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Michael Dylan Payne

Michael Dylan Payne, Staff Photographer

Michael Dylan Payne is non-traditional journalism and legal studies student at Western Kentucky University. He has worked with the Herald since 2020 and will be graduating in the spring. After graduation he plans on attending law school. This is his third semester with the Herald; instead of reporting, this time he is a photographer.

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WKU students crowd into South Lawn ahead of the live set by Shaquille “DJ Diesel” O’Neal on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.

Photos: WKU parties with Shaquille “DJ Diesel” O’Neal

Tucker Covey, Cole Carroll, and Michael Dylan Payne
October 21, 2022
Students from Phi Mu Alpha, Delta Omicron, and Sigma Alpha Iota, all music fraternities, receive visitors at their booth at the PCAL Fall Festival on WKU Campus in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. The Fall Festival is an annual event on WKU’s campus and features departments from the Potter College of Arts and Letters.

Photos: PCAL Festival at FAC

Michael Dylan Payne, Staff Photographer
October 21, 2022
In the morning the Holstein dairy heard relaxes in the dairy barn after their morning milking at the WKU Farm in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. A portion of the milk from these cows is utilized in its raw form and after being crafted into cheese as part the new "Farm to Campus" partnership. The WKU Farm to Campus partnership between the Department of Agriculture and the WKU Restaurant Group provides locally sourced produce and beef from the WKU Farm that is being used in campus eateries, a partnership that has been ongoing now for around 6-months.

‘Farm to Campus’ partnership brings food from WKU Farm to campus restaurants

Michael Dylan Payne, Staff Photographer
October 20, 2022
Jordan Greene is the new owner of Dublin's Pub, an iconic bar and part of the new Fountain Row Entertainment District in Bowling Green, Ky. Greene is a 2018 graduate of Western Kentucky University and acquired the bar after the previous owners decided to get out of the nightlife business. Photo taken on Sept. 27, 2022.

[Photo] WKU alumnus becomes new owner of Dublin’s Irish Pub

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
September 28, 2022
WKU #13 Katie Erwin, a forward from Louisville, Ky runs through a tunnel of teammates during the opening ceremony at Thursday’s game against the University of Texas at El Paso on Sept. 22, 2022. The Hilltoppers won 1-0.

Photos: WKU Soccer vs UTEP

Michael Dylan Payne and Jake Mealey
September 23, 2022
WKU Soccer celebrates a goal against the University of Texas at El Paso in a 1-0 win. Sept. 22, 2022.

[Photo] WKU Soccer defeats UTEP at home after dropping C-USA opener

Joseph Thompson, Sports Editor
September 22, 2022
Cort and Laurie Basham stand in front of the tree that fell on their home the day before. “The stuff that really affects me is the unbelievable response from our community,” Basham said.

‘Did this just happen to me?’: WKU community members lose everything, escape with their lives

Michael Dylan Payne, News reporter
January 18, 2022
New graduates wave their red towels after receiving their diplomas during the commencement ceremony for WKU's University College and Potter College of Arts and Letters Saturday May 16, 2015, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.

WKU cancels graduation, reschedules for the spring 2022 semester

Michael Dylan Payne, Reporter
December 13, 2021
A group of community members work together to remove debris after tornadoes and severe weather swept through Bowling Green, KY on Dec. 11.

11 fatalities, 500 homes and 100 business destroyed by Warren County tornado

Michael Dylan Payne, News reporter
December 12, 2021
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On Dec. 8, 2021, the Bowling Green Police Department found the body of Ronald Page at 1344 Park Street.

[Photo] BGPD makes arrest in Park Street murder case

Debra Murray, Digital News Editor
December 9, 2021
Author and Hollywood insider joins WKU students to discuss the last century of production design

Author and Hollywood insider joins WKU students to discuss the last century of production design

Michael Dylan Payne, News reporter
November 9, 2021
An officer removes gloves previously resting on Eden’s jacket and boots, left on the ground after his arrest.

The stolen vehicle that caused the crash at the intersection of East 13th and State Street is towed a few hours after the car crashed around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021.

Police block off the crash site at the intersection of State Street and East 14th Avenue Nov. 9, 2021.

A state police officer’s badge can be seen through the shattered windshield of the wrecked vehicle as its towed from the scene.

A towing company employee sleep oil off State Street after removed the wrecked remains of the stolen vehicle.

State troopers work to secure the premises after a pursued stolen vehicle wrecked at the intersection of East 13th Avenue and State Street on Nov. 9, 2021. The driver collided with two other vehicles, and the occupants of the those vehicles did not report injuries.

Police chase spans three counties, ends in crash on State Street

Michael Dylan Payne, News reporter
November 9, 2021
Lee “Mr. Western” Robertson, a McLean County native, served WKU for over 70 years.

