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Parental Influences On Adolescent Girl's Goal Orientations, Perceived Competence, Sport Friendship Quality, And Enjoyment, Carla L. Paiffy, Jeffrey J. Martin

Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies

The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationships among critical sport psychosocial perceptions of fathers (N=84), mothers (N=84), and daughters (N=84) in the same family (N=252). Athlete participants were young female soccer players ranging in age from 9 to 14 years. A canonical correlation analysis revealed a significant overall multivariate relationship (Wilks's λ = .485, p<.0001) and one significant function emerged (Rc = .64). The loadings suggested that athlete's perceptions of both mother and father created task involving and worry conducive climates all contributed to the multivariate relationship, predicting athlete's perceived competence, sport friendship …

Wsu Warrior Baseball Program 2008, Winona State University

Baseball Programs

This is the 2008 program for the Winona State University (WSU) Warrior Baseball team.

2008 Lindenwood University Spring Sports Schedule, Lindenwood University

Athletics Schedules

2008 Lindenwood University Spring Sports Schedule

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Robinson, Andrew. Darin Horn Resigns to Coach University of South Carolina – Basketball
• Day, Michelle. Budget Stalled in Committee – Legislation
• Ryan, Eileen. Kentucky Counts – Hillary Clinton, Elections
• Brown, Holly & Neil Siders. Student Government Association Aims to Increase Voter Turnout
• Rowell, Larry. Nursing Student Dies – Emily Vickers
• Day, Michelle. Casino Bill Dealt Losing Hand
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: WKU Spirit – Big Red, Cherry Hall, Red Towel
• Johnson, Jeanne. Student Government Association President Addresses Online Attacks
• Pride Is Not Seasonal: Don’t Let Our School …

College Athletes Having More Than Just A Sip, Lia M. Barros

Inquiry Journal 2008

No abstract provided.

Loving March Madness In Spite Of It All, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Have you caught March Madness? The television ratings thus far indicate that there is a greater chance this year than last that you have not.

