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Investigation into Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter ongoing BY ANDREW HENDERSON student activities and organi- knew, but they said they did the suspension further. elaborated on Pride’s claim [email protected] zations, said a representative not know much of anything “At this time we have no regarding who is interviewing from the organization inter- at that point. He has not dis- comments on the suspension, members of the chapter, say- The Theta-Theta chapter of viewed several members, but cussed the suspension with and all I can tell you and your ing it was the district president. the Kappa Sigma fraternity is this information has yet to be them since the interviews staff is to contact our inter- Although Brown declined to still suspended pending an shared with the university. were conducted. national headquarters at this name who the district presi- ongoing investigation. Pride said the university “Right now there’s nothing time,” Perschbacher said. dent was, he said this person The suspension came on has not yet taken any action new to report,” Pride said. Leo Brown, the director of had been appointed to inves- Nov. 2 from Kappa Sigma in- against the chapter. He said Colin Perschbacher, Kappa chapter services at Kappa tigate the situation. ternational headquarters in he has spoken to chapter lead- Sigma public relations chair- Sigma fraternity, said he could The Herald will have more Charlottesville, Virginia. ership to ask them about the man, declined to comment not comment on where the in- information on this story as it Charley Pride, the director of investigation and what they and said he could not discuss vestigation currently is. Brown develops.

Uproar from A salute to ‘Dub the Pub’ competition their service continues photos by matt lunsford/herald BY MARCEL MAYO [email protected] The Student Government Associa- tion’s “Dub the Pub” competition of- ficially ended Tuesday. SGA President Jay Todd Richey said “Topper Tavern and Grill” will be the of- ficial name of the pub. President Gary Ransdell added “and Grill” to the original name “Topper Tavern.” “[Ransdell] wanted to make sure that it is not over, in your face alcohol related,” Richey said. “Topper Tavern” received 480 votes out of 2,132 votes submitted. Amid controversy, the submitted name “Spirit Masters” for the pub was eliminated from the competition. The name was admitted multiple times during the competition, Richey said. It was first admitted by Richey as a test run for the survey, but he did so anon- ymously. SGA Chief Justice Kelsey Luttrell admitted the name second. If “Spirit Masters” had not been eliminated as a choice and had won the competition, Luttrell would have received credit for it. However, Luttrell said the idea wasn’t hers originally. SEE DUB THE PUB PAGE A2

LEFT: Members of the crowd raise their hands to salute while “The Star-Spangled Banner” is played. The ceremony was held at the base of the Guthrie Bell Tower, which was built in memory of Sgt. 1st Class Robert Guthrie who was killed in the Korean War. The base of the tower features photos of individuals associated with WKU who lost their lives defending the United States. Art Guild KU honored Veterans Day by placing a wreath at the base of Guthrie Bell Tower Wednesday. W Members of the WKU Army ROTC led the ceremony, which started at 11 a.m. Veterans and active duty personnel along with family, friends and students attended the memorial. hosts silent Following the ceremony, Maj. David Mackey and Col. Jen LaPlante were inducted into the WKU ROTC Hall of Fame. art auction BY ANDREW HENDERSON [email protected] Jam the Cube, a silent auction event, is featuring student and faculty artwork this week to raise money for the Art Guild in the Fine Arts Center. Amy Wetsch, Art Guild president and Bardstown senior, said there are 303 pieces of artwork on sale for Jam the Cube. Wetsch said these submissions come from the students in the art department, Art Guild members and art department faculty. Wetsch said Jam the Cube allows student artists to show their work, make some extra money and prepare for the process of submitting work in exhibitions. “It’s just exciting for artists to be able LEFT: Members of the WKU Army ROTC honor guard prepare to present to show their work and … get it out the colors in the shadows of the Guthrie Bell Tower Wednesday. They there and have people appreciate it,” were joined by President Gary Ransdell and many veterans for the Veter- Wetsch said. ans Day and wreath-laying ceremony. Brent Oglesbee, the head of the de- ABOVE: President Gary Ransdell and members of the WKU Army ROTC partment of art, said this is the second year the Art Guild has hosted Jam the prepare to present a wreath during the Veterans Day ceremony. The Cube. ceremony has been held at the Guthrie Bell Tower each year since the bell tower’s construction. SEE JAM THE CUBE PAGE A2 a2 NOVEMBER 12, 2015 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD

