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In the first boxing match of the night at Sigma Chi’s Fight Night, Jansyn Todd (blue) hits Jacob Lann (red). Todd came back to win the match overall.

Gallery: Sigma Chi holds annual “Fight Night” for charity

Kennedy Gott
April 9, 2022
John Kutz (blue), a member of Alpha Tau Omega, hugs Jacob Morrison (red), a member of Pi Kappa Alpha after their match is over at Sigma Chi’s Fight Night. Morrison won the match against Kutz overall.

Jacob Morrison, a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, gets knocked down by John Kutz, a member of Alpha Tau Omega, during their boxing match at Sigma Chi’s Fight Night on Friday, April 8th.

Gabe Karem, a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, wins his match against Jacob Weisman at Sigma Chi’s Fight Night on Friday, April 8th.

Christian Hernandez collapses after his mouthguard flys out of his mouth during his match against Eric Fehr, which leaves his mouth bleeding and Fehr taking the victory.

The crowd goes wild after Gabe Karem, a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, wins his match against Jacob Weisman at Sigma Chi’s Fight Night on Friday, April 8th.

Alfredo Gonzalez, also known as “The Sauce”, is a boxer who is ranked #2 in Kentucky and #9 in the Nation. He fights for the victory against Ebenezer Griffith. Gonzalez previously lost to Griffith in another boxing match. At Sigma Chi’s Annual Fight Night on Friday, April 8th, Gonzalez and Griffith rematch, but Gonzalez loses to Griffith again.

Ebenezer Griffith, a boxer who is ranked #1 in Kentucky and #7 in the Nation, has a rematch fight against his previous opponent Alfredo Gonzalez at Sigma Chi’s Annual Fight Night on Friday, April 8th. “I’m coming for that #1 in the nation all the way from Bowling Green, KY,” Griffith said. Griffith won his match against Gonzalez once again.

Dejuan Alexander talks to his coach on the side of ring in-between rounds during his boxing match at Sigma Chi’s Fight Night on Friday, April 8th. Alexander won his match against LaTravius Robinson.

A boxer at Sigma Chi’s Fight Night stands in front of the crowd during the National Anthem, preformed by a member of Sigma Chi.

An audience member dances during the intermission of the WKU Housing and Residence Life Drag Show on Thursday, April 7th.

Gallery: WKU HRL hosts sixth annual drag show

Kennedy Gott, Staff Photographer
April 8, 2022
The Drag Queens at the WKU Housing and Residence Life Drag Show on Thursday, April 7th wait backstage for their final bow to the audience.

Drag Queen Telishis Ebony Jackson preforms “Rehab Desert Eagle Remix” by Amy Winehouse as she dances with a member from the audience. Jackson has been preforming in Bowling Green for about 20 years and has also preformed in Owensboro, Louisville and Tennessee. Jackson took some time off of drag to join the military and now works at the Medical Center. “This is the only way we can be a girl and get away with it,” Jackson said.

Drag Queen Venus Knight signs “I love you,” to the audience during her performance of “I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston. This was the final performance of the night at the WKU HRL Drag Show on Thursday, April 7th.

Drag Queen Geneva LaDiva performs “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga. “I like doing drag because it is an artistic outlet for me. I’ve always kinda considered myself multi-gendered, and this is a way for me to express my feminine side. Plus, you make good money doing it too,” LaDiva said. LaDiva celebrated 20 years of doing drag this past Halloween and through hard work and determination has become one of the more well-know drag entertainers in the region. This is LaDiva’s 4th HRL WKU Show. This is the 1st year WKU Housing and Residence Life has been to hold this event since 2019 due to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021.

[Photo] 'We're not going anywhere': WKU HRL to host eighth annual drag show

April 6, 2023
Drag Queen Cheryl Nobyl performs “Fergalicious Anaconda Mix” at the WKU Housing and Residence Life Drag Show hosted on Thursday, April 7th,

Drag Queen La’Diamond Sexton picks up tips off the stage that audience threw at her.

Drag Queen Venus Knight does the splits in the air during a performance of “Through the Disco Inferno Mix” at the WKU Housing and Residence Life on Thursday, April 7th. Venus Knight currently holds the title of Miss Bowling Green Pride 2022.

