THE HILL

A STUDENT GUIDE TO WESTERN UNIVERSITY VIEW OF VIEW OF 2021-2022 2 UPCOMING DATES Mark your calendars for these important events and happenings on the Hill this year.

AUG 9-12 H4 Honors Freshmen Orientation AUG 12 Sorority Recruitment AUG 17-21 MASTER Plan AUG 23-27 Fraternity Recruitment AUG 23 Fall Semester Classes Begin SEPT 2 First Home Football Game SEPT 6 Labor Day (University Closed) SEPT 24-26 Parent and Family Weekend OCT 14-15 Fall Break 0CT 30 Homecoming NOV 24-26 Thanksgiving Break DEC 6-10 Final Exams DEC 11 Fall Commencement DEC 20-JAN 2 University Closed DEC 13-JAN 15 Winter Term JAN 18 Spring Semester Classes Begin MAR 14-18 Spring Break MAY 2-6 Final Exams MAY 6-7 Commencement 3 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS

7 President’s Welcome 28 Stretching Boundaries 8 WKU Traditions 29 Free Services 10 MASTER Plan 30 Student Activities 12 Dorm Life 34 Greek Life Tips 15 Roomate Rules 36 Student Media 18 Roomate Quiz 40 Fashion Forecast 20 Dorm Construction 42 Microwave Gourmet 22 Academic Departments 44 Off-Campus Adventures 23 Planning Your Future 47 Dear Old Western 24 On-Campus Jobs 48 Helpful Contacts 27 Plan for Safety

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Leisha Carr, Dr. Ellen Godbey, Wendi Kelley, Dr. William Mkanta, Dr. Brad Stinnett, CFsF MeMbers: Student Support Teacher Education Gordon Ford College of Public Health Kinesiology, Recreation Program Business and Sports Stephanie Hammons, Marci Morehead, Regina Allen, Gloria Carrico, Honors College James Kenney, Purchasing Dr. Liz Sturgeon, Sponsored Programs Interior Design & Journalism & Nursing Fashion Dr. Scott Harris, Broadcasting Dr. Farley Norman, Dr. Janet Applin, Music Psychological Sciences Dr. Dana Sullivan, Teacher Education Dr. Yining Chen, Dr. Yeongsu Kim, Social Work Accounting Dr. Allison Hatcher, Management Wade Pinkard, Dr. John Baker, Communication HR Employee Wellness Dr. Daniel Super, Organizational Torie Cockriel, Sciences & Disorders Cindy Kimbler, Teacher Education Leadership President’s Office Campus and Dr. R. Wayne Pope, Dr. Bob Hatfield, Community Events Music Dr. Ritchie Taylor, Dr. Jason Bergner, Dr. Walter Collett, Management Public Health Accounting School of Engineering Dr. Gail Kirby, Dr. Mike Reagle, and Applied Sciences Dr. Gary Hughes, Teacher Education Housing and Residence Dr. Thomas Weakley, Dr. Lauren Bland, Communication Life Organizational Communication Dr. Thaddeus Crews, Dr. Dusteen Knotts, Leadership Sciences & Disorders Computer Information Dr. Aaron Hughey Teacher Education Lauren Reyes, Systems Counseling and Student International Programs Patti Whitehead, Amber Boards, Affairs Dr. Grace Lartey, Student Experience School of Engineering Dr. Darwin Dahl, Public Health Dr. Julia Roberts, and Applied Sciences Chemistry Dr. Tom Hunley, Teacher Education Kenneth Whitley, English Dr. Stacy Leggett, Allied Health Dr. Scott Bonham, Dr. Tabitha Daniel, Educational Zack Ryle, Physics and Astronomy Teacher Education Dr. Allen Hunt, Administration, Honors College Dr. Blairanne Williams, Accounting Leadership & Research Chemistry Brice Boyer, Pam Davidson, Dr. Martha Sales, Tech Support Services Purchasing Gabrielle Hunt, Dr. Stephen Locke, Interim Dean of Dr. Kevin Williams, Potter College Economics Students Chemistry Taylor Brandt, BethAnn Dillon, Academic Advisor Military Science Amy James, Mike Loftis, Dr. Kevin Schmaltz, Dr. Stacy Wilson, IT-EAP Academic Technology School of Engineering School of Engineering Dr. Crista Briggs, Dr. Mark Doggett, and Applied Sciences and Applied Sciences Nursing Engineering & Applied Tonya Johnson, Dr. Jace Lux, Sciences Academic Affairs & Director of Admissions Lisa Shipley, Dr. Andrew Wulff, Dr. Stuart Burris, Provost’s Office IT-EAP Geography & Geology Chemistry Dr. Lacretia Dye, Dr. Craig Martin, Counseling and Student Neena Jones, Marketing and Sales Nena Shomler, Dr. Rui Zhang, Dr. Larry Caillouet, Affairs School of Nursing & WKU Restaurant Chemistry Communication, Allied Health Dr. Karen Mason, Emeritus Dr. Xingang Fan, Applied Human Carnetta Skipworth, Dr. Qin Zhao, Geography & Geology Dr. Pamela Jukes, Sciences Chemistry Psychology Richard Callahan, Teacher Education Accounting Liz Fogle, Dr. Kerrie McDaniel, Dr. Kandy Smith, School of Engineering Biology Teacher Education and Applied Sciences

For more information about CFSF visit www.wku.edu/cfsf

6 A WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT Fellow Hilltoppers,

Welcome to the Hill! You’ve made a great choice to broaden your life experiences and climb with us at Western Kentucky University. YOU are now a Hilltopper, we are YOUR family, and this Hill is YOUR home!

WKU’s mission is simple — to advance our city, our commonwealth and our world by inspiring innovation, elevating communities, and transforming lives. The WKU Experience will prepare you to achieve personal success and equip you to advance the communities you settle into. We will challenge you, help you find your strengths and celebrate your achievements.

As an applied research university, WKU faculty engage in public service and research with practical applications. They work with communities, business, and industry to solve real-world problems. Best of all, we integrate students into the discovery process so you have the opportunity to gain valuable experiences both in and out of the classroom, providing you with skills needed for success after graduation. And because of our size and focus on students, our faculty will know your name, take a personal interest in your accomplishments and support you through graduation. We are here, ready to guide you during this important chapter in your life.

Get acquainted with Bowling Green, Kentucky, one of the nation’s best college towns and the fastest growing city in the commonwealth. If you’re accustomed to a larger city atmosphere, explore a bit further to Nashville, only one hour south. As the second largest employer in the community and the home to thousands of students, WKU serves as a major driver of the local economy. Local businesses anxiously wait to hire you, both to work while you’re a student and upon completion of your degree.

The WKU campus offers significant assets as well — intimate and natural beauty, state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, modern housing options, and a variety of campus restaurants that span from the bottom of the Hill to the top. Spend time relaxing with friends at the Downing Student Union or the new Commons at Helm Library, working out at the Preston Center, enjoying musical, theater and dance productions, and cheering on our championship athletic teams.

WKU is proud of its rich history and unique traditions, like Big Red, one of the nation’s most beloved and recognizable mascots, and legendary basketball coach Ed Diddle’s red towel. Our first president, Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry, coined the phrase “The Spirit Makes the Master.” While that motto is about preparing you to make a good living, more importantly, it’s also about educating and developing you to make a good life — both for yourself and for those around you.

I can’t wait to personally welcome you to our campus and celebrate your achievements. See you on the Hill!

