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Nba And Nhl Playoffs - Return Of Baseball, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

For the fan of professional sport it is a wonderful time of year with a cornucopia of marvelous events on the airwaves. The NHL playoffs are underway, the NBA playoffs are off and running, and the eternal hope of spring has been let loose with the opening month of baseball season. Even the Cubs are pennant contenders. It's all a reminder that for everything else blotting the landscape of sport, the game is still the thing.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Compton, Michael. City Plans to Recount Students
• Brown, Abbey. Sunrise of Survival – Relay for Life
• Dawes, Jennifer. Much Like Stale Beer, Banshee Goes Flat
• Brown, Abbey. Gary Ransdell Has High Job Approval
• Dawes, Jennifer. Male Claims Sexual Abuse in Dorm
• Extinguish Fear, Spark Investigation – Arson, Schneider Hall
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Arson
• Jack Harbaugh Deserves Extension, Respect
• Rembold, Ryan. A Response from Ryan . . . re: I Agree With Campaign – Christianity
• Charalambous, Mary. . . . And a Ryan Supporter …

Sports Drafts: The New N On-Events - Xfl Championship - Mark Cuban And Others, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Hasim Rahman is the new heavyweight champion of the boxing world, or at least that part of the boxing world governed by the IBF and WBC, whoever or whatever they may be. The only relevant questions here are: what does this mean for Don King? Who is Hasim Rahman? And where is Mike Tyson?

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hoang, Mai. Dancing the Night Away – Theatre & Dance
• Moore, Brian. Meningitis Patient Improving
• Corbin, Brett. Banshee Returning Saturday?
• Moore, Brian. Jack Harbaugh Waiting for Contract Extension
• Hall, Rex. Renovations Will Cost $16 Million – Student Life Foundation
• Even Drinking Games Need Rules
• Public Safety Ignored – Meningitis, Public Health
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Drinking
• Williams, Craig. Disagreeing with Ryan – Christianity
• Walsh, Erica. Fraternity Hazing Incident Still Under Investigation – Kappa Alpha Psi
• Hall, Rex. Diversity Coalition Getting Ready to Rock Tomorrow …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Moore, Brian. Another Meningitis Case Found on Campus
• Dawes, Jennifer. Boy Riding Bicycle Hit on Normal – Christopher Siegrist
• Walsh, Erica. Student Government Association Election Produces Low Voter Turnout
• Hall, Rex. Alcohol to be Served in Luxury Suites – Diddle Arena
• Training Needed to Avoid Rolling – Vans
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon – Rolling Vans
• NCAA Stepping on Mid-Major Schools
• Hiles, Tom. Naming Revenue Needed
• Murphy, Sean. Policing the Police
• Corbin, Brett. Concrete Canoe Team Rows to Sixth Regional Win
• Hoang, Mai. Dance Company Debuts …

