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80 WKU employees report fraudulently filed tax returns

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The IRS has informed about 80 WKU employees that their 2014 tax returns have been filed fraudulently. The recent surge of reports come a little more than a month after Anthem, the nation’s second-largest health insurance provider, announced that it had suffered a data breach, leaving the personal information of potentially 80 million people at risk, including 4,600 current and former WKU employees. Anthem has functioned as the third party administrator for WKU’s self-insured Employee Health Plan since the beginning of 2003. The number of employees who have reported a fraudulently filed tax return has jumped by about 30 people since the beginning of March. Mac McKerral, associate professor of journalism, is one of the 80 WKU employees who have had a tax return filed fraudulently. McKerral said he received a letter from the IRS on Feb. 23 stating that an effort to direct deposit a tax return had failed. McKerral immediately knew something was wrong. “I knew something was amiss because my tax return hadn’t been filed yet,” he said. “And besides the fact, I never get refunds.” McKerral later received another letter from the IRS noting that the agency was investigating a fraudulently filed return. According to an email sent Monday to faculty and staff from President Gary Ransdell, there has been no evidence of any problems within WKU’s own IT systems, but WKU encourages employees who have had their tax returns filed fraudulently to inform the university so that it may inform Anthem. Tony Glisson, Human Resources director, told the Herald earlier this month that there hasn’t been any common link between the employees that have reported fraudulently filed tax returns. McKerral said he is not going to file any tax returns until the IRS confirms that the return already filed was not his. He will look into getting an extension beyond the April 15 deadline. Ransdell said it hasn’t been confirmed if all fraudulently filed tax returns are connected to the breach, but said that it wouldn’t be out of the question.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter President Dan Mulert responds to a question regarding his chapter's reaction to the racist chant that surfaced in a video from University of Oklahoma's SAE chapter last. President Gary Ransdell, himself an alumnus of SAE, invited all Greek chapter presidents to meet, Wednesday at the Student Government Association Senate chambers in Downing Student Union. NICK WAGNER/HERALD

Harsh Words Greek presidents meet to address race relations

BY LASHANA HARNEY AND ANDREW HENDERSON NEWS@WKUHERALD.COM For the first time in 18 years, every Greek organization president sat in the same room to address the same issue with President Gary Ransdell —

If anyone thinks that because I was in a WKU fraternity 40 years ago, that I would be anything less than swift and direct in dealing with any act of stupidity... then they are making a mistake .”

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in a WKU fraternity 40 years ago, that I would be anything less than swift and direct in dealing with any act of stupidity coming from any member or members of any WKU Greek organization today, then they are making a mistake,” Ransdell said, himself an alumnus of WKU’s Sigma Alpha Epsi-

President Gary Ransdell racism within Greek culture. “If anyone thinks that because I was

lon chapter. “I will be quick and harsh in my reactions to anything from any-

one in any WKU organization that hints or suggests racism on this campus.” Ransdell’s words were spurred by ‘acts of stupidity’ of a fraternity half the country away. A video uploaded online March 8 showed the members of University of Oklahoma’s SAE chapter singing “there will never be a nigger SAE.” The chapter was disbanded, its members kicked out of the house, and two members associated with the chant were expelled. Since the video surfaced, fraternity and sorority members across the nation have sought to dispel a growing negative image while reports of segregation, stereotypes and racism in Greek organizations steadily came into the light. Ransdell said what happened in Oklahoma should never be repeated

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PFT residents discover mold in several rooms BY SHANTEL PETTWAY AND SHELBY ROGERS NEWS@WKUHERALD.COM Mold is plaguing several rooms in Pearce-Ford Tower. The women of PFT were notified on March 3, via email, that the situation had been brought to light through Twitter. Residents with mold were encouraged to email their name, room number and where the mold is to Housing and Residence Life. “We are definitely wanting to help you get these units cleaned ASAP!” HRL Coordinator Sarah Haught said in the email.

