College Heights Herald

ONE

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Matt Vaughan and several other leaders of the ONE Campus Challenge had a huge moment of deja vu Tuesday night at the ONE victory concert. Army of Me began playing "Thinking it Over," the song that played in the video on the ONE Campus Challenge's blog that announced Western as the winner of the challenge on April 9.

Emergency plan completed, to be tested this month

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Three years before the Virginia Tech shootings, Western officials began implementing a comprehensive, campus-wide emergency warning system. The sixth and final phase of the emergency plan - the installation of speakers on top of three campus buildings - is complete and will be tested May 12 or May 19, Telecommunications Director Edwin Craft said.

College Democrats inactive as primary approaches

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This semester, the race for Democratic presidential nominee is neck-and-neck between Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. During this politically charged time, Western's College Democrats have been inactive. Kentuckians will vote in a primary on May 20.

Students rally to prevent instructor's termination

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Signs they made in protest carry their message: "Save our Schaffer."
Several students are trying to secure the job of Shannon Schaffer, an instructor of philosophy and religion.
Western decided to fire Schaffer because she hasn't earned her doctorate in the time given to her, several of her students said.

Mayoral candidates discuss issues important to students

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The three mayoral candidates are busy campaigning, as the May 20 primary that will narrow the field to two is approaching. Two debates have already taken place, and a final one happens on May 15 at State Street Baptist Church. The candidates are hoping that Western students will vote.

New building designed to eliminate mold problem

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

An unwelcome resident makes its home in Tate Page Hall. Recognized by its musty odor, it can wreak havoc on the health of the building's inhabitants. The intruder is mold, and it's one of the big reasons for the planned move to the new College of Education and Behavioral Sciences building, said Sharon Hartz, building coordinator for Tate Page.

Officer, mentor to athletes retires

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Here comes Fuzzy," is something Sgt. Mike Waldrop often heard from members of facility management when he made his rounds through campus buildings. Waldrop, 40, will leave his nickname at Western when he retires today after 17 years with campus police. Waldrop's uncle, Gary Raymer, was chief of police in Bowling Green and his grandfather, Everett Tabor, worked as a Western campus officer from 1971 to 1982.

House to be used to create doctoral community home

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The house at 1702 Normal St., which was previously used as a residence for visiting scholars, will now be used as the headquarters for the doctor of education in educational leadership program. The house will hold the offices of Jeanne Fiene, director of the doctorate program, and John Bruni, the director of the Office of Applied Research and Analysis.

SGA looks to increase involvement, cut costs

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Student Government Association executives officially took office Tuesday, and President Johnathon Boles outlined his priorities for next semester. Priorities include increasing student involvement, reducing SGA spending and examining textbook prices. SGA will also examine the concealed carry issue and look to update the SGA Constitution next semester, Boles said.

Task force assembled to review general education requirements

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Western is assembling a task force to review general education requirements over the summer. Larry Snyder, associate dean of the Potter College, will lead the task force. He said that a task force is assembled occasionally to review general education requirements, evaluate if requirements are fulfilling Western's intentions and review any recommendations.

Five lawsuits against Western still pending

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Western is heading into the summer with five pending lawsuits. The university will have to defend itself in four cases against alleged civil rights violations, wrongful death, injury and discrimination. It will be defending its use of eminent domain condemnation in the fifth lawsuit.

Summer will be busy time for construction projects

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Renovations will begin on five of Western's 15 dorms this summer. Renovation on every dorm will be complete in 2010, said Brian Kuster, director of Housing and Residence Life. The five beginning this summer are the final renovations. Pearce-Ford Tower, Keen, McCormack, Rodes-Harlin and Gilbert halls will receive improvements this summer.

City to hear on funding report for downtown redevelopment

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Downtown redevelopment cannot move forward until the $25 million in bonds are issued to pay for it, Mayor Elaine Walker said. The City Commission voted in February to approve the bonds to fund the development projects, but only under the condition that developers came up with $150 million in investments.

