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Izzy Lanuza

Izzy Lanuza, Staff Reporter

Izzy Lanuza is on the news staff for the Spring 2024 semester of the College Heights Herald.

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Elena Carder, junior history major (left), Jenna Wells, junior accounting and data analytics major (center left), Sophie Jerome, sophomore psychological sciences and criminology double major (center right), and Meredith Campbell, sophomore social work major (right) pick out Earth Day themed stickers at “WKU Earth Day” hosted by the WKU Office of Sustainability on Friday, April 19 in Centennial Mall.

WKU Office of Sustainability hosts ‘WKU Earth Day’

Izzy Lanuza, News Reporter
April 19, 2024
Photo from @wku_events on Instagram.

WKU Office of Sustainability to celebrate Earth Day at Centennial Mall

Izzy Lanuza, News Reporter
March 15, 2024
IdeaFestival returns to WKU for the 11th year

IdeaFestival returns to WKU for the 11th year

Izzy Lanuza, News Reporter
February 16, 2024
NPHC organizations host 'Greek 101' sessions

NPHC organizations host ‘Greek 101’ sessions

Izzy Lanuza, News Reporter
January 29, 2024
Sigma Phi Epsilon, Alpha Xi Delta and Alpha Kappa Alpha to host haunted house

Sigma Phi Epsilon, Alpha Xi Delta and Alpha Kappa Alpha to host haunted house

Izzy Lanuza, News Reporter
October 26, 2023
Phi Beta Sigma hosts 'Sleep out for the Homeless'

Phi Beta Sigma hosts ‘Sleep out for the Homeless’

Izzy Lanuza, News Reporter
October 14, 2023
Blake Layne, left, and Katie Thompson laugh during the White Squirrel Brewery's Grand Opening in Bowling Green on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2023. “I’m super excited for White Squirrel to be back,” Thompson said.

White Squirrel Brewery reopens for business

Izzy Lanuza, News Reporter
September 25, 2023
Bowling Green speakeasy to be designed by WKU students

Bowling Green speakeasy to be designed by WKU students

Izzy Lanuza, News Reporter
September 25, 2023
WKU Delta Omicron chapter to host musicale

WKU Delta Omicron chapter to host musicale

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
April 18, 2023
An exploratory committee has submitted a report regarding a potential merger between WKU's School of Media and Department of Communications that would, if approved, see both programs housed under one roof in Jody Richards Hall.

‘We can’t just cover, we have to listen’: WKU School of Media hosts annual Gaines Family Lecture

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
April 13, 2023
Revolution 91.7 to host annual 'Mayhem Festival'

Revolution 91.7 to host annual ‘Mayhem Festival’

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
April 10, 2023
Michael Odenthal (right) lands a punch on Colin Craig (left) during their bout on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Lampkin Park in Bowling Green, Ky. at the WKU Sigma Chi Fight Night event to raise money for Huntsman Cancer Institute. Odenthal won the match.

‘We take pride in this’: Sigma Chi fraternity hosts annual ‘Fight Night’

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
April 3, 2023
Big Red hypes up the crowd with the WKU cheer team ahead of the matchup between WKU and Little Rock in E.A. Diddle Arena on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. WKU won 48-25.

‘No one has any idea it was you’: The process of becoming Big Red

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
March 31, 2023
Sophomore broadcasting and communication studies student Anna Grace Castor, poses for photos with an alpaca from Happy Herd Farm on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 during the Market on the Avenue event held at Centennial Plaza.

Market on the Avenue brings local vendors to campus

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
March 29, 2023
Members of WKU’s Alpha Xi Delta sorority chear their team on during a tug of war match at Midnight on The Hill in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Students attend Midnight on the Hill fundraising event

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
March 27, 2023
Members of WKU greek life, student athletes, and members of the public participate in the charity event Dance Big Red in order to raise money for Norton Children’s Hospital in the Preston Center on Friday, March 24, 2023. Dance Big Red lasts for six hours and consists of learning dance moves and raising money while hearing stories from sponsor families from nearby communities.

Students participate in Dance Big Red fundraising marathon

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
March 27, 2023

Student Success Center hosts Spring Celebration

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
March 21, 2023
Caleb Spain (right) a senior in business administration cuts a watermelon for a watermelon eating contest during watermelon bust at the Lambda Chi Alpha chapter house on WKU Campus in Bowling Green, Ky. on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.

WKU Lambda Chi Alpha hosts philanthropy week for Hope Harbor

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
March 7, 2023
WKU ORAC to take students on spring break backpacking trip

WKU ORAC to take students on spring break backpacking trip

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
March 6, 2023
Rachel Hermanova, freshman and #4 singles seed, lost her match against UTC player Emma Van Hee on Sunday, February 27th. WKU Women’s Tennis won their match against UT Chattanooga overall 4-3.