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PFT Continued from FRONT HRL Director Brian Kuster said it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly where and when the mold began. “We’re not saying there is or isn’t mold, but no proper forms have been turned in, in order for us to investigate,” he said. LaRosa Shelton, a freshman from Louisville, said more could’ve been done to prevent the problem. “I feel like they do not put enough money into housing and don’t put enough time and energy into making sure the students on campus have a nice place to live,” she said. Kuster said any student can go online to request maintenance on their rooms. “We are happy to check students’ rooms because mold is a serious issue, but no maintenance requests have been turned in from a lot of students to say they’re concerned about mold,” he said. Alesis Collins, a freshman from Louisville, said while she wasn’t personally affected by the mold, the news wasn’t something she liked getting. “I wasn’t pleased when I was informed about mold because I knew that it could get to me if it wasn’t handled,” she said. “But I did appreciate that [the] process of the effected was handled quickly.” Kuster said knowledge of the issues helps in addressing them, particularly with mold. Bryan Russell, chief facilities officer, said via email he was unaware “of any issues in PFT,” but after inquiring with HRL said several people have been identified and contacted. “During the semester, we change filters in all HVAC units on a regular basis, but we usually do the coil cleaning during the summer months because of the cleaning agent,” HRL’s response said.

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“Conventional wisdom would indicate that that’s the likely correlation,” he said. According to the Financial Times, in 2013 the US government warned Anthem about computer security vulnerabilities. McKerral said it was “a little frustrating” that the warnings were not heeded. McKerral has identity theft protection, but is still keeping on his personal information. “I’m keeping an eye on my bank account every day,” he said. “I’m keeping an eye on my credit cards everyday. There’s really not much more than… that you can do.” With more information being stored digitally, the threat of personal information being compromised is always present, McKerral said. “We live in a world where information…really is not safe,” he said. “That’s just the way it is.”

at WKU. “Also understand that the freedom to express yourself does not release you from the consequences of your expressed thoughts,” Ransdell said. The presidents congregated in the Student Government Association Senate chambers Wednesday, March 18 at 3 p.m. On each chair sat a label with the name and respective group for each official. Ransdell’s speech opened the floor for discussion on all sides of the issue. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. junior and Louisville native Kane Reyes recalled his initial reaction to seeing the video as shameful, but not surprising. “Honestly I was kind of baffled that it happened, but I wasn’t surprised it had happened,” he said. He lamented, however, that just because this occurred in a Greek organization doesn’t mean all fraternities and sororities operate in such a manner. “We’re all brothers, we’re all for one purpose,” Reyes said. SAE President Dan Mulert said the chapter discussed the situation briefly. Mulert said the chapter discussed how it was “some idiot that’s a student in Oklaho-

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ma” and how it didn’t reflect WKU’s chapter or even the national values. “I never heard that chant before by the way,” Mulert said. “I can’t believe anyone would ever say that first of all." Mulert said the situation provides a good opportunity to connect the Greek community. “We really do need to reach outwards and connect with both communities,” Mulert said. Amy Wolterman, Lexington junior, member of Alpha Gamma Delta and of the Panhellenic Council, thought the address was effective. “It impacts all of us, every Greek chapter and organization,” she said. Wolterman found the meeting an unfortunate result of racism, but said the issue is something the Greek and non-Greek community has to face. “The community here at WKU, our Greek community specifically, comes together so well and we work together so well,” Wolterman said. Ransdell emphasized unity throughout his speech. “We are one academic community, one campus family, one family of brothers and sisters, black and white, Greek and nonGreek,” Ransdell said.

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A3 WKU considers inviting a new sorority to campus BY LASHANA HARNEY NEWS@WKUHERALD COM A new sorority chapter might find its home on the Hill as WKU’s Panhellenic Association is in the midst of a campus extension process. Three sororities are being considered for an invitation to join campus in the fall: Alpha Sigma Tau, Gamma Phi Beta and Delta Zeta. Alexandria Kennedy, coordinator of Student Activities and Greek Affairs, said the three sororities were invited to campus for tours and presentations. “They tour,” Kennedy said. “They meet some student activity staff… They get to check out Meredith [Hall]… and some sorority housing. They have lunch with the Panhellenic Executive Board. Then they have a break, and then they have an open presentation for anyone on campus to attend.” After the final sorority visits campus, Kennedy said, the extension committee— made up of representatives from

each sorority on campus— will meet to discuss which sorority to suggest to the Panhellenic Council. “The extension committee just makes a recommendation to the women on the council,” Kennedy said. “Then they vote to approve that recommendation or strike down that recommendation.” If the council approves the recommendation, a new sorority will colonize on the Hill in the fall semester. Kennedy said WKU is the perfect place to start a new chapter. “Western Kentucky University is an incredible campus filled with Greek tradition,” Kennedy said. “It gives that organization a chance to really experience that Hilltopper pride.” Kennedy said WKU’s Greek organizations are doing well, so it seemed like the right time to invite new organizations to campus. “We couldn’t bring a new sorority to campus if a [WKU chapter] sorority is struggling,” Kennedy said. “Our

