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Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

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Campus costume craze | K-State students share their Halloween costumes and Spooky Season traditions

Emma McAtee, staff writer October 29, 2025

As spooky season comes to a close, the anticipation of Halloween arises. Students, adults and kids all prepare for the one night a year they can be whatever they choose to be. In the college environment,...

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“Smiling Friends”: The history, the zany and the relatability

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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Healing Hooves | The importance of equine therapy in Manhattan

Emma McAtee, staff writer October 22, 2025
Workers and volunteers speak on the therapeutic aroma of Hope Ranch
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One door shut; another one opened

Jolie Shultz, arts & culture editor October 22, 2025
In the wake of K-State’s Spectrum Center closure, members of the LGBTQ+ community are trying to reestablish their presence
"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

Jolie Shultz, arts & culture editor September 24, 2025

Mimosas and breakfast enchiladas weren’t the only things served at Sinker’s Lounge on Saturday, Sept. 20. Members of the community were lined up at the doors to get into the brunch, catered by Aunt...

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

Jolie Shultz, arts & culture editor September 17, 2025

Since its inception, The Kansas State Collegian has been located in Kedzie Hall. Over a century’s worth of writers have graced Room 116 — The Collegian’s beloved newsroom.  Thirty years ago,...

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OPINION: The Summer of Superheroes

Justin Shoemaker, staff writer September 17, 2025

Unless you were living under a rock this summer, you have likely heard of either “Superman” or “The Fantastic Four.”  Grossing over a combined $1.2 billion, these films share a number of similarities....

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Music’s newest best friend

Jolie Shultz, Arts & Culture Editor September 3, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter has been the talk of the internet for over a year. Since the release of her August 2024 album, “Short n’ Sweet,” Carpenter has been making headlines. Her cheeky lyrics, which often...

Former Kansas State Baseball Head Coach, Dave Baker, talks about the impact of the Green Book during a tour of the Douglass Community Center at the Yuma Street Cultural Festival on Aug. 31, 2025.

Yuma Street Cultural Festival | Bringing attention to Black history and community

Jolie Shultz, arts & culture editor September 3, 2025

When thinking of Manhattan, one’s first thought might be to think of The Big Apple — Manhattan, N.Y. While New York is rich in history and culture, The Little Apple is rich with its own.  This...

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The Top Five Songs of Summer 2025

Mekaila Rickert, Marketing and PR Manager August 27, 2025

Artists blessed us with great music all summer long, their payouts coming just in time to pay their overdue rent. Rising and returning stars alike brought us into a groovy era with lyrics that make your...

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REVIEW: The Life of Chuck

Justin Shoemaker, Staff Writer August 27, 2025
Every life has its beauty.
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