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Students and community march for sexual assault WKU mental BY EMMA COLLINS [email protected] health advocate Despite the chance of rain, WKU students and members of the Bowling Green community gathered together on Thursday night for Take Back the recognized Night, an event held to show support for survivors of sexual violence. The program, which was held at the nationally First Christian Church, began with BY MONICA KAST testimonies from survivors of sexual [email protected] assault and rape. Abigail Raley, a junior from Bowling Brendan Ward felt was he was never able Green High School, was one of the to meet the benchmarks and requirements speakers. for scholarships and awards because of his While some in the audience held attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, back tears, Raley performed a poem dyslexia and obsessive-compulsive disor- she had written about her experience der. as a survivor. Now a freshman at WKU, Ward, a Mem- The message of her presenta- phis native, is fighting for increased schol- tion was simple: do not be afraid to arship availability for students with disabilities. speak. Members of the Bowling Green community march from the First Christian Ward has been recognized by the Sub- “A lot of times victims don’t want to Church in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault at Take Back the Night on speak about it or feel like they shouldn’t stance Abuse and Mental Health Services Thursday, April 21. "Speak out for others who don't have a voice," urged Abi- or are told that they shouldn’t because Administration and will be speaking on a then people won’t believe them if they gail Raley, 17, who shared a poem about her experience with sexual assault panel at its annual program in Washing- speak out about it,” Raley said. “I think with a packed room of supporters. GABRIEL SCARLETT/HERALD ton, D.C., on May 5. that’s really stupid.” beth Madariaga, sexual assault ser- entire audience filed from the church Last month, Ward worked with SGA Pres- When she finished, onlookers vices coordinator, took the micro- to begin the walk down the streets. ident Jay Todd Richey to make a proposal cheered and several of them wiped to offer scholarships to students with dis- away tears. abilities. Collin Higgins, a freshman from A lot of times victims don’t want to speak “As a freshman, I looked at the website, Owensboro who came with a group and I didn’t see any scholarships during of ROTC members, was one audi- about it or feel like they shouldn’t or are told scholarship season for people like me — ence member who was touched by people with a disability,” Ward said. “I went Raley’s words. that they shouldn’t because then people won’t to the SGA meeting. I proposed a proposal He described her poem and the believe them if they speak out about it.” seeing if they could come up with any testimony from other survivors as type of fund for students with disabilities. “intense.” Abigail Raley I think I kind of touched a lot of the sena- “It’s been really great,” Higgins said. tors’ hearts because they never heard a After the speakers finished, Eliza- phone to kick off the main event of Participants, who ranged from student who has disabilities come in there the night: the march through small children to elderly adults, car- and bring their voice.” downtown. ried signs or wore shirts designed for Ward said that since he spoke at the SGA “Let’s take back the night, Bowl- SEE TAKE BACK THE NIGHT SEE BRENDAN WARD ing Green,” Madariaga said as the PAGE A2 PAGE A2 a2 APRIL 26, 2016 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD Reserve fund tapped, search ﬁ rm announced

BY MONICA KAST immediate impact to Univer- his concerns about passing presidential search. Jim Cum- Burch brought up the NAVI- [email protected] sity employees and students, this action item, specifically mings, WKU’s chief financial TAS program, whose contract it is recommended that the in regards to the price the uni- officer, said the final contract with WKU was terminated The Board of Regents met Board of Regents approve an versity would have to pay later is not done yet but will be earlier this year. She had ques- Friday to hear from several allocation from the University and the perception this action completed subsequently with tions about how the new Path- committees and conduct its Reserve Fund in the amount would reflect. the firm’s approval. ways program will operate second quarterly meeting of of $3,359,200 to balance the Ultimately, the action item was At the second quarterly compared to NAVITAS. the year, when it announced University budget by year- approved, but not unanimously. meeting, the Academic Affairs “As you’re describing the di- the search firm chosen for the end,” Action Item FB-6 states. President Ransdell addressed Committee approved sev- rection we’re going, are we go- presidential search and ap- The Budget and Finance budget cuts the university eral new graduate and under- ing to look at students coming proved employee contracts Committee held a discussion might face for next year and graduate programs, including in and decide if they’re directly and new majors. about the action item, and the lawsuit between the attor- graduate and undergraduate admissible or need Pathways The Finance and Budget some board members were ney general and the governor. certificates in brewing and or need [English as a Second Committee approved a with- concerned about being able to “As of now, the governor be- distilling arts and sciences. Language International], or drawal from the University replenish the funds. lieves he has the authority to “This is a niche,” Ransdell are we going to intention- Reserve Fund if state appro- “I do not want to take away do this, and the attorney gen- said of the brewing and distill- ally recruit students?” Burch priations are not allocated by from the outstanding job that eral says he does not,” Ransdell ing program. “We want to be a asked. June 30. If the state appropria- this administration has done, said. “There’s nothing we can global destination for this pro- Provost David Lee called tions are not allocated and the particularly on waving the flag do but prepare and assume gram.” Burch’s question the “$64 draw occurs, the funds will be for higher education in the state that the governor is correct and The board also had a lengthy million question,” and said replenished by October 31, of Kentucky,” Regent John Rid- make plans accordingly.” discussion about the WKU his preference would be that 2017, according to the board. ley said. “However, I’ve wrestled The Executive Committee Pathways program, which WKU recruit students who are The draw from the Univer- with this … what message does also approved the selection of would assist “graduate and un- already fully admissible. sity Reserve Fund would be this send to our student who we the search firm that will help dergraduate applicants who In the full Board of Regents approximately $3.36 million- are trying to teach to be fiscally find candidates for the next fall just short of our admissions meeting, the employment President Gary Ransdell said responsibility and that in busi- university president. criteria,” according to the in- contracts for Stansbury, foot- the last time an action like this ness, you don’t spend money Isaacson, Miller was an- formation item from the Aca- ball Head Coach Jeff Brohm was taken was in 2003. you don’t have?” nounced as the search firm demic Affairs Committee. and Athletic Director Todd “In an effort to manage the Ridley went on to address the university will use in the Faculty Regent Barbara Stewart were approved.

