Herald Newsletter 10-24-2024

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

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Bailey Reed, Newsletter Editor

Good morning, Hilltoppers

Please read today's newsletter with caution. If you are seeking guidance or a shoulder to lean on, consider contacting the WKU Counseling Center at 270-745-3159

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Editor’s note: This story contains sensitive information. If you are struggling with your mental health, please contact the WKU Counseling Center at 270-745-3159 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988

The WKU Police Department is investigating a student death that occurred at Parking Structure 3 on Wednesday, according to WKUPD Chief Mitch Walker.

“Today, we lost a valuable member of the WKU family,” WKUPD said in a statement to the Herald “We extend our deepest condolences to family, loved ones and friends In the wake of this tragedy, we encourage individuals in need of counseling to contact the WKU Counseling Center at 270-745-3159.”

Hank Plona thanks the members of the basketball team and others during his opening remarks during a press conference on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Hilltopper basketball hosts preseason press conference

The Black Student Alliance partnered with the Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta and Sigma Gamma Rho sororities to host a Project 2025 Forum Tuesday evening in DSU Nite Class

Scott Lasley, WKU Department of Political Science Chair and professor, and Saundra Ardrey, retired WKU political science professor, spoke to students about what Project 2025 is and how it could impact the nation in the upcoming election

According to Lasley, the Heritage Foundation, an organization that dates to the twentieth century, is driving Project 2025.

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Lady Topper basketball hosts preseason press conference

Gregory Collins is the women’s basketball head coach at WKU and makes $207,076.32 a year, which is $106.19 an hour.

WKU women ’ s basketball hosted their preseason press conference Wednesday, with Head Coach Greg Collins, graduate guard Destiny Salary, senior guard Alexis Mead and junior guard Acacia Hayes. Here are my key takeaways from the press conference

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