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Common Ground: Apologies and admonishments

December 5, 2013

Common Ground: Equality in relationships isn’t always a good thing

November 21, 2013

Common Ground: The disappearance of November

November 14, 2013

Common Ground: The cost of having guts

November 7, 2013

Common Ground: Africa cannot afford US budget mistakes

October 30, 2013

Common Ground: Homecoming reveals breakdown in society

October 24, 2013

Common Ground: U.S. must get serious about human rights

October 16, 2013

Common Ground: The kitchen table beckons

October 9, 2013

Common Ground: Reframing the gay marriage debate

September 25, 2013

Common Ground: Confessing our racism at WKU

September 18, 2013

Common Ground: Soft speech still works

September 12, 2013

Common Ground: Syria demands action, not lives

September 5, 2013

WKU works to control spam emails students receive

December 6, 2011

WKU Store to open new location in spring

December 2, 2011

WKU parking offers backup plans with HS fans in BG

December 1, 2011
Nate Allen, schools advocacy lead for the U.S. Green Building Council, spoke at Ransdell Hall Tuesday as the council announced the buildings Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design status.

UPDATED: WKU’s Ransdell Hall gains LEED Gold certification

November 30, 2011

High school football games over weekend will change parking at WKU

November 29, 2011

New summer hours approved by WKU administration

November 18, 2011

WKU finds new Nashville Airport shuttle provider

November 15, 2011
A 26,000-square-foot Fine Arts Music Hall will house two rehearsal halls, a music library, commons spaces, administrative faculty offices and storage spaces. The music hall is set for completion in January.

WKU focusing on Music Hall, Block 12 construction

November 11, 2011
Reduce Your Use results

Student interns promote Reduce Your Use contest at WKU

November 7, 2011

Students responsible for heating source switch

November 1, 2011

SGA official: Tobacco ban would infringe upon WKU students’ rights

October 28, 2011

WKU hires current grad student as new EHS director

October 26, 2011

WKU begins transition to heat buildings

October 26, 2011

WKU names new Environment, Health and Safety director

October 24, 2011
Luke Bryan and his band perform for hundreds of screaming fans during Thursdays Homecoming concert at Diddle Arena. The concert was part of the CMT on Tour series, featuring other artists Matt Mason, Lee Brice and Josh Thompson.

Luke Bryan and friends rock Homecoming concert at WKU

October 22, 2011

COMMENTARY: Rethinking what college is about

October 18, 2011

RAs retract threatened bathroom ban

October 13, 2011

WKU hosts open forums for director search

October 4, 2011

Second candidate for WKU Environment, Health and Safety director attends open forum

October 1, 2011

WKU Environment, Health and Safety director search begins with open forum

September 30, 2011
WKU is hoping to score silver-level LEED certification for Ransdell Hall, which opened last semester and was dedicated in April.

Ransdell Hall nears LEED certification

September 26, 2011

WKU desk clerks checking bags for booze

September 22, 2011

Alumni center’s goal is keeping grads connected to university

September 20, 2011

Construction funding delayed at WKU with economy suffering

September 15, 2011

WKU Owensboro receives $50,000 grant

September 14, 2011

Colonial Court to remain as green space

September 13, 2011

Summer heat affected WKU employees’ conditions

September 12, 2011
Recycling and Surplus Coordinator Sara Ferguson sits on top of a tower of surplus desktop computers at WKU Shipping & Receiving that are among dozens of old school supplies that will be sold, fixed up or donated.

New WKU surplus coordinator brings creativity to the job

September 6, 2011

WKU selected for Green Campus program

September 6, 2011

WKU solving dorm overcrowding

August 30, 2011
WKU replace Tacos Last Stand, pictured here, with a second Izzis Southwest campus location this year in the Downing University Centers food court. The university also added a salad bar and moved sushi to coolers.

UPDATED: WKU adds Izzi’s, salad bar to DUC

August 25, 2011
A wooden statue of a rabbit in a red dress at the top of the Hill was removed this summer by WKU because the old tree trunk had rotted out.

Rabbit in red dress wooden statue removed from WKU campus

August 25, 2011
The traditional class photo was taken at Sunday nights M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan opening ceremonies at Smith Stadium.

Strangers become Toppers at WKU M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan commencement

August 22, 2011
Some of the 2,000 or so incoming freshmen who arrived on campus Sunday cheer at Smith Stadium during M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan opening ceremonies. M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is a program that acclimates new students to college life.

WKU freshmen kick off campus move-in with M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan

August 22, 2011

Osborne: WKU saved $160,000 during reduced summer hours

August 19, 2011
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Planker’s ban lifted; Ransdell says situation an ‘overreaction’

August 19, 2011
Creason lot has been reconfigured this summer, changing the design, layout and traffic flow of the lot that sits off Russellville Road in front of the softball field.

Creason lot (Egypt), College Heights Boulevard revamped over summer

August 19, 2011
Steam line construction between Minton Hall and DUC is now complete, according to WKU officials. Seen here in June, construction had closed the Minton Circle to thru traffic with much of the surrounding lawns torn up.

Steam line construction at WKU wrapping up before students return

August 17, 2011
A sticker reading This spot has just been planked! Plank Responsibly.com lay stuck to picnic table on Sunday near the Centennial Mosaic at WKU. Tyler Webster, an incoming freshman, has been banned from campus for leaving the stickers, as well as planking on campus. The actions were a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, according to WKU officials.

