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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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Upcycling drought | From waste to water

Jenna Fiscus and Kyra Case October 29, 2025

The power of water entranced Dr. Prathap Parameswaran. It perplexed him. Growing up in southwest India, he often saw a pattern: after the rain, intense, crippling drought followed three months later. “I...

The Manhattan City Hall houses City of Manhattan offices and organizations. City Council meetings are held in this building.

City Commission candidates discuss important community issues ahead of local election

Max Ashford, contributing writer October 22, 2025

At a community forum on Oct. 5, candidates discussed issues that directly affect students of Kansas State. With elections coming up for three open seats on Nov. 4, the potential long-term implications...

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‘A Long Time Coming’

Jenna Fiscus, news editor October 22, 2025
Manhattan Pathways partnership ratified between MATC and K-State marks the first of many similar partnerships
Illustration by Haley Smith

Humans and the Machine AI symposium offers educational opportunity

Julia Patterson, staff writer October 22, 2025
Annual free event gives community members the opportunity to learn about the most recent advancements in artificial intelligence
Some protestors dressed in inflatable costumes, inspired by viral protest videos in Portland, Ore. Costumes included unicorns, dinosaurs and Uncle Sam. (Photo courtesy of Tom Leopold)

Protestors against Trump gather on Poyntz for No Kings Day

Meredith McCalmon, editor-in-chief October 22, 2025

Protestors lined Poyntz Avenue for the second-ever No Kings Day protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, voicing dissent against President Donald Trump. Hosted by pro-democracy group Indivisible MHK, the Manhattan...

Anderson Hall houses the Office of the President, Office of Admissions and other administrative offices. (ARCHIVE PHOTO BY AVERY JOHNSON)

Tuition rates rise for Kansas universities

Diana Piedra and Amylee Gil October 15, 2025

The Kansas Board of Regents voted unanimously on June 11 to approve the proposed tuition rates for each state university in Kansas, averaging the state tuition increase at 3.9%. Kansas State is set for...

Graphic by Anna Angell

Student Governing Association partners with police force for safer campus

Libby Zuck, managing editor October 15, 2025

Kansas State was the victim of a hoax swatting incident at Hale Library on Aug. 25 at 4:30 p.m., which the Riley County Police Department responded to. Students and faculty were ushered out of the building...

Graphic by Anna Angell

With Survivors, Always

Emma McAtee, staff writer October 15, 2025

October is dedicated to Domestic Violence Awareness, a time for communities to unite in the effort to end domestic violence. This year's theme of the month is “With Survivors, Always,” a powerful call...

A “Closed Permanently” sign stands by the drive-thru menu at the Bluemont Avenue Starbucks, marking the end of the coffee shop’s operations.

Perception versus reality | Starbucks closes Aggieville location

Jenna Fiscus, news editor October 9, 2025

A long line of cars no longer extends from the Starbucks parking lot into Bluemont Avenue. The intersection of Bluemont and Manhattan Avenue, former Starbucks employee Abby Meyer observed, is no longer...

Graphic by Regan Wilcox

Effects of the government shutdown on the Manhattan community

Katey West, staff writer October 9, 2025

The federal government has now been shut down for over a week. Across the country, its effects are felt, from daily routines like mail delays to more unique scenarios like airport delays. However, the...

Kansas State Mechanical Engineering student, Lawson Hall, focuses on the track as he drives the 2024 car, Leopard, during the skidpad event at Formula Wheat on Oct. 4. Hall has been involved in drivetrain design for three years.

Domestic and international wins for Formula SAE

Katey West, staff writer October 9, 2025

Kansas State’s Powercat Motorsports hosted Formula Wheat, a racing competition for colleges across the Midwest, on Saturday, Oct. 4. This event allows motorsports teams to “gain experience and hone...

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...

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