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Emmy Libke is the Multimedia Editor for the Herald. Libke is a sophomore majoring in Advertising and minoring in Marketing. Originally from Simpsonville, Kentucky, this is her second year on the Herald staff.

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief

Price Wilborn is the Editor-in-Chief of the Herald. Wilborn is a senior triple majoring in Political Science, History and Legal Studies. Originally from Shelbyville, Kentucky, this is his fourth year on Herald staff. Prior to serving as Editor-in-Chief, Price served as a commentary writer and as Commentary Editor.

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Martha Sales poses for a portrait in her office on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.

IN PRINT: ‘I became a person at WKU that I fell in love with’: Martha Sales reflects on life, leadership and growth

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2024
Provost Bud Fischer (left to right), Susan Howarth, executive vice president for strategy, operations and finance, and President Timothy Caboni present the proposed 2024-2025 budget to the regents on June 7, 2024, in Jody Richards Hall.

WKU overspent generated revenues by $3.9 million in 2023-2024, documents show

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2024
57 WKU faculty and staff taking early retirement option

57 WKU faculty and staff taking early retirement option

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Flo Rida being paid $150,000 for concert on South Lawn

Flo Rida being paid $150,000 for concert on South Lawn

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2024
WKUPD investigating student death at Parking Structure 3

WKUPD investigating student death at Parking Structure 3

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2024
MONSTERS The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

[Photo] OPINION: ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ dramatizes case that captured the nation

Nicholas Basile, News Reporter
October 22, 2024
Chart created using data from an informal survey the Herald conducted from Sept. 17 to Sept. 22 to gauge voting behavior of WKU students.

[Photo] IN PRINT: How WKU students are approaching the ballot box

Larkin Ivory, Cameron Shaw, Libby Simpson, and Abigail Vickers
October 21, 2024
Dr. Lisa Genova answers questions during a press conference ahead of her lecture at the Presidential Speaker Series on Oct. 15, 2024.

Lisa Genova paid over $66,000 for Presidential Speaker Series

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2024
Police make second arrest in connection to Chestnut Street shooting

Police make second arrest in connection to Chestnut Street shooting

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2024
Arrest made following shooting on Chestnut Street

Arrest made following shooting on Chestnut Street

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2024
Gatton Academy student dies in accident at Barren River

Gatton Academy student dies in accident at Barren River

Price Wilborn and Ali Costellow
September 23, 2024
UPDATED: WKU student tests positive for measles

UPDATED: WKU student tests positive for measles

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2024
Details on 2023-2024 university overspending not available until October

Details on 2023-2024 university overspending not available until October

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2024
WKU announces program to allow early retirement compensation for faculty and staff

WKU announces program to allow early retirement compensation for faculty and staff

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2024
OPINION Five books to start your year off right

[Photo] OPINION: 4 books to start your school year with

Tazha Mattingly, Commentary Writer
August 30, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Harris’ poor interview performance gives republicans a glimmer of hope

Caleb Neitzel, Commentary Writer
August 30, 2024
WKU Division of Enrollment and Student Experience to be restructured, Sales to take on new role

WKU Division of Enrollment and Student Experience to be restructured, Sales to take on new role

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2024
Letter from the Editor: Challenge and change as the Herald enters its centennial year

Letter from the Editor: Challenge and change as the Herald enters its centennial year

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2024
WKU ordered to turn over documents related to sexual misconduct investigations

WKU ordered to turn over documents related to sexual misconduct investigations

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2024
Andrea Sherrill steps down from role as WKU Chief Human Resources Officer

Andrea Sherrill steps down from role as WKU Chief Human Resources Officer

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
August 14, 2024
Suspect in custody after attempted abduction near Snell Hall

Suspect in custody after attempted abduction near Snell Hall

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2024
WKU campuses to close today due to threat of severe weather

WKU campuses to close today due to threat of severe weather

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2024
The sign of Muse BG Apartments on July 24, 2023.

UPDATED: Two injured in shooting at Muse, BGPD investigating

Price Wilborn and Ali Costellow
April 30, 2024
OPINION A love letter to the TikTok creators who are making aging cool (2)

[Photo] OPINION: A love letter to the TikTok creators who are making aging cool

Debra Murray, Engagement Editor
April 9, 2024
State budget provides funds for new Academic complex, inflationary budget increase

State budget provides funds for new Academic complex, inflationary budget increase

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
March 29, 2024
Joint Editorial Graphic FINAL

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Defending DEI against legislative threats is vital to the future of Kentucky

Herald Editorial Board, Eastern Progress Editorial Board, Murray State News Editorial Board, Louisville Cardinal Editorial Board, The Northerner Editorial Board, Thorobred News Editorial Board, and Kentucky Kernel Editorial Board
March 29, 2024
Two Kentucky bills seek to restrict public university programs that promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Two Kentucky bills seek to restrict public university programs that promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Price Wilborn and Alexandria Anderson
February 23, 2024
OPINION: Kentucky is so much more than fried chicken and horse racing

