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City Commission candidates discuss important community issues ahead of local election
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‘A Long Time Coming’
Illustration by Haley Smith
Humans and the Machine AI symposium offers educational opportunity
Some protestors dressed in inflatable costumes, inspired by viral protest videos in Portland, Ore. Costumes included unicorns, dinosaurs and Uncle Sam. (Photo courtesy of Tom Leopold)
Protestors against Trump gather on Poyntz for No Kings Day
Canvas outage causes concern among students and faculty
Canvas outage causes concern among students and faculty
Anderson Hall houses the Office of the President, Office of Admissions and other administrative offices. (ARCHIVE PHOTO BY AVERY JOHNSON)
Tuition rates rise for Kansas universities
Canvas outage causes concern among students and faculty
Canvas outage causes concern among students and faculty
Conservative speaker Charlie Kirk appeared at K-State Sept. 13, 2024 for his “You’re Being Brainwashed" tour. He debated students on various political issues. (Archive photo by Cole Bertelsen)
Conservative figure Charlie Kirk assassinated at university event in Utah
President Linton unveils renderings for the Anderson Hall renovations included in the 2025-2030 Campus Master Plan. The new exterior is modeled after the old look of the building from the 20th century. (Lilly Crist | Collegian Media Group)
Top takeaways from President Linton’s 2025 State of the University Address
K-State head soccer coach Mike Dibbini sits on the sideline during at game at Buser Family Park. Dibbini stepped down as head coach after the 2024 season. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Mike Dibbini stepping down as K-State soccer head coach
K-State students pack Bramlage Coliseum March 24, 2024, with a sold-out crowd. The Wildcats hosted the first weekend of the 2023-24 NCAA Tournament. (Archive Photo by Avery Johnson | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP)
BREAKING: K-State lands five-star Jordan Speiser commitment
K-State players hold up a "We Own This State" sign following the 31-27 win over the Kansas Jayhawks Nov. 18 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
BREAKING: Five-star Linkon Cure commits to K-State
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‘A Long Time Coming’
Illustration by Haley Smith
Humans and the Machine AI symposium offers educational opportunity
Canvas outage causes concern among students and faculty
Canvas outage causes concern among students and faculty
Anderson Hall houses the Office of the President, Office of Admissions and other administrative offices. (ARCHIVE PHOTO BY AVERY JOHNSON)
Tuition rates rise for Kansas universities
Fans stand in attention during the singing of the National Anthem during open ceremonies for the Bilbrey Family Event Center on Oct. 10.
Bilbrey Family Event Center opens new opportunities for K-State students
Home to the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication, Kedzie Hall has stood near Anderson Hall since 1897. The building also houses three student publications that make up Collegian Media Group.
‘The Kedzie Shift’
A slight jog around the Anneberg field for the Cross Country and Track & Field K-State student athletes and kids in the Run Your City MHK on Oct. 5th.
Kansas State track athletes partner with Run Your City to create opportunities for youth
A dining set is on display at the Meadowlark Market on Sept. 26. Proceeds from the sale of donated items are used to assist in funding for Meadowlark Residents.
Thrifty and Nifty: Meadowlark Market begins for fall season
A roller sits outside of the construction site at Cico Park on Sept. 16, 2025. The construction is slated to finish in 2026.
CiCo Park set to reopen April 2026 after renovations
The dredging of Manhattan’s Tuttle Creek Lake aims to clear decades of sediment buildup and protect the reservoir’s role in flood control and water supply for much of eastern Kansas.
Tuttle Creek Lake undergoes project to reduce sediment
Graphic by Haley Smith
Launch Learning Center supports children with dyslexia
A front-row look at the post-construction state of the Ninth and Thurston intersection. (Photo courtesy of the City of Manhattan)
Residents voice their opinions on recent construction
(Photo courtesy of Crawford County Sheriff’s Office)
K-State football player arrested for drug charges, dismissed from team
Manhattan man released on $10,000 bond after alleged stabbing
Manhattan man released on $10,000 bond after alleged stabbing
Illustration by Haley Smith and Ashly Sites
Counterfeit bills surface at local businesses, primary suspect identified
Police monitor the hectic Ratone Street, as people gather and partake in Fake Patty’s Day festivities.