DUB THE PUB ‘Topped Off,’” Coffey said. term yet.” restaurants are named behind closed Continued from FRONT Coffey said Richey didn’t allow other The controversy continued on Twitter. doors,” Richey said. senators to speak on the matter about “Thank you for making this a much Richey invited Coffey to meet with “I submitted ‘Spirit Masters’ as a sug- the competition. larger issue and railroading the SGA as him personally via Twitter and reached gestion to the poll,” Luttrell said. “How- After the name was removed, stu- a whole by closing the matter without out to Coffey after their exchange on ever, I saw it on Facebook and just want- dents who had voted previously for the chance to speak,” Coffey tweeted. Twitter, Richey said. ed the name submitted in the contest. I “Spirit Masters” were not able to vote Richey said Coffey was angered by the “Because he’s continued to demean take no credit for the original idea.” for a different name. name removal, and the two exchanged SGA and myself on Twitter, we have “Spirit Masters” was in second place “To my knowledge, they never fixed text messages regarding the situation. sent him an email saying I would love at the time SGA eliminated the name that to where you can vote again,” Cof- “Mr. Coffey was very angered that to have a meeting with him,” Richey from the competition. fey said. ‘Spirit Masters’ was removed by the said. “I really wish he would be this Richey, along with the SGA Executive Coffey said he wanted to voice his Executive Cabinet,” Richey said. “We passionate about issues that pertain to Cabinet, made the decision to elimi- concerns during Tuesday’s meeting invited him to the meeting so he could college students.” nate “Spirit Masters” from the “Dub but wasn’t given the opportunity. speak on the issue. I gave my speech Richey said he doesn’t approve of this the Pub” competition to avoid defam- “Jay Todd [Richey] had known I about this, and he immediately left. He type of behavior. ing WKU’s student ambassador group planned on speaking on the matter did not stay for student speakers and “I do not want the organization of of the same name. from last Wednesday, and I did not get therefore did not let the senators or which I’m the president to be de- Richey said the cabinet has the au- meaned anymore,” Richey said. thority to put names on and take Spirit Masters Chairman Taylor names off of the ballot. Bowling was grateful that SGA did not Richey said legal issues could have Th is is like the second scandal under Jay continue with “Spirit Masters” as an surfaced if “Spirit Masters” had been option, Richey said. chosen. Todd’s presidency ... Postergate being the ﬁ rst SGA passed two bills during Tues- Chase Coffey, Leitchfield junior, said day’s meeting. he disagreed with the way Richey and one [and] ‘Dub the Pub’ being the second, and Bill 8-15-F, Bill to Assist the Physics the Executive Cabinet handled the sit- we’re not even halfway through his term yet.” Department, and Bill 9-15-F, Bill to uation. Coffey said he and other SGA Assist the Art Department, were both senators feel their votes did not matter. Leitchﬁ eld Junior Chase Coff ey passed unanimously. “I was planning on speaking as an Bill 8-15-F allocated $1,500 to the SGA member, but Jay Todd [Richey] physics department to fund the pur- closed the issue without letting anyone the opportunity to at the meeting,” anyone in SGA hear his voice.” chase of optic crystals and necessary voice their concerns or opinions on it,” Coffey said. “I feel like that is clear dis- Due to the controversy, Richey said related items. Bill 9-15-F allocated up Coffey said. enfranchisement of the student voice SGA might not be willing to partici- to $759 to the department of art to Richey said the name “Spirit Masters” … Every student on campus has the pate in another competition similar to fund a 3-D scanner and accessories. was degrading towards the univer- right to go and voice their opinion as a “Dub the Pub” in the future. During Richey’s report, he said Stu- sity as a whole because WKU’s history member — not just as a student but as “This was supposed to be fun,” dent Body Association President Sa- related to that phrase in “The Spirit an SGA member.” Richey said. “It was not supposed to be mantha Johnson of Glasgow campus Makes the Master.” The name was not Coffey said he isn’t happy with controversial. We had many students told Richey the two-year nursing pro- appropriate for a pub, he said. Richey’s decisions as SGA’s president. say they wish ‘Spirit Masters’ was still gram at Glasgow campus will be cut However, Coffey said other names “This is like the second scandal un- on the ballot, but they understand why from its curricula. included on the top 12 remaining list der Jay Todd’s presidency,” Coffey said, it was removed.” Furthermore, full-time security has could also be offensive to the university. “Postergate being the first one [and] Richey said naming the new pub was not been present on the extended “They left a name on the ballot that ‘Dub the Pub’ being the second, and a privilege for students and not a right. campus; part-time officers are present was a clear reference to oral sex — we’re not even halfway through his “Most of the time, buildings and three times a week, Richey said.

JAM THE CUBE setting up the auction event. Obtaining Continued from FRONT artists’ information, coordinating with people to pick up pieces and returning Oglesbee said the organization suc- unsold artwork to artists all make up cessfully tried the silent auction last activities behind Jam the Cube. year, and this year’s guild members Oglesbee agreed with Wetsch that have been more engaged. He said they Jam the Cube is intended to give the have gotten a head start with hosting students practice in presenting their the auction so people can pick up art- artwork. work before the holiday season. “Typically they have to write an artist Oglesbee said people who wish to bid statement, and then there’s lighting the in the silent auction need to fill out the work and fixing up the gallery so that form that corresponds to the desired they experience what most artists will work of art. A minimum bid is set for have to do when they’re in an actual

I have so much art that it’s just nice to possibly make extra cash from this and help the Art Guild out.” Art Guild president Amy Wetsch Louisville junior Eleanor Davidson looks over art on display at Jam The Cube on Tuesday at the Fine Arts Center. Jam The Cube is an art show and silent auction running from Monday, Nov. 9, to Friday, Nov. 13. The artists keep 75 percent of the each piece, and each bidder needs to professional setting,” Oglesbee said. money earned, and the rest will go to the WKU Art Guild. SHABAN ATHUMAN/HERALD enter an amount larger than the previ- Wetsch said the Art Guild uses the ous bidder’s. Whoever has the highest money from the auction to help fund year. Wetsch added that in art school, those who are presenting work for the bid at the end of the week will collect its benefit activities. Last year, Wetsch students constantly create new pieces, first time. the work. said, the guild traveled to St. Louis with so they end up with a wide variety of “I think it’s exciting when they see ev- Oglesbee said 25 percent of the sales the money it raised from Jam the Cube artwork. eryone in the cube, and people point from students’ artwork goes to the Art and its spring extravaganza. “I have so much art that it’s just nice out their work and others’ and say Guild, and the remaining 75 percent “This is basically one of the biggest to possibly make extra cash from this how incredible it looks, and I think it’s goes directly to the student artist. For fundraisers we do all year,” Wetsch and help the Art Guild out,” Wetsch a confidence booster for sure,” Wetsch faculty members’ artwork, 100 percent said. said. said. of the profit will go to the Art Guild, ac- Wetsch herself has 10 pieces in Jam In addition to Jam the Cube’s mon- Jam the Cube is held in FAC's Cube cording to Oglesbee. the Cube. She said the pieces range etary aid to the guild and to student Gallery in room 436. The auction ends Wetsch said many efforts went into from her freshman year to her senior artists, Wetsch said it also encourages on Nov. 13.

