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A Study On The Use Of State Government Press Releases In Kentucky Newspapers, Sean Patrick Kelly

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts by Sean Patrick Kelly on December 6, 1985.

Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 6, No. 1, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America

Student Organizations

Magazine produced by senior seminar class in public relations with the Kelly Thompson Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America and students in the WKU Department of Journalism.

Regular features include:

• Reflections
• Business
• Art
• Community Service
• Reminiscing
• Curiosities
• Entertainment

This issue includes articles:

• Combs, Susan. Unique Shop in Old Barn - Glass Place
• Fowler, Holly. Celebrate Christmas Many Ways
• Reagan, Stan. City Police Nigh Shift - More Than a Joy Ride
• Jones, Paige. Bonding, Brightening Without Pain - Dr. Jerry Blevins

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

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Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 5, No. 2, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society

Student Organizations

Magazine produced by senior seminar class in public relations with the Kelly Thompson Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America and students in the WKU Department of Journalism.

Regular features include:

• Reflections
• Business
• Art
• Community Service
• Reminiscing
• Curiosities
• Entertainment

This issue includes articles:

• Dunkel, Missy. It's 3:30 p.m. What Are Your Kids Doing? - Drug Abuse
• Thomley, Mike. Illiteracy: The Hidden Handicap
• Jones, Linda. Education: Improvement at the Grass Roots Level
• Rappaport, Jessica. Poems Mirror Poet's Life - Lillie Carter

"To Help The Helpless", Barbara Gail Wilson

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements.for the Degree of Master of Arts Degree in Communication by Barbara Gail Wilson on October 12, 1984.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

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Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

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Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

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Commencement program listing graduates.

Teacher Union Influence On Local School Board Elections, Donald Rex Starwalt

Masters Theses

During the past decade there has been a concerted effort by teacher unions in this country to gain political power. This effort has not been limited to the arena of partisan politics at the state and national levels. There have also been attempts at the local level to gain political influence over boards of education. The purpose of this study was to determine if the political action efforts of a local teacher association resulted in the election of the union's endorsed candidates to the board of education.

In order to make this determination, this study examines five board of education …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 47, No. 1, Wku Alumni Relations

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Alumni magazine published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

• Orientation - Advisement - Registration Programs
• Armstrong, Don & Jim Snodgrass. Prize Dairy Herd
• Conway, Sheila. Nursing Goes Baccalaureate
• Snodgrass, Jim. The Hub of the Hill - Goal Post Restaurant
• Oakes, John. Respect Grows for Western Fine Arts Festival
• Krull, Carl. Special Olympics
• Cunningham, Doyle. The Public Service Institute
• Jason Brady's World
• Conway, Sheila. 2076 America: The Next 100 Years
• Allan Ostar Praises Western Spirit
• Students Pick Yell Leaders
• Harvey, Debbie. Christy Vogt Takes Over Associated Student Government
• Award for Public Affairs
• Joe Uveges Publishes Textbook
• James Pearse President-Elect …

Ua35/2/4 Meeting Minutes, Wku Committee Of Staff Deans

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Meeting regarding committee procedures and university lecture series.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 60, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Clifton, Barbara. New Law Provides Access to Salaries
• Oder, Kelly. Freshmen Register for Fall Semester
• McAfee, Gene. Junior Scholars Program Attracts Top High School Students
• 2 Regents’ Terms Expire Before July 10 Meeting – Gerald Edds, Chalmer Embry
• Talisman to Arrive Around August 1
• Hurst, Terri. Jim Wayne Miller Cited for Creativity
• Kueber, Pam. Tom Coohill Lauded for Research
• Boggs, Mike. Faye Carroll Named Most Productive
• Teachers Take to Motorbikes in Workshop
• Five Student Journalists Receive Scholarships
• Teacher Corps Gets Grant
• Hesch, Nancy. 6 RMS …

Ua12/2/1 History Of Western Kentucky University, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald regarding the history of WKU.