GO TOPS!

Timothy C. Caboni

Photo by Ethan Vannatta 7 OUR TRADITIONS

At WKU, we share more than a few odd traditions. From the strange critters that roam the Hill to our unique mascot and game day traditions, here are our most cherished symbols.

Big Red Created in 1979, Big Red is the spirit of WKU. Because of the steep terrain on campus, students were long known as “Hilltoppers.” To embody this concept, Cincinnati senior Ralph Carey created “Big Red,” a fuzzy red blob with a big mouth and even bigger personality. Big Red is at every game shaking what he’s got. You might also find him running around campus putting things in his mouth. White Squirrel These squirrels didn’t fall in a paint bucket; they’re actually white. The white squirrels are a regional wonder that you can find all over campus. Look twice before tossing something in the trash cans too; they like to hide in there. Red Towel One of the oldest symbols on campus is the red towel. Legendary WKU basketball coach E.A. Diddle (for whom Diddle Arena is named) was known to clutch a red towel at games. According to WKU’s website, he “chewed on it, threw it, cried on it, waved it at fans and used it to signal his players.” Everyone at WKU has had a red towel bestowed upon them; you received one with your acceptance letter. Students, alumni and fans alike carry on the red towel tradition.

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9 MASTER PLAN TUESDAY, AUG 17 - SATURDAY, AUG 21

10Photo by Joeleen Hubbard MASTER Plan stands for Making Academic and Social Transitions Educationally Rewarding. Put simply, the point of MASTER Plan is to help you transition from high school and home life to college and dorm life. During this week you’ll get a chance to meet your RA, learn about residence hall policies, campus safety, and your academic program. At MASTER Plan kickoff, you’ll hear from WKU’s president and take your historic class of 2025 photo. Throughout the week there are various social events — previous events have included a glow party, ghost tours and a hypnosis performance. You can also attend Big Red’s Blitz, a community service event where you can do good while bonding with fellow Hilltoppers. Whether you’re an on-campus resident or a commuter, here’s how to make the most of your MASTER Plan experience. Attend everything. Come with a positive attitude. Attend all group meetings, educational sessions and special Housing and Residence Life has worked around the clock events. Not only are they mandatory, they’re important. to make MASTER Plan engaging, helpful, and fun — all for When else will you learn the best time to do laundry from your benefit. You’ll find that you get out of it what you put your RA or get a chance to ask questions of upperclassmen into it. Come with an open mind. in your major? Get out there. Get some rest. Though the thought of staying up all night and hanging Take advantage of the opportunity to socialize with fellow out with your new friends is tempting, those long days and MASTER Plan participants. Upon arrival at MASTER Plan, nights can wear on you. You’ll want all the sleep you can you’ll receive your personalized schedule full of educational to wake up Monday, rested and ready for your first week of sessions and more social events than you could count. Look college classes. out for events like Meet the Greeks, a foam party or even a water balloon fight. Now’s your chance to make friends. Download the iWKU App. How do I sign up? You can register online at This is essential both at MASTER Plan and beyond. It has wku.edu/masterplan. Early a special tab with your unique MASTER Plan schedule, a registration for MASTER Plan campus map, and your course schedule (with room numbers). on or before August 2 is $125. You can also monitor your meal plan dollars and meal Late registration is $150. swipes in real time. Access your classes and syllabi with your fingertips and even track bus schedules. This app couldn’t make it easier for you.

Photo by Manzar Rzayeva Photo by Morgan Bass 11 TROUBLE LIFE DORM SHOOTING Story by Josie Keeley

Living on-campus can be a fun experience. You’re in the freshman Ray Saul and Leithfield freshman Taeja Parsons hub of college activity; you’re surrounded by other students moved their beds against one long wall of their room and put in the same boat, and you can have Chick-Fil-A whenever their wardrobes and desks on the opposite side. you want (with the exception of Sundays). Despite its perks, “The setup makes it a lot nicer if we want to watch TV or dorm life is known to have its own host of potential problems, play video games,” Saul said. “And it gives us a lot more space.” from small spaces to bad smells. Though some issues may Their beds are lofted with their dressers stashed beneath feel daunting, other students manage to make it work, and them. Parsons recommended this arrangement because it you can too! allows for more space, but it can make getting in bed more Dorm rooms are notoriously small and sometimes feel difficult. cramped, but creative room layouts can help maximize “I do recommend an ottoman if you’re vertically space. All furniture is movable, and the beds can be lofted, challenged,” she said. “It makes getting up and down a lot lowered or bunked depending on your preference. Bardstown easier.”

Photo by Hayley Watson

12 Photo by Madihah Abri Photo by Madihah Abri Another common complaint of dorm living is the Louisville freshman Laila Catlett has handeled dorm odors apparent lack of storage. However, there is a solution. Smiths by spraying Febreze and putting dryer sheets in the vents Grove senior Meghan Pierce said she creates storage with in her room. According to Saul, Bath and Body Works’ car containers in open spaces. air fresheners also work well for neutralizing smells when “There is actually a lot of space under beds or above placed in the vents. wardrobes,” she said. “Personally, I like to recycle food Overall, most issues that occur in dorms can be resolved containers for smaller items, and Target or Amazon is a great with a little creativity, and resident assistants can also place to look for larger ones.” help you when you’re feeling stumped. Though it can be Dorms are designed for communal living, so problems frustrating, problem solving is part of what makes dorm life sometimes arise from the buildings themselves. For instance, interesting. You got this, Hilltoppers! vents are known to carry bad smells from room to room. REQUIRED HOUSING POLICY

All full-time undergraduate students are required to live on campus for two years. Don’t sign a lease off campus assuming you’ll be granted an exception; few exceptions are made to the required housing policy. Find the full policy online at wku.edu/housing.

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While you’re planning for your new space, here are some items to leave at home:

• Lava lamps • Electric skillets • Candles/candle warmers • Dehumidifiers • Toasters • Microwaves over 1000 • Space heaters • Toaster ovens watts • Slow cookers • George Foreman grills • Refridgerators larger than • Hot plates • Potpourri kettles 5 cubic feet