WKU Tennis defeats Belmont University

Izzy Lanuza
February 5, 2023
Rachel Hermanova, freshman and #4 singles seed, lost her match against UTC player Emma Van Hee on Sunday, February 27th. WKU Women’s Tennis won their match against UT Chattanooga overall 4-3.

WKU Tennis 4-3 in season after weekend matches

Izzy Lanuza
January 30, 2023
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers freshman Rachel Hermanova celebrates a point against Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars senior Samantha Hayward on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Michael O. Buchanon Park’s tennis facility. WKU won the match 7-0.

WKU Tennis defeats two of three schools in weekend stretch

Izzy Lanuza
January 22, 2023
Freshman guard Acacia Hayes (10) shoots a layup during the matchup with UTSA in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Hayes scored a total of 31 points, the most she has scored in a single game during the 2022-2023 season. WKU won 77-69.

WKU Basketball secure wins over UTSA

Izzy Lanuza
January 7, 2023
WKU sophomore guard Mya Meredith (5) attempts a two-pointer during the matchup with Little Rock in E.A. Diddle Arena on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. WKU won 48-25.

WKU loses to California Baptist ahead of conference play

Izzy Lanuza, Sports reporter
December 21, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers fifth year senior Alexis Bach (18) holds the ball during a match against the University of Kentucky Wildcats at the WKU Soccer Complex on Wednesday evening, Sept. 1. The Hilltoppers won the match 1-0.

WKU makes early C-USA tournament exit after 5-1 loss to North Texas

Izzy Lanuza, Sports reporter
November 2, 2022
WKU Coach Rick Stansbury makes his feelings about a call known during the WKU, Old Dominion matchup on Saturday, Feb. 19. WKU went on to win 73-64.

WKU Men’s Basketball team to host cookout for students

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
November 1, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Ty Crittenberger (22) takes a cut at the ball from the Louisville Cardinal’s pitcher during their match up with the University of Louisville Cardinals on March 29th at Nick Denes Field.

WKU Baseball batting out breast cancer with charity event

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
October 7, 2022
WKU's Omega Phi Alpha sorority sisters dance to a choreographed American tribute during the 25th annual Shenanigans event.

‘Until it looks good’: Shenanigans chair details performance process

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
October 6, 2022
WKU freshman brings 'side quests' to campus through social media

WKU freshman brings ‘side quests’ to campus through social media

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
September 30, 2022
Campus Activities Board putting on first annual powderpuff game

Campus Activities Board putting on first annual powderpuff game

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
September 28, 2022
SAE raises funds for autism program through BeReal partnership

SAE raises funds for autism program through BeReal partnership

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
September 19, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers fifth year senior Alexis Bach (18) holds the ball during a match against the University of Kentucky Wildcats at the WKU Soccer Complex on Wednesday evening, Sept. 1. The Hilltoppers won the match 1-0.

WKU Soccer falls to LA Tech in C-USA opener

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2022
Zach Greenwell, WKU’s senior associate athletic director for communications, brand strategy, and mens’ basketball, announced Monday that he will be leaving WKU for a position at the University of Louisville.

WKU’s Greenwell departs for University of Louisville

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
August 29, 2022
Hilltoppers' senior Lyric Schmidt (4) watches as the ODU Monarchs score a goal on Friday evening, Oct. 8 of 2021, during a match at the WKU Soccer Complex.

WKU Soccer shut out by Vanderbilt

Izzy Lanuza, Sports reporter
August 26, 2022
Freshman Riley Grindstaff of the WKU Hilltoppers men’s golf team plays a qualifying round at Bowling Green Country Club on Sept. 17, 2021.

Hilltoppers finish tied for 11th at C-USA Golf Championships

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
April 29, 2022
WKU Women’s Tennis won their match against UT Chattanooga overall 4-3 on Sunday, February 27th. Paola Cortez, redshirt sophomore #1 doubles seed, serves the ball during her match that her and Cora-Lynn vonDungern won 6-3.

WKU Tennis’ historic season ends in first round of C-USA Tournament

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
April 22, 2022
Rachel Hermanova, freshman and #4 singles seed, lost her match against UTC player Emma Van Hee on Sunday, February 27th. WKU Women’s Tennis won their match against UT Chattanooga overall 4-3.

WKU Tennis finishes its regular season with win over Marshall, Hermanova breaks program record

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2022
Paola Cortez and Cora-Lynn vonDungern celebrate their doubles match win with the final score being 6-3. WKU Women’s Tennis won their match against UTC overall 4-3 on Sunday, February 27th.

WKU Tennis sets new program record in weekend sweep

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
April 11, 2022
Hilltoppers softball Savannah Fierke (17) and Katie Gardner (5) hold each other close as they skip to the outfield before their matchup with Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas on March 21st at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU’s offense stays hot for series win over FIU

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
April 2, 2022
Laura Bernardos, redshirt senior and #2 singles seed, won her match 6-6 against UTC player Jessie Young on Sunday, February 27th. WKU Women’s Tennis won their match against UT Chattanooga overall 4-3.

