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Anna Coke is pushing to pass legislature through SGA that would give students a mental health day each year. This would be officially named Wildcat Pause Day. (Photo courtesy of Anna Coke)
Student senator pushes for legislation to give students an annual mental health day
Removal of caucus chair calls for judicial review
Removal of caucus chair calls for judicial review
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
In the entrance of the Aggieville Garage, a sign displays the parking rates. Currently, parking is free from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday due to recent construction in Aggieville.
Aggieville Parking Garage offers free weekday parking for limited time
Alleged attempted robbery leaves one woman injured
Alleged attempted robbery leaves one woman injured
Safe Kids Riley County informs residents about car seat safety
Safe Kids Riley County informs residents about car seat safety
Catcher Raphael Pelletier throws the ball back against Oklahoma State. K-State won the series 2-1, the last series win the Wildcats have gained before playing Kansas.
Know Your Opponent: Strongest Sunflower Showdown on the diamond in years
Junior Brendan Jones talks with his third base coach after stealing third against Omaha on April 23. Kansas State baseball won 6-4 at Tointon Family Stadium.
K-State suffers no-hitter loss to Nebraska
Junior Carla Bernat practices out of the bunker at Colbert Hills. Bernat will compete in the NCAA Regionals at Traditions Club, May 6-8.
Carla Bernat and Cooper Schultz selected to compete in NCAA Regionals
Junior Kaelen Culpepper stands at bat against OSU. K-State won the game 7-2 Saturday, April 20.
Baseball finishes strong in TCU series finale after dismal opening
Colorado transfer Dylan Edwards poses during his official visit to Kansas State. Edwards signed to the Wildcats on April 30. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Homecoming: Colorado transfer Dylan Edwards recommits to K-State
Fall poses on his official visit to Kansas State. Fall signed with the Wildcats on April 27. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)
K-State adds Arkansas transfer Baye Fall
Colorado transfer Dylan Edwards poses during his official visit to Kansas State. Edwards signed to the Wildcats on April 30. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Homecoming: Colorado transfer Dylan Edwards recommits to K-State
Senior offensive lineman KT Leveston celebrates after winning the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Leveston was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams at No. 254 in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Los Angeles Rams select KT Leveston in seventh round of NFL Draft
Ben Sinnott charges downfield after a block from Cooper Beebe on Nov. 25, 2023 in Bill Snyder Family Stadium. In the 2024 NFL Draft, Sinnott was drafted by the Washington Commanders at No. 53, followed by the Dallas Cowboys selecting Beebe at No. 73.
Ben Sinnott, Cooper Beebe selected during NFL Draft Day 2
Former players Ben Sinnott, Cooper Beebe, KT Leveston and Khalid Duke look to be taken in the 2024 NFL Draft. It would mark back-to-back season with four Wildcats selected.
Projections for K-State prospects at the NFL Draft
Ball State defensive back transfer Jordan Riley talks to the K-State media for the first time. Riley will have an opportunity to the jack safety position in 2024.
New Faces: An early look into K-State’s football transfers
Womens basketball transfer Temira Poindexter poses during her official visit. Poindexter was named the AAC Player of the Year at Tulsa in 2023-24. Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics.
Women’s basketball lands Tulsa transfer Temira Poindexter
Head coach Jeff Mittie and center Ayoka Lee are joined by new team-dog Bram at a press conference. Lee and Mittie discussed Lees process to return to K-State for one more season.
Ayoka Lee and Jeff Mittie discuss Lee’s return for a final season
Guard Gabby Gregory hypes herself and the crowd up during her performance against Colorado during K-States round of 32 matchup in Manhattan. Gregory transferred to K-State in 2022 and played for two years, becoming a fan favorite among the fanbase.
K-State and Gabby Gregory: The team and player Manhattan rallied behind
