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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by TopSCHOLAR®. It has been accepted for inclusion in WKU Archives Records by an authorized administrator of TopSCHOLAR®. For more information, please contact [email protected]. . visit WKUHERALD COM Pictures of the Week gallery online at WKUHERALD.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012 • College Heights Herald • Vol. 88, No. 6 • Western Kentucky University Sen. McConnell honors Yates

By CAMERON KOCH [email protected]

Senator Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., honored one of WKU’s own, 1st Lt. Eric Yates, during a senate ses- sion on Thursday. Yates was in WKU’s ROTC program and was later deployed to Afghanistan, where he was killed in action in September 2010. A granite panel depicting Yates and 13 of his friends in Afghanistan was installed on Guthrie Bell Tow- er last fall in a Veterans Day cer- emony, to which McConnell made ERIC YATES reference. McConnell began by listing the numerous medals and awards Yates had received, including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He then proceeded to tell stories of Yates’ childhood as told to him by Yates’ mother, Kathy Yates. McConnell, reciting what Eric’s mother had told him, spoke of Eric growing up as an everyday boy, with his favorite shows being “Batman” and “Power Rangers.” It was a trip to Washington, D.C., in Summer 2001 and the following 9/11 attacks that changed Yates for- ever and inspire him to join the military, McConnell said.

SEE YATES, PAGE 3

WKU giving lows for ostcrossing al students more PPostcrossing allowso forrat ion ive world expl time to pay bills iinexpensivenexpens world exploration

By NATALIE HAYDEN Seeing the world when you are going to [email protected] through your mailbox get one.” is now possible with Postcrossing is a WKU’s non-payment drop date for students is the help of postcross- “postcard project,” quickly approaching. ing.com. created in 2005 by Come Feb. 21, students who have not paid their After just two years Paulo Magalhães of bills will have a hold put on their account in accor- as a Postcrossing user, Portugal, intended to dance with a new school policy. Students will have un- WKU alumna Victo- encourage communi- til March 13 to pay their bills. ria Golden-Thompson cation between vari- different countries on The new policy is a way to give a little leeway to has already sent and ous people throughout your own time,” Rice students who may not realize when their bills are due, received approxi- the world, according said. “You can make said Brian Meredith, associate vice president of En- mately 35 to 40 post- to its website. something that might rollment Management. cards. Mt. Washington not be personal, per- “What we are trying to do is increase awareness that “I really look for- freshman Shelby Rice sonal, simply through students need to pay their bills and settle their balanc- ward to getting the just recently took up the fact that it’s hand- es,” he said. “We are increasing communication and mail,” Thompson the Postcrossing hob- written.” allowing some warning time.” said. “It is almost like by. The new policy gives a longer grace period to stu- Christmas every day. “It’s a way to inter- dents. They never tell you act with people from SEE POST, PAGE 3 Doug McElroy, associate vice president of Enrich- ment and Effectiveness, said the new system was cre- ated in hopes of benefi tting students.

SEE TIME, PAGE 2 Damaged Rock House to be demolished By CAMERON KOCH “It’s just a cool building. It has a lot [email protected] of character.” President Gary Ransdell said the In the coming months, a familiar plans are to bring the building down in building at the top of the Hill, the Rock the near future and possibly put addi- House, will come tumbling down. tional parking spaces in its place. The building, used as a home base of “It’s an old building … and it would sorts for the folk studies and anthropol- cost an awful lot of money to try and re- ogy departments, became condemned store or rebuild for a very small space,” after an inspection to repair a leaky toi- Ransdell said. let led to the discovery of a far worse He said just because it’s an interest- problem — a severe termite infestation. ing, old building doesn’t mean the uni- Damage to the foundation of the versity needs to spend a lot of money to building, in addition to water damage, save it. Though Ransdell said he is in also contributed to the decision to bring favor of saving and restoring buildings the building down. on campus, the Rock House is not worth Darlene Applegate, associate profes- it due to its small size and small historic sor for folk studies and anthropology, signifi cance. made heavy use of the Rock House as a Applegate said she believes if money lab for cleaning artifacts. had been invested earlier rather than “It didn’t surprise me that they made waiting until the problem became so CHRIS WILSON/HERALD The Rock House, built between 1850 and 1875, will be torn down within the upcoming the decision,” Applegate said. “The serious, the building might have been months. A recent inspection revealed a termite infestation, wearing down its foundation. building had declined, and they had just saved. President Gary Ransdell suggested that the land may go to additional parking. always been talking about it having to go sooner or later. SEE HOUSE, PAGE 3