13 14 ROOMMATE RULES Story by Abbey Norvell and Rylee McKee

Moving to college is filled with new adventures and that have paid off this year. experiences. While getting out on your own can be thrilling, “We were already very close so it made the decision easy to living with new roommates can be intimidating, especially if live together,” Harris said. “Luckily, we are all very similar so you’ve only lived with family members or have never shared we never get into arguments, and living together has made a room before. for an extremely enjoyable year.” College brings people together that wouldn’t have Establishing unspoken rules that all roommates follow is otherwise met, which means people who are very different also essential to the harmony of the house. are put in situations to bond and mesh. In the same way that “We’re on the same schedules, have the same house rules everyone has a different personality, everyone has a certain that are ‘unspoken’ and are all just extremely great friends,” way they’re accustomed to living. So the best route to take Harris said. “It is a perfect combination.” in navigating this situation might be to establish roommate While living with his friends was a smooth transition for rules or a loose contract of what to expect from each of you Harris, Lexington sophomore and Resident Assistant Karis in your new living arrangement. Sandefur said that roommate agreements can be stressful Murfreesboro, Tennessee, sophomore Riley O’Boyle and because the outcome can make or break a housing experience. Whitesburg sophomore Maddie Pettus have lived together If certain topics aren’t discussed between roommates, it could in their cozy room in a large house for about six months. result in a conflict. “Riley and I get along very well, so our roommate situation “I think one of the most common conflicts I have seen in works for us,” Pettus said. “We will have random cleaning my time as an RA is the sharing of personal items,” Sandefur days where we deep clean our whole room on the weekends. said in an email. “If I were to be filling out the roommate We like to choose when we’ll wake up the next day too, if we agreement, I would definitely discuss in detail with my don’t have morning classes.” roommate what we are each comfortable with sharing, and if In Pettus and Boyle’s case, their established rules help them we are comfortable with a free for all, asking for permission further navigate living in a large house with other girls. or not at all.” “We knew and told each other at the beginning that we Thankfully, WKU Housing and Residence Life provides would be respectful of each other’s space,” Boyle said. “We dorm residents with a form that guides roommates through have our cleaning days on the weekends together, but we discussion topics designed to avoid future conflicts such always make sure that we don’t trash each other’s sides of as these. Sandefur added that it includes negotiating on the room. Since we’re friends, we were able to talk about that. visitation, cleanliness, bedtimes and more. I also love that it doesn’t bother her that my alarm is usually At the end of the day, roommate rules and contracts can set for 10:27 a.m. We really mesh well.” help promote healthy communication and clear expectations In a general sense, roommate agreements revolve around in living situations, which prevents living situations from what works best in your specific situation. For some students, driving people apart. They can help build strong friendships establishing rules is a simple process with friends. through shared experiences. You and your roommate might Glasgow senior Will Harris lives in a house near campus have fun along the way, too. with three of his friends. They carefully made living decisions

Photo by Chloe Cooper Photo by Madihah Abri 15 IMPORTANT HOUSING DATES

August 16-17 M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Move In August 20 Residence Halls Open September 7 Room Change Requests Begin WELCOME October 1-14 WKU Apartments Application Open November 24 Halls Close for Thanksgiving Break at 10 AM* November 28 Halls Reopen at Noon H ME December 11 Halls Close for Winter Break at 10 AM* January 14 Halls Reopen at 8 AM January 21 Room Change Requests Begin at 7 AM February 1-14 WKU Apartments Application Open February 10 Room Change Requests End wku.edu/housing February 21-25 Renew Your Housing - Phase 1 March 7-31 Renew Your Housing - Phase 2 March 11 Halls Close for Spring Break at 6 PM* March 20 Halls Reopen at Noon May 7 All Halls Close for Summer at 6 PM Access the Official WKU Move-In Guide, Laundry Instructions, Maintenance Requests and More! *Except Extended Living Halls - Hilltopper & Rodes Harlin Halls

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Come ClimbWith Us17 QUIZ: WHICH TYPE OF ROOMMATE ARE YOU?

By Ryan Pait

It takes all types to make the world go round — here are some of the major archetypes you might encounter in your quest for your perfect roommate match.

1 You just moved in. What’s the first thing that needs to be done? A. Nap D. Video games!!! B. Clean. This place is filthy. E. Print off all your syllabi. C. Just hang out, man. 2 How are we arranging the room? A. Can you sleep on the floor? D. Let’s stick to our sides. B. Our comforters match! E. Mega-bed! C. Let’s just be ourselves. 3 How do you wake up for class? A. I don’t go to class. D. Seventeen different alarms B. I like to wake up at sunrise so I can be fully E. Whenever you get up! prepared for the day. C. On my own, but let’s walk to class together. 4 It’s homework time. What’s your approach? A. Yeah, I’m not doing it. D. I’ll be working at my desk. Please don’t disturb me. B. Let’s work separately, but then I’ll check yours E. Can you hold my pencil for me? for you. We can do this! C. I’ll do half the math problems, and you do the other half, and then we’ll switch! 5 Time for dinner! What are we eating? A. I found an old breadstick in my sweatshirt D. I’m meeting my friends. Oh, this isn’t an invitation. and a bottle of Pepsi in my sheets. Cool! E. Let’s go to Fresh and share a piece of pizza! B. I’m cooking a pot roast for us in the kitchen. It’ll be done in four hours. C. I’m just going to have Easy Mac in the room.

18 QUIZ: WHICH TYPE OF ROOMMATE ARE YOU?

6 It’s 8 p.m. on Thursday. What’s going on? A. I’m going to bed. I have class in the morning. D. I’ve already left for the weekend. B. We should dust before we go to bed. It’s allergy season. E. I’ll tuck you in. C. Want to stream “Friends” together?

RESULTS The Problem (mostly As) Type A (mostly Bs) I know, I know. I tried to do my laundry but all the Are you in the Honors College? No? That’s fine — machines were broken. I can’t really do anything not everybody makes it in. We’re going to bunk the about all my piles of stuff everywhere because that’s beds so we have optimal study space. I have Citizen just how I am. Also, I swear I’ll throw out that pumpkin and Self at 8 a.m. and need to get at least 8 hours of once it starts to smell. It’s so cute though! I’m about to sleep, so please don’t make any noise after 10 p.m. take a nap for four hours, so can you tiptoe? What’s your GPA again?

The Ideal Roommate (mostly Cs) We’re Just Roommates (mostly Ds) My mom sent me cookies in the mail. Do you want Hey… you. Can you not talk to me so much? It makes some? You just farted? It’s OK, everybody does it. Want me really uncomfortable when you try to force a to go to Kroger and get stuff to make dinner? Or we friendship between us. I already have my own friends could just order pizza and watch “Game of Thrones” and don’t really need any more. We’re just roommates. all night. Which sounds best to you? Also, I cleaned!

No Boundaries (mostly Es) Do you think we should push our beds together? Also, I left all of my pants at home so we’re going to have to share yours. Want to split a milkshake from Steak N’ Shake? One straw, definitely. We’re already besties! I know we live together, but do you want to have a slumber party tonight? You can do my hair, and I’ll tell you all about my intimacy issues. Fun!

19 CHANGES COMING TO DORM LIVING Story by Téa Jones

With two new dorms opening in the fall, Housing and Residence open for upperclassmen, said A.J. Benavides, the hall director for Life also has plans to improve other on-campus living over the next Southwest. year. “The Valley has been predominantly freshman oriented with Several dorms in what is known as “the Valley” will undergo upperclassmen sprinkled in, but with the new halls opening, this changes, said Kennedy Mang, the hall director for Gilbert and gives us an opportunity to look at how we can improve other halls,” McCormack Halls. Benavides said. “We are looking at restructuring a lot of building demographics,” The new freshmen buildings will be open in the fall as well. Mang said. “Gilbert is going to be going coed which hasn’t been “We’ve had the keys to Normal Hall since November, and we’re done in at least a decade.” just waiting to put the furniture in, and with Regents, we are a few There will also be more private rooms for upperclassmen to weeks out from getting the keys for it as well,” Mang said. accommodate for ADA reasons or even simply being a junior and There will also be a Panera-style dining option in Regents Hall not wanting to live with a roommate, Mang said. with soups and sandwiches as well as coffee, Mang said. Paige Story, a desk assistant in Gilbert, said she thinks that’s a The new dorms will be one of the most expensive living options positive change. at just over $3,700 per year. Although it’s a higher price, in those “They’re wanting to put more people here that want private halls you’re a part of a Living Learning Community to promote rooms, which I think Gilbert is a good building for.” she said. connectivity and inclusivity, Mang said. Remodeling will begin in McCormack in the fall, so the building “Next year they’re looking towards focusing on more Living won’t be housing students for the upcoming year, Mang said. Learning Communities in the new buildings,” Story said. “If there “They are putting tons of money into updating bathrooms and are still COVID restrictions in the fall, this will give them a better lobby spaces which is exciting because McCormack could really use opportunity to build those connections I was able to make when I it,” Mang said. went through MASTER Plan.” McCormack houses both underclassmen and upperclassmen, Mang said the construction is a positive step for WKU. which raises the question of where those upperclassmen will live if “We always want to be the best,” she said. “Our society is changing, they want to stay on campus, Story said. and Western wants to change with that.” Bates-Runner, Northeast and Southwest Halls will still be 20 Welcome Class of 2025!

