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The 1985 Move Bombing: A Study In Perspectives, Kaci Delisle

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On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police dropped a military grade bomb on 6221 Osage Avenue, a row house in a Black neighborhood in West Philadelphia. This home was occupied by a revolutionary group called MOVE. The bomb started a fire that the police and firefighters decided to “contain” rather than put out, resulting in the deaths of eleven people and the destruction of sixty-one homes. Only two MOVE members survived the fire. Using court records, documents from the investigation conducted by the Philadelphia Special Investigation Commission (PSIC), and other interviews regarding MOVE and the bombing, this paper reconstructs different perspectives …

Ua12/2/1 The Hill In Review, Wku Student Affairs

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Newsletter recapping the top stories of the week.

Ua3/10/2 Remembering 9/11, Wku President's Office - Caboni

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Email from WKU president Timothy Caboni to faculty & staff regarding the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Ua3/9/7 Recent Events, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

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Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding death of student and the Charlie Hebdo Attack in Paris.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Two Students Hit on University Boulevard – Katie Nelsen, Carlie Heath
• Hoang, Mai. Tuition Cap to Be Proposed
• Hoang, Mai. Warren Buffett Talks Business
• Clark, Ashlee. Ombudsman Appointed – Luther Hughes
• Science Academy Idea is Good, the Timing is Not – Gatton Academy for Mathematics & Science in Kentucky
• Lamar, Mike. Editorial Cartoon re: 9/11 We Still Mourn
• Fox, Donald. Food Long Overdue – Dining Services
• Schmitz, Jake. Regarding Latest Transpark News
• Hightower, Kyle. Editor’s Note re: Fraternities & Sororities
• Cummins, Zack. Student Questions Speaker’s Use of …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Healing, Surviving, Uniting – September 11^th
• Shinall, Dave. Study Shows Mold in Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center may be Harmful to Students, Staff
• Sewell, Beth. Student Government Association to Host Parking Forum
• Snead, Bryan. Professor Earns Research Honor – Charles McGruder
• Hoang, Mai. Plan Made for Possible Budget Cuts
• Western Should Better Protect Campus Visitors
• Epley, Keith. Good We Strive for Is Worth Suffering For – September 11^th
• Minors, Pat. Always Remember Where You Were – September 11^th
• Bergen, Reed. Nothing to Fear – September 11th …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Sewell, Beth. Remember – September 11^th
• O’Connor, Molly. Western, City to Honor 9/11
• O’Connor, Molly & Mai Hoang. One Year Later: Four People Reflect on Tragedy’s Effects – September 11^th
• Lord, Joseph. Cash, CD Players Stolen from Kentucky State University Locker Room During Game
• As Anniversary Looms, There’s Time to Reflect – September 11^th
• Bonner, Tim. Editorial Cartoon re: September 11th Memorial
• Laquetta Shepard’s Courage an Inspiration
• Branaman, James. He’s a Hero – William Randolph, September 11^th
• Hoang, Mai. Western Profs Complete State Technology Study …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lord, Joseph. Anthrax Scare Not Intended
• Corbin, Brett. First Hispanic Police Officer Hired – Raphael Casas
• Clark, Ryan. From the Editor – Diversity
• Dittmeier, Kate. Students Celebrate Spooky Holiday on Hill
• Sociologist to Speak – Michael Kimmel
• Marching Band Will Play in Extravaganza
• Children’s Theatre Offering This Weekend – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
• NPR Pioneer to Speak at 7:30 Tonight – Bill Siemering
• Warren, Brandy. Gatton Academy for Mathematics & Science Waiting for Funding
• Free Speech Can be the Hardest to Hear – Hell House
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Corbin, Brett. Plague of Campus Fire Alarms Raises Concerns
• Corbin, Brett. Dorm Dwellers Apathetic to Possible Danger – Fire Safety
• Lord, Joseph. New Salon Coming to Bates-Runner
• Lord, Joseph. All washed Up – Flooding, Water Pollution
• Hall, Rex. Regents to Vote on New Policy – Athletics Fee
• Warren, Brandy. Kappa Alpha & Kappa Delta Investigated for Alcohol
• Finding Someone to Solve the Crimes – Anthrax
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Anthrax Scare
• Student Government Association Needs a Little Shaking Up, Rebellion
• McKinney, Gabe. Exit to Nowhere Hardly a Haven …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Sewell, Beth. Royal Steps – Zeta Phi Beta, Omega Psi Phi, Step Shows
• Hall, Rex. Possible Hazing Reported – Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Lord, Joseph. Substance Tests Negative for Anthrax
• Corbin, Brett. Shots Fired at Post-Game Party
