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Orlando Gets Hockey But Not Nhl Hockey, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

When the announcement came a little over a week ago The Orlando Sentinel fell over itself like the lapdog it has become for the Orlando Magic and the DeVoss family. It was of course the major news that Orlando was about to get a hockey team in the International Hockey League, and the city was about to facilitate the process with another sweetheart contract with the family DeVoss for use of the O-Arena.

Christmas Gift List For Sports Celebrities, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

With Christmas just a few days away it's time to put together a Christmas gift list for the wonderful people of sportsworld who seemingly have everything.

Sports Coffee Table Books For Christmas, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is Christmas time and this year I want to recommend four major photo and essay collections on sport that have been published in the last two years, each of which would make a very special Christmas gift. Prices range from $25 to $75 varying by book and place of purchase.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Rogers, Mike. Big Red: Exhibit Features 15 Years of Western’s Mascot – Kentucky Museum
• Becker, Lori. Matt Kilcullen, as Santa, Threatens Players – Basketball
• Quarles, Mitchell. Student Government Association Wants Student Assistants’ Role Limited
• Rape Case Dismissed
• Cecil, Jill. Talisman, Xposure Available Monday in Garrett Conference Center, Bookstore
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Christmas at WKU
• Stocking Stuffers Come Early Today – Gifts for WKU
• People Poll: To Whom On Campus Would You Give a Christmas Present? What Would It Be?
• Miller, Kristen. When Would Have …

Major League Baseball: Orlando's Bid, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The City of Orlando and designated majority owner Norton Herrick are scheduled to make their presentation of Orlando's case for major league baseball on Wednesday of next week. So it might be a good time to make an assessment of Orlando's chances for getting a team.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Gagliardi, Melissa. Department Head Studies Hemp – Luther Hughes, Agriculture
• Williams, Stacy. Kwanzaa: It’s Not a Black Thing
• Goetz, Kristina. Home for the Holidays: Thomas Meredith Entertains International Students
• Cecil, Jill. Universities Wait to Be Compared
• Students Arrested in Preston Health & Activities Center – John Eberhardt, Kevin Wilson, Togar Alexander
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Student Apathy
• Kinney, Mark. Studies Say Role-Playing Games Not Bad for Kids
• Don’t Be a Loser – Get Involved – Student Apathy
• Flanagan, Beth. Cartoon Wasn’t Offensive
• Mueller, Brian, et …

Monday Night Football's 25th Anniversary, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Monday Night Football. The other networks laughed when ABC announced it was going to take NFL football into prime time. Who would watch? By Monday everyone was suffering from football burnout what with the College games on Saturday, and the double network double headers on Sunday. It just wouldn't work.

The Relationships Among Competitiveness, Age And Ability In Distance Runners, Robert C. Eklund, Jeffrey J. Martin, Alan L. Smith

Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies

The purpose of this study was to examine relationships suggested by general achievement motivation literature and the popular literature in sport using the Sport Orientation Questionnaire (SOQ). The current study examined if faster runners are more competitive than slower runners, if older athletes were less competitive than younger athletes, and if faster runners were more goal oriented than slower runners. Distance runners (n=80), ranging from 10 to 61 years old completed race packets containing a cover letter, consent forms, the SOQ and a demographic questionnaire. Runners averaged 32.9 years of age and reported levels of competitiveness and goal …

The Effects Of Perceived Coaching Behaviors On Participation Motivation And Continuance Of Sport In High School Competitive Tennis Players, Iain Norman Pound

Graduate Theses

The puqjose of the present thesis was to examine the relationship among perceived coaching behaviors, several motivational constructs (within the framework of Harters motivation theory), and continuance to participate in tennis. More specifically, male (N= 58) and female (N= 65) high school varsity tennis players from district 4,5 A (Texas) University Interscholastic League assessed their coaches behaviors in relation to perceived success and competence, effort, enjoyment, challenge in competitive tennis and participation in tennis upon graduation. Step Wise Regression analyses indicated the relationship positive perceived coaching behaviors had on motivation variables depended upon gender. Generally, athletes who perceived praise/information following …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lowe, Karin. Reserved Parking Changes Tomorrow – Parking & Transportation
• Frakes, Jason. In Athletics Director Search, No Deadline Set
• Weber, Rob. Student Plans School for Orphans in Bosnia – James Ashby
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Student Evaluations
• Teacher Evaluations Don’t Really Help Anyone
• People Poll: How Do You Feel About Prayer in Schools?
• Miller, Kristen. No Thinking Required for College Basketball Polls
• Editor’s Hotline – Parking, Fraternities and Sororities, College Heights Herald
• Johnson, Horace. College Heights Herald is Wrong – Parking & Traffic Committee
• Napier, …

