LADY TOPPERS MOVE ON TO FINAL 16 OF WNIT
TEQUILA CRUSHERS: THE FACES BEHIND MEXICO'S TOP NEW DRINK PHOTO, PAGE A6
SPORTS, PAGE B4
TTHURSDAY, HURSDAY, MARCH MARCH 224, 4, 22016 016 > W WESTERN ESTERN KKENTUCKY ENTUCKY UUNIVERSITY NIVERSITY > VVOLUME OLUME 991,1, IISSUE SSUE 1155
WKU mourns over loss of Kathryn Costello BY HANNAH SHAFFER
HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU
Centertown graduate student Leslie Ford recently received a 40,000 dollar grant to continue her studies on water systems management in the Netherlands. Ford is currently sponsored by the Rotary Club in Bowling Green and received the grant money from the national Rotary Foundation. JOSH NEWELL/HERALD
WAter, Water Everywhere
Rotary scholarship sends WKU grad student to Netherlands BY CARLY MATHEWS HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU Graduate student Leslie Ford has been awarded the Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship to study water services management at the UNESCOIHE Institute for Water Education in the Netherlands and, in the process, gain her second master's degree. The institute is the world’s largest international water training institute with students from over 162 different
countries, according to a spokesperson from the institute. Ford will be in a classroom with huge diversity, which to her is “pretty cool.” “I’ll be able to learn about a lot of different water systems, and I’ll be able to share about ours with students while I’m there,” Ford said. Water Services Management programs teach students how to examine different areas and understand what their water needs are. Three weeks of the program will be
spent in Spain and Portugal as participants look at how water is supplied to different areas with varying supply needs. Ford is no stranger to traveling, especially traveling to study water systems; she has done field work in both India and Tanzania. “I wanted to apply for the Rotary scholarship, and I knew I needed to make myself competitive,” Ford said, “so to do that, I decided to conduct a
SEE FORD PAGE A2
Kentucky House approves cuts to state judicial system BY MONICA KAST
support, and functioning of the Judicial Brand of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, boards, commissions, subdivisions, and other state-supported activities,” according to the bill. House Bill 306 passed with a 51-to-48 vote on March 16 and outlines the budget and funding for the judicial branch for fiscal years 2016 through 2018. According to the bill, which
HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a bill on March 16 that cuts significant funding from Kentucky’s judicial branch and could have negative effects on the state’s judicial workers, according to the Supreme Court of Kentucky. House Bill 306 is an act “making appropriations for the operations, maintenance,
contains the judicial branch budgets for fiscal years 2014 through 2016, the total judicial branch budget for 2014-2015 was $386.9 million. The total judicial branch budget for 2015-2016 was $390.7 million. House Bill 306 lists the total judicial branch budget for 2016-2017 as $388.2 million and for 2017-2018 as $384.9 million. “This means we’re facing a $76.9 million shortfall for
Justice is broke
data from 2015 survey by National Center for state courts and HB 306 Examining the 9% cut to the Judiciary from the house budget
Ke
ks
47
$135,504 KY highest court salary
n of
SEE JUDGES PAGE A2
cky R ntu an
Ü ã ãÊ «ÂÕ¼  Ãã ã 㨠¢«Ãëâ Ê¡ 㨠ȻȹȺȿ ăÜ ¼ ú Øʈ
ctio u d e r d ire
the biennium on top of the 49 percent overall budget reduction the court system has endured since 2008,” Chief Justice of Kentucky John Minton, Jr., said in a press release. Minton also said that because personnel costs make up a significant portion of the budget, “the shortfall will have a significant impact on our nonelected employees.”
th
$171,306
requ
0 0 1 , 8 5 7 , 1 1 $
national median highest court salary
B 306
from H
Nationally in judge pay
A former WKU administrator known for her positivity and passion for the university died Sunday of complications from lung cancer. Kathryn Costello, the former vice president for development and alumni relations, retired from the position in December 2015. During her time in this position, Costello impacted many of those she worked with and left a lasting impression on the WKU community. “I think that a number of circumstances in my life came together, and this was the time,” Costello told the Herald in its April 28, 2015, issue about her impending retirement. “I’ve had some health issues which I have to put into consideration, and I’ve got things I want to do which I haven’t had the chance to do. It gives me a chance to chart a different course.” After hearing of Costello’s death, former Herald reporter Shelby Rogers reflected on the moments she shared
SEE COSTELLO PAGE A2
Reagan-era economist Art Laffer to speak at WKU BY EMMA COLLINS HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU Today, WKU will host a presentation featuring economist Arthur Laffer, who was a member of former President Ronald Reagan’s Economic Policy Advisory Board. Cathy Carey, the head of the economics department, said Laffer’s presentation will give students a chance to hear from a leading economist. “I think this is a great opportunity for students to hear [Laffer] and just be able to directly relate it to something they talked about in their macroeconomics class,” Carey said. Laffer rose to prominence when he served on Reagan’s Economic Policy Advisory Board from 1981 to 1989. Referred to as “the father of supply-side economics,” he is most famous for the Laffer curve, a theory that focuses on the relationship between tax rates and tax revenue. The curve suggests that increasing tax rates after a certain point will only decrease the amount of tax revenue the government receives. It has been used to support tax cuts, which were especially common during the Reagan administration. Carey said the curve shows lower tax rates can lead to an increase in tax revenue. Lower taxes encourage people to spend more money because they know they will not lose a significant amount of money to taxes. People are also more apt to work because they want to earn more money to spend. The Laffer curve — and Laffer himself — have sparked criticism among some economists. Portrayed as a staunch conservative and libertarian, Laffer’s theory has been denied by a number of economists, notably those who tend to be more liberal. Joe Glaser, professor emeritus of
SEE ART LAFFER PAGE A2
MARCH 24, 2016
a2
COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD
BEGINNING APRIL 1
ST
(NO FOOLING)
$10000 ,
in WKU Academic Scholarships! ELIGIBILITY: - Open to all Service One Credit Union
members and their family who are returning WKU students for the 2016-2017 school year. - Minimum 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. - Traditional, Non-Traditional, Undergraduate and Graduate Status.
HOW TO APPLY: - Go to www.socu.com, click the
rotating scholarship banner at the top of the home page. - Deadline for applications is May 31, 2016. More information call: 270-796-8500 or 800-759-8500 ext. 3019
Wait, what’s Service One Credit Union?
Big Red with the Service One sponsored Big Red Mobile
Voted ‘Best Bank/Credit Union on the Hill’ for 2015 and 2014, Service One Credit Union has been serving WKU since 1963. Not to be confused with Higher One (WKU’s residual check processor), Service One was created in Bowling Green, KY by the WKU community to be a healthy banking alternative for WKU students, alumni, faculty, staff, even Big Red!
“The Spirit Makes the Master” Western Kentucky University
DATE
PAY TO THE ORDER OF DOLLARS
MEMO
Service One’s Exclusive Hilltopper Pride check series.
Locations
As a not-for-profit, Service One is able to save you money by offering checking, savings, and loans for lower fees and with better terms than big banks. And yes, we do Student Loans! Stop by Service One’s WKU Campus Branch today (422 College Heights Blvd.) to learn more or visit us online at www.SOCU.com
Bowling Green: 422 College Heights Blvd. · 1609 Campbell Lane · 543 31-W Bypass
Service One’s WKU Campus Branch, located at the top of the Hill across from Cherry Hall and College Heights Hall.
