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The Beauty Of The Athleticism In The Nba And The Nhl, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Two or three decades ago there was a joke that circulated about a kindergarten teacher who asked the children if they knew the four seasons of the year. An eager young boy waved his hand, and shouted the answer: Baseball, Football, Basketball and Hockey. That cute little joke has lost all of its meaning in this, the last decade of the 20th century.

Nba And Nhl:Success And Failure, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

While watching NBA and NHL playoffs over the past few months I have been struck by the remarkable difference between what has happened to these two professional sports leagues in the last ten to fifteen years. Under the leadership of David Stern the NBA has prospered with Bird and Magic, expanding its presence to what is now approaching world-wide dimensions; while the NHL first with Gretzky and now Lemieux languished with John Zeigler at the helm.

Father's Day Tribute To My Father, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

This week I want to talk about the man who taught me a love of sport, and especially a love of baseball, and who taught me much about life.

Indy 500 - Lyle Alzado And Ed Gantner- Fsu And Uf Bowl Money, Richard C. Crepeau

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Over the past few weeks a number of small items have caught my eye. They are not large enough issues and topics to occupy the entire commentary, so I have been saving them for a chance to dump them all together.

The America's Cup, Richard C. Crepeau

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I have a confession to make. I enjoy the America's Cup. I watch it on television. It is neither exciting nor rollicking fun, but I find it interesting, and at times filled with tension. Apparently unlike most sports fans I am not bored by it.

Title Ix, Richard C. Crepeau

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Twenty years ago Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act made sexual discrimination illegal for any high school district or institution of higher education that received federal aid. This meant that it applied to almost every school in the nation. It also meant that in the area of sport, discrimination against women was illegal. This legislation was opposed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the NCAA. At the time of Title IX's passage college athletics for women were under the auspices of the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, the AIAW.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 57, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Grundy, Julie. Board of Regents to Vote on Budget Tody
• Koger, Lee. Past Debates Still Here After 20 Years – Parking, Housing & Residence Life
• Clingerman, Ann. Cruising: Graduate Keeps on Driving – David Lewis
• Hannah, Jim. Students React to Verdict in Rodney King Beating Trial
• Cattle Judging eam Wins Contest
• Honor Society Wins Awards – Alpha Epsilon Delta
• 1992 Marsupial Awards
• Truitt, Larry. Sigma Nu Donates Time, Money
• Fauver, Elizabeth. Political Correctness an Individual Matter
• Davis, Damon. African-Americans Proud of Heritage
• Powell, Teresa. Morality …

Isaac Murphy: A 19th Century African-American Jockey, Richard C. Crepeau

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The name Isaac Murphy is not exactly a household word in American Sport, and I suspect even among those who follow horse racing the name is not likely to evoke recognition. But on this day before the Kentucky Derby it might be worth recalling the career of Isaac Murphy.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol .67, No. 56, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Batters, Tom. Students Want Football, Don’t Go to Games
• Martin, John. Attorney Threatens Lawsuit – Kelly Thompson Jr., Football
• Stivers, Stephanie. Extras Added to Dorms – Housing & Residence Life
• Grundy, Julie. Meeting to Address Budget
• Bryan, Angela. Services: School Providing More Now – African Americans
• Business Fraternity Wins Award – Phi Beta Lambda
• Lawyer Should Butt Out of Our Business – Kelly Thompson Jr., Football
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Kelly Thompson Jr. Lawsuit
• Daniel, Marge. Medical Technology a Challenging Major
• Flowers, Derek. Basketball Players …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Stivers, Stephanie. Plant Worries Students – Monsanto Chemical Company
• Stewart, Nikita. Heather Falmlen: Long, Bumpy Ride Almost Over
• Whitely, Jason. Students, Faculty Discuss Classification of Black Dialect
• Dining Room Closed Temporarily – Academic Complex
• Keep the Spirit of Earth Day Alive All Year
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon God Wears a Gas Mask to Hold the Earth
• Bunnell, David. Abortion Immoral
• Carter, Cari. Gays Not Normal
• Verner, Jo. Special Olympics Needs Volunteers
• Sims, Mitchell. Don’t Judge Others’ Lifestyles
• Pierce, Richard. Gays Noticed Because They’re Different
• Hullett, …

