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BGPD investigating murder of WKU student BY CAMERON KOCH, KAELY HOLLOWAY AND JACOB PARKER NEWS@WKUHERALD.COM The murder of a 20-year-old WKU student off Morgantown Road on the night of Sept. 2 is currently under investigation. Freshman Larry W. Thomas, of Bowling Green, was shot at Greenhaven Apartments, 2001 Rock Creek Road. Thomas
was airlifted to VanderThomas was enbilt Medical Center in rolled for fall classes at WKU, but was previNashville for medical attention where he ously banned by the university in the spring later died, according to a Bowling Green Police semester after he was Department press rearrested in Pearce-Ford lease. Tower in Nov. 2012 for The incident report Larry Thomas trafficking a controlled substance and possesis still being compiled by Bowling Green Police De- sion of drug paraphernalia, partment, Ronnie Ward, pub- according to information relic information officer for ported in the Bowling Green BGPD, said. Daily News.
Howard Bailey, vice president for student affairs, said the university can’t do anything until it makes contact with the family. “It would not be proper for us to get out in front of the family,” Bailey said. So far, Bailey said, the university has been unable to get in touch with Thomas’s family members. Thomas’s aunt, Kimberly Eddie, took to Facebook to
speak about her nephew’s murder. “My heart is broken ... from the lost of my nephew Larry Thomas,” Eddie said in a Facebook post on Sept. 3. “Please keep my family in Prayer.” Comments from friends and family members poured in, many of them telling Eddie that she and her family will be in their prayers. One Facebook comment from Shermain SEE THOMAS PAGE 2
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WKU trying to improve retention BY TREY CRUMBIE NEWS@WKUHERALD.COM
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BY JACKSON FRENCH NEWS@WKUHERALD.COM The food court on South Campus that closed last year is getting a second chance this semester. SMARTS Think Tank, the company that provides food services to students on WKU’s Glasgow campus, opened on Wednesday on South Campus where the previous food court used to be. Peggy Bates, owner of the SMARTS Think Tank Café on WKU’s Glasgow campus and the new South Campus location, said the new menu will SEE FOOD PAGE 2
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Fewer students this year means fewer tuition dollars, making WKU’s efforts in retaining students even more important as WKU loses out on valuable money every time a student drops out before graduating. Joelle Davis Carter, assistant vice president for Retention and Student Services, said the current firstyear retention rate for WKU students is at 71 percent. Carter said the retention rate is measured from a student’s freshman year to their sophomore year. Carter said when she assumed her position a year ago, she was told to improve the retention rate by 5 percent within five to seven years. “That really gets us competitive nationally with our peer institutions in other places,” Carter said. Carter said the current four-year graduation rates for WKU are at 50.3 percent, a rate that hasn’t been that high in the past 10 years. President Gary Ransdell said the graduation rates and retention rates are correlated. “If we had 80, 85 percent retention, we’d have 60 or 70 percent graduation rate,” Ransdell said. “Just pure numbers.” Ransdell said he was dissatisfied with both rates. “We got our work cut out for us,” Ransdell said. “We’ve got pretty big challenges in raising our persistence in retention rates.” Carter said there are multiple ways WKU tries to help students who are projected to not likely be retained. One of those ways is the MAPWorks survey. Carter said MAP-Works is a retention software package that contains a survey that is sent to all WKU SEE RETENTION PAGE 2
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Defensive back Tyree Robinson (22) celebrates after making an interception during the second half of WKU’s 44-28 victory over Georgia State Saturday at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. MIKE CLARK/HERALD