Thanksgiving-Day Football, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

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. 70, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Frakes, Jason. Athletics Director Job Open, Yet Again – Jim Richards, Lewis Mills
• Scott, Michael. Thomas Meredith Calls for Parking Change
• Hutchins, Chris. Her Story Has Right Ingredients – Sojourner Truth, Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Wilson, Sherry. Flames Engulf Central Hall Room – Allana Maynard, Kristen Hatchett, Minton Hall
• Cecil, Jill. North Hall: Fire Alarm Gets Repairs – Housing & Residence Life
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Parking
• Stott, Lee. Students Are Friendly
• Setters, Belinda. Don’t Support Violence
• Thomas Meredith Makes Right Decision – Parking
• Gumm, Jason. …

Thanksgiving And Football, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

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. 70, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wilson, Sherry. Alarm Silent During North Hall Fire – Housing & Residence Life
• Fires: Know What to Do
• Hannah, Jim. Anne Murray Receives Grant for Lawsuit – American Association of University Women, AAUW, Sex Discrimination
• Root, Tonya. Some Faculty, Staff Reject Big Red ID Cards
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Smoking
• Olson, Kim. Track is Horrendous
• Just Say No to Smokes Today – Great American Smoke-Out
• Ware, Jason. Religious Freedom Important
• Editor’s Hotline – Rudeness, Cartoons, Resident Assistants, Seat Belts, Democrats, Christianity
• People Poll: How Do …

The Baseball Strike And The Issues, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

How long has it been now? Two months. Three months. Does anyone remember exactly when the baseball strike began? For the record it was August 12, 1994, some three months and a week ago. Then in early September came word that the season was gone, and the playoffs and World Series were down the drain.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Gagliardi, Melissa. Western May Follow University of Kentucky’s Loan Lead – Student Financial Aid
• Kemp, Bill. Smoke-Out: There’s No Butts To It – Smoking
• Hannah, Jim. Gender Bias Case Trades Accusations – Anne Murray, Sex Discrimination
• Leonard, Shannon. College A Go-Go: Dance Paid to Party – Lisa Rouse, Ace of Clubs
• Terroristic Threatening Reported – Stalking
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon WKU Foundation Monkeys, Thomas Meredith, Robert Rutledge, Steve Catron
• Givens, Moira. Annoyance Not Reason to Kill – Ladybugs
• Diehl, Kim. Please Donate Blood – Red …

Ua12/2/1 Tip-Off, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Scott, Michael. Another New Beginning – Basketball
• Western Basketball At A Glance
• Scott, Michael. Chris Robinson: Surgery Hasn’t Held Him Back
• Transition Over, Jeff Rogers Ready
• Perfection Isn’t Darrin Horn’s Priority Anymore
• Greg Glass Finds Easier System to His Liking
• Loud Mouth Gets Deon Jackson His Way
• Darius Hall Brings Enthusiasm to New Heights
• Steve Holley More At Ease After Transfer Year
• Derek Flowers Wants to Match Big Voice with Big Stats
• Isadore Thornton Putting Some Pop in the Tops – Pop Thornton
• New-Look Michael Fraliex More Vocal
• Andre Lewis Wants to …

Nsic Metrodome Classic Xi: Football Program, Winona State University

Football Programs

The November 12, 1994 Football Program for NSIC Metrodome Classic XI. Head Coach: Tom Hosier, Assistant Coaches: Don Wistrcill, Ned James, Myron Smith, Tom Saywer, Ron Williams, Chris Sopich, Wayne Beisel, Randy Williams, Jeff Reinardy, Mike Loecher, Ken Knapczyk.

Grizzly Gridder Ursinus College Official Football Program, November 12, 1994, Sports Information Department, Dave Sherman

Ursinus College Football Programs

This official souvenir program was issued to commemorate the Ursinus College vs. Dickinson College football game on November 12, 1994.

Ua12/2/1 Knowing No Bounds, Wku Student Affairs

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Magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Western at a Glance – Basketball
• Hieb, Dan. No Telling What Can Happen
• Hieb, Dan. Trio to Play Key Role in Success – Gwen Doyle, Tara Cosby, Michelle Reed
• Lori Abell’s Experience Expected to Make Big Difference to Team, Other Players
• Among Nation’s Leaders
• Ida Bowen Hoping for Injury-Free Season
• Veronica Cook Gains Confidence, Leadership This Season
• Her Pressure’s Her Own – Dawn Warner
• After Year of Experience, Forward Ready for Role – Brandi Ashby
• Sophomore Juggling Pre-Med, Preseason – Stacie Gamble
• Now Comfortable, Guard Wants More Playing Time – Jaana Heikkila
• Sun …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Quarles, Mitchell. Student Government Association Endorses Free Resident Assistant Housing
• Goetz, Kristina. Shantytown: Cold, Wet & Helpful – Housing & Residence Life, Homelessness, Fund Raising, Charities
• Gagliardi, Melissa. WKU Foundation Forums May Heal Bruises
• Cecil, Jill. Election: Republicans Seen As Catalysts for Change – Politics
• Police Make Arrest in Rape Case – Jeffrey Ford
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Football, Ohio Valley Conference
• Sims, Jarrett. Kristen Miller a Good Columnist
• Hilltoppers Right Fit for Ohio Valley Conference
• Editor’s Hotline – Tuition, Construction, Toilet Papered Trees, Budget, …

George Foreman - The Breeder's Cup - Lou Holtz And Notre Dame Poor Winners, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Cheeseburgers. Ben Gay. Maalox. The George Foreman Trinity. On Saturday Night November 5, 1994, George Foreman at age 45 won the Heavyweight Championship of the World. Was it a blow against ageism? Or was it just one more indication that the world of heavyweight boxing was heading down the road to the World Wrestling Federation?

