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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 100, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs

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Magazine edition of the College Heights Herald for the period October 9 - November 11, 2024.

• Wilborn, Price. Letter from the Editor – Elections
• Ivory, Larkin, Cameron Shaw, Libby Simpson & Abigail Vickers. How WKU Students Are Approaching the Ballot Box
• Todd Alcott Shares Vision for Bowling Green

• Freidhof, Natalie. A College Student’s Guide to the Swing States
• Reed-Whalen, Bradlee. What Is Amendment 22? – School Funding
• Di Palermo, Dominic. More to Accomplish – Todd Alcott, Bowling Green Mayor
• Todd Alcott for Mayor In His Own Words
• Patti Minter for Mayor In Her Own Words
• Randolph, Eli. A Day in …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Legacy, Wku Student Affairs

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Fall 2024 Talisman:

• Our Mission
• Harrington, Ragan & Cecilia Alali. Legacy
• Muscutt, Carson. The Spirit of Western – Big Red
• Hardesty, Emma. Beyond the Letters – Fraternities & Sororities
• Lein, Samantha. The Iceberg Beneath You – Poem
• Pollard, Evynn. Echoes of the Past – Jonesville
• Sutton, Avery. Tasting Tradition – Recipes
• Phelps, Brett. The Hill
• Colovos, Christina. Pale Blue Dot – Poem
• Rainwater, Riley & Carson Muscutt. Marking Time – Marching Band
• Vickers, Abigail. Grassroots – Political Campaigns
• Muscutt, Carson. Horoscopes
• Legacy Issue 17 Playlist
• Lasting Impact

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald: Big Red By Ai, Wku Student Affairs

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Magazine edition of the College Heights Herald for the period March 3 - April 8, 2024.

• Big Red, Is That You?
• Anderson, Alexandria. Letter from the Editor - Artificial Intelligence
• Phelps, Maggie. What is AI? - Artificial Intelligence
• AI’s Impact on Higher Education
• Reed, Bailey. Students Share Opinions on AI
• Abney, Shayla. WKU Faculty Discuss AI in Courses
• Hawkins, Kaylee. AI’s Impact on Blackboard Ultra
• Randolph, Eli. AI Recreates a WKU Tour
• Shaw, Cameron. WKU Department of Political Science Hosts Dead President’s Tour

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald: Your Vote Matters, Wku Student Affairs

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Magazine edition of the College Heights Herald for the period October 4 - November 6, 2023.

• Anderson, Alexandria. Letter from the Editor – Elections
• Reed, Bailey. Every Vote in This County is Important – Daniel Cameron, Andy Beshear
• Phelps, Maggie. The Importance of Voter Registration
• Daniel Cameron on the Issues
• Andy Beshear on the Issues
• Di Palermo, Dominic. The Bowling Green Rock Band Academy – Musicians
• Costellow, Ali. Students & Campus Organizations Prepare for November Election
• Wilborn, Price. Wokeness Is Not a Bad Thing, and People Need to Stop Saying It Is
• Edmonds, Luke. A Kentuckian’s Guide to Legal Sports …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Burned Out – COVID-19
• Payne, Michael. 15 Years with the Bagel Brothers – Sandra Hurley
• Hargrove, Matthew. Hilltoppers Get in the Win Column, Home Finale Up Next - Football
• Kieser, Nick. All Eyes on the Spring – Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Baseball
• Leboutier, Addison. Little Flock of Jesus Christ Fellowship Comes Home – Clarence Tapp
• Cox, Alex. Editorial Cartoon re: Kamala Harris
• What a Kamala Harris Vice Presidency Means for Young People of Color
• Lattimer, Jacob. Student Government Association Sustainability Committee Looks to Make an Impact …

Ua12/2/1 Adulting, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald, includes articles:

