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Jake Moore, General News Reporter

Jake Moore, general news reporter of the College Heights Herald, is a senior from Louisville, Kentucky. He is majoring in journalism and minoring in broadcasting and sociology.

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Jeton Hyseni refs and manages an international soccer league at the Kummer Little Recreation Center in Bowling Green.

Refugee, referee, custodian, father: The busy life of a Bowling Green Kosovar

Jake Moore, News reporter
May 16, 2023
Letter from the Editor: Here's to a mag-nificent semester

Letter from the Editor: Here’s to a mag-nificent semester

Jake Moore, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 27, 2022
UPDATED: WKU found in violation of Kentucky Open Records Act

UPDATED: WKU found in violation of Kentucky Open Records Act

Jake Moore, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
Priscilla Sterling (white tee-shirt) cousin of Emmett Till—a 14-year-old black boy who was abducted, beaten and killed in Mississippi in 1955—speaks at a protest on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 3, 2022 at the Warren County Justice Center on Center Street in downtown Bowling Green, Ky. Sterling, and a group of others, decided to protest after it came to light that the Carolyn Bryant, who’d caused Till to be murdered after she accused him of flirting with her, was living in Bowling Green, now in her late eighties.

Justice sought by protestors after Emmett Till accuser found in Bowling Green

Jake Moore, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2022
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[Photo] Department of Political Science breaks down midterm election results

November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Letter to the Editor: The correct debate concerning cannabis

February 2, 2023
Shaquille O’Neal, aka "DJ Diesel", plays music at his pregame concert on South Lawn Friday, Oct 21, 2022.

WKU paid $130,000 to Shaquille O’Neal for DJ performance

Jake Moore, Co-editor-in-chief
November 7, 2022
WKU's newly dedicated Disaster Science Operations Center, located in the Environmental Science & Technology Building, brings hands-on experience to students from a variety of disciplines including meteorology, broadcasting, engineering, disaster management, agriculture and communication.

Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary: WKU dedicates Disaster Science Operations Center

Jake Moore, Co-editor-in-chief
November 4, 2022
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[Photo] WKU professor developing fitness app for pregnant, postpartum women

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
October 26, 2022
WKU President Timothy Caboni shakes hands with Hilltoppers’ senior quarterback Bailey Zappe during senior day festivities.

‘Comfortable at 10’: Caboni talks C-USA at regents meeting

Jake Moore, Co-editor-in-chief
October 21, 2022
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[Photo] WKU interested in ‘viable alternatives’ in professor evaluation

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
October 21, 2022
WKU President Timothy Caboni announces “Early College at WKU in Glasgow" on Thursday, Oct. 20 at WKU's Glasgow campus. "I appreciate all those who've worked so hard to move this concept from a vision to a reality," Caboni said.

WKU Glasgow campus to give local high schoolers launch pad to college

Jake Moore, Co-editor-in-chief
October 20, 2022
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[Photo] Social Work Student Union collecting supplies for hurricane victims

B Turner, News reporter
October 19, 2022
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[Photo] Student Activities holding donation drive for BRASS

Madison Carter, News reporter
October 11, 2022
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[Photo] Jewish Student Association to host dialogue, Sukkot ritual

October 10, 2022

[Photo] ‘A hub of applied learning opportunities for students’: Meteorology program adds pair of faculty

Damon Stone, News reporter
October 4, 2022
Shaquille O'Neal to perform at WKU as 'DJ Diesel'

Shaquille O’Neal to perform at WKU as ‘DJ Diesel’

Jake Moore, Co-editor-in-chief
October 1, 2022
side quests

[Photo] WKU freshman brings 'side quests' to campus through social media

September 30, 2022
powderpuff

[Photo] Campus Activities Board putting on first annual powderpuff game

September 28, 2022
clothes closet

blood battle

[Photo] WKU, MTSU to face off in blood donation drive

September 22, 2022
covidpox

[Photo] No new monkeypox cases on campus, reported COVID-19 cases on decline

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
September 21, 2022
ukraine

[Photo] Ukraine panel offers four perspectives on war

B Turner, News reporter
September 21, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month

[Photo] 'It’s really unique to be able to honor history': ISEC hosting Hispanic heritage events

September 21, 2022
SAE BeReal

[Photo] SAE raises funds for autism program through BeReal partnership

Izzy Lanuza, News reporter
September 19, 2022
As of Sept. 17, 2022, El Mazatlan signage has been placed on the entrance of the former Chili's location.

