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Debra Murray, Editor-in-Chief

Debra Murray is the Editor-in-Chief for the College Heights Herald. She is a junior majoring in Journalism and Political Science at WKU. This is her sixth semester working for the Herald. She has previously worked at The Richmond Register as an intern through Kentucky Press Association.

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President Caboni to ask Regents for 3% tuition increase

President Caboni to ask Regents for 3% tuition increase

Debra Murray, Engagement Editor
May 4, 2023
An exploratory committee has submitted a report regarding a potential merger between WKUs 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 approved for full re-accreditation

Debra Murray, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2023
Letter From The Editor

Letter From The Editor

Debra Murray, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2023
Martha Marty Deputy and her husband, Kenny Deputy in a photo sitting in Kathy Hunts living room.

[Photo] ‘Everyone deserves a chance’

April 28, 2023
Former general counsel’s lawsuit against WKU dismissed

Former general counsel’s lawsuit against WKU dismissed

Debra Murray and Michael Crimmins
April 28, 2023
‘This is definitely changing sex’: Why is Gen Z having less sex than other generations?

‘This is definitely changing sex’: Why is Gen Z having less sex than other generations?

Debra Murray, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2023
Gary Ransdell Hall viewed from in front of Jody Richard Hall ahead of potential storms affecting the south-central Ky. region on Friday, March 3, 2023.

UPDATED: Bowling Green, WKU under tornado watch

Debra Murray, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2023
WKU classes canceled for remainder of day

WKU classes canceled for remainder of day

Debra Murray, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2023

Top of the Week: Climate change, sustainability, and finding confidence through pole dancing

Debra Murray and Grace Stephens
March 1, 2023
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[Photo] WKU professor shares insights about artificial intelligence in the classroom

February 28, 2023
An officer with the Bowling Green Police Department interviews people at Smoke Zone on 116 Old Morgantown Road Thursday, Feb. 23, 2022 just off the WKU campus in Bowling Green, Ky.

Report of shots fired now cleared near campus

Debra Murray, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2023
WKU investigates report of gunshots on campus, no threat found

WKU investigates report of gunshots on campus, no threat found

Debra Murray, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2023
Letter from the Editor: The Herald turns 98

Letter from the Editor: The Herald turns 98

Debra Murray, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2023
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[Photo] WKU Libraries rehouses Visual Performing Arts Library

January 26, 2023
Graves-Gilbert Clinic officially left campus Dec. 9. The Health Services building will now be occupied by Med Center Health.

Med Center Health to open on campus next week

Debra Murray, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2023
Sigma Nus WKU chapter house sits on the edge of campus.

Criminal charges dropped in WKU Sigma Nu case, yet civil lawsuit remains

Debra Murray, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2023
Tree cleared from road at Normal Street and Kiss Me Quick

Tree cleared from road at Normal Street and Kiss Me Quick

Debra Murray, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2023
David Bell, professor and interim director of MFA Program in the English department, signs copy of newest book at the launch for Shes Gone.at Capitol Arts Theatre in downtown Bowling Green.

‘A dream come true’: WKU English professor’s latest novel recognized as a New York Times Bestseller 

Debra Murray, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2023
One of five micro pantries in an old newspaper vending machine that was donated by the Bowling Green Daily News. This micropantry is located at 958 Collett Avenue, across from International Center of Kentucky.

BG Micropantry asks for donations of cold weather items due to freezing temperatures

Debra Murray, Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2022
Lynwood Montell leading class on field trip to the Ozarks in Arkansas.

‘Imminent death over surrender and execution in disgrace’: Students, alumni react to loss of folk studies graduate program

B Turner and Debra Murray
December 6, 2022
Warren County Justice Center, location of Warren Circuit Court.

