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STEP UP NPHC Greeks participate in annual Yard Show

BY SHANTEL-ANN PETTWAY [email protected] he rain didn’t stop students from filling up the Twet seats of the Colon- nade Tuesday, as National Pan- Hellenic Council Greek organizations gathered to participate in a Yard Show. As the DJ continued to spin, sororities and fraternities prac- ticed softly in their own hud- dles. The organizations gathered at 7 p.m. to showcase what each specific organization stands for and what services they offer, giving histories of their respec- tive organizations in between LUKE FRANKE/HERALD their performances. ABOVE: Nashville senior Andre Scott steps with his Omega Psi Phi fraternity brothers Louisville sophomore Breanna during the annual Yard Show at the Colonnade on Tuesday. JUSTIN GILLILAND/HERALD SEE YARD SHOW PAGE A2 TOP: Zeta Phi Beta sorority sisters perform their routine during the annual Yard Show.

WHAT'S ONLINE AT WKU works to improve LGBT-friendly reputation WKUHERALD.COM BY WHITNEY ALLEN 5 from Campus Pride Index, WKU is Salman said. [email protected] making efforts to reach out to trans- “I think every offi ce on campus has gender students in order to improve some learning to do,” Salman said. The Campus Pride Index rates 435 this statistic. “Ultimately, they (Housing and Resi- universities in the United States based President Gary Ransdell has reached dence Life) did correct the problem.” on how LGBT friendly their campuses out to Student Identity Outreach Presi- Salman said that campus represen- are. They have ranked WKU behind ev- dent Andrew Salman to discuss how to tatives he has encountered are not al- ery other listed institution in Kentucky. make the campus more inclusive for ways initially aware of how to proceed Other state universities ahead of WKU all students. with situations that have arisen. include Centre College, Northern Ken- “The president has reached out to Kit Tolbert, director of Housing Oper- Video recap of WKU's tucky University, Transylvania Univer- me, so I think… that we are going to be ations, said HRL doesn’t have a specifi c First Home game sity, University of Louisville, Morehead seeing changes,” Salman said. policy regarding transgender students, State University and Eastern Kentucky Although Salman said he couldn’t but the offi ce will work with students University. speak from personal experience, he to make them comfortable. The Campus Pride Index rankings has heard stories from transgender “Well, the students that have come WHAT YOU SHOULD are based on various factors includ- students about problems they’ve en- to us and said they are transgender, we BE READING TODAY ing policy, programs and practices, countered on campus, including those work with them individually,” Tolbert academic life, student life, housing with housing issues. said. “Because each one might feel Salman said a friend and former differently about how they want to be and recruitment and retention efforts. » Yard Show: Check out WKU was ranked lowest in support student had issues with a dorm as- housed or where, so I just talk to each signment during his time on the Hill. one of them separately and see what more photos from the and institutional commitment, cam- event A6 pus safety and recruitment and reten- The student was told that he “was his best suits them.” female roommate’s learning experi- Tolbert said that as of now, there is tion efforts. » Dorm: Is your dorm Despite the low rating of 2.5 out of ence and that it was his job to teach his no offi cial format for approaching the A4 roommate to be transgender friendly,” SEE LGBT PAGE A2 worth the money? A2 SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD

YARD SHOW The crowd applauded as the two Omega Psi Pi and Kappa Alpha Psi by a police officer in Ferguson, Mis- Continued from FRONT “pretty poodles” of Sigma Gamma fraternities heightened the comedic souri in August. Rho sorority began their perfor- atmosphere, making “your mama” Phi Beta Sigma wasn’t the only Burton said due to the weather, she mance. jokes and talking about stealing each group who designed a step dedi- thought the organizations might As the Yard Show continued, the other’s lady friends. Delta Sigma The- cated to someone else. The AKAs not do their step show. sororities and fraternities poked ta sorority joked about all the other stepped in a style similar to Alpha “But when the rain lightened fun at each other and continued to sororities not working hard enough, Psi Alpha fraternity, which is not up and the AKAs (Alpha Kappa ask the crowd who ran the yard. while Zeta Phi Beta sorority made currently active on the yard this se- Alphas) started speaking to the “It’s cool how all the fraternities it known that if “you weren’t in blue mester. crowd, I was ready for the show,” and sororities can diss each other and white, it wasn’t right.” To conclude the show, all the fra- Burton said. and turn around and scream for On a more serious note, during ternities and sororities, including The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority their friends who are in different or- the middle of the show, Phi Beta Alpha Psi Alpha and Iota Phi Theta Epsilon Zeta chapter amped up the ganizations all in the same breath,” Sigma fraternity did a “hands up, fraternity, neither of whom per- crowd by asking everyone how they Lexington sophomore MarShaye don’t shoot” tribute to Michael formed that night, strolled around felt before the first performance. Griffin said. Brown, the teenager who was shot the front of the Colonnade.

LGBT “We get a lot of students complaining fi led anonymously. article. Continued from FRONT about getting called a fag on the side- WKUPD isn’t required to follow The article recognized an organiza- walk and stuff like that and that really through with a complaint of harass- tion of students back in 2010 as one situation, and students approach HRL fosters a climate in which they don’t ment, but they must document when of the reasons WKU made the list. The based on individual need. feel safe,” Salman said. “That leads to a such an incident is reported. After a group of 200 gathered during a visit by “I imagine, as we progress, that would lot of them transferring.” complaint is made, the decision to Sen. Mitch McConnell to work toward be something we would make more of Students not only have the choice of pursue legal action is up to the stu- providing same-sex domestic partner a formal process,” she said. whether or not to report harassment, dent. benefi ts for WKU employees. The housing application doesn’t al- but also a choice in how to report it. “We don’t run with it unless the vic- Students were also named by the ar- low for students to indicate their gen- Students have three options regard- tim or complainant wants us to,” Os- ticle as a driving force behind the cam- der identity, but if a student contacts ing what action to take following such sello said. “It really boils down to their pus completing the aforementioned HRL in advance it will be easier for the an incident, WKU Police Department comfort level and what they want to Campus Pride index in June. offi ce to accommodate the student’s Captain Dominic Ossello said. see happen.” In order for LGBT students to feel needs, Tolbert said. “Whether it’s a male, female, trans- WKU was recently named as one of more comfortable and safe on cam- The Student Identity Outreach on gender — none of that plays into how the bravest universities for LGBT stu- pus, these issues need to be taken seri- campus serves as a place for LGBT we deal with harassment or sexual ha- dents in the south by advocate.com. ously, Salman said. students to discuss campus issues and rassment,” Ossello said. WKU and seven other universities “I think that in order for it to stop, fi nd resources. It also acts as a place for Students can report incidents to were identifi ed by the magazine for people need to realize that it’s a prior- students to fi nd a community. the police department, the Offi ce of having a strong group of LGBT adults ity," he said. "In time, that will foster Salman said one of the most com- Equal Opportunity, or they can fi le a that stood “up against the politics of a more inclusive climate on campus. mon concerns discussed is harass- complaint online through the human bigotry and pushed forward, driving We have been making strides recent- ment from peers. resources website. Complaints can be grassroots progress,” according to the ly.”

