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The Death Of Camelot: Myth, Rhetoric, & The Kennedy Assassination Conspiracy Theory, Charles Herzog

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The nature of the popular allegation that President John F. Kennedy was the victim of a conspiracy is addressed in this thesis. An answer is sought to the question, "What qualities of the Kennedy assassination conspiracy theory account for its relatively widespread popular appeal?" The author seeks to demonstrate that the Kennedy conspiracy theory has attained the status of myth in contemporary culture. First, a theoretical framework based upon previous research in the area of myth and rhetoric is constructed. This framework is designed to aid the researcher in identifying mythic discourse by establishing both formal and functional criteria.

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Ua68/13/5 Pr Perspectives, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by the WKU Kelly Thompson Chapter of PRSSA regarding members, activities and alumni.

Bill #92-10-S - Constitutional Amendment To Rename Asg To Sga, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to change Associated Student Government to Student Government Association.

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 2, No. 5, Wku University Relations

WKU Administration Documents

On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

• College News
• Sponsored Programs
• Hot off the Press
• Personnel File
• Coming Up - Calendar of Events

This issue includes articles:

• Skipper, Bob. Dr. Paul B. Cook Will Retire June 30
• WKU Sigma Xi Nears 20th Conference
• Symposium Friday Draws Variety of Scientists
• Eison, Sheila. State's Math Teachers Say She's Outstanding - Eula Monroe
• Health Care Administration is Accredited
• Journalism is Re-Accredited
• Students Will Learn About Careers in Communications
• It's Dinner with an International Flair
• Regents Appeal Ruling; Vote to Hire Auditor
• Sexual Health …

Ua51/1/4 Libraries Update Vol. 5, No. 1, Wku Libraries

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by WKU Libraries as a communication device to relay information to faculty and staff in the Division of Library Services regarding the Kentucky Museum, Helm-Cravens, the Science Library, the Kentucky Library, the Law Library and the Educational Resources Center.

Ua68/6/1 Broomsedge Chronicles: Farm Living In South Central Kentucky, Wku English, Wku Glasgow

WKU Administration Documents

A collection of essays written by English 100 Freshman Composition and English 200 Introduction to Literature students attending WKU Glasgow from 1983 through 1992 taught by Loretta Murrey. Student authors are: Joyce Alford, Joyce Amer, Jeff Ballard, Sandie Barrick, Jerry Bean, Shela Bingham, Brent Bledsoe, Steven Bunch, Billy Carver, Angela Cowan, Karen Decker, Betty Dillahay, Dibbie Dilley, Amy Doyel, Jeff Duncan, Craig Emmitt, Barbara England, Kathy Fancher, Amanda Gillon, Michelle Glover, Jeanelle Gooch, Faye Johnson, Celena Martin, Sonia Martin, Tracy Mathews, Ila Moody, Angela Morris, William Myatt, Judy Parker, Dorothean Powell, Maria Pulanco, Diane Rather, Jennifer Reneau, LaDarra Rich, Pam …

Ua12/2/4 The Xi Psi Cry, Vol. 1, Nos. 5-6, Alpha Phi Omega

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by and about Alpha Phi Omega fraternity.

Ua77/1 Alumni, Wku Alumni Association

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WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Meredith, Thomas. If Ever We Needed Western Spirit – It’s Now!
• Western, Jostens Learning Corp. Form Educational Partnership
• Buildings On Schedule – Preston Health & Activities Ceneter, Meredith Hall, Zacharias Hall
• Lexington Attorney Establishes Forensics Endowment – Richard Overmann
• Thomas Meredith Addresses Higher Education’s International Role
• WKYU-FM Honored for Arts Contribution
• Joyce Rasdall Wins Leadership Award
• WKU Raises $45,000 for United Way
• Spring Enrollment Up 3.8 Percent
• Larry Elliott Elected Vice President of Kentucky Academy of Science
• Ogden Foundation Awards Honorariums
• Instructor Studying Whether Weather Causes Headaches – Michael Trapasso
• Ruby Meador Appointed …

Ua68/13/4 The Link, Vol. 2, No. 13, Wku Journalism

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by the WKU Department of Journalism for students and alumni regarding departmental events and activities.

