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Migrant Or Menace: Media Representations Of The Migrant Caravan, Elizabeth Twitty, Erica Bower Apr 2021

Migrant Or Menace: Media Representations Of The Migrant Caravan, Elizabeth Twitty, Erica Bower

College of Arts and Letters Posters

In March 2018, the Pueblo Sin Fronteras migrant caravan began making their way to the U.S. border, drawing political and media attention from the United States. News coverage of immigrants and migration events have historically been linked to negative topics and framed as threats to the American way of life. These negative themes emerged against the backdrop of the Trump administration’s response to the caravan, describing migrants as threats to U.S. border security. To examine how the news media portrayed this event, we conducted a summative content analysis of online news articles from CNN and Fox News covering the 2018 …


Critical Champions Or Careless Condemners? Exploring News Media Constructions In Cases Of Wrongful Conviction, Katherine Rozad Jan 2015

Critical Champions Or Careless Condemners? Exploring News Media Constructions In Cases Of Wrongful Conviction, Katherine Rozad

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

Countless incidences occur throughout the world each and every day. However, only a few of these occurrences are deemed newsworthy by the media. One area of information quite often categorized as “newsworthy” is that surrounding crime. Within crime-related news coverage are occasionally cases of wrongful conviction – miscarriages of justice in which the innocent are labeled “guilty” and wrongly punished. Despite decades of research in both the areas of crime and media, as well as wrongful conviction studies, no research to date has examined the way that cases of wrongful conviction are constructed in the media from the beginnings of …


Paws In Prison: A Second Chance, Tiffany King Aug 2014

Paws In Prison: A Second Chance, Tiffany King

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The documentary film Paws in Prison: A Second Chance takes an in-depth look at a program that has been incorporated in seven Arkansas prisons since 2011. Select inmates housed in these prisons are chosen to learn how to become dog trainers during their sentences. They spend 24 hours a day with dogs that were rescued from shelters where they may have been euthanized. This project incorporates interviews with inmates in the Paws in Prison program, wardens at the Maximum Security Unit and the Tucker Unit, and volunteers who spend time teaching inmates how to train and socialize their dogs. The …


Against The State Governance, Governance From Below & Governing Through Terrorism: Analytically Investigating The Technologies Of Power Within The Terrorist Arsenal., Allen Gnanam Jan 2010

Against The State Governance, Governance From Below & Governing Through Terrorism: Analytically Investigating The Technologies Of Power Within The Terrorist Arsenal., Allen Gnanam

Allen Gnanam

Terrorism as a violent and destabilizing act performed by terrorists, meaning loyal followers of political or religious agendas who hold resent and animosity toward a certain authority/ government (Lin, Liou, & Wu, 2007, pg. 149), will be explored and analyzed through the utilization of the governmentality perspective. For the purposes of this paper terrorism governance will refer to the governance/ control/ influence exerted by terrorists and terrorism. The focus of this explorative and analysis paper will be to identify diverse terrorism oriented technologies of governance, and analyze the ways in which these technologies enable terrorist to exert governance both indirectly …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2008

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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

  • Paul, Corey. Fights & Frenzy
  • Day, Michelle. Gunfire Unconfirmed, Investigation Continues
  • Hale, Marianne. Campus, Community Voice Concerns
  • Timeline of Events
  • Slitz, Alex. A Thousand Words – Charus Changchit
  • Howerton, Christina. Enrollment Increases 2.6 Percent
  • Howerton, Christina. Task Force Explores Ways to Make College Cost Less
  • Gadbois, Chris. Rudeness Isn’t an Issue with Shuttle Drivers
  • Bonneau-Kaya, Chrystal. Objectification of Women is Dehumanizing, Wrong
  • Schwab, Edmond. Learn the Background of the Financial Troubles
  • Bybee, Sarah. Please Slow Down and Watch Out for Pedestrians
  • Cawthorn, Shawna. Poor Football …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs Aug 2007

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

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


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs Sep 2003

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Buckman, Josh. 2,500 People Take to Bowling Green Streets for 10K Classic Events
  • Pinkston, Antwon. Students Continue File-sharing Despite Risks
  • Hoang, Mai. Insurance Surplus for 2003 Possible
  • Lord, Joseph. Lucas Goodrum, Stephen Soules to Have Separate Trials, Judge Says – Katie Autry
  • Clark, Ashlee. Student Searches for Bone Marrow Donor – Philip Schardein
  • Knowing Facts Would Be a + for Students – Grading System
  • Lamar, Mike. Editorial Cartoon re: Grading System
  • Crawford, Nick. Regarding a Transpark Letter
  • McClarnon, Chad. Not Liking Recent Letters – Katie Autry
  • Alfrejd, Cassie. Where …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs Sep 2003

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

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

  • Hoang, Mai. Darrin Horn Signs Four-Year, $135,000 Contract
  • Reed, Lindsey. Students Sees Pluses, Minuses in New System – Grading System
  • Hoang, Mai. Midnight Madness Returns
  • Sebastian, Kandace. Health Services May Get New Building
  • Hoang, Mai. Greeks Show Mixed Support for Proposed Greek Village
  • Coffman, Josh. Draughon’s Junior College Relocates Near Campus
  • Lamar, Mike. Editorial Cartoon re: Football
  • Eastern Kentucky University Crowd Should be the Rule, Not Exception – Football
  • Terry, Don. Adapting to College Computer System
  • Campbell, Amy. Katie Autry
  • Hightower, Kyle. Editor’s Note – Katie Autry Trial Caution …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs Sep 2003

