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Alexandria Anderson is a news reporter for the Herald. A freshman Health Science with a concentration in Pre-Med major and an Anthropology minor, she' from Indian Mound, TN. Anderson hopes to become an orthopedic surgeon.

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Hope Harbor Inc. hosts annual Take Back the Night event

Hope Harbor Inc. hosts annual ‘Take Back the Night’ event

April 29, 2022
Photo courtesy of Revolution 91.7.

‘This is our big return’: Revolution 91.7 to host Mayhem festival for first time since pandemic

April 28, 2022
‘If we want something now, we can get something now’: How hookup culture impacts college relationships

‘If we want something now, we can get something now’: How hookup culture impacts college relationships

April 25, 2022

WKU Office of Sustainability hosts Earth Day celebration

April 22, 2022
A student helps make teal ribbons in support of sexual assault awareness at Tina Smajlagic’s discussion on the #MeToo movement in Downing Student Union on Apr. 14, 2022.

Hope Harbor Inc., WKU Social Work hosts ‘1,000 Teal Ribbons and #MeToo’ for Sexual Assault Prevention Month

April 15, 2022
Students taking part in the protest against sexual assault and violence walk up the hill beside Grise Hall on Friday, Feb. 18.

2022 Sexual Assault Awareness Month targets online abuse

April 14, 2022

PCAL hosts Spring Forward Festival to connect with students, Bowling Green

April 10, 2022
CHHS implementing 8 dimensions of wellness initiative

CHHS implementing 8 dimensions of wellness initiative

April 5, 2022
Yuki Aono was one of the volunteers who organized the cherry blossom event outside DSU on March 30. “I want to encourage students to visit Japan, to teach English in Japan. Economically, she said. Japan is a very good country, and many Japanese businesses are in Bowling Green. I want [students] to learn Japanese very seriously.”

Cherry blossom festival gives students a peek inside Japanese culture

March 31, 2022
Due to recent budget cuts at WKU, Health Services at WKU has been privatized and is now managed by the Graves-Gilbert Clinic. Jake Pope/HERALD

CHHS Diversity and Inclusion Week offers HIV testing

March 29, 2022
WKU Greek Life is holding two separate blood drive events as part of Greek Week. The first of which is on Monday, March 28 and is referred to as the “Tug” blood drive, and the second will be held from April 18-20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

‘I feel like we take that for granted, how healthy we are’: Greek Week blood drives hope to combat shortage

March 27, 2022
Department of Sociology & Criminology holds drive for BRASS, Inc.

Department of Sociology & Criminology holds drive for BRASS, Inc.

March 26, 2022
Psychological skills group program registration open until Tuesday

Psychological skills group program registration open until Tuesday

March 21, 2022
‘Social media is vital’: Campus organizations utilize social media to improve outreach to students

‘Social media is vital’: Campus organizations utilize social media to improve outreach to students

March 21, 2022
Chinese Flagship Program hosts calligraphy exhibition

Chinese Flagship Program hosts calligraphy exhibition

March 8, 2022
3 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month

3 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month

March 8, 2022
David DiMeo, director of WKUs Arabic program, will be retiring at the end of the school year. Its been a great experience for me. I say the main thing is the students, theyre the fountain of youth, DiMeo said.

‘Never stop learning’: Retiring Arabic professor reflects on years of teaching

March 7, 2022
This weeks Philosophy and Coffee event is asking the question, “what is freedom and why is it important?”

Department of Political Science, Students Teaching Students to host Philosophy and Coffee event

March 1, 2022
Caboni added to his Facebook post that hes thankful to have already received the COVID-19 vaccine, which he called the strongest defense we have against infection, serious illness and hospitalization.

