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Republican candidates for Kentucky Governor, Hal Heiner(from left), James Comer and Matt Bevin, address a set of questions during the gubernatorial debate in Down- NICK WAGNER/HERALD ingthe Student Union's auditorium elephants on Tuesday. The televised debate was sponsored by WKU's departmentin of politicalthe science. room Republican candidates for Governor debate on various issues

BY LASHANA HARNEY not attend the debate. college.” [email protected] The debate was co-sponsored by Bevin described himself as a hus- ducation, healthcare, jobs the Americans for Prosperity, the band, father of nine children, a mili- and taxes ruled the discussion National Review and the WKU politi- tary veteran and a small business E during Tuesday’s Republican cal science department. owner. gubernatorial debate. Heiner described himself as an "I look forward to the day when Three out of the four Republican unlikely candidate, one with a civil everyone asks ‘Why is everyone candidates for governor attended engineering background and a mul- moving to Kentucky?’ instead of the the debate in the Downing Student titude of jobs. other way around,” Bevin said. Union auditorium at 7 p.m. Tuesday. “If you could name a job, I prob- Comer received a bachelor's degree Candidates Matt Bevin, James Com- ably had it,” Heiner said. “To dish- in agriculture from WKU in 1993 and er and Hal Heiner were in atten- washer, to janitor, to surveyor, to currently serves as the Agriculture cutting lawns as I went through dance. Candidate Will Scott could SEE DEBATE PAGE A3

A look back: Ransdell Hall turns 4 years old Swim attorney, BY LASHANA HARNEY The home of gold medalist [email protected] WKU's College of Education and Four years ago, President Gary Rans- Behavioral Sci- speak about dell received one of the university’s ences, Ransdell highest honors—a building with his Hall, turned four suspension name on it. years old on April WKU dedicated Ransdell Hall on 29. The university BY SHELBY ROGERS April 29, 2011. The decision was unan- spent $35 million [email protected] imous by the Board of Regents. The to accommodate hall created a new home for the Col- more than 3,000 Former swimmers are speaking out lege of Education and Behavioral Sci- students through about the university’s five-year sus- ences. its academic pension of the swim team. President Ransdell said this dedica- programs. NICK Bowling Green attorney Brian Lowder tion continues to challenge him in WAGNER/HERALD represented three of the swimmers making WKU the best it can be. mentioned in Collin Craig’s allegations “I’ve got to continue to earn the throughout the Judicial Affairs process. designation that the Board of Re- Lowder, a 2003 graduate of WKU, said gents very generously bestowed and understand how the world works “It’s more than just the building,” Craig’s allegations were “exaggerated.” upon me with the naming of the and what all they can have in it. I don’t Russell said. “It’s about the property. “[Craig’s claim] starts off with a sum- building while I was serving as presi- want our students to graduate without It’s about the windows. It’s about the mary that during his recruiting trip he dent,” Ransdell said. “That’s my having some confidence in a global outdoor lighting. It’s about the materi- was led to believe the swim team was a challenge, to continue to earn that context.” al choices, recycling… There’s a whole close-knit group that supports each oth- honor.” Ransdell also had confidence in lot that goes into the LEED certified er,” Lowder said. “If he came here on re- In the past four years, Ransdell said the eco-friendly nature of his name- facility depending on what level you cruiting visits and trips, then he would’ve WKU succeeded in many areas, but sake building. Chief Facilities Officer achieve.” experienced the culture of hazing that three areas stick out: doctoral pro- Bryan Russell said Ransdell Hall was Ransdell said he plans to move for- he so adamantly complains about grams, competitive scholarships and designed to accomplish LEED (Lead- ward with the same momentum. now. Whether that’s right or wrong, he international programs. ership in Energy and Environmental “I’ve been in this job 18 [years], I would’ve come here and seen that, yet he “The world has become a complex Design) Gold certification. don’t know if the last four years have made the decision to come to WKU." place, environmentally with climate House Bill 2 requires that any build- been any more successful or eventful Craig's 10-page report detailed ac- change, economically, geopolitically,” ing costing more than $25 million than the previous 14 but I would like cusations of forced alcohol consump- he said. “What happens in one coun- must meet minimum LEED certifica- to think we’ve achieved successes… tion, hazing and sexual assault. Craig try instantly affects our country. Our tion. However, GRH consciously went and I hope we continue to be produc- filed a complaint with the Bowling students need to be global citizens above those requirements. tive in the next four,” he said. SEE SWIM TEAM PAGE A3 A2 APRIL 30, 2015 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD Why Student Publications?

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BY ABBY PONDER ielle Lovell, professor of soci- ECTC while also taking class- chancellor of WKU Elizabeth- pose of educating the students [email protected] ology at WKU Elizabethtown. es that Western had to offer,” town/Fort Knox. “We offer that are here that, due to life Over the next 50 years, the Routon said. programs that they’re interest- circumstances or just the fact The Elizabethtown/Fort campus has partnered primar- Routon said the transition ed in, so I think it really pres- that they love Hardin County, Knox campus rests 80 miles ily with Fort Knox, Elizabeth- between ECTC and WKU Eliza- ents a great opportunity.” want to stay here and get their away from WKU’s main cam- town Community and Tech- bethtown was very smooth. It The regional campus also education,” she said. “I fully pus. Despite being the region- nical College (ECTC) and the also helped prepare her for when offers services to the families anticipate seeing this campus al campus the farthest away Hardin County school district. she started her graduate studies of active duty soldiers and re- grow even more. I’ve seen it from Bowling Green, Eliza- A number of students at on the Bowling Green campus, tired veterans. in the six years that I’ve been bethtown’s campus has devel- WKU Elizabethtown began though she does miss the one- “[Cobb] takes care of most here, and I expect to see it in oped a culture all its own. their degrees at community on-one interaction from the re- of the active duty students the next six years.” The regional campus boasts colleges like ECTC to earn gional campus, she said. [on base], but we get a lot of Abbigail Ledford, a junior over a tenth of WKU’s popu- their associate degrees before The university also has roots family members, a lot of peo- from Meade County studying lation. As of 2014, its 2,076 transferring to WKU Eliza- on Fort Knox’s base. ple who are retired, and a lot social work, said she liked that enrollees are 70 percent un- bethtown, said Blake Butkov- Beatrice Cobb, the coordi- of people who have GI bills or she could continue to work at dergrads, according to enroll- ich, an academic advisor for nator of military programs VA benefits that come to us her full-time job in Elizabeth- ment reports. Elizabethtown/ WKU Elizabethtown. at WKU Elizabethtown/Fort for any number of reasons,” town while pursuing her edu- Fort Knox students have the “There is absolutely no typi- Knox, said she’s proud of the Butkovich said. “Whether cation at night. largest population of web- cal student,” she said. fact that they are able to work they live on post or some- “For a long time, I think based course enrollment of all Jasmine Routon, a graduate closely with active duty sol- thing like that, there are a lot there’s been a stigma about of WKU’s regional campuses. student in WKU’s sociology diers. For instance, the afore- of ties to Fort Knox as far as staying at a community col- more than half (56 percent) of department, originally started mentioned students never the students that we get to lege for a lot of people,” she those who attend take classes her education at ECTC before have to pay more than $250 come down here.” said. “Seniors in high school online. transferring to WKU Eliza- per credit hour, Cobb said. With the community around are so ready to just get up and “[Employers] are looking for bethtown upon completing “We have huge numbers of Elizabethtown continuing to move and go off to college and students that have done the her associate degree. veterans here, and they have develop, Lovell said she be- have that experience, but you work, not just the theory, and “I was able to not only start education benefits that will al- lieves the presence of the cam- can still have that college ex- our students are getting those right away, but I was also able low them to come to school,” pus is vital to the community. perience here. It’s worked out opportunities here,” said Don- to finish my associates with said Evelyn Ellis, the regional “We serve an important pur- super well for me.”

