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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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Chinese Flagship students, staff and guests from other departments gather to make dumplings during an event to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, in the Academic Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Attendees made beef, turkey and vegetarian dumplings.

Chinese Flagship teaching assistant Yen Chun Lai, from Taiwan, fries dumplings during an event to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, in the Academic Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Director of the Chinese Flagship program Ke Peng serves dumplings while talking to teaching assistant Kuei Chen Chang during an event to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, in the Academic Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. “It’s a tradition for us and it’s a hands on cultural practice to make dumplings from scratch and cook it and enjoy it and enjoy the social connection,” Peng said.

Chine Flagship Program Director Ke Peng fries dumplings at an event to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, in the Academic Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Attendees made beef, turkey and vegetarian dumplings.

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.

[Photo] Photos: Chinese Flagship hosts Dumpling Making for Lunar New Year

January 29, 2025
Chinese Flagship students, staff and guests from other departments gather to make dumplings during an event to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, in the Academic Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Attendees made beef, turkey and vegetarian dumplings.

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.

Junior Chiphrah Hallman, left, and junior Seren Semrau make dumplings during an event to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, in the Academic Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Chinese Flagship students, staff and guests from other departments gather to make dumplings during an event to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, in the Academic Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Attendees made beef, turkey and vegetarian dumplings.

Molly Ricke is sworn into as a Senator-at-Large and as committee heads during a meeting at the Senate Chambers in DSU on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2025.

[Photo] SGA passes bill to fund Fashion Merchandising Department, swears in new senators

Anna Bell Lee, Staff Photographer
January 29, 2025
Sam Houston guard Aysia Ward-Strong (5) shoots the ball while being defended by Western Kentucky guard Josie Gilvin (33) during the Lady Topper's game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Photos: Lady Toppers dominate Bearkats 82-49

Eli Randolph and Dominic Di Palermo
January 25, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers forward Torri James (2) grabs a rebound during a game against Sam Houston State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Sam Houston State University forward Nyla Inmon fumbles with the ball during a game against Western Kentucky University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

[Photo] Lady Toppers roll Bearkats for 5th straight win

January 25, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Alexis Mead (3) drives the lane during a game against Sam Houston State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

[Photo] Lady Toppers ride 5-game win streak to UTEP

January 29, 2025
Western Kentucky University head coach Greg Collins shouts instructions at his team during a game against Sam Houston State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

[Photo] OPINION: Mix of transfers, internal improvement leading to Lady Toppers success

February 26, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Josie Gilvin (33) goes up for a layup during a game against Sam Houston State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Sam Houston State University forward Nyla Inmon grabs a rebound during a game against Western Kentucky University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Mackenzie Chatfield (0) shoots a field goal during a game against Sam Houston State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

[Photo] Red hot Lady Toppers take 6-game win streak to NMSU

January 31, 2025
Sam Houston State University forward Deborah Ogayemi, left, and Western Kentucky Lady Toppers forward Tatum Boettjer (13) go for a loose ball during a game in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Sam Houston State University guard Kelis Grant, left, and forward Deborah Ogayemi grab a rebound during a game against Western Kentucky University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Sam Houston State University guard Sydnee Kemp goes up for a layup during a game against Western Kentucky University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

[Photo] Lady Toppers look to rebound against Owls

February 5, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers forward Zsofia Telegdy (23), back, and Sam Houston State University forward Deborah Ogayemi go up for the jump ball during a game in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Salma Khedr (34) goes up for a layup during a game against Sam Houston State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

[Photo] Lady Toppers winning streak comes to an end at NMSU

February 1, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Alexis Mead (3) shoots a three-point field goal during a game against Sam Houston State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Josie Gilvin (33) goes up for a layup during a game against Sam Houston State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Associate Director of Bands Matthew McCurry conducts the wind ensemble in “Hounds of Spring” during the WKU Department of Music's annual PRISM Concert in Van Meter Hall on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.

