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Western Kentucky University student volleyball and track star Katie Isenbarger wears an assortment of gold jewelry when she competes in the high jump. In total, she wears three piercings on each ear (and an extra fourth, on one side), one simple thin wire-cuff bracelet, two hand-made friendship anklets, two necklaces, and four rings. Isenbarger says it’s a way to maintain individuality while competing in uniform. “It’s what I wear every single day,” she says.

[Photo] Going for gold: WKU student-athletes share what their jewelry means to them

April 29, 2022
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[Photo] Going for gold: WKU student-athletes share what their jewelry means to them

April 29, 2022
Western Kentucky University students Elizabeth Roth (right) and Michaela Snyder (left) pose for couple portraits near campus’s iconic “Kissing Bridge” behind Cherry Hall on Friday, April 15, 2022.

[Photo] WKU students showcase rainbow of relationships

April 27, 2022
Western Kentucky University’s African Student Union hosts an International Fashion Show Thursday evening, April 21, 2022 in the auditorium of Downing Student Union. Friends and family of participants react in the audience, after the lights come up at the end of the show.

[Photo] Gallery: WKU’s African Student Union hosts international fashion show

April 22, 2022
Senior Maddy Hurt competes in the steeplechase during day two of the Hilltopper Relays Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky on Western Kentucky University’s campus.

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Sophomore Ilana Anderson prepares for a javelin throw during day two of the Hilltopper Relays Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky on Western Kentucky University’s campus.

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Fifth-year Savannah Heckman competes in a distance race during day two of the Hilltopper Relays Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky on Western Kentucky University’s campus.

[Photo] Gallery: WKU Track and Field competes in Hilltopper Relays

April 3, 2022
Fifth-year Nikki Ogorek competes in pole vault during day two of the Hilltopper Relays Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky on the Western Kentucky University campus.

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Sophomore Cedric Johnson competes in triple-jump during day two of the Hilltopper Relays Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky on the Western Kentucky University campus.

[Photo] WKU wins five events and earns 25 top-five finishes in Hilltopper Relays

April 4, 2022
Seniors Clint Sherman (left) and Dedrick Troxell (right) compete in a distance race during day one the Western Kentucky University Hilltopper Relays Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

[Photo] Sherman and Barnette break two facility records at UAB's Green and Gold Invite

April 10, 2022
Freshman Ines Lopez Arias competes in shot put during day one of the Western Kentucky University Hilltopper Relays Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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Ajla Basic competes in hammer throw during day one of the Western Kentucky University Hilltopper Relays Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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Senior Katie Isenbarger competes in high-jump during day one of Western Kentucky University’s Hilltopper Relays Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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Junior Taylor Thrasher-Walker competes in shot-put during day one of Western Kentucky University’s Hilltopper Relays Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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Freshman Ines Lopez Arias competes in shot put during day one of Western Kentucky University’s Hilltopper Relays Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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Contestants and spectators gather Friday evening, March 25, 2022 at Western Kentucky University’s L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center for the 40th Annual Lone Star Rodeo.

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A bull gores a rodeo clown dummy Friday evening, March 25, 2022 at Western Kentucky University’s L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center for the 40th Annual Lone Star Rodeo.

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A cowgirl competes in barrel racing Friday evening, March 25, 2022 at Western Kentucky University’s L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center for the 40th Annual Lone Star Rodeo.

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A cowboy performs with his horse, BoJangles, Friday evening, March 25, 2022 at Western Kentucky University’s L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center for the 40th Annual Lone Star Rodeo.

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A cowboy ropes a calf Friday evening, March 25, 2022 at Western Kentucky University’s L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center for the 40th Annual Lone Star Rodeo.

[Photo] Gallery: Rodeo comes to Bowling Green

March 27, 2022
A cowboy unsuccessfully attempts to rope a calf Friday evening, March 25, 2022 at Western Kentucky University’s L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center for the 40th Annual Lone Star Rodeo.

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A member of the audience dances Friday evening, March 25, 2022 at Western Kentucky University’s L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center for the 40th Annual Lone Star Rodeo.

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A rodeo clown holds a lit firecracker Friday evening, March 25, 2022 at Western Kentucky University’s L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center for the 40th Annual Lone Star Rodeo.

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A cowboy is thrown from a bull Friday evening, March 25, 2022 at Western Kentucky University’s L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center for the 40th Annual Lone Star Rodeo.

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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers sophomore guard Dayvion McKnight (20) takes a fadeaway shot Feb. 10, 2022, in Diddle Arena, during a match against the Florida Atlantic Owls Thursday evening. WKU won the match 76-69.

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Florida Atlantic Owls freshman forward Giancarlo Rosado (3) leaps for a shot as of Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers junior center Jamarion Sharp (33) attempts a stuff from behind Thursday evening, Feb. 10, 2022, in Diddle Arena. WKU won the match 76-69.

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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers sophomore guard Dayvion McKnight (20) looks for a play against the Florida Atlantic Owls Thursday evening, Feb. 10, 2022, in Diddle Arena. WKU won the match 76-69.

[Photo] WKU Men's Basketball wins seventh game in a row despite second half struggles

February 19, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers senior forward Jairus Hamilton (3) leaps for a layup against the Florida Atlantic Owls Thursday evening, Feb. 10, 2022, in Diddle Arena. WKU won the match 76-69.

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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers junior center Jamarion Sharp (33) rebounds against the Florida Atlantic Owls freshman guard Johnell Davis (10) Thursday evening, Feb. 10, 2022, in Diddle Arena. WKU won the match 76-69.

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Kentucky Comissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles shows his support for the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers Thursday evening, Feb. 10, 2022, in Diddle Arena, during a match against the against the Florida Atlantic Owls. WKU won the match 76-69.

