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Ian Pitchford, Staff Photographer

Ian Pitchford is a member of the photo staff for the Herald for Fall 2023.

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The Hilltoppers and the Miners lineup during WKU’s game against The University of Texas at El Paso in Bowing Green, Ky. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Photos: WKU Football wins against UTEP 44-17

Eli Randolph, Hallie Stafford, and Ian Pitchford
October 11, 2024
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Elijah Young (3) looses his shoe in a tackle during the matchup against the University of Texas at El Paso at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024. WKU won 44-17.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Caden Veltkamp (10) makes an attempt to gain yards during the matchup against the University of Texas at El Paso at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Veltkamp recorded three touchdowns and threw for 264 yards.

Chauncey Freeman smashes the car during the tailgate on south lawn before the Western Kentucky football game against the University Texas at El Paso on Thursday, October 10, 2024. WKU won 44-17

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Michael Mathison (4) flips the ball after a touchdown during the matchup against the University of Texas at El Paso at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Mathison recorded two receiving touchdowns. WKU won 44-17.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Kaden Veltkamp (10) celebrates with fans after a touchdown during the matchup against the University of Texas at El Paso at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

[Photo] Pardon my Jake: WKU pulls away at Sam Houston

October 20, 2024
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Caden Veltkamp (10) fights into the end zone for a touchdown during the matchup against the University of Texas at El Paso at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Veltkamp recorded three touchdowns and threw for 264 yards.

[Photo] WKU uses fourth quarter surge to take down Sam Houston

October 16, 2024
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers line backer Sebastian Benjamin (9) sacks the University of Texas at El Paso quarter back Skyler Locklear (9) during their matchup at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Dalvin Smith (17) celebrates with his team after scoring a touchdown during a game against the University of Texas at El Paso at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Smith had one touchdown and 39 receiving yards. WKU won 44-17.

Brady Johnson, a senior finance major and member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, plays corn hole during the tailgate on south lawn before the Western Kentucky football game against the University Texas at El Paso on Thursday, October 10, 2024. WKU won 44-17

Andrew Swanson, owner of Forerunner and Q&A MC (left), and Tom O’Connell, stunt double, actor and producer (right), answer questions during the Q&A at This Is The Way Stagecraft, Stunts & Fighting On Screen at the WKU Innovation Campus on Friday, September 27, 2024.

[Photo] Darth Vader stunt double Tom O’Connell talks life, respect and kindness at Innovation Campus

September 28, 2024
Andrew Swanson, owner of Forerunner and Q&A MC (left), and Tom O’Connell, stunt double, actor and producer (right), answer questions during the Q&A at This Is The Way Stagecraft, Stunts & Fighting On Screen at the WKU Innovation Campus on Friday, September 27, 2024.

[Photo] Darth Vader stunt double Tom O’Connell talks life, respect and kindness at Innovation Campus

Anthony Clauson, News Reporter
September 28, 2024
Outside hitter Kaylee Cox (8) successfully hits the ball past University of Dayton defense at Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

Photos: Women’s Volleyball falls behind 3-0 at the Hyatt Place Invitational

Gabriel Milby, Ian Pitchford, Jacob Sebastian, and Hallie Stafford
September 15, 2024
Billie Joe Armstrong, lead Singer and lead guitarist of Green Day, performs the song “Dilemma” during The Saviors Tour at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn. on Friday Aug. 30, 2024.

Photos: Green Day and Smashing Pumpkins jam out in Nashville

Ian Pitchford, Staff Photographer
September 1, 2024
Kate Brown, history professor, talks to her class in Cherry Hall room 204 on Friday, Feb. 23.

[Photo] ‘I just don’t know the answer’ WKU faculty discuss AI in courses

Shayla Abney, News Reporter
April 3, 2024
Kyle Rittenhouse responds to a question asked during the Rittenhouse Recap by Turning Point USA in the Downing Student Union Nite Class on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

[Photo] Kyle Rittenhouse speaks at WKU to share experience, answer questions

Cameron Shaw, Larkin Ivory, and Molly Dobberstein
March 27, 2024
WKU Softball junior Randi Drinnon (7), swings at a pitch during WKU’s matchup against Northern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the WKU Softball Complex. WKU won 11-2.

