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WKU plans for new construction, novelist Nathan Gower visits students

Malone Farmer, Isaiah Merricks
February 23, 2026
Graphic by Shelbi Bale

Editor’s Note: The demolition of buildings facing State and Chestnut Street, not Normal Street. 

This week, News Reporter ⁠Isaiah Merricks⁠ talks about WKU Men’s Basketball’s win over ⁠Liberty⁠, a petition to save the ⁠greenhouse⁠, demolition on State and Chestnut Street, new ⁠dorm complex renderings⁠ and novelist ⁠Nathan Gowers’⁠ visit to WKU’s campus.

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Malone Farmer
Malone Farmer, Commentary Writer
Malone Farmer is a commentary writer and podcast producer/editor for the Herald. They’re a sophomore Film and Broadcasting double major with a Theater Minor. They love movies, playing music, comics, and video games.