‘We’re not the enemy’ | A recount of Fake Patty’s Day
RCPD arrested a string of individuals for purchasing unlabeled marijuana flower from CBD stores in Manhattan and around Kansas. Among the arrests was David Ince, owner of CBD American Shaman in Manhattan.
Unpacking CBD | Analyzing Federal and Kansas THC laws
Former K-State men’s basketball star Michael Beasley smiles on the sideline at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday. Beasley, a former No. 2 overall NBA Draft pick, returned to Manhattan for the Wildcats’ Sunflower Showdown win over rival Kansas. He was arrested Sunday morning at the Manhattan airport for marijuana possession.
Former Wildcat’s basketball player arrested for marijuana possession
Trump signs an executive order in Capital One Arena on Jan. 20, 2025. Trump signed 35 orders in his first week. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
First Week in Office | Trump signs record-high number of executive orders
President Donald Trump was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. He holds his left hand on two versions of the Bible, one childhood Bible given to him by his mother, along with Abraham Lincoln’s Bible. (Photo courtesy of The White House)
Former President Trump to return to White House
House candidate Angel Roeser and Senate candidate Brad Starnes celebrate their simultaneous lead in the Kansas general election on Nov. 5.
Kansas Remains Red | Election results at the state, local level
Kansas House | Roeser wins District 67
Kansas House | Roeser wins District 67
Swing State | AP calls Trump win in North Carolina
Swing State | AP calls Trump win in North Carolina
Swing State | Trump leads Michigan
Swing State | Trump leads Michigan
Quarterback Avery Johnson is met on the sideline by the Wildcats’ head coach during the Sunflower Showdown in Lawrence. The two share a moment of energy and encouragement as K-State kept control throughout the rivalry matchup. The Wildcats went on to defeat Kansas 42–17, marking their 17th straight win over the Jayhawks in the series.
Seventeen straight: K-State extends sunflower showdown streak
Photo illustration by Haley Smith
Five tips for a turnaround
Devin Vass (79) sets up to defend during the game against Army on Sept. 6, 2025.
Know Your Opponent | Sunflower Showdown Shootout
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
Chogsomjav Sisters Lead K-State at ITA Central Regional Championship
Senior wide receiver Tyler Lockett evades a tackle from Texas Tech defender the Wildcats' defeat of the Red Raiders Oct. 4, 2014, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. (Archive by Parker Robb)
Wildcats in the NFL | Recapping the best performances from former K-State players in the pros
K-State Golfer Nanami Nakashima watches her putt at the Powercat Invitational on October 20, 2025. Nakashima finished three under par after the first day of the event.
K-State Women’s Golf shines hosting Powercat Invitational
Quarterback Avery Johnson is met on the sideline by the Wildcats’ head coach during the Sunflower Showdown in Lawrence. The two share a moment of energy and encouragement as K-State kept control throughout the rivalry matchup. The Wildcats went on to defeat Kansas 42–17, marking their 17th straight win over the Jayhawks in the series.
Seventeen straight: K-State extends sunflower showdown streak
Photo illustration by Haley Smith
Five tips for a turnaround
Senior wide receiver Tyler Lockett evades a tackle from Texas Tech defender the Wildcats' defeat of the Red Raiders Oct. 4, 2014, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. (Archive by Parker Robb)
Wildcats in the NFL | Recapping the best performances from former K-State players in the pros
Photo courtesy of K-State Alumni Association
History of the Sunflower Showdown
Senior forward Dean Wade slams down a dunk during K-State's basketball game against Baylor in Bramlage Coliseum on March 2, 2019. The Wildcats took the Bears 66-60. (Archive photo by Logan Wassall | Collegian Media Group)
Wildcats in the Pros | Recapping the best performances from former K-State players in the pros
Tight end Garrett Oakley celebrates after scoring a touchdown against TCU. Oakley’s 11 career touchdown catches are the most by a tight end in K-State history. The Wildcats won against the Horned Frogs 48-21.
Physical wildcats push past horned frogs
Kennedy Taylor looks to shoot the ball against Kansas. Taylor was one of the recognized senior players on Feb. 22, 2025 against the Jayhawks.
Kennedy Taylor denied waiver by the NCAA
K-State students bring the magic doom during free throws of the women's game against Baylor in Bramlage Coliseum on Feb. 25. The Wildcats fell, 79-62.
