Western Kentucky University defensive specialist Abby Schaefer (15) digs a ball during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
Photo by Anna Bell Lee.
Western Kentucky University goalkeeper Maddie Davis (1) is pushed by her opponent after blocking a ball from going in the goal during a match against Jacksonville State University at the WKU Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Photo by Anna Bell Lee.
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Bailey Reed, Newsletter Editor
Good morning, Hilltoppers!
Please read on for news on WKU volleyball's winning streak, WKU soccer's final game, a preview on the upcoming Lady Toppers season, a piece on colors and their related emotions and a Fall 2024 playlist from our Editorial Board! Happy Monday!
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Volleyball extends winning streak to
17
WKU Volleyball continued their domination in Conference USA this weekend, as they took two games against New Mexico State at Diddle Arena to improve to 14-0 in conference play The Hilltoppers were led by acting head coach Jena Otec as Head Coach Travis Hudson and Associate Head Coach Craig Bere missed their second consecutive series with an injury,
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WKU Soccer finishes season with loss against Sam Houston
WKU Soccer fell in their regular season finale against Sam Houston 1-0 Friday night With the season on the line and a trip to the Conference USA tournament at stake, WKU hosted Sam Houston at the WKU Soccer Complex Despite outshooting the Bearkats 11-7, Sam Houston won the shots on goal battle 3-2
In the 83rd minute, Sam Houston ended the stalemate, scoring on a shot that bounced down off the crossbar. WKU tried to respond with multiple good looks late, but they couldn’t capitalize, as one shot went over the cross bar
The WKU Lady Toppers celebrate a 3-point field goal by Teresa Faustino during Western Kentucky University’s game against Liberty University on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Photo by Eli Randolph.
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look for bounce back season
WKU Women’s basketball will open the regular season on Monday, Nov 4 against Indiana State following a dominant win in an exhibition game against Lee University
The Hilltoppers are looking to rebound from a disappointing 2023 season in which they went 15-17 overall and a mere 6-10 in conference
However, the Hilltoppers have had success recently, making the Conference USA championship game the year before.
This confidence is further fueled by the preseason Conference USA poll, in which the Hilltoppers were ranked fourth to begin the season
WKU Wellness: Colorful Emotions
Vidhi Parekh | Commentary Writer
“What’s Your Favorite Color?”
It’s a question we ’ ve all heard since elementary school. Is it blue, red, yellow, pink or green? Perhaps it’s all of them. Regardless of your choice, each color influences your mood and perception Let’s explore how these colors might resonate with you
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Herald Editorial Board
Whether you use Spotify or Apple Music, prefer wired earbuds or wireless headphones or listen while studying or walking around campus, music is one thing we all share As the leaves fall, many people find different music to fit different autumn vibes The Herald Editorial Board is no different Here’s what we ’ re listening to this fall (and what you should be, too).
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