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Adin Parks is the chief photographer for the College Heights Herald for Fall 2024

Adin Parks, Staff Photographer

Adin Parks is the chief photographer for the WKU Herald. Parks is a junior Photojournalism student hailing from Louisville, Kentucky. Always desiring a new experience with a camera, Parks wants to show the world how he sees it as a journalist. This is his second semester with the Herald.

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WKU outside hitter Kaylee Cox (8) taps the ball over the net during the volleyball game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first round of the NCAA tournament held in the Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky., on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

Photos: WKU Volleyball falls to Minnesota in first round of NCAA tournament

Adin Parks, Assistant Photo Editor
December 7, 2024
WKU forward Babacar Faye (5) dunks the ball on a fast break in the first half of the basketball game against Marshall in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Photos: WKU Hilltoppers pick up a win over Marshall 90-82

Adin Parks, Assistant Photo Editor
November 30, 2024
WKU guard Jack Edelen (15) motions to his teammates as he brings the ball up the court in the first half of the game against Marshall in E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

WKU forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) hangs on the rim after a slam dunk during the basketball game in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

WKU forward Babacar Faye (5) stands with his hand son his hips in the late second half of the basketball game in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

WKU forward Babacar Faye (5) avoids his teammate, Julius Thedford, after a collision during the basketball game against Marshall in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

WKU guard Don McHenry (2) makes a face as he pushes against Marshall’s defense in an attempt to drive toward the basket during the basketball game in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

WKU forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) makes a layup on a fast break during the second half of the basketball game against Marshall in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

[Photo] Hilltoppers take 100th all-time win against Murray State

December 14, 2024
WKU forward Babacar Faye (5) scores on a layup during the second half of the basketball game against Marshall in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) drives through Marshall’s defense during the basketball game in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

WKU guard Julius Thedford (13) laughs with his teammates after their win against Marshall in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

WKU guard Jalen Jackson (3) falls to the floor after being fouled by Marshall forward Obinna Anochili-Killen (25) in the second half of the game in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

WKU forward Babacar Faye (5) dunks the ball on a fast break in the first half of the basketball game against Marshall in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

[Photo] WKU Men's Basketball takes down Evansville with strong second half

December 7, 2024
WKU cheerleaders run onto the court before the basketball team before the game in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

WKU guard Jack Edelen (15) motions to his teammates as he brings the ball up the court in the first half of the game against Marshall in E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

[Photo] Second half surge leads WKU over Marshall

November 30, 2024
WKU forward Blaise Keita (1) drives the baseline during the basketball game against University of Kentucky in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

Photos: Hilltoppers lose to the UK Wildcats 87-68

Adin Parks, Chief Photographer
November 26, 2024
UK guard Lamont Butler signs a fan’s basketball after the basketball game against Western Kentucky University in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

UK cheerleaders line up for a song in celebration after the University of Kentucky basketball team won against WKU in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) attempts a layup during the basketball game against University of Kentucky in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) attempts a layup during the basketball game against University of Kentucky in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

Kennedy Kerkhoff, 9, cheers for both WKU and UK during the basketball game against in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

Both WKU and UK react to UK forward Andrew Carr’s made free throw during the basketball in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

Hands from both University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University reach for a rebound during the basketball game against in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

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A layup is attempted by UK during the basketball game against Western Kentucky University in Rupp Arena In Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

Khristian Lander (4) looks behind him before the ball is inbounded during the basketball game against University of Kentucky in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

UK guard Lamont Butler (1) drives the lane during the basketball game against Western Kentucky University in Rupp Arena In Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

WKU guard Enoch Kalambay (23) drives the baseline during the basketball game against University of Kentucky in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

WKU head coach Hank Plona points to his defense as they defend against University of Kentucky in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

UK forward Andrew Carr (7) pushes back against WKU defense during the basketball game in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

[Photo] WKU Men's Basketball falls at Kentucky

November 26, 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
WKU head coach Hank Plona motions toward his moving offense during their game in Diddle Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

Lipscomb guard Gyasi Powell (10) attempts a layup against the WKU defense on a fast break during the game in Diddle Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

WKU guard Don McHenry (2) looks at Lipscomb guard Miles White (5) as White prepares to shoot a free throw during the game in Diddle Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

Lipscomb forward Grant Asman (35) fouls WKU guard Julius Thedford (13) during the game in Diddle Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

Lipscomb guard Will Pruitt (2) falls after a loose basketball during the game in Diddle Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

WKU forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) reaches for a rebound during the game in Diddle Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

WKU forward Babacar Faye (5) lays up the ball during the game in Diddle Arena on Sunday, Nov. 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
Big Red rides onto the field before the Homecoming football game in the L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

A WKU dance team member prepares to start her dance routine during the Homecoming football game in the L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Big Red runs across the field before the Homecoming football game in the 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
A WKU cheerleader waves at the crowd in front of the Big Red Roar after the homecoming parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Alpha Delta Pi members Hannah Hamelback (left), Ashton Wyatt and Emma Jackson run towards the Bg Red Roar after the homecoming parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

The WKU cheer team waves at the Bowling Green community during the homecoming parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Big Red runs across College St. during the homecoming parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

The Big Red Marching Band passes by Bowling Green City Hall on College St. during the homecoming parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Members of the Bowling Green community wait outside of the Bowling Green City Hall for the 2024 Homecoming parade to bass by on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Ari Obando performs ‘the worm’ dance as his fraternity waits for the parade’s start on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Members of Alpha Delta Pi dance before the 2024 WKU Homecoming parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

The Big Red Marching Band waits for the start of the parade in front of Cherry Hall before the homecoming parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Farmhouse sophomore Caleb Hochgesang waves a flag above his fraternity’s float before the homecoming parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Members of Alpha Delta Pi cheer as the spirit stick passes by them before the 2024 WKU Homecoming parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Alpha Delta Pi members Hannah Pickering (left) and Karlee Powell show their sorority signs before the homecoming parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

WKU alumni Kevin Mays holds the 2024 Homecoming banner during the homecoming parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

WKU cheerleaders line up as they wait for the parade to start on College St. before the homecoming parade on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Billy Finn and Chris Bartley prepare to hang holiday wreaths on Cherry Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

Photos: Cherry Hall gets a makeover for the holidays

Adin Parks, Chief Photographer
November 13, 2024
Foreign Exchange student Sarah Riahi smashes a pumpkin during Hope on the Hill in the DSU courtyard on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

Photos: Hope on the Hill

Adin Parks, Chief Photographer
November 13, 2024
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A construction worker pauses construction on the new Gordon Ford College of Business building so members of the media can walk safely past during a walkthrough on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

[Photo] A look inside WKU's new Gordon Ford College of Business

November 12, 2024
A construction worker moves lumber on the roof of the unfinished Gordon Ford College of Business building on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

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