The Babe: Flim Review, Richard C. Crepeau

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If you like scatological humor, overdone caricature, stupidity masking as innocence, then you might well enjoy The Babe, the over hyped, over promoted new film from Universal Pictures starring John Goodman as the Bambino. If you go to this film in search of the definitive life of George Herman Ruth, as is promised by Director Arthur Hiller and writer-producer John Fusco, you will be greatly disappointed.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Grundy, Julie. Joseph Iracane Has Questions About Budget – Regents
• Stivers, Stephanie. Fee Hike Upsets Students
• Bryan, Angela. Cleanup Planned as Part of Earth Day
• Whitely, Jason. Reporter Reflects on White House Beat – Helen Thomas
• Seminars to Address Black Issues
• Committee Gets High Marks for Budget Proposal
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Joseph Iracane in Underwear After Budget Report
• Dorris, Donna. Thanks for Taking My Backpack, Idiot
• Lucas, Marion. Librarians Unable to Suffer Pay Cut
• Howlett, Chris. Homosexual Ministry Could Work Here
• Harper, Cathryn. Homosexual …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Grundy, Julie. Committee Releases Budget Report
• Johnson, J.L. Cecile Garmon Has Top Spot Here
• Stewart, Nikita. Joe Rains Wins Big in Associated Student Government Election
• Helen Thomas to Visit Western
• Doyle, Cassondra. College Heights Herald Becoming Politically Correct
• Wethington, Carol. HIV Discussion Misinterpreted
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Elections & Religion
• Carroll, Wade. Students Should Have Good Friday Off
• Clingerman, Ann. Pro-Choice Isn’t Pro-Abortion, It’s the Freedom to Decide
• Hess, Doug. Teach God’s Word
• Cecil, Kevin. Faculty Senate Doesn’t Support Football
• Payne, Holly. Department is Unprofessional …

Hockey Strike Ends - Arthur Ashe Hiv - Magic Ticket Price Increase, Richard C. Crepeau

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The last words of last week's commentary were, "This could be a long a one." It wasn't. The Hockey Strike is over, and it was a short one, ten days. Did the Sure-Footed Northern Rink Rat succumb to the call of the Stanley Cup? Or did the owners cave in under the economic pressures of the moment? Who blinked first, the players or the owners?

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Koger, Lee. Cuts May Sidetrack Women’s Progress – Budget
• Stewart, Nikita. Many Students Won’t Vote – Associated Student Government
• Kiggins, Pamela. Taxes: Deadline Help Available
• Advertising Campaigns Class Takes Regional Honors
• Hannah, Jim. Students Vote Today on Associated Student Government Amendments
• Students Must Elect Responsible Associated Student Government President
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Joe Rains Darth Vader
• Linville, Michelle. Mark Miller’s Involvement Makes Him a Leader
• Wilson, India. Associated Student Government Needs Joe Rains
• Seiber, John. Mistianna Holcomb Takes a Stand for Students
• Woodring, Judy. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Stewart, Nikita. Mistianna Holcomb, Joe Rains Vying for Presidency – Associated Student Government
• Grundy, Julie. Louie Nunn Suggests Auditors Dig Deeper
• McCauley, Laura. Greeks Aren’t Trying to Take Over
• Rutledge, Dawn. Contest: Participants Speak Their Minds – Alpha Phi Alpha Oratorical Contest
• Students Over Traditional Age Elects Officers – SOTA Changes in Food Services Will Be Good For Western – Dining Services
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Fast Food Chains Come to WKU
• Houchens, Gary. Campus Committee Supports Jerry Brown
• King, Barbara. College Heights Herald Needs …

The National Hockey League Strike, Richard C. Crepeau

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For just over a week now something has been happening in sports that has never happened before. In the seventy-five year history of the National Hockey League there has never been a strike. Many thought there never would be.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Grundy, Julie. Western Moves Into the Fast Lane – Dining Services
• Anna, Cara. Crowd Welcomes Team Home – Basketball, NCAA Tournament
• Brewer, Mike. Incentive Grant Requires Students to Live in Dorms
• Poynter, Chris. Greeks: Their Image is Changing
• Parking Bill in Associated Student Government Committee
• Bryan, Angela. Communication Can Prevent Date Rape, Student Says – DeAndrea Keeling
• Community Should Accept Homosexuality
• Congratulations, Lady Tops – Basketball, NCAA Tournament
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Big Red on the NCAA Walk of Fame
• Johnson, Andrea. Track Coverage Ignored …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hannah, Jim. $100 Required to Hold Classes
• Wessling, Susan. Gay Social Life: All in the Family
• Stivers, Stephanie. Board of Regents Will Decide Fate of Food Services Today – Dining Services
• Rutledge, Dawn. Louisville Junior is Miss Black Western – Deondra Wardelle
• Wessling, Susan. Comments Offer Insight Into What Straight Population Thinks
• Cutting Football Budget Could Save Academics
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon For Sale Used Football Stadium
• Laswell, Reginald. Real AIDS Tragedy is Ignorance of Facts
• Holcomb, Mistianna. Associated Student Government Not Sponsoring Alcohol-Related Event …

Ua77/1 Alumni, Wku Alumni Association

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WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Meredith, Thomas. If Ever We Needed Western Spirit – It’s Now!
• Western, Jostens Learning Corp. Form Educational Partnership
• Buildings On Schedule – Preston Health & Activities Ceneter, Meredith Hall, Zacharias Hall
• Lexington Attorney Establishes Forensics Endowment – Richard Overmann
• Thomas Meredith Addresses Higher Education’s International Role
• WKYU-FM Honored for Arts Contribution
• Joyce Rasdall Wins Leadership Award
• WKU Raises $45,000 for United Way
• Spring Enrollment Up 3.8 Percent
• Larry Elliott Elected Vice President of Kentucky Academy of Science
• Ogden Foundation Awards Honorariums
• Instructor Studying Whether Weather Causes Headaches – Michael Trapasso
• Ruby Meador Appointed …

The Final Four: History And Pressure, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Are you feeling like you have been run over by a truck on the road to the Final Four? Does the road to the Final Four go through your living room? Are you beginning to think that Billy Packer is robosportscaster? Do you have any idea why Curry Kirkpatrick is on the sidelines, or Mike Francesa is in the studio? Do you care? Well, as Dick Vitale says, "It's time to take a T.O. baby."