WKU utilizes backfield in win at Georgia State BY ELLIOTT PRATT SPORTS@WKUHERALD.COM WKU’s box score after Saturday’s 44-28 win at Georgia State was filled with two names that haven’t seen the end zone in a long time. Senior running back Keshawn Simpson barreled for four touchdowns on 10 carries and senior fullback Kadeem Jones caught a touchdown pass. It was the first score all year for Jones and the first time Simpson had seen the end zone since his two-touchdown outing against Kentucky in the season opener. In the mix of different play-
Next game Saturday Nov. 9 @ Army 11 a.m. West Point, N.Y. ers making the highlights, one running back continued to put his name among the nation’s best, despite not scoring. Senior Antonio Andrews rushed for 110 yards on 22 carries in the Toppers’ win, putting him at first in the FBS with 1,290 rushing yards on the season, 114 yards in front of Boston College’s Andre Williams. But the load was spread evenly among the WKU backfield. While Andrews got the most carries, Simpson’s 10 carries
were just one more than sophomore Leon Allen’s tally — Allen picked up 61 yards on nine carries. Coach Bobby Petrino and his staff are trying to fix the recent inefficiencies they’ve had in the red zone, and spreading the ball around may have solved that. “We are trying to keep (Andrews) fresher going into the fourth quarter,” Petrino said. “Not that he’s not going to get his touches, we just feel like if we can give him a series off in the first quarter, a series off in the second quarter, we feel he’s going to be fresher when the SEE FOOTBALL PAGE B2
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Soccer team heads to Texas for SBC Tournament The Lady Topper soccer team enters this week’s Sun Belt Conference Tournament as the No. 1 seed after claiming their second regularseason conference title last weekend. Coach JaNext game son Neidell said Wednesday Nov. 6 it felt great to @ UALR 4 p.m. come out of the San Marcos, Texas regular season on top, despite losing their final Sun Belt match against Georgia State and winning just two of their last five games. “It’s something to be excited about,” Neidell said. “I know that the last few weeks the girls haven’t been pleased with the way that they have been playing.” WKU (8-5-5, 6-2-0 Sun Belt Conference) will head to San Marcos, Texas for Wednesday’s first round matchup against No. 8 UALR (4-130, 1-7-0 SBC). The game pits the Lady Toppers against a team they not only beat 1-0 nearly two weeks ago, but that they’ve also defeated in the teams’ last eight regular season meetings since 2006. “We need to get back to work,” Neidell said. “Now we have a big target on our backs, so we have got to get back to work to win this conference tournament.” WKU has won its last three quarterfinal matches in the Sun Belt Tournament and holds an alltime record of 9-2-1 in the opening round. Wednesday’s winner will advance to the semifinals on Friday. The Lady Toppers and Neidell know this place very well, having made it to the Sun Belt semifinals five times in the past six seasons. Either WKU or UALR will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between hosting team No. 4 Texas State and No. 5 Troy. The Lady Toppers have had success against both teams — they snagged a 1-0 victory against the Lady Bobcats on Oct. 6 and another SEE SOCCER PAGE B2
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The Toppers got their first taste of competition outside of practice Saturday as WKU topped Campbellsville in an exhibition game at Diddle Arena. WKU got the win 87-73 and is set to start the regular season next Tuesday at Wichita State. The Toppers struggled to gain any moment against the scrappy Tigers, who refused to go away. WKU needed a late 11-0 run to secure the win. Junior guard T.J. Price, who shot just 4-of-12, said that the Toppers still need a lot of work. “Campbellsville’s no pushover, and that’s why we schedule them,” Price said. “We know they’re going to give us a good look at what we really
needed.” Junior forward Aaron Adeoye scored 14 points and snagged 10 rebounds off the bench in his first game in front of Topper fans. The transfer, who shot 4-of-9 from the field, said he hopes to earn more playing time as the season starts. “I need to rebound, and that’s the way I’ll get playing time,” Adeoye said. “I know that — coach (Ray Harper) knows that. That’s really my job when I go in.” Adeoye stayed on the court in the game’s final moments, in part because he is a solid free throw shooter for a big man — he knocked down six of his nine attempts at the line Saturday. Harper went to a four-guard lineup late in Saturday’s game.
