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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
Prescribed burns help Manhattan farmers maintain soil quality
Prescribed burns help Manhattan farmers maintain soil quality
Next-Gen K-State focuses on engagement and economic impact in April
Next-Gen K-State focuses on engagement and economic impact in April
Many K-State students from rural communities dont return to their small hometowns post-graduation. This phenomenon, known as outmigration is because of a lack of job opportunities in rural towns (Archive Photo By Madeline Emerson | Collegian Media Group)
Outmigration in Kansas threatens rural towns
Head coach Jerome Tang celebrates in the student section after the Jan. 20 game against Oklahoma State University. Arkansas transfer Baye Fall committed to Tang and his staff April 27.
K-State adds Arkansas transfer Baye Fall
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
The student section throws newspaper as the starting lineup is announced before K-States game against Villanova on Dec. 5, 2023. K-State won 72-71 in overtime in Bramlage Coliseum.
K-State lands Villanova transfer Brendan Hausen
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
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
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
Head coach Jerome Tang celebrates in the student section after the Jan. 20 game against Oklahoma State University. Arkansas transfer Baye Fall committed to Tang and his staff April 27.
K-State adds Arkansas transfer Baye Fall
The student section throws newspaper as the starting lineup is announced before K-States game against Villanova on Dec. 5, 2023. K-State won 72-71 in overtime in Bramlage Coliseum.
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
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
Pitcher Jackson Wentworth is celebrated my his team and the crowd coming back to the dugout. He threw six innings, allowing one run and pitching the first four hitless.
Baseball makes quick work of Cowboys, secures series in two games
Infielder David Bishop swings for the pitch and hits a home run against Texas March 28. In Fridays match against Oklahoma State, Bishop secured the walk-off in extra innings for a Wildcat win.
David Bishop walks off in extras against Oklahoma State in 12th-inning comeback
Outfielder Chuck Ingram looks at the ball after hitting it against his former team Wichita State. K-State won 6-3 as Ingram collected one hit in the Wildcats second win over Wichita State on the season.
Know Your Opponent: Wildcats face Cowboys in Manhattan
Editors’ Picks: Spring Semester Memories
Editors’ Picks: Spring Semester Memories
National Arab American Heritage Month
National Arab American Heritage Month
Letters from Libby: Getting the most out of your experiences in the final stretch of the semester
Letters from Libby: Getting the most out of your experiences in the final stretch of the semester
Denim Day: ‘Sexual assault is sexual assault, and it shouldn’t matter what you’re wearing’
Denim Day: ‘Sexual assault is sexual assault, and it shouldn’t matter what you’re wearing’
REVIEW: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
REVIEW: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Campus Compass: Kansas State Libraries
Campus Compass: Kansas State Libraries
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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Alleged attempted robbery leaves one woman injured

Alleged attempted robbery leaves one woman injured

Meredith McCalmon, news editor
April 25, 2024
Next-Gen K-State focuses on engagement and economic impact in April

Next-Gen K-State focuses on engagement and economic impact in April

Meredith McCalmon, news editor
April 18, 2024
Manhattan prepares for solar eclipse

Manhattan prepares for solar eclipse

Meredith McCalmon, news editor
April 4, 2024
The Next-Gen K-State theme for March is Research and Discovery Innovation. David Rosowsky, team lead for the initiative, said K-State hopes to increase research expenditures by 50% by 2030. (Photo courtesy of David Rosowsky)

Next-Gen K-State to advance Research and Discovery Innovation

Meredith McCalmon, news editor
March 21, 2024
Everything to know before the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary

Everything to know before the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary

Meredith McCalmon, news editor
March 7, 2024
Student Body President Caleb Stout vetoed Bill 23/24/81 on Thursday. The bill would have offered student senators compensation such as designated parking passes.

Student body president vetoes bill that would financially compensate student senators

Meredith McCalmon, news editor
March 7, 2024
Chiefs’ rally shooting sparks gun violence discussion

Chiefs’ rally shooting sparks gun violence discussion

Meredith McCalmon and Cole Bertelsen
March 1, 2024
Voting for student body presidential elections opens this Tuesday. Candidates discussed their hope to increase voter turnout at the student body presidential debate Monday.

Student body presidential candidates hope to increase voter turnout for 2024-25 cycle

Meredith McCalmon, news editor
February 15, 2024
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
The Milling Science Club will sell pancake mix to fundraise for Cats Cupboard. Members of the club make the mix from scratch using flour from its own mill. (Photo courtesy of Fran Churchill)

Milling Science Club selling homemade pancake mix to raise funds for Cats’ Cupboard

Meredith McCalmon, news editor
February 9, 2024

Paige Vulgamore and Jack O’Malley campaign for student body president and vice president

Meredith McCalmon, news editor
February 2, 2024

Sean Hoffmans and Bently Taulbert begin campaign for student body president and vice president

Meredith McCalmon, news editor
January 26, 2024
Kansas State canceled classes Tuesday after six 6-8 inches of snow fell. K-State Facilities worked to clear off the streets and sidewalks.

K-State canceled classes Tuesday, Jan. 16, marking third campus closure in two weeks

Meredith McCalmon and Kaitlynn Faber
January 19, 2024
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