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Calvin Hall sits 802 Mid Campus Drive. The building is the home of K-State’s College of Arts and Science.
College of Arts and Sciences to participate in voluntary separation program
Candidates from Kansas House District 66 (first three from left) and 67 (last two from left) at the Open Forum on Oct. 26.
Candidates for Kansas House speak at Student Union
Two women walk and laugh together across Bosco Plaza outside of the K-State Student Union.
K-State invests in improvements to campus safety, walkability
This Midterm election, candidates are neck-and-neck with a narrow polling gap.
Betting on the ballot | Where Kansas midterm candidates stand in the polls
Advance voting for the Midterms is now underway and Election Day is right around the corner. Student political leaders spoke on what issues are at the forefront for Kansans, and politicians they feel would serve the people best.
Student political leaders share opinions on midterm issues, candidates
Vice President JD Vance interacts with the audience about the reelection of Roger Marshall and President Donald Trump's performance in office at a Topeka rally on Oct. 26.
Vance rallies Republicans in Topeka as Senate race intensifies
K-State President Richard Linton looks on as a video plays during the State of the University address at McCain Auditorium on Sept. 18.
K-State President Richard Linton to leave Wildcats for Virginia Tech
Archive photo by Austin Van Meter
K-State, Jerome Tang finalize settlement agreement
Photo courtesy of the Riley County Police Department
Student critically injured after falling 70 feet in effort to avoid incoming vehicle
Jack Fleischaker died after falling out of a second-story window at the Sigma Chi fraternity house. Kansas State has not released any comment.
Student dies after falling from window at Sigma Chi
A spectator approaches an individal on Bosco Plaza holding a sign encouraging use of the n-word (Photo courtesy of anonymous Kansas State student).
Local NAACP urges K-State to act after student displayed racial slur on Bosco Plaza
Photo courtesy of Kansas State University.
Dean Chris Culbertson accepts position at University of South Carolina
Calvin Hall sits 802 Mid Campus Drive. The building is the home of K-State’s College of Arts and Science.
College of Arts and Sciences to participate in voluntary separation program
Candidates from Kansas House District 66 (first three from left) and 67 (last two from left) at the Open Forum on Oct. 26.
Candidates for Kansas House speak at Student Union
Two women walk and laugh together across Bosco Plaza outside of the K-State Student Union.
K-State invests in improvements to campus safety, walkability
Advance voting for the Midterms is now underway and Election Day is right around the corner. Student political leaders spoke on what issues are at the forefront for Kansans, and politicians they feel would serve the people best.
Student political leaders share opinions on midterm issues, candidates
Dr. Jesse Perez Mendez, provost and executive vice president of K-State, addresses staff in Regnier Forum on Oct. 20.
Faculty highlights concerns at first open forum
The Wildcat OneBuy platform will merge multiple purchasing services into one tool, providing efficiency to transaction processes for faculty.
Wildcat OneBuy system simplifies purchasing for faculty
Johnny Kaw’s Yard Bar, a popular bar in Aggieville, opens every Friday and Saturday to the 18-and-older community after 10 p.m., allowing a broader audience for the bar.
Younger crowd in Johnny Kaw’s Yard Bar sparks conversation among students
Climatologists cannot declare an El Niño until five consecutive Oceanic Niño Index values are all at least 0.5 degrees Celsius above normal.
Potential El Niño to affect Kansas agriculture
Protesters hold strongly worded signs about political candidates at a "No Kings" protest outside Manhattan City Hall ahead of the upcoming elections.
‘You can act’ | 4th ‘No Kings’ rally emphasizes civic engagement
Jennifer Lloyd answers a question during the Indivisible MHK town hall at the Manhattan Public Library on Oct. 20. Lloyd is a candidate for the Kansas State Department of Education.
Candidates discuss education, economic opportunity at town hall
Though beef prices are high, K-State researches say the increased cost is mostly due to higher demand.
‘Let markets work’ | K-State researchers explain increased beef prices
If a student finds a bat that needs to be tested, they should call animal control or use a container, gloves and other safety measures to carefully capture it.
K-State Rabies Laboratory sees increase in exposure to potential rabies cases
RCPD launches online system to simplify sexual assault reporting for victims
RCPD launches online system to simplify sexual assault reporting for victims
(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
Candidates from Kansas House District 66 (first three from left) and 67 (last two from left) at the Open Forum on Oct. 26.
