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MICHAEL RIVERA/HERALD Junior forward Teeng Akol retreats to the locker room following WKU’s 81-66 loss to UK Thursday night at the Yum! Center in Louisville. What a ride! WKU’s season ends with loss to No. 1 Kentucky

By COLE CLAYBOURN man forward Vinny Zollo said WKU [email protected] (16-19) was “running on fumes.” A spir- ited WKU group fi nally ran out of fumes LOUISVILLE — The unstoppable against a Kentucky team that was simply force that was WKU for the past few bigger and more talented. weeks fi nally ran into an immovable ob- “They ain’t the No. 1 seed in this tour- ject on Thursday night. nament for nothing,” freshman guard Der- WKU’s unexpected postseason run rick Gordon said. “We just sort of rushed came to an end at the hands of top-seeded things in the fi rst half. We didn’t get back Kentucky, 81-66, at the KFC Yum! Cen- in transition defense, and that messed us ter. up a lot. We were doing some things we’re Head Coach Ray Harper said he not used to doing.” couldn’t have been more proud with how WKU dug itself a hole early by forc- his team fi nished the season. ing shots and not making the open ones, “It’s been quite a journey,” he said. allowing UK (33-2) to open the game on “I’m just thankful I was able to be along 10-0 run. for the ride. They’re terrifi c and you But freshman guard T.J. Price scored got to see a little bit about their charac- 10 points in a 12-0 run to give WKU a ter and their heart. They just wouldn’t 12-10 lead. quit.” MICHAEL RIVERA/HERALD Heading into Thursday’s game, fresh- SEE RIDE, PAGE 3 Freshman guard T.J. Price pushes around UK defenders during the fi rst round NCAA tournament game. The Toppers' run of incredible comebacks fell short against No. 1-ranked UK. First floor of DUC Jerry of 'Ben vacated for start & Jerry’s' to of construction speak at WKU

ByTAYLOR HARRISON packages for the construction project have By SHELBY ROGERS Cultural Enhancement committee, said & MICHAEL McKAY been awarded and contractors are set to [email protected] Greenfi eld was chosen for a number of [email protected] start work Monday. reasons. The two bid packages are for selective Ice cream superstar Jerry Green- “Firstly, he’s a very successful busi- Students looking to grab a quick lunch demolitions of the fi rst and fourth fl oors fi eld, of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, will ness man,” Lee said. “Secondly, he has from Subway or replace their student IDs and for site utilities for the Avenue of speak at the next installment of WKU’s a very distinctive approach to social were in for a surprise when they returned Champions side of the building. Cultural Enhancement Series. responsibility of entrepreneurs… Not from spring break. Russell said a section of the Avenue Greenfi eld’s presentation is March everyone will agree with him, but the The fi rst fl oor of the Downing Univer- of Champions in front of DUC will be 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Van Meter Hall. questions he poses are interesting.” sity Center has temporarily shut down as shut down with a construction fence for Greenfi eld will share “his thoughts Lee said Greenfi eld is “a bit of a renovation pre-project construction is set a couple of months while the utilities are on entrepreneurial spirit, his sense of character” and hopes that students will to begin next week. relocated to that side of the building. social responsibility and his innovative be “challenged in some way” by the The $49 million DUC renovation, “It’s going to a be a fairly substantial business philosophy.” The fi rst 400 at- businessman’s ideas. which is being partially funded through a tunnel put there, and I think there’s go- tendees receive free ice cream for the “I hope students hear an idea they $70-per-semester student fee, is expected ing to be sections of it that have to be dug event, according to Cultural Enhance- like, an idea they disagree with, an idea to be completed in July 2014. about 16, 20 feet deep,” Russell said. ment’s promotional poster. they’ve never heard before,” Lee said. Bryan Russell, director of Planning, David Lee, dean of Potter College Design and Construction, said two bid SEE DUC, PAGE 3 of Arts and Letters and chairman of the SEE JERRY, PAGE 3

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CORRECTION The Herald regrets the error. Due to a Herald error, the picture in The College Heights Herald corrects Tuesday’s paper showing WKU students all confi rmed errors that are brought to volunteering in Joplin, Mo. was incorrectly reporters’ or editors’ attention. Please call dated. The correct date of the picture is 745-6011 or 745-5044 to report a correc- October 8, 2011. tion, or e-mail us at editor@wkuherald. Community Amenities com. Clubhouse with WIFI access Exciting community events Free resident & guest parking Game room with lounge areas Maintenance 24/7 Modern fitness center Picnic areas w/ grills CRIME REPORTS Resident lounge Sand volleyball court Sparkling pool Tanning dome Reports ■ Sophomore Joseph Pillow, Keen Hall, and Freshman Shane Weddle, Keen, reported Unit Amenities on March 14 that items were stolen from their room. The value of the theft was not reported. Individual leases Fully furnished High speed internet access in ■ Freshman Timothy Sivils, Pearce Ford Tower, reported on March 12 that his iPhone bedrooms Full kitchen Private full size washer & dryer was stolen from the Preston Center. The value of the theft is $250. Private bathrooms Private patio or balcony ■ Senior Nicholas Norris, Bowling Green, reported on March 12 that a trombone and case were stolen from the rehearsal room in the Music Rehearsal Hall. The value of the theft is $4,200. ■ Five flags were stolen from the International Center on March 12. The value of the theft is $250.

