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Hallie Stafford, Assistant Visuals Editor

Hallie Stafford is Assistant Visuals Editor for the Herald. Stafford is in her final year and majoring in film and photojournalism. Originally from Nicholasville, Kentucky, this is her third semester on the Herald staff.

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Audience members watch and listen to the WKU Jazz Band as they perform music at the Colonnades on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

‘Jazz emergency’ on the Hill

Brendan Culler and Hallie Stafford
October 7, 2025
Jazz Band Director Dr. Sarah Herbert orchestrates the WKU Jazz Band as they perform music at the Colonnades on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Members of WKU Jazz Band play live music at the Colonnades on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

WKU Jazz Band member Simon Bozone plays the trumpet while performing music at the Colonnades on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Dalton Childress plays along with the song “A String of Pearls” on piano while the WKU Jazz Band performs music at the Colonnades on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Members of WKU Jazz Band rehearse tunes before they perform music at the Colonnades on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Music sheet for the song “American Patrol” sits in front of pianist Dalton Childress as the WKU Jazz Band performs music at the Colonnades on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Audience members gather together before WKU Jazz Band performs live music at the Colonnades on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers running back La'Vell Wright (11) is tackled in the end zone during WKU’s game against the Nevada Wolf Pack in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

PHOTOS: WKU defeats Nevada 31-16

Hallie Stafford, Assistant Visuals Editor
September 21, 2025
(FILE PHOTO)Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers defensive back Dave Heard (17) takes down Nevada’s quarterback AJ Bianco (10) during WKU’s game against the Nevada Wolf Pack in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. WKU was down 3-10 at the half.

[Photo] Tops, Tisdale beat LA Tech in overtime thriller

October 21, 2025
Hilltoppers defense takes down Nevada Wolf Pack running back Herschel Turner (2) during WKU’s game against the Nevada Wolf Pack in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers running back George Hart III (9) lunges for a touchdown over the Nevada Wolf Pack defense during WKU’s game against the University of Nevada in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers wide receiver Matthew Henry (0) celebrates after contributing to WKU’s 31-16 victory against the Nevada Wolf Pack in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

Hilltoppers defense takes down Nevada Wolf Pack running back Herschel Turner (2) during WKU’s game against the Nevada Wolf Pack in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

[Photo] Mike Drop: WKU Football stays in CUSA race after close call in Ruston

October 25, 2025
WKU Hilltoppers goalkeeper Mia Riddick (18) kicks the ball back into the game at the WKU Soccer Complex on Sunday, Aug. 31 2025.

PHOTOS: WKU Women’s Soccer defeat Union Bulldogs 5-1

Hallie Stafford, Assistant Photo Editor
August 31, 2025
Center Hall, previously known as The Hyatt Place Hotel on WKU’s campus offers the pool as one of residents amenities on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. The pool is open 12pm to 7pm daily with a maximum occupancy 13 individuals.

[Photo] Hyatt Place hotel opens to residents as Center Hall

Natalie Freidhof, News Reporter
August 14, 2025
An hotel style queen size room awaits its residents in Center Hall on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.

WKU President Timothy Caboni delivered his remarks during the 2025 WKU Faculty & Staff Convocation at Van Meter Hall on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025.

[Photo] Caboni: Committee will make recommendations on Faculty House

Abigail Vickers, News Reporter
August 11, 2025
Individuals voice their opinions on the steps of Cherry Hall a day after WKU revealed plans for renovations to the historic building on Friday, May 2, 2025. “They are going to be taking the history away” says Hannah Escue, a junior at WKU.

PHOTOS: Chalk protests appear following reveal of Cherry Hall renovation plans

Hallie Stafford and Adin Parks
May 2, 2025
The morning after WKU unveils their plans for renovations at Cherry Hall on WKU’s campus, individuals voice their opinions at the entrances of The Commons at Helm Library on Friday, May 2, 2025. “It’s kind of stupid” says Sage Parker. “We have buildings on campus that don’t have elevators.”

University of Kentucky’s right handed pitcher Tristan Hunter (49) pitches the ball during WKU’s game against the University of Kentucky at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

PHOTOS: Hilltoppers upset UK 6-4 despite storm delays

Hallie Stafford and Wyatt Reading
April 29, 2025
University of Kentucky’s infield Kyushu Gargett (33) winds up to bat as spectators watch during the game at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

WKU students and fans line up to cheer during the game at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025

University of Kentucky’s outfielder James McCoy (13) attempts to force out WKU’s outfielder Joe Siervo (32) during WKU’s game against the University of Kentucky at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Protesters gather at Fountain Square Park to protest the Trump administration’s accidental deportation of Salvadoran native Kilmar Abrego Garcia in Bowling Green, Ky. on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

Al Sack talks to fellow protesters at Fountain Square Park on Sunday, April 27, 2025

The WKU Alumni Square Parking garage flooded on the first level Friday, April 4, 2025.

[Photo] All campuses closed, classes canceled Monday due to flooding

April 6, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Infield Caleb Niehaus (23) waits for a play during the game against Sam Huston at Nick Denes Field on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Photos: WKU Baseball wins over Sam Houston

Hallie Stafford, Staff Photographer
March 31, 2025
Dr. M. Shadee Malaklou, Associate Professor and Chair of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Berea College and inaugural Director of Berea College’s bell hooks center presents her lecture “Preserving the legacy of Bell Hooks” as a part of the Gail Martin Lecture Series hosted by WKU Gender and Women’s Studies program in Gary Ransdell Hall on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

[Photo] bell hooks’ legacy of love discussed at annual Gender & Women’s Studies program lecture

Ali Costellow, Content Editor
March 7, 2025
Dr. Lacretia Dye, Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling and Student Affairs at WKU responds to Dr. M. Shadee Malaklou during her lecture “Preserving the legacy of bell hooks” as a part of the Gail Martin Lecture Series hosted by WKU Gender and Women’s Studies program in Gary Ransdell Hall on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers infielder Charlotte Herron (20) gets ready to bat during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Photos: Softball Friday recap

Hallie Stafford and Jacob Sebastian
March 1, 2025
University of Kentucky Wildcat utility player Ally Hutchins (7) and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers pitcher Annie White (16) high five after the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers pitcher Rylan Smith (17) pitches the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers infield Charlotte Herron (20) swings at the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

University of Kentucky Wildcat infield Cassie Reasner (22) waits for a play during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

University of Kentucky Wildcat infield Allie Blum (19) swings at the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

University of Kentucky Wildcat catcher Karissa Hamilton (2), catches the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers pitcher Rylan Smith (17) pitches the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Photos: WKU Softball loses to UK 5-7

Hallie Stafford, Staff Photographer
February 28, 2025
University of Kentucky Wildcat infield Allie Blum (19) swings at the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers pitcher Rylan Smith (17) pitches the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

[Photo] WKU Softball drops game at Kentucky

April 15, 2025
University of Kentucky Wildcat infield Cassie Reasner (22) waits for a play during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers infield Morgan Sharpe (6) waits for a play during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Players of University of Kentucky line up for the national anthem before the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

University of Kentucky Wildcat utility player Ally Hutchins (7) and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers pitcher Annie White (16) high five after the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

University of Kentucky Wildcat catcher Karissa Hamilton (2), catches the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers infield Charlotte Herron (20) swings at the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

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