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Alexandria Anderson is the Editor-In-Chief for the Herald for Fall 2023.

Alexandria Anderson, News Reporter

Alexandria Anderson is a News Reporter at the Herald. Anderson is a senior with a Health Sciences and Biology major with a concentration in Pre-Med and a minor in Anthropology. Originally from Indian Mound, Tennessee, this is her fourth year on the Herald staff.

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A trailer left over from WKU’s defunct outdoor recreation program ‘ORAC’ sits idly outside of the Preston Activity Center on Oct. 4, 2024.

‘I knew it was a ticking time bomb’: Students, alumni reflect on ORAC closure

Alexandria Anderson, News Reporter
October 11, 2024
OPINION: What you should dress up as for Halloween based on your academic college

OPINION: What you should dress up as for Halloween based on your academic college

Alexandria Anderson, News Reporter
October 3, 2024
Zahi Hawass, an Egyptologist, archaeologist and former secretary general of the supreme council of antiquities in Egypt shared his newest discoveries Saturday, Aug. 24, At the Capitol Arts Center in downtown Bowling Green.

World-renowned Egyptologist presents latest discoveries at Capitol Theater

Alexandria Anderson, News Reporter
August 25, 2024
Biology graduate student Monae Taylor observes an ectoparasite known as a bat fly underneath a microscope in professor Carl Dick’s lab on the ground floor of the Ogden Science Hall at WKU on March 27. Taylor specializes in observing bat species and related organisms to understand their nature, “I am just really addicted to bats,” Taylor said. She hopes to understand why bat fly parasites are found on bats in some locations, but not others.

‘Change the conversation’: Women in STEM make advances

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2024
This infographic was generated by Piktochart, an AI source used specifically for graphs and presentation making. All art, color schemes, and organizational contents were designed by Piktochart, and quotes from WKU students were inserted by the author of this article.

[Photo] ‘AI can do anything’: students share opinions on AI

Bailey Reed, News Reporter
April 2, 2024
Demonstrators with the BG Freedom Walkers gather outside of the Downing Student Union on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 ahead of the Rittenhouse Recap hosted by WKU's Turning Point USA chapter.

Local advocacy group, WKU students protest Kyle Rittenhouse speaking on campus

Debra Murray, Ali Costellow, and Alexandria Anderson
March 27, 2024
Planned power outages to occur in three residence halls over spring break

Planned power outages to occur in three residence halls over spring break

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2024
Scaffolding and construction work is seen at Hilltopper Hall due to issues that have caused residents to move out.

Who owns WKU’s dorms?

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2024
Two Kentucky bills seek to restrict public university programs that promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Two Kentucky bills seek to restrict public university programs that promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Price Wilborn and Alexandria Anderson
February 23, 2024
University of California Berkeley professor and historian Ronit Stahl talks through her presentation “There’s Nothing Religious About an Appendectomy” to students and faculty in Gary Ransdell Hall on Thursday, Feb. 15.

WKU history department hosts annual Lowell Harrison Distinguished Lecture

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-chief
February 16, 2024
WKU Mahurin Honors College executive director announces move into hospice

WKU Mahurin Honors College executive director announces move into hospice

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024
Police are seen outside the Lambda Chi Alpha house adjacent to WKU’s campus on Wednesday, Feb. 7.

UPDATE: WKU Police investigating death at Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2024
UPDATE: WKU classes cancelled again due to winter weather

UPDATE: WKU classes cancelled again due to winter weather

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2024
WKU President Timothy Caboni attends a semesterly meeting with members of the College Heights Herald editorial board on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Caboni discusses enrollment, legislative priorities at meeting with Herald

Alexandria Anderson, Price Wilborn, and Molly Dobberstein
January 10, 2024
Average pay by university division

[Photo] Who’s paid the most at WKU?

Molly Doberstein and Maggie Phelps
November 15, 2023
Faculty Regent Shane Spiller listens to WKU president Caboni talk about budget during a Board of Regents committee meeting on October 20, 2023.

Board of Regents approve $18 million carry forward return, discuss enrollment numbers and Hilltopper Field House

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2023
WKU president Timothy Caboni speaks at a faculty senate meeting on October 19, 2023.

Caboni appears before Faculty Senate, discusses budget, compensation

Molly Dobberstein, Alexandria Anderson, and Maggie Phelps
October 19, 2023
A yard sign showing support for gubernatorial incumbent and Democratic nominee Gov. Andy Beshear is seen at a home in Bowling Green.