Your future begins just beyond the doors of Grise Hall and we cannot wait to see you walk through them in August.

When you join the Gordon Ford College of Business, we will help you design your academic journey from our majors, minors, and certificates in Accounting, Business Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing. Our Professional Education and Knowledge Program will help you take your education beyond the classroom with field trips, experiential learning, internships, and career preparation. And, with over a dozen student organizations from which to choose, you are sure to discover that you belong here!

You’ve chosen The hill. now, climb iT wiTh business.

21 ACADEMICS

WKU has nearly 50 departments across five colleges. If you know exactly what you want to be when you grow up, more power to you! If you have no clue, don’t worry. Your freshman year is about figuring stuff out. Through Colonnade courses, you’ll explore different fields of study and just might find your calling. Whatever you find interesting, WKU has the program to help reach your goals. College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Counseling and Student Affairs; Educational Administration, Leadership and Research; Military Science and Leadership; Psychology; Professional Studies; Teacher Education College of Health and Human Services Applied Human Sciences; Communication Sciences and Disorders; Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport; Nursing and Allied Health; Physical Therapy; Public Health; Social Work Gordon Ford College of Business Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; Management; Marketing Ogden College of Science and Engineering Agriculture; Biology; Chemistry; Emergency Management Disaster Science; Earth, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences; Mathematics; Physics and Astronomy; Psychological Sciences; Engineering and Applied Sciences Potter College of Arts & Letters Art and Design; Communication; English; Folk Studies and Anthropology; History; Interdisciplinary Programs; Modern Languages; Music; Philosophy and Religion; Political Science; Media; Sociology and Criminology; Theatre and Dance

Photo by Jordan Matthis Photo by Grace Pritchett 22 IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START PLANNING YOUR FUTURE Story by Abbey Norvell

When arriving on the Hill, it’s essential to know how to use the technology available to help you plan for your future. iCap Resume builders iCap is a feature on TopNet, WKU’s online registration There are many free resources online, like Resume Genius system, that shows what classes you still need to fulfill your and Indeed Career Advice, to help you start creating your major, minor or general education requirements. You can resume with templates and tutorials. You can also get also run a “What-if?” audit that shows the requirements you feedback on your resume from a career counselor in WKU’s would need to fulfill if you changed your major or added a Advising and Career Development Center. After you start minor. creating your resume, you can continue to build it throughout “iCap allows me to see where I'm at and where I need your time at WKU. to go,” said Prospect junior Erika Puhakka, who has three “Each course you take, each internship or job you have and majors. “Because it has allowed me to see where I can kill each award you receive should be reflected in your resume,” two birds with one stone and effectively plan my schedule, said Juan Pinilla, a WKU alumnus from Bowling Green. I'm able to graduate a semester early.” “Throughout undergrad, I compared my resume with my peers and also sought feedback from my professors and work colleagues. I always made sure to have my resume updated so that I could turn it in to an employer at any moment.” Student planner Emily Anne Pride, a WKU alumnus who now works at The schedule planner is another helpful feature on TopNet. WKU in Housing & Residence Life, said she kept track of After figuring out what classes you need to take through an everything she did as a student on LinkedIn. That way it was iCap audit, you can start planning your schedule for future all in one place when it was time for her to make a resume semesters. and submit applications. The student planner shows a color-coded, potential “Resume building is so important to employers because schedule for the classes you input. You can select certain days it signifies to future employers that you are able to balance you don’t want to have classes and compare two different your school work with other activities and are interested in potential schedules. getting involved beyond your major,” Pride said.

Photo by Chloe Cooper Photo by Zane Thornton 23 JOB HUNTERS: WKU EDITION Story by Maddie Harshman

Finding a part-time job that is willing to work around a college we need to, which is really nice.” student’s class schedule can be challenging. However, by working Working on campus is also beneficial for students looking to part-time on campus, students are able to earn a little money while develop professional relationships with the faculty and staff at gaining real-world experiences that can be added to resumes. WKU. By working on campus students are exposed to people who WKU’s Student Employment website states that all eligible want to see them succeed after college. students are encouraged to participate in student employment and “We still have students who call us or stop by when they are visiting stresses the importance of putting academics first. campus,” said Sandra Hughey, DSU’s office associate. “During their Students can seek out job opportunities via the WKU website time at DSU, we go to the info desk when they are working to not under the “student life” tab. There, students will be directed to only ask about classes, but ask about them. We have found many Handshake, a website similar to LinkedIn or Indeed where on and times we have things in common, despite the age differences. Once off-campus job opportunities are posted. we develop the relationship, the students ask all types of questions Ellen Danford found her on-campus job as an administrative from classes to family issues to boyfriend/girlfriend problems to assistant at the Department of Facilities Management through financial difficulties to job advice.” Handshake. For the employers on campus, student workers play a vital role in “I get to change my schedule every semester to fit around my ensuring WKU is always evolving and performing smoothly. classes, and I got to change it for the COVID-19 changes as well,” “Student workers bring innovative ideas,” Susan deVries, dean of Danford said. “I’ve gotten to understand more about how WKU WKU’s University Libraries, said. “They perform vital functions to works, but I am also learning a lot of job skills and getting experience keep the organization running.” I can use to apply for jobs in the future.” deVries said when she’s hiring students she looks for candidates From theater department costume shop employees to intramural who are self-starters and able to work with people of diverse officials and departmental teaching assistants, there are job backgrounds. Hughey said she looks for students who are able to opportunities for every student at WKU. Handshake is the starting think critically and are knowledgeable about the campus. point for job-seeking students. Both Hughey and deVries encourage freshmen to apply for on- “I work at the library control desk,” Smith said. “I found it on the campus jobs as soon as possible. WKU Libraries page, and my supervisor just emailed me to set up “Apply early for jobs that are listed on Handshake,” Hughey said. an interview. It was very chill.” “They are posted in the summer for fall. A lot of students wait until While being a student is the top priority of on-campus jobs, they get here, and spots are limited by then.” students will sometimes have time during their scheduled hours to If a student is declined a position they applied for, deVries urges knock out some homework too. them to keep trying. “My job is to mainly just check out study rooms for students “If you do not get hired the first semester that you try, please apply which means I am just sitting at a desk for most of my shift,” Smith again for other semesters,” deVries said. said. “My supervisor lets us study and do homework at the desk if