Crime Reports Rakan Alharthi on an E-warrant for disregarding traffi c control device and not having an Opera- • Versailles freshman Robert Kral and Lexington tor’s Moped License on Aug. 30 on Old Morgan- town and Campus Edge streets. freshman Graham Conger, both of McCormack • Louisville freshman Arianna Sadler of Bemis- Hall, were cited for possession of marijuana and Lawrence reported that her and her boyfriend, possession of drug paraphernalia on Aug. 28 in Louisville freshman Tywuan Mayes of Hugh Po- McCormack. land Hall, got into a physical altercation on Sept. • Police arrested Lexington freshman Davis Peff er 1 in Bemis Lawrence Hall. for driving without taillights and DUI on Aug. 29 • Brad Barnhart reported damage to fencing that on 1300 Block College Street. enclosed construction on Sept. 2 at Phi Delta • Paris freshman Garrett Hensley of Barnes- Theta and 300 Block of Alumni street. Campbell Hall was cited for possession of • Martha M. Day reported losing her WKU De- marijuana on Aug. 29 on 1300 Block College partment keys on Sept. 2 while rafting at Salmon Street. River. • Police arrested Louisville sophomore Alex Wirth • Brentwood, Tennessee junior Allison Maher re- for alcohol intoxication on Aug. 29 at Smith ported damage to her vehicle on Sept. 2 caused Stadium. by the mechanical arm in parking structure two. • A smoke detector was activated on Aug. 29 • Princeton sophomore Nathan Wilson of Mc- caused by a hot dog cooker on the fourth fl oor Cormack Hall reported that he was receiving WKUHERALD.cOM of Smith Stadium. threatening text messages on Sept. 2 in McCor- • Police arrested Bowling Green sophomore mack.

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BY JESSICA VOORHEES special classes taught by the sues in a unique way. that many who came were de- Goulet is more willing to see [email protected] guests. “We want them to be very nied entrance. what is offered. This year’s lineup features interesting,” he said. “We want “We don’t want to have to “I’m curious to hear what Bill This year marks the 18th sea- lectures from Bill Nye and them to have some clear skills turn folks away,” Lee said. Nye has to say,” he said. son of the Cultural Enhance- MSNBC host Melissa Harris- as a presenter, and we’d like for All events including the pre- The main goal of the CES is ment Series, a lineup Perry. There will also them to be a little dif- miere ticketing events to introduce students to di- of distinguished artists be performances from ferent, a little uncon- are free. Seats will go verse ways of thought and ar- and intellectuals who the Mummenschanz ventional, something out on a fi rst come, tistic form. interact with the WKU mask-theater troupe, folks might have never fi rst serve basis. “Part of what we’re trying community through and bluegrass and seen before.” Students anticipate to do is to stretch folks a little public events through- gospel musicians co- Of the six perfor- the series with mixed bit,” Lee said. “I hope students out the year. presented by the Ken- mances and lectures, sentiments. will be exposed to ideas they David Lee, head tucky Folklife Program four are premiere Morgantown sopho- never thought of before.” chairman of the CES at WKU. events that require a more Hollie Cole- The fi rst event is “Jazz at Committee, said stu- Bill Nye A committee com- ticket for admission. Melissa man said the lineup is Lincoln Center Orchestra dents and faculty will have posed of WKU faculty Lee said premiere Harris-Perry not quite captivating with Wynton Marsalis” at Van access to performances and is in charge of providing the ticketing was newly enough to draw her Meter Hall on Sept. 30 at 7:30 lectures from internationally programming for the series. established this year to man- back to campus in the evening. p.m. For ticket information, and nationally renowned art- Lee said he looks for speakers age the large crowds showing “I’m a commuter, so I prob- visit wku.showare.com or call ists as well as the opportunity and performers who address up for the events. In the past, ably won’t go,” she said. the Fine Arts Box Offi ce at 270- to engage in Q&A sessions and current social and political is- seats were fi lled so quickly Baltimore freshman Jack 745-3121.

SGA holds ﬁ rst meeting of the semester in new space

BY LASHANA HARNEY structure of a piece of legisla- sees SGA’s budget, reported Offi ce supplies went up meeting. [email protected] tion, Jay Todd Richey, speaker that the budget has sustained about $850 because SGA ran If the bill passes, 60 part- of the senate, authored a fake cuts. From last year’s budget out of supplies, such as scan- time students could obtain a resolution titled, “Establish a of $125,500, SGA lost $2,000 in trons and bluebooks, last year. The Student Government voucher that pays for half of mandatory daily offering by cuts and is left with $123,500. “We tried to make sure that Association’s fi rst meeting of the semester membership fee all students to a statue of Pres- However, an anonymous everything we did benefi ted the semester began in new ident Gary Ransdell.” donation added $15,000 to the students,” Koehler said. at Preston, making it $17.50. chambers in Downing Stu- Richey purposely fi lled the the budget, changing the Various SGA offi cials said the SGA President Nicki Seay dent Union with the induction resolution with errors, such as original 2014-2015 budget organization plans to tackle said she looks forward to up- of eight new members. grammar mistakes, and asked from $123,500 to $138,500. several issues this year, such coming meetings. On Tuesday, several new the senators to take a stance The donation allowed about as parking and transportation, “So far, we’ve got a good chairmen were approved for on replacing the Centennial 39 additional scholarships for campus cleanup and student group of people,” she said. SGA’s various committees, in- Mall statue with a “really tall” students for the winter and participation in campus orga- “We’re really excited to be alto- cluding Student Affairs, Public statue of Ransdell. The “reso- summer terms. nizations. gether now in our new place. Relations and Campus Im- lution” would force students The Organizational Aid bud- Bill 1-14-F, which addresses provement. to present offerings to the stat- get dropped to $25,000 from funding for the Preston Cen- I’m expecting good things to To teach new SGA members ue daily. $30,000 because in previous ter membership voucher pro- happen because of our good how to appropriately debate a Administrative Vice Presi- years, the money wasn’t all gram, is scheduled for discus- leadership and I’m hoping it topic and identify the proper dent Liz Koehler, who over- spent, Koehler said. sion during next Tuesday’s all trickles down from there.” WKUPD rules aim to keep WKU safe

