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A look at the cost of Topper Grill and Pub
BY JACOB DICK anced policies that come with serving alcohol, and gave a simplified explanation of what auxiliary rev- [email protected] the task becomes even more difficult. enue is. It seems the Topper Grill and Pub, with a estimated “Auxiliary Revenue/Funds are generated by the sale Lots of questions surround the recent news of Ara- cost of $465,000, is no exception. of goods such as food, books, clothing, etc,” Russell mark’s decision to pull alcohol licensing for the Top- According to the project budget used by the de- said in an email. “WKU auxiliary is a self-supporting per Grill and Pub, and only one thing is clear: estab- partment of planning, design and constriction, Busi- financial enterprise.” lishing a restaurant as an investment isn’t so simple. ness and Auxiliary Services made $479,500 available Gary Meszaros, assistant vice president of Business With the duty of ordering supplies, managing staff to complete the pub project. All the money was al- and Auxiliary, and Jed Peterson, project manager of and serving customers, running a successful restau- located from auxiliary revenue funds. rant isn’t an easy task. Include the liabilities and nu- In an email, Chief Facilities Officer Bryan Russell SEE TOPPER GRILL AND PUB PAGE A2
WKU students celebrate Chinese New Year Committee BY MADIHAH ABRI [email protected] appointed Over the weekend, WKU’s Chinese residents opened their arms and doors to the students and community mem- for search bers of Bowling Green to help ring in the Chinese New Year. To kick off the celebration, guests at to replace the event joined together in a dump- ling contest won by Cincinnati senior Cortney Ballard. “I’m really happy about it. They had a Ransdell similar event two years ago, and I made BY EMMA COLLINS like half of the dumplings,” Ballard said. Ballard, now having experienced [email protected] both New Year’s celebrations for Amer- The committee tasked with the icans and New Year’s celebrations for search for WKU’s 10th president has Chinese, noticed how different the been set. holiday is between the cultures. On Friday, Feb. 12, the Board of Re- “America is more of a celebration gents met to discuss the formation of a and ringing in the new year, but for the Haiwang Yuan, professor and coordinator of web and emerging technologies, Presidential Search Committee and to Chinese culture, it seems to be more establish the members and conditions teaches students how to make the dough for dumplings on Friday, Feb. 12, at about being with friends and family of the search. and finding luck for the new year,” Bal- Baptist Campus Ministry on WKU's campus. "When people cook together during The seven-member committee is lard said. the holidays, it reinforces the family; the same is true with Chinese. They make and tasked with finding candidates the Not all attendants at the party were eat dumplings to bring in good fortune," Yuan said. ERICA LAFSER/HERALD board can vote on to decide President involved in WKU’s Chinese Flagship Gary Ransdell’s replacement when he Program. retires on June 30, 2017. Philip Bale, Saudi sophomore Zainab Zamzami a member of the board, was unani- heard of the event through the English [We’re] defi nitely building a holistic learning ex- mously appointed chairman of the as a Second Language International perience and building the type of leader skill set search committee and will serve as the program and decided to come with committee’s official spokesman. some friends and her kids. Zamzami we need in Kentucky.” The search committee appointees knew no one within the Chinese pro- Assistant professor of Chinese Ke Peng were Bale, Barbara Burch, Cynthia gram but found the hosts to be very Harris, Julie Hinson, James G. Meyer, welcoming. to different people. “[We’re] definitely building a holistic Tamela Smith and Jay Todd Richey. “Even though we didn’t understand “Everyone has their own interpreta- learning experience and building the According to Frederick Higdon, the each other, it was a lot of fun. I really en- tion. For me, it is a time to be together type of leader skill set we need in Ken- chairman of the Board of Regents, joyed the food and everything. We came with family, paying respect to your tucky. To be a global citizen, we need the number of committee members in, and they helped us find seats im- ancestors, and a time to really think to integrate multiple cultures and lan- will be fluid with additions allowed mediately. They hosted us very well and about your identity,” Peng said. guages. Generally students love learn- throughout the process as needed. were very welcoming,” Zamzami said. Celebrating Chinese New Year in ing and enjoying what they see and Higdon’s proposed list of commit- For the Chinese culture, New Year’s America allows for an integration of make,” Peng said. tee members was unanimously ac- is much more than just one night of cultures. Peng said the biggest differ- Elizabethtown freshman Roy Wil- cepted by the nine regents present at dumpling fun. Chinese society collec- ence is having to celebrate with new liams is one of many who came simply the meeting. Of the present members tively bases the New Year’s celebration friends, students learning Chinese, or to experience a little bit of the Chinese only one, John Ridley, expressed reser- around family. faculty and staff. It’s a time to expand culture. vations about the list. Assistant professor of Chinese Ke connections beyond just family and “We have different nations, people “We certainly want [the members’] Peng, who is originally from the Hu- friends. of different backgrounds [fostering] nan province in China, said the Chi- Peng said the dumpling party was the community, different cultures. It’s SEE SEARCH COMMITTEE nese New Year means different things also a learning experience. really interesting,” Williams said. PAGE A2 a2 FEBRUAR¥ 16, 2016 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD
TOPPER GRILL AND PUB project could probably have been con- Continued from FRONT sidered a success. After being mostly completed this ' renovations, could not be reached for February, the only obstacle the pub comment at time of publication. faced in serving alcohol was obtaining The renovation of the Garrett Con- a limited restaurant license, the cost of ference Center began in earnest when which is a mere $780, but it is this step the planning, design and construction in the process that separates the res- department awarded the project bid in taurants from the pubs. October 2015. Aramark was advised by its lawyers to Construction bids for the pub were pull the license request for the restau- solicited to four companies: J&S Gen- rant because of a low possibility of ap-
Th e pub could be licensed in the future, but even if conditions were met, it would take between 30 and 50 days for a decision to be made by the ABC board.” eral Contracting, Phelps General Con- proval by the Department of Alcoholic tracting, Sunbelt Construction and Beverage Control, Steve Hoyng told the Scott, Murphy and Daniel. Herald earlier this month. According to a quotation table pro- It is assumed that the ABC board vided by the department, only J&S wasn’t pleased with the pub’s kitchen General Contracting submitted a bid being located downstairs, but there for the project. has been no official comment from the J&S General Contracting, as the only board. company of the four to submit a bid, There are 84 different license types proposed a $329,000 base bid with a available for purchase in Kentucky, but $15,000 alternative to remove base not all licenses are available statewide. walls and paint and to install equip- The license that the Topper Grill and ment. Pub needed was specific to restaurants Upon the project’s completion, close and limited the pub’s sales to 50 per- to $385,000 was projected to be paid to cent food and 50 percent alcohol. J&S and three other contracting com- According to the ABC board’s web- panies. site, licenses can be denied for reasons A newly renovated conference center of zoning, occupancy limits, food sales couldn’t become a pub without some or prior history with licensing requests. design, so nearly $23,000 was paid to There are also restrictions on the num- Hafer Design for their services. bers of certain licenses in a city. Hafer is an architectural design com- The only thing that is certain for the pany with offices in Evansville and moment is that no matter how expen- Owensboro. Their vision of “The Tap sive or detailed a project is, making a Room” at WKU can still be found in the pub requires navigation of all of the work section of their website. states varying — and sometimes con- Nearly $27,000 was used to furnish tradicting — alcohol laws. and equip the pub with all of the style Hoyng could not be reached for com- and necessities it would need to make ment at time of publication. customers comfortable. The Topper Grill and Pub is set to With IT equipment costs thrown in, open its doors for dining only in the the final bill for the pub was projected next two weeks. to be $465,840. The pub could be licensed in the fu- The outcome of all this planning and ture, but even if conditions were met, work became a furnished and gleam- it would take between 30 and 50 days ing pub on the Hill. With a $36,659 for a decision to be made by the ABC contingency left over in the budget, the board.
