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Senate bill proposes change in restaurant tax BY MONICA KAST [email protected] A bill to reform how Kentucky restaurants are taxed and how that money is distributed to Kentucky cities has been introduced into the Kentucky Senate. Senate Bill 166 is an optional tax for Kentucky cities that, if passed, will change the way that restaurants are taxed. Currently, restaurants pay a tax on their net profits, or gross receipts. The money from that tax is then given to non-elected officials, who distribute it to the tourism industry. If Senate Bill 166 passes, the new tax would be consumption based and would allow the taxes paid from restaurants to go toward more tangible President Gary Ransdell speaks about the eff ects of the statewide budget cuts in Frankfort at the state Capitol building on improvements to cities. It is limited to Wednesday. The budget cuts could increase tuition by more than 3 percent. JACOB HURDT/HERALD three percent, and would only be put into effect if a city voted to allow it, according to Senate Bill 166. The money from the tax could be used for things such as construction, maintenance, or operation of tourism From: and economic areas in the cities of the Hill Kentucky. Senator Jared Carpenter introduced the bill to the Kentucky Senate on Feb. 9. The bill was sent to the Appropria- tions and Revenue Committee on Feb. 11, according to the Kentucky Legisla- To: the House ture website. “Instead of turning this tax over, it allows city governments to return up to Ransdell airs concerns with state representatives over budget 75 percent of revenues and how they’re expended,” J.D. Chaney, the deputy BY JACOB DICK the ability to do the very thing that the time where other states decided to raise executive director of the Kentucky League of Cities, said. [email protected] governor and general assembly expects the funding for state educational facilities. us to do in terms of productivity.” “Because [of] the money that’s been The Kentucky League of Cities pro- On Thursday, Feb. 25, President Gary During his testimony, he presented cut to higher education over the last vides “cities, leaders, and employees Ransdell took his turn before the state legislators with a study completed eight years ... there is no more across- with a number of services including House’s Budget Review Subcommittee by Budget Policy and Priorities that the-board option,” Ransdell said. “For legislative advocacy, legal services, on Postsecondary Education in Frank- showed postsecondary education us to address these cuts, we’re going to community consulting, training and fort to discuss concerns of the university funding in Kentucky was still at levels eliminate … services our communi- online training, policy development from Gov. Matt Bevin’s proposed budget. far below the pre-recession levels of ties depend on because we are a pub- and research, and more,” according Ransdell discussed the possibility of most states. The study showed that lic university.” to their website. Chaney described the at least 20 imperiled programs, jobs state spending on higher education in Ransdell also said there would be an league as an “association of city gov- losses and tuition raises at the univer- Kentucky decreased 27.6 percent be- expected 3 percent rise in tuition cost ernments.” sity while college students protested tween 2008 and 2015: a $2,949 differ- for students next fiscal year as out- Chaney said the League of Cities on the Capitol steps outside. ence per student. lined by the Council of Postsecondary helped “write and get the bill intro- “We’re here doing what you expect us Kentucky decided to decrease funding SEE RANSDELL IN FRANKFORT duced.” to do,” he said. “The cuts would hinder during the budget session last year at a PAGE A2 SEE RESTAURANT TAX PAGE A2

Students march on Frankfort for higher education

BY MIKE CLARK tol Annex building. Kentucky [email protected] State University sophomore Kelsey McCormick, a music About 100 students from education major, said she was Kentucky's public universities worried her program would marched from Kentucky State face cuts. University in Frankfort to the “I want to know why [Bevin] State Capitol Thursday morn- thinks he can decide if my ed- ing as part of the March for ucation matters or not,” Mc- Higher Education. Cormick said. “My education The march was to protest the matters to me; education for 9 percent across-the-board all of us matters. I don’t think budget cuts to higher educa- it’s fair to take that away from tion that Gov. Matt Bevin pro- us.” posed during his Jan. 26 State McCormick is also worried of the Commonwealth Ad- her two younger sisters might dress. not have the same education- Murray State junior Emily al opportunities she has had. Ferguson, who helped orga- “They may not be able to fol- nize the event, said she left low their dreams in the state of Murray at 5 a.m. to attend the Kentucky,” McCormick said. march four hours away. One of the students' con- "We hope to let the legisla- cerns was that college depart- tors know we are here and we ments in the arts and humani- care," Ferguson said. ties would feel the budget cuts After reaching the capital, most. Students from Kentucky state universities gathered outside the Kentucky State Capitol Annex Thurs- the students took turns speak- day, Feb. 25, to protest Gov. Matt Bevin's proposed budget, which calls for a 9 percent reduction in ing on the steps of the Capi- SEE MARCH PAGE A2 state funding for public universities. MIKE CLARK/HERALD FIND YOUR PLACE Bowling Green's best resource for housing near the Hill. WKUAPARTMENTS.COM a2 MARCH 1, 2016 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD WKU Model Arab League to receive honors at conference BY MADIHAH ABRI my opinion, but that was also Members of the [email protected] remarked by a lot of faculty, Model Arab League, and even the director wrote to from left to right, Over the past weekend, five me and said she was very im- sophomore Alexan- WKU students were honored pressed.” dria Knipp, freshmen at the regional conference for Dimeo said students par- Noah Stevens, senior the Model Arab League at Mi- ticipating in the Model Arab Chris McKenna, ami University in Oxford, Ohio. League can gain more than senior Hatim Alamri, The Model Arab League al- understanding from attending and junior Ella Shipp, lows participants to learn the conferences. statesmanship involved in in- “This is a gateway to real were all honored at ternational affairs among in- world career opportunities,” the regional confer- dependent states in the actual Dimeo said. “The National ence for the Model Arab League but on a smaller Council on U.S.-Arab [Rela- Arab League at Miami scale. Universities from across tions] have a lot of internships University in Oxford, the region compete, debate and programs, and so they are Ohio. JENNIFER KING/ and resolve issues currently actively recruiting people to HERALD happening within the Middle go on these internships and Eastern and North African re- recruiting programs, and this gions of the world. is one of the many places they gious award for outstanding “I loved working with some represented some countries “We simulate doing what recruit from.” chair in the entire conference. of the brightest minds and that are not as cooperative in the actual Arab League does. It Alexandria Knipp, Olive Hill Although the league pro- watching issues that are al- the Arab world,” Stevens said. mirrors exactly the actual Arab sophomore, uses the mock vides a chance to work in gov- ready implemented, but are Stevens found the challenge League, so we have the same debates to further her career. ernment and politics, some not widespread, grow under and environment refreshing councils and so forth,” said Da- Knipp will be attending the students attend the confer- those minds,” Alamri said. and enjoyed being around vid DiMeo, assistant professor United States Foreign Ser- ence for other reasons. Along with Knipp, Louisville other people as passionate as of modern languages and the vice Internship Program that “I decided to do it out of pas- senior McKenna won the distin- he is about international af- Arabic program and coordina- works with the Department of sion and desire to experience guished delegate award for the fairs and the Middle East. tor of the Model Arab League. State in Washington, D.C. and agenda setting,” Alamri said. Palestinian Affairs Commitee. “I think the Model Arab The Model Arab League Knipp is one of the original Alamri, a senior originally Stevens, an Elizabethtown League is a good example of chapter for WKU is only in its founders, along with Chris from Saudi Arabia, brought freshman, also received an how people our age have good second year, but the students McKenna, of WKU’s chapter both an American perspective award as outstanding delegate policy ideas and can represent have already managed to make of the Model Arab League and and the perspective of a Saudi for his leadership skills on the good ideas for … the future,” their mark at the mock de- has attended both years. lifestyle to the council. Joint Defense Council. bates. The delegates from WKU This year, Knipp received “Coming from a different Stevens proposed a resolu- Stevens said. representing the nation of Jor- the opportunity to be chair- perspective, of course I have tion to combat the threat of Stevens and Knipp plan to dan were Noah Stevens, Alex- woman of the Environmental to uphold my country’s views the Islamic State group within continue their participation andria Knipp, Chris McKenna, Affairs Council. and beliefs, but I was still en- the Jordanian region. Steven’s in the Model Arab League. The Ella Shipp and Hatim Alamri. “I think my biggest challenge couraged to keep an open proposal established a frame- chapter hopes to gain enough “Our students were phe- was having limited time to dis- mind, which became ben- work that reorganized how participating members to go nomenal representatives of cuss very wicked problems. eficial to applying those per- the U.N. Arab force could take to the national conference the university … and we ac- They were extensive in nature, spectives to the Model Arab immediate action in defeating eventually. tually brought our red towels and the delegates have to have League,” Alamri said. the Islamic State group. “We have the quality and to the assembly,” Dimeo said. time to debate and write the Alamri represented WKU on “I had to take a leadership know we can train our students “They were tremendous rep- policies,” Knipp said. the Social and Economic Coun- role in getting all the other to do well. Now we just need resentatives — not only in Knipp received the presti- cil along with his partner Shipp. schools to agree because they the quantity,” Dimeo said.

