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Athens: The Beauty Of Playfulness, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Amidst the controversies, the crass commercialism, and the artificiality of the staged teledrama of the Olympics, the main point can too easily get lost. This is a sporting event involving athletes seeking to perform at the highest level, individually or as a team, as they compete against one another, themselves, and the challenges of the sport. What this offers is a drama of its own, showcasing the sporting spirit and offering each of us a window on the possibilities of human achievement.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wilberding, Beth. Report Recommends Reimbursement of Funds – Student Government Association
• Buckman, Josh. Downing University Center Adds a Red Zone
• Reed, Lindsey. Record-breaking Fund-raising Year Eases Budget Stress
• Maines, Ashley. Murray’s Restaurant Is Closed But Not for Good
• Wilberding, Beth. Election Generates Uncertainty – Student Government Association
• Henze, Adam. Editorial Cartoon re: Residence Halls
• Higher Education for a Higher Cost & All at Once?
• Watt, Wes. Return to School Reveals Annoying Fads
• Yenowine, Jackie. A Dorm by Any Other Name
• Padgett, Miki. Marine Bothered by …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wilberding, Beth. Nick Todd Cites Personal Conflicts in Resignation
• Wilberding, Beth. Student Government Association to Hold Online Election
• Reed, Lindsey. Gary Ransdell Optimistic About Budget
• Clark, Ashlee. Western to Add January Term
• Buckman, Josh. Van Meter Overlook Getting a Facelift
• Clark, Ashlee. Freshman Enrollment Down This Year
• Henze, Adam. Editorial Cartoon re: Construction
• Yee-Haw! All the Dorms Are Finally Open
• North, Amber. The Woes of Only Being 20 Years Old
• Sainlar, Lindsay. The New Opinion Editor Needs Help; Please Don’t Be Shy
• Clark, Ashlee. New …

Paul Hamm, Trevor Graham, And Others, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It seems as if at every Olympic games there comes a point when there is a meltdown of one sort or another. In these games which are designed to produce international cooperation and understanding, nationalism more often than not raises its head in anger. Designed to promote friendship and good sportsmanship there is often a moment, or several moments, in which sportsmanship seems to leave the venue entirely.

The Athens Olympics Open, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

There is no doubt what I will remember most about the 2004 Olympic Games. It will not be the opening ceremonies, nor the historic setting of Athens, nor the amazing performance by Paul Hamm in the Men's Gymnastics all-around when he snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and left the arena with a gold medal. Unfortunately, it will be Hurricane Charley that left myself and many of my fellow Orlandoans without power and therefore unable to see the opening ceremonies. For some it is still not possible to see the games, as they remain without power in the sweltering …

Father's Day, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

(This piece was first written for Father's Day of 1992 a few weeks after the death of my Father. As has been my custom I am sending it out again on this Father's Day)

Paid Vacations, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

What is the difference between getting a paid vacation and being suspended from your job with pay?

The Lightning's Stanley Cup, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup. The Canadian Holy Grail of Sport now resides in Florida where on the day of the final game it was over 90 degrees, with high humidity, a veritable tropical paradise. The Lightning are coached by an American, have three American players, three Czechs, two Russians, and one player each from Sweden, Slovakia, and the Ukraine on the roster along with fifteen Canadians. They defeated the first Canadian based team to appear in the Cup Final in a decade. Eat your heart out Don Cherry!

The Belmont Stakes, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

A few decades ago when a powerful team played a very weak team in any sport and the result was lopsided there was a phrase to describe the event: "They beat the Little Sisters of the Poor." On Saturday the Little Sisters of the Poor got beat again but it was the powerful team, or in this case horse, that lost. "Smarty Jones" was supported by an entire nation, including the Philadelphia convent of The Little Sisters of the Poor where the sister of Smarty's jockey had parlayed the power of prayer and the two-dollar bets of the God Squad.

Ronald Reagan, 1911-2004, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Over the last twenty-four hours much has been made of the connections between former President Ronald Reagan and Sport. As is typical of many American politicians Reagan associated himself with the symbols of victory and those who achieved it. Unlike some, President Reagan's associations with sport were real and in many key ways a determinant of his personal political style.

The Ncaa And Its "Control" Of Bowl Games., Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It was more than a bit amusing to read that the Knight Commission has called on the NCAA to retake control of the bowl games from the television networks and the conferences. This is akin to telling the U.S. Senate to retake control of American Foreign Policy from the Executive Branch. It is not going to happen and even if it did it wouldn't make any real difference. The die is cast, the damage is done, and a reversal of history is not possible.

Crunch N’ Munch; Non-Analytical Positives; Stanley Cup Finals, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It's time to head to rewrite. The Yankees have sent Cracker Jack packing from the House that Ruth Built. "Crunch 'n Munch" will replace the traditional baseball snack because, says Yankee spokesperson Jason Zillo, it tastes better. Yankee Stadium's Director of Hospitality offered another more compelling reason for the move. Cracker Jack is eliminating the box in favor of a bag. Well, that certainly explains it. No one has mentioned what "Crunch 'n Munch" is paying the Yankees for their new status in the national pastime.

