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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 88, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs

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

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

Bolick, Molly (Fa 579), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 579. Illustrated paper by Molly Bolick titled “Embodied Art: Identity, Adornment, and Style in Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby.” Analysis of the artistic process of choosing a derby name and the assemblage of dress elements and adornment in the context of the body as a canvas. This project was submitted for the 2011Folklife Archives Award competition at Western Kentucky University.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 88, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Swanson, Kayla. Where Am I? – Construction
• Swanson, Kayla. Downing University Center Construction Forces Tailgaters to Spread Across Campus
• Rogers, Shelby. Bi-term Proposal Aims to Help Students Graduate Sooner
• Rogers, Shelby. WKU Engaged in 9 On-going Lawsuits
• Harrison, Taylor. Summer Scholarship Boosts Enrollment
• A Change Is Upon Us – College Heights Herald
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: College Heights Herald
• Dodds, Cory. Take Advantage of Everything WKU Has to Offer
• Hayden, Natalie. Soccer Brief
• Aulbach, Lucas. Running Backs Have a Chance to be 1-2-3-4 Punch – Football
• Stephens, Brad. …

Armstrong, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

How does it end for Lance Armstrong? “Not with a bang but a whimper.” Although T.S. Eliot did not know Lance Armstrong, it is an interesting coincidence that Eliot’s 1925 poem, from which this line is taken, is titled “The Hollow Men.” If you were someone who idolized Armstrong and believe now that he is guilty and there is a blot on his entire career, then he will indeed seem as one of those Hollow Men.

Olympics, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

So it has ended. A bit over two weeks, a fortnight of intense athletic competition with spectacular performances, highs and lows, and way too much national naval gazing by the host nation and by NBC on behalf of the USA. That said, it was at the sporting level a wonderful two weeks of competition.

A Survey Of Women In Sports Media, Holly Sullivan

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Since 1995 (Miller and Miller), women in sports media (WSM) have been citing the difficulties of balancing their careers and their personal lives, specifically the challenges of family life. Previous research has shown that most WSM are leaving their careers between six to ten years on the job and have cited reasons of work conflicting with their careers (Hardin, Shain and Shultz-Poniatowski, 2008). Work-family conflicts has also been cited a reason for lower job satisfaction (Reindary, 2007). This survey is the first survey to compare work-family conflict to variables of job satisfaction.

Punishment, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

After the Freeh Report was issued there was an outcry demanding that the NCAA do something to punish Penn State University. Many called for the death penalty. Others complained about the failure of the NCAA to act immediately. Then on Monday morning when the NCAA President, Mark Emmert, announced the judgment and punishment of Penn State the outcry was that the NCAA acted too quickly. It was a rush to judgment by Emmert and his colleagues. What happened to due process?

Psu Report, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

After reading the summaries and commentaries on the Freeh Report detailing the elements of scandal at Penn State University, I am surprised that I am surprised by what has been revealed. My cynicism after nearly a half century of involvement with administrators at institutions of higher education and bloated athletic programs should have left me immune to both the surprise and disgust that this affair had evoked in me. What has not surprised me is the deviousness of the principal players in this scandal, the cynicism with which they approached the issues, and the continuing reaction to it all.

Wimbledon, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The term “historic” is often used in describing any number of sporting events. It is sometimes used to exaggerate the significance of an event, often in order to promote it. There are times, though, when the term is not only appropriate, but indeed, required. The Gentleman’s Final at Wimbledon today was historic in a number of ways.

Baseball Verdicts, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It ended last week with the jury foreman announcing to the court that the jury had found Roger Clemens “not guilty.”

Title Ix, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

This weekend marks the fortieth anniversary of the passage of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 whose section, Title IX, transformed sport in America. After forty years the achievements of Title IX are impressive, while some controversy persists and some misinformation continues to persist. In the past decade the conservative political attack has subsided and Title IX seems to have been removed from those still fighting the culture wars particularly on the issue of feminism.

Father's Day, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

This was first written in 1992 for Father's Day shortly after my father's death which is now 23 years ago. It was originally a radio commentary for WUCF-FM in Orlando. I send it out each year as a tribute to my father and as a tribute to all fathers on Father's Day.