• Spainhoward, Emma. Editor’s Letter
• What to Consider When Considering Grad School
• Norvell, Abbey. Dear Hilltoppers – Mackenzie Moore, Stephen Mayer, Hannah Reardon, Megan Devore, Danny Zeidan
• Harden, Olivia. Cooking (Ahead) for One
• Dressman, Jake. Small Changes Save Big Bucks
• Normalizing Conversations on Sex – Lion’s Den
• Harden, Olivia. Finding Your Place in Politics

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Murray, Debra. Campaigning During COVID-19
• Stryker, Shane. Third Party Candidates Present Options Outside Democrats & Republicans
• WKU Young Democrats
• WKU College Republicans
• Serrano, Francisco. A Voice of Change for the Young Generation
• Thornton, Maggie. Kentucky’s 1^st Congressional District
• Holland, Kelley. Kentucky’s 2^nd Congressional District
• Latimer, Jacob. Senate Candidates on College-Level Issues – Mitch McConnell, Amy McGrath
• Collins, Michael. District 20 Candidates on the Issues – Patti Minter, Leanette Lopez
• Who’s Running for City Commission?

Ua12/2/2 2019 Talisman: Balance, Wku Student Affairs

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2019 Talisman yearbook.

• Mohr, Olivia. Balance
• Lunte, Hailee. That Warm Feeling Autumn Took from Me
• Dozer, Claire. Mother Load – Savannah Ranney
• Hubbs, Annalee. Tap After Hours – Dance
• Lancaster, Emily. Opposites Attract – Maddie Rediker & Cameron Blankenship
• Jones, Sydney. Delving into the Dirty – Taylor Gossage, Lion’s Den
• Chu, Phi. Snow Song
• Gordon, Zora. Spells & Spirit – Kristen Dalby, Witchcraft
• Powers, Noah. What is Left – Kelly Meredith, Identity Theft
• Aklilu, Bethel. Uprooting – International Students
• Steffey, Raegan. The Dirty Art Kids
• Dieudonne, Nadia. Self Starteres – Entrepreneurs
• Bass, Morgan. Young & Partisan – Politics
• Powers, Noah. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 94, No. 9 [10], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Voter Guide – Patti Minter, Benjamin Lawson
• DeLetter, Emily. Construction of First-year Village Slated to Begin – Housing & Residence Life
• Austin, Emma. Will Local Voters Make Warren County Wet? – Alcohol
• Austin, Emma. Fraternity Member Brings Firearm to Float Site – Delta Tau Delta / Chi Omega
• Dobbs, Jack. Kentucky Museum Hosts Celebration of WKU Professors – Jim Wayne Miller, Mary Ellen Miller
• DeLetter, Emily. WKU to Host Annual International Education Week
• DeLetter, Emily. Kentucky Museum to Establish Youth Scholarship
• DeBerry, Kierra. Organizations Provide …

Ua12/2/2 2018 Talisman: Grit, Wku Student Affairs

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2018 Talisman yearbook.