• Stinnett, Roger. The Hill: From Rags to Riches
• Wildman, Judy. Paul Garrett Filled Void After Henry Cherry Died
• Cash, Terry. World War II Caused Slack Times Between Henry Cherry, Kelly Thompson Eras
• Stinnett, Roger. Long on Hope, Short on Capital
• Stinnett, Roger. Cherry Statue Stands as Memorial to Man Who Put it All Together
• Halicks, Richard. Kelly Thompson Directed Years of Expansion
• Halicks, Richard. Campus Exploded in Kelly Thompson Times
• History in Progress – Dero Downing

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 59, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Leake, Betsy. Steve Henry’s Role Required Balancing Regent Associated Student Government Jobs
• 1,876 to Receive Degrees
• Halicks, Richard. Talisman Delivery Delayed; Books to Be Mailed in Summer
• Minton, Don. English Pass-Fail Exam Tests for Sheer Illiteracy
• Budde, Neil. Slow Progress, Politics Mark Year’s Passing
• Bruce, Don. Alleged Humorist Bids Farewell
• Harralson, Hearne. Married Housing Ignored
• Obranowicz, Charlie. Concert Setup Questioned
• Gaines, Kim. James Taylor was Repetitive
• Volunteer Finds Time for Child’s Play – Bill White
• Cash, Terry. 4 Departments to Move by Fall – Student …

Ua12/2/1 Student Insight, Wku Student Affairs

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Special supplement to the College Heights Herald paid for and written by the Associated Student Government.