Candidates for Kansas House speak at Student Union
This Midterm election, candidates are neck-and-neck with a narrow polling gap.
Betting on the ballot | Where Kansas midterm candidates stand in the polls
Advance voting for the Midterms is now underway and Election Day is right around the corner. Student political leaders spoke on what issues are at the forefront for Kansans, and politicians they feel would serve the people best.
Student political leaders share opinions on midterm issues, candidates
Vice President JD Vance interacts with the audience about the reelection of Roger Marshall and President Donald Trump's performance in office at a Topeka rally on Oct. 26.
Vance rallies Republicans in Topeka as Senate race intensifies
U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall addresses the crowd during the K-State Republicans town hall in the K-State Student Union on Oct. 8.
Roger Marshall discusses wide range of topics at Union town hall
Democratic candidate for Kansas House District 66 Sydney Carlin speaks to a community member after the Indivisible MHK Candidate Forum.
Voter involvement, civic participation shape candidate forum ahead of midterm elections
Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics
Wildcats make postseason strides at Big 12 Championships
Junior Quarterback Blake Barnett kneels and prays before the Wildcats loss to Colorado. Barnett entered the game during the last 15 seconds of the first quarter.
Wildcats’ Halloween comeback ends in overtime nightmare
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
Errors cast spell over K-State in loss to No. 15 KU
K-State defender Lauren Moylan passes the ball towards the net on Oct. 30. The Wildcats sit at 1-7-2 after ending the game in a tie and heading into their last game of the season.
K-State spooks UCF on a dark and stormy night
In K-State's game against Arizona State on Oct. 24, the Wildcats wore purple helmets and purple pants, a diversion from their typical silver helmets and pants.
K-State’s purple helmets deserve to stay
Dressed as Goose from "Top Gun," sophomore Jack Quetschenbach catches the ball using a trick-or-treat basket.
When the game is the outlet for help
Junior Quarterback Blake Barnett kneels and prays before the Wildcats loss to Colorado. Barnett entered the game during the last 15 seconds of the first quarter.
Wildcats’ Halloween comeback ends in overtime nightmare
In K-State's game against Arizona State on Oct. 24, the Wildcats wore purple helmets and purple pants, a diversion from their typical silver helmets and pants.
K-State’s purple helmets deserve to stay
Expanding the playoff to 24 teams destroys the uniqueness of college football. The regular season, power conference bias, conference championships and bowl games all lose importance, and the sport starts rewarding mediocrity instead of excellence.
Bigger does not mean better
K-State head coach Collin Klein runs across the field at the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Oct. 17 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Know your opponent | Wildcats look to rock the Buffs and rebuild in Boulder
The 5-for-5 model takes the first step towards repairing what was a fractured college athletics system. It provides clarity to athletes, coaches and fans, and abandons confusing questions of redshirts and medical waivers.
The NCAA 5-for-5 rule is a long-overdue fix to a broken college athletics system
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
Freshman Fette ignites Sun Devils past K-State
K-State center Ramiya White (22) shoots during the basketball game against West Virginia on Jan. 4 at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan.
Season-ending injuries haunt K-State
Tess Heal (34), guard, cuts as she dribbles down the court during the WBIT first-round game between Kansas State and Georgia Tech at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas, on March 19, 2026. Kansas State defeated Georgia Tech 69–65.
Wildcats knocked out of WBIT by Cal in second round
Forward Nastja Claessens (4) dances with guard Mikayla Parks (10) as she is announced for starting lineups against BYU at Bramlage Coliseum on February 7, 2026.
K-State pulls out a 69-65 against Georgia Tech
K-State Women's Basketball players Taryn Sides (11), Gina Garcia (6) and Nastja Claessens (4) watch the pregame hype video from the bench prior to their announcement as starters for the January 4, 2026 game against West Virginia at Bramlage Coliseum.
K-State gets knocked out by No. 1 seed TCU
Freshman Jordan Speiser is listening to her coach. The Wildcats lost to South Dakota 72-71 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 13th, 2025.
Wildcats advance to semifinals after 74-73 battle
Gard Gina Garcia defends an Iowa State shooter. The Wildcats fell short to the Cyclones 93-79 during the last regular season game. Garcia had 14 points and 10 assists on the day.