• Gibson, Helen. Grit
• Zambrano, Max. Cash Cows – Chaney’s Dairy Barn
• Holt, Delaney. A Quarry Story – White Stone Quarry, Caden Quarry
• McKee, Rylee. Beautiful Grit – BellaMoxi, Dance
• Voorhees, Jessica. Digging Deep – Jean-Luc Houle, Anthropology
• Lucas, Kaley. Black Mountain
• Edwards, Aly. Roots of Stigma – McKenna Vierstra, Jordan Frodge, Max Williams, Robin Farrell
• Eastham, Lillie. Grab ‘Em by the Ballot – Time’s Up Movement
• McCarthy, Hannah. Flesh Memories
• Barritt, Brooklyn. Making a Place at the Table – Dungeons & Dragons
• Gary, Summer. For Adoption: Unwanted Mutt
• Waters, Adrianna. For the Love of Creation – Art …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Coyle, Cameron. Students Express Concern Over WKU Alert System
• Alvey, Rebekah. Faculty Regent Reflects on Term – Barbara Burch
• Eastham, Lillie. Glow Walk Honors People Affected by Cancer – Relay for Life
• Ziege, Nicole. Student Government Association Fails to Pass Resolution Supporting Dreamers – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
• DeLetter, Emily. Scheduling Software Aims to Simplify Registration
• Huff, Taylor. Do You Support the Fairness Ordinance?
• Austin, Emma. Editorial Cartoon re: Faculty Regent Election
• Part-time Faculty Deserve a Say in Faculty Regent Election
• Hormell, David. The …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Kast, Monica. Total Solar Eclipse Lowers Temperatures
• Collins, Emma. Students Receive a Gouda Opportunity – Hilltopper Creamery
• DeLetter, Emily. Dean of College of Education to Retire After 28 Years – Sam Evans
• Ziege, Nicole. Student Government Association Has First Meeting of New School Year
• Alvey, Rebekah. New Program Supports First-generation Students – Intercultural Student Engagement Center
• Collins, Emma. Advertising & Public Relations Officially Change Departments
• Gibson, Helen. Hello from the WKU Talisman
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Donald Trump
• Leonard, Nicole. Your Opinion, Not Theirs …

Ua25/2 Memoranda, Wku Human Resources

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Memoranda issued by WKU Human Resources to faculty & staff via email.

• Personnel Actions Approval Procedures
• Governor's Proposal for Public Pension Reform
• Keeping the Promise Highlights
• Keeping the Promise KERS-NH/CERS-NH
• Keeping the Promise KTRS
• Keeping the Promise KERS HAZ. / CERS HAZ. / SPRS
• Keeping the Promise - Legislative Retirement
• Keeping the Promise - Judicial Retirement
• Keeping the Promise - Additional Reforms

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Collins, Emma. PolitiFact Staffers Visit WKU
• Perry, Natalie. International Dialogue Informs Students About Recent Political Events
• Keltner, Bryson. Bowling Green Black Lives Matter Hosts Action Meeting
• Miller, Callie. Associate Provost Plans Awareness of Research – Cheryl Davis
• Carlson, Kylie. Student’s Work Prompts Proclamation Signing – Antibiotic Awareness Week
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Nutrition Labels
• Burgess, Kelly. Three Major Keys to Nutrition
• Kaufkins, Barry. Standing with My Muslim Students
• Johnson, Kalyn. Coming to Understand Why People Protest
• Disalvo, Ann. Bowling Green Beauties – Miss Bowling …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Kast, Monica. Two School of Journalism & Broadcasting Majors to Move Schools – Advertising, Public Relations
• Collins, Emma. Tension – Donald Trump
• Williams, Jamie. Andre Dowell – Elections
• Carlson, Kylie. Jacob Karaglanis – Elections
• Kast, Monica. eSports Team Moves Into Permanent Space
• Miller, Callie. Sophomore, International Enrollment Declines
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon: Echo Chambers
• Build Bridges: Understanding Protests, Understanding Each Other – Elections
• Carter, Brandon. There is Much Work to be Done After Election
• Chism, Kalee. Luncheon Opens Discussion on Gender – Genderations
• Austin, Emma. …

Ua3/9/7 Civility & Embracement, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

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Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty, staff & students regarding civility after 2016 election.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Holloway, Kaely. International Student Amendment Passes Student Government Association Senate Vote – Navitas
• Boyd, Kayla. Lambda Chi Alpha Raises Money for Hope Harbor – Watermelon Bust Beauty Pageant
• Marnon, Christian. Engineering Students Create Beech Bend Event – Cancer, Fund raising
• Downey, Casey. WKU Students Drink Wine for Class – Agriculture
• French, Jackson. Petition for 24-Hour Dining Option Heads to Student Government Association – Dining Services
• Burton, Kristina. Symphony at WKU to Give Free Concert at Jackson’s Orchard This Weekend – Music
• Bratcher, Nick. Soft Speech Still Works – Barack …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wilson, Laurel. Tuition Hike Limited to 5 Percent
• Wilson, Laurel. Halftime Adjustments: Gary Ransdell Reflects as Administrative Changes Bring Transition
• Harris, Shakia. Regents Approve New Programs – Art History, Asian Religions & Cultures, Organizational Leadership, Water Resource Management
• Duvall, Tessa. Community Colleges Pledge to Improve Graduation Rates – Kentucky Community & Technical College System, KCTCS
• Kasnic, Dave. A Thousand Words – Nell Ferguson, Jamboree Barn, Rosine, Kentucky, Bluegrass
• Duvall, Tessa. Land Sale Approved for Greek Village – Regents, Planning, Design & Construction, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Nu
• Simpson, …