Year in Review | Top 10 K-State sports moments from 2024-25 school year
Forward Temira Poindexter (2) and guard Jaelyn Glenn (3) congratulate guard Serena Sundell (4) after going and-1 on a layup. Sundell went 4-for-5 on free throws in the win against Creighton on Nov. 14, 2024 at Bramlage Coliseum.
Sundell drafted by WNBA’s Seattle Storm, Poindexter signs with Phoenix
Gisela Sanchez walks down the court. The Wildcats defeated Milwaukee 111-46 in Bramlage Coliseum on November 20, 2024.
K-State women’s basketball earn transfer commit, lose two more players to the portal
(Left-to-right) Jaelyn Glenn (3), Ayoka Lee (50), Serena Sundell (4), Eliza Maupin (21) and Zyanna Walker (1) huddle during a break in play during the first quarter against Texas Tech. The Wildcats went on to defeat the Red Raiders, 77-57, following a blizzard of points in the third quarter on Jan. 4.
K-State women lose 4 to transfer portal, Ayoka Lee to forgo WNBA Draft
K-State sophomore guard Taryn Sides side-fives during warmups with fellow sophomores Zyanna Walker and Imani Lester ahead of the Sweet 16. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Passing the Torch | K-State believes next era of women’s basketball is ready
Senior forward Dean Wade slams down a dunk during K-State's basketball game against Baylor in Bramlage Coliseum on March 2, 2019. The Wildcats took the Bears 66-60. (Archive photo by Logan Wassall | Collegian Media Group)
Wildcats in the Pros | Recapping the best performances from former K-State players in the pros
Graphic by Haley Smith
Roster Refresh
Graphic Courtesy of K-State Athletics
K-State Men’s Basketball Releases Roster for 2025-2026 Season
K-State students bring the magic doom during free throws of the women's game against Baylor in Bramlage Coliseum on Feb. 25. The Wildcats fell, 79-62.
Year in Review | Top 10 K-State sports moments from 2024-25 school year
K-State's Cartier Diarra, Kamau Stokes and the team celebrate against Kentucky in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet Sixteen at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on March 22, 2018.
Looking Back | Late-night March magic carries K-State to upset Kentucky in 2018 
K-State head Coach Jerome Tang celebrates in the student section following a 70-67 victory over No. 16 Cincinnati to open Big 12 Conference play. Tang enters his fourth year in Manhattan next winter.
Who should K-State target in the transfer portal?
Kaelen Culpepper celebrates his double when making it to second base. Kansas State baseball finished strong with a 3-2 win over Texas Tech on April 28, 2023.
Culpepper earns Player of the Year honors for Twins
Shintaro Inoue reaches home after driving in a pair of runs with his ninth homer of the year at Tointon Family Stadium on May 11.
K-State baseball smashes record, claims series over No. 12 West Virginia 
K-State players storm the field at Tointon Family Stadium after an 8-7 walk-off win over No. 12 West Virginia on Friday.
K-State baseball completes series-opening walk-off over No. 12 WVU
K-State students bring the magic doom during free throws of the women's game against Baylor in Bramlage Coliseum on Feb. 25. The Wildcats fell, 79-62.
Year in Review | Top 10 K-State sports moments from 2024-25 school year
Keegan O'Connor shows the Wildcat symbol to the crowd after hitting a home run. The Wildcats defeated UCF 8-6 on April 13 at Tointon Family Stadium.
K-State baseball slugs in series winner over BYU
Lefty Lincoln Sheffield follows through the pitch and watches the ball. The Wildcats defeated Texas Tech 5-4 on March 30 at Tointon Family Stadium.
Know Your Opponent | K-State goes for back-to-back series wins in Big 12 play at BYU
Sophomore Hannah Palmer is chasing after the TCU player with the ball. TCU defeated the Wildcats 0-1 at Buser Family Park on Sept. 25th
‘Cats comeback to win first Big 12 contest
Sophomore goalkeeper Maddie Sibbing kicks the ball downfield after the ball went out of bounds behind the goal. TCU defeated the Wildcats 0-1 at Buser Family Park on Sept. 25th
K-State falls late against top-ranked TCU
Andra Mohler and family celebrate Senior Night after the game against Colorado College on Thursday, Sept. 11. The Cats defeated the Tigers 3-1.
