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Commentary: Five ways for professors to be respectful in the fall

Jacob Parker
April 30, 2015
"Can you hear better?"

Commentary: Respect one another’s individuality

Jacob Parker
March 26, 2015

Commentary: The diminishing importance of the “right to know”

Jacob Parker
March 19, 2015
Ball & Chain

Commentary: Health risks outweigh nicotine nostalgia

Jacob Parker
March 5, 2015
Weekly Administrative Council Meeting

Commentary: Modern types of fishing at WKU

Jacob Parker
February 26, 2015

Commentary: Snowmageddon showcases WKU snow sport innovation

Jacob Parker
February 19, 2015
EMILY LITTLE/HERALD 

Opinion: WKU is a culture of acceptance in the season of love

Jacob Parker
February 12, 2015
Environmentally Minded

Bettering the air we breathe: Ways students can contribute

Jacob Parker
February 5, 2015
This is the first-ever comic from the first-ever issue of the College Heights Herald. It’s interesting to note how the spelling and concept of a “dude” has evolved.   

90 years of news: Alternative campus publications since 1900

Jacob Parker
January 29, 2015

Chin up despite the chill

Jacob Parker
November 20, 2014
Jacob Parker/HERALD

Happiness is: Puppy love

Jacob Parker
November 13, 2014

Happiness is: Lovers under covers

Jacob Parker
November 6, 2014

Get your freak on this Halloween

Jacob Parker
October 30, 2014

Happiness Is: Brews can get you out of the blues

Jacob Parker
October 23, 2014

Happiness is: Running with roomies

Jacob Parker
October 16, 2014

Happiness is: Singing in the rain

Jacob Parker
October 9, 2014

Happiness Is: Fall break fun is almost here

Jacob Parker
September 30, 2014

Happiness Is: Find relaxation in daily campus life

Jacob Parker
September 25, 2014

Happiness is: Backpacking Bliss

Jacob Parker
September 18, 2014

Happiness Is: Finding joy in music

Jacob Parker
September 11, 2014

Happiness is…

Jacob Parker
September 5, 2014
Bowling Green native Brittany LaRue developed vitiligo when she was in high school. Vitiligo, a disease, is a loss of pigment in the skin, which follows the destruction of pigment-forming cells known as melanocytes. LaRue said she does't mind people asking her about her skin because she would rather people be educated about vitiligo. (Tyler Essary/HERALD)

In My Skin: Woman finds comfort in self despite skin condition

Jacob Parker
May 1, 2014

Two years in a trailer: a student and alternative living

Jacob Parker
March 19, 2014

Dr. Kaku delivers predictions about future of technology

Jacob Parker
March 18, 2014

“Vaping” offers alternative to smoking cigarettes

Jacob Parker
March 4, 2014
Clarksville, Tenn., junior Aarion Hinds buys a six-pack of Redd's Apple Ale from Shenanigans Wines and Spirits in Bowling Green on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. 

Sunday Funday: City ordinance allows purchase of alcohol on Sunday

Jacob Parker
January 28, 2014

Friends, family, remember life of Smelser

Jacob Parker
December 5, 2013
A memorial for Bowling Green 22-year-old Derrick Scott Looper outside of Cherry Hall. Looper passed away Wed. Nov. 27, 2013. 

Friends remember Looper’s easy going nature

Jacob Parker
December 5, 2013

Theft, substance abuse make up majority of campus crime

Jacob Parker
December 5, 2013
Julie Ransdell, right, walks her two dogs, Tsavo, bottom and Spirit, back right, with her friend Ann Allen of Bowling Green on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013. The pair walk have been walking their dogs around the WKU campus every morning for the past 16 years. 

Frequent Faces: Julie Ransdell holds WKU close to heart

Jacob Parker
December 5, 2013

Crime reports for Nov. 17-30

Jacob Parker
December 3, 2013

WKU student drowns in Barren River

Jacob Parker
November 23, 2013
Shanty homes built by WKU students remain on South Lawn after Housing and Residence Life's annual "Shantytown" event. Students were given the opportunity to experience a night of homelessness to gain a better understanding of what it's like to be homeless. Participants also learned how to take positive action to become part of the solution of homelessness.

Students mirror hardship to raise homeless awareness

Jacob Parker
November 21, 2013

Crime reports for Nov. 17-19

Jacob Parker
November 21, 2013
Before her work shift at Einstein Bros Bagels in Mass Media, Regina Thomas wakes up at 3 a.m. to prepare her daughters breakfast. After work she enjoys Zumba class and Bingo. Thomas is also the chairman for Bowling Green chapter of Simply United Together. 

