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SECOND PRESIDENTIAL IN THURSDAY'S FORUM HELD FOR UNIVERSITY STAFF PAPER: BEST OF NEWS, PAGE A3 THE HILL 2016 TUESDAY,TUESDAY, APRILAPRIL 26,26, 20162016 > WESTERNWESTERN KENTUCKYKENTUCKY UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY > VOLUMEVOLUME 91,91, ISSUEISSUE 2244 MAGIC IN THE MUD Alumnus Pat McKew, coach for the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, yells commands to Somerset freshman Konnor Cowan at the annual TUG event at the Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green on April 22. GABRIEL SCARLETT/HERALD, MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE A6 Students and community march for sexual assault WKU mental BY EMMA COLLINS [email protected] health advocate Despite the chance of rain, WKU students and members of the Bowling Green community gathered together on Thursday night for Take Back the recognized Night, an event held to show support for survivors of sexual violence. The program, which was held at the nationally First Christian Church, began with BY MONICA KAST testimonies from survivors of sexual [email protected] assault and rape. Abigail Raley, a junior from Bowling Brendan Ward felt was he was never able Green High School, was one of the to meet the benchmarks and requirements speakers. for scholarships and awards because of his While some in the audience held attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, back tears, Raley performed a poem dyslexia and obsessive-compulsive disor- she had written about her experience der. as a survivor. Now a freshman at WKU, Ward, a Mem- The message of her presenta- phis native, is fighting for increased schol- tion was simple: do not be afraid to arship availability for students with dis- abilities. speak. Members of the Bowling Green community march from the First Christian Ward has been recognized by the Sub- “A lot of times victims don’t want to Church in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault at Take Back the Night on speak about it or feel like they shouldn’t stance Abuse and Mental Health Services Thursday, April 21. "Speak out for others who don't have a voice," urged Abi- or are told that they shouldn’t because Administration and will be speaking on a then people won’t believe them if they gail Raley, 17, who shared a poem about her experience with sexual assault panel at its annual program in Washing- speak out about it,” Raley said. “I think with a packed room of supporters. GABRIEL SCARLETT/HERALD ton, D.C., on May 5. that’s really stupid.” beth Madariaga, sexual assault ser- entire audience filed from the church Last month, Ward worked with SGA Pres- When she finished, onlookers vices coordinator, took the micro- to begin the walk down the streets. ident Jay Todd Richey to make a proposal cheered and several of them wiped to offer scholarships to students with dis- away tears. abilities. Collin Higgins, a freshman from A lot of times victims don’t want to speak “As a freshman, I looked at the website, Owensboro who came with a group and I didn’t see any scholarships during of ROTC members, was one audi- about it or feel like they shouldn’t or are told scholarship season for people like me — ence member who was touched by people with a disability,” Ward said. “I went Raley’s words. that they shouldn’t because then people won’t to the SGA meeting. I proposed a proposal He described her poem and the believe them if they speak out about it.” seeing if they could come up with any testimony from other survivors as type of fund for students with disabilities. “intense.” Abigail Raley I think I kind of touched a lot of the sena- “It’s been really great,” Higgins said. tors’ hearts because they never heard a After the speakers finished, Eliza- phone to kick off the main event of Participants, who ranged from student who has disabilities come in there the night: the march through small children to elderly adults, car- and bring their voice.” downtown. ried signs or wore shirts designed for Ward said that since he spoke at the SGA “Let’s take back the night, Bowl- SEE TAKE BACK THE NIGHT SEE BRENDAN WARD ing Green,” Madariaga said as the PAGE A2 PAGE A2 a2 APRIL 26, 2016 COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD Reserve fund tapped, search fi rm announced BY MONICA KAST immediate impact to Univer- his concerns about passing presidential search. Jim Cum- Burch brought up the NAVI- [email protected] sity employees and students, this action item, specifically mings, WKU’s chief financial TAS program, whose contract it is recommended that the in regards to the price the uni- officer, said the final contract with WKU was terminated The Board of Regents met Board of Regents approve an versity would have to pay later is not done yet but will be earlier this year. She had ques- Friday to hear from several allocation from the University and the perception this action completed subsequently with tions about how the new Path- committees and conduct its Reserve Fund in the amount would reflect. the firm’s approval. ways program will operate second quarterly meeting of of $3,359,200 to balance the Ultimately, the action item was At the second quarterly compared to NAVITAS. the year, when it announced University budget by year- approved, but not unanimously. meeting, the Academic Affairs “As you’re describing the di- the search firm chosen for the end,” Action Item FB-6 states. President Ransdell addressed Committee approved sev- rection we’re going, are we go- presidential search and ap- The Budget and Finance budget cuts the university eral new graduate and under- ing to look at students coming proved employee contracts Committee held a discussion might face for next year and graduate programs, including in and decide if they’re directly and new majors. about the action item, and the lawsuit between the attor- graduate and undergraduate admissible or need Pathways The Finance and Budget some board members were ney general and the governor. certificates in brewing and or need [English as a Second Committee approved a with- concerned about being able to “As of now, the governor be- distilling arts and sciences. Language International], or drawal from the University replenish the funds. lieves he has the authority to “This is a niche,” Ransdell are we going to intention- Reserve Fund if state appro- “I do not want to take away do this, and the attorney gen- said of the brewing and distill- ally recruit students?” Burch priations are not allocated by from the outstanding job that eral says he does not,” Ransdell ing program. “We want to be a asked. June 30. If the state appropria- this administration has done, said. “There’s nothing we can global destination for this pro- Provost David Lee called tions are not allocated and the particularly on waving the flag do but prepare and assume gram.” Burch’s question the “$64 draw occurs, the funds will be for higher education in the state that the governor is correct and The board also had a lengthy million question,” and said replenished by October 31, of Kentucky,” Regent John Rid- make plans accordingly.” discussion about the WKU his preference would be that 2017, according to the board. ley said. “However, I’ve wrestled The Executive Committee Pathways program, which WKU recruit students who are The draw from the Univer- with this … what message does also approved the selection of would assist “graduate and un- already fully admissible. sity Reserve Fund would be this send to our student who we the search firm that will help dergraduate applicants who In the full Board of Regents approximately $3.36 million- are trying to teach to be fiscally find candidates for the next fall just short of our admissions meeting, the employment President Gary Ransdell said responsibility and that in busi- university president. criteria,” according to the in- contracts for Stansbury, foot- the last time an action like this ness, you don’t spend money Isaacson, Miller was an- formation item from the Aca- ball Head Coach Jeff Brohm was taken was in 2003. you don’t have?” nounced as the search firm demic Affairs Committee. and Athletic Director Todd “In an effort to manage the Ridley went on to address the university will use in the Faculty Regent Barbara Stewart were approved. BRENDAN WARD Awareness Day.” Continued from FRONT Youth M.O.V.E. is a “a national, youth- led organization devoted to improving meeting, SGA has taken action and services and systems that supports committees are beginning to be positive growth and development by formed to help students with disabili- uniting the voices and causes of indi- ties. viduals who have lived experience in Meagan Ward, a sophomore senator various systems,” according to the or- who has been working with Ward on ganization’s website. this issue, was contacted for comment Ward said he has worked with Youth but did not respond in time for publi- M.O.V.E.