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© 2015 Western Kentucky University. Printing paid from state funds, KRS 57.375 WKU is a regionally accredited university. Western Kentucky University is an equal opportunity institution of higher education and upon request provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. www.wku.edu/eoo WKUHERALD.COM NOVEMBER 12 2015 A3 French ﬁ lm festival to enrich students culturally BY THE HERALD STAFF Highbrow Entertainment, structor in the department of “Deux Jours, Une Nuit.” In professor in the English and [email protected] Centre national du cinéma modern languages, will help 2014, Marion Cotillard re- film departments, directs the et de l’image animée, and lead the discussion. Cusinier ceived an Academy Award festival at WKU. Gender representation and French Cultural Services and believes this event will have a nomination for best perfor- Hollyfield said he will apply inequality will be highlighted Campus France USA through cultural impact on every stu- mance by an actress in a lead- for the grant that allows WKU as WKU participates in the the French Embassy in the dent who decides to go. ing role for her work in the to host this event as often as Tournées Film Festival this U.S. “It helps them see the diver- film. possible. Hollyfield is motivat- year. Films to be shown include sity of the Francophone cul- Junior Trenton Marcum of ed by the students who attend The free event will be held “Un Jour Pina M’a Demandé,” ture because these are movies London, Kentucky, attended the festival. from Nov. 3-23 in Cherry Hall. “Clouds of Sils Maria,” “Bande that no one would see unless the festival to support the film “A lot of these films don’t play The French film festival, host- de Filles,” “Timbuktu,” “Abus they knew what they were program. ed by WKU, strives to bring de Faiblesse” and “Deux Jours, looking for,” Cusinier said. “They were also showing a in Bowling Green, and the stu- contemporary French cinema Une Nuit.” Cusinier also noted this film film I had never seen before,” dents don’t have the chance to to American universities. On Nov. 16, the festival will will highlight how two cul- Marcum said. “That's one of go to Nashville or Louisville to The event has several co- feature “Timbuktu” directed tures can speak the same lan- the best things about the fes- see them,” Hollyfield said. “I sponsors: WKU’s English by Abderrahmane Sissako, guage but still differ from one tival; it brings a sort of cultural like the discussions of teach- department, the Franco- and after the showing there another. enrichment and exposure to ers and students because they American Cultural Fund, the will be a short discussion. Nov. 23, the last day of the films from another nation.” help to show students other Florence Gould Foundation, Eddy Cuisinier, French in- festival, will feature the film Jerod Hollyfield, assistant cultures.” Literary event tonight to engage students BY SHELBY BRUCE pline,” Dowell said in an email. “The [email protected] study of social and cultural history and memory studies is increasingly WKU Libraries will be hosting an- popular, going beyond dates and facts other “Far Away Places with Strange about what happened in history or Sounding Names” event this evening. the biography of famous people to University of Kentucky associate pro- incorporate the narratives of average fessor Akiko Takenaka will speak about people.” her recently released study “Yasukuni The Far Away Places series has been Shrine: History, Memory, and Japan’s at WKU since 2000 and consists of six Unending Postwar.” or more events each school year. “These presentations are always in- “Far Away Places handles a wide teresting,” said Daniel Peach, the li- range of topics and brings in some brary facilities coordinator. “Even if the very notable speakers,” Dowell said in topic seems like something I wouldn’t an email. be interested in, the speaker always Next semester, faculty from WKU, puts an interesting twist on it.” UK and Vanderbilt University will give Ryan Dowell, library assistant for the talks focusing on topics relating to department of library public services, Kurdistan, Iceland and China. said the methods used and theories ex- “I enjoy these events because it’s nice amined in Takenaka’s research provide to step outside of your comfort zone posed its home country as well as Asia dead,” said Dowell in an email. an interdisciplinary focus. and what you normally hear about all and the international community. The Takenaka moved from Japan to the “The philosophical theories and re- of the time,” Peach said. Yasukuni Shrine as a war memorial search methods involved here are real- United States at age 9. She earned her It is a free and swipeable event for ly inter-disciplinary in scope,” Dowell houses and honors Japanese World War undergraduate degree from a college students and typically includes a book said in an email. “This event could be II veterans, including some of the coun- in Tokyo, received her master’s degree signing. There are drawings for door of interest to everyone in the campus try’s most infamous war criminals. in architecture from the Massachusetts prizes, one of which is a copy of the community.” “The book explores this controversy, Institute of Technology and then earned speaker’s book. The book delves into the history and society's reflection of the Shrine and her doctorate from Yale University. Tonight’s talk will begin at 7:00 p.m. at evolution of the Shinto shrine’s role in the role of the Japanese government in “Takenaka's research pertains to the Barnes & Noble located on Camp- Japan as well as the controversy it has regards to the enshrinement of the war a growing trend in the history disci- bell Lane. Students host South African luncheon BY TOMMY SULLIVAN gredients are not available in the [email protected] U.S., so the cooks had to make substitutions. For example, they re- Before Hopkinsville native Bruce placed some spices with curry. Hunt began his senior year as a hos- Hunt said researching how most pitality management major, he nev- South Africans cook made him real- er thought he would be preparing a ize how much he takes for granted. South African luncheon. For example, gas and electric stoves “I wasn’t really familiar with South heat up and cook food quickly for African cuisine,” Hunt said. the American families while South However, he and his classmates in African families must wait longer for the Catering and Beverage Manage- fire-cooked meals. ment course HMD 471 designed a Julie Lee, the group’s nutrition and four-course South African meal that dietetics instructor, said the finan- will be presented to faculty and staff cial side of the project is a challenge. for $12 per meal. The meal’s entree is bobotie, a beef The luncheon is Thursday in the meatloaf seasoned in curry with al- Academic Complex dining room. monds, fried onions and apples, Students in the course choose a differ-

Louisville senior Gabby Hermosillo laughs at her classmate's joke while preparing apples for Thursday's student-led dining experience, a South African- inspired meal, in the Micatrotto Dining Room in the Academic Complex. LEANORA BENKATO/HERALD ent theme each year for the project. This blanched almonds and raisins. year’s class decided to honor WKU’s In- “Everything’s spicy,” Hunt said of ternational Year of South Africa. South African cuisine. Hunt said the biggest challenge The bread is a dense African flat- of the project was creating a menu bread topped with butter and sesa- of South African staples the diners me seeds. It is popular with cart ven- would both enjoy and learn from. He dors in Africa. and his group chose recipes by taste To end the meal, the class will serve as well as the cultural experience a spicy pumpkin bread pudding they would give eaters. with pumpkin custard from an Afri- The South African palate is very dif- can master-chef recipe. ferent from that of the United States, Hunt said the dessert will taste Hunt said. South Africans eat spicier similar to American pumpkin bread foods than Americans, and the foods with its cinnamon, nutmeg, clove contain more onions and sweet pota- and ginger. toes. Furthermore, a few necessary in- Wkuherald.com NOVEMBER 12, 2015 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

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CARTOON LISTEN TO THIS Great albums released by Kentuckians BY ANDREW CRITCHELOW [email protected]

