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Lily Burris, Editor-In-Chief

Lily Burris, Editor-in-chief for the Herald, is a senior journalism major and anthropology minor from Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was previously assignment editor, administration beat reporter and general assignment reporter.

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Nick Patel rings a bell and makes final offerings for the night, bringing Ramanavami to a close on March 3, 2023.

Bluegrass Dharma

Michael J. Collins, News reporter
May 4, 2023
A Cherry Hall stairway during the power outage on Friday, Feb. 3.

[Photo] UPDATED: WKU experiences power outages across campus

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
February 3, 2023
A student’s guide to crime around campus

A student’s guide to crime around campus

Michael J. Collins, City Reporter
November 22, 2022
Frank Aryee sits in his spot and awaits the end of the naturalization ceremony at the Muhammad Ali Center in downtown Louisville that will end his 11-year journey to U.S. citizenship on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.

Family 5,730 miles in the making

Michael J. Collins, City reporter
November 1, 2022
Jada Barnett takes the “goodie bags” made to give to homeless people out of her car after arriving at Lampkin Park as part of the Walk for the Homeless event put on by Rise and Shine, a mutual aid group, in Bowling Green, Ky. on Sept. 17, 2022.

Deliveries without addresses: Mutual aid event brings supplies to homeless residents

Michael J. Collins, City reporter
September 19, 2022
Jaxon Straub, a freshman in finance at WKU sits on a Wheels scooter during a Q&A at Centennial Mall on WKU Campus in Bowling Green, Ky. on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.

‘Another element of mobility’: ‘Wheels’ electric scooters have arrived on campus

Michael J. Collins and Michael Crimmins
September 14, 2022
Local groups to assist Jackson, Miss. mutual aid caravan

Local groups to assist Jackson, Miss. mutual aid caravan

Michael J. Collins, City reporter
September 9, 2022
WKU President Timothy Caboni and Student Government Association President Cole Bornefeld cut the ribbon to celebrate the dedication of the Commons at Helm Library on Aug. 31, 2022.

WKU dedicates Commons, Caboni sets sights on Cherry Hall

Michael J. Collins, City reporter
August 31, 2022
WKU President Timothy Caboni and Student Government Association President Cole Bornefeld cut the ribbon to celebrate the dedication of the Commons at Helm Library on Aug. 31, 2022.

[Photo] Video: A Look Back on the Dedication of The Commons

September 2, 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
Aaron Hawkins tends to customers on Friday, April 22. Hawkins works as a planner for the city of Elizabethtown when he's not pouring pints.

Brew Kids on the Block: Elizabethtown microbrewery’s journey to ‘community watering hole’

Michael J. Collins, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2022
'Our world changed': Rae of Sunshine founder shares mission to foster mental health

‘Our world changed’: Rae of Sunshine founder shares mission to foster mental health

Michael J. Collins, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 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.

[Photo] Letter from the editors: Herald to change print format

Debra Murray and Jake Moore
April 24, 2022
Western Kentucky University’s School of Media gallery, A Community United, opens its doors for the first time on March 31st. The gallery features photographs from all over the commonwealth showing the devastation following the tornado on Dec. 10th, 2021.

School of Media lecture, gallery highlights community coverage of Kentucky tornado outbreak

Michael J. Collins, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2022
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[Photo] WKU athletes reflect on their rise to TikTok stardom

March 24, 2022
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[Photo] OPINION: The bottomless pit of social media

Christina West, Commentary Writer
March 21, 2022
Julie Mishchuk poses with her flag, which she carries with her every day. Her mother brought it back a year ago from a trip to Ukraine.

‘We are one strong nation’: Russian invasion weighs heavily on Ukrainians at WKU

Michael J. Collins, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2022
Political science professor Roger Murphy presented potential impacts of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the NATO alliance. Murphy said the ongoing conflict will likely push former Soviet-aligned states toward western European influence. In recent days, Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia have all applied for membership into the European Union.

Professor panel outlines costs, concerns and consequences of Russian invasion

Michael J. Collins, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2022
Many political science students were given the opportunity for extra credit if they attended the panel.

Students and faculty came together in Grise Hall to listen to the panel on the war in Ukraine. The turnout was much higher than anticipated, so much so that some attendees had to stand.

Tornado drill scheduled for morning of March 2

Tornado drill scheduled for morning of March 2

Michael J. Collins, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2022
The Commons At Helm Library illuminate the walkway beside the Fine Arts Center. Chief Facilities Officer Bryan Russell said the building is "extremely close" to being operational.

‘I went to school there?’: University plan marks new era of campus for next generation of students

Michael J. Collins, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2022
Commentary editor Rose Donnelly shows off her sticker collection.