Fish Shooting, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Fishing is a sport that has never caught my fancy, except for ice fishing which is largely about drinking rather than fishing. Growing up in the state of Minnesota where fishing is akin to a religious experience it may seem strange that I have not joined the faithful. In addition, over the past three decades I have been living in Florida, the Bass Fishing capital of the universe, where high stakes fishing is considerably more popular than the Tampa Bay Lightning. Here too I have resisted the allure, or is it the lure.

Roger Bannister; Michelle Akers, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Over the past week the world of sport has been remembering one of the most significant achievements of the past century, Roger Bannister's running of the first sub-four-minute mile at Oxford on May 6, 1954. Bannister's time was 3:59.4. The current record is 3:43.13 set in 1999 by Hicham el-Guerrouj of Morocco.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol 79, No. 56, Wku Student Affairs

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• Clark, Ashlee. Nick Todd Takes Office Amid Controversy
• Sainlar, Lindsay. A Tale of Two Cities – Segregation
• Wilberding, Beth. ID Numbers Changing
• Wilberding, Beth. Campaign Planning Begins – Institutional Advancement
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Katie Autry Case Judge Issues Gag Order
• Wilberding, Beth. Police Promotion – Mike Dowell
• Tax Plan Proposal Politics Will Harm Higher Education
• It’s Time for the 2004 Marsupial Awards
• Ransdell, Gary. Long-term Tuition Plan is a First for Western
• North, Amber. Save Soul Grooves Music
• Smith, Alan. Selfish Choice Is Wrong
• Jackson, Danica. Remember Katie Autry
• Wade, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Casagrande, Michael. Top Recruit to Play Basketball at Western – Crystal Kelly
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Forum Set to Discuss Tuition Plan
• Lively, Jay. Washington Choosing Their Future – Right to Life
• Clark, Ashlee. Outgoing Student Government Association President Sees Future Helping Others as Minister – John Bradley
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Ernie Fletcher, House Leaders to Talk
• Green River Preserve Beneficial to All Parties Involved
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Shorts
• Alumna’s Fame Will Help Others at Western – Athena Cage
• Beg, Amber. Don’t Be Judgmental – Shorts
• Hurst, Nicole. Sorority Should …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Nick Todd: I Feel I Have Nothing Wrong
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. University Buys Land for Preserve
• Thurman, Lindsey. In the Light – Theatre & Dance
• Melvin, Catherine. More Than 500 Donate Blood; Most In Search of Greek Points
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Ernie Fletcher Emphasizes Importance of Auto Industry
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Singer, Alumna Athena Cage Schedules Concert for August 28
• Controversy Should Not Cause a Blow to Student Government Association
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Nick Todd
• George Bush’s Pell Grant Time Limit Proposal Unfair to Students
• Tetrreault, Jeff. No …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association President-Elect Under Investigation
• Clark, Ashlee. Plus/Minus Could Face Delay
• Richardson, Kelly. Big Red’s Broadway – Spring Sing
• Melvin, Catherine. Relay for Life Draws 45 Area Teams
• Reed, Lindsey. Staff Council
• Hardin, Adriane. Proposal May Limit Pell Grants
• Gries, Emily. Kids Flock to Southern Kentucky Book Fest
• Partisan Battle Needs to End to Pass State Budget
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Budget
• Baynham, Jeff. Column Was Unfair to Darrin Horn
• Jackson, Kevin. Women Shouldn’t Wear WKU Butt Shorts
• Clark, Ashlee. Robert Watkins Upheld as Speaker …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. State Budget Stalls in Legislature’s Last Day
• Hardin, Adriane. Report: Graduation Rates Unfair
• Reed, Lindsey. Faculty, Staff Leaders Optimistic About Recommendations – Budget
• Clark, Ashlee. Questions Cloud Speaker Vote – Student Government Association, Robert Watkins
• Richardson, Kelly. Seminar Squashes Body Image Stereotypes
• Proposed Tuition Break for Out-of-Staters Is Out of Line Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Administrating for Dummies
• Kacsir, Marci. Jayson Blair Taught Newspapers Many Lessons
• Spaulding, Maurice. Column Was a Bad Joke – Lindsay Sainlar
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Entrepreneurship Center Approved by Regents Committee – Center …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Out-of-Staters Could Get Tuition Discount
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Legislators Considering Budget On Last Day
• Lord, Joseph. The Disc Masters – Disc Golf
• Richardson, Kelly. Miss Black Western Crowned – Candace Edwards
• Wilberding, Beth. Campus Police Get New Captain, Sergeant Last Week – Kerry Hatchett, Joe Harbaugh
• Reed, Lindsey. Dorm Internet Fee May Decrease to $8
• Board of Regents Did Not Give Proper Approval to Grand Reduction
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Alumni Grant
• Heltsley, Rafe. Western Needs Common Sense
• Hoang, Mai. Life is Meant to Be Lived, Not …

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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