OPINION: Kentucky is so much more than fried chicken and horse racing

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
January 22, 2024
Price on Politics: The 2024 Iowa Caucus and the GOP Presidential Primary

Price on Politics: The 2024 Iowa Caucus and the GOP Presidential Primary

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
January 18, 2024
OPINION Five books to read in 2024

[Photo] OPINION: Five books to read in 2024

Debra Murray, Engagement Editor
January 16, 2024
WKU President Timothy Caboni attends a semesterly meeting with members of the College Heights Herald editorial board on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Caboni discusses enrollment, legislative priorities at meeting with Herald

Alexandria Anderson, Price Wilborn, and Molly Dobberstein
January 10, 2024
Price on Politics: the 2023 Kentucky Governor's Election

Price on Politics: the 2023 Kentucky Governor’s Election

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
November 10, 2023
Renee Shaw is the Director of Public Affairs and Moderator at Kentucky Educational Television, where she serves as host of the weeknight program Kentucky Edition and Kentucky Tonight, as well as other programming. Shaw came to WKU in 1990 and says she loved her experience on the hill studying communications and broadcasting. Her path led her to volunteer at the university’s television station, which set the groundwork for her long career at Kentucky Educational Television.

‘I didn’t want to just be successful, I wanted to be significant’: Renee Shaw inducted into Hall of Distinguished Alumni

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
November 8, 2023
OPINION: 'Wokeness' is not a bad thing, and people need to stop staying it is

OPINION: ‘Wokeness’ is not a bad thing, and people need to stop staying it is

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
October 23, 2023
OPINION: WKU is Kentucky's next big university

OPINION: WKU is Kentucky’s next big university

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
September 1, 2023
OPINION To the Class of 2027 it's going to be okay

[Photo] OPINION: To the Class of 2027: it’s going to be okay

Debra Murray, Engagement Editor
August 21, 2023
Price on Politics: Kelly Craft running for Governor

Price on Politics: Kelly Craft running for Governor

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
May 11, 2023
Price on Politics: Joe Biden's reelection announcement

Price on Politics: Joe Biden’s reelection announcement

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
April 26, 2023
OPINION: This Earth Day, let's remember the real change that still needs to be made

OPINION: This Earth Day, let’s remember the real change that still needs to be made

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
April 19, 2023
OPINION: We should not have to keep writing pieces like this.

OPINION: We should not have to keep writing pieces like this.

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
April 11, 2023
OPINION: Find an internship this summer. It could change your life

OPINION: Find an internship this summer. It could change your life

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
April 10, 2023
Submitted Don't fall for these Gen Z scams

[Photo] SUBMITTED: Don’t fall for these Generation Z scams

LaDonna Koebel
April 6, 2023
Price on Politics: the Kentucky 2023 Regular Legislative Session

Price on Politics: the Kentucky 2023 Regular Legislative Session

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
April 4, 2023
Submitted: It can't help to start for preparing for finals now

[Photo] SUBMITTED: It can’t hurt to start preparing for finals now

Karl Laves
March 23, 2023
Price on Politics: Does Alan Keck have a shot at the GOP nomination for Kentucky Governor?

Price on Politics: Does Alan Keck have a shot at the GOP nomination for Kentucky Governor?

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
March 10, 2023
OPINION: Artificial Intelligence, college and the world beyond

OPINION: Artificial Intelligence, college and the world beyond

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
March 9, 2023
Submitted Let's be real about it

[Photo] Submitted: Let’s be real about It

Cindy Mace
March 6, 2023
The awning of WKU Housing and Residential Life fell following intense winds and severe thunderstorms on Friday, March 3.

[Photo] WKU faces slight damage due to storm, high winds

Alexandria Anderson, Content editor
March 3, 2023
Letter to the Editor Let us never forget the Bowling Green Massacre

[Photo] Letter to the Editor: Let us never forget the Bowling Green Massacre

Rachel Taylor
March 3, 2023
Price on Politics: Ryan Quarles' medical marijuana announcement

Price on Politics: Ryan Quarles’ medical marijuana announcement

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
March 1, 2023
OPINION: WKU's lawsuit against the Herald turns six

[Photo] EDITORIAL: WKU’s lawsuit against the Herald turns six

Herald Editorial Board
February 23, 2023
OPINION: Why do we let tragedies like the MSU shooting keep happening?

OPINION: Why do we let tragedies like the MSU shooting keep happening?

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
February 21, 2023
Price on Politics: Way too early predictions for the 2024 GOP presidential primary

Price on Politics: Way too early predictions for the 2024 GOP presidential primary

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
February 16, 2023
OPINION: Is Big Red still going green?

OPINION: Is Big Red still going green?

