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Levels Of Sporting Excellence: Julie Krone And Jerry West, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The week began with major milestones in the sports careers of Julie Krone and Jerry West. Monday Krone was inducted into the Horse Racing Hall of Fame, the first and only woman to be so honored, and West ended a forty year career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Buying Cuba And Other Absurdities, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

New York(AP)-At a hastily called press conference today the New York Yankees announced that they had purchased Cuba, the island and the country. A Yankee spokesman would not reveal the purchase price, believed to be in the ten or eleven figure range, but did say that Yankees' owner George Steinbrenner would spare no expense to ensure that the Yankees would remain competitive.

Division On Campus Over Athletics, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

How many out there remember the name Jan Kemp? Or Linda Benzel Myers? My guess is that more people are likely to remember the name Murray Sperber? All three have several things in common. They publicly criticized the athletic programs at their universities, and as a result became unwelcome members of their university community and were subjected to harassment. All paid a high price for their insistence on academic integrity and standards.

Mid-Summer Beauty In Sport: The Events And The People, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

We are without a doubt deeply into the dog days of summer. That catatonic look brought on by unrelieved heat is commonplace. The celebrations of the fourth of July, the Wimbledon fortnight, and baseball's All-Star game are all behind us. The grind of baseball's pennant races are beginning to take their toll. Everyone seems to be a bit testier than usual, some even more so than Roger Clemens.

The Excellence Of Tiger Woods, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

If you were lucky enough to watch Tiger Woods at the U.S. Open last weekend you could not help but be impressed by the excellence of play, the poise of this young athlete, and the fact that you were watching an athlete redefining their sport.

Baseball Bashes Itself In Blue Ribbon Report, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Clearly the biggest surprise in this week's blue ribbon panel report on the state of baseball is the fact that George Will prefers a command economy over free enterprise, and that he is foursquare in favor of installing socialist principles into the very fabric of the national pastime. It makes one wonder who really won the Cold War. Say it ain't so, Geo!

Eleanor Frost Snell: A Lifelong Impact, Jenepher Price Shillingford

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

In this article, Jen Shillingford reflects on memories of Eleanor Snell and the revolution in women's sports.

The Snell Symposium; Beyond Leveling The Playing Field: Ursinus' Role In Developing Female Coaches, Wendy Greenberg, Sally Widman

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This magazine article describes the Snell Symposium, a collaboration between Ursinus College and the Centennial Conference, which focused on ways to increase the number of female coaches and athletic directors.

The Silly Season For Cubs And Congress, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It could be the full moon again. Or perhaps silliness is now the norm. Whichever the case, two items caught my eye this week. First, the Chicago Cubs are talking about trading Sammy Sosa, and second the U.S. Congress is considering legislation to ban legal betting on college sports. Which is the sillier of the two? Medieval theologians could debate that for decades.

The Stanley Cup Final Has It All And Thensome, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It was one of the best events of the early summer. The finals of the NHL Playoffs, the Battle for Lord Stanley's Cup, hit high gear and produced two of the best games in any sport over recent months. Indeed the last two games were among the best ever.

Maurice Richard And The Canadian Psyche, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It's always difficult to think of Canada as a foreign country. I once went to Canada without a passport or any other legitimate documents for border identification. Oddly, only the U.S. authorities had a problem with that.

Proposition 48: Knowledge, Attitude And Appreciation In High School Student-Athletes, Robin Salters

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge, attitude, and appreciation of high school student-athletes toward National Collegiate Athletics Association bylaw 14.3, commonly known as Proposition 48. The subjects completed a questionnaire inquiring about their knowledge of Proposition 48 as well as knowledge of its qualifying criteria. Those subjects that acknowledged having heard of the bylaw were then asked questions pertaining to their attitude towards Proposition 48 as a standard for intercollegiate athletics eligibility and the effect of their knowledge of Proposition 48 on their study habits in preparing for the pressures of being an intercollegiate athlete.