K-State soccer players are ready to make some noise with first conference game underway
Sophomore forward for K-State, Hannah Palmer celebrates after scoring a goal against Portland State on Aug. 17. Palmer has two career goals and first of the season. (Photo courtesy of Ashton Todd)
K-State Soccer Remains Undefeated After Red-Hot Start to Season
K-State students bring the magic doom during free throws of the women's game against Baylor in Bramlage Coliseum on Feb. 25. The Wildcats fell, 79-62.
Year in Review | Top 10 K-State sports moments from 2024-25 school year
K-State soccer announces its new head coach Colleen Corbin. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
K-State announces 2nd head soccer coach in program history
Shaylee Myers celebrates with her teammates after winning a volley. The Wildcats defeated Texas Tech 3-0 on Oct. 10.
Wildcats dominate first home conference matchup
Sophomore Reagan Fox and freshman Cadence Lundgren jumped up for the block. Iowa State defeated the Wildcats in match 5 at Morgan Family Arena on Oct. 8.
Career stats rise, Wildcats fall in loss to Cyclones
Libero Caleigh Ponn recovers after attempting to dig the serve that would leave Kansas State with a loss to Arizona on Sept. 26. Kansas State fought hard against the hard-hitting Arizona offense, but fell in 4 sets.
K-State Volleyball ends first weekend of Conference Play 0-2
Outside hitter Shaylee Myers (14) celebrates during a match against NC State on Sept. 3, 2025. The Wildcats swept the Wolfpack in three matches.
K-State closes nonconference slate with statement wins in North Carolina
The K-State volleyball team cheers from the sideline after a successful defensive play against North Carolina State. The Cats won 25-21 in the third set to sweep the match.
Wildcats Sweeps NC State with nine-set winning streak
The K-State volleyball team comes together in celebration after gaining a point. The wildcats secured a 3-0 win against BYU on October 26th in the Morgan Family Arena. (Archive Photo by Jersey Johnson | Collegian Media Group)
K-State returns core of senior class looking forward to a big year
K-State students bring the magic doom during free throws of the women's game against Baylor in Bramlage Coliseum on Feb. 25. The Wildcats fell, 79-62.
Year in Review | Top 10 K-State sports moments from 2024-25 school year
K-State decathlete Emil Uhlin flashes the signature Wildcats hand sign at a track and field event. Uhlin, a native of Sweden has adjusted to life in Manhattan with help from teammates and coaches. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Leap of Faith | Emil Uhlin’s transcendent journey from Sweden to K-State T&F
High jump star Scott Sellers is inducted into the K-State Hall of Fame. A three-time NCAA champion, Sellers was a part of a 10-individual class honored on Aug. 31, 2024.
‘Truly an Honor’: K-State T&F star Scott Sellers details Hall of Fame induction
Twins Eugene and Jaimie Omalla warm up prior to practice. The brothers, who hail from Uganda, make up part of K-State's record breaking 4x400 relay team.
Several K-State track and field athletes train for Olympics
Thrower Monique Hardy participates in the weight throw at the KU-KSU-WSU Triangular on Jan. 12. Hardy set the weight throw school record at the event, reaching 22.13m/72-7.25, eight inches further than her previous best of 21.93m/71-11.5. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics | Austin VanMeter)
A season of success: Thrower Monique Hardy dominates indoor track and field
Freshman Nen Matlock ran in the men's 600-yard, finishing with a time of 1:09.48.
K-State’s new construction Track and Field Complex hosts DeLoss Dodds Invitational
Illustration by Haley Smith
“Smiling Friends”: The history, the zany and the relatability
Graphic by Haley Smith
Healing Hooves | The importance of equine therapy in Manhattan
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The Mystery of Justice | Movie Review
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One door shut; another one opened
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Fall Fits for gamedays
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Kansas SNAP funding accusations examined
Page Getz hosts her Vancouver based launch after her initial book launch in Wichita, Kan. (Photo courtesy of Page Getz)
Turning the Page | A former Collegian writer’s journey to her first novel
After 23 seasons being "The Voice of the Wildcats", Wyatt Thompson is inducted into the Soloman High School hall of fame on Sept. 5.