SEARCH COMMITTEE tween three and five finalists. It will Continued from FRONT then present the list to the Board of Re- http://www.wku.edu/cfsf/valentinelink.php gents. input, but I do think that there are The board has requested that finalists Richard Aldridge, Accounting Victoria LaPoe, Journalism & three members in this that specifically be selected by Dec. 31 so that a presi- Nancy Alfonso, Student Financial Broadcasting have a vested interest in benefits from dent can be selected before March 1, Assistance Grace Lartey, Public Health the university,” Ridley said, referring to 2017. Gayle Allison, Communication C&ace Rogers Lee, Teacher Certifica- members who stand to receive certain According to Bale, the search for a Janet Applin, Teacher Education tion benefits based on who is chosen as new president, which Ransdell will not Nedra Atwell, Teacher Education Harold Little, Accounting president. participate in, is of the utmost impor- Mike Loftis, Academic Technology Despite his concerns, Ridley still vot- tance to maintain WKU’s status as a John Baker, Professional Studies Amber Scott Belt, Academic Affairs & Jace Lux, Director of Admissions ed to adopt the proposed member list. leader in postsecondary education. Lucile Maples, Teacher Education The committee’s first step will be to “Other than very personal matters of Provost Office Craig Martin, Marketing & Sales select a search firm to help facilitate family, the decision of selecting a new Lauren Bland, Communication Sciences the presidential search. president for this great university may & Disorders Margaret Maxwell, Teacher Education Several search firms, which are pro- well be the most important decision of Dawn Bolton, Management Richard Miller, Academic Affairs fessional recruiting companies hired by our individual lives,” Bale said during Scott Bonham, Physics & Astronomy William Mkanta, Public Health large businesses to find new employees the meeting. Patty Booth, Human Resources Marci Moorehead, Purchasing for key positions, will be proposed to This process is expected to last for Crista Briggs, Nursing Cody Morris, Kinesiology, Recreation the board no later than March 2. about 17 months, and members will Am&a Brooks, Chemistry & Sports Both Higdon and Bale believe the be under strict confidentiality require- Dan Burgess, Nursing Lisa Murley, Teacher Education selection of the right search firm is ex- ments. All members of the committee Stuart Burris, Chemistry Dewayne Neeley, DELO Larry Caillouet, Communication Heather Nicklies, WKU Store Richard Callahan, Accounting Farley Norman, Psychological Other than very personal matters of family, the Leisha Carr, Student Support Program Sciences Yining Chen, Accounting Tony Norman, Educational Leadership decision of selecting a new president for this Torie Cockriel, President's Office Doctoral Program great university may well be the most important Walter Collett, Engineering Thomas Noser, Economics Thad Crews, Computer Information Linda Oldham, Public Television decision of our individual lives.” Systems Gaye Pearl, Educational Leadership Darwin Dahl, Chemistry Doctoral Program Search committee chairman Philip Bale Michael Dale, Academic Affairs Wade Pinkard, HR Employee Wellness Tabitha Daniel, Teacher Education Wayne Pope, Music tremely important. as well as the board will be required to Pam Davidson, Purchasing Lisa Powers, Athletics “What I have read, you know, your sign a Code of Conduct and Confiden- R&y Deere, Kinesiology, Recreation & Julia Roberts, Teacher Education chances of success in finding the right tiality Agreement promising to refrain Sports Troy Robertson, Engineering person are enhanced immeasurably by from discussing any of the selection Lacretia Dye, Counseling & Student Leigh Anne Roden, Communication having the right search firm,” Bale said. proceedings with members not in- Affairs Sciences & Disorders The firm will be selected by the board volved in the search. Violation of the Dana Emberton-Tinius, Biology Zack Ryle, Gatton Academy and, in conjunction with the search agreement will result in removal from Xingang Fan, Geography & Geology Kevin Schmaltz, Engineering committee, begin the process of finding the search process. James Fulkerson, Professional Studies Rick Shannon, Chair, Department of candidates for the position of president. Jay Todd Richey, the student regent, Sylvia Gaiko, Academic Affairs Marketing Higdon believes WKU is at an oppor- suggested that there be “as much stu- Martina Gibson, Gordon Ford College of Carnetta Skipworth, Liberal Arts & tune moment to receive applications dent input as democratically possible.” Business, Dean's office Sciences from extremely competitive individu- He proposed a series of open forums K&y Smith, Teacher Education als. where students would be allowed to Tony Glisson, Human Resources Sherrie Godbey, School of University Chad Snyder, Chemistry “Gary Ransdell has set the bar high ask candidates questions and express John Spraker, Mathematics for his successor,” Higdon said. “The their opinions regarding each candi- Studies Brad Stinnett, Kinesiology, Recreation board and the WKU family can take date. Rebekah Golla, KIIS & Sports comfort that, as we move forward in According to Bale, future actions dur- Vijay Golla, Public Health the presidential search process over ing the search process will include a Stephanie Hammons, Honors College Joseph Stokes, Mathematics the next 17 months, the university is discussion of the budget and a presi- Twyla Harris, Mathematics Liz Sturgeon, Nursing positioned and immeasurably attrac- dent’s compensation package. Howev- Allison Hatcher, Communication Sciences Ritchie Taylor, Public Health tive to illicit the very best of the best in er, the main focus right now is to begin & Disorders Evelyn Thrasher, Computer Informa- candidates.” the search process and find candidates Bob Hatfield, Management tion Systems In addition to finding a search firm, for a search form. Gary Hughes, Communication Joseph Trafton, Philosophy & the search committee and board must “May we now commence this journey Aaron Hughey, Counseling & Student Religion also create a presidential position pro- with the noblest of intention, integrity Affairs Richard Troutman, History file that includes desirable qualities and collegiality,” Bale said during the Tom Hunley, English Sarah Ward, Clinical Education considered an asset to the university. meeting. “The Western Kentucky Uni- Allen Hunt, Accounting Thomas Weakley, Leadership Studies After selecting several candidates, the versity family expects and deserves Gabrielle Hunt, Potter College Chonda White, Professional Studies committee will narrow the list to be- nothing less.” Pamela Jukes, Teacher Education Kenneth Whitley, Allied Health Wendi Kelly, University College Alice Lee Williams, WKU Store FOLLOW US James Kenney, Journalism & Broadcast- Janette Wilson, Mathematics ing Stacy Wilson, Engineering Cindy Kimbler, Campus & Community Larry Winn, Communication Events &rew Wulff, Geography & Geology Jenna Lamblin, Director of 21st Century Marie Yager, Professional Studies Media Rui Zhang, Chemistry wkuherald @wkuherald @wkuherald Qin Zhao, Psychology WKUHERALD.COM FEBRUARY 16, 2016 a3 WKU to host IACN director this week
BY JUSTIN TURNER Akureyri.” with regard to research and purposes, in terms of re- tives are in an academic set- [email protected] Both WKU and the IACN economic development. search of adaptation ca- ting. wish to increase the num- Some might ask what uni- pacities and resilience of “I think it opens up many This week WKU will be ber of study abroad and ex- versities in Kentucky and communities, this is a very opportunities for our stu- hosting Embla Eir Odds- change students going to Iceland gain from working interesting comparison to dents, for our faculty and dottir, the director of the and from the University of together, but Oddsdottir em- make.” Icelandic Arctic Coopera- Akureyri, a goal that exempli- phasizes an open mind. In Leslie North and Jason staff, for our community to tion Network, to expand fies their ideals of collabora- the scope of global climate Polk, assistant professors in be involved in these issues and enhance the collabora- tive education. and to think globally,” North tive partnership WKU has Oddsdottir is scheduled said. formed with both the IACN to meet with a variety of de- Oddsdottir will give a lec- and Iceland’s University of partments on WKU’s cam- I think it opens up many oppor- ture called “Wicked Arctic” Akureyri. pus, including Housing and at a geography and geology Last year, WKU signed a Residence Life and the Of- tunities for our students, for our Memorandum of Agreement fice of Study Abroad and faculty and staff , for our com- seminar Friday at 3 p.m. The making the partnership Global Learning, due to their lecture will be held in Envi- among WKU, the IACN and significant involvement in munity to be involved in these ronmental Sciences and the University of Akureyri of- study abroad and student ex- Technology Building, room ficial. change programs. issues and to think globally.” 