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Dominic Di Palermo is a staff photographer for the Herald for Fall 2023.

Dominic Di Palermo, Staff Photographer

Dominic Di Palermo is a staff photographer for the Herald.

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Sophomore Eli Carter walks on the sidewalk with the Gospel of John written on it with chalk near Grise Hall on Monday, March 11, 2025. The night before, various Christian campus ministries came together to write all 21 chapters (879 verses) of the Gospel of John from just outside Grise Hall down to the Preston Health and Activities Center.

Christian students write entire Gospel of John throughout campus

Dominic Di Palermo, Staff Photographer
March 12, 2025
JP Graham, a freshman from the Baptist Campus Ministry, chalks verses from John near Grise Hall on Monday, March 11, 2025. Various Christian campus ministries came together to write all 21 chapters (879 verses) of the Gospel of John from just outside Grise Hall down to the Preston Health and Activities Center.

The Western Kentucky University dugout celebrates outfielder Ryan Wideman scored a run during a game against Southern Illinois University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Photos: WKU Baseball dominates Southern Illinois 21-2

Dominic Di Palermo, Staff Photographer
March 12, 2025
Western Kentucky University second baseman Austin Haller throws the ball for the last out of a game against Southern Illinois University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

[Photo] WKU Baseball takes 11-game win streak into series with UT Martin

March 13, 2025
Southern Illinois University second baseman Tim Simay jumps to catch a ball and misses during a game against Southern Illinois University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Western Kentucky University outfielder Ryan Wideman celebrates after scoring a run during a game against Southern Illinois University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Southern Illinois pitcher Gavan Wernsing pitches during a game against Western Kentucky University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Fan Jason Major watches a game between Western Kentucky University and Southern Illinois University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Western Kentucky University infielder Reid Howard celebrates a single during a game against Southern Illinois University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Western Kentucky University Lucas Litteral pitches during a game against Southern Illinois University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

[Photo] WKU Baseball defeats EKU, earns best start in CUSA history

March 19, 2025
The Western Kentucky University dugout celebrates outfielder Ryan Wideman scored a run during a game against Southern Illinois University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

[Photo] WKU Baseball completes 5th straight series sweep, extends win streak to 14

March 16, 2025
Western Kentucky University infielder Jaxon Holder catches a throw from the catcher to try and tag out Western Kentucky University infielder Austin Haller during a game at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Infielder Carlos Vasquez gets hit by a pitch during a game against Southern Illinois University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

[Photo] WKU Baseball drops first CUSA series

March 23, 2025
A construction worker working on WKU’s new field house watches a game between Western Kentucky University and Southern Illinois University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Western Kentucky University catcher Camden Ross hits the ball during a game against Southern Illinois University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

[Photo] WKU Baseball looks for first CUSA series win against Sam Houston

March 27, 2025
Fan Thomas White hugs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Tyler Olden (31) after a game against Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, March. 8, 2025.

Photos: Hilltoppers lose final home game 61-90

Dominic Di Palermo and Adin Parks
March 8, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) goes up for a layup during a game against Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, March. 8, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Hank Plona talks to his team before a game against Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, March. 8, 2025.

[Photo] Hilltoppers draw CUSA tournament 7 seed, face long road to repeat

March 9, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Tyler Olden (31) shoots a three-point field goal during a game against Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, March. 8, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Khristian Lander (4), left, and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) go for a loose ball during a game against Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, March. 8, 2025.

[Photo] WKU Men's Basketball to start CUSA tourney run against FIU

March 10, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Jalen Jackson (3) goes up for a layup during a game against Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, March. 8, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) reaches for a loose ball during a game against Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, March. 8, 2025.

Rachel Wilcutt screams at the refs during a game between Western Kentucky University and Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, March. 8, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Jack Edelen (15) tries to pass the ball while falling during a game against Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, March. 8, 2025.

[Photo] Hilltoppers go one and done at CUSA tournament

March 11, 2025
The Liberty University bench celebrates a basket during a game against Western Kentucky University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, March. 8, 2025.

Liberty Flames guard Gabriel McKay (21) drives the lane during a game against Western Kentucky University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, March. 8, 2025.

Heidi Chaudoin, 4, puts a pom pom on her brother Dax Chaudoin’s, 2, head before a game between Western Kentucky University and Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, March. 8, 2025.

Micah Buckham performs on his trumpet during the WKU Symphonic Band and Jazz Band Combined Concert in Van Meter Hall on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Sarah Herbert, Jazz and director conducts the Jazz Band during the WKU Symphonic Band and Jazz Band Combined Concert in Van Meter Hall on Friday, March 7, 2025.

[Photo] WKU Symphonic and Jazz Band present ‘H2O’

Jonah Savage, News Reporter
March 8, 2025
Casey Gomez, a South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College student, prays after receiving communion during Ash Wednesday mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bowling Green on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

From dust to dawn: Ash Wednesday begins Easter season

Dominic Di Palermo, Staff Photographer
March 6, 2025
Photographer Steve Jessmore speaks to students about his photos in the “Birds Doing Stuff” gallery that opened in Jody Richards Hall ahead of his lecture funded in part by the Hearst Foundation and WKU’s School of Media & Communication on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

[Photo] ‘Birds Doing Stuff’ photo gallery opens in Jody Richards Hall

Alexis Fizer, News Reporter
March 5, 2025
Steve Jessmore speaks during a lecture funded in part by the Hearst Foundation and WKU’s School of Media & Communication in Jody Richards Hall on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Auggie opens gifts with Richard Gutierrez, freshman Alpha Tau Omega philanthropy chair, during a surprise pizza party in Auggie’s honor hosted by Alpha Tau Omega at the Baker’s home in Bowling Green, Ky. on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.

