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Tina Smajlagic and other members of Hope Harbor hold a discussion on the #MeToo movement in Downing Student Union on Apr. 14, 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.

[Photo] Hope Harbor Inc., WKU Social Work hosts '1,000 Teal Ribbons and #MeToo' for Sexual Assault Prevention Month

April 15, 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.

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

Alexandria Anderson, News reporter
April 15, 2022
Tina Smajlagic and other members of Hope Harbor hold a discussion on the #MeToo movement in Downing Student Union on Apr. 14, 2022.

Tina Smajlagic and other members of Hope Harbor hold a discussion on the #MeToo movement in Downing Student Union on Apr. 14, 2022.

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[Photo] ‘I AM H.E.R’ brunch provides opportunity to lift up, recognize WKU’s powerful women

La’Quan Richardson, News Reporter
March 28, 2022
James Jimerson has worked as a bus driver for WKU for two years after retiring from being a bus driver in the Warren County Public School district for 21 years. “I wanted to work part-time so I can be more involved in my volunteer work,” Jimerson said.

James Jimerson has worked as a bus driver for WKU for two years after retiring from being a bus driver in the Warren County Public School district for 21 years. “I wanted to work part-time so I can be more involved in my volunteer work,” Jimerson said.

James Jimerson has worked as a bus driver for WKU for two years after retiring from being a bus driver in the Warren County Public School district for 21 years. “I wanted to work part-time so I can be more involved in my volunteer work,” Jimerson said.

James Jimerson has worked as a bus driver for WKU for two years after retiring from being a bus driver in the Warren County Public School district for 21 years. “I wanted to work part-time so I can be more involved in my volunteer work,” Jimerson said.

James Jimerson has worked as a bus driver for WKU for two years after retiring from being a bus driver in the Warren County Public School district for 21 years. “I wanted to work part-time so I can be more involved in my volunteer work,” Jimerson said.

James Jimerson has worked as a bus driver for WKU for two years after retiring from being a bus driver in the Warren County Public School district for 21 years. “I wanted to work part-time so I can be more involved in my volunteer work,” Jimerson said.

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.

[Photo] 'It's about subtle, realistic flavor': 'Little Women' costume designers illustrate time periods, character growth

February 23, 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.

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

Alexandria Anderson, News Reporter
February 23, 2022
WKU freshman infielder Brett Blomquist slides into first base while attempting to steal second during the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022.

[Photo] Hilltoppers fall in a low-scoring game to Charlotte

March 19, 2022
WKU junior infielder Tristin Garcia runs to home plate after hitting a triple and scoring off a throwing error, scoring the first run of the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022.

[Photo] Hilltoppers blow four-run lead in ninth, losing in extra innings to Belmont

March 15, 2022
WKU junior pitcher Mason Vinyard pitches during the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022.

[Photo] WKU loses series against Illinois after splitting doubleheader

March 14, 2022
WKU sophomore infielder Eric Riffe attempts to slide into home plate, ultimately getting out before being able to score during the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022.

[Photo] WKU's comeback attempt falls short against Charlotte, losing first C-USA series

March 20, 2022
WKU junior pitcher Mason Vinyard is embraced by his teammate after striking out the final batter during the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022, making the Hilltoppers win 9-6.

WKU junior pitcher Mason Vinyard celebrates after striking out the final batter during the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022, making the Hilltoppers win 9-6.

WKU junior pitcher Mason Vinyard celebrates after striking out the final batter during the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022, making the Hilltoppers win 9-6.

[Photo] Hilltoppers overpower Hartford in first game of series

March 4, 2022
WKU freshman Mariana Zegada readies herself to hit the ball during the tennis match against Lipscomb University at the Michael O. Buchanon tennis facility on Jan. 30, 2022. The Hilltoppers won 4-3, starting off their season off with 2 wins and 0 losses.

WKU junior Cora-Lynn Von Dungern volleys the ball back to a Lipscomb tennis player during the tennis match against Lipscomb University at the Michael O. Buchanon tennis facility on Jan. 30, 2022. The Hilltoppers won 4-3, starting off their season off with 2 wins and 0 losses.

[Photo] Dungern sets program record, but Lady Toppers fall to Murray State

March 14, 2022
WKU freshman Rachel Hermanova prepares to volley the tennis ball back during the tennis match against Lipscomb University at the Michael O. Buchanon tennis facility on Jan. 30, 2022. The Hilltoppers won 4-3, starting off their season off with 2 wins and 0 losses.

[Photo] WKU Tennis drops first two games of season to Samford and Kentucky

February 14, 2022
WKU freshman Mariana Zegada readies herself to hit the ball during the tennis match against Lipscomb University at the Michael O. Buchanon tennis facility on Jan. 30, 2022. The Hilltoppers won 4-3, starting off their season off with 2 wins and 0 losses.