RANSDELL IN FRANKFORT extrapolation,” Ransdell said. amount of cuts,” Richards said. “I don’t the changes. Continued from FRONT Ransdell said cuts would most likely know how the Senate will look at it, but “Performance metrics need to be be made within the faculty budget, we are trying to be a pro-education held off for awhile,” Richards said. “It Education. He warned that although which makes up more than 60 percent budget.” could be devastating to bond ratings tuition raises were essential in main- of the university’s overall budget. Sen. Gerald Neal, D-Louisville, due to unknown amounts of fund- taining the budget, more tuition raises “Yes, the cuts are real, and they will shared a similar sentiment when he ing from year to year, and bond raters would come from the impending bud- have to come from state appropria- spoke before students who were pro- won’t know what to do right away.” get cuts, pushing the university out tions, which means there will be job testing at the state Capitol building Ransdell raised this concern in his of its competitive price point and in- loss on the campus,” Ransdell said. Thursday while educators were still testimony to representatives, asking creasing debt for students. The budget review subcommittee has talking to the subcommittee. for a delay in performance metrics for He also tried to convey to representa- heard similar concerns from other edu- “I appreciate that you are here, but higher education funding. He said that tives where universities would look to cation officials this month like Univer- you are preaching to the choir,” Neal without guaranteed revenue streams, make cuts to comply with the new bud- sity of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto said. “We are determined that these cuts bond raters would be less likely to give get. Ransdell explained state appropria- and Kentucky State University President won’t happen, but there is one house on acceptable bond rates for the univer- tions made nearly 18 percent of the en- Raymond Burse. Capilouto called the the Kentucky River that needs to hear sity to use in funding projects. tire budget with most of the remainder cuts in the governor’s proposed budget this. That’s where the governor lives.” He added increasing tuition and fees coming from restricted endowments and “draconian” during his testimony. Although most of the attention be- cannot hope to make up missing state gifts. Restricted funds can only be used Some representatives seem to be con- ing given to the proposed budget has pension funds with Bevin’s proposed for specific purposes as described by the sidering arguments made by Kentucky’s centered around funding cuts, there cuts to higher education. donor, and Ransdell said they couldn’t be educators. House Speaker Pro Tem Jody has also been concern about the addi- “I know that bailout has to occur, but used to help with budget cuts. Richards, D-Bowling Green, said the tion of performance-based metrics to it is confounding to us that those who “To say that the cuts are softened … House might be sympathetic to univer- funding standards. are driving the economy and filling the when you take it as a percentage of the sities when it makes its own proposal. Rep. Richards said the Legislature workforce … have to take such a respon- total budget is simply an inaccurate “I believe the House will decrease the would need to consider the effects of sibility in that regard,” Ransdell said.

MARCH Murray State assistant professor of Sen. Gerald Neal joined the protestors cuts won’t happen.” Continued from FRONT Costume Design Heidi Ortega came at the Capitol and spoke in opposition In addition to the protest, both Presi- to support the protest and said she to the budget. dent Gary Ransdell and members of During Bevin’s address, the governor said was concerned about how the budget Neal encouraged the protesters to WKU’s Student Government Association he wanted to focus on graduating students might affect her job. “be heard from Pikeville to Paducah” have traveled to Frankfort in the past with degrees in “things people want.” “I go to work; I’m the breadwinner. and to stop by the Governor’s Mansion. week to lobby against the budget cuts. “There will be more incentives to It’s my livelihood,” Ortega said. “I appreciate that you are here, but The state house is expected to final- electrical engineers than French litera- State Attorney General Andy Bes- you are preaching to the choir,” Neal ize their version of the budget in the ture majors,” Bevin said. hear, State Rep. James Kay and State said. “We are determined that these coming weeks.