Drag Queen Lexi Von Simmons, the MC for the show, performs “America’s Sweetheart” by Ellie King for the kickoff and introduction at the Drag Show hosted by WKU Housing and Residence Life on Thursday, April 7th. Von Simmons started doing drag in Bowling Green seven years and moved to Nashville after graduation where she still preforms regularly. Von Simmons calls herself, “The follicles advanced showgirl of the South.”

Drag Queen Lexi Von Simmons (right) and Drag Queen Scarlett Valentine (left) prepare for the drag show hosted by WKU Housing and Residence Life on Thursday, April 7th.

Omega Psi Phi fraternity hosts a flash mob on WKU’s Campus on Wednesday, March 30th.

Omega Psi Phi fraternity hosts a flash mob on WKU’s Campus on Wednesday, March 30th.

Omega Psi Phi fraternity hosts a flash mob on WKU’s Campus on Wednesday, March 30th.

Elizabeth Madariaga (right) Sexual Assault Services Coordinator at the WKU Counseling Center hands out a free t-shirt to a student as her, Melanie Evans (middle) Coordinator for WKU Student Conduct, and Maja O’Connell of Hope Harbor table on campus on Wednesday, March 30th for sexual assault awareness on campus.

[Photo] WKU Counseling Center, Hope Harbor hosts Sexual Assault Prevention Month Kickoff

March 31, 2022
Elizabeth Madariaga (right) Sexual Assault Services Coordinator at the WKU Counseling Center hands out a free t-shirt to a student as her, Melanie Evans (middle) Coordinator for WKU Student Conduct, and Maja O’Connell of Hope Harbor table on campus on Wednesday, March 30th for sexual assault awareness on campus.

[Photo] WKU Counseling Center, Hope Harbor hosts Sexual Assault Prevention Month Kickoff

Debra Murray, Content Editor
March 31, 2022
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Yuki Aono was one of the volunteers who organized the cherry blossom event outside DSU on March 30. “I want to encourage students to visit Japan, to teach English in Japan. Economically," she said. "Japan is a very good country, and many Japanese businesses are in Bowling Green. I want [students] to learn Japanese very seriously.”

[Photo] Cherry blossom festival gives students a peek inside Japanese culture

March 31, 2022
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A cowboy ropes a calf Friday evening, March 25, 2022 at Western Kentucky University’s L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center for the 40th Annual Lone Star Rodeo.

Gallery: Rodeo comes to Bowling Green

Arthur Trickett-Wile and Kennedy Gott
March 27, 2022
A cowgirl competes in the barrel racing competition at the Bowling Green, KY Lone Star Championship Rodeo on Saturday, March 26th.

A cowgirl waits behind the gates of the arena for her time to compete in the barrel racing competition at the Bowling Green, KY Lone Star Championship Rodeo on Saturday, March 26th.

A cowboy competes in calf-roping at the Lone Star Championship Rodeo on Saturday, March 26th in Bowling Green, KY.

Several fans laugh at the rodeo clown’s acts at the Lone Star Championship Rodeo in Bowling Green, KY on Saturday, March 26th.

For the opening ceremony of the Lone Star Championship Rodeo on March 26th in Bowling Green, KY, the All-American Cowgirl rides her horse around the arena and lassos other horses.

Members of Alpha Gamma Delta struggle to win in a Tug of War event against Phi Mu at Midnight on the Hill on Friday, March 25th.

Gallery: Midnight on the Hill raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Kennedy Gott
March 27, 2022
Giant Jenga is one game that Midnight on the Hill used to pass the time during their event on Friday, March 25th. Participants of this event have to stay up until midnight while they participate in events and games to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Giant Jenga is one game that Midnight on the Hill used to pass the time during their event on Friday, March 25th. Participants of this event have to stay up until midnight while they participate in events and games to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

A Silent Disco is one event that Midnight on the Hill used to pass the time on Friday, March 25th. Participants of this event have to stay up until midnight while they participate in events and games to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. During the Silent Disco, headphones are used to listen to music while the rest of the room is silent.

On Friday, March 25th, members of Phi Delta Theta participate in a game of “Simon Says” during Midnight on the Hill.

Smashing a car is among one of the many events that took place at Midnight on the Hill on Friday, March 25th. Participants paid five dollars to hit the car five times to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

A live band plays at Midnight on the Hill on Friday, March 25th.

Brett Phelps, a freshman at Western Kentucky University, poses with his photography equipment on March 10, 2022.