El Mazatlan restaurant coming to former Chili’s location

Jake Moore, Co-editor-in-chief
September 17, 2022
rural health

[Photo] Services offered from Med Center Health at WKU Health Services

January 27, 2023
The man in the seat: Five years of President Caboni

The man in the seat: Five years of President Caboni

Debra Murray and Jake Moore
September 9, 2022
Mississippi Water

[Photo] Local groups to assist Jackson, Miss. mutual aid caravan

Michael J. Collins, City reporter
September 9, 2022
witch

[Photo] WKU special topics class examines witches through the ages

September 8, 2022
meditate

[Photo] OPINION: The 4 best spots on campus to meditate

September 8, 2022
debt loan

[Photo] Biden executive order to forgive up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt

August 24, 2022
Regents, faculty and university figures wait for the board's final decision on the dismissal of Jeanine Huss in the Wetherby Administration Building on Friday, July 29.

UPDATED: Regents vote ‘no’ on dismissal of tenured professor

Jake Moore, Co-editor-in-chief
July 29, 2022
Regents call special meeting on dismissal of professor

Regents call special meeting on dismissal of professor

Jake Moore and Debra Murray
July 27, 2022
The WKU Title IX Office on November 29, 2021, shortly after Wilkins' termination.

WKU, individual defendants file responses in Wilkins lawsuit

Debra Murray and Jake Moore
May 13, 2022
WKU President Timothy Caboni listens to Vice President for Strategy, Operation and Finance Susan Howarth speak during the Jan. 31, 2020 Board of Regents committee meeting.

Regents discuss proposed FY 2023 budget, address inflation concerns in final semester meeting

Jake Moore and Michael J. Collins
May 5, 2022
WKU Budget Executive Committee recommends 1.19% tuition increase

WKU Budget Executive Committee recommends 1.19% tuition increase

Jake Moore, Content Editor
May 4, 2022
Shooting on East 13th St. leaves one dead

Shooting on East 13th St. leaves one dead

Jake Moore, Content Editor
May 1, 2022
HRL staff indicates Mike Reagle is gone, WKU will not confirm

HRL staff indicates Mike Reagle is gone, WKU will not confirm

Debra Murray and Jake Moore
April 28, 2022
Starting this fall, the College Heights Herald will begin printing in a newsmagazine format (right) instead of on regular newsprint (left). Jake Moore (right) and Debra Murray (left) will be at the helm as coeditors-in-chief.

Letter from the editors: Herald to change print format

Debra Murray and Jake Moore
April 24, 2022
University offices to close on future fall, spring breaks

University offices to close on future fall, spring breaks

Jake Moore, Content Editor
April 20, 2022
Carol Martin "Bill" Gatton passed away on Monday at the age of 89. His financial contributions led to the creation of the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science.

Gatton Academy namesake passes away at 89

Jake Moore, Content Editor
April 19, 2022
President Caboni addresses the media on Thursday, April 14 ahead of the Commons' opening on Monday.

‘Some of the old, blended in with the new’: Commons opens to students

Jake Moore and Debra Murray
April 18, 2022
The regents approved the construction of new facilities for WKU's softball and soccer programs

Regents approve facilities for soccer and softball, football staff raises

Jake Moore, Content Editor
April 15, 2022
"Home is where your Park is", a self-published children's book, serves as a love letter to WKU graduate student Cameron Levis' grandfather, Alton Little. Levis is the third generation of his family to be involved in parks and recreation.

