Thursday, April 3, 2025
Good morning, Hilltoppers!
Please enjoy today's brief newsletter covering the WKU English Club's annual Goldenrod Writing Festival, the "Two Lights for Tomorrow" candle ceremony and information on the WKU English Club's book sale today. Stay safe in this weather, and as always, GO TOPS!
book, “Before the Storm Takes It Away ” Brewer also judged 10 finalists’ submissions for the Goldenrod Undergraduate Writing Contest In late March, students submitted one original literary work of under 750 words to be judged The top three entries received Spencer’s Coffee gift cards valued at $100, $50 and $25.
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Commissioner Sue Parrigin lights one of two candles during the “Two Lights for Tomorrow” ceremony to symbolize the service of past and present Americans
Photo by Abigail Vickers.
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The Kentucky Museum hosted a “Two Lights for Tomorrow” lighting ceremony at the Felts House to commence a year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence
“Two Lights for Tomorrow” is a nationwide initiative by America250 that commences the celebration of America’s semi-quincentennial year, according to the event’s press release The initiative was proposed to honor Paul Revere’s and William Dawes’ midnight ride by displaying two lights in public squares across the country throughout the month
The WKU English Club is holding its spring book sale between 11 a m and 5 p m on Thursday in Cherry Hall, room 101 According to the WKU English Club’s Instagram, books will be priced at $5 for a full bag, 50 cents for a paperback and $1 for a hardback
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