• Board of Regents Pass Concert Appeal Procedure
• Henry, Steve. Henry Says Associated Student Government Accomplishments are Best Ever
• Reinert, Cindy. Academic Council Makes Progress
• Saunders, Gene. Better Intramural Facilities Are Product of Associated Student Government Resolutions
• Congress Members 1975-76
• Associated Student Government Sponsor Discount Cards
• Boeckman, Elaine. Board of Regents Focus on Several Student Issues
• Bills 1975-76
• Student Volunteer Bureau Helps Needy People
• Kelley, Rick. Associated Student Government Offers Versatility in Programs
• Murphy, Cathy. Second Site Established for Checks
• Boeckman, Elaine. Women’s Hours Are …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 58, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Mami, Alfina. Board of Regents Approve Record Budget, Personnel Changes
• Hohman, Pat. Charley Farley Going Hearse-Class to Get a Smile
• Shanklin, Tip. Evening with James Taylor Well Spent
• Scholarship Plan Praiseworthy
• Bruce, Don. Aberrations
• Vogt, Christy. Seeks Student Input
• Ribar, Richard. Concert Crowd Noisy
• Budde, Neil. Analogous: Campaign Columnists Compete
• Wildman, Judy. AIESEC Group Receives 4 Foreign Job Internships
• 12 Cheerleaders Selected
• Halicks, Richard. Faculty Regent Reviews Year of Board Action – William Buckman
• Lyons, Cindy. Interhall Council Files Discrimination Claims
• 19 Night Clerk Spots …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 57, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Adams, Anne. Legislative Assistant Finds Experience Enlightening – Bill Hanes
• James Taylor Performance Will Be Tonight
• Halicks, Richard. College Inn Fate in Hands of Housing & Urban Development
• Ribar, Richard. New Regulations Check Veterans’ Use of Benefits
• Ribar, Richard. Off-The-Cuff Remarks Highlight Truman Capote Lecture
• Phone Listings not Mandatory
• Set Clocks Ahead One Hour Sunday
• Longer Hours on Campus Are Needed in Summer
• Budde, Neil. Campaign Year Tests Credibility of Press
• Ayre, Tom. Quiet Desperation, Overwhelming Complacency
• Mami, Alfina. New Associated Student Government Congressmen, Officers …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 56, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Cash, Terry & Richard Ribar. Surveys Show Students Favor Liberalized Visitation
• Minton, Don. Special Olympic Athletes’ Specialty Lies in Their Attitude
• James Taylor to Play in Free Concert Friday
• Schneider Hall Renovation Delayed
• Halicks, Richard. United Black Greeks Get Recognition
• Truman Capote Lecture Set Tomorrow
• Basic Educational Opportunity Grant Program is Funded
• Commendation Wasn’t Oversight
• Randle, Lela. Bicentennial Commemorates 200 Years of Black Struggle
• Obranowicz, Charlie. Thanks Volunteers
• Henry, Steve. Associated Student Government Overly Criticized
• Levy, Marc. Questions Training
• Coffin, Donald. Comment – Phil Ochs’ …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hohman, Pat. College Students Face Rising Costs
• Mami, Alfina. Student Activities Committee Charter Changes to Be Considered by Associated Student Government
• Help Cry Gets Results – Lagrada Smalling
• Associated Student Government Plans Activities Grand Finale
• Special Olympics is Tomorrow
• Faculty Votes to Fill Seats on Academic Council
• Departments Should Offer Preregistration to Students
• Energy Shows Its Hand with Earth Week Fest
• Glaser, Joseph. English Professor Challenges Coverage of CLEP Survey Results
• McNally, David. Responds to William Comb’s Letter
• Goodwin, Barbie. Rape Prevention Expert Uses Humor …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lyons, Cindy. Study Shows CLEP Students Perform Well in Class
• Mami, Alfina. Charges Against Steve Henry Are Withdrawn by Tom Blair
• Chism, Pat. Modern Craftsman Creates Emotions with Stained Glass – David Johns
• Earth Wee, Festival Begins Today
• Special Olympics Still Needs Helpers
• Landscaping is Planned at Former Sit of L&M
• Council on Public Higher Education Meeting to be at Eastern Kentucky University
• Time and Money Saved Still Make CLEP Beneficial
• Bruce, Don. Aberrations
• Calico, Paul. Defends Greek Voters
• Saunders, Gene. Yellow Journalism
• Hohman, Pat. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hohman, Pat. Television: Is it Pain or Pleasure?
• Mami, Alfina. Christy Vogt Wins Election
• Mami, Alfina. Associated Student Government Acquits Gerard Faulk
• Jimmy Carter Refuses to Speak Here
• Government Prof Publishes Book – Edward Kearney
• Bomb Threats Create Delays
• Vogt, Christy. Winner Says Thanks
• Daniel, Austin, et al. Library Problems
• Guffey, Charles. Wants Dorm Changes
• Combs, William. The Greek Bloc
• Evans, John. Thanks Supporters
• Roeber, Randy. Nagging Recruiters
• Cash, Terry. Earth Week Festival to Include Films, Concert, Speeches
• Air Force Officer to Speak Monday – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Mami, Alfina. Associated Student Government Officers’ Scholarships Among Highest in State
• Voting Under Way for Associated Student Government Positions
• Governor Appoints Two Regents – William Kuegel, Ronald Sheffer
• Band to Play at the Kentucky Derby
• Tom Blair: Improve Overall States of Associated Student Govenment
• John Evans: Adequate Representation Lacking
• Three Speakers to Discuss Grants
• Minton, Don. Rick Kelly Running on Past Performance
• Minton, Don. Bob Tackett Pledges to Improve Concerts