WKU lifts mask mandate after statement from CDC

February 25, 2022
WKU Feminist Student Union holds first meeting

WKU Feminist Student Union holds first meeting

February 24, 2022
Sarah-Kate Wiseman, a freshman from Louisville, practices walking around the halls of the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center in a dress she’ll wear for the WKU theater department’s production of Little Women, in which she’ll play Amy March. She had to practice a gliding motion with her feet in order to not trip over the dress. This will be Wiseman’s first time performing with the theater department.

‘It’s about subtle, realistic flavor’: ‘Little Women’ costume designers illustrate time periods, character growth

February 23, 2022
The WKU Department of Theatre and Dance is holding a weeks worth of performances of Eurydice. Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for students and seniors.

WKU Department of Theatre and Dance putting on week of “Eurydice” performances

February 23, 2022
New campus organization aiming to empower women to hold first meeting

New campus organization aiming to empower women to hold first meeting

February 22, 2022
Photo provided by Peggy Crowe.

WKU Counseling Center’s therapy dog passes away after 6 years of service

February 22, 2022
National heart health month spreads awareness for heart disease prevention

National heart health month spreads awareness for heart disease prevention

February 13, 2022
Arts for All Kentucky, a statewide organization that brings art and education programs to people with disabilities, has worked with the Kentucky Museum since 2006 to provide these opportunities to children in the region.

Side by Side art classes offered once more at Kentucky Museum

February 12, 2022
Campus organizations host boba tea event to celebrate Lunar New Year

Campus organizations host boba tea event to celebrate Lunar New Year

February 12, 2022
Gatton Academy student starts reproductive health survey

Gatton Academy student starts reproductive health survey

February 6, 2022
Brittany Martin, an assistant professor at WKU, has opted to remove numerical grading from her CRIM 432 course for students to better connect with the material.

“Does that number tell you anything?”: Criminology professor takes innovative approach to grading

February 6, 2022
The Black History Month Opening Ceremony was held on Tuesday evening inside the Harbaugh Club at Houchens-Smith Stadium. The event featured speakers and performances from various black student groups on campus.

WKU community rings in Black History Month with opening ceremony

February 2, 2022
WKU Dental Hygiene Clinic offers community services, experience for students

WKU Dental Hygiene Clinic offers community services, experience for students

January 31, 2022
WKU releases event schedule for Black History Month

WKU releases event schedule for Black History Month

January 30, 2022
Black Minds Matter is holding its first-ever meeting on Thursday, Jan. 27. The organization hopes to create a space for black students to express their concerns regarding mental health.

New black mental health organization makes campus debut in first meeting

January 26, 2022
Jace Lux, WKU’s director of media relations and university spokesperson, explained that the university looks both to the CDC and its in-state peers to set COVID-19 policies.

How WKU designs its COVID-19 protocol

January 24, 2022
Over-planning main factor in developing routines for new semester

‘Over-planning’ main factor in developing routines for new semester

January 23, 2022
Insomnia Cookies, a late-night treat shop, is holding its Bowling Green location grand opening event on Jan. 29.

Insomnia Cookies to hold pajama-party themed grand opening

January 22, 2022
Jace Lux, WKU’s director of media relations and university spokesperson, explained that the university looks both to the CDC and its in-state peers to set COVID-19 policies.

Provost releases spring semester COVID-19 information

January 13, 2022
Upcoming vision board event planned to empower youth for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Upcoming vision board event planned to empower youth for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 13, 2022
Jace Lux, WKU’s director of media relations and university spokesperson, explained that the university looks both to the CDC and its in-state peers to set COVID-19 policies.

WKU releases statement on COVID-19 guidelines for spring semester

January 6, 2022
3 New Years Resolution ideas to kick off a healthy year

3 New Year’s Resolution ideas to kick off a healthy year

January 2, 2022
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear speaks to the press at the Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.

Governor Beshear issues State of Emergency for Kentucky

January 1, 2022
A group of community members work together to remove debris after tornadoes and severe weather swept through Bowling Green, KY on Dec. 11.