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Moving away from home can be emotionally and mentally as well as I did my hometown,” she said. “I didn’t know the challenging, but it can also be dangerous without the proper places to avoid or which places were safe.” precautions and habits. Experience is the greatest teacher, Though familiarity with your surroundings can reduce and WKU is full of college students with wisdom gained by your chances of getting into dangerous situations, there is living away from home. no way to completely prevent them. Faustine Gore, a junior Elizabethtown senior Olivia Cooney said she avoids from Evansville, noted their experience being followed by a walking alone at night and keeps her phone with her at all middle-aged man. times so that she can send an emergency signal if she ever “He only stopped once I got into my dorm and saw I wasn’t needs to. going to be caught alone anytime soon,” Gore said. “To avoid “As a girl, I also have to pay attention and avoid any being harassed now, I don't go anywhere alone at night.” situation in which I would be alone with a guy that I don’t Gore recommends students be aware of their surroundings know or trust,” she said. and carry a self-defense weapon, like pepper spray. For Louisville junior Lily Breitenstein, familiarizing herself “Just be smart,” they said. “Don't get inebriated anywhere with Bowling Green by going to places with friends and or with anyone you’re not sure of, and always make sure you talking to others about the area helped her feel more secure. have a plan to safely leave if needed, as well as someone who “The only concern I really had was not knowing the area knows where you are and where you’re going.” 27 HOT YOGA: STRETCHING BODIES AND BOUNDARIES

In a quiet, low-lit exercise studio on Fairview Avenue, Aside from the physical, yogis view their classes as a time people aren’t looking to beat the heat — they’re welcoming to destress in an environment where phones are prohibited, it. Temperatures are high as they stretch from head to toe, and the only sounds are music and the instructor’s voice. allowing them to release tension, calm their minds and “You find what we refer to as the flow brain, whichis energize their bodies. This time on their mats is their hour where you stop the monkey mind,” Forsythe said. “It’s where away from their busy lifestyles where they can focus solely you stop that constant 9,000 things to do thinking and you’re on themselves. just focusing on you and your practice.” According to Hot Yoga Bowling Green’s website, hot As incoming college freshmen begin a new chapter in yoga ushers in the union of the body, mind and spirit. It is their lives, Forsythe believes that they can find solace and considered detoxifying both physically and mentally. In community within the Hot Yoga Bowling Green studio. The the physical sense, it causes both sweating and lymphatic space grants them the opportunity to leave their worries drainage, which flushes toxins out of the body. The muscle about classes and jobs at the door while also connecting with movement also stimulates blood circulation, which increases a diverse group of people. nutrient absorption. “You make connections and you meet people,” Forsythe Hot yoga is considered to be a form of Hatha yoga — said. “Even if it’s not classroom people, it’s other people. Hatha meaning extreme or forceful — simply because it’s Especially as a freshman, you’re starting — quite possibly — done in a controlled heated room. Hot Yoga Bowling Green the start of your career, and we truly have all walks of life owner Andrea Forsythe said that the heat not only increases here.” a person’s lung capacity and heart rate, but also works the Hot Yoga Bowling Green is a place where people come to muscles harder than regular yoga while making them more both stretch their bodies and their boundaries. With classes supple. ranging from restorative to body sculpt, the studio offers a “It’s kind of like running uphill versus running,” Forsythe variety of experiences depending on the difficulty level the said when comparing hot yoga to other types of yoga. “You’re yogi desires. For more information about the studio, visit using more energy, you’re accelerating more, you’re using hotyogabowlinggreen.com. your muscles more ... You’re working harder in the heat.”

28 Sponsored by Hot Yoga Bowling Green FREE CAMPUS SERVICES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED Story by Hannah Crisp Counseling Center The WKU Counseling Center helps students manage the stress that comes with college, mental health issues or other problems they may have. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the center has held 1 all sessions via Zoom. As of publication, it had not been announced whether the center would return to offering in-person counseling sessions in the fall. To schedule an appointment, you can call 270-745- 3159, or stop by Potter Hall 409. Office of Scholar Development The Office of Scholar Development helps students make their dreams attainable. The staff helps students apply for nationally competitive scholarships by teaching them how to conceptualize application essays and proposals, revising and refining applications and preparing for interviews. 2 They also help find relevant opportunities for students to learn, grow and network outside the classroom, give advice on graduate school applications, and offer help creating resumes and cover letters. More information can be found at www.wku.edu/osd. Learning Center The Learning Center, located in Downing Student Union, seeks to enable students to be successful in class by enhancing performance and increasing retention. They offer free one-on-one tutoring as well 3 as group tutoring for select classes. Tutors are College Reading & Learning Association certified. More details are available at www.wku.edu/tlc. Office of Student Support Services The Office of Student Support Services offers advising, tutoring, financial literacy education, FAFSA assistance and counseling and graduation plans, to name just a few of their services. Undergraduates 4 with academic potential who meet federal income and first generation guidelines are eligible. Learn more at www.wku.edu/sss. Center for Financial Success The finance department’s Center for Financial Success works to teach students financial literacy and helps them strategize ways to stay on track for their financial goals. They offer budgeting/spending plans, 5 debt management, student loans, credit advice and retirement and savings plans. For more information, email [email protected].

29 QUIZ FIND OUT WHICH ON-CAMPUS ORGANIZATION IS RIGHT FOR YOU

By Abbey Norvell

ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON, WHAT WOULD YOU MOST LIKELY BE DOING?

Volunteering to Do you feel Do you want to improve clean up outside led to help the YES the world and community YES or at an animal environment? around you? shelter

NO I prefer working on campus legislation

Do you like to Hanging out Do you want to have an active NO with friends interact with a YES voice in campus decision making? variety of people?

I’m more comfortable CAMPUS YES with a small group ACTVITIES BOARD Spectator

Yelling at Are you more of a the TV over a Do you enjoy spectator or participant? sports game athletics? I prefer educational involvement Participant YES

Listening to a worship Do you have an Would you like to learn more podcast or interest in religions? YES about religions or creation? YES song NO SEE GREENTOPPERS NO 30 FIND OUT WHICH ON-CAMPUS ORGANIZATION IS RIGHT FOR YOU GreenToppers Serving as a GreenTopper Student for Sustainability could be the best way for you to get involved on campus. GreenToppers support environmental education and sustainable living. Throughout the year, this club performs community service to promote its ideals on Yes, through hands-on campus and in the community. GreenToppers also help spread knowledge about the environment through opportunities student-led educational opportunities.

Do you want to promote environmental education and Yes, through Student Government Association serve with other students? legislation SGA could be the perfect extracurricular activity for you. There are different ways to get involved within the three branches of government of SGA. You can run for an elected position as a senator or justice. You I want to run for office could also join one of the many committees offered, YES like sustainability, campus improvements, diversity and (and vote, too) inclusion or public relations. All students are welcome at any weekly SGA meeting, and student speakers are always welcome to speak. Are you excited to exercise your right to vote?

YES Red Wave Red Wave is a student organization that connects students with athletics. Red Wave helps create an Do you love Big Red? exciting atmosphere at sports games, and there are many benefits to this organization. The benefits offered to Red Wave members include: an official t-shirt and red towel, monthly prizes, exclusive invitations to events with the I want to be him TRY OUT FOR WKU Athletics coaches and teams, and first priority on BIG RED special event tickets.

