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Hallie Stafford is a staff photographer for the Herald.

Hallie Stafford, Staff Photographer

Hallie Stafford is a photographer for the Herald. Stafford is in her second year on the hill and is majoring in film and photojournalism. Originally from Nicholasville, Kentucky, this is her second semester on the Herald staff.

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The WKU Alumni Square Parking garage flooded on the first level Friday, April 4, 2025.

[Photo] All campuses closed, classes canceled Monday due to flooding

April 6, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Infield Caleb Niehaus (23) waits for a play during the game against Sam Huston at Nick Denes Field on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Photos: WKU Baseball wins over Sam Houston

Hallie Stafford, Staff Photographer
March 31, 2025
Dr. M. Shadee Malaklou, Associate Professor and Chair of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Berea College and inaugural Director of Berea College’s bell hooks center presents her lecture “Preserving the legacy of Bell Hooks” as a part of the Gail Martin Lecture Series hosted by WKU Gender and Women’s Studies program in Gary Ransdell Hall on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

[Photo] bell hooks’ legacy of love discussed at annual Gender & Women’s Studies program lecture

Ali Costellow, Content Editor
March 7, 2025
Dr. Lacretia Dye, Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling and Student Affairs at WKU responds to Dr. M. Shadee Malaklou during her lecture “Preserving the legacy of bell hooks” as a part of the Gail Martin Lecture Series hosted by WKU Gender and Women’s Studies program in Gary Ransdell Hall on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers infielder Charlotte Herron (20) gets ready to bat during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Photos: Softball Friday recap

Hallie Stafford and Jacob Sebastian
March 1, 2025
University of Kentucky Wildcat utility player Ally Hutchins (7) and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers pitcher Annie White (16) high five after the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers pitcher Rylan Smith (17) pitches the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers infield Charlotte Herron (20) swings at the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

University of Kentucky Wildcat infield Cassie Reasner (22) waits for a play during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

University of Kentucky Wildcat infield Allie Blum (19) swings at the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

University of Kentucky Wildcat catcher Karissa Hamilton (2), catches the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers pitcher Rylan Smith (17) pitches the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Photos: WKU Softball loses to UK 5-7

Hallie Stafford, Staff Photographer
February 28, 2025
University of Kentucky Wildcat infield Allie Blum (19) swings at the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

University of Kentucky Wildcat infield Cassie Reasner (22) waits for a play during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers infield Morgan Sharpe (6) waits for a play during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Players of University of Kentucky line up for the national anthem before the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

University of Kentucky Wildcat utility player Ally Hutchins (7) and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers pitcher Annie White (16) high five after the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

University of Kentucky Wildcat catcher Karissa Hamilton (2), catches the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers infield Charlotte Herron (20) swings at the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers infield Charlotte Herron (20) gets ready to swing at the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

University of Kentucky Wildcat catcher Karissa Hamilton (2), swings at the ball during the game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) loses the ball from his hands during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Photos: Hilltoppers lose to Sam Houston

Hallie Stafford and Eli Randolph
February 21, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) fists bumps coaches after the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Blaise Keita (1), left, and Sam Houston Bearkats forward Kalifa Sakho (34) react to a call during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Sam Houston Bearkats guard Marcus Boykin (5) drives toward the goal during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Blaise Keita (1), left, and Sam Houston Bearkats forward Kalifa Sakho (34) finish a play during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Jaylen Dorsey (22) left, is lifted up by Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Jack Edelen (15) during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) drives toward the goal during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Jack Edelen (15) goes for a three pointer during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Jack Edelen (15) goes for a three pointer during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Jalen Jackson (3) watches a free throw during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

[Photo] Hilltoppers look to end 4-game skid against Bulldogs

February 21, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) drives toward the goal during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) drives toward the goal during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) shoots the ball during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Jalen Jackson (3) drives toward the goal during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Jalen Jackson (3) drives toward the goal during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Sam Houston Bearkats forward Kalifa Sakho (34) goes for the tip off during the Hilltoppers game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Gordon Ford College of Business undergoes construction on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.

[Photo] Gordon Ford College of Business holds new coffee shop naming and design contest

January 29, 2025
Gordon Ford College of Business undergoes construction on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.

Gordon Ford College of Business undergoes construction on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.

