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‘It’s a lot of opening doors for yourself’: WKU student publishes writing in literary magazines
Alexandria Anderson, News reporter | December 7, 2021

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Award round-up: WKU lands 10 on All-Conference teams, Volleyball earns AVCA recognition
December 7, 2021
Jake Moore, Sports Editor
OPINION: Way too early predictions for the 2022 Kentucky Senatorial race
December 7, 2021
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'It's a lot of opening doors for yourself': WKU student publishes writing in literary magazines

Alexandria Anderson, News reporter • December 7, 2021

"day 0: a blue whale. that’s what you look like, you know: a fleshy humpback charging your way through lard-rich seas. you turn the bathroom...

Vaccines are available throughout Bowling Green at different Walgreens locations, CVS Pharmacies, and the Medical Center at Bowling Green. Many places allow people to make appointments online.

WKU offers COVID-19 vaccine boosters on campus

December 6, 2021

The Kentucky Museum to host annual Christmas in Kentucky

December 4, 2021

Blaq Art Nouveau to host ‘Frostbite’ fashion show

December 4, 2021

Noah Gordon from BlaqArt Nouveau lights the second candle before performing a speech during the Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 2, 2021 in the Downing Student Union. His speech focused on how people of color are tokenized by white people.

African American Studies Program hosts a Kwanzaa Celebration

December 3, 2021

Life

'It's a lot of opening doors for yourself': WKU student publishes writing in literary magazines

December 7, 2021

WKU Counseling Center offers advice for finals week

December 5, 2021

Tips for staying healthy during the holidays

November 24, 2021

4 dorm-safe exercises as colder weather settles in

November 16, 2021

Opinion

In this Sept. 23, 2020 file photo, Kentucky State Rep. Charles Booker addresses the media following the return of a grand jury investigation into the death of Breonna Taylor at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky. Booker, who nearly pulled off an upset in last years Senate primary, said hes “strongly considering” another run for the Senate against Republican Rand Paul.

OPINION: Way too early predictions for the 2022 Kentucky Senatorial race

December 7, 2021

The sun rises at 6:30 a.m. on WKUs foggy campus on Nov. 10, 2021.

OPINION: A personal reflection of this past semester

December 3, 2021

The energy drink selection at P.O.D. Market sits in a refrigerated case Dec. 2, 2021.

OPINION: 5 recommendations for top-tier energy drinks to keep you focused through finals week

December 2, 2021

OPINION: The philosophy behind your potential feelings towards the end of this semester

November 29, 2021

Sports

Western Kentucky University football team steps onto Feix Field in Houchens-Smith Stadium before the 2021 homecoming game against the Charlotte 49ers on Oct. 30.

Award round-up: WKU lands 10 on All-Conference teams, Volleyball earns AVCA recognition

Jake Moore, Sports Editor • December 7, 2021

The Hilltoppers’ 2021 season was a complete team effort, and nothing exemplifies that more than the 10 players the program landed on the 2021...

Zach Kittley was introduced as WKUs new offensive coordinator on Dec. 14, 2020 following the end of the regular season. Kittley most recently coached at Houston Baptist and Texas Tech.

Kittley takes offensive coordinator position at Texas Tech

December 6, 2021

Western Kentucky University defensive back Antwon Kincade (1) tackles 49ers running back Calvin Camp (5) during the 2021 homecoming game on Oct. 30.

Kincade declares for draft, Zappe and Sterns continue to garner attention

December 6, 2021

WKU guard Meral Abdelgawad (40) fights to hold onto the ball against FAU guard Iggy Allen (2) at the game at Diddle Arena on Feb. 5, 2021. WKU won 71-64.

Lady Toppers lose close game to Tennessee Tech, Abdelgawad scores career-high 33 points

December 5, 2021

Multimedia

Western Kentucky University senior Meral Abdelgawald toss a football into a net during Topper Fest on Friday evening.

Reclaiming the Hill: Students returning to normalcy on campus

Wesley Scharer runs ahead of his mother, Joyce, to start his journey through the trails at Lost River Cave on April 3.

Nestled in Nature

Metcalfe County High school head basketball coach Brandon Brockman consoles Hornet senior Sawyer Edmonds after a season ending lose to Greenwood High School.

Comeback Kids

The College Heights Herald is a professional, independent news organization operated by college students. Its focus is Western Kentucky University and its primary concerns are campus, local, state and national issues that affect Herald readers. The goal of the College Heights Herald is to provide accurate, fair and balanced stories that meet the highest professional standards. The Herald provides a lively opinion section to stimulate a discussion of issues and create a forum for exchanging ideas through the print edition, website and social media.

Print edition – Nov. 14-Dec. 10, 2021