Photos: WKU Department of Music hosts 29th Annual ‘Prism Concert’

Dominic Di Palermo, Staff Photographer
January 25, 2025
Attendees mingle at the Hilltopper Family Fall Gathering hosted by President Timothy C. Caboni in the Commons on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

[Photo] WKU community celebrates another year on the Hill at 'Hilltopper Family Fall Gathering'

November 19, 2024
Attendees mingle at the Hilltopper Family Fall Gathering hosted by President Timothy C. Caboni in the Commons on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

[Photo] WKU community celebrates another year on the Hill at ‘Hilltopper Family Fall Gathering’

Abigail Vickers, News Reporter
November 19, 2024
Sarah Vincent, representing Kappa Delta, is crowned homecoming queen during WKU’s game against Louisiana Tech in Bowing Green, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Photos: Hilltoppers lose 12-7 to Louisiana Tech University

Dominic Di Palermo, Adin Parks, Eli Randolph, and Von Smith
November 16, 2024
Alpha Delta Pi sorority members cheer after dominating this years homecoming festivities during WKU’s Big Red Roar after the Roaring Red Homecoming Parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Photos: The ‘Roaring Red’ Homecoming Parade 2024

Dominic Di Palermo, Gabriel Milby, Adin Parks, and Von Smith
November 15, 2024
From left: Emily Feria, Riley Jaggers, Maggie Blair, Amaya Salvador of Alpha Delta Pi dance during the Big Red Roar celebration in Fountain Square Park after the WKU Homecoming Parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Big Red dances at the Big Red Roar celebration in Fountain Square Park after the WKU Homecoming Parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Parade spectators watch from outside of the Hilligans Restaurant off of College St. during the WKU Homecoming Parade in Bowling Green on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Senior Kappa Alpha member Bernie Sams cheers as his float starts on the parade route on College St. during the WKU Homecoming Parade in Bowling Green on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

WKU President Timothy C. Caboni and his wife Kacy Caboni make their way to different sororities and fraternities before the WKU Homecoming Parade in Bowling Green on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Phi Mu junior Lauren Davenport dances before the WKU Homecoming Parade in Bowling Green on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Senior Coordinator for the Campus Activities Board Elliot Bollinger hoists the spirit stick before the WKU Homecoming Parade in Bowling Green on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Kevin Mays from the Alumni Board of Directors and homecoming float judge inspects a float before the WKU Homecoming Parade in Bowling Green on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Chi Omega senior Lainey Thomas screams to show her spirit before the WKU Homecoming Parade in Bowling Green on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Kevin Mays from the Alumni Board of Directors and homecoming float judge walks down the Avenue of Champions judging each float before the WKU Homecoming Parade in Bowling Green on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Mayor of Bowling Green Todd Alcott delivers his victory speech with his wife Deb Alcott during his 2024 Election watch party at the White Squirrel Brewery in Bowling Green on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Photos: Mayor of Bowling Green is reelected

Dominic Di Palermo, Photo Editor
November 5, 2024
Bennett Gatewood, 76, and his sister, Patricia Tillman, 74, step out of their car and walk toward the Living Hope Baptist Church polling location on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Photos: LIVE GALLERY: Election Day 2024 around Bowling Green

Dominic Di Palermo, Anna Bell Lee, Gabriel Milby, Adin Parks, and Ian Pitchford
November 5, 2024
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers tight end Trevor Borland (86) scores a touchdown during a game against Kennesaw State University at L.T. Smith Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

Photos: WKU Football beats Kennesaw State University 31-14

Dominic Di Palermo, Adin Parks, and Eli Randolph
October 31, 2024
Alcott shakes hands with Congolese Community Advisor Faustin Kaganda after a meeting with Congolese community leaders in his City Hall office on Sept. 23, 2024. Community leaders discussed the Congolese community’s concerns with Alcott and asked for the city’s aid. “I think we can learn from each other,” Alcott said to the group. “We’re proud that you are apart of our community.”

IN PRINT: Photos: ‘More to accomplish’

Dominic Di Palermo, Photo Editor
October 25, 2024
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Caden Veltkamp (10) scores a touchdown during a game against the University of Toledo at Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

Photos: WKU football wins 26-21 against the University of Toledo

Ava Davis and Dominic Di Palermo
September 22, 2024
Western Kentucky quarterback Caden Veltkamp (10) attempts a pass during a game against the University of Toledo at Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

Freshman pledge Rex McFall uses his body to wash the hood of a car during a philanthropy event to raise money for the Military Heroes Campaign at the Kappa Sigma chapter house on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

Photos: Wet and wild: Kappa Sigma’s philanthropy car wash

Dominic Di Palermo, Photo Editor
September 10, 2024
Masonry on Hilltopper Hall has been removed following construction and design issues with the building. Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

[Photo] What happened to Hilltopper Hall?

