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Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

Between eighth and 12th street is a trendy spot for K-State students and others from out of town to drink and have fun. Each year hundreds of students gather to celebrate Fake Patty's Day. (Archive photo)

RCPD increased presence at Fake Patty’s Day

Noah Berchman, staff writer March 7, 2024
At this year’s Fake Patty’s celebration there was a noticeable change in police presence in Manhattan neighborhoods.
Chiefs’ rally shooting sparks gun violence discussion

Chiefs’ rally shooting sparks gun violence discussion

Meredith McCalmon and Cole Bertelsen March 1, 2024
Kansas residents reflect on gun restrictions and mental health following the shooting in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Manhattan City Commission is considering raising sales tax. Jason Hilgers proposed an increase from 1% to 1.5% or 2%.

Manhattan City Commission considering sales tax increase

Noah Berchman, staff writer March 1, 2024
With the General Fund decreasing, Jason Hilgers, deputy city manager, recommends an increased sales tax.
Marion County Record editor and publisher Eric Meyer signs a newspaper after he spoke to professor Andrew Smith's class on Sept. 1, 2023. Meyer has been in contact with Kansas legislators about possible legislation in the Kansas House of Representatives. (Archive photo)

Freedom of press legislation moves through Kansas House of Representatives

Sophie Lenkiewicz, staff writer March 1, 2024
Journalists reflect on the Marion County police raid as a resolution moves through the state legislature.
A Collegian newspaper clipping covering the first Fake Patty's Day in 2007.

Everything to know before Fake Patty’s Day

Kaitlynn Faber and Amelia Likens February 29, 2024
Here are some tips and tricks to look great, have fun and stay safe on Fake Patty's Day
A barista at Parkside Station makes a coffee beverage for a customer. The restaurant recently opened and offers a full service restaurant and bar with a pastry and coffee counter.

Bakery, bistro and bar: Mother-daughter duo opens Parkside Station restaurant

Lexi Studebaker, staff writer February 29, 2024
Phyllis and Hannah Pease open Parkside Station on Poyntz Avenue and 11th Street alongside their bakery, Little Batch Company.
The Kansas City Chiefs' Rally on Feb. 14 began around 1 p.m. Fans gathered to celebrate the Super Bowl LVIII victory. Around 2 p.m. a shooting occurred, leading to a prompt evacuation of the Union Station area. (Photo courtesy of Bret Beard)

Mass shooting at Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally leaves one dead and multiple injured

Meredith McCalmon and Cole Bertelsen February 15, 2024
Suspects are in custody and KCPD continues to investigate following Wednesday's shooting.

Keep your love local: The importance of supporting Manhattan businesses this Valentine’s Day

Kaitlynn Faber, arts and culture editor February 9, 2024
Support Manhattan local businesses and find the perfect something for your perfect someone this Valentine's Day.
Empty stage set for the "Next to Normal" musical at the Manhattan Arts Center.

Manhattan Arts Center presents ‘Next to Normal’ musical: ‘It’s heavy, but it’s really, really important’

Mekaila Rickert, staff writer February 9, 2024
The performance follows Diana Goodman and her family as they strive to live a next-to-normal life through love, loss and mental illness.
Graduate student Marayam Kazemidemneh gives a demonstration of how her virtual reality-based lighting experiment works.

Ph.D. student researches nighttime safety in Manhattan: ‘I hope that in the future, we can have more human-friendly cities and streets’

Lexi Studebaker, staff writer February 2, 2024
Kansas State student begins a research study on the effect of light on women’s nighttime safety.
Culver's opens its doors on Tuesday, January 30 sitting right off of McCall Road. It features double drive-thru lanes and is famous for frozen custard and ButterBurgers.

New Culver’s location overflows with customers: ‘Seeing people together and laughing, that’s why we did this’

Kaitlynn Faber, arts and culture editor February 2, 2024
Manhattan’s newest restaurant meets the community with overwhelming support.
The newly elected city commissioners were trained at Tuesday's meeting. Among the commissioners were Susan Adamchak (left) and Karen McCulloh (right).

Manhattan’s 2024 commission begins training

Sophie Lenkiewicz, staff writer February 2, 2024
The Manhattan City Commission held a meeting Jan. 30 to orient newly-appointed commissioners.
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