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TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012•WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY•WKUHERALD.COM •VOLUME 88 NO. 1 NEWS PROVOST PUSHING FOR MORE BI-TERM COURSES AT WKU •A2 • WKU FACING LAWSUITS •A2

DIVERSIONS STUDENTS CREATE ANYTHING SHOP •B5 TODD STEWART: OPINION CHANGES FOR THE COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD •A4 WKU'S NEW ATHLETIC FINANCE HELPFUL MONEY TIPS FOR THE COLLEGE KID•B4 DIRECTOR

SPORTS, A8 COLLEGE HEIGHTS BLVD. 1 CampusCampu Changes “ GARRETT -- The conference center 1 now houses the ID Center, WKU Store, Post Offi ce and Students In Free Enterprise.

SORORITY BID DAY 2 DIVERSIONS, B1

I’m so happy you . all have found DUC -- The $49 million renovation

MAL ST your place. 2 R project has moved many services it -Paige Pardue NORMALNO ST used to house to other buildings on campus. The DUC Annex will stay open during the entire renovation process.

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“ TOPPER CAFE -- The new structure houses the Fresh Food Company AVE. OF CHAMPIONS this year only. After the completion UNIVERSITY BLVD. of the DUC renovation, the structure will be turned back into “ green space.

STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCES FROM Where am I? STUDENT, NATE HOVEE WKU transforms campus with construction B3 KAYLA SWANSON i’m only [email protected] investing in Students returning to WKU may feel like Design, and Construction. incoming freshmen as construction projects The DUC renovation project began on myself. started over the summer have seemingly June 26 and is set to fi nish on July 15, 2014. turned WKU’s campus into a different school. Russell said the contractor, Whittenberg -Nate Hovee Despite the changes, John Osborne, vice Construction, has completed steam and president for Campus Services and Facilities, utility tunnels on the Avenue of Champions said WKU did most of the construction side of the building. during the summer to limit the disruption to There was also demolition work during that students. time. Renovations of Downing University Center Russell said most of the interior has been progressed throughout the summer. demoed, but some demolition work is still Students will not be able to see most of the taking place. construction in DUC, due to a barrier that He said the demolition process for DUC is blocks the side where Fresh Food Company different than others in the past because a was located. goal for the building is to be Leadership in “Most of it will be behind closed doors,” Energy and Environmental Design certifi ed. said Bryan Russell, director of Planning, A LEED certifi ed building promotes “ SEE CHANGES A2 DUC construction forces tailgaters to spread across campus WKU Herald? KAYLA SWANSON We have an app for that. [email protected] South Lawn won’t be the center of tailgating fans,” Skaggs said. for game day like in years past. The university plans to use more of the parking The Downing University Center renovation lot space than they have in the past.

AT&T 3G 4:05 PM project and new Topper Cafe site have taken up “Campuses throughout the country tailgate on most of the lawn. parking lots,” said Howard Bailey, vice president @wkuherald WKU Athletics Director Todd Stewart said the for Student Affairs. “We’ve got wonderful game day experience over the next two years will locations and a lot of other grassy areas beyond be different while construction takes place. the South Lawn.” “There will be some tenting and some President Gary Ransdell said he hopes tailgating in the South Lawn area, but certainly Herald App students and fans are going to take advantage of not as much as there has been before,” Stewart the entire campus on game days. said. “Any place on campus, just have at it, and Stewart said most tailgating activities are make the campus, all of the campus, come alive going to move up Avenue of Champions, closer facebook.com/wkuherald to the student tailgating area. There will also be a on game day,” Ransdell said. greater fan presence on Grise Hall lawn. Bailey said the mentality that tailgating has to William Skaggs, the director of Annual Giving occur in only one area will have to change. for WKU, previously tailgated on South Lawn, but “These next two years we’re going to take will now get ready for the game on McCormack it as an opportunity to expand tailgating and Hall lawn. hopefully get our students and other fans to “Mainly it’s a location change obviously, but understand that you don’t have to be in direct we’ll still have the same group of friends and sight of the stadium to tailgate,” Bailey said. PAGE a2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 • COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD • WKUHERALD.COM

