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From left to right, Hayley Hoback, Izzy Rager, Morgan Goetz and Rachel Shipp lean on one another at a vigil to memorialize their Alpha Gamma Delta sister, Stephanie Campbell on September 28, 2016 at the AGD sorority house. Campbell passed away on Sept. 25 as a result of a single-car accident on the Western Kentucky Parkway. “She has tattooed on her foot ‘You can breathe,’” remembered Hayley Hoback at the vigil. “And that’s what I can say to her. ‘You can breathe now.’ She’s in a better place now.” Gabriel Scarlett/HERALD

Glowing Rose Friends, loved ones mourn the loss of student BY NICOLE ARES HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU

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hen friends, loved ones and Alpha Gamma Delta sisters spoke about the life of Stephanie Campbell during her vigil on Sept. 28, they described her as someone who “lived with purpose.” Many said she was “brave,” “eloquent” and “true to herself 100 percent of the time, inspiring others to do the same.” To honor the life of Campbell and to express its grievances, the Theta Iota chapter of AGD hosted a vigil open to the public. During the vigil, hundreds of people gathered on the AGD house lawn to mourn the loss and say their goodbyes. Many were dressed in pink, Campbell’s favorite color.

All of the things people were saying at her vigil were eloquently put. She was truly an incredible woman.” Coordinator of Greek Affairs Alexandria Kennedy “Her favorite color is pink, she loved it,” Izzy Rager, Hendersonville, Tennessee sophomore and roommate of Campbell, said. “Everything she owned was pink, and she would’ve loved all this pink.” Additionally, AGD set up a memorial of photographs in front of the house, gave crowd members a lit candle to hold and filled the sky with pink balloons. Campbell, a 21-year-old Louisville senior, was killed in a car accident on Sept. 25 while driving on the Western Kentucky Parkway. Her cause of death was ruled blunt force trauma to the body, deputy Grayson County Coroner Howard Tomes, said. Campbell was driving westbound on the parkway in a 2001 Nissan Xterra when she started to drift into the median, over-corrected and lost control of the vehicle, according to the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office deputy Jarrod Mudd. It is not confirmed what caused Campbell’s vehicle to drift into the median. During the ceremony, friends and loved ones were invited to speak in front of the crowd, to express their feelings or share a memory of Campbell. A poem entitled “The Glow of the Rose” was recited. The rose, a symbol for the AGD sorority, was used as a metaphor for Campbell’s life that had been “plucked,” but still continued to “glow.” The AGD sisters sang “Sister You’re Never Alone” in unison to show support for Campbell and one another. To show assistance to Campbell’s family after the incident, Rager started a GoFundMe page to initially help with the funeral costs. In its first week, the Campbell Family Support GoFundMe page has raised nearly $3,500. More than 100 people have donated to the cause. “I didn’t expect the GoFundMe page to do this well. It’s

insane,” Rager said. However, the family decided it would rather donate the money to Assumption High School, where Campbell graduated in 2013 as well as the Home of the Innocents, a non-profit shelter and pediatric convalescent center in Louisville. Rager said Campbell worked at the WKU Child Care Centers on campus and had a love for children. “Since she loved kids so much, her parents decided [the Home of the Innocents] would be a good cause to donate to,” Rager explained. Campbell also had large aspirations for after she graduated, according to Rager. She was pursuing a degree in political science, and following her summer 2016 internship in Washington, D.C., she planned on moving back to the the nation’s capital next year. “She always wanted to work on the Hill,” Rager said. “She wanted to move there and she was already looking at jobs she wanted to apply for. Oh gosh, she adored that city.” During the vigil, one of the speakers joked about Campbell’s love for Washington, D.C. and her internship. “We found a journal from her time in D.C. this past summer and it was straight D.C. facts, including things like the population. This is so Stephanie,” Morgan Goetz, Owensboro senior and Campbell’s AGD sister, said. When Campbell moved back from Washington, D.C. she acted as a Gamma Chi during fall 2016 formal sorority recruitment. A Gamma Chi is a recruitment mentor for possible new members. “There were 10 new girls in the new pledge class who said the reason they joined was Stephanie, and the reason they stayed was Stephanie,” Deanne Fuesting, Nashville junior and roommate of Campbell, said. “It’s only been five weeks since school started, and she already made an impact on 10 girls’ lives. That’s just the kind of person Stephanie was,” Fuesting added. During Campbell’s time as a Gamma Chi, Alexandria Kennedy, coordinator of Greek Affairs, was given the opportunity to work with her. “She really was an outstanding young woman,” Kennedy said. “All of the things people were saying at her vigil were eloquently put. She was truly an incredible woman.”

Roommates Deanne Fuesting, Murfreesboro, Tenn. junior, Rachel Shipp, Elizabethtown junior, Stephanie Campbell, Louisville senior and Izzy Rager, Hendersonville, Tenn. sophomore pose during Homecoming 2015 festivities. Photo Submmited By: Izzy Rager

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Search committee discusses candidates BY EMMA COLLINS HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU

The Presidential Search Committee discussed several specific candidates for WKU’s next president in a closed session on Friday while the decision of an open and closed search hangs in the air. The applicants were selected by Isaacson, Miller, the search firm hired by WKU to aid in the presidential search. Phillip Bale, chairman of the search committee, said Isaacson, Miller had contacted around 200 people and narrowed that list down to a short list of around 30 candidates. Bale said the applications from those 30 candidates were discussed during the closed session. “Most of the people we looked at we were able to look at not only their CVs but in many cases letters of nomination or letters from the individual themselves,” Bale said. Because it is still early in the search process, Bale said he expects to receive more applications. However, so far he said he is pleased with the high quality and wide range of diversity in the current pool of applicants selected by Isaacson, Miller. While no decision was officially made, Bale said he thought the committee was able to eliminate some of the applicants. Three representative of Isaacson, Miller were also present during the meeting. Before closing the meeting to the public, the representatives gave brief update on the progress of the search. Jeff Kessner, one of the representatives, said the search firm had been in contact with around 200 potential applicants and sources for other applicants. Kessner said the firm had received many positive responses

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WKU could receive refund after court ruling BY MONICA KAST HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU Following the Kentucky Supreme Court decision from Thursday, Sept. 22, Kentucky universities could be refunded $18 million that was cut from the state budget with WKU being refunded approximately $1.5 million, according to the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. The court also ruled Gov. Matt Bevin did not have the authority to disband the University of Louisville board of trustees. This decision comes after the Court ruled that Bevin did not have the authority to issue mid-year budget cuts earlier this year. WKU students experienced a 4.5 percent tuition increase for the 2016-2017 school year, following a $6.04 million budget adjustment after Bevin issued 2 percent budget cuts, amounting in around $18 million for state universities, earlier this year. Following the cuts, Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear sued Bevin on behalf of Kentucky’s universities.

