Monday, November 11, 2024
Bailey Reed, Newsletter Editor
Good morning, Hilltoppers!
Read on to enjoy stories on SGA's 2nd annualVeteran's Day 5Kand a plethora of sports stories including wins from WKU volleyball, the Lady Toppers and WKU football Tap into an opinion piece on WKU football's defense from Sports Editor Jake McMahon, as well as playlist for readers and writers created by Tazha Mattingly Happy Veteran's Day and a special thanks to all those who serve and have served!
Warren Central High School junior Ty Taylor, 16, (right) pushes to the front at the start of SGA’s Veteran’s Day 5K at Kereiakes Park in Bowling Green on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Photo by Von Smith.
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SGA hosts second annual Veteran’s Day 5K
The Student Government Association hosted a 5k run at Kereiakes Park on Friday, Nov. 8 to help raise money for WKU’s ROTC and help instill remembrance for veterans with Veteran’s Day on the horizon
To sign up for the event runners paid an entrance fee of $15. Upon sign-in every runner was entered into a raffle for a new iPad.
The first ten runners who completed the run received medals and freshly grilled hamburgers were available for all participants at the end of the run.
The Veteran’s Day 5k was organized by SGA Senior Senator and Community Relations head, Annie Finch Finch said she has always respected America’s service members because of family military connections.
SPORTS ROUNDUP
WKU Volleyball clinches share of conference title.
Read more by Austin Rice and Peyton Reid.
WKU Women’s Basketball improves to 2-0 with rout of Kentucky State.
Read more by Peyton Reid.
WKU leaves NMSU with double digit win, stays undefeated in C-USA play. Read more by Camden Bush.
Buzzer beater breaks Hilltopper hearts.
Read more by Michael Givner Jr.
Von Smith
Jake McMahon | Sports Editor
WKU football went on the road to New Mexico State and left the stadium with a 41-28 win, an undefeated conference record and a clear path to the C-USA championship game
So why am I worried?
Because Saturday showcased the worst defensive performance for WKU since their 63-0 loss against Alabama.
OPINION: The readers’ and OPINION: The readers’ and writers’ fall playlist writers’ fall playlist
Tazha Mattingly | Commentary Writer
The fall season feels, tastes and sounds different for everyone Fall is a favored season for readers and writers. Yes, I’m biased towards this season. Therefore, I’ve created a playlist that includes various genres that can fit with the aesthetic of the fall season and that I hope you will find inspiring This playlist mixes upbeat, classical, and softer music to make a diverse playlist that changes your emotions faster than the leaves change colors
Read more by Jake McMahon
Read more by Tazha Mattingly
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