WKU has implemented guidelines to protect students on-campus from COVID-19 transmission, but students who live at home or locally need to know how to protect themselves from contracting and spreading the disease.
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With this being the first break of the semester, students are eager to get home, destress and see family. While it's good to cherish this time, it's also important to keep you and your family safe. Here are some tips to travel home safely this holiday season.
Hilltoppers will be returning home Friday until Spring following a semester-long series of COVID-19 regulations, including a mandatory indoor mask mandate, social distancing, and online options for classes.
Sandra Hurley wakes up before the sun has risen everyday to go to work on a college campus, pouring coffee and making bagels for the over 15,000 faculty members and students who call the university home during the academic year.Hurley, manager of Einstein Bros. Ba- gels, has lived this reali…
Many courses at WKU have opted to go online or participate in a hybrid model of both in person and online classes due to the pandemic. Included in this are some American Sign Language courses.
In Alvaton off Woodburn Allen Springs Road, the Boyce General Store can be found just 16 miles away from WKU. The rustic building built in 1869 still stands, now owned by Brad and Brie Golliher.The couple purchased the building in 2012 for Brie Gohlliher to bake out of and announced that sta…
This year is unlike any other we’ve seen before. Ways that we are used to celebrating Halloween—going to parties, trick-or-treating or even going to see Rocky Horror—are not as safe as they used to be. Here are some fun and safe ways to celebrate the spookiest holiday this year:
The cult-classic Rocky Horror Picture Show that livens up the Bowling Green community each year on Halloween will not be returning for 2020.
The pandemic has changed a lot this year, and Halloween is one of them. Although the holiday will be a little different this year, Bowling Green is making the best of it.
Omega Phi Alpha’s 3rd annual mud volleyball tournament raised money for heart health Saturday while adhering to COVID-19 social distancing and capacity guidelines.
Just like many places across campus, the Preston Center has seen major changes in operation to stop the spread of COVID-19.
In previous years, Sharon Hunter, assistant director for data analysis and research of Housing and Residence Life, could have been found easily in her office. However, in the year of COVID-19, it might be easier to find her going around campus on a golf cart, parked in front of Downing Stude…
WKU has been providing students with on-campus quarantine spaces for eight weeks, presenting unexpected challenges for both administration and students.
With Halloween around the corner, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its guidelines for celebrating the holiday safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In March, students participating in study abroad programs at WKU were sent home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Students who planned to study abroad over the summer and this fall were unable to travel, and it is uncertain when they will be able to do so.
The Bowling Green International Festival is still happening this year but in a virtual format.
For the first time since April, the Student Government Association held a meeting via Zoom in preparation for its upcoming election.
WKU’s Spainish Club and modern languages program are hosting Latin dance classes to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
In 2005, schools were shutting down, businesses were closing, everybody was going home, and New Orleans was in complete lockdown.New Orleans was left in ruins after Hurricane Katrina, the largest to hit U.S. soil, devastated the region. Louisiana colleges had to find ways to keep their stude…
Getting diagnosed with COVID-19 taught a WKU student a valuable lesson. Daphne Conner is a sophomore from Bowling Green studying entrepreneurship. Over the summer, Conner contracted the coronavirus.“It’s easy to just see Bowling Green asa college town, but it’s a community for people of all …
A local nurse and graduate of WKU is entering her sixteenth day on a ventilator after contracting COVID-19 while taking care of patients at a local hospital for the past several months.
This chicken stew isn’t like other stews—it’s actually easy. It’s made for beginners that are just now learning to cook due to quarantine. And, it doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, so it’s affordable and great for quarantine because most of the ingredients probably don’t need to be picke…
This semester has definitely been one for the books. While everyone is getting used to this new normal, the Herald’s features staff is already thinking about what they are going to do first when they get back to campus. Here are a few of their responses.
The WKU class of 2020 has undoubtedly had a rough semester. The transition to an entirely online college experience means that seniors did not have many of the bitter-sweet final moments that they have been promised since freshman year.
Being stuck inside and isolated from the world can feel gloomy. If you’re like me, listening to music is an essential part of everyday life, and it can lift your spirits. Here is a humorous playlist of quarantine songs to lighten the mood.
This summer is inevitably going to look different for everyone. While the country moves toward reopening, guidelines are still in place to keep people quarantined and six feet apart. Summer will have to be reimagined.
Gov. Beshear recently announced that Kentucky will begin reopening in phases, but social distancing guidelines still remain in effect, which means summer will still look different this year than it has in the past. With that in mind, trying to figure out how to spend those long summer days m…
With many online courses meeting through Zoom, we’ve been getting a glimpse into the lives of our peers… Whether we want to or not. Video conferencing in these unprecedented times can be rather interesting. Which Zoom personality are you?