Ereck Plancher And Tragedy, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It has been about two weeks now since the news came that Ereck Plancher, a University of Central Florida football player, had collapsed and died following a grueling conditioning workout leading up to spring football practice. He was nineteen years old and an honor student in high school. He was just starting his second year at UCF. Having graduated from high school one semester ahead of schedule, he enrolled at UCF early hoping to establish himself academically with a 4.0 GPA before starting football.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Brown, Holly. Red Towel Party Seeks to Energize Student Government Association
• Brown, Holly & Neil Siders. Student Government Association 2008
• Siders, Neil. Skylar Johnson Picks Rely on Experience – Student Government Association
• Zudic, Rialda. Students at ONE Campaign Amass to End Poverty
• Strupp, Alton. A Thousand Words – Kris Murniadi, International Students
• Day, Michelle. State Legislature Attempts to Reach Budget Accord
• Rowell, Larry. Sexual Assault E-mail Claim Unverified – WKU Police
• Rowell, Larry. Western Student Found Dead
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association Clowns
• Student Government …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Robinson, Andrew. Ty-ed to History: Senior’s Shot Advances Tops – Ty Rogers, Basketball
• Brown, Holly. Governor Steve Beshear Bets on Toppers, Brings Home Bacon
• Zukic, Rialda. The ONE Campaign Hosts Poverty Awareness Rally
• Clayton, Ami. Forensics Team World Champions
• Day, Michelle. Senate’s Budget Doesn’t Mesh with House Version – Legislature
• Erskine, Anne. Veteran Students – Iraq War, 2003
• Support is Non-Partisan: After Five Years of War Don’t Forget Sacrifices Made – Iraq War, 2003, Veterans, Students
• Hayes, Nathan. Empty Holsters Full of Meaning – Protests, Demonstrations, Guns
• Abston, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Robinson, Andrew. Tops Play Drake in First Round of Tournament – Basketball
• Acree, Chris. Big Dance, Double Dates: Lady Toppers Prepare for NCAA Tournament – Basketball
• Paul, Corey. 2008 Schedule Ignores Money Game Promise – Football
• Day, Michelle. House Bills Would Dodge Western Budget Cuts
• Rowell, Larry. WKU Police Warn of New Groper After Unverified Tip – Sexual Assault
• Strupp, Alton. A Thousand Words – Internationals Student – Arun Gunna
• Ulber, Emily. Former Western Dean Dies – Henry Hardin
• Rowell, Larry. Police: Rape Accusation False – Emily Gilliam …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Capillo, Greg. Kaleidoscope Helps Bowling Green Look Across the Tracks – Housing
• Day, Michelle. Council on Postsecondary Education Sends Plea to Legislature to Fund Higher Education – Budget Cuts
• Brown, Holly. Judge Awards Property to Western – 1672 Normal Street, Clark Family
• Sullivan, Brendan. A Thousand Words – International Students, Cricket
• Brown, Holly. Donation Finalizes Construction of Clinical Education Complex – Renshaw Family
• Erskine, Ann. Editorial Cartoon re: Einstein Bros. Bagel Shop
• Enjoy the Bagels, But Respect Mass Media & Technology Hall
• Hunton, Ryan. The Unlimited Life of …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Capillo, Greg. Art Program to Promote Fair Housing – Voice4Justice, Kaleidoscope
• Robinson, Andrew. They’re Young, They’re Strong, They’ll Survive – Soccer
• Day, Michelle. House Leaders Look to Raise State Revenue
• Rowell, Larry. While Crimes Decrease Nationwide, Property Crimes Increase at Western
• Hale, Marianne. Centennial House Dedicated by Habitat for Humanity – Ava Barber
• Ulber, Emily. Western to Host High School Freshmen – WKU Freshmen Academy
• Brown, Holly. Western Not at Fault in Lawsuit – Patrick Ledbetter, Cherry Hall
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Regents Open Meetings
• Attorney General …

Nirsa Members' Perceptions Of Organizational Effectiveness, Corinne M. Daprano, Donna Pastore, Carla Costa

Health and Sport Science Faculty Publications

This study assessed National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) members’ perceptions of effectiveness in a sport association. Specifically, this study investigated the extent to which professional members of NIRSA perceive it to be effective in achieving its stated and operative goals. A stratified systematic sample of professional NIRSA members (N = 600) was selected to complete the survey.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Ulber, Emily. WKU’s First Doctorate Program Approved – Educational Leadership
• Brown, Holly. Regents’ Closed Session Illegal – Open Meetings
• Day, Michelle. Gambling Survives Committee Against Odds – Legislation
• Hale, Marianne. Lake Wallace to be Drained – Flooding
• Morgan, Nathan. A Thousand Words – International Students, Xiaowei Wang
• Capillo, Greg. Kaleidoscope Seeks to Raise Awareness – Housing
• Rowell, Larry. Soldier Death in Barnes-Campbell Hall Determined Accidental – Lank Graves
• Day, Michelle. Bill Relieving Rising Costs for Retirees Passes in Subcommittee – Legislation
• Hunton, Ryan. On Your Mark, Get Set, …