The Impact Of Faith And Experience On The Development Of Coaching Philosophies, Douglas Hochstetler

Movement and Being: The Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure and Sports Studies

The purpose of this paper is to address coaching philosophies in the context of experience and faith. In particular, how do coaches at Christian colleges develop their ideas and beliefs about coaching which guide their actions and behaviors? To what extent does faith impact these philosophical commitments? What is this process of decision-making and growth like? Does this development process occur intuitively, through rational discourse and planning, or perhaps through some sort of symbiotic process? This paper is both descriptive and normative, both reflective of the experiential process in developing one’s coaching philosophy as well as prescribing effective ways to …

Muscular Christian Themes In Contemporary American Sport: A Case Study, Andrew R. Meyer

Movement and Being: The Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure and Sports Studies

Muscular Christianity is often credited as being influential in Western sport ideology but is rarely mentioned in contemporary analysis. This paper identifies instances of muscular Christian ideals, as defined by Thomas Hughes, observable in the contemporary American sport context, addressing the continued religious impact of sport. Muscular Christian themes were identified in various media, including, online videos, magazines, books, and commercials involving American cyclist Lance Armstrong. Two of Hughes’ themes were observable in the media portrayal of Armstrong: a body used for the protection of the weak and a body used for the advancement of all righteous causes. These findings …

Triple Crown, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It has become one of the rarest of rarities in American sport. This Saturday for the twelfth time in the past thirty-four years a horse will come to the Belmont with an opportunity to become the twelfth horse in the history of the Triple Crown to achieve this elusive fete. The last time it was done was in 1978 by Affirmed.

Metta, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Maybe I missed the memo. Perhaps I wasn’t paying close enough attention. Or somehow it wasn’t big enough news in London. Whatever the case may be, I was a startled when I read recently that someone named Metta World Peace was playing basketball in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers. I remember World B. Free of the NBA and He Hate Me of the XFL, but Metta World Peace was a new one.

Ua12/2/1 Best Of The Hill, Wku Student Affairs

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Special awards edition of the College Heights Herald.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald - Graduation, Wku Student Affairs

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Special commencement edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Kimura, Alex. Not Knowing Your Future Isn’t So Bad – Student Government Association
• Honor College Graduates
• Congratulations Biology Graduates!
• Jury, Tyler. Find Something You are Passionate About & Pursue It with Diligence – Spirit Masters
• Wittenborn, Ashley. Gain as Much Experience as You Can Soak Up Every Moment - Talisman
• Johnson, Jasmine. Basketball Has Shaped My Life Probably More Than Anything Else Besides God
• Congratulations Graduates from the Management Department
• College of Health & Human Services Graduates
• Nguyen, Mario. They Cleaned Me Up & Outfitted Me with the Tools I Needed to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

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• Andrews, Mary. Tough Job Market Facing Spring Grads
• Rogers, Shelby & Natalie Hayden. Welcome to the Real World – Graduation
• Anderson, Anna. WKU Grads Find Work in Americorps
• Harrison, Blake. Aramark Likely to Stay Through 2017 – Dining Services
• Williams, Joanna. All Good Things Eventually Come to an End – Graduation
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Graduation
• Harrison, Blake. Faces May Change, But the Spirit of WKU Remains the Same
• Sohl, John. The Art of Apologies: Differing Without Defacing – Hilltoppers for Life
• 2011-2012 in Review
• Harrison, Taylor. Cory …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Rutledge, Chris. John Carpenter Coming to WKU Film Festival
• McKay, Michael. Cancer Never Sleeps – Relay for Life
• Koch, Cameron. Less Research, More Teaching Track Offered – Faculty
• Mack, Shelby. Best Buddies
• O’Bryan, Abby. A Thousand Words – Brettne Vasek
• Koch, Cameron. Gary Ransdell’s Report Reminds Regents of Tough Budget
• Rogers, Shelby. Unique Fundraiser Hopes to Raise $1K for United Way
• Marsupial Awards
• Fisk, Brent. Gary Ransdell’s Actions Out of Line – Censorship, Free Speech
• Bozeman, Joshua. Hilltoppers for Life Display was Vandalized – Abortion
• Aulbach, Lucas. Weather Mars …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 88, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

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

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 88, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

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

Summitt, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

From across the nation, from the world of basketball and the world of sport, the reaction to Pat Summitt relinquishing her position as head basketball coach at the University of Tennessee has been overwhelming in praise, admiration, and volume. Those who played for Summitt talked of the tremendous impact that she had on their lives, praising her as a coach and human being, often referring to her as a mother-figure. Those who knew her in other capacities talked about her strength in the face of adversity. This quality distinguished Pat Summitt throughout her career and not just in the past …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

