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The Commercialization Of College Sports, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

At the 2009 NCAA Convention in January the president of the organization, Dr. Myles Brand, gave his State of the Association Address. The subject was the dangers of commercialism in intercollegiate athletics. Reading Dr. Brand's address on the brink of the annual epidemic of March Madness is, to the say the least, a mind-blowing exercise. It is either the product of unfettered chutzpah or incredible naïveté. The tone and content of the address offer considerable evidence of each.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Ulber, Emily. West Campus Greenways Project Moves to Phase 2
• Simpson, Mandy. Western to Offer Summer Developmental Courses – College Prep
• Claybourn, Cole. The Right Spot – Vagina Monologues
• Moore, Josh. Pulitzer Prize Winning Alumnus Speaks to Crowded Auditorium – Rick Loomis
• Bennett, Emily-Rose. A Thousand Words – Matt Coffelt
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Attendance Down 6 Percent
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Approves Study Abroad Scholarship
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Spring Break
• Winter Break Part II: Spring Break Should Be Moved Back to Spring
• Browning, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hale, Marianne. Council on Postsecondary Education Proposes Tuition Cap
• Simpson, Mandy. Officials Follow Up After Fifth Week Assessment
• Harten, David. 1 Down 1 to Go – Basketball
• Simpson, Mandy. Up ‘Til Dawn Exceeds Last Year’s Donations
• Moore, Josh. Graduates Could Play Important Role in Upgrading Healthcare Technology – Daniel Mongiardo, Politicians
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Grades vs. Learning
• The Will to Learn: Students Should Worry Less About Grades
• Eklund, George. Administrators Salaries Too High
• May, Michael. Faculty Salary Inequity Justified?
• Mohon, Ben. Fans Should Cheer for Toppers, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hale, Marianne. Evaluations Voice Student Complaints About Grades
• Moore, Josh. A Western Welcome – International Students
• Barczak, Mary. Reagan Gilley Elected Student Regent
• Stone, Ryan. A Thousand Words – Kathy Leonard, Dancer
• Hale, Marianne. Donation Provides Scholarships for Allen County Students – Laura Goad Turner Charitable Foundation
• Moore, Josh. Bids to Be Accepted for Chandler Chapel & Knicely Center Expansion
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: WKU Spirit – Big Red, Superhero
• Be a Superhero: Open Letter to New Student Regent – Reagan Gilley
• Capillo. Greg. Support Bill to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Barczak, Mary. Nate Eaton, Reagan Gilley Run for Open Student Regent Seat
• Ulber, Emily. Keeping the Curtain Raised – Kentucky Repertory Theater
• Simpson, Mandy. Western’s Top Salaries Comparable to Benchmark Schools
• Hale, Marianne. Minority Forum Provides Outlet for Concerns – Black Student Alliance
• Barczak, Mary. Liability Insurance Resolution Passed – University Senate
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Textbooks
• By the Book: University Should Enforce Textbook Deadlines
• Barzey, Miranda. New Cigarette & Alcohol Tax Is Immoral
• Radus, Chris. From Alice the Rabbit – Chainsaw Alice Sculpture
• Westerfield, Cathy. Buses …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Simpson, Mandy. The Learning Center Satellite Locations a Success
• Hale, Marianne. Raised Red – Growing Up Red, WKU Alumni Association
• Moore, Josh. Scholar House Provides Affordable Housing for Students with Children – Housing & Resident Life
• Brooks, Cassie. A Thousand Words – Steve Tomlin, Maggie Shirley
• Moore, Josh. Presidential Historian Visits Western – Richard Norton Smith
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Approves New Chief Justice – Corey Bewley
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Cigarette & Alcohol Taxes – Big Red
• Taxes on Cigarettes & Alcohol Will Benefit Everyone …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 22 [32], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hale, Marianne. Faculty Concerns Spur Revision of Textbook Bill – Legislation
• Hale, Marianne. Federal Stimulus Bill Supports Pell Grants, Works-Study
• Hale, Marianne. Taxing Our Butts & Our Bottles – Cigarettes, Alcohol, Taxation
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Chief Justice Resigns – Lisa Kappler
• Ulber, Emily. Western Relay for Life Chapter Launches Online Campaign
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Smoking Ban
• Smoking Ban: Western Officials Should Reevaluate Current Smoking Policy
• McCall, Jennifer. Officials Should Examine Parking Issue Closely
• Babcock, Whitney. Officials Should Consider Alternative Ways to Fix Parking Situation …

A-Rod And Steroids, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Just when it seems that the drug issue in sports is about to slip out of the headlines, and just when it seems that the revelations about steroid use in baseball are coming to an end, something happens. This time an Olympic Gold Medal collector is photographed filling those massive swimming-developed lungs from a bong. Then the man who was going to remove Barry Bonds from the top of the home run charts and make any asterisks irrelevant is hung out to dry by another leak of confidential information from a sealed grand jury report.