WithW the Dec. 18 releasere of Cage the Elephant’sE new albuma “Tell Me I’mI Pretty” right arounda the corner, fansfan of local music havehave another reason to bbe prouddf of their state’s musi- cal community. However, 2015 has already given Kentucky music enthusiasts plenty to be happy about. “The Waterfall” by My Morning Jacket: Now on album No. 7, My Morning Jacket still refuses to fall into a niche sound. On “The Waterfall,” the band continues its tradition of sonic exploration while still being grounded by frontman Jim James’ sweet melodies and signature howl. The opening track “Believe (Nobody Knows)” evokes a sense of discovery and curiosity with swirling synthesizers and bombastic guitars while James repeatedly encourages the listener simply to believe. “Over and Even” by Joan Shelley: Singer-songwriter Joan Shelley’s music has a quality to it that feels like tak- ing a breath of fresh air right outside a tobacco barn. Shelley’s songs have a way of calming the soul and exhilarat- ing the mind while still evoking old, dusty images. These images are very much prevalent on Shelly’s new record “Over and Even.” The title track opens and closes with the sounds of gentle wind chimes. Soft banjo chops and hypnotizing guitar lines accent the track, making listeners feel like they are on a rocking chair on a warm summer night with a gentle breeze in the air. “In Inﬁ nite Indigo” by Phourist and the Photons: Louisville-based trio Phourist and the Photons has a way of creating songs that sound more like elaborate audi- tory sketches than conventional pop- structured affairs. On the track “Visita- tions,” frantic piano chords wash over the tribal beating of drums, peaking into a chorus that would not sound out of place at a stadium.

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CHECKING UP Power down your body to power up your brain BY MORGAN PRO- cially as college students, we take in a As college students, sleep is extremely sleep at night. FUMO vast amount of information in a short important to us. We need seven to nine According to the Center for Disease HERALD.OPINION@ time span. During sleep, our experi- hours of sleep each night, but unfor- Control, consistency is key for improv- WKU.EDU ences are processed and transferred tunately, that amount of rest is not ing sleep habits. The center recom- from our short-term memory to our always possible. Priorities like work, mends that people go to bed at the long-term memory. classes and studying sometimes place same time every night and wake up Sleep is essential to This is why it is more beneficial to sleep on the back burner. at the same time each morning; this human life. According study before going to bed; the short- The National Sleep Foundation says schedule makes sleep patterns more CHECKING to the National Sleep term memories you acquire from we cannot make up the sleep we miss. regular. Foundation, adults UP: Con- studying become long-term memo- We might try to sleep later for the Students tend to underestimate the should be getting seven scious choices ries, and the information is easier to number of hours we skipped, but this importance of consistent and sched- to nine hours of sleep for healthy retrieve the next day. does not lessen the original depriva- uled sleep. Instead, they prioritize per night. living The National Sleep Foundation tion’s impact. school because they think it will be Sleep helps us solidify also states that our bodies rejuve- For us to function at full capacity, we more beneficial to them in the long and consolidate memo- nate overnight. While we sleep, we need to be aware of how much sleep run. Unfortunately, this misguided de- ries, according to the allow our bodies to heal, grow mus- impacts our daily life. A sluggish feel- cision has negative consequences on foundation. Through- cle, repair tissue and synthesize hor- ing and excessive yawning can indi- students’ health and impacts how they out our day, and espe- mones. cate that you are not getting enough function in daily life.

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MMOTHEROTHER NATURENATURE BY ASHLEY COOPER

Owning a business and being a full- nior Morgan who was diagnosed with cheerleading. I have to make time to

time caretaker can be hard, but Cathy Down syndrome at 2 months old. Ju- get him from point A to point B every

Morgan shows that she would not have nior is now 33. day,” said Morgan.

it any other way. “I leave every morning around 7 or “I will always believe in Junior any-

Morgan, 64, from Bowling Green, 8 a.m. Once I get off work, I take him time he wants to try something new

owns her own cleaning business and to CrossFit, dance practice or bible like swimming or ice skating. I always

is the primary caretaker for her son Ju- study, and now he is about to start let him try anything he wants.”

TOP: After a long day, Junior and Cathy Morgan stop at Baskin- Robbins to enjoy ice cream. Morgan is Junior's primary caretaker and his mother. “When I fi rst had Junior, I thought, 'What did I do to deserve this?' but years later I wonder, 'What did I do so good to deserve him?' because he has been such a blessing, she said.

TOP LEFT: Cathy Morgan sweeps one of the houses she cleans. Morgan waited tables for 26 years until one of her customers asked her to clean a house. Afterwards, she had 35 houses to clean and started her own business. Morgan starts off her day early in the morning around 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. Af- ter work at 4 p.m., she takes Junior to CrossFit or the Buddy House. "The reason I enjoy cleaning houses is because it's the only time I'm really by myself," Morgan said.

TOP RIGHT: Junior Morgan relaxes after trying to hold himself up for a 30-second plank while at CrossFit Old School. "I always think they overwork him at CrossFit, but Junior has never complained. He is very dedicated," Cathy Morgan said.

BOTTOM LEFT: Cathy Morgan watches Junior as he fi nishes his workout at CrossFit Old School. Morgan takes her son to several extracurricular activities each week and stays the entire time until he is fi nished. “When he was 10, I could have used a break, but now if he goes with my daughter, I want him to come back home, because it's like my arm is missing." WKUHERALD.COM NOVEMBER 12, 2015 A7 Cancer free: WKU student has fought, won the battle