BRENDAN WARD Awareness Day.” Continued from FRONT Youth M.O.V.E. is a “a national, youth- led organization devoted to improving meeting, SGA has taken action and services and systems that supports committees are beginning to be positive growth and development by formed to help students with disabili- uniting the voices and causes of indi- ties. viduals who have lived experience in Meagan Ward, a sophomore senator various systems,” according to the or- who has been working with Ward on ganization’s website. this issue, was contacted for comment Ward said he has worked with Youth but did not respond in time for publi- M.O.V.E. to advocate for those with dis- cation. abilities by going to conferences and Brendan Ward said although there is sharing his story. beginning to be action taken to help Ward said it means a lot to him that those on campuses with disabilities, he was considered to speak on behalf there is still more that needs to be of SAMHSA and Youth M.O.V.E. done. He had several ideas about what “For them to even nominate me to go would be most helpful at WKU. speak is an honor,” Ward said. “It’s an “There needs to actually be … sup- honor because I’ve never been recog- port groups because although the nized on a national level for the little Counseling and Testing Center pro- things I try to do for the community, vides psychiatrists to talk to, I think Memphis freshman Brendan Ward, broadcasting major, is a spokesman for mental which is have a voice.” there needs to be some type of support health issues and is receiving a national award for his eff orts to raise awarness. "I On April 28, Ward and SGA will be group where [participants] can meet don’t want to be someone with a disability; I want to be known as someone who hosting a disabilities forum in the Sen- and have connections with people on has a passion for life,” Ward said Monday, April 25. MICHAEL NOBLE JR./HERALD ate Chambers at 5 p.m. Ward said this campus,” Ward said. forum is an opportunity for students Ward also said he felt there needed to Scott Reider, SAMHSA volunteer, for himself and others as a member of without disabilities to learn about life be more movements to raise awareness said Ward is considered a national Youth M.O.V.E National,” Rieder said in on campus for those with disabilities. on campus and thought more could be advocate and leading voice for youth an email. “Brendan will be serving as a “As of right now, students with dis- done at events like M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan to with ADHD. feature panelist and sharing his exper- abilities are voiceless on campus,” show students how to communicate “As he has overcome severe chal- tise as a leader in the mental health Ward said. “I’m trying to be that voice with people who have disabilities. lenges with ADHD, Brendan advocates field at our Children’s Mental Health for them.”

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT This silence and the factors that en- Candles are Continued from FRONT force it often prevent survivors from passed out speaking out about their experiences. to a large the event. They marched behind a po- Raley said she would urge survivors to crowd before lice car from the Bowling Green Police tell their stories anyway. a candlelit Department. “Don’t be afraid to talk about it,” Ral- vigil for soli- Maelee Fleming, a junior from Smyr- ey said. darity with na, Tennessee, and a participant in the As participants returned to the walk, said she believed Take Back the church at the end of the walk, they survivors Night was beneficial for the university. were greeted with small white candles of sexual “I think it gets a lot of the word out and instructed to stand in a circle. assault at about a topic that usually doesn’t have After the candles had been lit, the First Chris- a lot of exposure,” Fleming said. entire group sang “This Little Light of tian Church Raley said this silence is one of the reasons Mine.” The song ended with a moment Thursday, she became an advocate for survivors. of silence to honor all survivors. April 21. “Advocating for sexual assault vic- Raley said there was one main thing GABRIEL tims is something that’s really, really, she would want to tell other survivors. SCARLETT/ really important to me because silence “It’s not your fault,” Raley said. “It feels HERALD is a big thing,” Raley said. that way a lot, but it’s not your fault.” WE’RE HERE FOR YOU, SO YOU’LL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR THEM Offering care at times that are convenient to your schedule. GGC@WKU Health Services facility provides services for all your healthcare needs. Call today to schedule your appointment Health Services (270) 745-CARE [2273] Graves Gilbert Clinic 1681 Normal Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 Big Red Card Accepted For more information, please visit www.gravesgilbert.com/ggcwkuhealthservices Mon - Thurs: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Fri & Sat: 8:00 AM to Noon read today's stories and more online at FOLLOW US