WKU officials: Planker Webster violated code of conduct

August 15, 2011

Lady Tops end season with loss to Troy

May 13, 2011

Lady Toppers defeat ULM to stay alive in Sun Belt Tournament

May 12, 2011

WKU softball falls to FAU in first round of Sun Belt tournament

May 11, 2011

Lady Tops clinch Sun Belt tourney berth with Saturday wins

May 8, 2011

Lady Tops will try to secure postseason play this weekend

May 6, 2011

WKU drops first game of series with Middle Tennessee, 3-2

May 5, 2011

Injured seniors find other ways to provide leadership

April 29, 2011
Freshman pitcher Brittanie Albright throws a pitch during the Lady Toppers’ home game against Louisiana-Monroe last Saturday. Albright won two games in the three-game series.

Albright jumps into starting role for Lady Tops

April 29, 2011

COMMENTARY: It’s time to stand on our own

April 29, 2011
Senior outfielder Brittney Perry laughs with teammates in the outfield after WKUs 7-6 victory against Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Toppers swept the weekend series against ULM.

Lady Tops trying to finish strong after weekend sweep

April 26, 2011

Lady Tops get first conference sweep of the year over ULM

April 23, 2011

WKU softball wins two at home in ULM doubleheader

April 23, 2011

Lady Toppers relying on past to improve present

April 22, 2011

Lady Toppers in battle for Sun Belt positioning

April 19, 2011

WKU softball drops series finale at Florida International

April 17, 2011

Lady Toppers split with Florida International

April 17, 2011
Freshman shortstop Amanda Thomas, left, and freshman second baseman Kelsie Mattox have hit a combined 12 home runs this season as of Wednesday. The team has hit 31 home runs so far this year. DOROTHY EDWARDS / HERALD

‘Fearless’ freshman duo supply power for Lady Tops

April 15, 2011

Lady Tops head into FIU series with win at Tennessee Tech

April 15, 2011

Lady Tops try to shake off three losses at Troy

April 12, 2011

Lady Tops get swept in series at Troy

April 10, 2011

Lady Tops flash power, but still drop two at Troy

April 10, 2011

Hageman’s first complete game sends Tops to 5-1 win over ULL

April 9, 2011
WKU sophomore Kim Wagner pitches to Samford’s batter during the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader. WKU lost the first game 4-3 and won the second 8-0.

Lady Tops leaning on young pitchers’ experience

April 8, 2011
WKU junior and outfielder Laura Smith bats during the second game of Tuesdays doubleheader against Samford. WKU lost the first game 4-3 and won the second 8-0.

Lady Tops split home doubleheader with Samford

April 6, 2011
WKU freshman Megan Johnson warms up in the on-deck circle before her turn at bat during Sunday afternoon’s game against North Texas. WKU lost 11-7 but won the first two games of the series.

Lady Tops win first Sun Belt series of season

April 5, 2011

Lady Tops miss out on sweep of North Texas with Sunday loss

April 3, 2011

Lady Tops sweep North Texas in Saturday doubleheader

April 2, 2011
DELAYNA EARLEY/HERALD WKU senior Brittney Perry has played softball for her sister Tyra Perry, WKU’s head coach, since her freshman year of college. “We have a normal relationship,” Tyra Perry said.

Perry sisters grow closer in coach-player relationship

April 1, 2011

Lady Toppers drop doubleheader at Lipscomb

March 30, 2011
The Lady Topper softball team huddles at the pitchers mound during the first game of its successful doubleheader against Belmont on Tuesday in Bowling Green.

Lady Tops bounce back by beating Belmont

March 25, 2011

Professor helps improve Lady Tops’ mental game

March 22, 2011

Lady Tops find leader with Sulaski

March 18, 2011

Lady Tops head into conference play with win over Tennessee State

March 17, 2011

Lady Tops get signature win, experience at Louisville Classic

March 15, 2011

Lady Tops beat No. 6 Michigan, fall to Louisville on Sunday

March 13, 2011

Lady Toppers lose two at Louisville Classic

March 13, 2011

WKU softball gets back on track with two home wins

March 9, 2011

WKU softball’s win streak snapped with home loss to Bowling Green

March 8, 2011
Sophomore pitcher Kim Wagner works on the mound in WKUs win over UNC-Greensboro on Friday. Wagner recorded two wins at the Buzz Classic this weekend, helping the Lady Toppers finish 3-0 and win their eighth straight game.

WKU softball sweeps Buzz Classic, now on eight-game winning streak

March 7, 2011

WKU softball pushes winning streak to seven with two victories Friday

March 5, 2011

Lady Toppers go 5-0 at Ole Miss tourney

March 1, 2011
Sophomore utility infielder Ciara Garcia makes contact during the second game of the Lady Toppers doubleheader against Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday afternoon. The Toppers lost both games.

Losses in home opener a ‘wake-up call’ for Lady Tops

February 25, 2011

Lady Tops softball opens home schedule with EKU

February 22, 2011

Lady Tops learn lessons during Gaucho Classic

February 15, 2011

Softball finishes opening weekend with 5-0 win over Wichita State

February 13, 2011

Softball splits games again on second day of Gaucho Classic

February 13, 2011

Softball splits on first day of Gaucho Classic; Sulaski tosses no-hitter

February 12, 2011

WKU softball starts season with five-game weekend

February 11, 2011
The Lady Toppers softball team warms up with offensive practices before they begin their scrimmage at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday.

Young softball Lady Tops embracing roster turnover

February 8, 2011
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