From Solomon to the spotlight
Natalie McCosh poses for brand photos for Sweet Pieces small business. (Photo courtesy of Natalie McCosh)
Spotlight | Sweet Pieces by Natalie
Working in Manhattan | Student worker profiles
Working in Manhattan | Student worker profiles
More than Surviving | Manhattan Veteran finds love, peace and opportunity after war
K-State libero Ella Larkin serves up the ball in a matchup against Houston on Sept. 25. The senior transfer leads the Wildcats defensively with a team-high 4.45 digs.
Sand to the Hardwood | Ella Larkin’s unique volleyball journey returns home
Graphic by Anna Angell
Film Review | A bleak take on modern romance: “The Lobster”
"They make me feel young!" says attendee, who frequently attends drag events. Brihanna Jayde showed love to her during the final performance of the day at Sinkers Lounge on Sept. 20, 2025.
Glitter, glam and good eats
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Sounds of bluegrass and brass at Liquid Art Winery
A Show Raised from the Dead | 'Daredevil: Born Again'
A Show Raised from the Dead | ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
The Return of Tron | A legacy of CGI masterpieces to return to theaters
The Return of Tron | A legacy of CGI masterpieces to return to theaters
Make it Count | Manhattan’s to-do list before graduation
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Former Wildcats united by music
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Sounds of bluegrass and brass at Liquid Art Winery
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Music’s newest best friend
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The Top Five Songs of Summer 2025
Editors’ Picks | Songs of summer
Editors’ Picks | Songs of summer
Ross Lynch throws up a Powercat during The Driver Era performance at Bramlage Coliseum on April 11.
The Driver Era kicks off collegiate tour at K-State 
Campbell McNorton ​is the Real Food Lunch Coordinator. She loves growing her cooking skills and being able to share them with the community.
‘All humans welcome, no strings attached’: ECM offers free vegan meals
REVIEW | The Avery Johnson Strawberry Lemonade goes hard — literally
REVIEW | The Avery Johnson Strawberry Lemonade goes hard — literally
Looking for late night grub? Here’s the best Manhattan Kansas food for all hours of the night.
Looking for late night grub? Here’s the best Manhattan Kansas food for all hours of the night.
Cold Stone Creamery offers buy-on-get-one free for college students after 7 pm on Tuesdays.
Coldstone Creamery | A hot spot for Tuesday night sweet treats
The drive-thru of 151 Coffee is bustling with customers on a Friday morning. 151 Coffee is a coffee chain that recently opened a location in Manhattan, KS.
REVIEW | 151 Coffee: served with a smile
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Recipe | Spicy Guacamole Dip
K-State fans celebrate a touchdown as KU fans react with amazement and disappointment following an impressive Avery Johnson touchdown pass to Jayce Brown at David Booth Memorial Stadium on October 25, 2025.
Scenes from the Sunflower Showdown
A sign dictating the starting line of the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Scenes from 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Fans stand in attention during the singing of the National Anthem during open ceremonies for the Bilbrey Family Event Center on Oct. 10.
Bilbrey Family Event Center opens new opportunities for K-State students
Keynote speaker Nate McClendon begins his presentation with a jazz rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
Scenes from the 15th Annual Cure Starts with Us Power Luncheon
Garrett Oakley celebrates his touchdown against TCU. Oakley set the school record for most touchdowns by a tight end during the Homecoming game against the Horned Frogs.
K-State takes down TCU in Homecoming game
Shaylee Myers celebrates with her teammates after winning a volley. The Wildcats defeated Texas Tech 3-0 on Oct. 10.
K-State Volleyball snags first Big 12 home win of the season over Texas Tech
K-State fans celebrate a touchdown as KU fans react with amazement and disappointment following an impressive Avery Johnson touchdown pass to Jayce Brown at David Booth Memorial Stadium on October 25, 2025.
Scenes from the Sunflower Showdown
A sign dictating the starting line of the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Scenes from 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Fans stand in attention during the singing of the National Anthem during open ceremonies for the Bilbrey Family Event Center on Oct. 10.
Bilbrey Family Event Center opens new opportunities for K-State students
Keynote speaker Nate McClendon begins his presentation with a jazz rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
Scenes from the 15th Annual Cure Starts with Us Power Luncheon
Garrett Oakley celebrates his touchdown against TCU. Oakley set the school record for most touchdowns by a tight end during the Homecoming game against the Horned Frogs.
