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The Ultimate Non-Event: The Nfl Draft, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is the biggest non-event in sport. It saturates the sports talk shows, the sports pages, the sports magazines, the sports web sites. It is the orphan adopted and promoted by ESPN and turned into a monster of the television world. It is the sports version of "Let's Make a Deal" as audience members dress up to catch the camera eye. It is the sports television equivalent of a nuclear explosion leaving behind a wasteland of irradiated viewers.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 45 [49], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Paul, Corey. Arson Damages Cherry Hall
• Coulter, Amber. Some Western Projects Vetoed
• Coulter, Amber. Donor Gives Money, Estate to Western – Jerry Baker
• Hupman, Samantha. ‘Apprentice’ Hopeful Returns to Hill – Charmaine Hunt
• Laun, Susie. Sessions Examine First Amendment
• News Can’t Wait
• Conrad, Jedediah. Herald Staff is a Loaded Gun
• Hardin, Tori. Construction is for More Green Space
• Brandenburg, Katie. Gary Ransdell Differs with Senate on Retirement
• Laun, Susie. Western Places Third Overall in Hearst Journalism Awards
• Stackhouse, A. Layne. Kappa Delta, Farmhouse Dance to …

Keith Hernandez On Women In The Dugout, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Each time I hear the name Keith Hernandez I am taken back to March of 1989 when, at the New York Mets' spring training facility, Darryl Strawberry threw a punch at the first-baseman. It was one of those forgettable moments except for the line that someone got off about the incident: "It was the first time that Strawberry ever hit the cut-off man."

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 44 [48], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Coulter, Amber. Western to Get $15 Million Gift – Jerry Baker
• Keene, Stephanie. Speakers to Debate Pot Legalization
• McNamara, Andrew. Parking Issues Incite Crowd
• Harrell, Bobby. KEES May Not Complete Goals – Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarships
• Coulter, Amber. Ernie Fletcher to Veto Budget Items
• Brandenburg, Katie. University Senate May Vote on Several Bills
• Student Government Association Misspending
• Collins, Cass. Immigration Should Not be Compared to World War II
• Sloan, Jason. No More Student Fees
• Dyer, Brian. Students Should Give Study Abroad a Chance
• Stackhouse, A. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 43 [47], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Morgan, Nathan. Greeks Box for Charity
• McNamara, Andrew. Housing & Residence Life to Fix up Dorm Rooms, Baths, Roof
• Paul, Corey. Western Student Dies from Bacterial Heart Infection – Oksana Lee
• Paul, Corey. Memorial Service Held for ‘Ali’ – Allison Carter
• Harrell, Bobby. Dream Job Becomes Reality for President Gary Ransdell
• Troubled Athletes
• Students Worthless During Student Government Association Elections
• Porche, Tyann. Students Should Attend Parking Forum to Voice Concerns
• Gibson, Adam. Dancers Celebrate Diversity – International Dance Contest
• Paul, Corey. Attorney to Contest Search’s …

Amateurs And Professionals In College Sports, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