DEBATE Heiner said he would end Kynect and college more affordable by providing pact us at all levels, going into the job Continued from sports replace it with a form adopted by other tax credit. market after we graduate, as well as tu- states that would have no impact on Joel Turner, assistant professor of ition while we’re here,” Coffey said. Commissioner. Comer said he helped the state budget. political science and panelist, asked Coffey said he was hoping for ques- make the Department of Agriculture All candidates agreed Kentucky “What would you do as governor to tions regarding social issues. He also more transparent, and he wants to needs to become a right-to-work state, help address the initial out of pocket said he wanted a more direct answer continue the transparency in all as- meaning individuals would not need costs of attending college?” on upfront tuition costs. pects if elected governor. to belong to a union to work. Comer said he wants to focus on Louisville sophomore Jody Dahmer, “I’m running for governor because I Comer said becoming a right-to- creating jobs for graduating students College Youth In Government presi- want to do the same thing across the work state would grow Kentucky’s by improving Kentucky’s business cli- dent, said he will be able to make a board with the Transportation Cabinet economy. mate. more informed decision. and the Education Cabinet,” Comer “We have to create jobs in the state and Heiner said he wants to make funds “I only had researched James Comer,” said. “We can operate government that’s not going to happen until we be- available for students choosing to pur- Dahmer said. “It was very refreshing to more efficiently.” come a right-to-work state,” Comer said. sue vocational training or certification see Hal Heiner and Matt Bevin speak Eliana Johnson, Washington editor Johnson asked a question near the end programs. He said often students are about their issues. I had no idea about for the National Review and panelist, of the debate regarding the candidates’ left out from continuing education be- some of the backgrounds of both Hal asked the first question of the night: opinion on using state funds to help stu- cause of the lack of funding. Heiner and Matt Bevin.” “Would you repeal the Medicaid ex- dents attend community college. Bevin was the only candidate to Turner said he and Johnson wrote pansion that took place under Obam- Bevin said it’s imperative a program mention the Common Core standards. the questions over the topics provided acare and if so, how would you limit is implemented to aid students, but “Our universities are more and more by the Americans for Prosperity. eligibility in a way that serves both the noted that college may not be for ev- like country clubs,” he said. “We have “They’re an economically driven needy and the taxpayer?” eryone. four or five times the cost and four or group, so that’s one of the reasons we Bevin and Comer said they would “The idea that every single person five times the comfort, but we’re not didn’t ask about the gay marriage rul- dismantle Kynect. needs to go to college is nonsense,” turning up four or five times the quali- ing,” Turner said. In addition to dismantling Kynect, Bevin said. fied students.” Dahmer said his opinion has Comer said he would change the Med- He said funding technical programs Grayson County junior Chase Cof- changed, especially regarding the edu- icaid eligibility requirements. He said to make citizens employable in spe- fey, College Youth In Government vice cation topics. wants to get people off of Medicaid and cialized areas would help create man- president, said debates such as these “I definitely know who I am going to onto private healthcare by improving ufacturing jobs in the state. are important to get involved in. vote for in this upcoming primary,” he Kentucky’s business climate. Comer said he has a plan to make “It’s something that is going to im- said.

SWIM TEAM “The problem that my clients isted even when Craig came to Continued from front and that I see with this situation the university. is no personal responsibility for “That means something Green Police Department on participation in this taken by when you say you’re a family, Correction Jan. 6 which prompted an in- Mr. Craig,” he said. and I don’t take that lightly," vestigation. BGPD’s investiga- Lowder said his clients ad- she said. "To have both pro- Due to a Herald error, tion then led to a separate Title mit to the inappropriate be- grams cut and suspended for there was an error in the IX report. havior, but he noted that Craig five years for swimming? That’s A3 story regarding the On April 14, 2015, President could have come to swim cap- a death sentence.” Board of Regent’s ap- Gary Ransdell and Athletic Di- tains or coaches directly for The university’s decision to proval of the tuition and rector Todd Stewart informed any problems he experienced, suspend for a full five years didn’t fees schedule. The fi rst the university that the Swim particularly involving forced add up with other, more detri- story said three regents and Dive teams would be sus- drinking. mental hazing incidents around abstained from voting. pended for five years as a result “It was Mr. Craig’s choice to the country, Lowder said. However, there were of the investigations. consume alcohol,” Lowder said. “If you take everything in this three votes against the For Olympic gold-medalist SCREENSHOT PROVIDED BY LOWDER “I’ve been provided texts that report as true, which it’s not, schedule from Burch, and WKU graduate Claire Do- “I talked to him first, and I range from September and Oc- and you take everything true nahue, the news was devastat- cried a lot,” she said. “It’s not tober and clearly indicated that to the letter it’s written, is a five- Taylor and Harris. No ing. something you want to hear. Mr. Craig was seeking alcohol. year suspension appropriate? I abstentions were made. “It hits me every day,” she It’s my family, and now we’re He’s asking teammates to get it don’t think it is,” he said. The Herald regrets the said. “You wake up and you all splitting up. We’ll still keep for him for the recruits.” Lowder said his clients are error. think it’s a dream or a night- in touch. I keep in touch with According to Craig’s report, the satisfied with the Judicial Af- The College Heights mare, and it’s not. It’s real life. the people I swam with, and I first person he told about the haz- fairs ruling. Herald corrects all con- Myself and these kids are hav- love them dearly.” ing was his sister. Donahue’s future, however, fi rmed errors that are ing to deal with it. It’s been a Several individuals pinpoint- "...it was not until I confided is a bit more uncertain. Do- brought to reporters’ or crazy adventure.” ed by Craig in the allegations in my sister… that I realized nahue had been training with editors’ attention. Please The day of the announce- were brought before Judicial the actions I was told was ‘tra- Marchionda for eight years, but call 745-6011 or 745- ment, Donahue was headed Affairs. The judiciary process dition’ were actually hazing Marchionda’s position will be 5044 to report a cor- to a swim meet when she re- didn't allow for Craig to be and were illegal and damaging terminated effective June 30. ceived two voicemails, one cross-examined or his allega- to group participants,” the re- “Now I’m going to have to rection, or e-mail us at from a former teammate, the tions to be questioned, “an un- port said. leave,” she said. “I’m not going [email protected] other from Head Swim Coach fortunate flaw of the Judicial Af- Donahue said the family she to be able to stay, and that’s a Bruce Marchionda. fairs process,” Lowder said. experienced at WKU still ex- sad thing. This is my home." APRIL 30, 2015 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

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@CollinWalsh_11: WKU campus smelling like 100 cans of shake that shit today.... — 25 Apr 2015 TRUTH BE TOLD @brittanyxdawn: shoutout to the kid at wku's orientation yesterday The difference between A perfect relationship or A masked dictatorship who raised his hand & asked how much alcohol you have to drink to be on the swim team— 25 Apr 2015 OPINION@ most definitely okay to have disagree- nancial, emotional and physical con- WKUHERALD.COM ments. Every single couple faces times sequences. when they do not agree on things. It In an article written for Psychol- @asteph15: Scared to know how is healthy to disagree because this is ogy Today by Craig Malkin, a clinical much Chick-fi l-A I've consumed in As college students, my 4 years at WKU.— 28 Apr 2015 the probability that how we expand our minds. As long as psychologist from Harvard, he states we will be involved in the argument is handled in an appro- that there are many symptoms that @jammyjam92 numerous relation- priate and respectful way where both can result from being in an abusive : Some of my friends ships is extremely partners can equally express their relationship. Many people suffer thought i stopped dancing cause MORGAN high. We are experi- opinions, there is nothing to worry from post-traumatic stress disor- I'm not on the WKU dance team about. der, better known as PTSD. As stated PROFUMO menting and trying anymore! Umm nope! #DanceIsLife Lastly, everything listed above by Dr. Malkin, this disorder creates to find what will work I'll always be dancing.— 24 Apr 2015 should be reciprocated. A relation- such an extreme detachment from for us in regards to an Checking Up: ship is between two people who care reality that they do not even remem- “ideal” relationship. @supsusan: Offi cially a wku stu- Conscious about one another—not one person ber being hurt by it at all. The victim As exciting as being dent bitches— 24 Apr 2015 choices for who cares more than the other. A does not leave the abuse due to the in a relationship may better living relationship should entail equality fact that they dissociate themselves. be, it can be hard to and should be upheld by respect and Psychologically they are not capable @bsad27: My wku ID card, may or maintain emotional trust. of recalling what happened and the may not look like a mug shot.— 24 health especially with all of the stress Unlike a healthy relationship, it can harmful effect it had on them. This Apr 2015 we undergo as students. There are no be difficult to recognize an unhealthy could potentially explain why some- set guidelines we can follow to make relationship—especially when you one may view their relationship as @literallyrachel: When the guy sit- our relationships healthy, but there are the target for abuse. When at- healthy, while to someone on the out- are a few recommendations that can ting next to you at orientation tells tempting to identify abusive signs, side all signs point to abusive. you the reason he chose WKU is bc act as the framework. take a closer look at the way your If you find yourself in a situation To begin, both partners should be it's a party school & you have to just partner treats you emotionally, sexu- where domestic violence, emotional be like, yeah— 24 Apr 2015 open and honest with each other. ally, physically and verbally. abuse or verbal altercations often oc- Honesty is huge in any type of rela- The vulnerability of one partner can cur, there are several places you can tionship because it allows both part- occur over time through the subtle turn to for help. The Counseling and ners to have their voice heard and progression of abuse, which leads to Testing Center here at WKU has indi- keeps the lines of communication the dominance of the second part- vidual counseling where you can ex- open, which allows for quicker reso- ner. This vulnerable versus dominant press your feelings and receive advice lution of disagreements. partnership can result in emotional on how to proceed. If domestic vio- Be respectful toward your partner. and sometimes even fiscal depen- lence is the main issue then contact- Take into consideration all aspects of dencies. In any relationship, when ing the police may be a good option. the relationship and show respect for one partner is dependent on the oth- There is also support around Bowling your partner’s beliefs, opinions and er partner, especially financially, the Green, such as Hope Harbor, a crisis feelings. dependent partner may be fearful of prevention center, that can help you Even in a healthy relationship, it is walking away due to the possible fi- determine your next steps.