260. Students, faculty and The partnership encour- “My favorite part of the staff are encouraged to at- ages collaborative research, schedule is its diversity be- tend. education and economic cause there’s so many differ- Leslie North North and Polk will also development for the pur- ent people that I am going to pose of addressing both local be meeting and so many dif- change, she thinks the part- WKU’s geography and geol- discuss WKU’s collabora- and global effects of climate ferent things we are going to nership is a perfect fit. ogy department, are both tive research with Iceland change. be doing,” Oddsdottir said. “When you look a little bit faculty leaders for the Ice- in their presentation “Ice- “There is no better place Additionally, two repre- further, you do see the con- land study abroad program land: Extreme Learning in in the world to do research sentatives from Memorial nection because the over- and will be hosting Odds- the Land of Fire and Ice.” in climate change than in University in Newfound- arching theme that we’re dottir with the help of Stre- The lecture is part of WKU Iceland,” said Bernard Stre- land, Canada, will be visiting. working with is climate necky. Libraries’ “Far Away Plac- necky, WKU scholar in resi- Oddsdottir hopes this visit change,” Oddsdottir said. North hopes Oddsdottir’s dence. “We are operating will allow for the continuing “It’s something that is being visit impacts students with es” series and will be held a course there every year formation of partnerships. felt in a lot of different loca- the reality of WKU’s interna- Thursday at 7 p.m. at Barnes where we have students from She also plans to further tions globally. tional reach and with how & Noble Booksellers, 1680 WKU and students from define goals of cooperation “I think for comparative important cultural perspec- Campbell Lane. SGA to vote on tuition freeze Tuesday
BY DUSTIN SKIPWORTH to harm our university in the WKU in the absence of tuition “SGA always has students’ eliminate any short term ben- [email protected] long run,” Richey said. increases. best interest in mind when it efit for students by passing off WKU faces state budget cuts “If you cut off the No. 1 re- makes decisions,” Richey said the expense to later students. The Student Government in the near future. Many stu- source for funding, then a uni- as he elaborated on the bill’s Richey has been in contact Association is voting on a bill dents fear that those budget versity will find a way to make purpose. with the other student body on Tuesday to oppose a tuition cuts will result in tuition in- that up,” Richey said. Still, some students believe presidents in public universi- freeze for WKU students. creases. Increases in fees took place rising tuition prices are getting ties across the state, and they The author of the bill, SGA If WKU isn’t allowed to in- at the University of Wisconsin out of hand. all agree the tuition freeze President Jay Todd Richey, crease tuition, the result could when Wisconsin Gov. Scott “Put the freeze in effect now,” should be opposed. thinks the proposed state leg- be even worse for students, Walker put a similar tuition said junior Hector Corcino. “I SGA will decide whether or islation is a bad idea for WKU according to Richey. freeze in place. Students saw feel for everyone paying these not it supports Richey’s bill students. Richey listed cuts to student their room and board and ridiculous prices.” on Feb. 16 during the weekly “[A] tuition freeze, while os- resources, faculty and staff pay other fees increase dramati- Richey fears tuition could SGA meeting on the second tensibly appealing, is going and a rise in student fees as cally to make up for lost rev- increase suddenly when the floor of Downing Student possible revenue sources for enue. freeze is lifted, which would Union.
THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS ATTENDED THE NPHC GREEK 101 SESSION ON FEBRUARY 9TH, 2016:
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THE LOOKING GLASS EDITORIAL Scalia’s death just made your vote even more important
BY MCKENNA MEANS [email protected]
Associate Justice Antonin Scalia passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, at the age of 79. A devout Catholic and father of nine, he was known most promi- nently for his conservative views. Scalia was put into office during the Reagan administration in 1986 and was the first Italian immigrant to be- come a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He voted vehemently against abortion, gay marriage and civil rights. He supported the death penalty. What’s a bit shocking is that Associ- ate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has ILLUSTRATION BY JENNIFER KING openly admitted to being very close with Scalia despite their obvious po- litical differences. Ginsburg claimed he was an admirable and likable guy. Some might disagree. Scalia’s actions speak for themselves. Last December, can't keep us quiet he spoke against allowing financial aid specifically to African-Americans to increase their admission rate into the University of Texas because they Student media needs protection “do not do well, as opposed to having them go to a less-advanced school, a less — a slower-track school where THE ISSUE: First amendment protection spring, legislation was introduced cy Ransdell has shown a commit- they do well,” according to Esquire. for student media has recently come to in other states, like Missouri, New ment to student media that other Scalia’s death leaves a seat open the forefront of legislation in Missouri, New Jersey, Nebraska and Washington. university presidents have not. For onthe Supreme Court. Although Presi- Jersey, Nebraska and Washington after the The Student Press Law Center re- that, it will be hard to find a re- unanimous passing of the John Wall New ported earlier this month that in placement. dent Obama has almost a year left Voices Act in North Dakota last spring.. Washington and Missouri the New to nominate a new justice, Republi- OUR STANCE: Hopefully, the search committee Although Kentucky doesn’t Voices bills were passed out of their can candidates such as Ted Cruz and have a New Voice legislation, WKU hasn’t state committee, pushing it a step will add this to its list of require- Donald Trump have advocated for had to worry about impediments on its further in legislation. ments for Ransdell’s replacement fi rst amendment rights because of how In 2009, President Ransdell signed since it is such an important issue. this process to be stalled. A new Re- open President Gary Ransdell has been a statement written by the Society Student media works as a public publican president would be more with student publications, but, unfortu- for Professional Journalists which forum for the student body, a way likely to appoint another conservative nately, with his upcoming retirement this stresses student media’s need for for members of the community to justice so that Republicans fill more could change. first amendment protection just as have their voices heard. However, seats than Democrats in the Supreme much as any other form of media. this isn’t just a problem that can be Court. bout 20 states have cam- For this, we are lucky. According fixed with an agreeable new univer- With a 5 percent drop in voter turn- paigns to pass New Voices to the SPJ blog, Ransdell was the sity president for WKU. legislation, which is guaran- first university president to sign the out from the 2010 midterm elections A Every other school in Kentucky teed free speech and free press pro- statement. However, we may not needs guaranteed protection of to this year’s — and with a Supreme tection for high school and college remain as lucky. Court appointment on the line — your journalists, according to the Stu- The Board of Regents have just their First Amendment rights. Dis- dent Press Law Center. appointed the presidential search counting student media as lesser or vote for our next president is crucial. After North Dakota’s New Voices committee to find Ransdell’s re- unimportant silences the voices of Rights for women and minorities bill was unanimously passed last placement. In his 19 year presiden- the state’s young people. hang in the balance.