Glasgow: 116 Ensminger Dr.
www.SOCU.com Federally insured by NCUA. Membership eligibility applies. In order to receive loan products, credit granting criteria applies. Please contact us for more details on products and services.
Where you belong.
WKUHERALD.COM FORD
Continued from FRONT water project while I was studying in Tanzania.” This project consisted of Ford and William Mkanta, a leader for the Kentucky Institute of International Studies, investigating water sources and evaluating them at every level. “We found that though the system is nothing like the U.S., it still works for the area,” Ford said. “This is one example of how different systems can work in one area but not in others.” In addition to her water project, Ford also turned to the Office of Scholar Development to help prepare her for the application process. “I had been to the office a few times
COSTELLO
Continued from FRONT
with the woman she referred to as a “really fantastic grandmother figure.” “It was very hard for me to write her retirement story just because I had to admit to myself that one of my favorite administrators was leaving the university,” Rogers said. “She’ll really, really be missed.” President Gary Ransdell has known Costello for 35 years after they worked together at Southern Methodist University early in their respective careers. Ransdell said they kept in contact over the years. “When we had the opportunity to
ART LAFFER
Continued from FRONT
English, said he had concerns about the presentation, particularly because of Laffer’s bias towards primarily conservative ideas. “Today, Laffer is not very popular except among hard-right conservatives,” Glaser said in an email. “He’s also an extreme partisan, not a dispassionate scholar by any means.” In his emails, Glaser, who noted he is not an economist, included several studies which he said showed that a “majority” of economists had discredited the Laffer curve. “I certainly don’t object to Laffer being invited by conservatives to present their views on campus,” Glaser said, “but I don’t think he should be presented as a respected economist or an unbiased expert.” Laffer’s presentation is sponsored by a number of organizations. The economics department and the WKU BB&T Center for the Study of Capitalism are two sponsors. Brian Strow, associate professor of economics, said he invited Laffer to speak because of Laffer’s experience
JUDGES
Continued from FRONT The judicial branch had announced a statewide hiring freeze for nonelected positions effective March 11 to prepare for the cuts. Minton brought up his concerns to the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee on Monday. He urged the committee to reject House Bill 306 and said that if the bill was not rejected, the court system “would no longer be able to operate as we know it today.” “The consequences of the House version of the Judicial Branch budget, if enacted, can only be described as catastrophic,” Minton said. Minton also said the decrease in funds for salaries would damage the state’s ability to attract experienced and well-educated judges. According to a salary review from the National Center for State Courts, Kentucky higher court judges had the
MARCH 24, 2016
a3
before to get help with my study abroad scholarships, and they really helped me with the process,” Ford said. The office helps students with everything from scholarship opportunities, internships and essay revisions to interview skills for applications. The office helped Ford with the interview portion of the Rotary scholarship by bringing in members of the Bowling Green Rotary Club to conduct a mock interview. “I didn't know what to expect from the interview, and it was probably one of the most nerve-wracking experiences of my life,” Ford said about the interview. “By practicing through the mock interview, I got to practice and think about my answers, which helped make the fear somewhat manageable,”
Ford had gone to the office for every abroad trip to get help finding funds, according to Cheryl Kirby-Stokes, coordinator for Nationally Competitive Opportunities. “Leslie is passionate and sincere about her long-term goals in water sanitation,” Kirby-Stokes said about Ford. “She wants to help communities and is doing projects because she cares about it and wants to find solutions.” Ford is passionate about water purification and sanitation both abroad and at home in the U.S. “I come from a rural area. We have a well, and we get boil water advisories more often than is okay,” Ford said. Ford hopes to study the Flint water crisis and help prevent a similar event from happening in other areas and cit-
ies. “I really want to be a part of advocating for the underserved areas of water sanitation and public health both in the U.S. and around the world,” Ford said. Ford also wants to spend a couple of years working with relief organizations and helping areas in the world that are often overlooked. “Coming from a rural area that isn't particularly open to outsiders has made me want to work in those areas and to help them as much as I can,” Ford said. Ford will finish her first master’s degree from WKU in August. She will then travel to the Netherlands in October to study water systems for 18 months and attain her second degree.
hire a vice president, I was pleased that she would come to WKU to complete her career,” Ransdell said. Ransdell said he knows Costello went through a lot and is grateful to have known her. “Those who know Kathryn know that she has had a very difficult year or so,” Ransdell said. “Her cancer became progressively worse, and finally she had to retire and devote all of her energy to fighting her cancer ... she has had such a difficult year that it’s sad what she had to go through. But your heart hurts for her and her family.” Paula Jarboe, chief financial officer of
the WKU Foundation, said that Costello’s death hit her hard because of the type of person she was. “She was a great supervisor and boss,” Jarboe said. “She was wonderful to work for; I don’t know what else to say about her. She was great.” Jarboe said that Costello was great to work with because she had so much to contribute to WKU. “She brought a level of confidence with the fundraising and obviously the advancement of the university in terms of private funding,” Jarboe said. Jarboe said the news was unexpected and made it hard for those who knew
Costello well. “It was very sad because she loved life and she was very positive about life and always looked at the positive side of things,” Jarboe said. “She’d been having some really good weeks. She had been having health problems for a while, but she looked like she was going to beat them. But things took a turn for the worst.” The obituary announcing her memorial encouraged donations to be made to the Kathryn Roper Costello Memorial Fund in lieu of flowers. A memorial service for Costello will be held on Friday, April 1 at 3 p.m. in the Augenstein Alumni Center.
with the views promoted by the WKU BB&T Center. “I try to find people who are interested in promoting voluntary exchange, free markets or capitalism generally,” Strow said. The WKU BB&T Center, located in the Gordon Ford College of Business, promotes the study of capitalism. “We’re trying to teach students the moral benefits of voluntary exchange,” Strow said. Strow said the WKU BB&T Center was founded several years ago when the BB&T banking group gave WKU $1 million over 10 years to fund a center that would promote capitalism. In addition to the WKU BB&T Center, the Charles G. Koch Foundation and the Young America’s Foundation are also sponsors. The Charles G. Koch Foundation, part of the Koch Family Foundations, is a nonprofit organization. It seeks to promote the idea of a free market economy, which the foundation refers to as a “free society.” According to the foundation’s website, money has been given to organizations such as the Cato Institute, a well-known libertarian think-tank. In Kentucky, the foundation has also
given money to the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky to fund institutes to teach free market concepts at both universities. On its website, the Young America’s Foundation defines itself as “the principal outreach organization of the Conservative Movement.” The foundation seeks to help students promote conservative ideas by helping students bring speakers to their schools. Carey said although there is a school of thought that disagrees with the Laffer curve, there is another school of thought that supports the theory. “There are two predominant economic aisles just like there are predominant political aisles, and so you have economists on one side and economists on the other,” Carey said. “The one side will say it discredited the other, and the other side feels differently.” Carey said many of the studies Glaser provided in his email ask questions that do not apply to the Laffer curve,
and she considers these studies unreliable. Carey said the curve is one of “the most easily understood yet one of the most widely misunderstood concepts” in macroeconomics, and many of these studies display a lack of understanding about the Laffer curve. Carey also said many of Laffer’s critics tend to focus solely on the Laffer curve while ignoring his impact on other areas of economics. “He’s famous for the Laffer curve, but that’s just one portion of his research,” Carey said. “He is known as ‘the father of supply-side economics,’ which focuses on the ability to use tax policy to incentivize productive activity.” The presentation will be held in the Downing Student Union auditorium at 8 p.m. Thursday. Strow said he expects Laffer to speak for about 45 minutes followed by a question and answer session. The free event is open to the WKU community and the public, and a live stream of the event will be available.
