October 2, 2018 by College Heights Herald

OPINION • PAGE A4

PHOTO • PAGE A6

Good or Bad? Read about JUULs and how they stack up against other nicotine products.

See photos of the International Festival this weekend.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

GIVING BACK

WKU alum forges his path to success

VOLUME 94, ISSUE 06

Hackers go phishing for WKU account information BY REBEKAH ALVEY HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU

his early childhood, but he said his family yearned to move to a better area even if it wasn’t the most conventional move for them to make. “We were renting an old, raggedy house, and we wanted to move to the projects because we felt that would be a step up,” Nichols said. “But because my dad worked all these jobs, we made like $50 more than the financial cut-off to be able to move into the projects. I remember how devastating that was, but my dad was able to buy a house that sort of outlined the projects through a government program.” Growing up, Nichols played basketball at Parker-Bennett Elementary School. Nichols said police officers volunteered at the facility during after-school hours so kids would stay off the streets. One of the officers who volunteered at Parker-Bennett also worked security for varsity basketball games at Bowling Green High School. Nichols said the officer told the school’s varsity coach about a “young black kid down in the projects that

An email addressed from President Timothy Caboni was sent to faculty July 18 with instructional assignments discussing an Amazon business account for WKU. The problem? Caboni never sent the email. Phishing is a form of hacking through an email scam. Someone can appear to be a trusted source to trick recipients into providing valuable information, commonly email credentials. “By using the victim’s email account to send subsequent phishing messages, the messages appear more trustworthy and hackers increase their success rate,” Greg Hackbarth, assistant vice president for Information Technology Services, said. Hackbarth said there have been several phishing messages targeting faculty and staff within the past months. In these emails, recipients are asked to enter login credentials which Hackbarth said can be used to send additional phishing messages or to hack an account. He said as people enter credentials, the scam becomes more difficult to recognize. Hackbarth said that after the initial scam, phishing can grow. Hackers start by using their own email, but once they have credentials to another system they can start sending phishing messages to accounts through a trusted email or system. Ultimately, hackers are seeking financial information. Hackbarth said by posing as a recipient’s family member, friend, employer or business, they can ask for money or reset passwords and information to have money directly sent to them. Journalism professor Mac McKerral said he got a faculty-all email a few weeks ago from someone who identified as working in Student Services, including a bio at the bottom. It included directions to click on a link in the email, and McKerral said he clicked on it. Immediately, a Firefox blocker popped up and warned him not to go further. “The people who are sending these things are getting really sophisticated,” McKerral said. “I mean, this

SEE GEORGE NICHOLS • PAGE A3

SEE EMAIL PHISHING • PAGE A3

PHOTO COURTESY OF WKU’S UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHER CLINTON LEWIS • HERALD

George Nichols is greeted by ISEC director Martha Sales and her staﬀ during a visit in November 2017 following his philanthropic gift to the center.

BY DRAKE KIZER HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU

ast fall, a group of around 10 students huddled near the television inside the lounge at the Cynthia & George Nichols III Intercultural Student Engagement Center on campus. George Nichols III, one of the center’s namesakes, was seated alongside his wife, Cynthia Jean, at the head of the gathering. Nichols and his wife went around the room and asked each ISEC scholar to answer one simple question for him: “What can we do for you?” Alexis Watkins, a sophomore music performance major, said she was worried at the time that she might not be able to return to WKU in the spring. So, when Nichols got to her, she asked him for a scholarship. “By the end of the meeting, everybody had told them what they wanted,” Watkins said. “Mr. Nichols told me, ‘I’m going to pay for your tuition next semester.’ Then he granted what everybody else had

asked for too. After that, honestly, I cried. I was shocked, and I just had to hug them. I called my sister and told her, ‘Somebody just legit offered to pay my tuition.’” Watkins, who comes from a single-parent household, said Nichols’ gift gave her the security to further her higher education career without having to worry about placing a financial burden on her mother. For Nichols, he feels fortunate that he has the opportunity to help others. He said he and his wife are always looking for ways they can help somebody have a chance to succeed. “Every time I look around, there’s someone or something that is being provided or given to me that I define [as] a blessing,” Nichols said. “The only thing I know to do is to give that blessing away. The amazing thing for CJ and I is that every time we give our blessings, we get more blessings, which means we need to give more blessings away.” Nichols, 58, was born and raised in Bowling Green. His family was poor and Nichols said his mother and father both worked extremely hard to make ends meet. Nichols lived on Main Street during

New study ranks WKU low in racial equality

BY EMILY DELETTER HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU

WKU’s Intercultural Student Engagement Center is taking a hard look at racial equity on campus following WKU’s “F” grade in a recent study from the University of Southern California’s Race and Equity Center. The study looked at 506 public, four-

year postsecondary institutions which more than 900,000 African-American undergraduate students attend. The schools are graded in four categories: representational equity, gender equity, completion equity and student-to-faculty ratios. WKU received a “B” in representation equity, which measures black student enrollment to reflect representation among 18- to 24-year-old citizens in that state. According to the report,

9.7 percent of students at WKU are black, while 10.6 percent of 18-to-24 year olds in Kentucky are black. WKU also received a “B” in gender equity, which is measured by the proportion of black women’s and black men’s enrollment in the undergraduate student population compared to the national gender enrollment distribution across all racial and ethnic groups. WKU received a “C” in black stu-

dent-to-black faculty ratio, which is 35-1, according to the report. Every other Kentucky university received either an “A” or a “B”, ranging in ratio from 30:1 to 12:1. WKU and the University of Kentucky both received an “F” in completion equity, which measures the extent to which black students’ sixyear graduation rates match overall SEE ISEC • PAGE A3

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

A2 NEWS

GEORGE NICHOLS

CONTINUED FROM FRONT

could jump out of the gym.” Eventually, the coach came and saw Nichols play. He told Nichols, who was only a sixth-grader at the time, “I’ll be watching you.” By the time Nichols got to junior high, he said all the white kids knew his name. Nichols befriended Tim Riggs, whom he called the “longest, oldest friend I’ve ever had in my life,” at the age of 13. Nichols said Riggs did not care about how good of a basketball player he was. Rather, Riggs cared about him as a human being. “The first few times I went to Tim’s house, his mother invited me to have dinner,” Nichols said. “I’m sitting down at the table with Tim’s father, Col. Gary Riggs, who comes home dressed nicely and talking about his workday. That experience of watching a family unit where the father was a professional made me think that maybe I would try to get a job where I use my brain instead of my physical being.” Though both of Nichols’ parents quit school in the sixth grade, Nichols said they encouraged him to get a college education and “break the cycle of poverty” that had plagued his family. After a standout prep career at Bowling Green High School, Nichols graduated in 1978 with a basketball scholarship to Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Passes, Kentucky. Nichols said he always dreamed of bringing an NCAA championship to WKU, but he was not offered a scholarship due to his size. WKU assistant coach Clem Haskins wanted Nichols to develop his game at the junior college level for a year and then come back to Bowling Green, but Nichols decided against it. He remained at Alice Lloyd until he received an associate’s degree in sociology in 1980. By the time Nichols arrived at WKU in 1981, Haskins had been promoted

run the hospital, and when word got out about this young black guy that’s turned around the state hospital, I started getting people calling me.” As a result of his success, Nichols accepted a position with the Kentucky Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, where he worked for about three years. He later got a job on the Kentucky Health Policy Board, which was abolished only

PHOTO COURTESY OF WKU’S UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHER CLINTON LEWIS • HERALD

Nichols receives his Board of Regents pin from WKU Board of Regents chairperson Phillip Bale.

six weeks after Nichols became its executive director. Shortly before his position disappeared, Gov. Paul Patton asked Nichols to become the state’s insurance commissioner. Nichols served five years as Kentucky’s first African-American insurance commissioner, and he also became the first African-American to be elected president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. During his time as insurance commissioner, Nichols was also chairman of a committee focused on the integration of banking and insurance. He said a merger between a large insurance

“George and CJ shared that they wanted to help young people from backgrounds similar to theirs.”

