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‘We’ve come a long way’: Riley County Jail director addresses jail conditions following inmate death
President Linton speaks at the State of the University on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The event is a celebration of the transformational work of the K-State community.
Protester interrupts 2024 State of the University Address
Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission approves 2025 budget
Hibbs was found at 800 and Laramie on the morning of Friday, Aug. 30.
Family says K-State student was attacked walking home from Aggieville
Link Scooters sit parked by Bluemont in 2021. (Archive photo by Benjamin Voller)
Students consider possible return of electric scooters
Paws and Poses: Pilates class for charity
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
Coach Jerome Tang joins the students in the Wabash at the end of the game against Texas Tech. K-State won the matchup against the Red Raiders on Jan. 21, 2023 at home, 68-58.
BREAKING: K-State lands top-portal prospect Coleman Hawkins
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
President Linton speaks at the State of the University on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The event is a celebration of the transformational work of the K-State community.
Protester interrupts 2024 State of the University Address
Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission approves 2025 budget
Link Scooters sit parked by Bluemont in 2021. (Archive photo by Benjamin Voller)
Students consider possible return of electric scooters
K-State announces $7 million in funding for biomanufacturing facility
The World Religions Festival was held Tuesday, Aug. 27. The event is a celebration of wisdom, faith, and culture.
K-State holds World Religions Festival
Hale Library hosted Purple Pride Putt Putt on Aug. 20. K-State President Richard Linton made an appearance at the event and took a few swings on the mini golf course.
Students play mini golf and discover library services
‘We’ve come a long way’: Riley County Jail director addresses jail conditions following inmate death
Hibbs was found at 800 and Laramie on the morning of Friday, Aug. 30.
Family says K-State student was attacked walking home from Aggieville
Paws and Poses: Pilates class for charity
Road construction projects affect gameday traffic
Road construction projects affect gameday traffic
Monster, an 8-year-old Riley County police K-9, retired after seven years of service because of medical issues. (Photo Courtesy of RCPD)
Police K-9 retires after years of service
Madison Werth, Taylynne Charf and Laci Kirchhoff hike trails around Manhattan to relax after classes. While they’re hoping to find the hidden ticket for $5,000, the benefits from their hike together are rewarding on its own.
Local bank hides ticket for $5,000 on Manhattan area trail
Hibbs was found at 800 and Laramie on the morning of Friday, Aug. 30.
Family says K-State student was attacked walking home from Aggieville
Manhattan company Hi-Tech Interior is the parent company to HTI Residential, located in Wichita.
$120,000 stolen from Manhattan subsidiary
Stolen Prius marks 40th vehicle stolen this year in Riley County
Alleged attempted robbery leaves one woman injured
Alleged attempted robbery leaves one woman injured
Chiefs’ rally shooting sparks gun violence discussion
Chiefs’ rally shooting sparks gun violence discussion
Execution of search warrant leads to three arrests
RFK Jr. suspends campaign and backs Donald Trump
RFK Jr. suspends campaign and backs Donald Trump
A voter drops his ballot into the ballot box at the Riley County Republican Party Presidential Caucus Mar. 5, 2016, at Manhattan High School.
The 2024 Election: A case study on unprecedented times
Unofficial election results for Kansas' Presidential Preference Primary Tuesday.
Biden and Trump win Kansas Presidential Preference Primary
An excerpt from our March 1 paper about the candidates still in the race for Kansas' Presidential Preference Primary.
Unofficial Kansas 2024 Presidential Preference Primary results
Everything to know before the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary
Everything to know before the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary
Three reasons to become politically active
Archive Photo by Dylan Connell | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP
From the Head Coach: Klieman previews Friday matchup with Arizona
Archive Photo by Julia Smith | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP
Know Your Opponent: K-State hosts Arizona in ‘wild’ Friday night matchup
Sophomore forward Jo Sees charges downfield. K-State defeated South Dakota 3-0 in their senior day matchup on Sept. 1.
Late goals plague K-State at No. 7 Memphis
Hitter Liz Gregorski celebrates the point with her teammates. The Wildcats defeated the Horned Frogs in a 5-set thriller 3-2 on Sept. 22 at Morgan Family Arena.
K-State Volleyball swept by tough competition at Creighton Classic
K-State cross country competes among the pack at the 2023 Bob Timmons invite. (Archive Photo by Julia Smith | Collegian Media Group)
Wildcats XC finishes second, third in the season opener
Redshirt freshman Jack Fabris collects the ball en route to K-State's game-changing scoop-and-score. K-State won 34-27 in New Orleans against Tulane on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Road resolve leads No. 17 K-State past Tulane upset bid