fourth lowest pay in the nation in 2015. Kentucky’s higher court judges made $135,504 compared to the national average of $171,306. Before Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin announced his budget cuts, Minton said the judicial branch was already at risk for major cuts. With the approval of House Bill 306, those cuts became more severe. “Our projected shortfall, even before the governor’s net reductions, was $52 million over the next biennium,” Minton said before the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee. “With the governor’s proposed net reductions, the judicial branch was facing a shortfall of $76.2 million during the next two years … the House version of our budget leaves the judicial branch with an even greater shortfall of $76.9 million over the biennium.” According to the Kentucky Legislature’s website, Bill 306 is currently in the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee.
At THE GREAT ESCAPE BOWLING GREEN :
$1 COMIC BOOK SALE SAT, 3/26
(10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on our sidewalk) We‘ll also be offering:
35% OFF all Back Issue Comic Books, used Graphic Novels, Trade Paperbacks and Hardcovers (during regular hours)
(10 a.m. - 9 p.m. in the store) That’s an additional 10% off our everyday low price of 25% off on all of these! Sale also includes Sale Comics & Grab Bags!
SUPPLIES 20% OFF! (Bags, boards, boxes, etc.) There will be 1,000s & 1,000s of premium $1 comic books (ordinarily priced between $2.99-$9.99) for this event! Many are in like-new condition- and many are bagged & boarded! Fresh stock added regularly during sale hours- from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. THE
GREAT ESCAPE NEAR GREENWOOD MALL, by KROGER 2945 Scottsville Road * 270-782-8092 thegreatescapebg@gmail.com Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 11-7
TheGreatEscapeOnLine.com *Special $1 comic sale stock exempt from additional 35% off discount.
MARCH 24, 2016 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
WKUHERALD.COM
OPINION
Have an opinion? Tweet us @wkuherald or find us on Facebook at WKUHerald as well. Let us know your thoughts about the editorial, or write us with what is on your mind.
@madisoncontri: Bad things about WKU: •the hill •no a/c •dog food odor Good things about WKU: •cherry coke in every soda fountain — Sent 10:13 AM - 14 Mar 2016 @TessieJan: "Last semester I thought this baseball player in my class was hot so I went to Goodwill and got a WKU baseball tshirt" -Ally. — 1:47 PM - 14 Mar 2016 @nattkatt14: Good morning WKU people. Wake up and smell the dog food. — 6:00 AM - 16 Mar 2016 @sallyjeeen: the WKU bus is playing the song from space jam over the speakers —10:46 AM - 17 Mar 2016 CARTOON BY JENNIFER KING
@DCowan21: WKU gonna make me a vegan. I've never had a salad so lit — 12:17 PM - 22 Mar 2016
SYNTHESIS
@RunnaBoiBP : WKUs salad bar is like a provocative but dime female. It has a terrible exterior but the personality is fantastic — 12:26 PM - 22 Mar 2016
"Justice, Not legislation"
@35Starkey: that one WKU bus that sounds like 1000 kittens being murdered — 10:32 AM - 22 Mar 2016
BY JOHN WINSTEAD HERALD.OPINION@WKU.EDU
Law is too small to contain social justice
JOHN WINSTEAD SYNTHESIS: Providing analysis on local and national topics from a perspective of social justice often allied with a healthy dose of sarcasm.
under local antidiscrimination ordinances. Some on the left have attacked this bill and others like it on the basis that they are unconstitutional. However, I argue that attacking this issue from a position of law is misguided. In my opinion, the law is not abstract, nor is the U.S. Constitution inherently good. The Constitution condoned 89 years of slavery in the U.S., and common law condoned 156 years of slavery before that. If history demonstrates anything, it is that the law is not the arbiter of morality but a parody of it. Legal justification should be regarded as the lowest rationale for a society's state of affairs, and yet the law is always our first form of recourse in adjudicating differences in public policy. That is the problem. Why do we turn to the law to legitimize our politics when the law bears no immediate relation to justice? I do not need to turn to the International Court of Justice to know that genocide is immoral. I do not need
Editor's note: Winstead also serves as a Student Government Association senator. Religious Freedom Restoration legislation is the latest tactic the right is using to overturn LGBT social progress. The Advocate reported that Kentucky’s Senate recently approved a socalled “license to discriminate bill” that would allow individuals and businesses to deny services to LGBT people without being penalized
to turn to the U.S. Constitution to know that slavery is wrong. I do not need the law to know what is justice. I am writing none of this to denounce the social justice work others are doing in the realm of law. It is good and necessary work. Many peoples’ lives and livelihoods depend on that work. I critique the political trajectory, not tactics. Engaging with the law is fine in the short term, but true liberation from oppression will not come from the law. As history bears out, true liberation has always and will always come about in spite of the law, not with it. Religious Freedom Restoration bills are condemnable on the basis that they arbitrarily deny services and resources to people who need them, not because these bills are unconstitutional. Kentucky’s left and those concerned with social justice should keep this critique in mind as they fight against the latest conservative triage. Ours is a cause of social justice, not social litigation, and we should never forget that.
LISTEN TO THIS
Three of February's best album releases BY ANDREW CRITCHELOW HERALD.OPINION@WKU.EDU
“Is the Is Are” by DIIV:
It’s been four years since Brooklyn-based band DIIV released its sprawling debut record “Oshin.” A record that favors atmosphere over song structure, “Oshin” showcases a dream pop band that seems to prefer the “dream” part. Though this follow-up is largely in the same vein, the record is less of a plunge into the abstract than its predecessor. Songs such
as “Dopamine” and “Under the Sun” bring a new sense of eclecticism to a band that, for better or worse, usually sounds like The Cure performing in a cave.
“The Life of Pablo” by Kanye West:
“I miss the old Kanye, straight from the 'Go Kanye, Chop up the soul Kanye, set on his goals Kanye,” raps Kanye West on his latest album “The Life of Pablo.” This strange perception of self is present all throughout Yeezy’s latest project, which might make
some wonder: what did happen to the old Kanye? Fortunately, this beautiful, schizophrenic mess of a hip-hop-meets-gospel record proves that there’s no reason to be nostalgic for any Kanye. It’s a record that can praise Jesus, then turn around and diss Taylor Swift. It’s a record that samples Nina Simone and Future. Yeah, it’s a mess, but as West puts it, “name one genius that ain’t crazy.”
“Life of Pause” by Wild Nothing:
On Virginia-based indie band Wild Nothing’s third album,
songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jack Tatum channels the same approach to production made by Tame Impala on its third album “Currents.” The approach is to take spaced-out guitar music and give it some soul. Though Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker wasn’t always successful in combining these elements, Tatum finds a fairly comfortable balance in “Life of Pause.” Tracks like “Reichpop,” “TV Queen” and “Lady Blue” channel a soulful sonic palette that never dares to intrude on Wild Nothing’s established jangle.