Self-published children’s book brings the perfect park to life

Jake Moore, Content Editor
April 12, 2022
WKU Softball junior outfielder Brylee Hage (11) makes contact during WKU's matchup with the Arkansas Razorbacks on March 21, 2022 at the WKU Softball Complex.

Regents to vote on new soccer, softball facilities

Jake Moore, Content Editor
April 8, 2022
John Cipolla was announced as the university's distinguished professor on Wednesday, April 6. Here, Cipolla holds a one-on-one clarinet lesson with one of his students in his office on Friday afternoon, Jan. 28 of 2022.

University announces distinguished professor, faculty award winners

Jake Moore, Content Editor
April 6, 2022
WKU DL Hernandez arrested for strangulation, intimidation, assault

WKU DL Hernandez arrested for strangulation, intimidation, assault

Jake Moore, Content Editor
April 6, 2022
pride

[Photo] Pride Center celebrating fifth anniversary

September 30, 2022
Effective April 1, 2022, Martha Sales has transitioned from interim to dean of students at WKU.

Martha Sales transitions to dean of students

Jake Moore, Content Editor
April 1, 2022
A group of community members work together to remove debris after tornadoes and severe weather swept through Bowling Green, KY on Dec. 11.

WKU, University of Oklahoma working together in tornado research effort

Jake Moore, Content Editor
March 30, 2022
Honors college executive director Cobane announces bone cancer diagnosis

Honors college executive director Cobane announces bone cancer diagnosis

Jake Moore, Content Editor
March 29, 2022
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[Photo] Living and livestreaming: WKU students broadcast themselves to the world

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
March 27, 2022
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[Photo] Department of Sociology & Criminology holds drive for BRASS, Inc.

Alexandria Anderson, News Reporter
March 26, 2022
WKU announces new course material model ‘Big Red Backpack’

WKU announces new course material model ‘Big Red Backpack’

Jake Moore, Content editor
March 21, 2022
Aramark food service workers at WKU pushing for union recognition

Aramark food service workers at WKU pushing for union recognition

Jake Moore, Content Editor
March 21, 2022
From left to right: Director of Commonwealth Financial Resources Jonathan Hendricks, Branch Manager of PNC Bank Scott Payne, Assistant Provost of Institutional Effectiveness Molly Kerby and Director of Student Financial Assistance Bryson Davis discuss the challenges members of the LGBTQ+ community face in the workplace on March 8, 2022.

Gordon Ford panel discusses LGBTQ+ issues of the workplace

Jake Moore, Content Editor
March 8, 2022
The regents approved the renaming of the Augenstein Alumni Center to the Eva and Jim Martens Alumni Center on March 4, 2022.

[Photo] Regents approve renaming of Alumni Center, addendums to coaching contracts in first quarterly meeting

Damon Stone and Madison Carter
March 4, 2022
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[Photo] Submitted: Eating disorders in college students

March 4, 2022
A member of the WKU Disc Golf Club collects his disk from the basket.

WKU Disc Golf Club holding tournament to fund trip to nationals

Jake Moore, Content Editor
February 25, 2022
First Year Village dedicated with ribbon cutting event

First Year Village dedicated with ribbon cutting event

Jake Moore, Content Editor
February 23, 2022
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[Photo] Russia-Ukraine recap: Conflict continues to intensify after Putin recognizes breakaway regions

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
February 23, 2022
Black Experience

[Photo] 'If you’re Black, your life is the Black Experience’: WKU Forensics, Phi Beta Sigma, African American studies host showcase

February 25, 2022
The former Confucius Institute building has lain dormant since 2019. The building no longer has its placard out on the front lawn.

[Photo] WKU in litigation over closure of Confucius Institute

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
February 11, 2022
Lamont Jack Pearley, husband to Denise (left) and father of Lamont Jr. (center), sets the scene of what happened to his family's neighborhood on Dec. 11.