Wkuherald.com wkuherald @wkuherald @wkuherald WKUHERALD.COM APRIL 26, 2016 a3 WKU staff give suggestions to search committee BY ELISABETH MOORE holding in order to gain stake- institution. ing to train the teachers who ethnicity and age. [email protected] holder input into our process, “It is great to want to achieve are going to influence the fu- “I believe Gatton Academy which is just beginning,” Bale a lot of different things, but ture of our commonwealth. represents one of those risks The Presidential Search said. “The real purpose of this when you stretch yourself so We have to reflect the world that Gary Ransdell has tak- Committee hosted an open meeting is for us to listen. We thinly, it becomes difficult we are expecting our students en, and I think it has paid off forum for university staff on have met with the faculty, and to accomplish things and do to thrive in.” well,” Breedlove said. “A big Friday to allow feedback on this meeting is intended for them well,” Cheney said. “We Stephanie Sieggreen, the part of the reason it has been what they want in the next the staff. We do want your in- need a president who can director of international en- so successful is the warm university president. put.” work with the faculty and staff rollment management, said community and atmosphere All members of the search Bale gave a few suggestions here and that can help us craft the new university president that is here at WKU. We really committee were present ex- of his own for presidential a vision and stick to that vi- should be someone who is need a president that is open cept for Julie Hinson, who qualities during the forum. sion, and it may need to be a well traveled and who is more to continuing that communi- watched the forum from Lou- “A university president narrower vision than what we open minded. ty feel because I think that is isville via videoconference. needs to be an excellent man- have now.” “I advise, coming from in- one of the parts that our stu- The videoconference was ager,” Bale said. “They need Sharon Hunter, the director ternational enrollment man- dents feel very supportive of, shown to other WKU regional to be a politician, fundraiser, of strategic enrollment management, that the new leader and that is a big selling point campuses to allow their par- scholar and visionary. Be- agement and retention sup- will be open minded and vi- for WKU.” ticipation as well. cause of the recent budget port, said she would like to see sionary,” Sieggreen said. “We Bale said with the help of the Committee chairman Phil- cuts from Gov. Bevin, these more diversity in the presi- need to be able to take risks new firm, the search commit- lip Bale began the forum by items are key.” dential search. and to have somebody that tee hopes to name the next explaining the process of se- The search committee “It makes a difference,” has a strong fist who can put it university president by March lecting the next university then opened the floor to Hunter said. “I have listened down and say ‘this is what we 1, 2017. president. Bale said the com- feedback from staff mem- to a lot of you for a number of need to do’ to move forward The Presidential Search mittee had selected the firm bers. Andrea Cheney, assis- years, and I just want you to and be more accountable for Committee will host another Isaacson, Miller to assist in the tant director at the Office of know that [diversity] is impor- it.” open forum for faculty on search for presidential candi- International Programs, said tant with, as what someone Lynette Breedlove, the direc- April 27 at 4 p.m. in Snell Hall dates. the new university president said earlier today, a ‘billion tor of Gatton Academy, agreed room 1108. A student open “This is the second in a series should focus on more park- dollar business.’ It is impor- that the new university presi- forum will be held on April 27 of open forums that we are ing and on narrowing the tant if we are going to be a dent should be a risk-taker at 1 p.m. in Downing Student focus of what WKU is as an global leader and if we are go- while being open to diversity, Union room 2005. CRIME REPORTS

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SELF CARE EDITORIAL A healthy body means a happy you

BY MOLLIE MOORE [email protected]

It is getting closer and closer to the end of the semester, and my eating habits are steadily worsening. With all the stress that comes with final projects and tests looming, it’s hard to force yourself to focus on your body’s needs for more than the 10 minutes it takes to grab a burger from Steak and Shake or make Easy Mac in the micro- wave. Making sure you are eating well, however, is extremely important for your long-term health and your suc- cess this semester. I know you’ve heard this advice so many times it probably sounds like a joke, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. It prepares your body for everything it needs to accomplish and fuels it for all the en- ergy it needs to expend during the next 16 hours. Be careful to consume enough protein and carbs so you don’t tire too early. Eat early enough so that you aren’t pushing lunch past 2 o’clock money well spent? in the afternoon. This way, you can make sure you aren’t eating dinner past 7 p.m. Track team facing drastic cuts while WKU coaches, AD gain new incentives with contracts When you get into the habit of eating well THE ISSUE: With the looming cuts to cent for the coming year. If the cut Athletic Foundation, the approval WKU’s budget, many programs could be ends up being that big, it could be is in poor taste. and staying hydrated, devastating to the team. Currently If the budget situation is so dire you’ll feel better and aff ected, one of which is the track and track and field has the third high- that funding for track and field and fi eld team. These budget cuts are being est budget of athletic teams at $1.8 possibly other programs could face be happier even at million. cuts as high as 50 percent, coaches brought on at the same time that Athletic Also last week, the Board of Re- shouldn’t be taking raises. There this stressful point in Director Todd Stewart could get large gents voted to approve new con- could be better uses for the money the year.” tracts and addendums for Stewart, raised by the Hilltopper Athletic contract incentives and football Head Brohm and new men’s basketball Foundation. Coach Jeff Brohm will be receiving a raise. Head Coach Rick Stansbury with The foundation’s webpage on the OUR STANCE: multiple incentives. WKU sports website states, “Con- It’s also very important to stay hy- If the budget situation The Herald reported Thursday tributions to the HAF serve as an drated throughout the day. You need is so dire that programs are being cut as that this would make Brohm’s base investment in the future of WKU at least 64 ounces of water per day. It salary $800,000 for 2016-2017 in Athletics as we continue to build on drastically as 50 percent, then there is a might seem like a lot, but consuming addition to at least $325,000 in our winning Red Towel Tradition.” this much water is actually quite easy. better way to be spending the raise and possible incentives. Stansbury’s Since this is the case, shouldn’t the First, invest in a reusable water bottle. incentive money. starting base salary is $500,000 in money raised by the foundation You can get one for as little as $3 at Tar- addition to incentives and a uni- be used to support programs that get, and when you buy it, the packag- versity-provided vehicle. Stewart’s are facing major financial setbacks ing should tell you how many ounces ith the approval of the contract addendum includes pos- rather than paying for raises and it holds so you can keep track of your two-year state budget, sible incentives that could total incentives for the coaches of the intake. When I say you need at least 64 W Kentucky universities about $210,000. most popular teams? ounces, I really mean it. Honestly, you will see a cut of 4.5 percent to their These addendums come after The track and field teams are ex- should drink more than that. state-appropriated funding. For WKU spent about $9.46 million in tremely successful. The program It might seem like a lot to pay at- WKU, this means a $3.4 million de- 2015 on coaching and staff — the has seen 39 of its athletes named tention to, but if you take my advice, crease to WKU’s yearly operating most in the school’s history ac- NCAA All-Americans since 2011. I promise you’ll feel better. It’s impor- budget. Because the new budget cording to a report from USA Today Furthermore, Head Coach Erik Jen- tant to cater to your body’s needs be- needs to be finalized by June 30, Sports. kins was named C-USA Coach of cause it’s the only one you have. When decisions are already being made While the raise in Brohm’s annual the Year for two consecutive sea- you get into the habit of eating well about where money will be cut. salary and the incentives that both sons. These teams are doing very and staying hydrated, you’ll feel better Last week, the Herald reported Stewart and Brohm could poten- well, and the foundation should be and be happier even at this stressful that the track and field team’s bud- tially receive are coming from pri- giving them as much support as the point in the year. get could be cut by up to 50 per- vate funds raised by the Hilltopper football and basketball programs.

