Issue: Kamala Harris was elected as the 49th vice president-elect of the United States of America, making her the first female vice president, first Black vice president and first Asian-American vice president.Our stance: Harris’ firsts are more than just historical — they are an indication …
Issue: Because of the mixture of online, in-person and hybrid class formatting of the Fall 2020 semester, WKU’s students are having a hard time keeping up with their classes and schoolwork.Our stance: A PDF grading option should be offered to students for the Fall 2020 semester, just as it w…
There are some days that I wake up to birds singing and the morning sun peaking over the hill into my window, and my mind immediately wanders to every piece of food I consumed the day before.On days like those, no matter how much I want to be, I will not be hungry.On days like those, the onl…
As a year of unprecedented challenges unfolds, Americans are seeking creative ways to celebrate yet another social tradition under the shadow of COVID-19. Halloween may look and feel much different this year and we must be inventive to make it enjoyable and safe.The Centers for Disease Contr…
Issue: The rise in take-out food on WKU’s campus has increased the amount of styrofoam and other environmentally-harmful products being put into the hands of students.Our stance: Because the products being used by WKU’s dining are not recyclable or biodegradable, the containers being used on…
Issue: WKU has added new financial aid options for incoming full-time first-year freshmen, including an opportunity for free tuition through the Hilltopper Guarantee and more extensive in-state tuition.Our stance: The steps that the WKU administration is taking to make college more accessibl…
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday in Washington, D.C., her family by her side. Ginsburg was known for her fight for gender equality, workers’ rights and the separation of church and state.Ginsburg passed away from complications attributed to her battle with pancreatic can…
Issue: WKU formed an extensive Restart WKU Committee to assist in the university’s COVID-19 reopening, but the only contribution from the College of Health and Human Services was two Sports Management professors for the purpose of furthering WKU’s Athletics.
Issue: The pandemic has increased class differences, and many think their liberty is threatened by government safety measures.
Issue: On Jan. 29 the Herald celebrates 95 years of serving WKU’s campus, the same day as Student Press Freedom Day.Our Stance: Student press is vital to college campuses to keep the community aware of problems impacting their daily lives and to hold administrators and those in power account…
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