Thursday, May 1, 2025
Theotherside:JaceLuxon creatingtheuniversity’spublic face
Jace Lux is the director of media relations and Western Kentucky University spokesperson. He is the media’s first contact for all things WKU. “I try to connect people with the best person to answer their question,” Lux said. Photo by Eli Randolph.
Natalie Freidhof
When tornadoes rip through Bowling Green, campus operations suddenly change or when a building ribbon cutting occurs, Jace Lux maintains control through the chaos. Lux serves as WKU’s director of media relations and university spokesperson. He is in his fifth year as the liaison between the university and media, where he collaborates with the press to inform the WKU and Bowling Green communities about campus happenings
Read more by Natalie Freidhof
A showing of “O Pioneer” at the Capitol Arts Center took place on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 as part of the Potter College of Arts & Letters Cultural Enhancement Series.
Photo by Anthony Clauson.
Squirrel Film Festival
The 30th annual WKU Film Festival will begin on Thursday, May 1 and end on Saturday, May 3, showcasing over 50 student-made short films Shaina Feldman, assistant professor of film and film advisor, said in an email to the Herald that the festival rebranded its name to the White Squirrel Film Festival to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the event
Read more by Kaylee Hawkins
OPINION: Lady Topper legends: Building the 21st century starting 5
Throughout 44 seasons of WKU Women’s Basketball, Lady Topper red has been synonymous with success in conference play and the NCAA tournament
In a perfect world, all players listed below would have played on the same team. This hypothetical starting five consists of the best players in the last 25 years
Read more by Austin Rice
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