SKIPPING BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S How to be the best dressed at the Derby

BY SCOUT yourself for celebration, good bourbon do not share my opinion. The array style, you can dress much more casu- HARDIN and dressing to the nines. of headwear at the tracks ranges from ally than you would at a brunch. Sweet HERALD.OPIN- Whether you are a transplant or a minimal adornments to comical con- sundresses are a Derby favorite; pair [email protected] native, we all know what the most ex- versation pieces. Regardless of which with pearls for optimum Kentucky citing two minutes in sports are really Derby function you attend, a bonnet, charm. Kentucky's fa- about — and it’s not the horses. The sun hat and fascinator are non-nego- If you are lucky enough to be spend- vorite time of the thoroughbreds are a perfect excuse tiable. ing your Derby or Oaks day at Churchill year has arrived, for big hats, seersucker suits and sun- For a brunch, I say break out the Downs, go all out! This is your time to SCOUT and Kentucky dresses. But how does someone go- cocktail dress. If you are feeling wild, stand out. If you are going to the out- HARDIN Derby festivi- ing to the tracks decide what to wear? go for a crisp jumpsuit. The look you field, however, I suggest you wear ties have begun! Derby style is a precarious balance of are going for is formal and elegant. Ac- something that holds no sentimental elegance, functionality and a little bit cessories include a clutch, your most value because someone’s very likely to SKIPPING BREAK- Whether you of whimsy. The key to fashion for Der- fabulous fascinator and a tasty mi- spill a drink on it. FAST AT TIFFANY'S: plan to spend May 7 at the by festivities is to dress for your event. mosa. Wear something that will give your Your weekly guide tracks or partying No day at the races is complete for a Going to a garden party? Lucky you! fellow Derby-goers a run for their to having fun with with friends, you Southern lady without a Derby hat. For This is your moment to channel your money. Put on your hat, pick your fashion on campus. should prepare me, simplicity is key, but many people inner Southern belle. In terms of horse and head off to the races!

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Connor Welch, left, Zach Arave, center, and Jordan Yates attempt an unconventional strategy that saw them eliminated during a round of the TUG event Friday at the Ag GABRIEL SCARLETT/HERALD ExpoMAGIC Center. IN THE MUD BY GABRIEL SCARLETT ou got to have heart out on that field,” Y said freshman Sophie Hammann of the “ annual TUG event, which took place Fri- day at the Agricultural Exposition Center. “With- out heart, there's no use in being here.” As one of the final events of Greek Week, TUG is a staple of the WKU Greek tradition that draws hundreds of participants and observers for an afternoon of muddy competition. While many teams had trained for months to hone their techniques and practice their strate- gies, others were just there to have a good time and share in the revelry. Whatever their reasons for attending, members of the WKU Greek community understand the value of this iconic event that epitomizes the idea of friendly competition. It is not hard to imagine that the tradition will continue for many years to come.

ABOVE: Freshman Hannah Hamill, front, struggles with the rest of Alpha Gamma Delta while taking on Sigma Kappa during the annual Greek Week TUG event Friday, April 22, at the Agricultural Exposition Center. MICHAEL NOBLE JR./ HERALD RIGHT: As sun sets on the Ag Expo Center, Erin Holl of Bel- leville, Ill., strains with the rope alongside her Alpha Delta Pi teammates during the cham- pionship round at the annual TUG event on Friday, April 22. GABRIEL SCARLETT/HERALD BOTTOM RIGHT: Freshmen Hannah Hamill, left, Sophie Hammann, center, and Morgan Hertelendy of Alpha Gamma Delta prepare to take their spots during a round of Friday’s TUG competition that saw them eliminated. GABRIEL SCAR- LETT/HERALD BOTTOM LEFT: Members of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity celebrate with their supporters after winning the champion- ship round of TUG at the Ag Expo Center on April 22. GA- BRIEL SCARLETT/HERALD APRIL 26, 2016 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

» Red, White and Brew: The Young Alumni Council hosted Red, LIFE White and Brew on Saturday. Read more about the event on B2. WKUHERALD.COM

Inclusive Ministries hosts beneﬁ t concert BY KJ HALL [email protected]

Lights lit the front of the Living Hope Baptist Church Chapel Friday night as performers took to the stage. Vocalist and Inclusive Ministries member Ashley Renae opened for the Inclusive Ministries Benefit Concert. The Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky Rocker Dance Team performed next. The team captured the hearts of people in the chapel and danced to a broad array of songs, including “Beau- tiful” by Christina Aguilera. Jordan Allen and the Bellwethers closed the show. They had a folklike sound and said that although they are Martina Boone, author of young adult fantasy novels, participates in a panel at the Southern Kentucky Book Fest on Satur- not a Christian band, they are a band day, April 23. This year Boone, from the Washington, D.C., area, participated in the fest for the fi rst time. made up of Christians. ABBY POTTER/HERALD Members of Inclusive Ministries had been planning and preparing for the second annual benefit concert since the beginning of the spring semester. Megan Cole, Corbin junior, spear- headed the concert and worked hard to make it happen. More than 125 people attended the Inclusive Ministries Benefit Con- reading cert, and they raised about $450 total through admission costs and dona- tions, according to Louisville graduate student Cameron Levis. All proceeds will go to Inclusive Min- istries to help the organization better serve those with disabilities, recruit more student members and purchase supplies needed for Bible studies and events. rainbow Levis said it was wonderful to see people come out and support the organization and what they do. “This was a time for us to reflect on all God has done in our organization and what he’ll continue to do,” Levis SOKY convenes for 18th year at Knicely said. “God has been very faithful in this organization … He is good.” BY EMMA AUSTIN Book Fest. braries, featured several authors this After growing up watching his mom “Our mission is to encourage read- year including New York Times best- provide programming for people with [email protected] special needs, Levis learned not to rec- ing and the love of books,” Sara Volpi, selling authors J. A. Jance, Garth Stein ognize the differences in abilities that Thousands of readers gathered at SOKY Book Fest coordinator and out- and Jay Asher. society usually magnifies. WKU’s Knicely Conference Center on reach coordinator for WKU Libraries, Those who attended had the oppor- Levis continued to gain a passion Saturday to meet and hear from some said. tunity to hear presentations by these for this underserved community and of their favorite authors as well as pur- The book fest, presented by Barnes authors and attend panel discussions SEE BENEFIT CONCERT PAGE chase signed copies of their books at and Noble Booksellers, the Warren by authors from different literary B2 the 18th annual Southern Kentucky County Public Library and WKU Li- SEE BOOK FEST PAGE B2