‘They’re there for us’: ATO celebrates local child’s win over cancer

Dominic Di Palermo, Staff Photographer
February 24, 2025
Freshman Ian Stanley sleds down a hill outside of Van Meter Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Classes were canceled Wednesday due to a winter storm.

Photos: Snow days on the hill

Adin Parks, Von Smith, Kaitlyn Webb, Gabriel Milby, Jacob Sebastian, and Dominic Di Palermo
February 21, 2025
Junior Natalie McLean makes a snowball to throw at her friends on a hill outside of Van Meter Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Classes were canceled Wednesday due to a winter storm.

Meteorology majors Hunter Lee, left, Gabriel Chambers sled down a hill outside of Van Meter Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Classes were canceled Wednesday due to a winter storm.

Freshman Gavin Schmuckie collects himself after a friend takes revenge by shoving snow in his face on the hill outside of Van Meter Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Classes were canceled Wednesday on due to a winter storm. Before being bombarded with snow, Schmuckie threw snowballs at his friends.

Sodexo groundskeepers Morgan Calhoun, right, and Russell Whitney shovel snow off the steps of Van Meter Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Classes were canceled Wednesday due to a winter storm.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) makes a layup during the Hilltoppers game against the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Photos: Hilltoppers come up short against MTSU 77-87

Eli Randolph and Dominic Di Palermo
February 15, 2025
Middle Tennessee State University forward Torey Alston dunks for the second time during a game against Western Kentucky University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Middle Tennessee State University forward Torey Alston hangs off the rim after his first dunk of the game against Western Kentucky University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Middle Tennessee State University guard Jestin Porter shoots a three-point field goal during a game against Western Kentucky University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Middle Tennessee forward Essam Mostafa goes up for a layup during a game against Western Kentucky University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Jalen Jackson (3) and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Blaise Keita (1) grab a rebound during a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

[Photo] Hilltoppers suffer 18-point loss at NMSU

March 1, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) goes up for a layup during a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) looks at a missed rebound during a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Blaise Keita (1) goes for a loose ball during a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

[Photo] Struggling Hilltoppers welcome Sam Houston

February 20, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) is announced as a starter before a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) and guard Middle Tennessee State University guard Camryn Weston dive for a loose ball during a game in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Middle Tennessee State University Head Coach Nick McDevitt smiles after showing frustration at a foul on MTSU during a game against Western Kentucky University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Blaise Keita (1) passes the ball after falling with the ball during a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Hank Plona yells while talking to the referee during a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) goes up for the jump ball during a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Head Coach Hank Plona speaks to the team before a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Khristian Lander (4) is introduced as a starter before a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) shoots a three-point field goal during a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) goes up for a layup during a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

[Photo] WKU Men's Basketball ends final road trip at NMSU

February 28, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) goes up for a layup during a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Blaise Keita (1) reaches to rebound the ball during a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

[Photo] Hilltoppers look for revenge against FIU

March 6, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) passes the ball after attempting a layup during a game against Middle Tennessee State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

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Senior Harrison Resing, left, and alumni Thomas McCoy eat lunch in DSU on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 near the new contactless trash receptacles have been placed in DSU. The new trash cans claim to reduce emissions from garbage trucks, use less than $8 of electricity a year and decrease the volume of trash that ends up in landfills.

[Photo] New trash cans appear in DSU to increase sustainability

February 17, 2025
Senior Harrison Resing, left, and alumni Thomas McCoy eat lunch in DSU on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 near the new contactless trash receptacles have been placed in DSU. The new trash cans claim to reduce emissions from garbage trucks, use less than $8 of electricity a year and decrease the volume of trash that ends up in landfills.

[Photo] New trash cans appear in DSU to increase sustainability

Bradlee Reed-Whalen and Kaylee Hawkins
February 17, 2025
Sophomore Emma Baker throws out trash on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 in the new contactless trash receptacles in DSU. The new receptacles cans claim to reduce emissions from garbage trucks, use less than $8 of electricity a year and decrease the volume of trash that ends up in landfills.

Grady Garrett attempts to lasso a calf during the calf roping event during the Lone Star Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

Photos: Lone Star Rodeo makes 43rd appearance in Bowling Green

Dominic Di Palermo and Wyatt Reading
February 10, 2025
Booger stands tied to the fence before the start of the Lone Star Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

Alumni Taylor Alley of Tennessee, left, warms up her horse before competing in breakaway roping in the Lone Star Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

Cooper Smitley relaxes outside of his trailer before competing in the Lone Star Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

Barrel racer Georgia Gray, 14, picks her horses shoes before competing in the Lone Star Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Gray has been competing for about six years.

Barrel racer Georgia Gray, 14, prepares her saddle before competing in the Lone Star Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Gray has been competing for about six years.

Emma Wyant of Ohio feeds her horse before competing in the Lone Star Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

Emma Wyant of Ohio prepares her equipment before competing in the Lone Star Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

A young rider circles the arena at the start of the Lone Star Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

Owen Gardner,17, of Ohio grabs his saddle to prepare his horse before competing in the Lone Star Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

Cooper Smitley of Ohio practices with his rope before competing in the Lone Star Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

Horse shoes are seen in the stables outside of the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green before the start of the Lone Star Rodeo at the on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

Barrel racer Georgia Gray, 14, prepares her horse before competing in the Lone Star Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Gray has been competing for about six years.

Chinese Flagship Program teaching assistant Yin Cong Zheng fries dumplings to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, in the Academic Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Photos: Chinese Flagship hosts Dumpling Making for Lunar New Year

Dominic Di Palermo, Staff Photographer
January 29, 2025
Chinese Flagship students, staff and guests from other departments gather to make dumplings to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, in the Academic Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

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