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Eli Randolph is a staff photographer for the Herald for Spring 2024.

Eli Randolph, Chief Photographer

Eli Randolph is the Chief Photographer for the Herald. Randolph is in his fourth year on the hill and is majoring in Photojournalism with a minor in entrepreneurship. Bowling Green and The Herald quickly became a second for him after moving from Murfreesboro, Tennessee and this is his second semester on the herald staff.

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Dr. Patti Minter speaks to Dennis O’Keefe before the start of her campaign fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

[Photo] Patti Minter hosts campaign fundraiser alongside Governor Andy Beshear

Anthony Clauson, News Reporter
September 16, 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
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Kisean Johnson (0) attempts a catch while being guarded by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Red Morgan (16) during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers running back Elijah Young (3) goes aerial during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Kevin Riley (28) is tackled by Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defensive back Alex Ford (41) during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) makes a rushing touchdown during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback TJ Finley (2) is tackled while running the ball by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Tim Keenan III (96) during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Moussa Barry (18) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back King Mack (5) during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

An Alabama fan cheers on The Crimson Tide before WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. (4) warms up before WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Kisean Johnson (0) attempts a catch while being guarded by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Red Morgan (16) during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers running back Elijah Young (3) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Justin Jefferson (15) during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defensive back Devonte' Mathews (14) prepares to return a kickoff during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) celebrates his touchdown during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (3) celebrates a play during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers running back Elijah Young (3) goes aerial during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore (13) celebrates a play during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Two F-15 fighter jets fly over Bryant Denny Stadium before WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Jaden Marshall, a freshman Broadcasting major, leads the WKU Swim and Dive interest meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. "I don't believe in not trying, I believe in dreams," Marshall said. Despite the meeting having low attendance Marshall was enthusiastic.

[Photo] Students hold WKU swimming & diving interest meeting

Ty Killen, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2024
Ellie Bozarth, a freshman agriculture major, paints a rock as part of “Rage N Relax” an event hosted by Housing and Residence Life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

[Photo] Housing & Residence Life holds ‘Rage n Relax’

Adin Parks, Staff Photographer
April 24, 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
Zander Brock, a sophomore accounting major, signs his name on a metal beam before it is lifted and placed in the new Gordon Ford College of Business building on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Gordon Ford College of Business holds ‘Beam Raising Ceremony’

Eli Randolph, Staff Photographer
April 19, 2024
The final beam of the new Gordon Ford College of Business building is lifted into place on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

WKU President, Timothy Caboni, gives remarks before the last beam of the Gordon Ford College of Business is placed on Thursday, April 18, 2024. "We can change the trajectory of our region by investing in higher education," Caboni said.

John Ridley, left, and his grandson, Reid (7), take a picture in front of Reid's name written on a metal before it was placed on Thursday, April 18, 2024. "I brought him here so that every time he passes the building he'll remember this day," Ridley said.

Before the last beam of the new Gordon Ford college of Business building was placed on Thursday, April 18, 2024 faculty staff and students were invited to sign the beam and were encouraged to “leave their mark.”

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
Ben sits with his father Bryan Barnes during a total solar eclipse in Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Jacob Borntreger holds glasses for his daughter during a total solar eclipse in Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Quentin Hughes, an officer for the WKU Police Department, brought a homemade viewing device to view the total solar eclipse in Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Maddie Pearcy, 7, watches the sky during a total solar eclipse in Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

The Borntreger family watches the sky during a total solar eclipse in Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024. The family travled from Summer Shade Ky. to view the eclipse.

Elmer Borntreger holds his granddaughter during a total solar eclipse in Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Fun Fong sets up his camera to photograph during a total solar eclipse in Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Beckett Honicker (right) and Julie Johnson pass time by playing guitar before a total solar eclipse in Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024. Honiker played 'Here comes the sun.'

This image was generated with Dall-E using a description of Cherry Hall and tour guides standing around the statue.

AI Recreates a WKU Tour

Eli Randolph, Staff Photographer
April 5, 2024
Hank Plona (middle) accepts his jersey on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Plona, former assistant coach of Hilltopper basketball, was announced as the new head coach of the WKU basketball program.

[Photo] 'I look forward to being a steward of this program': WKU hosts introductory press conference for new head coach Hank Plona

April 3, 2024
Western Kentucky University Athletic Director, Todd Stewart, (right) gives his opening remarks during a press conference on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Hank Plona (middle), former assistant coach of Hilltopper basketball, was announced as the new head coach of the WKU basketball program.

This image was created by prompting DALL-E, an AI image generator to generate an image of a mascot inspired by Big Red.

[Photo] What is AI?

Maggie Phelps, News Reporter
April 1, 2024
President of Bowling Green Freedom Walkers Summer Shannon protest group attempt to restrain protestor Kelly Benton from engaging with Kyle Rittenhouse supporters outside the “Rittenhouse Recap” event at the Downing Student Union on March 27, 2024.

Photos: Students and community members protest Turning Point Usa’s ‘Rittenhouse Recap’

Dominic Di Palermo, Marlowe Hanel, Eli Randolph, Wyatt Reading, and Von Smith
March 28, 2024
Demonstrators with the BG Freedom Walkers gather outside of the Downing Student Union on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 ahead of the Rittenhouse Recap hosted by WKU's Turning Point USA chapter.

[Photo] Local advocacy group, WKU students protest Kyle Rittenhouse speaking on campus

Debra Murray, Ali Costellow, and Alexandria Anderson
March 27, 2024
Infielder Blake Cavill (34) hits a double during Western Kentucky University's games against University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Friday, March 8, 2024.

Photos: WKU Baseball vs. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Eli Randolph, Staff Photographer
March 11, 2024
Members of the Southern Kentucky Choral Society perform "Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi" at Western Kentucky University's spring choir concert, “Sing My Child”, on Friday, March 8, 2024.

Photos: WKU music department holds ‘Sing, My Child’

Eli Randolph, Staff Photographer
March 11, 2024
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