Monday, October 28, 2024
The crowd sits and listens to speeches delivered during candlelight vigil held for victims of domestic abuse on Oct. 24, 2024. Photo by Ava Davis.
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Bailey Reed, Newsletter Editor
Good morning, Hilltoppers
Please read today's newsletter with caution. The first story contains mentions of domestic violence and abuse Please contact the WKU Counseling Center at 270-745-3159 if you are looking for guidance or assistance. Have a good day.
BRASS Candlelight Vigil honors victims and survivors of domestic violence
Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of domestic violence and abuse. Please contact the WKU Counseling Center at 270-745-3159 if you are looking for guidance or assistance
Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc., hosted a candlelight vigil in Circus Square Park Thursday night to remember victims of domestic violence BRASS was founded in 1980 to provide services to victims of domestic violence. According to their website, “Last year, [BRASS] sheltered 406 victims of domestic violence, with a consistent annual increase of about 3% over the past three years. ” The vigil was opened by Aleasha Martin, the director of community services for BRASS She introduced the evening and talked about the impact that domestic violence has on communities.
Jacksonville State University forward Nancy Almanza (17) and Western Kentucky University midfielder
Georgia Liapis (20) throw their hands up as they fight for the ball during a match at the WKU Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Photo by Anna Bell Lee.
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draws with FIU
WKU Soccer pitched their second straight shutout Sunday, but also went their fourth straight game without scoring in a 0-0 draw against FIU in Miami
In a defensive match, neither team could find quality scoring options. FIU outshot WKU 9-6, but their lone shot attempt on goal was saved by senior goalkeeper Maddie Davis
“I’m really proud of our players,” Head Coach Jason Neidell said in a press release. “We have faced a ton of adversity this week and have responded with a very tough mindset. Then, we battled adversity within the game today, gave ourselves some opportunities to win, and eventually came away with another gritty point That’s back-to-back weekends against the 2 top teams in the standings that we have put together really tremendous defensive efforts ”
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Alcott shakes hands with Congolese Community Advisor Faustin Kaganda after a meeting with Congolese community leaders in his City Hall office on Sept. 23, 2024. Community leaders discussed the Congolese community’s concerns with Alcott and asked for the city’s aid. “I think we can learn from each other,” Alcott said to the group. “We’re proud that you are apart of our community.” Photo by Dominic Di Palermo.
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Patti Minter accepts Governor Andy Beshear’s endorsement for mayor of Bowling Green before a campaign fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. “Working with him during my tenure as State Representative to cap the cost of insulin and to obtain tornado relief and recovery funds for Bowling Green to serve my constituents was an honor,” Minter said. Photo by Eli Randolph.
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