Brandon Carter* Editor-in-chief
Andrew Henderson* Kenzie Grubbs Features Editor Ad Manager
VOICE YOUR OPINION
Katherine Sproles* Digital Editor
Lashana Harney* Assistant News Editor/ Assist. Digital Editor
The Herald encourages readers to write letters and commentaries on topics of public interest. Here are a few guidelines: 1. Letters shouldn't exceed 250 words. Commentaries should be about 500 words and include a picture. 2. Originality counts. Please don't submit plagiarized work. 3. For verification, letters and commentaries MUST include your name, phone number, home town and classification or title. 4. Letters may not run in every edition due to space. 5. The Herald reserves the right to edit all letters for style, grammar, length and clarity. The Herald does NOT print libelous submissions. 6. Submissions must be received by 7 p.m. on Sunday and Wednesday.
Jacob Dick* News Editor Mollie Moore* Opinion Editor John Reecer* Sports Editor Justin Gilliland* Photo Editor Alyse Young* Video Editor
Charley Nold* Design Editor Callie Compton* Copy Desk Chief Abbey Tanner* Assist. Photo Editor Emily Vogler* Assist. Design Editor
Hayley Renneker Marketing Director Emily Lindeau Ad Creative Director Will Hoagland Advertising adviser Carrie Pratt Herald adviser Chuck Clark Director of Student
Publications
Opinion 270.745.4874 ||herald.opinion@wku.edu
CONTACT US Advertising: 270.745.2653 herald.advertising@wku.edu Newsroom: 270.745.6011 herald.news@wku.edu Address: 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11084, Bowling Green, KY 421011084
REPORT AN ERROR Editor: 270.745.5044 herald.editor@wku.edu
DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed in this newspaper DO NOT reflect those of Western Kentucky University's employees or of its administration. *Denotes editorial board members. The Herald publishes on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year. The first copy is free, and additional copies are 50 cents each, available in the Student Publications Center on Normal Street.
MARCH 24, 2016
WKUHERALD.COM
THE FUN PAGE
A5
CLASSIFIEDS Classified Advertising Manager: Miranda Lear
herald.advertising@wku.edu
FOR SALE BUY - SELL - TRADE: Games, DVDs, Records! Also, comics, toys, CCGs, RPGs, more! The Great Escape Records & Comics. 2945 Scottsville Rd (near Greenwood Mall) (270)782-8092
HELP WANTED Looking for happy, self-motivated workers. Apply in person. 9191 Nashville Road, BG. www.ChaneysDairyBarn.com Now hiring for full time and part time retail clerk and outside service positions. Chemistry/Biology experience helpful but not required. Fun atmosphere. Great Summer job. Apply in person from 10-6 at Aqualand Pools 1260 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY. City of Bowling Green FITNESS INSTRUCTOR - ASA II Parks & Recreation Department Instructs individuals and fitness classes, assists with fitness events/activities, and maintains fitness facility/equipment. Six months to 1 year experience instructing various types of fitness programs. Must be able to lift 100 lbs +; Age 18+. $8.90 per hour 17 hours/week; evening and weekend hours required. Interested applicants can apply online www.bgky.org/ hr/jobs or at the computers in the Human Resources Department in City Hall, 1001 College Street, Bowling Green. The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled City of Bowling Green TENNIS INSTRUCTORS Parks & Recreation Department Seasonal Positions TENNIS INSTRUCTORS - Instructs beginning and advanced tennis lessons. Coordinates and runs tennis activities, 15-30 hours per week; weekend work optional. PAY RATE: $8.52/hr. Interested applicants can apply online www.bgky.org/ hr/jobs or at the computers in the Human Resources Department in City Hall, 1001 College Street, Bowling Green. The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Throughout Season City of Bowling Green AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR Parks & Recreation Department Instructs aerobic activities, including yoga, spinning, and other specialty classes. CPR & First Aid Certifications required. Classes may be taught in the mornings, evenings or weekend. Hours/days may vary. PAY RATE: $17.79 per hour. Interested applicants can apply online www.bgky.org/ hr/jobs or at the computers in the Human Resources Department in City Hall, 1001 College Street, Bowling Green. The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled City of Bowling Green OFFICE ASSISTANT II Finance Department Greets visitors to department, answers and directs incoming calls received on switchboard; Performs routine tasks such as researching returned mail, reviews charges on invoices, processes purchase orders, collects payments. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma (or GED) required, one year of college/vocational education, office and computer experience. HOURS: 20 hours per week 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. (flexible) Monday — Wednesday; SALARY: $8.90/hr plus sick and vacation benefits. Interested applicants can apply online www.bgky.org/ hr/jobs or at the computers in the Human Resources Department in City Hall, 1001 College Street, Bowling Green. The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled Note to Readers: The College Heights Herald screens ads for misleading or false claims but cannot guarantee any ad or claim. Please use caution when answering ads, especially when asked to send money or provide credit card information. The College Heights Herald is not responsible for the content or validity of these paid classified ads.
START
Across 1 Yin Yang portrayer in “The Expendables” film series 6 Business 11 Covers with Quilted Northern, briefly 14 Shun 15 Portend 16 Christian sch. in Tulsa 17 *Trattoria basket filler 19 Cartoon Chihuahua 20 Lad of La Mancha 21 Union 23 Rural expanse 25 Make a bet 28 “I don’t give __!” 29 Karachi language 31 Nursery purchase 32 Scrapped, at NASA 33 *Railroad track piece 35 Atlas enlargement 36 Deck honcho, informally 37 Recital highlights 39 Thomas, Dick
and Harry 42 *Police surveillance 46 Rations for Rover 47 Sealed 48 Black Hills st. 49 Israel’s Golda 50 Unimportant 52 __ gratias: thanks to God 53 Rural expanse 55 Son of Aphrodite 57 Diminutive Italian suffix 58 *Reversed counterpart 63 Towel holder 64 No longer dirt 65 Artist’s headgear 66 Prior to, in verse 67 Gobs 68 El Día de Los Reyes month Down 1 Upscale British wheels 2 Actress Longoria 3 Twister 4 Caron title role 5 Picking out of an LAPD lineup 6 Bar charges 7 Play with robots 8 Ancient
9 One of the Allman Brothers 10 Earth, to Mahler 11 Corrida stars 12 Portend 13 *Daytime observatory sighting 18 Moves effortlessly 22 Kid watchers 23 Jean-__ Picard: “Star Trek: TNG” captain 24 Make a wrong turn, say 26 Chow __ 27 Quilting gathering 30 Laptop connection 34 “Mamma Mia!” song 35 Kind 37 Incomplete Wikipedia entry 38 More like Cheerios 39 Folklore creature traditionally averse to the starts of the answers to starred clues 40 First lady between Lou and Bess 41 Series
SUDOKU
installment 42 “Homeland” sta. 43 “Most likely ... “ 44 Dubai’s fed. 45 “Thrilla in Manila” ruling, for short 47 Change direction abruptly 50 “The Good Wife” event 51 Extended family 54 Ballpark figures 56 Portent 59 Button with left-pointing arrows: Abbr. 60 Gorges oneself (on) 61 Belg. neighbor 62 Ike’s wartime command
PREVIOUS SOLUTION
MARCH 24, 2016 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
WKUHERALD.COM
PHOTO
At 10 years old, Pascual Garcia Martinez became one with mezcal. Through the helping hands of his father, Garcia Martinez, now 61 and of Santa Ana, sleeps right by the product he produces. Garcia Martinez is perched upon raw maguey plants before they are cooked and turned into a mash to produce the mezcal. "I'm fortunate to be able to make what I love and live from it... it's something not many people here in Mexico are able to do," Garcia Martinez said.