BY BRITTINY MOORE like knives stabbing into my got in there, it was like jelly,” Mc- Seeing her family and friends great to me for the year and a [email protected] arm,” she said. Whorter said. “That’s when he upset hurt her heart. half we’ve been together, and I McWhorter was first diag- knew something was not right.” “I tried not to be upset for wanted to give back.” For the first two years of nosed with tendinitis and The tumor was in fact can- her,” her mother June Mc- Hawkins also mentioned college, Morgan McWhorter tried a series of medical al- cerous; luckily, it had not yet Whorter said. that his efforts has raised over worried about how to balance ternatives such as physical spread and was caught in its Despite the hard feelings, $2,000 thus far. a hectic lifestyle, but after re- therapy, dry needle therapy early stages. Morgan McWhorter expressed McWhorter has also received ceiving unsettling news this and plasma injections. McWhorter’s surgery was gratitude for the support she great support from WKU staff past summer, she had other After trying multiple medical followed by intense radiation received from her Kappa Delta and faculty. Because she had worries on her mind. techniques, McWhorter was treatments. She was treated five sorority sisters, her family and to take a semester off school, In July of 2015, McWhorter, sent to have an ultrasound days a week for five weeks and her boyfriend. McWhorter has been taken a junior from Bowling Green, and then an MRI. then underwent another sur- “It’s a good feeling to know off the track to graduate early. was diagnosed with cancer. McWhorter said after her gery meant to extract nerves, how much you are loved and However, by working with her She noticed odd tendencies MRI was inspected, she re- muscles and tendons to pre- cared about,” McWhorter said. advisor, she is set to graduate occurring with her right arm ceived verification that a vent the tumor from spreading. “It makes me want to go within four years from WKU’s for more than a year before benign sheath tumor was McWhorter currently has out and be a better person, to paralegal program. she was diagnosed. wrapped around her nerves. limited use of her right hand, make a difference and do what After graduation, Mc- “It started out as random “At first I was just in shock. It and it will not be fully func- I can to help people.” Whorter hopes to attend law pain,” McWhorter said. “I re- was like, there’s no way this is tional until a reconstructive McWhorter’s boyfriend Trev- school at Belmont University member vaguely standing in happening,” McWhorter said. surgery in three to six months. or Hawkins, a sophomore from in Nashville. my boss’s office and [the pain] “I just turned 21, and this is McWhorter’s tumor was gone Bowling Green, has worked Even though some people would shoot all the way to my supposed to be the prime time after the radiation treatments. with his fraternity Kappa Alpha would attribute having cancer hand and I would drop stuff.” in my life, and this is happen- On Oct. 30, she announced hap- Order to set up a raffle fund- to a bad life experience, Mc- McWhorter was a dancer for ing. I was upset and angry.” pily that she was cancer-free. raiser for McWhorter to raise Whorter believes she received a long time, so she was accus- McWhorter was sent to a “It could be a lot worse,” Mc- money for surgeries and doc- more good from the experience. tomed to everyday pains and doctor at Vanderbilt Univer- Whorter said. “It made it a lot tors’ visits. The fundraiser also McWhorter said her cancer has aches, but eventually the pain sity Medical Center for the easier than just sitting around included a dinner and silent helped restore her faith. reached a point where it was tumor’s removal. Until this and being upset all the time.” auction that took place Nov. 10. “I’ve become so much more no longer tolerable. surgery, examiners had con- The hardest part of the expe- “I wanted a fundraiser for positive and thankful for ev- “After a while, it got to the cluded the tumor was benign. rience, McWhorter said, was her to give her some peace of erything I have,” McWhorter point where anytime you “The tumor was supposed to watching everyone else go mind financially,” Hawkins said. “I try to make the best of would touch my arm, it felt be hard, but when [the surgeon] through the process with her. said. “Her parents have been every day.”

VOLLEYBALL with any time now,” Hudson said. more setter Jessica Lucas has tallied “Haley Bodway is coming on strong. Continued from SPORTS With a great deal of offensive out- 1,132 assists — more than all the as- I think she was Player of the Week this put across the roster, the Lady Tops sists of opponents WKU has faced months of November and December. past weekend," Hudson said. "Haley present danger in multiple areas of combined — that account for 83 put up some ridiculous numbers. Haley Hudson believes his team is also poised the floor. Senior middle hitter No- percent of the team's assists. Finally, to compete at its best. elle Langkenkamp has 311 kills, and sophomore outside hitter Alyssa Ca- was the best player on the court. She hit “I think we have five legitimate offen- sophomore outside and rightside hit- vanaugh has 336 kills, and senior out- .439 for the weekend. I just think she sive weapons that we can come at you ter Sydney Engle has 201 kills. Sopho- side hitter Haley Bodway has 197 kills. completes us offensively.”

COLUMN son-Docks will be a familiar leader College and Kentucky Wesleyan Col- program is in her hands. Continued from SPORTS on the team this season while players lege, two transfers have made their However, the men’s side is looking to like sophomore forward Justin John- presence felt on the court: redshirt avoid slipping into midtable obscurity portion of both offensive and defen- son and redshirt senior forward Nigel senior guard Aaron Cosby and junior this season. It experienced a hot-and- sive possibilities with them. Snipes will look to grow into leaders for guard Fredrick Edmond. cold season last year and possesses no While Price and Fant’s departures the rapidly changing team. Clark-Heard has obviously suc- established leader or focal point this will mostly be felt statistically, Jackson’s With 10 new faces on the roster, some ceeded since becoming head coach, time around. departure leaves the team without a of the newcomers will certainly step up and Todd Stewart, the director of Harper will look to bounce back from tested vocal leader from last season. as leaders. Some already have. Athletics, will rest easy knowing the last year’s season, which left Hilltopper Redshirt junior guard Chris Harri- In contests against Lindsey Wilson transitioning women’s basketball fans wanting.

BASKETBALL picked to finish second in the con- in conference play. Edmond said. "I’m an all-around play- Continued from SPORTS ference. The Tops were able to knock “I can rebound and score, and I play er. I like to pass the ball and make guys them off at home last year, when the hard. I always grabbed boards, so I’m look good. I think we will be fast, and exhibition games. Monarchs were nationally ranked, by ready. I’d like to play a leadership role," we have some good shooters." The backcourt scored 103 points in a score of 72-65. the two games against Lindsey Wilson Middle Tennesse, the Toppers’ top and Kentucky Wesleyan and will look rival in the league, is picked to finish to anchor the team this season. third in the conference. Perrin Buford “I’d like to see the bigs work hard as a is returning for the Blue Raiders aver- group. We can use two 7-footers on the aging 8.1 points per game and is look- court at the same time. I’m really im- ing primed to take things into his own pressed with what we have been doing hands in his final season. The Raiders as a post group," junior forward Ben are also looking forward to see how Lawson said. "This year we are very Gulf Coast State transfer Quavious Co- athletic and fast. We can run the floor a peland plays; he averaged just over 10 lot more, and I’m excited for the back- points per contest last season. court and what they can do this year." But even with impressive backcourts With the new talent coming in at the across the league, Harper believes his guard position, the Toppers will look to bunch could turn some heads this season. mold a formidable backcourt. “Fred [Edmond] is not just a scorer. “I feel a lot of chemistry on this team. I think the most underrated part of We have a lot of guys ready to work," his game is his ability and willing- Cosby said. "I’m embracing the leader- ness to share the ball. When you ship role, and I’m looking forward to look over and you have Aaron Cos- it. Coach has been pushing me to be by and [Harrison-Docks] and Chris more vocal; I feel like speaking up will McNeal spotted up, that’s a good help this team." feeling,” said Harper. “Biggest thing The Tops were picked to finish sixth I’m preaching to [Edmond] is that I in Conference USA this year. think he can maybe be our leading UAB was picked as the favorite to win rebounder. I don’t know if we have C-USA this season and brings the league had anybody that can rebound the tournament MVP back on the court. ball from the perimeter as well as he Redshirt senior Robert Brown averaged can since Sergio Kerusch.” 13.7 points per game and is looking only With the addition of Edmond and to improve from his MVP season. Cosby, who dropped 22 points in Old Dominion made an appear- the team's first outing, the Toppers ance in the Top 25 last year and is should be set and ready to compete

