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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Budget Council Makes Recommendations
• Hardin, Adriane. The Western Feminist Evolution
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Alumni Grant Cut Back Because of Budget Reductions
• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association Starts Spending
• Program to Recruit Minorities Has Long-Term Benefits
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon Warren County Teachers: The Not-so Diverse Bunch
• Lively, Jay. News Videos Are Propaganda
• Johnson, Thomas. Buying Stamps Can Save Lives – Breast Cancer
• Wilberding, Beth. Students Take Shot at Police Work – WKU Police
• Stamm, Jason. Teams Have Ups & Downs – Tennis
• Freshman Gains Recognition – Courtney Wood …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Legislators Review Session in Bowling Green
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Colleges Brace for Tuition Hikes
• Sanchez, Lauren. Big Top on the Hill – Circus
• Wilberding, Beth. Man Charged with Stealing Textbooks, Fleeing Police – Robert Schraeder
• Reed, Lindsey. E-mail Sent Accidentally – Bomb Threats
• Wilberding, Beth. Baby Found Near Campus – Grayci Barrows
• Reed, Lindsey. Staff Council Accepting Nominations
• Concealing Donor Names Prevents Accountability
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Anonymous Donors
• Holm, Hollan. Truth Telling Not Always a Good Idea
• Hall, Michael. Pool Tables Are a Ripoff
• Reed, Lindsey. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol 78, No. 48 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Stephen Soules Pleads Guilty to Katie Autry’s Murder
• Clark, Ashlee. Grading System Approved – Plus/Minus
• Hurley, John. Western Hosting First Track Meet in 22 Years
• Hardin, Adriane. Legislators Seek to Keep University Donors’ Names Secret
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Senate Republicans Pass Budget
• Class Style, Not Opinion, Decides Teacher Quality – Faculty Evaluations
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Faculty Evaluations
• Ketterman, Shaun. Bennie Beach Touched Many
• McMichael, Andrew. Student Government Association Should Do Own Faculty Evaluations
• Farner, Keith. Journalists Everywhere Should Be Concerned with the Impact of Convergence
• Hardin, …

Ua77/1 Alumni, Wku Alumni Relations

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WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Frances Wilson Donation – Jazz Education & Performance Program
• Ransdell, Gary. A Letter from the President
• Julia Roberts Among Most Influential People in Gifted Education
• Larry & Kent Gildersleeve Make Gift in Memory of Father – Benjamin Gildersleeve
• Hoffman Institute Director Involved in Projects – Chris Groves
• Rafferty’s Makes Gift
• WKU Utilizes Bucks for Brains Matching Funds
• WKU Institutional Advancement Honored at CASE District III
• Jan & Robert Hensley Create Endowed Scholarship Fund
• Got the Vote? Student Participation in the Political Process
• WKU Regents Approve Budget Reduction Plan
• Three Sorority Members Die in Wreck – Phi …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 47 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Students Want to See Faculty Evaluations
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Academic & Athletic Performance Complex Gets Closer
• Clark, Ashlee. Nick Todd Elected Student Government Association President
• Lively, Jay. BeauSoleil Delivers Cajun Sizzle
• Farner, Keith. Cave Team Leaves for China
• Sanchez, Lauren. Minority Students Voice Concerns
• Roberts, Amy. Save Your Whining for What’s Really Important
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Spring Break
• Randolph, Patty. Thank You, Lindsay Sainlar
• Strow, Brian. Plus/Minus Beneficial
• Ross, Lisa. The First Amendment Gives Rights to All Voices, Not Just the Agreeable Ones
• Toone, Stephanie. Father …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 46 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Judge Sets Trial Dates for Lucas Goodrum, Stephen Soules – Katie Autry
• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association Candidates Debate
• Clark, Ashlee. Elections Don’t Get Much Attention from Students
• Sculptor to Speak – Gabriel Warren
• Contest Starts in April – Classical Music Month
• Farner, Keith. Hispanic Resource Center to Get Check
• Hopkins, Shanwtaye. Hearings May Be Required – Budget
• Sanchez, Lauren. Minority Future
• Students Should Get Out & Vote for Student Government Officers
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association Election
• Pava, Matthew. Vote Jessica Martin for …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 45 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. House Budget Bill Would Delay Capital Projects
• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association Charter Passes
• Casagrande, Michael. Blue Raiders Take Sun Belt Championship – Basketball
• Wilberding, Beth. WKYU-TV Gets Grant
• Reed, Lindsey. Grille Works May Be Changing – Dining Services
• Reed, Lindsey. Second Water Tower to Get Logos
• Ransdell, Troy. Plus/Minus Grading Doesn’t Benefit Western Students
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association Constitution
• Allen, Natasha. The Passion of the Christ Not Appropriate Viewing for Preteens
• Pflum, Jaren. True Meaning Lost in Film – The Passion of …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 44 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association Vote Set for Today
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarships Standard May Change
• Casagrande, Michael. Lady Tops Return to Sun Belt Conference Finals
• Hopkins, Shanwtaye. Western Benefits from Media Hype – Big Red, Gabibbo
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Consent Credit Card Bill Passes, Awaits Senate Approval
• Clark, Ashlee. Nine Shoot for Senate Spots – Student Government Association
• University Senate Should Approve Trial of Grading System – Plus/Minus
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Ghosts of Dennis Felton’s Past
• Stinson, Sam. New Constitution Should Promote Better Representation of …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 43 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Two Students Running for Student Government President – Nick Todd, Jessica Martin
• Clark, Ashlee. Group Revises Plus/Minus
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Big Red Suit Rages On – Gabibbo
• Baker, Joanie. Being Himself – Elliot Phillips
• Farner, Keith. Campaign Awarded at Conference – Institutional Advancement
• Toone, Stephanie. Cynthia Enloe Explains Why the Pentagon is Worried About Women
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Western Waiting on State Before Looking at Next Year’s Budget
• Sophomores Should Be Allowed to Live Off Campus
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Big Red
• Watt, Wes. There’s Plenty to Do …