RESTAURANT TAX eficial for both small and large cities low Mushroom in Bowling Green, saw restaurant industry. Continued from FRONT in Kentucky, and “a lot of smaller cit- these new potential policies as benefi- “I don’t think it will have a large effect,” ies have already enacted the tax.” Cave cial for restaurants and tourism. Huntsman said. “A few people may slow “This bill gives direct oversight to city City has already put the tax into place “If the money is going to tourism, I down their eating-out habits, but I don’t government,” Chaney said. “Instead of and seen positive results, Chaney said. think that’s better,” Huntsman said. think it will have a huge effect.” turning the money over to non-elected “History has shown that if the mon- “More tourists mean more people and Kentucky Senators Jared Carpenter committees, it allows city government ey is spent in promoting the place it is money and increasing the flow of busi- and Paul Hornback, who co-sponsored to retain up to 75 percent of revenues earned…you actually see a greater deal of ness here, so that’s a major benefit.” the bill, were contacted for comment and how they’re expended.” business at the restaurant,” Chaney said. Huntsman added she didn’t feel like but did not respond before the time of Chaney said this bill would be ben- Kim Huntsman, the manager of Mel- there would be any major effects to the publication. GMAT REVIEW COURSE rd The Gordon Ford DATES: Starting on Wednesday, March 23 College of Business is AACSB accredited - TIME: 5:30 P.M. making your degree PLACE: Grise Hall worth more. COST: On-Campus Only $400! PAY BY MARCH 17TH & GET $25 OFF

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BY SAMANTHA CLARK the workshop, are becoming more [email protected] relevant with our changing technology. They allow an appointed person WKU Student Legal Services part- to access digital assets, such as pic- tures on Facebook or important doc- nered with the WKU paralegal studies uments in emails, that families might program on Thursday and Saturday want. to show students why living wills and SLS opened in January 2015 and pro- digital directives are important. vides a wide array of legal opportuni- Kelsey Luttrell, legal assistant with ties for students, faculty and staff. Any SLS, helped put a workshop together. student with legal issues can be rep- She emphasized the importance of resented through legal services or be having a living will and digital direc- aided in finding a paralegal. tive. Although these can be hard to “Assistance with legal problems is an discuss, she said, they are necessary. essential service for students because

For those who are looking to start having families, for sure they need to be looking into having a living will.” Ethan Bennett legal problems can jeopardize a stu- “It’s not something you want to think dent's academic performance, devel- about, but it happens, unfortunately,” opment, and ultimately, the student's Luttrell said. retention at WKU,” the student legal A living will appoints a person to services website stated. make medical decisions for others The workshop consisted of students, when they physically or mentally can’t faculty and staff meeting individually make decisions. For some people, the with a student legal services represen- appointed person could be a parent, tative. Each pair discussed the living but for others, the person making the will and digital directives process, and final decisions could be a grandparent then the representative assisted the or sibling. client in assembling one. Ethan Bennett, a graduate student “I know it’s tough to think about pursuing a degree in counseling, at- a will, and I know it’s tough to think tended the workshop with his wife and about end-of-life decisions, but it’s a 1-year-old daughter. He said he hadn’t reality, and I think that this will work- thought to make a living will until SLS shop is crucial for students to make sent an email advertising the event. As their wishes known,” Luttrell said. a new dad, he decided he should look SLS will continue to host events sim- into it. ilar to this one to show students the le- “For those who are looking to start gal services it offers. Landlord-tenant having families, for sure they need to workshops are expected to occur in be looking into having a living will,” March. If students have suggestions Bennett said. for possible future workshops, they Digital directives, also discussed at can contact SLS. MARCH 1, 2016 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

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@wkutalisman: We get to enjoy WKU's beautiful campus an extra day this year #LeapDay #WKU — 3:08 PM - 29 Feb 2016

@MikeTooEazy_: Will not be fi nd- ing my future wife at WKU for sure. — 9:52 AM - 29 Feb 2016

@rosdeutscher: I'll say this now: if #WKU somehow wins the C-USA title next week, I'm writing in Ray Harper's name for president in No- vember. — 8:53 AM - 29 Feb 2016

@SamanthaDiane7: I can't wait to go to college they have their own newspapers where I'm headed!!!. #WKU — 2:12 PM - 28 Feb 2016

@tabithaconley: ...IS IT GOING TO EXPLODE? EARTHQUAKE? NO. JUST ANOTHER TRAIN IN 30 MINUTES. UGH. #WKU — 4:33 PM - 26 Feb 2016