Bowling Green family receives fresh start after December storms 

Jake Moore, Content Editor
February 10, 2022
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[Photo] Meal swipe donation program targets food insecurity on campus

February 17, 2022
Bottles of Evan Williams bourbon sit within the wreckage of WK Liquors in Bowling Green Dec. 11. In the aftermath of the December tornadoes, the popular store only had one wall that remained standing.

School of Media Gallery collecting submissions for tornado showcase

Jake Moore, Content Editor
February 8, 2022
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Chai Chat

Brittany Martin, an assistant professor at WKU, has opted to remove numerical grading from her CRIM 432 course for students to better connect with the material.

[Photo] “Does that number tell you anything?”: Criminology professor takes innovative approach to grading

February 6, 2022
Many college students have fond memories of watching Spongebob Squarepants as kids. Looking back, the cartoon taught many lessons we can learn from today.

[Photo] OPINION: 5 lessons to take away from Spongebob Squarepants

February 3, 2022
WKU has created a cybersecurity data analytics masters of science degree that will begin fall of 2022.

[Photo] ‘It’s timely, it’s needed, it’ll help people in this area’: Why WKU is adding a cybersecurity program

Damon Stone, News reporter
January 30, 2022
A student walks in front of Cherry Hall on Feb. 22, 2020.

WKU seeks student, faculty input on Quality Enhancement Plan

Jake Moore, Content Editor
January 25, 2022
Insomnia Cookies, a late-night treat shop, is holding its Bowling Green location grand opening event on Jan. 29.

[Photo] Insomnia Cookies to hold pajama-party themed grand opening

January 22, 2022
Twelve sabbaticals were approved by the Board of Regents on Friday, Jan. 21.

Regents approve sabbaticals, new cybersecurity degree in first committee meeting of 2022

Jake Moore, Content Editor
January 21, 2022
Eva Engelland-Spohn (right) slides down the hill at Van Meter Hall after several inches of snowfall on Jan. 6, 2021.

Campus closed Jan. 20 for winter weather

Jake Moore, Content Editor
January 20, 2022
Chick-fil-A building plan included in the Board of Regents committee meeting agenda for Jan. 21, 2022.

Chick-fil-A seeking utility easement from Board of Regents

Jake Moore, Content Editor
January 19, 2022
Caboni added to his Facebook post that he's thankful to have already received the COVID-19 vaccine, which he called the "strongest defense we have against infection, serious illness and hospitalization."

President Caboni announces positive COVID-19 test

Jake Moore, Content Editor
January 18, 2022
WKU Engineering faculty Jason Wilson (left), National Weather Service of Louisville Meteorologist-in-Charge Gordon (center) and a group of WKU meteorology students investigate debris in the Moss Creek Neighborhood.

Meteorology students aid in tornado survey

Jake Moore, Content Editor
January 18, 2022
Pop-up vision clinic to offer free eye exams, glasses to those affected by tornadoes

Pop-up vision clinic to offer free eye exams, glasses to those affected by tornadoes

Jake Moore, Content Editor
January 14, 2022
The Craig Administration building sits empty in the snow after Western Kentucky University canceled classes for the week of Feb. 15, 2021.

Campus closed Jan. 6-7 for winter weather

Jake Moore, Content Editor
January 5, 2022
WKU Cheerleaders lead the Women’s Basketball Team out of the tunnel before their match up against the Purdue University Boilermakers in Diddle Arena on Nov. 10, 2021.

Hilltoppers play their hearts out for hometown, find victory on day of crisis

Jake Moore, Content Manager
December 11, 2021
Crews walk along the closed off section of US 31 bypass on Dec. 11.

Early morning tornado devastates businesses, homes across county

Debra Murray, Jake Moore, and Michael J. Collins
December 11, 2021
A crowd paces the rails adjacent to Creason Street, assessing the major damage to a row of homes.

The drive-in bays at Sonic are turned into aluminum knots by the storm.

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