COMMENTARY A tentative 'student syllabus' for fall 2015 profs

OPINION@ helped me along my way and provid- you hold over your subject. But tak- cause of their sexual orientation, out- WKUHERALD.COM ed an amount of support I could’ve ing pride in your work and research fit, gender, life choice, religion, etc. never begun to give thanks for. is a totally different thing than lording doesn’t make you a witty professor. It But I’ve also had, as many others on your accomplishments over students makes you mean. In the weeks leading campus, my fair share of horror sto- and making them feel inept. up to graduation, I’ve ries. While not naming anyone spe- 5. Even God isn’t this strict about done a lot of reflecting cific, here’s a suggestion of a simple 3. Your voice is not that of a siren. showing up. about my time here on “student syllabus” for professors to I’ve never met a student who en- Attendance policies, especially JACOB the Hill. College is a follow in the future. joyed a pure lecture class where the those allowing three or less absences PARKER time where you meet teacher did nothing but drone on and per semester, are laughable. People people and form re- 1. Tell us what ya want—what ya re- on. While some people may not pre- have lives other than university re- lationships that last a ally, really want. fer to join in, having discussions with sponsibilities. We’re adults dealing lifetime, but perhaps the people that When your students start asking your classroom (and not just posing with illnesses, multiple jobs, deaths, shape our future most are our profes- questions, it’s not acceptable to cup and answering your own questions) is finding our way, growing up and liv- sors. your hands over your ears and refuse really the only way we’re ever going to ing on our own. More often than not, With our grades and futures in the to respond. It’s childlike and embar- pay attention. these things collide with the rigid palms of their hands, they run class- rassing. Responses to student ques- structures of time classes are set. rooms similar to the way judges do tions must be coherent, and without 4. R-E-S-P-E-C-T There is no feasible reason that, if all their courtrooms—largely unrestrict- frustration. We’re just trying to learn, Yes, most of us are young 20-some- assignments are completed on time ed and unchecked. pass and get by, man. We don’t have things and, to some of you, a bitter and receive above average grades, a I’ve been fortunate enough to have time for a circus act. reminder of the long-gone youthful student should fail any class because plenty of teachers who are under- years. We’re a generation like never of their attendance grade. standing, supportive and filled with 2. Trade in your high horse for a cute before and binge watching (or drink- Comprehension doesn’t come the desire to share knowledge. Pro- pony. ing) will be our favorite pastimes, just strictly from attending class. This idea fessors McCaffrey, Harkins, Reed and Of course you’re intelligent. We have like your baseball and cracker jacks. is antiquated, like much of the set-up Crawford, to name a select few, have respect for the amount of knowledge However, putting a student down be- of the modern university system.

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autism Samuel and his father, Robert, take their daily walk early every morning. "Samuel has taught me patience," said Robert. During their morning walks, Robert has to look back and sometimes wait for Samuel to catch up to him. PHOTOS BY ERICA LAFSER

“Samuel has taught me patience. He ferent thing in this 13-year-old’s life. His autistic.’ We want to avoid any suggestions has taught me that love for one’s child is, parents, Ferrel and Robert have to adjust that his condition defines him.” indeed, unconditional. Finally, Samuel to the daily routines and necessary ap- Samuel’s father, Robert, is the history led me to realize that the world is a bet- pointments that Samuel has because of department head and an associate pro- ter place than I have ever imagined,” said his severe autism. fessor, and his mother, Ferrel, teaches Robert Dietle, in reference to his son Sam- When Samuel was first diagnosed, he German and Spanish at Bowling Green uel. was more than 3 years old. High School. “Our careers as teachers and Most teenagers have to deal with the “Since his behavior didn’t exactly match scholars inevitably made us hope that typical moods that come with their age. our idea of autism, it was surprising,” said Samuel Dietle is one of those teenagers, Robert. “Ferrel and I quickly discovered Samuel would be academically inclined,” but he also has to deal with the struggle of that the term autism covers a wide range said Robert. “Our most fundamental hope having severe autism. With that, Samuel of behaviors and developmental delays. remains unchanged, [though].” Ferrel and has trouble making connections with his This is why we prefer to say that Samuel ‘is Robert hope that Samuel will be able to peers at school. School is not the only dif- on the autism spectrum,’ rather than he ‘is lead an independent and happy life.

TOP LEFT: Ferrel, Samuel's mother, unlocks the car door for Samuel after his speech therapy at the Clinical Education Center. He attends this session every other day during the week. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, when he does not have speech therapy, he goes to the Kelly Autism Program. TOP RIGHT: Samuel changes the information on his calendar to fi t the new day. His father, Robert, looks over his shoulder to check that he is doing it right. LEFT: Samuel rides LeRoy at New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding with instruction from Ms. Pixie. BOTTOM LEFT: Samuel rides LeRoy at New Be- ginnings and practices halting and trotting. New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding in Bowling Green is a non-profi t organization dedicated to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities by using the horses. BOTTOM RIGHT: Samuel folds the classroom laun- dry almost every day to start learning household chores. Samuel is in the 7th grade at Bowling Green Junior High. APRIL 30, 2015 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

The annual NPC Kentucky Derby Festival Championships took place Saturday, April 25. Jared Coff ell won fi rst place in the men’s class A, collegiate class A and teen division, along with earning a national qualifi cation for men's phy- WKUHERALD.COM LIFELIFE sique. "My goal was to win fi rst place in all three classes, but I didn't think that I had a chance to win the men’s class," said Coff ell. "When I won I was so pumped."

EEYEYE OOFF THETHE TIGERTIGER PHOTOS BY HARRISON HILL

ared Coffell, 19, of Elizabethtown, later, Coffell just competed in his third week, cut his calorie intake, practiced with my girlfriend, she was very support- is a sophomore exercise science competition, the annual NPC Ken- posing, weighed himself every morn- ive of me, even when I was in a grumpy Jstudent at WKU, and an avid tucky Derby Festival Championships ing and did everything he could to look mood from a lack of calories,” said Coffell. weight lifter. in Louisville. Coffell competed in the as lean and well groomed as possible. With the support of his family and After Sasha Teems, a physique train- men’s class A, collegiate class A and On top of all the training he had to en- friends, Coffell walked on for his first set er from Elizabethtown, spotted Coffell teen division. He started his training dure for the competition, Coffell had to of judging on April 25 at the convention working out a little more than a year eight weeks prior to the competition. balance his schoolwork, job and make center in Louisville. After a long day of ago, Teems recruited Coffell to com- “My goal was to win first place in all even the slightest bit of time for his flexing and not drinking water, Coffell pete in his first physique competition. three classes,” said Coffell. girlfriend, WKU student Brendan Bird. accomplished his goals, winning first Two competitions and a few pounds Coffell trained in the gym six days a “Though I barely had time to hang place in all three divisions of physique.

FAR LEFT: Jared Coff ell weighed himself every morning when he woke up to track his progress and make sure he was losing weight each week in order to lose fat and improve body composition. HAR- RISON HILL/HERALD

TOP: Jared Coff ell pumps up backstage before he goes out for the mens’ physique class A competition. Coff ell competed in the collegiate and teen phy- sique classes as well.

BOTTOM: Jared Coff ell relaxes with his girlfriend, Brendan Bird, after a long day of school and training. "With training and schoolwork, I haven't had as much time to hang out with Brendan," said Coff ell.

