Herald Newsletter 11-12-2024

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

WKU ROTC marches around the Guthrie Tower as they present at the Veterans Day ceremony held by WKU ROTC at Guthrie Tower on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Photo by Adin Parks.

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Students walk past WKU senior Jacob Combs as he holds a flag in support of president-elect Donald Trump outside of the Commons at Helm Library on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Photo by

Bailey Reed, Newsletter Editor

Good morning, Hilltoppers.

Read on to enjoy stories honoring Veterans on WKU campus, Trump's presidential victory and the Lady Toppers' start to the season As always, have a great day!

Veterans honored during campus ceremonies

WKU observed Veterans Day Monday with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower followed by the ROTC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Diddle Arena

The wreath-laying ceremony featured remarks from two cadets and WKU President Timothy C. Caboni Members of the WKU band performed the “Star Spangled Banner,” and attendees participated in a moment of silence to honor all veterans who have served and continue to fight for the country.

“Today, we gather to honor the heroes who answere the call to defend our freedom,” Caboni said “We pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving our nation, the United States Armed Forces, those who sacrificed so much and those who continue to sacrifice for all of us and for our nation This day provides us with an important opportunity to reflect on the costs and the blessings of liberty, to remember that in the face of difficulty, in the face of danger, in the face of the unknown, our servicemen and women stand firm to protect our freedom ”

Hilltoppers share mixed views on Trump’s presidential victory

Former president Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election

In the election, Trump ran again against Harris after President Joe Biden dropped out of his reelection campaign this summer. Trump previously won the presidency in 2016 and lost his reelection to former Barack Obama vice president Joe Biden

The nature of this election is polarizing to some Americans, and some WKU students are

Adin Parks.

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Anthony Clauson

unhappy with the outcome.

“I’m feeling a little devastated from the results,” Gaby Gonzalez, a freshman exercise science major, said

Lady Toppers look to start 3-0

Alexis Mead (3) drives the ball from half court during the 3rd quarter against Kentucky State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Photo by Von Smith.

Peyton Reid | Sports Reporter

WKU Women’s Basketball will travel to Macon, Georgia Tuesday to take on the 11 Mercer Bears.

The Lady Toppers come into the matchup off a dominant 104-49 win against Kentucky State last weekend In the Lady Toppers season opener, they defeated the Indiana State Sycamores

WKU is led by four players averaging double figures in the early season spearheaded by Kansas transfer forward Zsofia Telegdy who is averaging 13.5 points. The Lady Toppers have had active hands disrupting the passing lane as they have racked up 39 steals and 62 turnovers in the early season Mercer is coming off a 58-48 loss to the Florida Atlantic Owls this weekend The Bears are led by senior forward Ashlee Locke who averages a double-double with 18.5 points and 13 rebounds per game.

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