to head coach. Haskins offered Nichols a spot on the team as a redshirt, but Nichols said he declined in order to focus solely on academics. As one chapter of Nichols’ life was closing, he said another one was beginning. Nichols met his wife of 34 years, CJ, shortly after starting classes on the Hill. CJ graduated in 1982, while Nichols did not receive his bachelor’s degree in economics and sociology from WKU until 1983. His wife returned to Shelbyville, Kentucky, after graduating, and the young couple was forced into a long-distance relationship during Nichols’ last year at WKU. Nichols said he started working on his master’s degree during that time, and by the time he graduated, he had multiple offers for graduate assistantships. “Vanderbilt, to me, was like the Harvard of the South,” Nichols said. “I always hoped that I was smart enough to get in, and I was accepted at Vandy for graduate work. But, I was also accepted at Louisville. I was engaged by then, so it made more sense for me to go to Louisville. I had tuition paid, I had some financial assistance and the woman I was going to marry already had a job there.” Nichols received a master’s degree in labor studies from the University of Louisville in 1985. Nichols’ academic advisor helped him get an internship at Central State Hospital, a psychiatric facility in Louisville. After three months, the hospital’s director became commissioner of the Department for Mental Health & Mental Retardation Services in Frankfort. The newly-appointed commissioner asked Nichols to join him as an executive assistant. Nichols said he accepted the position, but only on one condition: no nights or weekends. The commissioner honored his request, and Nichols began conducting management audits of hospitals and community mental health centers. Before long, the commissioner gave Nichols another new job opportunity. “After four and a half years, he asked me if I would go back and be the director of Central State Hospital,” Nichols said. “The hospital was going through some accreditation issues, and we turned it around in about six months. I was only 28 years old when I went to

Nichols said he and his wife have always been proponents of higher education because of the impact it had on both of their lives. The couple has funded numerous scholarships at WKU over the years and donated $100,000 to the Chandler Memorial Chapel in 2009. However, Nichols said he and his wife still wanted to do more for their alma mater.

WKU’s senior directcor of planned giving LESLIE WATKINS

company and a large bank in the late ‘90s helped him become “the spokesperson for the insurance regulatory community.” After speaking around the world about regulation, including before Congress, Nichols said he was recruited by the chairman of New York Life Insurance Company. He started his career at the company in January 2001 and has held numerous positions within the company, including his current role as executive vice president. Nichols has also received numerous accolades during his 17-year stay at New York Life, including being named on Savoy Magazine’s list of “Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America” in 2012 and 2018. After a long and fruitful career, Nichols said he recently decided to leave New York Life and accept a new position. According to a press release, “The American College of Financial Services...named George Nichols III... president and chief executive officer beginning November 1, 2018.” Nichols said even though he has enjoyed all his previous positions, one of his “fantasy jobs” has always been becoming a university president. Since Nichols does not hold a doctorate, he thought he would never achieve that goal. When the American College of Financial Services let him know they were primarily seeking a candidate with strong leadership skills, Nichols was elated. “I thought, ‘Wow this is an unbelievable opportunity,’” Nichols said. “’I could come in and be a college president like I wanted to be, but it would be for a nontraditional school that’s focused in the space that I’ve been in for the last 17 years, which is insurance and financial services.’ It just seemed like the perfect fit.” On July 14, 2017, Gov. Matt Bevin appointed Nichols to serve on WKU’s Board of Regents. Nichols was sworn in for a six-year term on July 28, 2017. “He has remained closely connected to Kentucky and actively involved with WKU throughout his career,” WKU President Timothy Caboni said in a press release from July 2017. “His business expertise and professional experience will be incredibly valuable to our board and to me as we embark on a new strategic planning process.”

Leslie Watkins, WKU’s senior director of planned giving, said she first met Nichols and his wife about 18 years ago. Watkins has helped the Nichols family coordinate their gifts to WKU on numerous occasions, so when the couple told her they wanted to make a larger investment than they ever had before, she searched for a program they could get involved with. “George and CJ shared that they wanted to help young people who came from backgrounds similar to theirs,” Watkins said. “Knowing their story, I just really thought [ISEC] would appeal to them. I had an idea of how much money they wanted to invest, so I put together a written proposal to them suggesting ISEC and the different things that they could do.” Nichols said he and his wife, both first-generation college students themselves, were astounded by the work ISEC was doing to help low-income and first-generation minority students succeed. They immediately told Watkins they wanted to proceed with their

donation to ISEC. On Nov. 15, 2017, the center commemorated the couple’s $1.3 million gift by adding “Cynthia & George Nichols III” as a prefix to its name. “We actually feel very fortunate that Leslie introduced us to ISEC,” Nichols said. “We recognized that young people of color and of low income that are first-generation students probably don’t have all of the support, structure or resources that we just got lucky to have 35 years ago. We were blown away at the structure and leadership they had put in place, and we knew we would like to be a part of it.” Martha Sales, the executive director of ISEC, said she met Nichols and his wife when the details of their donation were made public. ISEC’s goal is to help WKU “recruit, retain and graduate students of color,” and Sales said the Nichols’ gift has given ISEC the ability to offer students expanded assistance. “I thank God for the Nichols,” Sales said. “They don’t just want to give their tens, they also want to give their time. Sometimes when people are givers, others perceive that … they just write checks, but no, the Nichols are invested in the program. The funds benefit us greatly, but I would dare to say even if they stopped writing checks, they would still keep us covered in some kind of way.” As Nichols continues to experience prosperity from a financial perspective, Nichols said he will continue giving back as much as he possibly can. Nichols has achieved success because of the assistance he received from numerous mentors and friends over the years, and he said the best thing he can do is try to make sure every student at WKU has a chance to succeed. “Western is a big university,” Nichols said. “But the beauty of it is it’s still small enough to make sure that an individual feels loved and supported. That’s why we have wanted to engage even more in Western. We watch it grow, and we’re excited about it growing, but it’s still small enough to recognize who [an individual] is and help [them], and that’s what we want to do.”

Features reporter Drake Kizer can be reached at 270-745-2653 and clinton. kizer287@topper.wku.edu. Follow Drake on Twitter at @drakekizer_.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

NEWS A3

New program promotes study of modern languages BY NATASHA BREU

like to study. Moore said with the recent budget cuts, the future of modern languages at WKU could be in jeopardy if there is not

HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU

A new student-led program teaches high school and college students about the importance of modern languages with the hope of keeping programs at WKU. Modern Languages Ambassadors is a new program geared toward WKU students with a major or minor in modern languages and seeks to increase enrollment in students studying languages such as Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, German and Japanese. Noah Moore, a sophomore majoring in Arabic, Spanish and public relations, started the program to specifically target high school students. He said he wants to interact personally with different high schools in the community and promote the benefits of studying a modern language. His plan is to have two ambassadors per language who will inform high school and WKU students about different programs such as tabling and outreach events in order to spark interest among those unsure of what they would

EMAIL PHISHING CONTINUED FROM FRONT looked absolutely legit.” To counter the rise in phishing emails, Hackbarth said IT uses an email filtering tool from Barracuda which eliminates some outside scams. “No filter is perfect, but our staff constantly works to tweak our filter’s rules to block or tag messages from untrustworthy senders or with common spam/ phish phrases,” Hackbarth said in an email. Secondly, Hackbarth said IT informs the WKU community of circulating phishing scams through security bulletins, the IT website, training programs for online training resources and new employee orientation and the Phish Bowl, a website which provides examples of recent phishing messages. Hackbarth said IT is working to strengthen security against phishing through training and awareness. He said further measures like multi-factor

children in Spanish and said he got to know the value of modern languages and the different ways they can be learned. “I wondered how I could take this ex-

