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Mattingly, Alix, B. 1990 (Fa 1287), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1287. Student collection titled “We Walk By Faith” in which Alix Mattingly undertakes a genealogical exploration of her family’s personal connection to St. Ann Catholic Church and School in Morganfield, Kentucky. Mattingly’s paper examines how religion, segregation, and education intersect in ways that have a lasting effect on understandings of heritage and identity. The collection also contains photographs, a partial transcript, and a copy of the audio interview recording.

Strong Marriages In The African American Community: How Religion Contributes To A Healthier Marriage, Lucy K. Shirisia

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

This study examined how religion contributes to or strengthens strong African American marriages. In order to understand how religion contributed to their marriages, five couples who talked extensively about religion in their marriage were selected out of the total sample of 39 couples and were presented as case studies. Six themes surfaced across all five case studies in answer to the research question: couples consistently practiced their religion, religion was the foundation of the marriage, religion strengthened personal growth, couples had exemplars for a strong marriage, couples turned to religion during difficult times, and religion transcends race. These findings indicate …

Vertrees, Peter, 1840-1926 (Sc 1282), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1282. Autobiography of Peter Vertrees, an African-American native of Edmonson County, Kentucky, who served as a cook in the Confederate Army, 6th Kentucky Cavalry. Afterward, he was an educator and Baptist minister, chiefly in Sumner County, Tennessee. Includes associated biographical data, and the autobiography of his third wife Diora.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 46 [48], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Coulter, Amber. Pope John Paul II 1920-2005
• Richardson, Kelly. State Tuition Program on Hold
• Teague, Hawkins. Ron White Shows His Blue Collar
• Harrell, Bobby. Management Issues Prompt Chuck Coates to Resign
• Harrell, Bobby. Budget Work Continues without City Manager, Chief Financial Officer
• Hupman, Samantha. Mars Show Continues Through April 28
• Campus Police Should Receive Assistance
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – WKU Police
• Wilberding, Beth. Researching My Faith
• Smith, Jessica. Life Touched by Pope John Paul II
• Clark, Amber. Officials Name New Science Laboratory after Senator Mitch McConnell
• Green, Tavia. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Sasseen, Jessica. New Stops for Topper Transit
• Hardin, Adriane. Miss-ter Western? – Alpha Gamma Delta
• Hightower, Kyle. Tops to Face Different Cats, Same Stakes – Basketball
• Lively, Jay. Engineer Dissects World Trade Center Collapse – Gene Corley
• Sainlar, Lindsay. A Day to Butt Out – Great American Smokeout
• Hoang, Mai. Couple Funds Autism Program – John & Linda Kelly
• Hoang, Mai. Health Insurance Switch on Table for Vote – Regents
• Bannon, Tim. Editorial Cartoon re: John Hardin on Diversity
• Hall, Rex. George Bush Needs to Get His Priorities Straight …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 57, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• O’Connor, Molly. Mandatory Meal Plan Up for Vote
• Loyal, Taylor. Cause for Concern – Catholic Church, Child Abuse
• Brown, Abbey. Student’s Life Remembered – Zac Carroll
• O’Connor, Molly. Dining Changes to be Proposed
• The 2002 Marsupial Awards
• Conger, Aaron. Appreciate Diversity – Homosexuality
• Moore, Michael. Arrest Made in Egypt Break-ins – Parking
• Warren, Brandy. Out-of-State Graduate Tuition May Go Up
• Shinall, Dave. Government Students Land Internships in Washington, DC
• Corcoran, Kate. Gala to be Held in Owensboro – Run for the Arts
• Shinall, Dave. Former Newspaper Adviser Has Eyes …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 56, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Moore, Michael. Accidental Gunshot Kills Student – Zac Carroll