CHANGES Bi-term proposal aims to help CONTINUED FROM FRONT

recycling and sustainable practices. students graduate sooner “The demolition contractor has to come in and they have to separate materials,” he said. “They’ll put the metal together, they’ll recycle SHELBY ROGERS only two or three classes proposal. the ceiling tiles, they’ll take out the stone, [email protected] they’ll take out the steel, and all those things lasting seven weeks, half of “I just don’t see this pro- go into different bins that has to be measured WKU is exploring the op- WKU’s traditional 14-week posal being good for stu- and accounted for.” tion of emphasizing more semester. After the fi rst bi- dents,” Dodds said. “One of Achieving LEED certifi cation is a requirement bi-term courses instead of term, students would then the pros the administration for new construction projects at WKU. WKU full semester classes. select another two or three was trying to push off this is seeking a silver level LEED certifi cation for The proposal was made classes for another seven- schedule is that they would DUC. public at Friday’s faculty week period. be more fl exible, but I don’t There is still access to DUC on the Avenue of convocation, entitled “An The proposed bi-term see how that’s possible.” Champions side of the building, through the Increased Emphasis on Bi- scheduling would also Dodds said he’d be okay Annex. term Learning at WKU?” change tuition payments to with seeing more general The DUC Food Court is open during the renovation, accessible only on the Minton Written by a small com- paying per-credit hour. education classes offered as side, but Fresh Food Company has moved to mittee, the initiative was One of the biggest ben- bi-terms, but believes not Topper Cafe on South Lawn. headed by Gordon Emslie, efi ts touted in the proposal all full-semester courses According to Tim Colley, Dining Services provost and vice president is the ability for students could adequately be taught director, Fresh Food will be in Topper Cafe for Academic Affairs. to easily graduate in three in seven weeks. for the next school year until it moves back to “This idea is very much a years instead of four. “The scary part of what DUC. The DUC Food Court and Red Zone will ‘work in progress,’” Emslie “With this, you can take they’re proposing is that replace Fresh Food in the Topper Cafe for the said in the proposal. a full-time load with bi- this academic calendar 2013-2014 school year. Emslie said the earliest terms plus a summer or change is paired directly “So far the reaction to Topper Cafe has been draft of the bi-term idea winter course and graduate with per-credit hour tuition very positive,” Colley said. “It’s different from involved a full transition to in three years,” President billing,” Dodds said. “That what you anticipate when you see it from the outside. That’s what everybody has said.” bi-term courses. The most Gary Ransdell said of the is very detrimental. I think Topper Cafe owner, Mike Murphy, of Scott, recent proposal focuses on plan. it could have far reaching Murphy, and Daniel Construction Company, exploring bi-term classes. Ransdell said these were consequences for recruit- will remove the facility and South Lawn will Of the roughly 2,800 “plans we have some de- ing students, for revenue, again be green space. course offerings listed on gree of confi dence in, but for almost everything.” In addition to the DUC renovation, the university website, 5 they’re not absolute.” Currently, Dodds is plan- construction of Subway and Provisions on percent are bi-term classes, Student Government As- ning a resolution in SGA Demand at Bates-Runner Hall and Panda according to the proposal. sociation President Cory that opposes the proposal, Express at Garret Conference Center also Under the proposed sys- Dodds said he strongly particularly the per-credit happened during the summer. tem, students would take disapproves of the current hour billing. Subway, which opened on August 19, and Provisions on Demand, or POD, will be combined. POD is scheduled to open the fi rst week of classes. Panda Express was delayed from opening at the start of the semester. It is now scheduled to WKU engaged in 9 on-going lawsuits open on September 23. “There are always opportunities in construction projects for them to run late and SHELBY ROGERS this one has just run a little behind,” Colley case is currently pending before the court. said. [email protected] • Joe Martin v. WKU, Sodexo – Filed Feb. 10, WKU is currently involved in nine lawsuits, 2011 said Deborah Wilkins, chief of staff and gen- eral counsel. Martin claimed WKU and Sodexo — a food and Despite having some of the cases extend facilities management service WKU uses — ter- further than she anticipated, Wilkins said she’s minated his employment in retaliation for Mar- confi dent WKU will come out fi ne when the tin fi ling a workers’ compensation claim. WKU court makes its rulings. fi led a motion for summary judgment. The case remains pending before the court. • Junlian Zhang v. WKU – Filed Nov. 26, 2007 • Marilyn Gardner v. WKU – Filed May 24, 2011 Zhang, a former WKU employee, claims she was fi red because of discrimination regarding Gardner claimed WKU discriminated against her gender and pregnancy. The jury rendered her on the basis of disability and retaliation. This a verdict in favor of WKU in September 2010. case is currently pending. Zhang has since fi led two appeals in Decem- ber 2010. The fi rst appeal was based on the • Amy Eckhardt v. WKU – Filed July 11, 2011 summary judgment’s dismissal of several of Zhang’s claims. The second appeal was based Eckhardt claimed WKU violated the Kentucky on the trial judgment. Wilkins said both ap- Whistleblower Act and Kentucky Open Records peals will be consolidated so the case can pro- Act. She also claims invasion of privacy and libel ceed in a unifi ed manner. in relation to her termination from WKU on April 2011. The case remains pending before the court. • Elizabeth Esters v. WKU – Filed Oct. 6, 2009 • Arianna Petty v. WKU – Filed Dec. 16, 2011 Elizabeth Esters, who voluntarily retired from the university, claims WKU breached her Former student Arianna Petty claimed she employment contract. Both parties involved suffered physical and emotional damage from have agreed to submit briefs and accept a a fi ght with another female student. Petty also judge’s review and ruling, meaning a jury will claimed WKU was negligent by not preventing not hear the trial. The case is pending. the fi ght. WKU has fi led a motion to dismiss the case based on lack of jurisdiction. The Kentucky • Gina Brown v. WKU – Filed March 19, 2010 Board of Claims heard Petty’s claim and it grant- ed a motion for dismissal on March 5. The court Brown was fi red from the university in Janu- gave Petty until May 21 to fi le an amended com- ary 2009, and complained of a hostile envi- plaint. This claim is being held until the Circuit ronment based on her gender and race, and Court case is resolved. disparate treatment based on gender, race, age and retaliation. The case was set for a jury • Cheryl Lewis-Smith v. WKU – Filed Jan. 30, trial on May 15, but Brown’s attorney moved 2012 for it to be postponed. Former employee Cheryl Lewis-Smith fi led a • Raymond Elms v. WKU – Filed Nov. 10, 2010 civil suit claiming WKU eliminated her position JOIN THE CLUB! due to her race, age and as a result of retaliation Elms claimed his termination from WKU in for bringing discrimination concerns to the uni- October 2010 stemmed from age discrimina- versity’s attention. No other developments have tion. The discovery process is proceeding. The occurred as of August 24. FAST $1599/mo CRIME REPORTS Arrests •Bowling Green se- $ 99/mo nior Jordan Danridge FASTER 29 was arrested on Aug. 26 for reckless driving, DUI and no operator’s license. •Versailles junior Lo- gan Vance was ar- rested for alcohol in- toxication in a public 1680 Campbell Ln. place on Aug. 25. Reports (Next to Barnes and Nobles) •Brentwood, Tenn. freshman Slade White was served a crimi- nal summons for as- sault and menacing through WKUPD on Aug. 26. White also received a citation for possession of alcohol by a minor. •Justin Lee McDole, With locations Nation Wide, Sun Tan City is your Barnes Campbell, convenient place to relax and tan. freshman, reported Must be 18 and show valid student ID. May not be combined his Garmin GPS sto- with another offer or promotion. EXPIRES 12/31/12. len from his vehicle parked in Creason Lot on Aug. 26. The es- timated value of the GPS is $200. TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 • COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD • WKUHERALD.COM PAGE a3 Summer scholarship boosts enrollment