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
February 15, 2023
Price on Politics: President Biden's second State of the Union Address

Price on Politics: President Biden’s second State of the Union Address

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
February 10, 2023
OPINION: A not-so-professional rating of the eateries in the Commons

OPINION: A not-so-professional rating of the eateries in the Commons

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
January 27, 2023
Price on Politics: Medical Cannabis in Kentucky

Price on Politics: Medical Cannabis in Kentucky

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
January 24, 2023
OPINION: TikTok, the United States, China and you

OPINION: TikTok, the United States, China and you

Price Wilborn, Commentary Editor
January 17, 2023
Price on Politics: The Midterms

Price on Politics: The Midterms

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
November 28, 2022
OPINION: It’s okay not to have everything figured out!

OPINION: It’s okay not to have everything figured out!

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
November 17, 2022
Price on Politics: Way too early predictions – the race for Kentucky Governor

Price on Politics: Way too early predictions – the race for Kentucky Governor

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
November 11, 2022
Price on Politics: Should you care about the resignation of Liz Truss?

Price on Politics: Should you care about the resignation of Liz Truss?

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
November 10, 2022
OPINION: WKU needs more events like the DJ Diesel concert

OPINION: WKU needs more events like the DJ Diesel concert

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
November 2, 2022
Price on Politics: Three important midterm races for Bowling Green

Price on Politics: Three important midterm races for Bowling Green

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
November 1, 2022
Price on Politics: I just voted for the first time - I wish I voted for someone closer to my age

Price on Politics: I just voted for the first time – I wish I voted for someone closer to my age

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
October 26, 2022
Price on Politics: Rand Paul won’t debate Charles Booker

Price on Politics: Rand Paul won’t debate Charles Booker

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
October 4, 2022
OPINION: Journalism isn’t dying, it’s evolving – and this is a good thing

OPINION: Journalism isn’t dying, it’s evolving – and this is a good thing

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
September 29, 2022
Price on Politics: The 2022 midterms and Trump

Price on Politics: The 2022 midterms and Trump

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
September 22, 2022
OPINION: Queen Elizabeth II in the eyes of a young American

OPINION: Queen Elizabeth II in the eyes of a young American

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
September 19, 2022
OPINION: Balancing a job and college doesn’t have to be hard!

OPINION: Balancing a job and college doesn’t have to be hard!

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
September 15, 2022
Price on Politics: President Biden’s student loan forgiveness

Price on Politics: President Biden’s student loan forgiveness

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
September 6, 2022
Price on Politics: This summer was politically eventful, here are 4 reasons why

Price on Politics: This summer was politically eventful, here are 4 reasons why

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
September 2, 2022
Price on Politics: Four things to pay attention to this summer

Price on Politics: Four things to pay attention to this summer

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
May 2, 2022
Price on Politics: The RNC and presidential debates

Price on Politics: The RNC and presidential debates

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
April 27, 2022
Price on Politics: The Kentucky abortion bill

Price on Politics: The Kentucky abortion bill

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
April 25, 2022
Price on Politics: Dems using Jackson’s confirmation as political tool - here's why they shouldn't

Price on Politics: Dems using Jackson’s confirmation as political tool – here’s why they shouldn’t

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
April 18, 2022
OPINION: The WKU Commons better live up to the hype

OPINION: The WKU Commons better live up to the hype

Price Wilborn, Commentary Writer
April 15, 2022
Price on Politics: What has President Biden done to help Ukraine?

Price on Politics: What has President Biden done to help Ukraine?

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
April 12, 2022
OPINION: It’s okay to feel lost in college

OPINION: It’s okay to feel lost in college

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
April 6, 2022
Price on Politics: Kentucky's charter school bill

Price on Politics: Kentucky’s charter school bill

Price Wilborn, Commentary
April 5, 2022
Price on Politics: Charles Booker has a shot

Price on Politics: Charles Booker has a shot

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
March 11, 2022
Price on Politics: The President’s first State of the Union Address

Price on Politics: The President’s first State of the Union Address

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
March 9, 2022
Price on Politics: Why should you care about what’s happening in Ukraine?

Price on Politics: Why should you care about what’s happening in Ukraine?

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
March 7, 2022
OPINION: I’ve had Covid-19 twice and I'm ready for this pandemic to end

OPINION: I’ve had Covid-19 twice and I’m ready for this pandemic to end

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
March 3, 2022
Van Meter Hall sits atop of WKU's campus.

OPINION: The four most attractive buildings on campus

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
February 28, 2022
Price on Politics: Don’t get your hopes up about student loans

Price on Politics: Don’t get your hopes up about student loans

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
February 22, 2022
OPINION: Why don’t meal swipes roll over from week to week?

OPINION: Why don’t meal swipes roll over from week to week?

Price Wilborn, Commentary Writer
February 10, 2022
Price on Politics: Kentucky Public Schools’ Mental Health Bill

Price on Politics: Kentucky Public Schools’ Mental Health Bill

Price Wilborn, Commentary writer
February 7, 2022
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