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Cecile, Jill. Ignoring Pleas, Council on Higher Education Raises Tuition
• Frakes, Jason. Football’s Chances in Ohio Valley Conference Alive
• Whipple, Catherine. Debate on C Proposal Continuing – Grades
• Cecil, Jill. Al Gore: David Adkisson Gets Last-Minute Boost – Elections, Politics
• Student Reports Rape in Dorm – Bates-Runner Hall
• Faculty Senate to Talk About WKU Foundation
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Raising Tuition
• Chelf, Carl. Nick Kafoglis Supports Education – Election, Politics
• Council on Higher Education Not Listening to Students – Tuition
• Harper, Kim. It Felt Like …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wilson, Sherry. Mentors Help Some Black Male Freshmen – Minority Student Support Services
• Hieb, Dan. Former Yes Guitarist Passionate – Steve Howe, Concerts
• Cecil, Jill. Election: Ron Lewis, David Adkisson Address Universities’ Future
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon O.J. Simpson Trial
• Lewis, Matt. Don’t Throw Butts on Ground – Smoking
• Houchens, Gary. America Needs Touch of Canada – Healthcare
• Ashworthe, Michael. Gays Discriminated Against – Lesbians
• Nelson, Josh. Vote for J. Marshall Hughes, Future – Elections, Politics
• People Poll: Are the Candidates Paying Enough Attention to …

Monday Night Football, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is the twenty-fifth Anniversary of Monday Night Football. The other networks laughed when ABC announced it was going to take NFL football into prime time. Who would watch? By Monday everyone was suffering from football burnout what with the College games on Saturday, and the double network double-headers on Sunday. It just wouldn't work.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Root, Tonya. Deborah Wilkins Hired as University Counsel – University Attorney
• Jenkins, Rhonda. Café Voltaire Perking With Creativity
• Cecil, Jill. State Senate: Candidates Answer Education Questions – Elections, Politics
• Questions & Answers – J. Marshall Hughes, Nick Kafoglis, Elections, Politics
• Freshmen Killed in Accident – Shaun Steenbergen
• Education Teacher Dies Friday – Betty Gwaltney
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Hiring Process
• Schwab, Ed. Leave Hams Alone – Ham Radio Operators
• Administration Needs Hiring Policy
• Avery, Shiloh. Don’t Destroy Trees – Student Government Association, Memorial Trees
• Smith, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Root, Tonya. Lawyer to Fill Two Positions, Thomas Meredith Says – Jim Heck, James Ramsey, University Attorney
• Weber, Rob. Kappa Alpha On Probation, Will Appeal Decision
• Cecil, Jill. Voters Worry About Education’s Voice – Elections, Politics
• Western to Broadcast Forum Live – Elections, Politics
• Weber, Rob. Task Force Formed to Help Combat Violence
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Towing Car Full of Cash
• Deel, Judy. Western Should Appreciate Faculty, Staff, Students More
• Roides, Paul. Kristen Miller Makes Good Point – Maturity ­
• Towing Alumni Not Good …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wilson, Sherry. Alumni A Bonanza For Towing Business – Homecoming, Parking
• Hutchins, Chris. Jackson’s Orchard Spreads Is Roots In Area
• Gagliardi, Melissa. Step Show Provides Fun, Scholarships – Omega Psi Phi
• New Phone Books Now Available
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Big Red Shuttle
• Peach, J.P. Circle K Means Service
• Extended Big Red Shuttle Service Right Route
• Bradley, Kara. Caller Shouldn’t Judge College Heights Herald for Contraception Coverage
• Younglove, Jeff. Donald Smith Should Be Applauded – Student Government Association
• People Poll: Where Would You Like the …

No World Series: Revisit 1991, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

This should have been the week that the 1994 World Series came to an end. Instead we can all read on a daily basis that the only baseball action is off the field with general managers and managers being fired and hired, players released, and the two sides in the labor dispute seldom even meeting with one another.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Nations, Jeff. Former Tennis Coach Sues Western – Jody Bingham
• Weber, Ron. Rally Takes More Than Spirit - $2 – Budget, Big Red’s Roar, Student Fees, University Center Board
• Cecil, Jill. Robert Dole: Republicans Stump for Ron Lewis – Politics
• Quarles, Mitchell. Student Government Association Votes to Expand Big Red Shuttle Service
• Students Arrested For Being Silly – Lambda Chi, John Payne, Western Hurd, Joel Wenzel
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Wheelchair Bound Big Red Can’t Get Up Stairs – Americans with Disabilities Act
• Taylor, Scott. …