Western students are breaking down cardboard boxes and recycling their soda bottles and cans now more than ever.
In 2009, Western’s recycling rate was about 11 percent, which was a 7 percent increase from two years ago.
More than 565,000 pounds of waste were recycled last year, according to an e-mail from WKU Recycling.
Waste included paper, plastic, [...]

Three letters and five numbers have left some Western students feeling a little confused.
Beginning March 8, the logins for computer labs and online systems, including Webmail and Blackboard, will convert to using the NetID login.
Gordon Johnson, director of Administrative Systems and Applications, said this is part of the process of moving the university to a [...]

Parking and Transportation Services officials are now one step closer to mapping out the future of parking on campus.
Last week, Parking and Transportation hosted a series of open forums for faculty, staff and students to discuss possible changes to parking.
Jennifer Tougas, director of Parking and Transportation, said she wanted feedback from the Western community on [...]

Western’s plans for construction may be stalled.
President Gary Ransdell appeared before legislators earlier this month to testify whether he wanted state funding for new construction on campus or maintenance of current facilities.
Ransdell said he asked for funding for existing facilities instead of money for new construction.
“It makes sense to take care of the buildings you [...]