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points to lead Kentucky, while center RIDE Anthony Davis and Lamb added 16. CONTINUED FROM FRONT WKU made a run at the end to cut the lead to 15, but it was too little too The first half proved to be a game late. of runs. The loss caps off a rollercoaster Trailing 20-17, forward Terrence season with a mid-season coaching Jones tallied a 3-point play to give UK change, followed by an improbable a 23-17 and the Wildcats spun off a run to win four games in four days to 14-2 run to go up 32-19 with just un- win the Sun Belt Conference Tourna- der seven minutes left to play in the ment and earn its first NCAA Tourna- half. ment berth since 2009. Zollo and junior guard Jamal Crook The Toppers won seven straight sat out most of the half with two fouls, games after Harper had the interim tag leaving senior guard Kahlil McDon- removed on Feb. 19, with the only loss ald, Price and Gordon to run the of- in that stretch coming against the na- fense. tion’s best team. Price did his best to WKU loses just one keep WKU in the game player — McDonald with 16 first-half points, — and returns a youth- including two 3-point- ful team that now has ers and going 4-of-5 on plenty of postseason free throws. UK switched I couldn’t be experience, including defenders on Price three two NCAA Tournament times early in the half in happier going games. an effort to contain him. back in the “It was a lot of ups Instead, UK answered and downs,” Price said. on the offensive end with locker room “Sometimes, we didn’t 14 points from guard Do- always know if we ron Lamb and 15 points with those could get through it all from forward Terrence guys. I’m going the way… But we came Jones. together as a team. We Jones added a powerful back with the knew we were going put-back dunk and Lamb to stick together to get drained a wide-open 3 right team." through everything. to get the Wildcat-heavy That’s how we made crowd loud and on its feet that big run that we —RAY HARPER as UK took a 45-26 lead Head Coach did.” into halftime. Gordon said he ex- That was a lead that pects the returning even the Toppers, who players to keep work- have become known for their come- ing and end up in the Top 25. backs, couldn’t overcome. “It was a good run,” Gordon said of WKU allowed UK to get into the the season. “We had a big turnaround bonus with 8:31 left in the first half as far as the coaching change in the thanks to several fouls on the other regular season, then to win the confer- side of the floor. The Wildcats cashed ence and up to now. We’ve just got to in by making 11 of 13 free throws. keep doing what we’re doing and get- The Toppers were held to just 31.3 ting better and better. percent shooting while UK shot 61.5 “The freshmen have three more percent. years, so we’re going to do big things.” WKU got little from freshman for- Harper said he’ll remember this ward George Fant, the Sun Belt Con- year’s team by their “never-say-die at- ference Tournament’s Most Outstand- titude.” ing Player. Fant was 0-5 from the floor “We have a foundation — Derrick, in the first half but finished the game T.J. and George — you’re talking with 13 points. about three freshmen that just went up Price couldn’t duplicate his first against the No. 1 team in the country half production, scoring just five and they didn’t back down one step,” points in the second half, but he still he said. “As they go on in their college finished with a team-leading 21 points. careers, they can look back on this ex- Junior center Teeng Akol and Crook perience and really help any new guys combined for just five points, while that we have in the program about how Zollo and sophomore forward O’Karo we do things. Akamune were held scoreless. “I couldn’t be happier going back in Meanwhile, UK’s depth proved to the locker room with those guys. I’m be a difference. Jones finished with 22 going back with the right team.” WKUHERALD.COM

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3.16.12 College Heights Herald • Western Kentucky University COLUMN EDITORIAL CARTOON T Rooting for the OOPSPS& other team? BOOTTOMSTTOMS

By the time you all read this, the WKU men’s basketball team TOPS to the men’s will have already played the Uni- basketball team mov- versity of Kentucky in the fi rst ing on in the NCAA round of the NCAA tournament. tournament. Of course I don’t know how the game turned out, but yes, I was one of those “delusional” Topper BOTTOMS to playing fans who thought our team could the no. 1 team in the beat the mighty UK. JOANNA WILLIAMS country — UK. I’m not going to go into the READING BETWEEN specifi cs of how miraculous this THE LINES season has been for the men’s [email protected] TOPS to the beautiful team or how proud I’m sure every spring weather. Topper fan is. If you want to read that, you can head over to the sports section or a message board. No, I want to talk about how whenever it comes to UK athletics our school spirit dwindles faster than BOTTOMS to advertisers for Rush Limbaugh’s show. midterms being after I didn’t grow up in Kentucky, so I wasn’t aware of the unconditional devotion so many Kentuckians have spring break. to UK basketball when I came here for college. But I’ve gotten the idea: you guys love UK basketball — a lot. That makes sense. I can admit they’re a power- TOPS to Izzi’s still be- house in college basketball. Still, I don’t understand the WKU students who ing open. continue to root for UK while they go to school here. I’ve had people — especially during this time of the LETTER TO THE EDITOR season — attempt to explain it to me, but their logic is so unsophisticated that I honestly can’t follow. You BOTTOMS to forget- mean to tell me you grew up loving UK basketball, ting about Subway but you came to WKU…to continue to root for UK? If Meal plans should roll closing. your devotion to UK is as strong as you portray it to be, then wouldn’t you have been more comfortable there? It’s just something I don’t understand. over to the next week have an opinion? Granted, no one is obligated to cheer on the school they go to, I understand that. Even I’ve cheered on Syr- [email protected] acuse (my hometown) basketball these past few years, DUC on a Sunday evening — at 11:59 p.m. each Sunday! 270.745.4874 but if I loved them that much I would have looked into fi lled with students trying to use the I understand why there is a daily attending the school. 1. Letters should not exceed last few meal swipes left at the end limit — it ensures students spread What it really comes down to is respect. I’m not 250 words, and commentaries of the week. But tonight, students out their swipes over the entire week sure if that word has gotten into the head of such pas- should be about 500 words. head to DUC with a week’s worth and helps keep campus dining loca- sionate fans, but it’s an important term to remember. of swipes and gather more food tions stocked. A solution: Keep the 2. For verifi cation, letters and Respect for your university and respect for the Hilltop- than they can carry. However, the four swipes per day limit but allow commentaries MUST include per fans here. check-out clerk is prepared to crush students to roll over their unused your name, phone number, WKU athletic programs are in resurgence. You dreams: “Sorry, you can only use swipes to the next week, similar to home town and classifi cation don’t have to look any further than the football team’s or title. four swipes a day.” No exceptions. how unused meal plan dollars roll quick turnaround after Willie Taggert was hired or with For days like today, and other over to the spring. We have a bit 3. Letters may not run in every the men’s team after Ray Harper was hired. Whether holiday weekends or breaks, stu- more freedom, and the dining lo- edition due to space. WKU won yesterday’s game or not, we have a lot to dents lose money… and there is no cations don’t feel the heat. We still 4. The Herald reserves the look forward to. But to make it truly special, the fans way around it. Tonight, a student have to budget them so we aren’t right to edit all letters for style, here have to believe in the program as well, and that with a 14-meal per week plan, us- losing money at the end of the se- grammar, length and clarity. doesn’t happen when we have half the school wearing ing the allotted four swipes, ($3.45/ mester but aren’t completely boned The Herald does NOT print li- blue on game day. swipe) is out $34.50. For one with when we are given a week’s worth belous submissions. I don’t know what the outcome of Thursday’s game 21 swipes, $62.10… gone. College and told “Sorry, you can only use is yet. I hope that I’m able to witness the biggest upset 5. Letters and commentaries students are told to be money-con- four swipes a day.” in NCAA and WKU history. But if that doesn’t come, must be received by 7 p.m. on scious, but we have no control here — Chelsea Martin then I at least want to see WKU students fi nally sup- Sunday and Wednesday. because of the current restrictions: Evansville sophomore porting the school they decided to attend. Four per day and leftovers disappear