BG EATS Tsunami delivers steamy pho that is pho-real good

[email protected] namese restaurant is, naturally, a popular and traditional Vietnam- Of the wide array of Asian res- ese street dish: pho. taurants that populate Bowling Conventional pho consists of a Green, Tsunami is the rare place meaty broth filled with linguine that serves Vietnamese cuisine. For -shaped rice noodles, morsels of this alone, it’s a place worth check- meat and a variety of different con- ing out. diments. Tsunami’s pho with steak The inauspicious dining room was no different. Visually, the size JOHN was narrow and dim. Instrumen- GREER tal elevator-esque music hummed alone made for an impressive look- quietly in the background. In ap- ing bowl of food. It seemed more BG EATS: pearance and atmosphere, it mim- appropriate for sharing. A white Weekly guide ics many of the casual Asian places mound of slippery rice noodles to the BG in town that traffic in fried rice and simmered amid rings of raw onion restaurant teriyaki chicken. and thinly sliced slivers of steak. scene Tsunami also actually provides While the steak was rare when some of those very items in the placed in the bowl, the heat of small Chinese and Japanese sec- broth cooked it quite quickly. tions on the menu. This seems a bit Tsunami’s pho came with a Tucked away in a strip mall off of Campbell Lane in Bowling Green, Tsunami off ers cuisine disconcerting from an authenticity mound of bean sprouts, fragrant from Vietnam, Japan and China. This particular dish, the Pho Tai Bo Vien, originates from perspective, but that’s not why you Vietnam and consists of broth, noodles, steak and a beef ball. Accompanying the soup come. The real draw to this Viet- SEE BG EATS PAGE B3 is a plate of fresh bean sprouts, basil leaves and lime slices. NICK WAGNER/HERALD B2 APRIL 30, 2015 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD NOT YOUR TYPICAL WOMAN The leading ladies of each genre are crowned WILL OPINION@ in fantastical or surreal settings. layered, complex women. These three women deserve WKUHERALD.COM The irony of typical women These atypical TV women recognition above others in HYDE on TV is that real women do usually acknowledge and over- their genres because they face "Not Your Typical Woman" is not act or live this way. Not all come patriarchal setbacks more obstacles than their TV Not Your a play on viewer expectations women choose to live in the while commenting on the ab- peers. Where other television Typical formed over decades of female shadow of men. However, con- surdity of gender prejudice. programs present a more gen- Woman: misrepresentation on TV. Typi- temporary TV breaks down More importantly, atypical TV der neutral atmosphere, these Leading ladies cal women in visual media are conventions of what it means women do not need the sup- shows allow their female leads with super usually superficial characters, to be a woman on the small port of a male character, but to conquer more than just plot powers often defined by the men in screen. Because of loosened will gladly accept assistance. line conflicts. They must swim their life. Typical TV women cultural gender roles and the These women control the plot against the tide of their own lack the depth of a real person, ILLUSTRATIONS BY rise of feminism, modern TV line and surrounding charac- culture and circumnavigate EMILY LINDEAU/HERALD even if the show is surrounded has started to present honest, ters develop for them. established gender constructs.

LESLIE KNOPE AGENT CARTER MARY SIBLEY “Parks and Recreation,” one of the most beloved Of the many Marvel and DC adaptations to reach “Salem,” now in its second season, is a gritty, bru- comedies on TV, ended this year. The star of the se- TV this year, “Agent Carter” offers the most unique tal retelling of the infamous Salem trials. Though ries, Amy Poehler, is a clear front-runner for com- and perhaps most inspiring female hero. Peggy the show itself is full of revolutionary female char- edy’s strongest woman. Poehler’s character, Leslie Carter tops the list for this year’s super-ladies be- acters, Mary Sibley stands out the most. Knope, provided viewers interesting commentary cause she overcomes more challenges than your “Salem” topped the list above other dramas be- on social struggles still inherent in certain cultural average female protagonist (superhero or not). The cause of the complex issues of female representa- institutions. Knope topped the comedy list be- show was short lived and, what’s worse for fans, may tion in society tackled by Sibley alone. Sibley is a cause she is genuinely a good and likable person. not be continued for a second season. This is unfor- collection of taboos. She is a cunning social climb- tunate as many Marvel fans have noticed the larger It is hard to say no to someone like Knope because er and machiavellian power house within her presence of male superheroes and protagonists that she just doesn’t give up. Ever. town and coven—all while usurping gender and Beyond the silly, gimmicky personality traits often take center stage on movies and TV. Perhaps humorously, “Carter” has yet another obstacle to economic roles through various schemes. Sibley Knope displayed over the years, viewers know rules two separate spheres of society. She not only she is a real person. Knope is one of the most re- surpass—gaining another season. It seems with low ratings and an uncertain future, the show comments sacrificed her life to lead the marginalized, she also latable personalities in comedy. Perhaps because clawed her way into a position over Salem. The she has experienced the array of human emotions on sexism too frankly for Americans. “Agent Carter” brings social commentary distinct- show illuminates subversive ways the oppressed on screen (sometimes within the same episode), use to access authority. And, perhaps by overdoing Knope knows what it feels like to be embarrassed ly missing from other live action comic adaptations that are set in contemporary times. “Agent Carter” the gore and blood, the show educates audiences or proud, to be frustrated and accomplished. is set in the mid 40s, an era defined by rigid gender of the consequences innate in colonizing as well as Knope was an interesting composite of contradic- roles and expectations. Carter, on the other hand, rebelling. The show details the struggle of the mar- tions. She was determined and distracted, likable pursues a career in a secretive government organi- ginalized, the desperation of the lower classes and and annoying, as well as bitchy and a push over— zation, essentially as a spy. the frustration of the voiceless. Her character also Knope was a walking commentary on the pitfalls of The most admirable facet of Carter’s success is her female success and a parody of male criticism. brings unconventional portrayals of female sexu- ability to manipulate her position in society for her ality and pleasure to the small screen. “Parks and Recreation” came to an emotional own gain. Carter is able to use her womanliness to close this year, but used the final season to con- Sibley, especially in the latest season, is often ac- outwit her enemies and friends. She plays with the costed for her gender. Hathorne, Sibley's newest tinue to preach feminism to the modern world. idea that women are limited in knowledge and un- The season addressed women in upper-politics, male adversary, has spent the last four episodes at- able to be physically threatening. tacking the idea of female leadership. In the first ep- females in academia and new perspectives stem- The agent deserves some recognition. If Carter isn’t isode of the latest season, Hathorne slices through ming from the absence of many fixed gender roles. fighting for approval amongst her peers, she is fight- In the final season, Poehler boils down modern ing for respect in her society. Not to mention, Carter Sibley’s hold over Salem and lectures the public on feminism into a single sentence. When criticized is literally fighting criminals in almost every episode. the merits of masculine leadership saying, “We have for “making” her husband, Ben, bake for a con- Perhaps more impressive, Carter lacks superhuman utterly upended the most fundamental principle of test, she addresses a crowd of men’s rights activists abilities that allow many of Marvel’s other cinematic how things are to be, which is led by men. Men of and says, “If you want to bake a pie, that’s great. If characters to succeed. Carter is a woman who was property, men of substance, men of godly goodwill. you want to have a career, that’s great too. Do both told by her own culture, job, peers and enemies to But above all, by men.” Sibley offers a poignant re- or neither, it doesn’t matter. Just don’t judge what back down; yet she is a woman whose wit and deter- buttal two episodes later saying, “A strong woman is someone else has decided to do.” mination alone overcomes all odds. no more to fear than a strong man.” WKUHERALD.COM APRIL 30, 2015 b3 Poetry festival showcases student work, alum reading

BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT poem “A Walk After Midnight on Re- [email protected] peat,” said she was thrilled to advance to the finalist round and didn’t feel I felt a surprising amount of calmness, and I enjoyed After receiving golden programs too nervous about reading her poem getting it out there, and it wrote itself, you know, since with the 10 finalist poems inscribed aloud. it was based on something personal that actually hap- inside from members of the English “I was really excited, and I really pened to me.” only entered to meet Saeed, and I Club, people made their way into the Sara Ann Alexander, Ransdell Hall auditorium for the 2015 accomplished that,” she said with a Author of the fi nalist poem "A Walk After Midnight on Repeat" Goldenrod Poetry Festival Reading on laugh. “I felt a surprising amount of Tuesday night. calmness, and I enjoyed get- The festival celebrated stu- ting it out there, and it wrote Jarred Johnson, a junior and author have been inspired by Jones’s experi- dent work and featured alum- itself, you know, since it was of the second place winning poem ences. nus Saeed Jones, current editor based on something personal “Genealogy,” said he was glad to have “What you see on the page isn’t fac- at BuzzFeed and award-win- that actually happened to placed, and with a personal poem. tual, but it’s the truth,” he said. ning poet. me.” “I was very happy, and pretty sur- After Jones had finished reading, Hol- Brittany Moster, president of After all the finalists had read, prised, as there were other great po- the English Club, welcomed Jerod Hollyfield, advisor for the ems,” he said. “And this one was par- lyfield opened the floor to any mem- everyone and thanked all English Club, introduced Jones, bers of the audience who wanted to SAEED JONES ticularly meaningful and super near those who had helped orga- a 2009 WKU graduate. to my heart.” ask questions. Several students came nize the event, and opened the Jones was Skyping in from his After announcing the winners, Jones up and asked questions, such as what floor for the finalists to read their po- BuzzFeed office in New York City, as read over a dozen poems from his re- it was like to finally see his poetry col- ems. All but two of the finalists read, was clear from the very visible Empire cent poetry collection, “Prelude to lection published, or advice for begin- as James Buchanan and Megan Seitz State Building in the background. He Bruise.” In between each poem, he ex- ning writers. were not in attendance. People ap- announced that Derek Ellis, of Owen- plained a bit about what inspired the Jones offered the following encour- plauded after each reading, and fre- ton, won first place in the contest. poem and the different elements and quently laughed out loud at the often Jarred Johnson, of Somerset, came in references contained inside. “Prelude agement for those who are unsure humorous poems. second, and Isiah Fish, of Louisville, to Bruise” follows a character, known about their writing. Sara Ann Alexander, a junior from in third. All three winners received a only as “Boy” throughout out his life. “You only have to know you have Glasgow and author of the finalist certificate and a cash prize. Despite the fiction, some of the poems something to share,” he said.

