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The Bcs And The Non-Sense It Spawns, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

About this time each year since the creation of the BCS I have posed the question, "Who took the "C" out of the "BCS?" Each year there are different answers to the question, and this year there are many and there may be still more to come.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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• Hall, Rex. Western Suspends Fraternity – Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Ragan, Jason. Behind the Muckrakers’ Music
• Hoang, Mai. Western Markets Credit Card to Students
• Lord, Joseph. Employees Complain of Mold in Tate Page Hall
• Enrollment Money Can Bring Teachers – University Senate
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Teacher Relief
• Leslie Bedo Meeting Goals of Student Government Association, But Not Students’
• Ransdell, Troy. Action, Not Complaints – Student Government Association
• Cottrell, Lindsey. Cowgirls Not a Club – Equestrian Team
• Holm, Hollan. Student Government Association to Buy Presents for Potter Children’s Home …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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• Knox, Malcolm. Making a Point – Basketball
• Clark, Ryan. University of Kentucky Win Another Day at the Office for Team
• Lord, Joseph. State Halts Use of Radioactive Materials – Applied Physics Institute
• Holm, Hollan. Leslie Bedo Meets Campaign Promises – Student Government Association
• Fans Need to Treat Every Game Like University of Kentucky
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: University of Kentucky Basketball
• It’s Time Student Government Association Started Putting Students First
• Hall, Rex. University Senate Seeks Enrollment Money
• Hall, Rex. NewsChannel 12 Receives Emmy Nomination
• Sewell, Beth. The Doctor …

Thanksgiving And Football, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

(As with all American traditions if it happened once or twice it is one. Therefore I present my traditional Thanksgiving piece) The History of Thanksgiving and of Football both go back into the Middle Ages, and so it may not be so strange that the two would become intertwined in modern America.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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• Hoang, Mai. Brain Drain
• Corbin, Brett. Parking Permits Hot in Fall
• Corbin, Brett. Campus Crusade for Christ Hits Streets in New York City
• Hall, Rex. Health Insurance Committee’s Future Hazy
• Shinall, Dave. Muslim Students Usher in Ramadan
• When Compliance Equals Complacency – Handicap Accessibility
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Western’s Version of Americans with Disabilities Act Compliant Doors
• Without a Safety Net, Some Students Get Hurt – Health Insurance
• Sattler, Skip. It’s Time to Bench the College Heights Herald
• Holm, Hollan. Student Government Association to Award Book Money
• Lord, …

Mark Mcgwire Leaves The Game: His Legacy, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Mark McGwire has retired. He will be best remembered as the man who broke Roger Maris' single season home run record. He will be remembered in tandem with Sammy Sosa for that wonderful season of 1998 when the two of them chased Roger Maris across the sands of time and then both caught him. He will be remembered for the wonderful scene as he broke Maris' record. He will be remembered as one of the "Bash Brothers" who, along with Jose Canseco, redefined the term "long ball" and became a "murderer's row" of two.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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• Hall, Rex. Fewer Get Student Insurance
• Moore, Brian. Access Denied – Football
• Holm, Hollan. Student Government Association Dissenters Spark New Discussions
• Hoang, Mai. City Gets Unexpected Boost
• Phi Kappa Phi to Hold Open House Tomorrow
• Group for Non-Traditional Students Holds Seminar – Women in Transition
• Five Students Compete in Math Contest
• Play Closes Tonight – Caucasian Chalk Circle
• Stay Healthy Until Health Center Fixed
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Health Services
• Plugging In, Looking Ahead & Moving UP – Virtual Education
• Brown, Steve. College Heights Herald Gets a Red …

Downsizing Mlb, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

When asked if it was a sad day for baseball when it was announced that two major league baseball teams would be eliminated within the next few weeks, Bud Selig, Baseball's Wizard of Oz, said "no." What did you expect from the man who cancelled the World Series?