Students, the time has arrived: finals week.
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WKU’s Class of 2020 should have been walking across the stage at commencement this Saturday – a formal ending to signal the beginning of a new chapter.
There are people who enjoy the weather, and then there are the people who run White Squirrel Weather (WSWX). WKU’s weather observation network, which was founded in 2016, has not slowed down much since social distancing and sheltering-at-home orders were put in place this spring.
Students sheltering from coronavirus on WKU’s campus face concerns about food, technology and isolation.
This story was published in the May 8 final print issue. Read the full issue here.
This story was published in the May 8 final print issue. Read the full issue here.
This story was published in the May 8 final print issue. Read the full issue here.
This story was published in the May 8 final print issue. Read the full issue here.
This story was published in the May 8 final print issue. Read the full issue here.
With social distancing guidelines still in place at WKU and in Kentucky, on-campus ministries have been finding other ways to connect beside their usual modes of worship.
If you’re looking for a dessert recipe that’s a little more challenging and possibly a little messier than average, then this is the recipe for you. Black Forest cake happens to be my husband’s favorite dessert, so I knew I had to make it for his April birthday. Since we’re all in quarantine…
Birthdays are typically something we look forward to, but quarantine has been putting a bit of a damper on the celebration. It feels weird to have a birthday when you can’t go out and do anything fun. However, if you have a birthday during this time, there are still plenty of ways to have fu…
This May is bringing with it a nontraditional end to the school year, which means that some students are missing rites of passage at the core of educational culture. Proms, pep rallies and standardized tests are passing students right by.
It took a global pandemic and quarantine to finally make me learn how to cook. Up until this point, I have been living off frozen pizzas and instant mac-and-cheese. Now that I have the time, however, I have been practicing recipes and even experimenting in making up my own. One thing I’ve be…
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, most college students are back at home with their parents and siblings. On top of this, many parents are out of work or working from home, and siblings are out of childcare or school and stuck at home.
You don’t have to settle for cheap, premade pizza crusts. You also don’t have to be scared of a recipe with yeast. You can have the perfect fluffy crust in less than an hour. No rolling pin required, this soft malleable dough can be shaped right into your cast iron skillet or a non stick bak…
Social distancing has us all going a little crazy with boredom. Remember when we used to complain to our parents about being bored and they would always say, “I’ll give you something to do?” Some of us may be considering that offer right about now.
Social distancing guidelines advise that people stay home as much as they can, 6 feet apart from other people. Being in a relationship during this time of distance can be hard, but there are ways for significant others to connect and keep their relationship alive.
Adult coloring books have become popular over the past few years. They are a great way to occupy yourself or de-stress. Plus, who doesn’t like coloring? The only issue is that they can be expensive. So, if you want to save some money and be creative, you can create your own coloring book in …
Earth: not only our home, but also arguably of the most beautiful planets in our solar system. Every day, we have the pleasure of waking up and looking out at the diversity our world has to offer.
As part of the global call for a move toward sustainability, WKU has been taking steps toward a more environmentally-friendly campus for years now. Here are 10 ways for students to participate in that movement, both on the hill and at home.
Regardless of online learning or working from home, being quarantined has given everyone more time during the day to get things done. One of the best things to do while practicing social distancing is to pick up new hobbies. Here are just a few:
With little to look forward to during quarantine, finding something addressed you in the daily mail can top the list of exciting things each day. Instead of waiting for someone else to send you something, why not send yourself a little surprise? Subscription boxes are a great way to treat yo…
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Governor Andy Beshear announced 834 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 new deaths related to COVID-19 in Kentucky on Thursday.
Governor Andy Beshear announced a new statewide COVID-19 vaccination goal that, if achieved, would end some capacity restrictions for venues that hold 1,000 or fewer people.
WKU reported 4 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 1,260.
Governor Andy Beshear announced a two-day total of 409 new positive COVID-19 cases and nine COVID-19 deaths in Kentucky. The state did not provide a Sunday report due to the Easter holiday.
As COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out in Kentucky, many people have questions about the accessibility of receiving the vaccine.
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WKU has implemented guidelines to protect students on-campus from COVID-19 transmission, but students who live at home or locally need to know how to protect themselves from contracting and spreading the disease.
With this being the first break of the semester, students are eager to get home, destress and see family. While it's good to cherish this time, it's also important to keep you and your family safe. Here are some tips to travel home safely this holiday season.
Hilltoppers will be returning home Friday until Spring following a semester-long series of COVID-19 regulations, including a mandatory indoor mask mandate, social distancing, and online options for classes.
