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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 • College Heights Herald • Vol. 87, No. 3 • Western Kentucky University

CHRIS WILSON/HERALD Ranjana Roka, a graduate student from Nepal, is starting her fi rst semester studying public health education at WKU.

CHRIS WILSON/HERALD Kamal Humagain, of Nepal, has been a WKU graduate student in geoscience for three semesters. In his past semesters, Humagain's tuition has been paid for, but with the raise of tuition for international students, he’s had to work it out with his department in order to pay for school. International CHRIS WILSON/HERALD Abhijit Gutal, a graduate student studying public health, has been at WKU tuition since the spring 2009 semester. He said he was looking to take a photogra- phy class for fun, but with the new tuition rules, it’s harder for him to do so. reaching new heights

Graduate students adjusting to new tuition costs

By RIALDA ZUKIC tuition rate was a fl at rate of $9,550 per said the tuition increase left her with tuition costs this semester. To Hum- [email protected] semester. This makes a 15-hour course many questions about how she will again’s relief, the geography depart- load now cost $14,430 per semester — cover the unexpected expenses. ment and the Ogden College of Science When Ranjana Roka chose which an increase of $4,880 for students who Singh, like most other international and Engineering were able to come up graduate school she wanted to attend, take the maximum. students, is not a permanent U.S. resi- with some money to cover his balance. WKU was among the top candidates “As international students, when dent and therefore does not qualify to Humagain said he didn’t expect a due to affordable tuition prices. we search for schools we just see the receive any federal funding, such as tuition change this semester, especially Roka, a public health graduate stu- amount — how much we need to pay,” Stafford Loans. since it’s now based on the exact num- dent from Nepal, decided on WKU due Roka said. “Based on that, we select Singh said if she doesn’t fi nd a way ber of credit hours taken. to the fl at international graduate tuition the university. Otherwise we have lots to cover the difference within the next David Keeling, the head of the ge- rate that allowed her to take up to 15 of other universities we can choose.” few days, she and her family will be ography and geology department, said credit hours per semester. Roka, among other international forced to take out additional loans in graduate students took full-time loads Now, that has changed. graduate students, said she was sur- India. in previous years at the fl at rate, but After a tuition increase was ap- prised to fi nd out about the tuition in- Other international graduate stu- the recent change left many uncertain proved for all WKU students by the crease, which prompted many to cut the dents, such as Kamal Humagain from of how to manage the number of hours Board of Regents in June, international number of credit hours they planned to Nepal, who currently works as a gradu- they will be able to take. graduate students discovered their tu- take. ate assistant in the geography depart- ition would now be $962 per credit Pallavi Singh, a graduate student ment, said he was uncertain of how hour. Before, the international graduate from India studying exercise science, he was going to pay for outstanding SEE TUITION, PAGE 6

New surplus coordinator brings creativity to the job

By NICK BRATCHER ativity make her perfect for her [email protected] new job. “Sara just has an ability to see To the normal eye, an outdated the value in things other people satellite may just be a piece of don’t,” Ryan-Downing said. oversized junk. But in the land of “She’s perfect for getting things Recycling and Surplus, that sat- surplused and reused.” ellite becomes a pond fi lled with Ferguson said education is her quacking ducks. biggest obstacle with surplus items. Nothing is too old or too bro- “We have to make sure we’re ken for WKU’s new Recycling not just tossing it in the dump- and Surplus Coordinator Sara ster,” she said. “It takes creativity, Ferguson. but it also takes more education. Ferguson serves two roles as We want people on campus to re- coordinator. First, she takes the alize ‘don’t buy stuff if you don’t outdated and unwanted “stuff” need it, but also reuse stuff.’” around campus and gives it a new Cathleen Webb, the chemistry home. Two weeks ago, she re- department head, said she took ceived a satellite dish purchased inventory of her department last 11 years ago by the broadcasting year and worked closely with the department. surplus department to give away “They never picked it up, so all the excess items. it’s a huge satellite dish,” she said. This year, she furnished three “Nobody wants it, and now it’s ob- offi ces in her department with solete, so we’re going to turn it into Ferguson’s help, saving about a duck pond at the student farm.” $3,000 in desks, fi le cabinets and CHRISTIAN RANDOLPH/HERALD Sustainability Coordinator furniture. Recycling and Surplus Coordinator Sara Ferguson sits on top of a tower of surplus desktop computers at WKU Christian Ryan-Downing said Shipping & Receiving that are among dozens of old school supplies that will be sold, fi xed up or donated. Ferguson’s excitement and cre- SEE SURPLUS, PAGE 2

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www.lsfest.com SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD 3 WKU professor paints fresco in Van Meter

By SHANE WOOD [email protected]

An outdated yet highly respected art form known as buon fresco can be found on WKU’s campus. Created on the second fl oor of Van Meter Hall, the work was made by Mike Nichols, associate profes- sor of art, with his students’ USE YOUR help. After traveling to the west coast in 2006 and experiencing a week- BIG RED long workshop at the Fresco School in Los Angeles, Calif., Nichols DOLLARS came back to WKU with some new insight regard- ing the art form. After- ward, he was able to offer Jabin E. Botsford/HERALD an introductory course to Associate Professor of Art Dr. Mike Nichols, along with 10 WKU students, completed a fresco students. painting on the wall of the second fl oor of Van Mater Hall. A fresco is a painting done rapidly Nichols said that while in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and studying in California was become fi xed as it dries. benefi cial, he gained a NEAR CAMPUS greater inspiration teaching portraying four monumen- “I had seen many pictures Nick Jones, a recent 1633 U.S. W By Pass and living in the Harlaxton tally scaled fi gures — which of the frescoes Michelangelo WKU graduate from Bowl- BETWEEN NASHVILL RD AND BROADWAY Manor in England in 2008. at the time were his students painted in the Sistine Chapel ing Green, decided to ask “The reality of the — staring off into the dis- and the Roman frescoes of his former professor to also (manor) hit a strong visceral tance. Pompeii, but I had never participate in painting the chord with me,” Nichols “I attempted to portray seen a fresco in person,” she fresco. said. “I began to appreciate them in a double exposure said. “I have had several class- with new interest the power to suggest a state of fl ux, and Schuck said the fresco es with him while at WKU that objects have on us.” they are looking beyond the took countless hours to com- and was really inspired by His personal experiences picture plane into the future plete and was rigorous, both his style and ethics in art,” in Europe, including seeing — into the unknown,” Nich- physically and mentally. Jones said. Monterey Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich 99¢ Michelangelo’s sculpture ols said. “Fresco is an incredibly The project began in Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe 99¢ David, brought forth an in- Julie Schuck, an Oregon time-consuming technique, March 2010 and was com- Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap 99¢ spiration he was eager to native pursuing a second which is one of the reasons pleted in August. Crispy Chicken Sandwich 99¢ share. degree majoring in studio it is so seldom used to paint “At the very least I 5-piece Spicy Chicken Nuggets 99¢ “As an educator, an art, became a benefi ciary murals these days,” she said. want the mural to provide overarching point of inspi- of Nichols’ knowledge and The diffi culty comes the viewer an experience Sour Cream & Chive Baked Potato 99¢ ration is my desire to share experiences in England. She from applying pigments and spark their curiosity,” Value Fry 99¢ what I experience with oth- was asked to experience a mixed with water onto he said. “I hope the mu- Small Frosty 99¢ ers,” Nichols said. larger scale project after be- a wet plaster before it ral provides students and Any Size Soft Drink 99¢ Nichols’ vision led to a ing in Nichols’ fresco class. dries. The artwork must community members an (Excludes new Signature Beverage) 10.5-foot wide by 25-foot Schuck took the op- be done quickly and access point to the buon tall framed large-scale mural portunity. without mistakes. fresco technique. ” FREE FRIES Natural Cut Fries with Sea Salt. Confucius Institute to Small size with purchase of any Sandwich, Wrap or Nuggets