BY SHANTEL-ANN PETTWAY ers,” Ossello said. [email protected] He said all of the calls are taken seri- ously. Many universities have protocols “All calls are responded to, even if it on gun control and WKU is no ex- is a false alarm,” Ossello said. “Our ex- ception. WKU has a weapons code plorers and offi cers will always check of conduct that explicitly states that out the scene.” fi rearms, explosives or other objects WKU recently received an accredita- displayed in a menacing or threat- tion for its efforts in safety. On July 30, ening manner on campus are pro- WKU was recognized as a Safe Com- hibited. munity by the National Safety Coun- The WKU Police Department will cil. confi scate any weapon that isn’t au- One of the methods WKU employed thorized. to receive this accreditation is the Stu- Although the rules are defi ned, there dent Government Association Cam- have still been gun controversies on pus Safety Walk, Ossello said. and around WKU’s campus. WKUPD, along with SGA, checks In late August, Bowling Green junior the campus twice a year for areas that Spencer Renfro was shot off campus may be considered unsafe. in a reported burglary. “We don’t work alone. All of cam- In April, a then-WKU student pus’ organizations work together to pulled a gun on another person out- get light in dark places and safer cross side of the Bates-Runner Hall Sub- walks,” Ossello said. way. WKUPD also offers an escort ser- Last year, a WKU student, Larry vice for on-campus use only. The Thomas, died after being shot off escorts are sent to accompany stu- campus at an apartment complex. dents, staff or faculty that may feel WKUPD has programs that attempt uncomfortable walking on campus to keep students, faculty and visitors alone. The services are offered from safe. dusk till dawn. Emergency phones installed “They are always strolling around throughout WKU’s campus are one of campus checking to make sure ev- those safety measures. eryone is safe — I love it,” Richmond Capt. Dominic Ossello of WKUPD sophomore Morgan Harris said. wkuherald.com said the phones can be used to report Ossello said communicating with suspicious activity or if anyone feels police is a crucial part of safety. unsafe. “Never hesitate to contact a WKU “The emergency phones that you police offi cer,” he said. “It’s always see all over campus are our mini-help- better to be safe than sorry.” SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

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GRAPHIC HAPPINESS IS... Find positivity in Is your hall worth it? the little things We asked 20 random residents from each and every residence hall on campus to rate their hall from 1 to 10. Ten meant BY JACOB PARKER they loved the dorm and loved spending a lot of their time there and 1 meant the opposite. The goal was to compare [email protected] the cost of each hall to the satisfaction level of its residents. WKU's halls are broken into fi ve separate price brackets. But are the most expensive dorms the most loved? We found that the most expensive hall on campus is one of the two This column is a revival of Tod Por- least enjoyed. Meredith is the highest rated hall, but this is likely due to its population of sorority women, who said they ter’s happiness column from the Col- enjoyed getting to be around their sisters. Compiled by Tanner Cole and Herald staff lege Heights Herald circa 1965. “Panic and frustration are hereafter RATING PRICE unknown,” said Porter in his very fi rst column. So what is happiness anyway? Amid a stressful fi rst “real” week of MEREDITH9.6 NORTHEAST $2,250 class, take a small moment to be happy with these short thoughts: • Happiness is attending a university MCCORMACK8.65 SOUTHWEST $2,225 with a record-breaking football team. • Happiness is having a roommate who wakes you up with fresh coffee and “The 59th Street Bridge Song.” BARNES8.2 MCLEAN $2,225 • Happiness is the four or fi ve year journey of being a Hilltopper. • Happiness is soaking up the last bit of summer by tubing down the river ZACHARIAS8.15 BATES $2,225 with friends. • Happiness is fi nding a new street you haven’t walked down before. KEEN7.9 ZACHARIAS $2,120 • Happiness is having a hand-held electric fan while walking to class in 90 degree heat. • Happiness is fi nding a hand-held MCLEAN7.9 MEREDITH $2,120 electric fan at the store for $3. • Happiness is, as Porter noted half a century ago, fi nding a parking space anywhere. PFT7.75 BEMIS $2,070 Find a daily reason to be happy. If this seems to be a monumental task, throw caution to the wind and look to MINTON7.4 BARNES $2,070 this weekly column for an optimistic outlook. BATES7.35 RODES $2,045 TWEETS FROM SOUTHWEST7.3 PFT $2,045 THE HILL @bkruseiizbrutal: It looks like POLAND7.3 MINTON $2,045 there's a "Sepia" fi lter in the air of bowling green right now. — Sent 7:08pm · 2 Sep 2014 BEMIS7.2 MCCORMACK $2,045 @WaveTheRedTowel: WKU always has wonderful halftime games. Any- thing that involves Big Red is won- RODES6.9 POLAND $2,045 derful — Sent 7:58pm · 2 Sep 2014 @Merky_D: Apparently Gary ransdell is at fresh and the food GILBERT6.75 GILBERT $2,045 is actually good tonight #WKU — Sent 6:17pm · 2 Sep NORTHEAST6.75 KEEN $2,045 2014

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Joseph Altuzarra is leading the pack The pièce de résistance for many with his exclusive line for Target hit- fashion ﬁ ends is the ﬁ nal line round- ting the racks on Sept. 14, the afore- ing out the list. Alexander Wang an- Want to mentioned date of high fashion revo- nounced via cryptic Instagram video lution. late last winter that he would be re- Prices will start at roughly $17.99 leasing an exclusive line for Swedish Model for and go as high as $89.99 and feature retailer H&M. The countdowns are an array of dresses, tops and business- winding to a much anticipated close ready blazers, along with a fabulous as the line hits racks on Nov. 6, only a DRy CLEAN patent leather belt that’s featured on few months away. BY KAE HOLLOWAY the majority of the models for the col- Not many details have been released ONLY? lection. about his much-anticipated collec- [email protected] Taking a turn for the smallest of tion. A picture of a key chain and an- fashion divas, Karl Lagerfeld is get- other of a mysterious object embla- Starting on Sept. 14, a mere 10 days ting into this fall fashion designer zoned with Louis Vuitton-inspired after you read this little slice, the world trend by partnering with Barbie to AWs across its black fabric are all that Email KAE at of fast fashion stores will be shaken up release a doll built and dressed in his Wang has teased since his original again by the high fashion world. likeness. Though not clothes one can insta-video. Either way, the collection KAely.holloway@ This fall, three designers are working wear on their back, he’s still lending promises that everyone, at least for to bring their styles, normally reserved his signature style to the original the month of November, can be Kanye wku.edu for those in the upper echelon of fashion queen. This doll will hit toy and spend everything on Alexander wealth and status, to the price ranges stores and waiting lists everywhere Wang. of middle America. Sept. 29.

