Happy Thursday! Read on for information on WKU prohibiting medical marijuana, a sponsored video from the College of Health and Human Services, news on the passing of former WKU shotput legend Jesse Stuart and updates on both the Lady Toppers and WKU Men's Basketball Make sure to check out our song of the day, and as always, GO TOPS!
Cameron Shaw | News Reporter
WKU will not allow medical marijuana on its campuses for those who have legal approval, Dean of Students Martha Sales announced on Wednesday via an email to students Sales, along with a separate email sent to faculty and staff by Quenna Thompson, interim assistant vice president for Human Resources, said “WKU policy will continue to prohibit possession and use of marijuana-containing products, including medical cannabis, on its campuses ”
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Jesse Stuart, a national champion shot putter and a member of the WKU Athletics Hall of Fame, passed away Monday at 73 in Branson, Missouri.
Stuart was a member of WKU’s Track and Field team from 1973-1975, wininng an NCAA national championship in 1974 He brought home three NCAA runner-up titles and three Ohio Valley Conference shot put championships to the Hil Stuart’s decorated career earned him spots on the Ohio Valley Conference Half Century Team and in the WKU Athletic Hall of Fame.
Stuart also earned five All-American honors at WKU. He was an indoor and outdoor AllAmerican in 1973 and 1974 and was earned his third consecutive outdoor All-American honors in 1975 He currently holds both the indoor and outdoor shot put record marks at WKU.
Lady Toppers look for 4th straight win. Read more by Austin Rice.
WKU Men’s Basketball looks to bounce back at Louisiana Tech.
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