COMMENTARY College students beware: the middle class is shrinking

College students maintained their status by simply pro- But that may no longer be the case. escalate exponentially, many of our leg- beware: The middle creating. The poor never questioned their As infl ation continues to push the cost islators have apparently decided that the class is shrinking. plight or strove to rise above their circum- of attending college beyond the reach of fi nancial awards associated with being a According to a stances. many Americans, the social contract that college graduate mean that the individual recent poll by the This was simply the way the world traditionally emphasized the importance should shoulder more of the expense as- Pew Research Cen- was and — until the advent of the Indus- of higher education is slowly disintegrat- sociated with acquiring the credential. ter, two-thirds of all trial Revolution — everyone knew their ing. Changing attitudes about the role of The current generation of taxpayers Americans see in- place in the cultural hierarchy. In the government, an aging population with ex- needs to step up and provide the next come inequality as United States, the middle class did not re- ploding health care needs and shifting so- generation with the same benefi ts and op- more of a concern ally exist until after World War II. Some cietal priorities are undermining the value portunities that were afforded them by the than race relations or AARON HUGHEY seem nostalgic for that bygone era, but a of higher education in unprecedented and preceding generation. national security. It Professor, dichotomous society is not in anyone’s profoundly demoralizing ways. Moreover, the call for college students is quickly becoming Department of best interest — including the rich. The gap between rich and poor, with to rise up in defense of a social contract the defi ning issue of Counseling and There is more at stake here than most respect to college graduates, has grown with a proven track record has never been the 21st Century. Student Aff airs realize. more than 50 percent just since the 1990s. more acute or had greater signifi cance The growing gap For most of my life, I have been as- Similarly, the gap between standardized than it does right now. No other invest- between the rich and poor obviously sured that education is the only reliable test scores for these two groups is 40 per- ment has the potential to shape our des- impacts all Americans — but it holds route available to most Americans who cent wider than it was in 1970. tiny the way higher education does. special signifi cance for college students. want to enhance their quality of life. And Once upon a time, helping students Total student loan debt recently passed They are the ones with the most to lose in until the last few decades, all the available obtain a college education was seen as an the $1 trillion mark — more than credit a two-tiered society. evidence tended to support that notion. investment in our collective future — as card debt in the United States. This is a Throughout history, people were gen- Degrees have historically helped ensure benefi cial to society as to the individual national disgrace — and a direct result of erally considered either rich or poor. The a higher standard of living for those who receiving the assistance. Unfortunately, as the shrinking middle class. rich were typically land owners who earned them. the cost of attending college continues to College students, beware. college heights herald

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By SPENCER JENKINS “These events also help to be a voice [email protected] for those that might not be able to speak out for themselves until they are ready WKU is raising sexual assault or can speak up.” awareness this month by hosting Madariaga said people approach events that aim to stop sexual violence sexual assault as a taboo topic, and if and encourage victims to feel comfort- it’s not talked about, then it doesn’t able telling their stories. happen. Staff Counselor Elizabeth Madaria- “I’m hoping by talking about this, we ga said in an email that the Counseling allow comfort and courage for people and Testing Center has been working to come forward and report these inci- with Hope Harbor, a sexual trauma re- dences,” she said. “I’m also hoping to covery center, in a collaborative effort increase awareness so that these inci- to increase awareness of sexual vio- dences do not occur.” lence in the community. According to WKUPD police re- “We work with them, as well as oth- cords, since Jan. 1, 2012, there have not er community agencies, to show sup- been any sexual assaults on campus. port to victim survivors,” she said. Along with Sexual Assault Aware- Madariaga said sexual violence af- ness Month, WKUPD also offers a Rape fects both men and women and that one Aggression Defense program. ABBY O’BRYAN/HERALD in three females and one in six males Mandi Johnson, public information Kung Fu instructor Tom Pardue shows Scottsville freshman Roxanne McLean, left, how to use a will be victims of some form of sexual offi cer for WKUPD, said RAD gives self defense technique on Horse Cave freshman Shayla Marr, middle, during a kung fu class Feb. 22 violence in their lifetime. women options to use if being attacked. at the Jones Jaggers Hall Gym. The class was held as part of sexual assault awareness month. “It’s important to increase the “RAD teaches women how to as- awareness so that people know if this sess possible risks, how to physically “We want female students to be ed- Awareness Month it’s important to re- happened or happens to them that they respond to an attack and overall gives ucated in self-defense and risk aware- mind women that assaults can happen. are not alone,” she said. “They can be them options,” she said ness,” she said. “Not to say you will be “It helps survivors heal,” she said. “It assured they don’t have to go through RAD class numbers are around 10 a victim, but statistics say one in four helps educate those who are not aware this crisis by themselves and that they students but have had classes as large as women are victims of sexual assault.” they might be doing something wrong are supported. 33 before, Johnson said. Johnson said during Sexual Assault when it comes to sexual behavior.” SKyPAC series to target local artists, younger audience

By CHRIS RUTLEDGE year olds, which is probably the biggest surprised at how different some of the include Lost River Cavemen on March [email protected] part of the people that live in Bowling new material is. 31, Austin Webb on April 14, and another Green during the school semesters, don’t “We’re writing the songs that we want band to be announced for May 5. have anything to do — they can’t go to to write now and writing for a more pa- White said he needs a summer intern- Bowling Green senior Landon White Tidball’s. There’s relatively no place to tient audience who’s willing to listen to ship to graduate and will no longer be was waiting tables at Montana Grille when go to see live music, and this is a music lyrics and get involved in a story,” he said. involved in the series after May, but he he noticed two people walk in dressed in town.” “We’ve even revamped a lot of our older hopes it continues. Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Cen- Canago will be the fi rst band to per- material, so even some of our older songs Doors open at 9 p.m. and the show ter (SKyPAC) shirts. White, a corporate form in the Studio Theater at SKyPAC have a new feel to them.” starts at 9:30 p.m. There is a $5 cover and organizational communication major, and the second act to play at the center The music isn’t the only thing getting charge for anyone over 21 and a $7 had some ideas for the venue, so when the since its opening last weekend. revamped. charge for those 18-20. Visitors can park two unsuspecting visitors ordered their White said picking Canago to open the “Brandon Fish, our lighting director, on the street or in the parking garage next food, he delivered a pitch. series was a deliberate decision. has added a lot of new LEDs,” Brown door, and drinks will be served at the White, now a programming associate “I felt like Canago was a band I can said. “We’re going to be doing some may- venue. For more information visit http:// at SKyPAC, told the employees about his rely on and trust,” he said. “They get a be one-time unique aesthetic stuff.” www.theskypac.com/ idea for a concert series that would focus crowd dancing every time. I really feel Drummer Chris Smith said he expects on the local music scene and would aim to like they are the band of the youth here in a big crowd for the opening. draw a younger demographic to SKyPAC. Bowling Green.” “We’ve had a very good response on If you go: The series, “Music in the Studio,” will The Canago members are just as excit- Facebook,” he said. “I’d be surprised if kick off Saturday night with local rockers ■ Who: Canago ed about playing as White is about having there weren’t 300 or more people there.” Canago. them. The band has been taking time off White said he wants the opening night White said the idea came from his ■ When: Saturday, March 17 at 9 p.m. since December to work on new material. to be as unique as possible, so he invited frustration with the lack of music venues Vocalist Craig Brown said “Music in local artist Stephen Wells to paint during for people under 21, and he hopes SKy- the Studio” will be the biggest show the the show. ■ Where: Southern Kentucky Per- PAC can bring the music away from the band has played in 2012. To celebrate, the “I want this to be a celebration of hav- forming Arts Center “bar scene.” band is debuting some of the new material ing this offered for the local community,” “Everybody always complains around and inviting some special guests to play. he said. ■ How much: $5 for 21+, $7 for 18-20 here about not having anything to do dur- Brown said fans of the band might be Future “Music in the Studio” shows ing the weekend,” he said. “The 18 to 20 MARCH 16, 2012 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD 7

