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Bcs, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The Alabama Crimson Tide football team is now officially the BCS National Field Goal Champion. This was achieved despite the fact that the Tide did score a touchdown in the waning moments of the game and then watched their kicker miss the extra point. The Alabama coach, Nick Saban, must have been quite proud of this achievement, as it obliterated the loss to LSU in the Field Goal contest of November to determine which team was number one in the nation at that point in the season.

Ua1f Wku Archives Multimedia Resources / Vertical File, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Electronic and multimedia resources created by WKU Archives regarding Western Kentucky University departments and history. Non-WKU created ephemera related to WKU history.

Ua3/9/2 Subject File - Instruments Of American Excellence Collection, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

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Correspondence regarding the Instruments of American Excellence Collection and exhibit.

Ua19/16/1 Lady Topper 2012-13 Basketball, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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WKU women's basketball media guide for 2012-13 season.

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

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WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• The Spirit of Victory – Claire Donahue
• Ransdell, Gary. President’s Letter
• Your Legacy – Tom Redford
• Governor Steve Beshear Celebrates Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science
• Animated Work of WKU Professor Part of Secret World of Espionage Exhibit – Keith Sylvester
• Kelly Autism Program Receives 15-Passenger Van from General Motors
• Alex Downing to Leave College Heights Foundation for Franklin Bank & Trust
• 3 WKYU-PBS Producers Honored with Emmy Awards for MainStreet
• Kentucky Folklife Program Moves to New Home at WKU
• WKU, Somerset Community College Sign Joint Admissions Agreement
• Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science Students Top …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman, Vol. 83, Wku Student Affairs

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2012 Talisman:

• Couch, Drew. Life Inside the Suit – Big Red
• Waggoner, Tabitha. Mike Nichols
• Plunkett, Amber. Rememberng 9/11
• Cherry, Lauren. Understanding Each Other
• Brown, Bianca. East Meets Western – Confucius Institute
• Heyne, Richard. Cage the Elephant Comes Home
• Clements, Kristin. Never Solo – Track & Field
• Spees, Monica. Out on the Water - Hilltopper Bass Club
• Simmons, Natasha. Kentucky’s Miss America – Ann-Blair Thornton
• Alleyne, Zirconia. The Hungriest Fans – Football
• Wood, Shane. The Making of a Game – Football
• Duke, Alex. Building Confidence – Football
• Henye, Richard. Clearing the Air – Cheerleading
• Florence, Sara. Two-Wheeled Freedom – Bicycling …

Reflection, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

As I prepare to leave England and return to Florida and as the end of the year approaches, I have thought about writing an end of the year summary piece. Thinking about that I decided that what I only would reflect upon the last six or seven weeks of this year, weeks that have turned out to be most remarkable in content and emblematic of the past year.

Ua12/2/1 Stress Busters, Wku Student Affairs

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Special finals week edition of the College Heights Herald.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Stephens, Brad. Willie Taggart’s $475,000 Deal Draws Praise, Criticism – Football
• Wade, Katherine. Blind Horses Find a Home on Karen Thurman’s Bowling Green Farm
• Wade, Katherine. WKU Seeks to Stop State Budget Cuts
• Anderson, Anna. Community Action of Southern Kentucky Helps Keep Locals Warm for the Winter
• Rutledge, Chris. M is for Movie Enthusiast – Stefan meadows
• Jenkins, Spencer. Sarai Aguazul Remembered for Her Faith, Friendship
• Kriz, Lindsey. WKU Finding New Ways to Interact with Students
• McKay, Michael. Old Bowling Green Junior High Converting Into Apartments
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Stephens, Brad. ESPN: WKU Did Everything They Could for Bowl – Football
• Koch, Cameron. Student Group Helps Kelly Autism Program - $100 Solution
• Koch, Cameron. WKU Students Go to Class with Incarcerated Persons
• Justice, Maciena. Local Gift Shop Supports Kentucky – Meo’s Collection
• Burton, Cooper. A Thousand Words – Michael Caporale
• Bratcher, Nick. WKU Works to Control Spam Emails Students Receive – Information Technology
• Hayden, Natalie. WKU & Housing Authority Receive $200,000 Grant – Family Resource Program
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Big Red’s Christmas
• Our Gifts to You …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Bratcher, Nick. Parking Offers Backup Plans with High School Fans in Bowling Green
• Wade, Katherine. Block 12 Hotel Bid Possible from Campbell Lane Developer
• A Big Red Birthday
• Ransdell Hall Receives Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Gold Certification
• West, Natalie. L is for Lesbian – Mariah Yelverton
• Bratcher, Nick. WKU Store to Open New Location in Spring
• Anderson, Anna. WKU Glasgow Instructor Represents Habitat for Humanity in Haiti – Patrick Brown
• Koch, Cameron. WKU Grads Hope to Create Next Big Social Network – Adam McDonald, Antonio Bruna
• Vogt, …