Archive Photo by Dylan Connell | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP
From the Head Coach: Klieman previews Friday matchup with Arizona
Archive Photo by Julia Smith | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP
Know Your Opponent: K-State hosts Arizona in ‘wild’ Friday night matchup
Redshirt freshman Jack Fabris collects the ball en route to K-State's game-changing scoop-and-score. K-State won 34-27 in New Orleans against Tulane on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Road resolve leads No. 17 K-State past Tulane upset bid
Camden Beebe at practice during his time as an offensive lineman. Beebe trainsitioned to coaching in 2024 after medically retiring from his playing career. (Photo Courtesy of Camden Beebe)
‘Coach Beebe’: Medical retirement writes new chapter for Camden Beebe
Ball State transfer safety Jordan Riley chases down a UT-Martin player in his Wildcat debut. The K-State defense allowed just 98 passing yards and 36 rushing yards in the 41-6 win on Aug. 31, 2024.
K-State tops UT-Martin 41-6 in 2024 opener
After scoring a touchdown, then-sophomore running back DJ Giddens celebrates in the end zone against Central Florida on Sept. 23, 2023, in Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Three Keys: Instant takeaways from K-State vs. UT-Martin
Women's 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 Lee's 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-State's 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-State's 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
Jacob Pullen being inducted into the K-State Hall of Fame during the 2024 home football opener. Pullen is the Wildcats' all-time leading scorer. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Headed for the Rafters: Pullen details induction into K-State Hall of Fame
Michael Beasley drives for a layup against a defender in the BIG3 League. Beasley, a former All-American at K-State, was named the league's 2024 MVP (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Former MBB star Michael Beasley named BIG3 MVP
Coach Jerome Tang joins the students in the Wabash at the end of the game against Texas Tech. K-State won the matchup against the Red Raiders on Jan. 21, 2023 at home, 68-58.
BREAKING: K-State lands top-portal prospect Coleman Hawkins
Kentucky transfer Ugonna Onyenso poses on his visit to K-State on June 4. He became the Wildcats' eighth portal addition with his commitment. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)
K-State lands Kentucky big man Ugonna Onyenso
Transfer forward Achor Achor poses during his visit to Manhattan. Achor became the Wildcats' second commit on May 16 and seventh overall for the 2024-25 season. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Coveted transfer Achor Achor commits to K-State
Head Coach Jerome Tang claps for his players after taking the lead. The Wildcats beat the West Virginia Mountaineers 94-90 Feb. 26 in Bramlage Coliseum.
K-State adds JUCO prospect Chimobi Ikegwuruka
Pitcher Blake Dean walks off the field against BYU on May 18. Dean, a freshman, helped the Wildcats reach the 2024 Super Regionals and will aim to be key to the Wildcats taking the next step.
K-State baseball falls to Virginia in Super Regional
Shortstop Kaelen Culpepper celebrates in the dugout against BYU May 18, 2024. The Wildcats later advanced to the second Super Regional in program history, led by a regional MVP performance from Culpepper.
K-State advances to Super Regional after dominant Fayetteville Regional performance
Reliever JJ Slack celebrates after setting down a BYU batter in the series opener on May 16. The Wildcats set a program-record 21 strikeouts in the victory.
Walk-off and strikeout record highlight series victory over BYU
Closing pitcher Tyson Neighbors pitches the final inning allowing no runs, securing the win for the Wildcats. K-State won against KU 4-2 May 5 at Tointon Family Stadium. This win, combined with the win from Friday, led to the series win of the Sunflower Showdown for the Wildcats.
Baseball drops series at West Virginia
Freshman pitcher Blake Dean celebrates after a clutch out in the Sunflower Showdown. K-State won its third straight series against Kansas May 5, 2024 at Tointon Family Stadium.
K-State baseball wins third straight Sunflower Showdown
Freshman Nick English steps up to bat with his brother, Jake English, behind the plate for Kansas. The Jayhawks won 4-0 in the second game of the Sunflower Showdown.
Jayhawks level Sunflower Showdown 1-1 with shutout performance
Sophomore forward Jo Sees charges downfield. K-State defeated South Dakota 3-0 in their senior day matchup on Sept. 1.
Late goals plague K-State at No. 7 Memphis
K-State huddles together ahead of its matchup with South Dakota. The Wildcats won 3-0 in their senior day matchup on Sept. 1.
K-State battles to a stalemate against Arkansas State
Sophomore forward Morgan Struttmann charges down the field against South Dakota on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. Struttmann collected two points in the 3-0 victory.
K-State Soccer dominates South Dakota 3-0
Sophomore forward Ryann Reynolds lines up for a strike against Green Bay on Thursday night. The Wildcats defeated Green Bay 6-1, tying the program record for goals in a single game.