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By MICHAEL McKAY “The mission of the department is to [email protected] ensure student success, and part of ensur- ing student success is to make sure they Housing and Residence Life is offering feel valued and comfortable, and accepted an opportunity for students to get a new as members of this campus community,” perspective on gender issues. Silliman said. HRL is hosting its second annual Gen- Kat Michael, assistant residence hall der and Communication Conference to- director in Rodes-Harlin Hall, designed day in Grise Hall from and will be moderating a 3 to 7 p.m. followed by session called Gender and dinner in the Downing Sexuality. University Center Cu- Michael said it will be pola Room. This is a unique a panel discussion with CONNOR CHOATE/HERALD The conference will students that will cover a Bruce Kessler, associate dean of Ogden College, prepares to get pied Wednesday include sessions such as topic on this spectrum of issues in sexu- afternoon behind College High Hall for the “Pi(e) a Prof” event for Pi Day. For $1, “Gender and Politics,” campus that is ality and gender from ste- students could pie professors and administrators. The event, put on by the math “Gender on the Job” and reotyping to the transgen- department, benefi tted Barren River Imaginative Museum for Science. others about the ways very much in the der movement. gender affects different dark." “This is a unique topic aspects of people’s lives. on this campus that is very Blair Silliman, co- much in the dark,” Michael ordinator of Student —Kat Michael Assistant residence hall director said. Programs for HRL, said Michael said she wants the conference is about to give students a vocabu- exploring diverse perspectives on gender lary to be able to understand and talk and helping students have a better under- about sexuality. standing of themselves. She said members of the Student Iden- Community Amenities “We want to address the person, not tity Outreach will be on hand to talk to Clubhouse with WIFI access Exciting community events Free just the student, but the person as well,” students after the session. Silliman said. “So being able to offer pro- resident & guest parking Maintenance 24/7 Modern fitness center Silliman said her offi ce would be able grams like these will force them to think to direct students to resources like SIO af- Picnic areas w/ grills Sparkling pool about who they are and how they identify ter the conference. themselves and interact with other peo- “It’s more than just bringing these con- Unit Amenities ple.” ferences together,” Silliman said. “We’re Individual leases; Fully furnished High speed internet access in Silliman said she feels HRL is respon- talking about helping these students gain bedrooms Full kitchen Private full size washer & dryer sible for helping students understand top- awareness about themselves and about Private patio or balcony ics such as gender. others as well.”

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By TYLER PROCHAZKA said these criticisms should not stop people from volun- [email protected] teering for the group. 'Walk a Mile' “You shouldn’t dismiss Invisible Children out of hand During spring break, WKU’s Invisible Children Co- just because someone posted something taken out of con- President Megan Murphy sat down at her computer text,” Ford said. By AMANDA YOUNG to discover her Facebook newsfeed covered with the The criticism has not stopped Ford from continuing to [email protected] “KONY 2012” video featuring Joseph Kony. appreciate Invisible Children. The group has helped him Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army, a to broaden his horizons about global issues, something rebel militant group in Uganda, is fi nally famous. many other organizations on campus do not provide, he The men of WKU will hit the streets in high heels on Murphy said she hopes this means justice can fi nally said. Wednesday for the Interfraternity Council’s annual “Walk a be served. Ford said he believes that the “KONY 2012” cam- Mile in Her Shoes” event. “The only reason he’s continued to be powerful is be- paign is critical because it “provides a face” to the ongo- About 40 men signed up to wear a pair of heels while cause people don’t know who he is,” Murphy said. ing confl ict in Uganda and the surrounding region. walking a mile around campus to raise awareness about Invisible Children is a national campaign that began “That’s the only time you get change to happen, is sexual abuse and violence against women. in 2004 to help aid in the capture of Kony as well as to when everyone’s talking about it and when people can’t The walk will begin at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday on Normal provide awareness of the situation in Uganda. Kony, who ignore it anymore,” he said. Drive, near the Chi Omega house. is wanted by the International Criminal Court, is accused In order to further the goal of raising awareness, “We want to raise awareness to stop rape, violence and of forcing children into his army, sexual slavery, and ter- WKU’s Invisible Children plans to participate in the in- sexual assault,” said Phil Korba, IFC’s activities chair. “The rorizing Uganda and the surrounding region. ternational “Cover the Night” event, which will begin money we raise will go to Hope Harbor.” The latest video production from the group, “KONY April 20 at sundown. Hope Harbor is a non-profi t organization in Bowling 2012,” was uploaded March 5 and has already been Murphy said the group will cover Bowling Green Green that offers support to women who are victims of abuse. viewed nearly 80 million times. The stated goal of the with fl yers and materials about Invisible Children and “Walk a Mile is supposed to show women that guys care video is to ensure that the United States maintains its Joseph Kony. what is happening to them and that we’re making a stand presence in Africa until Kony is captured. “When the public wakes up they’ll see it and they against the guys who abuse them,” Korba said. “(The troops) are only going to stay there if Ameri- won’t be able to avoid it,” she said. Among the participants is IFC’s president, Bryan Hartzell. cans show an interest in what’s going on in Africa,” Mur- WKU’s Invisible Children Vice President Val Farsetti “I’m kind of nervous about walking in heels. I tried on phy said. said that if Kony continues to feel pressure from these the shoes the other day and it was very uncomfortable,” Murphy said she has seen a dramatic surge in interest campaigns, he will be more likely to make mistakes that Hartzell said. “I think it will be a good event. I am excited to in Invisible Children at WKU. She said she expects the will lead to his arrest. see 30 or 40 guys walking all at the same time.” group’s next meeting to be a “packed house.” However, she said interest in Invisible Children must The event isn’t just for men, however. IFC reached out As with almost any social media campaign, though, continue for its ultimate goal to be achieved. to sorority women and asked them to buy t-shirts and walk “KONY 2012,” and Invisible Children have not gone “After nine years, we are fi nally getting the aware- with the participants. without criticism. Some have been critical of the way ness spread that Invisible Children deserves,” she said. “We are also giving an incentive for the women,” Korba that Invisible Children spends its donations, while oth- “I’m hoping we can keep the excitement going so we can said. “Whichever sorority has the most supporters will get ers, including many Ugandans, have said it oversimpli- fi nally catch Kony.” money toward their philanthropy.” fi es the issue. The group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in DUC Chris Hancock, IFC secretary, said he hopes to see Walk Chris Ford, WKU’s Invisible Children co-president, 341. a Mile continue to grow. “I did it last year and it was a pretty good time,” Hancock said. “It was my fi rst time last year and I wanted to see what it would grow into this year. Hopefully it will grow into some- thing a lot bigger that everyone on campus will know about.” Because they had trouble getting men to sign up, IFC WKU students prepare to show postponed the deadline for signing up several times. “We were trying to make this event bigger than last year,” Korba said. “This is out of the guys’ comfort zone. They don’t want to walk around in red high heels.” work at research conference Korba said he hopes that the event will continue and that more and more men will participate. “I would like to double the participation each year. Or By ANNA ANDERSON psychology professor and chair of Hazel said the work is based on even just add 10 every year,” Korba said. “The more guys [email protected] the WKU Student Research Coun- the suicide of the Korean actress you can get to do this the more of an impact we can make.” cil, said this is the 42nd annual Jang Ja-yeon after she was ex- At an age where most college conference. ploited and abused by her manager students are still deciding on a fo- “It gets bigger and bigger every for years. cus for their academic learning, year,” Norman said. Hazel said this occurrence 18-year-old Clarice Esch is al- Within the past 10 years, the wasn’t an isolated incident in Ko- ready working in her chosen field. conference has grown from a small rea — women in the public eye of- A former Gatton Academy conference that mainly showcased ten face similar situations. student, Somerset junior Esch students from the Ogden College “They’re in a really easy place is currently researching alterna- of Science & Engineering and the to be taken advantage of,” Hazel tives to nitrogen fertilizers and College of Education and Behav- said. will be presenting her findings ioral Sciences to an event that After he graduates, Hazel hopes at the WKU Student Research encompasses students from many to attend graduate school and con- Conference on Saturday, March different fields, Norman said. tinue to make art in China or Ko- 24. Jesse Hazel, a 23-year-old se- rea. “It’s great to talk to other peo- nior from Bowling Green, is pre- The WKU Student Research ple about their work,” Esch said. senting paintings at the confer- Conference isn’t only open to un- The 2012 WKU Student Re- ence. dergraduate students. search Conference will be held on Hazel will graduate in May Jessica Holmin is a 26-year-old Saturday, March 24 in Gary Rans- with Bachelor of Fine Arts degree graduate student from Bowling dell Hall from 7:30 a.m. until 6:30 in Painting and a Bachelor of Arts Green pursuing a Master’s degree p.m. and is open to all WKU stu- degree in Printmaking. in Psychology and is submitting dents. “I like narratives and story-tell- work for the conference involving Esch’s presentation at the con- ing,” he said. “Painting for me is weight perception in adults. ference will highlight her work kind of story-telling.” Holmin’s research catalogs how with gunnera, a tropical plant that Hazel is also currently pursu- adults of varying ages perceive the is a self-fertilizer. ing an Asian Studies minor. He weights of objects after holding She traveled to Costa Rica over is involved with WKU’s Chinese and lifting them. Winter Break to examine gunnera Flagship program and has traveled Holmin started collecting data in its natural habitat and is learn- abroad to China three times and to last fall and has been working ing how to grow the plant in a lab. Korea once. steadily on the project for about a Based on the findings of her Hazel said his work is often in- year and a half. current tests, Esch hopes to use spired by his knowledge of Asian Holmin said although she this knowledge to develop fertil- cultures, particularly Korean mu- knew she wanted to major in psy- izers that are developed naturally sic, art and film. chology as a freshman at WKU, with little negative impact on the A particular painting Hazel she was surprised about where environment. is presenting at the conference her research led her. “We have to learn to use the references a specific incident “It turns out I really like per- world in an efficient manner with that happened within the Korean ception,” she said. “It never oc- minimal impact,” she said. film and pop-culture commu- curred to me that that would hap- Dr. Farley Norman, a WKU nity. pen.” 1100COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD MARCH 16, 2012 BASEBALL Bado an 'anchor' in the Topper rotation