1633 U.S. 31-W By Pass offer Chinese courses Expires 12.31.11

By AARON FRAISER a growing number of el in China.” zone. That’s what col- [email protected] businesses in Kentucky Guo hopes that lege is about. doing business with through learning the “You need to stretch Beginning in mid- China,” she said. “Also, American culture, she yourself.” September, three Chi- there are a lot of people will be able to look at The classes will be nese language courses who adopt Chinese chil- different points of view offered from the week will be offered by the dren and want their chil- on the same topic. of Sept. 18 to the week Confucius Institute at dren to be able to learn Kirby-Stokes said of Dec. 1 in Helm Li- WKU for anyone, stu- their native language.” that the courses will brary, room 100. dent or not, to take. The three classes will help strengthen WKU’s There will be two “They are just com- be team taught by Tian motto — “A lead- adult classes and one munity language cours- Xiaolin and Guo Shan- ing American univer- youth class offered. The es,” said Cheryl Kirby- feng. sity with international adult classes will be on 1633 U.S. 31-W By Pass Stokes, coordinator of Through teaching reach.” Tuesdays and Thurs- Expires 12.31.11 the Confucius Institute. the classes, they hope She also said the days, with the afternoon “It is more of a relaxed not just to teach others classes will help bring class from 12 to 1 p.m. atmosphere.” about the Chinese cul- an understanding be- and the evening class The classes will not ture but to learn more tween two cultures and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. count for college credit, about the American cul- will link the business, The afternoon classes but they will provide ture through their daily campus and Bowling will cost $120 and the people with the oppor- communication with Green communities. evening classes $90 per tunity to learn the Chi- students. “It’s always good student. The afternoon nese language. “I hope to know more to have a second lan- classes will have lunch Kirby-Stokes said about American cul- guage under your belt. provided. these classes were in- ture,” Tian said. “I hope It makes you more mar- The youth class will spired from a number of to learn from their ex- ketable,” Kirby-Stokes be Sundays from 2 p.m. things. periences. I hope they said. “It’s good to go to 4 p.m. and will cost “There seems to be come to China and trav- outside of your comfort $90 per student.

■ NEWS BRIEF SGA member creates test prep website suing, such as the Law School Admission Test and Kendrick Bryan, executive vice president of the the Medical College Admission Test. The website is Student Government Association, recently launched designed to assist mainly with specific tests and less a website intended to help WKU students study for with general test taking. tests. There is also a page for test advice and a section “I just wanted to create a website where potential that provides links to other helpful resources, such test takers could access resources on one website,” as Amazon’s Test Prep Central and Barnes & Noble. Bryan said. Bryan, who launched the website in July, said that Bryan designed the website — testprephub.com while friends of his have used the website, it has not — on his own and pays for it as well. The website is gained widespread usage. Bryan said he hopes to get not affiliated with SGA. the word out to students and put posters up around Testprephub.com has information on all kinds of campus. tests, many of which are admission exams for dif- ferent professions that college students may be pur- — Taylor Harrison

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9.6.11 College Heights Herald • Western Kentucky University Let our sophomores go ppeopleeople Two-year dorm policy causing overcrowding, not helping retention rates POLL What do you think THE ISSUE: WKU re- learning how to pay rent, quires students to live in and taking on adult re- about the two-year dorms for their fi rst two sponsibilities. dorm requirement for years on campus in an ef- But shouldn’t students students? fort to keep student reten- — especially sophomores tion rates high. Keeping — at least have the option students in dorms for two of living on or off cam- years may prevent drop- pus? ping out due to non-aca- Although fresh- demic reasons, but this is men and sophomores causing dorm overcrowd- are younger and newer KAYLA ing. WKU has no building to campus, they're still JENKINS plans for new dorms — responsible adults who Bowling Green only some limited apart- shouldn’t have their hands junior ment-style living. held for the fi rst two years “Everybody wants to get OUR STANCE: If of college. And with the WKU had to form a reten- current policy, dorms are out and it seems like they tion task force this year, becoming overcrowded (WKU) are forcing them then it's obvious that parts to the point that some stu- (students) to live on cam- of the current retention dents have to temporarily pus and it makes them plan — namely the two- shack with their resident unhappy.” year dorm policy — aren't assistants. working and should be To alleviate the over- eradicated. crowding, WKU has al- When students enter lowed certain students to college, most have that eu- move off campus for their MILES phoric feeling of freedom. sophomore year. Most accepting students with year, the cost to educate But that's all about LEE Whether it’s freedom students are thrilled to be higher standardized test- fi rst-year students who retaining students from Murfeesboro, from parents' curfews or one of the lucky recipients ing scores and high school did not return for their freshman to sophomore Tenn. freedom from high school of the “exception” email, GPAs. If someone doesn't sophomore year at WKU year. Give the ones who freshman rules, they all feel it. but it’s ironically sent mid- belong at college in the was $8.5 million. Rans- make it back for year two We understand requir- summer after most apart- fi rst place, forcing them to dell added that more than some freedom. Let them “Maybe it’s a good rule to ing freshman to live on ments and houses for rent live on campus won't do 1,000 students are lost live where they please. teach kids what it’s like to campus is a logical con- have already been leased anything but cost WKU from each freshman class. have the college experi- cept for freshmen. It’s to upperclassmen. money when that student A 1 percent increase in their fi rst time away from There are better ways drops out. retention would add about This editorial represents ence. I think it’s fair. I don’t home, and living on cam- to boost retention at WKU In President Gary $1 million in revenue to the majority opinion of think it’s anything to be pus can ease the burden than making students Ransdell’s Convocation the base budget, Ransdell the Heraldʼs 10-member mad about.” of fi nding a place to live, live on campus, such as speech, he said that last said. editorial board.