TAYLOR HARRISON Gordon Emslie, pro- students one hour of had one at a time over and were taking one uate faster, obtaining fi - [email protected] vost and vice president tuition. three months made course,” Emslie said. nancial aid in the sum- Enrollment saw a for Academic Affairs, Somerset junior focusing on the work “And we said, ‘Well, why mer is getting harder. boost this summer, said the number of un- Lendee Sanchez re- easier.” not take two?’” “So, we were just try- thanks in part to the dergraduate seniors ceived one of the schol- WKU Summer Ses- “So we said, if you ing to come up with new summer scholar- that took six or more arships, but said she still sions reported 6,569 take a second course, something to help our ship program. hours in the summer had to take out student students took classes we’ll give you one hour students with that fi - Alicia Bingham, co- grew by 40 percent in loans. Sanchez said she this summer, an in- of credit, essentially as a nancial burden because ordinator for Summer 2012. Total summer ses- took classes on cam- crease of 56 additional scholarship.” we do know that it’s well Sessions and Winter sion enrollment went pus rather than online students signing up this The funds for these worth it,” Bingham said. Term, said because of up by about 1 percent, because she wanted to year. scholarships came from Emslie also said that the scholarships, the Emslie said. be more hands-on and Emslie said more stu- the Division of Extend- there will be summer head count for students The summer scholar- get back to WKU after dents are signing up for ed Learning and Out- scholarships again next was up this year. ships offered one free studying abroad in the summer sessions and reach’s budget. Emslie year. “We feel like it helped credit hour for under- spring. they are taking more said the enrollment in- “We’re very pleased a lot of students," Bing- graduate students who “It was my fi rst time courses. crease was enough to that it contributed to ham said, “especially were taking at least six in summer classes and “When we ran the cover the costs. summer enrollment undergraduate seniors hours and had a 3.0 GPA I loved it,” Sanchez said. numbers, we found a Bingham said that and student success, to be able to afford sum- or higher. This schol- “They were very laid lot students were here while summer sessions and so it’s a good thing,” mer school.” arship gave the 1,100 back, and the fact that I during the summer can help students grad- Emslie said.

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STAFF EDITORIAL PEOPLE A change is upon us POLL New design one of many changes to Herald "What do you want to THE ISSUE: As the face-offs on each topic, see from the College Downing University and all the info we can fi t Heights Herald this Center renovations con- onto a newspaper page. tinue, our campus is Students can continue semester?" in the midst of a major to share news and opin- change and with that has ions online as we urge come major construc- you to use the #chh- tion, building swaps and politics hashtag to tweet confusion. how you feel about the upcoming elections. OUR STANCE: The Col- The political page is lege Heights Herald has not the only new intro- made changes, too, and duction for the paper, has undergone a recon- as the other sections of struction of our own — the papers will be imple- all in the name of bring- menting new changes as ing better news and visu- well. als to students. The news section will “I hope that it will cover be branching out from the diversity of our By now students have hyperlocal news to big- school and every aspect arrived onto campus, ger issues and national of the community.” into their dorms and happenings. - Lauren Boon, settled into their apart- Our diversions staff Louisville freshman ments. Classes are under has expanded as well way and “syllabus days” with a fashion column, are coming to an end. It fi nancial column and is time for work, and if movie reviews. The staff there is anything appar- will continue to feature ent looking around cam- students doing unusual, pus, it’s that there is a lot extraordinary, and in- of work going around. teresting things. This se- Construction is the mester, we also look to biggest topic coming cover more topics that into the semester. The relate to the lifestyle of a and more depth. We a result. If there is any- Herald is going through college student. look to utilize our online thing going on that you major changes, too. Our photo staff is look- presence even more with think would make an Many may notice that ing to gain a stronger on- polls, Storifi ed Twitter interesting or impactful “More sports news.” our paper has been re- line presence with deep- stories and a new com- story, send it our way. -Lauren Grossman, designed into a bolder, er stories. We will also be menting section on our With this many students Henderson sophomore more expressive format. increasing multimedia website. Comments on on campus, there are The new front page al- video pieces that bring a our wkuherald.com web- numerous stories that lows for more color and new dynamic to the sto- site have been connected remain untold. We don’t more previews of inside rytelling that takes place to Facebook so that users want to see that happen. content. Our masthead on our campus. no longer have to log on Things are changing — has been rebranded, and Our sports staff will to the site to share their the Herald included — we are looking to make continue to bring you opinions with us. but unlike campus con- the paper appear as fresh quality game coverage, We are a paper run en- struction, we are looking as ever. The redesign, of both home and road tirely by students with for it be a smooth transi- however, is not the only games. We will feature our own editorial inde- tion. As we strive to get change. more of our WKU ath- pendence. Our mission the conversation going, This semester we will letes and implement is to cover as much of we look forward to your be implementing a Fri- “Toppers in the Pros” WKU’s campus as pos- input. After all, this is day political page to that will cover and keep- sible with the most accu- your paper, too. keep students up to sup with Hilltopper ath- rate and relevant news. “I like the alphabet thing speed and informed on letes as they continue However, it is a two-way you all do. I think you do the 2012 presidential their professional sports street. a good job.” and state elections. The careers. We will strive to bring This editorial represents the -McKenzie Croghan, page will contain cam- Overall, the Herald news to WKU students majority opinion of the Her- Louisville senior paign news, an expert's looks to be more respon- and we hope that you ald’s 14-member editorial corner, weekly student sive, with more range, will give us feedback as board.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Take advantage of everything WKU has to offer On behalf of the Student Government student life. or concern that needs to be addressed, Association, I would like to welcome you My executive teammates and I have please feel free to email me directly at cory. to the Hill! Whether you are just beginning several goals for the SGA this year. [email protected]. The best way your journey or returning for the last time, However, my biggest hope is that you to address student concerns, however, is I wish you the best this year. choose to get involved with student to get involved and directly seek a solution Your time in college is, in addition to other government. As an organization, SGA yourself. We hold various elections things, a time of growth. The Hilltopper has the opportunity to have a substantial throughout the academic year. Feel free experience provides many opportunities impact on campus policy and issues that to contact the SGA offi ce ([email protected] for you to grow not only academically, but concern our students. However, without or 745-4354) to learn about how you can in other areas as well. I urge you to take your voice and your concerns, we are apply for one of our many positions. I look advantage of the opportunities presented losing out on valuable opportunities. forward to talking with you. to you on the Hill. Reach outside your The decisions that are made within As always, Go Tops! comfort zone and try something new. SGA both contribute to Western Kentucky Since the next four years is a time for you University today and help safeguard Cory Dodds to grow, my hope is that you achieve your the Hilltopper experience for future Student Government Association full potential by taking an active part in students. If at any time you have an issue President and Student Regent