By Kurt Carson to do on the back-end has really ing no walks and recording eight [email protected] anchored us down and let us know strikeouts in a 2-1 victory. The vic- we’re OK.” tory earned Bado his fi rst win as a It hasn’t been easy to fi nd con- Myers said it’s no surprise that Topper and clinched WKU’s fi rst sistency in WKU’s starting rota- Bado is pitching like a No. 1 since series win of the season. tion this season. that was his role at Crowder Junior Bado said the performance Junior left-hander Tanner Per- College. against Kent State gave him a huge kins’ recent injury and sophomore “In his mind he is a No. 1,” confi dence boost and allowed him right-hander Justin Hageman’s Myers said. “They don’t see it as to embrace a leadership role in the early season struggles, after begin- Saturday, Sunday starts. They see clubhouse. ning the year injured, has left the it as their opportunity to go win “I’ve always tried to be a lead- rotation a bit out of sync. that day. That’s how Tim does it.” er on teams and I felt like I had But junior left-hander Tim Bado said he simply sees his to earn the respect from the guys Bado has been the one consistent Sunday role as his opportunity to before I could do that,” Bado said. strong point on the mound for the win a game. “I really felt like I gained some re- Toppers. “I kind of have a chip on my spect after that start.” Bado, a transfer from Crowder shoulder when I go out there be- Senior right-hander Ross Ham- Junior College, has posted a 2.45 cause I’ve always been a No. 1 monds said Bado has had no prob- ERA in three starts and is averag- type guy,” Bado said. “I just chal- lem earning respect and fi tting in CONNOR CHOATE/HERALD ing seven strikeouts per game — lenge myself to pitch like Tanner with the team in his fi rst year at Junior starting pitching Tim Bado pitches during WKU’s 11-1 loss to West- the lowest ERA and highest strike- and Justin always have.” WKU. ern Illinois Sunday at Nick Denes Field. out average of any WKU starter Bado began the year with an “He’s a great guy,” Hammonds this year. injury that forced him to miss the said. “Everybody gets along with Myers said. “But I thought he also Tennessee State. Given the uncertainty sur- opening weekend series against him. That’s what it takes to have a might be a Tuesday starter or bull- First pitch for the series opener rounding the Toppers’ 1-2 punch Toledo. good locker room like we do and pen guy for us. is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, in Perkins and Hageman, Head After making his debut against he just really fi ts in well.” “He’s gotten the opportunity to and Bado’s next outing will be at 1 Coach Matt Myers said Bado has Southern Illinois on Feb. 26, Bado Myers said even though he get his chances and it’s worked out p.m. on Sunday in the series fi nale. been a needed anchor while fi lling recorded his most effective out- knew Bado was good coming out great for him because he’s shown Myers said he sees more solid the role of WKU’s Sunday starter. ing the following weekend against of junior college, he didn’t know that he’s as good as anybody.” performances in Bado’s future. “Our Sunday guy is pitching Kent State. how good. WKU will play its fi rst Sun “He’s a confi dent individual like a No. 1, which gives a lot of With the series on the line, he “It’s funny because when we Belt Conference series of the sea- and he knows why he’s playing,” confi dence to the team,” Myers allowed one earned run on six signed Tim I knew he had the son this weekend in Murfreesboro, Myers said. “That’s why he’s suc- said. “With what Tim’s been able hits over 8 1/3 innings while issu- chance to be a weekend starter,” Tenn., against league rival Middle cessful.” New Gen. Ed. policy aids transfers

