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4-year-old Nova Mendoza (left) hands a tip to Drag Queen Gorgina George during her performance at the 10th Annual WKU Housing and Residence Life Drag Show on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in the Knicely Conference Center.
Photos: Housing and Residence Life hosts 10th Annual Drag Show
Von Smith, Staff Photographer • April 4, 2025
SUBMITTED: Remembering Heather Strode
SUBMITTED: Remembering Heather Strode
April 3, 2025
Madyson Bradley, a junior elementary education major, celebrates her second win in musical chairs with her sister in Delta Zeta at Midnight on the Hill on Friday, March 1, 2024.
Midnight on the Hill to return to WKU
April 3, 2025
WKU English Club hosts spring book sale
WKU English Club hosts spring book sale
April 2, 2025
News
Bowling Green City Commissioner Sue Parrigin lights one of two candles during the "Two Lights for Tomorrow" ceremony to symbolize the service of past and present Americans.
‘Two Lights for Tomorrow’ candle lighting ceremony celebrates America’s 250th birthday
Abigail Vickers, News Reporter • April 2, 2025

The Kentucky Museum hosted a “Two Lights for Tomorrow” lighting ceremony at the Felts House to commence a year-long celebration of the 250th...

‘College fees’ to replace course fees beginning fall 2025
‘College fees’ to replace course fees beginning fall 2025
April 2, 2025
Speaker Gaylord Brewer signs a copy of his book for an audience member after his presentation at the Goldenrod Writing Festival on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Cherry Hall.
English Club holds annual Goldenrod Writing Festival
April 2, 2025
WKU emergency manager shares safety information ahead of Sunday night storms
WKU emergency manager shares safety information ahead of Sunday night storms
March 30, 2025
Administrators respond to veto override of bill eliminating DEI at Kentucky colleges
Administrators respond to veto override of bill eliminating DEI at Kentucky colleges
March 28, 2025
Student Body President Sam Kurtz addresses the Student Government Association during a meeting at the Senate Chambers in DSU on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2025.
SGA passes resolution to support access to campus mental health resources
March 25, 2025
Opinion
Western Kentucky Head Coach Hank Plona speaks with his team during a time out during the Hilltopper's game against the FIU Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
OPINION: WKU Men’s Basketball postseason report
Nathan Mueller and Michael Givner Jr. • March 30, 2025

A 64-61 loss at the hands of the No. 10 seed FIU in the first round of the Conference USA tournament on March 11 ended what was once a promising...

Dear Miss Red: How do I dress for a summer in Spain?
Dear Miss Red: How do I dress for a summer in Spain?
March 27, 2025
OPINION: Life, death, the working class and Robert Pattinson make ‘Mickey 17’ a success
OPINION: Life, death, the working class and Robert Pattinson make ‘Mickey 17’ a success
March 27, 2025
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Sports
WKU guard Josie Gilvin (33) shoots the ball through defenders during the Lady Topper's game against the La Tech Lady Techsters in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Gilvin commits to Kentucky
Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter • April 5, 2025

Former WKU Women's Basketball junior guard Josie Gilvin announced on Instagram Friday her commitment to the University of Kentucky. Gilvin...

WKU Men's Basketball secures 2nd portal commitment
WKU Men’s Basketball secures 2nd portal commitment
April 4, 2025
Western Kentucky University catcher Randi Drinnon (7) hits her glove before receiving the ball during a game against the University of Kentucky at the WKU Softball Complex on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
WKU Softball heads to Kennesaw State
April 3, 2025
Hilltopper infielder Carlos Vasquez (25) lets a ball through during WKU’s game against UNC Asheville Bulldogs on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Nick Denes Field.
WKU baseball looks for series win at Dallas Baptist
April 3, 2025
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Sophomore Eli Carter walks on the sidewalk with the Gospel of John written on it with chalk near Grise Hall on Monday, March 11, 2025. The night before, various Christian campus ministries came together to write all 21 chapters (879 verses) of the Gospel of John from just outside Grise Hall down to the Preston Health and Activities Center.

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Sophomore Ally Bobb spins Mackenzie Davis, 7, while dancing during Dance Big Red 2024 at the Preston Center on Friday, March 8. The event raised 93,851.99 for Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville, Ky.

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