[Photo] WKU tennis starts season 2-3

February 8, 2024
WKU sophomore Taylor Shaw prepares to hit the tennis ball back to the other side of the court during the tennis match against Lipscomb University at the Michael O. Buchanon tennis facility on Jan. 30, 2022. The Hilltoppers won 4-3, starting off their season off with 2 wins and 0 losses.

WKU guard Josh Anderson (4) jumps for a layup during the WKU vs University of Louisville basketball game at Diddle Arena on Dec. 18, 2021.

[Photo] WKU snaps nine-game losing streak to Louisville in dominant fashion

December 18, 2021
A small crowd of parents and children gather to see Moodolf at The Reindeer Farm in Bowling Green, Ky. on Dec. 10, 2021. Moodolf “the white nose reindeer” is the only white reindeer of his kind in Kentucky.

[Photo] Kentucky family opens a reindeer farm in Bowling Green

December 19, 2021
A group of young boys play ring toss on a Christmas tree while visiting the Reindeer Farm. Other games at the farm include corn hole, giant Connect Four and giant chess.

The African American studies department held their annual Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 2, 2021 in the Downing Student Union, explaining the holiday and having performances after explaining each of the seven days.

Dr. Saundra Curry Ardrey leads the crowd in welcoming their ancestors to celebrate Kwanzaa. The African tradition is meant to thank their ancestors for what they gave them and to ask permission to start the celebration.

Members of the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority performs a step dance during the Kwanzaa celebration.

Noah Gordon from BlaqArt Nouveau lights the second candle before performing a speech during the Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 2, 2021 in the Downing Student Union. His speech focused on how people of color are tokenized by white people.

[Photo] African American Studies Program hosts a Kwanzaa Celebration

December 3, 2021
Rashon Leday and Reginald Jefferson from the WKU Forensics team perform a speech focused on LeVar Burton during the Kwanzaa celebration. They acted out and spoke about his internal struggle and impact as a person of color in children’s television.

Dr. Molly Kerby prepares to light the last candle during the Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 2, 2021 in the Downing Student Union. The red candles represent the bloodshed and struggle in the past, the green candles represent the Earth and abundance of future possibilities, and the black candle represents black people. The black candle is lit first and is used to light all the other candles.

Dr. Cheryl Hopson, an English and African Americans studies instructor, performs a poem she wrote from her book of poems, “Black Notes” during the Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 2, 2021 in the Downing Student Union.

Above is a photo illustration of a student's desk. The last day to add or drop a full semester course is a week after the start of classes. This means for the spring 2022 semester, the last day to register or drop classes is Jan. 25, 2022.

[Photo] WKU offers several classes to peak students' interests

December 2, 2021
Larissa Stratton (center) celebrates after the WKU football team scores at touchdown during the game against MTSU at Houchens-L.T. Smith Stadium. Stratton is known for being very vocal in support of the WKU football team when at the games and cheering loudly.

C.J. Marria just a lemon he’ll use to flavor his shrimp while cooking at his apartment in Bowling Green, Ky. on Nov. 11, 2021.

C.J. Marria begins his weekly meal prep Thursday night, Nov. 11, 2021. Marria was gifted a cutting board (right) from his mom inscribed with with title, Chef C. He uses it as decoration and a way to plate the food he cooks.

[Photo] WKU defensive end tackles culinary arts

Wyatt Sparkman, Football reporter
November 15, 2021
The sun rises at 6:30 a.m. on WKU's foggy campus on Nov. 10, 2021.

[Photo] OPINION: A personal reflection of this past semester

December 3, 2021
WKU wide receiver Jerreth Sterns (8) catches the football, scoring a touchdown for the Hilltoppers during the game at L. T. Smith Stadium on Oct. 30, 2021.

[Photo] WKU Football Media Day: Helton previews upcoming match-up against Indiana

September 12, 2022
Members of the 2021 homecoming court walk down Fiex Field during the WKU v Charlotte football game at L.T. Smith Stadium on Oct. 30, 2021.

WKU defensive back Dominique Bradshaw (9) and A.J. Braithwaite, Jr. tackle a Charlotte 49ers players during the game at L.T. Smith Stadium on Oct. 30, 2021.

[Photo] Sparky Notes: This team has hit its stride

November 3, 2021
Junior Morgan slowly backs up his golf cart from the shed as his mom Cathy Morgan watches in their yard in Bowling Green on Oct. 21, 2021. He only drives it in the yard, cautiously switching between the gas and brake. Cathy drives the golf cart 5 miles on the backroads to take Junior to Chaney’s Dairy barn to get food and ice cream occasionally during the week.