Ua12/2/1 Diddle Domination, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald, includes articles:

• Casagrande, Michael. Lady Toppers Finish Regular Season on a Hot Streak
• Watt, Wes. Tournament Seems Wide Open with Four Possible Favorites
• Casagrande, Michael. There’s No Place Like Diddle Arena
• Lively, Jay. Topper Trio Playing Final Games in Diddle Arena – Mike Wells, Todor Pandov, Nigel Dixon
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Toppers Have Chance for Titles
• Stamm, Jason. Parity Reigns Across Sun Belt Conference
• Lively, Jay. Toppers Looking Toward Improbable Four-peat

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 42 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Seeing Red – Big Red, Gabibbo
• Reed, Lindsey. Housing Costs Increase
• Sainlar, Lindasy. Power of The Passion of Christ Debated
• Salmon, Emily. Western Students to Work in Canadian Parliament
• Salmon, Emily. Awards Honor Local Artists – U.S. Bank Celebration of the Arts
• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association Filing Deadline Today
• Western Should Lure Tennessee Students with Aid
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Tennessee Students
• Hoang, Mai. Don’t Let Others Shape Personal Views About Mel Gibson’s The Passion of Christ
• Ardrey, Saundra. Students Had Commitment – Bowling Green …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 41 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hardin, Adriane. Students to Control Class Drops
• Hardin, Adriane. The Power of V – Vagina Monologues
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Sophomore Still in Bowling Green City Commission Race – Nicholas Clark
• Gries, Emily. Political Leaders Urge Voter Registration
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Western Preparing to Combat Tennessee Lottery
• Committee for Academic Quality Should Stay – University Senate
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Committee for Academic Quality
• Hightower, Kyle. Why Do Nice People Do Bad Things?
• Paquette, Rachel. People Should Dispose Butts Properly – Smoking
• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association Feeling Pinch from Cuts …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 40 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Loans Increase with Tuition, Enrollment
• Coffman, Joshua. Student Candidate Leaves Race – Bowling Green City Commission
• Brueggemann, Marlene. Chuck D Gives Students Props
• Daniels, Rachel. Students She Pounds for Trips
• Clark, Ashlee. Ad Hoc Committee May Become Permanent – University Senate
• Hardin, Adriane. Vagina Monologues Showing Tomorrow – Theatre & Dance
• Western’s Needs Should Be Considered in Location Change – SKyPAC
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: SKyPAC
• Kaufkins, Barry. Cuts Have Flaws – Budget
• Deskins, Jay. Tax Will Benefit
• Wilberding. Beth. New Generation Needs to Exercise Their …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 29 [Vol. 78, No. 39], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hardin, Adriane. Western Misses Mark on Three Minority Goals
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Campus Adjusts to Budget Plan
• Green, Tavia. Faded Pictures – Virginia Brown, Basketball
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Katie Autry Case Gets New Judge
• Reed, Lindsey. Students Told to Uninstall Software – iMesh
• Coffman, Joshua. SKyPAC Board Looking Closer at Downtown Move
• Western’s Budget Cut Plan Best In a Tough Situation
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Parking Garages
• Build Larger Parking Structure
• Jordan, Jake. Students, Speak Up
• Lively, Jay. Healthy Debate & Skepticism About Government Is Needed
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Life Without …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 38 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Regents Approve Western’s Budget Cuts
• Reed, Lindsey. Parking Plan Advances – Parking & Transportation
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. State May Increase Cigarette Tax
• Hardin, Adriane. Students Remembered at Service – Rachel Cate, Katie Jeter, Rachel Blevins
• Wilberding, Beth. Former Officer Remembered – Hugh Heater, WKU Police
• Sanchez, Lauren. Rodeo Brings Crowd
• Hightower, Kyle. Learn from People Who Are Different
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Internet
• Roberts, Amy. Column Provides Laughs – Lindsay Sainlar
• Nowak, Chris. Content of Column Not Appropriate – Lindsay Sainlar
• Vaughn, Jonathan. Column Is Fifth – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 37 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Budget Cuts to be Announced Tomorrow
• Reed, Lindsey. Buildings Need Funds, Repairs
• Melvin, Catherine. Bowling With a Cause – Big Brothers, Big Sisters
• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association Approves New Constitution on Fifth Attempt
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Alpha Gamma Delta Sells House to Farmhouse
• Gries, Emily. Nursing Is Western’s Fastest Growing Major
• Rally Attendees Should Follow Up with Frankfort
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon Happy Valentine’s Day
• Toone, Stephanie. Media Should Stop Smearing Michael Jackson
• North, Amber. Couples Should Keep Valentine’s Day Holiday Simple & Stressless
• Wilberding, Beth. Memorial …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 36 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Regents, Legislators Talk Budget
• Wilberding, Beth. Campus Mourns After Accident – Rachel Blevins, Katie Jeter, Rachel Cate
• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association Against Higher Education Cuts
• Reed, Lindsey. Counselors Offer Help to Survivors
• Sasseen, Jessica. The Victims Remembered: Rachel Blevins
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. The Victims Remembered: Rachel Cate
