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Taggart’s contract up for final approval at Jan. 20 Regents meeting

Jonathan Lintner
January 13, 2012
Freshman guard T.J. Price beat out senior forward Teranie Thomas for a 40-inch television Saturday by winning a basketball knockout contest that attempeted to break a Guiness world record. Fewer than 200 people participated in the game, and 380 were needed to set a record.

WKU falls short of basketball knockout record; Price wins TV

Jonathan Lintner
November 13, 2011

Bracketologist Lunardi: WKU can ‘out-seed’ Sun Belt’s poor RPI

Jonathan Lintner
November 12, 2011

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: To WKU’s biggest fan: prove it to us

Jonathan Lintner
September 13, 2011

From the editor: Herald confirms information in Eckhardt complaint

Jonathan Lintner
August 30, 2011

From the editor: Let us tell your stories

Jonathan Lintner
August 30, 2011

Peters declared ineligible, leaves WKU men’s basketball program

Jonathan Lintner
May 20, 2011

Bjork announces men’s basketball series with Final Four team VCU

Jonathan Lintner
May 20, 2011
The driver of a car that crashed at the 1500 block of Chestnut Street on Thursday night is apprehended by police.

WKU swimmer arrested for DUI; passenger sent away on stretcher

Jonathan Lintner
May 13, 2011

Hawaii replaces WKU with South Alabama on 2012 schedule

Jonathan Lintner
May 11, 2011

Future walk-on Sheldon sees negative talk as ‘motivating factor’

Jonathan Lintner
May 11, 2011

WKU hires Emslie, Baylis’ partners

Jonathan Lintner
May 6, 2011
New Traffic Plan

Two-way traffic starts on College Heights Boulevard in June

Jonathan Lintner
May 4, 2011

Big Red statue planned for Alumni Center

Jonathan Lintner
May 3, 2011

Voting open online for Homecoming 2011 theme

Jonathan Lintner
May 3, 2011
WKU president Gary Ransdell thanks everyone for dedicating the new Gary Ransdell Hall across from the Mass Media and Techology Hall on Friday, April 29, 2011. JERRY ENGLEHART JR./HERALD

Ransdell Hall dedication packed by laughter, WKU community

Jonathan Lintner
April 29, 2011

Bjork holding McDonald’s contract to limit WKU’s recruiting distractions

Jonathan Lintner
April 29, 2011
Owensboro graduate student Eric Vanover’s car sits on the Hill on College Street. The car was smashed by a tree from the storms that swept through Bowling Green this week. “It’s demolished,” Vanover said. “It was mine for a total of two days.” His previous car was totaled in an accident days before.

Thunderstorms, almost 5 inches of rain drench campus

Jonathan Lintner
April 29, 2011
Camryn Whitaker

Source: Former player Whitaker hired to WKU women’s basketball staff

Jonathan Lintner
April 26, 2011
Hilltopper Haven

Hilltopper Haven home to ‘fiery’ WKU sports talk

Jonathan Lintner
April 26, 2011
Regents will vote on new construction, academic programs

Regents will vote on new construction, academic programs

Jonathan Lintner
April 26, 2011

BG smoking ban starts Thursday

Jonathan Lintner
April 26, 2011

Honors adviser Chester leaving

Jonathan Lintner
April 26, 2011

Gordon scores 16 in Derby Festival Classic while ‘spreading the red’

Jonathan Lintner
April 23, 2011

Doerner succeeding Bowker as dean of Graduate Studies and Research

Jonathan Lintner
April 22, 2011
WKU Tuition 2006-2011

Regents will vote on tuition hike in June

Jonathan Lintner
April 22, 2011

WKU promotes Ray to Glasgow Campus director spot

Jonathan Lintner
April 20, 2011
President Gary Ransdell said he has his laptop with him most of the time, but he doesn't use it as much as his iPad for day-to-day tasks. He has access to all his emails and music, along with his daily planner, which allows him to stay on task.

iPads promoting paperless meetings

Jonathan Lintner
April 19, 2011

WKU makes summer hours change official

Jonathan Lintner
April 18, 2011
Former employee sues WKU, claiming mistreatment in firing

Former employee sues WKU, claiming mistreatment in firing

Jonathan Lintner
April 15, 2011

Textbook and Supply to move into new store

Jonathan Lintner
April 15, 2011
Dero Downing, WKU's fourth president

Former WKU president Downing dies at 89

Jonathan Lintner
April 5, 2011

Stillwell withdraws from SGA vice presidential race

Jonathan Lintner
April 3, 2011
Ransdell says tuition hike coming as budget cuts are announced

Ransdell says tuition hike coming as budget cuts are announced

Jonathan Lintner
March 18, 2011
The Lady Toppers walk off the court after losing to Arkansas-Little Rock in the championship game of the Sun Belt tournament. The Toppers ended their season with a 15-17 record.