@alexsizemore24: BOOM. Nothing like fi guring out an assignment earlier than you thought on the fi rst at- raucous caucus tempt. #Win #python #WKU — 7:01 Kentucky's caucus provides chance to make a statement PM - 26 Feb 2016 @acherryontops: Study Finds THE ISSUE: For the fi rst time since 1984, only five Republican candidates, we’d do we simply not care? Drunk Drivers More Competent Behind Wheel Than #WKU Facilities a major political party will hold a caucus like to offer one bit of advice: anyone Trump’s disrespect for the First but Donald Trump. Amendment and the protections it af- Employees Driving ATVs Through in Kentucky. We won’t waste column space detail- fords all Americans, including mem- Campus. — 12:49 PM - 25 Feb 2016 OUR STANCE: Our Commonwealth ing the many trials and tribulations of bers of the press, is indicative of the the Trump campaign. His xenopho- man he truly is. When confronted with should use its newly moved-up caucus to bia, his inability to bring anything of @MallorySchnell: Flurries are fall- criticism, Trump would rather silence make a statement: we can do better than substance to a policy debate and his ing at #WKU. The 8th fl oor of Cra- appeal to white supremacist groups it than acknowledge any faults of his Donald Trump. vens acts both as a great studying have been well-documented in recent own. environment and weather observa- months. This is a dangerous precedent set by tory. — 4:44 PM - 24 Feb 2016 aturday will mark a momentous As a student newspaper, we’re most someone campaigning to be the presi- occasion in Kentucky politics. worried about his recent blustering dent of a country where the freedom SThe Kentucky Republican Party about journalists and the media — to express said criticism is a founding will hold the state’s first caucus for a and you should be too. tenet. presidential election since 1984. In ad- At a rally in Fort Worth, Texas, on Fri- After all, the Declaration of Indepen- dition to moving to a caucus, the party day, Trump promised to “open up the dence was basically a giant middle fin- also shifted the date of the primary for- libel laws,” according to the Washing- ger to King George III, and that docu- ward by almost two months to make it ton Post. more relevant in the presidential race. “When they write purposely nega- ment is a cornerstone of our great How did we get here? tive and horrible and false articles, we American democracy. The switch to a caucus for Kentucky’s can sue them and win lots of money,” Kentucky’s Republican caucus falls Republican Party was spurred by Ken- Trump said. after Super Tuesday — a day where tucky’s curly-haired junior Republican He also promised that news organi- 595 delegates are up for grabs — so it’s Senator Rand Paul. Paul, whose Senate zations that have criticized him would tempting to think our caucus doesn’t seat is up for reelection later this year, “have problems” if he won the presi- matter very much. But Saturday is a successfully convinced the party to dency. Trump received massive ap- chance for Kentucky to take a stand switch to a caucus so he could simul- plause for this. against the political poison that is taneously run for president and the In the wake of these absurd com- Donald Trump. Senate. A slick move for a man whose ments, we must ask the following presidential campaign ended up dy- question: what the hell? Have we as Don’t let our old Kentucky home be ing after just one caucus in Iowa. a country gotten so caught up in the won by a man whose campaign has As Saturday approaches, Kentucky reality show that is Trump’s campaign been built on bombastic rhetoric and Republicans are left with a void both in that we’ve been unable to process the a penchant for the offensive. We’re bet- Letter to their hearts and on their ballots. With terrifying things leaving his mouth? Or ter than that. the editor SKIPPING BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S I was disappointed to see the head- line "A Taste of El Salvador across the Tracks," on the front page last Thurs- Beach bum to babe: Your spring break essentials day [Feb. 18]. The phrase "across the tracks" almost always connotes a In just a few short You might enjoy that deep-fried glow ied in the sand for so long. Sooner or neighborhood that is poor, danger- days, the student now, but you're not doing your com- later, you'll be slipping those tootsies ous and to be visited under limited circumstances and with extreme cau- body of WKU will be plexion any favors. Shriveled apples into some swanky shoes for a night tion. Such phrasing only reinforces closing their books are not hot, and unless you want to out. Wedges are a nice alternative to and opening their look like one in 10 years, stock up on the stereotype that Hispanics live in pumps, and they have more of a re- bad neighborhoods — one that I of- suitcases. Our Ken- the sunblock. I harp because I love laxed island vibe compared to tradi- tucky winter has us you all. ten hear in Bowling Green. Adjectives tional heels. like "older" and "dilapidated" only dreaming of palm Now for the fun stuff! Swimsuits, For your night out, a maxi dress is trees and islands in sandals and shorts, oh my! I suggest serve to strengthen this image. SCOUT your perfect look. Add accessories to As an immigrant from Latin America, the sun. Switch out bringing at least two different bath- doll it up from casual to classy. For HARDIN your toboggan for ing suit options. Don't feel pressured I regularly shop in this neighborhood. your daytime adventures, consider a straw hat and get to wear a bikini if that's not your I also taught at the former Parker Ben- a classic look: denim shorts and a SKIPPING packing! style; one-pieces are in, as are high- nett Curry Elementary located in it. BREAKFAST When packing for waisted swim bottoms. Grab a ver- white T-shirt. It is a timeless vaca- These experiences have allowed me to AT TIFFANY'S: your getaway, bring satile suit cover for ice cream breaks tion staple that is always fashion- get to know its residents — Hispanic the essentials: sun and travel to and from your beachy able. Pack a few different pants and and non-Hispanic — the vast major- Your weekly ity of whom are, at minimum, decent guide to having hat, shades and sun- slice of paradise. My light and breezy blouses that you can mix and match screen. My mother tunic with tassels has been doing the throughout the week. people who don't deserve to be de- fun with fash- scribed with such negative adjectives. ion on campus. has ingrained in me trick for me. The key to spring break style is look- that the key to life- Do your feet a favor and pack a ing effortlessly put together. Break long beauty is pro- comfortable pair of sandals and Keds out your suitcase. Spring break, here Doris Poole, Bowling Green KY tecting your skin. because your toes can only stay bur- we come!

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Kara Short, 30, is escorted to Jesus Prom at Hillvue Heights Baptist Church by freshman off ensive linebacker R.J. Scaife on Friday. The WKU football team volunteered at prom to be escorts to many of the participants. There were more than 400 event volunteers, including many WKU fraternities, sororities and sports teams. MAY I HAVE THIS DANCE PHOTOS BY LEX SELIG, COPY BY MHARI SHAW ancing, photo booths, tiaras and crowns ﬁ lled the sanctuary of DBowling Green's Hillvue Heights Church for Jesus Prom on Friday. It was the annual event's fourth year, and more than 400 volunteers showed up to help put it together. Jesus Prom honors those in the community with physical and mental disabilities. The event is free and open to participants 16 and older. After guests arrive in their best prom attire, they are immediately treated like royalty. From the limo rides to the makeup? salon, all guests are guaranteed a wonderful time.

Amanda Browning, center, 33, dances with her escort Brad Bertram, 40, on the dance fl oor at Hillvue Heights Church on Friday. The dance fl oor was packed with people doing conga lines and dance battles.

WKU fraternity, sorority and sports team members escort and celebrate with attendees of Jesus Prom, an annual event where those with disabilities can get their makeup done, dance and enjoy the company of their families, at Hillvue Heights Baptist Church on Friday.