WKU hosting annual fi lm festival next week

BY ANDREW HENDERSON ing on his life and using his reflections [email protected] on how he can celebrate that day. We want them to see two things: how creative and tal- He said the experience he gathered WKU is bringing all the glitz and glam- ented our student fi lm makers are, but we also want from being involved in the festival’s or- our of Hollywood to campus as it pre- them to learn a lot about what is happening in the world ganization and the production of the pare to host the annual Western Ken- of fi lm in 2015." film were invaluable. Shannon said with tucky Film Festival starting next week. Ted Hovet, each film he’s involved with he learns English professor Ted Hovet is one English Professor something about film making. The be- of the faculty members involved in hind-the-scenes work involved with the organizing the festival. Hovet said ev- festival also offered him insight. ery afternoon, at 3 or 4 p.m., a panel “One is to show the great, creative She said “The Milkman” was inspired “It’s really nice to know how those of educational workshops will be held work our film students are doing… by her love for classic 80s slasher hor- things are run and created,” he said. involving the festival’s guest filmmak- we also wanted to use the festival as a ror films. The film is about a milkman Hovet said he hopes not only for ers, which consist of alumni and other chance to help students develop pro- who kills his customers. She said hav- WKU students to come out to the festi- fessionally,” Hovet said. ing a milkman playing the film’s main producers from Kentucky. val, but for the Bowling Green commu- Every evening at 7 p.m. a film by one Hovet said one of the ways students antagonist was a nice twist on the typi- nity to come out as well and see things of the producers will be screened and a can develop professionally is by actu- cal horror genre. for themselves. question and answer session will follow. ally aiding in organizing the festival. Louisville senior Michael Shannon “We want them to see two things: how The session will be followed by a short Paducah junior Amber Langston is serves on the festival’s sponsorship period of time for student submitted one of the students serving on the fes- committee. The committee was tasked creative and talented our student film films to be shown. Hovet said Friday, tival’s programming committee. She with coming up with potential spon- makers are, but we also want them to May 8, will be dedicated to student films said the festival has given her valuable sors to fund the festival. Shannon was learn a lot about what is happening in with an awards ceremony to follow. experience and the opportunity to the producer for the film “Celebration” the world of film in 2015,” Hovet said. Hovet said this year marks the 21st work together with others. Langston which is nominated for best narrative. The Western Kentucky Film Festi- time the festival has been held. Corey is also the director for the film “The “I am, you know, really happy we val starts May 4 and ends on May 8 Lash founded the festival in 1995 and Milkman” which is nominated for were nominated. I love this film,” in Mass Media Technology Hall. The organized it for many years before re- best director. Shannon said. event is free to the public. Information tiring. Hovet said the idea for the fes- “I’m super flattered. I mean it’s excel- Shannon said the film centers around for films being screened and award tival came so two things could be ac- lent the school has this for students,” the reflections of a middle-aged man nominees can be found at western complished. Langston said. who wakes up one day, begins reflect- kentuckyfilmfestival.com. Best Narrative: Best Short Documentary Best Music Video Best Director

“The Brothers Cotchery” “Fellers” "Blue sky" "Broke Dreamer" CODY DUNCUM CALEB PEYMAN “Beyond Breath" “Built from bourbon” Buffalo Rodeo TRUBZ "The BROTHERS" "I'm NoT HERE"

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BG EATS were the broth in need of any further contributed the spicy and fragrant The quality of the pho stands to say Continued from LIFE customization. And though the steam- complexity it really needed. that at least in terms of Vietnamese basil leaves, sliced jalapeños and a ing savory broth was pleasant as is (if The only real disappointment was the food, Tsunami can deliver. It’s a worthy lime wedge on the side. Bottles of sri- not bogged down by a little too much tiny lime wedge, whose citrus was easily and more than cheap enough choice racha and hoisin stood at the ready, sodium), it was these condiments that lost in the depths of the steaming broth. to satisfy that pho craving.

WKUHERALD.com B4 APRIL 30, 2015 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD My journey to becoming Miss Black Western

BY SHANTEL-ANN PETTWAY there were only 13. late for dress rehearsal because of an [email protected] Everyday wasn’t all smiles. Some- extended hair appointment, had only times we argued about what outfits we practiced once with my partner for my “And our new Miss Black Western is…” wanted to wear, who was late to prac- hip-hop routine and forgot my narrative. I hoped I could at least place. tice and who was playing too much I prayed that I would remember ev- “Persistent constant four, Shantel during practice time. erything I had rehearsed and that ev- Pettway.” Indirect and direct comments were erything would turn out right. I stood in the spotlight with my dished out every practice and it soon be- My prayers had been answered be- sash, crown and trophy just laugh- came annoying. I grew more vocal about cause somehow I remembered every- ing—immobile—at all the “you go girl” it because I felt I was the only one who thing I needed to. I fought past my nerves screams I heard from my friends. In understood that life happens and is still and the force was with me because I won. the shadows I saw my aunt gesture her happening outside of this pageant. It’s still weird to think I am the Miss hand saying, “Walk!” It seemed that neither my pageant Black Western for the year of 2015. ‘I actually won this pageant’ I told my- sisters nor the pageant directors under- The day of the pageant all 12 of us self as I finally walked across the stage. stood that I held a few hats on campus. would pile up on the side of the stage Prior to the pageant, I’d joked with I was a leader of an organization that as one took the stage. my friends, Evansville sophomore Jes- met three times a week. I was starting my Everyone was doing great. Nervous. sica Jackson and Paducah sophomore own organization. I was a reporter for the Yes, I wanted to win but how could Shontoria Patterson, about how we’d be Herald and if that wasn’t enough, I was the judges choose when everyone per- in the top five of the pageant and we all still a student. formed better than we had practiced. were. When I signed up for this, I didn’t Win or lose, I was satisfied with just Pettway after her win/Submitted by I didn’t realize I’d predicted the future know how much of my life it would being around these girls and I didn’t Shantel-Ann Pettway in my jokes. take away, how many Blackboard want the experience to be over. I joined the Miss Black Western pageant deadlines would slip my mind after The pageant flew by on Friday night, came from but it flowed effortlessly. late. I was more reserved when I first be- practice or how bad my feet would and before I knew, the hosts were calling After the Q&A portion was over it was gan to practice with the girls, who already hurt from walking in heels everyday. the top five. time to see who placed. My heart sank knew their walks and introductions. Yet, we still bonded. My heart was beating quick. “Three, to my stomach when first and second All I could say with my country accent “I met so many new people that I will four, six, seven and 10.” I had made it. runner up were called. and non-existent smile was, “Hi, my name continue to have a relationship with,” The question and answer part was For whatever reason, I had it in my is Shantel,” pivot and walk back to my seat Jackson said. the only thing separating me from the mind that “first runner-up” was the After a few weeks, I became the girl It was cool how we all helped each oth- title. In the hallway, we spewed out next Miss Black Western. I was wrong. who knew her introduction and walk as er with the talent section. We would all all types of questions we thought the My initial feeling was accomplish- new girls continued to join practices. I be like “no add this,” or “say it like this.” judges would ask before it was already ment. I achieved something I worked think at one point we had about 15 girls. While it was a competition and time for me to go. hard for. I didn’t think I was pageant “Friday I need everyone to bring someone had to win, we all wanted to Alone at the microphone with sweaty material. I never smile and my walk heels,” Nashville senior La’Quinta see one another do well. palms, the judges asked the question has a lot of sass. “Mama Q” Hogan said. “We are prac- The week of the pageant was the best part and after my answer I knew I had at I’m the girl who went from the hood ticing in heels from here on out.” to me, because everyone was falling apart. least placed. to the suburbs, the girl who doesn’t let After that day, a few girls has Hectic situations became the funniest. How in the hell did I come up with circumstance define her but push her. dropped out of the pageant. Then The day before the pageant, I was sick, that answer? I didn’t know where it I’m those girls and they are me. Fiji throws ‘Ugly Suit’ party for greater good

