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Associate Professor Guy Jordan takes a stance on the differences in academics and athletics funding. “It’s natural that when you’re going through the kinds of deep structural changes that we’ve been going through these past couple years that there needs to be an honest discussion about how budgets are going to work,” Jordan said.

Cut It Out: Athletics cuts unlikely, other schools have felt impact

February 11, 2020
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Opinion: ‘The Irishman’ is a mob epic about regret, power and accepting mortality

November 27, 2019
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Opinion: Why Andy Beshear is the right choice for governor

October 29, 2019
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Opinion: Funding the future; Now is the time for alumni to give back

October 15, 2019
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‘Joker’: Don’t believe the hype

October 5, 2019
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‘It Chapter Two’: a repetitive drag with bright spots

September 13, 2019
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REVIEW: Jordan Peele delivers again with ‘Us’

March 29, 2019
During the Men's 100 Meter Dash, WKU senior Ja'Karyus Redwine, right, finished in 6th with the time of 10.77 seconds at the Hilltopper Relay Meet at Charles M. Rueter Track and Field Complex on Saturday, April 9, 2016. (WESTON KENNEY/HERALD)

WKU releases 2018-19 track and field schedule

December 1, 2018
House of Cards satisfies, leaves loose ends

House of Cards satisfies, leaves loose ends

November 20, 2018

Hilltopper cross country completes season in C-USA Championships

October 30, 2018
Hilltopper cross country completes season in C-USA Championships

Hilltopper cross country completes season in C-USA Championships

October 30, 2018

“So bad they’re good” horror movies on Netflix

October 29, 2018
“So bad they’re good” horror movies on Netflix

“So bad they’re good” horror movies on Netflix

October 29, 2018
'Halloween' scares old and new fans

‘Halloween’ scares old and new fans

October 22, 2018
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Review: Tom Hardy almost saved “Venom”

October 8, 2018
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Jenkins pleased with cross country teams after Louisville meet

October 3, 2018
Bojack is back and better than ever

Bojack is back and better than ever

September 24, 2018
Opinion: 'The Nun' disappoints with cheap scares

Opinion: ‘The Nun’ disappoints with cheap scares

September 10, 2018
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WKU cross country teams compete in second meet of the season

September 10, 2018
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Young Hilltoppers get first experience at Belmont Opener

September 4, 2018
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Hilltoppers hire former distance runner as assistant coach

August 29, 2018
A screenshot of a tweet which shows a missing persons flyer for Micah Reed. 

Body of missing WKU restaurant employee found in Jennings Creek

April 10, 2018
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“Ready Player One”: a film that embraces silliness and nostalgia

April 2, 2018
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Female protagonists rejoice – it’s Women’s History Month

March 19, 2018
President Timothy Caboni listens to fellow speakers at the Board of Regents meeting on Feb. 23 in Jody Richards Hall. Caboni announced plans for dealing with the budget and its shortfalls going forward.

University announces 120 positions eliminated

March 19, 2018
Budget reductions include raising admission standards

Budget reductions include raising admission standards

February 27, 2018

“Black Panther”: a new chapter in the Marvel franchise that takes its time but never wastes it

February 27, 2018
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As enrollment changes, budgets don’t always follow

February 20, 2018
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“The 15:17 to Paris”: A film that comes up noticeably short of its potential

February 13, 2018
“Winchester”: A horror film that’s just not scary

“Winchester”: A horror film that’s just not scary

February 8, 2018
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Crime Reports as of Feb. 5

February 6, 2018
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“Hostiles”: a powerful journey about hatred, exoneration and forgiveness

February 5, 2018
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Review: “The Post” boasts strong performances from all

January 23, 2018
Gubernatorial candidate Matt Bevin (R-Ky) talks with supporters after a small rally in the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport. Despite lagging in the polls, Bevin said that he remained confident in his party's ability to win key offices in the states government. Andrew Livesay/HERALD

Bevin’s proposed cuts means loss of $4.6 million for WKU

January 17, 2018
Faculty, staff and students gathered in the Faculty House on Thursday for a strategic planning open forum. Improving diversity across campus and offering more education options for nontraditional students were among the topics discussed. 

Diversity, nontraditional education discussed at strategic planning forum

December 7, 2017
Public Information Officer Timothy Gray of the WKU Police Department grew up in the south side of Nashville, TN. Gray has lived in Bowling Green since 2004, and after previously working on a joint terrorism task force with the FBI, described his current position as unexpected. WKUPD needed someone who was connected, and aimed to move in a new community-based direction. Gray's passions lie in race relations and breaking down the barriers of race.

WKUPD builds trust with more diverse force

November 30, 2017

Graduate records position resolution tabled

November 28, 2017

Crime Reports as of Nov. 27

November 28, 2017
While main roads were mostly clear, backroads in much of Kentucky were still patched with snow and ice in the winter of 2016. Jennifer King/HERALD

Campus to close down earlier than scheduled for winter break

November 27, 2017
Director of WKU's Educational Talent Search Program Martha Sales leads What the Health event Tuesday, Nov. 14 in Downing Student Union to educate students on how to stay healthy on the hill.

ISEC hosts conversation about student health

November 16, 2017

Crime Reports as of Nov. 15

November 16, 2017

Correction 11/14

November 14, 2017

University College professor resigns mid-semester

November 14, 2017

SGA supports DACA students

November 9, 2017

Crime Reports – 11/6

November 7, 2017
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Status conference held in WKU, Herald lawsuit

November 6, 2017
U.S. Senate incumbent Rand Paul ended his campaign rally in his hometown of Bowling Green by thanking supporters. Paul is running to be re-elected for a Kentucky seat in the U.S. Senate. Paul has already served one term.