Cyclones’ second-half surge overtakes K-State in final home game
Under first-year head coach Casey Alexander, K-State men’s basketball is working to establish its identity after two exhibition losses, with senior guard Brandon Rechsteiner and junior forward Isaiah Abraham helping shape the new roster.
A new chapter of K-State men’s basketball tips off
Photo courtesy of Wildcat Electronic Media
Wildcats fight but fall in Greg Sharpe scholarship game
K-State guard Jaylen Alexander dribbles down the court against Missouri during the first half of the exhibition game on, Oct. 23, in Manhattan. The Wildcats took an early lead before Mizzou rallied to secure a 71-67 victory.
K-State falls to Mizzou in exhibition opener, 71-67
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics.
Bob Huggins living with progressive cognitive condition
Archive photo by Payton Lee
‘The journey of the season is my favorite part of coaching’
Mark Young poses for a photo with two young K-State fans wearing basketball jerseys. (Photo courtesy of Mark Young)
Life after basketball
Dressed as Goose from "Top Gun," sophomore Jack Quetschenbach catches the ball using a trick-or-treat basket.
When the game is the outlet for help
After scoring a run against Kansas, fifth-year Brady Harris celebrates with a teammate on Oct. 17, at Tointon Family Stadium.
K-State extends Saturday’s Sunflower Showdown bliss, crushing Jayhawks on the diamond
K-State pitcher (15) Grady Westphal throws a pitch during the Wildcats' exhibition game against Western Oklahoma State on Oct. 9.
‘Cats unable to bounce back after rough inning
K-State pitcher Adam Arther hurls a pitch in the Wildcats' exhbition game against the Mississauga Tigers. Arther is coming off a career high in innings pitched and appearances in 2026.
K-State handles fall ball opener, 15-1
Pitcher James Guyette (32) follows through with a pitch to catcher Bear Madliak (3) against SIUE at Tointon Family Stadium on March 6. Guyette would pitch a complete game in the 14-5 win over the Cougars.
Trio of Wildcats selected on 2nd day of MLB Draft
Dee Kennedy races toward first base during the Kansas State Wildcats' matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats on May 9.
St. Louis Cardinals draft K-State’s Dee Kennedy at No. 114 overall
K-State defender Lauren Moylan passes the ball towards the net on Oct. 30. The Wildcats sit at 1-7-2 after ending the game in a tie and heading into their last game of the season.
K-State spooks UCF on a dark and stormy night
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
Bearcats shut down Wildcats
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
Rintoul’s strike snaps K-State’s Big 12 skid
Sophie Simmons prepares to pass to a teammate during K-State’s match against Colorado at Buser Family Park on Oct. 16. The senior defender has appeared in seven matches this season.
‘Cats make history in 3-2 loss to Colorado
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
‘Life isn’t always fair, and neither is soccer’
Senior forward Rilyn Rintoul draws her foot back to kick the ball downfield away from K-State's goal. The Wildcats fell 2-0 to the Jayhawks on October 8, at Buser Family Park.
K-State falls to KU in Sunflower Showdown
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
Errors cast spell over K-State in loss to No. 15 KU
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
Wildcats snap losing streak, Massey breaks record against Texas Tech
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
Cincinnati sweeps K-State in 3 sets
Freshman Reese Resmer tips the ball back to KU at the Sunflower Showdown on Oct. 15 at Morgan Family Arena. Resmer has started in five matches this season.
Sunflower Showdown stings as KU sweeps K-State
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
K-State loses 5-set heartbreaker to No. 23 Colorado
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
K-State volleyball falls to Iowa State in straight sets
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
K-State track shines in Eugene with 2 national titles, men finish 8th overall
Long jumper Selva Prabhu crashing into the sand after a long jump attempt at the DeLoss Dodds Invitational
K-State crowned with 3 Big 12 champions as men finish 4th in Tucson
Vanessa Mercera competes in the 400m dash at the Ward Haylett Invitational on May 8.
Mercera breaks 30-year record as Wildcats dominate senior night
Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics
Wildcats shine during relay teams at Drake Relays
Courtesy K-State Athletics
K-State track shines at Oregon Team Invitational, men take title
Kansas State jumper Selva Prabhu competes in the triple jump at the DeLoss Dodds Invitational indoor track and field tournament on Jan. 31, in Manhattan, KS.
