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Von Smith is a member of the photo staff for the Herald for Fall 2023.

Von Smith, Staff Photographer

Von Smith is a sophomore photojournalism major from the south end of Louisville, and this is his third semester as a photo staffer for the Herald.

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Cave visitors help each other light candles to illuminate Mammoth Cave’s vast and cold halls while singing “Silent Night” at the close of the 45th annual Cave Sing within the historic entrance of Mammoth Cave underneath Edmonson County, Ky. on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.

Photos: The sound from underground

Von Smith, Staff Photographer
December 2, 2024
WKU guards Enoch Kalambay (23) and Braxton Bayless (0) jump to block a layup attempt at the basket by Jackson State’s Marcus Watson Jr. (21) during WKU’s game against the Jackson State Tigers on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena.

Photos: Hilltoppers beat Jackson State Tigers 79-62

Von Smith and Jacob Sebastian
November 20, 2024
Jackson State guard Jayme Mitchell Jr. (3) has the ball stripped from behind on a mid-court shot attempt by WKU’s Jalen Jackson (3) with Blaise Keita (1) blocking the route to the rim during WKU’s game against the Jackson State Tigers on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena.

Jackson State head coach Mo Williams reacts to a struggling defense during WKU’s game against the Jackson State Tigers on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena.

Jackson State head coach Mo Williams takes a timeout with his team after struggling to make up JSU’s deficit to Western during WKU’s game against the Jackson State Tigers on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena. Williams played 13 seasons in the NBA where he made the 2009 All-Star team and was part of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2015-16 championship team with stars Lebron James and Kyrie Irving.

Western’s bench celebrates a 3 pointer near the end of the second half during WKU’s game against the Jackson State Tigers on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena.

WKU guard Braxton Bayless (0) fights for a turnover from Jackson State forward Romelle Mansel (13) during WKU’s game against the Jackson State Tigers on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena. Bayless contributed 8 points to Western’s 79-62 win.

Jackson State center Shannon Grant (7) lunges for a baseline throw-in guarded by WKU forward Babacar Faye (5) during WKU’s game against the Jackson State Tigers on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena.

Western forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) rejects a layup attempt from Jackson State guard Marcus Watson Jr. (21) during WKU’s game against the Jackson State Tigers on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena. Marshall contributed 6 points to WKU’s 40-28 first half lead.

Western forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) rejects a layup attempt from Jackson State guard Marcus Watson Jr. (21) during WKU’s game against the Jackson State Tigers on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena. Marshall contributed 6 points to WKU’s 40-28 first half lead.

[Photo] Strong defense leads Hilltoppers over Tigers

November 20, 2024
Senior forward Babacar Faye (5) is fouled hard on the way to the basket late in the second half during WKU’s win against Lipscomb on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena. Faye had 17 points and 9 rebounds to contribute to WKU’s win.

Photos: Hilltopper Basketball beats Lipscomb 66-61

Von Smith and Adin Parks
November 17, 2024
Western guard Braxton Bayless attempts to swipe the ball from Lipscomb’s Logan Suber on a baseline drive during WKU’s game against Lipscomb on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU trailed Lipscomb for the majority of the half but were able to shrink an eleven point deficit to 1 for a score of 30-31 at halftime.

Senior guard Enoch Kalambay (23) eyes the basket with opposition from Lipscomb’s forward Jacob Ognacevic (41) during WKU’s win against Lipscomb on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena.

WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) is fouled by Lipscomb’s Miles White (5) on a run to the basket during WKU’s win against Lipscomb on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena.

[Photo] Hilltoppers prepare for Jackson State

November 19, 2024
Forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) drops the ball in the basket on a breakaway drive during WKU’s win against Lipscomb on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena.

Forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) splits defenders on a drive to the basket during WKU’s win against Lipscomb on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena.

Lipscomb guard Will Pruitt’s (2) layup attempt is stopped by Babacar Faye (5) and Enoch Kalambay (23) during WKU’s game against Lipscomb on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena.

Western guard Braxton Bayless attempts to swipe the ball from Lipscomb’s Logan Suber on a baseline drive during WKU’s game against Lipscomb on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU trailed Lipscomb for the majority of the half but were able to shrink an eleven point deficit to 1 for a score of 30-31 at halftime.

[Photo] Strong defense leads Hilltoppers over Lipscomb

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
November 17, 2024
Sarah Vincent, representing Kappa Delta, is crowned homecoming queen during WKU’s game against Louisiana Tech in Bowing Green, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Photos: Hilltoppers lose 12-7 to Louisiana Tech University

Dominic Di Palermo, Adin Parks, Eli Randolph, and Von Smith
November 16, 2024
Sarah Vincent is crowned 2024 homecoming queen during WKU’s halftime against Louisiana Tech in L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Vincent is a Spirit Master and member of the Kappa Delta sorority, who sponsored her run for queen.