BELOW: Tamara Fravala, 20, gets her makeup done at Jesus Prom in the atrium of Hillvue Heights Baptist Church on Friday. There were several makeup artist and stations where the participants could get their makeup done, their hair teased and their fi ngernails painted. MARCH 1, 2016 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

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Candidates vie for state delegates

BY SHANTEL-ANN PETTWAY [email protected]

The 2016 presidential election is gearing up to go into hyperdrive this Tuesday. The day marks Super Tues- day, when 12 states will be voting simultaneously in their respective primaries. Republicans and Democrats will battle for delegates in states that include Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Vermont and eight others. This is a pivotal point for all of the presidential candidates because the results will impact who the presidential nominees will be. There are 595 Republican delegates and 1,004 Democrat delegates up for Glendale junior Jessie Key sings during her performance on Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Country Nashville in Nashville, Ten- grabs, according to al.com. nessee. Key and her band, which doesn't have a name yet, opened the night with a cover of Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog." For the 2016 election, Super Tuesday JOSH NEWELL/HERALD is also being referred to as “the SEC Primary.” This is because Alabama, Ar- kansas and Texas chose to join Georgia and Tennessee in holding Super Tues- day primaries. The influx of Southern states — all of which have sports teams that compete in the Southeastern Conference — led Hitting a to the name "SEC Primary,” Leada Gore of al.com reported. Lexington sophomore Meredith Queen is excited to see how Super Tuesday plays out. “It’s been an interesting run so far for the candidates, so I’m anxious to see how things turn out,” Queen said. Kentucky, however, is not one of the high note states participating in the Super Tues- day primaries. Kentucky will hold a Republican caucus on Saturday, March 5th. Queen, a registered Republican voter, believes college students should be Hilltopper tackles Music City encouraged to register and use their power to vote. BY KJ HALL sion, Key recalled. vocal on,” Galbraith said. “I needed “I think we are the most pivotal vot- [email protected] “I was leaving all my friends, all my someone with personality, and she ing point right now,” Queen said. family, leaving school,” Key said. “I seemed like she had it.” Louisville freshman Joshua Trickel She sings, writes music, plays banjo thought I was going to drop out at the Key met with Galbraith soon after believes votes for the presidential can- and yodels. time, which was the original plan. And their meeting. Galbraith said he knew didate don’t truly show that the voice of Twenty-year-old Jessie Key of Glen- even through that, my family support- immediately that Key was something the people is being heard. dale is living out her lifelong dream of ed me.” special. “I don’t know too much about how pursuing music in Nashville. Key began singing in a duet when “I listened to about 15 seconds of a votes work, but I know there are our Key is a junior at WKU but left cam- she first moved to Nashville. But the song she had done, stopped it, and votes and the Electoral College,” Trickel pus after her freshman year to em- group eventually split up, and Key was told her that if she needed a producer, said. “I think the Electoral College are brace life in Music City. She is now the only member who didn’t move she had one,” Galbraith said. “Lord, I the ones who choose who wins.” taking classes at WKU online and ma- back to Kentucky. love her voice.” Though some WKU students think joring in criminology. However, Key’s career heightened Galbraith had no desire to work with their ballot doesn’t matter in the na- Key has been singing her entire life one fateful day at a music studio when any more female performers until he tional election and prefer to vote only but had only ever performed in school she went to take a voice lesson on Mu- met Jessie Key. locally, Providence sophomore Destiny talent shows and church before she sic Row. “She has more of an upside than any Starks doesn’t agree. moved farther south. “I walked up to the studio, flung the female performer I’ve ever worked “Our voice matters,” Starks said. “Vot- Key’s family has always known this door open and hit this poor older guy,” with,” Galbraith said. ing for a president shows that we care was her passion. Key said. “I mean, I just squished him.” Galbraith helped Key form a band who leads our country and, locally, “I remember my mom pulling me Key later found out that the man she and recently signed her to write for his shows that we are interested in our in- aside and telling me that her biggest had hit with a door was Rob Galbraith, publishing company and for Wren- timate community life.” fear was that I wouldn’t pursue this,” a producer and publisher in Nashville song Publishing Corp. in Nashville. The Herald conducted a survey of 36 Key said. who has worked with people like Ron- Wrensong is owned by Ree Guyer WKU students and asked them if they While making the move to Nashville nie Milsap and Patti Labelle. Buchanan, who is married to Steve SEE DELEGATES PAGE B2 was the dream, it wasn’t an easy deci- “I had a track I needed a female SEE MUSIC CITY PAGE B2

ASALH aims to educate students on African-American life BY SHANTEL-ANN Reece said she wanted to topics that aren’t class related; PETTWAY bring more ideas to the organi- that’s dedication,” she said. [email protected] zation and become more vocal Sanderfer said she hopes to on campus. begin oral history lessons in The Association of the Study “My goal for the organization the near future. Oral history, of African-American Life and is to encourage the black com- according to Sanderfer, is hav- History at WKU is revamping munity and raise awareness on ing people who were a part of its mission now that it is under certain issues,” Reece said. a movement, organization or new advisory. ASALH began this semester establishment speak about it ASALH is a national associa- with two engaging events cov- from their point of view. tion begun in 1915 by Carter ering topics such as the his- “The Black Cultural Center G. Woodson, an African-Amer- tory of black caricatures and a would be a perfect example for ican writer and historian, to discussion on race. Both were doing oral history,” Sanderfer study and educate about Afri- cosponsored by the Student said. “Having the first people can-American history. Wood- Government Association. who petitioned for it, Ransdell son is known as the father of Most recently, ASALH had and the first students to occupy Black History Month, accord- ASALAH was founded in 1915 by Carter G. Woodson. Woodson, a fishbowl panel discussion it would be an educating expe- ing to Biography.com. who is projected on the wall, was one of the founders of Black His- titled “Dear White People, Dear rience.” WKU began an ASALH chap- tory month. Sanderfer, faculty advisor of the university's chapter Black People.” The event an- ASLAH’s main aim is to inter in 2013 under the advisory of ASALH, and community outreach chair sophomore Kaila Reece, swered questions about topics form more people about the including cultural appropria- history of African-Americans, of former African-American left, are excited about the future of the organization. ALYSSA studies professor Lloren Foster. POINTER/HERALD tion, racism on campus, hair, Sanderfer said. The organiza- “I was the assistant advisor un- social groups and more. tion previously hosted a die- der Dr. Foster because this was a some of her plans for ASALH last versations about issues on “I think these are discussions in in Downing Student Union movement I fully supported for semester by attending and taking campus and how we wanted that need to be had amongst and plans to have open mic this campus,” assistant profes- three students to a conference in to bring more of the African- the campus so we can settle nights and more panel discus- sor Selena Sanderfer said. Atlanta on black activism. American community on cam- tension,” Hooks said. sions about race. ASALH’s vision was to teach Louisville senior Marcus pus together,” Hooks said. Sanderfer said she is proud “[There’s] lots more in the fu- and research African-American Stubbs was one of the partici- Passion for engaging the of the student executive board ture that I’ll keep secret now,” culture, according to Sanderfer. pants who went to present at black community on campus and believes some of her goals Reece said. “I'm very excited “I’m continuing his vision, that conference. interested Nashville sopho- for the organization will be about the turnout we got at the but I want to do more than just Stubbs encouraged Nashville more Kaila Reece as well. Re- completed successfully be- diversity dialogue ‘Dear White talking. I want to do more on sophomore Alan Hooks to join ece is the community outreach cause of their dedication. People, Dear Black People,’ the campus,” Sanderfer said. the organization. and fundraising chairwoman “They work so hard. They and I know it can only go up Sanderfer began to embark on “Me and Marcus had con- for ASALH. research and type papers on from here.” b2 MARCH 1, 2016 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD Mountain Workshops gallery opens in Mass Media