[Photo] OPINION: What your laptop stickers say about you

February 8, 2022
Jazz musician and WKU alumna Bobbe Gorin "Beegie" Adair passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, at the age of 84.

Beegie Adair, jazz musician and distinguished WKU alumna, passes away at 84

Michael J. Collins, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2022
Former Editor-in-Chief Lily Burris (left) and current Editor-in-Chief Michael J. Collins aid in the cleanup of several fallen trees along US 31W Bypass on Dec. 13.

Letter from the Editor: One piece at a time

Michael J. Collins, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2022
Members of the Bowling Green Fire Department discuss clean up efforts of a tractor trailer that was tipped over during the tornadoes on Saturday Dec. 11, 2021.

First lady Jill Biden, Governor Beshear to tour tornado recovery efforts

Michael J. Collins, Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2022
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 special Board of Regents meeting to approve the budget for the 2022 fiscal year will be on Friday.

Regents approve salary changes, first-gen student initiative, Presidential evaluation, more in quarterly meeting

Debra Murray and Michael J. Collins
December 10, 2021
The WKU Title IX Office on November 29, 2021, shortly after Wilkins' termination.

Former General Counsel no longer Title IX coordinator

Lily Burris, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2021
Governor Andy Beshear visits the SmartHolstein lab at Western Kentucky University on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2021. The SmartHolstein lab is a partnership between the Holstein Association USA and WKU's Department of Agriculture and Food Science.

WKU SmartHolstein Lab invites Governor Beshear to tour facility

Michael J. Collins, Content Manager
November 18, 2021
Lily and Nathaniel Burris attend the 2007 Christmas events at the Kentucky Museum.

Goodbye from the editor: To the Hill I love

Lily Burris, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2021
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[Photo] ‘An art, not a science’: As WKU enrollment decreases, other state universities see increases

Lily Burris, Michael J. Collins
November 15, 2021
Graphic by Michael J. Collins

[Photo] Faculty and staff welfare surveys offer look into employee satisfaction

Alexandria Anderson, News reporter
November 15, 2021
Graphic by Michael J. Collins

President Timothy Caboni listens during the Board of Regents meeting on April 12, 2019. The Board of Regents discussed future budget cuts during its meeting on Friday.

Regents committees cover salary changes, line of credit, baseball coach contract extension in meeting

Lily Burris and Michael J. Collins
October 22, 2021
Blacked out: Redacted sexual misconduct files obscure nearly a decade of university Title IX actions

Blacked out: Redacted sexual misconduct files obscure nearly a decade of university Title IX actions

Lily Burris and Debra Murray
September 20, 2021
Jessica Leigh Sachs is recognized on the North Tower memorial at ground zero in New York City, New York.

Scars remain in the family of a September 11 victim 20 years later

Michael J. Collins and Shane Stryker
September 11, 2021
COVID-19

WKU reports 88 new COVID-19 cases this period

Lily Burris, Editor-in-chief
September 1, 2021
Service dog missing on campus, last seen at Snell Hall

Service dog missing on campus, last seen at Snell Hall

Lily Burris, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2021
2021 Hall of Distinguished Alumni

Former university vice president, Facebook marketing leader, late local doctor to be honored alumni at upcoming homecoming event

Michael Crimmins and Lily Burris
August 25, 2021
Letter from the editor: College Heights Herald brings more changes, surprises with the new year

Letter from the editor: College Heights Herald brings more changes, surprises with the new year

Lily Burris, Editor-in-chief
August 23, 2021
Food Truck Schedule

[Photo] Food truck announced as dining option for start of semester

Debra Murray, Digital News Editor
August 19, 2021
President Timothy Caboni speaks on the university's 2018-2028 strategic plan, which was unanimously approved by the Board of Regents during its meeting on Friday.

Board of Regents agenda shows tuition increase, $7.8 million budget shortfall for upcoming fiscal year

Lily Burris, Assignment Editor
April 30, 2021
Consummate Hilltopper: Public relations professor remembered by colleagues after death

Consummate Hilltopper: Public relations professor remembered by colleagues after death

Debra Murray and Lily Burris
April 30, 2021
Terrance Brown is the new dean of Potter College of Arts & Letters. He started the job July 1.

WKU announces new dean of Potter College of Arts and Letters

Lily Burris, Assignment Editor
April 22, 2021
Cover for 03/16/2021 issue

One year later: A reflection on the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic

Lily Burris
March 16, 2021
Sigma Nu's WKU chapter house sits on the edge of campus.

