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Student Body President Sam Kurtz, middle, answers a question while sitting next to Student Body Vice President Donte Reed, left, and Chief Financial Officer Ethan Taylor from Herald Editor-in-Chief Price Wilborn during the Herald’s meeting with SGA Executive Cabinet in Downing Student Union on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.

SGA leaders share thoughts on new academic year with Herald Editorial Board

Herald Editorial Board
August 27, 2024
EDITORIAL: To the Class of 2028: You've got this. Everything will be okay.

EDITORIAL: To the Class of 2028: You’ve got this. Everything will be okay.

Herald Editorial Board
August 19, 2024
WKU President Timothy Caboni speaks to the College Heights Herald Editorial Board during an interview on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

Caboni sits down with the Herald to discuss the new academic year

Herald Editorial Board
August 15, 2024
EDITORIAL: Defending DEI against legislative threats is vital to the future of Kentucky

EDITORIAL: Defending DEI against legislative threats is vital to the future of Kentucky

Herald Editorial Board, Eastern Progress Editorial Board, Murray State News Editorial Board, Louisville Cardinal Editorial Board, The Northerner Editorial Board, Thorobred News Editorial Board, and Kentucky Kernel Editorial Board
March 29, 2024
Herald Editorial Board commentary editor Price Wilborn, content editor Molly Dobberstein, staff photographer Ian Pitchford and photo editor Emilee Arnold look over pages during the Herald production in September 2023. Before pages are sent off, staff members are expected to be present in the office to check over pages to catch any mistakes and ensure the process is completed of putting together the best news magazine possible.

EDITORIAL: Reflecting on the Herald’s independence on National Student Press Freedom Day

Herald Editorial Board
February 22, 2024
WKU president Timothy Caboni discusses budget overspending at a faculty senate meeting on Oct. 19. He discussed the $11 million overspend from last year, faculty and staff compensation and answered written faculty questions.

EDITORIAL: It’s time to hold WKU leadership to a higher standard

Herald Editorial Board
November 9, 2023
EDITORIAL: WKU's lawsuit against the Herald turns six

EDITORIAL: WKU’s lawsuit against the Herald turns six

Herald Editorial Board
February 23, 2023
Western Kentucky University Folk Studies Professor Emeritus Erika Brady visits with attendees after a presentation in the Western Room of the Kentucky Museum on Thursday evening, Nov. 17, 2022 on campus in Bowling Green.

OPINION: The suspension of the humanities shouldn’t come as a shock

Herald Editorial Board
December 6, 2022
An example of the WKU non-disclosure agreement form.

OPINION: Non-disclosure agreements have no place at a public university

Herald Editorial Board
November 15, 2021
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WKU’s response to records request fails to deliver on their promise of transparency

Herald Editorial Board
September 20, 2021
President Timothy Caboni responds to questions posed by the College Heights Herald editorial board in morning meeting on Aug. 20, 2021.

6 Things We Learned Speaking With President Caboni

Herald Editorial Board
August 20, 2021
OPINION: Only you can prevent another semester impacted by COVID-19

OPINION: Only you can prevent another semester impacted by COVID-19

Herald Editorial Board
August 5, 2021
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Non-stop semesters have increased student burnout

Herald Editorial Board
April 13, 2021
"Cancel rape culture" written on the steps of Cherry Hall following the arrest of a student on rape charges.

OPINION: We need to stop victim blaming

Herald Editorial Board
March 9, 2021
A student shows off their graduation cap art in the Adams-Whitaker Student Publication Center located on Western Kentucky University’s campus on May 10, 2019.

On Student Press Freedom Day: Stop suing the Herald

Herald Editorial Board
February 23, 2021
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Differing state and WKU quarantine guidelines are confusing, but it has to be done

Herald Editorial Board
January 26, 2021
Harris is next in line for the presidency, and that is a symbol of hope for many women of color. 