[Photo] ‘Every vote in this county is important’

Bailey Reed, News Reporter
October 19, 2023
Several top WKU administrators set to receive pay increases, 1% raise set for most university employees

Several top WKU administrators set to receive pay increases, 1% raise set for most university employees

Molly Dobberstein and Alexandria Anderson
October 17, 2023
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$11 million budget overspending in 2022-23 due to athletics, enrollment divisions and one-time payments

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2023
WKU spending exceeded revenues by more than $11 million in 2022-2023

WKU spending exceeded revenues by more than $11 million in 2022-2023

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2023
The WKU Innovation Campus is a hub that offers resources and services to established local and global businesses, as well as startups to have the space to run and build their businesses. Formerly known as the WKU Center for Research and Development, it is located in the renovated old Bowling Green mall.

‘Here, everybody’s important’: WKU Innovation Campus rethinks business development

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2023
Provost Cheryl Stevens fields questions from faculty members during the faculty senate meeting on Aug. 29, 2019. The provost discussed reallocation of money in the senate budget, representation of minority student populations and a state orchestrated program evaluation.

Former Provost Cheryl Stevens dies at age 67

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2023
ORAC

[Photo] ORAC to host rock climbing trip to King’s Bluff

Shayla Abney, News Reporter
September 6, 2023
Student regent Sam Kurtz is sworn in at the third quarterly Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Aug. 11.

Board of Regents approve new financial contracts, suspension of photojournalism minor

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
August 11, 2023
AI corporation announces US headquarters to locate at WKU Innovation Campus

AI corporation announces US headquarters to locate at WKU Innovation Campus

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
July 28, 2023
Kobee Lancaster, 24, was arrested in connection to the homicide of Ayanna Morgan.

Man arrested in connection to death of WKU student

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
July 27, 2023
Malik Jones holds an active warrant for arrest for the murder of Ayanna Morgan, police said.

Bowling Green Police issue arrest warrant for suspect in homicide of WKU student

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
July 26, 2023
The sign of Muse BG Apartments on July 24, 2023.

UPDATED: Bowling Green Police investigating homicide of WKU student

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
July 24, 2023
The College Heights Foundation held its centennial celebration at the Cliff Todd Center on July 17, 2023.

College Heights Foundation celebrates 100th anniversary

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
July 17, 2023
Deborah Wilkins passed away on July 17th, 2023. Wilkins was first appointed to be general counsel for the Western Kentucky University in 1994.

Former general counsel Deborah Wilkins dies at 63

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-chief
July 17, 2023
Gov. Andy Beshear gives a speech at the opening of the Warren County field office on Friday, July 14.

Governor Beshear opens field office in Bowling Green

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
July 14, 2023
Cynthia Nichols appointed to WKU Board of Regents

Cynthia Nichols appointed to WKU Board of Regents

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
July 14, 2023
Cost of meal plans increases, new meal plan auto-enrollment for incoming students

Cost of meal plans increases, new meal plan auto-enrollment for incoming students

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
July 14, 2023
The Bike4Alz team, founded by the WKU Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, made their stop in Bowling Green on Saturday and greeted family and friends.

Bike4Alz team rides across the country for Alzheimer’s research

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
July 9, 2023
Gordon Ford College of Business announces interim leadership

Gordon Ford College of Business announces interim leadership

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
July 7, 2023
The Hardin Planetarium is seen Thursday, March 23, 2023 on the WKU campus in Bowling Green, Ky.

Hardin Planetarium to present Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ 50th anniversary show

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
July 5, 2023
UPDATED: Hayes resigns from WKU to take position at Dartmouth, says Dartmouth has eliminated job

UPDATED: Hayes resigns from WKU to take position at Dartmouth, says Dartmouth has eliminated job

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
June 30, 2023
Brandy Tucker, shop manager (left), and Amber Brooks, owner (right), pose in their vintage store located on Fountain Square, Becky Brooks Vintage.

Becky Brooks Vintage brings vintage style to Bowling Green

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
June 29, 2023
WKU Summer Scholars Program prepares incoming students

WKU Summer Scholars Program prepares incoming students

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
June 28, 2023
WKU student arrested for bomb threat pleads guilty

WKU student arrested for bomb threat pleads guilty

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
June 23, 2023
WKU Theatre & Dance hosts Summer Dance Intensive

WKU Theatre & Dance hosts Summer Dance Intensive

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
June 21, 2023
WKU’s Kentucky Museum is seen Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 on the WKU campus in Bowling Green, Ky.