Local organizations provide disaster relief resources in Bowling Green

December 17, 2021
WKU community advisor Brianna Wright, and resident advisors Victoria Branch, Calysta Fuller and Syrenity Smith set up boxes to aid freshman moving into Pearce Ford Tower.

WKU Housing and Residence Life houses members of National Guard, Team Rubicon to provide emergency services

December 15, 2021
A WKU banner lays in the grass by Nashville Rd. on Dec. 11.

WKU shares campus activities information following devastating tornadoes

December 13, 2021
Photo provided by Christian Butterfield.

‘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

WKU Counseling Center offers advice for finals week

December 5, 2021
The Kentucky Museum to host annual Christmas in Kentucky

The Kentucky Museum to host annual Christmas in Kentucky

December 4, 2021
Blaq Art Nouveau to host ‘Frostbite’ fashion show

Blaq Art Nouveau to host ‘Frostbite’ fashion show

December 4, 2021
Photo courtesy of Grace Tweedy.

‘We’re stressed but we’re together’: Honors Social Planning Board hosts holiday stress buster night

December 2, 2021
Logan McKnight, an 18-year-old WKU freshman from Dawson Springs, died on Wednesday, Nov. 24 of 2021 following a car accident the previous day. The following week, Monday evening, Nov. 29, his friends and family held a candlelight vigil by Guthrie Bell tower on campus in his memory. Here, attendants assist one another in lighting candles.

‘He had the biggest heart’: Candlelight vigil honors WKU student Logan McKnight

November 29, 2021
Students head back their residence halls after lunch on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. The majority of campus food options are still open while implementing social distancing protocols in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.

With holidays nearing, WKU recommends caution to students

November 24, 2021
Tips for staying healthy during the holidays

Tips for staying healthy during the holidays

November 24, 2021
WKU Global Learning hosts discussion about studying abroad during the pandemic

WKU Global Learning hosts discussion about studying abroad during the pandemic

November 18, 2021
WKU Student Activities offers two spring break opportunities

WKU Student Activities offers two spring break opportunities

November 18, 2021
The WKU Ceramics Club is holding their annual ceramics sale Nov. 17-19, 2021 in the Fine Arts Center with pieces made by club members.

Ceramics club sells student works

November 17, 2021
4 dorm-safe exercises as colder weather settles in

4 dorm-safe exercises as colder weather settles in

November 16, 2021
Faculty and staff welfare surveys offer look into employee satisfaction

Faculty and staff welfare surveys offer look into employee satisfaction

November 15, 2021
WKU Dance Company to perform WinterDance: Candyland Adventures

WKU Dance Company to perform WinterDance: Candyland Adventures

November 12, 2021
WKU Nutrition Coordinator provides advice on nutrition during the holidays

WKU Nutrition Coordinator provides advice on nutrition during the holidays

November 7, 2021
WKU Theatre closes season with ‘The Revolutionists,’ overcomes COVID-19 difficulties

WKU Theatre closes season with ‘The Revolutionists,’ overcomes COVID-19 difficulties

November 5, 2021
Blaq Art Nouveau, an organization for art expression at WKU, held a spoken word night with the Campus Activities Board on Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in DSU room 3023.

Blaq Art Nouveau hosts Spoken Word Night

November 4, 2021
3 tips to stay safe on Halloween and Homecoming weekend

3 tips to stay safe on Halloween and Homecoming weekend

October 29, 2021
Honors Social Planning Board hosts Nightmare on Normal Street

Honors Social Planning Board hosts Nightmare on Normal Street

October 28, 2021
WKU Greek Life is holding two separate blood drive events as part of Greek Week. The first of which is on Monday, March 28 and is referred to as the “Tug” blood drive, and the second will be held from April 18-20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

College of Health and Human Services hosts blood drive this week

October 26, 2021
Forensics Team continues program’s impressive legacy

Forensics Team continues program’s impressive legacy

October 25, 2021
Arts for All Kentucky, a statewide organization that brings art and education programs to people with disabilities, has worked with the Kentucky Museum since 2006 to provide these opportunities to children in the region.