By CAMERON KOCH Melissa Bell, student success di- requirements and earned additional dent for Enrollment Management, said [email protected] rector with the CPE, said the previous credits. that transfer students benefi t WKU. general education core categories were “You don’t have to do course-to- The university hopes to continue in- Students deciding to continue their more specifi c and required 33 hours. course equivalences,” Bell said. “If a creasing transfer numbers by building education after attending community This caused complications for students KCTCS institution certifi es you as full a strong relationship with KCTCS, he and technical college this fall may fi nd attempting to transfer, as classes taken certifi cation, then the receiving institu- said. the process easier thanks to new transfer from the KCTCS school didn’t always tion takes all of that, and it eases the pro- “We have a good many transfers policies. match up with general education re- cess of transfer.” thanks to KCTCS, and that’s a good The new General Education Core, ap- quirements at the four-year universities. Rep. Jim DeCesare, R-Bowling thing,” Meredith said. “I believe over proved by the Council on Postsecondary Three levels for the certifi cation exist Green, a member of the post-secondary time we will increase our transfers even Education last summer, allows students — general education category certifi ed, education committee, said the intent of more.” who receive a degree or complete cer- core certifi ed and full certifi ed. the legislation is to encourage more stu- Bell said she hopes the new system tain general education requirements at The category certifi cation means a dents to pursue further education after will make the process of transferring a Kentucky Community and Technical student has completed at least one gen- community or technical college. easier for all involved. College System school to count as also eral education category and must com- “That’s the whole hope, is that more “This is a big step in basing learn- fulfi lling the general education require- plete the remaining ones at the four-year people pursue their four-year degree,” ing on competencies,” Bell said. “When ments of public four-year universities. institution they transfer to. Core certi- DeCesare said. “A lot of people can’t you base things off competencies, what KCTCS is made up of 16 two-year fi ed means a student has fulfi lled all re- get into a four-year university right after the student is supposed to know and be colleges throughout the state, including quirements, while the full certifi cation high school.” able to demonstrate, it makes it easier to Bowling Green Technical College. means a student has fulfi lled those same Brian Meredith, associate vice presi- evaluate.” ICSR to host free speech forum

By SHELBY ROGERS nator for the ICSR, said that the event [email protected] is for “students and staff to have open communication on a contemporary WKU students have an opportunity topic.” to make their voices heard regard- “By choosing this topic, the ICSR ing the social media controversy that does not have a view point on this is- earned national media attention at the sue,” Shoemaker said. “This is to give end of February. both students and faculty a chance to WKU’s Institute for Citizenship interact on this issue.” and Social Responsibility is hosting a Shoemaker said the discussion panel forum entitled “#FreeSpeech? Social has yet to be solidified and that ICSR Media at WKU” at 4 p.m. Tuesday in is still in need of an administrative rep- the Garrett Conference Center, Room resentative. So far, the panel consists 109. The forum is part of the ICSR’s of an SGA representative and faculty monthly “Third Tuesday Tea” discus- members. sion series. Jeffrey Budziak, assistant professor The university’s monitoring of so- of political science, is one of the fac- cial media, along with a policy in the ulty panelists. student handbook about “inappropri- “I am looking forward to the oppor- ate” communication, led some First tunity for all members of the university Amendment experts to say WKU may community to sit down together to en- be on unconstitutional ground. WKU gage in a constructive discussion of so- officials, on the other hand, said it is cial media policies,” Budziak said. not the university’s goal to police Twit- He said he hopes that this forum will ter, but to “offer some amount of pro- provide “the opportunity to bring these tection” to students two groups together to engage in an Terry Shoemaker, program coordi- open dialogue [that] has been lacking.” ■ NEWS BRIEF Some campus clocks inaccurate due to outdated technology

Punctual WKU students may find they’re running a little late due to clocks running on outdated systems. And the cost to fix the 60-year-old technology may be more than it’s worth. Several buildings across campus have at least a few hall clocks that do not work properly, with the Environmental Sciences and Technology Building and the Academic Complex being two of many that are out of order. Jim Hopwood, security service technician in the electronics shop, said the net- work runs on old signal generators that were installed in the 1950s. The old clock system was not made for use with the new high voltage switch gear, causing the clocks to be off time or not work, he said. “It is possible to make it compatible, but it costs too much,” Hopwood said. He said alternative corrections would cost anywhere from around $150,000 to $400,000 to put into place, and WKU has not wanted to spend that much. Most people have the time readily available by other means, such as phones and watches, so it has not been a priority for WKU to update the system, Hop- wood said. Hopwood said there has been some discussion about taking the clocks down in the future, but for now they will remain in place.

— Johnathon Hudgins MARCH 16, 2012 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD 1111 “The horse experience I HORSE got here under Dr. Ander- CONTINUED FROM SPORTS son and with the girls really bumped up my resume,” she Any rider who receives a said. total of 36 points during the Being a part of the team is preliminary shows is able to not only teaching riders about go on to the IHSA regional horsemanship — it also offers competition. them a chance to relax and Five riders from WKU were focus on something else away eligible to compete at regionals, from school. and two are proceeding to the Calan Clifton, an 18-year- national competition. old freshman from Spring Conner said her small Hill, Tenn., said she’s been team of 15 riders does well riding since she was little against bigger groups like when her family lived in Mis- Murray State. sissippi. While holding their own “My mom suckered my in horse shows, the team is dad into getting a horse,” she also in charge of training the said. “And she threw us up horses owned by WKU. there and said, ‘Ride!’” They also spend portions After her family relocated of practices in the barn per- to Tennessee, Clifton said she forming routine maintenance didn’t get to ride. As an in- on the animals and their sur- coming freshman, she spoke roundings. with her adviser about eques- Dumeyer, who graduated trian opportunities and quick- from WKU in 2010 and now ly contacted Conner about attends Auburn University’s joining the team. DOROTHY EDWARDS/HERALD veterinarian school, said “I said, ‘I’m getting on this WKU Equestrian Team freshman Taylor Anderson washes a horse before the team’s practice at the University Farm these skills prepared her for team,’” Clifton said. “I love it Tuesday. her future. here.”