The Talented Mr. Putin: International Judo, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes the successful foreign policy style of Vladimir Putin, President of Russia.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Brown, Abbey. Insightful – Ron Milliman, Blind Persons
• Hall, Rex. Benefactor Gives Gift Upon Death – Anonymous
• Corbin, Brett. Geologist Sheds Light on Dinosaur Extinction – Walter Alvarez
• Moore, Brian. Passenger Vans Easily Rolled Over
• Hoang, Mai. Pop Star to Perform Monday – Tiffany
• Selling Building Names, Tradition
• Hold Up a Lighter for Those Who Bring Fun
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Wal-Mart School of Journalism & Broadcasting Building
• Smith, Stephanie. Delivering Smiles – Community Service Week
• Hodges, Seth. Hurdling Kids for Coffee
• Niesse, Josh. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hall, Rex. Journalism Building Finally Breaks Ground – Mass Media & Technology Hall
• Corcoran, Kate. Renowned Geologist to Speak – Walter Alvarez
• Moore, Brian. The Royal Circle – President’s Circle Gala
• Walsh, Erica. Group Sees First Logo Revisions
• Hall, Rex. Hot Campus Buildings to See Relief Next Week
• Vote Leslie Bedo for President! – Student Government Association
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Bedo for Prez
• Gramling, Joy. Employees Displeased with Cut in Raises
• Corbin, Brett. Southern Kentucky Book Festival Draws Big Crowd
• Marker to be …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Dawes, Jennifer. Fraternity Penalized for Alcohol Violation
• Moore, Brian. Tonight’s Annual President’s Circle Gala to Recognize Donors
• Dawes, Jennifer. Latest Fire Ruled as Arson – Schneider Hall
• Hall, Rex. Ceremony to Kick Off Building – Mass Media & Technology Hall
• Hoang, Mai. Controversial Activist, Politician to Preach Message to Students – Gatewood Galbraith
• Walsh, Erica. Western Receives Air Force Grant
• Now is the Time to Re-evaluate School Priorities – Budget
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Ying & Yang of the Western Budget
• Ellis, Benjamin. Resident …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hoang, Mai. Practice . . . Almost Perfect – Spring Sing
• Moore, Brian. Clinic Workers Laid Off – Health Services
• Hall, Rex. Small Pay Raises Proposed
• Hall, Rex. Another Fire Scares Schneider Hall Residents
• Walsh, Erica. Mark Rawlings, Holly Skidmore Square Off for Student Government Association Public Relations Position
• New Plan Presents Promise, Problems – Student Government Association
• Smart Growth Needed – Bowling Green Mall
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association
• Rushing, Daniel. Suffering from the Resident Assistant Blues
• Hoang, Mai. Former Pop …

Freedom Of The Press And Sports: Not Always, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

In two cases in the last few weeks the power of sport to move politicians has been on display. In the process the notion that sport is a promoter of democracy and a teacher of civic involvement and responsibility has been dealt a severe blow.

2001 Lindenwood University Spring Sports Schedule, Lindenwood University

Athletics Schedules

2001 Lindenwood University Spring Sports Schedule

Determinants Of Teachers' Intentions To Teach Physically Active Physical Education Classes, Jeffrey J. Martin, Pamela Hodges Kulinna, Robert C. Eklund, Brett Reed

Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies

The purpose of the present investigation was to examine determinants of teachers' intentions to teach physically active physical education classes (i.e., spend at least 50% of class time with the students engaged in moderate to vigorous physical activity). Based on the theories of reasoned action, planned behavior, and self-efficacy, a model was examined hypothesizing that teachers' intentions were determined by subjective norm, attitude, perceived behavioral control, and self-efficacy. Using hierarchical regression analyses, the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior were supported by accounting for 65% of the variance in intention due to the main effects of attitude and subjective …

The Biomechical Analysis Of The Kinetics And Kinematics For Three Figure Skating Jumps, Laura Blazok

Masters Theses

The problem of this investigation was to describe the kinetics and kinematics of three figure skating jumps: axel, double toe loop, and double loop. Specifically, the researcher investigated impact force, kinetic energy, and selected kinematic variables of female skaters during the landing phase of the three figure skating jumps. Kinetic energy and impact force were calculated during three phases of landing: Initial, Mid, and Final. Each of these phases represented a third of the time spent in landing each of the jumps. The kinematic variables measured during the landing phase of the jumps were vertical velocity, horizontal velocity, shoulder rotation, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hall, Rex. Western May Buy Old Mall
• Brown, Abbey. Harsh Reality Healing Touch – Judy Schwank, Childrens Aid Missions International
• Williams, Travis. Despite NCAA Loss, Western Earns Respect – Basketball
• Hall, Rex. Donation to Help Recruit Teachers – Gheens Foundation
• Chess Tournament to be Held Sunday
• Walsh, Erica. Spring Celebration 2000 Coming This Weekend – African American Alumni
• Topper Fans Need to Be Fans All Season
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Basketball Tickets
• Felton, Dennis. Thanks for Caring
• Makris, Samuel. Collegiate Health Care Not All …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Brown, Abbey. The Four-Year Plan: An Unlikely Achievement
• Dawes, Jennifer. Mail Theft At Campus Post Office
• Moore, Brian. Western Wins Discrimination Lawsuit – Robert Dye
• Hall, Rex. Western’s NCAA Tickets Sell Out – Basketball
• Faculty Member to Present Piano & Flute Recital – Charles Smith
• Walsh, Erica. Jazz Band Offering Free Concert April 10
• Four Winners & More than 15,000 Losers – Student Government Association Election
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: SGA Election Ballot
• Vilines, Elaine. Western is No Hero – Health Services
• Tran, Linh. …

