Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Bailey Reed, Newsletter Editor
Good morning, Hilltoppers!
Happy Election Day! Go vote and enjoy your day off. Additionally, please know that YOU MATTER each and every day. The Herald is here to support you and be on your side We are here for you Have a great day!
Herald Editorial Board
You matter.
With recent tragedies affecting the WKU community, the Herald Editorial Board wants to remind you that you are cared for, supported and loved. As a student publication, we recognize how tragedies affect those around us. We see the heavy emotions that our faculty, staff and fellow students are feeling and we want to use
our voice to remind everyone there is always help available.
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Election Day Trolley provides free transportation to polling sites
Warren County is offering free trolley transportation services to polling sites for voters on Election Day.
The trolley will run Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and cycle through six pickup locations hourly.
Read more by Maegan Hale
2024 Election Guide: what to know before voting
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.
Christina Shwee (left) and Ireland Whitney look to make sure they pour the correct amount of rice during the Topper Chef event hosted by SGA on
SGA hosts
‘Topper Chef’ cooking class
The Student Government Association hosted the first “Topper Chef” cooking class on Monday, Nov. 4, in the Academic Complex, room 202. Students arrived at 4 p.m. to cook a meal of pork tacos, vegetable tacos, beans, elotes and
Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
Photo by Anna Bell Lee.
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Anthony Clauson
guacamole. After preparation, they were able to sit and eat together until the event ended at 7:30 p.m.
Jenna Wells, a senior double majoring in accounting and data analytics, first pitched the idea of TopperChef through her position on the SGA Student Mental Health and Well-being Committee.
Telegdy paves way for 1-0 Lady Topper start
WKU women ’ s basketball started their season off right Monday with a 71-59 road win over the Indiana State Sycamores. In her first game as a Lady Topper, junior transfer Zsofia Telegdy led the way scoring 25
Austin Rice | Sports reporter
points on 12-20 shooting from the field.
Sophomore Mackenzie Chatfield was a huge help offensively as well, tallying 19 points for the Lady Toppers.
Read more by Austin Rice
Strong Wichita State second half propels Shockers over Hilltoppers
Forward Babacar Faye (5) goes for a layup during WKU’s game against NMSU State on Saturday, Feb. 17. Photo by Eli Randolph.
Michael Givner Jr. | Sports reporter
Wichita State used a second half surge to spoil WKU Men’s Basketballs season opener Monday night at Diddle Arena, defeating the Hilltoppers 91-84.
Despite strong performances from senior guard Don McHenry and senior forward Babacar Faye, the Shockers scored 48 to add to their 43 first half points to give them the road victory.
“Bottom line, disappointed we couldn’t get a win for the celebration of last year, ” Head Coach Hank Plona said. “We all wanted to do everything to win tonight, so disappointed that the final result didn’t show that obviously. If we keep allowing 91 points, we ’ re going to have a hard time getting those wins ”
Read more by Michael Givner Jr.
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