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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

Opinion

Paid internships help college students combat rising living costs and find meaningful careers.

The exchange of experience | Unpaid internships are failing college students. That needs to change.

Alex Lanterman • May 6, 2026
Imagine this: you finally land that dream summer internship where you can really prove yourself, and you can’t wait to get to work. But a month in, you’re now dealing with rising bills and long unpaid hours, and that excitement has been replaced with stress and exhaustion. Yes, you’re gaining skills in your field and working with professionals, but your bank account is dwindling, and money is tight. 
"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

Victoria Larson • May 6, 2026
Every day, millions of households in the United States face food insecurity. It’s an issue often reduced to a statistic, but for many, it’s a quiet reality. The struggle isn’t just about cost or access, but also the stigma around reaching out for help.
A large amount of young adults spend their downtime scrolling through social media where they are overexposed to concepts of political polarization and conflict in the current political climate.

You shouldn’t feel helpless about online privacy

Trinity Rodriguez • April 30, 2026
In a world of technology that far surpasses the average American’s knowledge, privacy online can feel like a myth. However, the problem of privacy online is not that people are unaware — it is the helpless feeling that nothing can be done. 
Graphic by Sam Lowther

Opinion | Sports are being poisoned

Sam Lowther • April 29, 2026

I’m concerned about the future of sports, and it has nothing to do with players or the games themselves — it has to do with bandwagons. The definition of a bandwagon, according to Merriam-Webster,...

Opinion | The soundtrack of dissent

Opinion | The soundtrack of dissent

Jolie Shultz • January 28, 2026

Pepper spray, camouflage gear and a threat of deadly force don’t hold the typical sounds of music. However, in the political climate of 2026, they echo all the same. As the U.S. government seems to operate...

Letter to the Editor

Will Miller • November 19, 2025

It’s been a long day of school, and you finally get back to your apartment after class and a chemistry exam. All those hours studying took a toll on you, and now you’re starving. However, when you...

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