Frequent Faces: Barista finds lifelong inspiration from parents

Jacob Parker
November 21, 2013

Crime reports for Nov. 13-17

Jacob Parker
November 19, 2013

Five reports of slashed tires in two weeks

Jacob Parker
November 14, 2013

Crime reports for Nov. 11-13

Jacob Parker
November 14, 2013
WKU transit veteran Willard Montgomery takes a walk around his bus before beginning his day on Monday, November 11, 2013. After driving a school bus Montgomery came to WKU and has been driving here for 7 years. 

Red line bus driver will always be a farmer at heart

Jacob Parker
November 13, 2013

Crime reports for Nov. 6 – 9

Jacob Parker
November 12, 2013

Crime reports for Nov. 4-6

Jacob Parker
November 7, 2013
WKU senior Josh Mota, 25 from Louisville eats lunch at Popeyes on campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013. 

Frequent Faces: ‘Differently enabled’ student aspires to help others

Jacob Parker
November 7, 2013

Crime Reports for Oct. 30 – Nov. 4

Jacob Parker
November 5, 2013
SGA President Keyana Boka

Frequent Faces: SGA president enjoys Persian culture

Jacob Parker
October 30, 2013
Frequent Faces: Economics professor encourages students to be themselves

Frequent Faces: Economics professor encourages students to be themselves

Jacob Parker
October 23, 2013

Crime reports for Oct. 16-21

Jacob Parker
October 22, 2013

October thefts total more than $3,000

Jacob Parker
October 17, 2013
Photo courtesy of Carrie Guggenmos. From left to right: Matt Whitman, Alexis Elliott and Liz Owens Courtney are all former debaters and members of the speech team. Whitman and Courtney graduated from WKU in 2012.

Forensics team remembers ‘fearless’ teammate

Jacob Parker
October 15, 2013

Crime reports for Oct. 9 – Oct. 14

Jacob Parker
October 15, 2013

Crime reports for Oct. 7 – Oct. 9

Jacob Parker
October 10, 2013
Maggots climb the poles of a platform over thousands of other maggots in the loading dock of Downing Student Union on Wednesday, October 02, 2013.

Maggots found on DSU loading dock

Jacob Parker
October 8, 2013

Crime reports Oct. 1 – Oct. 6

Jacob Parker
October 8, 2013

Annual security report shows increase in burglaries

Jacob Parker
October 8, 2013

Crime reports for Sept. 23-25

Jacob Parker
September 26, 2013

Crime reports for Sept. 19-23

Jacob Parker
September 24, 2013
Muhlenberg freshman Robert Perez cheers during the football game against UK Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 in Nashville.

Bigger Red Marching Band: Marching band has big plans for future

Jacob Parker
September 24, 2013

Crime reports for Sept. 16-18

Jacob Parker
September 19, 2013

Note from Lincoln added to Ky. Museum exhibit

Jacob Parker
September 19, 2013

Crime reports for Sept. 12-16

Jacob Parker
September 17, 2013
Tariq Shabazz holds a candle during a prayer in front of Pierce Ford Tower on Friday, September 13, 2013 to honor his son, Larry Thomas. "I can't even say that these arrests bring comfort," said Tariq Shabazz about suspects being taken into custody, "now these parents will have to go without a son as well." Thomas was shot September 2, and died from his wounds a day later at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. 

Campus mourns death of student

Jacob Parker
September 17, 2013
Joey Badinger of Crestwood Ky, runs in Alpha Delta Pi sorority's second annual 'Run for Ronald' at Kereiakes Park. Badinger won the race with a time of 20 minutes and 36.9 seconds.

ADPi hosts 5k for Ronald McDonald House

Jacob Parker
September 17, 2013

Crime reports for Sept. 4 -11

Jacob Parker
September 12, 2013

RA arrested, potential witness to Thomas shooting

Jacob Parker
September 10, 2013
Sarah Ssler, 10, of Bowling Green draws in her Side by Side art class. The Side by Side classes are intended to get children with developmental and behavioral disorders expressing themselves through art.