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VOLLEYBALL BEYOND THE ARC Similar tests ahead for men’s, women’s squads BY JONAH PHILLIPS [email protected]

While some of you may be experiencing the bye-week blues in the wake of WKU’s impending bye week this weekend, think of it more as an exciting time to see what the Hilltopper and Lady Topper basketball teams will look like this season. Both the men’s and women’s teams are shaping up to have interesting seasons. Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard and the women’s basketball program return just five players from the 2014- 2015 season and welcome eight new faces to follow up their Conference Freshman middle hitter Rachel Anderson (4) spikes the ball during the Missouri State match in Diddle Arena Sept. 11. USA regular season title and tourna- NICK WAGNER/HERALD ment championship-winning season. That’s not to say the Lady Top- pers have no proven quality on their squad. They return C-USA Defen- sive Player of the Year in redshirt junior guard Kendall Noble. Noble, along with senior guard Mi- cah Jones, will vocally anchor the team, which will need to integrate new and HOME STRETCH old athletes quickly to sustain success. Without question, the largest test for the Lady Toppers this season will be replacing the vocal and statistical outputs of Alexis Govan and Chastity Lady Tops look to win this weekend Gooch. The two players graduated last year after maintaining two of the most illustrious careers ever seen on the Hill. BY MATTHEW STEWART Rolling into Bowling Green to take on beat UTSA and took sole possession of When Gooch and Govan departed, [email protected] Hudson and the Lady Toppers tonight is first place in the league. I feel that we Clark-Heard lost about half of her total of- Marshall (15-12). The Thundering Herd have certainly gotten everybody’s best, fensive point production from last season. The Lady Toppers are heading into could test WKU the most this weekend. and it’s been something our kids have However, Noble, Jones, senior for- the home stretch of the season with “Marshall is still fighting to get in had to stand up to." ward Jalynn McClain and returning their last two regular season matches, the conference tournament," Hudson The Lady Toppers will have a day of sophomores Tashia Brown and Ivy a contest today at 6 p.m. against Mar- said. "I think that makes them danger- rest before they hit the court again to Brown look poised to mature in their shall followed by a clash with the Uni- ous. I think they are certainly going to battle the Miners of UTEP. roles. This season, the Lady Toppers versity of Texas, El Paso on Saturday at come in here hungry to get a win." UTEP (9-20) has struggled for much will expect the newcomers to con- noon. Marshall lost to WKU earlier in the of the season and was swept by the tribute in a bigger way than what they might have expected last season. “To be able to finish up in Diddle Arena season on its home floor in a four-set Lady Tops in El Paso on Nov. 1. On the men’s side, Head Coach Ray is something I know our group is excited match. The Herd are also coming off Hudson believes his team is hitting about,” said Head Coach Travis Hudson. a loss in their final home match of the Harper is facing a challenge similar to its stride at the right point of the sea- Clark-Heard’s: the graduation of key WKU (26-3) is wrapping up its sixth season to Rice, who dished WKU its son. With the C-USA and NCAA tour- straight season with more than 25 wins only loss since Sept. 11. components from last year’s team. naments nearing, teams are attempt- The departure of T.J. Price, George and is in position to claim the Confer- “I feel like we have had the target on ing to play their best volleyball in the ence USA regular season champion- our back since we won it last year," Fant and Trency Jackson took a sizable ship if it can win out this weekend. Hudson said. "Back in October, we SEE VOLLEYBALL PAGE A7 SEE COLUMN PAGE A7

MEN'S BASKETBALL Backcourt looks to be strength of Hilltopper unit BY MATTHEW STEWART Fredrick Edmond and two [email protected] freshmen who were both fi- nalists for Tennessee Mr. Bas- Redshirt junior Chris Harri- ketball: Chris McNeal and son-Docks finished third on Marlon Hunter. the team last year in scoring Harrison-Docks said the entire with 11.1 points per game and backcourt group was very tal- is the only returning player in ented. the WKU backcourt. “They give us a lot of options With the loss of T.J. Price with what we can do lineup and Trency Jackson to gradu- wise,” he said. ation, the Hilltoppers will look The backcourt has been to newcomers this season to mentioned early on by Harper help fill that void. as being the strength for the Despite graduations and a team this year. slew of transfers, Head Coach “I really think that the back- Ray Harper appears to have court is going to be the strength accomplished that goal with of our team. I think we are a little recruiting in the offseason. more athletic in the backcourt," Harper and company have Harper said. "We have the po- added a few already-tested tential to break guys down off pieces to help Chris Harrison- the dribble, which has been a Docks and the rest of the unit little bit of a concern for us the move the ball effectively. past couple of years." Veteran athletes include Il- The Toppers have shown linois graduate transfer Aaron glimpses of solid play in the Redshirt junior gaurd Chris Harrison-Docks (51) hits a 3-pointer over Kentucky Wesleyan's Tamron Cosby, JUCO All-American SEE BASKETBALL PAGE A7 Manning (0) during Friday's game at Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers won 75-68. NICK WAGNER/HERALD NOVEMBER 12, 2015 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY SPECIAL SECTION BASKETBALL PREVIEW THE STORMCOURT