Cowles hoping tournament run leads to added motivation next season

Jonathan Lintner
March 9, 2011
Keisha Mosely is comforted after by teammate Chaney Means after WKU's loss to Arkansas-Little Rock. The Lady Toppers lost the Sun Belt championship game, 66-59.

WKU falls to UALR in Sun Belt championship, loses out on NCAA berth

Jonathan Lintner
March 8, 2011
WKU Head Coach Ken McDonald watches as WKU plays against North Texas. WKU lost the game, 81-62, but McDonald said after the game that he was proud of the way the Toppers turned around their 2010-11 season.

McDonald: WKU has to ‘raise the bar’ in future seasons

Jonathan Lintner
March 8, 2011
Head Coach Ken McDonald watches as WKU takes some of their last free throws of the game. WKU was eliminated from the Sun Belt tournament with an 81-62 loss to North Texas on Monday.

Bjork declines comment on men’s basketball program, will review season with McDonald

Jonathan Lintner
March 8, 2011
Juan Pattillo is fouled on a shot against George Odufuwa of North Texas. WKU lost the game, 81-62, and was eliminated from the Sun Belt tournament.

North Texas routs WKU, ends Toppers’ tournament run

Jonathan Lintner
March 8, 2011
Keisha Mosley fights for a rebound during the second half of Monday's game against Arkansas State. Mosley had 11 rebounds during the game, a career high.

Notes: WKU needs to shock UALR again for tournament title, NCAA bid

Jonathan Lintner
March 7, 2011
Chaney Means hugs teammate Ellen Sholtes after beating Arkansas State, 55-47, on Monday. The Lady Toppers will play tomorrow for the Sun Belt Conference championship Tuesday on ESPNU.

Lady Toppers headed to championship with win over Arkansas State

Jonathan Lintner
March 7, 2011
Steffphon Pettigrew celebrates near the end of Sunday's quarterfinal game. After being down for the majority of the game, WKU came back and beat Louisiana-Lafayette, 81-76.

NOTES: Toppers, Mean Green will meet amid surprising runs

Jonathan Lintner
March 7, 2011
Senior forward Juan Pattillo jumps for a shot over Louisiana Lafayette's La'Ryan Gary during the first half of Sunday's quarterfinal game. Pattillo and WKU's other two seniors -- Steffphon Pettigrew and Sergio Kerusch -- combined for 65 points against ULL.

Seniors lead WKU in win over Louisiana-Lafayette

Jonathan Lintner
March 7, 2011
Junior Jasmine Johnson fights for possession of the ball at the start of the second half of Sunday's game against Denver . The Lady Toppers won, advancing to the semifinals against Arkansas State on Monday.

Notes: Lady Toppers ready for ‘battle’ with Arkansas State in semifinals

Jonathan Lintner
March 6, 2011
Junior LaTeira Owens celebrates courtside after the Lady Toppers score in the second half of Sunday's game against Denver. WKU won 65-57 and advanced to the semifinals of the Sun Belt tournament.

Lady Toppers overcome Denver, advance to Sun Belt semifinals

Jonathan Lintner
March 6, 2011
Middle Tennessee players remembered their late teammate Tina Stewart during Sunday's game against Arkansas State by wearing purple ribbons and "20gether" shirts. Stewart was stabbed and killed on Wednesday.

MTSU remembers Stewart with moment of silence, patches, ribbons

Jonathan Lintner
March 6, 2011
Senior forward Juan Pattillo fights for the ball against Louisiana-Monroe defenders. The Toppers won and will play Louisiana-Lafayette on Sunday in the Sun Belt tournament.

Notes: ‘Hottest team’ in the Sun Belt up next for WKU

Jonathan Lintner
March 6, 2011
Senior forward Sergio Kerusch drives the ball to the basket but gets called for a charge against Louisiana-Monroe. Kerusch led WKU with 20 in the Toppers' 66-50 win.