INTRAMURALS AND CLUB SPORTS Campus Ministry Getting involved in campus ministries at WKU is easy with all the options. There are more than 15 campus I’d rather support ministry organizations on campus, like Baptist Campus Do you like to fellowship sports with my Ministries, Young Life, Muslim Student Association, with others? Miracle Life Campus Ministry, the Catholic Campus friends Center, Christian Student Fellowship, Hilltoppers for Christ and more. Most groups offer both worship and social events to provide fellowship. YES 31 STUDENT ACTIVITIES

WKU has more than 300 student organizations that are a great way to meet people from all over campus who share the same interests as you. Take some time to peruse the list of organizations, and if you can’t find the one for you, check out wku.edu/sao to learn how you can start your own. Club Sports and Intramurals Professional Sport clubs are student-run teams that play in tournaments Examples of professional organizations are the WKU or leagues with other schools. Any students, teachers, faculty Treblemakers (women’s A Capella group), Agronomy Club or staff are welcome to join, but all administrative positions and Women in Science and Engineering, or WISE. are held by students! Try fencing, rugby, lacrosse, running club and more! If you want to play in a league with other WKU students, you can join intramural sports such as volleyball, flag football and baseball. Service There are many opportunities for service on campus including Best Buddies, Campus Girl Scouts, Habitat for Campus Ministries Humanity and Black Women of Western. WKU is home to more than 20 active campus ministries that participate in retreats, mission trips and local service projects. Examples include the Christian Student Fellowship, Student Representatives the Interfaith Campus Coalition and the Muslim Student Once you’ve found your place on the Hill, there are Association. plenty of opportunities to represent your piece of WKU! Examples include the Study Abroad and Global Learning Representatives, the Student Government Association and Departmental the Residence Hall Association. Departmental organizations are great ways to get more involved with your major! There is the Art Guild, Horticulture Club, Psychology Club, Social Work Student Union and the General National Press Photographers Association. The “general” category is home to any other student organizations. There is a Korean Pop Culture Club, the American Sign Language Organization, Big Red Beekeepers Honors and the Gamers Guild. Honors organizations include such honors fraternities as Phi Sigma Pi and honors societies such as the Pershing Rifles National Honor Society. You can learn more about these from their respective departments and websites.

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Don’t sweat it, sister (although a lot of sweat will be involved). Be yourself and enjoy this chaos-filled week because by the end of it, you’ll be running into the arms of your future best friends and bridesmaids. DO DON’T • Be excited! You’re going to meet people this week that you • Psych yourself out. Just take a couple deep breaths. It’s hard to have no idea how you survived the last 18 years of your life believe, but the women on the other side are just as nervous as without. By the end of one long and exhausting week, you’ll be you are. Don’t worry about where you’ll find yourself at the end surrounded by a sea of 150 individuals who are as unique and of the week. Everything will work out the way it’s supposed to, wonderful as you are. and you’ll find your home away from home.

• Chat about your cat, your car, or even your aunt Cathy’s delicious • Discuss anything you wouldn't want to talk about with your ever- cake — basically, anything that you’re passionate about. That so sweet grandmother over her world-famous chocolate chip is, your hobbies, interests, dreams and aspirations. This is the cookies — so, no boys or booze shall be topics of conversation. perfect opportunity to talk about yourself like Kanye talks about Kanye. • Wear heels — unless you’re super woman and have invincible toes. I repeat, don’t wear heels. You’re going to be running from • Wear wedges, or any pair of shoes that you know aren’t going to place to place, and you won’t want the blisters on the back of make your feet want to fall off at the end of the day. Fashionable your heals slowing you down. Your feet will thank you. and functional is what you’re going for this week, girlfriend. • Post profanity or problematic pictures. Cursing and inappropriate • Make sure your social media outlets reflect your award-winning photos on the internet is something you want to stray far, far personality. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat are all away from. Again, if you don’t want your Grandma to see it, ways that you portray yourself to the world around you. So, don’t post it. make sure your posts are rated PG. • Look like you rolled out of bed or wear an ensemble that doesn’t • Sport your Sunday best and look funky fresh. Listen to your showcase your personal style. Wearing an outfit that makes you Gamma Chi, and she’ll give you a rundown of what attire is uncomfortable or doesn’t make you feel like your best self is just appropriate for each day. as bad as not sprucing up after your beauty sleep. Wear what makes you feel like the lovely lady you are. FRATERNITY TIPS RECRUITMENT Story by Tony Piedmonte

First things first, ignore the rumors. There are certainly Avoid small talk. You’re much more than your hometown, reputations and stereotypes about different fraternities, but major and involvement. You will certainly need to have small 1 have an open mind. You never know what guys you might 3 talk at every house, but try and fit in some individuality. Leave click with. the résumé at home and brush up on your knock-knock jokes.

Be yourself. This may sound like a cliché, but seriously, Don’t feel pressured to take a bid. At the end of the day, don’t sell yourself out. These fraternities could shape your you are what the fraternities are looking for: a new member. 2 entire life, so don’t try to be someone you’re not to fit in. Don’t 4 If a fraternity you aren’t impressed with offers you a bid, sweat it if you have an awkward conversation or negative don’t feel weird about not taking it — even if you don’t have encounter at a house. There are a lot of houses and a lot of another bid. You can always rush again, and you don’t want dudes to meet, so be yourself and you’ll find the right place. to be in a fraternity that doesn’t help you achieve your goals. 34 Photo by Michael Noble Jr. Photo by Grace Pritchett

IFC? PAN? NPHC? Gamma Chi? Sometimes those Greeks can sound like they’re speaking, well, Greek. Learn about the different divisions of WKU Greek Life and how to join. Complete information can be found atwku.edu/wkugreeks

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Fall recruitment is held Fall recruitment starts The “Divine Nine.” Historically black before MASTER Plan starting after MASTER Plan on fraternities and sororities. Doesn’t have Thursday, Aug 12th. Monday, Aug 23rd. a formal recruitment process; contact each organization for more information.

Alpha Delta Pi Kappa Delta Alpha Gamma Rho Phi Gamma Delta Alpha Gamma Delta Omega Phi Alpha Alpha Tau Omega (FIJI) SORORITIES FRATERNITIES Alpha Omicron Pi Phi Mu Delta Tau Delta Pi Kappa Alpha Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Xi Delta Sigma Alpha Farmhouse Sigma Alpha Epsilon Delta Sigma Theta Iota Phi Theta Chi Omega Sigma Kappa Kappa Alpha Order Sigma Chi Sigma Gamma Rho Kappa Alpha Psi Delta Zeta Kappa Sigma Sigma Nu Zeta Phi Beta Lambda Chi Alpha Sigma Phi Epsilon Omega Psi Phi Phi Delta Theta Phi Beta Sigma

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WKU is a home to a vibrant family of student media platforms. From broadcasting to print, if you’re interested in media, you’ve come to the right place. Talisman Revolution 91.7 The Talisman is the forever-present, eclectic, intelligent, Revolution 91.7, also known as WWHR-FM, is WKU’s bright and cheery voice of WKU’s student body. The student- station. Its student DJs play a mix of “refreshing, produced lifestyle magazine and website captures life on the fun, and subversive music.” Their goal is to give students a Hill through stunning photojournalism, brilliant storytelling chance to celebrate artistry and move music forward. and intelligent commentary. Pick up the magazine published at the end of every semester and check out daily content at WKUTalisman.com Imagewest Imagewest is an award-winning advertising and public relations agency that provides students with internship experiences working with a diverse set of clients in a The College Heights Herald is WKU’s student-run collaborative, hands-on setting. newspaper. Read the email newsletter sent daily and find it in print once a month at kiosks around campus. Keep up with the latest news at WKUHerald.com and @wkuherald News Channel 12 & Extra Point on Twitter. News Channel12 and Extra Point allow broadcasting students to experience live TV production. News Channel 12 is a weekly 30-minute student newscast, and Extra Point is a Cherry Creative weekly sports talk show. Both shows are broadcast on WKU’s Cherry Creative is a team of creative storytellers — writers, Residence Life Channel 12 and on the WKU NewsChannel12 designers, artists, photographers and videographers — that Facebook page. works with clients to tell their stories in relevant, impactful ways in conjunction with the Herald, the Talisman and other specialty publications. Student Publications Advertising Apply for the Talisman Student Publications Advertising consults with local businesses to help them find the right marketing mix. While wkutalisman.com/jobs talking with business owners, student advertising consultants sell advertising in the Herald, Talisman and Cherry Creative publications. Apply for the Herald wkuherald.com/apply Apply for Cherry Creative cherrycreativewku.com/jobs Apply for Student Publications Advertising wkuherald.com/apply