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Blake Arp of Aragon, Ga., makes an 80-point ride on a bareback horse to set the score to beat on the second night of the Lone Star Rodeo in Bowling Green on Feb. 13. GABRIEL SCARLETT/HERALDRope or Wrestle n a packed arena in Bowling Green, buffalo charge from bucking Ichutes, the Cowboy’s Prayer is recited and the national anthem is sung. 40 rodeos are put on yearly all around the American Southeast by the Lone Star Rodeo Company based out of Crofton. Seasoned competitors travel from all around to ride, rope or wrestle bucking broncs, bulls and calves. For some it is a sport, and for others, it is a way of life. These folks live on the road, calling no place in particular their home and holding on for what some call "the most dangerous eight seconds in sports.” Rodeo attracts audiences from all over, bringing a new wave of young- sters to the sport. Will Taylor, 10 years old, has competed in almost every category open to his age group and broken several bones from hard falls. “You got to be tough,” Taylor said, who later broke a finger riding a mini bronc. However, the danger does not kill his or many others’ love for the great sport of rodeo.
ABOVE: Ten-year-old Blaine Caldwell of Arkansas speaks with fellow youth riders at the Lone Star Rodeo on Saturday inside the WKU Exposition Center. The youth riders rode mini horses in hopes of qualifying for the championship fi nals in Las Vegas. MICHAEL NOBLE JR./HERALD RIGHT: John Alley of Tennessee jumps off his horse to wrestle a steer to the ground during the rodeo. Alley was one of the few to complete the event successfully. MICHAEL NOBLE JR./HERALD BELOW, LEFT: Blake Arp of Aragon, Ga., sits and waits for the Saddle Bronco competition during the Lone Star Rodeo at WKU Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green. SHABAN ATHUMAN/HERALD BELOW, RIGHT: A bull rider's belong- ings are left alone at the Lone Star Rodeo. Rider's gloves are coated in resin to help them grip their hold on the bull, but also be able to let go when their ride is fi nished. GABRIEL SCARLETT/HERALD FEBRUARY 16, 2016 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
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CAB hosts Black History Trivia night BY BRITTINY MOORE [email protected]
Feb. 1 marked the beginning of Black History Month, a month dedicated to the celebration of African-American culture and the black community. In honor of Black History Month, the multicultural committee of the WKU Campus Activities Board are partner- ing with the executive board of the Black Leadership and Academic Con- ference to host a “Black History Trivia” game night. Owensboro freshman Chuck Winstead is studying mechanical engineering. He and his dog, Puck, can be regularly Students, staff and faculty will all have the opportunity to team up or spotted around campus or found relaxing in his dorm room playing guitar. Winstead has had two leader dogs since he battle alone and play trivia games has been on campus: a black lab named Topper and a yellow lab named Puck, which make his travels around campus while also learning about the history much easier. LEX SELIG/HERALD of WKU’s black community on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. in Downing Student Union room 3020. “I believe these events are important because it educates members of the WKU community on WKU's history as it pertains to the African-American canine community,” Student Activities coor- dinator and game night organizer Jo- sclynn Brandon said. While some participants will walk away with prizes, both the CAB and Brandon hope participants will see the greater value in the game. “With the black history trivia, [stu- dents] will gain a lot of knowledge companions about different things that African- American students here on WKU’s campus have done,” CAB president and Louisville junior LaRosa Shelton Service animals have diverse roles said. “There are some extraordinary things because they’ve been the first BY KALEE CHISM to do a lot.” more than just an animal; he’s a getting a private room, It was nec- Brandon also hopes the game night [email protected] lifeline. Puck helps Winstead get essary if I was going to be having a will inspire all students by showing the around and navigate the campus. service dog,” Winstead said. “When accomplishments of others. For many, leaving home and com- “Think if I was to grab a person’s ing to college can be a new experi- I got my room I had a two-person “I hope students walk away feeling arm and follow them around He room with an extra bed and ex- both informed and inspired by what ence and a huge adjustment. For guides me around like bumps and some, the experience is better han- tra furniture in here. We had to get can be accomplished on a college stairs,” Winstead said. “Essentially, something out to give the dog room. campus as it pertains to student lead- dled with animals; from service ani- Puck is my eyes when I’m walking It took a lot of pulling teeth, but we ership and engagement,” Brandon mals to emotional support animals, around.” finally managed to get the bed out of said. WKU offers options to students al- When Winstead made the decision the way.” CAB was also slated to show the lowing them to bring the comfort of to be a Topper, one of his biggest movie “Higher Learning,” a film de- animals to school. concerns was making sure his dog Lexington junior Hannah Jenkins, an elementary education major, also picting racial tension on a university For Owensboro freshman Chuck had the space and accommodations campus, on Monday, Feb. 15 but was Winstead, a mechanical engineer- he needs. went through the process of getting ing major, his service dog Puck is “All I was concerned about was SEE CHUCK PAGE B3 SEE TRIVIA PAGE B3
Student shares passion, research for dance
BY AMBRIEHL CRUTCHFIELD I wanted to research more,” ted to study their desired ma- [email protected] Buckner said. jor but receive no subsidized Not long after, Buckner re- money from the taxpayer. For Louisville junior Charles ceived an email about the Fac- “There will be more incen- Buckner, dance is much more ulty-Undergraduate Student tives to electrical engineers Engagement, or FUSE, grant than entertainment; it is a way than French literature majors. program offered by WKU. The to tell his story. Buckner is There just will be,” Bevin com- FUSE program is designed to majoring in dance with a mi- mented during his address, a foster “active engagement in nor in performing arts admin- comment which has garnered the areas of research, creative istration. much criticism to his pro- and/or scholarly activities, Buckner said he began danc- posed model for higher edu- and/or artistic performances.” ing at the age of 16 at Youth “Receiving the FUSE grant is cation funding. Performing Arts School in such a blessing. It will enable Buckner, who sees art as a Louisville while attending a [me] to research what black way to develop creative skills magnet school. Though he dance is and bring it to my and allow a person to think started his dance career later community,” Buckner said. outside the box, took to heart than most, Buckner has al- The grant will allow him to what Bevin said. ways been inspired by what travel to Dallas for an interna- “I feel that the governor is he saw on television and said tional black dance conference. ignorant because the arts are a MTV show about students Throughout 2016, Buckner very important,” Buckner in high school inspired him to will research what black dance said. “Because we live in a dive in head first. is. world where we literally [are] Buckner said that the school The aim of the FUSE grant is surrounded by art.” he attended opened many to solve problems in the com- Alongside developing one’s doors, especially for someone munity highlighting the qual- creative skills, Buckner be- from an urban community. He ity of life in the public, which lieves an artistic out-of-the- was able to receive scholar- will be shown through his box way of thinking also goes ships allowing him to advance dance showcase in February hand in hand with learning in dance. Buckner said he of 2017. Buckner feels strongly chose to attend WKU because other school subjects. For about black dance because Buckner, dance is one such it was the only school in Ken- it is an outlet to express what subject that also allows ex- tucky that offered dance and black people go through. was the most affordable op- However, Buckner is not free pression and enables people tion. from his share of concerns. to have their own voice. After traveling to Chicago He expressed concern regard- “Since the beginning of with a black dance company ing the proposed budget pre- times, dance has been a way Louisville junior Charles Buckner started dancing during his this past summer, Buckner be- sented by Gov. Matt Bevin. If to celebrate; dance has been a came inspired to use his skills passed in its current iteration, way to mourn; dance has been sophomore year at the Youth Preforming Arts School. Buckner to impact the community many liberal arts majors such a way to tell a story,” Buckner recently won a FUSE grant to attend a conference in Texas this around him in a different way. as dance, or French Literature said. “Dance is a universal lan- year, after which he will present his fi ndings this time next year “Art isn’t all about entertain- as Bevin touched on during his guage because the expression as a dance performance at WKU. JOSH NEWELL/HERALD ment but also storytelling, so Jan. 26 address, will be permit- of the body never lies.” On the corner of Chestnut & 11th (270) 393-1800 mellowmushroom.com