Ua12/2/1 Ayieeeeee!, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

Broda, Jeremy. Wishing – Short Story

• Bricking, Tanya. Completely Free & Scared Witless – Bungee Jumping

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wessling, Susan. Gays Here Suppressed, But Numerous
• Grundy, Julie. Terms Expire for Two Regents – Danny Butler, Freddie Travis
• Martin, John. Football: May Be Cut to Save Money
• Stivers, Stephanie. General Education Classes May Change
• Students Should Be Immunized
• Lady Tops Can Make California Dream a Reality - Basketball
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Big Red at NCAA Tournament
• Francis, LaKresia. Malcolm X Spoke from Experience
• Garrett, Jon. Malcolm X Was One of 1960s Great Orators
• Something to Talk About – NCAA Tournament Photo Spread
• Anna, …

Bill #92-09-S - Establish Asg Health Insurance Ad-Hoc Committee, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill regarding the creation of a student health insurance committee.

Bill #92-12-S - Construction Of Recycling Center Wall, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to build a wall to enclose the recycling center.

Bill #92-14-S - Constitutional Amendments, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill regarding changes to the constitution.

Ua12/2 Fifteenth Annual Greek Academic Awards Banquet, Wku Interfraternity Council, Wku Panhellenic Council

Student Organizations

Greek academic awards banquet program.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wakeland, Nancy. Bill May Change Face of Hazing
• Anna, Cara. Paul Sanderford: This Time We Believe
• Grundy, Julie. After 32 Years on the Hill, Valuable Resource to Retire – Paul Cook
• Poynter, Chris. Paul Cook Well-Versed in Life at Western
• Seat-Belt Ordinance Passes
• Stewart, Nikita. Associated Student Government: Candidates Readying for April 14 Election
• Baxter, David. University Center Board Show Was Tremendous – Bela Fleck
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Political Rubber Checks
• Soldier, Michael. Response to AIDS Letter from Professor
• Bratton, Christopher. William McMahon’s Letter …

Bill #92-06-S - Establishment Of Permanent Voter Registration Program, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to create permanent voter registration program for students.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss meeting with Wendell Ford's staff, vacancies, banquet, dormitory visitation, call-a-thon and environmental issues.

Bill #92-07-S - Organizational Aid Spring Disbursement, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill regarding the disbursement of funds to student organizations.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Grundy, Julie & Chris Poynter. Grand Jury Report Blasts Board of Regents
• Koger, Lee. Measles: School Dodges Outbreak
• Stewart, Nikita. Men’s Women’s Dorms Different – Housing & Residence Life
• Whitely, Jason. Comedian Lashes Out at Audience – Elon Gold
• American Association of University Professors Wants to End Football – AAUP
• Regents Need to Get Serious
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Grand Jury Spanking Joseph Iracane
• Reitmeyer, Ellen Sleeping Around Involves Risk of AIDS
• Brittian, Kenneth. Dorm Life: You Don’t Have to Clean the Bathroom – Housing …

Ua12/2/1 Reaching For The Goal, Wku Student Affairs

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Special sports edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Anna, Cara. Senior Likes to Lead by Example – Kim Pehlke
• Poynter, Chris. Students Gone, But Good Draw Expected
• Anna, Cara. Toppers: NCAA Seeding at Stake This Weekend
• Batters, Tom. Cardinals: Brenda Hatchett Leads Way – University of Louisville
• Anna, Cara. Techsters: Talent Is There, Depth Isn’t – Louisiana Tech University
• Nations, Jeff. Indians: Bring in Leading Scorer – Arkansas State University
• Irvine, Chris. Buc-Kettes: They Could Be a Sleeper – University of New Orleans
• Batters, Tom. Jaguars: South Alabama Brings Physical Style
• Irvine, Chris. Knights: Coach Ready for Challenge – Central …