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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers women’s tennis team celebrate with redshirt sophomore Paola Cortez (center) after she won the last set in their match against Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Michael O. Buchanon Park’s tennis facility. WKU won the match 7-0.

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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers redshirt sophomore Paola Cortez backhands the ball to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars redshirt senior Meghan Bernard on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Michael O. Buchanon Park’s tennis facility. WKU won the match 7-0.

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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers redshirt sophomore Alexis Cramer celebrates a point against Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars junior Marta Krakowski on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Michael O. Buchanon Park’s tennis facility. WKU won the match 7-0.

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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers redshirt sophomore Alexis Cramer serves the ball to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars junior Marta Krakowski on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Michael O. Buchanon Park’s tennis facility. WKU won the match 7-0.

[Photo] Lady Topper Tennis starts 4-0 for first time since 2009-10

February 7, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers freshman Rachel Hermanova celebrates a point against Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars senior Samantha Hayward on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Michael O. Buchanon Park’s tennis facility. WKU won the match 7-0.

[Photo] WKU Tennis split two matches over weekend as Hermanova shines

February 21, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers freshman Rachel Hermanova serves the ball to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars senior Samantha Hayward on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Michael O. Buchanon Park’s tennis facility. WKU won the match 7-0.

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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers redshirt junior Cora-Lynn von Dungern returns the ball to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars senior Christina Stankovic on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Michael O. Buchanon Park’s tennis facility. WKU won the match 7-0.

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WKU Hilltoppers’ senior Devon Montgomery competes in pole-vaulting at the Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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WKU Hilltoppers’ fifth-year Savannah Heckman (8) competes in the mile at the Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

[Photo] WKU Men's Track and Field place eighth while Women's place 10th in Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Championship

February 21, 2022
WKU Hilltoppers’ freshman Ines Lopez Arias takes a moment in the ring after her second fouled throw in the shot put during the Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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WKU Hilltoppers’ senior Samyzia Sears (7) competes in the 60-meter hurdles at the Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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WKU Hilltoppers’ senior Clint Sherman (6) competes in a distance race at the Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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WKU Hilltoppers’ senior Katie Isenbarger shares an excited moment with Brent Chumbley, head coach for cross-country, track and field, after setting a personal record for high-jump at the Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

[Photo] Isenbarger becomes first Hilltopper since 2016 to qualify for NCAA Track and Field Championship

March 2, 2022
WKU Hilltoppers’ senior Kaison Barton competes in the weight toss at Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

[Photo] WKU takes home two wins in Samford Bulldog Invite, Heckman has fastest 5k time in C-USA

February 14, 2022
WKU Hilltoppers’ senior Katie Isenbarger clears the crossbar at the high-jump at the Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Isenbarger placed first in the event out of 27 competitors, though she had not high-jumped since her sophomore year.

[Photo] Isenbarger ties for fifth in high jump at NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships

March 14, 2022
WKU Hilltoppers’ junior Grace Turner fouls on the crossbar during a pole-vault trial in the Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Greg Collins, head coach of the WKU Lady Toppers addresses his team on the court after their 87-66 win against the FIU Panthers Saturday afternoon, Jan. 22 of 2022 in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] Gallery: Lady Toppers defeat FIU 87-66

January 22, 2022
AJ Lack sleds down Reservoir Hill in Bowling Green, Kentucky on Thursday, Jan. 20 2022.

[Photo] Gallery: Snow day on the Hill

January 21, 2022
Members of WKU’s Student Government Association meet on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 18 2022, at the Student Senate Chambers on the second floor of Downing Student Union. Here, members listen as a member of the executive branch speaks from the podium.

[Photo] SGA holds first meeting of 2022, passes bill to replenish office of sustainability pantry

January 18, 2022
WKU Colorguard member Natalie Noltkamper runs drills with her team before WKU Hilltoppers’ Saturday afternoon match against the MTSU Blue Raiders in the Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium. Western blew out the Raiders 48-21, with 7 turnovers to WKU Nov. 6, 2021.

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WKU Lady Hilltoppers’ freshman guard Mya Meredith (5) attempts a layup against the Purdue Boilermakers in Diddle Arena during their opening conference match on Wednesday evening, Nov. 10 of 2021. Western lost the match 79-69.

[Photo] Meredith wins C-USA Freshman of the Week for the second week in a row

January 10, 2022
Purdue Boilermakers’ junior guard and forward Mide Oriyome (4) dribbles down court with a turnover from the WKU Lady Hilltoppers in Diddle Arena on Wednesday evening, Nov. 10 of 2021. Western lost the match 79-69.

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WKU Lady Hilltopper fans erupt into cheers in Diddle Arena after a 2-pointer against the Purdue Boilermakers during their opening conference match on Wednesday evening, Nov. 10 of 2021. Western lost the match 79-69.

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Purdue Boilermakers’ sophomore center Ra Shayla Kyle (24) WKU Lady Hilltopper fans cheers from the sideline after her teammate makes a shot against the WKU Lady Hilltoppers in Diddle Arena on Wednesday evening, Nov. 10 of 2021. Western lost the match 79-69.

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Purdue Boilermakers’ freshman guard Jayla Smith (3) leaps for a two-pointer against the WKU Lady Hilltoppers in Diddle Arena on Wednesday evening, Nov. 10 of 2021. Western lost the match 79-69.

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WKU freshman architecture major Maddie Dabis sits in the student section of Diddle Arena before the Lady Toppers’ opening conference match against the Purdue Boilermakers on Wednesday evening, Nov. 10 of 2021. Western lost the match 79-69.

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