• Warren, Brandy. Campaign Update is Expected – College Heights Foundation
• Loyal, Taylor. Nappy Roots Performance Rained Out
• Brown, Abbey. Western Place Fire Causes Few Headaches
• Western Needs Plan B – Graduation
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Rainy Graduation
• Wood Selig Needs to Sit the Bench – University of Louisville
• Moore, Gary. Cardinals are Cowards – Basketball
• Dickinson, Stephen. Guthrie Bell Tower Useless for Everyone But Guthrie
• Ketterman, Shaun. Thanks to Celebrate Activism Now, Muslim Student Association - Ira Grupper & …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Corcoran, Kate. Tender Issue – Breast Implants
• Warren, Brandy. Western Family Never Close to Agreement on Land – Preston Miller Family
• O’Connor, Molly. South Campus permits to See Small Increase – Parking
• Hoang, Mai. Renovations to Diddle Arena Ax Graduation Alternative
• Take Election Rules Seriously – Student Government Association
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Sam Stinson
• Johnson, Misty. Educate Yourself About Safety – Rape Prevention
• Goil, Nitim. Don’t Complain, Do Something – Lighting
• Holm, Hollan. Garrett-to-Go Picking Up Business, But Not Enough
• Steel Bridge Team to Compete – Engineering …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Hoang, Mai. Brain Drain
• Corbin, Brett. Parking Permits Hot in Fall
• Corbin, Brett. Campus Crusade for Christ Hits Streets in New York City
• Hall, Rex. Health Insurance Committee’s Future Hazy
• Shinall, Dave. Muslim Students Usher in Ramadan
• When Compliance Equals Complacency – Handicap Accessibility
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Western’s Version of Americans with Disabilities Act Compliant Doors
• Without a Safety Net, Some Students Get Hurt – Health Insurance
• Sattler, Skip. It’s Time to Bench the College Heights Herald
• Holm, Hollan. Student Government Association to Award Book Money
• Lord, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Karen, Mattias. Fraternity Houses May Ban Alcohol
• Clark, Ryan. Cigarette Use on Rise
• Harper, Molly. Gift Means Vision Alive & Well – Gordon Ford College of Business
• Goddard, Holly. Student Government Association Passes Legislation
• Hall, Jason. Suicide Hotline Opening
• Wilson, Misty. Area Code Changing in April
• Harrison, Christy. Drunken Driving High During Holiday Season
• From Santa’s Little Helpers
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon re: WKU Christmas Gifts
• Leffler, Matthew. Letter Prejudged Lambdas – Evangelist, Gays
• Waggoner, Brandon. Kappa Alpha Questions Student Government Association’s Motives
• Ramge, Jim. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Goddard, Holly. Student Fees Could See Annual Increase
• Wilson, Misty. Ruins of Kappa Alpha House Removed
• Wilson, Misty. Exploring Potential – Explorers, Bowling Green Police
• Harper, Molly. Regents Hold Closed Meeting
• Sisco, Scott. Athlete Alcohol Policies Under Review
• Free Speech - Evangelists
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon re: Thanksgiving with Darth Vader & Big Red
• Wasting Time – Regents
• Brown, James. Traffic Tickets Don’t Solve Problem
• Wilder, Bill, et al. Wilder Family Thanks Western for Love, Caring – Jason Wilder
• Holloway, Todd. Crowd’s Treatment of Preacher …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 65, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Green, Travis. 3 Areas Targeted for More Lighting
• Overby, Carol. New Group Gets Up Early for Worship – Prayer Warriors
• Lawson, Jamie. Physical Plant Turnover Rate May Go from Bad to Worse
• Associated Student Government Spring Election Dates Set
• Student Video Contest Taking Entries
• University Center Board Hosts Comedian at Niteclass – Alex Cole
• Windows Will Stay Shut at Pearce-Ford Tower
• Carter, Tricia. Topperettes Will Perform Here Tonight
• Master Plan Organizing Bright Future
• Chattin, John. Editorial Cartoon – Big Red with Campus Plan
• Presidents Seeking …