Soccer demolishes Green Bay on home turf, ties program record
Junior keeper Murphy Sheaff reaches for a save in K-State's contest against Gonzaga. The Wildcats fell 2-0 on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
K-State soccer splits Pacific Northwest road trip
USC transfer Jayce Woodward competes in her first contest as a Wildcat. K-State lost to Nevada 2-1 to open the 2024 season. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)
K-State soccer falls to Nevada in season opener
Hitter Liz Gregorski celebrates the point with her teammates. The Wildcats defeated the Horned Frogs in a 5-set thriller 3-2 on Sept. 22 at Morgan Family Arena.
K-State Volleyball swept by tough competition at Creighton Classic
The team rallies together before their match against TCU. The Wildcats defeated the Horned Frogs in a 5-set thriller 3-2 on Sept. 22, 2023 at Morgan Family Arena.
K-State Volleyball salvages opening weekend in tournament finale
Blocker Brenna Schmidt is filled with emotion as she scores a point. The Wildcats defeated the Horned Frogs in a 5-set thriller 3-2 on Sept. 22 at Morgan Family Arena.
Rising to the Occasion: Volleyball players fill big shoes this fall
Aliyah Carter serves the ball against Cincinnati on Sept. 30, 2023 at Morgan Family Arena.
Volleyball’s Clinton-Carter duo returns with high expectations
Coach Jason Mansfield faced against Cincinnati on Sept. 30, 2023 at Morgan Family Arena.
Four new Big 12 members to add ‘balance’ and competition to volleyball
Setter Izzi Szulczewski and middle blocker Brenna Schmidt jump for a block in the upset sweep of Texas, the eventual NCAA champions. In February, The NCAA approved a rule allowing successive contacts for the 2024-25 season.
Change of play: NCAA approves double contacts in volleyball
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
Salute to Service: Larry Booth
Salute to Service: Larry Booth
Letters from Libby: The dangers of perfectionism
Letters from Libby: The dangers of perfectionism
ALBUM REVIEW: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’ was just a ‘Taste’
ALBUM REVIEW: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’ was just a ‘Taste’
Camden Beebe at practice during his time as an offensive lineman. Beebe trainsitioned to coaching in 2024 after medically retiring from his playing career. (Photo Courtesy of Camden Beebe)
‘Coach Beebe’: Medical retirement writes new chapter for Camden Beebe
Monster, an 8-year-old Riley County police K-9, retired after seven years of service because of medical issues. (Photo Courtesy of RCPD)
Police K-9 retires after years of service
Zoe Schumacher (left) and Erin Flax (right) pose in their marching band gear before their performance. Schumacher is in search of a kidney donor. (Photo Courtesy of Zoe Schumacher)
Student looks to K-State’s tradition of family for a kidney donor
Salute to Service: Larry Booth
Salute to Service: Larry Booth
Camden Beebe at practice during his time as an offensive lineman. Beebe trainsitioned to coaching in 2024 after medically retiring from his playing career. (Photo Courtesy of Camden Beebe)
‘Coach Beebe’: Medical retirement writes new chapter for Camden Beebe
Monster, an 8-year-old Riley County police K-9, retired after seven years of service because of medical issues. (Photo Courtesy of RCPD)
Police K-9 retires after years of service
Zoe Schumacher (left) and Erin Flax (right) pose in their marching band gear before their performance. Schumacher is in search of a kidney donor. (Photo Courtesy of Zoe Schumacher)
Student looks to K-State’s tradition of family for a kidney donor
Emmett Spaw's "Three Shot" was produced during a comedy crawl. (Photo courtesy of Emmett Spaw)
Original play by K-State student produced in Kentucky
Following Success: What are the most useful Instagram accounts for new students?
Following Success: What are the most useful Instagram accounts for new students?
REVIEW: ‘Twisters’
REVIEW: ‘Twisters’
REVIEW: ‘X-Men ‘97’
REVIEW: ‘X-Men ‘97’
REVIEW: ‘Invincible’
REVIEW: ‘Invincible’
An iconic theater experience: ‘Dune: Part Two’
An iconic theater experience: ‘Dune: Part Two’
Hide your moms: Yung Gravy to perform at Bramlage Coliseum on April 11
Hide your moms: Yung Gravy to perform at Bramlage Coliseum on April 11
ALBUM REVIEW: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’ was just a ‘Taste’
ALBUM REVIEW: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’ was just a ‘Taste’
Hold Your Horses: Post Malone’s country album isn’t his first rodeo
Hold Your Horses: Post Malone’s country album isn’t his first rodeo
New popular music studies minor now offered at K-State
New popular music studies minor now offered at K-State
REVIEW: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
REVIEW: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Illustration by Riley Scott
Seventeen songs for spring
Editors’ Picks: Songs of March
Editors’ Picks: Songs of March
A new Vietnamese Restaurant, Pho Viet, opens in downtown Manhattan.
REVIEW: Pho-nomenal flavors at Pho Viet
New and upcoming restaurants: A taste of Manhattan’s latest eateries
These are some brownies from the Fischer family's recipe. They're moist, quick and delicious, perfect for college students in a rush and craving a homemade treat.
Sandie Fischer’s Speedy Brownies
Recipes for the big game
Recipes for the big game
RECIPE: Hawaiian Roll Ham and Cheese Sliders