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LUKE FRANKE/HERALD WKU students emerge out from under cover just after the rain subsided before the annual Yard Show at the Colonnade Tuesday. Stomping grounds

LUKE FRANKE/HERALD Nashville senior Andre Scott prepares for his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, LUKE FRANKE/HERALD to take the stage Tuesday at the Colonnade for the annual Yard Show. Louisville senior Denise Smith steps with her Zeta Phi Beta sorority sisters during the annual Yard Show at the Colonnade on Tuesday.

HARRISON HILL/HERALD Louisville senior Marrquon Bartee, a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, steps during the annual Yard Show on Tuesday. SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

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Eli Young Band to perform at homecoming BY LEAH BROWN [email protected]

The Eli Young Band will help WKU students celebrate homecoming week this fall. The country band will headline WKU’s 2014 Homecoming Concert on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in Diddle Arena. World Artists Frankie Ballard and WKU alumnus Will Hoge will be opening for the band. Experiences Hoge studied history at the university then moved to Nashville to focus on music. He is a singer, songwriter Professor’s past fuels and musician. He received a Grammy nomination for Best Country Song in teaching passion 2012 for “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” an Eli Young Band song. LUKE FRANKE/HERALD The Campus Activities Board is Geography professor Scott Dobler stands for a portrait in the Environmental Science and Technology building on Wednes- sponsoring the event. day. Dobler has been teaching at WKU since 2000. Andrew Nash, student activities coordinator, said in an email that the Eli BY KIERSTIN KIRK Young Band is a great fi t for the Home- coming concert since they are an up- [email protected] and-coming band with three singles and a newly released album. orld maps line every would-be exposed space in geography professor Scott Dobler’s Students involved in CAB and the small offi ce. Student Activities Offi ce were asked The various maps showcase the passion for geography that Dobler pours into his for input on who they wanted to perform during Homecoming, Nash said. lectures and daily conversations. The Eli Young Band hit the Billboard W“He’s very passionate about his teaching and he’s very into trying to do what he can to enhance his charts with three of its more popular students’ learning experience,” geography professor Pat Kambesis said. songs “Crazy Girl,” “Even if it Breaks Your Heart” and “Drunk Last Night.” Dobler’s desire to expand his students’ minds shows in his lectures. His past jobs and life experi- The band also released its fi fth al- ences ignited the passion to help students understand geography. bum, “10,000 Towns” on March 4. Before becoming a professor, Dobler served in the Kentucky National Guard as a musician for 26 “The EYB has been one of my favor- years. He described this time as a wonderful experience, where he was able to express himself as a ite artists for a long time,” Louisville senior Laurel Morris said. “I’m so ex- musician and use music to help boost morale and raise spirits of fellow soldiers. cited to get to see them since it will be Over the years, he learned to play the banjo, the trombone and the mouth harp. my last Homecoming week as a WKU “As a musician, I would play in a bluegrass band. We would play country music. We would play student.” your traditional ‘Stars and Stripes Forever’…we had a wide range of styles to make people just stop Ballard, one of the opening acts, has opened for other prominent country from whatever they were feeling at the time and just feel better,” Dobler said. singers such as Kenny Chesney, Taylor While in the military, Dobler decided he wanted to become a meteorologist. He went on to study Swift and Bob Seger. Ballard released at Morehead State University and majored in geography, with a minor in biology. Dobler took his his second album “Sunshine & Whis- key” on Feb. 11 and hit the charts with degrees to Lexington, where he tried his hand at TV meteorology at local news stations. his single “Helluva Life.” “At Morehead State, I got a huge amount of cultural geography and meteorology is the physical, “Bowling Green is a country town. the science side,” Dobler said. “Most geographers are either specialized in the physical or cultural We defi nitely wanted to go with a side and I do both.” genre that would most easily fi ll Did- dle Arena,” Nash said. It wasn’t until Dobler left the meteorology world behind for the world of map sales that he dis- Tickets went on sale Tuesday. Tickets covered he loved teaching. As a map sales representative, he went to schools in central and eastern can be purchased at the WKU ticket Kentucky and West Virginia that had poor geography test scores. He sold them maps, globes and offi ce, online at www.ticketmaster. geographic activities teachers could utilize for their students. com or by phone at 1-800-5BIGRED. Student tickets start at $24 and non- SEE DOBLER PAGE B2 student tickets start at $34.

BG EATS Pubbin’, grubbin’, glugging’ at Novo Dolce BY JOHN GREER [email protected]

By virtue of its name, Novo Dolce Gastro Pub sets a high bar, and it almost reaches it. The recently reopened restaurant traded its former location and former espresso bar reputation for a different scene, populated by an extensive beer list, craft cocktails and so- phisticated pub fare. A gastro pub is a European creation, a portmanteau of the words ‘gastronomy’ and ‘pub.’ Restaurants that choose too bear the name invite an expectation that they offer both high-qualityuality food and drink. Novo Dolce’s appearance hits the mark, as a com-m- bination of an upscale bar and European bistro. A mostly black interior and exposed pipes give the res-- taurant a modern, big-city vibe. Unfortunately, the overall atmosphere doesn’tn’t quite match. The soundtrack seems to be made up of alternative ‘90s hits. While this might make the restau-stau- rant friendly to families and nostalgic 20-somethings, i’it’s a somewhat jarring contrast to the interior design. As for the food, Novo Dolce’s menu presents a lot of promise. The house-fried rosemary garlic chips with green chili ketchup present interesting ﬂ avor combinations. The spicy, vinegary ketchup gives the savory chips a well-needed kick to go with their crunch. They are good, if not spectacular. ALYSSA POINTER/HERALD One of the primary pub foods, a grilled cheese, is given an update Blue and Swiss sandwich with a side of roasted tomato and red pepper soup at Novo Dolce Gas- SEE REVIEW PAGE B2 tro Pub, located at 651 31-W Bypass. B2 SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD