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CONTACT: NEWS 270.745.6011 - [email protected] ADVERTISING 270.745.3914 - [email protected] EDITOR 270.745.5044 - [email protected] 2 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD FEBRUARY 10, 2012 is for Poet PStudent sees world through words By MARY ANNE ANDREWS fi nd a poem,” he said. “Sometimes a [email protected] line — or a word — just gets stuck in your head, in your interior monologue, With Valentine’s Day just around the and you build a poem.” corner, many might try their hand at po- Hunley has taught poetry at WKU for etry. But for one WKU student, poetry nine years. isn’t about wooing — it’s his way of “Clint is an outstanding poetry stu- life. dent,” he said. “He is very outgoing and Last fall, Bowling Green senior Clint does a great job participating in class. Waters won a top 10 spot in the Jim I’d be surprised if he doesn’t publish his Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing poetry.” contest hosted by the English Depart- With a major in Creative Writing and ment. minor in German, Waters’ dream is to SHELBY MACK/HERALD His winning poem is a dark, modern translate works between German and Bowling Green senior Clint Waters pulls inspiration from many places to write his poetry, piece called “On Learning the Bible English. But he said he will be satisfi ed which is often dark in tone. Never Depicts Satan as Red, Horned or with anything that involves writing. Clove-Footed.” Waters said most of his writing is want him to be able to make a living and knows a lot.” “The poem is about the preconceived based on a cause he sees in the world. make a difference because I think that’s Waters said one of his favorite ways notions people have about being gay “One day I saw this bumper sticker what we’re here to do — make a differ- to fi nd inspiration is to look to other and how what you think is rarely the that just fl ew all over me, so I wrote ence for someone.” writers for a model of how to begin. case,” he said, who is homosexual and ‘America Bleeds God,’” he said. “I like Reno said she especially likes a poem “It’s not stealing,” he said. “It’s pay- wrote the poem to his boyfriend. to take a moment or an emotion and try Waters wrote about his father. ing their art homage.” Waters said a lot of his poetry is dark to convey that: not a lot of beginning, Waters admits he has not been writing because of the psychological scars he middle, end — but a second in my life.” very much lately because of the Playsta- has from his father and brother dying Waters said his mom, Teresa Blair tion 3 his mom gave him for Christmas. within a year of each other. Poetry is an Reno, is a major encouragement to his But he is preparing to study abroad later WKU outlet, he said. work. this semester and said he hopes Germa- “I do most of my writing when I can’t “We talk every day,” Waters said. ny can be his “Walden Pond.” sleep. Something just hits me — maybe “And she comes to all of my poetry “The biggest thing I’ve learned so far it’s the moonlight,” he said. “But, I readings.” is that not everything you write will be to worry about sounding whiny. So, I try Reno owns Teresa’s Restaurant in amazing, so you shouldn’t get discour- to write about one issue at a time.” Bowling Green. She said she teases aged,” he said. “Young gay writers need A Z Waters said WKU has helped him Waters all the time about how dark his to feel comfortable writing about het- Each Friday, the Herald brings hone his skills as a poet. poetry is. erosexuality or about things that have “(Associate English Professor) Tom “I just want him to be happy and do- nothing to do with sex. People say write you a story inspired by a letter of Hunley opened my eyes about how to ing what he wants to do,” Reno said. “I what you know, but I think everyone the alphabet.

will send students a notice with an extension to TIME get their payment in.” CRIME REPORTS CONTINUED FROM FRONT Students will have until Mar. 13 to pay be- Reports fore they will be kicked off Blackboard and out ■ Freshman Brittany Lizotte, Pearce-Ford Tower, and freshman “Not having hard drop dates, but fl exible, and of classes. Students will still be able to pay until Tiara Clarkson, PFT, reported on Feb. 9 that their laptops were also the new policy gives a period of time where Mar. 26, but afterwards is the “point of no re- stolen from their room. The value of the theft is $1,800. students can be reinstated if they come in and pay turn,” Meredith said. ■ Freshman Zackery D. Campoamor, PFT, reported on Feb. 8 their bill,” he said. “Once students are dropped for non-payment, that his backpack was stolen from the 27th floor of PFT. The The old system processed the bills within a it’s what is called a hard drop.” Higginbotham week of the payment date, and many students said. “They won’t be allowed in their classes value of the theft is $350. ■ were unknowingly taken off Blackboard, Bursar anymore.” Sophomore Ejike Ikenna Anyanwu, Washington D.C., reported Belinda Higginbotham said. Meredith said the hard drop policy is need- on Feb. 7 that two of his books and his laptop were stolen at Higginbotham said many students would be ed because letting students in class when they Preston Center. The value of the theft is $2,150. unable to log in to Blackboard, realize what had haven’t paid is unfair to students who have paid. ■ Freshman Kelsee Marie Buntin, PFT, reported on Feb. 7 that a happened and come in late to pay their bills. The Both Meredith and Higginbotham said the package sent to her was signed and received by someone else. new policy is trying to prevent this from happen- Feb. 21 date is the most important and urge stu- The value of the theft is $99.35. ing. dents to pay their bills by then. ■ Freshman De’Light Dowlen, PFT, reported on Feb. 6 that his “After the Feb. 21 due date, we are placing Bills can be paid on TopNet or in the Billings backpack was stolen. The value of the theft is $354. students on fi nancial warning,” she said. “We and Receivables offi ce. be shy