Thanksgiving, 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. 87, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Duvall, Tessa. Student Government Association Shocked About Owing for Provide-a-Ride
• Blanford, Sidney. Students Embracing New Major in Film Studies
• Wade, Katherine. WKU Improves in Trojan Sexual Health Rankings
• Blanford, Sidney. Boutique Provides Formal Wear on a Budget – Michelle’s Consignment Boutique
• Wood, Shane. K is for Kayaker – Matt Hodges
• Bratcher, Nick. New Summer Hours Approved by Administration
• Hayden, Natalie. Bruce Wilkerson, Melinda Hill Sworn Into Office
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Athletic Suspensions
• Illegal Procedure – Athletic Suspensions
• Adams, Jacqueline. Lance Guidry’s Decisions Lack Leadership – Drinking
• Eppinger, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Koch, Cameron. Physical Therapy Program Continues to Move Forward
• McKay, Michael. He's Not Alone - Guthrie Tower, Eric Yates
• Harrison, Taylor. Two Student Government Association Senators Removed; Others Go Under Review - Kevin Adams, Kevin Preston
• Claybourn, Cole. Willie Taggart: Zero Tolerance for Lance Guidry After Driving While Intoxicated
• Botsford, Jabin. A Thousand Words - State Street Baptist Church
• Stacy, Stephani. Recreation Class Hosting Cornhole Tournament - Big Red's Throw, Scholarships
• Bratcher, Nick. WKU Finds New Nashville Airport Shuttle Provider
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association Sharks …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Harrison, Taylor. Resolution to Change Downing University Center’s Name Defeated
• Stacy, Stephani. Making the Cut – Pre-medical Club
• Hayden, Natalie. Brandon Peay Glad for Opportunity in Local Politics
• Wood, Shane. Football Players Goes from Haiti to Hilltopper – Ketler Calixte
• Kriz, Lindsay. J is for Jiu Jitsu – Shakia Harris
• Bratcher, Nick. WKU Focusing on Music Hall, Block 12 Construction – Downing University Center, Colonnade
• Wade, Katherine. Deborah Wilkins Loves Animals, Gardening
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Sundown
• Thank a Veteran; Love Your Country
• Stanford, Nick. Do This Many …

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - Basketball Season Preview, Wku Student Affairs

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Topper Extra magazine, includes articles:

• Claybourn, Cole. This Season’s Toppers a Young Defensive-minded Team – Basketball
• Claybourn, Cole. Upperclassmen Ready to Teach Newcomers
• Preseason Sun Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Poll
• Preseason Sun Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Poll
• Stephens, Brad. Mary Cowles Hopes Young, Old Take WKU Back to NCAA Tournament
• Stephens, Brad. LaTiera Owens Becoming Vocal Leader for Lady Toppers
• Stephens, Brad. Micah Jones, Jalynn McClain Link with WKU Women