“I wondered how I could take this experience and mold it into something that lasts a while and is important and prevalent for our campus.” Sophomore majoring in Arabic, Spanish, and public relations NOAH MOORE enough enrollment in the department. Additionally, the requirement for students to take language courses was eliminated in December for students who took a language course in high school. In the time since the requirement was eliminated, there has been a decrease in enrollment in language courses. In August, the Herald reported the French major would no longer be offered after Fall 2021. The major was cut after low enrollment. The inspiration for this program came from Moore’s time spent as a Spanish counselor at the Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, Minnesota. He spent the summer instructing 8 to 13-year-old

perience and mold it into something that lasts a while and is important and prevalent for our campus,” Moore said. Moore said he’s had support from professors in the modern languages department such as department head Laura McGee, Susann Davis, the modern languages academic adviser, and Lhousseine Guerwane, an Arabic instructor. McGee said with the ambassador program, students have the opportunity to create a community of students dedicated to language learning. She said studying a language is not just learning grammar but learning about and communicating with other cultures. “I think the ambassadors are also

authentication for email would have greater consequences and require community discussion. At WKU, Hackbarth said he considers phishing an issue but acknowledged it’s a problem everywhere. From an organizational perspective, he said phishing on faculty or student accounts not only impacts the individual but could give away access to some WKU system. “Some of our population at WKU does fall for phishing scams, but it’s a minority of our users,” Hackbarth said. “Unfortunately, it only takes a few victims to create problems.” Phishing isn’t limited to WKU and other universities. In 2016, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received over 300,000 complaints with reported losses exceeding $1.4 billion, according to an annual 2017 Internet Crime Report. The most common crimes calculated by reports by victims were non-payment and non-delivery, personal data breaches and phishing/vishing/smish-

ing/pharming scams, according to the report. FBI’s IC3 issued a public service announcement Sept. 18 warning people of email phishing scams specifically targeting employee online payroll. The fields most impacted were education, healthcare and commercial airway transportation, according to the statement. On the statement, IC3 offers several recommendations to prevent falling for phishing scams, including employers to tell employees to hover their cursor over hyperlinks within an email to view the URL to make sure it is related to or associated with the company it claims to be from. IC3 encourages victims of phishing and other cyber security to report the case to local FBI field offices and to file a complaint on its website.

JOIN US FOR THE

WINTER TERM REGISTRATION RALLY Thursday, Oc tober 18 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Centennial Mall

FREE PIZZA & T-SHIRT WITH CANNED GOOD CONTRIBUTION!

LIFE AT THE TOP IS WORTH THE CLIMB. wku.edu/winter | 270.745.2478 #ClimbWithUs Winter Term is a unit of the WKU Division of Extended Learning & Outreach (DELO) © 2018 Western Kentucky University. Printing paid from state funds, KRS 57.375. WKU is a regionally accredited university. Western Kentucky University is an equal opportunity institution of higher education and upon request provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. www.wku.edu/eoo

Six ways to spot phishing on your WKU acount:

1: Be suspicious of email that alerts you to problems with your account, is labeled “Urgent”, or requires “Immediate Action”.

2: Be suspicious of attachments, and only open those that you were expecting.

3: Be suspicious of email from a friend or colleague that looks odd or out of place. If their email account has been compromised by an attacker, it could be used to send phishing email.

4: Examine the email address. Often the “Display Name” will say something that looks familiar, but the underlying email address (with the “@” sign) is obviously foreign or nothing you recognize. 5: Examine the underlying URL on any links. Regardless of how the link is labeled in the email, the underlying link on a Phish email will usually not be a “wku.edu” address.

6: If you click on a link be sure to look at the

CONTINUED FROM FRONT

Registratio n begins Oc tober 15 th !

News reporter Natasha Breu can be reached at 270-745-6011 and natasha. breu597@topper.wku.edu. Follow Natasha on Twitter @nnbreu.

News editor Rebekah Alvey can be address bar of your browser. If the domain does reached at rebekah.alvey660@topper. not end in wku.edu, you are not on a WKU page. wku.edu and 270-745-0655. Information from www.wku.edu/its/security. Emma Austin contributed reporting.

ISEC

JAN UA RY 218, 2019

going to be a student-to-student voice about study abroad and knowledge of a world language as a real career advancement,” McGee said. McGee said she hopes the lasting effect of this program is to encourage more students to study abroad and help them realize its possibilities. Modern Languages Ambassadors will have meetings twice a month where ambassadors will come up with tasks and assignments students may sign up for in order to get involved with the program. There will be a meet and greet Oct. 16 for students to learn about the different languages offered at WKU. Applications to be an ambassador or to fill the director of communications position are open until Sunday, Oct. 7 at 11:59 p.m. Flyers are available in the modern languages office in FAC with instructions on how to access the application, along with posters across campus containing a QR code linking to the application.

six-year graduation rates. At WKU, the Black student graduation rate is 32.3 percent, according to the report. The overall graduation rate is 50.6 percent. Media Relations director Bob Skipper said in a statement the study reflects data from a 2012 student class. Since then, he said, WKU has implemented many programs to increase success within underrepresented minority students. Skipper said ISEC, one of these programs, has already shown improvements in first-year retention rates. He said ISEC participants have a 71 percent retention rate from first to second year. He said this percentage is higher than other underrepresented minority students and is comparable to all students. “These students report a high sense of belonging and worth at WKU, which are essential to the success of retention programs,” Skipper said in the statement. Additionally, WKU received a James R. Graham Brown Foundation grant, which extends services including peer coaching, tutoring, financial literacy and teaching other executive functions of student success to 200 underrepresented minority students, not in the ISEC academy, Skipper said. In the 2017-18 academic year, underrepresented minority students received 130 graduate degrees/credentials and 397 undergraduate degrees/credentials from WKU, according to the statement. These are the highest undergraduate numbers in the last five years. Overall, 11.4 percent of all degrees awarded by WKU were earned by underrepresented minority students and 64.7 percent of underrepresented minority student degrees were earned by Kentucky residents according to the statement. Compared with other Kentucky universities, in 2016-17, WKU produced 15.2 percent of all underrepresented minority bachelor’s degrees in Kentucky, making WKU first among comprehensive Kentucky universities, according to the most recent available data which Skipper provided. According to its website, ISEC serves “as a hands-on recruitment and retention resource for the many cultural, religious/ spiritual, and identity groups reflected within the WKU community.”

Glasgow freshman Trey Parrish said he uses ISEC as both a social and academic resource. “I can come here and hang out and talk to people, get help with homework and help find tutors,” Parrish said. Hopkinsville freshman Iyana Loving-McKoy said that the resources and connections that ISEC provides are helpful, but not well advertised around campus. “It’s a really good resource for people of color, but I wouldn’t have known about it if they hadn’t walked up to me during orientation,” she said. “I think with more outreach they would do better and be a better resource for people.” Louisville junior Terkayla Lee said she was not very surprised at WKU’s “F” grade in completion equity from the study. “I’ve noticed that a lot of freshman leave after that year,” Lee said. “There are a lot of resources available, but students don’t always know about them. Without mentors or other people helping you, it can be really hard to go through college.” To improve Black student graduation rates, the study points to research indicating that high school preparation, affordability, financial aid and high levels of engagement inside and outside of classrooms strongly influence college completion. The study also discovered that Black students drop out of college because of the racism they frequently encounter on campus. “Once institutions have data about how Black undergraduates differently and specifically experience the racial climate, various stakeholders across campus must begin to strategically address students’ encounters with racial microaggressions, racist stereotypes, erasure in the curriculum, and overt forms of racism,” the report states. A Herald reporter called and emailed members of ISEC, Martha Sales, Chief Diversity Officer Lynne Holland, and waited in the ISEC office for an interview but neither individual responded in time for publication.

Reporter Emily DeLetter can be reached at 270-745-6011 and emily.deletter304@ topper.wku.edu. Follow Emily DeLetter on Twitter @EmilyDeLetter.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

OPINION

EDITORIAL

Meditation helps study habits BY NOLAN HOVELL HERALD.OPINION@WKU.EDU

Take this moment to find your breath. Inhale deeply, and as you exhale release any tension you might be holding in your shoulders. Relax your jaw and drop your tongue from the roof of your mouth. Roll your head around and your shoulders back. Keep breathing in and out slowly. In between inhales and exhales, try to notice something about your state of being. Feel the breath filling your chest. Notice the feeling of the clothes on your skin and the weight they have. Now close your eyes. If thoughts come to mind, recognize they are just that— thoughts. Allow them to come and go with ease. You are here now. This is an example of a guided meditation that practices mindfulness and breathing as a grounding force to aid in achieving a comfortable and focused state. In recent decades, elements of Eastern theology have begun to take root and flourish in America. Jim Carrey said it best: “It’s been understood as something more than some kind of religious, nutty thing. It’s a system of teaching yourself to get into a state of relaxation, and it affects your entire life—the quality of your life.” There are many benefits of meditation, because it regulates body functions, relaxes the nervous system, improves depression, reduces anxiety and prohibits self-awareness. It’s no question why people have been using meditation for thousands of years to achieve altered states of consciousness. As college students, our minds are exposed to new and stressful situations on a weekly basis, and our bodies can only hope to keep up. Meditation improves individuals’ abilities to maintain focus on specific tasks like reading comprehension and train-of-thought-writing. Mindfulness meditation is a good way to absolve distractions and to calm and center brain functions during study sessions. More schools are beginning to implement meditative practices—some schools have even replaced detention with meditation time. In most cases, the results on student life and attitude are positive and only increase with more practice. WKU’s Office of Professional Development offers meditation and yoga classes for students interested in learning more. Whether you hope to silence internal chatter, find a state of bliss or are just curious about what meditation can really do, try it now. Breathe.