After the game, head coach Jeff Mittie, surrounded by guards Jaelyn Glenn and Zyanna Walker and center Ayoka Lee, applauds the Bramlage Coliseum crowd. K-State fell in the round of 32 to Colorado 63-50 in front of a sold-out Bramlage Coliseum.
Wildcats’ season of riches ends in round of 32 loss to Colorado
Guard Zyanna Walker shoots against the Portland Pilots in the round of 64. K-State won 78-65 to advance to the round of 32 where the Wildcats face Colorado.
Know Your Opponent: Bramlage hosts Colorado for battle to the Sweet 16
Ball in hand, guard Gabby Gregory turns away from the basket against Portland in K-States 78-65 round of 64 victory over the Pilots. Gregory led scoring with a season-high 22 points.
Wildcats land round of 64 win despite turbulence from Portland Pilots
Fall poses on his official visit to Kansas State. Fall signed with the Wildcats on April 27. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)
K-State adds Arkansas transfer Baye Fall
Villanova transfer Brendan Hausen poses on his official visit to Kansas State. Hausen signed with the Wildcats on April 26. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
K-State lands Villanova transfer Brendan Hausen
Forward Arthur Kaluma looks up during his star performance against BYU. In the 84-74 victory, Kaluma led the Wildcats with 28 points and 10 rebounds.
Arthur Kaluma declares for NBA Draft
UCI transfer forward CJ Jones posses for a photo on his visit to K-State. Jones has committed to K-State after averaging 11.4 points, 4.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds during his sophomore campaign this year. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Transfer CJ Jones commits to K-State
Michigan transfer forward Tarris Reed Jr. faces up during the 73-63 loss to Michigan State. Reed averaged 8.9 points and 7.2 rebounds on the season and has entered the transfer portal. (Photo courtesy of Grace Lahti and The Michigan Daily)
Portal Watch: A look into potential transfers and roster changes for K-State basketball
K-State transfer guard Dug McDaniel drives past a Penn State guard Ace Baldwin Jr. in the 66-57 loss in the Big 10 tournament. McDaniel, who scored seven points and collected six assists in the loss, committed to Kansas State on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of Grace Lahti and The Michigan Daily)
K-State lands Michigan transfer Dug McDaniel
Catcher Raphael Pelletier throws the ball back against Oklahoma State. K-State won the series 2-1, the last series win the Wildcats have gained before playing Kansas.
Know Your Opponent: Strongest Sunflower Showdown on the diamond in years
Junior Brendan Jones talks with his third base coach after stealing third against Omaha on April 23. Kansas State baseball won 6-4 at Tointon Family Stadium.
K-State suffers no-hitter loss to Nebraska
Junior Kaelen Culpepper stands at bat against OSU. K-State won the game 7-2 Saturday, April 20.
Baseball finishes strong in TCU series finale after dismal opening
Infielder Jaden Parsons leads off first as he watches the ongoing pitch. Kansas State baseball won 6-5 against Oklahoma State. The game went into 12 innings at Tointon Family Stadium.
Know Your Opponent: Wildcats battle Horned Frogs in uncharted territory
Junior Brendon Jones looks to the dugout after stealing second base. K-State won 6-4 against Omaha Tuesday at Tointon Family Stadium.
‘Important win for our program’: Baseball defeats Omaha in midweek game
Catcher Raphael Pelletier rounds the bases in Game 2 against Oklahoma State. The teams ended the series Sunday, K-State dropping the final game but winning the series 2-1.
Wildcats fall to Oklahoma State in final game of the series
Letters from Libby: How a balanced schedule can benefit you going into this summer
Letters from Libby: How a balanced schedule can benefit you going into this summer
People of Manhattan shop Kasha Schlichts 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
Letter to the Editor: College is short — do the most with it and appreciate it
The 2023-34 Collegian staff poses for a photo for the Royal Purple Yearbook. (Photo courtesy of Madison Riebel | Royal Purple Yearbook)
From the Archives: Tribute to graduating senior editorial staff
Editors’ Picks: Spring Semester Memories
Editors’ Picks: Spring Semester Memories
National Arab American Heritage Month
National Arab American Heritage Month
Yung Gravy put his cowboy hat back on as he sang three unreleased songs from his new country album. Yung Gravy performed at Bramlage Coliseum on April 11.