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Lecture by Dr. Scott Winship Walter B. Wriston Fellow, Manhattan Institute February 17th 3:30 PM Grise Hall Room 235
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wku.edu/economics Sponsored by Young America’s Foundation, Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation, UPCOMING EVENTS WKU Department of Economics, and the WKU BB&T Center for the Study of Capitalism COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD FEBRUARY 16, 2016 b3 Sorority takes initiative to help residents of Flint, Michigan
BY KJ HALL even after the city’s tap water The sorority reached out for donating cases of water. Embry said the situation in [email protected] has been filtered, it can’t be to all the presidents of the Chi Omega sorority alone Flint is both sad and scary. guaranteed safe. Interfraternity Council and collected 50 cases of water. Explaining that people often With reports of Flint’s wa- National Pan-Hellenic Coun- “It’s amazing to know that The Delta Sigma Theta so- don’t realize how vital some- ter problem gaining nation- cil organizations on campus, even though Michigan isn’t rority has taken the initiative thing as simple as water is, al attention within the last explaining the crisis in Flint necessarily close to Ken- to help fellow Americans and she said it can be taken for month, there has been much fellow sisters affected by the granted. support for the city’s people. water crisis in Flint, Michi- She said despite not living A simple bottle of water has in Flint, people in other areas gan. become an absolute neces- After a decision not to pur- As Delta women, we answered still need to help those who sity, and the WKU chapter of are being affected by a large- chase water from Detroit any Delta Sigma Theta has an- that call and hoped that the oth- more to save money, the city scale problem. swered the call to help. er Greek organizations on cam- “If Bowling Green was suf- of Flint began to experience “When we received infor- fering from a water crisis, we water problems. The river mation from our national pus would support our eff orts as too would hope that individ- water they chose to use was [chapter] president, we de- corrosive, causing lead from cided that as an organiza- leaders at WKU.” uals from across the world the city’s pipes to leak into its tion called to serve, we must Kinya Embry would help us in our time water, according to Vox.com. do something locally to help of need,” she said. “I think Reports of smelly, discol- those in need in Michigan,” and how it impacted them as tucky, we were still able to it's important that we do the ored, undrinkable water be- said Kinya Embry, a Win- an organization. They asked help them during this cri- same even though we may gan coming in. As many as chester senior and the presi- the presidents to share the sis,” Miranda Holcomb, the not be directly affected.” 8,000 children were exposed dent of Delta Sigma Theta. information with their chap- Chi Os’ president, said. “Not The water dropoff was to toxic water that will prob- “As Delta women, we an- ter members and to donate only that, but the fact that slated to be on Feb. 14 but ably have a lifelong effect swered that call and hoped cases of water bottles to send the whole Greek community was cancelled because of the on their brains and nervous that the other Greek orga- to Flint. at WKU was able to come to- snow. It will be rescheduled systems. Flint residents must nizations on campus would The initiative was well re- gether and raise both aware- for late this week, when cases drink and prepare their food support our efforts as lead- ceived, and most of the chap- ness and cases of water to will be counted and made with bottled water because ers at WKU.” ters awarded service hours contribute to relief efforts.” ready to send to Flint.
Saudi student shares experience of serving in ISO program
BY MADISON MARTIN national Diplomats program best money you are going to their language will meet them purpose of these events was [email protected] has been supported to create spend in your life,” he said. with their shuttle in order to to bring both groups of stu- more student involvement. After coming to WKU and welcome them to their new dents together. As many WKU students The International Diplomats becoming part of the original school. International Diplo- “When you have interna- have likely suspected, the provide a unique opportunity group of International Dip- mats help with the Interna- tional events, it doesn’t mean university with an interna- for new international stu- lomats, Alsheef has worked tional Student Orientation, only international students,” tional reach is home to quite dents to become better accli- with a wide variety of students similar to M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, he said. “The whole point is which has, in turn, made him which takes place before the a few scholars from across mated by engaging with oth- that it might come from the richer. start of each semester in or- the world — over 1,000 from er students who have gone international student side through similar experiences. “I would say the most amaz- der to familiarize new stu- more than 70 countries, ac- of point of view, but they’re cording to the International Ali Alsheef, president of the ing thing about being a dip- dents with the campus, as lomat is the friends we make well as make new friends. wanting to get everyone to- every day,” Alsheef said. “So now, we’re killing the gether.” When international stu- homesick feeling, because Alsheef said that meeting I encourage everybody to have dents apply to become a Dip- they don’t feel alone any- students from around the international friends. Promise lomat, they are signing up to more,” Alsheef said. “...class world and learning about be a part of the admission hasn’t even started yet, and their culture is mind-opening you, you won't regret that. It'll and integration processes they already have friends, and even similar to traveling. open your mind.” — helping translate for new and then you’re going to have “I encourage everybody to Ali Alsheef students, creating events for even more. So that’s our job.” have international friends,” domestic and internation- Keeping up with their du- Briones said. “Promise you, al students, working in the ties to introduce students to you won’t regret that. It’ll International Diplomats and Student Office’s website. IEM office, and simply being the American culture, the In- open your mind.” senior from Qatif, Saudi Ara- Part of International Enroll- available, whether it be for ternational Diplomats hosted Because, at the end of the ment Management (IEM), the bia, came to the United States answering questions or pro- a “Sexy Accent” party at the day, Alsheef said that it’s these International Student Office in 2012 to study English in viding support for homesick- Faculty House on Fri., Feb. 12, friendships he makes that (ISO) provides student ser- Chicago and then become a ness. Currently there are ten an event open for all students vices to scholars from abroad paramedic in Bowling Green. Diplomats, who cover a wide to mix and mingle. matter the most. in order to help orient them A world traveler from a young variety of areas and languag- Alsheef said that, contrary “The treasure for me in to the community, Scarlette age, Alsheef is proud to say he es. to perhaps a common belief, this life is not money, but the Briones, a graduate intern for has been to every continent According to Alsheef, when international students are friendships I have,” he said. IEM, said. — save Antarctica — by the new students touch down in eager to meet and become “So with this, yeah I’ve in- But the office can’t do ev- time he turned 21. the United States, an Interna- friends with domestic stu- creased my treasure; I have a erything, and so the Inter- “I promise you, that’s the tional Diplomat who speaks dents. Briones agreed that the lot of money.”