K-State takes down TCU in Homecoming game
Shaylee Myers celebrates with her teammates after winning a volley. The Wildcats defeated Texas Tech 3-0 on Oct. 10.
K-State Volleyball snags first Big 12 home win of the season over Texas Tech
Doin' It Knight | Issue 4: Walk Softly
Doin’ It Knight | Issue 4: Walk Softly
Doin' It Knight | Issue 3: Tip of the Spear
Doin’ It Knight | Issue 3: Tip of the Spear
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Doin’ it Knight | Issue 2: Through the Trees
Comic by Jacob Bush | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP
Doin’ It Knight | Issue 1: This Glittering Band
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Doin’ it Wright | #4
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Doin’ it Wright | #3
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
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Vulgamore and O’Malley win SGA election
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Case’s Corner | A brief case of government responsibility pt 2
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Halloween Costume Inspiration
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Case’s Corner | A brief case of government responsibility
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Dress for success: The business casual edit
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OPINION: The Summer of Superheroes
Case’s Corner | A brief case of the First Amendment
Case’s Corner | A brief case of the First Amendment
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“Smiling Friends”: The history, the zany and the relatability
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The Mystery of Justice | Movie Review
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Music’s newest best friend
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REVIEW: The Life of Chuck
A Show Raised from the Dead | 'Daredevil: Born Again'
A Show Raised from the Dead | ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
The Return of Tron | A legacy of CGI masterpieces to return to theaters
The Return of Tron | A legacy of CGI masterpieces to return to theaters
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Case’s Corner | A brief case of government responsibility pt 2
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Halloween Costume Inspiration
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Case’s Corner | A brief case of government responsibility
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Dress for success: The business casual edit
Case’s Corner | A brief case of the First Amendment
Case’s Corner | A brief case of the First Amendment
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Case’s Corner | A brief case of conspiracy
A train car with "No More Stolen Sisters" graffiti artwork in Manhattan on Feb. 5. "No More Stolen Sisters" is a movement and campaign that advocates for the safety of Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people. The campaign is a response to the violence and discrimination that Indigenous women face. (Photo courtesy of Wittney Hammeke)
Letter to the Editor | No more stolen sisters
After reading about Zoe Schumacher's search for a kidney donor, Ian Naughton decided to share his experience as an organ donor. (Photo courtesy of Ian Naughton)
Letter to the Editor | Let’s find a kidney donor for Zoe — and normalize living donation
Letter to the Editor: College is short — do the most with it and appreciate it
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City Commission candidates discuss important community issues ahead of local election
Max Ashford, contributing writer • October 22, 2025

At a community forum on Oct. 5, candidates discussed issues that directly affect students of Kansas State. With elections coming up for three...

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Jenna Fiscus, news editor • October 22, 2025
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Quarterback Avery Johnson is met on the sideline by the Wildcats’ head coach during the Sunflower Showdown in Lawrence. The two share a moment of energy and encouragement as K-State kept control throughout the rivalry matchup. The Wildcats went on to defeat Kansas 42–17, marking their 17th straight win over the Jayhawks in the series.
Seventeen straight: K-State extends sunflower showdown streak
Greta Klein, sports editor • October 26, 2025

Despite the sky being gloomy over David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, that didn’t stop the Kansas State Wildcats from adding to their winning...

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Five tips for a turnaround
Greta Klein, sports editor • October 22, 2025
Devin Vass (79) sets up to defend during the game against Army on Sept. 6, 2025.
Know Your Opponent | Sunflower Showdown Shootout
Brayden Meseke, staff writer • October 22, 2025
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Chogsomjav Sisters Lead K-State at ITA Central Regional Championship
Trey Thomas, staff writer • October 22, 2025
Senior wide receiver Tyler Lockett evades a tackle from Texas Tech defender the Wildcats' defeat of the Red Raiders Oct. 4, 2014, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. (Archive by Parker Robb)
Wildcats in the NFL | Recapping the best performances from former K-State players in the pros
Trey Thomas, staff writer • October 22, 2025
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Josh Buenneke, staff writer • October 22, 2025
"Smiling Friends" is an adult animated show watchers adore, with its blend of relatability and outlandish style of absurdist comedy
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Victoria Larson, staff writer • October 22, 2025
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