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On Your Mark, Get Set, Gender, Emilia Vella

Senior Projects Spring 2023

Women in sport is a territory that is seldom included in politics, yet “woman,” as an identity, is one that comes with political meaning. This thesis will be discussing the inadvertent politicality of women in sport, and the legislation, as well as systems that declare the identity as so.

Title Ix's Trans Panic, Deborah L. Brake

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Sport is an agent of social change, but that change does not always track in a progressive direction. Sport can be a site for contesting and reversing the gains of progressive social movements as much as furthering the values of equality and justice for historically marginalized groups. This dynamic of contestation and reversal is now playing out in a new wave of anti-transgender backlash that has gained adherents among some proponents of equal athletic opportunities for girls and women. In this latest twist in the debate over who deserves the opportunity to compete, the sex-separate athletic programming permitted by Title …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 94, No. 9 [10], Wku Student Affairs

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• Voter Guide – Patti Minter, Benjamin Lawson
• DeLetter, Emily. Construction of First-year Village Slated to Begin – Housing & Residence Life
• Austin, Emma. Will Local Voters Make Warren County Wet? – Alcohol
• Austin, Emma. Fraternity Member Brings Firearm to Float Site – Delta Tau Delta / Chi Omega
• Dobbs, Jack. Kentucky Museum Hosts Celebration of WKU Professors – Jim Wayne Miller, Mary Ellen Miller
• DeLetter, Emily. WKU to Host Annual International Education Week
• DeLetter, Emily. Kentucky Museum to Establish Youth Scholarship
• DeBerry, Kierra. Organizations Provide …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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• Coyle, Cameron. Students Express Concern Over WKU Alert System
• Alvey, Rebekah. Faculty Regent Reflects on Term – Barbara Burch
• Eastham, Lillie. Glow Walk Honors People Affected by Cancer – Relay for Life
• Ziege, Nicole. Student Government Association Fails to Pass Resolution Supporting Dreamers – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
• DeLetter, Emily. Scheduling Software Aims to Simplify Registration
• Huff, Taylor. Do You Support the Fairness Ordinance?
• Austin, Emma. Editorial Cartoon re: Faculty Regent Election
• Part-time Faculty Deserve a Say in Faculty Regent Election
• Hormell, David. The …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs

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• Kast, Monica. Total Solar Eclipse Lowers Temperatures
• Collins, Emma. Students Receive a Gouda Opportunity – Hilltopper Creamery
• DeLetter, Emily. Dean of College of Education to Retire After 28 Years – Sam Evans
• Ziege, Nicole. Student Government Association Has First Meeting of New School Year
• Alvey, Rebekah. New Program Supports First-generation Students – Intercultural Student Engagement Center
• Collins, Emma. Advertising & Public Relations Officially Change Departments
• Gibson, Helen. Hello from the WKU Talisman
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Donald Trump
• Leonard, Nicole. Your Opinion, Not Theirs …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Coulter, Amber. Budget Won’t Cover Costs
• Paul, Corey. Fires Destroy Local Houses - Arson
• Harrell, Bobby. J-term Enrollment Higher than University of Kentucky’s
• Bosken, Nina. Race Machine Brings Diversity to Downing University Center – Video Games
• Coulter, Amber. Study Finds Salary Equity
• Coulter, Amber. Donor Helps Scholarship Increase
• Governor Ernie Fletcher’s Folly
• Watt, Wes. Opinion Page is Everyone’s Page
• Casagrande, Michael. Note from the Editor
• McNamara, Andrew. Additions to Downing University Center Centralize Services
• Harrell, Bobby. Governor’s Comments Ignite Intelligent Design Debate
• Paul, Corey. Professors, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs

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• Just a Second
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• For the Record / Crime Reports
• People Poll
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Articles in this issue:

• Batcheldor, Matt. Student Government Association Gives Rides to Students
• Stamper, John. Four More Years – Bill Clinton
• Miller, Nerissa. Students Divided Along Racial Lines
• Lenz, Rebecca. Credit Card Companies Target Students
• We’re Dealing with a Warped Mind
• With Cherry Hall Under the Weather, Inspections Are Vital
• Brown, Karen. Education, English Real Issue, Not Ebonics
• Stamper, John. Inauguration Reveals More Than Politics
• Hutchins, Chris. Gen …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Brewer, Jerry. March: Students Remember Meaning – Million Man March
• Stamper, John. Siren Stirs Up Campus – Tornados
• Hall, Jason. Racism Had Little Affect on Amendment Vote
• Craig, Ryan. Children’s Plays Offer More Than Entertainment
• Campus Should Heed Tornado Siren
• Taylor, Saddler. Writer Stereotyping
• Robinson, George. All Races Should Go Get on the Bus
• House, Jon. Greeks a Family
• Craig, Ryan. First Dates Plagued …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Batchelor, Matt. Student Issues Key – Presidential Election
• Lega, Stephen. Bill Clinton Gets Four More
• Lucas, Fred. Ross Perot Helps Stall Bob Dole
• Hall, Jason. More Dumps Discovered on Western’s Farm
• Lega, Stephen & Fred Lucas. Regents Retreat to Talk of Future Goals, Policies
• No Matter Your Choice, Support President
• Zirnheld, Stephanie. Tired of Racist Articles
• Hutchins, Chris. Poems’ Verse Makes Student Curse
• Armstrong, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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• People Poll
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Articles in this issue:

• LaBelle, Charboneé. T-Shirts Signify Pain of Violence – Clothesline Project
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Stumping in the Park – Tipper Gore
• Lucas, Fred. Women’s Roles Increasing
• Filter Through Muddy Campaigns
• DeArmond, Allison. Thanks to Michelle Browning
• Simmons, Darryn. War Approaching Between the Races
• Baker, Emily. Comedian Dampens School Spirit, Event – Vic Henley
• Gailor, Andrew. Steve Beshear for Students
• Melton, Shana. Greeks About Bonds
• Lucas, Fred. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Stamper, John. DUI: Law Puts Brakes on Underage Drinking
• Lucas, Fred. Students Break Stereotypes of Voter Apathy
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Effects of Childhood Abuse Often Perpetuate Cycle
• Davis, Rochelle. Temple Grandin Succeeds Despite Living with Autism
• New DUI Law Unfair to Those Under Age
• Bryant, Betty. Student Perseveres
• Lott, Charles. Parking No Problem at Health Service
• Simmons, Darryn. Interracial Dating Should be From Heart
• Brewer, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• VanWinkle, Cara. Kappa Sigmas Banned – Hazing
• Stamper, John. Girl’s Body Found – Morgan Violi
• VanWinkle, Cara. Meeting’s Legality Raises Questions – Kappa Sigma
• Hall, Jason. Finance: Candidates Sing Same Song on Student Issues
• Hazing is Intolerable
• Moats, Bill. Apology in Order
• Shannon, Rick. Michelle Browning, Jack Kevorkian Are Both Wrong
• Brewer, Jerry. Negro National Anthem Should be Appreciated by All
• Brown, Karen. City …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Jason. Jack Kemp Pushes Tax Cut
• Blanford, Scarlet. One World Many Cultures, No Barriers – International Festival
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Coming Out Day Stresses Diversity and Education
• Stamper, John. Vigil Stirs Haunting Memories – Alcohol Awareness Week
• Hall, Jason. Committee to Investigate Dumping – WKU Farm
• Student Government Association Resolution Needs Student Support
• Bell, Thomas. Constitution Protects Freedom of Religion
• Carr, Kip. Thanks to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Jason & John Stamper. Battle for the 1996 Ballot
• Lucas, Fred. Jack Kemp to Rally Students Today
• Lega, Stephen. Buddhist Choir: When You Hear It, You’ll Know – International Festival
• Blandford, Scarlet. Bowling Green Tastes International Flavor
• Domestic Violence a Reality
• Dicker, Regina. Parking a Hassle, Guide is Needed
• Holloway, Todd. Commentary Wrong
• Leonard, Kim. Reward Judge for Doing Good – Joe Huddleston …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Jason. Farm’s Dumped Chemicals Identified
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Departments to Determine Wage Increase
• Lega, Stephen. Campus Bookstore May Go Private
• Students Make a Difference by Voting
• Bussey, Charles. Debate Nothing New
• Ashworthe, Michael. Stories Appreciated
• Mutter, Sharon. Aging is Different for Every Person
• Flanagan, Beth. Church, State Don’t Mix Well
• Simmons, Darryn. Crack: Government to Blame
• Owens, Gina. Congress Bill Serves No Purpose
• Bradley, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Stamper, John. Carjacker Suspect Wanted in Two States – Steven Woolbright
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Kentucky Legislators in Favor of Bill – Same-sex Marriage
• Baker, Emily. Pain: Students Learn to Shape Lives Around Migraines
• Crime Strikes Close to Home
• Knaul, Krista. Congress Followed Will of Majority
• Camplin, Troy. Ms. Flanagan Ignorant
• Simmons, Darryn. Rapper’s Death Brings Lesson to All
• Lega, Stephen. Bill of Rights Update Needed …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Stamper, John. Hurricane Fran
• VanWinkle, Cara. Bill Clinton Rules Favored – Tobacco
• Baker, Emily. Life With Diabetes is Bittersweet for Many Students
• VanWinkle, Cara. Olympics: Greek Pledges Keep Spirit Alive
• Signs of a World Becoming Less Humane
• Browning, Michelle. Cancer: Protect Yourself from Harmful Rays
• Hall, Jason. Board of Regents Get Frowns, Stars from Students
• Simmons, Darryn. Purpose of Armed Services Questioned
• Miller, Kristen. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Lega, Stephen. Sophomores May Have to Live in Dorms
• Leonard, Kim. Student Government Association Favors Housing Idea
• Wright, Jennifer. Futures Burning at Stake – Tobacco Farming
• Lucas, Fred. Rousing Republicans
• Dorm Proposal Doesn’t Address Problems
• Howell, Jay. Mike Esposito is Wrong About Republicans
• Howard, Jake. Unwarranted Police Searches Wrong
• Crume, Angela. Point in Commentary Needs to be Clarified
• Hall, Jason. Provide-A-Ride Hinges on Student …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 4, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Lucas, Fred. Parties Seeking Identity – U.S. Presidential Campaign
• Stamper, John. Tobacco Road – A Journey to the Harvest
• Leonard, Kim. Kristen Miller Makes Plan to Drive Party-Goers Home
• Leonard, Kim. Student Government Association Gives More Money to Campus Clubs
• Night Owls Can Now Flock to the Library
• Bradley, Ryan. Commentary Didn’t Have Facts Straight
• Esposito, Mike. Voters Offered Two Major Differences
• Howard, Jake. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Jason. Board of Regents to Vote on $25 Fee Increase
• Lucas, Fred. Debate Reflects Attitudes – Student Government Association
• Stamper, John. Pageant Showcases Women’s Talents – Miss Black Western
• Lega, Stephen. God in Politics
• Wright, Jennifer. Ohio Militia Member Supports Non-Violence – J.J. Johnson
• Hall, Jason. Senate Passes Ethics Code One Year After Proposal
• Treatment of Men, Women Not Equal
• Spears, Andy. Elect …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Becker, Lori. Students Look at Beliefs
• Goetz, Kristina. Students Celebrate University of Kentucky Win
• Lucas, Fred. Student Government Association: Greeks Disproportional
• Goetz, Kristina. Legislators Raise Cost of Construction Projects
• Hall, Jason. Psychology Professors’ Invention Tests Reaction Ability
• Student Government Association Candidates Full of Empty Promises
• Hines, Brett. Student Discouraged by Others’ Actions
• Craig, Ryan. Kentuckians, State the Best in America
• Simons, Darryn. American Dream …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Goetz, Kristina. Bill Doesn’t Ban Guns on Campus
• Wright, Jennifer. Officers to Patrol Dorms
• Root, Tonya. Bull Market: Rodeo Ropes in Crowd
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Search Committee Narrows Choice to Four – Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Lucas, Fred. Bob Dole Wins Iowa Caucus; Pat Buchanan, Lamar Alexander Fare Well
• Student Government Association Should Ditch Pie-in-the-sky Idea – Skywalk
• Gravot, Josh. Sorry for Hazing – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