TRIVIA Following the film will be a discus- “I think Black History Month is defi- alize all the growth that’s happened.” Continued from LIFE sion featuring guest speaker Lacretia nitely something that means a lot to Those interested in “Black History Dye, assistant professor in the depart- African-American students here on Trivia” can pick up study guides in the unable to due to the univertisy's clo- ment of counseling and student affairs. campus,” Shelton said. “We want to Student Activities office in DSU 2059 to sure. Even though the film was re- “It’s good to bring it to people’s at- make sure that they are represented prepare for the games and learn about leased in the ’90s, Wilder sophomore tention and have a discussion about too.” WKU’s black history. and CAB vice president of public rela- it to start generating thoughts about CAB hopes everyone will participate “As an African-American, I celebrate tions Megan Hamberg thinks the mov- how people can make a difference and in celebrating black culture. ie is more relevant today. change that environment,” Hamberg “It gives a specific culture time to and acknowledge the accomplish- “I think it’s important to bring issues said. show struggles that they’ve had in the ments of my community year-long,” to people’s attention because some Shelton said CAB is dedicated to ex- past and how they’ve overcome them,” Brandon said. “Black History Month is people might not be aware,” Hamberg hibiting diversity and making sure ev- Hamberg said. “There’s been so much just a time when the rest of the country said. ery culture on campus is represented. that’s happened that it’s a month to re- does the same.”
CHUCK with her and her roommate. Accord- website and filled out an online form Jenkins believes they could im- Continued from LIFE ing to Jenkins, Dino functions in to get into their system. The form prove the process by speeding it up. helping to calm her and be able to was to let SARC know who she was The process took a semester of her an animal approved to live in the continue with her day. and what she was looking to get ap- being at WKU until it was approved. dorm. Unlike Winstead and Puck, “He helps me get up," Jenkins said. proved. “One thing they could do is make Jenkins and her animal, Dean Mar- "I have to take care of him in the From there, Jenkins went to her the process faster,” Jenkins said. “It tin, or “Dino,” is an emotional sup- morning so I have to get up and get psychiatrists to get a note that stated took an entire semester to get it ap- port animal. my day started because I have him she would benefit from an emotional proved. It just took a long time.” “One of the biggest misconceptions to take care of. He lowers everyone’s support animal. One of WKU’s biggest accommoda- is he is not a therapy dog, he is not a stress level, not only mine." Winstead said the biggest issue was tions was just letting the dog come service dog, he is an emotional sup- Jenkins went through the Student making sure he got the private room here, according to Jenkins. port dog,” Jenkins said. “He doesn’t Accessibility Resource Center and and space he needed, and the pro- “They let him here,” Jenkins said. require any training. They are literal- Housing and Residence Life to get cess proved to be tougher than ex- “That’s a huge deal. The staff all is re- ly just there for emotional support.” her dog approved. pected. ally supportive. They don’t really do Jenkins said one of the biggest dif- Jenkins said there’s more than one "Give them a private room, but anything because he is my responsi- ferences is Dino is only allowed in way to go through and receive ap- don’t make it where you have to pull bility, but they let him here and I am her dorm and outside areas and stays proval. Jenkins navigated SARC’s teeth to get one,” Winstead said. super thankful for it.” b4 FEBRUARY 16, 2016 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD FOOTBALL Doughty, Higbee receive invitation to NFL combine
BY SAM PORTER After being granted a sixth year of eli- aired live on the NFL Network, and 243 pounds. Higbee received an in- [email protected] gibility, Doughty led once again led the scouts from every NFL team traveled vitation to the senior bowl but could nation by throwing for 5,055 yards and to scope out players. Doughty strug- not participate due to the injury he Former WKU quarterback Brandon 48 touchdowns in 2015. gled in the game, completing 11 of 17 suffered in the C-USA championship Doughty and redshirt senior tight end The record-setting numbers helped passes for 87 yards and two intercep- game against Southern Mississippi. Tyler Higbee received invitations to Doughty earn the Conference USA tions. Higbee will be healed in time for the the NFL Scouting Combine that will be Most Valuable Player, making him the Higbee, one of Doughty’s favorite tar- NFL combine. According to Walter- held in Indianapolis on Feb. 23-29. only player in conference history to gets, was the only other Topper invited Football.com, Higbee is ranked as the NFL scouts use the combine to mea- win the award in consecutive seasons. to the combine. Since his arrival on seventh best tight end and is projected sure each player’s individual skill set The Davie, Florida, native also campus, the star tight end has gained to be picked anywhere from the fourth including speed, agility and strength. amassed a 20-7 record as a starter over 40 pounds to build an NFL frame. round to the sixth round. Jon Ledyard The combine comes two months be- during that span, which included two Despite missing three games due to of USA Today said Higbee could climb fore the NFL draft and often helps or bowl victories and a Conference USA a knee injury in 2015, Higbee still put as high as the second round with an hurts each prospect in terms of draft championship. up impressive stats, catching 38 passes impressive combine. stock. Roughly the top 20 quarterbacks However, the record-setting num- for 563 yards and eight touchdowns as Redshirt senior wide receiver Jared and top 20 tight ends are invited each bers don’t correlate with his current a senior. Before he sustained the knee Dangerfield is the only other Hilltop- year. draft stock; Doughty is currently pro- injury against North Texas, Higbee led per projected to be drafted but did not Brandon Doughty led the nation in jected to be picked in the sixth round. the FBS in receptions, receiving yards receive an invite to the NFL combine. passing each of the past two seasons Earlier in 2015, Doughty traveled to and touchdowns by a tight end. The former Hilltoppers will look to at the college level, throwing for 4,830 St. Petersburg, Florida, to play in the The Clearwater, Florida, native impress scouts as they continue their yards and 49 touchdowns in 2014. East-West Shrine game. The game was stands 6 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs journey towards the NFL.