Rand Paul assaulted in home, spokeswoman says Paul ‘is fine’

November 4, 2017

Correction as of Oct. 31

November 1, 2017

Crime Reports as of Nov. 1

November 1, 2017

Professor placed on leave pending FBI investigation

October 30, 2017

Correction 10/31

October 30, 2017
Staff members of the College Heights Herald and the Talisman attended the National College Media Conference this weekend in Dallas, Texas. The Herald won a Pacemaker in the newspaper category and the Talisman won in the yearbook and website categories. 

College Heights Herald wins top national award

October 29, 2017

Students express concern over alert system

October 25, 2017

Crime reports as of Oct. 25

October 25, 2017

Crime Reports as of Oct. 23

October 23, 2017
Security camera footage of suspect 

Police release more information about Tuesday’s shooting

October 19, 2017

Crime reports for Oct. 18

October 18, 2017

Caboni makes changes to address budget shortfall

October 17, 2017

Crime Reports – 10/16

October 16, 2017
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Caboni freezes future personnel actions with new committee

October 16, 2017

Status conference requested in Herald lawsuit

October 11, 2017

Basketball, football and supervillains: looking at three notable WKU alumni

October 11, 2017
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Furry friends bring fun to Homecoming parade

October 11, 2017

Students and faculty mourn death of former professor

October 9, 2017

Crime Report – 9/10

October 9, 2017
Attorney General Andy Beshear discusses how a community should remain safe by keeping violence out during the Proclamation Signing in the first floor of Downing Student Union on Oct. 9, 2017.

Caboni, Beshear commit to end domestic violence

October 9, 2017

Poetry contest takes place this weekend

October 9, 2017

Campus mourns death of former professor

October 9, 2017

Students and faculty mourn death of former professor Lloren Foster

October 3, 2017
WKU Police chief Mitch walker will be selecting an advisory council next month made up of officers, students, and faculty.

Campus police chief to form advisory council

October 2, 2017

Future teachers face pension uncertainty

October 2, 2017

Crime Reports

October 2, 2017

Interim Title IX guidelines announced

September 25, 2017

Calendar of Events

September 25, 2017

Crime Reports as of Sept. 25

September 25, 2017
WKU's Police Department inducted their new chief last week. Mitchell Walker has been in the Bowling Green Police Department for 16 years, and was made interim chief in 2016.

WKUPD names new chief of police

September 20, 2017
WKU students rush to Houchens Stadium after tailgating ended, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Tailgating was once held in

WKU gets tougher on tailgating activities

September 20, 2017
Lead singer Matthew Shultz (left) performs in front of a packed crowd with his band Cage the Elephant at Rocky's Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, in Bowling Green, Ky.(Mike Clark/HERALD)

Cage the Elephant offers WKU free concert

September 13, 2017
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WKU prepares for potential changes to pension system

September 11, 2017

Preliminary hearing held Friday for student charged with manslaughter

September 11, 2017
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Caboni addresses potential changes to pension system, effects on WKU

September 7, 2017

Crime Report as of Aug. 6

September 6, 2017
Based on a study done by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Kentucky ranks in the bottom 10 for state spending cuts to higher education since 2008. According to the study, Kentucky is one of 13 states that continued to cut spending on higher education for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Kentucky ranks in the bottom 10 for state cuts to higher education

August 30, 2017

WKU Chief of Police decision is imminent

August 28, 2017

IYO Bosnia Events

August 28, 2017
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Total solar eclipse lowers temperature

August 23, 2017
President Tim Caboni meets with members of the editorial board of the College Heights Herald on Friday Aug. 18, 2017. 

Caboni talks budget, admission standards in meeting with editors

August 21, 2017

Crime Reports for Aug. 21

August 21, 2017
Mitchell Walker, pictured here after being named WKU's new interim chief of police in August 2016, is now WKU's new police chief.

WKU police gear up for eclipse day

August 21, 2017
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Lanyards, viewing cards, personnel: odds and ends WKU has bought for the eclipse

August 17, 2017
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WKU submits sexual misconduct documents to court

August 15, 2017

Mass Media and Technology Hall renamed after state representative

May 5, 2017
A student walks past Popeye's before the restaurant on Wednesday May 3, 2017. The restaurant will be closing down it's only Bowling green location at the end of the semester. Brook Joyner/HERALD

Popeyes to leave college campuses, to be replaced

May 3, 2017

Regent to approve school, amend athletic contracts

April 26, 2017
Rick Olson (left) walks with Professor Keith Philips (right) during the March for Science on Saturday, March 22, 2017 in Bowling Green. Olson, who is an ecologist at the Mammoth Cave National Park, says

Marchers join national campaign to support science

April 24, 2017

Campus computers to update to latest OS

April 19, 2017

Finalists announced for SJB director

April 17, 2017

University senate elects officers

April 17, 2017
Sophomore Andi Dahmer, of Louisville, has been a member of the Student Government Association since the first semester of her freshman year and is now running for president. Her and her team have have drafted a total of 22 pieces of legislation for SGA and she believes their experience would make them the best choice during the transition between President Gary Randell and Tim Caboni. 

SGA candidates debate, discuss platforms at ‘Herald Town Hall’

April 12, 2017

Director named American Council on Education fellow

April 5, 2017
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