Herald Newsletter 9-17-2024

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Bailey Reed, Newsletter Editor Good morning, Hilltoppers!

Today, we are starting your morning with news on Bowling Green's mayoral election, campus news and a quick piece on WKU football.

Patti Minter hosts campaign fundraiser alongside Governor Andy Beshear

Dr. Patti Minter speaks to Dennis O’Keefe before the start of her campaign fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Photo by Eli Randolf.

Anthony Clauson | News reporter Patti Minter, a candidate for Bowling Green mayor and WKU history professor, hosted a fundraising event Monday night at OneRoof Event Space.

Minter spoke to supporters about her bid for mayor alongside Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Together, they worked to rally support, funds and encouraged voters to spread the word in the campaign.

Among his praises of Minter, Beshear said, “She’s a leader and she’s been a leader on policy, she understands Frankfort in ways that few mayors do.”

Read more by Anthony Clauson

HOLAS hosts “All Around the World” event for Hispanic Heritage month

Ailyn Serrano dances during WKU’s HOLAS All Around the World event on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Photo by Anna Bell Lee.

Abigail Vickers | News reporter WKU’s Hilltopper Organization for Latin American Students (HOLAS) hosted its annual “All Around the World” event Monday outside of the Ivan Wilson Center for Fine Arts to celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage month.

Hispanic Heritage Month, which occurs annually from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, started as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Johnson and was expanded to a month by President Reagan in 1988, according to the National Museum of the American Latino. During this month, many Americans with Central American roots celebrate their home nations’ independence days.

Read more by Abigail Vickers

WHAT'S GOING ON? Contractors work to address HVAC outages in Pearce Ford Tower. Read more by Ali Costellow.

Neuroscientist and bestselling author announced as next Presidential Speaker Series keynote. Read more by Ali Costellow.

OPINION: Inside the spin room: What happens behind the scenes at a Presidential Debate? Read more by Caleb Neitzel.

Helton announces Veltkamp as starter against Toledo

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Caden Veltkamp (10) attempts to throw a pass during a game against the University of Alabama at Bryant Denning Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Dom Di Palermo.

WKU football Head Coach Tyson Helton announced Monday that redshirt sophomore quarterback Caden Veltkamp will start against Toledo on Saturday.

Helton also said that former starter TJ Finley will be out “probably for several weeks” with a lower leg injury he sustained this past weekend against MTSU. “Feel bad for TJ because he was putting together some good games and had done a really good job for us,” Helton said. “Hopefully we can get him back in a couple weeks or so.”

Read more by Jake McMahon

Photos: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at the BG Fiestaval

Mefi Luben, 17, rides the “Toro Show” at the BG Fiestval during the mechanical bull competition on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Luben won the competition with a time of 29 seconds. Photo by David Quintanilla.

Photo story by David Quintanilla and Jacob Sebastian

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