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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

For Riley closed over 15 departments and furloughed employees, affecting operations at the base. Normal operations will resume once funding is restored.

Federal government enters first shutdown since 2018

Jenna Fiscus, news editor October 2, 2025

At 12:01 on Oct. 1, the government came to a standstill thanks to Congress failing to come to an agreement on enhanced Obamacare subsidies, according to CNN. The first since 2018, the current federal...

Graphic by Haley Smith

Kansas loses $10.4 million for SNAP food benefits

Katey West and Diana Piedra October 2, 2025

Funding for Kansas SNAP, a federal food benefits program for low-income households, was reduced by $10.4 million for the year after the United States Department of Agriculture sent the Kelly Administration...

The dredging of Manhattan’s Tuttle Creek Lake aims to clear decades of sediment buildup and protect the reservoir’s role in flood control and water supply for much of eastern Kansas.

Tuttle Creek Lake undergoes project to reduce sediment

Amylee Gil, staff writer September 24, 2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Kansas Water Office are collaborating on a new project at Tuttle Creek Lake, scheduled to take place from Wednesday, Sept. 17 to Saturday, Sept. 27, aimed at reducing...

Student Union employee arrested on rape charges

Jenna Fiscus, news editor September 17, 2025

On Thursday, Sept. 11, at 2:30 p.m., Kansas State Student Union employee Thomas Epting was arrested on four counts, including rape, sexual battery, criminal restraint and kidnapping.  An anonymous...

Graphic by Haley Smith

Launch Learning Center supports children with dyslexia

Katey West, staff writer September 17, 2025

More than 1 in 5 people in the United States have dyslexia, a disorder that affects the ability to read, write and more. Dyslexia, according to the U.S. News and World Report, however, is often misunderstood....

In honor of the 9/11 tragedy, first responders assist in giving away shoes to those in need in the Manhattan community. (Photo Courtesy of the Flint Hills Volunteer Center)

Volunteers and first responders give back in remembrance of 9/11

Amylee Gil, staff writer September 10, 2025
The Flint Hills Volunteer Center hosted a children’s shoe giveaway to honor the first responders and lives lost on 9/11.
Dr. Amir Bahadori observes student project work in the nuclear engineering program’s lab. (Photo courtesy of Kelsie Jones)

K-State researcher studies long-term effects of radiation exposure in the workplace

Katey West, staff writer September 10, 2025

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, everyone is exposed to radiation every day, primarily from natural background radiation, which is present in soil and other man-made sources. Dr. Amir...

Conservative speaker Charlie Kirk appeared at K-State Sept. 13, 2024 for his “You’re Being Brainwashed" tour. He debated students on various political issues. (Archive photo by Cole Bertelsen)

Conservative figure Charlie Kirk assassinated at university event in Utah

Meredith McCalmon, editor in chief September 10, 2025

Charlie Kirk, conservative speaker and founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot in the neck during his event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. He was 31. According to a post...

(Photo courtesy of Crawford County Sheriff’s Office)

K-State football player arrested for drug charges, dismissed from team

Trey Thomas, staff writer September 10, 2025
Defensive end Jayshawn Ross apprehended for marijuana distribution.
The community gathered in City Park to watch as the Budweiser Clydesdales were hitched to their carriage.

Budweiser Clydesdales visit Manhattan

Katey West, staff writer September 3, 2025
The Budweiser Beer Wagon paraded through Aggieville last week.
Previously known as Shot Stop in Aggieville, the space next to Yard Bar has been closed for renovations.

New nightclub in Aggieville recently announced

Libby Zuck, Managing Editor August 27, 2025
“The next era of Aggieville nightlife starts now.”
Graphic by Haley Smith

“Save A Life” station provides Narcan on campus

Katey West, Staff Writer August 27, 2025
New resource on campus increases access to opioid overdose prevention
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