The …

Ioc And Bribery - Bobby Knight And His Temper, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

This week there was a full moon an astronomical event with which strange occurrences often coincide. So perhaps it was no more than lunar destiny that produced a rash of tortuously argued and ludicrous decisions by alleged intelligent people. Or perhaps it was just another case of arrogant defenders of privilege rationalizing themselves silly.

Ua19/2/2 Wes Strader's Sportsline, Wku Athletics

WKU Administration Documents

Audiotapes of Wes Strader's "last broadcast" as voice of the Hilltoppers.

The Public University And Public Pressures, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The headline read, "Nike Cuts Off Funds for 3 Universities." This should surprise no one.

Coaching Methods Not For The Classroom - Ncaa And Reform Again, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

March Madness is long gone but College Basketball is still in the news and madness is still in the air. Robert Knight, tenured professor of basketball at Indiana University, has once again come under a cloud as questions have arisen about his teaching methods and his memory.

A History Of Athletics: Lynn University And It's Predecessors, Chris Emerson

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 56, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Karen, Mattias. Campaign Announcement Expected – Captial Campaign, Fund Raising
• Brown, Abbey. Regents to Ponder Food Court – Dining Services
• Brewer, Jerry. The Only Ones: Examining the Diversity of Red & White – Athletics
• Bennett, Jacob. Academy Budget in Planning Stage – Gatton Academy of Math & Science
• WKYU-TV to Air Bluegrass Music Special
• Center to Open May 8 – Material Characterization Center
• First Koalas of the New Millennium – Marsupial Awards
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Marsupial Awards
• Tarrance, Heather. Forced Meal Plans Wrong – Dining Services
• Otto, Thomas. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Mayo, Travis. Wood Selig Tackling Athletics’ Hefty Deficit
• Brown, Abbey. Building Delayed 6 Months – Mass Media & Technology Hall
• Gaines, Jim. It’s Back to the Store for Unused Desk – Huda Melky
• Bennett, Jacob. Western Given $10 Million for New Research Building – Knicely Center
• Bennett, Jacob. Faculty Salary Raises Increased
• Travel Specials to Air on Western’s TV Station – WKYU-TV
• Officials Will Be Busy Over Break
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Summer To Do List
• Bennett, Jacob. Real World Can’t Be Worse Than This
• What Would You Do …

Heart And Hustle Are Real With The Magic, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