BY TREY CRUMBIE tem diseases called Amyotrophic lat- edoes at the party. fraternity was immediately on board [email protected] eral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou McKenna said some ideas of ugly with the idea. Gehrig's Disease. tuxedoes included a light blue tuxedo “One of the these that we like to do as a Instead of dressing to impress, the Symptoms of ALS include twitching decorated with white fluff to make it chapter is get behind guys and their pas- men of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and cramping of muscles, impairment of look like a cloud, a tie-dyed tuxedo and sions,” he said. will wear hideous suits during their the use of arms and legs. one decorated with several red towels. Along with the raised money, Fiji will Crestwood junior Chris McKenna, who Rosati has gained attention from send Rosati pictures from their Ugly spring formal next week. proposed the idea of the Ugly Suit party CBS, for his acts of kindness McKenna Suit party to show their support. The Ugly Suit party is a part of a big- to his chapter, said the goal is to help Ro- initially discovered Rosati through a Boyles said once Rosati receives the ger fundraising event for a non-profit sati’s mission. Rosati believes in a "but- video on CBS and said his goal struck money and photos, he hopes that Ro- organization called Big Ideas for the terfly effect" for acts of kindness, where an emotional chord with him. sati understands he is making an im- Greater Good, which gives $50 grants one act of kindness where eventually “I believe in small acts of kindness to pact with people’s lives. to kids K-12 in order to make an im- snowball into a bigger act of kindness. change your community,” he said. “And “We just hope that he gets over- pact by committing an act of kindness. Rosati is also a fan of ugly tuxedoes I commend somebody with that much whelmed with joy,” Boyles said. The organization was founded by and has a bright orange tuxedo that he passion and ambition to set it up.” The party will be on Friday, May 8. To Chris Rosati, a North Carolinian man wears at unusual times, McKenna said. Rineyville junior Andrew Boyles, Fiji donate to Fiji’s fundraiser, go to www. diagnosed with a terminal nervous sys- Members of Fiji plan to wear ugly tux- chapter president for WKU, said the gofundme.com/fijiformal.

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Lee Robertson having a word with former WKU golfer and current professional golfer Kenny Perry, who plays on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. PHOTO PROVIDED BY PAUL JUST/ WKU SPORTS HISTORIAN Mr. Western Th e embodiment of ‘Th e Spirit Makes the Master’

BY KYLE WILLIAMS [email protected] man walks into a basketball arena on a cold, early November A night while the home team gears up for its lone exhibition game of the young season. He takes his usual route, maneuvering through fans on the way to the seat he’s grown accustomed to for a half century: section 105, row F, seat 1. He’s no stranger here. He’s walked this walk many times. He’s strolled through Western Kentucky University’s Diddle Arena and just about every inch of the campus more than most could fathom. Less than 25 feet from his seat, folks bombard him with admiration, handshakes, hugs, pictures and other countless signs of affection— many that in one way or another he positively influenced during five decades at WKU. “You can tell right away, I’ve been here for awhile,” the 92-year-old man says. It takes the conclusion of the “National Anthem” before he finally finds time to sit down. Before the basketball is tipped, he notes that the team’s shooting shirts worn in pregame warm-ups weren’t “tough enough.” During the game, grunts resonated from his general direction every time a WKU player made a miscue. “Take it to the basket,” he said after a player clanked a 3-pointer off the back of the rim with more than 25 seconds remaining on the shot clock. To his delight, the team won 105-84 that November night. But that didn’t stop him from identifying possible areas for improvement. He’s always wanted the best for the school and for the people who attend it. That’s just who he is: Lee Robertson, a WKU graduate and icon. SEE MR. WESTERN PAGE C2 C2 APRIL 30, 2015 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD 1949 WKU baseball team picture, in which Lee Robertson stands second from the left in the back row. PHOTO PROVIDED BY PAUL JUST/WKU SPORTS HISTORIAN

obertson grew up in Calhoun, Ken- was, or where it was, or how it was,” came a near-death experience during Robertson said. “I said, ‘OK, where is Rtucky, a 448-acre city in McLean Robertson said. a night battle toward the end of the war one?’ He said, ‘Over there in Bowling County with a current population of But the next summer, he became a in the Philippine Islands. Green.’ I said, ‘Let’s go!’” less than 800 people. soldier in the U.S. Army, and a year- “When we flew up there in troop Robertson enrolled at Bowling Green He attended elementary and high and-a-half later, he sailed to the jun- carriers, (the Japanese) were crawling Business University and opted to study school in his hometown, graduating gles of New Guinea for full combat. in our area,” Robertson said. “There cost accounting. It didn’t take him long to from Calhoun High in May 1941. Six Robertson, who rarely left Calhoun, was one Japanese with a hand gre- realize that route wasn’t meant to be, spur- months later, Robertson, a good old found himself 8,823 miles from it. But nade raised that was between me and ring him to consider a different option. down-to-earth country boy, joined he brought the strongest staple of his the highway where the vehicles were, Shortly after, Robertson pitched for countless young Americans who personality with him—optimism. which silhouetted him easily. One of an independent baseball team from stepped up to defend their country. “The Army has a way of regimenting the guys that was under the tank with Morgantown, Kentucky, which land- On Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese at- you,” he said in an upbeat voice. “Dang me fired on him, hit him and killed ed him $25 a game, including a game tacked U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor, it, that’s good. The Army is good for you.” him. But he was getting ready to let on WKU’s diamond against Bowling Hawaii, and the amiable high school Robertson’s positive nature allowed that hand grenade loose in our area.” Green. He pitched seven innings and Robertson spent 38 months in the Army managed a couple hits to go along with before heading home on Dec. 24, 1945, his impressive outing on the mound. the same day his brother, Sam, returned. E.A. Diddle, who coached the WKU It's not any magic that I have. It's tenure. “You could say we had a pretty good baseball team at the time, was in the Christmas that year,” Robertson said. stands at that game to watch Robertson It's longevity, and it's compassion for The Army did two things for Robert- pitch. Robertson became fond of Did- your fellow man.” son: it systemized him, and it earned dle and decided to follow in his path. Lee Robertson him opportunities in the form of the Robertson yearned to become a coach. G.I. Bill. The latter led him to a decision In fall of 1948, he enrolled at WKU— that continues to define his life going one of 1,100 to 1,200 students at the- on a century later. time—and began his health and physi- graduate found himself heading into him to enjoy his time in World War II, “The next spring in ’46, one of my cal education degree with minors in unfamiliar territory. but it was obviously far from a walk in buddies came by in the afternoon and English and biology with the expecta- “I didn’t know what Pearl Harbor the park. He and a fellow trooper over- said to me, ‘Lee, let’s go to college,’” tion of teaching while coaching. STORY CONTINUED ON PAGE C3 WKUHERALD.COM APRIL 30, 2015 C3 n 1948, 1949 and 1950, Robertson lettered in baseball under Diddle. Despite his above-average skill Iset, his time as a WKU baseball player was limited. On a cold, rainy March day in 1948, while pitching against the University of Louisville, he injured his left knee. “I was up there, and I slipped and tore my knee completely up,” he said. “… (Diddle) came out and got me and picked me up in his arms like a baby and he said, ‘Robby it was a good time for it to go out. The bases are loaded and nobody out.’”

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TOP: Portrati of Lee Robertson ABOVE: Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner, Sept. 9, 2004, Louisville. Four of the six WKU Alumni Directors (l-r): Lee Robertson, KAHF Inductee Jimmy Feix, Jim Richards and Donald Smith. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY PAUL JUST/WKU SPORTS HISTORIAN

Robertson remained on the team for the next three seasons and saw spotty time on the field, but what he took most out of that experience was his time with Diddle. He graduated in 1950 and used that experience to begin teaching and coaching at Park City High School until 1952 when he went back to McLean County to do the same at Livermore High School— an archrival of Calhoun. It was at that time Robertson met his eventual wife, Joyce Bennett, who lived a hop and a skip away in Calhoun, but had never come in close con- tact with him due to a 10-year age difference. Like many other people in Robertson’s life, she was taken aback by his gregarious personality. “I had gone to college at Murray and came home in the spring,” she said. “I was in the backyard having washed all my clothes from college and hanging them on the line, as we did then, and this car drove up in the drive and he said, ‘Hey! You want to go to Park City with me to pick up my clothes?’ Well, it was Lee.” The two soon became a couple. Joyce transferred to Kentucky Wesleyan to stay closer to her significant other, who was still at Livermore. They were engaged by December 1952 and married on April 2, 1953. In 1957, Robertson completed his master’s degree and found himself on the move again, this time with “Mama Joyce,” as he deems her, to Glasgow as assistant superintendent of Barren County schools. By 1958, he ad- vanced to superintendent. But it wasn’t long before he got a chance to come back to WKU. Former WKU President Kelly Thompson urged Robertson to become director of the alumni program and the placement services program. “I didn’t know what either one of those meant, and Kelly Thompson didn’t know, either,” Robertson said. “So I asked him, ‘What am I sup- posed to do?’ He said, ‘You need to come and find out.’” Despite the uncertainty and a lower salary, Robertson took the job. “I was in the right place,” Robertson said. “I’ve been pretty dang lucky to get where I am.” His personality and work ethic allowed him to orchestrate several suc- cessful projects while head of Alumni Affairs and Placement Services, which included bumping up the number of on-campus clubs from one SEE MR.WESTERN PAGE C4 c4 APRIL 30, 2015 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD Th is place is so meaningful to me. It's my home. It's me. It's my life—it has been.” Lee Robertson