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BY MATTHEW STEWART who has preached patience Lindsey Wilson and Kentucky game, has had a strong start to score over him." [email protected] while molding a team full of so Wesleyan. the 2015-2016 season. Harper is hoping Lawson’s many new faces. The Tigers are the No. 18 Campbellsville is a guard- progression as both an athlete Ray Harper is entering his “This is a team with a lot of team in NAIA basketball. With heavy team similar to WKU. and a leader, paired with his fourth full season as the men’s new guys. It’s a work in prog- an already solid 4-0 record, in- Harper has said this season style of play on defense, will ress," Harper said. "But you cluding wins against the NAIA that the backcourt for the Top- allow Lawson to hold a par- head basketball coach. are going to get better if you preseason No.1 team and No. pers would probably be the ticular role in the squad this Coming off three consecu- got guys like we have that are 6 team, Campbellsville will strength of the team. season. tive 20-win seasons, Harper willing to be coached and contest the Hilltoppers. Therefore, Saturday’s con- "You have to have a rim pro- is looking to improve on that tinue to work." With a new addition at the test should be a good match- tector at this level,” Harper trend. WKU leads the series 4-0 forward spot, the Tigers are up because neither team has said. “And that’s who he’s got Saturday night in Diddle against the Tigers. The two ready for a shot at a Divi- put major emphasis on its to be." Arena, the Hilltoppers will teams last met in 2008, when sion I team and a chance to larger athletes so far in the Harper is 1-2 in his career play the first game of the regu- the Tops walked away with a play well on a national stage. season. on the Hill in season open- lar season against Campbells- 62-48 victory. Their senior forward, 6-foot- “I still think Ben [Lawson] ers but is 3-0 in openers at ville University. Harper and the squad also 5 Roderick Lawrence, is a can be more of a force at the home. The new-look Hilltoppers bring an unblemished pre- transfer from the SEC's Ole rim-blocking shots,” Harper Catch the Hilltoppers in ac- are ready to get things un- season record as they won Miss. said. “He turns his body side- tion this weekend in Diddle derway but have heeded the both of their preseason exhi- Senior guard Sekou Har- ways instead of getting num- Arena on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. warning of their head coach, bition matches with wins over ris, averaging 20.8 points per bers in front, making the guy in their season opener. b2 NOVEMBER 12, 2015 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD Athletic transfer brings new life to Hilltopper program BY JOHN REECER the score showed that we lost. [email protected] He's a winner, and he's all about the team,” Harper said. As the WKU basketball team Harper was excited in part starts a new season, players are because he believes Edmond still meshing together and figur- has skill sets he hasn’t coming out their roles in the squad. pletely tapped into yet. Though, transfer junior “An underrated part of his guard Fredrick Edmond game was his passing,” Harper seems to have done all he can said. “However, it’s really not up to this point to establish about his ability to pass but himself on the Hill. rather his willingness to pass Edmond’s contributions to open teammates.” proved to be consistent Edmond is enjoying his time through Hilltopper Hysteria on the team and is quickly ad- and the preseason. justing to the pace and skill At Hysteria, he led both teams level of Division I competition. in scoring with 14 points and “We have a lot of great guys won the slam dunk competition. on this team along with athlet- Through the two exhibition icism and potential,” Edmond games, he averaged 13 points, said. “We have a lot of good big 4.5 rebounds and 5 assists. men and good guards. This is As important as his produc- one of the better teams I have tion on the court is his quick played so far.” bond with the rest of the team. Even though Edmond is “I always feel comfortable Junior guard Fredrick Edmond (25) lays up the ball past Kentucky Wesleyan's Marcus Fuggins (25) stepping into a much bigger playing around Fred,” transfer during Friday's game at Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers won 75-68. NICK WAGNER/HERALD talent pool in Division I com- redshirt senior guard Aaron petition, he has the potential Cosby said. “He is just one of said. “You better keep your eye Junior College Athletics Asso- sheets and throw them in the to be one of the most impor- those guys that I know has my on this one because he's got a ciation All-American and was trash can for Fred,” Harper tant Hilltoppers this season. back out there, and I have his.” chance to be something great.” one of 10 first-team All-Ameri- said. “He wouldn't care if he While there might be some Head Coach Ray Harper also Before arriving on cam- cans in the 2014-15 season. scored one point or not.” early growing pains for the observed the Lansing, Michi- pus this fall, Edmond played Leading WKU in preseason Harper was excited about WKU basketball team, faith- gan, native’s multiple talents. two seasons at the College of assists, he showed a strong where the transfer’s focus lies ful Hilltoppers will certainly “He's just touching the surface Southern Idaho. There, he was team-first mentality. on the court. see results from the 6-foot-4, of his talent right now,” Harper named a two-time National "You could take the stat “Now, he would've cared if 205-pound guard.

Crucial nonconference contests facing the Hilltoppers BY JOHN REECER lighted with a win, WKU will However, Hall of Fame Head together who depend heavily this matchup against a bitter [email protected] need to prove right away that Coach Rick Pitino’s team fac- on transfers. rival will be crucial for team it can play with a squad that es a season of major change, If a WKU upset is hard to be- morale. Belmont has gone to the NCAA Tourna- and Louisville has never lieve, just look at U of L’s exhi- The Eastern Kentucky Colo- ment in back-to-back seasons. looked as vulnerable as it bition matchup against NAIA nels will be a talented team; After last season’s extreme- 1 A victory on the road so early does now. Kentucky Wesleyan. The Car- they cranked out 21 wins last ly disappointing 64-63 loss in the season would do won- While the Hilltoppers face dinals only defeated the Cou- season and only missed a to the Bruins, the Hilltoppers ders for a team that is still try- a tough road test at the KFC gars by nine points in a com- NCAA Tournament berth by will be looking for some re- ing to mesh together. Yum! Center on Dec. 19, U of L petitive game. one point after they lost in the venge early into the 2015-2016 After last season’s loss at returns zero returning starters WKU needs to go into this OVC Championship to Bel- season. home, a victory would also be from last season’s elite eight contest looking for a victory; mont. However, revenge is not what a confidence boost for the re- squad. they might just earn one. This game is one of two home makes this game so important turning Hilltoppers from last This is the first season since contests scheduled for WKU for WKU. year’s team. 2010 in which the Cardinals Eastern Kentucky before the semester ends for Belmont returns four of its Win or lose, the matchup will missed The Associated Press’ Another member of the winter break. five starters from last year. 3 provide crucial experience for preseason Top 25. Ohio Valley Conference Fans and students will cer- They include leading scorer WKU If WKU ever pulls off the up- will give WKU all it can handle tainly pack Diddle Arena for Craig Bradshaw, who aver- set on the Cardinals on the at Diddle Arena on Dec. 1. this matchup, and the Hilltop- aged 18.3 points a game. Louisville road, this season could be it. While a later game at Xavier pers will need to leave a good To make matters even tough- 2 The Cardinals have con- While the talent level for U of could be a bigger challenge for impression on their fans. er for the Hilltoppers, WKU is sistently proved they are L may be better at the end of the Hilltoppers, this matchup This team will need the sup- facing the experienced Bruins one of the powerhouses of the season, both teams seem is more important. port of a strong home crowd on the road in just its second college basketball as they con- to be on the same level now. If the Hilltoppers, still mesh- this season. This contest will game of the season. tinue to crank out deep NCAA They are both comprised of ing all their new parts togeth- be a great chance to earn that While fans would be de- Tournament runs. new members still meshing er, start the season struggling, support. WKUHERALD.COM NOVEMBER 12 2015 b3