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Lord, Joseph & Shawntaye Hopkins. Katie Autry Estate Files Suit
  • Reed, Lindsey. University Senate May Consider New Grading
  • Casagrande, Michael. 18,317 Fans Fill L.T. Smith Stadium to the Brim
  • Hoang, Mai. President’s Circle Gala Honors Donors
  • Sebastian, Kandace. Students Arrested – Sigma Chi
  • Coffman, Josh. City Considers Fair Housing Plan
  • Lamar, Mike. Editorial Cartoon re: A Place to Grow, A Place to Be Sheltered?
  • Western Frying Small Fish – Student Privacy
  • Jackson, Danica. Western Should Have a Heart – Katie Autry
  • Passafiume, Tiffany. There Should Be No Lawsuit – …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs Sep 2003

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Hopkins, Shawntaye. Holding Memories – Katie Autry
  • Hopkins, Shawntaye. Caution on Campus – Katie Autry
  • Hopkins, Shawntaye. Tracking the Case – Katie Autry
  • Hoang, Mai. Donors, Staff Reflect on Capital Campaign
  • Brueggemann, Marlene. Winona LaDuke Speaks Out for Environment, Women’s Rights
  • Reed, Lindsey. Faculty Senate Meets Today
  • Reed, Lindsey. Concerns Raised About Students’ Privacy – Student Government Association
  • Different Views Key in College
  • Lamar, Mike. Editorial Cartoon re: Opinions
  • McIntosh, Jeri. If You’re Thinking About a Tattoo. . .
  • Johnson, Leigh. Kentucky Academy Will Be Good – Gatton Academy …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs Aug 2003

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Hoang, Mai. Budget Concerns Again Looming Over the Hill
  • Sebastian, Kandace. Campus Safety Task Force Issues Report
  • Hopkins, Shawntaye. Mass Media & Technology Building Opens – Sorta
  • Baker, Joanie. Former Coach Paul Sanderford Hired as Fundraiser
  • University, T.J. Samson Hospital Make Partnership
  • Clark, Ashlee. Wake-Up Calls Among Perks – Telephone System
  • Lamar, Mike. Editorial Cartoon re: Big Red to Serve & Protect
  • Eadens, Adam. Get Your Free Money
  • Safety A Concern, Not an Epidemic
  • Hightower, Kyle. New Opinion Editor Hopes Job Will Be Search for Potential In Words
  • Clark, …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 57, Wku Student Affairs May 2003

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 57, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Brown, Abbey. Suspicious Fire Leaves Freshman Critical – Katie Autry
  • Lord, Joseph & Abbey Brown. Pellville Freshman Known as Shy & Funny Without Even Trying
  • Sasseen, Jessica. Sprinklers Extinguished Fire
  • Hopkins, Shawntaye. Poland Hall Security Heightened
  • Tucker, Kyle. Family Shocked by Events
  • Hoang, Mai. Dorm Evacuation Delays Studying for Final Exams
  • Hoang, Mai. Students Urged to Talk About Feelings
  • Casagrande, Michael. Freshman Football Players Drowns on Fishing Trip – Trey McMiller


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 57, Wku Student Affairs May 2002

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

WKU Archives Records

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 …


The Press And The Prisons: Union And Confederate Newspaper Coverage Of Civil War Prisons, Elizabeth C. Bangert Jan 2001

The Press And The Prisons: Union And Confederate Newspaper Coverage Of Civil War Prisons, Elizabeth C. Bangert

Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects

No abstract provided.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Magazine, Wku Student Affairs Dec 1978

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

College Heights Herald Magazine, articles in this issue:

  • Robinson, Scott. A 4-hour Holiday – Eddyville Prison
  • Frank, David. Giving Religion – Jimmy Gentry, Emmanuel Baptist Church


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Magazine, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1978

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

College Heights Herald Magazine, articles in this issue:

  • Stevens, Vickie. The Beat Goes on - Disco
  • Stinnett, Chuck. Rugby! It Takes Leather Balls
  • Buckles, Donna. Bringing in the Leaves – Marijuana


Ua94/6/3 Expatriate, Vol. 1, No. 2, Bruce Tucker Jan 1970

Ua94/6/3 Expatriate, Vol. 1, No. 2, Bruce Tucker

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Underground newspaper commenting on Western Kentucky University administration and current events. Articles include:

  • Tucker, Bruce. Caution: The One on Your Right May be a Cop
  • Neumayer, Rick. Campus Protest Escalating
  • Tucker, Bruce. Washington: Exporting the 'Picnic'
  • Wilkerson, Larry. The Writing on the Wall - Graffiti
  • Potter, Jackson. Henry Jackson Heads for Last Hurrah
  • Neumayer, Rick. Judgment Day - Instructor Evaluations
  • Patterson, Tom. Those Magnificent Men . . . - Dee Gibson, John Oldham, Jimmy Feix, Jim Pickens & Ted Hornback
  • Harris, Mike. Black Students Unite
  • Neumayer, Rick. Student Rights: Void Where Prohibited
  • Hundley, Smith. Wants More
  • Briney, John. Former Journalist …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 31, No. 6-Z247, Wku Student Affairs Jan 1955

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 31, No. 6-Z247, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

Regular features include:

  • Birds I View
  • Looking Backward
  • Hilltopics
  • Mind Your Manners
  • Kentucky Building News
  • Alumni News
  • Book Marks
  • Faculty Notes
  • Musical Notes
  • Weddings & Engagements

Articles in this issue:

  • Elizabeth McWhorter & Norma Ruble Will Head 1956 Talisman Staff
  • 45 Students Will Receive Degrees
  • Plans Are in Progress for Two New Dormitories – East Hall, North Hall
  • Waller, Tom. Lights Adorn Cherry Hall
  • Dance Will be Held After Registration
  • Deadline Set for American Association of University Women Contest
  • Winter Band Concert Will be Held Sunday
  • Uncle Billy Craig …