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Paris airport CONTINUED FROM SPORTS The running backs have had 40. Biblical garden three weeks to prove themselves 42. In shape native who has separated him- to the coaching staff. Players 9:00 a.m. — AETF Presents: The Little Mermaid Jr. 45. Processed self as a solid No. 3 back in camp reported to fall camp on Aug. 5 Van Meter Hall 48. Drag in mud and been praised by players and and practiced almost every day 12:00 p.m. — Fraternity Bid Day 51. Tropical fruit coaches this fall, will join them. until camp concluded on Satur- DUC Patio 1. 52. In the midst of Allen wasn’t allowed to talk to day. 53. Challenger the Herald for this story, per a Those three weeks have given 55. S S S S WKU football policy which pre- all of the running backs time 58. Bridle strap vents freshmen from talking to to work together, and Andrews 59. Tropical tuber the media. said he and Simpson share a 60. Egg-shaped Simpson was listed as the the strong bond with the rest of the 61. Memo Toppers' No. 1 running back on running backs. 62. God of love the team depth chart released “At the end of they day, we’re Monday at the team's weekly all best friends when we step media luncheon. out here on the fi eld,” he said. However that doesn't mean “We’re all competing for the fi rst only Simpson will play, coach spot, but we’re teammates. Willie Taggart said. “Me and Keshawn have been @Reamsicle: Why does every guy with a good "We'll have a rotation when going at it since I’ve been here beard on this campus have to be some coun- we go in there, and as the game so it’s always great competition.” try bumpkin? #wherehaveallthecowboysgone goes on we'll adjust," he said. Rainey won’t be scoring touch- #wku — sent 8/27 Andrews thinks Allen, along downs for the Toppers this year, with the rest of WKU’s running but Taggart thinks the example @Smallz_BarQley — To my #WKU followers let today be the backs, gives the Toppers great he set remains a strength for 1st day on your road to scholastic greatness! — sent 8/27 depth at the position. WKU. “Coach Taggart’s been trying “They played with Bobby and to pound that into the system I think it gives them some mo- @WalkerTopper — The thing about #WKU is you're either at sent 8/27 for the longest time — a run- tivation knowing that they can the top of the hill or the bottom of the hill. — ning back by committee,” An- play with an NFL-caliber play- drews said. “Going through this er,” he said. “They can see that @Glasses_Malone — Wishing everyone at #WKU a great fi rst fall camp, it’s starting to show Bobby went out and did some- day of classes. Stay focused and remain motivated through- that we’ve got a one-two-three thing and it’s on them to go out out this entire semester!! — sent 8/27 punch, and even a one-two- and do something now.” @LindseyHouchin — Full time #WKU employee and full time WKU grad student. I'm taking "Go Tops!" to a whole new level this semester. #standupandcheer — sent 8/27

SOCCER BRIEF The Lady Toppers rolled opponent took Buechel down in past their opponents to go the box when she was looking undefeated in the Ball State toward the goal, which resulted Tournament this weekend in in a penalty kick. Senior Ali Muncie, Ind. Stakhle converted the kick. The fi rst game was a 3-0 win Freshman Lauren Moats over Xavier on Friday. WKU (3-1) scored the third goal in the 83rd had possession for most of the minute, putting the ball in the game and took 25 shots against corner of the net. its opponents. The second game was a 2-1 “I really liked the way we win over Northern Kentucky on played,” coach Jason Neidell Sunday. said. “Our girls came out and Buechel scored both goals, the had two goals for the game. fi rst coming in the fi fth minute “One was to win the when Buechel was at the top of possession battle and the the keeper box and put the ball other was to win 50/50 battle. in off a pass from Auscherman. I thought we did a terrifi c job In the 71st minute, Buechel possessing the ball.” faced a one-on-one situation The fi rst goal came in the 29th with NKU’s keeper, and shot the minute when sophomore Allie ball from the left into the right Auscherman converted a pass corner of the net. from senior Amanda Buechel. WKU returns home on Sept. 9 JEFF BROWN/ HERALD Later in the game, an to play Vanderbilt at 1 p.m. JUNIOR RUNNING BACK KESHAWN SIMPSON, OF LEXINGTON, PARTICIPATES IN AN — Natalie Hayden AGILITY DRILL DURING WEDNESDAY EVENING'S PRACTICE AT SMITH STADIUM. PAGE a6 TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 • COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD • WKUHERALD.COM