COMMITTEE Continued from Front praising President Gary Ransdell for his work with the school. He said people had also responded positively to WKU’s outreach and its ability to continue to grow. Mike Baer, another of the firm’s representatives, said the firm had also received questions from applicants. Baer said many people were concerned about the state of higher education in Kentucky and Governor Matt Bevin’s attitude toward post secondary education. Baer said applicants also questioned WKU’s capacity for fundraising. “These are some of the questions we have to work through when we’re talking to prospects to persuade them that this a good place and this is a place where things are going to move forward,� Baer said. The seven-member committee and the three representatives from Isaacson, Miller spent nearly three hours behind closed doors discussing the applicants. At the end of the meeting, no official decisions, including the decision on whether to have an open or closed search, had been made. After Regent Julie Hinson, who was previously appointed to the search committee as president of the WKU Alumni Association, was appointed on the Board of Regents by Bevin over the summer, the search committee now has a majority of regents with five board members. Journalism professor Mac McKerral had attended the open session of the meeting hoping to be recognized by the committee to express his opinion about a presidential search that is closed to the public. Before the meeting, he had written a memo to Bale

VIGIL Continued from Front The AGD sorority, which Kennedy is an alumna of, has a ritual called the “Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose� that includes the standard “to hold truth inviolable, sincerity essential, kindness invaluable,� among others. “It includes different ways women can become the best versions of themselves, and I think Stephanie fully embodied every single part of our purpose,� Kennedy said. When Kennedy was first informed of Campbell’s death, her first reaction was to reach out Campbell’s AGD sisters and the Gamma Chis she worked with during recruitment. She encouraged them to contact the Counseling and Testing Center if they needed a professional to speak to. “That’s not necessarily a Greek Affairs policy, it’s more of a university expectation that we check on those students and make sure they are okay,� Kennedy said. As of now, Student Affairs has not planned a remembrance event of its

In a statement from Beshear, he said “This case was never about Beshear versus Bevin,â€? but rather “students, faculty and the rule of law.â€? “It’s time for Gov. Bevin to cut the red tape and release the $18 million he wrongfully withheld,â€? Beshear’s statement read. “These funds are desperately needed at a time when higher education has never been more expensive. It’s time to do the right thing for our students and their families.â€? In a video statement posted on YouTube, Bevin said the $18 million that was cut was “not money for students,â€? and that it accounted for a small percentage of universities’ operating budgets. “You’re also going to hear people talking about the fact that there’s $18 million that’s currently in an escrow fund that was being contended as it related to higher education,â€? Bevin said in the video. “That’s money for bureaucrats. That’s not money for students ‌ but the fact of the matter is this: that $18 million was not going to help lower student tuition.â€? To offset these budget cuts last se-

mester, WKU allocated $1.5 million from reserve funds. At the September Board of Regents Committee Meeting, President Gary Ransdell said following the Kentucky Supreme Court decision, university administrators “are breathing a sigh of relief.� Ransdell added although other universities may choose to use the refunded money differently, WKU would put that money into the reserve funds. “We’ll replenish our reserve when we get it,� Ransdell said at the committee meeting. Ann Mead, vice president for finance and administration said she had not received any “official communication.� “At this point, we have the same information that you have seen through the media,� Mead wrote in an email. “There hasn’t been any official communication from the Administration yet.� Additionally, the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled on Sept. 28 Bevin did not have the authority to disband the University of Louisville board of trustees, which he did earlier this

year. “The Governor’s primary power with regard to public universities is the power of appointment of board members,� the Kentucky Supreme Court decision read. “Unlike administrative bodies of state government, the Governor does not hire or fire, or even approve the hiring or firing, of administrators, professors, staff or other personnel.� Later, the court decision calls Bevin’s action to “abolish and recreate� the board of trustees “wholly inconsistent with the statutory framework of higher education in Kentucky.� After the Sept. 22 court decision, Beshear asked Bevin to immediately release the $18 million, and join him in “building a better Kentucky.� “I am also calling on the governor’s office to use today’s ruling as a turning point,� Beshear said in a statement. “It is time for him to stop attacking, and to instead join me in building a better Kentucky.�

explaining the reasons he believed the search should be open. In his memo, McKerral said leaders of a public university, in this case, WKU’s Board of Regents, have a responsibility to conduct important business in the open where the public can observe. McKerral said in the past WKU’s administration had become less transparent, and the faculty and staff’s trust in the university’s leadership had faded. “This search process provides a unique opportunity to begin restoring confidence and to show a newly appointed president that WKU embraces openness, transparency and conducting university business in the best interest of the WKU community and the public,� McKerral said in his memo. After the search committee meeting, McKerral, who ultimately was not acknowledged at the meeting, said he understood why some candidates and members of the Board of Regents and search committee may want a closed search. McKerral said the closed search offers protection to applicants who worry they may lose money if it is discovered they are looking for another job. McKerral said the search committee might also be against an open search because they worry applicants will not submit their names if they are not guaranteed full confidentiality. He said he does not believe candidates who truly want the job will not apply just because it is an open search. “I just don’t buy into the theory that good people won’t apply if someone’s going to know who they are,� McKerral said. Bale said no decision has been made on whether to open or close the search. He said it is a decision

that ultimately rests with the Board of Regents. “The process itself we’ve made as transparent as we could possibly make it. We’ve had at least seven open forums where we’ve sought input as we’ve developed our position profile,� Bale said. “We will continue to do that throughout this process.� Bale also said revealing the names of the applicants too early could have a negative impact on the rest of the

search. “To reveal names of applicants at this point would absolutely poison our quality and diversity and quantity of our applicant pool,� Bale said. “I think that’s how most of the search committee feels.�

own. However, Kennedy as well as Charley Pride, director of student activities, attended Campbell’s vigil. “So many of us in our own way are showing support individually,� Kennedy said. “We wanted to make sure attention was paid to Campbell’s vigil, visitation and funeral and not to draw attention away from her family.� Campbell’s visitation was held on Sept. 29 followed by a funeral service at the Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home in Louisville on Sept. 30. “Her service was in Louisville, and so the vigil gave a chance for people in Bowling Green to come and say goodbye and grieve,� Rager said. At the vigil, many expressed how much they would miss Campbell’s “guidance,� “strength� and “love for others.� “It didn’t matter if you knew her five seconds, five years or 50, she left an impact on you and she was just such an inspiration,� Goetz said.