COMMENTARY IAN MARTIN Cerritos, Calif. senior Professor urges people to 'think “To get to know campus I probably think it’s the best thing. It teaches them diff erent' about education system (students) a little bit of responsibility.”

Most of us have heard that entire approach to education other in meaningful ways -- old saying at one time or an- must undergo a similar meta- and this should be the corner- other, “If you always do what morphosis. stone of our entire approach you’ve always done, you’ll Our survival is increas- to education. always get what you’ve al- ingly linked to our ability to 3. People are more impor- have an ways got.” equip future generations with tant than policies. Standard- Well guess what? It’s true the capacity to effectively ized procedures should exist opinion? – especially when it comes to deal with the enormous chal- solely to serve us -- not the education. lenges already coming into other way around. Signifi- The problem seems to sharp focus. cant progress is always made Write a letter to the be that a lot of people with So how can we do this? by those willing to take the very good intentions are con- Well, we could start by em- road less travelled, whereas editor (250 words vinced the way to improve AARON W. HUGHEY phasizing the following four maintaining the status quo or less) or a com- education is to keep trying Counseling and principles: usually ends up being a dead mentary (500 words different variations on the student aff airs 1. Customization is more end. same theme. professor important than conformity. 4. Individuals are more and a photo). E-mail The ongoing campaign by We desperately need creative, important than institutions. them to opinion@ many educational “reform- that most of the people who innovative problem-solvers Our obsession with trying to ers” to develop and imple- use that tired mantra, “think - not greater homogeneity of force everyone into the same wkuherald.com. You ment national educational outside the box” have abso- knowledge and skill sets. An mold promotes unhealthy can also comment on standards is a prime example lutely no clue what it really educational philosophy built competition and essentially this editorial on our of this kind of faulty think- means. A cursory glance at on a ‘cookie-cutter’ model heightens mediocrity. Re- ing. any reputable history book will not provide our country sponding aggressively to the website at wkuher- At a time when the world reveals that society has never with the talent necessary to specific needs of each stu- ald.com or write on desperately needs original- been very kind to those who compete in a global market. dent makes the outcome bet- our facebook. ity and imagination, why do truly deviate from the norm. 2. Relationships are more ter for everyone. we cling to this absurd no- Einstein once said, “We important than rules. Some If we build our education- tion that the best way to con- can’t solve problems by us- degree of order and unifor- al system on these principles, front the immense social and ing the same kind of think- mity is essential to any en- the United States could effec- economic dilemmas we are ing we used when we created terprise; this is the basis for tively reclaim its global lead- currently facing is through them.” a successful civilization. Ul- ership in a number of critical an even greater emphasis on The reality is that the fun- timately, however, our col- arenas. conventionality. damental nature of work is lective livelihood depends on As they used to say at Ap- Further, I am convinced changing – which means our our capacity to relate to each ple, “Think different!”