Professor Chip, therapy and emotional support animal for the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, offers his presence to help students decompress at Gary Randall Hall Student Success Center.

[Photo] Chippin’ in: CEBS therapy dog supports WKU community

November 20, 2024
Professor Chip, therapy and emotional support animal for the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, offers his presence to help students decompress at Gary Randall Hall Student Success Center.

Members of Phi Delta Theta and Chi Omega perform for “Shenanigans on Broadway” at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.

Photos: Into the spotlight: Kappa Delta sorority hosts ‘Shenanigans on Broadway’

Hallie Stafford, Staff Photographer
October 15, 2024
The Hilltoppers and the Miners lineup during WKU’s game against The University of Texas at El Paso in Bowing Green, Ky. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Photos: WKU Football wins against UTEP 44-17

Eli Randolph, Hallie Stafford, and Ian Pitchford
October 11, 2024
Running back, Donovan Jones, 34, prepares for a play during WKU’s football game against UTEP at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium on Thursday October 10, 2024.

Tyler Tugman, sophomore, waves a red towel in the air to cheer on the football team during WKU’s game against UTEP at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium on Thursday October 10, 2024.

Gavin Schmuckie wears the new towel showcasing Big Red’s eyes in his pocket at WKU’s football game against UTEP at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium on Thursday October 10, 2024.

Defensive end, Deante McCray, 8, gets in position during WKU’s football game against UTEP at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium on Thursday October 10, 2024.

The WKU Big Red Marching Band plays a song at the football game against UTEP at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium on Thursday October 10, 2024.

Wide receiver Kisean Johnson, 0, prepares for a play at WKU’s football game against UTEP at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium on Thursday October 10, 2024.

Cheerleaders come together to sway to music before WKU’s football game against UTEP at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium on Thursday October 10, 2024.

A group of girls hang out at the tailgate before WKU’s football game against UTEP at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium on Thursday October 10, 2024.

Mariah Gibson, freshman, wears a handmade hat she created at the tailgate before WKU’s football game against UTEP at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium on Thursday October 10, 2024.

Members of the cheer team rehearse stunts at the tailgate before WKU’s football game against UTEP at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium on Thursday October 10, 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
Ancile Igilaneza, freshman, runs to the bus stop cover to stay dry from the rain on campus Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.

Photos: Remnants from a weakened hurricane Helene drenches campus

Adin Parks and Hallie Stafford
September 29, 2024
Kirsten Homer listens while panel members answer her question during the New Americans In Kentucky event at the Kentucky Museum on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

[Photo] Kentucky Museum hosts ‘New Americans’ in Kentucky

September 25, 2024
Kirsten Homer listens while panel members answer her question during the New Americans In Kentucky event at the Kentucky Museum on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

[Photo] Kentucky Museum hosts ‘New Americans’ in Kentucky

Maegan Hale, News Reporter
September 25, 2024
WKU defensive specialist Abby Schaefer and outside hitter Kaylee Cox attempt for a dig during the game against Arkansas State University in Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Photos: WKU volleyball sweeps the Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic 3-0

Adin Parks, Jacob Sebastian, and Hallie Stafford
September 23, 2024
Defensive specialist Madyson Chitty (2) passes a ball during the game against Arkansas State University at Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

[Photo] WKU volleyball goes 3-0 at Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
September 22, 2024
The WKU volleyball team huddles up on the court to celebrate a point made during the game against Arkansas State University at Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

[Photo] WKU volleyball to open conference play against Jacksonville State

September 26, 2024
Outside hitter Alivia Skidmore (17) and middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele (25) go up for a block during the game against Arkansas State University at Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Outside hitter Alivia Skidmore (17) spikes the ball at Arkansas State University during a game at Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Middle hitter, Izzy Van De Wiele (25), and setter Callie Bauer (14) go up to block a ball against Arkansas State University at Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Big Red makes his way around the crowd to give high fives during the game against Arkansas State University at Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Middle hitter, Izzy Van De Wiele (25), right, and outside hitter Faith Young (22) stand with their team for the national anthem before they go up against Arkansas State University at Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Members of the group Dance Fitness dance together during the Healthy Days Student Health Fair at Raymond B. Preston Health and Activities Center on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Photos: Get up and active at the Healthy Days Student Health Fair

Hallie Stafford, Staff Photographer
September 18, 2024
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