Ua12/2/1 Soaring To New Heights, Wku Student Affairs

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Special basketball issue of the College Heights Herald. Articles:

• Williams, Travis. Dennis Felton Leads Team to Fairy Tale Ball – Basketball
• Farner, Keith. Western Students Follow Team to New Orleans
• Brazley, Erin. What the Stars Say About the Hilltoppers’ Performance, Dennis Felton’s Outfits – Astrology
• 2001 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship Bracket
• Hightower, Kyle. Don’t Fall Asleep on This Year’s Hilltoppers

The Eight Signs Of March Madness, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is March Madness in America. How can we tell? Consider these eight signs of madness.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Walsh, Erica. Sneakers to Heels – Paola Herrera, Talia Anguiano, Sofia Soberon, International Students
• Moore, Brian. Collegiate Goes Down the Tubes – Health Services
• Moore, Brian. Race Suit Moves to Fifth Day – Robert Dye
• Walsh, Erica. Leslie Bedo Lone Candidate for Student Government Association President
• Dawes, Jennifer. Fire Safety Committee Formed to Help Stop Arsons
• Hall, Rex. Directional Hall Makeover Starts – North Hall, South Hall, West Hall, East Hall
• Moore, Brian. Student Government Association Wants Student Fee Reallocated Back to Clinic – Health …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Williams, Travis. Western’s Win Secures NCAA Bid – Basketball
• Moore, Brian. Robert Dye Case Hangs in Balance
• Farner, Keith & Rex Hall. Fans Welcome Team Home
• Walsh, Erica. International Students to Be Recognized
• Dawes, Jennifer. Another Arson Attempt Angers Schneider Hall Residents
• Trial Shows Truth Behind Settlements – Robert Dye, Discrimination
• Dennis Felton Finds a Fix – Basketball
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Lawsuit Settlements
• Corbin, Brett. Beware of Bowling Green Drivers
• Shinall, Dave. Creating Clean Campus Water an Around-the-clock Task – Bowling Green Municipal …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Williams, Travis. One Chance to Dance – Basketball
• Moore, Brian. Discrimination Trial Starts Today – Robert Dye
• Corcoran, Kate. All-nighter in Downing University Center Ends Charity Campaign – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• Alumna to Study at Oxford – Leslie Davis
• New Auxiliary Services Director – Rob Chrisler Walsh, Erica. Art Project Applications
• Moore, Brian. Western Demands Local Apartments Change Name – Hilltopper Place
• Lord, Joseph. Interfraternity Council Receives Excellence Award
• Trying to Schedule a Little More Respect – Basketball
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Clark, Ryan. Different Faiths, One Goal – Basketball
• Walsh, Erica. Students Allege Hazing – Kappa Alpha Psi
• Dawes, Jennifer. Arson Attempts Continue – Schneider Hall
• Alumni Relations Receives Award
• Walsh, Erica. Western Encouraging Diversity
• Corcoran, Kate. A Black Panther’s Past – Saundra Ardrey
• Hard to Stomach – Drinking
• A Burning Sensation – Arson
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Arsonists
• Haarstad, Havard. Herbertism Clarified
• Hall, Rex. Thompson Complex Vandalized
• Brown, Abbey. Webmail System to be Revamped
• Hoang, Mai. Students Kick Off Lent Celebration with Ash Wednesday …