Al Davis, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Over the past weekend news came of the death of Al Davis at the age of 82. It did not make the nightly news in France or the newspapers that I saw. It was not until returning to England on Monday that I, really by chance, stumbled across the news of Davis’ death. I can say I was surprised and somewhat taken aback by the possibility that I might have missed the death of such an important figure in the history of sport in America, particularly the history of the National Football League.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Harrison, Taylor. Student Government Association Resolution for Downing University Center Name Change Going Up for Vote
• Kriz, Lindsay. WKU Students Hope to Empower Kids Through Art
• Bratcher, Nick. Student Interns Promote Reduce Your Use Contest – Green Campus Network Program, Ashley McCloughan
• Reinfelde, Monta. Atlanta Senior Pursuing Fashion Career – Derke Malveaux
• Englehart, Jerry. A Thousand Words – Buddhist Robe-offering
• Koch, Cameron. New NOVA Center Home to Rare Microscope
• Duvall, Tessa. Gary Ransdell Becomes First Person in Bowling Green to Lease Volt
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Big Red …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hayden, Natalie. Brandon Peay Confident about Upcoming Mayoral Election
• Wood, Shane. Beyond the Field – Sean Pugh, Football
• Wade, Katherine. International Programs Director Resigns – Rick Sutton
• West, Natalie. Alumna’s Store Fuels Junking Habit – Danielle Labold
• Reinfelde, Monta. I is for Interior Design – Danielle DePorter
• Williams, Joanna. Dance Program Earns National Accreditation
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Top-Opoly
• Jenkins, Spencer. That Time I Went to College
• Aulbach, Lucas. WKU Makes First Trip to Alabama Since Bus Accident – Volleyball
• Stephens, Brad. Toppers Look to Beat the Man …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Blanford, Sidney. A Planking Past – Tyler Webster
• Hayden, Natalie. Candidates Ready for Elections – Mayor
• Stephens, Brad. Ross Bjork, Willie Taggart Encourage Fans to Sell Out L.T. Smith Stadium This Saturday
• Duvall, Tessa & Katherine Wade. WKU’s Fall Enrollment Tops 21,000
• Wilson, Chris. A Thousand Words – Marching Bands
• Justice, Maciena. Students Write Letters to Raise Money for Hospital – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• Bratcher, Nick. Students Responsible for Heating Source Switch
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Interfraternity Council
• Level Playing Field – Interfraternity Council
• Millington, Tom. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wade, Katherine. Tobacco Ban a Waiting Game
• Bratcher, Nick. Student Government Association Official: Ban Would Infringe Upon Students’ Rights – Tobacco
• Waggoner, Tabitha. Freshman Stars in Justin Bieber, Chris Young Videos – Grace Wilson
• Alleyne, Zirconia. H is for Historians – Guy Jordan, Nancy Richey
• Williams, Joanna. Cheryl Stevens Brings Administrative Experience to Ogden College of Science & Technology
• Jenkins, Spencer. My Idea of Thursday Nights: Prison
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Registration
• Laves, Karl. White Privilege an Ubiquitous Problem
• Justice, Maciena. Students Smoke Socially at Work, School
• Aulbach, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Harrison, Taylor. Student Government Association Handing Out Croakies at Tailgating
• Wade, Katherine. WKU Trying to Raise ACT Standards, Retention Rates
• Duvall, Tessa. Regents Set to Meet Today
• Reinfelde, Monta. English Faculty Members Start a Community Yoga Class
• Justice, Maciena. G is for Guns – Hannah Burnett, Marksmanship
• Wade, Katherine. Vice President Spends Time Fishing, Playing Fantasy Football – Ann Mead
• Blanford, Sidney. Men Set Quest to Visit Every Stadium, Stop at WKU – Jarrett Sing, Al Botta
• McKay, Michael. Play Utilizes Unusual Campus Space as Stage – Night Raid …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Harrison, Taylor. Downing University Center Name Could Soon Be Changed
• Alleyne, Zirconia. WKU Graduate Finishes Top Five on Project Runway – Laura Planck
• Prochazka, Tyler. Occupy WKU Group Meets
• Williams, Joanna. Office Helps Students Win Competitive Scholarships – Scholar Development
• O’Bryan, Abby. A Thousand Words – Adam Ferguson
• Stacy, Stephani. Henry Cherry’s Granddaughter Has Thirst for Knowledge – Maggie McGowan
• Wade, Katherine. Patti Minter Overwhelmingly Re-elected as Faculty Regent
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Twitter
• Twitter’s Not a Monster – Football
• Bratcher, Nick. Rethinking What College Is About
• Brownstead, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald - Homecoming, Wku Student Affairs

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Special homecoming edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Homecoming Week Events
• Hardesty, Melissa. Geaux Toppers! Theme Took Some Planning
• Hardesty, Melissa. Campus Homecoming Prep Begins Early at WKU
• McKay, Michael. Homecoming Parade Complements Downtown Concert, Big Red’s Roar
• Blandford, Sidney. Former Homecoming Queen Staying Linked to WKU – Betty McGuire
• Alleyne, Zirconia. Step Show Has Old School vs. New School Theme
• Koch, Cameron. WKU to Recognize Three Alumni – Jerry Baker, Vicki Phillips & Norris Wilson
• Kannard Johnson Honored to Enter Athletic Hall of Fame
• Stephens, Brad. Jimmy Feix Stays Near Program He Helped Build – Football

