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Ian Pitchford

Ian Pitchford, Staff Photographer

Ian Pitchford is a member of the photo staff for the Herald for Fall 2023.

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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers linebacker Nathan Griffin (45)and defensive lineman Brandon Tobias (96) celebrate winning over JSU after WKU's game against Jacksonville State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. This win clinched a spot in the C-USA championship.

Photos: WKU wins over Jacksonville State 19-17

Ian Pitchford, Jacob Sebastian, and Eli Randolph
November 30, 2024
Western Kentucky wide receiver Kisean Johnson (0) gains yards during WKU’s game against Jacksonville State in L.T. Smith Stadium in on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024. WKU won 19-17.

[Photo] Hilltoppers prepare for Boca Raton Bowl

December 17, 2024
Western Kentucky running back Elijah Young (3) breaks a tackle during WKU’s game against Jacksonville State in L.T. Smith Stadium in on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024. WKU won 19-17.

Western Kentucky running back Elijah Young (3) hops over a defender during WKU’s game against Jacksonville State in L.T. Smith Stadium in on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024. WKU won 19-17.

Western Kentucky quarterback Caden Veltkamp (10) looks for an opportunity during WKU’s game against Jacksonville State in L.T. Smith Stadium in on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024. WKU won 19-17.

Western Kentucky wide receiver Kisean Johnson (0) and Jacksonville State cornerback Fred Davis II (10) go head to head after a play during WKU’s game against Jacksonville State in L.T. Smith Stadium in on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024. WKU won 19-17.

Western Kentucky wide receiver Kisean Johnson (0) looks into the stands after an incomplete touchdown pass during WKU’s game against Jacksonville State in L.T. Smith Stadium in on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024.

[Photo] WKU held to 3 points in second half, drops Boca Raton Bowl

December 18, 2024
Western Kentucky running back Elijah Young (3) is tackled during a run by Jacksonville State safety Fred Perry (6) during WKU’s game against Jacksonville State in L.T. Smith Stadium in on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024. WKU won 19-17.

The Western Kentucky cheerleaders face the crowd during the senior night recognition before WKU’s game against Jacksonville State in L.T. Smith Stadium in on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024. WKU won 19-17.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s volleyball team celebrates after being awarded the conference champions trophy following their win against Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Nov. 14, 2024. WKU won 3-0, and is 17-0 in conference play.

[Photo] WKU Volleyball claims sole possession of C-USA regular season title

Jake McMahon, Sports Editor
November 14, 2024
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s volleyball team celebrates after being awarded the conference champions trophy following their win against Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Nov. 14, 2024. WKU won 3-0, and is 17-0 in conference play.

[Photo] WKU Volleyball looks for back-to-back C-USA tournament titles

November 21, 2024
Telia Butler, Downtown Development Coordinator for the city of Bowling Green (right), and Dr. Martha Sales, Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Experience (left), talk about free parking in downtown Bowling Green. Photographed on Wednesday, October 17, 202 at Fountain Square Park.

[Photo] IN PRINT: ‘I became a person at WKU that I fell in love with’: Martha Sales reflects on life, leadership and growth

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2024
Western Kentucky forward, Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24), attempts a layup during a matchup against Campbellsville university at Diddle Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. WKU won 104-76.

Photos: WKU basketball tops Campbellsville 104-76

Ian Pitchford, Staff Photographer
November 13, 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
A voter casts their vote at State Street Baptist Church in Bowling Green on Election Day 2024.

Flo Rida brings WKU students on stage to sing with him during his performance on South Lawn prior to the WKU and Kennesaw State University football game on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

Photos: ‘It’s going down for real’: Flo Rida performs on South Lawn

Ian Pitchford, Staff Photographer
October 30, 2024
The Hilltoppers and the Miners lineup during WKU’s game against The University of Texas at El Paso in Bowing Green, Ky. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Photos: WKU Football wins against UTEP 44-17

Eli Randolph, Hallie Stafford, and Ian Pitchford
October 11, 2024
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Elijah Young (3) looses his shoe in a tackle during the matchup against the University of Texas at El Paso at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024. WKU won 44-17.

[Photo] Pardon My Jake: A messy defensive performance is cause for concern

November 10, 2024
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Caden Veltkamp (10) makes an attempt to gain yards during the matchup against the University of Texas at El Paso at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Veltkamp recorded three touchdowns and threw for 264 yards.

Chauncey Freeman smashes the car during the tailgate on south lawn before the Western Kentucky football game against the University Texas at El Paso on Thursday, October 10, 2024. WKU won 44-17

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Michael Mathison (4) flips the ball after a touchdown during the matchup against the University of Texas at El Paso at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Mathison recorded two receiving touchdowns. WKU won 44-17.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Kaden Veltkamp (10) celebrates with fans after a touchdown during the matchup against the University of Texas at El Paso at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

[Photo] Pardon my Jake: WKU pulls away at Sam Houston

October 20, 2024
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Caden Veltkamp (10) fights into the end zone for a touchdown during the matchup against the University of Texas at El Paso at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Veltkamp recorded three touchdowns and threw for 264 yards.

[Photo] WKU uses fourth quarter surge to take down Sam Houston

October 16, 2024
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers line backer Sebastian Benjamin (9) sacks the University of Texas at El Paso quarter back Skyler Locklear (9) during their matchup at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Dalvin Smith (17) celebrates with his team after scoring a touchdown during a game against the University of Texas at El Paso at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Smith had one touchdown and 39 receiving yards. WKU won 44-17.