Patriotism Post 9/11 And Contraction, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Now back in the country among My Fellow Americans, but still wandering the highways and byways, I watch with some interest the spectacle of the baseball playoffs and the World Series in the new Post-9/11 World. I am struck by the intensity of the patriotic pageantry prior to each game. The often beautiful and moving singing of the National Anthem; the excessive displays of the red, white and blue; President Bush throwing out the first ball at the World Series; all conspire to mark these events as great moments of communal remembrance and/or celebration.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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• Warren, Brandy. Virtual Enrollment Explodes
• Corbin, Brett. DUIs Decrease While Drug Arrests Climb
• Hall, Rex. Western Gets Replies to Lawsuit – Collegiate Health Care
• Hall, Rex. Additional Funding Devoted to Health Center
• More Winners Joining the Hill – Soccer
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Soccer
• Saber, Mary. Thank You, Boys – Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Miller, Patricia. Let’s Be Friends – Disabled Persons
• Woodring, Judy. College Heights Herald Gets a Bottom
• Corbin, Brett. Founding Dean of Potter College of Arts & Letters Dies – Paul Hatcher
• Lord, Joseph. Laptops Could …

Ua12/2/1 Super Powers, Wku Student Affairs

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Special women's basketball issue of the College Heights Herald. Articles:

• Compton, Michael. Natalie Powers Ready to Take Center Stage
• Tucker, Kyle. Brutal Schedule Should Keep Nation Watching
• Sutton, Lyndsay. LaVonda Johnson Returns from ACL Tear
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Lady Toppers Trying to Replace ShaRae Mansfield Inside
• Bastani, Camron. Season Ticket Sales Fall 10 Percent, Raise Concern
• Moore, Michael. Shawn Campbell Finds Coaching Love Connection
• Lewis, Dustin. Lady Topper Backcourt Still a Mystery
• Clark, Ryan. Louisiana Tech’s Departure Clears Yard
• Farner, Keith. Transfers Will Add Height, Experience
• Compton, Michael. Vanderbilt University Rules, Cardinals Appear in Top 25

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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• Hall, Rex. Officials Look Into Spending- Student Life Foundation
• Lord, Joseph. 25 Hours on Air - New Rock 92
• Lord, Joseph. Campus Struggles with Construction
• Shinall, Dave. NPR Breaks Barriers
• Holm, Hollan. Student Government Association Lets Loose for Halloween
• Warren, Brandy. Kappa Alpha, Kappa Delta on Social Probation
• Campus Police Solving One of Campus’ Crimes – Diversity
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Diversity
• Crews, Whitney, et al. The College Heights Herald House?
• Home Basketball Games Free for Students
• Swimmers Set Records
• O’Connor, Molly. Making It Happen – Community Service …

The Late But Still Great World Series: Bob Brenly Is Blessed At The Bob, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

In many ways this unpredictable World Series was highly predictable, in other ways it was one of the wildest crapshoots in recent history. It was also one of the best World Series ever, rivaling the 1991 Twins-Braves in my memory bank.

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

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• 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 Standing Tall, Wku Student Affairs

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Special men's basketball issue of the College Heights Herald. Articles:

• Bastani, Camron. Hilltoppers Hope to Leave Mark on Sun Belt Conference
• Farner, Keith & Camron Bastani. College Heights Herald Top 15 Says Blue Devils Rule the Land
• Knox, Malcolm. All-American Back for One More Run – Chris Marcus
• Lewis, Dustin. Loss of Nashon McPherson Leaves Hole in Lineup
• Farner, Keith. Point Guards Plan on Carrying Their Weight
• Moore, Michael. Defense Still Core of Team
• Tucker, Kyle. Tops Bond During Offseason Games
• Hightower, Kyle. Hey Fans, Good Times Are Here Again
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Tops Look for Sparks-Plug In Backcourt

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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• Hall, Rex. Student Disciplinary Matters Committee Disciplines Idiots – New Rock 92, Jeremy Sharfe, Adam Kelly
• Hoang, Mai. Student Census Count Low
• Dittmeier, Kate. Protesting Students Take Hell House Ads
• Hoang, Mai. Western Holds Campus Wide Can Drive – Feed the Children
• Lord, Joseph. Regents to Give Honorary Doctorate
• Hall, Rex. Western Gets Land, TV Air Time – James Skaggs
• Alarming Incidents Not Fair to Students – Fire Alarms
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Fire Alarms
• Trying to Find Fun, Style, a Tan on the Hill
• Crews, Whitney, et …

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

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• 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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• 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 Homecoming, Wku Student Affairs

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Special homecoming edition of the College Heights Herald. Articles:

• Loyal, Taylor. American Spirit: WKU Unites - Homecoming
• Tucker, Kyle. Inductee Adds Another First – Billy Smith
• Hightower, Kyle. Willie Taggart Lives for Love, Game
• Wilemon, Miranda. Greeks Keep the Traditions Alive During Homecoming
• O’Connor, Molly. Homecoming Parade Returns After 15 Years
• Ragan, Jason. Alumnus Responsible for Red Towel Visits Hill – Ed Stansbury
• Roberts, Amy. Former Governor Has Ties to Hill – Louie Nunn
• Dittmeier, Kate. Bubble, Pop, Fizz! Basil Cole Studied World of Soda
• Bennett, Jacob. Western to Honor King of Cake Mix – Duncan Hines
• Bastani, Camron. Weekend …

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

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• 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. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Ragan, Jason. Dressed to Kill – Rugby
• Hall, Rex. Western Fills New Lobbyist Position – Robbin Taylor
• Corbin, Brett. Radio DJs Accused of Threatening Advisor – Adam Kelly, Jeremy Sharfe, New Rock 92
• Lord, Joseph. Banner Frustrates Student Groups
• Brazley, Erin. Some Like New Channels; Others Miss Movie Fare
• Hoang, Mai. Greek Achievements Recognized
• Gene Tice as Nice, Thanks for Trying, Caring – Alcohol Policy
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Alcohol Policy
• Toppers Coming Out Should Feel Welcome
• Tutino, Tom. Friend of the Idiots – New Rock 92
• Albers, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Bennett, Jacob. Village Idiots Get Fired – Adam Kelly, Jeremy Sharfe, New Rock 92
• Warren, Brandy. Western Asks for $80 Million from Council on Postsecondary Education
• Dittmeier, Kate. Campus Celebrates Coming Out Day
• Shinall, Dave. Military Enlistment Unaffected - Afghanistan
• Corbin, Brett. Counseling Available for Depression
• Who the Heck Are the Real idiots? – New Rock 92
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Village Idiots
• Get Ready for When the Walls Come Down – Buildings
• Law, John. Shame on the College Heights Herald – Sexual Assault Reporting
• Meyer, Sherri. Caring …

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

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• 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 …

The Canadian Sports Scene Dominated By Hockey - Baseball A Footnote, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Last Thursday morning I was awakened by a voice with a slightly different accent reciting the score of every hockey game that had taken place in Canada the previous night. Clearly there are more hockey teams than gas stations in Canada. As usual the CBC announcer told me the major league baseball scores only from the games involving Montreal and Toronto, no others. There was one concession as the Barry Bonds watch was mentioned.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

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• Hall, Rex. Western Buys Old Bowling Green Mall
• Moore, Michael. On a Roll – 10K Wheelchair Race
• Hall, Rex. Increases Steep, Even After Contribution – Health Insurance
• Shinall, Dave. Gables Apartments Fire Began in Couch
• Corbin, Brett. Western Police Start Bike Patrol
• As Smoke Clears; City, School Unite – Gables Apartments Fire
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Gables Apartments Fire, Bowling Green & Big Red
• Money Means More than a Hill of Beans – Mary Hutto Estate
• Moore, Brian. Never a Bad Time to Appreciate Life
• Lord, Joseph. Tech …

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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• 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 …

Sport Commemorates 9/11, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

If there was any doubt about the significance of sport in American life this past weekend should put those doubts to rest. The events of Friday night in New York at Shea Stadium alone were a reminder of just how sport can bring a community together, sometimes to celebrate and sometimes to mourn. In this case to do both.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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• Hoang, Mai. Experts Discuss Tragedy – Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001
• Holm, Hollan. Faculty Sign Out for a Day – Faculty Authors
• Professor Named Doping Control Officer – Randy Deere
• Comedy Jam Brings Laughs – RJE Urban Comedy Cabaret
• Bands to Rock Capitol Arts Center
• Lord, Joseph. Recycling Program Revamped
• New Homecoming Theme to Reflect Patriotism
• Parents Weekend Starts Tomorrow
• Scholarship Recipients to Meet Donors
• Where Have You Gone, Leslie Bedo?
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon – Leslie Bedo
• New Suit Looks Good – Collegiate Health Care
• Ragan, Jason. …

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 – …