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International delegates fundraise for refugees BY KYLIE CARLSON HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU International Student Diplomats helped raise approximately $1,800 for refugees coming to Bowling Green over the next several months. The money was raised during at an event Thursday promoting engagement among international and domestic students. Home Away from Home, a fundraising event put on by the International Student Diplomats, primarily focused on raising money for the benefit of over 400 refugees who will soon find a home in Bowling Green. The event brought together 14 student organizations on campus to help raise money for the benefit. Among them were representatives from the Gordon Ford College of Business and Student Government Association. College of Business representative and Gallatin senior Kelli Yorlano said she felt important to be at the event and assist the fundraising because of the understanding of how difficult building a new life can be. “It’s not easy being relocated from danger,” Yorlano said. “It is important for us to take care of them; help them feel welcomed. Many WKU students are refugees, and we want to show them we care.” Murphy Burke, SGA director of public relations, said SGA is not only helping raise money for refugees, but it also helped raise money for the event.

Fahad Alyami, a senior from Najran, Saudi Arabia, and members of the Saudi Students Organization at WKU, gives out samples of ‘qahwah’ an Arabic coffee, and candied fruits during the Home Away From Home Fundraiser Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Honors CollegeInternational Center. The event raised money for refugees coming into Bowling Green in the next year. Evan Boggs/HERALD

“SGA represents the school. We came today because we represent the entire school,” Burke said. Burke also said SGA helped provide the food for the event with a $250 donation for supplies.

It is important for us to take care of them; help them feel welcomed. Many WKU students are refugees, and we want to show them we care.” Kelli Yorlano

Many students who weren’t directly involved in organizing the event also attended Home Away from Home. Campbellsville freshman Robert Bright was one of the attendees. “I believe it is a great cause because the refugees need to be welcomed,” Bright said. “It is the humane thing to do. It isn’t easy coming to a completely different country.” The event was hosted by eight diplomats of the International Student Diplomats. According to one of the student diplomats, junior Srijita Chattopadhyay, the event wasn’t just about raising money for the refugees. “Many international students tend

to be in groups they know,” Chattopadhyay said. “We as diplomats get to bring them together and get them to expand their horizons.” Chattopadhyay said by bringing the international students and many organizations on campus together under one roof, it encourages everyone to talk to one another, and make friends; a benefit not only for the refugees finding a new home, but for the community they will soon be a part of.

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@WKU_AlphaGam: Thank you to everyone who has shown us so much love and support during this very difficult time. Please keep our sisters in your thoughts. — 10:47 AM - 26 Sep 2016

@McKenzieAkins: @CageTheElephant I went to WKU bc I love u guys but now I’m miserable so can u guys come to BG and bring me some slight joy — 4:54 PM - 2 Oct 2016

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Kentucky voter registration is ending soon, register if you haven’t yet THE ISSUE: The deadline for voter registration in Kentucky is Tuesday, Oct. 11. OUR STANCE: Voter registration is a simple, straightforward and painless process that takes only a few minutes. It can be tempting to not vote at all this election, but not registering and not voting overlooks important local elections, not just federal ones. Your vote does count on the federal and state level, but locally it’s even more vital. To no one’s surprise, the election is coming and it’s coming fast. This can be both a sigh of relief and produce a feeling of panic if you’re still on the fence about who you want to vote for. In the midst of all this political hoopla, we have to remember one key principle that’s crucial for all of us to participate in the enshrined democratic process of voting. That one thing is actually registering to vote. The deadline for voter registration in the Commonwealth is Tuesday, Oct. 11, which is a week away from today’s print publication of Tuesday, Oct. 4. Now that Kentucky has the option of online voter registration, largely in part because of the effort of Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan-Grimes, registering to vote is now easier than ever. If for some reason you’re not into registering to vote online, you can do it the old fashioned way and run down to your county clerk’s office to fill out a voter registration card. You could even get in touch with groups like Kentuckians for the

Commonwealth and not only get yourself registered to vote, but also help others register as well. If you’re already registered to vote make sure you know where you’re eligible to vote. If you’re planning on voting here in Bowling Green, make sure you’re registered to vote here and not back home. You can check your status for that online and change it as need be or get an absentee ballot from your County Clerk’s office while back home for fall break, for example. Be warned though, absentee voting can be confusing. Let’s be honest, in this election it doesn’t all come down to whether or not people are registered to vote, but if people will actually vote. Not that registration isn’t, of course, equally important. We understand some people feeling his or her vote may not matter in federal elections considering how Kentucky often plays out. FiveThirtyEight gives Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump a 97.9 percent chance of winning Kentucky and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton a small 2.1 percent chance. Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson polls at roughly 0.1 percent in the state. The race for U.S. Senate isn’t all that drastically different. FiveThirtyEight gives Republican Senator Rand Paul a 90 percent chance of keeping his Senate seat and Democrat Jim Gray a 10.1 percent chance of overtaking Paul. Yes, it can feel like the election has already been decided for us,

and we have little say in what actually happens. It’s a shame people would feel this way and largely be discouraged from registering to vote or voting at all. But also consider the impact voting has on a local level. Here in Bowling Green, we’re electing four people to city commission, a mayor, school boards and other offices. What may be of importance in particular for WKU students are the races for city commission. Several candidates running for City Commission have expressed support for the Universal Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. URLTA is designed to help improve relationships between tenants and landlords by more explicitly defining the rights of both parties. Most susceptible to unfair housing practices that URLTA would help correct are students, immigrants and the working poor. There have also been candidates who have expressed support for a Fairness Ordinance in Bowling Green, which would make it illegal to discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The passage of URLTA and the Fairness Ordinance in Bowling Green are local issues that have been ongoing for several years, but this year we have the opportunity to enact change on a local level if we put our minds to it. But the only way we can do that is voting, and that means registering.

