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Michael Crimmins

Michael Crimmins, Administration Reporter

Michael Crimmins was born and raised in Glasgow. He is a junior at WKU majoring in journalism with a minor in political science. This is his second semester on the Herald staff. Michael hopes to pursue a career in political journalism in the future.

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Global Events: Macron and Putin meet, Trucker protest continues in Ottawa

Global Events: Macron and Putin meet, Trucker protest continues in Ottawa

Michael Crimmins, News Reporter
February 9, 2022
Dr. Randall “Randy” Capps, founder and head of the Department of Communication for nearly 20 years, passed away on Feb. 2. He was 85.

Department of Communications founder passes away at 85

Michael Crimmins, News Reporter
February 6, 2022
Global Recap: Russian threat continues to loom, unsuccessful coup in Guinea-Bissau

Global Recap: Russian threat continues to loom, unsuccessful coup in Guinea-Bissau

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
February 2, 2022
Global recap: Temperatures rising between Russia and Ukraine, UK PM under scrutiny for 'lockdown parties'

Global recap: Temperatures rising between Russia and Ukraine, UK PM under scrutiny for ‘lockdown parties’

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
January 26, 2022
The Starbucks located on the first floor of DSU will remain closed until Jan. 24.

DSU Starbucks closed over weekend due to staff illnesses

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
January 21, 2022
Global recap: Aid to Tonga hindered by eruption effects, US and Russian officials to explore diplomacy

Global recap: Aid to Tonga hindered by eruption effects, US and Russian officials to explore diplomacy

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
January 19, 2022
Law enforcement officers complete welfare checks the morning of Dec. 12 in Bowling Green.

Bowling Green’s tornadoes through students’ eyes

Genesis Malone and Michael Crimmins
January 18, 2022
Two WKU students finished top 10 in the first photojournalism competition for the 2021-2022 Hearst Journalism Awards Program. 

Two WKU students finish in the top 10 in the Hearst photojournalism competition

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
January 5, 2022
Global Recap: Locals in a Chinese town complain of food difficulties amid lockdown, woman of color completes solo journey in Antarctica

Global Recap: Locals in a Chinese town complain of food difficulties amid lockdown, woman of color completes solo journey in Antarctica

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
January 5, 2022
History professor and Kentucky State Representative candidate Patti Minter will host an event at the Sinkhole Sanctuary March 23. Minter will be talking about her plans for the future of District 20 which includes WKU and helping with voters registration.

State Rep. Patti Minter prefiles a bill to update conservatorship laws in Kentucky

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
December 30, 2021
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BGPD responded to a shots fired call near Nashville Road and Emmett Avenue

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
December 22, 2021
A small crowd of parents and children gather to see Moodolf at The Reindeer Farm in Bowling Green, Ky. on Dec. 10, 2021. Moodolf “the white nose reindeer” is the only white reindeer of his kind in Kentucky.

Kentucky family opens a reindeer farm in Bowling Green

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
December 19, 2021
GlobalEventsColumn

Global Recap: Russia-Ukraine tensions on the rise, Chile passed a historic same-sex marriage bill

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
December 8, 2021
Global Recap: Migrant crisis at Poland’s border continues, Russian-Ukraine tensions overview

Global Recap: Migrant crisis at Poland’s border continues, Russian-Ukraine tensions overview

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
December 1, 2021
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams came to WKU on Tuesday, Nov. 30 for a Town Hall event in Grise Hall.

Secretary of State Michael Adams speaks at WKU Town Hall

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
November 30, 2021
A view of graffiti at the Old Richardsville Bridge on the afternoon of Nov. 22, 2021.

Historic bridge in Bowling Green defaced amid repairs

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
November 23, 2021
The front office of the WKU Police Department.

WKU Police Department increases social media use to alert more students

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
November 22, 2021
WKU Running Club member Austin Searcy laces up his running shoes at the Christian Student Fellowship House before the club run on Nov. 17, 2021.

Running on the Hill: Campus club offers students an opportunity to stay active

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
November 19, 2021
Gov. Andy Beshear visits the Warren County Health Department on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 declaring November diabetes awareness month in Kentucky.

Gov. Beshear declares November as diabetes awareness month

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
November 18, 2021
Global Recap: Belarus border situation worsens, U.S. journalist released from Myanmar prison

Global Recap: Belarus border situation worsens, U.S. journalist released from Myanmar prison

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
November 17, 2021
Patti Minter walks into Preservation Tasting Room and Bottle Shop to announce her victory in the 2018 midterms.

Rep. Patti Minter seeks reelection for her third term

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
November 11, 2021
Global Recap: Iraq’s prime minister survives assassination attempt, tensions on the rise at the Poland-Belarus border

Global Recap: Iraq’s prime minister survives assassination attempt, tensions on the rise at the Poland-Belarus border

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
November 10, 2021
Global Recap: Russia increases lockdown, Ethiopia declares state of emergency, 5 killed in building collapse in Nigeria

Global Recap: Russia increases lockdown, Ethiopia declares state of emergency, 5 killed in building collapse in Nigeria

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
November 3, 2021
Rep. Patti Minter co-sponsors bill seeking Insulin affordability

Rep. Patti Minter co-sponsors bill seeking Insulin affordability

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
November 2, 2021
The view of the ongoing construction on The Commons on Oct. 19, 2021.

Completion of the Commons at Helm Library pushed back to Spring 2022 semester

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
November 1, 2021
The front office of the WKU Police Department.

Two men removed from campus following incident in Creason Lot

Michael Crimmins and Genesis Malone
October 29, 2021
The front office of the WKU Police Department.