During this past week, The New York Times published two stories concerning the eligibility of tennis players to participate in NCAA competitions. The point of contention has arisen over a very high number of international players who have been dominating championship play over the last few years. Last year, in the NCAA national championships, 38 of the 64 male competitors and 33 of the 64 female competitors were international players, and one estimate is that half of these players were professionals under NCAA rules.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 42 [46], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Paul, Corey. Lady Top Grad Assistant Arrested – Kristina Covington
• Coulter, Amber. Western May Win in State Budget
• Richardson, Kelly. See Rob Run, Win . . . Barely – Robert Watkins, Student Government Association
• Harrell, Bobby. Gary Ransdell’s Former Roomie Aims for High Court – John Minton Jr.
• Hupman, Samantha. Jamie Rich ‘Always Brightened the Mood’
• Gibson, Adam. International Students to Show Their Moves
• Student Government Association President Should Lead
• Waters, Brad. Smokers Should Not Litter
• Pulliam, Steve. Americans Are Immigrants
• Wilson, Sam. Preacher Was …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 41 [45], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Coulter, Amber. Regents Approve Fee, One Amendment
• Coulter, Amber. Regents OK Potter College Name Change
• Keene, Stephanie. Relay for the Life of a Friend – Debbie Parsley
• Harrell, Bobby. Former Basketball Player Became Local Doctor – Carroll Brooks
• Brandenburg, Katie. Facebook Changes Student Government Association Campaigning
• Coulter, Amber. Regents Give Gary Ransdell Raise
• McNamara, Andrew. Six Staff Council Positions Available
• McNamara, Andrew. Student Inducted into Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame – Chris Womack
• Big Mouths on Campus – Donnie Morris, Evangelist
• Clark, Rebekah. Immigration is …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 40 [44], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Paul, Corey. Preacher, Students Clash – Donnie Morris
• Coulter, Amber. Regents to Vote on Fee
• Coulter, Amber. Rapid Change Coming for Western Leadership - John Petersen, Sherry Reid, Elmer Gray
• Harrell, Bobby. Singing Opera Is Music Professor’s ‘Quintessential Art’ – Robert Pope
• Paul, Corey. Death Investigation Continues – Allison Carter
• Sad Reminder – Allison Carter
• Maggert, Terry – PETA Not That Great
• Lucas, Brandon. Student Government Association is Useless
• Tetreault, Jeff. Immigrants Should Stay
• Miller, Stephen. Police Officers Should Slow Down
• Schmidt, Tara. Ryan Dillion’s …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 39 [43], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Paul, Corey. Sophomore Killed in Car Accident – Allison Carter
• Coulter, Amber. Budget Outlook Improves Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government Association Candidates Agree on Many Issues
• Hopkins, Shawntaye & Leah Caudle. Local Immigrants Rally to Protest Proposed Bill
• Brandenburg, Katie. Seniors May Be Exempt from $46 Student Fee
• Clark, Ashlee. Alcohol Screening Available at Downing University Center
• Culturally Stable – Taiwanese Student Association
• Smith, Jenna. Property Should be Respected
• Eoff, Allison. Smoke Should be Kept Inside
• Dillion, Ryan. Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants Needs to be More …

Bud Selig And Steroids, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is spring. Time of optimism and renewal. The flowers are in bloom. Spring training is over. Opening day of another baseball season is upon us. Everyone is in first place. Dreams of pennants in October are yet to be crushed. What possibly could dampen the mood as another baseball season opens? In so many ways it is the best time of year. Could it possibly last?

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 38 [42], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Paul, Corey. Athlete Arrested for Baptist Student Union Burglary – Shane Rayners
• Coulter, Amber. Council on Post-Secondary Education Must OK Tuition Changes
• Stackhouse, A. Layne. Teachers Become Sticky Targets
• Harrell, Bobby. Hill Becomes Stage for Student – Rebeckah Lyons
• Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government Association Primary Vote Canceled
• Paul, Corey. Vandalism Problem Grows
• Rising Crime
• New Bike Path Will be a Great Addition
• Watkins, Robert. There Are Too Many Student Fees
• Brandenburg, Katie. Skipping Class May Soon Earn Students a Failing Grade
• Paul, Corey. Alpha Gamma …

Scandal At Indiana, K-State, And Duke, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

In this month of madness, March is going out like a crazed lion. The Final Four has offered excitement at the level of delirium. While off the court the dark underside of intercollegiate athletics had found numerous modes of expression pointing to levels of madness of another kind.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 37 [41], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Maines, Ashley. Morning after, No Regrets – Revolution 91.7
• McNamara, Andrew. Bike Path to Hit Hill
• Coulter, Amber. Mass Retirement to Come
• Leslie, Joey. Alumnus Hits It Big in Hollywood – Ewan Leslie
• Bosken, Nina. Hilltoppers Get Healthy – Preston Health & Activities Center
• Laun, Susie. William Allard: Take Photos with Passion
• Web Posting Dangers
• Prejudice Still Exists on Campus
• Smith, Joshua. Commentary Was on Right Track
• Eversoll, Craig. Club Owner Cares About Patrons
• Bohannon, Carla. Campus Should be Smoke Free
• McFarland, Sam. Genocide Is …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 36 [40], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Coulter, Amber. Regents Vote to Shorten College Name – Potter College of Arts & Letters
• Hupman, Samantha. Stepping to Greek Unity – Alpha Omicron Pi
• Harrell, Bobby. Students Warned about Internet Posts – Nicki Arnett
• Clark, Ashlee. Slide, Stomp, Two-step to Fitness and Fun – Line dancing
• Brandenburg, Katie. Three Candidates Run for President
• Paul, Corey. Car Thefts Increase on Campus
• Students Give Back
• Shepherd, Justin. Commentary Was Wrong
• Bodine, Rachel. Yearbook Should be Reserved
• Clark, Katie. Yearbook Really Is Your Yearbook
• Coulter, Illegal Downloading …