ALYSSA DOBLER WKU. POINTER Continued from life “I came to where there was /HERALD more geographers,” Dobler Customers eat At many of his stops, he found said. “Rather than be a bigger at Novo Dolce that not only did the students fi sh in a smaller pond, I could Gastro Pub, not understand geography, but be a smaller fi sh in a big pond.” located at 651 the teachers didn’t either. He Dobler has been teaching at 31-W Bypass. transformed his sales pitch to WKU for 14 years and is en- include a small geography les- couraging his students, wheth- son for the students and teacher they are geography majors ers. It was the small lessons or not, to make geographic that helped him realize where connections and look at sub- his passion was and gain expe- jects with geographical under- rience doing what he loved. standing. “I would go into the class- Louisville junior Mallory room and teach a lesson and Schnell has had Dobler for the students would respond, class three times. and the teacher would re- “I absolutely love him. He’s spond, and I would make a REVIEW give it a delicate and fruity at least for now. By the looks of super approachable and sale,” Dobler said. “But that’s cracks bad jokes all of the time Continued from life note. the bar, which is backed by a not what I wanted. I found Disappointingly, the tiny sleek wooden shelf laden with in class,” Schnell said. “His out that I loved that interac- here. The Blue and Swiss dribbles of blue cheese and a an array of liquors, it certainly classes aren’t the easiest. He tion with the students and the sandwich comes with both layer of half-melted Swiss fall looks worth a try. does assign a decently heavy teacher more than I liked the cheeses, as well as arugula, victim to the beefy tomato Novo Dolce is very close to workload, but it defi nitely con- sale at the end.” tomato, apple slices and an slice and leave it feeling less fulfi lling its potential. In its tributes to your understanding After this epiphany, he put in orange Dijon mayo. Like the like a grilled cheese than it current state, it’s still deserv- of the class in the end.” applications to Berea College chips, the combination is a should. It is certainly not bad, ing of a visit. Just a slight Dobler believes that he is in and WKU. WKU was only offer- slightly more refi ned take. but it needs more of the main tweaking of ingredients and a wonderful place with his job. ing a short, one-year position, The bread is delightfully ingredients. more ambitious drive for fl a- “This is what I do,” Dobler but the deciding factor was the crunchy. The apple slices Novo Dolce’s mixology vor could make all the differ- said. “This is what I’m sup- large geography department at and a hint of orange citrus chops ultimately go untested, ence. posed to do.”

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Thursday, September 4 3-5 p.m. ~ Grise Hall Backyard WKUHERALD.COM SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 B3 WKU professor awarded prestigious grant

BY ANNA LAWSON River system in East Africa, as David Keeling, a university the timing of the formation by work done.” [email protected] well as canyon carving recon- distinguished professor of ge- documentation of incisions in Despite the challenge, Gani struction in the area. ology and head of the geogra- the plateau. These incisions said citizens of the countries An assistant professor for “The Blue Nile is a major phy and geology department, are necessary in understand- she works in are always will- branch of the Nile River. It car- said that Gani’s hard work ing hydrocarbon reservoir de- WKU’s department of geogra- ing to help as long as respect is ries 95 percent of the sediment and persistence in seeking velopment. phy and geology has just been shown for the country and its from the Ethiopian Plateau to grant funding are major rea- One of the biggest challeng- awarded a special opportunity people. the lowlands,” Gani said. “My sons why she was awarded the es Gani faced was managing to further both her students' The grant will allow for un- study will help to know the grant. classes and doing research at studies and her own. dergraduate students to ac- timing of the erosion happen- “Faculty invest signifi cant the same time. Nahid Gani has been award- quire hands-on work experi- ing there.” time and energy into prepar- “I do most of my research ence alongside Gani, helping ed the American Chemical Gani applied for the grant ing, writing and submitting during the summer, and I Society-Petroleum Research with various aspects of her so that she could collect more grants for external funding, usually don’t teach during the research. It will provide them Fund (ACS-PRF). data in the East African region. many of which face stiff com- summer,” she said. “It is very “I applied for the grant know- with the technology to get “East Africa is where the ear- petition from larger or more rewarding, though, to fi nish a experience in labs, as well as ing I would have to compete liest human fossils have been prestigious universities than work and publish it in a jour- fi eld experience. They will be against all the sciences, not found. I want to know ‘What is WKU,” he said. nal.” taking trips to the Noble Gas just geology,” she said. “But it the geology that helped them The grant supports the de- Another challenge she faces Geochemistry and Geochro- was the perfect grant for what evolve?’” she said. “East Africa partment’s broader mission of is that all the research she is I am doing.” is one of the most active re- expanding research opportu- invested in is done interna- nology lab at Arizona State The grant is very competitive gions. The continent is split- nities globally. tionally. Gani has to deal with University. and is known nationally as a ting. Eventually, part of East “Dr. Gani now has funding language barriers and either Any student who has com- distinguished award. Africa will split from Africa.” support to travel to a remote has to know the language of pleted their fi rst year of classes With the grant, she will travel The grant went into effect part of Africa, to continue the country or have a transla- is allowed to work with Gani to East Africa to further stud- in July of 2014 and will go un- very important research on tor present. on her research project. ies she’s been conducting in til 2016. About 40 percent of the geologic formations that “In each place I work, I have “We have all the technol- the area for 13 years. Using the grant money will be spent can lead to the development to get permission before en- ogy for them to learn as they thermochronometry, which educating and training stu- of important fossil fuel depos- tering a region to start work. I work,” she said. involves comparing radiomet- dents. The grant will also be its,” Keeling said. need to help them understand “When a student does a very ric dates of multiple minerals used to pay for the expensive Gani has been working on what I am going to do,” she good job in their research, with different closure temper- technology used to do the re- her current study of the reser- said. “They don't know all the those are the moments that atures, she will study the tim- search. Travel and conference voir rock formation since she things that we are studying mean the most. I can see the ing of incision of the Ethiopi- expenses will also be paid for completed her doctorate in and you have to be very coop- light in his face that he is actu- an Plateau, near the Blue Nile by the grant. 2007. She has been studying erative with them to get your ally learning something.”

