Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Neal Aldridge, member of FarmHouse fraternity, wraps gifts for the Salvation Army Angel Tree program at DSU on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Milby.
Good morning, Hilltoppers!
Read on for stories of Greek involvement with the Angel Tree Program, the Hilltopper Family Fall Gathering, SGA and WKU Men's Basketball preparing for Jackson State Have a whimsical Wednesday! GO TOPS!
WKU Greek chapters sponsor 33 Angel Tree Program children
In the DSU Nite Class, 29 WKU Greek organizations met to wrap Christmas gifts for 33 children sponsored through the Angel Tree program According to its website, the Angel Tree program is an extension of the Salvation Army where donors purchase Christmas gifts for underprivileged children and senior citizens Andrew Rash, the associate director of Student Activities, said this is the fourth year WKU Greek organizations have worked with the Angel Tree program Rash said philanthropy is at the core of many fraternities and sororities and the holidays make a perfect time to give back to the community.
Attendees mingle at the Hilltopper Family Fall Gathering hosted by President Timothy C. Caboni in the Commons on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Photo by Dominic Di Palermo.
Read more by Abigail Vickers
WKU community celebrates another year on the Hill at ‘Hilltopper Family Fall Gathering’
President Timothy Caboni invited students, faculty and staff to a “Hilltopper Family Fall Gathering” on Tuesday inside the Commons at Helm Library. This event encouraged people to come together and reflect on the past year on the Hill, according to WKU’s website Fall treats and apple cider were also provided to attendees.
Jace Lux, director of media relations and WKU’s spokesperson, said that last year, WKU did a similar event to the “Hilltopper Family Fall Gathering,” but it was only for faculty and staff. Lux said opening the event to students was Caboni’s idea this year to create something for the entire campus to enjoy
Read more by Anthony Clauson
Director of the Office of Sustainability, Dr. Leslie North, discussed a bill regarding funding for the office from the Student Government Association on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Photo by Jacob Sebastian.
Read more by Libby
Simpson
SGA passes 4 bills at weekly meeting
The WKU Student Government Association held its last meeting of the semester on Tuesday, where senators approved the passage of four bills
Bill 16-24-F allotted funding to the Office of the Dean of Students to help purchase 40 meal vouchers for Fresh Food Company The money will come from the Legislative Discretionary Fund
The Office of the Dean of Students has a program that offers vouchers to students in need and is funded solely through donations
Bill 17-24-F allocates $500 to the Office of Sustainability to help replenish the food and resource pantry.
Hilltoppers prepare for Jackson State
WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) is fouled by Lipscomb’s Miles White (5) on a run to the basket during WKU’s win against Lipscomb on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in E.A. Diddle Arena. Photo by Von Smith.
Jake McMahon | Sports Editor
WKU Men’s Basketball will look to make it three wins in a row Wednesday, as they host the Jackson State Tigers at Diddle Arena
After falling in their first two games against Wichita State and Grand Canyon, the Hilltoppers rebounded with back-to-back wins against Campbellsville and Lipscomb to get to 2-2 on the season.
Read more by Jake McMahon
The College Heights Herald is the independent, student-run news organization operating on the campus of Western Kentucky University, emphasizing accuracy and truth while being a public forum for the fair display of diverse opinions and viewpoints The Herald works to be steadfast and unwavering in its pursuit of truth while being true to the tenets of the WKU Student Publications mission to grow exceptional journalists and innovative leaders through real-world experiences and a strong educational and ethical foundation centered on principled journalism All creative and editorial decisions are made by the Herald’s student leadership, and all consequences of those decisions are the sole responsibility of these student leaders. While editorially and financially independent from the university, the Herald participates in the mission of WKU to prepare students of all backgrounds to be productive, engaged and socially responsible citizen-leaders of a global society, both within and outside of its newsroom Views expressed are diverse and, as an independent publication, should not be taken as representative of views of WKU and any of its administration, faculty, staff, student body or other constituency
'Poker Face' by Lady Gaga
WKU Herald | 1906 College Heights Blvd #11084 | Bowling Green, KY 42101 US