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day night. double, with 13 kills SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE VOLLEYBALL Skinner, the de- and 11 digs. CONTINUED FROM SPORTS fending Sun Belt Play- Skinner now has May 25 — WKU baseball’s June 24 — The NCAA denied er of the Year, said the 26 double-doubles in Sun Belt title hopes ended with WKU transfer Michael Bradley’s WKU will have to fi nal match against her WKU career. a 5-3 loss to South Alabama at request to play in 2012-2013. defend Hillary Ply- Morehead State was The Lady Toppers Bowling Green Ballpark. Bradley, a 6-foot-10 forward, bon, who was named the game they knew showed improve- The Toppers fi nished 25-33, will play at Vincennes University. to the Memphis All- they had to win to set ment from Friday the team's worst since 2006. Tournament team the tone for the year. night’s Louisville after posting 44 kills “On paper the other matchup when they this weekend, averag- teams (University of played No. 3 Penn ing 2.93 kills per set. Louisville and Penn State on Saturday af- Ashley Potts, the State) were supposed ternoon. Sun Belt Conference to win,” Skinner said. Penn State, the preseason Defensive “We knew that the highest-ranked team Player of the Year en- Morehead game was on WKU’s schedule, ters the match look- the one we really used its height to ing to add on to her had to win. I think sweep the Lady Top- already impressive we came back from pers 3-0. start to the year as those two losses, That loss came after she leads the defense did what we had to WKU lost to in-state with 48 digs, 4.80 per do and played really rival Louisville 3-1. set. hard.” “Right now it’s all CHRIS WILSON/HERALD Austin Peay will be The Lady Toppers about building your the second straight dominated the Lady team this early in the Aug. 3 — Swimmer Claire Do- Aug. 9 — Former WKU running Ohio Valley Confer- Eagles from start to year,” Hudson said. nahue became the fi rst former back Bobby Rainey made his NFL ence opponent for fi nish in the shutout “I thought we built WKU athlete to win an Olympic preseason debut with the Balti- the Lady Toppers, (25-19, 25-16, 25-17). some great momen- gold medal. more Ravens. who earned their fi rst Ashley Potts led the tum against Penn She swam the butterfl y leg of Rainey ran 12 times for 36 yards win of the season defense with 17 digs, State, and it carried the 4x100 medley relay prelims and caught three passes for 28 against Morehead followed by Skinner, over well in the More- in 58.05 seconds. yards and a touchdown against State, 3-0, on Satur- who posted a double- head State match.” the in Atlanta.

So what was he mak- During his time with way into the press and that Western Kentucky didn’t say I-A,” he said. STEWART ing when the Colts cre- the Colts, he served as perhaps even lose per- had the most success- “We needed to paint it. CONTINUED FROM SPORTS ated a full-time posi- a handler for quarter- spective,” Policy said. ful programs,” Colin We needed carpeting. tion for him in 1991? backs Jim Harbaugh “He found the right said. “I think he was “We needed new expectations for ev- “My starting salary and Peyton Manning. way to get across to very impressed with chairs, we needed new erything and they ex- was $15,000,” he said. But Larry Hall, Colts these young athletes the quality of people countertops, we need- pected excellence,” he “That’s not probably VP of ticket sales, said who needed coaching he met at WKU.” ed some signage and said. “That’s when it what you think about much of Stewart’s im- so badly in that par- some logos up there… became crystal clear going to college.” pact came not in his ticular area.” 'Don't settle, be Dress it up.” to me that that’s what I But the fact Stew- work with stars, but But Stewart’s ca- proactive' The press box reno- wanted to do.” art was doing what he in “shepherding” less reer was altered when vation led by Stewart loved made salary less heralded players who owner Randy Lerner When Stewart was was one of the projects From there he sent important, he said. had never worked with released Stewart and hired by WKU AD that put him in line for resumes and cover let- Someone’s going to have the Browns’ other vice Wood Selig in 2008, a promotion to senior ters to each NFL, NBA presidents in 2004. one of the fi rst places associate AD in 2010. and MLB team, along to pay serious money to His next job came in he looked at was Smith Then when Bjork left with the pro golf and the college ranks as as- Stadium’s press box. for Ole Miss Stewart tennis tours. even talk to him. sociate commissioner The football Toppers became interim re- He fi nally landed a — President Gary Ransdell of communications were making the tran- placement. seasonal internship with the Sun Belt Con- sition from Division It was that proba- with the Indianapolis “I wasn’t doing it for media. ference, a role he held I-AA (now known as tionary period when Colts. the money, I was doing He did similar work from 2005-2008. the Football Champi- Stewart earned the it because that’s what in Cleveland, Policy During that time, onship Subdivision) to full-time job, president 'In my heart' was in my heart and said. one Sun Belt school Division I-A (Football Gary Ransdell said. that’s what I enjoyed “He started explain- stuck out to him, Colin Bowl Subdivision). “I took my time with Todd Stewart re- doing,” he said. ing that even the com- Stewart said. WKU was still I-AA that search process ceived six years of Stewart worked for ments you make to “We were discussing when it came to the on purpose,” Ransdell education at two ma- “the Colts from 1991- your barber or your the conference and its press box, Stewart said. said. “Once I made jor universities. He'd 1999, writing press friend who lives next teams and I remember “When you walked Todd the interim AD I worked in an SEC me- releases, marketing in door can” fi nd their him explicitly saying in that press box, it wanted suffi cient time dia relations depart- the community and to observe him.” ment at UT and as a conducting interviews “…I could see a dif- Colts intern. and press conferences. ference in our athletic department.” Ransdell spoke with some other candidates but didn’t invite any to WKU for formal inter- Parking & Transportation views, instead sticking with Stewart. His fi ve-year con- tract grabbed atten- Get your parking tion because of the $1 million buyout that BETTER SLEEP = BETTER GRADES must be paid should permit today! he leave before the end of the deal. On the buyout, Rans- dell said, “I should’ve Types of permits available: done that with Ross 50% OFF (who stayed for two Housing Permits years)." Famous Brand Names Students living in campus residence halls “I want Todd to •Cost = $90 knock ‘em dead and I - Pillows - Sheets want people banging BEST PRICES Commuter Permits at the door to come af- - Mattress Protectors ter him,” Ransdell said. Students living off campus and commuting “I think we can keep - Pillow Protectors in the NATION •Cost = $90 him, but if for whatev- er reason he does get Campbell Lane Park ‘n Ride lured away, someone’s Any student who parks at Campbell Lot and rides the going to have to pay serious money to even bus to campus talk to him.” •Cost = $30 Stewart said he was fi ne with the buyout, Disability - Tier 2 saying his wife, Rebec- Any student that qualifi es for a Disability Permit ca, and son, Blake, 12, are happy at WKU and Includes service on the ADA transport vans in Bowling Green. •Cost = $90 As for his vision for the department, Stew- Motorcycle Sticker art has placed signs throughout Diddle Any student who rides a motorcycle Arena's athletic offi ces •Cost = Free if customer has purchased a regular that read “Don’t settle, parking permit, otherwise cost is $90. be proactive.” www.MarksMattress.com Greater postsea- Alumni Square Garage son success across all sports, sold out stadi- Guaranteed parking in Alumni Square Garage ums, perfect gradua- 1391 Morgantown Road Honored in “All Permit Zones” tion rates, NCAA com- •Cost = $200 pliance and continual facility improvements Bowling Green, KY will be priorities for Stewart’s department, To purchase your permit online: he said. (270) 843-5050 •Have your Net ID and email password. “Yes, we’ve had a lot of success and yes, •Have your vehicle’s make, model, year, color and we’ve achieved a lot, license plate number. but don’t be content,” •Log into your online parking account using your Stewart said. “There are things that we WKU email log in. haven’t achieved that •Select “Purchase a Parking Permit” from the menu. we can achieve and that’s really what we need to be focused on wku.edu/transportation now.” TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 • COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD • WKUHERALD.COM sports