Ua12/2/1 7 Deadly Sins, Wku Student Affairs

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Special Valentine's Day edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Barczak, Mary. Greed – Spouses, Economics, David Zimmer
• Stewart, Colleen. Gluttony – Psychology, Sam McFarland
• Brandenburg, Katie & Susie Laun. Pride – Theology, Don Schweitzer
• Ulber, Emily. Sloth – Psychology, Sam McFarland
• Waggoner, Tabitha. Wrath – Psychology, Sam McFarland
• McCrarey, Magen. Envy – Philosophy & Religion, Arvin Vos
• Simpson, Mandy. Lust – Philosophy & Religion, Arvin Vos

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 21 [31], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hale, Marianne. Former ALIVE Center Director Signs Plea Agreement – Katrina Phelps
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Sets Date for Student Regent Election
• Hale, Marianne & Josh Moore. Unexpected Outcome – Mike Reynolds, J. Marshall Hughes, Elections
• Sanchez, Armando. A Thousand Words – Rodrix Brooks, Prisoners
• Hale, Marianne. Western Sells $47.6 Million in Bonds – Van Meter Hall, Gordon Ford College of Business, Preston Health & Activities Center, Ivan Wilson Hall, Thompson Science Complex, Parking Lots
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Journalistic Freedom! – Roller Coaster
• Extra! Extra! …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 31 [30], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Moore, Josh. Western Works to Improve Parking Plight – Parking & Transportation
• McCrarey, Magen. Progress in Motion – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Oliver, Angela. Dance Class Brings African Culture to Hill – Barbea Williams
• Waggoner, Tabitha. NAACP Anniversary Event Planned – National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
• Hale, Marianne. J. Marshall Hughes, Mike Reynolds Compete for Open State Senate Seat – Elections
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association to Decide on Special Election – Student Regent
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association – Asleep …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 30 [29], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hale, Marianne. University Endowments Shrink During Economic Hard Times
• Hale, Marianne. In Their Own Hands – Kelly Autism Program
• Hale, Marianne. Enrollment Numbers Prompt Board of Regents to Give $6.1 Million to Academic Affairs
• Barczak, Mary. Despite Rally Cancellation, Student Government Association Lobbies Legislators
• Fox, Emily. A Thousand Words – Lori Spalding, Clothes Lion
• Ulber, Emily. Winter Crime Spree Calls for Caution – Robberies
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Winter Weather – Cherry Statue
• Pulling the Plug: Western Officials Should Commit to Shutdowns – Winter Weather
• Dooper, Jennifer. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Howerton, Christina. Power Outages Bring Visitors to Bowling Green – Weather, Winter
• Threlkeld, Kohl. Caring in the Cold – William Rummage, Weather
• Burch, Aaron. Bread & Bagel Changes Ownership – Restaurants
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Changes Power – Kayla Shelton, Johnathon Boles
• McCrarey, Magen. Gatton Academy of Math & Science Student Honored – Dalton Hubble
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Winter Weather
• Under the Weather: Officials Should Consider Inclement Weather a Threat – Winter, Weather
• Comley, Justin. Western Should Take Preventive Measures – Winter Weather
• White, Lauren. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Ulber, Emily. Building Safety Training Begin This Month – Emergency Management
• Burch, Aaron. Western to Receive Fewer Downtown Parking Spots – Downown Redevelopment
• Hale, Marianne. Out in the Cold – Winter, Snow
• Sharrett, Luke. A Thousand Words – James Walker, State Street Baptist Church
• Moore, Josh. Construction Projects Continue on Campus – Ransdell Hall, Preston Health & Activities Center, Snell Hall, Van Meter Hall, L.T. Smith Stadium, Chandler Memorial Chapel, Orbeson Clubhouse, College High
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Emergency Text Messages
• Time Out: Regents Should Wait to …