RECIPE: Hawaiian Roll Ham and Cheese Sliders
Culver's opens its doors on Tuesday, January 30 sitting right off of McCall Road. It features double drive-thru lanes and is famous for frozen custard and ButterBurgers.
New Culver’s location overflows with customers: ‘Seeing people together and laughing, that’s why we did this’
Blocker Brenna Schmidt is filled with emotion as she scores a point. The Wildcats defeated the Horned Frogs in a 5-set thriller 3-2 on Sept. 22 at Morgan Family Arena.
Rising to the Occasion: Volleyball players fill big shoes this fall
Aliyah Carter serves the ball against Cincinnati on Sept. 30, 2023 at Morgan Family Arena.
Volleyball’s Clinton-Carter duo returns with high expectations
Zoe Schumacher (left) and Erin Flax (right) pose in their marching band gear before their performance. Schumacher is in search of a kidney donor. (Photo Courtesy of Zoe Schumacher)
Student looks to K-State’s tradition of family for a kidney donor
Senior quarterback Collin Klein holds up the 2012 Big 12 championship trophy after defeating Texas at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Klein became the Wildcats' second Heisman finalist.
Countdown to Kickoff: Who is the Greatest QB in K-State History?
Hale Library hosted Purple Pride Putt Putt on Aug. 20. K-State President Richard Linton made an appearance at the event and took a few swings on the mini golf course.
Students play mini golf and discover library services
New track and field coach Tara Davis-Woodhall points up in celebration after her competition. (Photo Courtesy of U.S. Track and Field)
Wildcats in the Olympics: Looking at K-State representation in Paris 2024
Blocker Brenna Schmidt is filled with emotion as she scores a point. The Wildcats defeated the Horned Frogs in a 5-set thriller 3-2 on Sept. 22 at Morgan Family Arena.
Rising to the Occasion: Volleyball players fill big shoes this fall
Aliyah Carter serves the ball against Cincinnati on Sept. 30, 2023 at Morgan Family Arena.
Volleyball’s Clinton-Carter duo returns with high expectations
Zoe Schumacher (left) and Erin Flax (right) pose in their marching band gear before their performance. Schumacher is in search of a kidney donor. (Photo Courtesy of Zoe Schumacher)
Student looks to K-State’s tradition of family for a kidney donor
Senior quarterback Collin Klein holds up the 2012 Big 12 championship trophy after defeating Texas at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Klein became the Wildcats' second Heisman finalist.
Countdown to Kickoff: Who is the Greatest QB in K-State History?
Hale Library hosted Purple Pride Putt Putt on Aug. 20. K-State President Richard Linton made an appearance at the event and took a few swings on the mini golf course.
Students play mini golf and discover library services
New track and field coach Tara Davis-Woodhall points up in celebration after her competition. (Photo Courtesy of U.S. Track and Field)
Wildcats in the Olympics: Looking at K-State representation in Paris 2024
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
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
Letters from Libby: The dangers of perfectionism
Letters from Libby: The dangers of perfectionism
An overview of the K-State athletic complexes on a football game day. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Toby’s Take: The time is now, choose Manhattan
A new Vietnamese Restaurant, Pho Viet, opens in downtown Manhattan.
REVIEW: Pho-nomenal flavors at Pho Viet
Hold Your Horses: Post Malone’s country album isn’t his first rodeo
Hold Your Horses: Post Malone’s country album isn’t his first rodeo
Senior quarterback Collin Klein holds up the 2012 Big 12 championship trophy after defeating Texas at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Klein became the Wildcats' second Heisman finalist.
Countdown to Kickoff: Who is the Greatest QB in K-State History?
Letters from Libby: A guide to freshman year
Letters from Libby: A guide to freshman year
ALBUM REVIEW: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’ was just a ‘Taste’
ALBUM REVIEW: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’ was just a ‘Taste’
A new Vietnamese Restaurant, Pho Viet, opens in downtown Manhattan.
REVIEW: Pho-nomenal flavors at Pho Viet
Hold Your Horses: Post Malone’s country album isn’t his first rodeo
Hold Your Horses: Post Malone’s country album isn’t his first rodeo
REVIEW: ‘Twisters’
REVIEW: ‘Twisters’
REVIEW: ‘X-Men ‘97’
REVIEW: ‘X-Men ‘97’
REVIEW: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
REVIEW: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Letters from Libby: The dangers of perfectionism
Letters from Libby: The dangers of perfectionism
An overview of the K-State athletic complexes on a football game day. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)
Toby’s Take: The time is now, choose Manhattan
Letters from Libby: A guide to freshman year
Letters from Libby: A guide to freshman year
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
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
Letters from Libby: The pursuit of happiness
Letters from Libby: The pursuit of happiness
Letter to the Editor: College is short — do the most with it and appreciate it
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
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From the Head Coach: Klieman previews Friday matchup with Arizona