Greeks are in a really great spot right now, so we are going through the extension process.” Kennedy said there are several factors that go into the decision making process. One important factor is advising support. “Whatever chapter joins now will have never been on WKU’s campus before, so we want to know if we will have some great advisors,” Kennedy said. Another factor is sisterhood. Kennedy said the extension committee wants to know what sets the organization apart from other members of the National Panhellenic Conference. Kennedy said inviting a new chapter to campus attracts women who might not otherwise be interested in Greek life. “They’re those well-developed and well-rounded women who maybe never thought sorority was an experience for them,” she said, “so it gives us an opportunity to really bring quality women to those organizations, but also

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get to meet even more quality women we might not have otherwise met, if we didn’t have the extension process.” Elizabeth Owen, president of Alpha Xi Delta, said a new sisterhood on campus gives the opportunity for more women to join the Greek community. “I think it’s a great opportunity that a new sorority will be joining Western’s campus,” she said. “About four to five years ago, we were new on campus and we had a lot of support from other sororities. I think this will be a great time for us to help other sororities.” Each potential sorority holds different values in its creed. Alpha Sigma Tau notes “permanence and loveliness” as the group’s ideals, according to its website. Gamma Phi Beta promotes “loyalty that means adherence to all true and noble things.” For Delta Zetas, a “crusade for justice” tops their creed. However, Owen said there will be times of competition. “In recruitment we are competing against each oth-

er, but in the essence we are all a Greek community and it’s a philanthropic event, to give back to Western’s campus is what we’re here for,” Owen said. Kennedy said it’s important that whatever sorority comes to campus jumps right in. She said the current sororities are involved in various programs and activities. “That new sorority needs to be able to get in there, get in the dirt and do it with them,” she said. “We don’t want a sorority that is just going to sit in the background for a few years and then decide they want to get into it. We want somebody to be involved right from the very beginning.” The National Panhellenic Council will decide which chapter to invite to campus on April 13. “We’re really excited for whatever sorority it is to come to WKU,” Kennedy said. “We’re excited to be able to offer the organization an experience they’ve never had because they will have never been here before.”

French film festival entering third year BY ABBY PONDER NEWS@WKUHERALD.COM Issues of immigration, terrorism and globalization will all be explored during the Tournées Festival. The festival, which launched on March 16 in Cherry Hall 125, will continue on Monday and Tuesday evenings until the festival’s conclusion on March 31. “The general idea [of the festival] is to help foster film culture and demonstrate a demand for these movies in Bowling Green,” said Jerod Ra’Del Hollyfield, the coordinator of the festival and assistant professor of English and film. This year will mark the festival’s third year at WKU. The previous two years focused on adolescence and the greatest hits of French cinema respectively, Hollyfield said. “This year it was really an unfortunate circumstance, but I wanted to show films that dealt with migrancy and terrorism,” Hollyfield said. “Then, in January, when I was getting the speakers together, Charlie Hebdo happened, and then ISIS in Europe has also become this big talking point.” In addition to the focus on immigration and terrorism, the festival will also explore globalization. “A lot of these directors aren’t actually from France; they’re just making French-speaking films,” Hollyfield said. “So it’s a really good globalization engagement with that international reach part of the university’s mission statement with these movies.” Following the screening of each film, an interdisciplinary conversation will occur between members of the audience and faculty members from various departments. The discussions will draw conversation from disciplines like political science, psychology, journal-