@Bayless_Kilgore: #WKU student @Bayless_Kilgore and classmates dissecting a squirrel for a project. Sorry #PETA — 4:42 PM - 2 Oct 2016

@Chloe1Howard: I couldn’t be happier with my decision to go to WKU! — 2:32 PM - 2 Oct 2016

@Bg_BLM: @WKURealist but why are they seeking attention? Because they came together as a group? What has WKU done to help overcome Racism there? — 12:10 PM - 2 Oct 2016

@shel_meridieth: I can’t wait for homecoming..y’all don’t even understand..I miss my Kentucky livin’ #WKU #alumni #kentuckylovin #imissmykentucky #tops — 1:26 AM - 2 Oct 2016 @SIM_ONE317: Got the MajorRedz sitting on the visitor side like they aren’t students at #WKU — 6:10 PM - 1 Oct 2016

@p_y_tia: #MajorRedz always represent @wku with poise at games, they take a knee for JUSTICE one game, & basically are disowned by the University?! — 10:28 PM - 1 Oct 2016

@katie_culley: wku is a really cool school, but the chick-fil-a closes way too early — 9:53 PM - 1 Oct 2016

@WKUPanhellenic: Such a special thing for our Greek community & campus to come together during such a difficult time — 11:51 AM - 29 Sep 2016

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Stars fortell an extremely spooky October BY ANDREW HENDERSON HERALD.OPINION@WKU.EDU At last, the fall season and the month of October have graced us with their beauty. The leaves are now turning majestic shades of red, orange and yellow; all of this before succumbing to an ultimately well-timed, if not still completely inconvenient death. Finally, the days of obscene 90 something degree heat waves are hopefully behind us, and everyone can now maintain a fall season aesthetic without sweating any more profusely than absolutely necessary. October and fall mean one thing and one thing only: it’s time to get spooky. Yes, October ushers in a month-long celebration of Halloween. With Halloween fast approaching, due to how people process the flow of time, the stars have taken it upon themselves to convey some truly spooky messages for this month’s horoscopes. Aries –– Look, we get that you really liked “Suicide Squad,” but let’s be

frank with one another for a moment. As much as you want to go as the Joker and Harley Quinn as a cute couple’s costume, that relationship is highly unhealthy and you are definitely not the first person to come up with the idea. Get back to the drawing board. Cancer –– When faced with the question of ‘trick or treat,’ refuse to answer the question at all. This question is a distraction from the true issues at hand, Cancer. Members of seven yellow-faced bees from the Hylaeus species of bees are now on the endangered species list. This is a large issue if you enjoy eating food and living, which we assume you do. Focus on the bees, Cancer. On the bees. Libra –– The presidential election is nearly upon us, Libra. That’s kind of scary. Go vote. Don’t be stubborn and not vote either. Nothing is more frightening than a passive citizen. Capricorn –– Recent episodes of clown sightings across the United States, and the world to some extent, is the root of quite a lot of anxiety and general unrest. The clowns are rising,

Capricorn. Are you prepared? Taurus –– In your quest to be topically humorous, we strongly advise you not go as Harambe this year for Halloween. Seriously, how many times are we going to keep having this discussion, Taurus? Leo –– Yes, you’re failing that class. Look, you shouldn’t be all that surprised. You’ve skipped Intro to the Aging Experience at least seven times. Try and turn yourself around, Leo. Scorpio –– This is the perfect time to finally get to know your next door neighbors. You’ve been hesitant since the beginning of the semester to approach the friendly folks in room 246 because of the overwhelming odor of rot and sign that reads “Keep Out or Perish,” but, you know, maybe it’s time to stop these aesthetic judgements. You’re better than that, Scorpio. Aquarius –– Your parents know about how much money you’ve been spending at Taco Bell. They are not pleased with your recent financial decisions and have some stern words they’d like to say to you about it. They’re

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not angry, they’re disappointed. Gemini –– The street lamp outside of your bedroom window on the intersection of 14th and Park St. will blink twice at precisely 12:33 a.m. three Wednesday’s from now. Await further instructions, Gemini. Trust no one. Virgo –– Virgo, this looks like an overwhelmingly positive month for you ... wait, no, never mind. Never expect things to go like you envision in your head. The reality we create for ourselves tends to be richer than our actual ones, albeit not intimate. Sagittarius –– That special someone you’ve had your eye on for a while now? There’s a high probability they’re a lizard person. Do a truly scary thing this month, Sagittarius, overcome your own prejudices. Pisces –– Quit lying to yourself, Pisces. Put your logic aside and admit to yourself that someone is haunting you. While it can be flattering for a spirit to haunt you, for whatever reason it may be, you have to put these feelings of flattery aside and help guide the spirit to a peaceful rest.

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that I know are facing the same thing as mine in any way that I can, and this organization helps me to do so,” Latham said. “Since this is a disease that affects everyone, we don’t want this event to be composed of only college students, so a large goal has been to involve the community,” senior Jacob Hodges said, explaining the increase in community involvement and marketing for the event. While this event has become a fall tradition for the WKU student body and Bowling Green community, Fiji hosts other events throughout the year as well to raise awareness and funding to end Alzheimer’s disease. Since 2010, the organization has completed four bi-annual cross country bike rides from coast to coast in effort to raise

Over the course of five years, major warfare in Syria has produced millions of refugees and displaced peoples, all seeking safety and relief from their own ravaged land. As Syrian refugees may be resettling in Bowling Green beginning this month, a new campus chapter has been established at WKU, an organization part of a country-wide student initiative to help youth affected by crisis who are at risk of falling through the cracks. WKU’s No Lost Generation chapter, started by Louisville junior Maggie Sullivan, is the first in Kentucky, making WKU the 48th American college campus to start the grassroots organization. It is a program implemented by Virtual Student Foreign Service interns through the U.S. Department of State. “So I saw [the refugee-related initiative] and thought it would be a great way to kind of bring activism and awareness to WKU’s campus,” Sullivan said. “I think Kentucky is welcoming and also in need of a little bit more education on the refugee population in general.” After being accepted as a school year-long intern to bring NLG to campus, Sullivan enlisted two co-faculty advisers and spread information of the chapter to faculty of varying academic departments. Sullivan said the core goal of the group was to help young refugees with the use of awareness, education, fundraising and volunteerism. Committees and director positions were then created to make sure these needs were fulfilled. “No Lost Generation specifically deals with young people and the generation that’s being displaced,” Natalie Webb, Louisville junior and volunteer director, said. “They can’t get an education, regardless the violence. If they aren’t killed they can hardly get the resources they need. Because I’m young, I understand that’s something I take for granted all the time. So I’m passionate about it because I identify