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[email protected] FEBRUARY 10, 2012 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD 3 a random international or local address from “Your address is only given to someone Is there anything you want from Germany?’ POST the website and then mail out their postcard. when it is your turn to receive a postcard. and I said ‘No, I just wanted to surprise CONTINUED FROM FRONT Next users must wait for their postcards to be Your address is not public,” Vessels said. you.’” received and registered into the system. Days Thompson confi rmed the site’s safety, by “I have found that people who write Post- Through the website, you can create a later, they will receive a postcard in their own saying it is not like Facebook where every- crossing postcards are friendly,” Vessels said. profi le stating exactly what it is you hope to mailbox. one can see your information. Instead you “They are interested in sharing information gain from the experience. Thompson said her “The address I got fi rst was to a woman fi rst request to send a postcard in order to about themselves, their hometowns or their profi le asks other Postcrossers to send her in New Zealand who has four children that receive an address to send that postcard to. countries.” anything they want to ensure she doesn’t get make her cards for her as art projects,” Rice While users agree postcrossing.com is All of this worldly exploration is not only similar postcards. said. “For her, it’s family bonding, which I more confi dential than some social media benefi tting the site’s users. According to “I love to travel, and I love to go to differ- found inspiring.” sites, the postcard project does have several postcrossing.com, the small fee in postage is ent places,” Thompson said. “But I know I Once Rice’s postcard was received by the social media-like features, such as messaging “contributing to a more effi cient postal ser- will never get to go everywhere.” New Zealand woman and she registered it other users, commenting on their postcards vice.” Thompson has received postcards from online using an assigned identifi cation num- and viewing other users’ profi les. The benefi ts don’t stop there either. all over the world, including places such as ber, Rice was eligible to start receiving her Thompson said a woman from Germany Thompson, Rice and Vessels agree the web- China, Sweden and Scotland. own postcards. put on her profi le that she was collecting the site gives people an opportunity to put the “Not only do you read about their culture “You get one for every one you send,” quarters of the United States and then listed world into perspective. Thompson even said and where they live, but you also read their Thompson said. “I think that way the people each quarter she already had. she thinks it would be a great classroom as- personal stories as well,” Thompson said. who participate are rewarded.” “So I sent her about eight quarters, but signment. Now servicing more than nine million While some people may question how I didn’t tell her they were coming, because “It would be nice for classrooms to do users, Thompson said postcrossing.com is safe the site is, WKU alumna Jessica Ves- what’s the fun in knowing they are com- these things so that kids can get multicultural fairly simple to use. sels has been using postcrossing.com for two ing?” Thompson said. “Then she sent me a exposure to learn more about the world out- Through postcrossing.com, users request years now without any safety issues. message back and said, ‘That was so nice. side of where they’re at,” Thompson said.

Fort Campbell in the 101st to get across a few of the self-esteem. by saying that liquor is bet- life himself, with the op- YATES Airborne Division. He was things he found about in Yates heavily empha- ter than beer, to save mon- portunity to share his life CONTINUED FROM FRONT then deployed to Afghani- life. First, he told listen- sized reading as much as ey and always be open to and lessons with the peo- stan. ers to take a chance, and possible and wrote that new ideas. He then wished ple that share that life,” Yates attended com- McConnell read from a also wished for every- everybody should do as everybody in attendance a McConnell said. “But I munity college before en- letter Yates had written in body to watch the origi- much as possible to bet- safe and happy life. am honored to be able to rolling in WKU’s ROTC case he didn’t return home, nal Star Wars trilogy. He ter understand the world “It’s a great loss … that share them now with my program. After gradua- to be read at his funeral. then advised exercise, around them. 1st Lt. Eric Yates will not colleagues in the United tion, he was stationed at Yates used the letter because it will encourage Yates fi nished his letter have a long and happy States Senate.”

studies program, is one HOUSE of those students. As an CONTINUED FROM FRONT undergraduate from Cub Run in the anthropology It’s part of The building, according department, Hawkins to Applegate, was built spent numerous hours people’s between 1850 and working in the house. 1875. It has changed “It’s part of people’s memories. hands numerous times, memories,” Hawkins said. That was eventually being bought “That was our anthro by President Paul Garrett lounge.” our anthro and used as a women’s The anthropology dormitory when WKU was department is currently lounge." still Western Kentucky being housed on the third State Teacher’s College. fl oor of Tate Page Hall —HOPE HAWKINS Beginning in the where they have classroom Graduate student 1970s up until 1996, the space, lab space and storage Rock House served as areas for artifacts. The the positives is we are the International Student move is only temporary, getting renovated space,” Affairs building before and the plan is to eventually Applegate said. being turned over to the move the department once Ransdell said the anthropology department again into a renovated Grise department’s future space for lab use. Hall after the construction will be renovated to its Students attended class, of a new business college specifi c needs. washed artifacts and joined building. Applegate said if the in on anthropology club Hawkins and other house had to go down, this meetings in the Rock House. volunteers will be moving year was a good year to do “The students are the vast collection of it, as the department added attached to the building,” artifacts housed within the two new staff members. Applegate said. “They Rock House to the new “It’s the right time to spend a lot of time over storage area in Tate Page create a new identity with there.” on Saturday. new people,” she said. Hope Hawkins, a “We’re trying to see “The new space is a space graduate student in the folk positives, and one of we can all create together.” WKUHERALD.COM

