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Austin Peay punter Ben Campbell chases WKU junior Antonio Andrews as he returns a punt for a touchdown during the first quarter of the Hilltopper's 49-10 victory at Smith Stadium Sept. 1.

WKU’s Andrews named one of CFPA’s National Punt Returners of the Week

Herald Staff
September 3, 2012
Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: A change is upon us

Herald Staff
August 28, 2012

ATO colony’s petition to become chapter approved

Herald Staff
August 3, 2012

Tickets for WKU vs. Louisville game in Nashville on sale now

Herald Staff
August 1, 2012
Claire Donahue/WKUsports.com

UPDATED: Former WKU swimmer Donahue places seventh in 100 fly Olympic finals

Herald Staff
July 28, 2012
WKU linebacker Tye Golden (12) tackles LSU tight end Travis Dickson (41) during the Tigers' 42-9 victory against the Hilltopers Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

WKU linebacker Golden named as nominee to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

Herald Staff
July 19, 2012
Zoe Sibalich/Warren County Regional Jail

WKU guard Sibalich arrested, charged with DUI

Herald Staff
July 19, 2012

Kickoff times for Alabama, Kentucky games announced

Herald Staff
July 16, 2012

Jackson named to Butkus watch list

Herald Staff
July 16, 2012
Tight end Jack Doyle stretches for a 10-yard gain after catching a short pass against Indiana State in the second quarter at Smith Stadium during WKU's 44-16 loss. Doyle could be an impact player in WKU's game against MTSU on Thursday.

Doyle named to Mackey watch list

Herald Staff
July 10, 2012
Junior tight end jack Doyle pulls in a pass for a first down agasinst North Texas University during the third quarter at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas on Saturday. WKU won 31-21 to become bowl eligible. Doyle caught a career-high nine passes for a team-high 89 yards in a career night for quarterback Kawaun Jakes.

Five Toppers named to College Football Performance Awards watch lists

Herald Staff
July 9, 2012
Spence Sheldon/Warren County Jail

Sheldon arrested for public intoxication

Herald Staff
July 5, 2012
Bo Adebayo/WKUsports.com

Adebayo makes Alouettes’ final roster

Herald Staff
June 27, 2012
Sean Conway/WKUsports.com

Five WKU players named to Blue Ribbon Preseason All-Sun Belt Team

Herald Staff
June 26, 2012

John Mellencamp to headline show at WKU

Herald Staff
May 12, 2012
Todd Stewart/WKUsports.com

Stewart named AD, will be introduced Thursday

Herald Staff
May 9, 2012

Benson: North Texas and FIU intend to leave Sun Belt

Herald Staff
May 4, 2012

Texas State to join Sun Belt, FIU to leave

Herald Staff
May 2, 2012
May 1, 2012 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: End-of-the-semester Marsupial Awards

Herald Staff
May 1, 2012

EDITORIAL: Response to recent WKU Alerts alarming

Herald Staff
April 24, 2012

UPDATED: WKU Police to increase patrols in wake of recent violence

Herald Staff
April 21, 2012

Statement from WKU athletics regarding shootings of WKU football players

Herald Staff
April 15, 2012

EDITORIAL: Promising future for SGA

Herald Staff
April 10, 2012

Statement from Derrick Gordon on transferring from WKU

Herald Staff
April 5, 2012

EDITORIAL: Greek philanthropy deserves praise

Herald Staff
April 3, 2012
March 27, 2012 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: In the trash: WKU should inform students about social media policy change

Herald Staff
March 27, 2012

Statement from Ross Bjork on leaving WKU to become Ole Miss AD

Herald Staff
March 21, 2012
Former WKU Athletics Director Ross Bjork accepted the same position at Ole Miss on Wednesday. Bjork was responsible for a number of changes in WKU's athletic programs, including the firing of both men's and women's basketball coaches this season.