was referring to is Han- on the information we got, a very In the future, WKU will be able LADY nah Campbell, who has TICKETS fair amount comparable to what to accommodate more of its student CONTINUED FROM SPORTS pitched 78.1 innings and CONTINUED FROM SPORTS other people do or are required to body, Stewart said. has an ERA of 2.41 with do,” he said. “The unusual thing about this One of their strongest a record of 8-5. “I tried the lottery, Ticketmaster The average student attendance game is we’re playing Kentucky hitters, freshman Alyssa Coming off of a disap- and Stubhub, I even tried to bribe at WKU home games in Diddle Are- in Louisville, and because of the Linn, is batting .381 with pointing loss to Louisville my friends into buying their ticket na this season was 700 fans, which type of season that they had, be- nine RBI and fi ve stolen in which they were shut in the event they won the lottery,” equates to roughly 10 percent of the ing No. 1 in the nation, their fans bases. Junior outfi elder out 6-0, Perry said she Louisville junior Mackenzie Horton arena’s 7,326-seat capacity, Stew- had a pretty good feeling they Brittany Fowler is also wants to take the next two said on Wednesday. “In the future, art said. were going to be a No. 1 seed making strong contribu- days as an opportunity to they should consider setting aside Many HAF members and season and they were going to be in Lou- tions for the team as she refocus the team and rein- more tickets for students.” ticket holders were also unable to isville, so they bought up all the leads the team in RBI force their offensive game Owensboro senior Callie Hob- buy the school’s tickets because of tickets,” Stewart said. “…If we’re with 16 to go along with a plan. good, who said she searched online the high demand for a limited num- in the NCAA Tournament next .344 batting average. Perry also expressed and couldn’t fi nd a ticket cheaper ber of tickets, Stewart said. year, obviously the site may not The South Alabama confi dence that her bat- than $120, expressed similar frus- Springfi eld, Ill., junior Alex be as close, but wherever we are offense is impressive, but ters could perform against trations. Fahnders made the trip to Dayton, it probably won’t be the perfect Head Coach Tyra Perry anyone — whether they “It’s a shame that more WKU Ohio, for WKU’s fi rst-round win storm that it was this year in that said she’s more focused were left-handed or not. students can’t be there to support over Mississippi Valley State but you have UK, ranked No. 1 in the on what her batters will Metoyer said this our school,” Hobgood said. “It’s didn’t win a ticket for the Kentucky nation, playing a couple of hours do against South Ala- weekend will be a big not every day they get to play Ken- game. from their campus, with probably bama’s pitching staff. chance for the Lady Top- tucky.” “A system could be set up where the best fan base in all of college “They have a big lefty pers to defeat a team that Todd Stewart, senior associate the more home games people at- basketball.” so we’re going to talk gave them so much trou- athletic director, said “there’s no tend, the more chances they get in In the end it came down to a high about keeping our hands ble a year ago. ironclad policy” for the percent- the lottery,” Fahnders said. “Some demand for a limited number of inside the ball and going “I think we’re just age of a school’s tickets that are set fans are just now showing up and tickets, Stewart said. with the pitch,” she said. ready for some revenge,” aside for students. getting tickets because the team is “There’s no magic wand to wave The big lefty that Perry she said. “Ten percent seemed to be, based in the tournament.” to make more tickets,” he said.

needed some motivation. to shrug his shoulders Jamal Crook will have HARPER Harper had WKU play- when pestered with ques- a whole summer to learn CONTINUED FROM SPORTS ers making his practices tions about his team being more of Harper’s system, sound like Denzel Wash- fatigued at the Sun Belt and how to be a star Sun A highly-regarded fresh- ington’s two-a-days from Tournament. Belt point guard. men class wasn’t saving the “Remember the Titans.” WKU needed a coach Guys like Teeng Akol, day like everyone had as- Run, run some more, to look at his players late O’Karo Akamune and sumed it would happen. and after you get done puk- in the Sun Belt Champi- Vinny Zollo will have six An unassuming group ing, run again. onship when they cut a more months to get better. of upperclassmen wasn’t And the improvements 13-point North Texas lead Other than Kahlil Mc- doing much either. didn’t all come at once. to two points in the blink Donald, who’s graduating, Fans were mad, or at There were still some of an eye and joke that everyone else will be back. least the ones that still late game struggles, some they were coming back too Under Harper WKU cared. bad losses, some moments quickly. can go back to being a Harper, or whoever of reverting back to Mc- WKU needed a coach school that’s in the tour- would become the perma- Donald-era ways. MICHAEL RIVERA/HERALD whose genuine dream was nament every year, a team nent head coach, was going But Harper never gave Head Coach Ray Harper motions to his players during the to coach the Toppers, not that wins 20-plus games to need to work recruiting up on his players, and in fi rst round NCAA tournament game. After Harper was named anyone else. every year and a team wonders to keep players return, the administration head coach on Feb. 19 the Toppers fi nished the season on a They’ve found that man that can hang with squads from leaving, much less to didn’t give up on Harper. 7-1 run. in Ray Harper. like the Kentucky team it bring in new ones, it was He was named perma- After looking at what pocket, walking cooly to The Toppers may be played on Thursday night. assumed. nent head coach on Feb. 19. Harper managed to do the bench as fans cheered. done this year, but they’ll And if there’s a coach As for this season? For- Seven wins and one Sun with this year’s Toppers, it WKU needed a coach be back. that can harness a team’s get about it, just would play Belt Conference Tourna- becomes clear it wasn’t a to inspire a sellout against Derrick Gordon, T.J. potential, it’s Harper. out the last two months and ment championship later, rebuilding project this pro- chief rival Middle Tennes- Price, George Fant, they’re “We’ve still got three pick up the pieces. WKU was playing the na- gram needed. It was revi- see State, lead the team to all freshmen. more years left,” Gordon That easily could’ve tion’s No. 1 team in the talizing project. an upset then grab the mi- They have three years said after the loss. “We’re happened. NCAA Tournament in front WKU needed a coach crophone after the game left to get stronger, hone going to do great things.” Ray Harper didn’t let it. of more than 20,000 fans to stroll out of the Diddle and tell the crowd, “We’ve their skills and become If this season is any in- He lit a fi re under a Top- and millions more watch- Arena tunnel before every only just begun.” more mentally adapted to dication, then they abso- per team which desperately ing at home on national TV. home game, left hand in WKU needed a coach Harper’s system. lutely will. SOFTBALL Player of the week winner puts team fi rst By HASANI GRAYSON mance during the games in team win,” she said. [email protected] Boca Raton, Fla., at the Perry said that there 2012 Buzz Classic earned isn’t really any big differ- With every at-bat a her this week’s title of Sun ence in Thomas’ approach WKU player takes, the Belt Conference Player of to the game compared to personalized chants and the Week. her fi rst two years as a cheers of support for the Thomas said she was Lady Topper. Perry credits batter can be heard by ev- surprised to hear she won Thomas’ in-game experi- erybody in the ballpark. the award when it was an- ence with her strong start Junior infi elder Amanda nounced on Monday since to this season. Thomas said she’s usually she wasn’t focused on her “She’s more experienced too focused to pay attention own performance. now so I think that experi- to exactly what her team- “The weekend before ence has helped her become mates are saying. I had a pretty bad game, more comfortable with her- “I don’t really hear went 0-for-4, so I just self,” she said. “She’s al- them when I’m up to bat,” tried to focus more on ways had the talent.” the Mesquite, Texas native the team’s success and Along with her im- said. But Thomas said the with that my own success proved batting average energy provided by the came,” she said. numbers, Thomas has also cheers has a greater effect Thomas’ own success been one of the top home AUSTIN ANTHONY/HERALD on the teams they face. came in the form of a se- run hitters on the team Sophomore shortstop Amanda Thomas attempts to get an out during a game against More- “Last weekend when ries of strong plate appear- with six under her belt for head State Feb. 25 at the WKU Softball Complex. we played (Florida Atlan- ances in which she batted the season. tic) we tried to be really .500 and had a slugging “Whenever we get in loud and get into the other percentage of .652, with close situations and she’s feels confi dent in the fi eld “I am 100 percent con- tinuing their strong con- team’s head,” Thomas eight RBI with six home coming up to the plate, as well. fi dent in this team that we ference start as they face said. “And it worked. We runs. we’re always excited “I feed a lot off of my can take this conference in South Alabama at home could see how they reacted Head Coach Tyra Perry about it,” Perry said. “We teammates for that,” she regular season and win the on Saturday and Sunday. to our cheers and we used was also impressed with know she has the ability to said of her defense. tournament,” she said. “We want to take each that as momentum to get the way Thomas helped change the game with one Thomas said she still Thomas said she and game one game at a time us going.” her team to victory in all swing.” doesn’t focus too much on the rest of the Lady Top- and not get too far ahead of During that series of three games against FAU. Though Thomas’ ac- her own performance and pers are hopeful after ourselves,” Thomas said. games against FAU Thom- “She’s a tough com- complishments at the plate is more excited about what starting their conference “We haven’t won anything as went a combined 6-for- petitor and she does what may overshadow her de- the team is capable of as a schedule 3-0 and are and we’re not gonna stop 8 with six RBI. Her perfor- the team needs to help the fense, Thomas said she whole. looking forward to con- until we do.” WKUHERALD.COM For more WKU basketball and NCAA coverage visit WKUHERALD.COM

