Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Bailey Reed, Newsletter Editor
Good morning, Hilltoppers!
Read on for an election guide, Flo Rida performance coverage, a story on WKU football's win and an entire spooky szn section at the bottom of the newsletter Have a great Thursday, and Happy Halloween!
Election season is here
The General Election takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 5 and early voting begins on Thursday, Oct. 31. Voters will have the chance to cast their vote in federal, state and local elections While the uncertainty of the election increases, remaining up-to-date on voting information in your area can be important. Here’s what to know about voting locally this election season.
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.
Photo by Ian Pitchford.
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Award-winning rapper Flo Rida performed a free pre-game concert on WKU’s South Lawn on Wednesday before the Hilltoppers’ home football game against Kennesaw State. Tramar Lacel Dillard, known professionally as Flo Rida, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter who created chart-topping hits such as “Low,” “Right Round” and “Good Feeling ” He has made over 100 million record sales with his global popularity, and he is one of the “bestselling artists of all time,” according to WKU events
By 4:00 p m , South Lawn was covered in a sea of people waiting for Flo Rida to emerge from the stage. The crowd chanted out, “We want Flo,” to the announcers
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Kaden Veltkamp (10) celebrates with fans after a touchdown during the matchup against the University of Texas at El Paso at Houchens
Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Photo by Ian Pitchford.
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Sophomore quarterback Caden Veltkamp’s three passing touchdowns lifted WKU over the Kennesaw State Owls 31-14 Wednesday Night A hot start for the Hilltoppers against the Owls earned them their sixth win of the season, making them bowl eligible for the sixth year in a row and ninth in the last decade “Good win tonight,” Head Coach Tyson Helton said “We talked about in this time of year having a championship mentality. Felt like our team played really hard. Tremendous respect for Kennesaw State, knew they’d be a tough conference opponent We just needed to make sure we did everything right We can still get better but good team win.”
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