Ua12/2/1 Ayieeeeee!, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

Broda, Jeremy. Wishing – Short Story

• Bricking, Tanya. Completely Free & Scared Witless – Bungee Jumping

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wessling, Susan. Gays Here Suppressed, But Numerous
• Grundy, Julie. Terms Expire for Two Regents – Danny Butler, Freddie Travis
• Martin, John. Football: May Be Cut to Save Money
• Stivers, Stephanie. General Education Classes May Change
• Students Should Be Immunized
• Lady Tops Can Make California Dream a Reality - Basketball
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Big Red at NCAA Tournament
• Francis, LaKresia. Malcolm X Spoke from Experience
• Garrett, Jon. Malcolm X Was One of 1960s Great Orators
• Something to Talk About – NCAA Tournament Photo Spread
• Anna, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wakeland, Nancy. Bill May Change Face of Hazing
• Anna, Cara. Paul Sanderford: This Time We Believe
• Grundy, Julie. After 32 Years on the Hill, Valuable Resource to Retire – Paul Cook
• Poynter, Chris. Paul Cook Well-Versed in Life at Western
• Seat-Belt Ordinance Passes
• Stewart, Nikita. Associated Student Government: Candidates Readying for April 14 Election
• Baxter, David. University Center Board Show Was Tremendous – Bela Fleck
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Political Rubber Checks
• Soldier, Michael. Response to AIDS Letter from Professor
• Bratton, Christopher. William McMahon’s Letter …

The World Cup Is Coming To Orlando, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Mark your calendar Orlando, June 17 to July 17, 1994, because those are the dates for the World Cup, and the big big news in Orlando this week was the announcement out of New York that the City Beautiful will play host to at least four first-round games in this premier international sporting event. Congratulations to the city, and thank you to Joanie Schirm and her committee, World Cup Orlando/ Kissimmee/St.Cloud who worked so hard to make this a reality.

The Iditarod: The Last Great Race On Earth -Florida Hs Athletic Assn. Fails, Richard C. Crepeau

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With the sun getting warmer, the days getting longer, and the azaleas in bloom, it is clear that spring has arrived in Florida. And so it is a curiosity in these early days of March to read of the exploits of some of the heartiest athletes in the world.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Grundy, Julie & Chris Poynter. Grand Jury Report Blasts Board of Regents
• Koger, Lee. Measles: School Dodges Outbreak
• Stewart, Nikita. Men’s Women’s Dorms Different – Housing & Residence Life
• Whitely, Jason. Comedian Lashes Out at Audience – Elon Gold
• American Association of University Professors Wants to End Football – AAUP
• Regents Need to Get Serious
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Grand Jury Spanking Joseph Iracane
• Reitmeyer, Ellen Sleeping Around Involves Risk of AIDS
• Brittian, Kenneth. Dorm Life: You Don’t Have to Clean the Bathroom – Housing …

Ua12/2/1 Reaching For The Goal, Wku Student Affairs

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Special sports edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Anna, Cara. Senior Likes to Lead by Example – Kim Pehlke
• Poynter, Chris. Students Gone, But Good Draw Expected
• Anna, Cara. Toppers: NCAA Seeding at Stake This Weekend
• Batters, Tom. Cardinals: Brenda Hatchett Leads Way – University of Louisville
• Anna, Cara. Techsters: Talent Is There, Depth Isn’t – Louisiana Tech University
• Nations, Jeff. Indians: Bring in Leading Scorer – Arkansas State University
• Irvine, Chris. Buc-Kettes: They Could Be a Sleeper – University of New Orleans
• Batters, Tom. Jaguars: South Alabama Brings Physical Style
• Irvine, Chris. Knights: Coach Ready for Challenge – Central …

Baseball Salaries And Profits - An Analysis, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

"These modern ballplayers care about nothing but money. They don't care about their team, or their city, or their fans. In my day they were different."

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Carwile, Joe. Biloxi Blues Photospread – Basketball
• Grundy, Julie. Grand Jury Final Report on Hold Until Today – Louie Nunn, Regents
• Nevels, Jill. Resident Assistants Do More Than What’s on the Job Description – Housing & Residence Life
• Hannah, Jim. Missing Illinois Man Found in Dorm – Joseph Small, Barnes-Campbell Hall
• Seat-Belt Ordinance a Good Idea
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Bus Driver Fined for Violation of Seat Belt Law
• Moore, Michael. Hate Sin, Not the Sinner – AIDS, William McMahon
• Weigel, Richard. Get On with Audit – Thomas Meredith …