ism, philosophy and more. “We have speakers from all these departments coming to co-host the discussions after each film,” Hollyfield said. “So this isn’t like a regular film event; we’re trying to get the entire university involved.” The festival is designed to encourage discussion amongst those in attendance and to leave a lasting impression after the screen fades to black, according to Hollyfield. “As great as it is to have access to some of these films through Netflix and the Internet, you can’t really replace seeing it on Blu-Ray, on a big screen, with some context provided afterwards,” Hollyfield said. Ted Hovet, a professor of film, said cinema and film provide students with a chance to explore other cultures on a critical level. “I think [the festival] gets students interested in a wider range of film and also gives them a window into other cultures,” Hovet said. “I’d like to think it would get the students to study more international topics, whether it’s international film or a foreign language. Or, best of all, maybe even travel somewhere because they’ve seen something that really inspired them to get out and see more of the world.” The following films will be shown over the course of the festival, according to the event’s press release: “Bay of Angels”, “The Past”, “The Attack”, “The Gatekeepers”, “Bastards” and “Blue is the Warmest Color.” At this upcoming Monday’s screening, on March 23, there will also be a selection of French cuisine available to festival participants, according to Hollyfield. The festival is not only for WKU students, but it is also free to members of the Bowling Green community. Monday’s showing of “The Attack” will begin at 7 p.m. in Cherry 125.

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Across the world, people are affected every day by a new disease, virus or illness that could potentially be detrimental. The MORGAN official website dedicated PROFUMO to spreading awareness about AIDS, aids.gov, states there are around Checking Up: 35 million people living with HIV/AIDS worldConscious wide. There are approxichoices for better living mately 1.2 million in the United States alone. The possibility of contracting HIV may seem far-fetched, but recently, in the state of Indiana, this possibility became a reality. According to Indianapolis Star, there have been 27 outbreaks in the state and this number is continuing to rise. As reported by the Huffington Post, the Indiana outbreak was linked with the use of prescription drugs. The unsanitary sharing of needles being used to inject pain-

killers has contributed to the outbreak. Although Indiana is more than 100 miles from Bowling Green, the possibility of contracting HIV is still just as high. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus and can be transmitted through sexual contact, intravenous drug use, pregnancy, breastfeeding, blood and other bodily secretions. Sexually active individuals should know that HIV is most commonly spread through sexual contact. Lauren Tuttle, a peer health educator for TopperWell, said the number of HIV infections has decreased since the nation-wide epidemic in the 80s. As treatment for progresses, people with HIV/ AIDS are able to live longer. Along with the benefits, the risk of transmission has also increased. “The WKU Health Education and Promotion department on campus has been promoting their HIV Testing program as much as possible because it is free for students and results are provided in 20 minutes, as opposed to other STD/STI tests that require a doctor visit,” Tuttle said. Considering the stigma that is attached

to having HIV/AIDS, some people may fear being tested. People who do test positive for HIV can have a hard time getting proper medical treatment, could be rejected by their friends and family, or they may even struggle with the intrapersonal aspect of self acceptance. According to the Center for Disease Control, gay and bisexual males are most heavily affected by HIV/AIDS. In 2011, 57 percent of people living with HIV were gay or bisexual men. With this being said, the psychological impact of becoming infected with HIV/AIDS can only worsen with these individuals. If a gay or bisexual man is already ridiculed by society for they way he is, then adding this life-altering infection will only worsen his circumstances. As a society, we should be providing proper medical care and support systems to those affected by HIV/AIDS. The HEP department in the Health Services building offers HIV testing once a month. The next testing day will be on March 24 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Health Services. Getting tested for HIV can help ensure your health and ease your mind.

Monday saw the beginning of Sunshine Week— not just the kind that JACOB seems to have ended winter for PARKER this part of 2015. As stated by it's website, Sunshine Week is a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. The irony was lost on no one Monday morning (National Freedom of Information Day) when the news broke that the White House administration announced it was removing a federal regulation that subjected their office to the Freedom of Information Act. It seems as if the comments President Obama made in a Google+ "Fireside Hangout” a little over a year ago, in which he called his administration the most transparent in history, have been forgotten. Government officials have a right to private conversations not pertaining to national issues, despite the controversy pertaining to Hillary Clinton late last week, when it was discovered she had used a personal e-mail. However, it seems as if this most recent announcement by the White House administration is attempting to prevent another situation like this one before it begins. Transparency in the past few years has been the front-running political issue. Between Snowden leaks, undisclosed NASA missions and sketchy facts about how ISIS ended up stocked with American weapons, it's no surprise Gallup polls have revealed the majority of Americans believe our government is the biggest problem facing the country, four months in a row.