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Mary Ellen Miller, who is entering her 51st year of teaching at WKU, talks to her Introduction to Literature class Wednesday. KATIE MCLEAN/HERALD
Professor's passion for teaching remains strong after 50 years BY MACKENZIE MATHEWS NEWS@WKUHERALD.COM Mary Ellen Miller believes that if you enjoy your job, you should continue working for as long as possible. That’s why she’s spent half a century teaching at WKU. Miller is entering her 51st year as a professor and said her passion for teaching is still very much alive. “People talk about teacher burnout, but I don’t think I’ve had that yet,” she said. “If I wake up one morning, dreading class, I’d call in and say, ‘Bring the [retirement] papers.’” Miller, the oldest employee at WKU, said her time as a teacher
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like about teaching.” Miller is from Willard and started teaching in her twenties. She said that because she was so close in age to her students, she felt the need to refer to them as “mister” and “miss” in order to establish authority and respect. She found that she has become SEE PROFESSOR PAGE B2
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Frank Vespe, left, of Burlington, N.J., and a fellow WKU student, right, stand in front of a protester of sin and non-Christians. The protestors assembled bellow Guthrie Bell Tower Tuesday morning and stayed until the evening. Vespe, among many other students stood for hours and debated with the protestors from Columbia, Ky. RAE EMARY/HERALD
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Zach Preston of Buffalo Rodeo, a local rock group from Bowling Green, performs outside of the fine arts enter during the 2012 RevFest Battle of the Bands. Revolution 91.7 hosted the battle, which raised funds for New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding of Bowling Green. Local band Mahtulu won the battle. EMILY FREE/HERALD
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that are out here to make a difference,” Smith said. “You can go out and party, but we are bringing the party to you and it’s for a great cause.” This year the proceeds from all merchandise sales will go to Rainhill Equine Facility. It is a non-profit organization that houses more than 40 disabled horses, which the owner cares for until their death, in the Bowling Green area. Karen Thurman is the owner of Rainhill and said she specializes in United States horse cruelty cases. “Anything people can do to help others, especially animals, and think outside of their own need is a great thing,” Thurman said. Thurman and the nonprofit are looking forward to the funds that will be raised SEE REVFEST PAGE B2
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BY CAMERON KOCH NEWS@WKUHERALD.COM “Grand Theft Auto V” is many things. For starters, it’s a record breaker. In just three days on store shelves, “GTA V” blew past the $1 billion sale mark, making it the fastest selling video game of all time. It’s also an open-world sandbox game like no other. Want to ride a bike down the coast of “GTA’s” fictional California? Go for it. Want to do yoga? You can. Play tennis? No problem. “GTA V” is filled to the brim with activities that many players will never go out of their way to experience, yet it is all there, and adds to the immersion of playing in a living and breathing world. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, “GTA V” is filled with brilliant and biting satire. It doesn’t pull any punches. Every aspect of modern American society is in the crosshairs. Whether it be the game’s social networking site LifeInvader, the bum of a son who won’t look for a job and sits on his couch and plays “Call of Duty” all day every day, the fear-mongering media blasting over the airwaves, or even just the fact that every character in the game, even small time broke thugs, own smartphones, “GTA” takes a shot at just about anything and everything that makes up American society in 2013. Satire is the name of the game, and “GTA V’s” main narrative delivers it in spades, telling a compelling crime drama on the absurdity of the idea of “get rich or die trying” and the myth of the “American Dream.” New to the series is the ability to play as three protagonists and switch between them on the fly. Small-time crook Franklin is just looking to move up the social ladder, and he’s disturbed by a friend’s willingness to do anything, including drug dealing and kidnapping, to get ahead and make a few bucks. While repossessing a car, Franklin meets Michael, a rich ex-bank rob-
Returning bands, newcomers to rock out for a cause BY ARLA O'NEAL NEWS@WKUHERALD.COM You may know it as Battle of the Bands, but this year Revolution 91.7 has decided to go back to the basics: Revfest. “We want to bring campus and the lovely town of Bowling Green a good rock show,” Nathan Smith, Revolution 91.7 station manager, said. Revfest will be on Friday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The concert is free and will be held in Centennial Mall with live music from bands like Bowling Green’s own Buffalo Rodeo and Orlando-based Empire Theory. Revfest is the fall fundraiser for the radio station and all of the proceeds go to a local charity each year. “We are college students