Toppers use late run to dispatch Monroe, move on to second round

Jonathan Lintner
March 6, 2011
WKU's game against North texas was close for the entire first half. Head Coach Mary Taylor Cowles bites her lip as WKU plays defense. The Lady Toppers eventually won, 81-66.

Cowles: ‘Disciplined’ Denver will pose problems for Lady Toppers

Jonathan Lintner
March 5, 2011
Senior guard Amy McNear scored 25 points on Saturday, a season high. McNear helped push the Lady Toppers to an 81-66 win over North Texas in the first round of the Sun Belt tournament in Hot Springs, Ark.

McNear scores season high to boost Lady Toppers past North Texas

Jonathan Lintner
March 5, 2011
Kaylee Egerer, Campus Improvements Chair, celebrates after Resolution 2-11-S, the legislation supporting a DUC renovation Project, was approved during Tuesday's SGA meeting. The new bill calls for a maximum student fee of $70 a semester for students until the project is paid off.

SGA senate passes DUC resolution

Jonathan Lintner
February 25, 2011
Kaylee Egerer, Campus Improvements Chair, celebrates after Resolution 2-11-S, the legislation supporting a DUC renovation Project, was approved during Tuesday's SGA meeting. The new bill calls for a maximum student fee of $70 a semester for students until the project is paid off.

SGA passes DUC renovations resolution

Jonathan Lintner
February 22, 2011
“Super trumpet” player Kevin Goodnight, a senior from Bowling Green, performs in the pep band at a men’s basketball game in Diddle Arena. Goodnight is known for sneaking into the stands among fans with his trumpet and playing a distinctive solo to the song “Vehicle” by The Ides of March late in the second half of WKU home games.

Trumpet player ‘getting excitement in Diddle’

Jonathan Lintner
February 22, 2011

SGA lays groundwork for off-campus housing site

Jonathan Lintner
February 15, 2011

Enrollment VP finalists announced

Jonathan Lintner
February 15, 2011
Louisville junior Lauren Snider and her friend Franklin sophomore Haley Mefford walk to the Preston Center Wednesday afternoon after classes were let out due to the snow.

Canceling classes for snow up to provost

Jonathan Lintner
February 11, 2011

Ransdell: Open forum delayed with Emslie out of the country

Jonathan Lintner
January 27, 2011

WKU journalism school wins news set makeover

Jonathan Lintner
January 26, 2011
WKU sophomore guard Jamal Crook tries to keep the ball in bounds during the second half of Saturday's game against Troy. Crook had eight points, nine assists and eight rebounds in the 77-58 win.

COLUMN: Crook’s smile steals the show in WKU’s win

Jonathan Lintner
January 23, 2011

Health Services director Greaney leaving for Boise State

Jonathan Lintner
January 22, 2011

Weather Update: All regional campuses closed Friday; main campus open

Jonathan Lintner
January 20, 2011
Three new academic programs on Friday's Board of Regents agenda

Three new academic programs on Friday’s Board of Regents agenda

Jonathan Lintner
January 18, 2011
WKU head coach Ken McDonald reacts to a FAU basket during the second half Saturday. The Toppers lost, 78-73, and are without a win since Dec. 11.

COLUMN: WKU’s tradition promises a better future

Jonathan Lintner
January 16, 2011
Beth Laves, who has served as interim DELO vice president since Oct. 1, has accepted an offer to become the new permanent vice president.

Emslie names Laves new DELO vice president

Jonathan Lintner
January 12, 2011
The Hilltoppers rally around Head Coach Ken McDonald during a timeout Thursday. WKU lost to Denver, 62-59, dropping its record to 5-9 and fueling further criticism of McDonald and WKU.

COLUMN: Pressure motivating McDonald, Toppers

Jonathan Lintner
January 7, 2011

REPORT: Hatfield finalist for NKU business dean position

Jonathan Lintner
January 5, 2011
WKU head coach Ken McDonald prepares to speak to his team during a timeout at Vanderbilt earlier this season. McDonald is under pressure from fans as the Toppers sit at 5-8.

Commentary: Why Ken McDonald deserves more time at WKU

Jonathan Lintner
January 2, 2011
The Toppers listen to coach McDonald during a timeout late in their game against the Louisville on Wednesday night. WKU lost 114-82.

