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Eva Engelland-Spohn (right) slides down the hill at Van Meter Hall after several inches of snowfall on Jan. 6, 2021.

[Photo] Campus closed Jan. 20 for winter weather

Jake Moore, Content Editor
January 20, 2022
Rick Stansbury, head coach of the WKU Hilltoppers basketball team, helps clear brush on Craig Street near WKU’s campus. Stansbury cleared debris with members of the team, who cleaned up in place of practice. “We will get more out of this than from having practice,” Stansbury said.

[Photo] WKU Athletics provides needed escape for fans

Wyatt Sparkman, Sports Editor
January 18, 2022
Bottles of Evan Williams bourbon sit within the wreckage of WK Liquors in Bowling Green Dec. 11. In the aftermath of the December tornadoes, the popular store only had one wall that remained standing.

[Photo] SPONSORED: Part of a bigger family — Bowling Green business owner cherishes community support

Sponsored by WK Liquors
January 18, 2022
First Lady Jill Biden spoke with several children that were in the Creekwood neighborhood during the tornado, one of the hardest hit areas during the Dec. 11 storm. Biden later said many forms of aid will be needed for the survivors, especially children.

Gallery: First Lady Jill Biden surveys Bowling Green tornado damage

Jack Dobbs, Photographer
January 14, 2022
Abigail Board, plays Zeno, a philosopher from Ancient Greece at the Haunted Philosophy Tour at Cherry Hall on Wednesday Oct. 27, 2021. Board presents Zeno’s philosophy that “movement is imaginary.” Participants were dedicated to the roles they played. Board saying, “Sorry, I don’t have my glasses on. What are glasses? I’m from Ancient Greece.”

[Photo] Philosophy students host haunted Cherry Hall tour

Damon Stone, News reporter
October 28, 2021
WKU's campus was filled Saturday afternoon, Oct. 19, 2019, as fraternities, sororities, students and others came to support the WKU football team.

[Photo] How campus has changed since the last in-person Homecoming

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
October 25, 2021
Chloe Cooper, a graduate assistant at the Office of Sustainability, talks to students about the different services the Office of Sustainability offers at the Hallowellness event at DSU on Thursday.

[Photo] Health Education and Promotion Center hosts ‘Hallowellness’ event

Alexandria Anderson, News reporter
October 21, 2021
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[Photo] 5 activities in Bowling Green to kick off the fall season

Henri Aboah, News reporter
October 5, 2021
Kentucky Museum at Western Kentucky University

[Photo] Kentucky Museum to open two new exhibits this month

Alexandria Anderson, News reporter
October 2, 2021
Kentucky Museum at Western Kentucky University

[Photo] ‘We’re all Kentuckians’: Kentucky Museum to open ‘First Farmers’ exhibit

August 31, 2022
Students line up at PopWorks ice cream truck for popsicles at the PCAL Welcome Back Bash on Monday, Aug. 23.

[Photo] ‘Welcome Back Bash’ reconnects PCAL faculty with students

August 24, 2021
Garrett Conference Center will soon be demolished and made into green space for students.

[Photo] Faculty House Drive will be closed starting tomorrow

Debra Murray, Digital News Editor
June 29, 2021
A special Board of Regents meeting to approve the budget for the 2022 fiscal year will be on Friday.

[Photo] Caboni discusses retirements, budget, return to normalcy

Debra Murray, Digital News Editor
June 1, 2021
WKU President Timothy Caboni at the tour of Helm Library on Mar. 16, 2021.

[Photo] Faculty Senate compares salaries, tenure, President’s compensation to benchmark universities

April 16, 2021
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April 12, 2021
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April 12, 2021
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April 12, 2021
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April 12, 2021
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April 12, 2021
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April 12, 2021
Clark drapes donated and thrifted ties around his neck, shortly before handing them out to all the students of Boys to Men at Lost River Elementary. Clark is always accepting tie donations to send home to the members of Boys to Men. “I have to coordinate getting each one of these boys a button down, belt, pair of khakis, and a tie. And sometimes we just don’t have the sizes for all of them,” says Clark.

The Man Behind the Tie

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January 26, 2021
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January 25, 2021
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January 25, 2021
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January 25, 2021
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January 25, 2021
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January 25, 2021
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January 25, 2021
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January 25, 2021
The demolition of Barnes-Campbell Hall began at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6, as the First Year Village project nears completion. The destruction is expected to take 90 days.

Demolition of Barnes Campbell Hall begins

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January 6, 2021
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January 3, 2021
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January 3, 2021
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January 3, 2021
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January 3, 2021
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January 3, 2021
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January 3, 2021
Ashlyn Jones helped organize the event for McGrath supporters

Ashlyn Jones helped organize the event for McGrath supporters

Jack Dobbs
October 15, 2020
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Kate Segrest sits in the windowsill

Jack Dobbs
October 13, 2020
Garrett Edmonds was elected as the Student Body President of WKU

Garrett Edmonds was elected as the Student Body President of WKU

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October 6, 2020
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October 5, 2020
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September 30, 2020
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September 30, 2020
WKU Herald SGA Town Hall 2020

WKU Herald SGA Town Hall 2020

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September 25, 2020
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September 25, 2020
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Zane Meyer-Thornton
August 11, 2020
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Zane Meyer-Thornton
August 11, 2020
Much of the public seating spaces in Jody Richards Hall at Western Kentucky University have been removed to help enforce social distancing requirements for the Fall 2020 semester.