Mezcaleros
Brewing mezcal is what Romulo "Modesto" Cruz lives for, and it's been his life for 53 years. The 67-year-old man of Santa Ana, Oaxaca, Mexico, makes one of the most popular mixes of mezcal in his small town, selling hundreds of liters of the drink in any given week. "We all have professions, but I live from this," Cruz said. "I was working a lot, suffering a lot, so I started working with maguey to rise from it." A recent spike in popularity has led to higher levels of production of mezcal, and like the farmers who grow the quickly disappearing plant, the mezcal makers are hurting.
After following orders and working in rough conditions in the construction industry for 40 years, Bretoldo Rosario, 70, of Santa Ana, decided to become his own boss. Now he crafts mezcal, and has sent his two sons to college, built a new home and provided for his needs with the drink, though it's no easy task. Each cooked maguey is crushed by hand with a "mazo", or hammer, before it's fermented in a cauldron. "I wanted to do this work, to get away from the hard life of a construction worker," Rosario said. "It's my own job, and I get to do it my own way. There's a lot of pride behind that." Eusebio Rios, 68, of Santa Ana de Miahuatlan, dedicates countless hours to make a drink locals consume like water. It was at the age of 18 when Rios first got his hands on a maguey plant. Rios’ father introduced him to the process of making mezcal, an alcohol similar to tequila in that it comes from the agave plant. Where the two drinks differ is what makes mezcal a popular artisanal drink throughout the States. "With this job, I survive. I'm proud because it's honest work," Rios said. "It's a tradition that others have done before me, and I am carrying it on."
M
photos by Nick wagner
agueys jutted out against the Mexican landscape in massive swaths just 10 years ago, but the recent rise in popularity far outside of the small pueblos where it is widely produced in Mexico’s secondsouthernmost state of Oaxaca has put a strain on more than just the plant’s population. Romulo Cruz has perfected the process of making mezcal, or “oven-cooked agave” in Nahuatl, over his 53 years of making the drink. When the 67-yearold man learned how to craft the drink at 14 with his grandpa in his hometown of Santa Ana de Miahuatlan, maguey plants were available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Now, Cruz and the three other mezcal producers in Santa Ana have to pay 100 pesos, or $5.71, for each maguey they claim from private growers, but it is worth the price. The income Cruz receives from making mezcal has sheltered his family, expanded his operation and secured his future. On average, 15 plants amounts to 300 liters, or over $1,360 USD when brought to market. The recent uptick in popularity of the drink across the United States is to blame for the ironically unfortunate dilemma for some 8,000 producers throughout Mexico. According to Mexican government data on mezcal, sales grew by nearly 48 percent over a three-year period and exports jumped 79 percent from 650,000 liters in 2011 to over 1.15 million in 2014, a mind-boggling jump for a drink that possesses a sometimes flooring and alienating flavor. It may be this flavor experience that contributes to its success in overshadowing tequila as the “in” Mexican spirit of choice among craft cocktail houses and bars. Although the newfound prominence of mezcal is exciting in the world of spirits, it still acts as the only lifeline for thousands of producers and their families throughout rural Oaxaca, and it is now threatened by overproduction. The state’s income per capita is Mexico’s lowest at $3,400 USD, and in a state where 22 percent of the population is illiterate and 45 percent haven’t completed a high school education, coupled with a government focused on repairing its image amid recent mass disappearances of students and incessant cartel violence, the thought of the government providing sustainable solutions for maguey growers and mezcal producers are almost nonexistent.
MARCH 24, 2016 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
WKUHERALD.COM
LIFE
NSCS to host it second annual March to College event on Friday. See page B2.
Love the Way You Lie to be held next Tuesday BY SHANTEL-ANN PETTWAY HERALD.FEATURES@WKU.EDU As Sexual Assault Awareness Month approaches, WKU’s Office of Leadership and Volunteerism, together with the ALIVE Center, will be hosting Love the Way You Lie, a performance event. Love the Way You Lie will be held in the Downing Student Union auditorium on March 29 at 7 p.m. Coordinator of Leadership and Volunteerism for Diversity Josclynn Brandon said Love the Way You Lie uses performing arts to bring awareness to sexual assault. “That’s one of the reasons I love this event, because through song [and] dance, people are able to bring awareness in a different way,” Brandon said. The event has been put on in previous years, and several students are eager to attend. “I was hoping I didn’t miss it because I want to know about sexual violence before it ever presented itself to me,” St. Louis junior Alexia Cannady said. People who plan to attend the event will have something new to look forward to this year. Spoken word artist Tro’Juan Henderson, a Texas native, will help host the event. “We decided to bring in an outside host … to increase attendance,” Brandon said. She said Johnson is known for doing spoken word pieces on topics that surround sexual assault. Henderson is “a national performance poet and workshop facilitator,” according to his Presskit website. Henderson is an advocate for survivors of sexual assault, rape and other forms of abuse. He also uses his talents as a poet to educate people about gender roles and inequality and to provide platforms “to give voices to women of color.”
SEE LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE PAGE B2
Madisonville sophomore Rajene Garrett, left, and Lexington junior Domonique White, right, practice a dance to Missy Elliot's "Lose Control" during Omega Chi practice at the Downing Student Union auditorium on Sunday. EMILY KASK/HERALD
ALPHA & OMEGA
Miss Omega participants practice for the crown
BY AMBRIEHL CRUTCHFIELD HERALD.FEATURES@WKU.EDU
If you’re looking for the key to success, look no further because for the participants of the Miss Omega Pageant, it’s confidence. This spring the Gamma Theta chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity is hosting its 12th annual Miss Omega Pageant. The pageant was created at WKU in 2007 to embrace, uplift and give confidence to full-
figured women. Chapter president and pageant dad Kurron Carmichael, Louisville senior, said the pageant is all about giving plus-size women a face on WKU’s campus as well as confidence. “We want to build them up to feel like they can do anything they put their mind to,” Carmichael said. Past and current Miss Omega participants work together to show that their true beauty comes from within. For the 2015 Miss Omega winner Ayana Tay-
lor, Hopkinsville sophomore, winning was the only thing she had in mind when participating in the pageant. “By me not expecting to get anything, I was determined to win. I’m going to come in here and kill it every day,” Taylor said. Taylor said she was determined not only to win the title but also the cash prize that came with the crown. She said she believes that when you tell someone money is involved, the person will naturally work
harder towards a goal. Taylor said she recalled working with pageant aunties outside practice to get one-on-one help to better herself in any way possible. Pageant aunties are former contestants who have been in the pageant and work to assist current participants as needed. Though Taylor entered the contest with ambition to win, she said she left with something priceless: nine pageant sisters.