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By KATHERINE WADE gap,” he said. for Equal Opportunities in Higher [email protected] The diversity plan sets specif- Education. ic objectives in order to address The Kentucky Plan stated that WKU’s Diversity Enhancement challenges and achieve that goal. every public institution in the CHRIS WILSON/HERALD Committee is in the fi nal stages of The fi rst goal, as stated in the state had to comply with at least Pallavi Singh, a graduate student studying exercise science, approval for the new Campus Di- plan, is to “prepare WKU students six of eight criteria, which includ- has started her fi rst semester at WKU and will stay for 36 versity Plan. to be productive, engaged, social- ed increasing the number of black months. Richard Miller, vice provost ly responsible citizens and leaders faculty, undergraduate and gradu- for international students and chief diversity offi cer, said of a global society.” ate students. — from WKU in the the committee has been working This involves encouraging stu- Miller said that about 18 months TUITION on the plan, which was approved dents to engage in service learning ago, the federal Offi ce of Civil CONTINUED FROM FRONT spring, she mistook it for a direct billing statement by the Board of Regents in July, activities and study abroad experi- Rights stated that because Ken- “When we do our as- which listed what she’d for the past year. ences. tucky successfully complied with sistantships, we plan on have to pay for the The plan has now been sent to Another goal is to “achieve di- the agreement, the state would no a flat rate like in prior upcoming academic year. the CPE for approval. Miller said versity among our student popula- longer be partnered with the feder- years,” he said. “A lot of “We were hoping to if it is approved, it will take effect tion.” According to the plan, this al offi ce and must devise their own it was just poor commu- take as many credit hours on Jan. 1, 2012. means WKU will “increase the statewide plan for diversity. nications on the institu- as we could for the (flat) The plan focuses on four areas presence of diverse student groups A group of representatives from tional level. rate,” she said. “But that set by the Council of Postsecond- at all levels of the institution.” all the public higher education in- “My suggestion would has changed to $962 per ary Education: student body diver- To address the campus climate stitutions in Kentucky, including be if you’re on a gradu- credit hour, and it’s been sity, student success, workforce area of the plan, Miller said WKU Miller, met with the Council on ate assistantship, you very difficult for us.” diversity and campus climate. will administer a survey near the Postsecondary Education to de- should have a flat tuition The I-20 statements According to WKU’s plan, the end of the year to all students, fac- vise this plan. waiver of no matter how that are sent out by WKU total student population for fall ulty and staff to fi nd out how they “What we decided was that many hours you want,” to international graduate 2010 was 20,903, with those iden- feel about diversity at WKU. each institution must develop their Keeling said. student applicants are tifi ed as minority undergraduate “If we’re going to do a good own plan within the parameters Humagain, like most rounded on a nine-hour students being 15.2 percent and job, we need to get input from the that we set for the state,” Miller international graduate basis per semester, which minority graduate students 9.9 campus community,” he said. said. students who meet the is the minimum amount percent. The plan also states that Miller worked with WKU’s Di- Those four parameters were the requirements, which are of hours graduate level the retention rates for black and versity Enhancement Committee basis for WKU’s plan. based on merit, need and students are required other minority students are con- to formulate the plan in compli- “We feel good about it,” Miller institutional priorities, to take, Priddy said. sistently lower than that of all stu- ance with federal and state laws said. “I think it’s a good plan, and graduate admissions test The statement is just an dents each year. concerning desegregation of pub- it has suffi cient support, both fi s- scores, receive assistance estimate statement of Miller said this is known as the lic higher education institutions. cally and philosophically.” from the university. what the students will achievement gap — the difference In the 1990s, the state of Ken- President Gary Ransdell said The international stu- pay. between academic performance tucky entered into a partnership he was pleased with the plan. dent scholarship covers Dr. Kinchel Doerner, and success between diverse agreement with the federal Of- “In my opinion, it is a signifi - an average of 40 to 50 interim dean of graduate groups of students. fi ce for Civil Rights, which be- cant institutional commitment to percent of graduate stu- admissions, said that “Our goal is to narrow that came part of the Kentucky Plan diversity,” he said. dents’ tuition and fees financially speaking, the each semester. tuition rates that WKU Crissy Priddy, assistant offers for international director of graduate graduate students are admissions, said once the very competitive in scholarship is awarded comparison with other Students assist police's to students, it usually universities. reduces their tuition costs Doerner said based to a similar amount that on the programs that out-of-state graduate WKU offers, he would students pay at WKU. welcome going head- search for human bones Singh, who applied to-head with other for graduate studies at universities regarding WKU last fall, said that tuition rates. By MACIENA JUSTICE team of anthropologists found 10 provided many hands-on experi- when she received her Priddy said there [email protected] additional human bones. ences in the classroom, this was a I-20 — a form from was not an official The experience weighed heavily chance to be in the fi eld and know the U.S. Department of notification sent out to Often students spend countless on Bowling Green senior Joe Es- what it is really like in to be a foren- Homeland Security that students — international hours studying theories and learning kridge, who helped dig, move rocks sic anthropologist. provides information for or domestic — about the skills in the classroom while waiting and clean. “For four hours I shifted through the issuing student visas tuition increase. to earn real-world experience. “Knowing the details of the case dirt and rocks looking for teeth,” This was’t the case for seven bothers me,” he said. “The fact that Scott said. “I was ecstatic. I was anthropology students called on by a human can have such disregard for so happy and was doing my happy Darlene Applegate, associate profes- another human life makes me sick. dance.” sor in folk studies and anthropology, We knew why we’re there, but at the Scott said that experience con- to assist the Kentucky State Police same time, we kept it light, otherwise fi rmed for her that she was on the in searching for human remains in it could depress the hell out of you.” right track with her career plans. August. Specifi c details about the case “It validated my path,” she said. The team of WKU anthropolo- could not be included at the Ken- The experience also helped Renee gists, chosen by Applegate because tucky State Police’s request. Pinkston, a recent WKU graduate of their experience and classes tak- While collecting, students ap- from Leitchfi eld, Ky. Pinkston said en, went to work near mile marker plied classroom theories in real she may change her major’s focus. eight off the Cumberland Parkway. world practice by using surface “Maybe I want to do forensics “The students were really ex- survey skills, hand excavation and now,” she said. “It opened a whole cited to help out — to contribute to screening soil. new world.” this project — but they were able to This isn’t the fi rst time that WKU Pinkston said that it wasn’t just a control their enthusiasm,” Applegate anthropology department has been fun day out, because it allowed her Tonya Dunning said. “They followed orders and called upon. In the spring of 2005, to see both the humanist and scien- www.marykay.com/tonyadunning worked as a team. We were thrilled 10 students were given the opportu- tifi c sides of anthropology. to be putting our skills to use for a nity to assist in fi nding remains from Hartford senior Kim BuGay said 270-745-9106 or 270-535-6772 cell really good purpose.” a house fi re in Logan County. the experience brought her studies to Police had collected 30 bones “I would like to think about put- life. before Scott Skaggs, the lead inves- ting together a response team,” Ap- “We (brought) our methodology tigator on the case, asked Applegate plegate said. to the crime scene,” BuGay said. to bring a team to the site. Applegate Applegate said she might receive “We were excavating the soil.” said that Skaggs needed more infor- more requests to assist police, since Beside the real-world anthropol- follow us mation in determining the difference Kentucky State Forensic Anthropolo- ogy lesson, BuGay said that it was between human and animal remains. gist Emily Craig retired from fi eld- very rewarding knowing that stu- In the police’s fi rst bone collec- work. dents helped bring peace to a family @wkuherald tions, more than half had been ani- Morgantown graduate student who have otherwise not known what mal. After working with police, the Julie Scott said that while Applegate had happened to their loved ones. SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD 7 ■ NEWS BRIEF Luke Bryan tickets go on sale Friday Steppin' in the structure Tickets for WKU’s 2011 Homecoming Con- cert featuring country music singer Luke Bryan go on sale this Friday. Tickets will be available at the WKU Ticket Offi ce at Diddle Arena and online at ticketmas- ter.com. Advance tickets are $20 for students and staff and $35 for non-students. If pur- chased at the door the night of the show, stu- dent and staff tickets will be $30 and $45 for non-students. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7 p.m. in Diddle Arena on Oct. 20. Bryan, who is visiting WKU as a part of CMT on Tour, is currently known for his single “Country Girl (Shake it for Me),” and other hits include “All My Friends Say” and “Rain is a Good Thing.” In addition to Bryan, CMT’s 22-show Tail- gates and Tanlines tour will also feature coun- try artists Lee Brice, Josh Thompson and Matt Mason. Brice’s single “Love Like Crazy” was named the No. 1 country song of 2010 by Bill- board, and he recently fi nished Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown tour. Thompson’s album “Way Out Here” de- buted in the top 10 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart and played with Brad Paisley JABIN E. BOTSFORD/HERALD last year. From left to right: Kristopher Williams, Keion Tillman, Terrence Drake and Derek Malveaux — members of Kappa Mason recently won CMT’s Next Superstar. Alpha Psi — practice Sunday night on the third fl oor of Parking Structure 1 for an upcoming step show. — Tessa Duvall WKU selected for Green Campus program

