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Mlk Celebration 2013 - 50 Years Later: Honoring The Legacy Of Mlk Poster, Western Michigan University

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Martin Luther King Jr. 50 Years Later Celebration December 2, 2013.

Contributing Factors That Affect The Achievement Of African-American Females Taught By Caucasian Teachers On The Arkansas Literacy Exam: A Case Study, Felicia Renee Smith

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative intrinsic case study was designed to assist Caucasian educators with the researched academic skills and behaviors to engage African-American females in the learning environment. The study provided strategies and recommendations to promote self-worth, self-motivation, self-efficacy, and morale in African-American females when they did not perform as well as or higher than their Caucasian peers in a high school English classroom on the state literacy examination instructed by a Caucasian teacher. The research site was a low socioeconomic urban high school with a majority of minorities with several native based home languages. The study took an in-depth approach to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Holiday Guide, Wku Student Affairs

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Special holiday issue of the College Heights Herald.

• Sproles, Katherine. Groups Compete In Christmas Tree Decorating Competition – Kentucky Museum
• Pait, Ryan. ‘Tis the Season for Holiday Episodes – Television
• Conniff, Ben. Holly Jolly Holiday Films to Watch – Movies
• Roederer, Anna. Circle K Club Gets Into Spirit of Giving with Clothing Drive – Charities
• French, Jackson. International Students Share Their Holiday Plans
• Crumbie, Trey. Kentucky Museum Store Offers Unique Gifts for the Holiday Season
• Koch, Cameron. A Guide to Video Game Deals This Black Friday
• Boyd, Kayla. Black Friday Brings Deals for Shoppers, Stress for Workers

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Beilman, Elizabeth. Loved Ones Remember Melanie Reichert’s Free Spirit
• Prochazka, Tyler. When You Click Accept – Information Technology
• Holloway, Kaely. South Campus Meeting Focuses on Bookstore, Talisman Funding
• Parker, Jacob. Students Mirror Hardship to Raise Homeless Awareness – Shantytown
• Kriz, Lindsay. Why Am I Not Enough As I Am?
• Bratcher, Nick. Equality in Relationships Isn’t Always a Good Thing
• Ready for the Stage Photo Spread – Theatre & Dance
• Burton, Kristina. Mainstage Season Closes with WinterDance – Theatre & Dance
• Parker, Jacob. Barista Finds Lifelong Inspiration from Parents – …

From (Un)Willingness To Involvement: Development Of A Successful Study Brand For Recruitment Of Diverse Msm To A Longitudinal Hiv Research, Paula M. Frew, Victoria A. Williams, Eve T. Shapiro, Travis Sanchez, Eli S. Rosenberg, Vincent L. Fenimore, Patrick S. Sullivan

Environmental & Global Health Faculty Research

Background. HIV continues to be a major concern among MSM, yet Black MSM have not been enrolled in HIV research studies in proportionate numbers to White MSM. We developed an HIV prevention research brand strategy for MSM. Methods. Questionnaires and focus groups were conducted with 54 participants. Descriptive statistics and chi-square analyses were performed and qualitative data were transcribed and content analyzed to identify common themes. Results. Formative research results indicated that younger Black MSM (18–29 years) were less likely to think about joining prevention studies compared to older (≥30 years) Black MSM (, ). Qualitative and quantitative results indicate …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Crumbie, Trey. Enrollment Creates Problems for WKU Budget
• Downey, Casey. A Different Spirit – Corsair Artisan Distillery
• Koch, Cameron. Students Line Up for New Game Console – Best Buy
• French, Jackson. New Courts Make Tennis Team More Competitive
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Enrollment
• WKU Ignoring Recent Enrollment Trends
• Mack, Shelby. The Spirits Make the Master – Corsair Artisan Distillery
• Conniff, Ben. 12 Years a Slave a Startling Portrait of 19^th Century America
• Piat, Ryan. Homeland Twists Itself Into Trouble Again
• Crumbie, Trey. Women Come Together to Help …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Koch, Cameron. Provost Gordon Emslie Discusses Priority Registration
• Parker, Jacob. Five Reports of Slashed Tires in Two Weeks
• French, Jackson. Italian Language Courses Returning for Spring Semester
• Mathews, Mackenzie. A Topper’s Best Friend – CanDoo, Therapy Dogs
• Bratcher, Nick. The Disappearance of November
• Kriz, Lindsay. Why I Stopped Pining for the One
• Boyd, Kayla. Students Run Bingocize Class – Jason Crandall, Kinesiology
• Parker, Jacob. Red Line Bus Driver Will Always Be a Farmer at Heart – Willard Montgomery
• Who Ya Gonna Call? – Western Kentucky Ghostbusters
• Lorance, Lauren. Eclectic …