BY KALEE CHISM space for participants to collab- manager to become more in- [email protected] orate, learn and critique while volved in his passion for pho- taking photos and learning tography. Every year, students and about the city and its people. “I’ve always just been inter- Nolan said her favorite part ested in all the different aspects professional photojournalists of the workshop is the ener- of photography: not just taking flock to a city in Kentucky for getic atmosphere that comes the photos but editing them the Mountain Workshops. from the time limit of four days and collaboration and even The Mountain Workshops to complete a story. She said printing them out and hanging is a seminar and workshop the coaches for the workshop them,” he said. “I wanted to get series to help students learn were amazing, encouraging involved with that.” the power of collaboration and above all, constructively The workshop creates a trav- and storytelling. This year, the critical of the photojournal- eling gallery of 50 images in workshops travelled to Frank- ists’ work. addition to the exhibit in Mass fort. Their work is now hung in “By the end of the workshop, Media. the photo gallery of Mass Me- I am so motivated to keep Tim Broekema, professor, dia and Technology Hall. working on whatever project workshop producer and chair- The workshop takes students I'm working on and not be- man of the gallery committee, Above: One of the photos featured in the gallery. Charlie Long from WKU and other univer- come unfocused,” she said. said the gallery is unique in its moved to Frankfort with his wife when he was 20 and went to sities together with 140 pro- “It’s a good way to get started ability to showcase journalis- school to be a barber. After 50 years, he still works in the same fessionals to learn from each in a professional setting on tic photos. barber shop in the Eastwood Shopping Center in Frankfort, KY. other and collaborate together. getting feedback on your work “It’s a journalist gallery. It’s MATT LUNSFORD/HERALD “The very first day the par- and taking it well.” driven on what images exist in a cities, halfway between Louis- ready. To see it just hanging … ticipants arrive, there’s a big Tyler Sanders, a sophomore journalism world,” said Broeke- ville and Lexington. They are you kind of feel like you’re moth- hat with all the story ideas that photojournalism major from ma. “I appreciate … being able between, but they’re their own. ering it in a way,” Sanders said. they’ve researched in it,” Lau- Owensboro and gallery man- to have a home for that.” They’re independent. They’re Broekema said he hopes ren Nolan, a senior photojour- ager at the workshop, said Brokema said the gallery fierce. They are proud of their people can use the gallery to nalism major from Union said. his favorite part of Mountain is about Frankfort and titled family heritage [and] their con- feel a personal connection “We all rush to the hat, and we Workshops is understanding “The Land Between” because nections with the town.” and reflect. pick one, and that’s our story. the full power of collaboration of the city’s placement in Ken- Sanders said seeing the gal- “Any gallery show is about And it usually doesn’t have a as people constantly receive tucky. lery come together is the most personal experience,” Broeke- full story on it — just a name help from and bounce ideas “We really felt how the peo- satisfying part of his job. ma said. “They find a little en- and a description.” off one another. ple of Frankfort feel.” he said. “Seeing it up is the best be- gagement, or they find some- The workshop provides a Sanders became gallery “They’re stuck between two big cause it’s a lot of labor to get it thing that interests them.”

DELEGATES Trump as a presidential nominee. Queen argues that the reason is be- if there aren’t any jobs for us to get.” Continued from LIFE “It’s scary because a reality star — cause people aren’t registered to vote. Of the 36 students surveyed, half ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ — leading the “We have to know that our voice is were registered to vote and half were could name any of the Republican country with no political or military being heard even if you don’t think so,” not. Concerns about registering to vote candidates. All of the students were background is weird,” Trickel said. “I Queen said. stemmed from not being informed on able to name Republican candidate think Trump is an awful candidate for She also said she believes Trump will issues. Donald Trump. the job.” be on the ballot for Republicans’ even- Starks believes that you don’t have to Trump has won three states within Trickel said he is surprised that peo- tual nomination. be a political scientist to vote, but being the last few weeks, boosting his already ple are continuing to vote for Trump “The deciding factor if he [Trump] has informed matters. large following. The momentum fright- because he has heard only from those two terms is up to us because we’ll be the “If you don’t have information on who ens some students when they think of who dislike the candidate. ones looking for jobs,” Queen said. “We’ll you’re voting for, what good does that decide if he gets another chance in office do?” Starks asked.