ILLUSTRATION BY ELLIE ALLEN • HERALD

JUULERS

The new nicotine addicts BY EDITORIAL BOARD HERALD.OPINION@WKU.EDU

he JUUL hit the market a few years ago and gained popularity among young people rapidly. Like other e-cigarettes, the JUUL was created to help tobacco users cut back in a safer way. These devices have been somewhat controversial, however. Teenagers and young adults are using these products and developing nicotine addictions they never had to begin with. Its use among young people has reached what the Food and Drug Administration is now referring to as “an epidemic proportion.” The FDA issued a warning to the company in early September that it has 60 days to prove it can keep its product away from minors, following accusations that JUUL has been targeting young people too heavily. WKU has implemented a plan to make campus virtually smoke and vapor free by narrowing down designated smoking areas. It is loosely enforced, though, and students are taking full advantage. For every group of students on a sidewalk, it seems there’s always a vapor cloud to walk through just a few steps away. So what makes JUULs popular? JUULs are easy to access. They’re small, USB-shaped devices—meaning

they can be used discreetly and hidden in the fist of a hand. Users can charge their JUULs on their laptops by plugging the device’s charger directly into the USB port of the computer. Plus, they come in flavors like mango and menthol. It’s true that e-cigarettes pose less health risks to users than do traditional cigarettes, but that doesn’t mean they’re healthy. The JUUL, particularly, provides users a potent puff of nicotine. Each pod is the equivalent of one pack of cigarettes, or 200 puffs, according to JUUL’s website. The fact is no one is totally sure what health risks e-cigarette users will incur because e-cigarettes haven’t been on the market long enough to properly assess their long-term effects. But there are some things we know for sure. Nicotine is a component in the liquid compounds of many e-cigarettes, and consuming nicotine is a health risk. In 1994, the FDA officially recognized nicotine as a dependency-producing drug. It’s easy to get addicted to—especially if you’re young and your brain is developmentally susceptible to such substances. According to Medical News Today, nicotine is at least as addictive as heroin, and it is detrimental to organ health. According to a medically reviewed article by Healthline, side effects of nic-

otine on the body include issues with blood circulation like a tendency toward blood clots. It also affects the gastrointestinal system by sharply increasing risk for peptic ulcers and heartburn. The heart may likely experience change in heart rate, increase in blood pressure, risk for stroke and diseases of the coronary artery. If young people are armed with all these facts, and hindsight is 20/20, and they’ve witnessed firsthand the ugly reality of nicotine addiction in older generations, why are they willing to subject themselves to the past’s mistakes? There is a new generation of nicotine addicts who understand the risks and are willing to take them anyway. Elements of peer pressure are obviously at play, and the mild euphoria caused by inhaling nicotine is an incentive to use. But here’s the thing: The same generation that aims to develop innovative resolutions that older generations missed out on is perpetuating this poor health trend. The facts are at young people’s fingertips, and they’ve been pre-exposed to a resolution to nicotine addiction. A new generation of cigarettes for a new generation of young adults means a new slew of nicotine addicts and unnecessary health risks.

Trump’s costly game: Tariﬀs impact KY agriculture BY JAKE DRESSMAN HERALD.OPINION@WKU.EDU

China has cost the US economy over $225 billion in counterfeit goods and pirated software, not to mention around $600 billion by thieving our intellectual property. In less nefarious but still harmful practices, China floods our economy with resources such as steel and aluminum, making it virtually impossible for U.S. companies to compete. The U.S. now taxes half of all imports from China, who has responded with equal amounts of tariffs on U.S. goods including major commodities of Kentucky business like Bourbon, soybeans and metals.

China’s government has responded by causing a stalemate in the trade war that will escalate the 10 percent tariff up to 25 percent by 2019 if both sides can not reach an agreement. Trump likely recognizes tariffs are not the solution, but merely a move on his chess board, to balancing the trade deficit with China and curbing their unfair practices. He has sacrificed some pawns in hopes to get to the queen, and many Kentucky industries will suffer for it. Bourbon companies from around the world met in Kentucky in July to sign a proclamation that encourages world leaders to collaborate in eliminating the tariffs harmful to their business-an $8.5 billion industry for the state of Kentucky. Impending consequences of the tariff range from less business for farm-

ers, bottlers and logistics companies to less profit for producers and thus higher prices for you, the consumer. Another industry vital to Kentucky’s economy, soybean production, is in serious danger as a result of China’s retaliatory tariff—driving down prices which may cost Kentucky’s 4,000 soybean farmers $200 million this year. Agriculture and majors at WKU should be closely following this story as it develops because the outcome will likely have effects on our local economy in the coming years if these tariffs remain. One Kentucky industry, however, has seen massive boosts to its profits. Century Aluminum, is adding 300 jobs and $150 million in technology upgrades at its smelter in Hawesville, about 80 miles southwest of Louisville, ramping

up production on previously inactive lines. The rising prices of steel and aluminum have given producers higher profit margins, but that means that manufacturing companies like Louisville’s Schuler Manufacturing are losing money—further complicating the effects of the tariffs. Although the true impact of all the tariffs has yet to be understood, it is abundantly clear that the escalating trade war will have a negative impact on the U.S. and global economy as companies are forced to raise prices. Trump’s tariffs are certainly flawed, but there’s hope. If Kentuckians can bear the storm just a little longer, a new deal may well be forged with China that benefits Kentucky agriculture and manufacturing businesses as a whole.

DISCLOSURES

OUR TEAM

Advertising: 270.745.2653 Editor: 270.745.5044 Opinion: 270.745.4874 Newsroom: 270.745.6011

REPORT AN ERROR herald.editor@wku.edu 270.745.5044

Evan Heichelbech* Editor-in-chief

Nicole Leonard* Opinion Editor

Kayla Robinson Distribution Manager

Emma Austin* Print Managing Editor

Jeremy Chisenhall* Sports Editor

Andy Lee Advertising Manager

herald.advertising@wku.edu herald.news@wku.edu herald.opinion@wku.edu

Opinions expressed in this newspaper DO NOT reflect those of Western Kentucky University’s employees or of its administration.

1906 College Heights Blvd #11084 Bowling Green, KY, 42101-1084 www.wkuherald.com

*Denotes editorial board members. The Herald publishes on Tuesdays during the school year. The first copy is free, and additional copies are $1 each, available in the Student Publications Center on Normal Street.

Mason Davis* Mhari Shaw* Digital Managing Editor Multimedia Editor

Craig Ostertag Ad Creative Director

Taylor Huﬀ* Social Media Manager

Lydia Schweickart* Will Hoagland Assist. Multimedia Editor Advertising Adviser

Rebekah Alvey* News Editor

Brandon Edwards* Design Editor

Laurel Deppen* Features Editor

Carrie Pratt Herald Adviser Chuck Clark Director of Student Publications

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

FUN A5

FUN PAGE Across 1 Nessie’s hangout 5 Effluvium 9 Edison contemporary 14 Inspiration 15 Went by car 16 Steer clear of 17 Errs 19 Mushroom cap 20 Army member 21 Uncle of note 22 Spear with three prongs 24 Water nymph 26 It’s found in banks 27 Map out 30 Part of a cell nucleus 32 Drops off 36 Banish 37 Bridle part 38 Pitfall 39 Bruiser 40 Frisbees 41 Govt. property org. 42 Danish toy company 44 Wine choice 45 Defeats mightily 47 Husky burden 48 Devoured 49 Wreckage at sea 50 Not brilliant 52 Intimidate 54 Assortment 58 “___ on my bed my limbs I lay”: Coleridge 59 “Nova” network 62 Surrounding glows 63 Starch source

CLASSIFIEDS Classified Advertising Manager: Will Hoagland

herald.advertising@wku.edu

FOR SALE The Great Escape Records & Comics BUY-SELL-TRADE: Video Games, Records, Comics, DVDs, Toys, CDs, Magic, RPGs, more. 2945 Scottsville Rd. (Near Greenwood Mall) 270-782-8092 (Open 7 days. Since 1987.) Note to readers: The College Heights Herald screens ads for misleading or false claims but cannot guarantee any ad or claim. Please use caution when answering ads, especially when asked to send money or provide credit card information. The College Heights Herald is not responsible for the content or validity of these paid classified ads.