Cowgill resigning as CPE president

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Brad Cowgill will not "wage battle" with Gov. Steve Beshear over Cowgill's recent appointment as Council on Postsecondary Education president. Cowgill said Tuesday that he will resign as CPE president, effective on a date that council members determine would allow easy transition to new leadership.

A thousand words

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Onur Demir has a lot in common with other Western students his age. He's involved with Greek organizations, loves to travel and can often be spotted eating lunch at the Garrett Food Court. In many ways, Demir is just like any other freshman. But one thing that sets him apart, is that he's one of only about 10 students who call the Republic of Turkey home.

Crime Reports

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Arrests Verlenteez L. Williams, Nashville, was arrested on April 29 in McCormack Hall and charged with possession of marijuana. He was released from the Warren County Regional Jail the same day on a court order. Anthony E. Jones, Bowling Green, was arrested on April 29 in McCormack and charged with trafficking in marijuana more than eight ounces and less than five pounds and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Corrections

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Due to a Herald error the fraternity winners of Greek Week's Tug competition were incorrect in the April 29 article "KDs, FarmHouse win annual Tug competition," on the Diversions front. FarmHouse placed first, while Phi Delta Theta fraternity placed second and Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity placed third.

EDITORIAL: Marsupial Awards

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Is the massive amount of papers, projects and finals weighing heavy on your mind? Well if you are anything like those on the Herald staff it is. But fear not, because the Herald is here and we come bearing gifts, the 2007-08 Marsupial Awards. The Marsupial Awards are a Herald tradition in which we recognize the events that have kept us laughing, crying and scratching our heads for the past two semesters.

COMMENTARY: Coming of new chapters bittersweet for editor

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With every end, there is a new beginning. Haunted by the surgical scars from two blown ACLs and the deep throbbing pain of a strained UCL in my elbow, my collegiate baseball career was left in shambles. For two years, I fought through the injuries, but in vain.

Editorial correction

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Due to a Herald error, information in our page four editorial on April 29, "Unlimited printing = unlimited waste," was incorrect.

GreenToppers President Sara Ferguson's name was misspelled.

Undergraduate students print an average of 500 pages per year, not 50.

She's got legs

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Embrace. Breeze. Vibrance. Divine. Embrace your inner goddess because there's a goddess in every woman. At least that's what Gillette says. Female students will be packing up their pants and bulky sweaters to exchange them for skirts and shorts ... and a razor.

Bike rides show Bowling Green's beauty

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You can be sure that Bookstore department manager Forrest Halford rode his recumbent tricycle this morning. He rides it to and from campus five miles every day, except for Monday, he said. On Monday, he brings a change of clothes for the week to his office and goes grocery shopping.

Spring 2008: Moments in time

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

These are some of the best photos that ran in the Herald during the spring semester.

Caffeine addiction affects students

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It starts with a case of the jitters, then moves slowly to insomnia with a touch of upset stomach. The heart begins to race and swiftly the blood pressure level moves up slightly and dangerously. These are the effects of caffeine addiction. Caffeine addiction affects a wide range of people, including college students, adults and the elderly.

Local venue helps enhance music scene

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It is a place for all ages. Everything is there. Pizza, beer and live music. Bread & Bagel is one place in Bowling Green that has allowed a place for local bands to play their music while everyone of all ages can come listen. The music movement at Bread & Bagel began as a grassroots effort from employees and bands that wanted a place to play.

COLUMN: En français, s'il vous plaît

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The other six students from Kentucky are flying back to the States today with two stuffed suitcases each, plans for the summer and a few thoughts about what they should have done in France before the semester ended. I can't say that they seriously regret anything about their study abroad experience, but I think they all wish they could have done more.

Online Exclusive: Students rely on texting for quick communication

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Louisville freshman James Medious types with furious fingers that move at a mile a minute. He types on the bus, in his room and while walking the sidewalk. For busy students like Medious, time is of the essence. Medious' cell phone serves as his time saving device.