• Warren, Brandy. University Senate Gives Approval for Film Minor
• Luring Teachers to Hill Takes Money
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Faculty Recruitment
• Quick & Forward Thinking Appreciated – Anthrax Scare
• Johnson, Misty. Put Focus on Attackers – Rape
• Niesse, Josh. Don’t Drop Bombs – Afghanistan, Celebrate Activism Now
• Holm, Hollan. Student Government Association …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Warren, Brandy. Faculty May Retire En Masse
• Lord, Joseph. Anthrax Scare Reaches Hill
• Dittmeier, Kate. Students, Workers Held In Library for Two Hours
• Hall, Rex. Western May Soon Get Ruling in Suit Against Former Officers – Anthony Purcell, Jeffrey Welch
• With Banner Broken, Western Goes Broke
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Banner 2000
• Youngman, Sam. Fear Hits the Hill, Home – Anthrax Scare
• Kelly, Adam. And a Response . . . – New Rock 92
• Sharfe, Jeremy. . . . From the Idiots – New Rock 92
• Lynch, Caroline. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hoang, Mai. Western Reacts to War on Terrorism – Afghanistan
• Bennett, Jacob. Village Idiots On Probation – Adam Kelly, Jeremy Scharfe, New Rock 92
• Lord, Joseph. Buildings In Need of Major Repair
• Lord, Joseph. Forensics Team Wins
• Beware the Banana-seated Boys in Blue
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: WKU Police Bicycles
• Youngman, Sam. Attacking Terror, First Amendment
• Butler, Carrie. Rules Are Meant to Be Understood – Parking Permits
• LaBelle, Charbonee. Hill a Preittier Sight Than Four Years Ago
• Hall, Rex. WKU Researching Food Services
• Corbin, Brett. Campus Vandals Target …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hall, Rex. Identity of Donor Revealed – Mary Hutto, Scholarships
• Lord, Joseph. Problems Plaguing Paradise – McLean Hall
• Moore, Michael. Bowling Green 10K Returns with New Name – 10K Classic
• Physics & Astronomy to Host New Series – Robot Eyes, Hardin Planetarium
• Hoang, Mai. Gables Apartments Victims Get Aid
• Lord, Joseph. State Funding Sought for Renovation
• Falling Through Cracks
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Renovations
• Hines, Kyle. Physics vs. History – 9/11 Attacks
• Yeager, Dorian. War Ain’t All Bad – 9/11 Attacks
• Holm, Hollan. Gary Ransdell Addresses Student Government …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hall, Rex. Insurance Premiums to Increase
• Shinall, Dave. Gables Apartment Fire Leaves 46 Homeless
• Hoang, Mai. Newest Ombudsman Appointed – Sonya Gray
• Dittmeier, Kate. TVs Removed from Dorm Lobbies to Cut Noise Level
• Lord, Joseph. Terrorist Attack may Alter Debate Topic – Forensics Team
• USA, Hilltoppers Are On in the Same – Homecoming
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: War Against Terrorism
• Glaser, Joe. War: What Is It Good For? – 9/11 Attack
• Tucker, Kyle. Beware: Sleeping Giant Now Awake – 9/11 Attack
• Brazley, Erin. Safety Walk Finds Poor Lighting …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hall, Rex. Western Files Suit Over Collegiate Health Care
• Clark, Ryan. Photographers Find Strength, Sorrow – 9/11 Attacks
• Hoang, Mai. International Students Still Feel Safe
• Science Day Scheduled for Friday
• Omega Phi Alpha Meeting Today
• Lord, Joseph. High School Scholars Day Friday
• Lord, Joseph. Response Team Created to Keep Wires Intact – Infrastructure
• Loyal, Taylor. Terrorist Attacks Affect Swimmers – Julia Van Antwerp
• Voices Carry from the Hill – 9/11 Attack Vigil
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Why? 9/11 Attack
• Kirchmeyer, Richard. College Heights Herald Dropped the Ball – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Ragan, Jason. Looking for Light – 9/11 Attack
• LaBelle, Charbonee. Coaches Cautious in Midst of Heat Waves
• Lynch, Caroline. Western Sees Record Enrollment
• Hoang, Mai. Western Plans to Clone Sign
• Warren, Brandy. University Senate to Fill Vacancies
• Maintaining the Western Way of Life – 9/11 Attack
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: United at WKU
• Communication Can’t Be a Luxury on Campus – Crimes
• Bessette, Phyllis. Love Amidst War – 9/11 Attack
• Curtis, Margaret. A Hill In Her Heart – 9/11 Attack
• Allen, Criag. An E-mail of Anguish – 9/11 …

Ua12/2/1 9.11.01, Wku Student Affairs

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Special issue of the College Heights Herald regarding the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. Articles:

• Twelve Hours of Terror
• It Breaks My Heart
• Hall, Rex. World Trade Center
• Bennett, Jacob & Lyndsay Sutton. Community Holds Midday Service
• Walsh, Erica. Students Recall Internships in Washington, DC, New York
• Clark, Ryan. Time Stood Still
• Finding Peace Through Pain
• Butorac, Rebecca. From Coffee to Questions
• Warren, Brandy. Stars & Stripes Are Flying Solo
• Moore, Brian & Mai Hoang. Administrators Say Campus Will Be Business as Usual
• Compton, Michael. For Some, It’s Not Life as Usual
• Lord, Joseph. Red Cross Needs Donors, …