Madness In March: Steroids & Point-Shaving, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Welcome to March Madness, or rather the Madness that is March. I will not use "March Madness" because CBS Inc. and the NCAA Inc. own the phrase "March Madness" and I wouldn't want to face a lawsuit for using this copyrighted phrase. So in deference to CBS, the NCAA, and their all-star team of corporate lawyers, I will not risk their wrath and will speak only of the "Madness that is March" rather than "March Madness."

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 35 [39], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Coulter, Amber. Proposed Funding Falls Short, Tuition Increase Possible
• Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government Association Senators Delay Censure Decision
• Brandenburg, Katie. Students: higher Ed Funding a Must
• Venzin, Megan. Alumnus Returns to Direct ‘Ragtime’ – D.J. Salisbury
• Bosken, Nina. Group Gives up Spring Break to Build – Westerns Habitat for Humanity
• New E-mail a Bust
• Watt, Wes. America’s Culture Should Come First
• Justus, Greg. Free is Suppose[d] to Mean Free
• Marino, Kristin. Students Deserve Better
• Miller, Michael. Some Words are Offensive
• Coulter, Amber. House Passes State …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Paul, Corey. Alpha Gamma Rhos Get Harshest Penalties
• Stamm, Jason. 1 away … Anthony Winchester Leads Tops
• Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government Association Senators to Ask for Judicial Censure – Katie Dawson
• Richardson, Kelly. Journalist Discusses ‘Getting By’ – Barbara Ehrenreich
• Coulter, Amber. Revisions May Provide More Money – Budget
• Student Government Association is Missing in Action?
• North, Amber. Restaurants in Bowling Green Need More Diversity
• Davis, James. First Amendment is Vital
• Conrad, Jedediah. Student Government Association Should be Improved
• Brandenburg, Katie. Forum Focuses on Employee …

The Death Of Kirby Puckett, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

What to say when a friend dies? It is always a difficult moment for the living. For anyone who was a fan of the Minnesota Twins and of baseball that moment is here again because Kirby Puckett, a great friend to all Twins fans, died yesterday, just a day after suffering a stroke. He was 45. To fans like me he was the archetypal baseball player, and although I never met him, he was the friendly round man in centerfield who did so much for the struggling baseball franchise in Minnesota. He was a friend to anyone who ever saw …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 33 [37], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Brandenburg, Katie. VP of Student Government Association: We’ve Got Problems – Mason Stevenson
• Hupman, Samantha. The Degree of a Life Time – Josephine Miller
• Brandenburg, Katie. Western Celebrates Civil War Fort – Ft. Albert Sidney Johnston
• Richardson, Kelly. More Women Going to College than Men
• Richardson, Student Questioned about Alleged Rape Leaves Western – Sigma Nu
• McNamara, Andrew. Fire Lane Reinforced as No-parking Zone
• Apathy State U?
• Wilson, Sami. Forgiveness Applies to All No Matter the Offense
• Harlow, Taylor. Talisman is Not Really Free
• Holton, …

European Hockey To The Fore In Turin, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Before leaving the Olympic Winter Games behind I want to make a few closing observations on what might be regarded as the downside.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 29 [36], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Paul, Corey. Alpha Gamma Rhos Suspended Three Years
• Stackhouse, A. Layne. Students Slam Poetry
• Gibson, Adam. New Prepay Ordinance Gets Mixed Reviews – Gas Stations
• Coulter, Amber. Student Loan Rates Increase
• Richardson, Kelly, Coulter, Amber. Universities Worry about ‘Privatization’
• McNamara, Andrew. Former Mall Now Used As Research Facility for Western – Center for Research & Development
• Harrell, Bobby. Imagewest Hosts Open house in MMTH
• Food Service Blunders
• Bussey, Charles. The Cult of the Presidency?
• Carter, Robert. There is More to Bowling Green Than Just Western …

The Quest For Perfection At Turin, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

