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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 photographer and writer from the south end of Louisville majoring in Photojournalism and Journalism. Von has been in the Herald newsroom since enrolling at WKU and intends on remaining there through graduation.

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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
The WKU Symphonic Band plays at its British and American Wind Classics Concert on Sept. 27, 2024 in Van Meter Hall.

Photos: Symphonic Band’s British and American Wind Classics Concert

Von Smith, Staff Photographer
September 29, 2024
Sen. Rand Paul listens to opening remarks before giving his endorsement to incumbent Mayor Todd Alcott during Alcott’s campaign event at the White Squirrel Brewery in Bowling Green on Sept. 12, 2024. “We need a mayor who supports the businesses of Bowling Green,” Sen. Paul said. Paul continues to live in Bowling Green on weekends while working in Washington D.C.

Incumbent Bowling Green mayor Todd Alcott claps next to his father Greg Alcott before receiving an endorsement from Republican Senator Rand Paul during a campaign event at the White Squirrel Brewery in Bowling Green on Sept. 12, 2024.

[Photo] Todd Alcott hosts mayoral campaign fundraiser with U.S. Senator Rand Paul

September 13, 2024
Incumbent Bowling Green mayor Todd Alcott claps next to his father Greg Alcott before receiving an endorsement from Republican Senator Rand Paul during a campaign event at the White Squirrel Brewery in Bowling Green on Sept. 12, 2024.

[Photo] Todd Alcott hosts mayoral campaign fundraiser with U.S. Senator Rand Paul

Abigail Vickers, News Reporter
September 13, 2024
Retiring inspector general Rod Stewart listens to Sen. Rand Paul deliver a speech endorsing Bowling Green incumbent mayor Todd Alcott during Mayor Todd Alcott’s campaign event at the White Squirrel Brewery in Bowling Green on Sept. 12, 2024.

Members of the 100th Talisman staff gather in the lobby before being introduced to Talisman alumni at the Talisman Centennial Celebration in the Adams-Whitaker Student Publications building on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Students and alumni celebrate 100 years of the Talisman

Malone Farmer, News Reporter
September 5, 2024
President Timothy Caboni addresses questions submitted by campus staff during his annual staff senate meeting in the Student Government Association chambers in Downing Student Union on Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2024.

[Photo] Caboni addresses 2023-2024 university overspending, new academic year at Staff Senate meeting

September 4, 2024
President Timothy Caboni waits to speak at his annual meeting with the universities staff senate in the Student Government Association chambers in Downing Student Union on Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2024.

[Photo] Open Letter to the WKU Board of Regents: It's time for real transparency from Caboni and WKU administration

November 12, 2024
Senegalese men hang from the back of a colorful ‘bush-taxi’ traveling along a newly constructed highway through Dakar, Senegal on May 14, 2024. Bush-taxis are among the most popular and most affordable forms of transportation though out Senegal and are often loaded to maximum capacity including passengers hanging from the outside of the vehicle before driving to the next destination.

“A bridge between Islam and the West”

Von Smith, Staff Photographer
August 22, 2024
From left: Freshman honors students Daniel Thelen, Atiana Spivey and Jordan Wonka chat about spending their first week on campus at the WKU Honors College Back Bash at the Mahurin Honors College back lawn on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.

Photos: Honors College Welcome Back Bash

Von Smith, Staff Photographer
August 22, 2024
Biology graduate student Monae Taylor observes an ectoparasite known as a bat fly underneath a microscope in professor Carl Dick’s lab on the ground floor of the Ogden Science Hall at WKU on March 27. Taylor specializes in observing bat species and related organisms to understand their nature, “I am just really addicted to bats,” Taylor said. She hopes to understand why bat fly parasites are found on bats in some locations, but not others.

[Photo] ‘Change the conversation’: Women in STEM make advances

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2024
Adrianne Wallwork (left) and Trevor Angel look up at the sun during a total solar eclipse in Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 8, 2024. The Evansville natives walked to the river front and were surprised at the amount of people there.

Photos: The 2024 solar eclipse

Dominic Di Palermo, Eli Randolph, and Von Smith
April 8, 2024
Gina Anzicek (right) and her mother Pam check the position of the moon while waiting for a total solar eclipse at Bob Noble Park in Paducah, Ky. on April 8, 2024. Anzicek adorned a hand-made mushroom costume for her cousin Benjamin Wilhite’s medieval fantasy themed wedding at the park amphitheater

Drag performer and event host Veronica Electronika warms up the crowd in between performances at the 9th Annual WKU Housing and Residence Life Drag Show at Knicely Conference Center on April 4, 2024.

Photos: The 9th Annual WKU Housing and Residence Life Drag Show

Von Smith, Staff Photographer
April 5, 2024
President of Bowling Green Freedom Walkers Summer Shannon protest group attempt to restrain protestor Kelly Benton from engaging with Kyle Rittenhouse supporters outside the “Rittenhouse Recap” event at the Downing Student Union on March 27, 2024.

Photos: Students and community members protest Turning Point Usa’s ‘Rittenhouse Recap’

Dominic Di Palermo, Marlowe Hanel, Eli Randolph, Wyatt Reading, and Von Smith
March 28, 2024
Protestor Devon Harrison holds a sign condemning the Turning Point USA organizations, whose WKU chapter invited Kyle Rittenhouse to speak earlier today outside of Downing Student Union on March 27, 2024.

[Photo] Local advocacy group, WKU students protest Kyle Rittenhouse speaking on campus

Debra Murray, Ali Costellow, and Alexandria Anderson
March 27, 2024
Freshman Lily Supinski stands next to her first target littered with .22 caliber and 9mm bullet holes at Sherwood’s Guns in Bowling Green, Ky. on March 9, 2024. Supinski had never shot a gun prior to the Toppers for Liberty gun range event, she wanted to familiarize herself with gun safety and impress her parents with her knowledge of firearms.

Photos: Toppers for Liberty club hosts firearm safety training for new shooters

Von Smith, Staff Photographer
March 11, 2024
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