BGPD receives threat towards protestors resulting numerous canceled events

Debra Murray, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2022

Top of the Week: Student sustainability, and Caboni’s Faculty Senate attendance

Debra Murray and Grace Stephens
November 20, 2022
Students sit in the auditorium in Gary Ransdell Hall to hear from Carol Guzy about her work covering the war in Ukraine on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. Guzy, along with Olga Rudenko, was awarded the 2022 Fleischaker/Greene Award for Courageous International Reporting.

‘Fire in the belly’: Two journalists covering Ukraine awarded for courageous international reporting

Debra Murray, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2022
Early voters in Warren County cast ballots during the final day of In-Person No-Excuse Absentee voting for the 2022 Midterm Elections on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at Living Hope Baptist Church in Bowling Green, Ky.

‘This is very awesome’: Voters share experiences at polls in Warren County

Debra Murray, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2022
Kentucky voters to decide on changes to legislative session

Kentucky voters to decide on changes to legislative session

Debra Murray, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2022
PCAL Dean Brown planned to create two faculty positions in Folk Studies prior to pending suspension

PCAL Dean Brown planned to create two faculty positions in Folk Studies prior to pending suspension

Debra Murray, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2022
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[Photo] Kentucky voters to decide amendment on right to abortion

November 3, 2022

WKU’s Folk Studies Program, voting guide, and gerrymandering: Top of the Week

Debra Murray and Grace Stephens
November 3, 2022
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[Photo] Who’s who in Warren County’s magistrate elections

November 3, 2022
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[Photo] Thompson-Alcott Supreme Court race: A look at candidates and ‘partisan’ criticisms of the court

November 3, 2022
WKU folk studies graduate student Kaitlyn Berle from Ohio finds a record and shows it to fellow graduate student Josh Chrysler during record store day at Mellow Matts on Saturday. (Brian Powers/HERALD)

‘A death in the family’: Pending suspension of Folk Studies graduate program devastates former program director, alumni

Debra Murray, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2022
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[Photo] Minter vs. Jackson: Candidates talk District 20 representative race

October 25, 2022

Behind the scenes of the latest Herald magazine: Top of the Week

Debra Murray and Grace Stephens
October 24, 2022
Folk Studies masters program facing suspension pending SACSCOC approval

Folk Studies master’s program facing suspension pending SACSCOC approval

Debra Murray, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2022
A voter fills out her ballot in the Warren Central High School gym on the afternoon of Nov. 3, 2020.

Early voting in Warren County: When and where voters can cast their ballots

Debra Murray, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2022
Republicans are significantly more likely than Democrats to say that a voter should only be allowed to vote early or absentee if they have a documented reason for doing so-3

[Photo] Gerrymandering: What is it and how does it affect voters?

October 19, 2022
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[Photo] Muslim Student Association educates, provides space for Islamic students

October 18, 2022
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[Photo] ‘You can really change a community by voting’: How to request an absentee ballot

October 5, 2022

Banned books, WKU alumnus buys local pub: Top of the Week

Debra Murray and Grace Stephens
September 30, 2022
‘An invaluable way to learn about history’: WKU Libraries discusses banned books

‘An invaluable way to learn about history’: WKU Libraries discusses banned books

Debra Murray, Co-editor-in-chief
September 29, 2022
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[Photo] Registration deadline for general election less than two weeks away

September 29, 2022

Potential explosive threat on WKU’s campus: Top of The Week Podcast

Debra Murray and Grace Stephens
September 23, 2022

WKU cancels Arabic program: Top Of The Week Podcast

Debra Murray and Grace Stephens
September 16, 2022
Students and faculty wait outside while WKU Police Department and Bowling Green Fire Department officials respond after a potential explosive device was found near Cherry Hall on WKUs campus in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

UPDATED: ‘Potential explosive device’ near Cherry found to be construction material, situation all clear

Debra Murray, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2022
UPDATED: Suspect in custody following unfounded bomb threat towards PS2

UPDATED: Suspect in custody following ‘unfounded’ bomb threat towards PS2

Debra Murray, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2022
The man in the seat: Five years of President Caboni

The man in the seat: Five years of President Caboni

Debra Murray and Jake Moore
September 9, 2022
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[Photo] Students share thoughts on new Big Red Backpack program

August 26, 2022
A notice from the city of Bowling Green has been placed on the front door of 1340 State Street, which suffered a floor collapse Aug. 17, 2022.