You know all the cliches. Never watch the first half of an NBA game. Nothing happens in an NBA game until the last two minutes.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Brown, Abbey. Student Government Association Opposes Building – Dining Services
• Gaines, Jim. Students Protest in Washington, D.C. – Mobilization for Global Justice, Demonstrations
• Hall, Rex. Student Government Association Membership Still Declining
• Hall, Rex. Senior Banquet Tomorrow – Student Government Association
• Evaluations Aid Student Scheduling – Student Evaluations
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Protests & Demonstrations
• VanLeuven, Cara. Protesters Need to Unite Under Common Cause – Demonstrations
• What Are Your Plans for Easter?
• Karen, Mattias. New Arena Is Best Option – Diddle Arena
• Ragan, Jason. Advertising Students Win District Competition – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Mayo, Travis. Firm Chosen for Study – Diddle Arena, Louis & Henry
• Johnson, Kenesha. A Gala Night – Melissa Hartsfield, Miss Black Western
• Hall, Rex. Cassie Martin, Leslie Bedo End Long Day as Student Government Association Leaders
• Hall, Rex. Student Government Association to Conduct, Publish Faculty Evaluations Next Fall
• Brown, Abbey. Bonds Will Help Upgrade Dorms – Housing & Residence Life
• Cassie Martin Must Stand Up on Tough Issues – Student Government Association
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon College Heights Herald Writes Student Government Association To Do List
• Cox, Joe. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Warren, Brandy. Emily Shults Returns to Dorm – Meningitis
• Hall, Rex. Cassie Martin, Duan Wright Discuss Issues – Student Government Association, Elections
• Hall, Rex. Lack of Mudslinging Could Lead to Low Turnout – Student Government Association, Elections
• Brown, Abbey. Website Offers Faculty Evaluation – Profeval.com, Gideon Payne
• Jaywalking Fine Too High – University Boulevard, WKU Police
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Al Gore & Bill Clinton
• Lanter, Charlie. Nostalgia Makes Baseball Worth the Price
• Is a $67 Fine for Jaywalking Fair or Unfair
• Gaines, Jim. Gary Ransdell Explains Restricted Gifts …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Ragan, Jason. Kim Collins Pleads Not Guilty – Housing & Residence Life
• Bennett, Jacob. Hilltopper Command – ROTC, Reserve Officer Training Corps
• Gaines, Jim. Ten Commandments Bill Could Apply to Colleges
• Gaines, Jim. Students to Join Washington, D.C. Protest – Student Environmental Action Coalition, Demonstrations
• Don’t Force Meal Plans on Students – Dining Services
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Dining Services
• Harper, Molly. McLean Hall Memories Last a Lifetime – Housing & Residence Life
• Could You Eat on Campus Every Day?
• Warren, Brandy. Conference Draws Crowd from Three States – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Brown, Abbey. Aramark Proposing New Food Court – Dining Services
• Warren, Brandy. Emily Shults Winning Battle – Meningitis
• Loyal, Taylor. Western Spirit Bleeds Red – Red Cross Blood Drive
• Conklin, Jed. Grooving at Baker Boys Bar & Grille – Brandon Baker, Crystal Massey
• Austrian Writer to Visit Campus for Reading – Anna Mitgutsch
• Evening of Dance 2000 Coming Up – Theatre & Dance
• Student Receives National Scholarship – Amanda Ramer, Block & Bridle Club
• Bennett, Jacob. Breakfast to Feature Amazon.com – Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, Jeff Peck
• Ragan, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Warren, Brandy & Abbey Brown. Emily Shults Fighting Meningitis
• Gaines, Jim. Program Changes in Works – Curriculum
• Bennett, Jacob & Rex Hall. How Dangerous Is This Feared Disease? – Meningitis
• Hall, Rex. Adam Howard Looks to Keep Old, New Legislation on Track – Student Government Association, Elections
• Sutton, Lyndsay. Increased Membership Main Goal for Leslie McClard – Student Government Association, Elections
• Dissenting Voice Needed on Board of Regents – Mary Miller
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Bill Gates Takes on Federal Government
• Eslinger, Justin. Bullies Don’t Deserve the Death Penalty …

The Changing Face Of Spring Training In Florida, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

As another baseball season begins and the optimism of spring training is quickly overtaken by reality, it occurs to me that spring training here in Florida has undergone vast changes over the past two decades and more may be on the way. I have now been going to spring training for thirty years, another reality with which I must deal, and it remains a special time for me and for the sport.

A Procedure For The Assessment And Interpretation Of Final Approach Velocity In The Pole Vault, Eddy Lynn Stevenson

Graduate Theses

In the highly competitive event of pole vaulting, athletes must possess great gymnastic skills and they must also be great runners. For many years scientific research has demonstrated that final approach velocity in the pole vault is a significant component of vaulting success. The purpose of this study was threefold. First, a research-based procedure for the quantification and assessment of final approach velocity in the pole vault was developed. Second, a set of coaching guidelines describing the set-up and implementation of the procedure was presented. Thirds the coaching guidelines were presented to five active coaches to be used in everyday …

Ua1b3/3 Annual Report, Wku Athletics Committee

WKU Administration Documents

Annual report of the WKU Athletics Committee for the 1999-2000 school year.

Temporal And Emg Relationships Among The Phases Of Vertical And Depth Jumps, Amanda Albright

Masters Theses

Plyometric exercises blend speed and strength training and are often used to help an athlete reach his or her ultimate power potential. Specifically, plyometric training is a technique that enhances neuromuscular excitability, which may in tum increase the ability to achieve a greater work output.

The purpose of this study was to examine the temporal and EMG differences between two different jumping techniques: a vertical jump and depth jumps of varying heights. The study consisted of 20 female physical education majors grouped as skilled or unskilled. Temporal and EMG data were collected for (a) the duration of time spent in …