Christian rapper Lecrae performs at SkyPAC

BY EMMA AUSTIN ing to “end all forms of human Lecrae slow down and explain [email protected] poverty and closely walking why he does what he does. with the world’s most vulner- “It just really shows how Grammy Award-winning able people,” according to its much he cares,” Wilkins said. hip-hop artist Lecrae came website. “Not about making money or to the Southern Kentucky Before Lecrae performed, a name for himself, but how Performing Arts Center on audience members had the much he cares for Jesus and for Sunday with hip-hop artist opportunity to donate to the people.” Swoope and DJ Promote as organization and sponsor an Lecrae wrapped up his con- their final stop on the Higher impoverished child. cert by thanking the crew Learning Tour. Lecrae opened with “Time- and acknowledging his fellow Swoope opened the show at 7 piece,” a song from his album performers: drummer Nate p.m. and brought the cheering “Anomaly” released in Septem- “The BeatBreaker” Robinson, crowd to their feet. ber 2014. He performed other Swoope on the keyboard and “I’m loving y’all already,” songs from the album includ- DJ Promote. Swoope told the audience as ing “Welcome to America” and After the audience cheered they sang along to his song “All I Need is You.” for an encore performance, “Same Team.” Lecrae spoke to the audi- Hip-hop artist Lecrae performs Christian rap music at Bowling Lecrae came back out one DJ Promote also performed, ence during song breaks and Green’s SKyPAC Sunday, April 24. Lecrae talked about how he was more time and sang his song encouraging the audience told them he had spent the day an “unashamed" Christian and encouraged others to be followers “Say I Won’t.” to loosen up and enjoy the in Bowling Green; he said he of Christ. EBONY COX/HERALD Richmond freshman Anna night. Swoope and Lecrae both was sure was a great city even McKay said she enjoys Lecrae’s danced across the stage as DJ though everything was closed. “I’m here to give you a real about global problems by actu- music because of the lyrics’ Promote wrapped up his set. He also told stories about his picture of a broken person who ally taking initiative to help the positive messages. After the opening acts, an time in college. made a lot of mistakes,” Lecrae people who face them. “His music has a really good onstage screen showed a clip “My ego was writing checks told the crowd before encour- Russellville sophomore beat, but it has a lot of really of Lecrae talking about his my character couldn’t carry aging them to make a differ- Adam Wilkins, who has been good things to say as well,” partnership with Food for the out,” Lecrae said about the stu- ence in the world. He urged to several of Lecrae’s shows be- McKay said. Hungry, an organization seek- dent he used to be. them to do more than just talk fore, said he enjoyed hearing SEE LECRAE PAGE B2

NOW HIRING Join the team. Help market & distribute our HERALD award winning paper. Ambassadors • Position Paid • Contact Will Hoagland for more FALL 2016 information @ [email protected] b2 APRIL 26, 2016 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD 'Red, White and Brew’ BY BRITTINY MOORE “After trying Western’s, for a first beer [email protected] I think it’s better than the rest of the pale ales here,” Morguelan said. The sun was shining and music from Alltech, the title sponsor for the a live band filled the air as members event, worked with WKU in the estab- of the WKU community crowded a lishment of the new brewing and dis- packed Alumni Avenue on Saturday. tilling major. Several breweries showcasing eight Noelle Johnson, 2013 WKU alumna, different beers lined the street in front traveled from Cincinnati with her fi- of the Augenstein Alumni Center for ancé Zach Poe to attend “Red, White “Red, White and Brew,” the first beer and Brew.” festival to be held on campus. Johnson obtained her certificate in “This is something that is so different brewing and distilling during her time for WKU,” student engagement coor- at WKU. dinator and WKU alumna Allie Sharp She said it was great to be back on said. “[To] my knowledge, there’s re- campus for her first alumni event. ally not been a beer festival on campus “We walked around campus, spoke ever before.” to old professors, and it was the first Brews highlighted at the festival were time I saw the new [Downing Student chosen in a poll by the members of Union],” Johnson said. “I’m excited to WKU’s Young Alumni Council. The fes- be here.” tival, hosted by the council, featured Johnson and Poe traveled with their local craft beers. friend Kwabena Boateng, 2013 WKU “It’s nice seeing WKU embracing the alumnus, who also said he was excited craft brewing culture,” WKU alumnus to be back on the Hill. and Bowling Green City Commission- “It’s a creative and unconventional er candidate Nate Morguelan said. “It way to find and draw alumni back to gets people out and together.” the Hill,” Boateng said. “Beer brings Sharp said ample work was put into people together.” coordinating the event, which was The Young Alumni Council wanted made possible by people working in to host the event to raise funds for stu- collaboration with WKU’s conference dent scholarships. If funded, the schol- and catering group Aramark and with arships would be available for upper- the Young Alumni Council board. classmen at WKU. “The board and myself have put in Sharp hopes for the scholarship to be a lot of work for this. It’s our inaugural fully funded and ready to give away in event,” she said. “We’d love to make it a year or so and plans on continuing to happen every single year.” expand “Red, White and Brew.” Brews presented included WKU’s “Their mission for this event is to fun- own College Heights Brew from Alltech draise for their scholarship that is for Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. upperclassmen at WKU,” Sharp said. Although Morguelan was not able “They wanted to give back to WKU stu- to sample every beer, he said College dents that would turn into, hopefully, Heights Brew was his favorite. active and young alumni.”