Impact Of Immigration In Zambia, Sarah Banda

African & African American Studies Senior Theses

The main focus of this paper will predominantly be on African immigrants and the impact of their immigration on the African continent specifically in the country of Zambia. I strongly believe that due to 675,665 immigrants from 57 countries receiving permanent residents status in the United States, among them Nigerian immigrants constituting the top 30 sending nations the economic prospects of many African nations is being compromised. There is no doubt that African is in fact losing many highly skilled people because of this immigration influx. As one of the many African immigrants in the United States, I can't help …

Thugz Theology: Religious Narratives And The Poetic Tradition In Hip Hop, Jenny Portillo

African & African American Studies Senior Theses

Though gangsta rappers are hardly considered bards of prophets, they are the poets and preachers of the modern-day that have chosen to leave the confines of their journals and pulpits. Despite its popularity, rap remains associated with the violence, hyper-sexuality and profanity of marginalized urban neighborhoods, or more simply, the ghetto. Rap lyrics and hip hop beats became the main story telling mechanisms for the urban culture that was born in the impoverished boroughs of New York beginning in the 1970s. Like poetry, the themes of rap lyricism can vary greatly, but there is continuity on the themes between these …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Crumbie, Trey. Fall to Fall Enrollment Drops for the First Time in 16 Years
• French, Jackson. Thompson Complex North Wing to Be Torn Down
• Crumbie, Trey. Former Employees Claim Age Discrimination – Terry Reagan, Raymond Elms
• Crumbie, Trey. Former Director of Admissions Takes New Position – Scott Gordon
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Kentucky Medical Care
• Affordable Care Act Gives Kentucky a Future, Affordable or Not
• Maule, Ian. Sweet Chariot – Red Bull Chariot Race
• Crumbie, Trey. Gary Ransdell Seeks New Funding Model for Public Universities
• Burton, Kristina. WKU …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Crumbie, Trey & Michael McKay. Enrollment Numbers Down 668, Director of Admissions Out – Scott Gordon
• Holloway, Kaely. Thompson Complex North Wing Closing Next Semester
• Lanter, Austin. Face of the Program – Travis Hudson, Harlie Bryant, Volleyball
• Bratcher, Nick. The Cost of Having Guts
• Kriz, Lindsay. It’s Not Your Age, It’s When You’re Ready
• Clark, Mike. En Garde – WKU Fencing Club
• Burton, Kristina. Return of the Tragic Comedy – Theatre & Dance
• Parker, Jacob. Differently Enabled Student Aspires to Help Others – Josh Mata
• Downey, Casey. Alum Gains …

To Empathize With An Enemy, Rashida Aluko-Roberts

SURGE

I do not like to talk about my time in Sierra Leone, but I think I’m ready to start.

Growing up in Sierra Leone was probably the best thing that ever happened to me. I carry with me fond memories of my childhood, growing up on 22 Thompson Street in the one-storey house with red doors and windows and zebra themed paint. Evenings were spent riding bikes with my best friend Fatmata. Weekend afternoons spent playing scrabble and watching our favorite Disney movies with my siblings and neighbors in our living room. Those memories I have kept, happily. [excerpt …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Sproles, Katherine. Teams Work Day & Night for Film Challenge
• Crumbie, Trey. Fraternities Shave, Grow Beards for Charity – Phi Gamma Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association
• Priority Check: Student Government Association Too Little, Too Late with Registration
• Hughey, Aaron. Are You a Liberal or a Conservative?
• Rock Hard Photo Spread – Rocky Horror Picture Show
• Phillips, Jonah. Soccer Team Heads to Texas for Sun Belt Conference Tournament
• Pratt, Elliott. WKU Utilizes Backfield in Win a Georgia State – Football
• Lashbrook, Tyler. Toppers …

'Dred Scott V. Sandford' Analysis, Sarah E. Roessler

Student Publications

The Scott v. Sandford decision will forever be known as a dark moment in America's history. The Supreme Court chose to rule on a controversial issue, and they made the wrong decision. Scott v. Sandford is an example of what can happen when the Court chooses to side with personal opinion instead of what is right.

Ua12/2/1 Basketball Section, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring basketball.