Bizarre Sport Nuggets, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

I must admit that my head is still spinning. In the last few weeks one bizarre piece of news after another seems to be emanating from the bowels of Sportsworld, and no one with a plastic bag seems to be following along to clean up the unsightly nuggets left behind.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Siders, Neil. Parking Proposal Shot Down – Dormitories, Residence Life
• Acree, Chris. A Top the Rest – Crystal Kelly, Basketball
• Hunton, Ryan. In the Midst of Violence, Kenyan Students Worry About Family, Friends – International Students
• Rowell, Larry. Sorority Honors Memory of Fun-loving Freshman – Sally Schiller, Phi Mu
• Rowell, Larry. Car-fire Death Ruled Accidental – William Dugas aka Bruce
• Ulber, Emily. Student Engagement Forum to be Held August 18 – Engaging the Spirit: Celebrating Student Success
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon: Big Red in Pinball Machine, Icy Conditions …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Rowell, Larry. Suspect of Pearce-Ford Tower Peeping Had Criminal Background – Jarred Bray
• Siders, Neil. Students Rally at Capitol – Budget Cuts, Protests
• Day, Michelle. Condemnation Case Heard; No Ruling by Judge – 1672 Normal Drive
• Erwin, Jill & Neil Siders. Western in Top 10 of ONE Campaign Campus Challenge – Charities
• Ryan, Eileen. Staring, Reflecting & Remembering – Tornados, Gamaliel, Treg Turner
• Laun, Susie. Memorial Services Planned for Phi Mu Sorority Freshman – Sally Schiller
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Gannett as Darth Vader
• Hunton, Ryan. A …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Day, Michelle. Steve Beshear Proposes Licenses for 12 Casinos
• Rowell, Larry. Young Joc’s Concert Canceled Due to Unsafe Conditions
• Brown, Holly. Shooting Spotlights Preparedness – Northern Illinois University
• Isbell, Eric. Up ‘til Dawn Efforts Raise More Than $100,000 for St. Jude
• Rowell, Larry. Rape Reported in Rodes-Harlin Hall
• Laun, Susie. WKU Student Involved in Car Accident – Sally Schiller
• Hale, Marianne. Furnishings Spared from Demolition to be Resold – Normal Street, Regents Avenue
• McCrarey, Magen. Einstein Bros. Bagel Shop Causes Concerns for Some Journalism Faculty
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Brown, Holly. Departments Deal with Budget Cuts
• Capillo, Greg. For Rand Paul Grassroots Are Bowling Green
• Hale, Marianna. Legislators Look at Raising Revenue – Taxation, Tobacco
• Booze, Alex. The Real World Seeks New Faces
• Isbell, Eric. Local Author Hosts Writing Workshop – Jennie Brown
• Rowell, Larry. Campus Campaign Designed to Reward Designated Drivers
• Johnson, Jeanne & Kevin Smiley. Student Government Association Wants You in Frankfort – Protests
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon – Big Red Cupid
• Bah, Lovebug: We’re Valentine Scrooges, But We Love You
• Glore, James. Traditional Respect …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Rowell, Larry. Warning Alert Test Succeeds – Text Messages
• Hunton, Ryan. School Officials: Western Complies with Title IX
• Wilson, Laurel. Commission Votes to Fund Redevelopment – Downtown Redevelopment
• Brown, Holly. College Heights Herald Complaint to be Reviewed by Attorney General – Open Meetings
• Rowell, Larry. Pearce-Ford Tower Resident Charged with Burglary, Voyeuristic Intent – Jarred Bray
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon. Regents: Masters of Illusion, Magicians
• Public Issues Should be Public – Regents, Open Meetings
• Capillo, Greg. Resident Assistants Need to Get a Grip & I Need to Get …

Ua12/2/1 Frame By Frame, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Laun, Susie & Evan Sisley. Frame by Frame – Valentine’s Day
• Natural Attraction – Dan Casagrande & Kelli Rush
• Different Memories – Tim Nelson & Adrianna Jackson
• Pretty Dull – Bryan Anselm & Emily Fox
• Everything Fell Together – Jason Lee & Carolin Schroder
• Undeniable Charm – Michael Mason & Bailey Squires
• Cuddle With Anything – Jake Short & Rachel Usleaman
• It Was Nice – Matt Sheffield & Katie Lewis

Looking Back On Bobby Knight, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The resignation of Robert Montgomery Knight, The General, The Jerk, The Psychopath, is a troublesome development. The coaching profession is one of those socially useful categories in which a society can place a dysfunctional and dangerous sociopath and give them the appearance of filling a socially useful or semi-harmless role.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs

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

Articles include:

• Day, Michelle. Gary Ransdell Announces More Budget Cuts
• Hyman, Sarah. Taking It to the House – Soccer
• Strupp, Alton. A Thousand Words – Samuel Drummond, Soccer
• Brown, Holly. College Heights Herald Files Complaint with Board of Regents – Open Meetings
• Capillo, Greg & Michelle Day. State Considers Bill Banning Domestic Partnerships – Gays, Lesbians
• Erskine, Annie. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Voters, Elections
• A Vote from Away from Home – Elections
• Davis, Ron. Soccer Cut: A Good Decision
• Goetz, Mike. Soccer: A Devastating Decision
• Ulber, Emily. Engineering Student …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Day, Michelle & Sarah Hyman. Soccer Cut
• Brown, Holly. Presidents Warn of Reductions’ Impact – Budget Cuts
• Rowell, Larry. WKU Police Increase Patrol in Area of Sexual Assault
• Booze, Alex. Founder of a Black Swim Team to Speak Today at Western – Jim Ellis
• Hunton, Ryan. Western Committee Interviews Final Judicial Affairs Candidates
• Day, Michelle. Alpha Gamma Rho in Dispute Over District Housing Review
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon – Gary Ransdell Cuts Soccer
• The Death of a Family: Men’s Soccer Falls to Budget Cuts Despite Academic Excellence
• Smith, …

Javelin Grip Dynamics (Get A Grip), Andreas Maheras

Track and Field Faculty Publications

The javelin grip is often considered a trivial matter, and little consideration is generally given to its effect on the throw. In this article, I will discuss the three most commonly used grips- the American grip, the Finnish grip, and the fork grip- and the dynamics associated with each one.

Super Bowl Xlii And The Culture Of Excess, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

"Nothing succeeds like success."

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Brown, Holly. Governor Steve Beshear Pushes for Additional Education Cuts
• Hunton, Ryan. Making a House a Home – Live the Dream, Mitchell Reed
• Day, Michelle. Proposed Bills Seek to Help Higher Education – Tuition
• Bullock, Danielle & Greg Capillo. Storm Causes Fire Alarm Malfunction – Thunderstorms
• Houghton, Daniel. A Thousand Words – Jen-Fu Tung
• Rowell, Larry. Police Say Rumors Haven’t Aided Investigation of William Dugas’ Death – Katie Autry
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Voting, Uncle Sam
• It’s a Privilege: Exercise Your Right to Vote in the Primary, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Brown, Holly & Michelle Day. Regents Make Reductions – Budget Cuts
• Day, Michelle. Fewer Transfer Students Add to Tuition Shortfall
• Rowell, Larry. Stepfather of Acquitted Melissa Autry Suspect Found Dead Friday – William Dugas aka Bruce
• Rowell, Larry. Crisis Management Team Gets Student Representation – Student Government Association
• Rowell, Larry. Memorial Service Held for Gatton Academy of Math & Science Student – John Adams
• Paul, Corey. Athletics Director Updates Regents on Division Change – Wood Selig, Football Bowl Subdivision
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Football Divisions
• Playing Head …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Day, Michelle. Buried by the Budget – Budget Cuts
• Rowell, Larry. Administration, Campus Police Creating Emergency Plans
• Day, Michelle. Big Red Loses First Round to Gabibbo
• Laun, Susie & Emily Ulber. Gatton Academy of Math & Science Students Learn to Adjust During First Semester
• Strupp, Dustin. A Thousand Words – A Leading American University with International Reach
• Siders, Neil. News Brief – Student Government Association, Budget Cuts
• Brown, Holly. Patrick Ledbetter Injury Lawsuit Ruled in Western’s Favor
• Brown, Holly. Visiting Scholar Alleges Civil Rights Infringement at Research Center …

Ua1b3/3 Wku Faculty Athletics Mentoring Program, Draft, Wku Athletics Committee

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Draft policy for the WKU Faculty Athletics Mentoring Program.