‘I just wanted to be at Western’: Lee Robertson reflects on his time on the Hill

Michael Dylan Payne, News reporter
October 30, 2021
Patrick Collins, a meteorologist with the Kentucky Mesonet Center at WKU, at the Research and Development Center on Oct. 22, 2021. Collins is the co-chair of the Hilltopper Pride Network, an or- ganization comprised of LGBTQ+ friendly staff and faculty members with the goal of helping WKU’s LGBTQ+ community.

LGBTQ+ community finds support through Hilltopper Pride Network

Michael Dylan Payne, News reporter
October 25, 2021
“The epitome of love” — Remembering Charita “Love” Moyers

“The epitome of love” — Remembering Charita “Love” Moyers

Michael Dylan Payne, News reporter
September 28, 2021
Gordon Kingsley and Amy Parker of Chicago, IL, observe photos taken by WKU students and faculty who traveled to New York City after the events of Sep. 11, 2001.

Downtown exhibit displays 9/11 photos from WKU students

Michael Dylan Payne, News reporter
September 10, 2021
John Ridley, Derek Hull, and Drew Martin are partners and sponsors of the 9.11 Photo Exhibit at 400 E. Main Street. Above, they pose in front of the gallery on its opening day, Sep. 10, 2021.

Photo courtesy of J.C. Kirby & Sons.

Local attorney, WKU grad, WWII vet dies at 98

Michael Dylan Payne, News reporter
September 8, 2021
Jace Lux, WKU’s director of media relations and university spokesperson, explained that the university looks both to the CDC and its in-state peers to set COVID-19 policies.

University updates COVID-19 guidelines for new semester, vaccines

Michael Dylan Payne, News reporter
August 25, 2021
Workers from Tree Man in Bowling Green lean on their bucket truck and watch as the house is slowly driven up Chestnut St. Personnel on site were busy clearing tree branches as the house drove up the street, and Bowling Green Municipal Utilities workers cleared several power lines for the house as well.

Historic house finds new home on Oaklawn Way

Michael Dylan Payne, News Reporter
August 10, 2021
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Gov. Beshear details plans for vaccines at daily briefing

Michael Dylan Payne
December 4, 2020
Gov. Andy Beshear during a daily coronavirus update on April 1.

Gov. Beshear discusses cases after the holiday, vaccines at daily briefing

Michael Dylan Payne
November 30, 2020
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Gov. Beshear announces new COVID-19 restrictions

Michael Dylan Payne
November 18, 2020
Sandra Hurley has dedicated much of her life to working with Einstein Bros. Bagels as an employee for the last 15 years at Western Kentucky University. Hurley said she has always enjoyed seeing the students at WKU grow up and graduate.

Einstein’s Bros. Bagel general manager reflects on 15 years

Michael Dylan Payne
November 17, 2020
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Gov. Beshear asks red counties to implement new guidelines

Michael Dylan Payne
November 16, 2020
The front office of the WKU Police Department.

Sunday night shooting is third incident near campus

Michael Dylan Payne
November 13, 2020
Potter College of Arts and Letters hosted the Potter College Fall Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Colonnade on WKU’s campus. Visitors to the festival could pick up art from students in PCAL programs, watch ceramics students craft uses on pottery wheels and even have a pattern crafted out of molten aluminum.

Students learn more about opportunities in Potter College at annual fall festival

Michael Dylan Payne
November 4, 2020
Many of Bowling Green’s political candidates — incumbents and challengers — descended on Circus Square Park for an open forum about what they would bring to office if they win in the upcoming election. The forum was opened by State Rep. Attica Scott, who represents the 41st district in Jefferson County.

City Commission candidate Brian “Slim” Nash on college-relevant issues

Michael Dylan Payne
November 1, 2020
The Den by Denny’s on Oct. 21, 2020, where last night a gun was fired in connection to a physical altercation, according to WKU PD Officer Tim Gray.

Police respond to shots fired at the Den

Michael Dylan Payne
October 21, 2020
Members of the WKU Student Chapter of the National Dance Education Organization hosting WKU’s Virtual Dance Day in October on Friday, Aug. 16, 2020.

WKU Dance Program host Virtual Dance Day

Michael Dylan Payne
October 19, 2020
Students wait in line in Subway at Bates Runner Hall on Nov. 7, 2017.

Mobile ordering now available for dining on campus

Michael Dylan Payne
October 15, 2020
Tracy Scott and fellow ISEC member speak at an event on campus. 

ISEC homecoming parade honors diversity on campus

Michael Dylan Payne
October 9, 2020
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Staff Senate discusses a new communication system for staff on campus

Michael Dylan Payne
October 1, 2020
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CITL to host seminar on race in the classroom Friday

Michael Dylan Payne
September 29, 2020
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Faculty Senate meeting leads to discussion of non-renewal of math department head’s contract

Michael Dylan Payne
September 18, 2020
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch met with students virtually in an event hosted by the National Constitution Center. 

U.S. Supreme Court Justice joins students for virtual Constitution Day celebration

Michael Dylan Payne
September 17, 2020
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