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'Unbreakable' a nice break from formulaic TV OPINION@ WKUHERALD.COM Tina Fey's comedy,“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” is one of the newest series to be released on Netflix. Schmidt, played by ElWILL lie Kemper, is a remarkHYDE able young woman. Rescued after 15 years Not Your trapped in a bunker, Typical she reinvents herself by Woman: Leading ladies moving to New York. “Unbreakable” is a with super show highlighting the powers resilience of strong women. The title says it all— the cast fights to succeed through a series of ridiculous events. Schmidt, as the protagonist, empowers her newly acquired friends as she herself deals with recent freedom.

Upon arrival, Schmidt finds a new home with the emotionally damaged but talented Titus Andromedon. Andromedon immediately sends Schmidt away— nervous at her unemployment and attempting to shield her from the brutality of New York. Schmidt manages to gain a job working as a nanny for the affluent Ms. Voorhees and returns to live with Andromedon. Inspired by her generosity and ambition, Andromedon finds the courage to rejoin the city that broke him down. One of Schmidt's more memorable mantras, "you can get through anything for 10 seconds" assisted those along her way, who were caught in frustrating situations. Though there's no doubt her life was stressful, you would never know from meeting her. Schmidt shares her coping mechanisms in hopes of helping people in need. The side characters, much like Schmidt, have uncomfortable pasts.

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They also reinvented themselves in New York. Though they found new lives, they lost much of their confidence. As the show progresses, Schmidt inspires them to break out of their shells. “Unbreakable” offers unique advice to everyone watching. The world might not be fair, but it's all in how you react. The women surrounding Schmidt credit her strength to her sheer will power. Schmidt isn't without her flaws, though. She, like any victim, demonstrates some negative emotional responses. She is quick to anger, easily defensive and occasionally distrustful. Because of her situation, she has a huge concern for justice— even when it's out of her control. Her character adapted incredibly well to a 15-year-long crisis, but she still has psychological side effects that remind viewers of her sincerity. What's more, the main cast of “Unbreakable” is almost entirely female,

with the exception of one gay male lead. The show features one of the most wholesome cast of characters without including any conventions of the formulaic cable storytelling template. Schmidt is inspiring not just as a survivor but as a role model for success. Part of the reason why she attains her well paying job, high profile connections and close friends is her attitude. She offers a unique angle on strong women. Her strength is actively tested in each episode as she readjusts to society. “Unbreakable” is a show filled with absurdities. The characters are largely impractical and the situations faced are silly. But, Schmidt is full of inspirational quotes and helpful coping mechanisms that offer viewers a way to interact in the world with an honest and determined attitude. The full season of “Unbreakable” is available on Netflix.

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Cadet Joseph Gray, a Bowling Green sophomore, jumps into the pool at the Bill Powell Natatorium during a mandatory WKU ROTC swimming assessment in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 18. WILLIAM KOLB/HERALD

SWIM Good LEFT: Josh Bachman, a senior from Phoenix, Arizona, and member of WKU's ROTC program, is lifted up by fellow cadets during an early morning swimming practice at the Preston Center on Wednesday, March 18. EMILY KASK/HERALD

ABOVE: WKU ROTC cadets swim in their clothes at a mandatory swimming assessment in the Bill Powell Natatorium early Wednesday, March 18. Cadets were required to make their way across the pool multiple times and tread water without taking a break for five minutes. WILLIAM KOLB/HERALD

BELOW: Derek Tyler, left, a senior member of the WKU ROTC program from Muhlenberg County, hugs fellow cadet Augustine Amonge, a graduate student from Kenya, during an early morning swimming practice at the Preston Center on Wednesday, March 18. EMILY KASK/HERALD

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WKUHERALD.COM Lydia Billion, a Bowling Green WKU alumna, gives a demonstration of different types of moaning during the “Vagina Monologue logues” hosted by the Gender and Studies program in Downing Women's Stu Student Union, Tuesday, March 17. This was Billion's third time performing in the monologues. EMILY KASK/HERALD

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he lights went out in Downing

she was with the boy, Andy, and passion began to spark between the two.

through: sexual violence, domestic vi-

“And I got excited, so excited, and

olence, pregnancy, menstruation, ha-

well, there was a flood down there,”

The audience was left in the dark until

rassment and many other issues that

read the monologue.

a red spotlight shone on the stage and

women often experience.