1. The Rumble in the Jungle was a match between what two boxers? (a) Ken Norton/George Foreman (b) Joe Frazier/Leon Spinks (c) Muhammad Ali/GeorgeForeman 2. Who was the first boxer to defeat Mike Tyson? (a) Ray Mercer (b) James (Buster) Douglas (c) Riddick Bowe 3. Out of 49 professional fights, how many did Rocky Marciano lose? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) Zero 4. What American boxer with over 40 fights is known as 'Pretty Boy'? (a) Floyd Mayweather (b) Bruce Seldon (c) Michael Moorer 5. Walter Smith Jr is better known as who? (a) Sonny Liston (b) Sugar Ray Robinson (c) Floyd Patterson 6. Who knocked out Joe Louis at Madison Square Garden in 1951? (a) Rocky Graciano (b) Jersey Joe Walcott (c) Rocky Marciano 7. Who was the first fighter to defeat Muhammad Ali? (a) Joe Frazier (b) Larry Holmes (c) Leon Spinks 8. How many fights did Mike Tyson have before losing his first? (a) 44 (b) 37 (c) 51 9. What heavyweight champ's nickname was 'Real Deal'? (a) Evander Holyfield (b) Jack Dempsey (c) Marvin Hagler 10. How old was George Foreman when he became the oldest heavyweight champion in history? (a) 39 (b) 51 (c) 45 6.c 7.b 8.c 9.b 10.a

16 19 22

24 27

26 31

36 39

48 50

53 58

66 67 68 69 70 71

Grave marker Lion’s den Creole vegetable Sacred hymn Census data Oktoberfest serving

Down 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Andes capital Valhalla chief “___ la guerre” “The ___” (Uris novel) Decree Tenet Praiseful poem Sheet music symbol

9 10 11 12 13 18 23 24 25 27 28 29 31 33 34 35 37

40 Video store category 43 Eccentric 45 Extend, in a way 46 Baseball’s Mel 49 Deciders of one’s fate 51 Steel girder 53 Cliffside dwelling 54 Shocked reaction 55 Dead-end jobs 56 Environs 57 Hearty party 59 Elbow 60 Yawner 61 Top banana 64 Maid’s cloth 65 Burgle

Rhino relative Apparent Shoe bottom Property claim Mine entrance Grammar topic Some horses Squat Clothed Bargain hunter’s search Kick out Military blockade Winged goddess Giant pheasant Noodles Involuntary twitch Donnybrook

A M E N D

1 3

6 4

8 5

5 9

A S E A

L I A R

A M M O

G O B B L C C E U R R R E I P S A T E R C E R A R A R A T P S E

A B S L E A N P T E L E D L I A F B I C E S

L L A M A B O O N C O C A

O U D I N I L T S O C I L I R O I A S F E L T S E A P A E N A T I L A T L L Y

R E T T O E U N C H W E V I E R T D E R A N

A R A B

M I L E

P E E R

L O G E S

A N E N T

D E L T A

M E N U

I D O L

C O A L

1 5 3

4 1

3 7

9 5

5 6 8 1 3

8 7 9 2 3

3 7 6 5 9 2 8 1 4

1 5 9 6 8 4 3 2 7

To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

8 6 4 5 7

1.b 2.c 3.a 4.b 5.a

F L I P

8 4 3 1 4 2

Last Weeks Solution (9/25)

To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

City of Bowling Green accepting applications for the following positions: N..ɗL#3 B8H#L#84Ȩ

•

Referees

•

Basketball Scorekeepers

Sunday, Oct. 14

•

Park AttendantGolf Shop Attendants

B ELɗL#3 B8H#L#84HȨ

•

Police Cadet

•

Landscape Helper

•

Softball Umpires

•

Laborers

•

Greenskeeper

•

Park Ranger

•

Aerobics Instructor

•

Financial Specialist Application Deadline

•

Finance Intern

•

Park Ranger – Lead

•

Fitness Instructors

•

Recreation Staff Assistant II

•

School Crossing Guards

Interested applicants can apply online www.bgky.org/hr/jobs or at the computers in the Human Resources Department in City Hall, 1001 College Street, Bowling Green. The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

9 3 2 4 1 8 7 6 5

5 1 8 7 2 6 4 3 9

6 4 7 9 3 5 1 8 2

7 2 1 8 5 9 6 4 3

4 9 5 3 6 1 2 7 8

8 6 3 2 4 7 5 9 1

1 8 3 9 2 6 4 5 7

5 6 4 7 8 1 3 2 9

9 2 7 4 3 5 8 1 6

7 4 1 8 9 3 2 6 5

6 3 8 2 5 7 1 9 4

2 5 9 6 1 4 7 3 8

3 7 2 5 6 8 9 4 1

8 9 6 1 4 2 5 7 3

4 1 5 3 7 9 6 8 2

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

PHOTO

SILAS WALKER • HERALD

The Best of Africa Group on stage perform a dance at the Bowling Green International Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at Circus Square Park. This was the seventh year for the annual celebration of culture and heritage.

MELTING POT STORY BY BRENNA PEPKE HERALD.PHOTO@WKU.EDU

Annually since 2001, Circus Square Park in downtown Bowling Green becomes packed with vendors, a variety of different foods,

and talented performers of all cultures. On the weekend of Sept. 27, the International Festival was open from 9 a.m.-6 p.mt., and was crowded with members of the Bowling Green community. The International Festival aims to represent

the vast diversity that is found in Bowling Green. “Before I came to the International Festival, I thought there was not much cultural diversity in Bowling Green, but after coming two years ago, I realized there was much more than

I thought.” Zomi cultural representative Zen Kim said. “Since then, I would not miss it.” The International Festival is a place for cultures to gather, learn and share with each other.

SILAS WALKER • HERALD

A mannequin displays a headscarf being sold at the seventh annual Bowling Green International Festival at Circus Square Park on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018.

SILAS WALKER • HERALD

A vendor prepares food at the Bowling Green International Festival at Circus Square Park on Saturday, Sept. 29.

BRENNA PEPKE • HERALD Jedeiah Martinez, 10, waits backstage before her performance during the International Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

LIFE

‘I’M SPIDER-MAN, THEN’

TYGER WILLIAMS • HERALD

Spider-Man is a fictional character seen in comics, movies, cartoons and now at WKU. WKU’s Spiderman popped up on campus around the beginning of September when the new Spider-Man game for the Playstation 4 was released. According to Spider-Man, he plans on making another appearance on campus when he can.

WKU gets its own ‘friendly neighborhood’ hero BY DRAKE KIZER HERALD.FEATURES@WKU.EDU

Web-slinger. Wall-crawler. Spider-Man has been called many names, but on the Hill, he is known by only one: @wkuspiderman. On Sept. 7, 2018, Marvel’s Spider-Man was released for PlayStation 4. That afternoon, a WKU student picked up his copy of the video game wearing a Spider-Man costume. The WKU Spider-Man said this first public appearance was not a coincidence. “I had planned it out, like, a week beforehand because I knew I was going to wear the suit for the game coming out,” said Spider-Man, who agreed to an interview with the Herald as long as his identity be kept a secret. “I bought the costume on eBay, and I got it because it was only, like, $65. Mine’s just a basic comic suit, but it looks more re-

alistic, so it’s a pretty nice suit for that price.” After purchasing the new game, Spider-Man said he had some spare time on his hands. He spontaneously decided to come to WKU’s campus, and with a little assistance from a friend,

der-Man said. “Me and my friend had a few hours to kill before work, so we were like, ‘Let’s just go mess around on campus.’ He drove me up there because I can’t drive in my suit, and we just walked around doing random stuff with people.”

