Wednesday, November 12, 2025
‘Forever grateful’: Caboni, WKU hosts annual Veterans Day wreath laying
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The WKU and Bowling Green communities gathered Tuesday morning for the university’s annual Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony beneath Guthrie Tower.
Army Maj. Chase Atwood opened the program with a reflection on the origins of Veterans Day. Established in 1919 to mark the end of World War I, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all U.S. military veterans.
“Today we gather to recognize the heroes who answered the call to defend our freedom,” WKU President Timothy Caboni said. “The price of freedom is high; we will not forget those willing to pay for it.”
WKU president Timothy Caboni and Lt Col David Schnaak wait while the WKU Army ROTC Color Guard retire the colors at
conclusion of the Veterans Day ceremony held by WKU ROTC at Guthrie Tower on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 (River Byrn)
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President Rush Robinson delivers his weekly briefing during the SGA meeting on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 in the Senate Chambers (Jonah Savage)
The WKU Student Government Association announced a new bill supporting the existing Go With the Flow program and the WKU Food Pantry.
SGA initially created the Go With the Flow program to provide free menstrual products in bathrooms across campus. The new bill aims to extend on this program, providing a full box of menstrual products expected to last the remainder of the semester.
SGA will also be providing a donation box for hygiene products such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and soap.
Shock and awe: Lady Toppers defend Diddle in overtime comeback
A defensive shift in the third quarter powered a 73-71 comeback victory for the Lady Toppers against Wichita State Tuesday night in Diddle Arena.
WKU switched to a high-pressure 2-3 zone defense midway through the third quarter after giving up 42 points while in man-to-man defense. The adjustment held the Shockers to three points through the rest of the quarter while the Lady Topper offense clicked, scoring 12.
“When you get those steals and those blocks and those big defensive stops, it just helps you have a lot of confidence going into offense,” senior guard Tia Shelling said.
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Wichita State Shocker guard Abby Cater drives past Western Kentucky University forward Zsofia Telegdy (23) on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025, during Western’s basketball game against Wichita State in E A Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky (Adin Parks)
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Sweat, work and a dance of defense takes place every Saturday at 4:15 p.m. from Nov. 1 to Dec. 20 under instructor Patrick Folker, a practitioner of Kali.
Folker teaches Kali, a Filipino form of martial art and selfdefense, at the SOKY Center to help share the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits with the community. This form of self-defense focuses on disarming aggressors with weapons, changing a life-threatening, physical conflict to an open hand exchange.
“I see it as very practical,” Folker said. “Now, granted, some of the stuff that we do is very flamboyant and very flashy…but that’s because of the history behind it.”
Rice Report: Men’s Basketball wins 7th straight ‘Battle of the Bluegrass’
WKU Men’s Basketball continued to dominate in the “Battle of the Bluegrass,” taking down Eastern Kentucky 87-79 for its seventh straight win in the rivalry.
It was a thrilling close game throughout, with neither team leading by more than five until the final few minutes. The Hilltoppers once again made the clutch plays when it mattered to get to 2-0 on the season.
The road win paints a clearer picture of the season’s outlook, as a floor for this team has been established: they’re a solid team that can win difficult games.
Todd Noffsinger (left) and Patrick Folker (right) practice Filipino martial arts at the SOKY Center in Bowling Green Ky on Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 (Summer Crawford)
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WKU guard LJ Hackman (6) dunks the ball on Monday, Nov 3, 2025 during a home game against Tennessee Tech University (Sam Huffman)
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