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COLUMN TOOPSPS& When talking about race, BOOTTOMSTTOMS ignorance isn't bliss TOPS to Panda Express There is a video had a list of the most offensive things to ask uncomfortable or be offensive. So instead coming to campus next that came out a and do and checked them off as the video of having a much-needed conversation, we semester. few days ago that progressed. Regardless if this is a deliberate stay inside our little bubble and attest to has gone viral attempt at trying to lead people to make ourselves that racism isn’t as problematic BOTTOMS to it not be- called “What do ignorant comments, the fact of the matter is as it was in, say, 1963, and that everyone ing here soon enough. you know about that you have college students who think that is equal and that we all have the same black history?” It the rapper 50 Cent is a historical black fi gure. privileges. features a white After my irritation subsided, I wondered And when our bubble is burst, and a man — in blackface what the response would be from WKU serious conversation begins, we start to TOPS to WKU being — interviewing students if the same man came to campus hear the ignorant comments or people JOANNA WILLIAMS represented at Rally for Brigham Young READING BETWEEN and asked the same questions. After a bit fumbling over their words because they Higher Education this University students THE LINES of thinking, I came to the unfortunate said something that they didn’t mean. It’s on certain things [email protected] conclusion that it would undoubtedly be something I’ve seen way too many times past week. such as what month the same reaction. I know this because I’ve and it proves we still have a long way to go. Black History been in enough classes when the subject People everywhere need to stop running BOTTOMS to WKU Month is in and who important black of race has come up and have overheard away from racial conversations or scenarios having only four fi gures are. enough sentiment from people in passing to that constantly arise. Talking about race is people show up. I cringed throughout the entire video and prove that this happening at WKU wouldn’t really, really hard. I get that. But because couldn’t get through the fi rst minute before be too far off. something is diffi cult doesn’t mean we I clicked out of it, only to come back a few But this isn’t really about BYU students have to side-step it. minutes later when I promised myself not or WKU students or who knows more about I think one of the most important things TOPS to the men’s to punch my computer screen. a national observance month. that people can do this Black History Month basketball team having It brought up a bunch of questions such This is about how race is something that is not to learn more about Martin Luther a season high in atten- as: Why do these college age students not we never talk about. Instead, we let music King Jr. or learn more black trivia but to dance last week. know who Martin Luther King is? Why videosnews stories and TV shows do the have an honest discussion about race. What do they think it’s wrong for a white man talking for us. The result is problematic and it is, what it means and to answer whatever BOTTOMS to the to “act” like a black man? And why, for disturbing views on black people, like the questions we may have. It’s something we women’s team losing the love of everything righteous, was the students had in the video. all should do, because if we don’t, then interview done by a guy in blackface? It seems that we don’t want to talk about videos like the one mentioned above will their first home game It seemed as if the creator of the video race for the fear that it will make people remain all the more prevalent. to South Alabama in 26 games.

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COMMENTARY Better communication needed during DUC renovations

In Tuesday’s to great lengths to obtain student input and “leave it at that”? itself a new palace to show off than a article about ICSR though SGA meetings, open forums, The very fi rst line of the WKU democracy that is interested in better keeping its space, and the tables and comment boards that Mission Statement is “Western serving its constituents. it was stated littered the main fl oor of DUC asking Kentucky University prepares students The relocation of DUC offi ces doesn’t multiple times that for opinions. In that stage, WKU leaders to be productive, engaged, and socially have to be a zero-sum game, where some the administration made it clear that they wanted to make responsible citizen leaders of a global groups “win” and others “lose.” We can did not make their sure that the renovations were in the society.” How can WKU students lead a all benefi t from new, shared spaces where decisions about students’ best interests. global society if they have trouble getting collaboration and communication become relocating DUC Where has that interest gone now responses from the administration of their easier. I don’t believe that we should be offi ces very clear that we’ve moved past planning and own university? Transparency is the key to fi ghting over who “wins” a space when the to the public, not are starting to run into real, tangible social responsibility, which WKU claims goal is to better the university experience even to those issues? Students are actively reaching is their very reason for existing, and yet it for all 21,000 WKU students. ADAM SALMAN directly involved out, contacting as many people within takes students weeks to learn about very The closed nature of the decisions Scottsville Senior in the process. It WKU’s infrastructure as possible, basic and important decisions made by being made about the relocations aren’t seems to me that including the president himself, trying staff who work daily with students. in the spirit of WKU, “A Leading the administration has gotten carried to determine their fate for the next two I’m trying to sympathize. I really am. American University.” It makes me away, focusing on a fi nished product years (many of them upperclassmen, who The timelines are short, the deadlines wonder if I want WKU to be a benchmark (a remodeled building) that is still two are paying fees and undertaking huge close, and there are literally hundreds for other universities — to lead them — years away, instead of paying attention to inconveniences for a building they’ll of variables to consider, but the single- if the university can’t be bothered to problems that need solving now. never get to use), and members of the mindedness with which the administration keep its students informed of the inner When the DUC renovations were administrative staff still think that it’s is pursuing the renovations reminds me functioning of policies that very actively fi rst proposed, the administration went acceptable to contact other administrators more of a despotic autocracy building affect them. college heights herald