“I had planned it out, like, a week beforehand because I knew I was going to wear the suit for the game coming out.” Local superhero WKU SPIDER-MAN

Spider-Man descended upon the areas outside the Fine Arts Center and Downing Student Union to mingle with students passing by. “I kind of did it as a joke,” Spi-

The suit can be difficult to put on, which he said was a problem on that particular day. “I got stuck in the costume,” he said. “It messed my hair up, and I was al-

‘Mindful Moments’ relieves students BY SARAH YAACOUB HERALD.FEATURES@WKU.EDU

For many students, this is a stressful time of the semester. Classes are picking up, homework is accumulating, and most classes have begun administering the first exams of the term—not to mention the added pressure of fifthweek assessments for freshmen and sophomores. It’s a busy time of year, and everyone has a lot on their mind. “Mindful Moments,” the Counseling and Testing Center’s new meeting series, aims to help relieve some of the anxiety that accompanies academic responsibilities. “Mindful Moments,” led by licensed professional counseling associate and two-time WKU graduate Susan Harper, is a group that meets twice a week to practice mindfulness, which she defines as “a time to practice simply just being.” “We’re always on the go,” Harper said. “We’re always in our phones. We’re always on social media, so my hope is that this group will be a place to take a break from the outside world, not worry about class, not worry about relationships.” The second “Mindful Moments” meeting opened with each participant generating definitions of mindfulness and gratitude and listing things to be grateful for. Then, Harper turned on

music and led the group through a guided meditation exercise designed to help release anxiety and tension. “A lot of people have misconceptions about meditation, and they think that you have to completely clear your brain, you have to not think about any-

”It was good to get things oﬀ my mind and ﬁgure out ways to cope with stress.” Student support services counselor IMARI HAZELWOOD

thing,” Harper explained. “Really, it’s just a matter of learning to allow your thoughts to happen and learning to let go as you need to.” Student Support Services counselor Imari Hazelwood, who attended the first “Mindful Moments” meeting on Sept. 10, said she found both the timing and techniques of the event helpful. “We were able to share quite a bit during the hour,” Hazelwood said. “It was good to get things off my mind and figure out ways to cope with stress.”

most late to work.” Nicholas Gillam, a junior electrical engineering major, agreed to give Spider-Man a ride to campus. Gillam said he has known him for a couple of years, so he had no problem helping Spider-Man put on his suit, which zips all the way up to the back of his neck. Once he started following his disguised friend around, Gillam said he got an interesting thought. “I decided it’d be a good idea to film him,” Gillam said. “I was able to get a couple hours of him going around doing whatever he wanted to do.” The footage is mostly of people greeting Spider-Man and giving him high-fives and fist-bumps, but Gillam said he hopes to film more action in the future. Though Spider-Man’s first visit to WKU was not pre-planned, the five escapades since his debut all have been.

SEE HERO • PAGE B2

WKU student actors present ‘Tartuﬀe’

Hazelwood also said she appreciated the size of the group, as she found it to be more intimate than a larger meeting would have been. Harper said the decision to have BY JULIE SISLER “Mindful Moments” meet on Mon- HERALD.FEATURES@WKU.EDU days and Fridays was a deliberate one, as she felt that meeting at both Even before rehearsal began, the the beginning and end of the week room was full of laughter. The room would help. buzzed with activity: various pairs “My goal is that we can kind of start running lines, actors running through our week on a positive note and then their blocking, others quickly rehearsend our week with time to reflect and ing to themselves, directors jotting wrap up how the week was,” Harper down last minute notes. said. “On Mondays, we can plan for The cast and crew of “Tartuffe” were what type of energy you want to bring practicing a run-through in a room in into this week—even if you’ve got, you Gordon Wilson Hall just days before know, a lot going on this week, what opening night. can you do through mindfulness that The lighthearted nature of the group will help you get through?” continued as the director gave notes “Mindful Moments” meets Monand the performers took their places, days from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in Downing right up through the first few moments Student Union room 2113 and Fridays of the opening scene, which shows a from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Garrett Conhousehold divided by a man named ference Center room 110. It’s a WellU Tartuffe. swipeable event and can be counted Cast member Natalie Thompson, toward TopLife wellness points for who plays Dorine, said the play is a WKU faculty health insurance. Conlighthearted, comedic look at religious tact Susan Harper at susan.harper@ hypocrisy. wku.edu with questions or for more “It is engaging, funny and has a information. fantastic energy from start to finish,” Thompson said. The plot centers around a family in Features reporter Sarah Yaacoub can France under the rule of King Louis be reached at 270-745-6291 and sarXIV. The father of the house becomes ah.yaacoub214@topper.wku.edu. Follow her on social media at @sarah. SEE TARTUFFE • PAGE B2 yaacoub.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

B2 LIFE thy Caboni on the sidewalk and took a picture with him, an experience he described CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 as “pretty cool.” Other than that chance encounter, SpiSpider-Man said he and Gillam will engi- der-Man said he has not had any crazy neer dynamic content for his newly-created interactions with students so far. HowevInstagram page until the gimmick is simply er, he is a bit tired of them asking what too played-out to continue. his name is. He said his response to that “We’ve always done pranks and every- inquiry is always the same: “My name is thing, we just never post it online,” Spi- Spider-Man.” der-Man said. “I want to plan more stuff Hunter Austin, a junior anthropology out, but nothing really serious. When peo- major, is one of many students who have ple see a Spider-Man walking around, they encountered Spider-Man over the last want to interact with it. I’ll just improvise month. As he watched his classmates take and go off what they say. I’m not very acro- pictures and talk to the masked man, Ausbatic, so I don’t know if I’ll do flips or any- tin said he was a bit confused. thing like Spider-Man would, but if I can, “I saw him on a random Friday afterI’ll do it.” noon,” Austin said. “I thought it was funny, On a day-to-day basis, the man behind but it just didn’t make any sense. A lot of the mask is just another WKU student. Spi- people were asking him, ‘Why?’ If it was der-Man said his daily routine is similar to more toward Halloween, I would maybe anyone else’s. If he expect something has class, he attends. like that. Everyone If he has work, he had a lot of fun with makes it there. But, it though.” Spider-Man said he Out of all the keeps his suit inside characters he could his backpack at all have chosen to portimes, just in case he tray, the student in deems it necessary the tights chose Spito make an appearder-Man because of ance. Local hero his father. He said Spider-Man said WKU’S SPIDER-MAN he still has the first there are a few peoissue of the Ultiple who know his mate Spider-Man true identity, but he comic book his dad thinks if everyone were able to recognize bought him as a child. Since then, he has him as he walked by, a lot of the mystery been hooked. and fun would be eliminated. Spider-Man’s Though Spider-Man said he never tries entire existence changes when he puts on to act like he is actually a superhero, he the suit, and he thoroughly enjoys it. is influenced by Tobey Maguire’s portray“When I’m walking around in a Spi- al of the character in his favorite movie, der-Man suit, it’s an instant eye-catcher,” Spider-Man 2. He said he is also inspired Spider-Man said. “All eyes are on me, and by BigDawsTv and Cassady Campbell, two everyone wants to take pictures and talk. YouTubers that do character pranks and It’s the exact opposite when I’m just walk- make the type of comedic videos he strives ing around because I’m a normal guy and to create in the future. nobody really pays any attention. That’s What started out as a one-time prank has part of why I do this, it’s fun to mess around now become a way of life for Spider-Man. and interact with people in a light-hearted With the filming skills of his friend Gilway.” lam, Spider-Man said he wants to reach Though Spider-Man enjoys his 15 min- WKU students and make them laugh. Spiutes of fame, he said he has no desire to der-Man said he has already followed a lot have the same amount of attention in his of people in the area on Instagram, and he personal life. Since Spider-Man’s identity plans on making them want to follow him is always concealed, he allows himself to back soon. act differently than he would otherwise. “Once we have time to record more, “When I have the suit on, I’m in char- it’ll be easier to grow the account,” Spiacter,” Spider-Man said. “I’m more quip- der-Man said. “The first time I showed up, py like he is when I’m in the suit. I try I was all over the geotag on Snapchat and to be more upbeat and tell jokes, which I there were posts of me on Instagram undon’t really do as a normal person. I don’t der the location tag. I want people to know say anything offensive, but I say stuff I about me, so they will be expecting it and wouldn’t really have the confidence to say I can really step it up the next few times I to random people. They’re usually record- do this.” ing me and they want something funny to take home, so I try to go along with it.” Features reporter Drake Kizer can be During his first appearance on campus, reached at 270-745-2653 and clinton. Spider-Man ran into WKU President Timo- kizer287@topper.wku.edu. Follow Drake

HERO

TARTUFFE CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 close friends with Tartuffe, a man who claims to be an extremely holy man, though also extremely poor. The father takes the man into their home, and chaos ensues as Tartuffe begins using his influence to change the lives of the family members, all in the name of eternal salvation.