SEE OMEGA PAGE B2
Black Men at Western group returns to WKU BY SHELBY BRUCE HERALD.FEATURES@WKU.EDU After a four-year hiatus, Black Men at Western is returning to WKU’s campus; the organization previously concluded in 2012. President of the organization Cameron Currin, a sophomore from Brentwood, Tennessee, said the group had ended four years ago because it had not been able to function properly. This time around, BMW is more organized and has a clear plan for re-establishing itself on campus. “Our main focus is to help minority males navigate through college experiences as a WKU student,” Currin said of the organization’s new vision. BMW has already completed several meetings and set up both short-term and long-term plans. “We are all committing our time to community ser-
vice throughout the Bowling Green community,” said Chicago, Ill. sophomore Chris Wilborn, the vice president of BMW. “[We will] brainstorm on having open discussion talks on campus and hopefully host a couple events on campus with another organization.” The group plans to hold an event discussing real-life situations that might affect WKU students on campus and offering strategies students can use to cope with them in a positive way. Also in the works is an event geared to relieve student stress during finals week. BMW has been working on getting a consistent number of men to join the organization and has made sure to inform potential members that race doesn’t determine whether or not someone can join, according to Currin. “The name ‘Black Men at Western’ is not just for black
Nashville sophomore Cameron Currin is currently in the process of restarting Black Men at Western, a community service and leadership organization that so far has about 20 active members. JOSH NEWELL/HERALD
males,” Currin said. “We do not want anyone to feel that they cannot be a part of our organization due to race.” In addition to planning events, BMW also wants to ensure that it will continue to grow and develop to its fullest potential as an organization. “For upcoming years, we just want to grow as an organization and have a positive presence on campus,” said Currin, “as well as have events that incorporate and include mentorship, leadership opportunities and community service.” While collaborating with the vice president and with committee members is a key part of Currin’s presidency, he is also in charge of planning membership committee meetings, marketing the organization on campus and guiding group efforts in consultation with advisors. Wilborn, as vice president, is in charge of managing ideas for upcoming events and meetings and assisting the president
when necessary. “I make sure the BMW continues to make progress and achieve our goals,” said Wilborn. Wilborn said the organization is a good opportunity for its members to encourage one another to attain their goals. “We all have dreams and goals that we are trying to reach, and the great thing about being a part of this brotherhood is to uplift one another,” Wilborn said. With the two leaders in place, this organization plans to continue moving forward in its efforts to establish themselves more on campus, grow as an organization and reach its full potential. “Our main goal is to be an organization that can be on campus for years to come,” Currin said. “Meaning that even when the board members leave, our foundation is solid [so] that the next group can only be successful from that point forward.”
MARCH 24, 2016
b2
COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD
Calendar Thursday, March 24 Women Empowerment - Guest Speaker Dr. Martha Sales Location: Ransdell Hall 1074 Time: 5:30 p.m.
WKU BB&T Center for the Study of Capitalism presents Arthur Laffer Location: Downing Student Union 1071 Time: 8 p.m. Baseball: WKU vs. Middle Tennessee State Location: Nick Denes Field Time: 6 p.m.
Sustainability Meeting Location: DSU 3007 Time: 5:30 p.m.
friday, March 25 WKU Board of Regents Meeting Location: Mass Media and Technology Hall 0242 Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WKU Softball vs. North Texas Location: WKU Softball Complex Time: 5 p.m.
Saturday, march 26 WKU Block and Bridle Little North American Location: Ag Expo Center Main Arena Time: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WKU Forensics Showcase Location: GRH 1074 Time: 5:50 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Radney Foster Concert Location: The Phoenix Theatre, 545 Morris Alley Time: 7 p.m.
NSCS hosts annual March to College event BY EMMA AUSTIN HERALD.FEATURES@WKU.EDU WKU’s National Society of Collegiate Scholars will host 88 sixth graders on campus Friday for its second annual March to College event. Students from Natcher Elementary School of Warren County will arrive in the morning to listen to President Gary Ransdell speak before touring campus. The Natcher Elementary students will also have an opportunity to hear from WKU students and ask questions about the road to college and what it’s like being a student at WKU. Bowling Green junior and NSCS member Kaylynne Jones said the society focus-
es on sixth graders because that is the age most students begin to think about their futures. “They start thinking about what they want to do when they grow up and what they want to study,” Jones said. "Having WKU students be a part of this process enhances their academic experience." According to NSCS’s website, the organization’s members are “deeply committed to scholarship, leadership and service and as a result, are impacting their campus and local communities every day.” Jones serves as WKU’s coordinator of Planning to Achieve Collegiate Excellence, a program in NSCS
OMEGA
Continued from LIFE Taylor’s role this year in Miss Omega is pageant mom. As pageant mom, her job is to create a theme, help contestants with their outfits and assist with performances for each scene. The position extends to helping participants with their homework and giving advice. Taylor recalled that during last year’s show, she focused strictly on how her performance would impact attendees.
LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE Continued from LIFE
Henderson, according to his website, has been invited to speak at a variety of venues, including Baylor University, Paul Quinn University, the University of Arizona and the Southwest Black Student Leadership Conference at Texas A&M University. Brandon said her office’s goal is to increase male participation and have a diverse crowd.
that sends tutors to Natcher Elementary every Wednesday afternoon. Jones said NSCS members serve as mentors as well as tutors. “We seek to enhance students’ success in school both academically and socially,” Jones said. Jones explained when students go to tutoring sessions, they receive both academic assistance and an opportunity to interact with someone older who wants to help build a relationship. WKU’s NSCS chapter president Luke Headley, a senior from Grand Rapids, Michigan, said he has seen changes in the kids’ interactions with him and with their peers since the PACE tutoring program began two
years ago. “It’s kind of a joy just to see when you walk in how they’re actually excited to do some work with you,” Headley said. Frankfort junior Mina Thomas said she looks forward to interacting with the kids on Friday and letting them know college is an attainable possibility. “I went to an underprivileged school, so there weren’t a lot of people who necessarily considered college to be the next step,” Thomas said. Although there are over 800 NSCS members at WKU, Headley said the society does not have much member engagement. “It’s hard to have someone
commit to a society that’s not benefitting them right away,” Headley said. He said his experience in NSCS has allowed him to give back to WKU and the Bowling Green community. “It stands for something bigger than me,” Headley said. Jones said she hopes March to College will encourage the kids to pursue a higher education. Jones studies elementary and special education and said her passion is for kids. “Seeing them succeed and grow is my goal,” Jones said. “Being able to be in a situation where I can live that out has been very inspiring for me.”
“Some of the contestants for next year might be here, so indeed … show them what to do and what it looks like,” Taylor said. Since the current Miss Omega Pageant is less than three weeks away, Carmichael reflected on how the show affects contestants as well as himself. “My favorite part is watching the girls grow throughout the pageant. We are four weeks in right now, and on day one, we had girls that did not want to talk in front of people. Now they are in here flourishing and con-
fident,” Carmichael said. This flourishing, Carmichael said, comes from people encouraging the women to do what, previously, they had been told was impossible or prohibited because of their physical features. Carmichael said he also gains confidence in himself by telling others there is no limit. Current Miss Omega candidate Rajene Garrett, Madisonville sophomore, said she was encouraged to participate after hearing that the pageant provided an opportunity to make
new friends and become more comfortable with oneself. “I know people think you should be down each other’s throat. We are totally different people, but at the same time we are all the same, trying to step out of our comfort zones,” Garrett said. “We are pageant sisters, so we should be there for each other. If someone needs help or needs to talk, we are all there for each other.” The Miss Omega Pageant is Apr. 14 in Downing Student Union and begins at 7 p.m.