[Photo] No injuries reported after off-campus house floor collapse

August 23, 2022
Regents, faculty and university figures wait for the boards final decision on the dismissal of Jeanine Huss in the Wetherby Administration Building on Friday, July 29.

Regents approve raises, suspension of several academic programs

Debra Murray, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2022
Gatlin Milam buys clothes from a business partner for his store. Milam works full time to stock and build his business, using Instagram and TikTok to help advertise his hauls.

Local vintage shop provides donations to flood victims in Eastern Kentucky

Debra Murray, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 11, 2022
President Timothy Caboni speaks on the universitys 2018-2028 strategic plan, which was unanimously approved by the Board of Regents during its meeting on Friday.

Regents to vote on salary increases, program suspensions

Debra Murray, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 10, 2022
Regents call special meeting on dismissal of professor

Regents call special meeting on dismissal of professor

Jake Moore and Debra Murray
July 27, 2022
The WKU Title IX Office on November 29, 2021, shortly after Wilkins termination.

WKU, individual defendants file responses in Wilkins lawsuit

Debra Murray and Jake Moore
May 13, 2022
HRL staff indicates Mike Reagle is gone, WKU will not confirm

HRL staff indicates Mike Reagle is gone, WKU will not confirm

Debra Murray and Jake Moore
April 28, 2022
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[Photo] WKU students showcase rainbow of relationships

April 27, 2022
WKU opens search for executive director, Title IX coordinator of new office

WKU opens search for executive director, Title IX coordinator of new office

Debra Murray, Content Editor
April 25, 2022
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[Photo] ‘If we want something now, we can get something now’: How hookup culture impacts college relationships

April 25, 2022
Starting this fall, the College Heights Herald will begin printing in a newsmagazine format (right) instead of on regular newsprint (left). Jake Moore (right) and Debra Murray (left) will be at the helm as coeditors-in-chief.

Letter from the editors: Herald to change print format

Debra Murray and Jake Moore
April 24, 2022
President Caboni addresses the media on Thursday, April 14 ahead of the Commons opening on Monday.

‘Some of the old, blended in with the new’: Commons opens to students

Jake Moore and Debra Murray
April 18, 2022
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[Photo] Regents approve facilities for soccer and softball, football staff raises

April 15, 2022
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[Photo] Colonnade course teaches pop culture through comic convention

April 15, 2022
Women in film overcome sexism, disrespect to excel in their fields

Women in film overcome sexism, disrespect to excel in their fields

Debra Murray, Content Editor
April 13, 2022
The Commons Building at Helm Library on Monday, April 12. WKU President Timothy Caboni announced Monday that the building will be officially opening on April 14.

WKU Commons set to open next week

Debra Murray, Content Editor
April 11, 2022
Poet, author and activist Hannah Drake performed some of her poetry, including Spaces, in the Jody Richards Auditorium on April 5, 2022. “I do not enjoy being in these spaces,” Drake recited. “I no longer want to subject myself to these spaces. Then I am reminded as I stood in these spaces that I see the faces of these two little black girls watching me perform in awe because Im a woman with kinky hair and skin that looks like theirs.”

‘Know that you belong in all spaces’: Poet Hannah Drake performs at PCAL event 

Debra Murray, Content Editor
April 5, 2022
Grise Hall is home to the Gordon Ford Business College at Western Kentucky University, which will eventually be moved to a new business school building to the site between Jody Richards Hall and South Lawn, adjacent to the Guthrie Bell Tower.