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• Tougher, Mary. Class Finds History is Foreign Matter – International Students
• Minton, Don. Associated Student Government Vetoes Support of Boycott
• Halicks, Richard. Student Shoplifters Pose Problems for Stores
• Kuhl, Greg. Derby for Charity Collect $665 – Sigma Chi
• Three Named Directors of College Heights Foundation
• Faculty Senate to Hold First Meeting
• Fake Bomb is Found
• Bruce, Don. Columnist Reviews Review – Chicago Concert
• Budde, Neil. Campaigning on Nothing – Gerald Ford
• Krenzin, Joan. Opposes Boycott
• Riley, Robert. Approves of Boycott
• Gossman, Karen. Agrees with Review …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

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• Leake, Betsy. Concert Committee May Have No Power
• John Dean Will Speak Tonight at 8
• Caudill, Tom. Regents Okay Record Budget, Academic Proposals
• Steen, Janet. Gen. Russell Dougherty to Speak at May 10 Commencement
• Strehl, Mary. Year in Review: Progress Was Like a Tortoise
• Should Residents Pay More for Air-Conditioned Dorms?
• McMahon, William. Seeks Academic Growth
• Beliles, Mark & Tom Cooper. Stand Up Christians
• Food Survey Completed
• Gibbons, David. WKU Grad Finds Going Rough – Billy Howell
• Bond, Beverly. WKU Orchestra to Give Final Concert …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

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• Leake, Betsy. Associated Student Government Abandons Plans for Final Concert This Semester
• Day, Mary. Phi Mu, Alpha Kappa Psi Win Top Honors in Greek Week
• Adams, Anne. Nursing Gets Approval to Plan 4-Year Program
• Chances for Vet School at Western Get Snagged
• Prof Wins Award – Robert Martin
• Kentucky Collegiate Veterans Association Elect Officers
• Steve Henry’s Entertainment Plan is Inadequate
• Ombudsman – Dormitory Visitation Policy
• Tolopka, Stephen. Favors Evaluation Change
• Daugherty, Sharon. Canteen, Sand Needed
• Watkins, Allan. Favors Nude Models
• Vogt, Christy. Encourages Involvement
• Segda, …