Team's international recruiting reaches new boundaries

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It may just be a corny Disney song, but the Western track team has found out that it is a small world, after all. "It's a great learning experience," assistant coach Curtiss Long said. "To meet with an (junior) Alexander Larin from Russia and find out he likes the same music you do, and when you stop at the first meet and he stopped at Kentucky Fried Chicken because it was something he liked, you find out how small the world is.

More trophies could await at SBC meet

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Less than a second was all that stood between the Western men's team and a Sun Belt Conference outdoor championship last season. It was by that less than a second that the men's 4x400 relay lost to Middle Tennessee State, condemning themselves to second place.

COLUMN: Outside the box

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sportswriters love two things in this world: sports and being right. Unfortunately, while I share that love for both, only one has given me love back, which probably explains why I watch ESPN over trivia game shows. When I enrolled at Western, I did not set out to be a clairvoyant.

SOFTBALL: Western takes two from Lipscomb

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

NASHVILLE - This season's Home Run Derby isn't until the middle of July in New York City, but last night, the Lady Toppers put on a homer show of their own. In Western's doubleheader against Lipscomb, the Lady Toppers (25-26, 7-13 Sun Belt Conference) lit up the scoreboard with six home runs, winning the first game 6-3 and the second 5-2.

INTRAMURALS: Upsets keep tournament lively; finals tonight

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Though most sports fans know that a No. 16-seed has never beaten a No. 1-seed in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, the Intramural Softball Tournament saw an even greater upset on Tuesday night.

BASEBALL: Tops drop 8-7 decision at Louisville

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While most Western students are preparing to take their finals next week and then dive head first into summer, the Toppers still have work left to do. Western still has 10 games left in the regular season leading up to the Sun Belt Tournament, that the Toppers will almost definitely be playing in, starting May 9.

Walk the line

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Herald asked Western graduates to write how they feel as they prepare to leave the Hill for the real world.

Thanks.

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Herald would like to thank: its readers who pick up the paper twice a week and keep up with breaking news on wkuherald.com

I will always look back on my Western experience

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

These past four years at Western have been a roller coaster of experiences.

There were the bad times, but more importantly, there were the good times that outweigh those low points in my college career. As a soon-to-be graduate of Western, I can look back and see how much I have grown mentally, physically, and most importantly, intellectually.

I am sad to leave behind my home

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I wasn't supposed to come here. At least I didn't think so when I first started looking for universities as a senior in high school. I wanted to go somewhere else, or so I thought.

I first visited WKU in July 2004, just a month before classes would begin.

This moment is finally here

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On a recent "big girl" job interview, I was asked if I would change anything about my college career. Being the Type-A person that I am, I was prepared for anything they would throw my way, except for this question. Do I wish I had studied more for my trig final? Or spent just a few more hours at Froggy's on a Wednesday night?

Coming out of high school, there is no way anyone can ever be prepared for college.

It was the most unbelievable experience

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

To sum up these past four years in few words would be nothing shy of a miracle.

I want to laugh about how freshman year I stumbled into one of the war statues by Guthrie Tower, then apologized profusely to the lifeless man.

I want to cry when I think of late night papers and impossible tests.

Leaving the party at 10:30

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It is hard to believe that four years ago, my parents were moving me into McCormack Hall, Room 213. I remember the experience vividly: the look on my mom's face as she told me goodbye, the handshake from my dad and most importantly the great feeling of independence.

I will always be a Hilltopper

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Western. My friend Sandy Paul and I somehow came to the conclusion that we would go to Western and be roommates. After a few sessions and a free football game during Focus on Western, we were sold. We lived in Poland Hall, Room 624, and wore lime green shirts with pink writing that read "Kiss Me.

Fall in love with a small town university

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Many people cannot understand why a Chicago native like me, who grew up in the great Windy City, could possibly fall in love with a small town university like Western Kentucky.

My experience here started the moment I walked onto campus. Prior to arriving at the Kentucky Museum for the start of my tour, we walked through the middle of campus, where I immediately felt as though I was home.