite from Young Americans for Freedom.

Pro-life speaker comes to university

Jakob Twigg, website manager February 13, 2025
Conservative speaker Seth Gruber spent Tuesday tabling in the Union and spoke to members of the public that evening.
A minivan is buried in over a foot of snow following the historic winter storm on Jan. 5 in Manhattan.

Snow Day | Campus closed on Wednesday

Meredith McCalmon, managing editor February 11, 2025
All classes and campus events Wednesday are canceled due to winter weather.
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

Kyra Case, news editor February 5, 2025
The goal is to educate students and residents about the consequences of breaking the law.
During the last flu season, Lafene administered more than 1,800 vaccines. K-State students can get a flu shot without an appointment at Lafene Health Center.

Kansas experiences historic tuberculosis outbreak

Kyra Case, news editor February 5, 2025
Riley County residents are not considered at “imminent risk” of infection.
A man on a four wheeler attempts to clear out the entrances to businesses on 4th Street following the snowstorm that occured on January 5th. Quad bikes and side-by-sides were frequent on the roads as people worked to clear over a foot of snow from the Manhattan area.

Hundreds mobilized to clear historic snowfall

Jakob Twigg, website manager February 5, 2025
Winter Storm Blair set the second-highest one-day snowfall record in Manhattan.
Cows graze in a field at SAVE Farm in Riley County.

A State Running Dry | The effects of Kansas drought on farming

Kyra Case and Meredith McCalmon January 29, 2025
How do dry conditions impact agriculture and what are some measures from the state to remedy this.

‘I’m so glad you’re still open’ | A community saving stories

Kyra Case, news editor January 28, 2025
Dusty Bookshelf managers share their feelings on the bookstore remaining open
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