The Kentucky Museum hosts Fall Open House to celebrate new exhibit

October 23, 2021
At the final Faculty Senate meeting of the semester on Dec. 12, 2019, several actions regarding funding for academics were passed. 

Faculty senate covers academic affairs polices, committee position openings at meeting

October 22, 2021
Chloe Cooper, a graduate assistant at the Office of Sustainability, talks to students about the different services the Office of Sustainability offers at the Hallowellness event at DSU on Thursday.

Health Education and Promotion Center hosts ‘Hallowellness’ event

October 21, 2021
Prevention methods to understand your health during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Prevention methods to understand your health during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 17, 2021
WKU offers resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

WKU offers resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 10, 2021
Members of Black Women of Western, in collaboration with members of Why Knot Us Black Male Initiative, hold a Sex Ed talk Thursday evening Oct. 6 in DSU 2123.

Black Women of Western hosts discussion on sex education

October 7, 2021
Cutouts with names and experiences of victims of domestic abuse were placed in Centennial Mall on WKU’s campus for a Domestic Violence Awareness event on Oct. 5, 2021. There were also tables with information and prizes people at the event could go to.

WKU Counseling Center hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month kickoff

October 5, 2021
Health Services Center offers flu shots for WKU students

Health Services Center offers flu shots for WKU students

October 3, 2021
Arts for All Kentucky, a statewide organization that brings art and education programs to people with disabilities, has worked with the Kentucky Museum since 2006 to provide these opportunities to children in the region.

Kentucky Museum to open two new exhibits this month

October 2, 2021
Photo provided by the Kentucky Museum.

Folklorist and WKU alumna hosts discussion about COVID-19

October 1, 2021
4 best items for a dorm first-aid kit

4 best items for a dorm first-aid kit

September 26, 2021
Award-winning director speaks at film screening on campus

Award-winning director speaks at film screening on campus

September 22, 2021
Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Clarke.

Medical Arts Academy at Bowling Green High School promotes career based learning

September 22, 2021
Suicide Prevention and Awareness month encourages mental health education

Suicide Prevention and Awareness month encourages mental health education

September 19, 2021
Lindsey Houchin, WKU’s coordinator of nationally competitive opportunities, informs a student of scholarships available for the WKU Study Abroad program at the annual Fall Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.

WKU Global Learning center hosts a study abroad information fair

September 14, 2021
Free HIV testing on campus encourages sexual health

Free HIV testing on campus encourages sexual health

September 12, 2021
Dr. Rich Shumate poses holding his new book, “Goldwater for President,” in his office on the second floor of WKUs Jody Richards Hall.

Journalism professor publishes book on perception of bias in media

September 9, 2021
Members of WKU Disc Golf Club Michael Netherton, Aaron McGillivray and Ryan Messenger (left to right) man an information table to drum up student interest at Discovery Fest on Tuesday afternoon.

Discover Fest introduces students to campus organizations

September 7, 2021
Outdoor activities available to students through Preston Center group

Outdoor activities available to students through Preston Center group

September 6, 2021
5 ways to manage new semester stress

5 ways to manage new semester stress

September 3, 2021
Art Education Student Jaci Bolin serves as a substitute art teacher at Rich Pond Elementary school in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Here, Jaci instructs her kindergarteners to line up quietly as class ends.

WKU education students work as emergency substitutes

September 2, 2021
Laura Beth Fox-Ezell, representing the Community Farmers Market, gives out free watermelon samples.

Market on the Avenue brings local agriculture businesses to campus

September 1, 2021
CHHS hosts Fall Welcome to welcome students back

CHHS hosts Fall Welcome to welcome students back

August 26, 2021
Big Red pumps up the crowd of freshmen at the 2014 MASTER Plan convocation. Tanner Cole/HERALD

Students share experiences of a more traditional MASTER plan

August 21, 2021
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