Sandra Hurley wakes up before the sun has risen everyday to go to work on a college campus, pouring coffee and making bagels for the over 15,000 faculty members and students who call the university home during the academic year.Hurley, manager of Einstein Bros. Ba- gels, has lived this reali…
Many courses at WKU have opted to go online or participate in a hybrid model of both in person and online classes due to the pandemic. Included in this are some American Sign Language courses.
In Alvaton off Woodburn Allen Springs Road, the Boyce General Store can be found just 16 miles away from WKU. The rustic building built in 1869 still stands, now owned by Brad and Brie Golliher.The couple purchased the building in 2012 for Brie Gohlliher to bake out of and announced that sta…
This year is unlike any other we’ve seen before. Ways that we are used to celebrating Halloween—going to parties, trick-or-treating or even going to see Rocky Horror—are not as safe as they used to be. Here are some fun and safe ways to celebrate the spookiest holiday this year:
The cult-classic Rocky Horror Picture Show that livens up the Bowling Green community each year on Halloween will not be returning for 2020.
The pandemic has changed a lot this year, and Halloween is one of them. Although the holiday will be a little different this year, Bowling Green is making the best of it.
Omega Phi Alpha’s 3rd annual mud volleyball tournament raised money for heart health Saturday while adhering to COVID-19 social distancing and capacity guidelines.
Just like many places across campus, the Preston Center has seen major changes in operation to stop the spread of COVID-19.
In previous years, Sharon Hunter, assistant director for data analysis and research of Housing and Residence Life, could have been found easily in her office. However, in the year of COVID-19, it might be easier to find her going around campus on a golf cart, parked in front of Downing Stude…
WKU has been providing students with on-campus quarantine spaces for eight weeks, presenting unexpected challenges for both administration and students.
With Halloween around the corner, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its guidelines for celebrating the holiday safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In March, students participating in study abroad programs at WKU were sent home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Students who planned to study abroad over the summer and this fall were unable to travel, and it is uncertain when they will be able to do so.
The Bowling Green International Festival is still happening this year but in a virtual format.
For the first time since April, the Student Government Association held a meeting via Zoom in preparation for its upcoming election.
WKU’s Spainish Club and modern languages program are hosting Latin dance classes to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
In 2005, schools were shutting down, businesses were closing, everybody was going home, and New Orleans was in complete lockdown.New Orleans was left in ruins after Hurricane Katrina, the largest to hit U.S. soil, devastated the region. Louisiana colleges had to find ways to keep their stude…
Getting diagnosed with COVID-19 taught a WKU student a valuable lesson. Daphne Conner is a sophomore from Bowling Green studying entrepreneurship. Over the summer, Conner contracted the coronavirus.“It’s easy to just see Bowling Green asa college town, but it’s a community for people of all …
A local nurse and graduate of WKU is entering her sixteenth day on a ventilator after contracting COVID-19 while taking care of patients at a local hospital for the past several months.
This chicken stew isn’t like other stews—it’s actually easy. It’s made for beginners that are just now learning to cook due to quarantine. And, it doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, so it’s affordable and great for quarantine because most of the ingredients probably don’t need to be picke…
This semester has definitely been one for the books. While everyone is getting used to this new normal, the Herald’s features staff is already thinking about what they are going to do first when they get back to campus. Here are a few of their responses.
The WKU class of 2020 has undoubtedly had a rough semester. The transition to an entirely online college experience means that seniors did not have many of the bitter-sweet final moments that they have been promised since freshman year.
Being stuck inside and isolated from the world can feel gloomy. If you’re like me, listening to music is an essential part of everyday life, and it can lift your spirits. Here is a humorous playlist of quarantine songs to lighten the mood.
This summer is inevitably going to look different for everyone. While the country moves toward reopening, guidelines are still in place to keep people quarantined and six feet apart. Summer will have to be reimagined.
Gov. Beshear recently announced that Kentucky will begin reopening in phases, but social distancing guidelines still remain in effect, which means summer will still look different this year than it has in the past. With that in mind, trying to figure out how to spend those long summer days m…
With many online courses meeting through Zoom, we’ve been getting a glimpse into the lives of our peers… Whether we want to or not. Video conferencing in these unprecedented times can be rather interesting. Which Zoom personality are you?
Students, the time has arrived: finals week.
sponsored
WKU’s Class of 2020 should have been walking across the stage at commencement this Saturday – a formal ending to signal the beginning of a new chapter.
There are people who enjoy the weather, and then there are the people who run White Squirrel Weather (WSWX). WKU’s weather observation network, which was founded in 2016, has not slowed down much since social distancing and sheltering-at-home orders were put in place this spring.
Students sheltering from coronavirus on WKU’s campus face concerns about food, technology and isolation.
This story was published in the May 8 final print issue. Read the full issue here.
This story was published in the May 8 final print issue. Read the full issue here.