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DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed in this newspaper DO NOT refl ect those of Western Kentucky University's employees or of its administration. FEBRUARY 10, 2012 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD 5 Four SGA members attend Rally for Higher Education By TAYLOR HARRISON students not being able to ed to be back in time for [email protected] attend was due to the rally the senate meeting later being so soon after winter that night in order to help Four members of the break. generate legislative ideas. Student Government Asso- Treece said she signed Tuesday’s SGA session al- ciation attended the Rally up because she believed lowed for several rough for Higher Education in the rally would be a good drafts for future legislation, Frankfort on Tuesday to experience to “rally for he said. protest a proposed 6.4 per- something I really care Other universities rep- cent cut to postsecondary about.” resented by a speaker were education. The rally began at noon Northern Kentucky Uni- The four SGA members on Tuesday, but before the versity, Eastern Kentucky who attended the rally from speakers began, many of University, Morehead State WKU are Executive Vice the schools gathered in the University, Kentucky State President Kendrick Bryan, foyer of the Capitol Rotun- University, Murray State Director of Information da to cheer for their univer- University and the Univer- Technology Cory Dodds, sity. Other universities had sity of Louisville. Associate Justice Chris T-shirts specially made for Some state representa- Jankowski, and Senator the rally and brought their tives spoke as well, high- Mallory Treece. President mascots along. lighting the importance of Billy Stephens did not at- Micah Fielden, student education, including Ryan tend the rally due to being body president at the Uni- Quarles, Richard Hender- ERIC SHEA/HERALD in class. versity of Kentucky, was son, W. Keith Hall and Cory Dodds, director of information technology for SGA, waves his red towel at the Kentucky According to the SGA’s the fi rst to speak, kicking Kelly Flood. State Capitol in Frankfort Tuesday during the Rally for Higher Education. With only four SGA website, the Rally for High- off the rally. Both students and rep- members attending, WKU’s delegation was smaller than most years and smaller than most er Education was deemed Fielden said this was the resentatives mentioned the other universities in attendance. an acceptable absence at “largest rally we’ve had in idea of uniting all students WKU. modern times.” as one voice to be heard. budget cuts in education. “I think the state has downturn that has occurred Traditionally, WKU has The rest of the student Flood, a Democrat After the rally, WKU done better for education while he’s been in offi ce — sent a larger delegation body presidents spoke from District 75 in Fay- representatives were able than other states,” said since 1976. with anywhere from 12 to throughout the rally, except ette County, said it would to sit down with Rep. Jody Richards, an alumnus of “I think it’s pretty vital 30 students, Bryan said. for WKU, due to Stephens’ be the students’ genera- Richards, a Warren County WKU. to meet with legislators Bryan said he believes absence. tion that will ultimately Democrat on the higher However, Richards and to share your concerns part of the problem with Stephens said he want- solve this problem with education committee. also said this is the biggest in the Capitol,” Bryan said. WKU volunteer organizations ■ NEWS BRIEF Sig Ep to host annual philanthropy week

Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity hopes to show off their heart to unite for recruitment fair this Valentine’s Day, while also raising money for their philan- thropy. By KAYLA SWANSON cans for Informed Democracy, ticed that these groups were having Proceeds raised from the fi fth-annual Sweets Week events [email protected] GreenToppers, Habitat for Hu- trouble gaining students and com- will be donated to the organization’s philanthropy, YouthAIDS. manity, the ALIVE Center and munity interest, so he wanted to “YouthAIDS is an organization that helps people around the Student volunteers are encour- Share A Swipe. Each of these do something about it. Gott began world deal with AIDS at a young age,” Sig Ep junior Sam Kiss- aging their peers to roll up their organizations will have a table at contacting other service organiza- inger said. “They will give them medical attention if they need sleeves and give back to the WKU the fair where students can talk tions to generate interest about the it. It’s a great program. We all support it.” community. with group members and receive fair so a variety of groups could be The fraternity will kick off the week on Wednesday with a On Feb. 14, there will be a ser- information about different ways represented. Queen of Hearts pageant. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. at the Down- vice fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at they can volunteer. Gott said he hopes that as a ing University Center Auditorium. The price will be $3 for all the DUC Courtyard, where several “We want to get as many or- result of the fair, students will be Greek affi liates and $5 for anyone else who would like to attend. service organizations will have the ganizations on our campus and in more aware of service opportuni- The participants will compete in three areas — letter wear, opportunity to share information our community involved with the ties around campus and the com- formal wear and talent. about their respective groups. fair,” said Louisville junior Meg munity. On Friday, the organization will head to the Blue Dome for a “It’s a great way that students Kennedy, co-president of AID. “I am just very passionate about mechanical bull riding contest at 8 p.m. can easily get involved on cam- Elizabethtown senior Andrew volunteering and helping others, Those who want to attend are encouraged to be there an hour pus,” said Lexington senior Mor- Gott, a member of three organi- and I imagine there are many oth- early for a performance by a local band, The Barren River Trio. gan Mickelson, a student represen- zations participating in the fair, ers on campus that feel the same The trio is a folk-style band that formed in Bowling Green last tative of GreenToppers. helped to organize the event. way,” Gott said. “I feel like help- year and recently released its fi rst album “American Folk.” Organizations scheduled to Gott, a member of AID, Green- ing others is kind of a responsibil- attend include FeelGood, Ameri- Toppers and FeelGood, said he no- ity we have as college students.” — Amanda Young