“The audience gets to play witness to the interactions of extreme, almost clownish commentaries on human behavior,” Lane said. Director Scott Stroot hopes students will get even more than a good laugh out of the show. “[I hope students will get] an appreciation of how dedicated and talented their fellow WKU students are,” Stroot said, “And an appreciation of how a social satire

“When I’m walking around in a Spiderman suit, it’s an instant eyecatcher.”

WKUHERALD.COM CONNECT WITH US ONLINE @WKUHERALD

MICHAEL BLACKSHIRE • HERALD

Conner Keef, right, horse plays with Jacob Chamberlain, middle, and Colby Clark, left, during rehearsals for the play Tartuﬀe in Gordon Wilson Hall. The show runs Oct. 4-9. “It has been the most fun to be these characters with this cast,” Keef said. “Everyone is bringing their best and taking up as much space as they can, which has made for a very interesting dynamic.”

MICHAEL BLACKSHIRE • HERALD

Leah Johnson, left, practices for Tartuﬀe in Gordon Wilson Hall. The performance is set to run Oct. 4-9. Lauren Hanson, co-director of Tartuﬀe, said, “I think it’s timeless and still relevant and there is a theme for everybody, no one who comes to our show will be disappointed.”

According to St. Louis University, “Tartuffe” was originally banned from public consumption after its initial performance in the French court of King Louis XIV in Versailles. It was outlawed due to “the strong objections of influential church leaders who considered the play an attack on the very foundations of religion.” “‘Tartuffe’ is an exciting opportunity for individuals to experience comedy from another era that adheres to a unique style of classic stock characterization,” Cameron Lane, who plays Tartuffe, said. Some of the stock characters include a sassy servant, an oblivious father and a wiley con man, all of whom add to the comedic nature of the story. Lane said the comedy comes from characterization used in the show and the exaggerated characteristics that the characters demonstrate.

composed of rhymed verse in 17th century France can still resonate with such vitality and relevance for a 21st century American audience.” Lane hopes audience members will feel completely immersed in the world that the cast and crew has worked so hard to build. “My hope is that those who see our production experience real laughter,” Lane said. “I think it’s a really fun time waiting to happen. God knows we all need more fun.” Molliere’s “Tartuffe” makes its debut on Oct. 4 and runs through Oct. 9 in the Russell H. Miller Theatre in the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Tickets are available at the box office or for presale online.

Features reporter Julie Sisler can be reached at 270-745-6291 and julie.sisler389@topper.wku.edu. Follow Julie on social media at @julie_sisler.

WKU Restaurant Group

Fall BreakHours OF OPERATION

MINOR IN Department of Diversity & Community Studies www.wku.dcs

African American Studies

Wednesday, October 10 Fresh Food Company ...........................................................7 am - 8 pm DSU Food Court........................................................... 10:30 am - 6 pm Starbucks ................................................................................7 am - 4 pm POD Market @ Bates .................................................... 7:30 am - 4 pm SUBWAY @ Bates .......................................................... 8:30 am - 6 pm Einstein Bros. Bagels ............................................................7 am - 2 pm The Den by Denny’s @ Tower .........................................11 am - 3 pm Pit Stop ................................................................................10 am - 8 pm Garrett Food Court ........................................................ 7:30 am - 2 pm GCC SUBWAY ...................................................................10 am - 2 pm Panda Express ............................................................... 10:30 am - 3 pm Java City Library .................................................................. 7 am - Noon DaVinci’s ................................................................................7 am - 2 pm Hilltopper Hall.................................................................. Closes at 2 pm All Other Locations ....................................................................... Closed Thursday, October 11 Fresh Food Company • Breakfast ....................................................................8 am - 10:30 am • Lunch ..............................................................................11 am - 2 pm • Dinner .........................................................................5 pm - 6:30 pm All Other Locations ....................................................................... Closed Friday, October 12 Fresh Food Company • Lunch ..............................................................................11 am - 2 pm • Dinner .........................................................................5 pm - 6:30 pm All Other Locations ....................................................................... Closed Saturday, October 13 Fresh Food Company • Lunch ..............................................................................11 am - 2 pm • Dinner .........................................................................5 pm - 6:30 pm All Other Locations ....................................................................... Closed Sunday, October 14 Fresh Food Company ................................................... 10:30 am - 8 pm DSU Food Court...............................................................Noon - 11 pm RedZone .............................................................................. 5 pm - 10 pm POD Market @ Bates ....................................................... 4 pm - 10 pm SUBWAY @ Bates .............................................................. 11 am - 2 am The Den by Denny’s @ Tower ........................................ 4 pm - 11 pm Pit Stop ................................................................................ 5 pm - 11 pm All Other Locations ...................................................................... Closed All locations will resume regular operating hours on Monday, October 15th.

2 0 1 8

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

TURNOVERS CONTINUED FROM PAGE B4

Joshua Samuel lost the ball at the Marshall 47-yard line. The turnover cost the Hilltoppers another chance to score and led to a drive by the Thundering Herd that gave them a 13-10 lead. Samuel finished the game with 43 yards on 10 attempts and the one fumble. Another offensive issue for the Hilltoppers was Duncan playing under duress. He was sacked four times over the course of the game, three of which came in the first five minutes. Duncan suffered a fumble while evading pressure but managed to recover it. It was one of two fumbles that WKU managed to keep possession of. “We came out jumpy early on,” head coach Mike Sanford said. “Jumpy in the pocket at the quarterback position and a little jumpy, obviously, at the offensive line. I’ve got to look into what

SPORTS B3 we’re doing.” On the defensive side, WKU recorded two of its season-high

DeAndre Farris picked off Marshall quarterback Isaiah Green and brought the ball all the way

SILAS WALKER • HERALD

WKU wide receiver Jaquez Sloan (2) runs the ball while being tackled by Marshall’s Juwon Young (4) during WKU’s 17-20 loss to Marshall on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium.

three interceptions in the fourth quarter. Redshirt senior defensive back

back to the Marshall 11-yard line. That set up a WKU touchdown on the next play.

senior quarterback Drew Eckels suffered an upper-body injury CONTINUED FROM PAGE B4 that he still hasn’t returned from. Looking to avoid an upset to recent of those close losses came a Football with the HillChampionship toppers within Subdivision yards of an upteam, Nuss set win to open needed a heConference roic moment USA play. to buy WKU “Those close another perilosses are ones od of play. But that just, they his 48-yard gut you,” head attempt never coach Mike even passed Sanford said. the line of “There have scrimmage as also been some it was blocked good perforand recovered mances, and by Maine to Ball State obviend the game. ously is a game JOSEPH BARKOFF • HERALD Nuss was where we were Safety Malik Gant (22) defends WKU’s Lucky Jackson (11) on WKU’s Parent’s Weekend at Houchenscalled on essentially in Smith Stadium Sept. 29 in Bowling Green. again to try to a one-point get the Hillgame and got a toppers to overtime against U of touchdown late, but that was one game. Adding to the heartbreak of L the next week. With WKU on of those games too that really was going to come down to the end, each close loss is the fact that ev- the Cardinals’ 36-yard line, he and getting over the hump in that ery single one has come down to needed to make what would have one play in which the Hilltoppers been a career-long field goal of game was big.” After WKU got “over the hump” had a chance to tie or win the 51 yards. His attempt was wide at Ball State, Sanford rejoiced in game and failed to convert each right, leaving the Hilltoppers just three points short for the second the fact that his team was able to time. The first game-defining play consecutive week. finish off a game, something that The Hilltoppers won’t be able had been a point of emphasis came on Sept. 8 against the Black in the weeks prior after blowing Bears, when senior kicker Ryan to let the close losses linger on leads to Louisville and Maine. Nuss attempted a 48-yard field their minds, as conference play But WKU backtracked in Week goal to take the Hilltoppers to will continue for them on Oct. 13 5 and gave up a 98-yard touch- overtime. It was immediately fol- at Charlotte. Middle Tennessee down drive to give Marshall the lowing a play in which redshirt State pulled off an upset over the