K-State men finish fourth at indoor championship
A child pets a Royal Python at Boo at the Zoo on Oct. 25 at Sunset Zoo.
Highlighting conservation through Halloween fun
The Wolf House Museum sits at 630 Fremont St. The house was originally built in 1868 and now serves as a museum.
Malevolent Manhattan | The top 3 most haunted spots around the Little Apple
Eileen Umbehr holds up a document from the TV show "48 Hours" and presents about the Dana Chandler case.
Connecting the dots | Kansas couple’s investigation reaches national screens
Broken Canon Cosplay hosted Manhattan’s first annual Tiny Con, bringing connection for cosplay enthusiasts and comic book fans.
‘Found family’ at Manhattan’s first Tiny Con
Bond Grief Collective owner Olivia Bond speaks with community members during Flight Crew Community Week.
Flight Crew Coffee, Bond Grief Collective partner for week of connection
Phi Gamma Delta, Delta Sigma Phi and Delta Delta Delta put the finishing touches on their pomping in the backyard of Phi Gamma Delta during Monday night of homecoming week.
From paper to parade | Greek life’s impact on homecoming
Bryan Vereen crouches and poses with his iconic dumbbells on K-State's campus. Vereen is known for walking around Manhattan and curling gold dumbbells down Anderson Avenue.
The man behind the golden dumbbells
Maintenance workers Jacob Boggs and Danielle Salcedo work together to repair a floor-cleaning machine at the K-State library on Sept. 23.
Duo handles whatever campus throws their way
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Dan Biles waves to the audience located in Manhattan High School's auditorium after being introduced by Chief Justice Lawton Ness on Sept. 24, 2018.
From The K-State Collegian to the Kansas Supreme Court
K-State veterinary student and rodeo competitor Kassandra Shoemaker ropes a calf during practice in Manhattan, Kansas (Photo courtesy of Wolf Grove Photo).
A life built on faith, horses and hard work
Saima Tanveer, senior at Kansas State University interior design major.
Life, work and play as an international student
Photo courtesy of the K-State Country Dance Club
Finding their footing | Inside K-State’s Country Dance Club
Union Station by JP's hosts trivia night every Tuesday at 7pm. This event is open to the public, challenging participants knowledge on various topics.
Trivia night brings students together with friendly competition
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
Graphic by Haley Smith
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
Local jazz artist and K-State alumnus JahVelle Rhone plays soprano saxophone in Café Azul on the second floor of the Museum of Art + Light.
Museum of Art + Light one-time event highlights black history at night of art, music and community
The Museum of Art + Light, located in downtown Manhattan, is hosting "Rhythm & Hues", an event combining art and jazz on Feb 20.
Museum of Art + Light to feature award-winning artist, live jazz
The truth behind sad songs
The truth behind sad songs
A concerted effort | Green bandanas tie together music and mental health
A concerted effort | Green bandanas tie together music and mental health
Graphic by Haley Smith
Former Wildcats united by music
Graphic by Haley Smith
Sounds of bluegrass and brass at Liquid Art Winery
Shirts hang for sale inside of the newly opened Ziggy's Pizza in Manhattan.
Fresh out of the oven | Ziggy’s Pizza arrives in Manhattan
Art, appetite and impact
Art, appetite and impact
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
K-State’s Tanner Morley warms up ahead of the Wildcats’ matchup against Colorado on Oct. 31 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.
Sights of Wildcats loss in Boulder
K-State forward Allison Marshall celebrates after scoring a goal on Oct. 30.
Scenes from K-State Soccer vs UCF
Dressed as the video game character Mario, K-State's Jackson Hulcher throws a baseball to first base during the Wildcats' ALS Halloween baseball game on October 29.
Scenes of K-State Baseball ALS Halloween Game
The Sunset Zoo sign is decorated for the Boo at The Zoo event on the weekend of Oct. 24,
Sights from Boo at the Zoo
Vice President JD Vance talks to the audience about the reelection of Roger Marshall and how good of a job he thinks President Donald Trump is doing in office.
Sights of Roger Marshalls Topeka Rally
A total of 17 Kansas State Collegian staff reporters and photographers covered the inside stories of Aggieville from Oct. 8-20 for our fall 2026 special edition.
Multimedia Package: The ‘Ville
K-State’s Tanner Morley warms up ahead of the Wildcats’ matchup against Colorado on Oct. 31 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.