Kentucky Museum receives grant to open ‘Sonic Landscape’ exhibition

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
June 20, 2023
The basement of a WKU property on Chestnut Street next to Kiss Me Quick Avenue, previously unfilled, filled in with gravel.

WKU fills basement on Kiss Me Quick Avenue months after demolition

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2023
A ParkMobile parking meter in the Academic Complex Service Lot.

WKU Parking and Transportation replaces parking meters with ParkMobile on-demand parking

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2023
The new Gordon Ford College of Business building advisory team and WKU administrative members pose for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility.

WKU breaks ground on new Gordon Ford College of Business building

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
June 14, 2023
Omar Mansour, president of the Big Red Rocketry Association, and Alexander Bentley, a club member, view rocket simulations to prepare for an upcoming rocket launch.

Big Red Rocketry Association brings aerospace opportunities to campus

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2023
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni listens to a speaker during the quarterly Board of Regents meeting at the WKU Innovation Campus on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Board of Regents approves 3% tuition increase, operating budget

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2023
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni sits at the Board of Regents meeting in the Regents Room inside Jody Richards Hall on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

Board of Regents to approve tuition increase, total operating budget

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2023
One of the Kentucky Mesonet operational sites outside Barren County.

Kentucky Mesonet opens 78th operational site

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2023
Warren County Public Library opens satellite location at LifeWorks at WKU

Warren County Public Library opens satellite location at LifeWorks at WKU

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2023
‘View from the Hill’ host retires after 15 years

‘View from the Hill’ host retires after 15 years

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2023
An exploratory committee has submitted a report regarding a potential merger between WKU's School of Media and Department of Communications that would, if approved, see both programs housed under one roof in Jody Richards Hall.

WKU School of Media ranked 3rd nationally in Hearst Awards

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2023
Mahurin Honors College staff reflect on experience

Mahurin Honors College staff reflect on experience

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2023
WKU Libraries rehouses special collections library

WKU Libraries rehouses special collections library

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2023
Gov. Andy Beshear gives a speech at Spencer's Coffee downtown during his reelection tour stop in Bowling Green.

‘Together, we’re going to win this county’: Governor Beshear hosts reelection stop in Bowling Green

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2023
The WKU hilltop has been under renovation since May 2022 to reduce traffic flow and make a more pedestrian friendly space. The project is set to complete before the start of the fall 2023 semester.

Hilltop construction set for completion at end of summer

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2023
WKU student reports rape in Nashville, two men face charges

WKU student reports rape in Nashville, two men face charges

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2023
‘A totally different cultural and spatial setting’: WKU student to attend Fulbright UK Summer Institute

‘A totally different cultural and spatial setting’: WKU student to attend Fulbright UK Summer Institute

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023
Nadia Houchens, program coordinator for the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration at WKU, poses for a portrait at the Academic Complex on campus in Bowling Green.

‘An element of motivation’

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
May 15, 2023
WKU ends COVID-19 response actions and protective measures

WKU ends COVID-19 response actions and protective measures

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2023
Scaffolding outside Jody Richards Hall due to a roofing construction project on Wednesday, May 10.

Jody Richards Hall roofing project in progress

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2023
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni listens to a speaker during the quarterly Board of Regents meeting at the WKU Innovation Campus on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Board of Regents approve athletics contracts, administration proposes 3% tuition increase

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2023
UPDATED: WKU Philanthropy major gift officer arrested for strangulation

UPDATED: WKU Philanthropy major gift officer arrested for strangulation

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
March 20, 2023
Arielle Railley, a senior health science major poses for a portrait in an office at the Health Education and Promotion office on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.

‘This is the best place to start’: The stigma surrounding sexual health

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
March 20, 2023
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[Photo] Udall Scholarship offers opportunities for Native American and environmental studies students

Madison Carter, News reporter
March 7, 2023
Harriet Downing, wife of former WKU president, passes away at 100

Harriet Downing, wife of former WKU president, passes away at 100

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
March 3, 2023
Two members of WKU Facilities Management discuss a sheet metal awning that detached from the Housing and Residence Life office, part of Southwest Hall during heavy winds on Friday, March 3, 2023.

WKU faces slight damage due to storm, high winds

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
March 3, 2023
Marilyn White, president of the American Folklore Society and former WKU faculty member, presents during the Folk Studies 50th anniversary speaker series at the Kentucky Museum on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.