Kids and artists work ‘Side by Side’ at Kentucky Museum

Jacob Parker
September 10, 2013

Crime reports for the week of Aug. 29

Jacob Parker
September 5, 2013

Kentucky Museum highlights folk culture

Jacob Parker
September 5, 2013

Murder of 20-year-old near campus under investigation

Jacob Parker
September 4, 2013
In this 2012 photo, Mandi Johnson is holding onto her two children. Until recently, Johnson worked as a public information officer at WKU. "It's more of a calling than a regular job," Johnson said. Her husband Kemble Johnson works as a police officer for the city of Bowling Green sheriff's department.

Public information officer quits over shift change

Jacob Parker
August 29, 2013

Crime reports for Aug. 22- Aug. 28

Jacob Parker
August 29, 2013

Crime down from spring, up from last summer

Jacob Parker
August 27, 2013

Ransdell honors class of 2013 at 173rd Commencement ceremony

Jacob Parker
May 12, 2013

WKU student suffers the effects of synthetic marijuana

Jacob Parker
May 3, 2013

WKU to celebrate different countries each year starting in 2014

Jacob Parker
May 3, 2013

Greeks come together to compete at Events Day

Jacob Parker
April 25, 2013
Kappa Sigma fraternity performs their dance "Government Job" while Phi Mu sorority exits the stage after performing their dance "Athlete" at Spring Sing on Sunday night at Diddle Arena.

Greek Week begins with Spring Sing

Jacob Parker
April 23, 2013
BOWLING GREEN, KY. - 4/20/13 - Bowling Green author Gary West waits to greet attendees of the Southern Kentucky Book Fest on Saturday, April 20, 2013. West writes Kentucky related sports and travel books and went to WKU in 1961.

Winkler encourages children to follow their dreams at SOKY Book Fest

Jacob Parker
April 23, 2013

Henry Winkler discusses struggle with dyslexia at SOKY Book Fest

Jacob Parker
April 21, 2013
(L to R) Bowling Green Ky. contestant Antwanica Duncan, Mundfordville, Ky. contestant Shantera Rice, Louisville, Ky. contestant Adria Joseph, and Nashville Tenn. contestant Casandra Groves strike poses at the end of their opening routine at the Miss Omega pageants last Friday.

Miss Omega Pageant focuses on a different body type

Jacob Parker
April 20, 2013

CAB-oom gives students a chance for fun before finals

Jacob Parker
April 19, 2013

One Day Without Shoes event raises awareness for children in need

Jacob Parker
April 17, 2013

Black Student Alliance members visit the Civil Rights Museum in Alabama

Jacob Parker
April 16, 2013

Chanticleer performance ends this year’s Cultural Enhancement Series

Jacob Parker
April 12, 2013

Phillip Phillips performs at WKU

Jacob Parker
April 10, 2013

Initiative encourages high school students to continue education

Jacob Parker
April 9, 2013

‘A Night at the Apollo’ showcases diverse talents

Jacob Parker
March 23, 2013

Student creates Picasso-inspired peace mural with elementary schoolers

Jacob Parker
March 22, 2013

Art exhibit coming to Kentucky Museum

Jacob Parker
March 1, 2013

WKU to participate in national conservation competition

Jacob Parker
February 8, 2013

Student sells handmade furniture at downtown store

Jacob Parker
February 5, 2013

Rodeo returning to the Ag Expo Center

Jacob Parker
February 1, 2013

Hardin Planetarium puts on winter-themed show

Jacob Parker
January 29, 2013
Moose Weekes gives Khalil Smith, 5, a high five during the Harlem Globetrotters performance at Diddle Arena on Monday, Jan. 14.

Harlem Globetrotters play at WKU

Jacob Parker
January 15, 2013

Reception celebrates graduating international students

Jacob Parker
December 14, 2012

Planetarium examines 2012 Doomsday predictions

Jacob Parker
November 28, 2012

WKU sees increase in spam emails

Jacob Parker
November 27, 2012

Author speaks on Titanic tragedy

Jacob Parker
November 16, 2012
ROTC Cadets retire the colors of the flags Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 during the Annual Veterans Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Faculty House on Western Kentucky's campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky. JOSHUA LINDSEY/HERALD

1976 grad inducted into ROTC Hall of Fame

Jacob Parker
November 13, 2012

Speaker shares experience on being a transgender person

Jacob Parker
November 2, 2012

Rocky Horror Picture Show continues Halloween tradition

Jacob Parker
November 1, 2012

“Don’t Change the Subject” opens conversation on suicide

Jacob Parker
October 19, 2012
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