Storytelling: Grounded in research, alive in spirit BY ANDREW HENDERSON beat. “An Experimental Study of Apparent Ransdell announced his retirement. [email protected] I first heard the story of the hum- Behavior,” a 1944 study conducted by If you could wrap up a big news story mingbird last summer, and it stuck Fritz Heider and Marianne Simmel at and deliver it in WKU wrapping paper “Flight of the Hummingbird,” a novel with me. While I personally don’t credit Smith College, examined the respons- topped with a Big Red bow, then Rans- by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, is often it as my environmental call to action, es of 34 college students after they dell gave us just that. credited as a resounding call for envi- I can see how others might draw that were shown a short film. In the film, For 91 years, the Herald has endeav- ronmentalists and activists to get to conclusion, especially given the fuller two triangles and a circle moved across ored to tell stories. Your stories: the sto- work and implement change. contexts of the novel. the screen while a rectangle remained ries of WKU students, faculty and staff. The story found its origins from a par- This story reminds me of why I’m motionless on one side of the screen. The stories of community members able of the Quechuan people of South currently a journalist and why I want Of the 34 students, only one said the here in Bowling Green. The stories that America. In it, a hummingbird desper- to tell stories — why I want to discover figures on the screen were significant affect us in the state and the nation. ately tries to save its forest home from the stories of others and help them tell in themselves; the other 33 students The stories that show, on some level, burning to the ground while other ani- their stories to the fullest extent: stories created their own stories involving that we are all alive together. mals watch confused as to what to do. are powerful, meaningful, complex the shapes. A common interpretation This is why I’m writing today to you, In the tale, the Great Forest one day and magnificent. among the students was a story about the reader. Much like the humming- beings to burn down. All of the animals Storytelling has long been part of hu- two men fighting over a girl. bird in the story, you too are doing flee the forest as the inferno blazes. As man life, albeit in different forms. Even “The first man tells the second to go; what you can. We at the Herald, myself they all watch, wondering how to stop before language and written word, the second tells the first, and he shakes and my staff included, want to know the fire, and question what it is they people told stories using signs, sounds his head. Then the two men have a what that means for you personally. can do, there is a lone hummingbird and images. A 2014 article published fight, and the girl starts to go into the Over the course of 91 years, the Her- that has not left. by The Atlantic, “The Psychological room to get out of the way and hesi- ald has told stories, and admittedly we The hummingbird flies back and Comforts of Storytelling,” shows us tates and finally goes in. She appar- haven’t always gotten them right. But forth between a nearby stream and the why people cling so closely to stories. ently does not want to be with the first that doesn’t mean we stop trying be- fire carrying a droplet of water in its “Stories can be a way for humans man,” the report states. cause we’re also doing what we can. beak as it comes and goes. Each time, to feel that we have control over the The point of this study has to do with With this new semester of uncer- it drops the tiny bead of water onto the world. They allow people to see pat- perception and how we as humans tainty upon us, we want to know your fire in hopes of quenching it. terns where there is chaos, meaning often perceive narratives and stories powerful, meaningful, complex and As the other animals look on in dis- where there is randomness,” Cody — even in scenarios that weren’t delib- magnificent story. belief, one of them questions the hum- Delistraty wrote in The Atlantic article. erately crafted as stories. Reach out to us at herald.features@ mingbird and asks what it is doing. The benefits of storytelling are also The College Heights Herald recently wku.edu or to me at andrew.hender- “I’m doing what I can,” the hum- grounded in scientific research and celebrated its 91st birthday on Jan. 29. [email protected]. Continue to do what mingbird replies without missing a theory. This was the same day President Gary you can. COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD FEBRUARY 16, 2016 b5 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Team eff ort propels Lady Toppers past Marshall on the road
BY EVAN HEICHELBECH As a team, WKU finished 52 percent [email protected] from the floor while Marshall shot 51 percent. The Lady Toppers also cashed Sophomore guard Tashia Brown did in on 70 percent of their 3-point op- not play in the Lady Toppers’ Sunday portunities, going 7-10 from beyond victory over Marshall due to an injury the arc. that kept her in Bowling Green. Freshman forward Taylor Brown had However, it didn’t keep her team from a solid game as well, connecting on picking up an impressive 80-76 victory 7-13 shots from the floor to put togeth- over the Thundering Herd in a tough er a 16-point, five-rebound effort. road environment. “Ivy Brown was huge for us tonight,” “I’m just really proud of the team in Clark-Heard said. “Taylor Brown was general and people stepping up,” Head crucial for us in the first half. [They] Coach Michelle Clark-Heard said in a just came out and did a lot of great postgame radio interview. “That’s what things.” we needed. I talked to everybody about The 80-76 outcome was only the making sure that different people were fourth loss of the season for the Herd ready to step up.” inside their own building. A road win Tashia Brown is averaging 18 points in Conference USA league play is usu- per contest and dropped 21 points en ally not an easy task to accomplish. route to an 81-52 rout of Marshall ear- “It was a great crowd,” Clark-Heard said. “They were into the game. It was lier in the season. In her last appear- Junior guard Ima Akpan (20) dribbles around UTSA guard Crystal Chidomere (4) ance against UTEP on Feb. 6, Brown a good atmosphere, and I think it was during a basketball game Thursday, Feb. 4, at Diddle Arena. KATHRYN ZIESIG/HERALD had 29 points on 11-17 shooting. a good situation for our team to be in “We were missing a player that nor- so we can figure out down the stretch and this is just one of those steps for us you’ve played with somebody the mally gives us so much,” Clark-Heard how to get things done.” to get better. This was adversity. We just whole season and then they’re not said of Tashia Brown. “This was a great Other double-digit scorers for WKU really handled it, and I’m just proud as out there,” Clark-Heard said. “I’m just team win for us to be able to go on the on Sunday included freshman forward a coach that different people stepped proud of our group, and hopefully road here and battle and go back and Dee Givens with 10 points and ju- up. They talked to each other and fig- Tashia’s getting better back at home, forth and be able to come up with nior guard Kendall Noble who had 22 ured out what we needed to do to get and hopefully she’ll be able to return to some big stops and big baskets.” points and seven rebounds. it done.” get some practice and stuff here soon.” Other members of the Lady Toppers The Lady Toppers improved to 19-4 Clinging to a 43-38 halftime lead, the WKU will play the second game of its basketball team were key in pulling the overall and 8-3 on the road for the Lady Toppers battled back and forth three-game road trip on Thursday, Feb. team together for the win. Sophomore season. Clark-Heard noted that play- the whole second half but never al- 18, when the Lady Toppers go to Nor- forward Ivy Brown had 26 points and ing through adversity is a vital lesson lowed Marshall to take the lead. Four folk, Virginia, to play Old Dominion at 11 rebounds, racking up her eighth her team learned on Sunday and that times the game was tied, but Noble 6 p.m. double-double of the season. working as a team is a must for moving and Ivy Brown scored the final 10 In the first meeting of the season Ivy Brown went 9-10 from the floor forward. points of the game to close out the vic- between Old Dominion and WKU in and 5-5 from 3-point range to hold off “That’s huge for us,” Clark-Heard tory for the Lady Toppers. Bowling Green, the Lady Toppers han- a hot-shooting Marshall team. said. “We just have to keep growing, “It’s always a big difference when dled the Lady Monarchs 68-51.
REECER'S PIECE ing quarterbacks in the NFL. Whether first two seasons in the NFL, he threw ample. Continued from SPORTS it’s Derek Carr, Carson Palmer or Andy 52 touchdown passes. Throughout his time in college, Dalton, Doughty compares nicely to Where NFL scouts truly get it wrong Doughty had zero run-ins with the law athleticism is not impressive. most starters athletically. is when they only seem to point out and never had any problems with his CBSsports.com even goes so far as to The last negative pinned on Doughty Doughty’s weaknesses. teammates or his coaches. say that he has a “lanky body type and is that the offense he played in at WKU If pro scouts were to closely examine At the end of the day, a look at Dough- lacks ideal build.” Doughty’s 6-foot, was too beneficial for him and allowed Doughty’s strengths more, they would ty’s pros and cons show a player with 3-inch, 212-pound frame is just slightly him to make too many easy throws. see a quarterback with top-level ac- the talent and resume of a quarterback below average compared to most NFL While a host of quarterbacks who curacy. They would also see a quarter- who would be picked up by at least the quarterback prospects. played in a wide-open offense in col- back who has great command of the third round. Again, this weakness just doesn’t lege have struggled in the NFL, there pocket and a player who has an NFL- Whether or not teams see that and have a leg to stand on. Yes, Doughty are a number of players who have the style throwing motion. take a chance on Doughty is their does not have the athletic capabil- made the transition to the pro offense The biggest strength Doughty might problem because no matter where ity of Cam Newton or Russell Wilson, quite nicely. have is his personality on and off the Doughty goes, he will most likely prove but neither does Tom Brady or Peyton For example, former Fresno State field. Too many young athletes throw the second-guessers wrong. After all, Manning. quarterback Derek Carr played in a away their pro careers because of their that’s what he has done his entire ca- In fact, look at the majority of start- spread offense in college, and in his low character: Johnny Manziel, for ex- reer.