By NICK BRATCHER The ASE website states that the Green Campus “I’ve played games since age 5 or 6,” he said. “It [email protected] Network is a classroom-to-workplace program that was during a power outage when I was trying to plug involves a campus-wide effort in cutting energy use, in my TV and game system to a generator that I real- WKU will grow more environmentally friendly combining energy efficiency and course work and ized just how much energy they sucked. after being one of six schools nation-wide selected encouraging students to pursue careers in sustain- “I couldn’t run anything else, so I decided to look for the Green Campus Network Program this year. ability. up how much energy they used and wrote that paper. The Alliance to Save Energy, a non-profit organi- Two of WKU's four ASE student interns have It was basically just a way to save energy while en- zation that has seen success with the program at 16 already been identified, and each will be tackling joying your favorite games and movies.” other universities and colleges, chose WKU as a pilot projects throughout the year to promote a more eco- Bowling Green junior Ashley McCloughan, the campus with the Tennessee Valley Authority funding friendly campus with advice from the ASE. other selected intern, said she hoped to do a project program implementation and wages for four paid stu- Ryan-Downing said she wants to see two things installing more rainwater collection units in build- dent interns. from her interns this year. ings across campus to help water gardens and lawns. Sustainability Coordinator Christian Ryan-Down- “What I hope our interns will do is just be out “We got grant money to put in big cisterns,” she ing said WKU was chosen because it has already there doing energy awareness programming on why said. “I’m really big on water and water cleanliness. demonstrated a commitment to going green. saving energy is important,” she said. “And second- It’s really interesting I think.” “It lets the average student know that sustainabili- ly, how everybody can contribute to the effort.” Ryan-Downing said the success of the project will ty and energy conservation is important here,” Ryan- “The Green Campus interns can’t personally make depend mostly on campus-wide involvement. Downing said. “When we get these third-party nods, a difference unless they can inspire other people to “The Alliance to Save Energy and TVA very clear- it lets us know we’re on the right path. change their behaviors.” ly say that they want to see demonstrated results,” “I would hope that students are in some way en- Clarkson freshman Eli Heintzman is one of the in- she said. “If everybody doesn’t help with the effort, gaged in the programming or awareness that comes terns selected to participate in the program. He wrote we won’t get the results that we need.” out of this. The best way to do that is to make every- his application essay on eco-friendly electronic gam- body aware of how they can play a role.” ing. WKU community creates book trailer

By SIDNEY BLANFORD the trailer and paid for the project costs. His wife, Molly professor of philosophy and religion, played Stuart’s par- [email protected] McCaffrey, also an instructor in the English department, ents. In addition, many members of the Bowling Green was the producer of “Caitlin’s Story”, and many others area chipped in with various services to help the produc- David Bell, assistant professor of English, is doing from the WKU community played a crucial role in the tion run smoothly. whatever it takes to promote his upcoming novel, Cem- short fi lm. Lisa and Shane Vandiver, along with Michael Carter etery Girl. Both Bell and his wife commented on working collab- of the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department, One of the creative writing instructor’s efforts in- oratively with many people to achieve a common goal. helped secure two dogs needed for the fi lm. The Parks cludes releasing a two-minute short fi lm, or book trailer, As writers, both are accustomed to working alone. and Recreation Department also aided with securing lo- called “Caitlin’s Story.” The trailer will act as a tease for “I had forgotten how much fun it can be to work with cations for fi lming, as did the Bowling Green Police De- the book to be released on Oct. 4. a talented and interesting group of people,” McCaffrey partment who provided police assistance and props for The trailer highlights scenes from the novel, narrated said. the fi lm. by the father of 12-year-old Caitlin Stuart, who goes The rest of the crew was made up of WKU students “We owe a great deal to the BGPD for their coopera- missing for four years. But when she is found alive, she and recent graduates, including anthropology major Bar- tion,” McCaffrey said. is unnaturally calm and has no desire to talk about what rett Griffi n, creative writing major Rachel Hoge, fi lm The fi lming took place in Bowling Green from Aug. happened to her while she was missing. major Dillon Ward, interdisciplinary studies major Cody 27-28 at the Kereiakes Park and Fairview Cemetery, “My publisher did a three-minute interview with me Johnson, graduate student Kyle Sanders and journalism which Bell said was his inspiration for the setting of in New York about the book, and then the interest was on graduate Marianne Hale. Cemetery Girl. my part to create the book trailer,” Bell said. “I had a terrifi c time,” said Hoge, who worked as the “I had the idea for the book before I came here, but Bell has published two other novels, The Condemned production assistant during fi lming. “When you get a seeing the cemetery next to the park really had that feel- and The Girl in the Woods. Of these two, only The Girl group together for a notable project like this, you’re al- ing,” Bell said. in the Woods had a book trailer, which he said was a very most guaranteed to have a great time.” He said the most rewarding and interesting part of different process than that of “Caitlin’s Story.” Involvement in the project didn’t stop with students. working so closely on this book trailer was actually get- Bell’s trailer for The Girl in the Woods was done com- The main character, Stuart, was played by two Bowling ting to see his ideas come to life in the exact spot he had pletely by his publisher at the time, and in Bell’s opinion, Green girls — 12-year-old Cate Lowry and 3-year-old imagined them. it was a bit longer than he would have liked. This time Kate Neal. Lowry is the daughter of WKU alums Kristie The trailer’s release is set for Sept. 15 and will be around, Bell took the initiative to fi nd his own fi lm mak- and Mark Lowry, while Neal is the daughter of Bowling viewable online at youtube.com and at davidbellnovels. er, Nashville’s James Weem, who brought along director Green residents Amy and Justin Neal. com. Cemetery Girl is available for pre-order in paper- of photography Glen Rose, also from Nashville. Two WKU professors also were involved. Eric Reed, back or ebook format online at Barnes and Noble, Books- Next, Bell acted as the executive producer, co-wrote associate professor of history, and Ingrid Lilly, assistant A-Million, Indiebound and Amazon. FIRST EVER PLAYOFF GAME! Thursday, September 8 @ 6:35 PM

