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Style with K-State Soul
At RevThread, Hope and Brett Foltz are creating a K-State apparel shop rooted in tradition, and the Manhattan gameday experience. Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography For generations of K-Staters, shopping for purple has been a part of the gameday experience in Manhattan. Stores like Varney’s, Ballard’s and Wildcat Spirit weren’t simply places to grab a sweatshirt before kickoff. They had personality. They had history. And perhaps most importantly, they felt...
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A Little Bit Outlaw
Bandidas Coffee Company mixes coffee & style, with fresh personality Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Kenny Whitis When Jessica Nelson and Ashley Vicencio started talking about opening a coffee shop, the perfect space had not yet appeared. Nelson remembers finding a note in her phone from 2024, proof the two friends had been imagining the idea long before they had a storefront. Jessica, owner of Tress Hair Boutique, and Ashley, owner of Sol & Bel, had already built businesses of...
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Willie's Wildcat Crunch
Sweet, salty and full of purple flair, this lighthearted K-State tailgate snack delivers crunchy fun without weighing down gameday appetites. Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Provided Whether you’re tailgating outside Bill Snyder Family Stadium or cheering on the Wildcats from home, Willie’s Wildcat Crunch is an easy way to bring a little extra purple to the snack table. Made with popcorn, pretzels, crispy cereal and colorful candy, this sweet-and-salty mix is festive, fun and easy to...
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Every Mile A Memory
Girls on the Run uses movement, encouragement and connection to help girls discover strength, confidence and their own voice. Article by Kenny Whitis | Photography by Sigle Photography & Provided On race day, the energy is unmistakable. Girls arrive in bright shirts and laced-up shoes, their hair bouncing as nerves and excitement mix in equal measure. Families gather near the course. Coaches cheer. Music fills the air. By the time the Girls on the Run 5K begins, it feels less like a finish...
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