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HILLTOP HOROSCOPES SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today and tomorrow begin a workaholic phase. Share priorities to minimize confusion. Check the legal language before printing. Profit from meticulous service. Pace yourself, to avoid burnout. Rest, eat well, and exercise.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Schedule time for romance today and tomorrow. Imagine sun and surf, or views of tree-filled paradise. Take time to relax. Include loved ones and seek out light-hearted diversions. Add a little glamour to your outfit, and go out for some fun.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Get into home pleasures today and tomorrow. Household projects could lead to a party. Finish what you start. Decorate and beautify your space, then invite others to enjoy it with you.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -Control your temper, even as those around you lose theirs. Find what you need close to home. Words come easily today and tomorrow. Write them down, and distribute to your lists. Blog, record or take photos.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Figure the costs and set away funds to check off an item from your bucket list. Let others know what you want, and save up to get it. Advance your career goals. Discover the hidden benefits of keeping your agreements. Sweet dreams seem reachable.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Avoid stressful situations. Focus on priorities, and reschedule what's less important. Change is in the air. Slow down. Travel could get complex.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't pour money down a hole. Your assumptions get challenged. Conserve resources. You can do without frills and fancy ribbons. Clarify theoretical questions, and discover fascinating new technology.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Go slowly, with patience and a sense of humor. Keep confidences. Don't push or force when you encounter resistance, as the risk of breakage is high. Waste causes a disagreement, so avoid it with caution.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Haste causes accidents as well as waste, so cool your jets. Some of the things you try won't work. Improve your skills with practice. Heed a friend's warnings, but don't get stopped.
LEO (July 23Aug. 22) -- Review your holdings, and consider your partner's view. It's not a good time to gamble. Nebulous schemes could tempt with smoke and mirrors. Travel's more expensive than it seems.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Wait to see what develops. Watch your step, and take it slow. Don't jump to impulsive decisions. Pay bills and keep the budget. Avoid jealousies and upset. Dance with a surprise without choosing yet.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- You're even smarter than usual. A conflict of interests shows up at your door. Try to understand other people's feelings and it goes easier. Get outside perspectives. Keep your finances ethical.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- At first, the task may seem impossible. Looking at it more closely or from a different angle reveals new data. Gather new income now. You find your comfort zone, and confidence soars.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Don't throw money at the problem or you could very well make it worse. Worrying about it won't take you anywhere. Use patience and brains. Define how you'd like it to go. Someone finds that very romantic.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Finish old jobs and new ones flourish and spark over the next month. Pad the schedule for setbacks. Decline an expensive invitation. Listen to a wise relative or a realistic friend. Spice your creation with subtlety.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Imagine yourself in an earlier time. You're especially popular, but your social life could cause a problem at home. Find the perfect balance by communicating your passion and acknowledging your support team.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 9 -- Participate socially this month, and get lost in fascinating philosophical conversation. Others are looking to you for a decision. Once you commit you'll find freedom, and release. And others can make their own. Perform an anonymous good deed.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Travel looks tempting, but postpone until tomorrow, if possible (or just dance with some surprises). Ignore someone who says you'll fail, and make a list of goals. Plan actions and strategies to support your team.
GEMINI (May 21June 20) --Today is a 9 -Don't let obstacles slow you down. Practice with your teammate to break records. Get old business handled. The next month is good for saving money and handling finances. Go for fast, fun productivity.
CANCER (June 21July 22) -- Today is a 8 -- Female magnetism pays a big role in today's successes. Strengthen partnerships this month. Costs may be higher than expected. Proceed with caution, but you can handle it. Compromise, delegate and don't underestimate the power of cookies.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Be careful. For four weeks, work gets exceptionally fun. Don't get distracted while chopping. What could thrive in such a creative environment? Make a mess and find out. Spend time in contemplation. Keep it practical.
VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Luscious romance takes center stage. Dance your way into the spotlight. Others give you support in your career, but you have to be willing to receive it. Postpone travel for now.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -Opposition to your ideas could arise. They probably have a good reason. Try their shoes on, and walk a mile, before responding. At least you'll get some exercise and learn something new. Make your own choices.
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