Cathy Morgan and Junior Morgan talk about a post in Junior’s Facebook feed while eating dinner at Olive Garden in Bowling Green on Oct. 22, 2021. They go out to eat and shop often together. “If I suggest something he’s all for it,” Cathy says. “[Our relationship] is the best.”

Junior Morgan looks for a new book of inspirational quotes while at Barnes and Noble in Bowling Green on Oct. 21, 2021. After people said how much they loved a quote he posted two years ago, he now posts one on Facebook each night, picking from one of the 50 books he owns. He marks in his books which ones he’s already posted.

As Cathy Morgan makes breakfast, she asks Junior Morgan if he wants to help with different tasks, such as flipping sausage and making scrambled eggs in their home in Bowling Green on Oct. 21, 2021. To avoid being bossy, she asks instead of telling Junior to help. “I let him make up his mind about stuff,” Cathy says. They eat breakfast together each morning, waking up an hour before she needs to leave to clean houses.

Cathy Morgan helps Junior Morgan get ready to practice guitar in their home in Bowling Green on Oct. 20, 2021. She turns the recliner, sets up the stand and music, adjusts his light, and tunes the guitar. She also organized the folder with his music so he wouldn’t have to flip pages. “I played that really good,” Junior says.

Cathy Morgan always waits outside while Junior Morgan does CrossFit just in case he needs her, coming in at the end to walk him out to the car at CrossFit Old School on Oct. 19, 2021. Since Junior started doing CrossFit, Cathy noticed his boost in confidence. “Everybody here doesn’t look at his disabilities. They look at what he can do,” Cathy says. “They don’t cut him no slack.”

Junior Morgan participates in a workout in the 4:15 pm class at CrossFit Old School in Bowling Green on Oct. 21, 2021. He joked with the coach and encouraged the other people working out during the class. Junior has been coming to CrossFit every day except for Wednesday and Sunday for about 6 years. ‘“I love coming here,” Junior says. “I’m working hard.”

Cathy Morgan and Junior Morgan do a picture search game titled “Search for Santa” as a nightly activity together in their home in Bowling Green on Oct. 20, 2021. Cathy jokes with Junior as they search. “Why’d you look at me when I said to look for a cow?” Cathy says. They also play Yahtzee and Bingo together.

Junior Morgan practices guitar for about 45 minutes every night in his home in Bowling Green on Oct. 20, 2021. He also attends a weekly lesson. Learning the chords helps Junior with memory and fine motor skills, and his mom hopes it will help him avoid getting dementia. “I think keeping him busy will prolong it,” Cathy says. According to the National Down Syndrome Society, about 30% of individuals with Down syndrome have dementia in their 50s.

Junior Morgan watches television while his mom Cathy Morgan makes tea in the kitchen on Oct. 20, 2021. When they don't go out, their evenings are very relaxed with usually no strict plans as they spend time at home with their dogs (from left to right) Gabby, Missy, and Cody.

[Photo] The hardest job she'll ever love

October 25, 2021
WKU freshman running back Kye Robichaux is hounded by UTSA's defense during the Hilltoppers' 52-46 loss to the Roadrunners at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Oct. 9, 2021.

[Photo] WKU Football Media Day: Hilltoppers enter conference play against FIU

September 19, 2022
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.

[Photo] WKU Counseling Center hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month kickoff

Alexandria Anderson, News reporter
October 5, 2021
The coaches and advisor for the esports team at WKU are interviewed in their gaming room on the side of McCormack Hall.

[Photo] WKU esports athletes seeking recognition on the Hill

October 25, 2021
The coaches and advisor for the esports team at WKU are interviewed in their gaming room on the side of McCormack Hall.

[Photo] WKU esports athletes seeking recognition on the Hill

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
October 25, 2021
Animal hooves along with bracelets, purses, and other items are sold at a booth at the International Festival.

[Photo] Bowling Green hosts another successful International Festival

Arthur Trickett-Wile
September 26, 2021
The ribbon is cut for the Life Works LLC in Bowling Green, Ky. on Sept. 23, 2021. The apartments were renovated to become a community for people with developmental disabilities.

[Photo] Julie and Gary Ransdell Living and Learning Community cuts ribbon for new LLC building

September 24, 2021
Photo Illustration by Allie Hendricks

[Photo] WKU’s response to records request fails to deliver on their promise of transparency

Herald Editorial Board
September 20, 2021
WKU defensive specialist Ashely Hood (11) jumps to save the ball during the match against St. John’s University at Diddle Arena on Sept. 18, 2021.

[Photo] Hilltoppers sweep WKU Volleyball Invitational to wrap up non-conference slate

Cassady Lamb, Volleyball reporter
September 18, 2021
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Portrait of Sharon Hunter

Allie Hendricks
October 13, 2020
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Allie Hendricks
September 23, 2020
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