• Budde, Neil. Conservative Decisions May End with McCormack Term
• Halicks, Richard. Rookies at the Road …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Mami, Alfina. Bruce Smith, Christy Vogt Survive as 527 Cast Ballots
• Caudill, Tom. Cold Checks Increasing Service Charge Possible
• Making an Impression – Ted Mack Amateur Hour
• Cash, Terry. Palms Reveal Character of Administrator’s Clients – Jack Sagabiel
• Mears, Teresa. Class Breaks Are Extended
• WKYU-FM to Broadcast Debate
• Herald, Talisman Taking Application
• Court Record
• Cash, Terry. Profs Make Predictions Races – John Parker, Joseph Uveges
• Hohman, Pat. Organizations Form as Kentucky Primary Nears
• Longer Breaks Are Needed Between All Class Periods
• Student Apathy Could Kill …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Primary Voting Today
• Hohman, Pat. Larry Powell: Leadership Key
• Minton, Don. Bruce Smith: Liberal Policy
• Mami, Alfina. Christy Vogt: Associated Student Government is Real Issue
• Minton, Don. Book-Selling Company Draws Students’ Praise and Criticism
• Court Record
• Greeks Raise $8,100 for Muscular Dystrophy
• Journalist to Lecture Tonight – Harrison Salisbury
• Campus Job Applications Due
• Academic Council Secrecy Violates Democratic Values
• Greek Fund-Raising Commendable
• Bruce, Don. I’m not in the Race
• Clark, Don & Edwin Scott. Mandingo of no Value
• Burns, Dan & David Witt. Endorse Larry …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Adams, Anne. Revised Policy Cuts Withdrawal Period
• Garner, Laura. Married Students Cross the Threshold to Tougher Life
• Mami, Alfina. Associated Student Government Begins Hearings in Gerard Faulk Impeachment Case
• Associated Student Government Candidates to Speak Sunday
• Journalist to Lecture Here Tuesday Night – Harrison Salisbury
• Sen. Charles Mathias Will Speak at Privacy Seminar Here
• Amateur Show Deadline Today
• David Frye Cancels Performance
• Faculty Senate Should Avoid Pitfalls Experienced by Associated Student Government
• Halicks, Richard. Polls May be Real Answer to Associated Student Government Publicity-Mongers
• Baker, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Bond, Beverly. Reputation of Student Actor Stems from His Talent and Versatility – Steve Mathews
• Mears, Teresa. Academic Council to Consider Revised Drop Policy
• Halicks, Richard. Faculty Senate Plans in Final Stages
• New Drop Policy Should Place Limit on Number, not Time
• Tong, Michael. Courses are Humiliation
• Poteet, Clint et al. Seek Indoor Basketball Courts to Use
• Levy, Marc. Criticizes Academic Council
• Vogt, Christy. Thanks Bill Supporters – Rape Shield Law
• Ribar, Richard. Interest Decline Causes Foreign Languages Cuts
• Hohman, Pat. Western’s Own King Corresponds …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Mami, Alfina. Associated Student Government Judicial Council Head is Facing Impeachment Action
• Cash, Terry. Environmental Interest Lingers
• Caudill, Tom. Free U . . . It Died Three Years Ago and Shows Little Sign of Revival
• Giving Blood is a Simple Step
• A Case for a Closed Closet – Alcohol, Drugs
• Bruce, Don. Campaign Initiated to Avoid Election of Noncandidate
• Russell, John. Midterms Ridiculous
• Smith, Robert. Urges Teacher Ranking
• Nave, Patience. Writer in Error
• Mami, Alfina. 43 Candidates File for Associated Student Government Offices
• Blood Drive, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Budde, Neil. Regents Discuss Evaluation Changes in Personnel Hinted
• Leake, Betsy. Three File for Associated Student Government President
• Cash, Terry. Environmental Science & Technology Building Completion Delayed
• Rebelettes Place Third Drill Meet
• Hohman, Pat. Student Discounts Are Well-Received
• Spring Enrollment is 12,769
• Herald Takes Break
• Government Again Exhibits Wasteful, Absurd Practices
• Ombudsman – Dormitory Closings, Finals, Graduation
• Bruce, Don. Whistlestop Tour to Demote Candidacy
• Stallons, Robert. Towing Draws Complaint
• Lui, Raymond. Seeks Better Placement
• Court Record
• WKU Places Fourth in Forensics Meet
• Wildman, Judy & …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hohman, Pat. Students Found Violation Mandatory Housing Rule
• Ribar, Richard. Charles Keown Criticizes Associated Student Government’s Taste in Sponsoring Chris Miller Lecture
• Adams, Anne. Academic Council Debates Drop Policy Change
• Mami, Alfina. 4 Announce Candidacy as Election Filing Open
• Board of Regents Discussion of Evaluation Set for Tomorrow
• What’s Happening – Chess Club, Kappa Alpha Psi, Chi Omega, Tech Aqua
• Discussion of Evaluation is Unnecessary at Present
• Connelly, Buddy. Fans Lift Team
• Williams, John. United Black Greek’s Purpose
• McMahon, William Commends Editorials
• Wayman, Sandy. The …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Budde, Neil. 3 Education Bills Given Little Chance
• Cash, Terry. Student Hypnotist is Using Techniques of Suggestion to Help Others – Ken York
• Associated Student Government Candidates May Begin Filing for Offices Today
• Editor of National Lampoon to Lecture at Garrett Tonight – Chris Miller
• What’s Happening – Veterans on Campus, Young Democrats, Public Relations Student Society of America, Pershing Rifles, Future Farmers of America, Citizen’s Band Radio Service Club, Chess Club
• Campus Police Stiffen Towing Policy
• Chris Miller’s Okay So Why Isn’t Todd Rundgren? …