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News
Topeka man arrested on DUI charge on US 75
A Topeka man was arrested for driving under the influence on Thursday, Sept. 25.
Community
Hiawatha native selected for K-State Quest freshman honorary membership
Paige Mueller, a Hiawatha and Brown County native currently attending Kansas State University was selected to join Quest Freshman Honorary.
Special Sections
Sports
Mustangs Look to Bounce Back After Centralia Matchup
The Doniphan West Mustangs continued their 2025 football season with a challenging varsity contest on Friday, September 26, at Highland Community College. Facing the Centralia Panthers, the Mustangs struggled to generate offensive momentum and fell by a final score of 0-30. Despite the setback, Doniphan West showed determination on defense, working to slow down a…
Lifestyle
Brain Rot
Around 6-7 months ago, the term “brain rot” went from a niche slang term to a full-blown cultural phenomenon. According to Merriam-Webster, “Brain rot refers to material of low or addictive quality, typically in online media, that preoccupies someone to the point it is said to affect mental functioning.”