Former WKU Football player arrested on multiple charges

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
October 29, 2021
Students stand in line at the food court in Downing Student Union on August 27. After several days of long lines that go against social distancing guidelines, the food court at DSU has been updated with barriers and markers to keep students spaced apart.

Changes to campus food availability due to multiple factors

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
October 28, 2021
Global Recap: German police stops vigilantes at border, Sudan’s military seized power, Syria executes two dozen people for last year’s wildfires

Global Recap: German police stops vigilantes at border, Sudan’s military seized power, Syria executes two dozen people for last year’s wildfires

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
October 27, 2021
WKU's campus was filled Saturday afternoon, Oct. 19, 2019, as fraternities, sororities, students and others came to support the WKU football team.

How campus has changed since the last in-person Homecoming

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
October 25, 2021
Dr. Martha Sales is the executive Director of WKU's Intercultural Student Engagement Center (ISEC). The Mission of ISEC is to assist the university with recruitment, retention and graduation of underrepresented WKU students, according to their website.

Interim dean of student sends email about free speech on campus

Michael Crimmins, Reporter
October 22, 2021
Global Recap: Hypersonic Missiles, China’s economic growth slows, Iraqis upset at former secretary of state

Global Recap: Hypersonic Missiles, China’s economic growth slows, Iraqis upset at former secretary of state

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
October 20, 2021
The once nice view of the valley from Rodes Harlin has become a site dominated by the construction for the new dorm Hilltopper Hall.

Some students left uneasy after last week’s dorm intrusion

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
October 13, 2021
Global Recap: Poland causes tensions in EU, China and Taiwan’s relations tense

Global Recap: Poland causes tensions in EU, China and Taiwan’s relations tense

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
October 13, 2021
Patti Minter gives a victory speech following her win as State Representative in the 2018 midterms on Tuesday Nov 6.

Rep. Patti Minter sponsors bill to increase transparency in student loans

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
October 11, 2021
Global Recap: Pandora Papers, Scandal in the French Catholic Church, Czech Republic's new defense system

Global Recap: Pandora Papers, Scandal in the French Catholic Church, Czech Republic’s new defense system

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
October 6, 2021
Hilltopper Hall, located in The Valley, started construction on Feb. 1, 2017. The construction manager on site estimates that they will start moving furniture into the new dorm around June 1, 2018, and are aiming for occupancy by August.

HRL sends email about campus safety after unauthorized individual enters dorm

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
October 5, 2021
WKU releases a new financial wellness tool

WKU releases a new financial wellness tool

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
September 30, 2021
Global Recap: Taliban disputes the U.N., German elections uncertainty, Canada’s Green Party Chief resigns

Global Recap: Taliban disputes the U.N., German elections uncertainty, Canada’s Green Party Chief resigns

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
September 29, 2021
Associate professor of sociology Lauren McClain speaks in front of fellow faculty and staff during the monthly University Senate meeting on April 18, 2019.

Faculty Senate discusses possible vaccination mandate, changes to spring finals week, the newest COVID-19 reports

Leo Bertucci and Michael Crimmins
September 23, 2021
Photo courtesy of Mark McAndrews.

WKU welcomes a new globe-trotting english professor

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
September 22, 2021
Global Recap: Taliban cracks down on female employment, Canadian election drama, and Australian protests

Global Recap: Taliban cracks down on female employment, Canadian election drama, and Australian protests

Michael Crimmins, News reporters
September 22, 2021
The exterior of Ogden College Hall on Sunday morning, Sept. 19, 2021.

Building namesakes with ties to slavery called into question, but the risk of “financial harm” trumped concerns

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
September 20, 2021
Global Recap: Afghanistan relief, vaccines in the UK, North Korean missile test, Nigerian prison break

Global Recap: Afghanistan relief, vaccines in the UK, North Korean missile test, Nigerian prison break

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
September 15, 2021
Chief Justice John D. Minton of the Kentucky Supreme Court (2nd District) holds an open discussion session with a group of WKU students in Grise Hall on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2021, to kick off a series of campus events scheduled for the annual Constitution Week.

Kentucky chief justice speaks at WKU during Constitution Week

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
September 15, 2021
James Kenney and David Cooper stand on the streets of Lower Manhattan in New York City sometime during their trip documenting the devastation caused by the attacks on the World Trade Centers on Sept. 11, 2001.

Behind The Cameras: WKU photojournalists on what it meant to cover 9/11

Michael Crimmins and Jake Jones
September 11, 2021
Global Recap: Afghanistan aftermath, German elections, Iran’s nuclear stockpile

Global Recap: Afghanistan aftermath, German elections, Iran’s nuclear stockpile

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
September 8, 2021
Photo courtesy of WKU News.

WKU receives grant for new telescope

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
September 3, 2021
Global Recap

Global Recap: Terrorists in Kabul, Israel bombs Hamas, China’s COVID decline

Michael Crimmins, News Reporter
September 1, 2021
WKU community advisor Brianna Wright, and resident advisors Victoria Branch, Calysta Fuller and Syrenity Smith set up boxes to aid freshman moving into Pearce Ford Tower.

Students reflect on their first week of classes

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
August 30, 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
Global Recap

Global Recap: Haiti, Turkey disrupted amid natural disaster, Taliban changes Afghanistan

Michael Crimmins, News Reporter
August 25, 2021
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Increased minimum wage discussion has variety of stances from small business owners

Michael Crimmins
March 9, 2021
The outside of the Chapel Hill Pod School on February 28, 202.

New pod school offers educational opportunities to Bowling Green community

Michael Crimmins
March 2, 2021
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