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With three pins left, graduate student Samuel Yerragudla looked straight ahead “Who knew it would be from bowling in Bowling Green, Ky., thousands of and released 12 pounds of plastic reactive resin, hoping it would be enough. miles away from home?” he said. A Friday night at REDZ is where you’ll find Yerragudla, one of the many stu- REDZ also provides an opportunity to meet new students and hang out. dents who regularly pays $3 for bowling, billiards and food on the fourth floor of Yerragudla said that the number of events that cater to international students Downing University Center. was one of the reasons he chose WKU. Because some international students have Yerragudbla traveled almost 9,000 miles to WKU from his native home in no transportation, they find it difficult to go out and explore Bowling Green. South Andhra Pradesh, India, one year ago. “This is the only place happening for Indian Students on the weekends,” he “I practiced dentistry for two years back at home and wanted to get more ex- said of REDZ. “I use to just stay in my room and not really know anyone when I perience in America since newer technology is more available,” Yerragudla said. first arrived to Bowling Green lonely and away from home.” Far from home, Yerragudla regularly communicates with his family by calling Yerragudla said he finds it comforting knowing that he will see his friends them daily. He said a Friday night at REDZ is the closest experience to home — a every Friday night. break from classes and a relaxing moment. “It’s the best hangout place, and I feel at home,” he said. SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD 9 HUDSON CONTINUED FROM SPORTS “We knew all these teams are good, but we put ourselves in a position to win,” Potts said. “I saw a lot of progress (Sat- urday), especially in our serves. Serves are a big part of the game.” Skinner was a big part of WKU’s offense over the week- end, recording 14 kills against Kentucky, 12 against Virginia Tech and 19 against Ohio. She was pleased with the way the Lady Toppers came back after their fi rst loss. “We struggled a little bit Friday night, but we were able to come back and get wins,” she said. “Coming back felt good.” Hudson said he was impressed by the contributions of freshman middle hitter Heather Boyan. She had six blocks during the tightly-contested Ohio match, including one at the end of the fi nal set to help clinch the victory. “When we put Heather Boyan in the middle it gave our team a big lift,” he said. “Those six blocks were huge for us.” After WKU played its fi rst six matches on the road, Hud- son said he can’t wait to be back home this weekend. WKU will play host to a tournament that includes Xavier, Wake Forest and Louisiana State. Hudson said he’ll be happy to get back into a comfortable playing environment. The Lady Toppers are fresh off of a two-day, three-match weekend of competition in Kentucky’s Memorial Coliseum gym, which has no air conditioner. “It’ll be good to be back home, and it’ll be good to be back CHRISTIAN RANDOLPH/HERALD Junior outside hitter Jordyn Skinner spikes the ball through a web of Virginia Tech defenders on Saturday for a kill in the third in the air conditioning,” he said. set of the Lady Toppers' 3-0 win at Kentucky’s Memorial Coliseum.

SOCCER Outerbridge embracing leadership role By AUSTIN LANTER during the match, all of which came in the fi rst half. The cross Neidell mentioned was the fi rst goal [email protected] But two of WKU’s three shots came off Outerbridge's scored by Memphis, which came two minutes into foot. the second half. A Memphis player was on the right Although it’s early in the season, senior forward Mal- Head Coach Jason Neidell said that if the Lady Top- hand side of the fi eld and crossed the ball in. The cross lory Outerbridge has proven right her selection to the pers had been able to convert in the fi rst half, it could curved, hit the post and ended up in the back of the preseason all-Sun Belt team. have been a completely different match. net. Her two goals — including one in Friday’s win over Outerbridge said that despite her team allowing a goal Austin Peay — are tied for the team lead. She also leads so early in the second half, it responded well. the team with fi ve total points. “After their fi rst goal we stayed strong and didn’t al- Senior forward Amanda Buechel said having a player low another goal until near the end, which is a big posi- like Outerbridge takes the pressure off everyone else on We hustled and we worked and tive,” she said. “We hustled and we worked and worked the team. and worked. After that goal we just kept fi ghting and “It’s really easy working with Mallory,” Buechel said. worked and worked. After that fi ghting and unfortunately they got another one. That’s “I know how she plays.” just how it goes sometimes.” In Friday night’s match, Outerbridge’s goal came off goal we just kept fi ghting and Outerbridge said conditioning may have contributed an assist from sophomore midfi elder Chrissy Tchoula 23 fi ghting and unfortunately they to Sunday’s loss to Memphis. The Lady Toppers could minutes in. After only seven minutes of play in the sec- always be in better shape, she said, adding that Mem- ond half, Outerbridge found fellow senior and midfi elder got another one. That’s just phis “ran us into the ground” at the end of Sunday's Kelsey Meyer. match. Even with the early success she’s had, Outerbridge how it goes sometimes." Outerbridge said the Lady Toppers worked well to- was quick to praise her teammates for their performance, gether this weekend, and that playing a nationally ranked Memphis team as well as Vanderbilt in the non-confer- which in turn helped her own performance as well. —Mallory Outerbridge ence part of the schedule will only help the team in the “Chrissy made a really good pass to me, and I took Senior forward and shot and it went in,” Outerbridge said. “With the as- long run. sist to Kelsey, she was wide open and I found her. We just “People need to get rid of nerves," she said. "I think worked really hard on Friday night.” “We had some chances in the fi rst half, and had we games like this help, especially when we go into confer- WKU was back at it two days later against No. 20 capitalized on our chances, it might’ve been a differ- ence games and play teams like Denver and North Texas. Memphis, as was Outerbridge. ent game,” he said. “Had that cross not gone in or we “People are going to say ‘oh we’ve played such and Despite scoring three goals just two nights before, had of capitalized in the fi rst half, maybe it’s a differ- such team'...We have done it once. We can do it again. So the Lady Toppers were only able to get three shots off ent game.” I think it goes a long way.”

■ SPORTS BRIEF WKU group training for Men fi nish fi rst, women fourth at Memphis cross country meet The WKU men’s cross country team claimed the top team title in the Memphis Twilight Classic on Saturday while the women fi nished fourth. bourbon-themed relay The contest gave senior Deus Rwaheru a chance to maintain his momentum from last year, as the all-Sun Belt Conference runner took second place in the men’s By CAMERON KOCH fessor in the modern languages de- in Red” from Michelle Trawick, the race. [email protected] partment, Ben Saathoff, a former name was decided upon. Fresman David Mokone fi nished about eight sec- graduate student, and Saathoff’s Davis said that in preparation onds behind Rwaheru to claim fourth place. Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark and wife, Michelle, also participated in for the relay, each team member is Sophomore Peter Okwera fi nished ninth. Woodford Reserve — mixers for a the fi rst Bourbon Chase under the training in his or her own way. WKU fi nished 33 points ahead of Arkansas-Little good night in any college town. team name “All Grain No Pain.” “We are doing a lot of individual Rock — the Toppers’ nearest competitor. Next month, 10 WKU profes- Davis and Pertusa ran the chase training,” she said. “Not everybody On the women’s side, the Lady Toppers were led by sors, a former graduate student and again in 2010, this time with Eddy has to run the same length. We are seniors Marion Kandie and Michelle Finn, who placed his wife are hoping these are the Cuisinier, an instructor from the all training individually for our spe- second and third, respectively, in the women’s race. key ingredients for success in a re- modern languages department, and cifi c leg of the race.” Senior Vasity Chemweno fi nished seventh. lay race across the heart of bourbon Destiny O’Rourke, an alumni and Each team member will be run- Both teams will compete again on Sept. 17 in the country. former WKU employee. ning three legs of the race. Old Timers Classic hosted at Kereiakes Park in Bowl- This group of 12, who call their Cuisinier ran with Davis in the Gray and Cuisinier have both ing Green. team “Dipped in Red,” will partici- 2010 race and expressed interest in been training by running on the pate in “The Bourbon Chase” on running again. weekends and participating in vari- — Mercedes Trent Oct. 7 and 8, a 200-mile overnight “We had such a blast,” Cuisinier ous other marathons. Cuisinier said relay that will have runners travel- said. “We thought it would be fun to he runs three or four times a week ing through historic bourbon distill- have an all-WKU team.” for a total of about 20 miles. eries and the Kentucky countryside. Marshall Gray, director of the Davis hopes to have a few times Download the WKU Herald app The relay begins in Clermont at WKU Post Offi ce, was contacted by where the team will train and run the Jim Beam distillery, with the Davis about putting a WKU team together as a group before the chase FOR THE iPHONE, relay path bobbing and weaving its together. next month. iPOD, iPAD way toward the fi nish line in Lex- “Susann kind of spearheaded it,” “With this being our fi rst year, ington, visiting fi ve other distill- Gray said. it’s more about coming together as scan this code eries along the way. For the 2011 Bourbon Chase, a team, getting the experience this with your Susann Davis, the team cap- Davis wanted a name that captured fi rst time around,” she said. QR reader to go tain and instructor in the modern both WKU and the theme of the Cuisinier also emphasized the straight languages department, ran in The race. team coming together. to the iTunes App Bourbon Chase its inaugural year in “I wanted to marry Western with “It’s a great idea for people at Store 2009. bourbon,” Davis said. WKU to bond and connect out of Inma Pertusa, an associate pro- After the suggestion of “Dipped school," he said.