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By SPENCER JENKINS had nothing to do with Johnson said they’ll involve the same SAEs [email protected] the incident, President probably be facing a from Vanderbilt. Tom Travis said. grand jury in Kentucky In the report Clark Three members of the “We didn’t know they where it will be decided stated that someone came Vanderbilt University were in town and had noth- if arrest warrants will into the KA house and chapter of Sigma Alpha ing to do with it,” he said. be issued. Their names threw a pool ball through Epsilon fraternity could Mandi Johnson, pub- haven’t been released the screen of their 42” face charges for stealing lic information officer because they haven’t Vizio television. a fraternity composite for WKUPD, said in an been formally charged. There is no evidence picture from the WKU email that Vanderbilt The composite was to corroborate the claim chapter of Sigma Nu. Police were able to iden- stolen on Jan. 28 around that SAE was involved, The fraternity should tify the three subjects 3:30 p.m., according to the report said. be getting their compos- involved and have taken Sigma Nu’s surveillance “We don’t have any SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE FROM SIGMA NU HOUSE ite picture back by Fri- the stolen property into camera. proof of any kind, but Three SAEs from Vanderbilt University could face charges for day, Sigma Nu President their possession. Also, according to a we’re trying to look stealing a composite photo from the WKU Sigma Nu house. Taylor Rousey said. The subjects will be Bowling Green police into it,” Clark said. “But “We were lucky we facing a second-degree report, Kappa Alpha there isn’t much we’re of information given to strategist at Vanderbilt had security cameras in burglary charge, which President Jordan Clark going to be able to do.” them from the Herald, News and Communica- our house and we were is a Class C felony, and reported an incident of The SAE national said Brandon Weghorst, tion, said the report has able to identify them,” theft by unlawful taking criminal mischief that chapter declined to com- director of SAE commu- been referred to their of- he said. from a building, which is occurred on Jan. 28. ment on the incidents nication in an email. fice of Student Conduct WKU’s SAE chapter a Class D felony. The report said it may based on the amount Princine Lewis, senior and Academic Integrity. Corvette museum educating women about cars

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After Perkins and Hageman said of Perkins and Hageman. signed as a reliever this year to add While Myers said he’s excited PERKINS — the team’s projected Saturday “They’ve just helped me on a day- depth to the bullpen, Myers said. about the depth of the rotation, CONTINUED FROM SPORTS starter — comes a group of pitchers to-day basis to get better and learn Four of the Toppers’ fi ve starters he also made it known that depth with less experience at the Division from their experiences.” throw left-handed which provides a doesn’t take the place of guys like “I’ve always been a leader by I level. Myers said sophomore left- unique advantage for the Toppers. Perkins and Hageman. example, and I believe in that,” Myers said that junior left-hander hander Austin Clay and freshman “No one likes hitting off left- “As much as you want to have said Perkins, who will start the year Tim Bado, a transfer from Crowder left-hander Ian Tompkins will handers,” Myers said. “Left-hand- depth, aces are titled ‘aces’ for a rea- as the team’s Friday night starter. “I Junior College in Eden Prarie start the majority of the midweek ers are a premium and such a high son,” Myers said. “There’s a reason hope I go out on Fridays and get the Minn., has locked himself into the games. commodity. I like having lefties guys are known as the No. 1’s of a team behind me, keep them in the Sunday starting role for now. Meanwhile junior right-hander being dominant because it really staff because they’ve kind of sepa- game and let the other guys follow “They’ve both really helped me Taylor Haydel, who started 10 forces you to think about lineup rated themselves, and that’s what behind me.” transition to the D-1 game,” Bado games a season ago, has been reas- changes.” those two guys have done for us.”