Students, administrators take ice bucket challenge

BY STEPHANIE JESSIE For the Phi Delta Theta frater- As of Tuesday, Sept. 2, ALSA had that Stephen Hawking has this dis- [email protected] nity, raising money to fund ALS received more than $106 mil- ease and has been living with it for research is not a new venture. The lion in donations credited to the an extremely long period of time,” It’s the challenge that’s send- fraternity has been supporting the ice bucket challenge. Celebrity Lee said. “One of the world’s most ing chills throughout the nation. fi ght against ALS for years, as part challenge acceptors include Tom prominent intellects is another Thousands have participated of their philanthropy. Cruise, Katy Perry and former person who deals with ALS.” and millions of dollars have been Phi Delta Theta Philanthropy President George W. Bush. Leonar- For Katz, Ransdell’s own partici- raised in the ALS ice bucket chal- Chair Nathan Wilson said he’s do DiCaprio and David Spade are pation inspired him to partake in lenge. The rules are simple: once thrilled with the attention that has both recognized on the website’s the challenge. Ransdell was also someone is nominated, they dump been brought to the disease. page as giving between $100,000 nominated by Ingram and the Hot a bucket of ice water on their head “I do wish that everyone that did to $200,000 to the effort. Rods. and donate $10, or bypass the ice it would donate, but ALS has re- Local celebrities who have taken “We have terrifi c leadership on water and donate $100 to the ALS ceived amazing amounts of mon- on the challenge include President this campus,” Katz said. “I was Association. ey due to the challenge,” Wilson Gary Ransdell; Cheryl Stevens, aware of what was going on, and it They are then tasked to nomi- said. “It’s been amazing.” dean of Ogden College of Science impacted me, knowing that it was nate others to take the chilling The fraternity was nominated to and Engineering; Howard Bailey, a worthy cause.” plunge. the challenge by Matt Ingram, box vice president for Student Affairs; Katz was also impressed with the The ALS Association (ALSA), offi ce manager for the Bowling Jeff Katz, dean of Gordon Ford Col- social media attention the chal- a nonprofi t organization estab- Green Hot Rods baseball team. The lege of Business; Gordon Emslie, lenge has gained. lished in 1985, is dedicated to fraternity planned on completing provost and vice president for “It certainly tells us a lot about fi ghting Amyotrophic Lateral Scle- the challenge at the Hot Rods sta- Academic Affairs and David Lee, social media and the impact social rosis, or ALS, and funding research dium last Saturday night, with the dean of Potter College of Arts and media has on connecting individ- for a cure. ALS, more commonly goal of it being the largest complet- Letters. uals for different kinds of causes,” known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, af- ed challenge in the nation. Rain, “Gordon (Emslie) challenged Katz said. “In this case, the level of fects the nerve and brain cells of however, postponed the ice until three deans, and in return, we chal- impact that the ice bucket chal- its victims, causing them to slowly further notice. lenged the other one,” Lee said. lenge has had on the funding of lose control of their muscles. “We had planned on doing it Lee grew up fascinated by Lou the research is really amazing.” Although there is one Food and anyway, but the Hot Rods chal- Gehrig’s baseball talent and knew To fi nd more information on Drug Administration-approved lenged us,” Wilson said. of the disease through his baseball ALS and see other ways to help, drug that helps stall the effects, Wilson said they are planning idol. Physicist Stephen Hawking’s visit www.alsa.org. To watch the there is not a cure or treatment other events as well and all pro- battle also inspired him to accept video of President Gary Rans- for the disease, according to ceeds will go to fi nd a cure for the challenge. dell’s Ice Bucket Challenge, visit ALSA.org. ALS. “I think it is also important to note www.wkuherald.com. Authors showcase highlights local authors

BY TYLER ANDERSON to turn down many authors. So we felt tured authors’ books to the fi rst at- tors for this event. [email protected] this was an opportunity that the com- tendees of this portion of the event. “We will have material to hand out to munity needed.” “There are certainly many students inform the community about services Up-and-coming writers will have The two-day showcase will take place interested in being published at some the library offers,” Fowlkes said. the chance to meet fellow authors in the Bob Kirby Branch of the Warren point,” Lowry said. “This will give them If this event proves to be success- and hone their literary skills at the fi rst County Public Library system. the information they need about get- ful, it may make another appear- Southern Kentucky Authors Showcase It will start off with a writers work- ting their works published.” ance. on Sept. 5 and 6. shop on Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 Ashley Fowlkes, assistant director for “We’ll want to get feedback from the As an extension of the annual SOKY p.m. Hosted by authors Mark Adams WCPL, said while the main branch of authors and guests,” Lowry said. “We Book Fest, the authors showcase is a and Jennie Brown, the workshop will the library is in a more central location, can make the needed changes, and second chance for authors to get the focus on editing and creating media the Bob Kirby Branch has more space if the demand is there, we’ll probably word out about their writing. kits. This workshop is geared toward and resources to accommodate visi- host it next year as well.” Kristie Lowry, literary outreach co- those that have a completed manu- ordinator for WKU Libraries and Book script, or are interested in small press Fest organizer, said the showcase was publishing or self-publishing. created after more than 80 writers were The second and fi nal day will feature denied for this year’s Book Fest, due to a meet-and-greet with more than 30 scheduling and space issues. authors, including Brown and Adams. “The Book Fest will be in its 17th year It will start at 10 a.m. on Sept. 6. in 2015, so it attracts a lot of people in The SOKY Reads program will be the community,” Lowry said. “We had handing out about 100 copies of fea- Wkuherald.com FOLLOW US

wkuherald @wkuherald @wkuherald B4 SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD SOCCER Lady Tops prepared for SEC challenge

BY JOHN REECER match with Tennessee the same nent for us,” she said. “I think Not only will Tennessee’s good player.” [email protected] as it would any other opponent. we were a better team than athleticism be an issue for the Wilkinson, a senior forward, “It’s just like any other game,” we were last year and hope- Lady Toppers, but Neidell said has a total of 15 goals and six The WKU Lady Topper soc- Neidell said. “We have some fully we will be able to put up the Lady Volunteers also bring assists in her career. cer team will host the Tennes- scouting reports on Tennes- a pretty good game.” a challenging style of play. Friday’s match may dish out see Lady Volunteers on Friday see that we are viewing, and Dunn went on to say that “Tennessee plays a system several new challenges for the at 6 p.m. at the WKU Soccer we are still trying to fi gure out the Lady Toppers are planning that we’ll only see this one Lady Toppers early on in their Complex in a rematch of last ourselves a little bit as a team.” to operate on offense more time for the rest of the sea- season, but the expectations year’s 0-0 double-overtime tie. The Lady Volunteers are 1-2 smoothly than in their tie with son,” Neidell said. “It’s a little remain the same. The Lady Toppers managed a on the season and coming off the Lady Volunteers last season. bit diffi cult to prepare for that “We play every game to win,” draw with the Lady Volunteers a 1-0 defeat to No. 23 BYU. “As a team, we’re going to just because we haven’t seen Neidell said. “We have talked despite a 36-10 shot attempt Tennessee’s roster is loaded want to be able to attack and it, nor will we see it. They re- about the non-conference disadvantage. Tennessee at- with athleticism, being a dictate the game more so than ally like to press their outside schedule being a learning tempted a total of 11 shots on Southeastern Conference op- we did last year,” Dunn said. backs forward quite a bit and process. It’s not really about goal and WKU attempted just ponent, according to sopho- “I think we’re going to not let they like to try to knock the results, it’s about becoming one in the full 110 minutes. more forward Iris Dunn. as many shots off on our goal- ball around your end and better as a team, so we are fi r- Head Coach Jason Neidell “They are just big and strong keeper and hopefully we are eventually get it to Hannah ing on all cylinders by the time said the team is approaching its and they will be a good oppo- tough on defense.” Wilkinson who is a very, very conference play starts.”