EDITORIAL: A ‘monumental moment’: What a Kamala Harris vice presidency means for young POC

Herald Editorial Board
November 17, 2020
Followers of the WKU Herald Twitter show that they would support a Pass/D/Fail option for the Fall 2020 semester. 

EDITORIAL: Extending the withdrawal date is not enough: Let students pick PDF again

Herald Editorial Board
November 10, 2020
A squirrel eats a french fry on a recycling bin between Downing Student Union and Bates Runner Hall. 

EDITORIAL: It’s time for WKU to switch to environmentally-friendly take-out products

Herald Editorial Board
October 26, 2020
The new scholarship and tuition opportunities for incoming freshmen show that WKU cares about the financial well-being of the community.

Editorial: Opening doors: New scholarships show that WKU cares

Herald Editorial Board
October 6, 2020
Guidelines on WKU's campus are not effectively protecting students, faculty or staff, writes the Herald Editorial Board. Because of this, in-person classes should come to a halt. 

EDITORIAL: Send students home: WKU’s campus isn’t safe

Herald Editorial Board
September 15, 2020
The College of Health and Human Services was only represented on the Restart WKU Committee by two sports management professors, but the Herald believes that the college should have had more involvement. 

EDITORIAL: Not good enough. College of Health and Human Services should have been more involved in restart committee

Herald Editorial Board
August 25, 2020
OPINION: Haves and have nots of the COVID-19 pandemic

OPINION: Haves and have nots of the COVID-19 pandemic

Herald Editorial Board
May 8, 2020
  

Parties can wait. Listen to guidelines to protect those around you

Herald Editorial Board
April 2, 2020

OPINION: On the Herald’s birthday remember to support student journalism

Herald Editorial Board
January 28, 2020
OPINION: On the Herald’s birthday remember to support student journalism

OPINION: On the Herald’s birthday remember to support student journalism

Herald Editorial Board
January 28, 2020
WKU President Timothy Caboni discussed several issues at the semesterly Herald editorial board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.

7 things to know before the semester starts

Herald Editorial Board
January 22, 2020
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The Giving Spirit: The Herald gives back to its favorite people

Herald Editorial Board
December 3, 2019
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EDITORIAL: Penalizing the press: Journalism deal with Chinese university raises concern

Herald Editorial Board
November 19, 2019
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OPINION: Just give it up; Bevin’s attempt to swindle an election

Herald Editorial Board
November 12, 2019
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Editorial: Every vote counts; Young voters can have more impact than they think

Herald Editorial Board
October 22, 2019
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Opinion: ‘Schmalbert Schmells;’ Bevin’s email comments show his true colors again

Herald Editorial Board
October 15, 2019
From Mark Twain, to Paula Dean, to college students today, the use of racial slurs has prompted discussion about its acceptability in today’s society.

Opinion: ‘Intolerable;’ Use of racial slurs at WKU is unacceptable

Herald Editorial Board
October 8, 2019
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Opinion: Win-Win; New scholarship criteria benefits everyone

Herald Editorial Board
October 1, 2019
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Opinion: Bevin, Beshear and Kentucky’s internet blunder

Herald Editorial Board
September 17, 2019
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Every 40 seconds. Tackling suicide stigma on World Suicide Prevention Day

Herald Editorial Board
September 10, 2019
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ISEC’s attention leads to retention

Herald Editorial Board
September 3, 2019
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EDITORIAL: Same money, mo’ problems. Ex-provost’s paid leave is unearned.