“We’re going to run a lot,” she said. He went from averaging 2.2 points and TOPPERS “We’re going to try to push the envelope and CROOK 3.6 points per game in his fi rst two years CONTINUED FROM SPORTS take a little more risk early on to see what we to becoming WKU’s second-leading scor- can do.” CONTINUED FROM SPORTS er this season with a 9.1 points per game Rousseau, a transfer from Northwest Flori- Perry said she was especially excited by the average. da State, recently recovered from a knee injury speed of sophomore infi elder Olivia Watkins. “Now, we’re down seven or eight, we His career-high before this season was that limited her ability to practice. “Olivia Watkins is our fastest kid on our battle back and get a three, four-point win. 11 points. She pitched all seven innings, giving up team,” Perry said. “She has true speed. So I think that’s a big change for us, having He had reached double fi gures 12 two home runs and some other hard hit balls, we’re hoping to see her really blossom and him as a defi nite point guard leader that times this season prior to WKU’s Thurs- but said she felt comfortable while pitching. steal a lot of bases for us this year.” we really didn’t have in the beginning of day night game against Middle Tennessee “Coming in after not playing for six months Watkins stole seven bases on eight attempts the year.” State, which was played after press time. was a little tough,” Rousseau said. “… Pretty last season. Crook’s growth into a leader is just one Crook said once the majority of the much everything was going where I wanted it Though the fi rst set of games includes the part of a massive evolvement in his entire team’s scoring left after last season, he to go, and it felt like my spin was on point.” Saturday doubleheader, Mattox said the team game. knew he needed to step up. Mattox and junior catcher Karavin Dew will be too excited for the start of the season His passing skills were never doubted. Now he’s equipped with the ability to also stole bases during the scrimmage, some- to get fatigued. He averaged 1.6 and 3.6 assists per game pass and score. thing Head Coach Tyra Perry said WKU will “We train our bodies and our minds to get in his fi rst two years respectively and “Coming in, I had to play that role as do more of this year. ready for a 56-game season,” she said. “Early leads the team this season with a 2.5 as- point guard — just getting everyone in- In 59 games last season, WKU was suc- in the season we’re ready to play, so we might sists per game average this season. volved,” he said. “Now the sky’s the limit. cessful on 57 of 77 stolen base attempts. be on adrenaline.” But his scoring was a different story. I can do both.”

exist when the next bowl could be selected — but dell said. teams to play in big, reve- Last year, the New Or- BOWLS cycle rolls around. only after all teams with “It’s a very fl uid process nue-producing bowls. leans and GoDaddy.com CONTINUED FROM SPORTS One proposal would re- winning records have been but one that’ll be important “I want to make sure Bowl bids were given to quire seven wins for bowl accommodated. in defi ning the future of the that conferences like ours Louisiana-Lafayette and “We’ve got to get more eligibility, as opposed to Whatever changes oc- BCS,” Ransdell said. … have got meaningful Arkansas State in late No- primary agreements and the current minimum re- cur to the bowl system go Bjork said the automat- postseason if somebody vember, though WKU still we’ve got to get more cord of 6-6. in part through WKU Pres- ic qualifi er status which goes 12-0,” Massaro said. had a chance to win the secondary agreements,” That model would ac- ident Gary Ransdell. gives the Atlantic Coast, “No. 1, let’s take care of league. Bjork said. “And the win- commodate teams with Ransdell represents Big East, Big Ten, Big the top.” “I think people know dow to do that right now is winning records like the the Sun Belt as part of a 12, Pacifi c-10 and South- Bowl discussions have how we feel about it, closed.” 2011 WKU squad, which 12-member BCS Over- eastern Conferences easier taken place during a tran- and we’ll address some Bjork said several sites was shut out of a bowl sight Committee which access to BCS bowls will sitional phase for the Sun of those things with new were talked about as bowl while 14 teams with six has fi nal say on bowl mat- reportedly be eliminated, Belt, as Commissioner leadership in the con- tie-ins which would “make wins were selected. ters. helping leagues like the Wright Waters is retiring ference,” Bjork said. sense” for the league, in- But the decreased That committee will Sun Belt. this summer. “Wright’s done a great cluding the BBVA Com- number of eligible teams meet several times over Middle Tennessee State Waters’ replacement job of growing football, pass Bowl in Birmingham, would logically decrease the next few months to dis- Athletics Director Chris has yet to be named. but some of the new ideas Ala. the number of bowl games. cuss bowl models before Massaro said he hopes that Bjork said that has put honestly just need to wait But there's a chance Bjork said he favors a bidding out a package to elimination of the AQ will discussions about early in- until we have a new com- some of those bowls won't model in which 6-6 teams television networks, Rans- open the door for Sun Belt vitations on hold. missioner.” Show your WKU ID & get 10% off ! LEE’S www.leesfamousrecipe.com Famous Recipe Chicken Buffet Sat-Thurs $5.99 Chicken Friday $7.99 Chicken & Fish

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MEN'S BASKETBALL FOOTBALL More bowls priority for Sun Belt ADs

By BRAD STEPHENS [email protected]

WKU found itself without a bowl last season despite a 7-5 record. That scenario could play out again for the Toppers and other Sun Belt Conference teams before 2014. Sun Belt athletic directors discussed potential changes to the bowl system last week in New Orleans. WKU Athletic Director Ross Bjork said “the fi rst pri- ority” for the league is getting more bowls with Sun Belt ties. Currently the New Orleans Bowl and the GoDaddy. com Bowl in Mobile, Ala., have primary tie-ins with the league, and bowl tie-ins cannot be re-allotted until the current Bowl Championship Series cycle ends after the COOPER BURTON/HERALD 2013 season. Junior guard Jamal Crook dribbles at the top of the key during WKU’s 75-66 win over South Alabama at Diddle Arena Feb. 4. Crook scored 24 points against the Jaguars on 9-of-10 shooting. SEE BOWLS, PAGE 7

