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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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Big 12 Power Rankings | Top teams suffer losses with struggling offensive production

Brayden Meseke, staff writer November 21, 2024
BYU is no longer perfect, making the race for the top spot tight.
Sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson scratches his head after an interception against Arizona State on Nov. 16. No. 16 K-State lost 24-14 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

No. 16 K-State suffers symphony of sighs in Arizona State loss

Toby Hammes, sports editor November 17, 2024
The Wildcats’ leader, Chris Klieman, was emotional after a tough defeat at home.

Big 12 Power Rankings | BYU stays undefeated amid controversial call

Brayden Meseke, staff writer November 14, 2024
The second spot in the Big 12 race remains tight down the stretch.
Head coach Chris Klieman hoists the Big 12 Champion trophy after defeating TCU in overtime 31-28 on Dec. 3, 2023. K-State’s trip back to Arlington in 2024 took a hit after losing to Houston.

Big 12 Power Rankings | New team climbs to No. 1 after Week 10 upsets

Brayden Meseke, staff writer November 8, 2024
Top teams look to bounce back after upsets shake up the conference.
Former K-State quarterback Adrian Martinez looks to make an Iowa State defender miss in Ames during the 2022 season.

Big 12 Power Rankings | Top 5 solidifies spot, preseason contenders drop

Brayden Meseke, staff writer November 2, 2024
Preseason conference contenders Utah and Arizona continue to falter down the stretch.
K-State tacklers flock to a BYU ball carrier in the two teams' first matchup as conference foes. BYU defeated K-State 38-9 in Provo. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

Big 12 Power Rankings | Top teams escape with wins to stay undefeated

Brayden Meseke, staff writer October 25, 2024
Potential shake-up at the top of the Big 12 standings with near-upsets.
Linebacker Dakorey Johnson, wide receiver Stanton Weber and linebacker Trent Tanking piling on Iowa State running back DeVondrick Nealy at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 6, 2014. The Wildcats defeated the Cyclones 32-38.

Big 12 Power Rankings | Undefeated Iowa State and BYU lead the way

Brayden Meseke, staff writer October 16, 2024
Checking in on conference foes midway through the season.
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
Wildcats come from behind to defeat the Green Wave.
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

Khalia Woods, staff writer August 30, 2024
New and returning K-State volleyball players that step up.
Aliyah Carter serves the ball against Cincinnati on Sept. 30, 2023 at Morgan Family Arena.

Volleyball’s Clinton-Carter duo returns with high expectations

Trey Thomas, staff writer August 30, 2024
K-State presents a dynamic duo of outside hitters in 2024.
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

Brayden Meseke, staff writer August 30, 2024
Despite losing old foes, the Big 12 still breeds competitiveness.
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
Seven days before kick-off, is a No. 7 the greatest?
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