Sights of Wildcats loss in Boulder
K-State forward Allison Marshall celebrates after scoring a goal on Oct. 30.
Scenes from K-State Soccer vs UCF
Dressed as the video game character Mario, K-State's Jackson Hulcher throws a baseball to first base during the Wildcats' ALS Halloween baseball game on October 29.
Scenes of K-State Baseball ALS Halloween Game
The Sunset Zoo sign is decorated for the Boo at The Zoo event on the weekend of Oct. 24,
Sights from Boo at the Zoo
Vice President JD Vance talks to the audience about the reelection of Roger Marshall and how good of a job he thinks President Donald Trump is doing in office.
Sights of Roger Marshalls Topeka Rally
K-State guard Jaden Schutt gets ready to shoot the ball against Missouri during the Wildcats' exhibition game on Friday, Oct. 23, at Bramlage Coliseum. Schutt led K-State with 12 points as the Wildcats fell to the Tigers 71-67.
Scenes from K-State vs Mizzou
Doin' it Knight | Issue 6: Solace - FINALE
Doin’ it Knight | Issue 6: Solace – FINALE
Issue 20 Comics
Issue 20 Comics
Issue 19 Comics
Issue 19 Comics
Doin' It Knight | Issue 5 part 2: Cratered
Doin’ It Knight | Issue 5 part 2: Cratered
Doin' It Knight | Issue 5 part 1: Cratered
Doin’ It Knight | Issue 5 part 1: Cratered
Issue 13 Comics
Issue 13 Comics
Working for the White House is easier than ever!
What you need to know before working in the White House
Behind Elizabeth Holmes’ downfall were patients who received inaccurate results and were ultimately led astray by a company they should have been able to trust. We cannot let her current popularity overshadow her criminal actions.
When fraud becomes fame
In K-State's game against Arizona State on Oct. 24, the Wildcats wore purple helmets and purple pants, a diversion from their typical silver helmets and pants.
K-State’s purple helmets deserve to stay
Expanding the playoff to 24 teams destroys the uniqueness of college football. The regular season, power conference bias, conference championships and bowl games all lose importance, and the sport starts rewarding mediocrity instead of excellence.
Bigger does not mean better
The 5-for-5 model takes the first step towards repairing what was a fractured college athletics system. It provides clarity to athletes, coaches and fans, and abandons confusing questions of redshirts and medical waivers.
The NCAA 5-for-5 rule is a long-overdue fix to a broken college athletics system
Georgia Oakley’s “Sense and Sensibility” premiered in theaters Oct. 16, adapting Jane Austen’s beloved story of sisterhood.
Jane Austen, the woman that you were
"Sharing the Harvest" previewed at Hale Library last Friday, May 1. The film is an interdisciplinary collaboration between the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication, Department of Social Transformation Studies and student interns supported by the Chapman Center for Rural Studies.
Documentary Review | The fight against food insecurity
Film Review | 'Shame' captures the psychological realities of war
Film Review | ‘Shame’ captures the psychological realities of war
Photo illustration by Haley Smith, photos by Lilly Crist and Haylee Haslett
Drive-thru duel | 151 Coffee and 7 Brew stir the pot in Manhattan
Review | Grace in desolation
Review | Grace in desolation
REVIEW | Beyond the tabloids
REVIEW | Beyond the tabloids
When philosophy meets science fiction | ‘Stalker’ film review
When philosophy meets science fiction | ‘Stalker’ film review
Injury problem? Call Linkon Cure.
Injury problem? Call Linkon Cure.
Photo courtesy of Wildcat Electronic Media
This K-State defense will win championships
Case’s Corner | A brief case of political blame
Case’s Corner | A brief case of political blame
Case’s Corner | A brief case of government responsibility pt. 2
Case’s Corner | A brief case of government responsibility pt. 2
Graphic by Haley Smith
Halloween Costume Inspiration
Case’s Corner | A brief case of government responsibility
Case’s Corner | A brief case of government responsibility
Letter to the Editor
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
Letter to the Editor: K-State Athletics’ ties to Athletes for Israel disrespects international students
Kansas State Collegian Editor-in-Chief Greta Klein and Managing Editor Declan Phipps smile and pose with the Kedzie Hall sign in Kansas State Collegian sweatshirts.
Letter from the Editors | Serving as the student voice on K-State’s campus
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