As classes resume across the country, colleges are grappling with a troubling trend of swatting hoaxes and false active shooter reports. Notably, Kansas State University and Iowa State University have been targeted, leading to chaos and panic among students and staff. Iowa State police confirmed that several reports of an active shooter were false, echoing similar incidents across various campuses. The FBI has issued warnings about the alarming rise in such swatting calls, which have been reported at multiple universities. In response, many institutions are enhancing their safety protocols and reviewing active threat training. Despite the distress these incidents have caused, local police have reassured the community that there is no credible threat after thorough investigations.