Super Bowl Xliii, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is time once again to enter the days of the Roman Numerals when excess becomes the norm, hyperbole is accepted as standard English, and the rich demonstrate in no uncertain terms that they are, and you are not. It is also the time when the middle class, those 85% of Americans who identify themselves as such, do their best to wallow in excess.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hale, Marianne. Western Braces for Budget Cuts
• Ulber, Emily. Western Students, Local Residents Travel to Washington, DC – Presidential Inauguration, Barak Obama, Political Science, Elections
• Stewart, Colleen. Students Battle Crowd to Witness History – Presidential Inauguration, Barak Obama
• Moore, Josh. Shutdown Exceeds Expectations – Energy Conservation
• Simpson, Mandy. Western Introduces Electronic Billing – Bursar
• Simpson, Mandy. Winter Term Enrollment Stagnate, Officials Cite Economic Situation
• Moore, Josh. Fire Interrupts Swim Meet in Preston Health & Activities Center over Winter Break – Swimming
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Carton re: Late Fees …

Objectification Of Children, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

To say that sport is a central institution in American life would be a gross understatement. The obsessive hold that sport has on Americans is obvious to anyone who spends more than five minutes examining the culture. As we approach the mid-winter festival of the Super Bowl such an obsession seems self-evident.

Race And The Bucs, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

As the nation prepares for the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States (I have not seen that referenced as Henry Aaron's number), I am struck by how much has been written about the changes in American society that have prepared the United States for this moment. There have been articles about how the music industry has transformed the way in which Americans think about African Americans. The New York Times today has a piece on how American film has contributed to the transformation of American society. There have been numerous comments on the significance …

The Bc$; Football's (Non) Diversity, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

There is something so right about college football this year. On January 2, nearly a week before the so-called BC$ National Championship game, there is a legitimate national champion already in place. On the 2nd of January in some bowl game somewhere Utah stomped all over Alabama. You will remember the Crimson Tide from earlier this season when they were ranked by several experts, computers, and their fans as Number One in the nation. We know that Utah is the national champion, not because they rolled all over the Tide, 31-17, but because they are the only undefeated team in …

The Gettysburg Economic Review, Volume 3, Spring 2009

Gettysburg Economic Review

No abstract provided.

Long-Term Contracts And The Principal-Agent Problem, Elizabeth A.R. Purcell

Gettysburg Economic Review

This paper examines the principal-agent problem within professional sports. Imperfect information between managers and players, as well as the guaranteed income a long-term contract provides, are predicted to provide players with the incentive to alter effort over the length of a contract – especially during the first year of a long-term contract. Regression analysis indicates that players’ performance levels decline during the first year of a long-term contract, suggesting that the effects of the principal-agent problem may outweigh competing effects. The study does not, however, suggest that players increase performance in the final year of a contract.

Men's Basketball Media Guide 2009-2010, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.

Women's Basketball Yearbook 2009-2010, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.

Reassessing Velocity Generation In Hammer Throwing, Andreas Maheras

Track and Field Faculty Publications

In the hammer throw, the exertion of the force necessary to increase the horizontal velocity of the implement is thought to take place mainly when both the thrower's feet are in contact with the ground during the double support phases of the turns. Coaches have therefore sought to maximize the duration and the effectiveness of the double-support phases while minimizing the length of the single-support phases, when it is ass1.1med that the thrower is preparing for the next double- support. However. as scientific Understanding of the event has developed things have become less clear. It is now known that the …

Ua19/16/3 Athletic Media Relations Student Athlete Biographical File, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

An incomplete run of biographical information sheets created by student athletes to be used in the creation of press releases. The binders are arranged by year, by sport and alphabetically by student name.

Ua19/3/1 Football Media, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Football video and audio created by the Football Office of games, practices and press conferences.

Ua19/16/1 This Is Wku Volleyball, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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Athletic media guide for volleyball team.

Sport And Bodily Culture In Hard Times - Nasss Conference Program 2009, North American Society For The Sociology Of Sport

North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Programs

No abstract provided.

Ua19/16/1 Athletic Media Relations - Media Guides/Programs, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Media Guides prepared by WKU Athletic Media Relations for the various athletic teams. Early guides were created by the Office of Public Relations. This series also contains schedules, rosters, game and tournament programs and season statistics. Files are arranged in the following sub-series:

1. Baseball
2. Basketball, Men
3. Basketball, Women
4. Football
5. Golf
6. Soccer
7. Swimming & Diving, Men
8. Swimming & Diving, Women
9. Track & Field, Men
10. Track & Field, Women
11. Softball
12. Tennis
13. Volleyball
14. Gymnastics
15. Riflery
16. Rugby
17. Multiple Sports

Ua19/16/4 Athletic Media Relations Clippings File, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Clippings related to the various sports played at WKU. Articles were clipped from College Heights Herald, Park City Daily News, Louisville Courier-Journal and USA Today among others. The clippings are arranged in binders in date order and have been further subdivided:

1. Football
2. Basketball - Men
3. Basketball - Women
4. Baseball
5. Various Sports
6. Athletic Department