Wednesday, November 5, 2025
SGA takes action in light of SNAP cuts
The WKU Student Government Association granted $750 in funding Tuesday to assist the WKU Food Pantry as a response to recent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts.
The bill’s author, SGA Senator Amelia Tucker, said she’s working with Chief Financial Officer Gabriel Jerdon to purchase the food for the pantry in the coming days.
“I have a heart for hungry people,” Tucker said in an interview with the Herald. “And I’m all about all of the wonderful and fun things that SGA funds, but I think we need to fund things that really matter too, and I put this in the box of things that really matter.”
Presidential Series speaker explains the consequences of
Senator At-Large Amelia Tucker has Senate take part in a demonstration during the weekly SGA meeting on Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 in Senate Chambers The demonstration showed how many people, on average, will go hungry at some point in their life. (Jonah Savage)
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Prior to her keynote speech, “How Changes in Technology Shape Each Generation,” in Van Meter Hall, Dr Jean Twenge, the speaker for the university’s third annual Presidential Speaker Series, answers questions during a press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Twenge spoke on her work on how to navigate a high-tech world and maintain a healthy relationship with all types of media (Cayden Duncan)
People of all ages came together Tuesday to listen to a discussion from author and speaker Jean Twenge in Van Meter Hall about the negative effects of technology on the young generations.
Twenge was chosen by WKU to speak for the Presidential Speaker Series for her thorough research, which has been featured in the New York Times, CNN, NPR, and the Atlantic.
Twenge is a professor of psychology at San Diego State University and author of eight books and over 190 scientific publications. Twenge’s research centers on generational differences caused by technology.
Read more by Josh Baumgardner
IN PRINT: More Than a Picture: 50 years of Mountain Workshops
Having smoked for nearly 50 years, Chester Martin, 72, works on a White Owl cigar while mowing the grass in front of Smokin’ Joes Tobacco Outlet in Cave City. Before he sold his farm, Chester raised burley tobacco for 13 years
WKU alumnus Barry Gutierrez found himself standing in a field, crying and questioning his abilities during the 1996 Mountain Workshops in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
His coach had just dealt him a harsh critique that caught him off guard, not expecting to be
challenged at that level. Gutierrez doubted whether he could make it in the professional world.
“It’s (Mountain Workshops) a very personal challenge about what you’re going to do as a photojournalist,” Gutierrez said.
Read more by Bradlee ReedWhalen
WKU Women’s Basketball prepares for season opener against Kentucky State
WKU Women’s Basketball kicks off its 2025-26 regular season Wednesday night against Kentucky State in Diddle Arena.
WKU unofficially began this season with an exhibition game Oct. 29 against Lindsey Wilson. The Lady Toppers defeated the Blue Raiders 52-41 despite committing 25 turnovers and scoring just 18 points in the first half.
Senior forward Zsofia Telegdy led the way for WKU last week, scoring 12 points and grabbing seven rebounds.
Read more by Adrianna Lein
(FILE PHOTO) Western Kentucky Lady Toppers forward Zsofia Telegdy (23) yells in frustration after losing grip on the ball during a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 (Anna Bell Lee)
It wasn’t pretty, but WKU Men’s Basketball is 1-0 on the season.
Despite a performance that left a lot to be desired, the Hilltoppers made key clutch plays to defeat Tennessee Tech 82-70 in their first game of the season.
It was a sloppy performance from a team that looked stellar in its two exhibition games, proving its scheme is still a work in progress.
WKU Soccer loses in conference tournament, WKU Football victory over NMSU, more
This week, reporters David Quintanilla and Jamie Jamison talk about WKU Soccer’s loss in the first round of the Conference USA Tournament. Then, Sports Editor Nathan Mueller and Football reporter Austin Rice discuss WKU Football’s win against New Mexico State University. Thirdly, Volleyball reporters Peyton Reid and Morgan Larkins talk about the Lady Toppers sweeping Middle Tennessee State University in Volleyball. To wrap it up, Rice is joined by producer of the podcast Malone Farmer to discuss Men’s and Women’s Basketball.
(FILE PHOTO) WKU forward-center Noah Boyde (7) jumps to catch the ball on Monday, Nov 3, 2025 during a home game against Tennessee Tech University (Sam Huffman)
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