Westerns football team takes the field before WKU’s homecoming game against Louisiana Tech University in L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Alpha Delta Pi sorority members cheer after dominating this years homecoming festivities during WKU’s Big Red Roar after the Roaring Red Homecoming Parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Photos: The ‘Roaring Red’ Homecoming Parade 2024

Dominic Di Palermo, Gabriel Milby, Adin Parks, and Von Smith
November 15, 2024
Homecoming queen candidate and sorority float chair, Caitlyn Blandford, embraces her sorority sister after Alpha Delta Pi won first overall in parade festivities after WKU’s “Roaring Red” Homecoming Parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Overall homecoming chairs Maggie Blair (left) and Riley Jaggers (right) of Alpha Delta Pi celebrate winning first overall after the “Roaring Red” Homecoming Parade after WKU’s Big Red Roar on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Members of Alpha Delta Pi sorority cheer in excitement and disbelief as overall homecoming chair, Riley Jaggers, presents the coveted spirit stick during the Big Red Roar after WKU’s “Roaring Red” Homecoming Parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

WKU’s Big Red borrows some pompoms from the dance team to hype up the crowd at the annual Big Red Roar after WKU’s “Roaring Red” Homecoming Parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

A member of the Big Red Marching Band carries his sousaphone down College St. while leading the start of WKU’s Roaring Red Homecoming Parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

The Big Red Marching Band lines up on College St. in front of a decorated Cherry Hall before starting off the night with Western’s “Stand Up and Cheer” at WKU’s Roaring Red Homecoming Parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

WKU guard Destiny Salary drives to the basket against opposition from Kentucky State’s Amyah Adair-Mars during WKU’s game against Kentucky State University on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Diddle Arena.

Photos: Lady toppers crush Kentucky State University 104-49

Von Smith, Staff Photographer
November 9, 2024
Sophomore and civil engineering major Max Lawrie comes down a stretch at the SGA’s Veteran’s Day 5K race at Kereiakes Park on Nov. 8, 2024.

Photos: SGA hosts second annual Veteran’s Day 5K

Jacob Sebastian and Von Smith
November 8, 2024
Mayoral Candidate Patti Minter (D) seceded from the Bowling Green's mayoral election after incumbent challenger Todd Alcott (R) was named winner by WBKO at Patti Minter’s election watch party in the One Roof Event Center on E. Main St. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. "I will continue to work for Bowling Green because I am a public servant, not a politician," Minter said in her secession speech.

Photos: Patti Minter concedes

Von Smith, Staff Photographer
November 5, 2024
Mayoral challenger Patti Minter (D) delivers her secession speech to disappointed supporters after Todd Alcott’s win during Patti Minter’s election watch party in the One Roof Event Center on E. Main St. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Patti Minter (D) waits to deliver a speech to her supporters after her loss to incumbent mayor Todd Alcott (R) at Minter’s election watch party in the One Roof Event Center on E. Main St. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

A wrinkled concession speech is left on the podium after mayoral challenger Patti Minter (D) addressed her supporters following her loss to incumbent mayor Todd Alcott (R) at Minter’s election watch party in the One Roof Event Center on E. Main St. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Bowling Green mayoral candidate Patti Minter (D) discusses early polling results with campaign finance manager Justin Thurman at Minter’s election watch party in the One Roof Event Center on E. Main St. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Samuel Towe (right) finds time to play next to his mother Laura Towe before the Americans for Prosperity “Yes On 2” rally at the La Gala event center in downtown Bowling Green, on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. “I’m fortunate to be able to choose [schools]. I want other families who may not have the means to be able to choose as well,” Laura Towe said.

[Photo] Rand Paul, Kelley Paul, Daniel Cameron speak in support of Amendment 2 at AFP rally

Abigail Vickers, News Reporter
October 28, 2024
Lynda Farley of Edmonton, adorns her 2010 Kia Sedona nicknamed the “Victory Van” with political signage supporting state legislative Amendments 1 and 2 before the Americans for Prosperity “Yes On 2” rally at the La Gala event center in downtown Bowling Green on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. “I am excited anytime people are ready to uphold freedom,” Farley said.

Mayoral candidates Patti Minter (left) and incumbent mayor Todd Alcott are seated by a debate moderator before beginning the Bowling Green Daily News’ Mayoral Forum at Bowling Green Junior High School on Oct. 14, 2024.

[Photo] Alcott, Minter attend Bowling Green mayoral forum

October 14, 2024
Mayoral candidates Patti Minter (left) and incumbent mayor Todd Alcott are seated by a debate moderator before beginning the Bowling Green Daily News’ Mayoral Forum at Bowling Green Junior High School on Oct. 14, 2024.

[Photo] Alcott, Minter attend Bowling Green mayoral forum

Anthony Clauson, News Reporter
October 14, 2024
Joe Imel, publisher of the Bowling Green Daily News, snaps a photo of the candidates’ opening speeches before beginning the Bowling Green Daily News’ Mayoral Forum at Bowling Green Junior High School on Oct. 14, 2024.

A trailer left over from WKU’s defunct outdoor recreation program ‘ORAC’ sits idly outside of the Preston Activity Center on Oct. 4, 2024.

[Photo] ‘I knew it was a ticking time bomb’: Students, alumni reflect on ORAC closure

October 11, 2024
WKU setter Callie Bauer (14) and middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele (25) attempt to block an attack from Kennesaw State’s Kieran Staley (8) during WKU’s 3-0 victory in Diddle Arena on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.

Photos: WKU volleyball sweeps Kennesaw State

Anna Bell Lee and Von Smith
October 6, 2024
Vice Chair of staff senate Leslie Vanderpool discusses future senate meetings and upcoming events with Secretary Morgan Moran during this months staff senate meeting in the Senate chambers on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.

Staff Senate hosts guest speakers, discusses parking pass changes

Von Smith, Staff Photographer
October 2, 2024
Joana Morelo, left, and Jonathon Reyes perform a traditional folkloric dance from the Mexican state of Veracruz at the Bowling Green International Festival in Circus Square Park on Sept. 28, 2024.

Photos: Around the world in a day: Bowling Green holds International Festival

Von Smith and Hallie Stafford
September 29, 2024
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