WKU AD Bjork named to same position at Ole Miss

Herald Staff
March 20, 2012

EDITORIAL: WKU should find better ways to allot NCAA tournament tickets to students

Herald Staff
March 20, 2012

EDITORIAL: Cowles leaves Lady Topper program with remarkable grace

Herald Staff
March 13, 2012

Campus closing at 12:30 p.m. due to storm threats; regional campuses also closing

Herald Staff
March 2, 2012
Feb. 28, 2012 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: Harper hire was the best move for men’s basketball program

Herald Staff
February 28, 2012
Feb. 24, 2012 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: Students deserve First Amendment rights

Herald Staff
February 24, 2012
Feb. 21, 2012 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: Recent sustainability award deserves praise

Herald Staff
February 21, 2012
Feb. 14, 2012 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: New Gen Ed proposals sound promising

Herald Staff
February 14, 2012
Feb. 7, 2012 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: SGA should, could do more

Herald Staff
February 7, 2012

Grice, other WKU recruits going elsewhere

Herald staff
February 1, 2012

2012 National Signing Day: WKU’s official signees list

Herald Staff
February 1, 2012
Jan. 31, 2012 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: WKU needs to raise the bar

Herald Staff
January 31, 2012

Correction on Jan. 24 Editorial “Share the (Common) wealth”

Herald Staff
January 27, 2012
Jan. 24, 2012 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: Share the (Common) wealth

Herald Staff
January 24, 2012
Dec. 6, 2011 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: Herald gives annual Christmas presents to WKU staff and students

Herald Staff
December 6, 2011

Crime reporter arrested for failing to appear

Herald Staff
November 22, 2011
Nov. 18, 2011 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: WKU needs to standardize policies when disciplining athletes, coaches

Herald Staff
November 18, 2011
Nov. 15, 2011 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: SGA should focus on student issues, not re-naming historic buildings

Herald Staff
November 15, 2011
Nov. 8, 2011 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: It’s about time WKU’s fanbase fills Smith Stadium to capacity

Herald Staff
November 8, 2011
Nov. 1, 2011 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: The Herald applauds Interfraternity Council’s recent bylaws changes

Herald Staff
November 1, 2011
Oct. 25, 2011 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: WKU’s high admission rates could devalue current students’ degrees

Herald Staff
October 25, 2011
Oct. 18, 2011 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: Athletic department should create social media policy, not ban altogether

Herald Staff
October 18, 2011

Funeral services for former professor Harrison are Saturday

Herald Staff
October 13, 2011
Oct. 11, 2011 Editorial Cartoon

The Herald commends SGA’s student-centered efforts this semester

Herald Staff
October 11, 2011

Revolution 91.7 announces RevFest lineup

Herald Staff
October 10, 2011
WKU players and coaches rushed the field Thursday night after Bobby Rainey's winning touchdown against MTSU in double overtime at Floyd Field in Murfreesboro, Tenn. WKU won 36-33.

WKU knocks off MTSU 36-33 in double overtime

Herald Staff
October 7, 2011
Oct. 4, 2011 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: Student running for mayor should go all out or not run at all

Herald Staff
October 4, 2011
Natalie Broderick, Student Affairs Chairperson at with the Student Government Association, explains the proposed remodeling plans for Downing University Center. Planned additions include a Starbucks, 24-hour study space, elevators and renovated dining areas.

WKU SGA shows off DUC renovations renderings

Herald Staff
September 30, 2011
Sept. 27, 2011 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: Governing bodies should draft standard tobacco ban resolution

Herald Staff
September 27, 2011
Sept. 20, 2011 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: WKU should push for energy savings year round, not just over summer

Herald Staff
September 20, 2011

A look back at WKU’s Constitution Week

Herald Staff
September 16, 2011
Sept. 13, 2011 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: Live sustainably. Go green.

Herald Staff
September 13, 2011
Sept. 12, 2001 front page

‘It breaks my heart’ — Stories from the Sept. 12, 2001 Herald

Herald Staff
September 11, 2011

The Herald’s Sept. 12, 2001 editorial

Herald Staff
September 11, 2011
Sept. 6, 2011 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: Two-year dorm policy causing overcrowding, not helping retention rates

Herald Staff
September 6, 2011
WKU announced on Friday that 4,049 students packed the end zone at Nashville's L.P. Field for the Toppers' season opener against UK. Total attendance was announced at 24,599.

WKU: 4,049 students attended UK game in Nashville

Herald Staff
September 2, 2011

HRL adds two student buses for WKU-UK game travel

Herald Staff
September 1, 2011
Bowling Green native Ann-Blair Thornton, the current Miss Kentucky and WKU student, returned to Bowling Green on Wednesday for a gathering sponsored by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.