VOLLEYBALL Toppers on the road for Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invite this weekend BY JONAH PHILLIPS clash with undefeated Mil- are right now.” in these upcoming matches, self.” [email protected] waukee (3-0) at 10:30 a.m., Consistency seems to be the and as one of fi ve freshmen Hudson said the team will and they’ll wrap up the week- theme for the Lady Toppers in on the team, she knows how progress over time, but he said The WKU volleyball team end at 2:30 p.m. against Oral these early weeks of competi- important the other priorities he’s having trouble waiting for (2-2) is back in action this Roberts (2-1). tion, coupled with the basic are. that time to come. weekend, competing in the The Lady Toppers are coming idea of each player being held “Obviously, we want to win,” “We need consistency out Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational off a three-set sweep in their accountable for their own re- Lucas said. “But also just to of our upperclassmen,” Hud- at Missouri State University in home opener against Belmont, sponsibilities. grow as a team.” son said. “The Heather Boyans Springfi eld, Missouri. and will look to keep pushing “It will come with time. I This need for growth has and Haley Bodways – the play- First up for the Lady Toppers the envelope on their youth- like our team,” Hudson said. been echoed by Hudson, as ers that can go out and do it is University of the Incarnate fi lled team moving forward. “Come see us in late October well as teammates Heather every night need to go out and Word (1-2) on Friday at 10 “What I’m looking for is just and see how we are playing. I Boyan and Noelle Langen- do it every night. a.m., before facing off against experience. We need to play have a feeling we will be pretty kamp in the past weeks. “Hopefully, we can learn host school Missouri State (1- matches,” Head Coach Travis good.” “We are defi nitely working these lessons and move for- 2) at 7 p.m. Hudson said. “We can beat Freshman setter Jessica Lu- on ourselves,” Lucas said. “If ward. It will come with time. Saturday’s competitions will anybody and we can lose to cas knows that there’s more to you take care of yourself, then I’m probably the most impa- begin when the Lady Toppers anybody. That’s just where we accomplish than just winning the team will take care of it- tient one of the bunch.”

FOOTBALL against Youngstown State, including ary coach Mike Cassity, spent three right guys, but they’re going to make us Continued from SPORTS three touchdowns in the fourth quar- seasons as defensive coordinator from earn everything we get.” ter, which helped the Fighting Illini 2001 to 2003. In addition, redshirt junior tight end ways to execute and push the ball up squeak past Youngstown State. Offensive Coordinator Tyson Helton Tim Gorski hails from Illinois, having the fi eld, and we’re going to have to run Brohm said the lackluster showing in faced the Fighting Illini last season as grown up in Chicago. Gorski said that the football effectively, as well, when the season opener will motivate Illinois the tight ends/special teams coach at he’ll save the emotions for after the they cover out on our receivers.” against the Hilltoppers on Saturday. Cincinnati. The Bearcats dropped a 45- game – the task at hand is leaving with WKU enters Saturday with a com- “I think Illinois is a team that’s im- 17 decision. a victory. bined 0-4 program record against Big proving every week,” Brohm said. “They play hard on defense, they don’t “We’re going to go out there and, really, Ten opponents. This matchup marks “They improved last year. I think the give you a lot,” Helton said. “They make just give it our all,” Gorksi said. “Not wor- the fi rst meeting between the Hilltop- fact that they didn’t play the way they you work for it. I think they’re going to rying about the week ahead or the week pers and the Fighting Illini. wanted, they’re going to have a great walk up on top of you, try to make you behind – just focus on this game and do Illinois is coming off a 4-8 season that week of practice, they’re going to come earn every yard that you get…We have everything we have to do to get the ‘W.’” yielded only one win in Big Ten play. ready to play, and they’re going to play to go into that game saying, ‘Hey, our The game will air on the Big Ten Net- The Fighting Illini return 13 starters – with their tail on fi re.” players need to make the plays that are work on Saturday at 11 a.m. Central seven on offense and six on defense Senior Earnest Thomas III, junior given to them.’ We’ll get the ball to the Standard Time. – and are led on offense by Oklahoma Mason Monheim and sophomore T.J. State transfer quarterback Wes Lunt Neal – Illinois’ linebacker trio – lead and junior running back Josh Ferguson. the Fighting Illini on the defensive side Ferguson led Illinois’ running attack of the ball. The three combined for with 141 carries, 779 yards and seven 27 stops and one sack in their season- touchdowns last season. opening victory over Youngstown State. Lunt won the starting job at Oklaho- Thomas is the leading returning ma State as a freshman before suffer- tackler, having allotted 101 as a safety ing a season-ending injury. He threw last season. He’ll move to a linebacker/ for 437 yards and four touchdowns for safety hybrid position this year. the Cowboys in a 59-38 loss to Arizona Several faces in the WKU football pro- – his lone start. gram are familiar with Champaign, Illi- Lunt recorded the most success- nois prior to the road trip this weekend. ful debut in Illinois program history Brohm spent two seasons as quarter- on Saturday, throwing for 285 yards back coach for the Fighting Illini in the and four scores in Illinois’ 28-17 win 2010 and 2011 seasons, and second- wkuHerald.com for all your topper sports news

SIDELINES power fi ve conference on Saturday. Continued from SPORTS Coaches often say that they learn the most about their team during the week Fast forward to today: WKU is in prime between their fi rst and second game of position to do something they haven’t the year. So, obviously, there needs to done since 2005 – start the season 2-0. be a change in preparation this week if Even a “let down” from the Toppers’ they don’t want to duplicate the deba- home opener may be enough to pull cle of week two and three last season. out a win. Those performances only The key to avoiding being a one- come around once in a while, so if they game wonder is carrying over a suc- come out and underperform to even cessful offense against Bowling Green their own expectations it still may be into 60 minutes versus Illinois. good enough to win. “That’s what we preached in the fi rst The reality of this circumstance is game, ‘Hey, do your job, stick to the that WKU – barring another wild fi ve plan, be consistent.’ We talked about turnovers in six plays skit – could go on the most consistent team for four quar- the road and win this game that was ters wins,” Offensive Coordinator Ty- essentially put on the schedule for the son Helton said. “There’s going to be Fighting Illini to win. highs and lows. There’s going to be good But what we see now are two pro- things that happen and bad things that grams heading in different directions. happen, but at the end of the day, the Illinois trailed at home to Youngstown most consistent team will win. If we can State, an FCS team from the Missouri just stay on the course, don’t turn the Valley Conference. ball over, we’ll be just fi ne.” Quarterback Wes Lunt led them back The difference this time is WKU is with a three touchdown fourth quarter exposed. Illinois knows what to expect; to win it, but that, too, was supposed to Bowling Green didn’t. But Brohm and be a game bought as an easy win. company have worked on writing this Illinois isn’t necessarily the cream script for several months. Being pre- of the crop of the Big Ten, either. Tim pared is natural to them. Beckman, in his third season, is bring- “They’re going to be very prepared for ing the program up, by the record at it and we’re going to have to fi nd a way least – 2-10 in his fi rst year, 4-8 last sea- to win on both sides of the ball, so it’s son. In each of the past three seasons, defi nitely a critical game,” Brohm said. they’ve been last or next to last in the The game is critical because a 2-0 to conference standings. start the season gives more hope. The WKU has all the confi dence they wonder of a record-setting week one need to handle business in Cham- start lasts only a week. If WKU does ev- paign, Illinois. They did it against Ken- erything right, the text message advice tucky for two straight years and they of a Super Bowl-winning quarterback just might add a win from another just might pay off. WKUHERALD.COM SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 B5 QuickWKU vs. IllinoisFacts WHEN: Sept. 6, 11 a.m. CDT, the Big Ten Network WHERE: Champaign, Illinois – Memorial Stadium ODDS: Illinois, -6 (Bovada) Players to watch