• Aulbach, Lucas. Expect Big Things from Both WKU Teams This Year – Basketball
• Players to Watch: Lady Toppers – Chastity Gooch, Chaney Means, Bianca McGee, Alexis Govan
• Players to Watch: Toppers – T.J. Price, George Fant, Brandon Harris, Aleksey Rostov
• Lashbrook, Tyler. English Forward Ben Lawson Brings Unique Skill Set to WKU – International Students
• Aulbach, Lucas. Toppers Beginning Quest for Third Straight Sun Belt Title
• Williams, Kyle. Alexis Govan or Go Home
• Williams, Kyle. Lady Toppers Not Sneaking Up on Anyone This Season
• Lashbrook, Tyler. Point Taken: Ray Harper Looks …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Holloway, Kaely. Student Complaints Spur Open Forum – Registration
• Matchen, Quiche. Former CNN Anchor to Speak on Diversity on TV – Soledad O’Brien
• Crumbie, Trey. Students, Volunteers Make Scaring Their Job – Halloween
• Boyd, Kayla. WKU Chosen as YouTube Music Awards Viewing Party Site
• Holloway, Kaely. Charging Station Bill Vetoed by Executive Council
• Pait, Ryan. Ten Spooky TV Episodes to Watch This Halloween
• Kriz, Lindsay. Let’s Stick to Constructive Criticism on Halloween
• Bratcher, Nick. Africa Cannot Afford US Budget Mistakes
• Hilltop Horoscopes
• Fright Night Photo Spread – Halloween
• Conniff, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Crumbie, Trey. Arabic, Chinese Majors, Land Sale Approved – Regents
• Burton, Kristina. Rocky Horror Screening Set for Capitol Arts
• Matchen, Quiche. National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show Goes Back to Its Roots
• Prochazka, Tyler. Though on Pop to Discuss Doctor Who – Dawn Hall
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Email Policies
• Know Your Rights Email Policy Violates Right to Free Speech
• Emslie, Gordon. Response to Oct. 22 Herald Editorial – Registration
• McDowell, Courtney. Parade Causes Transportation Problems – Parking & Transportation
• Marnon, Christian. Grad Remembered for Her Academics, Athletics – …

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Pratt, Elliott. WKU Prepares for Battle of Strengths Against Troy – Football
• Aulbach, Lucas. Butter Fingers
• WKU Players to Watch
• Troy Players to Watch
• Pratt, Elliott. Boyds II Men – Xavius Boyd, Bar’ee Boyd
• Aulbach, Lucas. Troy’s Dual-Quarterback System Nothing New for WKU
• Aulbach, Lucas. Saturday Offers a Chance for Pass Attack to Get on Track
• Williams, Kyle & Tyler Lashbrook. Back to Business – Basketball

Ua12/2/1 Bright Lights, Red City, Wku Student Affairs

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Special homecoming edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Duvall, Tessa. The Best Homecomings Are Yet to Come
• Crumbie, Trey. #RedCity Homecoming Theme Embraces the Big City
• Koch, Cameron. Homecoming Parade Continues to Grow In Size
• Osborne, Sam. Former Refrigerator Bowl Team Remains Close After 61 Years – Football
• Mathews, Mackenzie. Alums Set to Get Married on Campus Homecoming Weekend – Kyle Norris, Azlisya Ismail
• O’Neal, Arla. Give Me Justin Moore: Rising Country Artist Headlines Homecoming Concert
• WKU Homecoming 2013 Schedule
• WKU to Induct Four Members to Athletics Hall of Fame – Romeo Crennel, James Edwards, Brandi Carey, Curtiss Long
• French, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Crumbie, Trey. Board of Regents Meet Friday
• Prochazka, Tyler. Under FIRE – Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Email Policies
• French, Jackson. Artist-in-Residence Gets Her Own Exhibit – Lynne Ferguson
• Squire, Michael. Julia Child Topic of Gender & Women’s Studies Lecture – Tracey Deutsch
• Holloway, Kaely. Student Government Association to Spend $1,598 on Charging Stations for Sudents
• Bratcher, Nick. Homecoming Reveals Breakdown in Society
• Kriz, Lindsay. Sense, Sensibility & Parties – Rape
• Bringing the Noise – Alpha Kappa Alpha Step Show Photo Spread
• Burton, Kristina. Buy Our Own! – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Koch, Cameron & Jacob Parker. Pi Kappa Alpha Under Investigation
• French, Jackson. Hillcrest Apartments, Chi Omega House to Be Demolished Next Semester
• French, Jackson. Off the Rails – Skateboards, Vandalism
• Mathews, Mackenzie. Alumnus Set to Release Debut Album Let Us Get Away – Jordan Minton
• Lorance, Lauren. Wheelchair Basketbrawl Challenge Gives Students New Perspectives – Student Disability Services
• Holloway, Kaely. WKU, Other Universities Ask for More than $600 Million – Budget
• Conniff, Ben. Bloody Sunday: Carrie Update Proves Unnecessary – Movies
• Downey, Casey. Health Care Majors Confront Challenges of …

African American All Class Reunion, Adrienne Riley

Black Activism and Education

A Historical Reflection of the University of San Francisco's African American Community and Experience from the African American All Class Reunion, held Sunday, October 20th, 2013.

