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Digging up history

Civil War buff will plan careful construction

By Marianne Hale

A piece of Civil War history lies beneath about four feet of dirt near Van Meter Hall. Doug Ault, director of planning, design and construction, will be careful to not further disturb Fort Lytle in Van Meter's $16 million renovation.

Digging up history: Student affairs accountant audits earth for artifacts

By Marianne Hale

Brad Wheeler made a hobby of digging up Civil War artifacts when he received a metal detector for his birthday. The self-proclaimed "accountant by nature" started searching campus and private properties more than a year ago with hopes of expanding the Kentucky Museum's Civil War collection.

Cheerleaders proud to support Arizona-bound Toppers

By Rialda Zukic

When the Hilltoppers beat Drake University in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Landon Wray ran out onto the court in his cheerleader uniform, excited for the success of his school. It was a spur of the moment reaction because of his excitement level, the junior from Glasgow said.

Film predicts oil depletion will be downfall of suburbia

By Ryan Franklin

What will happen to suburbia? What can we do about the depleting supply of oil? These were some of the questions raised at the Ecoflix movie "End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream." The film is just one in a series that aims to create awareness about the global energy crisis.

Male 'Cinderella' story gets start at Western

By Jill Erwin

Cinderella has been replaced. Her substitute is young Chipper - a male on a farm in Tennessee. He has an evil step-father and two accompanying step-brothers. Everything he does mirrors Cinderella's story.

'Military brats' ordinary college students, they say

By Ryan Franklin

Elizabethtown junior Hornaval "Blue" Baptiste is just like any other college student. But Baptiste hasn't always lived the same as others have. That's because Baptiste lived much of his early childhood around the military.

Professors' submissions affect book buybacks

By Ryan Hunton

Tuesday, Bookstore Department Manager Forrest Halford had received textbook orders for 378 course sections. Now, there are only 5,400 left. April 1 is the deadline for textbook orders for fall semester courses. Halford said they'll come pouring in throughout the month.

'Guitar Hero' tournament invites students to rock out

By Alex Booze

Fingers quickly pounded on red, yellow, green, blue and orange plastic keys last night as people rocked out to various songs. These people were some of the 14 students who participated in the second annual "Guitar Hero" Tournament, sponsored by RedOctane, the publisher of "Guitar Hero III," and presented by the radio station Revolution 91.

Parents retain involvement with students into college

By Alex Booze

When Henderson freshman Darla Hayden wakes up, she knows someone will call her throughout the day. Hayden knows that the person will ask her what she's doing, how her day's going or what her plans are for later. But these calls from her mother don't bother her.

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