3.16.12 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD • Vol. 87, No. 28 • WESTERN KENTKENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

EQUESTRIAN COLUMN Ray Harper was exactly what WKU needed LOUISVILLE — They fi n- ished 16-19. They didn’t get a single play- er on the top two all-conference teams. They didn’t hit a Ty Rogers buzzer-beater, didn’t get to the Fi- nal Four and they didn’t beat Ken- tucky. But what Ray Harper and the BRAD STEPHENS 2011-2012 Western Kentucky Upon Further Review University Hilltoppers did accom- [email protected] plish will be remembered for years in Bowling Green. We thought Harper had a rebuilding project on his hands when he was promoted to interim head coach on Jan. 6. He was handed the keys to a car full of a ragtag DOROTHY EDWARDS/HERALD underachievers whose game was more YMCA than WKU Equestrian Team member Calan Clifton, a freshman from Springhill, Tenn., greets a horse before the team’s practice at Division I under Ken McDonald. the University Farm Tuesday. SEE HARPER, PAGE 11 Students frustrated with ticket limits Students learn horsemanship and compete nationally By JORDAN WELLS [email protected]

By ANNA ANDERSON Conner said that she spends between 20 to 25 WKU’s NCAA Tournament game against Kentucky [email protected] hours a week at the farm, including weekends. gave Topper students a chance to see their school take The Equestrian Team is coached by Dr. Charles on the nation’s No. 1 team. The sound of stable fl oors being swept and the Anderson, an animal science professor. But the vast majority of those students were unable hiss of a water hose could be heard in the horse barn Erica Dumeyer, an alumna of the WKU Eques- to attend the Louisville game due to limited ticket avail- on the WKU Farm on Tuesday afternoon. trian Team visiting during her spring break, said the ability. These noises were the background music to the team is unique because it has a lot of responsibility WKU was allotted 550 tickets for Thursday’s game occasional horse whinny and the chatter of college- with the horses along with its competition schedule. at the KFC Yum! Center, the same number allotted aged women. Conner said the team competes fi ve to six times by the NCAA to all eight schools playing fi rst-round The WKU Equestrian Team was busy. They per semester against other equestrian teams from games at the site. were tending to the horses, cleaning the barn and Murray State University, Middle Tennessee State WKU awarded 10 percent of those 550 to students completing other tasks around the stable. University and the University of Tennessee as a part via a random lottery, resulting in a total of 55 tickets “It’s a full-time job — that’s for sure,” said Lyn- of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. sold directly to students for $60 apiece. nville, Ind., junior Elizabeth Conner. Before the shows, members of the team enter For a school that reports an offi cial enrollment of Conner is the president of the team and works into categories based on their skill level. They are more than 21,000 students, that means less than half a part-time at the stable. assigned to horses at random, and then the member percent of the student body won the opportunity to buy Her presidential duties include keeping the team is graded on how well they perform. tickets through WKU. up to date with practice times, handling money and The person who places fi rst receives seven The rest of the 495 tickets were awarded to season coordinating the awards banquet. points. Second place receives six points and third ticket holders, Hilltopper Athletic Foundation donors For her part-time work, she feeds the 40 horses place fi ve. and the team itself. on the premises, cleans their stalls and turns them out to pasture. SEE HORSE, PAGE 11 SEE TICKETS, PAGE 11

SOFTBALL Lady Toppers get chance to avenge 2011 losses to USA

By HASANI GRAYSON from us.” [email protected] In last year’s series, the Lady Toppers were only able to scratch out 11 hits, with seven of It’s been almost a year since WKU played those hits coming in the series fi nale. South Alabama, but the Lady Toppers are still Pitchers didn’t fare much better. Then- bothered by how they played in their last meet- sophomore pitcher Mallorie Sulaski gave up 11 ings. earned runs in 6 1/3 innings of work. WKU (18-8, 3-0 Sun Belt Conference) was Metoyer said that South Alabama gave swept in its three-game set against the Lady WKU’s defense a hard time with its offensive Jaguars last year. All three games were ended approach. by the mercy rule, with WKU losing by a com- “The girls were a lot quicker than we antici- bined score of 36-4 over the course of the week- pated and they dropped a lot of bunts down that end series. we didn’t fi eld very well,” she said. “They got Junior outfi elder Katrina Metoyer still hasn’t decent hits and strung them together.” forgotten those games and is hoping the upcom- Players and coaches have had positive things ing match ups against South Alabama (15-6, to say about the adjustments made to the infi eld 3-0) on Saturday and Sunday can provide some defense this season. But WKU will have to play redemption. strong defense overall as they face a South Ala- First pitch is at 1 p.m. Saturday at the WKU bama team that has fi ve regular starters who are CONNOR CHOATE/HERALD Softball Complex. hitting above .300 on the season. Junior infi elder Mallorie Sulaski makes an out at fi rst base during the game “We want to beat South Alabama so bad,” against Louisville on Wednesday afternoon at the WKU Softball Field. Sulaski SEE LADY, PAGE 11 she said. “After last year they have it coming made 10 outs during the game. WKU lost 6-0. BANDS START AT NOON! THEE JAPANESE GIRLS FECKLESS DEARG BUFFALO RODEO RAINBOW KITTY KITTY TELEVERMIN HEMMED UP ABSALOM ABSALOM

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