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Senior Austin Perkins, 20 of Louisville, raises his hands in the air as he gets ambushed with purple powder during The Purple Run, a 5K walk and run to raise awareness of Alzheimer and to support the Alzheimer’s Association, Saturday, Oct. 1, at Kereiakes Park. Evan Boggs/HERALD

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HERALD.FEATURES@WKU.EDU An air horn sounded in Kereiakes Park on Saturday morning, signaling the start of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity’s fifth annual Purple Run 5K. Dozens of people of all ages, uniformed in the event’s white t-shirts, leaped forward to begin the race. Each year, the event raises money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association, the philanthropy of WKU’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, or Fiji. Senior Fiji member Taylor Leigh said the money raised goes toward different programs through the Alzheimer’s Association, including informational resources and funding for ongoing research to end the disease. Saturday’s race raised roughly $2,500 to donate to the Alzheimer’s as-

sociation, according to Leigh. Crossing the finish line with purple trails of sweat tracing his face from the powder used in the run, Jeremy Latham, freshman and new member of Fiji, placed first for the men’s division of the race. Jeremy said he has learned a lot from being a part of the fraternity during his short time on the Hill. “I’ve learned a lot about listening to people and noticing details about who they are as a person,” Latham said. “I’ve also learned about how important it is to not take your time for granted, to have character, and to be kind.” Latham added this specific philanthropy was a factor in his choice in joining Fiji, saying his grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and is now in a nursing home. “I want to help out with families

Campus organization bridges cultural gaps BY EMMA AUSTIN HERALD.FEATURES@WKU.EDU WKU says its vision is to be “A Leading American University with International Reach,” and works toward this goal by sending students abroad as well as welcoming international students to Bowling Green each semester. Bridges International, a non-profit Christian organization existing at college campuses across the United States, works to “serve and mobilize the international student population in the USA and abroad,” according to its website, bridging cultural gaps by encouraging relationships among students. At WKU, Bridges hosts both American and international students every Wednesday afternoon for refreshments and conversation. “We try to be a bridge between international students and our culture, and to be available to them,” Gwen Todd, WKU’s Bridges International director, said. Todd said she loves getting the chance to welcome international students to Kentucky and meet people from all over the world. “For Americans, it’s an opportunity to meet the world here at WKU, and to experience other cultures and to express southern hospitality and Christian love,” Todd said, explaining the organization’s goal is to serve international students and help them adjust to America. Bridges also hosts other events throughout the semester, including a meal every other Friday night and weekend trips inviting international

Senior Yaqi Li from China, left, and Owensboro senior Austin Richards, right, talk about their upcoming trip to Owensboro with the group Bridges International on Sept. 28 in the Honors College and International Center. Bridges International is a campus organization that strengthens bonds between international students and students from the United States through weekly activities and semesterly trips. Bridges International’s mission statement, “WKU Bridges exists to build relationships through love and hospitality for the Glory of God and the good of all peoples,” exemplifies their goals and the way they strive to help bridge the gap between American and international cultures. Lex Selig/HERALD students into American homes. Louisville senior Elijah Essa said the weekend trips offer international students a chance to see cities in Kentucky and other parts of American culture. This month, the students will be taking a trip to Owensboro and attend-

ing the city’s annual apple festival. “It’s a good opportunity for them to do fun American things,” Essa said. “It’s the highlight of my semester, for sure.” Lexington senior Lauren English said she has made several close friends through Bridges, and has gotten to

bring international students home with her to celebrate Thanksgiving. “It’s very rewarding to show somebody our culture, and to welcome peo-

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B2 PURPLE RUN Continued from LIFE awareness and funds to battle the disease. Senior Joey Badinger completed the most recent bike ride this summer. Badinger said this trip alone raised roughly $55,000. Nearly $140,000 had been raised for Alzheimer’s research from the previous trips. “We’re learning as we go,� Badinger said. “This ride was incredibly eye-opening to see what it means to go all out for a cause that you truly care about, a cause that affects more people than we realize.� Badinger said the philanthropy hits home for a lot of people, himself and

REFUGEES Continued from LIFE with the kids.� Webb underwent an experience last year that permanently made the refugee crisis very real to her. During her study abroad trip at Harlaxton College, a visit to France caught her in the Paris terrorist attacks in November of last year. “ ... it was a horrifying experience and I never want anyone to have to go through that, especially children,� Webb said. “They don’t deserve it.� “But, I had that fear set in and then I realized that some people go through that every day,� Webb said. “ ... like [refugees] don’t know when their loved ones are going to die, they’re trying to

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ple that don’t know anybody, and to teach them things like what ‘on fleek’ means,� English said. Bridges is for both American and international students who want to interact and build friendships with each other, but don’t know where or how to start a conversation, English said. “We accept everyone, no matter where you’re from, no matter what you look like or what your beliefs are,� English said. “It doesn’t matter how much

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his family included after losing his grandfather to Alzheimer’s disease. “When thinking of things that I wouldn’t want to forget, the bike ride is one of those things,� Badinger said. “I learned so much about perseverance and finding the joy in the every day, regardless of your circumstances.� The final runners who crossed the finish line Saturday were splattered head-to-toe with various shades and streaks of purple. Runners gathered for the post-race celebratory powder throw, filling the air with purple dust, cheer and laughter.

Reporter Megan Cole can be reached Senior Brent Harney, 21 of Lexington, relaxes in a purple cloud of powder after the at 270-745-2655 and megan.cole775@ Purple Run, a 5K walk and run to raise awareness of Alzheimer and to support the Alzheimer’s Association, Saturday, Oct. 1, at Kereiakes Park. Evan Boggs/HERALD topper.wku.edu. escape, they’re getting trapped out in the middle of the ocean ... and that’s all because all they want is a safe place to go.� Thousands of refugees have been resettled in Bowling Green over the years. In recent years, the International Center of Kentucky, the local resettlement agency, has been working with peoples from countries like Somalia and Myanmar, as well as Bosnia in the past, Sullivan said. “Standing with Syrian refugees today is the same with standing with refugees from the past and the future,� Soleiman Kiasatpour, associate professor of political science and co-faculty adviser, said. “The repercussions from [the Syrian civil] war are going to be with us for a while ... there’ll be

more refugees, many other countries will build more walls, and at the end of the day, some of them will be coming here.� The chapter’s committees are in the process of determining what kinds of projects they want to be working on this year. Webb said she wants to use her past connections with the International Center of Kentucky to coordinate scheduled volunteering for members. “Being able to kind of have members of our community, especially WKU students, involved with resettling, raising awareness, fundraising –– whatever level that they want to get involved with –– I think will make them much better global citizens and members of our community,� Kiasatpour said.