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 2, No. 4, Wku University Relations

WKU Administration Documents

On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

• College News
• Sponsored Programs
• Hot off the Press
• Personnel File
• Coming Up - Calendar of Events

This issue includes articles:

• Meet Your Staff Advisory Council!
• Eastman Kodak Supports WKU Program - Photojournalism
• Academic Council Actions
• Former Science Dean Says Kids Need PALS - Bruce Pruitt, Physical Activities for Learning Science
• About the Creator of PALS - Marvin Russell
• Lecture Tonight Features Women's History Month
• Researcher Has Eye on Aging Process - Karlene Ball
• Lecture Tomorrow Features the Supernatural - Folk Studies
• A Message …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Carwile, Joe. Biloxi Blues Photospread – Basketball
• Grundy, Julie. Grand Jury Final Report on Hold Until Today – Louie Nunn, Regents
• Nevels, Jill. Resident Assistants Do More Than What’s on the Job Description – Housing & Residence Life
• Hannah, Jim. Missing Illinois Man Found in Dorm – Joseph Small, Barnes-Campbell Hall
• Seat-Belt Ordinance a Good Idea
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Bus Driver Fined for Violation of Seat Belt Law
• Moore, Michael. Hate Sin, Not the Sinner – AIDS, William McMahon
• Weigel, Richard. Get On with Audit – Thomas Meredith …

Ua12/2/1 Breaking Away, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Kiggins, Pamela C. Non-Traditional Students Make the Most of Free Time
• Wareland, Nancy. Students Remember Spring Breaks Gone By
• Meredith, Carrie. Spring Break Travels Mean More Than Just Florida
• Whitely, Jason. Break Isn’t New Idea to All International Students
• Batters, Tom. Spring Training: No Break Next Week for the Boys of Summer - Baseball
• Mills, Jerry. Maintenance on Car One Part of Getting Ready for Vacation
• Curtis, Nicole. Ticket to Paradise: Vacation Spots Varied as Are Plans
• Nelson, Trina. Teachers Plan Time to Travel, Spend Time with Families
• Cooley, Tammy. Student …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Grundy, Julie. Grand Jury May Issue Report – Regents, Louie Nunn
• Stivers, Stephanie. 7-Year-Old College Growing – Western’s Community College
• Stewart, Nikita. Associated Student Government: Bill a Boon for the Average Student – C Classes
• Koger, Lee. Seat-Belt Ordinance Likely to Pass Bowling Green City Commission
• Burnham, Maria. Western Working to Improve – Curriculum
• Part-Timers Need Benefits of Full-Timers – Faculty, Salaries, Employee Benefits
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Thomas Meredith Ignoring Begging Part-Time Faculty
• Ramsey, Charles. Petition for U.S. to Ratify Convention – United Nationas Convention on the Elimination …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Grundy, Julie. Grand Juror’s Letter Blasts Joseph Iracane – Regents
• Koger, Lee. Part-Time Faculty Face Difficult Times – Salaries
• Hasson, Suzi. El Nino: Current Causing Above-Average Temperatures – Weather
• Actors Needed for Local Movie – Cory Lash
• Non-Traditional Students Need Stamp of Approval for Representation
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Non-Traditional Students at Student Government Association Meeting
• Reese, Jason. United Student Activists’ Message Vandalized Campus
• Outlaw, Stephanie. Student Responds to Richard Kirby’s Letter
• Gormley, Amy. Cheerleader Sorry for Squad’s Absence – Basketball
• Sloan, J.J. Viruses Can Be Harmful to Computers …

Bill #92-05-S - Recycling Drop-Off Center, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill regarding the creation of a recycling center.

Resolution 92-3-S - Disposable Toilet Seat Covers, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution to install disposable toilet seat covers in the dormitories.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding environmental forum, international day, budget, recycling program, Elon Gold and Bela Fleck concert.

Ua68/13/4 The Link, Vol. 2, No. 11, Wku Journalism

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by the WKU Department of Journalism for students and alumni regarding departmental events and activities.