Sigma Nu under interim suspension following new police report on rape case

Michael J. Collins, Digital News Editor
March 5, 2021
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Sigma Nu officer arrested on rape charges, suspended from fraternity

Michael J. Collins, Digital News Editor
March 2, 2021
Student loan data

New house bill to affect student loan borrowers’ rights

Lily Burris
March 2, 2021
Regent committees meeting on 01/22

Regent committees present new campus plan with focus on Tate Page removal, new business college building

Michael J Collins
January 22, 2021
Cheryl Stevens, former dean of Ogden College of Science and Engineering, has been the acting provost at WKU since April 2019.

Provost Cheryl Stevens announces her retirement

Michael J. Collins
January 19, 2021
Alex and Rosie Hunt, owners of the Maple Yard, work at their booth at the Holiday Market at the BG Community Farmer’s Market on Dec. 5, 2020. They sold wreaths and Charisma Amaryllis, a bulb flower that blooms in the spring, there.

Holiday event at farmers market offers opportunities for small businesses

Michael J. Collins
December 5, 2020
Illustration by Alex Cox

McConnell wins U.S. Senate race

Lily Burris
November 4, 2020
A child waits while his mother votes early in the morning at Living Hope Baptist Church on Nov. 3, 2020.

Shorter than Expected: Voting on Election Day in 2020

Lily Burris
November 3, 2020
Photo submitted by Rick Williams

City Commission candidate Rick Williams on college-relevant issues

Lily Burris
November 1, 2020
Sharon Hunter and a resident assistant, Hunter Gentry, deliver breakfast in Barnes-Campbell on Oct. 9, 2020.

The woman who runs Barnes: A day in the life of Sharon Hunter

Lily Burris
October 13, 2020
Sam Padgett is a WKU student that was quarantined with COVID-19 in September 2020.

Voices on the Inside:stories from students in quarantine

Lily Burris
October 12, 2020
Illustration by Alex Cox

Kentucky Universities’ records on COVID-19

Michael J Collins
October 12, 2020
WKU’s Student Government Association participated in a town hall debate in the Downing Student Union auditorium on the night of Sept. 24. Executive Vice President Garrett Edmonds is running for Student Body President against MJ Mayo, senator for Potter College of Arts and Letters. Abbey Norvell is running for Administrative Vice President alongside Edmonds.

5 things we learned from the Herald Town Hall

Laurel Deppen, Lily Burris, Debra Murray, Jacob Latimer and Michael J. Collins
September 25, 2020
Photo of Nathan Terrell from the WKU website.

SGA candidate drops out of race following video of him using a slur

Michael J. Collins
September 23, 2020
WKU President Timothy Caboni announced freshmen in the class of 2025 will be able to attend WKU with tuition covered if they are Pell Grant eligible and if they have a 3.0 GPA. Caboni gave the announcement during a press conference on Sept. 17 at the Auguenstein Alumni Center.

WKU announces new tuition program for future Kentucky Pell-Grant recipients

Lily Burris and Michael J. Collins
September 17, 2020
Dean of Potter College Larry Snyder

Five Questions with Dean Larry Snyder

Lily Burris
November 19, 2019
Bowling Green nursing student Barbara Morrow, 32, right, waits to begin her clinicals for the day on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. 

New nursing master’s program announced for non-majors

Lily Burris
November 12, 2019
Julie Shadoan, the new Chair of University’s Faculty Senate sits in a Faculty Senate meeting as Senate Officers vote on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.

Paid parental leave policy to benefit multiple parties at WKU

Lily Burris
November 5, 2019
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LifeWorks helps students on autism spectrum

Lily Burris
October 22, 2019
Friends recall life of WKU student’s service-oriented life

‘The world was truly robbed’; Friends recall life of WKU student’s service-oriented life

Lily Burris
October 22, 2019
Faculty Senate discusses scholarship model, approves paid parental leave policy

Faculty Senate discusses scholarship model, approves paid parental leave policy

Lily Burris
October 19, 2019
WKU expects freshman enrollment to drop, while UK and Murray see an increase

WKU expects freshman enrollment to drop, while UK and Murray see an increase

Lily Burris
October 15, 2019
Big Red eats volleyballs in Diddle Arena on October 6, 2019.

Behind the mask; Former Big Red details his love for WKU

Lily Burris
October 15, 2019
Attorney General, Andy Beshear, speaks to the Bowling Green community at the Bowling Green Municipal Utilities hosted by the Warren County Kentucky Democratic Party on Monday.

Gubernatorial hopeful Beshear focuses on healthcare policy during WKU visit

Lily Burris
September 25, 2019
WKU students help program bring baseball back to Puerto Rico

WKU students help program bring baseball back to Puerto Rico

Lily Burris
September 24, 2019
Julie Shadoan, the new Chair of University’s Faculty Senate sits in a Faculty Senate meeting as Senate Officers vote on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.

Faculty Senate meeting discusses plans, policies for the coming year

Lily Burris
September 19, 2019
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