General Assembly approves two-year budget, includes funding for new GFCB building

Debra Murray, Content Editor
April 1, 2022
Elizabeth Madariaga (right) Sexual Assault Services Coordinator at the WKU Counseling Center hands out a free t-shirt to a student as her, Melanie Evans (middle) Coordinator for WKU Student Conduct, and Maja O’Connell of Hope Harbor table on campus on Wednesday, March 30th for sexual assault awareness on campus.

WKU Counseling Center, Hope Harbor hosts Sexual Assault Prevention Month Kickoff

Debra Murray, Content Editor
March 31, 2022
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[Photo] CHHS holds voter registration event, stresses voting importance to students

March 30, 2022
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Interim director Ron DeMarse named School of Media director

Debra Murray, Content Editor
March 29, 2022
Gatlin Milam buys clothes from a business partner for his store. Milam works full time to stock and build his business, using Instagram and TikTok to help advertise his hauls.

‘I am a real person’: How social media shapes creative lives

Debra Murray, Content Editor
March 21, 2022
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[Photo] WKU freshman showcases passion for photography with Instagram challenge

March 21, 2022
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[Photo] 3 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month

March 8, 2022
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[Photo] Critical Race Theory House bills bring debate to classrooms

February 24, 2022
Gatton Academy creates six candidates for 2022 United States Presidential Scholars Program

Gatton Academy creates six candidates for 2022 United States Presidential Scholars Program

Debra Murray, Content Editor
February 22, 2022
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[Photo] Student organizations fundraise for sexual assault victims

February 25, 2022
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[Photo] The Department of Physical Therapy conducts study on how COVID-19 impacts balance in college students

February 19, 2022
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WKU students sled down the hill in front of Van Meter Hall on Feb. 15 after a snow and ice storm swept through Bowling Green leading WKU to cancel virtual and in-person classes.

WKU to close campus early, remain closed tomorrow

Debra Murray, Content Editor
February 3, 2022
WKU students sled down the hill in front of Van Meter Hall on Feb. 15 after a snow and ice storm swept through Bowling Green leading WKU to cancel virtual and in-person classes.

National Weather Service issues Ice Storm Warning near WKU campuses

Debra Murray, Content Editor
February 2, 2022
Graduates wave their red towels near the end of the Potter College of Arts & Letters and University College commencement ceremony Feb. 20, 2021, at Diddle Arena.

Registrar office releases graduation, finals week dates

Debra Murray, Content Editor
January 24, 2022
At the final Faculty Senate meeting of the semester on Dec. 12, 2019, several actions regarding funding for academics were passed. 

Faculty Senate reschedules committee meeting

Debra Murray, Content Editor
January 20, 2022
The remains of WK Liquors on the morning of Dec. 11. Manoj was already on the scene saving what he could.

‘A pillar of the WKU community’: A WKU alumna starts fundraiser for local liquor store demolished during tornados

Debra Murray, Content Editor
December 13, 2021
Crews walk along the closed off section of US 31 bypass on Dec. 11.

Early morning tornado devastates businesses, homes across county

Debra Murray, Jake Moore, and Michael J. Collins
December 11, 2021
A special Board of Regents meeting to approve the budget for the 2022 fiscal year will be on Friday.

Regents approve salary changes, first-gen student initiative, Presidential evaluation, more in quarterly meeting

Debra Murray and Michael J. Collins
December 10, 2021
On Dec. 8, 2021, the Bowling Green Police Department found the body of Ronald Page at 1344 Park Street.

BGPD makes arrest in Park Street murder case

Debra Murray, Digital News Editor
December 9, 2021
Two armed WKUPD officers stand near PFT after a shooting threat was posted on social media.

WKU student charged with terroristic threatening after threatening social media post

Debra Murray, Digital News Editor
December 8, 2021
Two armed WKUPD officers stand near PFT after a shooting threat was posted on social media.

WKU Police investigating anonymous shooting threat from social media

Debra Murray, Digital News Editor
December 8, 2021
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