Herald Editorial Board
August 27, 2019

EDITORIAL: The Herald stands with the students and staff of The Rambler

Herald Editorial Board
May 8, 2019
EDITORIAL: The Herald stands with the students and staff of The Rambler

EDITORIAL: The Herald stands with the students and staff of The Rambler

Herald Editorial Board
May 8, 2019
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EDITORIAL: WKU makes correct call separating from Confucius Institute

Herald Editorial Board
April 30, 2019
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EDITORIAL: #SaveStudentNewsrooms Day serves as reminder of importance of student journalism

Herald Editorial Board
April 25, 2019
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Editorial: Mental health can’t receive enough attention

Herald Editorial Board
April 23, 2019
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EDITORIAL: WKU’s fight for programs isn’t over yet

Herald Editorial Board
April 16, 2019
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EDITORIAL: Provost’s resignation is proof student voices matter

Herald Editorial Board
April 9, 2019
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EDITORIAL: Cloak and dagger actions make campus uncomfortable

Herald Editorial Board
April 2, 2019
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EDITORIAL: The problem with unpaid internships

Herald Editorial Board
March 26, 2019
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EDITORIAL: WKU’s Confucius Institute poses a threat to Chinese Flagship Program

Herald Editorial Board
March 12, 2019
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EDITORIAL: Confederate site marker on campus is information, not a celebration

Herald Editorial Board
February 26, 2019
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EDITORIAL: Innovative smartphone technology has turned into a social crutch

Herald Editorial Board
February 19, 2019

EDITORIAL: Statistics show there is no shame in late graduation

Herald Editorial Board
February 12, 2019
EDITORIAL: Statistics show there is no shame in late graduation

EDITORIAL: Statistics show there is no shame in late graduation

Herald Editorial Board
February 12, 2019
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EDITORIAL: Ky. Gov. sticks his foot in his mouth (again) with ‘soft’ comments

Herald Editorial Board
February 5, 2019
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EDITORIAL: On Herald’s 94th birthday, student press freedom remains under attack

Herald Editorial Board
January 29, 2019
WKU announced Minton Hall would remain closed during the Spring 2019 semester due to necessary work to prevent mold. Residents were initially relocated in November due to mold outbreaks.

EDITORIAL: WKU failed to deliver on its promise by closing Minton until fall

Herald Editorial Board
January 22, 2019
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Ho Ho Herald: The Herald’s 2018 Christmas Gifts

Herald Editorial Board
December 4, 2018
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WKU journalism students need more social media education

Herald Editorial Board
October 29, 2018
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Pride Celebrates Progress, Demands Equality

Herald Editorial Board
October 22, 2018
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Amendment on midterm ballot for Marsy’s Law could limit injustice

Herald Editorial Board
October 15, 2018
Collective punishment won’t fix Greek life

Collective punishment won’t fix Greek life

Herald Editorial Board
October 8, 2018
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JUULers: The new nicotine addicts

Herald Editorial Board
October 1, 2018
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Saving Face? WKU has created a confusing, hypocritical stance in Dahmer case

Herald Editorial Board
September 10, 2018
Editorial: Higher Education counselors struggle with influx of clients

Editorial: Higher Education counselors struggle with influx of clients

Herald Editorial Board
September 3, 2018
President Timothy Caboni talks to the College Heights Herald editorial board to  discuss the upcoming year on Friday, Aug. 24. 

6 takeaways from the Herald editorial board’s meeting with Caboni

Herald Editorial Board
August 24, 2018
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The Marsupial Awards: recognizing the best and brightest in Bowling Green

Herald Editorial Board
May 1, 2018
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Personal attacks and secretive meetings have no place in student government

Herald Editorial Board
April 23, 2018
SGA Fight Night

Editorial: Tensions loom over upcoming SGA election

Herald Editorial Board
April 10, 2018
Teachers gathered on April 2 at the Kentucky State Capital Building in Frankfurt, Ky. to protest a new pension bill.