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• McKay, Michael. Earth, Arbor Day Celebrations Start Friday
• McKay, Michael. Cemetery of the Innocent – Hilltoppers for Life, Abortion
• Duvall, Tessa. Programs for Minority Students Aid Retention
• Rutledge, Chris. Morning Teleportation Back to Bowling Green to Write Music
• Andrews, Mary. X Is for Xylophone – Daniel McKillip
• Williams, Joanna. Ain’t No Party Like a Safe Party – Shootings
• Editorial Cartoon re: Gary Ransdell Bobblehead Doll
• Simmons, Hannah. All Greeks Should Be Given Equal Coverage
• McKay, Michael. WKU Earns Green College Recognition Once Again
• Harrison, Taylor. Student Government Association Awarded …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Jenkins, Spencer. Police Search for Suspects in Shooting – Tevin Holliman, Ricardo Singh
• McKay, Michael. Sigma Chi’s Fight Night Canceled
• Hilbert, Hayley. Spring Sing
• Duvall, Tessa. South Campus Aids in Overall Diversity
• McKay, Michael. Gary Ransdell Bobbleheads to be Given at Baseball Game
• Randolph, Christian. A Thousand Words – Ali Miah
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Earth Day
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Earth Day
• Sneath, Julie. Cut Salaries to Ease Tuition Hikes
• Hughey, Aaron. President Barak Obama & the Future of Higher Education
• Jenkins, Spencer. WKU Police Department: No …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hayden, Natalie. WKU Begins Prepping for Accreditation Process
• Swanson, Kayla. Greek Week to Promote Unification
• Alleyne, Zirconia. W is for Weight Trainer – Kaci Kleeman
• Koch, Cameron. Tuition Could Rise by 5 Percent
• Harrison, Taylor. Student Government Association’s Poorvie Patel to Lobby in Congress
• McKay, Michael. Relay for Life Event Brings People Together for Cancer Research
• Poole, Alex. Recent Article on Education Misses the Point
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Georgia State University Pounce Trap
• Williams, Joanna. Finding a Boost Toward the End of the Semester
• Alleyne, Zirconia. Student …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Swanson, Kayla. Golf Classic to Honor Late WKU Student Bradley Boling
• McKay, Michael. Fixin’ It Up – Bicycles
• Koch, Cameron. Students Pay Two Fees for Renovated Downing University Center
• Rutledge, Chris. Bowling Green-based Sleeper Agent Living Tour Life
• O’Bryan, Abby. A Thousand Words – Jasey Beckman, Holy Week
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association Magician
• Promising Future for Student Government Association
• Harrison, Taylor. Student Government Association Co-Sponsors International Night
• Harrison, Taylor. Student Government Association Organizes Events to Improve Campus
• Rogers, Shelby. Higher Standards Face Future Teachers
• Koch, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

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

• McKay, Michael. Downing University Center Makes Adjustments to Renovation
• Jenkins, Spencer. Stunned – University Police Academy
• Koch, Cameron. Enrollment Numbers Delay Budget Worries
• Hayden, Natalie. Triple-Amputee Iraq Veteran Inspires with His Sory – Bryan Anderson
• Justice, Maciena. V is for Violinist – Keith Pennington
• Blanford, Sidney. Michelle’s Consignment Boutique Provides Affordable Prom & Wedding Dresses
• McKay, Michael. WKU Wins Tree Award
• Williams, Joanna. Forging Our Identities Through Smart Phones
• Jean, Luke. Recent March Should Have Been More Publicized – Trayvon Martin
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Mellow Mushroom
• Laves, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Harrison, Taylor. Cory Dodds Talks Student Government Association Plans for Next Semester
• Prochazka, Tyler. Marching for Trayvon Martin
• Rogers, Shelby. Series to Bring Tony Winner to WKU – Ntozake Shange
• McKay, Michael. New WKU Store Opens on Nashville Road
• Burton, Cooper. A Thousand Words – Samuel Hunt, WKU Chess Club
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: The Greeks: Philanthropy Edition
• Giving Back: Greek Philanthropy Across Campus Deserves Praise
• Counts, Chela. Rip the Runway Achieves Success – Black Student Alliance
• Andrews, Mary. WKU Highlights Growing Film Genre – WKU Film Festival …