Wes Lunt Brandon Doughty Redshirt sophomore Brandon Doughty quarterback Wes Lunt was named Confer- led Illinois on three ence USA Off ensive touchdown drives in Player of the Week the fourth quarter to after breaking three defeat Youngstown school records for State. The Oklahoma completions (46), pass- State transfer was 24- ing yards (569) and of-38 for 285 yards and touchdowns (6) in the four touchdowns—the season-opening win most for any Illinois over Bowling Green quarterback making State. Doughty leads their debut. the NCAA in passes completed, passing yards and passing touchdowns. What's at stake? The Hilltoppers look to open their season 2-0 for the fi rst time since 2003 and win their road opener for the fi rst time since 2000. WKU is also looking for its sixth consecutive win, dating back to last season, and will be search- ing for their fi fth consecutive victory over a non-conference opponent. SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

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VOLLEYBALL SIDELINES Tops plan to carry out Hall Belmont of Famer’s message

BY ELLIOTT PRATT [email protected] Head Coach Jeff Brohm got quite a few text messages after his ﬁ rst win as a head coach, but one of them stood out more than the others. Former New York Gi- ants Super Bowl-win- Staked ning quarterback Phil Simms sent Brohm a message very similar to the one he will relay WKU volleyball sweeps Belmont in season opener to his team this week heading into Illinois. “He basically said, Elliott Pratt ‘You know, Bill Par- cells used to tell us, let’s not be a one-game wonder. Let’s keep it rolling,’” Brohm said. “Some- times you can win a big game and feel good about yourself and think that you’re ready for the next one, but really you’re not.” WKU knows all too much about this. Everybody was all smiles – heck, Bobby Petrino even smiled once – when WKU beat up on Kentucky last year. Then remember the next week when the Hilltoppers committed ﬁ ve turnovers in six plays? Then a week later they laid a goose egg at South Alabama. SEE SIDELINES PAGE B4

FOOTBALL Tops adjusting MIKE CLARK/HERALD Junior middle hitter Noelle Langenkamp (13) spikes the ball for a point as Belmont's Arianna Person (10) and Scarlet Gable game plan (9) try to block during WKU's 3-0 sweep over Belmont on Tuesday in Diddle Arena. BY JONAH PHILLIPS for Illinois [email protected] The WKU volleyball team stands at BY KYLE WILLIAMS 2-2 on the season after a dominant [email protected] home-opening win against Belmont In WKU’s season opener this past (1-3) on Tuesday night. Friday, the Hilltoppers used a potent The Lady Toppers dealt out a offensive attack to stun Bowling Green straight-set sweep, sliding past the State, 59-31. Bruins by scores of 25-23, 25-16 and But on Saturday against Big Ten op- 25-20. ponent Illinois in Champaign, Illinois, Despite only trailing for one rally Head Coach Jeff Brohm and company prior to heading into the third set, will be without their element of sur- WKU found itself down early, but prise. managed to fi ght back for the sweep. Next game “They’re going “Today was no different than what saturday Sept. 6 to try to take away we saw over the weekend,” Head 11 A.M. what we do well,” Coach Travis Hudson said. “It’s like I @ Memorial Stadium Brohm said. “To be said before the season started, we are VS. Illinois honest with you, I going to have stretches where we look think we were able really good and we look really bad. We MIKE CLARK/HERALD to execute well on did both of those things tonight.” offense in the fi rst game because of Freshman middle hitter Sydney En- Sophomore defensive specialist Kaelin Grimes digs the ball during WKU's 3-0 win over Belmont on Tuesday in Diddle Arena. the element of surprise. I don’t think gle made an immediate offensive im- Bowling Green knew exactly what we pact in her home debut, tallying eight were going to do. Illinois does.” kills and recording a hitting percent- Lady Topper hitting percentage, lead- ting percentage and 29 of WKU’s 38 ing to a 25-16 win. Five kills from En- assists in her fi rst home contest as a The Hilltoppers’ fast-paced of- age of .467, which was signifi cantly fense ran 96 plays and produced 59 better than the team average of .190. gle led WKU in the set. Lady Topper. The third set proved the most chal- “We are just young,” Hudson said. points and 708 total yards of offense Preseason Conference USA Player against BGSU. WKU’s primary weap- of the Year Noelle Langenkamp also lenging for the Lady Toppers. “We would have a lead and let them Belmont struck fi rst with a 3-0 ad- back in it. It’s just where we are right on against the Falcons was the screen added potency to the Lady Topper at- pass, which led to three touchdowns tack, garnering another eight kills and vantage. WKU then claimed seven now. We will get better as time goes straight points and took an 11-6 lead by.” from 55, 34 and nine yards. a hitting percentage of .375. With their up-tempo game plan ex- Sophomore defensive specialist going into the fi rst timeout. The game marked Hudson’s 20th Yet, Belmont would not surrender. It home opener, and he said he loves posed, Brohm said WKU will look to Georgia O’Connell nearly eclipsed make minor adjustments to throw off her career high in digs, notching 17. mustered up a 7-1 run and they would the transformations the program has eventually come within two points of taken in that time. the Fighting Illini, such as taking shots “Georgia is a coach’s dream,” Hud- up the fi eld, in an effort to open up the son said. “You never worry about her WKU at 22-20 before the Lady Top- “When I started 20 years ago, there pers closed out the set. were 15 people in the stands and 13 of run game on offense. psyche. She is a tough kid, she just “They’re going to press our guys on wants to win — she was fl ying around “They were defi nitely a good team,” them were family,” Hudson said. “It’s freshman setter Jessica Lucas said. just special to come out here and have the outside,” Brohm said. “They’re out there tonight. I was very pleased going to try to take away all the quick with how she played.” “Their momentum kept going, so we the band playing the fi ght song and had to make sure we stayed aggres- have the student section and com- throws that we completed this last The most solid team play came in game, so we’re going to have to fi nd the second set, highlighted by a .256 sive to keep our momentum.” munity that care about this sport. It’s Lucas managed six kills, a .286 hit- just something I’m really proud of.” SEE FOOTBALL PAGE B4 Join the Color Movement

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