[Photo] WKU softball goes 3-1 at Hilltopper Spring Fling

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
March 4, 2024
A participant in the fashion show claps her hands during her return down the runway during the Black Experience Showcase in the Downing Student Union auditorium on Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024.

Jade Ismail, a member of WKU Forensics, performs a speech during the Black Experience Showcase in the Downing Student Union auditorium on Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024.

[Photo] Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., WKU Forensics host “Black Experience Showcase”

Kaylee Hawkins, News Reporter
February 29, 2024
Members of Kaios Dance Company perform a choreographed dance during the Black Experience Showcase in the Downing Student Union auditorium on Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024.

Jaylin Heater performs “I’ll Rise Up” during the Black Experience Showcase in the Downing Student Union auditorium on Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024.

Muhayimana Irankunda performs a Pan-African dance during the Black Experience Showcase in the Downing Student Union auditorium on Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024.

Isaak Kidd, a member of WKU’s Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. gives an opening speech and prayer before the Black Experience Showcase in the Downing Student Union auditorium on Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024.

Kirsten Eversmann, a sophomore criminology and sociology major, preforms an “after dinner speech” in which she preformed a comedic informative speech about women’s voices and silencing them, during the Forensics “Meet The Team Show- case” at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall in fall 2023.

[Photo] ‘Forensics teaches you the importance of your words’

Carrington Coppinger, News Reporter
February 28, 2024
“I’ve been dancing for about six years,” said Nathan Neal, a sophomore dance major. “I’m so passionate about it because I look at it as a way to express emotions, basic everyday life and to make others feel something too.” Photographed in Gordon Wilson Hall on Jan. 20.

[Photo] Passions provide outlets for self-expression

Ali Costellow, Assistant News Editor
February 27, 2024
Kierigan McEvoy, senior Chinese and international affairs major, dresses as Harry Truman during the "Dead President Tour" at Cherry Hall on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

[Photo] WKU Department of Political Science hosts 'Dead President's Tour'

February 20, 2024
Kierigan McEvoy, senior Chinese and international affairs major, dresses as Harry Truman during the "Dead President Tour" at Cherry Hall on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

[Photo] WKU Department of Political Science hosts ‘Dead President’s Tour’

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
February 20, 2024
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Guard Teresa Faustino drives the lane during the matchup against Jacksonville State in the Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.

[Photo] Lady Toppers use a strong defensive effort to defeat Jacksonville State

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
February 10, 2024
Andrew Ward, a sophomore accounting major, balances his cue above the nine ball for a better angle on the cue ball. “I wear a shooting glove to help prevent friction,” Ward explains during the WKU Pool Club’s first meeting of the spring 2024 semester, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in the recreation area in Downing Student Union.

Manalo Romana, freshman exercise science major, watches the follow through on his shot during the WKU Pool Club’s first meeting of the spring 2024 semester, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in the recreation area in Downing Student Union.

[Photo] ‘No experience necessary’: Hilltopper 8-Ball Pool Club hosts first meeting of semester

January 23, 2024
Katie Clifford, junior biology major (left), and her teammate Sabree Lefebvre, a sophomore marketing major (right), find the angle and talk strategy during the WKU Pool Club’s first meeting of the spring 2024 semester, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in the recreation area in Downing Student Union.

Colby Alexander, a junior journalism major, and Pool Club president, shoots the cue ball at the eight ball sending it into the corner pocket to win the match, during the WKU Pool Club’s first meeting of the spring 2024 semester, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in the recreation area in Downing Student Union.

Dylan Berry, a junior math major, gets creative with his shot selection during the WKU Pool Club’s first meeting of the spring 2024 semester, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in the recreation area in Downing Student Union.

Jaxon Turner, a sophomore data analytics major, leans down to take his shot as other members of the club watch during the WKU Pool Club’s first meeting of the spring 2024 semester, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in the recreation area in Downing Student Union.

Christian Butterfield, a junior creative writing and international affairs major, prepares his 5 minute impromptu speech on a topic he was given moments before, during the Forensics Meet The Team Showcase at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall.

[Photo] WKU Forensics introduces team at performance showcase

November 11, 2023
An ofrenda is an offering table or alter, built to honor lost loved ones. Students at WKU received the opportunity to add to the ofrenda in the Pioneer Log Cabin during the Fridays in October.