• Sasseen, Jessica. The Victims Remembered: Katie Jeter
• Repairing L.T. Stadium Should Be a Priority
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: L.T. Smith Stadium
• Porter, Elliott. Column Humiliates Western – Athletics
• Burkhead, Christopher. Older Voters Are Uninformed Too
• Taylor, Rachel. Nikki Giovanni …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 35 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association Puts Spending On Ice
• Brueggemann, Marlene. Spoken Words – Nikki Giovanni
• Reed, Lindsey. L.T. Smith Stadium Slated for Repairs
• Hardin, Adriane. Athletics Gets Tough on Student IDs
• Grover, Rebecca. Heart Awareness Day to be Held Friday
• Honors Program Should Use Funds to Promote Itself
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Honors Program
• Woods, Jon. Getting a Job Is Not Difficult
• Wolfe, Eric. Elections Need Young Informed Voters
• Ashby, Robert. Give Noise to Hilltoppers – Basketball
• Smith, Jessica. Campus Activities Board Organizes Black History Month Festivities …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 34 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Facilities Watching Overtime – Budget
• Brueggemann, Marlene. HYPE: Helping Young People Endure – Religion
• Hardin, Adriane. Honors Program Trying to Keep Students
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Western Leads State in Endowment Growth
• Reed, Lindsey. Book Buying Plan a Success
• Brugemann, Marlene. Nikki Giovanni to Lecture Tomorrow
• Budget Proposal Needs Changes for Final Version
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Big Red Cards
• Carman, Ann. College Heights Herald Needs More Fun Articles
• Smith, Jessica. Kentucky Laws Make It Difficult to Find Jobs
• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association Passes Plan to Adopt …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 33 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association Plans Capital Rally
• Coffman, Joshua. Two Students Seek Office – Nicholas Clark, Joseph Southworth
• Reed, Lindsey. Worm Shuts Down Webmail
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Ernie Fletcher Outlines Budget Plan
• Ross, Lisa. Documentary to Air – Until the Violence Stops
• Hardin, Adriane. Division of Extended Learning & Outreach Dean Search Underway
• Wilberding, Beth. Police Offer Reward to Drivers
• Green, Tavia. R. Kelly Should Receive honor for Music, Not Image
• Reuter, Michael. Conservative Proposals for Money Redesigns
• Peyton, Joel. Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal Was Bad
• Sparks, David. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 29 [Vol. 79, No. 32], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Reed, Lindsey. University Plans for Second Parking Structure
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Regents Discuss Cuts
• Cowherd, Heather. The Prism Concert – Music
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Ernie Fletcher Will Propose Budget Tonight to State Legislators
• Steller, Lynn. Frankenstein Brings Several Monster Events – Kentucky Museum
• Constitution Will Help Student Government Association More Effective
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Night Before New Hampshire Primary
• Coffman, Joshua. Primaries Provide Thrilling Times for Journalists
• Engle, James. Franklin Roosevelt Deserves Honor
• Clark, Ashlee. January Term Will Go to Committee – Academic Affairs
• Wilberding, Beth. Corn Buyers to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 31 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Western’s Budget Cut by $5.6 Million
• Toone, Stephanie. March for Love & Kindness – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Clark, Ashlee. Proposal Might Separate University Senate – University Curriculum Committee
• Wilberding, Beth. Police Shortage Makes for Long Hours
• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association Considering New Constitution
• Hardin, Adriane. Admissions Issues a Call for Students
• Proposed Internet Fee Too Costly & Unnecessary
• Rueter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Burden, Tuition
• Buckman, Josh. Franklin Roosevelt Undeserving of Being Honored on Dime
• Cowherd, Heather. Ninth Annual Prism Concert Will Include …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 30 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. State May Not Go After Restricted Revenues
• Brueggemann, Marlene. Kappa Alpha Psi May Return to Hill
• Hardin, Adriane. Departments Beginning Faculty Searches
• Wilberding, Beth. New Gators Crawl Over Campus
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Tuition Bill Won’t Be Heard in Committee – Legislation
• Reed, Lindsey. Proposal Could Charge Students for Internet Access – Information Technology
• Departments Should Plan for Future Cuts
• Reuter, Mike. Editorial Cartoon – Meet the Budget Cut Consultants
• Heinz, Mark. Academic Institutions Should Examine Themselves
• Dickinson, Stephen. Legislators Should Make Progressive Changes
• Smith, Jessica. Parking Lot to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 29 [Vol. 79], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hardin, Adriane. Professional Non-faculty Positions Up 58 Percent
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Deep Cuts – Budget
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. King of Beers Taps Into Diddle Arena
• Brueggemann, Marlene. Mail to be Delivered Once a Day
• North, Amber. Britney Spears: Too Desperate for Popularity
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Ernie Fletcher
• Hoang, Mai. Diverse Viewpoints Needed for Opinion Page
• Budget Cut Will Affect Quality
• Gries, Emily. Students Set Goals to Improve Lives – New Year’s Resolutions
• Reed, Lindsey. Students Enjoying Refurbished Former Central Hall – Minton Hall
• Watt, Wes. Two-year Streak Snapped – …