[Photo] WKU Football looks to stay atop C-USA

October 29, 2024
Brady Johnson, a senior finance major and member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, plays corn hole during the tailgate on south lawn before the Western Kentucky football game against the University Texas at El Paso on Thursday, October 10, 2024. WKU won 44-17

Andrew Swanson, owner of Forerunner and Q&A MC (left), and Tom O’Connell, stunt double, actor and producer (right), answer questions during the Q&A at This Is The Way Stagecraft, Stunts & Fighting On Screen at the WKU Innovation Campus on Friday, September 27, 2024.

[Photo] Darth Vader stunt double Tom O’Connell talks life, respect and kindness at Innovation Campus

September 28, 2024
Andrew Swanson, owner of Forerunner and Q&A MC (left), and Tom O’Connell, stunt double, actor and producer (right), answer questions during the Q&A at This Is The Way Stagecraft, Stunts & Fighting On Screen at the WKU Innovation Campus on Friday, September 27, 2024.

[Photo] Darth Vader stunt double Tom O’Connell talks life, respect and kindness at Innovation Campus

Anthony Clauson, News Reporter
September 28, 2024
Outside hitter Kaylee Cox (8) successfully hits the ball past University of Dayton defense at Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

Photos: Women’s Volleyball falls behind 3-0 at the Hyatt Place Invitational

Gabriel Milby, Ian Pitchford, Jacob Sebastian, and Hallie Stafford
September 15, 2024
Billie Joe Armstrong, lead Singer and lead guitarist of Green Day, performs the song “Dilemma” during The Saviors Tour at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn. on Friday Aug. 30, 2024.

Photos: Green Day and Smashing Pumpkins jam out in Nashville

Ian Pitchford, Staff Photographer
September 1, 2024
Kate Brown, history professor, talks to her class in Cherry Hall room 204 on Friday, Feb. 23.

[Photo] ‘I just don’t know the answer’ WKU faculty discuss AI in courses

Shayla Abney, News Reporter
April 3, 2024
Kyle Rittenhouse responds to a question asked during the Rittenhouse Recap by Turning Point USA in the Downing Student Union Nite Class on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

[Photo] Kyle Rittenhouse speaks at WKU to share experience, answer questions

Cameron Shaw, Larkin Ivory, and Molly Dobberstein
March 27, 2024
WKU Softball junior Randi Drinnon (7), swings at a pitch during WKU’s matchup against Northern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the WKU Softball Complex. WKU won 11-2.

[Photo] WKU softball goes 3-1 at Hilltopper Spring Fling

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
March 3, 2024
A participant in the fashion show claps her hands during her return down the runway during the Black Experience Showcase in the Downing Student Union auditorium on Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024.

Jade Ismail, a member of WKU Forensics, performs a speech during the Black Experience Showcase in the Downing Student Union auditorium on Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024.

[Photo] Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., WKU Forensics host “Black Experience Showcase”

Kaylee Hawkins, News Reporter
February 29, 2024
Members of Kaios Dance Company perform a choreographed dance during the Black Experience Showcase in the Downing Student Union auditorium on Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024.

Jaylin Heater performs “I’ll Rise Up” during the Black Experience Showcase in the Downing Student Union auditorium on Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024.

Muhayimana Irankunda performs a Pan-African dance during the Black Experience Showcase in the Downing Student Union auditorium on Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024.

Isaak Kidd, a member of WKU’s Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. gives an opening speech and prayer before the Black Experience Showcase in the Downing Student Union auditorium on Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024.

Kirsten Eversmann, a sophomore criminology and sociology major, preforms an “after dinner speech” in which she preformed a comedic informative speech about women’s voices and silencing them, during the Forensics “Meet The Team Show- case” at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall in fall 2023.

[Photo] ‘Forensics teaches you the importance of your words’

Carrington Coppinger, News Reporter
February 28, 2024
“I’ve been dancing for about six years,” said Nathan Neal, a sophomore dance major. “I’m so passionate about it because I look at it as a way to express emotions, basic everyday life and to make others feel something too.” Photographed in Gordon Wilson Hall on Jan. 20.

[Photo] Passions provide outlets for self-expression

Ali Costellow, Assistant News Editor
February 27, 2024
Kierigan McEvoy, senior Chinese and international affairs major, dresses as Harry Truman during the "Dead President Tour" at Cherry Hall on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

[Photo] WKU Department of Political Science hosts 'Dead President's Tour'

February 20, 2024
Kierigan McEvoy, senior Chinese and international affairs major, dresses as Harry Truman during the "Dead President Tour" at Cherry Hall on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

[Photo] WKU Department of Political Science hosts ‘Dead President’s Tour’

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
February 20, 2024
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Guard Teresa Faustino drives the lane during the matchup against Jacksonville State in the Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.

[Photo] Lady Toppers use a strong defensive effort to defeat Jacksonville State

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
February 10, 2024
Andrew Ward, a sophomore accounting major, balances his cue above the nine ball for a better angle on the cue ball. “I wear a shooting glove to help prevent friction,” Ward explains during the WKU Pool Club’s first meeting of the spring 2024 semester, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in the recreation area in Downing Student Union.

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