With the XXth Winter Olympics now in the books, I want to reflect on a few of the many extraordinary occurrences of the past two weeks. Some of these I saw on television and some I read about. Most of these observations concern the second week of competition as I have already written about the first week.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 30 [35], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Paul, Corey. Alpha Gamma Rhos Apologize for Unbecoming Activities
• McNamara, Andrew. Cards May Replace Keys on Campus
• McNamara, Andrew. Inspections Test Food Services
• Bosken, Nina. Gospel Music Fills Downing University Center Theater
• McNamara, Andrew. Parking Solution Unresolved
• New Program a Plus – Homeland Security Science
• Osborne, Jenni. Get Tough on Animal Abusers
• Newton, Paul. Look Within for Better Image
• Lockhart, Dana. Rally Scholarships a Flawed Idea
• Spencer, Anthony. A Poem for Western’s Spirit
• Wilson, Brandon. Hate-Filled Words Do Nothing to Help
• Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 30 [34], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Paul, Corey. Alpha Gamma Rhos Suspended after Thursday’s Incident at House
• McNamara, Andrew. Goat Incident Shocks Campus: Officials, Greeks React to Allegations
• Harrell, Bobby. Ogden May Offer Homeland Security Master’s Program
• Brandenburg, Katie. Senate Addresses Concerns – Kentucky Teachers Retirement System
• Scarred Reputations – Alpha Gamma Rho
• Repealing Prevailing Wage laws Can Save Western a Lot of Money
• Smith, Shaun. College Students Getting Dumber?
• Kirby-Stokes, Cheryl. Troubled Fraternity Should Volunteer
• Epperson, Ann. Future Engineers Can Solve Problems
• Mead, Mallory. Social Security Reform Essential
• Bosken, Nina. …

Surprises At The Winter Olympics, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

As the second week of the XXth Winter Olympic games begins the surprises continue to mount. Some are truly surprises while others are simply a tribute to the slim margins of difference among elite athletes. Still others are rooted in the misplaced expectations of the press.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 29 [33], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Gibson, Adam. New Bar Becomes Hot Spot – Dark Star Bar & Grill
• Smith, Jessica. Western Gets into Mind of Carlos Mencia
• Paul, Corey. Freshman Arrested for Theft in PFT – Bruce Williams
• Coulter, Amber. More Students Receive Pell Grants
• Paul, Corey. Western Officers to Get Bikes for Patrol
• Brandenburg, Katie. Scholarships Possible for Students Who Rally
• Cab Chaos a Problem
• Ratliff, Kara. Parking at Western is Not as Bad as Other Universities
• Goguen, David. Teamwork is Key to Success for Western’s Basketball Team
• Hazelwood, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 28 [32], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Paul, Corey. Western Students Enjoy Performance at Ag Center - Rodeo
• Harrell, Bobby. Diversity Sees 50^th Year on Hill
• Caudle, Leah. Taxis Confused with Free Rides
• Coulter, Amber. Smaller Increase Expected – Budget
• Pell Grants are Vital
• Wallace, Robert. Campus Rudeness is Not Welcome
• Walker, Carli. Campus Should Carry Non-Dairy Products
• North, Amber. Valentine’s Day Should Be Great Day for Everyone
• Coulter, Amber. Discrimination Case Delayed – Ingrid Woods
• Brandenburg, Katie. Student Organizations Discuss Diversity – Diversity Council
• Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government Association May …

Turin Winter Olympics, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Here we are only five days into the Winter Olympic Games and already there have been several disappointing and magnificent moments. From the departure of Michelle Kwan to the always beautiful and astounding pairs skating, this Olympics is off to a very fast start.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Coulter, Amber. George Bush’s Budget Proposes More Pell Funding
• Brandenburg, Katie. Gary Ransdell, Student Government Association Discuss Fee
• McNamara, Andrew. Final Location Chosen for Student Publications – Adams-Whitaker Student Publications Center, Vera Guthrie
• Gibson, Adam. Students Attend Services in Downing University Center – Hillvue Heights Baptist Church
• Coulter, Amber. Insurance Plan Causes Concern
• Rally Alley a Plus – Baseball
• Hudson, Travis. Pep Band is Valuable to Volleyball Lady Tops
• Armstrong, Travis. Diddle Fans are Impressive
• Hazelwood, Rebecca. Student Returns from Real World
• McNamara, Andrew. Schneider …