Ua19/16/1 Wku Football 2004 Postseason Update, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Recap of the 2004 football season.

Ua3/9/2 Subject File - Athletics - Administration: Big Red - Gabibbo, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Entire folder of correspondence regarding Big Red and Gabibbo from 1991-2004 housed in WKU President's Office subject files.

Ua19/9 Correspondence, Wku Athletics

WKU Administration Documents

Correspondence regarding WKU's mascot Big Red from 1979 to 2004. Entire folder has been digitized and is here. Correspondents include:

• Ralph Carey
• Paul Cook
• Hanna-Barbera Productions
• Fred Hensley
• John Minton
• Jessica Rappaport
• Scollon Productions, Inc.
• Wood Selig
• Adfra Srl
• Deborah Wilkins

On Aaron Baker's Contesting Identities: Sports In American Film And Stephen C. Wood And J. David Pincus's Reel Baseball: Essays And Interviews On The National Pastime, Hollywood And American Culture, Marc Ouellette

Reconstruction: Studies in Contemporary Culture

[First paragraph]

Aaron Baker's Contesting Identities: Sports in American Film is an indictment of the key American myth that anyone can succeed through self-reliance. Baker finds that sports films, in general, comprise a site in which the myth is represented and reproduced. Baker's focus, though presented from multiple analytical perspectives, is singular in its purpose. That said, Baker does concentrate on what he considers the four core American sports: football, baseball, basketball and boxing. Approximately ninety movies, from the silent era to the present day, provide the content of the analysis, but several are exemplary and are cited repeatedly in …

Contesting Identities: Sports In American Film [Book Review], Marc Ouellette

English Faculty Publications

Aaron Baker's Contesting Identities: Sports in American Film is an indictment of the key American myth that anyone can succeed through self-reliance. Baker finds that sports films, in general, comprise a site in which the myth is represented and reproduced. Baker's focus, though presented from multiple analytical perspectives, is singular in its purpose. That said, Baker does concentrate on what he considers the four core American sports: football, baseball, basketball and boxing. Approximately ninety movies, from the silent era to the present day, provide the content of the analysis, but several are exemplary and are cited repeatedly in the book's …

Reel Baseball: Essays And Interviews On The National Pastime, Hollywood And American Culture, Marc Ouellette

English Faculty Publications

The editors of Reel Baseball begin by acknowledging the roots of their collection, which explores the intersection between movies and baseball. Since 1989 the National Baseball Hall of Fame has hosted the Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture. Since 1997, McFarland has published all papers presented at the symposium. Reel Baseball, then, functions both as a document and as an artifact of the "integral" place of baseball movies in American culture. Indeed, the book not only includes essays presented at the symposium, it has two foreword sections: one written by Hall of Fame President Dale Petroskey and the …