36 Hey Hilltoppers! Are you ready? You’re about to start one of the most exciting periods of your life! College provides you with amazing opportunities to grow and learn. Here on the Hill, those opportunities come at you fast, but the Herald is here to help you stay on top of it. You’re coming into college as the world attempts to return to the normal we once knew. You’ve experienced a lot of challenges in the last year and a half, but you’re not alone in that. Everyone here is trying to figure it out – personally and academically. It’s probably going to feel like a lot, but it gets better over time. Since 1925, the College Heights Herald has been WKU’s student newspaper, helping students stay up-to-date on all the campus happenings. This year, things will look quite a bit different than they did 96 years ago. The Herald is still a newspaper, but we’re switching to only one print publication a month. Our website, WKUHerald.com, publishes new content each day. We cover news, sports, life and culture on campus and in Bowling Green. We also have a daily newsletter that comes straight to your inbox. Among the opportunities at WKU, you can also come work for us! Working at the Herald provides opportunities to grow professionally and personally. We have jobs available in writing, editing, social media, photography, videography, design, advertising and more. We’re always looking to learn and grow as a publication, so if you want to bring new ideas, please do! We would love to have you! You can apply at WKUHerald.com/apply or Lily Burris stop by the Adams-Whitaker Publications Center across the street from Jody Richards Fall 2021 College Heights Herald Editor-in-Chief Hall. We’re always around to answer questions. I hope you scroll through our website often during your time here and pick up the paper each time we release a new issue. We’re also sharing the news on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram on @wkuherald, so give us a follow there to stay up to date. You never know when something big might happen. Enjoy your time on the Hill! It sure goes by fast. WKUHerald.com Best wishes, Lily Burris

Class of 2024, Welcome to the Hill! The journey you are about to begin at WKU is one that will look wildly different for each of you. Here at the Talisman, we see every day how our distinctive journeys come together to develop and exercise a variety of creative skills. The Talisman started out in 1924 as WKU’s yearbook and eventually became what it is today: a national award winning life and culture magazine and website. As a student- run publication, the Talisman strives to provide students with a space to uplift untold stories throughout the Bowling Green and WKU community as well as cultivate an atmosphere for student growth and experience. I have worked for the Talisman since I was a freshman at WKU, and now that I am a senior I can confidently say that the Talisman is to thank for my most drastic growth as a journalist and person. Our website, WKUTalisman.com, is the place to go for everyday content that reflects the happenings of WKU and the world. Some days, we publish fun, lighthearted pieces that steal you away from the stress of college, such as in “Ranking elevators at WKU.” On other days, we publish stories and event coverage that dive into hard hitting issues, like in “WKU Black Student Alliance provides ‘safe space’ for Black students to discuss mental health.” We also publish a magazine each semester filled with longer form pieces that delve into the stories of the community. Our spring 2021 issue, “Voice,” focused on the stories of Jess Brandt people who have found their own voice throughout their lives and struggles. Stories in this issue range from lighthearted and inspiring pieces about opera to emotional deep 2021-2022 Talisman Executive Editor dives into the world of a man and his struggle with drug addiction and recovery. “Voice,” along with previous issues of the Talisman’s magazine, can be found at magazine. wkutalisman.com. Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WKUTalisman. If the Talisman sounds like the place for you, apply at WKUTalisman.com/jobs. We offer paid positions in writing, photography, design, illustration, marketing and web production. Whether you decide to come work with us or simply become a reader, I hope that the Talisman WKUTalisman.com enhances your experience as a Hilltopper. Sincerely, Jess Brandt 37 MAGAZINE + WEBSITE 38 TO P - R AT E D O N G O O G L E • # 1 O N T R I P A D V I S O R B E S T O F T H E H I L L ( W K U H E R A L D ) • # 1 O N Y E L P

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39 FASHION WHY THESE TRENDS

2021 FORECAST ARE RESURFACING Story by Katie Poindexter

Even though the pandemic is still here, there is hope that 2021 will be better than 2020. With this new mindset comes a new wardrobe full of the latest trends. As classes start back and events are happening on campus, sweats may no longer be a daily uniform. So, here are five trends that will be great additions to your closet. Bold colors Floral prints This is the year of color when it comes to fashionable Just as bold colors are returning, so are floral prints. This wardrobes. Seth Howard, a professor for interior design and spring and summer, florals from every decade are popping fashion merchandising, attributes the need for bright outfits up all over runways and in stores. The cartoonish flower to the gloom of covid burnout from last year. power print of the 1960s and 1970s are just as popular as the “I think jewel tones are going to see a resurgence this year,” big and bold roses of the 1980s. Howard said. “We saw that in the inauguration of President “Right now, there is a nod to the ephemeral, fantasy-like Biden. The First Lady, Vice President Kamala Harris and florals — surely driven by months of lockdown and longing former First Lady Michelle Obama all wore deep, rich jewel- to escape,” Howard said. toned looks for the occasion.” If bold prints like those are not your style, mini florals from Jewel tones like amethyst, emerald and topaz are also great the 1990s and 2000s are also regaining popularity. There when transitioning from winter into spring. Another color really is a floral print for everyone. palette that is perfect for spring is pastels. Lavender and jade green have been growing in popularity over the past several months and are not going away any time soon. Both of Leather these color palettes pair well with the earth tones that were Leather jackets have always been a classic wardrobe popular in 2020. Neon colors and bubblegum pink were also staple, and this year is no exception. However, there are a seen frequently during fashion week for spring 2021. few new leather items to watch out for. Leather pants have slowly become more mainstream since fall 2020 and are maintaining their presence into 2021. The leather craze has also taken over shirts and dresses this season. This trend is also more colorful as more designers create leather looks with deep reds, greens and other colors on trend in 2021. Howard said leather is here to stay for the long-run but could be transitioning to bioengineered plant-based fabrics that are safe for the environment and save animals. Corsets “Fashion trends and the wants of consumers can usually be likened to the swing of a pendulum,” Howard said. “Over the last year, we've all been stuck at home on endless Zoom meetings and living in our most comfort-inducing wardrobes. Now that we're hopefully seeing a light at the end of the tunnel with vaccines and the reopening of various cities and states, the pendulum will undoubtedly swing the other direction to more form-fitting silhouettes.” Corsets are another item that have been gaining popularity throughout the past couple years, and they satisfy the need for form-fitting clothing. And because of the new popularity of the Netflix show “Bridgerton,” people are trying to live out their Victorian fantasies through this garment. This trend has taken over in many different forms from workwear to casual to streetstyle. Corsets can be styled as tops by themselves, or 40 they can be paired over shirts and dresses. The fabric choices Photo Illustration by Veronica Teeter are also plentiful when it comes to the are staying in 2021. tops, but the most popular are leather “There were many people who never and lace. abandoned low-rise pants for the high- rise trend we saw more recently that was heralding back to the ‘70s,” Howard Baggy pants said. “Given that many brands are still After a year of working from couches in this ‘70s moment, I don't see high- and going to school in bed, it is hard waisted trousers leaving us right now.” to imagine squeezing back into skinny Howard also said there will be big jeans. That could be the reasoning influences from the ‘90s and early 2000s behind the new baggy pants trend. This this year. He also notes that outerwear is manifesting in wide leg culottes and will be used more as a fashion statement oversized straight leg jeans. and less of a practical use. “Think more of a sailor pant and less Be sure to look out for these trends the of a flare jean,” Howard said. next time you are shopping or the next This is a trend that will probably gain time you clean out your closet. Some of more popularity as the year goes on. these items have been around for a little Some of the more popular baggy jeans while and may already be in your closet. are also low rise, but if that is not your If you want to make a statement, these thing, do not worry, high waisted pants are just some of the pieces to wear.