The Gravy Train arrives at Bramlage Coliseum
Walk with the Wildcats: A virtual reality tour of Tointon Family Stadium
Third baseman Jason Parsons starts running after bunting the ball. Parsons had one hit in three at-bats as the Wildcats fell to the Longhorns 6-3 Saturday, giving Texas the series win 2-1.
Wildcats drop final series game to Longhorns
The west side of Ahearn Field House, located on Denison Avenue and College Heights Road, has been gradually torn down since September 2023. The area will become a green space, but its use moving forward is still up in the air. (Photo courtesy of Dawson Wagner)
Ahearn Field House construction underway
Left fielder Chuck Ingram claps after safely landing on third base. Ingram had three runs and three RBI on three hits in the blowout 16-5 Wildcat win over South Dakota State.
Baseball dominates in ballgame against South Dakota State 
All the way from downtown, guard Tylor Perry impresses head coach Jerome Tang as he sinks a deep 3 to reclaim the lead against Texas with 12:34 left in the second half. K-State held the lead over Texas for all but 28 seconds through the rest of the game, besting the Longhorns 78-74 in the second round of the Big 12 tournament.
Second half comeback against Texas allows K-State season to stay afloat
Walk with the Wildcats: A virtual reality tour of Tointon Family Stadium
The west side of Ahearn Field House, located on Denison Avenue and College Heights Road, has been gradually torn down since September 2023. The area will become a green space, but its use moving forward is still up in the air. (Photo courtesy of Dawson Wagner)
Ahearn Field House construction underway
(Photo courtesy of Andrew Smith | Channel 8 News)
Vulgamore and O’Malley win SGA election
Yung Gravy put his cowboy hat back on as he sang three unreleased songs from his new country album. Yung Gravy performed at Bramlage Coliseum on April 11.
The Gravy Train arrives at Bramlage Coliseum
Third baseman Jason Parsons starts running after bunting the ball. Parsons had one hit in three at-bats as the Wildcats fell to the Longhorns 6-3 Saturday, giving Texas the series win 2-1.
Wildcats drop final series game to Longhorns
Left fielder Chuck Ingram claps after safely landing on third base. Ingram had three runs and three RBI on three hits in the blowout 16-5 Wildcat win over South Dakota State.
Baseball dominates in ballgame against South Dakota State 
All the way from downtown, guard Tylor Perry impresses head coach Jerome Tang as he sinks a deep 3 to reclaim the lead against Texas with 12:34 left in the second half. K-State held the lead over Texas for all but 28 seconds through the rest of the game, besting the Longhorns 78-74 in the second round of the Big 12 tournament.
Second half comeback against Texas allows K-State season to stay afloat
Center Ayoka Lee goes for a layup against West Virginia in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals. In the 65-62 Wildcat victory, Lee grabbed a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
Wildcats squeak by West Virginia in Big 12 tournament clash
Guard Tylor Perry yells with excitement against Iowa State in his final regular season game. Perry had five assists, six points and three rebounds in the 65-58 upset.
Men’s basketball dominates on senior day against No. 6 Iowa State
Voting toward change: Kansans’ call to vote ‘none’ on March 19 DNC Primary
Scrutinizing SGA’s proposal: Should student senators be compensated?
Potholes to progress: Navigating Manhattan’s road to smoother transit
Letter to the Editor: K-State Athletics’ ties to Athletes for Israel disrespects international students
Letter from the Editor: Collegian website outage report, Dec. 28, 2023
The west side of Ahearn Field House, located on Denison Avenue and College Heights Road, has been gradually torn down since September 2023. The area will become a green space, but its use moving forward is still up in the air. (Photo courtesy of Dawson Wagner)
Ahearn Field House construction underway
(Photo courtesy of Andrew Smith | Channel 8 News)
Vulgamore and O’Malley win SGA election
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Guard Gabby Gregory celebrates with a smile and clap after sealing the K-State win. The Wildcats beat West Virginia 65-62 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament located at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri on March 9.