English you speak, or how much English you don’t speak. Everyone has a place here.� Essa said the primary goal of the organization is to love international students, connecting with them and connecting them to the Gospel by learning about and sharing each other’s beliefs. Essa said he has seen a lot of growth in confidence in the students involved. “I think a lot of international students come and when they get to their university, they’re surrounded by American students who, frankly,

just don’t care about them,� Essa said. “They don’t go the extra mile to talk to them, and get to know them. We have the nations all around the world here, and we don’t take advantage of that? That’s crazy.� Senior Bre Pan came to WKU after finishing her sophomore year at a university in China. “When I got here, I didn’t know anybody,� Pan said. “[Through] this club, I can know lots of international friends as well as American friends.� Pan said the organization has

Sullivan would like the organization to pool in people from diverse backgrounds and academic interests, as well as bolster a welcoming and integrated international community. “This is a great way to say you can make a difference; you can do something now; you can do something in Bowling Green, in your own community, on your own campus ‌ â€? Sullivan said. For information on how to join the chapter, contact Sullivan at margaret. sullivan591@topper.wku.edu.

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helped her speak English more fluently and provided her with opportunities to explore American culture outside of Bowling Green. “There’s so many different people represented at WKU,� Essa said. “This is an awesome opportunity to get to know them, to love them, to welcome them to the United States.�

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Anime enthusiasts unite in new campus club BY ADAM SIMS HERALD.FEATURES@WKU.EDU Students who are enthusiasts over Japanese animation, better known as anime, have a place where they can meet up, watch anime and make new friends. Every Friday at 8 p.m., the Anime Club meets in Downing Student Union in room 2086. Over a dozen fans spend

two hours watching a variety of shows, making the occasional riff and bond. Dixon senior Talon Roy took reign of the club after the previous one disbanded. He said his goal is to find as many people who share an interest in the art. “It was hard to find other people in Dixon,� he said. “Here, you have fans who live next door.� The Anime Club streams four epi-

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sodes of anime per meeting, each episode from a different series. Someone who is unfamiliar with anime can experience different genres, animation styles and decades, and Roy believes even those who are skeptical will find something worth watching. The shows are usually streamed from Crunchyroll, a service that streams East Asian content. In addition to anime, the service also streams music, drama and manga, Japanese comic books. The episodes the club watches are divided into four categories: action, comedy, free-for-all and vague vote. Club members write down shows they want to watch, and the shows are picked through a drawing. Shows can be voted off if the club finds them uninteresting. With free-for-all, members can choose any show within the club’s guidelines. With vague vote, Roy picks three shows he feels are obscure, gives the club a synopsis of each of them and lets them decide what to watch. At September’s first meeting, the club began by watching Fist of the North Star, a post-apocalyptic action anime from 1984. Then, they watched Food Wars!, a 2015 comedy anime centered around a cooking school. They also watched Erased, a 2016 mystery anime involving a man who can travel back in time, and My Love Story!!, a romantic comedy about a giant student who falls in love with a smaller, shy girl. Junior Jarius Smith of Bamberg, South Carolina, said he watches anime for entertainment and to learn voice

acting techniques. He believes everyone should give anime a chance. “It’s not quite what you think it is,� Smith said. “It’s more like cartoons for grown-ups.� Smith, along with some of the other club members, first discovered anime through Toonami, a programming block on Cartoon Network that airs action cartoons from both the West and the East. Over the past few decades, the Western fan base for anime has grown. Anime Expo, a convention held in Los Angeles, had an attendance of less than 5,000 in 1998, according to its website. In 2016, the convention had over 100,000 attendees. Club member Derek Gulick, a sophomore from Fort Knox, said he has enjoyed the rise in popularity. “I hope it spreads more so that people can talk about it without hesitation,� Gulick said. “Some are ashamed to watch it because it’s considered the nerdy thing to do.� Glasgow sophomore Blake Howard agreed with Gulick. “It’s nice seeing people enjoy something that a few years ago they would not admit to liking,� Howard said. Roy said he wants to one day expand the anime club, but is comfortable with where the club is now. He would like to see more people become fans of anime, whether they are casual or hardcore.

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B3 FOOTBALL Continued from SPORTS the players as well. It’s just a testament to our coaches putting us in an opportunity to succeed and our hard work paying off.” After an 80-yard bomb from White to Taylor for a late first-half touchdown, the Toppers took a 30-3 lead into halftime and never looked back, piling up 535 yards of total offense in the process. The blowout didn’t end there, as Norris took a hand-off from White 85 yards to the house in the third quarter, showing a bit of versatility. Norris finished with 138 total yards and three total touchdowns –– on three total touches. Through five weeks, Norris leads the WKU receiving corps with five touchdowns. “I knew we were going to be kind of limited on the touches and reps

VOLLEYBALL Continued from SPORTS Cavanaugh’s performance earned her a spot in the record books. She now shares the fifth best individual hitting rate in WKU history. WKU was hitting on all cylinders offensively as the Lady Tops hit .500 as a team in the victory over the Blue Raiders. “I thought our kids really respected the rivalry between ourselves and MTSU and came out ready to play,”

SOCCER Continued from SPORTS maintain the early draw. Dunn’s goal at the 14:19 mark of the opening half broke the deadlock. The senior forced a turnover in the midfield before bringing the ball up the right side herself. After playing into the box, the Tavernier, Florida, native sent a high-arcing shot over freshman goalkeeper Samantha Colley and into the side netting to record her third goal of the year and give the Lady Tops a 1-0 lead. At the 38-minute mark, the Owls came close to tying the contest on senior defender Jenny Fichera’s try from the top of the box. Fichera struck the underside of the crossbar and the ball bounced off the ground before being cleared by WKU’s defense, sending the two sides in the locker rooms with the Lady Tops holding the one goal advantage. Early into the second half, Leone tallied four saves in an eight-minute