“In years past, we’ve had a lot of performances from minorities and not many males in attendance,” Brandon said. “We want people to know this happens to more than just one demographic, and many should know about it.” Nashville freshman Tyra Chatman, who has helped with the audition process, said she is excited about this event. Chatman hopes people leave with new knowledge. “I hope that students and guests will
be engaged and that they will leave knowing a little more about sexual assault and what is happening to people in everyday life,” Chatman said. One in five women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in college, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. The same study found that one in five women and one in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives. Chatman said this event can allow people who are afraid to speak out
about sexual violence to be comfortable and allow them to discuss the topic in a constructive way. Chatman has participated in many events on campus but said helping with this event was different. “It has been very interesting and a great learning experience being able to participate,” Chatman said. “This event has also kept me very busy, and I am excited for the outcome.”
b3
MARCH 24, 2016
COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD
REECER'S PIECE
Basketball coaching search has interesting options
BY JOHN REECER HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU
With former head men’s basketball coach Ray Harper now gone, Athletic Director Todd Stewart now must make a decision on who will lead WKU’s most storied athletic program which is now at a crossroads. Find the right man for this job, and the program could take off towards national respectability and maybe some NCAA tournament glory. Find the wrong man for the job, and the WKU basketball team will consistently be found in the cellar of Conference USA for the foreseeable future. No pressure, Mr. Stewart. The question that is on the mind of WKU basketball fans everywhere is who will be the next WKU head basketball coach? Obviously there is no definite answer to this just yet. How-
BASEBALL
Continued from sports Afterwards, Head Coach John Pawlowski put in freshman pitcher Caleb Bruner on the mound. The former Kentucky Gatorade
ever, President Gary Randsell has given a list of attributes of what he wants in a head coach which include: head coaching experience, a seasoned coach, a proven winner, someone that has impeccable character, has no compromises in recruiting and someone who can be a leader of men and mentor to the players. Considering that Randsell will be a part of the final interview process, let’s take his list of attributes and apply them to the most popular names that are being tossed around for the position and see who could be the most deserving. Out of all the rumored names, Dennis Felton is one of the most familiar. However, his is a name that doesn’t match up as well with Randsell’s attributes as other candidates do. While Felton is seasoned and has a large amount of head coaching experience, it is
debatable whether or not he is a proven winner. He did have a record of 100-54 while at WKU, but that was in the mediocre Sun Belt Conference. When he upgraded to the SEC, Felton was anything but a winner at the University of Georgia where his record there was 84-91 overall. Similar to Felton’s resume is Darrin Horn. Like Felton, Horn meets all of Randsell’s traits, but his “proven winner” status is questionable. He had a great record at WKU, but like Felton, Horn went to the SEC. Horn moved to the University of South Carolina and had a losing record of 60-63. While they both are good choices for the position as they exhibit high character, the hire needs to be a great one and not a safe one. There is no proof that either potential candidate will bring back the success they had with WKU. The program has
upgraded to a tougher conference since their departure. The program needs someone who has true winning experience in a tougher conference than the Sun Belt. While names like Kenny Payne and Curtis Townsend from the University of Kentucky and the University of Kansas fit perfectly, they don't have the head coaching experience that Ransdell prefers. Another assistant coach that WBKO’s Chad Bishop has reported is a candidate for the job is Xavier assistant coach Travis Steele. Steele has worked in a program that has seen a measurable amount of winning success the past few years. However, Steele has no head coaching experience and is definitely not seasoned, being younger than the age of 32. With the present situation, I personally don’t agree with the hiring of a young, talented
coach who has never been a head coach before. To me, the best possible options are John Pelphrey and Rick Stansbury. Pelphery’s last head coaching stint was at Arkansas where he compiled a 69-59 record as head coach, leading the Razorbacks to the second round of the NCAA tournament in 2008. Stansbury is the most attractive possibility out of all the names being tossed around. In 14 long seasons at Mississippi State, he had a 293-165 record and six NCAA tournament appearances. Stansbury is incredibly seasoned and may be exactly what this team needs. While these names have considerable basketball knowledge and unquestioned character and would be good hires, I believe that either Pelphrey or Stansbury would be the best options to pursue.
Player of the Year struggled against the Governors, giving up two runs in one inning of play. Bruner left momentarily with an arm injury but returned in the top of the ninth. During Bruner’s absence,
sophomore pitcher Connor McHugh came in but had a nightmare during his time on the mound. The Lexington native gave up five runs on only two hits, mainly due to also giving up four walks. The Governors
scored 11 of their 16 runs in the last two innings and cruised to a 16-2 victory. The loss is the fourth straight for WKU, who now drops to 11-9 on the season. Next up for the Toppers will be rival Middle Tennessee
(12-9 overall) who will come to Bowling Green for a threegame conference series starting Friday at 6 p.m. The Blue Raiders will enter Nick Denes Field coming off a 7-4 win over fifth-ranked Vanderbilt University.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Continued from sports
sure we were guarding,” Clark-Heard said. “Our full-court zone press helped out a lot especially in that third quarter and helped us come back and get the lead.” UT Martin committed 18 turnovers to just 10 by WKU and allowed the
FOOTBALL
Continued from sports
“We have to get better in certain positions as well: quarterback, tight end and some spots on defense. We have plenty of work to do, but I think our guys are willing.” That the Toppers are exhibiting such willingness in their first spring practice is a great sign. Brohm does not want to see that trait go away any time soon. “You can’t achieve great things unless you find a way to make it happen. I don’t want complacency,”
Lady Toppers to cash in on 19 points from those turnovers. The win moved WKU to 26-6 overall and into the Sweet Sixteen of the WNIT. Up next for WKU will be a road game at St. Louis on Friday. St. Louis boasts a 26-7 record on the season and is coming off a 59-55 victory over a Ball State team that defeated WKU in the season opener by a final
Brohm said. “I want my players to believe in themselves and to push themselves. Along with filling positions on the field, the Toppers will also face a change in leadership this season. WKU has six coaches in new positions this spring. Brian Brohm, who is new to the staff this year, will be in charge of the quarterbacks, and Chris Barclay will lead the running backs. Bryan Ellis, will now take over the receivers, and Tony Levine will lead the tight ends. Another addition to the WKU coaching staff is
score of 74-60. The Billikens are led by Jackie Kemph, who averages 16.7 points per game. Kemph dropped 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds against Ball State to help St. Louis get past the Cardinals in the final minute of play. Ball State led by five with 1:08 to go, and then Kemph and company went on a 7-2 run to end the Cardinals' sea-
Dale Williams, who will lead the offensive line, and Reggie Johnson, who will coach the defensive ends. This change in leadership will be an adjustment for players and coaches, but Brohm is optimistic about their place on this team. “I think they’ll do a good job,” Brohm said. “I want them to teach our guys their own personality, and [I] definitely want our guys to be pushed.” After a few more weeks of practice, the team will compete in the Red and White Spring Game on Saturday, April 23.
son and advance to the Sweet Sixteen of the WNIT. The Billikens held Ball State to just 29.6 percent from the field and held a marked advantage in the paint. St. Louis out-rebounded the Cardinals 4838 and had 20 more points in the paint. Tip time between the Lady Toppers and Billikens is set for 7 p.m. in St. Louis on Friday.