FOOTBALL Running backs have a chance to be '1-2-3-4 punch' LUCAS AULBACH in the offense. Simpson and Andrews haven’t the team, joined them in the [email protected] Two players in particular spent the last two years riding the backfi eld last season. have gotten the majority of the bench behind Rainey. Simpson said he and Andrews carries during practice — juniors Both saw action on the fi eld both learned a lot playing behind You might not recognize the Keshawn Simpson and Antonio last year — Simpson fi nished the Rainey. WKU backfi eld when it takes the Andrews. season with 134 yards in eight “I’m really proud of him,” fi eld on Saturday against Austin Both backs bring a different skill games, while Andrews saw action Simpson said. “He taught me Peay, but the loss of Bobby Rainey set to the fi eld. Simpson considers at running back and as a kick a lot while he was here, and I doesn’t mean the loss of the himself a power running back, returner, ending the year with 590 know every guy on this team is Topper running game. while the lighter Andrews total yards. rooting for him to do well up in As Rainey, WKU’s all-time believes his agility and fi nesse are In addition to running the ball, Baltimore.” leading rusher, continues playing his strongest attributes. Andrews will probably see time While neither has been named for a ’ roster “We’re all really competitive,” as a kick returner for the Toppers as the starter for the fi rst game spot, WKU will trot out a full Simpson said of the backs. “We’re this season as well. yet, both will probably see time in stable of running backs this all just trying to get more reps and Freshman running back John every game this year. season to replace the hole he left lock up that starting spot.” Evans, who is no longer with Freshman Leon Allen, a Miami SEE PUNCH A5

TODD STEWART WAS HIRED AS WKU'S ATHLETICS DIRECTOR IN MAY. HE PREVIOUSLY WORKED FOR THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AND . JEFF BROWN/HERALD don't settle, BE PROACTIVE AD Stewart comes from NFL past to lead WKU sports

BRAD STEPHENS 46, is back in the public eye, as he tin Peay for three years in the early Reds of the mid-1970s, playing the [email protected] became WKU’s 15th athletic direc- 1970s. part of his Reds heroes like Johnny tor on May 9. Todd, who was in elementary Bench, Joe Morgan and Pete Rose Carmen Policy said it wasn’t a Stewart had already been named school, went with his father on re- during backyard baseball games. typical new team 'love affair' when interim AD in March after Ross cruiting and scouting trips. Todd played basketball and he took over the Cleveland Browns Bjork left for Mississippi. “He was really a joy sitting with baseball while a student at Cin- in 1998. In the four years prior, Stewart coaches and keeping shot charts cinnati’s Sycamore High School, The Browns would be coming had overseen WKU’s athletic me- and statistics and seemed to have though not with the success of his back to the NFL in 1999 after a dia relations offi ce and become an understanding and a back- idols. former owner moved the original No. 2 in the athletic power struc- ground of the game for a very “I loved to compete and loved to Browns to Baltimore in 1995. ture. young boy,” Colin said. play, but the scouting report would Despite the Browns' comeback, While his selection was an in- Todd also traveled with the Aus- probably say ‘Stewart's very aver- there was still 'saltiness' among ternal promotion rather than an tin Peay team to nearby games, age,’” Todd said. fans and local media over the origi- external hire, he doesn’t want his including those at WKU, as the While Todd wasn’t the team nal move, Policy said. employees “putting it on cruise Governors and Toppers were Ohio star, Colin said sports brought out So Policy, a former - control,” he said. Valley Conference rivals then. qualities in his son that would pay winning executive, looked for a “Sometimes when someone gets Being in locker rooms around future dividends. communications director to han- promoted from within, there may college coaches and players also “You couldn’t tell if he went dle the delicate situation. be a feeling among some that the gave him “a foundation” for his fu- 3-for-4 or 0-for-4," Colin said. “He He hired Todd Stewart, then one status quo is great and the status ture career, Colin said. quo is acceptable,” Stewart said. “He not only heard our discus- was more interested in how the of the top media relations men team did and he was very interest- with the Indianapolis Colts. “It’s not… There are things we can sions but sensed there are some achieve that we haven't achieved ups and downs in this business,” ed in his teammates. Their success Policy said it was one of the best seemed to supersede anything he moves he made in Cleveland. before.” Colin said. Colin got out of coaching after would do.” “He was engaged in combat duty, A coach's son Todd went to Miami (Ohio), ma- so to speak, every day of the week Austin Peay and Todd, his young- er brother, Mark, and his parents joring in communications before and he just handled it with tre- earning a master’s at Tennessee. mendous aplomb and maturity Todd Stewart’s career in athletics moved back to Cincinnati, their began early in childhood. hometown. The UT experience set Todd on that seemed to be way beyond his his career path, he said. years,” Policy said. His father, Colin Stewart, was an He grew up cheering for the A decade and a half later, Stewart, assistant basketball coach at Aus- Big Red Machine-era Cincinnati “…They had such high SEE STEWART A7 VOLLEYBALL WKU plays home opener Tuesday