Ua37/29 Gary Ransdell - Fed. Reserve Board - Bernanke Speech To Economic Club Of Washington, St. Louis Federal Reserve Board

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Email sent to members of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Board of speech given by Ben Bernanke at the Economic Club of Washington.

Ua37/29 Gary Ransdell - Fed. Reserve Board - Ben Bernanke's Confirmation Hearing Testimony, St. Louis Federal Reserve Board

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Email sent to members of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Board regarding Ben Bernanke's confirmation hearing testimony.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Barczak, Mary. All Smiles, Kevin Smiley Wins Student Government Association Election
• Shay, Meg. I Won’t Give Up – James Neighbors, Homelessness
• Howerton, Christina. Universities Feel Pain of Recession
• Barczak, Mary. Clubs Suffer from Money Problems – Sister 2 Sister
• Pajares, Elio. A Thousand Words – Melissa Blankenship, Baptist Campus Ministry
• Hale, Marianne. Tea Party Protest Draws Larger Crowd Than Expected
• Tobin, Whitley. Phresh Pham to Host Open Mic Night
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Pedestrian Safety
• Exercise Some Crosswalk Courtesy
• Hughey, Aaron. The Problem with Standardized Tests
• Dooper, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Barczak, Mary. South Campus Wants Voice on Student Government Association
• Stewart, Colleen. Eastern Rhythms – Talkproject, Cultural Enhancement Series
• Moore, Josh. Western Releases New Energy Policy
• Diamond, Kala. A Thousand Words – Toynnia Dye, LifeSkills, John Fleenor
• Ulber, Emily. Freshman Dies in Car Accident – DuWayne Northey
• Hale, Marianne. Tuition Increase Percentage May Be Lowest in 20 Years
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon: I’m Gonna Milk This Cash Cow for All It’s Worth – NCAA, Basketball
• NCAA Puts Revenue Before the Fans
• Hayes, Nathan. Students for Concealed Carry on …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 22 [32], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hale, Marianne. Faculty Concerns Spur Revision of Textbook Bill – Legislation
• Hale, Marianne. Federal Stimulus Bill Supports Pell Grants, Works-Study
• Hale, Marianne. Taxing Our Butts & Our Bottles – Cigarettes, Alcohol, Taxation
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Chief Justice Resigns – Lisa Kappler
• Ulber, Emily. Western Relay for Life Chapter Launches Online Campaign
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Smoking Ban
• Smoking Ban: Western Officials Should Reevaluate Current Smoking Policy
• McCall, Jennifer. Officials Should Examine Parking Issue Closely
• Babcock, Whitney. Officials Should Consider Alternative Ways to Fix Parking Situation …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 21 [31], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hale, Marianne. Former ALIVE Center Director Signs Plea Agreement – Katrina Phelps
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Sets Date for Student Regent Election
• Hale, Marianne & Josh Moore. Unexpected Outcome – Mike Reynolds, J. Marshall Hughes, Elections
• Sanchez, Armando. A Thousand Words – Rodrix Brooks, Prisoners
• Hale, Marianne. Western Sells $47.6 Million in Bonds – Van Meter Hall, Gordon Ford College of Business, Preston Health & Activities Center, Ivan Wilson Hall, Thompson Science Complex, Parking Lots