1993 WKU golf team picture. Robertson guided the men's golf team to a 364-361-7 record in six years as head coach. PHOTO PROVIDED BY PAUL JUST/WKU SPORTS HISTORIAN

to more than 50. panionship.” He held the title of alumni director until 1985, when he made the decision to Robertson also was named the first-ever Spirit of Western award winner in Au- retire at age 62 after holding the position for 25 years. gust of 2002. The award recognizes an individual who represents enthusiasm But it wasn’t long after his retirement that he felt empty. for WKU, loyalty to the institution and principles of the WKU experience and its “I was sitting at home and my wife, Mama Joyce, said you’re the most unhappy motto, “The Spirit Makes the Master.” man I’ve seen since I’ve known you,” Robertson said. “I was twiddling my thumbs “He’s a unique person because he’s really the embodiment of the tradition feel and playing solitaire. I didn’t know what to do.” of this institution, which is continued about ‘The Spirit Makes the Master,’” said Robertson opted to help a former baseball teammate with a project in a lumber Kathryn Costello, vice president for Development and Alumni Relations. “He company in Bartow, Florida, but after that ended in a year, he returned to looking lives and breathes that.” for fulfillment once again. In 2005, Robertson was named to WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni, which He wanted to come back home. recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of alumni who have made signifi- “They said, ‘We want you to come back and direct our Glasgow campus,’” Rob- cant contributions in their field. ertson said. “I jumped at that opportunity because I loved to be around Western.” Whether he claims to be deserving or not, he’s up there for a reason. The WKU Glasgow campus was just getting started, and Robertson helped non- “When I look at those bronze heads in the alumni center and see what some of traditional students in a 10-county radius who couldn’t travel to the main cam- them have done I say, ‘I don’t deserve to be up there with that gang of people,’” pus in Bowling Green. Robertson said. “It choked me down.” He changed their lives. In 2007, Robertson received the Paul J. Just Award for outstanding contribu- “I was out to promote this new venture,” he said. “I called on superintendents tions to WKU athletics for his career as a baseball player and golf coach. of schools, court house executive judges, corporation CEO’s— all the big shots… “When you’re talking to him, you’re the most important person in the world… It was so easy to do and so much fun because everybody was for you.” There’s not a fraudulent bone in his body,” said Just, WKU’s sports information When a full-time director was found for the Glasgow campus after Robertson historian. made his mark, he found himself twiddling his thumbs once again, but not for Maybe the biggest reward of them all is the countless relationships Robertson long. The university that has never let him down picked him right back up again. has made throughout his time at the university. First-year WKU President Gary Ransdell brought Robertson back to the Alumni “When he was turning 90, we said ‘Lee, would you make a list of people that you Affairs Office in 1997 to guide the fundraising process, which is where you can think you’d like to invite to your birthday party?’” Costello said. “700 names. He still find him today. could sit down and write 700 names of people he knew well enough to invite to “His relationships are deep,” Ransdell said. “And he is always there and ready to his birthday party.” do whatever the university needs of him. I think the university is an integral part With a mind like a steel trap, Robertson never comes up short of calling any- of his life and that of his whole family.” one by his or her first and last name—because if you’re a part of the WKU family, The late Jimmy Feix— the athletic director at the time— also offered him a posi- you’re a part of his. tion as golf coach, which gave Robertson as many responsibilities as ever. “That’s what it’s all about— family,” Robertson said. “(Jimmy) wasn’t a golfer,” Robertson said. “He didn’t know what it took to be a golf coach, I guess. He knew I’d hacked around at it all my life. He knew I wouldn’t ------turn him down.” Robertson’s plan was to coach for a single season, but he extended that to six fter watching WKU thump Pikeville in its exhibition, Robertson was on the years in accordance with the need from the athletic department and finished Amove again to see yet another Hilltopper the next morning— Dr. Craig Beard, with a 364-361-7 record. a former football player and a current orthopedic surgeon. Although he spent six years as head man, his most memorable time on the Robertson’s knee, the same knee he tore up while pitching for WKU, required course came when he wasn’t coaching. During a friendly match in 1998, Gordon replacing. His energetic lifestyle that had been a staple of his personality for years B. Ford, a graduate of Bowling Green Business University, expressed to Robert- finally caught up with him. son his interest in having the business college at WKU named after him and his “At 92, I’m still pretty active,” Robertson said. “Mentally and physically. I don’t mother, Mattie Newman Ford. know how long it’ll last, but I don’t need to go sit down in my house and twiddle Robertson and other WKU officials then received a hand-written $10.6 million my thumbs.” offer from Ford— the largest gift to the university at the time— leading to the col- However, because of his age, there was reasonable cause for concern about sur- lege’s new name, the Gordon Ford College of Business. gery. “He mentioned somewhere: if it wasn’t for Lee Robertson, you all wouldn’t have But Beard told Robertson that being as lively as he’s been, he had no anxiety gotten this,” Robertson said. regarding the replacement. Just recently, Robertson and the fundraising department received a $1 mil- Sure enough, less than two weeks later— despite a swollen left knee and bruis- lion donation from Don Dizney—a friend of Robertson’s for 40 years—for ing that extended down to his ankle— Robertson made it back to Diddle, on the The Medical Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex, which was completed campus of his second home, in the same seat: section 105, row F, seat 1. in 2013. “He wanted to be there so badly,” Joyce Robertson said. “That’s just his mental- “That fundraising—it’s not rocket science,” Robertson said. “It’s building rela- ity.” tionships and not trying to go too fast. It’s not any magic that I have. It’s tenure. He left the hospital that morning to watch the football team notch a 45-7 win It’s longevity, and it’s compassion for your fellow man.” over the University of Texas at El Paso on Senior Day before making his way to watch the basketball team drop a 64-63 decision to Belmont University. He then ------checked back into the hospital that night. Despite his apparent discomfort, his spirit never wavered. oday, you can find Robertson working diligently in the Wetherby Administra- He still welcomed the handshakes, the hugs, the pictures, and even with the Ttion Building, Room 114, on his tasks as fundraiser and special assistant to pain, his eyes lit up after a successful fast break and his hands, like they have for the vice president for Development and Alumni Relations. near a century, clapped incessantly in support for the school he’s been around If he’s not utilizing one of his 100 days he receives as a form of teacher retire- nearly all his life. ment, you can catch a glimpse of his unwavering friendliness upon entering the That’s just who he is. He’s Mr. Western. Augenstein Alumni Center in the form of a bronze statue, or “Old Lee in Bronze” “This place is so meaningful to me,” he said. “It’s my home. It’s me. It’s my life— as he likes to refer to it. it has been.” The university also named a ballroom in the alumni center after Robertson during its construction in 2013. Kyle Williams joined the College Heights Herald sports staff in January of 2013 and spent “I have thought how fortunate he’s been, but also he has given himself to West- last semester as sports editor before graduating in December 2014. He now works in his ern, and they’ve given back,” Joyce Robertson said. “It’s been a wonderful com- hometown of Louisville as a digital sports producer for The Courier-Journal. WKUHERALD.COM APRIL 30, 2015 c5 BASEBALL Crucial series against rival MTSU next for Hilltoppers

BY JOHN REECER Ronnie Jebavy. Hoffmann cur- [email protected] rently fields a 4-1 record and a 2.81 ERA in nine starts while The WKU baseball team (22- Jebavy is currently hitting .350 20) will travel to Murfreesboro, on the season at the plate. Tennessee for a three game Despite Hoffmann’s impres- conference series against rival sive season the Blue Raider Middle Tennessee State (24-20) pitching staff fields a team ERA starting Friday night at 7 p.m. of just 4.71 which could prove Currently, the Blue Raiders to be problematic against the are on top of the Conference Hilltopper lineup. USA standings with a 15-6 re- “Late in the year the ball cord in league play while the usually flies there at their ball- Hilltoppers are battling to get park,” Head Coach Matt Myers into the conference tourna- said. “So if we can go in there ment with a 9-12 record. with some confidence with “It’s a big series,” junior out- our offense I like our chances fielder Anderson Miller said. in that ball park.” “It’s even bigger because they The series will also showcase used to be our rival in the Sun a battle of strength as MTSU is Belt. Last season we went 6-0 currently 13-7 at home while against them, so I’m sure they the Hilltoppers prove to be will have something cut out very impressive on the road for us but we will be ready for with wins over UK, Louisville them.” and Mississippi State. The Blue Raiders are cur- “They are the best home Ryan Church (22) tries to catch Austin Peay's outfi elder Cayce Bredlau (12) off base during WKU's 6-5 rently coming off an 11-3 loss team in the league as they have win over Austin Peay on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Nick Denes Field. MIKE CLARK/HERALD against Lipscomb University only lost one game at home in while the Hilltoppers are com- conference play,” Coach My- season lives, a series win over the Blue Raiders could possi- heads up and just get into ing off an extra inning victory ers said. “They may play well the top team in the league bly move WKU past the likes of the conference tournament,” over Austin Peay University. when they wear white, but we could be huge after dropping a UAB, FIU and Southern Miss Coach Myers said. “We are the WKU will have its hands full play well when we wear grey.” series sweep against then 16th who all stand at either nine or best road team in this confer- with junior pitcher Nate Hoff- With the Hilltoppers cur- ranked Rice University. 10 conference victories. ence, which we have to use as mann and junior outfielder rently fighting for their post- A couple of victories against “We have got to keep our advantage moving forward.”

