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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

‘We’ve come a long way’: Riley County Jail director addresses jail conditions following inmate death

Meredith McCalmon, managing editor September 13, 2024
Michael Smith is the third inmate to die in Riley County Jail since April 2023.
Hibbs was found at 800 and Laramie on the morning of Friday, Aug. 30.

Family says K-State student was attacked walking home from Aggieville

Kyra Case, news editor September 6, 2024
Students feel their safety is jeopardized.

Paws and Poses: Pilates class for charity

Elizabeth Hamilton, staff writer September 6, 2024
Synergistic Fit Life Studio hosts Purple PAWS to find shelter pets a fur-ever home.
Road construction projects affect gameday traffic

Road construction projects affect gameday traffic

The Collegian August 30, 2024
Update on Manhattan area projects, advice on alternate routes.
Monster, an 8-year-old Riley County police K-9, retired after seven years of service because of medical issues. (Photo Courtesy of RCPD)

Police K-9 retires after years of service

Kyra Case, news editor August 30, 2024
After serving for seven years, Monster finally gets to be a “real dog.”
Madison Werth, Taylynne Charf and Laci Kirchhoff hike trails around Manhattan to relax after classes. While they’re hoping to find the hidden ticket for $5,000, the benefits from their hike
together are rewarding on its own.

Local bank hides ticket for $5,000 on Manhattan area trail

Kaitlynn Faber, arts & culture editor August 23, 2024
Outdoor Bank brings back the golden ticket after previous scavenger hunt’s success.
D.P. Dough, located in Aggieville, is known for their famous, fresh baked calzones. (Archive Photo by Avery Johnson| Collegian Media Group)

Students react to the closing of D.P. Dough in Aggieville

Troy Robinson, staff writer August 23, 2024
D.P. Dough closes permanently.
Furniture Amnesty Day was held in City Park in 2022. This year the event is being held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 26. (Courtesy photo)

Annual Furniture Amnesty Day held in City Park

Adilae Hollister, staff writer July 26, 2024
Furniture Amnesty Day allows local residents to donate old furniture and shop the donated furniture for free.
Travelers headed west on I-70 slow down due to accumulations of hail on the highway after storms caused problems April 26, 2016. (Archive photo by Evert Nelson | The Collegian)

Kansas Turnpike turns to cashless tolling

Adilae Hollister, staff writer July 10, 2024
Effective July 1, the turnpike no longer uses a manual tolling system, instead transitioning to a cashless system with online payments.

Nuisance Abatement Law to take effect July 1

Adilae Hollister, staff writer June 28, 2024
Because of Kansas Senate Bill 384, Riley County residents can be court-ordered to remove “nuisances” from their property.
People of Manhattan shop Kasha Schlicht's pop-up shop, The Birdhouse Thrift, at the Little Apple Vintage Flea on April 27. (Photo courtesty of Kasha Schlicht)

K-State student entrepreneur runs vintage pop-up shop

Kaitlynn Faber, arts and culture editor May 2, 2024
Kasha Schlicht runs her business, The Birdhouse Thrift, with sustainability, affordability and quality at the forefront.
One of the areas affected by potholes in Manhattan is Sunset Avenue. The City of Manhattan is not compensating students for the damage caused by the potholes.

Manhattan road conditions strain students’ wallets and heighten safety concerns

Kyra Case, Jersey Johnson, and Sarah Conner May 2, 2024
Some students feel they should be compensated for car damages.
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