Toby Hammes, sports editor
September 13, 2024
Archive Photo by Julia Smith | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP

Know Your Opponent: K-State hosts Arizona in ‘wild’ Friday night matchup

Toby Hammes, sports editor
September 13, 2024
Redshirt freshman Jack Fabris collects the ball en route to K-State's game-changing scoop-and-score. K-State won 34-27 in New Orleans against Tulane on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

Road resolve leads No. 17 K-State past Tulane upset bid

Toby Hammes, sports editor
September 7, 2024
Camden Beebe at practice during his time as an offensive lineman. Beebe trainsitioned to coaching in 2024 after medically retiring from his playing career. (Photo Courtesy of Camden Beebe)

‘Coach Beebe’: Medical retirement writes new chapter for Camden Beebe

Toby Hammes, sports editor
September 6, 2024
Jacob Pullen being inducted into the K-State Hall of Fame during the 2024 home football opener. Pullen is the Wildcats' all-time leading scorer. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

Headed for the Rafters: Pullen details induction into K-State Hall of Fame

Toby Hammes, sports editor
September 6, 2024
Ball State transfer safety Jordan Riley chases down a UT-Martin player in his Wildcat debut. The K-State defense allowed just 98 passing yards and 36 rushing yards in the 41-6 win on Aug. 31, 2024.