SOFTBALL Kramer builds on program, conference records

BY HUNTER FRINT with scores of 1-0 and 3-1. [email protected] “I was really confident into the game after the two days I had before it,” Kram- Senior WKU Pitcher Miranda Kramer er said of the record setting third game has set and tied two Conference USA of the series. “As the game progressed, I records in one week. The honors didn't kind of knew that I could hold them off stop their either, as Kramer pulled in and that one run should be enough… I the top national weekly award for her gave up that home run in the seventh, position, being named ESPNW's Na- and I kind of got down on myself. tional Player of the Week. “In those situations you have to count Kramer set the new C-USA strikeout on your offense to pull you through. record and tied the record for most Luck just wasn’t on our side that day.” pitcher of the week honors in the league After the weekend series, Kramer is in her first and only season on the Hill. now top two in the nation in five cat- This past week, WKU softball (29- egories. The pitcher is second in the 10, 14-4) played a three game series NCAA with 11 shutouts and a .80 ERA. against Charlotte. Kramer totaled 18 The Iowa native also threw 18 strike- strikeouts pitched during an extended outs earlier last Wednesday in a single 11 innings in the third leg. WKU would non-conference game against No. 17 lose the game, despite clenching the Kentucky. With her pitching streaks, series the day prior in a double header Kramer broke the previous C-USA re- WKU pitcher Miranda Kramer pitches the ball during Sunday's game against Char- lotte at the WKU Softball Complex. Kramer set a Conference USA record with the most strikeouts in a game with 18 K's in a losing eff ort, as the Hilltoppers dropped the game, 3-1. NICK WAGNER/HERALD cord of 17 strikeouts. Tudor, it was the fourth in her two This last week’s conference record years of her WKU career. This no-hitter was one short of Kramer’s career places Kramer as the first pitcher at high—19 strikeouts earlier this season Western to record two no-hitters in a in seven innings against Troy. career, let alone a season. With 346 strikeouts this season, The team travels to Murfreesboro Kramer is ranked seventh in the Con- this weekend to play Middle Tennes- ference USA single-season records. see in their last three game series. A “It’s a great personal accomplishment doubleheader will take place Saturday for (Kramer). Her dominance on the beginning at 2 p.m. mound just gives us the best chance “This weekend is big for us because to win,” Head Coach Amy Tudor said. if we sweep we secure first place in the “We were all very proud of her, and we conference and UAB is also just one of want to just keep on rolling.” two games behind us. This series is super Kramer pitched all four games this important especially going into the Con- week and finished with a total of 59 ference-USA tournament,” said Kramer. strikeouts and nine hits, with just one The last regular season game before the hit earned. The opponent batting aver- conference tournament will complete age against Kramer was a .083 in 33.2 the three game series on Sunday at noon. innings of pitching. The Conference USA Tournament will This honor tied Kramer with ECU’s take place in Miami beginning on May 7. Toni Paisley, who was awarded seven “It’s our series to take. MTSU and West- times in 2009 and 2010, and with Court- ern always put on a fun game. MTSU ney Blades of Southern Miss, who set does a good job of hitting the ball and it’s the record in 2000 for the most C-USA their last three games at home,” Tudor weekly awards (seven) in a season. said. “They are going to come out fight- Kramer’s second no-hitter perfor- ing, but we have more at stake. We have mance against Charlotte this past veteran leaders on the field, and we are weekend was the ninth no-hitter in looking to go in there and win that series WKU history. Under Head Coach Amy because we know what it means to us.” c6 APRIL 30, 2015 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD SPORTS BRIEF Miller smashes game winner in 10th inning When Anderson Miller went The win evens the record of to bat Tuesday night at home WKU and Austin Peay, who against Austin Peay in the now both sit at 22-20 overall on eighth inning with the score the season. tied at 5 and the bases loaded, Sophomore Ben Morrison he wasn’t able to capitalize put up a crucial performance on the opportunity to put the for the Hilltoppers as the game away. closer, striking out six of the Instead, the junior out- seven Governors that came to fielder smashed a ball to bat with him on the mound. centerfield in the 10th with Coming in for a pivotal ninth senior Ryan Messex on first and tenth inning performance, and freshman Steven Kraft Morrison earned his second on second to end the game in win of the season. walk-off fashion. The match- The Hilltoppers played a re- up against the Austin Peay verse away fixture in Clarks- Governors took nearly four ville, Tennessee Wednesday hours to conclude. night, but as of press time for The win is the first in walk-off this edition of the Herald, the fashion for the Hilltoppers (22- results were not finalized. 20) since March 2014 and just The team travels next to the third since the dramatic Murfreesboro, Tennessee for a 18-inning thriller against then vital three-game series against nationally ranked Kentucky in MTSU. Despite posting an April of 2013. impressive non-conference WKU's Sam Higgs (19) throws a pitch during WKU's 6-5 win over Austin Peay on Tuesday, April 28 Miller’s stylish win began record that includes going un- MIKE CLARK/HERALD with Kraft, a freshman in his defeated against all Kentucky at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green. first career start for WKU. For opposition, the Hilltoppers an inexperienced Hilltopper are still battling for a spot in upcoming May 1 to 3 Tuesday, May 5 May 8 to 10 with just seven prior at-bats Conference USA post-season three game series 6 p.m. three game series to his name, Kraft set up the play. baseball game winning run, and man- VS. MTSU VS. Lipscomb VS. Marshall aged a 3-for-4 mark from the WKU Herald Sports Staff games @ Murfreesboro, TN. @ Nashville @ huntington, va. plate with double and a walk. [email protected]

GOLF Beckham, Aguirre lead WKU golf in conference championships

BY EVAN DEPASCO our rounds a Aguirre 861. UAB (868), Texas El Paso round,” said Beckham. “We [email protected] little bit by get- played his (871) and Charlotte (872) will had to deal with the wind and ting an up and best round compete for the overall win- that made us struggle to keep The WKU men’s golf team down or two to during the ner tomorrow. the ball in the fairway which is completed their season this keep the mo- final day, “We let a couple things get the key to this course.” week at the Conference USA mentum going shooting a away from us earlier in the Senior Nate Johnson won Championships at Texarkana in the round.” team best week,” Hatchet said. “It was the individual title at the Co- Country Club in Texarkana, Senior Bran- 70 after a an honor to compete in the bra PUMA Invitational last Arkansas. Trey Aguirre don Beckham Brandon Beckham 77 the day C-USA championships, there week in Cincinnati and fol- The team finished 11th over- and Junior before. are a lot of strong teams in the lowed Beckham and Aguirre all with a 37-over 901(296- Trey Aguirre led the Tops and “The pin placements were conference and definitely a this week with a total of 229. 298-307) in their first C-USA tied for 23rd place with a final tough today but I was able to step above the Sun Belt.” Junior Austin King finished Championships since joining tally of 222 after the three days play steady all day long and Weather became a big fac- fourth with a total of 229, fol- the conference last summer. of competition. put together a good round,” tor during the final days as the lowed by senior Cameron Beal Head Coach Phillip Hatchet “It wasn’t what I had in mind said Aguirre. team struggled with closing who finished with a 235. says the team struggled the when showing up to the tourna- The tournament was com- out on the back nine of the WKU would have had to fin- first couple days by letting ment earlier this week,” Beckham prised of a strong field— course and keeping the ball ish in the top four to qualify some easy mistakes get away said. “I had my ups and downs North Texas holds the lead go- straight. for Wednesday’s match play from them. throughout the tournament and ing into the match play round “The course definitely played round to decide the winner of “We could have cleaned up especially on the final day”. after posting a total score of harder in the second and third C-USA.