[Photo] ‘The ones you really love never truly leave you’: Kentucky Folklife program and WKU celebrate Day of the Dead with community ofrenda

Apollo Menéndez, News reporter
October 20, 2023
Dr. Martha Sales, Dean Of Students and Assistant President for Student Life, talks to potential incoming freshman, parents, and guardians during the We C U event at Downing Student Union on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.

WKU ISEC and Admissions host We C U at WKU for interested high school students

Ian Pitchford, Staff Photographer
September 29, 2023
Dr. Saundra Ardrey is a professor at Western Kentucky University. Her focus is political science, with an emphasis on women in politics. Dr. Ardrey is in her 35th year at WKU.

[Photo] ‘Education was rooted in my DNA’: Professor Saundra Ardrey celebrates 35th anniversary at WKU

September 20, 2023
Dr. Saundra Ardrey is a professor at Western Kentucky University. Her focus is political science, with an emphasis on women in politics. Dr. Ardrey is in her 35th year at WKU.

Members of the Big Red Marching Band watch an invitation video to the London New Years Day Parade at the Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

[Photo] WKU Big Red Marching Band invited to perform in London

Ali Costellow, News Reporter
September 18, 2023
A member of the Big Red Marching Band cheers upon presentation of the invitation to the London New Years Day Parade at the Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

WKU President Timothy Caboni smiles during the presentation of the invitation to the London New Years Day Parade at the Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium on Monday Sept. 18, 2023.

The Big Red Marching Band warms up during practice at Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium, on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

The WKU Innovation Campus is a hub that offers resources and services to established local and global businesses, as well as startups to have the space to run and build their businesses. Formerly known as the WKU Center for Research and Development, it is located in the renovated old Bowling Green mall.

[Photo] ‘Here, everybody’s important’: WKU Innovation Campus rethinks business development

Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2023
WKU students line up for free Kona Ice at Henry Hardin Cherry Hall during Kona Kickoff, on August 21, 2023.

[Photo] PCAL Hosts Kona Kickoff for first day of classes

Ali Costellow, News Reporter
August 21, 2023
Members of the WKU Dance Company preform “Kove” during Evening of Dance in the Russel Miller Theatre at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center on April 20, 2023.

Photo: WKU Dance Company hosts ‘Evening of Dance’

Ian Pitchford, Staff Photographer
April 24, 2023
Members of the WKU Dance Company perform “Primal” during Evening of Dance in the Russel Miller Theatre at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center on April 20, 2023.

[Photo] WKU Dance Company to perform annual WinterDance: Fairy Tales & Fables

November 14, 2023
Members of the WKU Dance Company preform “Primal” during Evening of Dance in the Russel Miller Theatre at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center on April 20, 2023.

Members of the WKU Dance Company perform “CYOS” during Evening of Dance in the Russel Miller Theatre at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center on April 20, 2023.

Chandler Miller, a senior communications major, practices her lasso skills during the Horses on The Hill therapy event on Tuesday April 11, 2023, on South Lawn.

Photos: Horses on the Hill Therapy Event

Ian Pitchford, Staff Photographer
April 12, 2023
Members of WKU’s Phi Delta Theta fraternity sing Hey There Delilah during the karaoke event at Midnight on The Hill in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Photos: Midnight on the Hill

Ian Pitchford, Staff Photographer
March 27, 2023
Freshman guard Acacia Hayes (10) drives into the paint under heavy defense from UNT’s senior guard Jaaucklyn Mallard (20) in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 4, 2023. WKU won 76-67.

Photos: Women’s Basketball, WKU vs. UNT

Tucker Covey and Ian Pitchford
March 4, 2023
Promise Willhite, freshman Biology major, practices Arabic calligraphy at the calligraphy event Feb. 28. 2023 at the Honors College and International Center.

[Photo] Modern Languages hosts Arabic calligraphy workshop

Bailey Reed, New reporter
March 1, 2023
Marilyn White, president of the American Folklore Society and former WKU faculty member, presents during the Folk Studies 50th anniversary speaker series at the Kentucky Museum on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.

[Photo] ‘So much more work to do’: Folklorist presents for WKU Folk Studies 50th Anniversary Series

Alexandria Anderson, Content Editor
February 24, 2023
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