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opportunity to win,” Tag- defensive guys we’re not DEFENSE gart said. “Things went going to bow down any CONTINUED FROM SPORTS that way for a while and we more,” Jackson said. “I didn’t capitalize on some told my guys that every- UK senior safety Win- great fi eld position.” body else was picking on ston Guy reacted to the There were some Top- us because we haven’t had carom, diving to make an pers that had career games a winning record. interception. despite the losing effort. “I really can’t hang my Three plays later, Wild- Sophomore punter head. We lost by 11 points cat freshman running back Hendrix Brakefi eld gave to an SEC team that’s sup- Josh Clemons scampered the WKU defense wiggle posed to be a good team, 14 yards for a touchdown room throughout the game so I really can’t be mad.” to put his team up, 7-3. with eight punts for an av- While Jackson said he That was all UK needed erage of 44.6 yards. wasn’t hanging his head, to win. Sophomore linebacker Rainey said there is plenty A fourth quarter touch- Andrew Jackson, who made of room for improvement down pass from Newton his fi rst career start, led the on his side of the ball. to receiver La'Rod King, Toppers with 12 tackles. WKU takes the fi eld plus two late interceptions Jackson, who said earlier in again Saturday against thrown by Jakes, solidifi ed the week that going against Navy. Rainey said the of- the outcome. Southeastern Conference fense can’t afford another CHRIS WILSON/HERALD Taggart lamented the competition such as Ken- lackluster performance Top, WKU defensive ends Bo Adebayo and Jared Clendenin pursue UK quarterback Morgan team’s missed opportuni- tucky motivated him, said then. Newton in the Toppers' 14-3 loss to the Wildcats Thursday at L.P. Field in Nashville. WKU de- ties following the game. he felt the teams were on an “Our defense was fenders sacked Newton three times and forced him into throwing three interceptions. Bottom, “Things went as planned even playing fi eld Thursday. amazing,” Rainey said. WKU players hold their helmets up on the sidelines during a fi rst-half kickoff . — keeping it close into the “It was just another “And we’ve got to help the second half and having an football game. I told my defense out.”

students fi lled the stands in the Junior quarterback Kawaun “Our defense has defi nitely she said. “The seats were great STUDENTS end zone at L.P. Field. Jakes struggled with making improved.” even though me and my friends CONTINUED FROM SPORTS “The atmosphere of being in passes and threw four intercep- Even though some students got there late, and the atmosphere the student section was really tions in the game. traveled and had morning classes was fun and exciting for the most “I didn’t hear about transpor- fun.” Whitt said. “It felt like it WKU fans were hopeful to to attend the next day, they made part.” tation to the game until the day of, was the most students we’ve had see a comeback, but instead saw sure they showed support in ev- Florence was one of many but I had already been planning at a game ever. There was a lot of a 14-3 loss. ery way. who had a 9 a.m. class to attend on going with friends as a group,” good school spirit.” “I was really happy the score Louisville sophomore Sara the next day, but she made it Nashville sophomore Shelby Topper fans were excited to was as low as it was,” Dublin Florence made sure to wear her back to the classroom. Whitt said. see WKU take an early 3-0 lead said. “I was really proud of our WKU gear and get in the spirit. “We left the game early Regardless, students showed in the game, but the lack of of- defense. They did a really good “I didn’t really care who won, and didn’t get back until mid- up for their school and their fense gave room for the Wildcats job, and I feel like our offense but I wore my WKU apparel and night,” Florence said. “I didn’t team. A total of 4,049 WKU to take the lead. was just having an off night. sat in the WKU student section,” sleep at all.”

WKU’s defense held a COLUMN Southeastern Conference CONTINUED FROM SPORTS Opponent in check the en- tire game. If it weren’t for WKU missed two golden the offense’s inability to opportunities to score. The convert, it’s not unrealistic if one sandwich is fi rst came on an incomple- to think that the Toppers be- tion to a wide open Marcus gin week two with a notch in all you need, Vasquez in the fi rst quarter the win column. that would have likely ended If there’s a silver lining in a touchdown. That was to come out of Thursday’s followed up by an incomple- poor offensive showing, it’s we deliver with tion to an even more wide that. open Jack Doyle in the end But WKU has many lightning speed! zone in the second quarter. things to look ahead to, espe- michelle c. - hebron, oh Based off what happened cially offensively. Not many last season, most people Sun Belt defenses — or any probably had their reserva- defenses for that matter — tions on how good WKU’s will be able to hold Rainey defense this season. After to 105 yards and keep him all, this is a defense that for- out of the end zone. 1006 State Street Monday-Friday 11am-9pm feited leads four times in the If the passing game con- Bowling Green, KY 42104 Saturday 11:30am-9pm fourth quarter last season tinues to be as dismal as it (270) 846-1195 Closed on Sunday and lost all three of its start- was on Thursday, perhaps Within Walking Distance of Campus ing linebackers. Jakes should opt to run But sophomore lineback- more. He ran nine times er Andrew Jackson made against Kentucky, and if you sure that gap was fi lled in his take away the two times he fi rst career start. His twelve was sacked, his numbers tackles ranked second in the were fairly impressive. Sun Belt after the fi rst week. He rushed four times for jimmyjohns.com He added on one sack and at least eight yards, picking two tackles for a loss. up a fi rst down with his feet “He set the tone for our twice — once on a crucial defense,” Taggart said. third and seven situation. 1916 RUSSELLVILLE RD. for additional stories, “Ever since that kid has Kentucky’s offense cer- photo galleries, live blogs and more, been in there, our defense tainly isn’t the most high- check out has been amazing and play- powered in the country, but 270.393.8884 ing like Western Kentucky it’s likely one of the best the wkuherald.com defense is supposed to play.” Toppers will face this sea- The defense’s 190 yards son. and 14 points allowed were That leaves every reason good enough for fi rst in the to believe that the defense Sun Belt. should be able to maintain AMERICA’S FAVorite Rainey’s 105 yards that play all season. ™ weren’t all that bad, either, When the offense fi nally sandwich delivery guys! as he currently leads the Sun catches up, this team might ©2011 jimmy john’s franchise, llc all rights reserved. Belt in rushing yards. start winning some games The story here? after all. SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD 1111