MUSIC CITY Key sang some classics, such as Etta Continued from LIFE James’s “At Last,” yodeled to “Yodeling Cowgirl” and sang four of her own songs. Buchanan, is married to Steve Bu- Key said originals are her favorite to per- chanan, executive producer of the form because she knows them best and show "Nashville" and the man in can interpret them however she wants to. charge at both the Ryman and the “I just want to sing songs that people Opry, according to Galbraith. can relate to ... and that God has a hand The Buchanans came to Key’s first in,” Key said. show performing with her band. That Jeff Key, Jessie’s father, is a WKU night Chester Thompson, legendary jazz drummer and another big fan of Jessie alumnus who was recently asked to Key, was playing with them as well. serve on the Board of Directors for the “Jessie Key is on her way both literally WKU Alumni Association. He said it and figuratively,” Galbraith said. “She was thrilling to see his daughter living has a lot of people who know their way out her dream. around Nashville who are very con- “She’s been performing for a long nected and who are serious believers time and at a lot of different places, but in her.” to see her getting a contract and sing- Key has also had the opportunity ing in Nashville where she’s drawing in to work with singer-songwriter Mike crowds, it’s just so rewarding,” Jeff Key Reed, who has also worked with Gal- said. braith and is well known for many of Jessie Key also encourages other as- his songs, including “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” piring singers and songwriters to fol- Key and her band performed Sunday low their dreams. night at The Country Nashville, where “If you love it and it’s what you do Galbraith could be spotted on the key- when you’re alone in the car, in the board. She also sang a duo with Mike shower, if you hum in lines — do it,” Reed. Key said. “Go for your dreams.” b3 MARCH 1, 2016 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL and one turnover. the beginning of the game, shooting Brown, WKU took its first lead of the Continued from SPORTS Asked if Bopp was an “annoying” 62 percent from the floor and claim- game into halftime by a score of 29-27. defender, Clark-Heard agreed. “Ken- ing a 20-11 lead after the first quarter. Ivy Brown finished the game with 11 per scored double digits during the dall Noble says that everyday. [Bopp] WKU was just 4-14 from the floor in points. game, but several players combined in guards Kendall in practice,” Clark- the quarter. “I think different people stepped up,” a collective effort to ensure the victory. Heard said. “I’m just really proud of “I just think that we weren’t really Noble said. “We started off very slow, “This was a huge team win across [Bopp] because she’s really stepped up and good thing Ivy was the board,” Clark-Heard said. “This a lot in these last four games.” hitting threes or we prob- was probably the first time that I felt Efforts like Bopp’s helped the Lady ably would’ve gotten like we followed [the scouting report] Toppers overcome a 10-rebound defi- Once we have that energy on blown out. We stepped throughout the whole game.” cit and 40 percent shooting percentage up in the second half for MTSU turned the ball over 21 times to attain the win. defense, it also produces on a good team win.” leading to 17 WKU points. The Lady “It’s a great feeling. I thought last time off ense.” The defensive inten- Toppers turned the ball over just eight [at MTSU], I didn’t play very well at all,” sity was key for the Lady times and held the Blue Raiders to just Noble said. “I was trying to be aggres- Toppers in the second five fourth-quarter points. sive and get my teammates involved, Freshman Guard Kayla Smith half. UAB had no answers The biggest problem for the Lady and I think everybody stepped up and to crack Clark-Heard’s Toppers from the MTSU backcourt played well tonight.” schemes. was point guard Ty Petty. Petty shred- On Saturday, UAB arrived in Diddle focused when we came out there, WKU forced 23 turnovers, and UAB’s ded WKU for 18 points through three Arena seeking revenge from an earlier and then we all huddled together and shooting percentage cooled off as the quarters, and then Lady Topper fresh- 63-49 loss to WKU. It was senior day for coach told us to focus on defense,” Blazers shot 48 percent for the game. man guard Sidnee Bopp checked into forward Jalynn McClain, the only grad- freshman guard Kayla Smith said. WKU has two road games remaining the game. uating player on the roster. She would “Once we have that energy on defense, as it heads into the final week of the Bopp logged 11 minutes and was finish her last game in Diddle Arena it also produces on offense.” season. The first contest will be against stuck on Petty for the entire fourth with four points, six rebounds and two The offense picked up quickly from Southern Mississippi on Thursday, fol- quarter. Petty’s fourth quarter stat line steals in 29 minutes of action. there, and thanks to a 3-point shoot- lowed by a matchup with Louisiana included zero points on 0-3 shooting UAB jumped on the Lady Toppers in ing barrage from sophomore guard Ivy Tech on Saturday.

BASEBALL home Hudzina for the Toppers’ open- inning to give the lead back to the Bull- mates. We knew Kevin Elder was going Continued from SPORTS ing score. dogs. Shortly after, the Bulldogs gave to finish the job, and we were going to Immediately after, DiPuglia was also it up. A wild pitch allowed junior out- get the sweep.” close the lead to one, but that was it as walked to tie the game up at two. It fielder Paul Murray to come home to In the bottom of the ninth, redshirt the Toppers held on for an 11-10 vic- wasn’t until the sixth inning that the tie the game. junior pitcher Kevin Elder finished the tory. 2-2 tie was broken. The two teams went back and forth Bulldogs off, striking out three straight The Toppers capped the weekend off Hudzina ripped an RBI double to until the bottom of the eighth inning, batters to cap off the perfect 3-0 road against host team Georgia. After the score Kraft from first base to give the when the Bulldogs took a late 7-6. trip. two teams went scoreless in the first Toppers their first lead of the game. In the top of the ninth, redshirt junior “It was exciting that the two teams inning, the Bulldogs made the game’s Shortly after, Georgia answered to tie infielder Thomas Peter made the big- were going at it,” Pawlowski said. first big play. the game up 3-3. gest play of the young season. The San “Nobody flinched; nobody gave in. Sophomore outfielder Keegan Mc- After giving up the tying run, senior Ramon, California, native hit a home We were just fortunate that Thomas Govern hit a two-run home run to give pitcher John Harman came in to re- run off Georgia Pitcher Bo Tucker to stepped up when he did. It was such a Georgia an early 2-0 lead. place junior Ryan Thurston after a ca- score Kraft and himself, putting the great game and a great weekend.” However, the Toppers struck back as reer day. Thurston finished with a ca- Toppers back in the lead. The team will next travel to Nashville Georgia freshman pitcher Kevin Smith reer-high 10 strikeouts while giving up “I was lucky to get a good pitch to to play Belmont next Tuesday. The fol- dug himself into a hole. After loading seven hits and three runs in just over hit,” Peter said about the game-win- lowing day, Lipscomb University will the bases, Smith walked redshirt ju- five innings. ning home run. “It felt so good when I travel to Bowling Green to take on the nior infielder Leiff Clarkson to bring Thurston gave up one run in the sixth got back to the dugout with my team- Toppers. MARCH 1, 2016 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL BASEBALL Hilltoppers go undefeated in Bulldog Invitational BY SAM PORTER [email protected]