41 MICROWAVE GOURMET Story by Olivia Harden Chicken Quesadilla

10-15 minutes

Loaded Potato

15 minutes

Mug Omelette

5-10 minutes

42 Photos by Cristina Betz The microwave has revolutionized dorm life for many college students ever since it was popularized. With its minimal price and ease of use, the microwave has become pivotal in allowing students to cook cheaply for themselves with little stress or fuss. Despite all the pros of microwave meals, they can get repetitive. If you are stuck in the cycle of making disappointing Lean Cuisines or resorting to popcorn every night, here are some easy recipes adapted from Tasty to give you a homemade taste in minutes. Chicken quesadilla: It’s fiesta time!

2 flour tortillas 1. Microwave tortillas for 1 minute or until slightly crispy. ½ cup shredded chicken (cooked) 2. In a small bowl, mix the chicken, peppers and taco seasoning. ½ diced bell pepper 3. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until the peppers are soft. 1 tablespoon taco seasoning 4. Spread the mixture onto a tortilla and cover with cheese. ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese 5. Cover with the other tortilla. 6. Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute and enjoy!

Loaded potato: The ultimate comfort vegetable!

1 russet potato (washed) 1. With a fork, poke holes in the potato and rub with salt and olive oil. 1 tablespoon olive oil 2. Place the bacon on the same plate as the potato. 2 slices of bacon 3. Microwave for 7-9 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and the potato ¼ cup shredded cheese is tender. Sour cream or chives to serve 4. Crumble the bacon once it’s cooled. Salt and pepper to taste 5. Slice the potato in half and fluff the insides with a fork. 6. Sprinkle the cheese on the potato and microwave for another 30 seconds. 7. Top with sour cream, chives and bacon. Voila!

Chocolate mug cake: Treat yourself!

¼ cup all-purpose flour 1. In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients, except the chocolate chips. 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2. Add the milk and oil. Mix until there are no clumps. ¼ teaspoon baking powder 3. Pour batter into a 12 ounce microwave-safe mug. 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 4. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. ¼ teaspoon salt 5. Place a paper towel over the mug. 1/8 cup milk 6. Microwave for 70 seconds or until a toothpick is clean after inserting it in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil the middle. 1 tablespoon chocolate chips 7. Enjoy your indulgent creation!

Mug omelette: Give your cereal a break!

2 eggs 1. In a microwave-safe mug, combine all ingredients. ½ bell pepper (diced) 2. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, stopping to stir halfway through. 2 slices of ham (diced) 3. Enjoy your yummy breakfast! ¼ cup chopped spinach Salt and pepper to taste

43 OFF-CAMPUS A WKU FRESHMAN ADVENTURES BUCKET LIST Story by Bekah Harper

Visit Jackson’s Orchard Walk around Shanty Hollow Lake Jackson’s is a local favorite for peaches, apples and Shanty Hollow Lake is a 135-acre reservoir located pumpkins where you can pick your own or shop their in Warren County just a little bit north of Bowling store after partaking in the giant slide or wagon rides. Green. This lake features a 1.3-mile hiking trail where dogs are welcome too! Explore Lost River Cave Lost River Cave is a seven-mile cave system located Catch a Hot Rods game in Bowling Green. This Kentucky wonder features The Hot Rods are Bowling Green’s own minor wooded hiking trails, a zip line, gem mining and a league baseball team. Tickets are as low as $10, with butterfly habitat. various promotions and game highlights throughout the season, which runs from early April to early Grab a drink from Spencer’s Coffee September. This popular cafe is a staple to downtown Bowling Green and WKU students. The coffee shop offers a Visit a farmers market great atmosphere to study and hang out with friends. There are two year-round farmers markets near WKU’s campus offering everything from fresh strawberries to artisan cheeses. Check out the Community Farmers Market or SoKY Marketplace on a Saturday morning or select weekdays. Indulge in Mary Jane’s Chocolates Mary Jane’s Chocolates is locally owned and specializes in chocolates, “with a Kentucky twist!” the shop claims on its website. Some of the most popular items include: the sea salt caramels and fountain squares, meltaways, and Kentucky Bourbon truffles. Tour the National Corvette Museum The world famous museum features over 80 Corvette models displaying the history of Corvette. The museum also displays photos, videos, scale models and memorabilia. Volunteer at the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society The Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society has an “open volunteer” program, which means students can volunteer for a few minutes just to show the animals some love, or they can stay awhile to assist customers and help with donations. Photo by Grace Pritchett

44 Grab a scoop of ice cream at Chaney’s Chaney’s Dairy Barn is locally owned by Carl and Debra Chaney. You can try the many flavors of Chaney’s homemade ice cream while touring the FIND YOUR ADVENTURE farm or getting lost in the corn maze in the fall. Visit Baker Arboretum The Baker Arboretum is a 115-acre outdoor garden just four miles from WKU featuring two greenhouses, exotic plants like Japanese maples and more seasonal foliage. Go bowling at Southern Lanes Bowling not your thing? Southern Lanes also offers miniature golf and laser tag. Another bonus: WKU students get a discount on bowling rates! Try climbing at Vertical eXcape Vertical eXcape is an indoor rock climbing NatsOutdoor.com gym that offers four types of climbing, promising something for climbers of every skill level. 1121 Wilkinson Trace (800) 327-1731 Grab doughnuts with friends at GADS Visiting the Great American Donut Shop for a late-night study break has become a part of the WKU experience. This 24-hour doughnut shop features community favorite flavors like the blueberry cake Vertical doughnut and the traditional glazed doughnut. eXcape climbing center Ride roller coasters at Beech Bend Park 121 Flex Park Ln, Suite #2, Bowling Green, KY 42101 & Splash Lagoon (270) 467-2601 Beech Bend Park & Splash Lagoon is an amusement park popular among Bowling Green families. You can visit Beech Bend to enjoy the water park, get away for a weekend of camping at its campground, or watch cars race at the dragstrip raceway.

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46 DEAR OLD

TO MY WESTERN, Poem by Noah Powers

With your precious pink cherry blossom blooms, Spring always looks ever so good on you. Caboni copycatting bow tie’d grooms Could never compare to your lovely views.

A university upon a hill, Bell’d melodies raining time down below, Beauty pours from every brick— See it spill From Cherry Hall to Guthrie it does flow!

Even nature praises you; white squirrels Flashing through trees, whitecaps in seas of green. Four years with you are the best in the world— This is a time built for the silver screen.

Every Top’s first love, ‘for husband or wife, Is Big Red ‘n white, for Life to More Life.

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