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BY EVAN HEICHELBECH “She has the opportunity to do a lot of [email protected] different things.” Having Brown serve as a focal point Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard’s of the offense will make the Lady Tops Lady Topper basketball team opens its a difficult matchup, but the team will season a week from today against Ball also rely on depth of squad to make it- State. self even more of a threat to opponents To date, WKU has had one exhibition this season. game—a 108-43 rout of Ouachita Bap- Next game The team cap- tist University in Diddle Arena. tains — redshirt There are many unknowns as the thursday, November 19 junior guard Ken- team begins the season with numer- 6 p.m. dall Noble, senior ous new faces entering the program VS. Ball state guard Micah Jones @ John E. Worthen Arena and little in-game action to reference. and senior for- But Clark-Heard has said this team ward Jalynn Mc- can be successful even if it might take Clain — provide veteran leadership some time. for a team largely comprised of un- “I was really proud of our effort,” derclassmen. Clark-Heard said after the win over Noble and Jones form a solid back- OBU. court for Clark-Heard and return with A big contributor to the overall team starting experience. effort against OBU last week was Sophomore dual-threat guard and Sophomore forward Tashia Brown (10) tries to get past the defense during the Lady sophomore forward Ivy Brown. The forward Tashia Brown proved last sea- Toppers’ 108-43 win over Ouachita Baptist University on Tuesday at Diddle Arena. Lady Tops will look to her to help fill son that she can orchestrate the of- MATT LUNSFORD/HERALD the gap left by recent graduate Chas- fense when Noble or Jones cannot. tity Gooch. Tashia Brown has the potential for a “[Ivy Brown] had a lot of confidence breakout season and provides depth in every time she got the ball,” freshman the backcourt many teams in Confer- guard Kayla Smith said after the OBU ence USA do not have. game. “Every time she got it, she made While returning players will be im- you feel like she was going to make it, portant to the Lady Tops, the coaching and that’s what she did.” staff and veteran players also expect an Although the exhibition game dem- immediate impact from the program’s onstrated many positives, the Lady seven newcomers.

We got to make sure that we’re getting in position and that we’re blocking people out and doing what we need to do.” Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard

Toppers know they will need to make “I thought [the newcomers] played some improvements before the season well for the first game,” Ivy Brown said. starts. “I didn’t see jitters as much as I thought “We got beat a lot on backdoor cuts I would. Three of them had double and jumping to the ball,” Clark-Heard digits, so that’s a pretty good feeling. I said. “Defensively, we got to work on think they came out strong especially some things and our rebounding.” on the defensive end.” Clark-Heard knows Brown is capable Kayla Smith will be a rotation player of delivering in areas where the team this season and is very important in THE FLU still needs to perform. transition offense. She had 17 points “We got to make sure that we’re get- against OBU, 10 of which came off fast BEFORE IT KNOCKS OUT YOU ting in position and that we’re blocking break layups. people out and doing what we need to “I enjoyed it a lot. Playing for the WKU do,” Clark-Heard said. “There’s a lot of Lady Toppers for the first time was a things.” great experience,” Smith said. “It’s just This team wants to pride itself on all about getting better and working as Health Services turning defense into offense. Clark- a team.” Heard, therefore, is stressing the The other two new additions who importance of physical play and re- had double digits were junior transfer Graves Gilbert Clinic bounding this season. guard Ima Akpan and freshman for- Brown managed a double double in ward Taylor Brown. 1681 Normal Drive the exhibition contest, grabbing 10 re- Akpan has shown hustle in her play bounds and 19 points. this preseason. She ended her first Bowling Green, KY 42101 Brown said she knows rebounding game as a Lady Topper with 13 points Big Red Card Accepted the ball will be her responsibility this and 9 rebounds. season. “Ima has always been one of those “I think it will be one of my main players that just plays so hard all the roles,” Brown said. “That’s what we time,” Clark-Heard said. “She makes talked about this past offseason for mistakes like everyone else, but she’s me — to just work on rebounding. just committed to playing hard. She Every day, Coach [Greg] Collins is on got going and got excited and got me if I’m just standing and watching, in the game and did a lot of good and that’s a personal goal for me as things.” well.” Taylor Brown is similar to Akpan in Brown also knocked down two shots the way she hustles and holds her own from beyond the arc against OBU. in the paint. Physical presence down low and an “[Taylor Brown] works hard in the ability to shoot from range will make post,” Ivy Brown said. “She’s an offen- her a difficult player to defend. sive rebounding machine. She goes Mon - Thurs: 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM “That’s a part of her game, and we’ve hard, and she can jump out of the gym. always known that, but what we’re try- It’s crazy.” Fri & Sat: 8:00 AM to Noon ing to get her to understand is that she The Lady Toppers’ regular season For more information, please visit has a more rounded game than just kicks off next Thursday in Muncie, In- www.gravesgilbert.com/ggcwkuhealthservices shooting threes,” Clark-Heard said. diana, at 6:00 p.m. Connect with us at /GravesGilbert @GravesGilbe ONLY STEPS AWAY FROM CAMPUS! ONSITE PARKING FULLY FURNISHED UNITS AVAILABLE STUDY CENTER WASHER & DRYER INCLUDED

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