Lady Toppers drop two matches in weekend stretch

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
March 29, 2022
Taylor Shaw, redshirt sophomore and #5 singles seed, lost her match against UTC player Callie Billman on Sunday, February 27th, 2022. WKU Women’s Tennis won their match against UT Chattanooga overall 4-3.

WKU Tennis wins three out of four matches in six-day period

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2022
WKU junior Cora-Lynn Von Dungern volleys the ball back to a Lipscomb tennis player during the tennis match against Lipscomb University at the Michael O. Buchanon tennis facility on Jan. 30, 2022. The Hilltoppers won 4-3, starting off their season off with 2 wins and 0 losses.

Dungern sets program record, but Lady Toppers fall to Murray State

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2022
WKU Hilltoppers’ senior Katie Isenbarger clears the crossbar at the high-jump at the Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Isenbarger placed first in the event out of 27 competitors, though she had not high-jumped since her sophomore year.

Isenbarger ties for fifth in high jump at NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2022
Laura Bernardos, redshirt senior and #2 singles seed, won her match 6-6 against UTC player Jessie Young on Sunday, February 27th. WKU Women’s Tennis won their match against UT Chattanooga overall 4-3.

WKU Tennis wins two out of three in weekend stretch, first time since 2017 Lady Toppers have won 10 games

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2022
WKU Softball's utility senior Jordan Riggs (9), throws to first base during thier matchup with the Bellarmine University Softball team at the WKU Softball Field on Feb. 18.

WKU splits doubleheader in second day of Ole Miss Classic

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2022
WKU Hilltoppers’ senior Katie Isenbarger shares an excited moment with Brent Chumbley, head coach for cross-country, track and field, after setting a personal record for high-jump at the Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Isenbarger becomes first Hilltopper since 2016 to qualify for NCAA Track and Field Championship

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2022
Paola Cortez and Cora-Lynn vonDungern celebrate their doubles match win with the final score being 6-3. WKU Women’s Tennis won their match against UTC overall 4-3 on Sunday, February 27th.

Lady Topper Tennis sweeps doubleheader against UT Chattanooga and Tennessee State

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers freshman Rachel Hermanova celebrates a point against Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars senior Samantha Hayward on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Michael O. Buchanon Park’s tennis facility. WKU won the match 7-0.

WKU Tennis split two matches over weekend as Hermanova shines

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2022
WKU Hilltoppers’ fifth-year Savannah Heckman (8) competes in the mile at the Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

WKU Men’s Track and Field place eighth while Women’s place 10th in Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Championship

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2022
Freshman Riley Grindstaff of the WKU Hilltoppers men’s golf team plays a qualifying round at Bowling Green Country Club on Sept. 17, 2021.

WKU Women’s Golf finishes third in First Coast Classic, Men’s Golf wraps up Mobile Bay Intercollegiate

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers women’s tennis team celebrate with redshirt sophomore Paola Cortez (center) after she won the last set in their match against Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Michael O. Buchanon Park’s tennis facility. WKU won the match 7-0.

International bonds key to WKU Tennis’ success

Izzy Lanuza, Sports reporter
February 14, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers redshirt sophomore Alexis Cramer serves the ball to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars junior Marta Krakowski on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Michael O. Buchanon Park’s tennis facility. WKU won the match 7-0.

Lady Topper Tennis starts 4-0 for first time since 2009-10

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2022
WKU junior Cora-Lynn Von Dungern volleys the ball back to a Lipscomb tennis player during the tennis match against Lipscomb University at the Michael O. Buchanon tennis facility on Jan. 30, 2022. The Hilltoppers won 4-3, starting off their season off with 2 wins and 0 losses.

WKU Tennis starts season 3-0 after sweeping doubleheader against Lipscomb and UT Martin

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2022
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s golfer Sarah Arnold plays a practice round at Olde Stone Country Club. 

WKU Women’s Golf finishes Lady Bulldog Invitational, Martin leads Lady Toppers

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2022
Johnathan Hayden (center) runs toward the finish line after toppling the last hurdle during the Hilltopper Relay event which took place on Friday, April 6 at the Charles M. Rueter Track and Field Complex. Hayden took first place in the 110m hurdles.

WKU brings home 13 top-10 finishes in Vanderbilt Invitational, Heckman beats field by 50 seconds in the 5,000-meter

Izzy Lanuza, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2022
WKU's Savannah Heckman placed 14th at the 2021 C-USA Cross Country Championships on Oct. 30, 2021.

Savannah Heckman named C-USA Female Track Athlete of the Week

Izzy Lanuza, Sports reporter
January 18, 2022
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