BOOK FEST Leigh Mikovch, Bowling Green au- Continued from LIFE thor of “The Bug, the Pea, and Me,” came to the book festival this year as a genres. volunteer with her two daughters Katie The young adult romance panel fea- and Emily. tured authors who spoke about their “If you have even a two-second re- books and explained why they had lationship with an author, it gets you decided to write in that genre. The au- hooked and excited about reading,” thors also recounted personal experi- Mikovch said. ences and gave the audience advice She added that although her daugh- about revision and publication pro- ter Emily would say she hates reading, cesses. she had already used her allowance to One of the speakers, “Thunder Dog” purchase four new books. author Michael Hingson, gave a pre- Volpi said the SOKY Book Fest began sentation about his experience of liv- in 1998 as a regional author showcase ing blind since birth and surviving the and has continued to grow and expand World Trade Center attacks with his in the past two decades to become a guide dog Roselle, on whom his book significant annual event featuring a was based. wide variety of authors. Martina Boone, author of the roman- The planning process takes at least tic Southern gothic “Heirs of Watson half a year, according to Volpi, who said Island” series, said she attends book she is already looking for authors to festivals often to promote teen literacy. headline at the event next year. “My daughter was sort of a reluctant The festival also included the Ken- reader until she came across a book tucky Writers Conference on Friday. she loved,” Boone said. Children’s Day was also on Friday. Boone started the Compulsion for Volpi said about 1,000 kids showed up Reading program, a campaign named to meet authors and participate in vari- after her first novel “Compulsion,” to ous activities throughout the day. provide underfunded schools and li- Rita Crabtree, Friends of the Library braries with books and spread the love Warren County volunteer, said the of reading she and her daughter had book festival is a way to promote lit- found. eracy. When authors weren’t speaking in “Having so many authors in one panels or giving presentations, they place with so many different back- were in the book-signing area having grounds and different topics is a mag- one-on-one conversations with read- net to bring in people who love to ers. read,” Crabtree said.

BENEFIT CONCERT by society, she said. Inclusive Minis- Continued from LIFE tries provides an opportunity for them to get involved in campus life with their knew he needed to pursue that passion peers. further when he got to WKU. That’s Levis, now the Special Populations when he began Inclusive Ministries. director with Bowling Green Parks and “It started with about five people hav- Recreation, agreed and went on to talk ing meetings in a basement just a few about the driving force and overall years ago,” Lexington junior Devyn mission of Inclusive Ministries. Layne said. “Now there are at least 65 The organization’s heartbeat, Levis members.” said, is the passion God has placed on Layne is the social media chairwom- members’ hearts for people with dis- an for Inclusive Ministries and also at- abilities. Its mission, he said, is to share tended the concert Friday. the love of Christ with individuals who Layne said she was excited to see so have physical or intellectual disabili- many people in attendance with an ties and to spread awareness for inclu- audience that ranged from students sion through service, volunteerism and to parents and included community programming. members with special needs. Those who attended the concert “They [those affected by a disability] were able to hear the heartbeat of In- are just really beautiful people that are clusive Ministries, Levis said. full of more joy than I could ever hope “We want to show others why we to have,” Layne said. have the passion for our mission that When people with disabilities gradu- we do and hope those in attendance ate from high school, they face an awk- will pursue inclusion for disabilities,” ward transition and are often ignored he said.

LECRAE this summer with alternative rock Continued from LIFE band Switchfoot. His first book, “Un- ashamed,” which he said is a true story, Paula Fuson, a 2012 WKU graduate is scheduled to be released May 3. from Beaver Dam, said Lecrae’s music is “Everybody wants to be free, but something everyone can relate to. everybody doesn’t have the key,” Lec- “He has a good way of hitting every rae said. “That’s why I’m showing my target audience,” Fuson said. scars. Wounded people need to feel scars.” Lecrae Wkuherald.comwill begin the Heartland tour b3 APRIL 26, 2016 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD

SOFTBALL Kat [Downing] just kind of convinced together in Bowling Green and have a school next spring. Continued from SPORTS me to play, I think, because she want- long-standing softball history. She has one year of eligibility left for ed a friend on the team more than “I love playing with Taylor because, softball and wants to continue to play. since she was a small child. She played anything. They had lost a lot from last first of all, she’s one of my best friends, Proctor said even though this season travel ball as a kid and then played for year’s team, so she pretty much told so it’s always fun playing with some- has been hard at times, she has en- Greenwood High School from seventh me I might legitimately have a shot to one who means more to you than just joyed it. grade until 10th grade. make the team.” the game,” Downing said. "We joke “The caliber of play is just so much As a high school junior, Proctor moved And make the team she did. we’re going to be buried 43 feet apart different than anything I’ve ever played schools to South Warren High School. Not only did Proctor become a Lady from each other.” in before,” Proctor said. “The pitchers Awards and honors Proctor has col- Topper softball player, she is one of the Proctor said she and Downing have that I face, the speed of the game, just lected throughout her softball career key players this year. Tudor described played softball together since they everything is so much more intense include being named a three-time all- Proctor and Downing as a pitcher-catch- were about 8 or 9 years old. They con- than I’ve ever experienced. So it’s been district selection, a two-time all-region er team and said Proctor brings even tinued to play against each other in a lot of fun and it’s been a learning ex- and all-state honoree and a four-time more than that to the Lady Toppers. high school. Downing is the reason perience." academic all-state selection. Proctor “Obviously we’re very young,” Tudor Proctor heard about the walk-on try- So far in Proctor’s first season as a was also named South Warren's most said. “She brings maturity to the team. outs, but Proctor didn’t expect to be- Lady Topper, she has started approxi- valuable player in 2011 and 2012. I think she brings a sense of ‘this is my come such a key player. mately 40 games of slightly more than At the beginning of her college career, second chance to play ball and some- “I was really just there to be mor- 45 games played by the team and has a Proctor attended Lindsey Wilson and thing that I never thought I’d be able to al support for Kat,” Proctor said. “I batting average of over .200. played for its team until her sopho- do,’ and so it’s a great opportunity.” thought I was going to ride the bench, “I’m just so proud of her,” Downing more year, but Proctor said she was not Downing is also a junior at WKU and maybe catch in the bullpen some. It’s said. “She took a whole year off from very content there. She said she wasn’t has played for the Lady Toppers since been kind of a shock, but it’s been ex- playing softball, and I kind of kept getting much play time, and wanted to her freshman year of college. citing.” bothering her this summer and kept return to Bowling Green in 2015. The pitcher came to WKU from Proctor is a physical education major telling her, ‘You got to come out,’ and “I was at Western last year, and I Bowling Green High School, where she with a minor in health. She will gradu- she didn’t think she’d play an inning, didn’t play softball; I was just a stu- played softball, lettering all four years. ate in December 2016 but plans to con- and look at her. She’s one of our key dent,” Proctor said. “Over the summer, Proctor and Downing have grown up tinue her education and start graduate contributors.”