COLUMN: Still too early to count WKU out this season

Jonathan Lintner
December 23, 2010

COLUMN: Thoughts on Bowen and basketball turnarounds

Jonathan Lintner
December 10, 2010

Six expected to sign during NCAA’s Early Period

Jonathan Lintner
November 9, 2010

McDonald still young, still learning

Jonathan Lintner
November 5, 2010

Students need vouchers for admission to Dec. 22 game against Louisville

Jonathan Lintner
November 5, 2010
Blogging live from Diddle Arena on Thursday night, where WKU hosts Xavier (La.) in the second of two exhibitions before the 2010-2011 season. Tip is set for 7 p.m.

BLOG: WKU 84, Xavier 69 (FINAL)

Jonathan Lintner
November 4, 2010
Look for updates and analysis from WKU's first of two exhibition basketball games from Diddle Arena. The Toppers tip against Campbellsville at 3 p.m. CT.

BLOG: WKU 80, Campbellsville 57 (FINAL)

Jonathan Lintner
October 31, 2010
A crowd of tailgaters gathers on South Lawn under the Guthrie Bell Tower before WKU's Homecoming game against North Texas on Saturday.

COLUMN: South Lawn a sea of red; stadium a sea of bleachers

Jonathan Lintner
October 30, 2010

Notes: Sun Belt’s Waters says Denver could leave league

Jonathan Lintner
October 30, 2010

Three keys to WKU beating North Texas

Jonathan Lintner
October 29, 2010
BLOG: WKU basketball media day

BLOG: WKU basketball media day

Jonathan Lintner
October 27, 2010

Here’s to worrying about the present

Jonathan Lintner
October 22, 2010

Thoughts on wording, football and basketball

Jonathan Lintner
October 19, 2010

Sun Belt officially rolls out new RPI-based scheduling rules

Jonathan Lintner
October 18, 2010
Vinny Zollo/Rivals.com

Zollo gives verbal commitment to WKU after ‘great weekend’

Jonathan Lintner
October 18, 2010
Junior running back Bobby Rainey celebrates a third-quarter touchdown during Saturday's game against ULM. Rainey scored two touchdowns in the Toppers' 35-30 loss to the Warhawks.

Critical period begins now for winless WKU

Jonathan Lintner
October 17, 2010
Nigel Snipes/Rivals.com

Three-star forward Snipes commits to WKU

Jonathan Lintner
October 16, 2010

RECAP: Hilltopper Hysteria updates

Jonathan Lintner
October 15, 2010
Cezar Guerrero/Rivals.com

Four-star recruit Guerrero commits to WKU via USTREAM

Jonathan Lintner
October 15, 2010

Host of WKU recruits to attend Hilltopper Hysteria

Jonathan Lintner
October 12, 2010
NOTES: Sophomore Jakes still Taggart's quarterback

NOTES: Sophomore Jakes still Taggart’s quarterback

Jonathan Lintner
October 11, 2010
Deng Leek/Rivals.com

Seven-foot prospect Leek gives verbal commitment to WKU

Jonathan Lintner
October 8, 2010

Zollo, other men’s basketball recruits nearing decision time

Jonathan Lintner
October 8, 2010

Driver on WKU volleyball bus suffers heart attack at wheel, dies; nobody else hurt

Jonathan Lintner
October 7, 2010

Fant Tweets that he’ll decide Monday

Jonathan Lintner
October 7, 2010

RPI-based non-conference scheduling on the way for Sun Belt

Jonathan Lintner
October 5, 2010

Pettigrew deserves another blue ribbon

Jonathan Lintner
October 5, 2010
NOTEBOOK: WKU beginning 'new season' with Sun Belt slate

NOTEBOOK: WKU beginning ‘new season’ with Sun Belt slate

Jonathan Lintner
October 4, 2010

Try some WKU volleyball; you’ll like it

Jonathan Lintner
October 1, 2010

Surgeries won’t be the end of Dalcourt’s story

Jonathan Lintner
September 28, 2010

Three keys to WKU beating USF

Jonathan Lintner
September 24, 2010
Nobody has it better than WKU fans

Nobody has it better than WKU fans

Jonathan Lintner
September 21, 2010
Senior Tyler Williams, of Princeton, Ky., puts his head down after a failed play in the third quarter of Saturday's game against Indiana University. WKU lost 38-21 in its opening home game of the season.

Commentary: WKU’s three losses all about perspective

Jonathan Lintner
September 19, 2010
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