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so when I saw Ace score that touchdown quick like that, I knew the next time I got the ball I’d probably have to do something with it or I probably wouldn’t touch it again. It’s kind of a competition to get the ball with everybody,” Noris said. A little over a minute of game time later, junior wide receiver Nacarius Fant returned a Houston Baptist punt 50 yards for his second return touchdown of the season. “He’s multi-talented,” Brohm said regarding Fant. “He can do a lot of things –– he’s a good receiver with good hands and runs good routes. In the punt return game, he’s very shifty and can make guys miss. He can also throw the ball well so he can do a lot of things and we need to utilize him.” The Toppers would go on to score one more time in the second half, as redshirt freshman running back

Marquez Trigg scored his first career touchdown on a 12-yard rush. In a bit of a step-down from a week ago in terms of caliber of opponent, Brohm said his team was able to refocus and work on some of the small things he and his players emphasized throughout the week in preparation for the Huskies. “That was a huge talking point going into this game,” White said. “Last week we turned the ball over too much as an offense. In this game we took care of the ball well. [Brohm] preaches coming up with the ball –– not just going down with it but coming up with it and handing it to the ref. I think our ball carriers did that well tonight.” Fine-tuning things like ball security and getting important defensive stops will help the Toppers as the team moves into October.

Hudson said. Anderson threw down eight kills on 11 attempts in the match which was good for a .545 hitting percentage. Sophomore outside hitter Taylor Dellinger chipped in for six kills on a .429 clip. Junior outside hitter Sydney Engle also got in on the action as she finished with a .357 rate on six kills. Engle also served up five aces in the match, good enough to secure a team high 29 service aces on the season. The outside hitter added five as-

sists and five blocks. Lucas ended the match with 34 assists, seven digs, three kills and a block. Hudson was proud of his team and how they played as the Lady Tops moved to 4-0 in conference play after the victory. “It was a balanced effort,” Hudson said. “Amara had a really solid weekend with career highs Friday and then Alyssa was unstoppable today. I am very proud of our team’s focus

span to keep Rice from being able to score. Sophomore forward Marissa Topolski had a pair of chances saved at the 56-minute mark while sophomore forward Annie Walker was denied twice in five minutes as WKU kept its lead. The Lady Tops’ lead was nearly doubled in the next 20 minutes as junior forward Bria Mosley and freshman forward Chandler Backes each had chances. Mosley found herself in space after a pass into the left side of the box but sent a strike just over the bar at the 63-minute mark. Backes, on the other hand, struck the post and nearly scored her 10th goal of the season at the 79:10 mark, but WKU still had enough to get the victory. Saturday, Mosley was able to find the back of the net at the 82-minute mark for her fourth goal of the year, but the Lady Tops could not overcome a two-goal deficit against the preseason C-USA favorite Mean Green, as they fell short to close out

the road swing. WKU kept pace with North Texas throughout the match, as it fired just one less shot (13-12) than the Mean Green. Redshirt sophomore midfielder Sarah Gorham led the Lady Tops with three shots, including one on goal, while Mosley, senior midfielder Haley Baldridge and junior midfielder Hannah Chua also recorded shots on goal. WKU found itself trailing early as UNT jumped in front just 19 seconds into the match on a goal from fifthyear senior Hailey Sutton. The goal was the first given up by the Lady Topper defense in 553 minutes, a mark that was the third-longest active shutout streak in the nation. At the 39-minute mark, Gorham nearly netted one for WKU to tie things up after finding space along the right side of the box. Gorham fired from in close, but Miranda Schoening was there for the save as the Lady Tops faced a one-goal deficit at intermission.

“We needed a lot of fine-tuning to do from the loss we had last week so we wanted to come here and work on those things before we go into a hostile environment next week,” Norris said. With the win, WKU moves to 3-2 on the season and will now get into the meat of its conference schedule, facing Louisiana Tech University Thursday, Oct. 6, in Ruston, Louisiana, and then traveling to Middle Tennessee State University before returning home to play Old Dominion University for the annual homecoming game. Kickoff for Thursday’s game is set for 7 p.m.

Reporter Evan Heichelbech can be reached at 270-745-6291 and evan. heichelbech059@topper.wku.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @evanheich. and effort today. It was a tough road trip having to be in Ruston, Louisiana, on Friday and then here [MTSU] on Sunday.” WKU is back in action Thursday, as they travel to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to take on the Golden Eagles of Southern Miss.

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WKU almost tied the game again on Chua’s header attempt in the 63rd minute, but Schoening corralled the shot to maintain the 1-0 lead. However, about six minutes following Chua’s try, North Texas doubled its advantage on junior defender Cat Sebazco’s goal at the 69:57 mark. Senior midfielder Caitlin Hesse came close to cutting into the lead, striking the crossbar at the 74-minute mark, but Mosley’s strike from the top of the box at the 81:52 mark pulled a goal back for the Lady Tops. Baldridge got a shot at the 87-minute mark from the right side, but she couldn’t find the back of the net, as the Mean Green held off WKU’s late rally. The Lady Tops will return to action at home against Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham this weekend.

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Cross Country teams rebound in Louisville BY JEREMY CHISENHALL HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU After a tough meet at Vanderbilt University a couple weeks ago, the WKU men’s and women’s cross country teams bounced back well in the Louisville Classic. The men’s team was led once again by senior Endalow Takele, who finished third out of 358 runners with a time of 24:54.40. Takele was followed by junior Julien Cuyeu with a time of 25:56.31, freshman Taylor Scarbrough with a time of 26:11.37, senior Kyle Wilson with a time of 27:18.64 and freshman Kyle Sprague with a time of 29:06.01. The team finished 11th out of 41

teams, a huge jump up from its 20thplace finish at Vanderbilt. As for the women, they were led by sophomore Aleja Grant, who finished with a time of 19:16.23. She was followed by junior Alexa Brainard who ran a 19:32.20, junior Savannah Ames with a time of 19:57.84, freshman Brianna Wolken with a time of 20:11.40 and junior Kaila Smith with a time of 20:11.69. The team finished 22nd out of 48, which was also a jump up from its last place finish two weeks ago. Both teams made huge strides from the last meet, as the top four runners on the men’s team improved their times, as did all the women who competed in both meets. One runner who has clearly made

an impact in the last two meets is Takele, who finished 12th in the Vanderbilt meet and third overall in this week’s meet. Takele said the main reason he is doing so well this year is because he’s fully healthy for the first time in quite a while. “I’m in better shape than in past years,” Takele said. “The last two years I had an Achilles injury which put me out six weeks.” Takele said besides not being injured, he’s also just in better shape to perform this year than he has been in the past. Takele also spoke on the team, and its growth from last meet to this meet. “The team is doing really good,”

Takele said. “I’m the old guy. Most of [my teammates] are freshmen. I know I have more experience, I’m trying to show my experience to them. I want to encourage them.” Takele also talked about what the youth around him means for the future of the program, and he thinks the team is on track to be even better in the future. “Next year, maybe we’ll have a better team, a strong team,” Takele said. The season continues this Saturday, as WKU will compete in the Fast Cats Classic in Owensboro Oct. 8.