K-State tops UT-Martin 41-6 in 2024 opener

Toby Hammes, sports editor
September 1, 2024
After scoring a touchdown, then-sophomore running back DJ Giddens celebrates in the end zone against Central Florida on Sept. 23, 2023, in Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

Three Keys: Instant takeaways from K-State vs. UT-Martin

Toby Hammes, sports editor
August 31, 2024
An overview of the K-State athletic complexes on a football game day. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

Toby’s Take: The time is now, choose Manhattan

Toby Hammes, sports editor
August 30, 2024
Head coach Chris Klieman in the game against the University of Houston. K-State won 41-0 on Oct. 28, 2023 in Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

From the Head Coach: Klieman previews FCS foe UT-Martin

Toby Hammes, sports editor
August 30, 2024
Colarado transfer Dylan Edwards poses during his official visit to K-State. Edwards signed to the Wildcats April 30. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

Know Your Opponent: Wildcats open season against the Skyhawks

Toby Hammes, sports editor
August 30, 2024
Senior quarterback Collin Klein holds up the 2012 Big 12 championship trophy after defeating Texas at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Klein became the Wildcats' second Heisman finalist.

Countdown to Kickoff: Who is the Greatest QB in K-State History?

Toby Hammes, sports editor
August 24, 2024
Michael Beasley drives for a layup against a defender in the BIG3 League. Beasley, a former All-American at K-State, was named the league's 2024 MVP (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

Former MBB star Michael Beasley named BIG3 MVP

Toby Hammes, sports editor
August 23, 2024
Arms out to the crowd, then-senior wide receiver Malik Knowles celebrates after scoring a touchdown on November 26, 2022. K-State beat the University of Kansas 47-27.

Wildcats in the NFL: Former K-State stars look to impress in preseason

Toby Hammes, sports editor
August 23, 2024
New track and field coach Tara Davis-Woodhall points up in celebration after her competition. (Photo Courtesy of U.S. Track and Field)

Wildcats in the Olympics: Looking at K-State representation in Paris 2024

Toby Hammes, sports editor
August 23, 2024
Then-sophomore linebacker Desmond Purnell holds his hand up after the K-State defense stopped NC State short of a first down. K-State won the Pop-Tarts Bowl Dec 28, 2023 with a defensive unit composed of many players returning for 2024.

Countdown to Kickoff: Previewing K-State’s ‘deep’ and dominant defense

Toby Hammes, sports editor
August 17, 2024
USC transfer Jayce Woodward competes in her first contest as a Wildcat. K-State lost to Nevada 2-1 to open the 2024 season. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State soccer falls to Nevada in season opener

Toby Hammes, sports editor
August 16, 2024
After a goal, then-freshman Morgan Struttmann celebrates with teammates Sophie Harlan (right) and Reece Walrod (left) against UTSA on August 24, 2023.

Chapter 9: ‘Humbled’ K-State soccer squad looks to turn the page in 2024

Toby Hammes, sports editor
August 15, 2024
Quarterback Avery Johnson displays his speed during the Pop-Tarts Bowl. The Wildcats won the bowl game Dec 28, 2023 with a final score of 28-19 against North Carolina State.

Countdown to Kickoff: Previewing an ‘explosive’ K-State offense in 2024-25

Toby Hammes, sports editor
August 10, 2024
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

Toby Hammes, sports editor
July 1, 2024
Coach Jerome Tang joins the students in the Wabash at the end of the game against Texas Tech. K-State won the matchup against the Red Raiders on Jan. 21, 2023 at home, 68-58.

BREAKING: K-State lands top-portal prospect Coleman Hawkins

Toby Hammes, sports editor
June 14, 2024
Kentucky transfer Ugonna Onyenso poses on his visit to K-State on June 4. He became the Wildcats' eighth portal addition with his commitment. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State lands Kentucky big man Ugonna Onyenso

Toby Hammes, sports editor
June 4, 2024
Reliever JJ Slack celebrates after setting down a BYU batter in the series opener on May 16. The Wildcats set a program-record 21 strikeouts in the victory.

Walk-off and strikeout record highlight series victory over BYU

Toby Hammes, sports editor
May 19, 2024
Transfer forward Achor Achor poses during his visit to Manhattan. Achor became the Wildcats' second commit on May 16 and seventh overall for the 2024-25 season. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

Coveted transfer Achor Achor commits to K-State

Toby Hammes, sports editor
May 16, 2024
Head Coach Jerome Tang claps for his players after taking the lead. The Wildcats beat the West Virginia Mountaineers 94-90 Feb. 26 in Bramlage Coliseum.