Campus Changes

Zane Meyer-Thornton
August 11, 2020
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June 6, 2020
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June 6, 2020
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June 6, 2020
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June 6, 2020
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June 6, 2020
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June 6, 2020
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June 6, 2020
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June 6, 2020
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May 30, 2020
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May 30, 2020
Protestors gathered for a second night in downtown Louisville on the evening of May 29. The protests were spurred by the death of Breonna Taylor at the hands of police, and lasted into the night and early morning. Phrases such as “no justice, no peace” were shouted by crowd members. Vandals broke windows of buildings, police cars, and spray painted on walls across downtown. The police used tear gas and rubber bullets on protestors. Further protests are planned for the evening of Saturday, May 30.

Louisville protest to the death of Breonna Taylor

Esther Heath
May 30, 2020
Beshear announces 72 new cases in Warren County, including a 2 year old

Beshear announces 72 new cases in Warren County, including a 2 year old

Jack Dobbs
May 13, 2020
WKU President Timothy Caboni smiles in a screenshot from his "End of Spring 2020 Semester" video update on Friday, May 8, 2020.

Caboni vows WKU will return to in-person classes for Fall 2020 semester, commends ‘perseverance’

Jack Dobbs
May 8, 2020
Virtual conferral of degrees to be broadcasted on Facebook Live, Youtube on May 15

Virtual conferral of degrees to be broadcasted on Facebook Live, Youtube on May 15

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May 6, 2020
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Beshear announces 177 new COVID-19 cases, 8 additional deaths in latest daily update

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May 1, 2020
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Beshear details voting by mail in primary, announces 322 new COVID-19 cases in latest daily update

Jack Dobbs
April 24, 2020
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Gov. Beshear outlines economic reopening plan, announces 134 new cases in daily update

Jack Dobbs
April 17, 2020
Due to recent budget cuts at WKU, Health Services at WKU has been privatized and is now managed by the Graves-Gilbert Clinic. Jake Pope/HERALD

WKU Health Services Clinic to temporarily shut down due to lack of patients

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April 17, 2020
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Beshear announces 242 new COVID-19 cases, Warren County up to 32 cases after 9 additional confirmations

Jack Dobbs
April 10, 2020
A notice of County Office closures is posted at the Simpson County Fiscal Court.

‘Completely unprecedented’: How the coronavirus is impacting a small southern Kentucky town

Jack Dobbs
April 9, 2020
WKU president Timothy Caboni announced the university is suspending in-person classes for the rest of the semester. 

Caboni announces ‘reshaping’ for spring commencement, praises students and faculty

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April 6, 2020
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Beshear announces 90 new COVID-19 cases, dismisses lawsuit filed against his office

Jack Dobbs
April 3, 2020
WKU pauses hiring for rest of semester due to coronavirus 'for the foreseeable future'

WKU pauses hiring for rest of semester due to coronavirus ‘for the foreseeable future’

Jack Dobbs
April 1, 2020
WKU establishes internet hotspots at Park Street, Creason lots for students and community

WKU establishes internet hotspots at Park Street, Creason lots for students and community

Jack Dobbs
March 30, 2020
SCWDB enacts new measures to assist with increasing unemployment claims

SCWDB enacts new measures to assist with increasing unemployment claims

Jack Dobbs
March 27, 2020
Heather Hartlage, choreographer for NDEO’s Kick the Clock, listens to the music and brainstorms ideas alone while her cast dances around her to the music in one of the dance studios in Gordon Wilson Hall of Friday evening, Sep. 6, 2019. Some of the dancers warm up quietly while others laugh and dance around with their friends.

Fine arts departments encounter hurdles transitioning to online classes

Jack Dobbs
March 27, 2020
As the new year arrives and the semester begins at WKU students gather at the WKU Bookstore to get their books and school supplies. Johnathan Partlow Jr., a junior at WKU, finds books for his spring classes. "I'm stacked with book requirements for the semester" Partlow said.

WKU recommends Barnes and Noble take over campus bookstore operation

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March 26, 2020
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Zane Meyer-Thornton
March 20, 2020
Warren County Justice Center, location of Warren Circuit Court.

Bowling Green, Warren County declare state of emergency

Jack Dobbs
March 17, 2020
Local schools respond to Beshear's recommendation that all public schools close

Local schools respond to Beshear’s recommendation that all public schools close

Jack Dobbs
March 16, 2020
Bleu waits for their owner Brad Schneider as he votes in Kentucky’s 2019 general election during their morning run. Schneider says he’s excited about his vote and is open for change.

Kentucky primary elections postponed to June, coronavirus cases rise to 22

Jack Dobbs
March 16, 2020
Local schools respond to Beshear's recommendation that all public schools close

Local schools respond to Beshear’s recommendation that all public schools close

Jack Dobbs
March 12, 2020
Cherry Hall on WKU's campus

WKU bi-term classes to change scheduling due to extended break

Jack Dobbs
March 12, 2020
WKU President Timothy Caboni announced a change in university operation due to coronavirus in a March 11 press conference. WKU will extend spring break by one week and then transition to two weeks of online-only classes.

WHO declares coronavirus a ‘global pandemic,’ local universities take action to stop spread

Jack Dobbs
March 11, 2020
Ethan Logan will serve as the next Vice President for Enrollment and Student Experience for WKU. Logan currently works at Texas tech University as the Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives.

New Vice President for Enrollment and Student Experience announced

Jack Dobbs
March 3, 2020
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