[Photo] WKU freshman showcases passion for photography with Instagram challenge

Lucy Rutherford, News Reporter
March 21, 2022

Gallery: Phi Mu holds ribbon cutting event for newly renovated house

Kennedy Gott
March 6, 2022
Active and alumna members of Phi Mu at WKU gather for their ribbon cutting and alumna event on Saturday, March 5th in honor of their newly renovated house and Founder’s Day. Abigail Childress, current Chapter President of Delta Tau Phi Mu said, “Today we are having a housing dedication to celebrate the success of the chapter as it continues to grow. We get to meet so many people from different generations, and I am just happy that Phi Mu can collectively get together like this and get to see each other in the same home.”

The Delta Tau Chapter of Phi Mu at WKU hosted a ribbon cutting and alumna event on Saturday, March 5th in honor of their newly renovated house and Founder’s Day. Margo Grace, Phi Mu alumna, helped with the renovations of the house.

The Delta Tau Chapter of Phi Mu at WKU hosted a ribbon cutting and alumna event on Saturday, March 5th in honor of their newly renovated house and Founder’s Day. Margo Grace, Phi Mu alumna, helped with the renovations of the house.

Charles Booker, former Kentucky State Representative, speaks to WKU students in DSU on March 3, 2022. Booker is facing incumbent Rand Paul in the 2022 U.S. Senate Election.

[Photo] Paul-Booker Senate race: A look at the candidates

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
October 18, 2022
Senate candidate Charles Booker speaks with supporters during a meet-and-greet on Wednesday, March 3 in DSU.

Booker's meet-and-greet was organized by both the Young Democrats and the Young Democratic Socialists of America, two student organizations at WKU.

WKU students applaud during Booker's remarks. "I’m not here to tell you what’s right for you, I'd rather listen and lift up your voice, and go to Washington and fight for that and ask that you hold me accountable," Booker said.

Meral Abdelgawad, senior guard, is helped up off of the floor by her teammates after being knocked down. WKU Lady Topper’s women’s basketball lost their game against Marshall 80-62 on Wednesday night, March 2nd.

[Photo] Lady Toppers drop second game in a row in their regular season finale

March 5, 2022
Alexis Mead, freshman guard, attempts to catch the ball at WKU Lady Topper’s game against Marshall on Wednesday, March 2nd where they lost 80-62.

Meral Abdelgawad, senior guard, attempts a layup during WKU Lady Topper’s game against Marshall on Wednesday, March 2nd. The final score was 80-62 with WKU at a loss.

[Photo] Lady Toppers' season comes to an end after second round loss to UAB in the C-USA Tournament

March 9, 2022
Alexis Mead, freshman guard, catches the pass made to her during the game on Wednesday, March 2nd that WKU lost to Marshall 80-62.

WKU Band cheers on WKU’s Lady Toppers women’s basketball team with signs of Meral Abdelgawad’s, senior guard, face on Wednesday, March 2nd. WKU lost to Marshall 80-62.

Alexis Mead, point guard, shoots a free-throw shot. WKU won 93-97 on Saturday, February 26th.

WKU cheerleaders interact with a young fan on the sidelines.

Freshman Gabby McBride and Senior Meral Abdelgawad celebrate their win against MTSU on Saturday, February 26th. WKU won 93-97 after going into overtime.

Meral Abdelgawad drives for a 2-pointer against MTSU. WKU won 93-97 on Saturday, February 26th.

[Photo] Lady Topper struggles continue with blowout loss on senior night

March 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.

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

March 7, 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.

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.

[Photo] WKU tennis stands at 3-5 on the season

February 19, 2024
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.

[Photo] 2023-24 Women's Tennis Schedule Released

September 28, 2023
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.

[Photo] Lady Toppers drop two matches in weekend stretch

March 29, 2022
On Sunday, February 27th, WKU Women’s Tennis won their match against UT Chattanooga overall 4-3. Cora-Lynn von Dungern, redshirt junior and #1 singles seed, won 6-2-6 against UTC player Nicole Abel.

[Photo] WKU Tennis improves to best record since 1985 with doubleheader win against Dayton

April 4, 2022
On Sunday, February 27th, WKU Women’s Tennis won their match against UT Chattanooga overall 4-3. Cora-Lynn vonDungern, redshirt junior and #1 singles seed, won 6-2-6 against UTC player Nicole Abel.

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.

[Photo] WKU Tennis sets new program record in weekend sweep

April 11, 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.

[Photo] WKU tennis improves to 5-5 on the season with back-to-back wins

February 26, 2024
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