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In the world of sports, no one particularly en- joys uncertainties. One uncertainty that is an incredible nui- sance to NFL teams Junior guard Fredrick Edmond (25) screams after a slam dunk during overtime against Marshall in Diddle Arena Saturday, is predicting which Feb. 13. NICK WAGNER/HERALD college quarterbacks JOHN will succeed at the pro REECER level. For the first time in program history, WKU football has a quarterback who will most likely be selected in the NFL draft. This player is of course none NOT GOOD ENOUGH other than Brandon Doughty. During his time at WKU, Doughty statistically became one of the great- est quarterbacks to ever play college Tops fall to Marshall in another close defeat football as he currently ranks in the top 20 players all-time in completion percentage, passing touchdowns, BY MATTHEW STEWART still it’s not good enough,” Harper said. missed his second attempt. passing yards and passer rating. Doughty is also just the third player [email protected] The Toppers have found themselves “Sometimes the coach knows when I in close battles late in games on a got a mismatch, he will tell me to drive in FBS history to throw for 4,000 yards and 40 touchdowns in consecutive The Thundering Herd came in to number of occasions this season. “If cause I will either get fouled or it’s gon- you go back to the games that we had na be a bucket,” Edmond said. seasons as he led the Hilltoppers to a Diddle Arena Saturday, Feb. 13, on a 20-7 record as a starter. mission to sweep the Hilltoppers in one possession – Middle, FIU, UTEP,” The Hilltoppers had four players fin- Harper said. “To win games like that ish in double figures. Edmond filled So with numbers like that, why do conference play. most NFL scouts have Doughty going Marshall University managed to you execute and you win, or you don’t the stat sheet with 25 points, seven re- execute and you lose.” bounds and four assists. in the last few rounds of the draft? And leave Bowling Green with their mis- why do some scouts have Doughty sion completed as they defeated WKU In the second half the Toppers could Sophomore forward Justin Johnson have put the Herd away for good, but completed another double-double not being picked at all? by a final score of 96-93. NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. ranks However, the Toppers were able to Marshall stayed strong and the game on the season with 19 points and 11 headed to overtime tied at 80. rebounds. the former Hilltopper as the ninth best put up a good fight and took the Herd quarterback in this year’s draft. CBS to overtime after tying the game up at Overtime was an offensive show- Redshirt senior guard Aaron Cosby case for both teams as there were a had a rough night shooting, with 4-12 Sports ranks Doughty as the 11th best 80 at the end of regulation. quarterback prospect and projects “I just feel like we miss a lot of golden combined 29 points scored in the five- from the floor Cosby assembled 13 minute period. points to go along with six rebounds him to be selected in the sixth round. opportunities and I don’t know how One major factor keeping Doughty many shots we missed at the rim, but In the final seconds, Marshall went and four assists. to a play that had worked throughout Senior forward Aleksej Rostov had a from being highly coveted is that the there were a number,” Head Coach level of competition he played against Ray Harper said. “Free throws 63 per- the entire game, a backdoor cut alley- big-time role in the Hilltopper offense oop. The play worked once again on converting on a couple timely pick- at WKU doesn’t match that of quarter- cent, if you’re going to win games like backs from superior conferences. this you have to do those things it’s the Hilltopper defense. and-pop jump shots. The forward “It’s kind of real frustrating,” junior from Latvia ended the night with 12 However, this supposed weakness just that simple.” is very flawed as quarterbacks such Harper still presses the fact that the guard Fredrick Edmond said. “You points and four rebounds. know we were just there we were so “It just comes down to finishing as Tony Romo, Joe Flacco, Kurt War- team has a lot of new players that need ner and Brett Farve all came from ex- to be able to complete the chemistry close, we could have blocked the alley- things at the end,” Johnson said. oop, or I could have hit the free throw.” “It starts back Monday. I guarantee tremely small colleges and enjoyed on court. success in the NFL. “We got a lot of new guys that have Edmond had the ball in his hands when conference (tournament) rolls for the last legitimate opportunity for around, nobody is going to want see Another weakness scouts think never played together and at some Doughty has is that his overall point they got to figure out how to play the Tops. He got fouled after he drove us the first round cause we’re going to together. We have made strides but the lane. He hit the first free throw but be ready.” SEE REECER'S PIECE PAGE B5
TRACK AND FIELD Tops bring home four wins from Music City Challenge
BY HUNTER FRINT sor’s first-place win in the men’s [email protected] 200-meter dash. His time of 21.17 sec- onds was also good enough to set the The WKU track and field program facility record. continued this season’s trend of wins Sophomore Julius Morris ran close after the Music City Challenge in Nash- behind Dasor and finished with a time ville concluded with four first-place of 21.38, good for second place. finishes and 12 top-three finishes for Other athletes who gave notable ef- the team. forts toward the track team’s success The meet began on Friday, Feb. 12, this weekend include sophomores Peli and concluded on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Alzola, Kyree King and Vincent Wyatt. the Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility. All three team members placed in the The men and women’s track and field top-three spots. teams have become familiar with this Alzola came in third for the women’s setting and have seen an increasingly 200-meter with 24.24. successful season thus far. “She had a very good weekend,” Jen- “The meet went well,” Head Coach kins said. “I was very, very happy with Erik Jenkins said. “A lot of solid per- her.” formances across the board. We had King grabbed first place for the men’s some positive things going forward in 60-meter dash with 6.81, and Wyatt the meet.” clocked his best time since being at WKU with second place in the 60-me- Continuing to rack up the wins for West Palm Beach, Fla., sophomore Jonathon Hayden practices hurdles before his track, juniors Carrol Hardy and Em- ter dash at 7.76. race in the fi nals of the men's 60-meter hurdles at the Music City Challenge in Nash- manuel Dasor finished the weekend The Toppers and Lady Toppers also pulled through in the 4x400 meter ville on Saturday, Feb. 13. Hayden went on to fi nish fi fth with a time of 8.09 seconds. with top spot victories. JUSTIN GILLILAND/HERALD According to the results posted on relay events. The women’s team cap- WKUsports.com, Hardy was awarded tured first place with a time of 3:45.54 with two top-three finishes. while the men finished with a time of third-place spots, one in weight throw be the last meet before the Conference The Florida native took home second 3:09.22 for third place. at 18.38 meters as well as shot put at USA Indoor Championships begin on in the women’s 200-meter dash with a Two junior Lady Toppers, Sandra 14.83 meters. Feb. 24 in Birmingham, Alabama. time of 24.17 and placed third in the Akachukwu and Jenessa Jackson, high- Coach Jenkins praised Ventavius “Right now we just want to stay 60-meter dash with a finishing time of lighted the field events. Sears’ performance in the field events. healthy, stay humble and stay de- 7.49. Akachukwu’s winning high jump of Jenkins said Sears only took half of his termined at what we’re trying to ac- “I think Carrol went out and ran a 1.72 meters was a season best and .01 allotted jumps and made a good mark. complish, which is to go in [and] win good race,” Jenkins said. meters away from her career best from Next Saturday, WKU will travel to conference championship.” Jenkins WKUsports.com also reported Da- 2014. South Bend, Indiana, to participate in said. “Notre Dame will provide a final Jackson came through with two the Alex Wilson Invitational. This will tuneup for some individuals.”