BASEBALL ing two innings, the Hilltop- kover hit a two-run home run highlighted a four-run inning was huge,” Pawlowski said. Continued from SPORTS pers began to build a cushion. to left field to pull the Road- that cut the Hilltoppers’ lead “He wanted to be out there, With the bases loaded in the runners within three points. to one. and we needed him because faced junior pitcher Kevin El- bottom of the third, Duck- Soon after, Janes grounded Needing a spark, Duckworth both teams were swinging the der looking to win the game. worth doubled to right center- out to third base but brought struck again from the plate. ball so well. He silenced their However, George flied out to field to score three Hilltoppers. home Wood to give the Hill- With the bases loaded, the bats.” left field as the Hilltoppers “[Duckworth] was so fired toppers a 14-10 lead. Henderson County High The sweep improves WKU held on to a 7-5 victory. up,” Head Coach John Paw- Finally, redshirt junior pitch- School product doubled to 22-18 (9-9 C-USA). The Senior pitcher Austin King lowski said of the three-run er Kevin Elder pitched a 1-2-3 down the left field line to score Hilltoppers travel to Nashville gave up just five hits and three double. “He’s been working inning to give the Hilltoppers Clarkson and Janes to give the Tuesday to take on Lipscomb. runs in seven innings and so hard. That was a big oppor- the victory and clinch the se- Hilltoppers a 8-5 lead after six “This league is such a roller gave up five hits to get the win, tunity with the bases loaded, ries. innings. coaster ride,” Pawlowski said. improving to 3-3 on the year. and he took advantage of it.” In the series finale, the Hill- Once again, Elder came in to “We’ve been swept a cou- In the second match-up, Hudzina then hit a home toppers picked up right where finish it off. The Hampshire, ple times, and we’ve swept both teams had strong days run to left center to score him- they left off in game two. as Illinois, native kept the Road- a couple teams. When you from the plate. The two teams self and Duckworth, giving the they started the game with a runners scoreless in the final have an opportunity to put combined for 24 runs on 30 Hilltoppers a 9-4 lead after just 6-1 lead. 4.1 innings to give WKU an 8-5 some wins on your resume, hits. three innings. Once again, the Roadrun- victory and the sweep. you have to take advantage After the teams brought in Down by five in the top of ners stormed back. UTSA’s “For Elder to step up and play of it, and that’s what we did two runs a piece in the open- the seventh, UTSA’s Ben Broo- J.T. Gilmore’s two RBI singles Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend.” APRIL 26, 2016 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

» Baseball: Sophomore infi elder Steven Kraft named Conference SPORTS USA Hitter of the Week . WKUHERALD.COM