The WKU baseball team traveled to Athens, Georgia, this past weekend for a three-game stint at the Bulldog Invi- tational. The Hilltoppers defeated the Univer- sity of Cincinnati, South Alabama and the University of Georgia to sweep the invitational. The sweep improves the Toppers to 5-1, making John Pawlowski the first head coach since 1958 to win five of his first six games at WKU. “The expectation coming in was to win all three,” Pawlowski said in a postgame radio interview. “When we came on the road, the biggest thing I told the team was that we needed to play hard and make sure we competed in every inning. The results were tremendous. I’m just proud of how we Freshman forward Dee Givens (4) steals the ball during the fi rst half of the WKU vs. UAB game Saturday, Feb. 27, at Diddle competed this weekend.” Arena. EBONY COX/HERALD The Toppers opened the Invitational on Friday against the University of Cincinnati. Redshirt junior infielder Thomas Peter got things going against the Bearcats early, hitting a two-run home run in the third inning to give the Top- pers an early 2-0 lead. Shortly after, sophomore outfielder movin' on up Kaleb Duckworth hit an RBI single to bring in senior infielder Danny Hudzi- na to extend the lead to 3-0. Home wins move WKU to second in C-USA standings Junior outfielder Paul Murray followed by roping a double, scoring BY EVAN HEICHELBEACH sphere and great fans and I’m really third personal foul late in the second Duckworth to cap off a four-score [email protected] proud of that.” quarter and was held scoreless in the inning. The Bearcats scored two out WKU’s defense helped them get off first half. of the last three runs, but it wasn’t Thirteen different teams came to to a 17-2 start to the season that in- Redshirt junior guard Kendall Noble enough as WKU held on for a 5-2 vic- Diddle Arena to play the WKU wom- cluded a 14-game stretch in which no scored 12 of her 23 points in the first tory. en’s basketball team in the 2015-16 opponent scored more than 69 points. half and helped keep MTSU from On Saturday the Toppers played for- season, and 12 of those teams trav- That same defensive intensity re- growing its lead as WKU headed into mer Sun Belt Conference foe South elled home with a new loss on their turned in last week’s two victories. halftime down by just two points. Alabama. The Toppers used a huge resumes. Middle Tennessee scored just 51 “They went out there, and they com- ninth inning to pull away from the This past week, the Lady Toppers points Thursday and UAB could only peted and continued to be aggressive Jaguars 11-10. collected two more home victories muster 55 points on Saturday. [and] play hard, and they didn’t let [my The two teams went back and forth over Middle Tennessee and UAB, “I’m so proud of our players and our fouls] dictate the game,” Brown said. at the plate as the Jaguars took an 8-7 moving them into second place in the defense,” Clark-Heard said after the Luckily for Clark-Heard and her lead going into the final inning. Junior conference standings behind the only 62-51 win Thursday. “To hold [MTSU] team, Brown didn’t let her foul trouble catcher Hunter Wood hit an RBI single team to leave Diddle Arena with a win to 5 points in the fourth quarter and dictate her game either. She went on a to tie the game. this season: University of Texas at El to turn them over 21 times says a lot tear in the third quarter, scoring nine Shortly after, freshman infielder Ste- Paso. about our team.” quick points and helping WKU take a ven DiPuglia scored Wood on an RBI “We always talk about if you’re go- Both MTSU and WKU shot below 50 four-point lead into the final 10 min- single to give the Toppers the lead. ing to have a chance to win champi- percent from the field and combined utes of play. Murray capped the inning off with a onships you got to win your games at to make just three shots from beyond Brown finished with 13 points and double that scored two more runs to home,” Head Coach Michelle Clark- the arc. seven rebounds. No other Lady Top- extend the lead to three. Things got off to a difficult start for South Alabama scored two runs to Heard said. “We want Diddle to be a WOMEN'S BASKETBALL hard place for people to come in and sophomore guard Tashia Brown in SEE play, and we have an amazing atmo- the first half. The guard picked up her PAGE B3 SEE BASEBALL PAGE B3

MEN'S BASKETBALL Toppers spilt games in ﬁ nal road trip of regular season BY MATTHEW STEWART cylinders for the Toppers, who [email protected] had three players in double digits. Redshirt senior Aaron Crunch time is nearing, and Cosby scored 23 points on the WKU men’s basketball 8-17 shooting and 5-8 from deep while also snagging six team (14-15) seems to be get- rebounds. ting closer to being tourna- Junior guard Fredrick Ed- ment-ready. mond cut and drove to the This past weekend, the Hill- rim. The Blue Raider defense toppers played their final two could not keep him out of the away games of the regular sea- lane as the guard finished with son. 15 points and nine rebounds Their matchups were with on 5-7 shooting. the top two teams in Confer- Junior forward Anton Wa- ence USA: Middle Tennessee ters came to Murfreesboro (18-9) and the University of ready to play and muscled in Alabama, Birmingham (24-5). 12 points going 6-7 from the The Toppers had the oppor- floor; he came away with five tunity to get two big wins be- boards. fore returning to Diddle Arena The Toppers managed to for the final two regular season lead for most of the game, go- games this Thursday and Sat- ing up by as many as 10 points urday. over MTSU. The first game of the week- Late Saturday morning, the end was a Thursday night Toppers took to the court with contest against longtime ri- UAB for the second time this Junior guard Fredrick Edmond (25) dunks the ball in the last few seconds of the fi nal half during val MTSU. The Toppers took season. WKU was looking to care of business in their trip to go 2-0 against UAB this sea- WKU's game against Marshall Saturday, Feb. 13. Edmond ended with 25 points at the end of over- Murfreesboro and won 78-72. son after taking them down in time. MHARI SHAW/HERALD The win over the Blue Raid- Diddle Arena on Jan. 30 and minutes into the first half. scorers with 19 points on 7-11 The Toppers have two games ers puts WKU 1-1 with MTSU simultaneously breaking the UAB then went on a 10-0 run shooting while also grabbing remaining before heading to on the season after dropping nations’ longest win streak. to go up 27-25 with less than seven rebounds. Birmingham for the C-USA a game in the final seconds on The Toppers fell short on four minutes to play in the first Redshirt senior forward Ni- tournament. This Thursday Jan. 30 in Diddle Arena. Saturday, falling to the Blaz- WKU looked solid on of- ers 67-71 in a tightly fought half. The Blazers didn’t look gel Snipes put up 14 points go- at 8 p.m., the Golden Eagles fense as it took the ball to the contest that went down to the back and led 31-29 going into ing 4-6 from three-point land. of Southern Mississippi (7- basket with ease. The Toppers final minute of play. halftime. Edmond filled the stat sheet 19) will come to Diddle. This outscored MTSU 40-26 in the The Toppers started the Four WKU players scored with 13 points, six rebounds Saturday night at 7 p.m., the paint while also grabbing 11 game on the right foot, dis- in double figures during the and six assists. Freshman Mar- Toppers will see Louisiana more rebounds in the contest. playing an effective offense. battle with UAB. Sophomore lon Hunter added 10 points of Tech for the final game of the The offense was firing on all WKU was up by 11 points 11 forward Justin Johnson led all his own. season.