SOFTBALL Stepping up Lady Toppers Crook harnessing leadership role for Tops start season

By COLE CLAYBOURN in WKU’s 75-66 win over South Alabama on Sat- [email protected] urday to give WKU its third win in four games. “He’s the guy that I said, ‘Look, we need a Friday in S.C. Sometimes all someone needs is an opportu- leader — it’s yours,’” Harper said. “That’s why nity. Jamal Crook just needed his opportunity to we’re playing like we are right now.” By HASANI GRAYSON lead. Freshman forward Vinny Zollo pointed to Kas- [email protected] The junior point guard was thrust into a leader- par’s injury as a turning point for Crook solidifying ship role at the beginning of the season by default a leadership role. Practicing various in-game situations was a critical because he was one of the lone upperclassmen on “I think he knows, ‘I’m our point guard now,’” part of WKU’s inter-squad scrimmages this week. a team with seven freshmen. Zollo said. “You hate to see Kevin go out, obvi- With the roster split in half for the scrimmage, the After an injury to freshman point guard Kevin ously. But with Jamal, it’s, ‘This is my job. I’m the coaching staff was looking to test their players by chang- Kaspar on Jan. 21 against Arkansas State, the once one that’s going to have to do it full time now.’ I ing the score, number of outs and pitch counts. role player turned prolifi c scorer was now in a po- think with that comes a lot of confi dence in itself, The different in-game scenarios created tests for play- sition where he really needed to lead. maybe self-retained confi dence.” ers at all positions leading up to the Lady Toppers’ season But Crook said he didn’t feel like he needed to Crook is usually the fi rst one to grab players opener against Cleveland State at 9 a.m. Friday in Co- step up — he wanted to. and organize a huddle after a play, Zollo said. lumbia, S.C., at the Palmetto Classic. “I signed up for the point guard position. I think It’s a simple thing — organizing players to regroup. WKU will also face Winthrop (9 a.m. Saturday), the point guard is very important to the basketball But Zollo said having someone take charge in those South Carolina (11:30 a.m. Saturday) and Tennessee team,” he said. “The point guard has to take on brief huddles has helped the team stay focused, espe- State (9 a.m. Sunday). that leadership role no matter what — no matter cially late in games. Sophomore outfi elder Kelsie Mattox, who batted .331 who’s on a team. The point guard has to be that “You never saw that a lot of times before this three- last year with eight homeruns and 36 RBIs, said she doesn’t vocal leader that drives the car.” game win streak or anything before that,” Zollo said know a whole lot about the teams the Lady Toppers are Right now, Crook has the keys to that car and Wednesday. “When we would go down, we’d be down facing, but she is confi dent WKU will be prepared. they’re his to give up. eight or nine points, and that’d be the game. It would “I know we’ll get a great scouting report from our Interim Head Coach Ray Harper said Crook is end up being a 17-point loss. coaches,” she said. “But we’re pretty much doing the the unquestioned leader of the team after he scored same approach we had last year: being aggressive, and a career-high 24 points and dished out six assists SEE CROOK, PAGE 7 when we do get in the hole, continuing to trust ourselves and our swings.” Sophomore pitcher Emily Rousseau proved to be one of WKU's game against Middle Tennessee State on Thursday was played after the the Lady Toppers’ standouts during the team scrimmage. Herald's print deadline. Go to wkuherald.com for full coverage from Murfreesboro. SEE TOPPERS, PAGE 7

BASEBALL Perkins, Hageman to anchor 2012 staff

By KURT CARSON said Myers, who previously served as [email protected] WKU pitching coach. “You can’t teach that. That experience WKU will lean heavily in 2012 on a of them being out there, going through 1-2 punch it boasts at the top of its start- their routines, getting their consistency ing rotation. and learning every week I think has al- The Toppers returns the duo of junior lowed them to be potentially a very domi- left-hander Tanner Perkins and sopho- nating two-man punch in the front of the more right-hander Justin Hageman to rotation.” their rotation for the second straight year. Perkins posted a record of 7-4 last sea- Perkins was named second-team All- son and a 2.36 ERA that was best in the Sun Belt Conference in 2011 while Hage- Sun Belt. Hageman fi nished his freshman man earned the league’s freshman of the season with an 8-5 record that accompa- year award. nied a 3.22 ERA. Head Coach Matt Myers said he ex- As the veteran of the rotation and the pects Perkins and Hageman to be a top most experienced pitcher on the staff, Per- 1-2 combination, with the experience kins said he expects himself to be a team they have helping them improve upon last leader. year’s results. “I think that experience is invaluable,” SEE PERKINS, PAGE 7

2012 starting rotation COOPER BURTON/HERALD Friday: Sunday: Junior left-handed starting pitcher Tim Bado, center, laughs with teammates during practice ■ Soph. LHP Tanner Perkins ■ Jr. LHP Tim Bado on Feb. 8 at Nick Denis Field. Bado has, as of now, secured a spot as the Toppers' Sunday Midweek: starter. Saturday: ■ Soph. LHP Austin Clayl ■ Fr. RHP Justin Hageman ■ Fr. LHP Ian Tompkins

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