CORRECTION
In the Mar. 15 story, “No Regrets: Hilltoppers end season after conference tournament run,” a quote from guard Aaron Cosby was not properly attributed to its original source. The quote originated from Zach Greenwell of the Bowling Green Daily News. This proper attribution has been added to all online stories including this quote. The Herald regrets the error. In the March 22 column “Bombshell news leaves basketball team in need of a savior,”
the columnist incorrectly stated that federal law prevented him from commenting or speculating about the situation surrounding the men’s basketball team. This is false. This error was corrected in the online edition. The Herald regrets the error. The College Heights Herald corrects all confirmed errors that are brought to reporter’s or editor’s attention. Please call 745-6011 or 745-5044 to report a correction, or e-mail us at herald.editor@wku.edu.
Learn to Swim at WKU!
MARCH 24, 2016 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
WKUHERALD.COM BASEBALL
SPORTS
» Baseball: Hilltoppers' next conference series will start Friday against Middle Tennessee at Nick Denes Field.
FOOTBALL
First spring practice showcases willingness BY BAILEY TOWNSEND HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU
Sophomore infielder Steven Kraft sprints for first base during WKU's 16-2 loss to Austin Peay on Tuesday. Kraft was 1-3 with one run on the game. NICK WAGNER/HERALD
blown out Governors hand Hilltoppers fourth straight loss IN A DOMINATING 16-2 VICTORY
BY SAM PORTER
HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU The WKU baseball team hosted Austin Peay State University Tuesday in a matchup of schools separated by about 60 miles. The Governers (10-9) dominated the Hilltoppers (11-9), who used seven different pitchers including three freshmen, and cruised to a 16-2 victory. The loss was the first midweek loss of the year for the Hilltoppers. After a scoreless first inning, sophomore outfielder Grant Malott nailed a single to centerfield to bring home redshirt junior infielder Leiff Clarkson for the game’s opening run. However, the Governors responded in the top of the third. Austin Peay’s T.J.
Conroy grounded out to bring home Clayton Smithson to tie the game. Shortly after, Alex Robles singled through the left side to bring home Ridge Smith to give the Governors the lead. After the Topper offense fell victim to three consecutive outs, the Governors went back to work in the top of the fourth. A Topper error allowed Austin Peay’s Alex Sala to come home to extend the lead to 3-1. Immediately after, Smith singled to score Smithson and Dre Gleason scored Garrett Copeland to extend the lead to 5-1. The Toppers then turned to two freshmen, Evan Acosta and Micah Kaczor, to get WKU through the sixth inning.
The two pitchers combined for three innings and allowed only one run as the Toppers entered the seventh inning trailing 5-1. In the bottom of the seventh, senior infielder Danny Hudzina hit down the middle to bring home sophomore infielder Steven Kraft to cut the lead to 5-2. Hudzina also had a hit earlier in the game in the second inning, extending his hitting streak to 25 games. However, the Governors quickly made things ugly for the Toppers in the bottom of the eighth inning. Smithson hit a line drive to left field to bring home his teammate Imani Willis to extend the lead to 6-2.
The WKU football team got a fresh start to the upcoming season as Head Coach Jeff Brohm and the Hilltoppers took to the field on Monday for their first practice, signifying the start of spring football. Day one of practice featured competitive action from the Toppers, who have been out of action since the team’s victory over the University of South Florida in the Miami Beach Bowl on Dec. 21, 2015. “I thought the first day went pretty good,” Brohm said. “I think we’ve got guys that want to do well, want to be good players, and want to find a way to help this team win.” Despite losing quarterback Brandon Doughty, WKU has 11 starters returning from last year’s Conference-USA championship team. These 11 include seven offensive players, five of whom are from WKU’s starting offensive line. The Toppers will also be welcoming back four defensive starters in redshirt senior safety Branden Leston, senior safety Marcus Ward, junior defensive end Derik Overstreet and redshirt junior linebacker T.J. McCollum. While a large focus has been placed on replacing star quarterback Doughty, the Toppers must also counteract their loss of kicker Garret Schwettman. He holds the record at WKU for most points scored in a single season. His 236 extra points were the sixthmost in FBS history. Losing a consistent, record-setting kicker will be a difficult vacancy to overcome. In fact, replacing starting positions in general will be a challenge WKU is guaranteed to face this season. It is a challenge, however, that the Tops want to take on. The team will also have to replace tight end Tyler Higbee, who is currently projected to go in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft, according to mock draft sites. Despite the positive effort exhibited, the Toppers still have a long way to go. “We’ve got some guys that need repetition and experience,” Brohm said.
SEE BASEBALL PAGE B3
SEE FOOTBALL PAGE B3
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Lady Toppers to face St. Louis after UT Martin victory BY EVAN HEICHELBECH HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU The WKU women’s basketball team found itself in an unfamiliar situation when it trailed the University of Tennessee, Martin (22-9, 14-2 Ohio Valley Conference) 33-24 at halftime in Monday’s WNIT second-round game in Diddle Arena. WKU held a 13-9 lead after one quarter of play, and then the Skyhawks went off from the 3-point line. UT Martin hit five of its seven second-quarter 3-point attempts — compared to WKU’s 0-7 start from deep — which helped them build a 28-15 lead midway through the second quarter. “We knew they weren’t second in the country in [3-pointers] for no reason,” Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard said. “We were going to have to make sure we made some adjustments, and I was really proud of our group coming out of the locker room.” The Lady Toppers battled back in the second half for a 64-57 victory and a spot in the Sweet Sixteen of the WNIT. “I was just really proud of this group. We continued to find a way to fight and do the things we needed to fig-
ure it out,” Clark-Heard said. “They bought into everything we were talking about in the locker room, and I think it showed.” Redshirt junior point guard Kendall Noble was held scoreless until the four-minute mark in the second quarter. “I challenged Kendall at halftime,” Clark-Heard said. “This group is very coachable, and that’s what I love about them.” Sophomore guard Tashia Brown’s hot shooting was the only thing that kept WKU in the game. “She was very important. She kept us in the game in the first half,” Noble said. “Nobody else could make a shot or was really trying to make a shot. She’s a big-time player, and that’s what they do.” Brown was 12-22 from the field and scored 17 of her 32 points in the first 20 minutes of action. “Coach Heard kind of got on me and said I’ve been kind of sitting back lately and not being aggressive like I usually do,” Brown said. “She just wanted me to come out there and play my game.” WKU outscored the Skyhawks 25-12 in the third quarter and felt the momentum switch was completely in the Lady Toppers’ favor.
Redshirt junior guard Kendall Noble (12) goes for two as guard-forward Shy Copney (44) defends during the second round of the NIT tournament between WKU and Tennessee Martin Monday at Diddle Arena. SHABAN ATHUMAN/HERALD “[Coach Heard] said that we weren’t guarding, and if we wanted to get beat then [we should] continue to not guard. We just had to come out here and bring some energy,” Brown said. Noble went for 13 points in the third quarter alone and finished with 15 points, 12 as-
sists and 8 rebounds to eventually threaten a third career triple-double. “She almost had another triple-double. Kendall’s just great,” Brown said. “That’s just what she does. She’s a great all-around player, and I don’t know anybody else like her.” The real story of the second
half for WKU was the defensive intensity. “They were getting some easy hooks in the first and second quarter, and we just wanted to make sure we bumped up the pressure and make
SEE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PAGE B3