The Butler, Carol Miles

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of The Butler, directed by Lee Daniels.

An Invitation To Debate: Envisioning An Africa-Centered Perspective, Engaging Sociological Endeavor, Nikitah O. Imani

Black Studies Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

Presented at the 2013 James Madison University Africana Studies Conference October 18, 2013

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Parker, Jacob. October Thefts Total More than $3,000
• Holloway, Kaely. Holocaust Survivor to Speak Tonight – Samuel Marder
• Mathews, Mackenzie. Freshmen Start Customized Frocket Shirt Business – Davis Church, Trent Erps
• Crumbie, Trey. Priority Registration Changes Start This Semester
• Lorance, Lauren. Wheelchair Basketbrawl Challenge Returns for 11^th Year – Student Disability Services
• Burton, Kristina. Local Business Puts New Spin on the Traditional Record Store – Mellow Matt’s Music & More
• Kriz, Lindsay. Why Must Breast Cancer be Sexualized?
• Bratcher, Nick. U.S. Must Get Serious …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Koch, Cameron. Tonight’s Game Means Parking, Road Closures – Football
• French, Jackson. Leak Blamed for Maggot Infestation – Downing Student Union
• Burton, Kristina. Arkansaw Bear Kicks Off Children’s Theatre Series at WKU
• Lawson, Anna. Club Sports Give Opportunities to WKU Community
• Parker, Jacob. Forensics Team Remembers Fearless Teammate – Alexis Elliott
• Marnon, Christian. Fraternity Fundraiser Bike4Alz to Continue in 2014 – Phi Gamma Delta
• Parker, Jacob. Joss Whedon & Michael Bay Throw Down in Pop Culture Lecture
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Speeding
• State, Normal Streets Reduced to Brisk …

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Pratt, Elliott. ESPN Coverage One of Many Game Day Routine Changes – Football
• Pratt, Elliott. Ragin’ Revenge – Football
• WKU Players to Watch
• University of Louisiana-Lafayette Players to Watch
• Aulbach, Lucas. Kentucky’s Finest – Jeff Brohm
• Pratt, Elliott. Stopping the Broadway Show
• Aulbach, Lucas. Tuesday Night Lights

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

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

• McKay, Michael. AT&T Service Rerouted as Repairs Are Made
• Holloway, Kaely. WKU Functioning Despite Government Shutdown
• Matchen, Quiche. Group Looks to Help Former Incarcerated Persons Get on Their Feet – We Stay Free
• French, Jackson. Stock Ticker to Give Grise Hall a Business School Feel
• Holloway, Kaely. Student Business Accelerator Aids Student Entrepreneurs
• Holloway, Kaely. Student Government Association Budget Finalized
• Bratcher, Nick. The Kitchen Table Beckons
• Kriz, Lindsay. Not Supporting Feminism Equals Not Supporting Women
• Freeman, Demetrius. Mammoth Cave Shut Down Photo Spread
• Mathews, Mackenzie. Greeks Get Down – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Parker, Jacob. Annual Security Reports Shows Increase in Burglaries
• Parker, Jacob. Maggots Found on Downing Student Union Loading Dock
• Crumbie, Trey. Meme Page Highlights WKU Humor
• Conniff, Ben. Feel the Exhilarating Pull of Gravity Thanks to Sandra Bullock – Movies
• Lorance, Lauren. Student Makes Difference in Fight Against Cancer – Ian Martin
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Dormitories
• Senior Housing Not a Priority – Residence Life
• Reinfelde, Monta. Student Kickstarts Keystache Business – Ben Aroh
• Marnon, Christian. Big Red Fighting for Mascot Challenge Grand Prize
• After-School Fun Photo Spread …

Overheard At Gettysburg, Rashida Aluko-Roberts, Zakiya A. Brown, Monae S. Evans

SURGE

Monday. In Old TKE. A student of color is called in the hallway to hear the “funniest thing ever.” (giggling) “Night night little nigglet.”

Tuesday. In an AFS class. “I’m pretty sure the majority of black students in my private school were there because of sports.”

Wednesday. In Musselman. Woman: “I can’t believe Trayvon Martin got shot because someone thought skittles was a weapon.” Man: “To be honest, he did look suspicious because he was black.” [excerpt]