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
September 9, 2024
on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

The Out of the Darkness Walk begins on the concourse of the Bowling Green Ballpark on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.

Photos: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts the Bowling Green Out of the Darkness Walk

Dominic Di Palermo and Eli Randolph
September 8, 2024
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers running back Elijah Young (3) jumps through the Eastern Kentucky Colonels defense to score a touchdown during a game at L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

Photos: WKU shuts out Eastern Kentucky University 31-0

Anna Bell Lee, Dominic Di Palermo, and Eli Randolph
September 8, 2024
Big Red dances with the Big Red Marching Band before the Walk of Champions on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

Photos: Fans tailgate on South Lawn before WKU’s game against EKU

Dominic Di Palermo and Eli Randolph
September 7, 2024
Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) rushes into the end zone for a touchdown during a game against the University of Alabama at Bryant Denning Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Photos: WKU loses 63-0 to the University of Alabama

Dominic Di Palermo and Eli Randolph
September 1, 2024
A Western Kentucky University of fan holds up a red towel during a game against Western Kentucky University at Bryant Denning Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Western Kentucky defensive lineman Hosea Wheeler (0) strip sacks University of Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) during a game at Bryant Denning Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Aug. 31, 2024.

Graduate student Gatara Townsend sells home-cooked meals and desserts from her kitchen. “Cooking brings me peace and joy,” Townsend said. “It gives me the time to reflect on happy memories I have created with my mom and my aunt. It makes me feel closer to God in many ways because I also take the time to just talk to him sometimes when I cook.” Photographed in her kitchen on March 30.

[Photo] ‘Just keep going and don’t give up’: student business owners share experiences

Kaylee Hawkins, News Reporter
May 1, 2024
Quarterback Tucker Parks (11), left, runs the ball during the Red & White Spring Showcase at L.T Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

[Photo] 'It's anybody's race right now'

June 3, 2024
Junior Kappa Alpha member Bernie Sams pulls on the rope during the annual WKU Greek Week “Tug” competition at WKU’s Agriculture & Research Education Center on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Photos: Greek Week’s annual “Tug” competition

Dominic Di Palermo and Eli Randolph
April 20, 2024
Adrianne Wallwork (left) and Trevor Angel look up at the sun during a total solar eclipse in Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024. The Evansville natives walked to the river front and were surprised at the amount of people there.

Photos: The 2024 solar eclipse

Dominic Di Palermo, Eli Randolph, and Von Smith
April 8, 2024
Viewers watch as a total solar eclipse begins in downtown Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Viewers watch as a total solar eclipse begins in downtown Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

From left: Phoenix, 5, Chelsea, Jemma, 8, Josh, and Griffin, 4, White lay back and watch as totality approaches during a viewing of the total solar eclipse in downtown Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024. "It was awesome, nothing like that in the wold," Josh White said about viewing a 100% total eclipse "Amazing experience. It's kind of a little bit [of a] euphoric feeling.

Bruce Sprague checks the status of the moon before a total solar eclipse in downtown Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Randy Chapman of the Evansville Astronomical Society looks through a telescope before a viewing of the total solar eclipse in downtown Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024. Chapman explained that he’s been interested in astronomy for around 50 years and that his goal is to educate the public.

A total solar eclipse was seen from downtown Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Lauren Winningham of Atlanta watches as totality approaches during a viewing of a total solar eclipse in downtown Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

From left: Jose Hernandez, Amberlynn Cortez, 13, and Adrian Cortez, 12, of Milwaukee check the status of an eclipse while waiting for totality to begin in downtown Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Cran Combs (left), the Owensboro Science and Industry Museum science educator, shows Sarah (middle) and David Stamps what sun spots look like while waiting for a total solar eclipse to begin at the Evansville Museum in Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024. “To be able to be in totality of an eclipse is a rare thing,” Combs said. “…We won’t have another eclipse like this until 2044 here in the United States and that’s going to be out west so this is probably my last one.”

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