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AOPi wins Paddy Murphy pageant

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November 9, 2012
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“Red, White, and WKU” theme for election year

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October 16, 2012
Western Kentucky swim team member Richard Russell (right), of Douglasville, Georgia, shows Logan Hansen, 7, of Bowling Green, how to use a kick board to stay afloat Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at the Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center. The swim team began its series of swim lessons to raise money for their trip to training camp in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Swim team dives into community lessons

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September 25, 2012

AKA’s, Alpha’s “Summer Games” wrap up

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September 9, 2012

National Pan-Hellenic Council help students “Meet the Greeks”

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August 31, 2012

MASTER plan performer dazzles audience with magic, juggling

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August 22, 2012

Toppers compete against professionals

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April 23, 2012
WKU senior guard Kahlil McDonald watches the highlight reel during Thursday night's basketball banquet at Diddle Arena. The lone senior on this year's team, McDonald took home two awards — the Darel Carrier Free Throw Accuracy Award and the John Oldham Most Improved Player Award.

Fant receives MVP award at basketball banquet

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April 20, 2012
Junior hurdler Karlis Daube (right) completes hurdles at the Hilltopper Relays Saturday at the Ruter Track and Field Complex. Since Head Coach Erik Jenkins took over at WKU four years ago, the track team has won seven Sun Belt Conference titles. They will compete for their eighth title May 11 - 13 in Louisiana.

Jenkins coaches track team to success

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April 19, 2012
Henderson junior Evan Pitt pole vaults during the Hilltopper Relays Saturday at the Ruter Track and Field Complex.

Hilltopper Relays a success

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April 17, 2012
Jace Carver, 9, takes a rest after completing the “Fastest Kid in Bowling Green” race at the Ruter Track and Field Complex Saturday, a part of the Hilltopper Relays. The competition promoted fitness for elementary students.

Fifth grader named ‘Fastest Kid in Bowling Green’

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April 17, 2012

New records set at Hilltopper Invitational

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April 15, 2012

‘Track dominator’ making most of brief career

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April 13, 2012
Brianne Porter makes her way through the water jump portion of the 2000-meter steeplechase during the Vanderbilt Black & Gold Invite March 25.

WKU to host Hilltopper Relays this weekend

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April 13, 2012

Sprinters move up record books at Florida Relays

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April 10, 2012

WKU track & field will divide but hopes to conquer

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April 6, 2012
A model adds a last-second coat of lipstick using the reflection in a pair of sunglasses before taking the stage during the Black Student Alliance’s Rip the Runway in the DUC auditorium Friday. A series of men’s and women’s styles following various themes for the spring and summer seasons were put on display at the annual event.

‘Rip the Runway’ achieves success

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April 3, 2012
Louisville sophomore Anna Schreiner awaits the start of a race March 24 during the Vanderbilt Black & Gold Track Meet in Nashville.

WKU faces SEC competition, hot weather at Ole Miss

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April 2, 2012

WKU travels to Ole Miss for weekend meet

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March 31, 2012
Hopkinsville junior Houston Croney, a thrower on the track and field team, practices by throwing chain links at the Ruter Track and Field Complex on Wednesday.

Croney provides support for WKU throwers

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March 30, 2012

BSA to host ‘Hollywood on the Hill’ fashion show

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March 29, 2012
Freshman Sean Hurd receives a baton from freshman Cha’Kale Lipscomb in the 4x400 relay during the Vanderbilt Black & Gold Track Meet Saturday at Vanderbilt University in Nashville.

Track & field competes at first outdoor meet

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March 27, 2012

Track and Field begins outdoor season Friday

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March 23, 2012
(From left) Senior thrower Brad Wright, sophomore sprinter De'Myco Winston and junior thrower Houston Croney celebrate after being awarded the championship title at the Sun Belt Indoor Championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Sunday.

Men take Sun Belt title, women finish fifth

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February 28, 2012

WKU men first, women third at Sun Belt Championships

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February 26, 2012

Notebook: WKU ready to compete in Sun Belt Indoor Championships

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February 25, 2012
Sophomore David Mokone takes a break during practice Monday at Ruter Track and Field Complex. Mokone has broken the school record for the 800-meter twice and will compete in the Sun Belt Conference championships this weekend with the rest of the track team.

South Africa native breaking records at WKU

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February 24, 2012

Winstead, Winston suffer injuries

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February 13, 2012
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Mokone breaks WKU 800m record

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February 13, 2012

WKU competes at Illinois Orange and Blue

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February 7, 2012

WKU prepares for Arkansas State

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February 3, 2012
WKU' s senior, Monteka Flowers of Indianapolis, Ind., practices weight throw at the Ruter Track and Field Complex. Flowers practices throwing a 20 lbs. weight.

Flowers leading women’s throwers

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January 27, 2012

Wheelchair basketball event planned for Thursday

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October 18, 2011

About WKU’s other 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees

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October 17, 2011
The WKU men's basketball team gathered with about 50 students Wednesday at Diddle Arena to shoot photos for the 2011-2012 poster. The event was announced in an email earlier that morning, and WKU had hoped to see 400 or more students attend.

WKU basketball poster photo shoot sees low turnout

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September 15, 2011
WKU announced on Friday that 4,049 students packed the end zone at Nashville's L.P. Field for the Toppers' season opener against UK. Total attendance was announced at 24,599.

WKU students enjoy experience at NFL stadium

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September 6, 2011
WKU's Family Fun Day a success for fans, players

WKU’s Family Fun Day a success for fans, players

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August 28, 2011
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