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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

Gap Goat has become the iconic symbol for the Wildcats' strong defense over the past two years. The Wildcats forced 18 turnovers in their 111-46 blowout victory over Milwaukee.

Mind the Gap | Legacy lives on for No. 13 K-State’s Gap Goat

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 5, 2024
One year later, K-State’s defensive mascot still paying dividends.
Forward Achor Achor slams home a dunk on Dec. 1 against Arkansas Pine Bluff. The Wildcats set a program record of 120 points, led by Achor's season-high 21 points.

K-State men and women dominate double-header, outscoring opponents 206-112

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 2, 2024
The Wildcats' basketball squads put together back-to-back stuffings in return to Bramlage.
Freedom Behavioral Health Solutions staff preparing to walk in the K-State homecoming parade. (Photo courtesy of Curtis Yonke)

Former K-State golfer’s journey to providing mental health care

Kyra Case, news editor November 21, 2024
Yonke leads Freedom Behavioral Health Solutions to lower barriers to mental health care.
Manhattan water is pumped to be treated at the Manhattan Water Treatment Plant located at North 3rd St and Tuttle Creek Boulevard.

Manhattan reports no lead found in water lines

Jakob Twigg, staff writer November 21, 2024
The city tested for lead and copper contaminants and created a public database of water service lines.
During her search for a kidney donor, Zoe Schumacher participated in the Wichita Kidney Walk. She represented Team Zoe's Kidneys and was the #5 top individual fundraiser. (Photo courtesy of Zoe Schumacher)

‘A chance to live and be healthy’: Zoe Schumacher found a kidney donor

Meredith McCalmon, managing editor November 21, 2024
After several months of treatment and searching, Schumacher will undergo a kidney transplant in December.
K-State head coach Jerome Tang rallies his team against LSU on Nov. 14. Tang, a former U.S. Virgin Islands resident, embarks on a homecoming in the Paradise Jam tourney.

Paradise Jam Preview | K-State looks to outmatch overseas opponents

Toby Hammes, sports editor November 21, 2024
Why K-State can be victorious in the Virgin Islands.
Offensive lineman Taylor Poitier reacts after a loss to Arizona State at home on Saturday.

‘The epitome of perseverance’ | Taylor Poitier’s up-and-down K-State journey

Toby Hammes, sports editor November 21, 2024
The sixth-year senior offensive lineman has been through it all.
Cooper Beebe celebrates with KT Leveston after receiving the Pop-Tarts Bowl Trophy. The Wildcats won the bowl game on Dec 28, 2023 with a final score of 28-19 against North Carolina State.

Wildcats in the Pros | Cooper Beebe earns captain status in Week 11

Brayden Meseke, staff writer November 21, 2024
Dallas Cowboys center Cooper Beebe quickly earned the trust of his teammates and coaches as a rookie.
Sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson scratches his head after an interception against Arizona State on Nov. 16. No. 16 K-State lost 24-14 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

No. 16 K-State suffers symphony of sighs in Arizona State loss

Toby Hammes, sports editor November 17, 2024
The Wildcats’ leader, Chris Klieman, was emotional after a tough defeat at home.
The Ice Rink is open from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 1-7 p.m. on weekends.

Ice Rink Open | There’s snow place like Manhattan City Park

Lexi Studebaker, staff writer November 14, 2024
The City Park Ice Rink officially reopened for the winter season on Nov. 9.
K-State receives grant to make innovation accessible

K-State receives grant to make innovation accessible

Meredith McCalmon, managing editor November 14, 2024
University to use FORGE grant to create an online dashboard connecting researchers and external entities.
The Riley County Historical Society and Museum hosts a Fireside Chat featuring historian and storyteller Jed Dunham at the Manhattan Public Library on Tuesday, November 12. Dunham shares stories and history of the Russian Revolution and Civil War that foreshadowed World War I.

Riley County Historical Museum hosts fireside chat

Kyra Case, news editor November 14, 2024
Jed Dunham tells the story of the Russian Revolution.
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