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wade, Katherine. Regents Get Updates on End-of-Year Business
• Stephens, Brad. WKU Beats University of Louisiana-Lafayette – Football
• Williams, Joanna. WKU NAACP Hosting Troy Davis Forum
• Claybourn, Cole. Past WKU, University of Kentucky Players to Square Off in Alumni Game – Basketball
• Davis, Leslye. A Thousand Words – Charles Bishop, Dairy Farm
• Wood, Shane. Photojournalists Travel to Somerset for Annual Mountain Workshops
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Win Admission to WKU
• Quality or Quantity – Admissions
• Bussey, Charles. Occupy WKU Movement Encouraging
• Hughey, Aaron. The Rich, the Poor, and the …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wade, Katherine. WKU’s Full-time Dietician Quits; Job Already Filled – Melanie Powell
• Wood, Shane. Kentucky Barbecue – Wes Berry
• Harrison, Taylor. Medical Center to Host 10K on WKU Campus
• Kriz, Lindsay. WKU Grad Opens Dream Clothing Store – Karrie Cash
• Blanford, Sidney. F is for Forensics
• Bratcher, Nick. Resident Assistant’s Retract Threatened Bathroom Ban – Pearce-Ford Tower
• Koch, Cameron. Revolution’s Battle of the Bands Back for Second Year
• Duvall, Tessa. WKU Names Alumnus, Young Alumnus of the Year – Brent Ditto, Linda Miller
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Blood …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Duvall, Tessa. Joplin High Grad’s Story Inspired WKU Group’s Trip – Will Norton
• Duvall, Tessa. Fall Break in the Dead Zone – Joplin, Missouri
• Stephens, Brad. WKU Moves on From First Win – Football
• Wade, Katherine. Finalists Selected for Faces of WKU
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association
• Two Thumbs Up – Student Government Association
• Serafini, David. Instructor: Come Help Next Time We Go to Joplin
• Koch, Cameron. WKU Loses to Middle Tennessee State University in Blood Drive for Second Year
• Wade, Katherine. Four Candidates Vying for …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Stephens, Brad. WKU, Middle Tennessee State University Rivalry Week Under Way – Football
• Wade, Katherine. Committees Vote Down Term Limits – Regents
• Walters, Rachael & Katherine Wade. Downing University Center Renovations Unveiled
• West, Natalie. Volunteers Work to Scare Away Cancer
• Blanford, Sidney. Fijis Give Back Over Fall Break – Phi Gamma Delta
• McKay, Michael. Conservation-themed Reduce Your Use Returns for Fifth Year
• Stacy, Stephani. Couple Brings New Orleans Vibe to Bowling Green – Tea Squares
• Bratcher, Nick. WKU Hosts Open Forums for Director Search – Environment, Health & Safety …

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - Wku Opens Sun Belt Play, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Claybourn, Cole. For WKU to Win, Kawaun Jakes Has to Step Up – Football
• Claybourn, Cole. WKU Marketing to Give Away Luke Bryan Tickets, Two $500 Shopping Sprees to Students
• Stephens, Brad. Tops Look to Start Fresh with Sun Belt Conference Opener – Football
• Stephens, Brad. Bowling Green Local Ryan Beard Making His Own WKU Legacy – Football
• Lanter, Austin. Lady Tops Home Again, Looking to Halt Losing Skid – Soccer
• Trent, Mercedes. Toppers Preparing for More Competitive meet – Track & Field
• Aulbach, Lucas. Quarterback Melanie Stutsman Running WKU’s Offense …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Patton, Emily. The Very Depth of Low – Lee Eric Drake Foundation, Suicide
• Wade, Katherine. State Undergrad Enrollment Remains Static
• Arnold, Lauren. Two Former Football Players Form Band – Jamison Link, Chris McConnell
• West, Natalie. E is for Event Planner – Rachel Goodman
• Duvall, Tessa. Julia Roberts Awarded for Teaching Excellence
• Koch, Cameron. WKU, Middle Tennessee State University Set for Second Blood Drive
• Williams, Joanna. WKU Finalizing Fifth-week Assessments
• Wade, Katherine. Eric Yates’ Name to Be Added to Guthrie Bell Tower
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Volleyball
• Jenkins, Spencer. …