Miss Kentucky Thornton returns to Bowling Green

Herald Staff
September 1, 2011
Aug. 30, 2011 Editorial Cartoon

EDITORIAL: Home is where the stadium is

Herald Staff
August 30, 2011
Graduate Sergio Kerusch, a former men's basketball player, smiles during WKU's 169th Commencement Ceremony Saturday afternoon in Diddle Arena.

First doctoral graduates honored at WKU’s 169th Commencement

Herald Staff
May 14, 2011

Best of the Hill 2011

Herald Staff
May 11, 2011
President Gary Ransdell's year-end letter to WKU faculty, staff

President Gary Ransdell’s year-end letter to WKU faculty, staff

Herald Staff
May 10, 2011
Emslie announces enrollment vice president finalists

Emslie announces enrollment vice president finalists

Herald Staff
May 9, 2011
Each game, each match, each meet, each team and each player has a story. And some are more memorable than others.

Top Five Sports Stories of the Year

Herald Staff
May 6, 2011

WKU teams collecting donations for Alabama relief

Herald Staff
May 5, 2011
Editorial cartoon 5.3.11

EDITORIAL: Marsupial Awards: Herald gives out annual year-end prizes

Herald staff
May 3, 2011

Crime reports for Tuesday, May 3

Herald Staff
May 3, 2011

Edelen’s relief work slams door on 8-5 win for Toppers at ULM

Herald Staff
May 1, 2011

WKU softball swept Saturday by Sun Belt-leading Louisiana-Lafayette

Herald Staff
May 1, 2011

BRIEFS: Toppers finish last at shortened Sun Belt tourney

Herald Staff
April 29, 2011

BRIEFS: Topper golf finishes day one of Sun Belt tourney in last place

Herald Staff
April 26, 2011
Editorial cartoon 4.26.11

EDITORIAL: On the house: Student groups should get free access to host events in DUC, Van Meter

Herald staff
April 26, 2011

Crime reports for Tuesday, April 26

Herald Staff
April 26, 2011

BRIEFS: Lady Topper golf finishes 11th at Sun Belt tourney

Herald Staff
April 22, 2011

EDITORIAL: Playing fair: Spirit teams deserve scholarships

Herald staff
April 19, 2011
Former WKU men's basketball assistant Allen Edwards

Assistant coach Edwards leaves WKU basketball team

Herald Staff
April 18, 2011
Editorial cartoon 4.12.11

EDITORIAL: Use your rights: Students should voice opinions about campus issues

Herald staff
April 12, 2011
WKU football players line up for a play during practice at Houchens-Smith Stadium earlier this spring. The Toppers will host their annual spring game Saturday at 5 p.m.

Rosters set for WKU football’s annual spring game

Herald Staff
April 11, 2011

Gary Ransdell’s statement on Dero Downing

Herald Staff
April 5, 2011
Editorial cartoon 4.5.11

EDITORIAL: Let them eat: Students should have the right to choose when to use meal plans

Herald staff
April 5, 2011

Weather for Tuesday, March 29: High of 55, chance for showers

Herald Staff
March 29, 2011

Weather for Monday, March 28: Partly sunny, high of 51

Herald Staff
March 27, 2011

SGA elections postponed a week

Herald Staff
March 26, 2011

Weather for Thursday, March 24: Partly sunny, high of 46

Herald Staff
March 24, 2011

Regents committees to meet March 30

Herald Staff
March 22, 2011

Langton named new journalism school director

Herald Staff
March 22, 2011
Editorial cartoon 3.22.11

EDITORIAL: Playing fair: More notice needed for SGA election deadline extension

Herald staff
March 22, 2011

WKU loses to South Alabama on Sunday, swept in first Sun Belt series

Herald Staff
March 20, 2011

Weather for Monday, March 21: Sunny, high of 79

Herald Staff
March 20, 2011

Donahue finishes 14th in 200 fly; WKU places 27th nationally

Herald Staff
March 20, 2011

Donahue finishes second in 100 fly at NCAA Championships

Herald Staff
March 19, 2011

Weather for Thursday, March 17: Clear skies, high of 74

Herald Staff
March 17, 2011

Weather for Wednesday, March 16: Partly cloudy, high of 60

Herald Staff
March 16, 2011
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