Know Your Opponent: K-State hosts Portland for round of 64

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor • March 21, 2024
WCC champ Portland travels to Bramlage for another upset victory attempt.
A young K-State fan holds up a sign, showing support for center Ayoka Lee at the most attended session since 2013. The Wildcats beat West Virginia 65-62 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament located at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri on March 9.

New site of women’s Big 12 tournament shows uptick in the sport

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor • March 21, 2024
The growth of women’s basketball gains support from T-Mobile Center.
Guard Cam Carter puts his hand up in the 3 sign after hitting a 3-pointer against Iowa State. Carter went 3-8 on 3s in the 65-58 upset, finishing the game with 21 points.

BREAKING: Cam Carter enters transfer portal

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor • March 21, 2024
The junior guard transfers after averaging 14.6 PPG.
Right fielder Nick English swings and makes contact with the ball in a 5-4 Wildcat win against Holy Cross on Feb. 25. Against Wichita State, English put up three RBI and one run as K-State won 8-6 in Wichita.

Baseball puts up impressive sixth inning to beat Shockers 

Trey Thomas, staff writer • March 20, 2024
Nick English puts up three RBI and one run in win vs. Wichita State.
Guard Dai Dai Ames shoots a fadeaway against Iowa guard Tony Perkins. K-State fell to the Hawkeyes 91-82 in the first round of the NIT. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

Men’s basketball concludes season with NIT loss to Iowa Hawkeyes

Khalia Woods, staff writer • March 20, 2024
The Wildcats begin and end NIT play in Iowa.
The womens basketball team celebrates after hearing their name called as the No. 4 seed in March Madness. This allows Manhattan to host the first two rounds of the tournament and gives K-State home court.

Joy, excitement and relief: K-State’s selection show watch party and journey ahead 

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor • March 19, 2024
Wildcats go wild for No. 4 seed with eyes focused on home court and March Madness success.
Pitcher Owen Boerema fist bumps third baseman Jaden Parsons during their match against Missouri State. Boerema left the Bears scoreless during his time at the mound as the Wildcats won 11-3.

Wildcats finish series sweep of Missouri State with ease

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor • March 18, 2024
K-State leaves Missouri State scoreless for eight innings in 11-3 win.
The mens basketball team gathers in a huddle against Iowa State on March 9 as the Wildcats defeated the Cyclones 65-58 at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats keep postseason play alive in the NIT, starting against No. 3 seed Iowa.

K-State men’s basketball makes NIT

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor • March 17, 2024
Wildcats to face Iowa in Iowa City.
The womens basketball team celebrates after hearing their name called as the No. 4 seed in March Madness. This allows Manhattan to host the first two rounds of the tournament and gives K-State home court.

K-State women’s basketball earns No. 4 seed in NCAA tournament

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor • March 17, 2024
Wildcats get to host their first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament.
Head coach Jerome Tang speaks with guard Tylor Perry before returning to the court in the Big 12 tournament game against Texas. The Wildcats did not make the NCAA tournament, holding a 19-14 record after the conference tournament.

K-State men’s basketball misses NCAA tournament

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor • March 17, 2024
Wildcats misses NCAA tournament, also not named “First Four Out.”
Head coach Jerome Tang answers questions during Big 12 Media Days on Oct. 18, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. On Thursday, after losing to Iowa State 76-57 in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals, Tang laid out his case for why K-State deserved to be in March Madness. (Archive photo)

Breaking down Jerome Tang’s March Madness case

Luke Lazarczyk, sports editor • March 16, 2024
Tang’s March Madness case has validity but is not perfect.
Infielder Jayden Parsons fists bumps the first base coach in the game against South Dakota State. The Wildcats defeated the Jackrabbits 16-5 on March 13 at Tointon Family Stadium.

Baseball wins opener game against Missouri State 

Khalia Woods, staff writer • March 16, 2024
The Wildcats defeat the Missouri State Bears 7-3.
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