SB 151: How our pension bill ended up in the sewers

Herald Editorial Board
April 2, 2018
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Editorial: Give teachers a seat at the table

Herald Editorial Board
March 19, 2018
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Editorial: The aftermath of the Ransdell Empire

Herald Editorial Board
February 27, 2018
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Editorial: Student financial burdens expand along with facilities

Herald Editorial Board
February 20, 2018
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Editorial: Don’t allow the cost of athletic renovations to fall on students

Herald Editorial Board
February 13, 2018
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Editorial: One victim is far too many

Herald Editorial Board
January 30, 2018
Meso-Debt

Editorial: Kentucky cannot afford to lose the Mesonet Program

Herald Editorial Board
January 23, 2018
Herald 2017 Christmas Gifts

Ho Ho Herald: The Herald’s 2017 Christmas Gifts

Herald Editorial Board
November 30, 2017
EDITORIAL: Administration tries to wield influence over Herald

EDITORIAL: Administration tries to wield influence over Herald

Herald Editorial Board
November 28, 2017
EDITORIAL: the silencing of sexual harassment victims must stop

EDITORIAL: the silencing of sexual harassment victims must stop

Herald Editorial Board
November 14, 2017
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EDITORIAL: Students are not scapegoats for financial woes

Herald Editorial Board
November 7, 2017
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EDITORIAL: UofL’s journalism death penalty is a warning to Kentucky student pubs

Herald Editorial Board
September 20, 2017
The construction of parking structure three in Creason lot will be opened for students to park this fall Oct. 26, 2017.

Editorial: PTS has placed an unnecessary burden on faculty and students

Herald Editorial Board
September 15, 2017
The construction of parking structure three in Creason lot will be opened for students to park this fall Oct. 26, 2017.

Editorial: PTS has placed an unnecessary burden on faculty and students

Herald Editorial Board
September 15, 2017
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Editorial: Anti-transgender attitudes, actions must be opposed

Herald Editorial Board
September 6, 2017
EDITORIAL: Importance of support during presidential infancy

EDITORIAL: Importance of support during presidential infancy

Herald Editorial Board
September 4, 2017
Marsupial Award

Join the Herald on the red carpet for the Marsupial awards

Herald Editorial Board
May 3, 2017
Reparation on the Rocks

Regarding Reparations: SGA resolution hinders chance of future discussions

Herald Editorial Board
April 24, 2017
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Judiciary Judgments: Exemptions granted by Judicial Council sets precedent

Herald Editorial Board
April 10, 2017
Spare Funding?

Money Model: Performance-based funding would harm WKU

Herald Editorial Board
March 27, 2017
The Day After

Voting Viewpoints: SGA should move up spring elections

Herald Editorial Board
March 7, 2017
Obstruction List

Faltering Fairness: City officials fail to meet the low bar of open discussion

Herald Editorial Board
February 28, 2017
Two Perspectives

Differing Doctrines: Herald, WKU agree on principle not on actions

Herald Editorial Board
February 21, 2017
Records Race

Restricting Records: Title IX records would benefit victims, promote accountability

Herald Editorial Board
February 2, 2017
Game of Presidents

Reigning Regents: Shared governance must be more than a concept

Herald Editorial Board
January 24, 2017
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Ho Ho Herald: The Herald’s 2016 Christmas Gifts

Herald Editorial Board
December 1, 2016
Build Bridges

EDITORIAL: Understanding protests, understanding each other needed

Herald Editorial Board
November 15, 2016
CARTOON: Twilight Zone

EDITORIAL: Bowling Green needs to adopt fairness ordinance

Herald Editorial Board
October 31, 2016
Renters' Rights

EDITORIAL: Bowling Green must pass URLTA

Herald Editorial Board
October 24, 2016
Voter Rights

Suffering Suffrage: Kentucky should automatically allow ex-felons right to vote

Herald Editorial Board
October 17, 2016
Green Eggs and Trump

EDITORIAL: Trump’s comments contribute to rape culture

Herald Editorial Board
October 12, 2016
Voter Registration

EDITORIAL: Voter registration ends soon, register now

Herald Editorial Board
October 3, 2016
United we Kneel

EDITORIAL: Students organize in protest of oppression

Herald Editorial Board
September 28, 2016
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