ELLIOT PRATT [email protected] Hudson said his team will focus on identifying its own game LOUISVILLE — After opening heading into the home opener. the season on the road, the Lady “We’re probably not even Toppers will come home to going to mention Austin Peay in Diddle Arena for the fi rst time on practice,” Hudson said. “It’s early Tuesday night. in the year so we’re really going to WKU will welcome the Austin focus on us. We’ll watch some fi lm Peay Lady Governors at 7 p.m. and work on the things we need to Tuesday night in Diddle Arena. fi x from this weekend.” The Lady Toppers head into Senior outside hitter Jordyn this match up coming off a 1-2 Skinner echoed her coach’s start to the season after playing thoughts. in the Active Ankle Challenge at “At this early in the season it’s the KFC Yum! Center over the more about playing your game,” weekend. Skinner said. “We have to fi gure The Lady Govs enter Diddle at out the kinks and everything 1-3 after playing in the Memphis about us rather than worrying Invitational. about what the other team is JEFF BROWN/HERALD going to do.” SENIOR JORDYN SKINNER HITS THE BALL AGAINST PENN STATE. WKU LOST TO PENN STATE Lady Topper coach Travis SEE VOLLEYBALL A7 3-0 SETS AT THE ACTIVE ANKLE CHALLENGE ON AUG. 25, 2012 AT KFC YUM! CENTER TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 • COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD • WKUHERALD.COM Diversions

IAN MAULE/HERALD NEWBURGH, IND. SENIOR, DANIELLE MILLER, CENTER, CHEERS WHILE AMONG HER FELLOW KAPPA DELTA MEMBERS ON SOUTH LAWN DURING BID DAY. SORORITIES ACROSS THE CAMPUS GATHERED ON SOUTH LAWN TO SEE WHO ACCEPTED THEIR BID AFTER RECRUITMENT WEEK. get ready, get set, go greek!

SARAH STUKENBORG new sorority sisters. [email protected] The ceremony began with an opening statement by Paige Pardue, Panhellenic Sisters from each sorority lined up chanting Association recruitment chair, wishing the in the Mass Media and Technology Auditorium new pledges well with their sorority. on Sunday. “I’m so happy you all have found your place,” These women, known as “Pi Chis” to disguise Pardue said. affi liation with any sorority — who led the 434 The pledges spent time taking pictures recruits around during recruitment week — with other new members, many holding up shouted the chants of all eight social sororities sorority signs with their fi ngers. Some of the that participated as a way to end the week. girls embraced each other, excited about Recruits had been handed bid cards by Pi being chosen for the same sorority. Chis earlier in the day before signing with a Hopkinsville sophomore Jennifer Hanks, sorority. a new member of Chi Omega, said she just Alissa Mansfi eld, coordinator of student transferred to WKU from another school. activities for Greek affairs, said 285 girls signed “My favorite part of rush week has been a bid. getting my bid card and making new friends,” The new members were gathered in Mass Hanks said. Media to celebrate and meet the rest of their SEE BID DAY B2 Big Red's Blitz still a tradition after nine years

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In its ninth year, students are still lining up for Big Red’s Blitz. The MASTER Plan event rounds up stu- dents to go out and volunteer at different or- ganizations around Bowling Green. Students met at 9 a.m. Thursday and Presi- dent Gary Ransdell encouraged them as they left to volunteer, reminding them of the im- portance of volunteering. Some of the volunteer organizations par- ticipating this year were Baptist Campus Ministry, the Bowling Green Humane Society and Helping Others Through Extended Love In the Name of Christ, or HOTEL INC. At Bowling Green Humane Society, a popu- lar volunteer location, students bathed ani- mals, as well as walked and groomed them. Lawrenceburg sophomore Caroline Mc- Dowell, chose to volunteer there because of CONNOR CHOATE/HERALD her love for animals. WKU STUDENTS AT THE BOWLING GREEN HUMANE SOCIETY THURSDAY AFTERNOON DURING BIG RED'S BLITZ. “Getting into this program showed me that there is always something that needs to be “It’s very rewarding knowing that you’re homeless,” Salazar said. “I was homeless my done in the community,” McDowell said. making a difference in their lives,” Cooper senior year, so it’s defi nitely important be- Elizabeth Cooper, an adoption counselor said. cause everyone has a story.” for the Humane Society, said her work with At HOTEL INC, incoming Louisville fresh- Salazar said she’s already made plans to the shelter started when she adopted a spe- man Shavonne Salazar said she made col- continue volunteering at HOTEL INC. cial needs cat fi ve years ago. lages so that the place would be homier. Rhondell Miller, executive director of HO- “I’ve always loved animals and everything HOTEL INC is a Christian organization that TEL INC, sent a big thank you to all of the that the Humane Society stands for,” Cooper helps needy or homeless people in the Bowl- WKU students who volunteered their time. said. ing Green community. “I would like students to know that they are Cooper said she spends 40 hours on the “Volunteering here has taught me more welcome here to get their service hours or clock and 20 hours off at the Humane Society. about the services that they offer to the even if they need this service,” Miller said. PAGE B2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 • COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD • WKUHERALD.COM