K-State adds JUCO prospect Chimobi Ikegwuruka

Toby Hammes, sports editor
May 16, 2024
Closing pitcher Tyson Neighbors pitches the final inning allowing no runs, securing the win for the Wildcats. K-State won against KU 4-2 May 5 at Tointon Family Stadium. This win, combined with the win from Friday, led to the series win of the Sunflower Showdown for the Wildcats.

Baseball drops series at West Virginia

Toby Hammes, sports editor
May 12, 2024
K-State men's basketball head coach Jerome Tang sings the K-State alma mater with students following the Wildcat win over the Baylor Bears. The Wildcats beat the Bears 68-64 in overtime on Jan. 16 at Bramlage Coliseum, putting the Wildcats 10-0 in overtime under coach Tang.

K-State lands transfer scorer Max Jones

Toby Hammes, sports editor
May 9, 2024
Freshman pitcher Blake Dean celebrates after a clutch out in the Sunflower Showdown. K-State won its third straight series against Kansas May 5, 2024 at Tointon Family Stadium.

K-State baseball wins third straight Sunflower Showdown

Toby Hammes, sports editor
May 7, 2024
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

Toby Hammes, sports editor
May 2, 2024
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

Toby Hammes, sports editor
April 28, 2024
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

Toby Hammes, sports editor
April 27, 2024
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

Toby Hammes, sports editor
April 27, 2024
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

Toby Hammes, sports editor
April 26, 2024
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

Toby Hammes, sports editor
April 26, 2024
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

Toby Hammes, staff writer
April 25, 2024
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

Toby Hammes, staff wrtiter
April 23, 2024
Sophomore Noa van Beek works on her putting at a Colbert Hills practice in the fall. Van Beek and her teammates have climbed to a national ranking of No. 55 under first-year head coach Stew Burke.

Women’s golf has ‘set the standard’ ahead of Big 12 Championship

Toby Hammes, staff writer
April 18, 2024
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

Toby Hammes, staff writer
April 15, 2024
Athletic Director Gene Taylor poses with men's basketball head coach Jerome Tang at his introductory press conference on March 23, 2022. In Tang's two years after being hired by Taylor he has won coach on the year, received an extension and stayed at Kansas State after reported interest from Arkansas. (Archive photo by Benjamin Voller | Collegian Media Group)

Toby’s Take: Grab the chisel, Gene Taylor has earned his statue

Toby Hammes, staff writer
April 11, 2024
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

Toby Hammes, staff writer
April 4, 2024
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

Toby Hammes, staff writer
April 3, 2024
Junior golfer Carla Bernat practices at Colbert Hills on Sept. 5, 2023. Bernat claimed the individual title at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic and earned her second invitation to the Augusta National Women's Amateur.

Carla Bernat claims individual title at Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic

Toby Hammes, staff writer
April 1, 2024
Guard Jacob Pullen goes for a layup on March 25, 2010 in the Sweet 16 against Xaiver. Pullen scored 28 in the double overtime win to advance to the Elite Eight. (Archive photo by Matt Binter | Collegian Media Group)

This Week in History (2010): Wildcats down Xavier in 2OT Sweet 16 classic

Toby Hammes, staff writer
March 28, 2024
Forward Dean Wade shoots a contested jumper in K-State’s 74-67 win over Kansas on Feb. 5, 2019. Wade scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds to break an eight-game losing streak in the Sunflower Showdown.

Wildcats in the Pros: NFL combine stars, Dean Wade’s NBA spectacular

Toby Hammes, staff writer
March 7, 2024
Senior golfer Haley Vargas attempts a put shot in the Westbrook Invitational. Vargas led the way with 7 under par for K-State as the team shot a school-record low 54-hole score of 24 under par. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

Record Wreckers: Women’s golf sets program best at Westbrook Invitational

Toby Hammes, staff writer
February 29, 2024
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

Toby Hammes, staff writer
February 9, 2024
Freshman doubleback Kaleb Prewett celebrates after Senior wide receiver Tyler Lockett scores a touchdown during the game vs. UTEP on Sept. 27, 2014 in Bill Snyder Family Stadium. (Archive photo by George Walker)

Wildcats in the NFL (Week 18): Lockett walk-off winner, season in-review

Toby Hammes, staff writer
January 19, 2024
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