Eyeguards Or Not?: The Effects Of Eyewear Usage In Racquetball And How Wearing Them Can Help Prevent Serious Eye Injuries, Ramona S. Vonondarza

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Williams, Travis. Sun Belt Conference Champs – Basketball
• Dawes, Jennifer. Arson Incidents Spread Across Campus – Schneider Hall, Keen Hall, Barnes-Campbell Hall
• Hall, Rex. Concert Tonight in Van Meter Hall – Music
• Walsh, Erica. Saxophonist Coming to the Hill – Clifford Leaman
• Walsh, Erica. Tim Gilbert Crowned Coming Home King
• Moore, Brian. Collegiate Health Care Deal Still Pending – Health Services
• Disabled Face Uphill Battle
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Wheelchair Access
• Cassman, Robert. Making Love is for Making Babies
• McKee, Kathy. Condom Writer Should …

The Death Of Dale Earnhardt, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It was Tuesday of last week when a colleague stopped me to say that he was distressed that he couldn't find any Earnhardt coverage in the media here in Orlando. Preoccupied with other matters I was a bit slow on the uptake, but then realized that he was joking.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hall, Rex. The Hill a Mountain for Disabled Students
• Dawes, Jennifer. Arson Attempts in Dorm – Schneider Hall
• Corbin, Brett. Groups Gather for Night of Common Worship
• Walsh, Erica. Student Government Association Questions Tuition Changes
• Proposed Tuition Changes Absurd
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Tuition
• Ransdell, Gary. Ransdell Touts Engineering Week
• Moore, Brian. Officers’ Lawsuit Closer to Trial – Anthony Purcell, Jeffrey Welch
• McCabe, Jaclyn. Finding Freedom – Jennifer Denton, Disabled Persons
• Shinall, Dave. Correspondent Offers Advice to Students
• Walsh, Erica. College Heights Herald Wins …

Does Orlando Really Need A New Basketball Facility?, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

In the History of Orlando in the period AD(After Disney) there have been two public projects that have been done exceptionally well. The first is the Crown Jewel of the region, Orlando International Airport. The second is the OArena, which now carries the corporate name, TGIF Waterbug Centre, or some such thing.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Brown, Abbey. Tuition Changes Proposed
• Hall, Rex. Economy, Human Error Cause Low Bids – Mass Media & Technology Hall
• Loyal, Taylor. No-show Rappers Pay Fine – Trick Daddy & Trina
• Dawes, Jennifer. Parking Meter Stolen from Alumni Drive
• Moore, Brian. Banner Meeting Expectations
• Youngman, Sam. Eastern Kentucky University President Resigns – Bob Kustra
• Apathy Plagues Campus, College Heights Herald
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Big Red Drawn Your Own Cartoon
• Jaggers, Trish. A Lesson in Love – Jamie Banewicz
• Alberts, Ursula. Don’t Judge Others – …

The Xfl: More X Than Fl, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

In a world in which the Disney Corporation makes a calculated decision not to honor Super Bowl MVP Ray Lewis with a trip to Disney World only to have Mark Chumura announce that he is going to Disney World to celebrate his escape of prison time for his hot tub romp with high school girls on prom night, one is left to ponder what the XFL will need to do to reach a public satiated with sleaze.

X-Ing Out The Xfl, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

In a world in which the Disney Corporation makes a calculated decision not to honor Super Bowl MVP Ray Lewis with a trip to Disney World only to have Mark Chumura announce that he is going to Disney World to celebrate his escape of prison time for his hot tub romp with high school girls on prom night, one is left to ponder what the XFL will need to do to reach a public satiated with sleaze.