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9.6.2011 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD • Vol. 87, No. 3 • WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

FOOTBALL COLUMN WKU defense needs off ense to catch up

Last season it was the defense that struggled. In WKU’s season-opener against Kentucky on Thursday, it was the offense that seemed to be a step behind. Star running back Bobby Rainey was held to 105 rushing yards — a relatively low total for him — and was kept out of the end zone, while junior quar- terback Kawaun Jakes complet- ed just nine passes for 93 yards with four interceptions. But heading into the fourth quarter, WKU was still very much in the game, thanks to COLE CLAYBOURN CHRIS WILSON/HERALD Callin' the Shots Kentucky running back Josh Clemons cuts through the WKU defense on a second quarter touchdown run Thursday in a the defense. [email protected] 14-3 UK win over the Toppers at L.P. Field in Nashville. “If we play great defense, we’re going to have a chance every ball game,” Head Coach Willie Taggart said. “But against a team like Kentucky, you have to take advantage of those opportunities, and we didn’t.”

Toppers 'let one SEE COLUMN, PAGE 10 get away' Students enjoy experience at WKU falls 14-3 to UK despite strong defense NFL stadium

By BRAD STEPHENS ished just 9-of-27 for 93 yards zone, wide open by more than By CHELA COUNTS [email protected] with four interceptions. 10 yards in all directions. [email protected] As the offense wasted a ster- But Jakes overshot Doyle, and NASHVILLE — Head Coach ling performance by the WKU Tinius missed a 34-yard fi eld goal WKU fans rallied together on Thursday night to Willie Taggart saw his WKU de- defense, Taggart said it would later in the series. see the football team go up against Kentucky. fense dominate Kentucky Thurs- be a loss his team would regret. A game that should’ve been Whether fans chose to be front and center at L.P. day night at L.P. Field in Nash- “We let one get away,” Tag- 10-0 in favor of WKU remained Field or simply watching the game on ESPNU in ville. gart bluntly said following the 3-0. theatre of DUC or at RedZone, hopes were high for The Toppers held the Wildcats 14-3 loss. “He missed some throws, es- a Topper victory to 74 yards of offense through That may not have been the pecially early,” Taggart said of Junior Leah Beth Dublin, of Cuba, Ky., was three quarters, forced UK junior case had the Toppers capitalized Jakes. “We probably should’ve along for the ride on one the four free buses pro- quarterback Morgan Newton to on early opportunities. done a better job of getting him vided to students and residents by Housing and throw three interceptions and al- Sophomore safety Vince Wil- in a rhythm early in the game in- Residence Life on Thursday and said it was all a lowed them to convert just three liams picked off a Newton pass in stead of throwing the ball deep. little surreal. times on third down. the fi rst quarter to set the Toppers “He missed Jack who was “I enjoyed riding the bus,” she said. “I was ex- But everything the defense up at the Wildcats 32-yard-line. wide open. That was just a fl at pecting it to be crowded and rowdy but it wasn’t. did, the offense didn’t. But a delay of game penalty out miss.” It was fun, comfortable and the student seats in the Senior running back Bobby on Jakes stalled the drive, and The Wildcats fi nally got a stadium were great. Rainey accumulated 105 yards, WKU had to settle for a 41-yard break later in the quarter when “It’s something that I would never be able to pay but averaged less than four fi eld goal from senior kicker Jakes bounced a pass off the for or really go to — a stadium that big with front yards a carry, down a full yard Casey Tinius. shoulder pads of sophomore row seats. from his 2010 average. Then in the second quarter fullback Kadeem Jones, who Jeremy Jenkins, who organized the student fan And the passing game never WKU had a chance to go up was facing the wrong direction. buses, said a total of 224 students utilized the free got off the ground, as junior two scores when junior tight end bus service to L.P. Field. quarterback Kawaun Jakes fi n- Jack Doyle streaked into the end SEE DEFENSE, PAGE 10 But not everyone knew that free transportation would be offered.

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VOLLEYBALL Hudson sees room for improvement

By LUCAS AULBACH in straight sets but came back on Saturday [email protected] to beat Virginia Tech and Ohio, bringing the Lady Toppers' record to 5-1 on the year. LEXINGTON — After a 2-1 showing “UK was a disappointing loss,” Hud- at the Kentucky Classic last weekend, the son said. “But for us to come back the Lady Toppers have one fi nal road match next day and win really shows you some- before playing at Diddle Arena for the fi rst thing about this team.” time this season. Hudson acknowledged before the WKU will head to Nashville tonight weekend that the level of competition to take on Lipscomb — a team the Lady at the Kentucky Classic was going to be Toppers beat 3-0 last season. much higher than in the Lady Toppers' Head Coach Travis Hudson said de- opening weekend at the Belmont Classic, spite defeating Virginia Tech and Ohio where they went 3-0. pretty handily, much of the preparation All three of Lady Toppers’ opponents this week will be on offense. made the NCAA tournament last season, “We have got to get way better offen- with two of them advancing to the second sively — way better,” he said. round. Junior outside hitter Jordyn Skinner Sophomore defensive specialist Ash- said the Lady Toppers need to work on ley Potts said she was impressed with the more than just their offense. way the team rose to the challenge and “We just need to work on our game,” improved. she said. “We’re going to work on what CHRISTIAN RANDOLPH/HERALD we need to do to win.” Freshman middle hitter Heather Boyan celebrates a block with teammates that put WKU up WKU lost to Kentucky on Friday night SEE HUDSON, PAGE 9 25-24 on Saturday during a rally in the fourth set of the Lady Toppers' 3-1 win over Ohio at Kentucky's Memorial Coliseum. FOR THE LATEST IN TOPPER SPORTS: wkuherald.com/sports @wkuheraldsports College Heights Herald Sports

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