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Lady Tops remain undefeated in C-USA BY MATTHEW STEWART HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU This past weekend, the Lady Topper volleyball team (16-2) traveled near and far for a weekend road swing. WKU finished things in its usual fashion, sweeping both teams in three straight sets. “We really focused on our offensive execution in practice this week and I thought it showed throughout the weekend,” Hudson said. Friday, the Lady Tops found themselves in Ruston, Louisiana, as the team took on the Bulldogs of Louisiana Tech (8-9). Offensively, the Lady Tops weren’t led by junior Alyssa Cavanaugh, as they have been many times this season, but by redshirt sophomore middle hitter Amara Listenbee and sophomore middle hitter Rachel Anderson. The duo was responsible for almost half of WKU’s offensive output as the team recorded 21 of the Lady Tops’ 44 kills. Listenbee put together a career high 10 kills in the victory. Anderson led the Lady Tops in kills with 11 on the evening. Cavanaugh finished with eight kills. Anderson and Listenbee were also working on the defensive side of the ball. The two recorded three block assists each in the contest. Junior setter Jessica Lucas put up 35 assists in the match. The All-American also had six digs and a service ace. After the Lady Tops took down the Bulldogs in straight sets, they were headed back to familiar territory. The “one hundred miles of hate” rivalry was back in action this weekend as WKU took on rival Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Lady Tops came to play Sunday afternoon, but in this matchup it was Cavanaugh who stole the spotlight. The All-American outside hitter showed that she was on a mission. Cavanaugh finished with an unprecedented .789 hitting clip with 15 kills on 19 attacks.

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Redshirt freshman running back Marquez Trigg (5) runs in for a touchdown during the Hilltoppers’ 50-3 win over Houston Baptist University Saturday, Oct. 1 at Smith Stadium. Gabriel Scarlett/HERALD

Back on track WKU defeats Houston Baptist in convincing fashion

BY EVAN HEICHELBECH HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU One week after a heartbreaking loss to Vanderbilt University, the WKU football team earned a bounce-back home victory in a 50-3 blowout of Houston Baptist University, an FCS school. “I was proud of the way we took the field today and came out and did what we needed to do,” Head Coach Jeff Brohm said. “We executed early on, moved the ball, scored points and took care of the football as well.” The Hilltoppers were the first FBS opponent for

a nascent Houston Baptist program that is only in its third year of existence. Unfortunately for the Huskies, the first offensive drive for WKU was indicative of how the rest of the game would go. Redshirt junior quarterback Mike White led WKU on a four-play, 82-yard drive capped by a 45-yard touchdown run by redshirt senior running back Anthony “Ace” Wales. The Toppers moved the ball with ease all night long, scoring a touchdown or a field goal on the first seven drives of the game. On the second drive, senior wide receiver Taywan Taylor hauled in one

of his seven catches and eclipsed 3,000 receiving yards for his career. Taylor finished with 146 yards and a touchdown. Senior wide receiver Nicholas Norris did most of the scoring, however, grabbing 34 and 19-yard touchdowns on the second and third drives, respectively. Sophomore kicker Skyler Simcox booted a 50yard field goal in the second quarter to extend the scoring streak to four consecutive drives. The field goal was the longest kick made by a WKU player since 2008. “I think it’s huge for [Simcox’s] confidence

level,” Brohm said. “He’s a very accurate kicker who’s kicked in a lot of games. Today Skyler really stepped up and performed well. He has a chance to be outstanding for us.” Perhaps the biggest bounce-back performance came from White, who followed up a lowly performance against Vanderbilt with a 225-yard outing on 11 of 13 passing with three touchdowns to go with it. “I’ve said it over and over again and I’ll say it again: This offense is a quarterback’s dream,” White said. “Not only the system and the coaches around us but

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SOCCER

WKU splits pair of matches over weekend BY TYLER MANSFIELD HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU The WKU women’s soccer team played two road matches this weekend and returned home with just one victory. The Lady Toppers (8-4-0 overall, 3-1-0 Conference USA) recorded their first ever win against Rice University Friday with a 1-0 showing before suffering a 2-1 setback at the University of North Texas Sunday afternoon in their first conference loss of the season. Friday, against the Owls, senior forward Iris Dunn was able to find the back of the net in the 15th minute to score the eventual match-winning goal to help push WKU over the club from Houston. The win sat the Lady Tops atop the C-USA standings as it was also their fifth-straight shutout, a streak that then was at 553 minutes after the squad had not allowed a goal since

Sept. 8 against Louisiana State University. Rice outshot WKU, 18-7 and had a 9-2 advantage in shots on goal, but the Lady Tops held the Owls from being able to get on the scoreboard thanks to a dominant showing by junior goalkeeper Allison Leone. The Kennesaw, Georgia, native played the full 90 minutes and saved nine shots from the opponent, just one shy of her career high set at the University of Memphis Aug. 21. The strong effort also helped mark Leone’s 18th shutout of her career as it guided WKU to its first 3-0 mark in league action since the 2013 campaign. Rice’s offense got going early in the match, as it forced Leone into action for a pair of saves in the 13th minute. Junior defender Aliza Wolfe’s attempt was pushed out by Leone and freshman midfielder Lianne Manaquil’s shot off the ensuing corner was retrieved by the goalkeeper to

Sophomore midfielder Sarah Gotham (10) and Louisiana State senior defender Megan Lee (13) go up to head a ball during the Lady Toppers’ 1-0 loss to the Tigers Thursday, Sept. 8 at the WKU Soccer Complex. Matt Lunsford/HERALD

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