Tuesday, September 16, 2025
SOKY Indivisible hosts candlelight vigil for victims of ICE
More than 50 demonstrators held a candlelight vigil for victims of Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday evening at ICE’s Bowling Green headquarters.
The vigil was organized by SOKY Indivisible, a chapter of the national Indivisible organization, which was founded in response to President Donald Trump’s reelection and second inauguration, according to the Indivisible website.
‘One Small Step’ initiative encourages civil discourse between strangers
Sharon Campshure proudly waves her candle and sign to passing cars at the ICE victim candlelight vigil on Monday, Sept 15, 2025 outside Bowling Green’s ICE headquarters (Jonah Savage)
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WKU Public Media is partnering with StoryCorps and the Library of Congress to launch “One Small Step (OSS)” throughout December, an initiative that “aims to connect people as people,” Membership Services Manager for WKU Public Media Elizabeth Bates said in an email.
StoryCorps launched OSS in aims of finding common ground in shared lives and experiences between people who have different cultural backgrounds and beliefs. Bates said this is not a debate, but instead a conversation that lets students meet others with different perspectives, allowing them to get to know that person as an individual.
SGA announces opportunity for students to ‘leave a lasting legacy on campus’
Senior Senator Preston Jenkins delivers a speech to Senators after being reappointed to Chief Communications Officer by President Rush Robinson on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Jenkins was later unanimously confirmed by Senate (Jonah Savage)
The WKU Student Government Association announced at its meeting on Aug. 19 it will be adding a student-painted mural to a column in the SGA chambers.
SGA Chief Communications Officer Preston Jenkins said the association is looking to enlist four separate artists to each paint one side of the column.
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Letter from the Editor: Herald extends community reach with Herald Español
Graphic by Shelbi Bale
Hello Hilltoppers! You may have noticed a few new things on our website and social media, as on Monday, we launched Herald Español. As one of the community’s top news organizations, it is our job to reach any and all audiences with our content. Herald Español is our way to give the Spanish speakers on our campus, in our community and beyond a way to access the Herald.
WKU Volleyball set to host Vanderbilt
WKU Volleyball returns to E.A. Diddle Arena to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores on Tuesday, Sept 16.
The Hilltoppers are returning from the ETSU Tournament, where they went 3-0 on the weekend.
It was a balanced weekend for WKU, with at least four players contributing five or more kills in every game.
Read more by Jake McMahon and David Quintanilla
Outside Hitter Alivia Skidmore (17) blocked the Bulldogs throughout set four during WKU’s game against Drake in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 (Natasha Gomez)
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Football, soccer and more
Sports Reporters Peyton Reid and Morgan Larkins discuss WKU Volleyball. Sports Editor Nathan Mueller is joined by Sports Reporters David Quintanilla and Austin Rice to discuss WKU Soccer and WKU Football. News Editor Anthony Clauson and Quintanilla recap boxing news. Rice and Assistant Sports Editor Michael Givner Jr. talk NFL.
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