‘So much more work to do’: Folklorist presents for WKU Folk Studies 50th Anniversary Series

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
February 24, 2023
WKU Housing and Residence Life announces change in on-campus COVID-19 isolation

WKU Housing and Residence Life announces change in on-campus COVID-19 isolation

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
February 13, 2023
A Cherry Hall stairway during the power outage on Friday, Feb. 3.

UPDATED: WKU experiences power outages across campus

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
February 3, 2023
Western Kentucky University professor Jerald Brotzge (right), works with research assistant Caden Childers (left), to renovate and reorganize the room housing the Kentucky Climate Center on the third floor of the Environmental Science & Technology Building on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 in Bowling Green, Ky. In addition to teaching at the university, Brotzge also directs the Kentucky Climate Center, which “provides climate services, conducts climate research, and engages students in projects that build upon classroom learning,” and the Kentucky Mesonet—an interconnected system of several weather monitoring stations throughout the state.

‘No single correct answer’: Climate change affects Kentucky

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
February 2, 2023
WKU to continue monitoring as COVID-19 cases remain low

WKU to continue monitoring as COVID-19 cases remain low

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
January 25, 2023
The Commons at Helm Library on Monday, April 12, 2022.

WKU Restaurant Group announces Moe’s mobile ordering

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
January 11, 2023
‘A life-long mentor’: WKU management professor passes away

‘A life-long mentor’: WKU management professor passes away

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
January 7, 2023
Snow falls on the campus of Western Kentucky University on the night of Jan. 19, 2022. The night’s snowfall left 1 to 2 inches of snow around Bowling Green, leading to the cancelling of classes on Jan. 20, 2022.

Bowling Green, WKU to face severe winter weather

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
December 21, 2022
Photo courtesy of Michael Lindenberger's website.

‘Committed to journalism’: Pulitzer-winning journalist, Herald alum dies at 51

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
December 14, 2022
WKU students can go to the Graves Gilbert Clinic on campus to receive free COVID-19 testing on campus.

Graves-Gilbert Clinic leaving campus

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
December 1, 2022
Students pull weeds at the sustainability garden at the WKU farm on Sept. 10 as part of a sustainable gardening class. The class offered students the opportunity to learn first hand how to plant their own garden. Students planted strawberries, blueberry bushes, swiss chard and various other plants.

‘Every little bit helps’: Tackling sustainability as a college student

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
November 29, 2022
Campus sees gradual increase in flu, COVID-19 cases

Campus sees gradual increase in flu, COVID-19 cases

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
November 10, 2022
State Representative Patti Minter (D) concedes to Republican challenger Kevin Jackson during her election watch party at Preservation Tasting Room in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Jackson unseats Minter in District 20 State Representative election

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
November 9, 2022
Congressman Brett Guthrie, a native of Bowling Green, praised the response from FEMA and the federal government to Kentucky's December tornadoes. “You can’t comprehend the level of cleanup, the level of disaster from pictures,” Guthrie said.

Guthrie, Linderman face off for District 2 Representative

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
October 27, 2022
Minter vs. Jackson: Candidates talk District 20 representative race

Minter vs. Jackson: Candidates talk District 20 representative race

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
October 25, 2022
No new monkeypox cases on campus, reported COVID-19 cases on decline

No new monkeypox cases on campus, reported COVID-19 cases on decline

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
September 21, 2022
Reece Gillespie poses for a portrait in the Herald studio on WKU Campus in Bowling Green, Ky. on Sunday, Aug. 28. Gillespie is an International Business, Arabic and Chinese Flagship student at WKU.

‘This is the last of it’: Arabic students grapple with suspension of program

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
September 12, 2022
WKU confirms first monkeypox case, reported COVID-19 cases on a downturn

WKU confirms first monkeypox case, reported COVID-19 cases on a downturn

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
September 7, 2022
Students sit outside on South Lawn during Topper Fest on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.

WKU to host second annual Topper Fest to celebrate new semester

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
August 18, 2022
President Timothy Caboni gives his remarks at the 2022 convocation in Van Meter Hall on Monday, Aug. 15.

Caboni rings in new academic year at convocation

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
August 15, 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 announces COVID-19 regulations for upcoming semester

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
August 3, 2022
WKU alumnus taking donations for Eastern Kentucky flood relief

WKU alumnus taking donations for Eastern Kentucky flood relief

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
August 1, 2022
Photo provided by Cone Funeral Home.

WKU political science professor passes away at 56

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
July 16, 2022
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