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Journalistic Freedom! – Roller Coaster
• Extra! Extra! …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Siders, Neil. Student Government Association Bill Pushes for Free Music – Ruckus
• Coulter, Amber. No Horsing Around: Pre-Veterinary Students – Agriculture, Jenks Britt
• Day, Michelle. Students May Suffer from Federal Loan Cuts – Student Financial Aid
• Ryan, Eileen. Barak Obama Campaign Opens Local Office – Elections
• Powers, Mary. A Thousand Words – Ting Ting Zhao, Yu-Pin Cheng, Po-Chien Cheng, International Students
• Chester L. Davis, Former Professor Dies at 84
• Student Charged with Indecent Exposure – Marreon Allen
• Assault Reported in Cravens Library – Addison James, William Pape
• Rowell, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Ulber, Emily. Western Wins ONE Campus Challenge – Poverty
• Siders, Neil. Elected Executives Plan Student Government Association Changes
• Wilson, Laurel. Mayoral Candidates Prepare for Primary – Brian Strow, Elaine Walker, Jerry Wells
• Morgan, Nathan. A Thousand Words – Zheng Wang, Tieda Sun, Tai Chi, International Students
• Hunton, Ryan. Gatton Academy of Math & Science Selects Students for Class of 2010
• Rowell, Larry. Family of Slain Boy to Gather at Justice Center – Eros Berisaj, Shootings, Protests
• Redmon, Austin. Barak Obama: A New Vision for America – Elections
• Erskine, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Day, Michelle. Western Relieved by Budget
• Hale, Marianne. Four Vetoed Projects Restored – Van Meter Hall, Preston Health & Activities Center, Ivan Wilson Hall, Parking Lots
• Robinson, Andrew. A Golden Opportunity – Ken McDonald, Basketball
• Rowell, Larry. Local Family Reels After Son, 15 Is Slain - Eros Berisaj, Shootings
• Rowell, Larry. Western Student Charged with Arson – Jordan Burchel
• Ulber, Emily. Western Seeks to Ease Stress of Transfer Students – 2+2 Program, Computer Science
• Day, Michelle. Board of Regents Approves New Graduate Certificate – English as Second Language, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Robinson, Andrew. Ty-ed to History: Senior’s Shot Advances Tops – Ty Rogers, Basketball
• Brown, Holly. Governor Steve Beshear Bets on Toppers, Brings Home Bacon
• Zukic, Rialda. The ONE Campaign Hosts Poverty Awareness Rally
• Clayton, Ami. Forensics Team World Champions
• Day, Michelle. Senate’s Budget Doesn’t Mesh with House Version – Legislature
• Erskine, Anne. Veteran Students – Iraq War, 2003
• Support is Non-Partisan: After Five Years of War Don’t Forget Sacrifices Made – Iraq War, 2003, Veterans, Students
• Hayes, Nathan. Empty Holsters Full of Meaning – Protests, Demonstrations, Guns
• Abston, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Ulber, Emily. WKU’s First Doctorate Program Approved – Educational Leadership
• Brown, Holly. Regents’ Closed Session Illegal – Open Meetings
• Day, Michelle. Gambling Survives Committee Against Odds – Legislation
• Hale, Marianne. Lake Wallace to be Drained – Flooding
• Morgan, Nathan. A Thousand Words – International Students, Xiaowei Wang
• Capillo, Greg. Kaleidoscope Seeks to Raise Awareness – Housing
• Rowell, Larry. Soldier Death in Barnes-Campbell Hall Determined Accidental – Lank Graves
• Day, Michelle. Bill Relieving Rising Costs for Retirees Passes in Subcommittee – Legislation
• Hunton, Ryan. On Your Mark, Get Set, …

Ua3/9/5 Student Rally At The Capitol, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at student rally against budget cuts in Frankfort, Kentucky.