SOFTBALL BASEBALL Kraft and exceeding Elder lead Tops to series sweep BY SAM PORTER expectations [email protected] The WKU baseball team hosted the University of Texas, San Antonio in a walk-onwalk-on becomes impact three-game Conference USA clash last weekend. player for Lady Toppers Entering the series with a 6-9 C-USA record, the Hilltoppers looked to get to .500 as it hosted UTSA. BY HUNTER FRINT Thanks to huge performances by [email protected]@WKU.EDU sophomore infielder Steven Kraft and redshirt junior pitcher Kevin Elder, the AfterAfter tatakingking a yyearear ofoofff frfromomom ccollegeolleegege ssoftball,oofftbt alall,l Hilltoppers swept the Roadrunners by juniorjuniior TaylorTaylor ProctorPrProocctor returnedreturnned toto thetthhe scenesccene e atat scores of 7-5, 14-10 and 8-5. WKUWKKU exexpectingppeccttini g lilittlettle pplaylay titime,immee, bubbutut shshehe “This was big time for our confi- foundfounnd herselfhheersr ele f pleasantlyplleaeasaantlyy ssurprisedurpprissedd dence,” Elder said about the sweep. by tthishis seseason’seasonn’ss outcome.outtcoomee. “Last weekend was a rough weekend. PPrProctor,oco tor, originallyorir ginnally ffrfromomm BBowl-owl- We knew we had to have a good week- inging Green,Greeen, contactedcononttactteedd WKUWKU end to build momentum and get back softballsosoftbbaalll HHeadeaad CoCCoachaach AAmAmyy TuTTu-- .500 in conference play." dordod r lastlal st summersuummmemer andand askedasa kek d ifif In the opening matchup, Kraft made sheshe couldcoulu d walkwawalkk onon forfor sum-sum- it known early that he planned to have mermem r tryouts.trtryooutu s.. a great weekend. PrProctoroco toor hadhahad returnedrereturned toto With two outs in the bottom of the BowlingBowling GreenGrreeen oneonne yearyeeara first, Kraft singled to right center to afterafafter plplayingayying cocollegeollegge bbaballlll score junior infielder Leiff Clarkson for forfor LindseyLindsey WilsonWiW lsonn Col-Cool- the game’s opening run. After a wild lege.legeg . SheShShe waswaas askedasked pitch allowed Kraft to move to second by herher friendfriiennd KathrynKaK thrryyn base, redshirt sophomore Harrison DowningDoD wning to ttryry ooututut ttoo Scanlon singled to score Kraft to give beb a LadyLady ToTopperpperr afteraftfter the Hilltoppers a 2-0 lead after just one thethe teamteam lostlost severalseseveeraral inning. maturemmatuure pplayerslayers tthehee ppre-rere- After the two teams traded runs, viousviv ouus sesseason.ason. Kraft struck again in the bottom of ““T“Taylorayylolor coccontactedontntacacteted mme the fifth. With senior infielder Danny inin thethehe ssummerumummemer anaandnd sheshs e Hudzina on first base, Kraft hit a home waswawas goinggooining toto Western,Wesestetern, run to left center to extend WKU’s lead wantedwawantedd toto bebe a partparrt of to four runs. thethe teteam,am, anaandnd wewe hhadada ttry-ryy- Soon after, junior catcher Hunter outs,”outs,”” TudorTudor said.saidd. “I“I toldtoldd herher Wood singled down the right field to to ccomeome tot ttryouts;rryooutts; shshee caccamemee score junior outfielder Paul Murray toto ttryouts.ryr outss. ShSShehe mamadeadede tthehe tteam,eam,m to give the Hilltoppers a 6-1 lead after andanand she’sshhe’s workedworked herher tailtail offoff five innings. With a five-run lead, Kraft toto bbecomeece omme a starter.starter.r SoSo it’sit’ss struck one last time. The Virginia na- oneone of thosethosee storiesstoorieses thatthat tive singled to score sophomore out- aarr e fuf funn to ttalkaallk abaabout.”bouout.” fielder Kaleb Duckworth to give the ProctorPrococttoor hashas Hilltoppers a comfortable 7-1 lead. playedplplayyeded ssoftballofftbtball inn “Growing up, my dad and I were very BowlingBoowling GreenGreen passionate about the game of baseball,” Kraft said after the game. “Every SEESEE SOSOFT-FT- day we would practice hitting out- BABALLLLL side for hours — probably about 100 PPAGEAGE BB33 swings a day. I did it my whole life, and it’s helped me so much here.” However, the Roadrunners battled back with four unanswered runs in the eighth and ninth innings. Junior catcher Taylor Proctor (13) prepares for the second game of the doubleheader on Saturday, April 22, against Samford With two outs UTSA’s Mason George University. The Lady Toppers lost to Samford 14-9. JENNIFER KING/HERALD SEE BASEBALL PAGE B3

FOOTBALL Off ense wins annual spring game 52-31 over defense

BY JOHN REECER overall positive play of the four players. [email protected] Eckels had the best day of the four as he completed 19 out of 24 passes, On Saturday afternoon, the WKU a 79.2 completion percentage, for 322 football team took to the field at Smith yards with three touchdowns and only Stadium for its annual Red vs. White one interception. Spring Game. “We put up a lot of numbers today,” The offense, which was the Red team, Eckels said. “When your number is still proved to be the team’s primary called, you have to get in there and strength as it defeated the defense in a do your part. That’s great to know that shootout by a score of 52-31 in front of when you get in there, you have to do a crowd of about 5,500 people. everything you can to provide for the “I think our offense is coming along,” team.” redshirt senior quarterback Nelson Ferguson was not too far behind Eck- Fishback said. “I think obviously with els as the transfer from Louisville com- any spring game and practice, there is pleted 17 of his 26 passes for 223 yards. going to be ups and downs and things Fishback got the start for the offense; to learn from. It was cool to cut it loose however, he performed the worst sta- and throw deep balls and stuff like tistically as he only completed 40 per- that. I couldn’t really say any side really cent of his passes despite passing for won because usually offense wins the 209 yards. spring game.” White had a respectable game as he Redshirt junior quarterback Mike White (14) throws the ball during the Hilltoppers’ completed 60 percent of his passes for Fishback was a part of the main at- Red vs. White game on Saturday, April 23, at Smith Stadium. SHABAN ATHUMAN/HERALD traction at Saturday’s spring game as 125 yards while adding a touchdown he competed with redshirt sophomore and a interception. a strong showing in the game. are all getting better together.” Drew Eckels, graduate senior Tyler Fer- “I think we make some big plays up Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Overall, while the quarterback battle guson and redshirt junior Mike White the field, which is good,” Head Coach Will Bush had the most surprising day was definitely not settled in the spring for the starting quarterback spot after Jeff Brohm said of the quarterback com- as the formerly little-used receiver game, the four candidates and the rest the departure of former quarterback petition. “We did have two intercep- caught eight balls for 169 yards. He also of the Hilltoppers played well enough Brandon Doughty. tions, which we don’t want to happen. added two touchdowns on the day. to ease many worries some fans might The group combined to complete 58 It’s hard for me to tell right now. They all Redshirt freshman Lucky Jackson have had. of 93 passes for 880 yards. They also did good things; it’s a close race. I’m go- also displayed his talent in the game “I liked today,” Brohm said. “A lot of managed to throw five touchdowns ing to have to go back and look at this as the Lexington native caught seven our guys competed and got better. The while only compiling two intercep- spring game and evaluate more.” balls for 138 yards. good thing is that I just thought that we tions on the day. While a lot of attention was given to “We’re pretty good,” Bush said. “We got better. Without question, there is However, there were standout per- the quarterbacks, the wide receivers — came out and tried to put on a show room to improve, but I do like the way formances from the group despite the particularly the younger players — had for the fans and tried to get better. We the guys competed.”