WALKTHROUGH

lead back before redshirt sophomore quarterback Steven Duncan fumbled at the Thundering Herd’s 10-yard line to end the

“When we get interceptions, we want to get the ball in the end zone,” Farris said. “That’s what I was trying to do.” Redshirt senior linebacker Masai Whyte also picked Green off and took the ball deep into Marshall territory, but the Hilltoppers were called for unsportsmanlike conduct after the interception and came away with no points on the ensuing drive. “They played lights out,” Duncan said of the defense. “[Farris] did a great job, our secondary did a great job and our line did a great job. Just as a quarterback, I feel like it’s my duty to be better as an offensive player.” The Hilltoppers are now into the bye week and won’t play again until they travel on Oct. 13 to Charlotte.

Reporter Matt Stahl can be reached at 270-745-6291 and matthew.stahl551@topper.wku. edu Follow him on Twitter at @ mattstahl97.

preseason favorite to win C-USA in Florida Atlantic last week, showing that this conference is still wide open this season. But WKU needs a conference win as soon as possible before the conference picture really takes shape. The mood within the program is still that the Hilltoppers can turn the corner and make an impression this year. “We’re ready to put it all together,” Duncan said after the loss to Marshall. “This team’s really good. We’re really freaking good. And I believe in every

“Those close losses are ones that just, they gut you.”

Head Coach MIKE SANFORD

single one of these guys. They’re determined and they’re ready to bounce back, and I am too, and I’m ready to help them out and do my job. It’s going to come together.”

Sports editor Jeremy Chisenhall can be reached at jeremy.chisenhall921@topper.wku.edu and 859-760-0198.

Rachel Anderson led the way for man Lauren Matthews leading are going to see the best from evthe Lady Toppers with 17 kills as the way with 13. Junior Sophia eryone,” Martin said. The Lady Toppers previous- three WKU players finished with Cerino added 10. Sophomore ly defeated Southern Miss on double-digit kills in the match. Darby Music led the way for WKU opponents have done this seaFreshman in digs with 18. son. Payton FredS o p h o m o r e Cavanaugh was in attendance erick led the for the match as the team cele- Hallie Shelton way for WKU filled the stat brated Alumni Day on Sunday. with 22 digs. sheet in the Moving forgame with six ward the Lady digs, four serToppers will vice aces, three ”I think moving head back on kills and an asthe road, first sist. forward we have to for a match come out ready to play Senior Mary against MarMartin made every single point.” shall on Friher first start at day. WKU will setter for WKU then head this season, finto Murfreesishing just one Senior boro, TennesMARY MARTIN dig short of a see, for the double-double, FAHAD ALOTAIBI • HERALD second match posting 45 ashitter and senior Rachel Anderson (4) spikes the ball over the net past Rice senior Shelby against MTSU sists, nine digs Middle Livingstone (21) and Rice junior Grace Morgan (7) in a 3-1 loss at Diddle Arena September 30 in this season Fourteen former Lady Toppers, and four kills. Bowling Green. on Sunday. She said afterincluding Cavanaugh, were honward that WKU ored during the match. Three Lady Toppers finished needed to expect the best from Thursday in a trip to Hattiesburg, Reporter Casey McCarthy can be Mississippi. WKU won a five set reached at 270-745-6291 and cawith double-digit kills in the the rest of its schedule. match against the Golden Eagles sey.mccarthy573@topper.wku. “I think moving forward we match against the Owls, with senior Rachel Anderson and fresh- have to come out ready to play 3-2 (25-23, 16-25, 25-17, 22-25, edu. every single point because we 15-11).

VOLLEYBALL

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B4

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

SPORTS

JOSEPH BARKOFF • HERALD

WKU quarterback Steven Duncan (10) dives three yards through a stingy Thundering Herd defense for a touchdown at Houchens-Smith Stadium Sept. 29 in Bowling Green. Duncan threw for one touchdown, going 24 for 39 with one interception in the 20-17 defeat.

FUMBLED AWAY

Hilltoppers force and concede season-high turnovers in loss BY MATT STAHL HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU

WKU football lived and died by the turnover in its 20-17 loss to Marshall on Saturday. The Hilltopper defense forced a season-high four turnovers by snagging three interceptions and recovering a Thundering Herd fumble to give the offense a lot of

THE WALKTHROUGH

Hilltoppers can’t dwell on close losses BY JEREMY CHISENHALL HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU

The bye week is here, and WKU football is now left with an extra week to reflect and move on from a 1-4 start. That 1-4 start could easily be flipped to 4-1, considering the heartbreaking three-point losses WKU has suffered to Maine, Louisville and now Marshall. The most SEE WALKTHROUGH • PAGE B3

opportunities. But the WKU offense also surrendered a season-high three turnovers by losing two fumbles and throwing an interception. The Hilltoppers also turned the ball over on downs twice. The key turnover for the Hilltoppers came on their last drive of the game, when redshirt sophomore quarterback Steven Duncan was strip-sacked, costing WKU a chance to win or tie the game at the Thundering Herd’s 11-yard line.

Quarterback STEVEN DUNCAN

“It’s a play, actually I just wish I could have back,” Duncan said. “Instead of being greedy just take the ball and throw it out the back

of the end zone. It’s just one more play that I wish I could have back.” Duncan threw for 263 yards and a touchdown and completed 24-of39 pass attempts, but he also threw WKU’s lone interception on the night and coughed up the decisive fumble. The other lost fumble occurred early in the fourth quarter, when redshirt freshman running back

SEE TURNOVERS • PAGE B3

WKU drops ﬁrst home conference loss since 2011 BY CASEY MCCARTHY HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU

Rice volleyball forced a rare occurrence on the Hill over the weekend by defeating WKU in Diddle Arena on Sunday, marking the first loss WKU has had at home to a conference opponent since 2011. The Owls won the match 3-1 (2515, 24-26, 25-22, 25-21), causing the Lady Toppers to move to 12-6 on the year with the loss and go to 3-1 in Conference USA. The loss marks the first time WKU has fallen at home in conference play in 57 consecutive matches. The last conference home loss came to Middle Tennessee State on Oct. 4, 2011. Prior to Sunday’s loss, the Lady

TOPPER EXTRA VISIT TOPPEREXTRA.COM Your one stop shop for all the information leading up to the big game of the week. Tune into our new weekly podcast, depth charts, our sports picks for the week, point spread, and much more. Be in the loop with everything WKU Football with Topper Extra.

“It’s just one more play that I wish I could have back.”

Toppers had yet to lose at home poll to finish first and second in the in conference play since joining conference. Rice now sits atop the conference currently as the only C-USA in 2014. “They’re a remaining ungood team,” defeated team, head coach Trareplacing the vis Hudson said. Lady Toppers, who previously “They’re a complete team. We held the top spot knew we would in the standings. have to play realThe visiting Owls honored ly well. We conformer Lady tinue to struggle FIRST LAST • HERALD with some things Middle hitter and freshman Lauren Matthews Topper Alyssa out there, but (5) left, fails to block a Rice kill alongside middle Cavanaugh in hitter and freshman Katie Isenbarger (20) and our kids contin- defensive specialist and sophomore Darby Mu- her battle with ue to play hard. sic (14) in a 3-1 loss at Diddle Arena on Sept. 30 leukemia by I’m frustrated, in Bowling Green. wearing orange but not disappointed.” ribbons in their hair, as several Going into this season, WKU and Rice were picked in the coaches SEE VOLLEYBALL • PAGE B3