BID DAY CONTINUED FROM DIVERSIONS

One sorority, Alpha Xi Delta, conducted its fi rst formal recruitment since rejoining WKU’s greek life last year. Even with the addition of AXiD, Mansfi eld said all eight social sororities met their quota for members. Louisville senior Aman- da Heim, a member of Al- pha Delta Pi, was a Pi Chi during recruitment. “I loved being able to meet and become friends with girls in other sorori- ties,” Heim said. Louisville freshman Ol- ivia Guelda, a new mem- ber of Alpha Gamma Delta, said she’s glad she decided to rush. “Sorority rush week gave me a way to meet new people and step out- side of my comfort zone,” Guelda said. IAN MAULE/HERALD MERCER, TENN., JUNIOR JENNY SUTHERLAND CHEERS WITH HER CHI OMEGA SISTERS OUTSIDE MASS MEDIA DURING BID DAY. Follow Election 2012 Constitution Week Rock the Vote Debate Watch Graff iti Workshop SStudentt Engagement Fair Freedom Sings Whats your message for America?Discuss issues important to you. Share your vision for America

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THE CAT'S MEOW Welcome to the Hill, Class of 2016

CAITLIN HERRINGTON we were begging for a college, but if you ask, “Don’t be stupid.” don’t try too hard to im- [email protected] third parking structure they are known to go Play intramural press anyone. Be your- and apartment-style out of their way to help sports, or just go watch. self. If you don’t like Freshmen, on be- housing was something a student who desires Don’t spend your week- your major, change it. half of the College we could only dream success. ends at home. Go to If you don’t like your Heights Herald staff, of. Nobody on the Hill the football games. And hair, change it. If you welcome to Western All can force you to make soccer. And softball. don’t like your attitude, Kentucky University! of these wise decisions, though And basketball. Don’t change it. If you don’t On a personal note, are now we may have plenty of stress out. Don’t be the like the people you’re welcome to the best a real- advice to offer. person who fries egg- hanging out with, four years of your life. ity, and Go to class. Get in- plant for Valentine’s change friends. The You may think I’m they’re volved with a group. day, sets off the smoke people you meet here kidding or being sappy, part Don’t sit in your dorm alarm and locks people will be the ones who which may be true, but of the room all day. Do your out of the building for carry you through the the closer I get to grad- real- homework. Take those an hour. (True story.) ups and downs of be- uation, the more I value HERRINGTON ity that lanyards off your necks. Use your meal plans coming an adult. my experiences here on you’re Go to Great American wisely. If you have left- College is all about the Hill. living. Donut Shop at 3 a.m. over meal plan dollars, change — embrace it. The Hill isn’t the The Hill is changing (GADS is open 24/7, use them to buy snacks The campus you same as it was three and growing, much like so feel free to go at any for breaks. Invest in see today won’t be the years ago. Believe it you will throughout hour, really.) Show- the milkshakes in Red- campus your friends or not, when I came your stay here. er. Please, oh please, zone — combine cara- and family visit for your here in the fall of 2009, You’ll fi nd that no- shower. Study — not mel and chocolate and commencement cer- South Lawn extended body here is going to just the night before the you will never go back. emony. More impor- all the way from Down- force you to do any- test. Take your classes Don’t stress out over tantly, you won’t be the ing University Center thing. You must realize seriously. Ask for help classes. Decorate your same person you are to the front of Preston that it’s up to you to get when you need it. Get to room. Get a photo with today. Center. DaVinci’s was up and go to class, do know your RA and the Big Red (take your hat The Hill is what you brand new, the food your homework and people on your fl oor. off fi rst). Avoid doing make it, so choose to court at the bottom of fi nd time to eat. Profes- Don’t use Facebook laundry on the week- make it the best. campus had ice cream sors here will push you during class. Explore ends. Don’t wear your So, to the Class of and the fi tness center to be your best. They Bowling Green. Take lanyard around your 2016, welcome to the inside Preston didn’t won’t hold your hand the purple and yellow neck...did I already say Hill. But more impor- exist. Gary Ransdell while you cross the bus lines downtown. As that? tantly? Hall was just a drawing, proverbial street into my daddy would say, I know this is a lot, Welcome home. Student customizes education through study abroad program Opening Week Schedule MACIENA JUSTICE you would normally laborative journalism BG Scavenger Hunt [email protected] see in a slideshow or class. Get to know Bowling Green a textbook. And that Hovee said he fi lls Tuesday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Students who made it more interest- out scholarship and GET study abroad typical- ing.” grant applications Catholics on the Hilltop ly only go for one se- The following daily to fund his trav- Get to know our faith-building opportunities mester, but Paintsville year Hovee attended els. He’s able to fi nd Wednesday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m. native Nate Hovee has Victoria University of things to apply for by Mass at 6 p.m. | Dinner at 6:30 p.m. made the trek abroad Wellington, in New working with advis- MORE three times and is Zealand. Hovee, 23, ers in his department out of your time on the Hill Outdoor Movie preparing for his next is a broadcasting ma- along with the study Get relaxed adventure. jor concentrating in abroad offi ce, fi nan- at the Catholic Campus Center Thursday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m. The Honors Col- television/fi lm pro- cial aid and the offi ce lege student and fi fth- duction and is a self- of scholar develop- Contra Dancing in Nashville year senior took his proclaimed nerd. So ment. Get jiggy with it fi rst trip abroad to being where “The This fall he will Friday, Aug. 31, 6 p.m. Harlaxton College in Lord of the Rings” was spend time in Istan- Cost: $7 spring of 2010. fi lmed, was special for bul. “I was doing the him. “I’m customizing Sunday Mass history class that is “I auditioned for my education to really Get worshipping required, and I could ‘The Hobbit,’ I went make the most of my Every Sunday actually travel to to a casting call,” he experience at West- Mass at 10 a.m. | Lunch at 11 a.m. these places,” Hovee said. “I didn’t get in, ern,” he said. “It may said. “I could see Ro- but it was just really have taken me fi ve Mass at 8 p.m. | Dinner at 7 p.m. man ruins. I could go exciting to be in the years to get through out and see St. Paul’s culture capitol of New it, but those fi ve years St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, take a tour. 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