Student Union auditorium.

the curtain receded, revealing 12 stu-

dents sitting in a row of chairs.

“She harnesses the energy that

Swain said other women can easily identify with events such as this one.

comes with those issues and the hatred

“I think a lot of the women that were

Everything was quiet for several

and the anger and the humor and ev-

participating tonight, and even across

seconds, until three female students

erything that comes with those issues

the world, can identify with that, having

stepped forward.

and uses them to empower women

an experience that’s very traumatic and

and open discussion,” Miller said.

overcoming that in the end,” she said.

“We’re worried about vaginas,” they

said. The "Vagina Monologues" had offi-

cially begun.

One of the discussions performed

Another issue was addressed by

in the monologues is titled, “The

alumna and Bowling Green na-

Flood,” performed by Louisville ju-

tive Lydia Billion. The piece Billion performed was titled “The Woman

The "Vagina Monologues," per-

nior Katie Swain. “The Flood” is cen-

formed on March 17 at 7 p.m., is a play

tered on an interview Ensler had with

written by Eve Ensler meant to em-

an older Jewish woman whom Swain

py.” The piece was centered on a

power women, said Louisville junior

described as a “quirky, old lady”. The

sex worker who only did sex work

Erin Miller. Miller directed this year’s

event that befalls the woman was one

with women.

"Vagina Monologues." The mono-

that left her hurt for many years.

Who Loved to Make Vaginas Hap-

Billion’s performance got the audi-

logues were based on interviews

“The event that happened to her

ence roaring with laughter as she per-

Ensler conducted with hundreds of

with the boy that she liked kind of de-

formed the different kinds of moans

women regarding their memories and

terred her from love,” Swain said.

that the sex worker had dubbed.

experiences of sexuality.

The Jewish woman recalled the time

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Sock monkeys help develop sense of community BY ANDREW HENDERSON LIFE@WKUHERALD.COM

For Juannie Kronenberger, sock monkeys are more than classic children’s toys; they bring people together. The Bowling Green resident is the creator and artist of Spongie’s Whimsicals and Gifts. Spongie’s Whimsicals is a gift shop affiliated with Spongie Acres Bed and Breakfast, where she works as one of the innkeepers. Kronenberger said sock monkeys take on the complexity of something attached to her past and a way to offer simplicity to people in modern times. “Kids can play with a handmade toy as easily as they can a store-made toy,” she said. She remembers crafting monkeys with her mother and sister as a little girl. As she got older, the craft evolved into an even deeper emotional tie. In 2007, Kronenberger was recovering from her fight with breast cancer. Her sister invited her to participate in the Weekend to End Breast Cancer in British Columbia, Canada. An enrollment fee was required, and that’s when an idea struck. “We got creative and decided to make things and sell them,” Kronenberger said. Together, with her mother and sister, they started crafting different items to sell, including sock monkeys, to cover

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In a crowded fast casual sandwich market, Mancino’s Grinders & Pizza does little to differentiate itself from the pack. In title alone, the loaded cheese fries conjure up plenty of promise— a delicious vision of crisp potatoes drowned in a rich cheese sauce and larded with smoky hunks of crispy bacon. Unfortunately, Mancino’s did not deliver on the namesake. The plate looked appetizing upon arrival, but the undercooked fries had a greasy sheen and were soft and limp. Mancino’s opted to melt a mix of mild mozzarella and cheddar cheeses overtop, which added little flavor and left each bite feeling really dry. The smokiness of the bacon was welcomed gratefully, but it still really needed some sort

of a tangy sauce. Mancino’s predicates its reputation on its grinders, which are essentially the same thing as sub sandwiches. Thankfully, the turkey, bacon, ranch grinder was, overall, a much better effort. The crunchy and chewy bread was an appetizing vessel stuffed full of ingredients. The acidity of the beefy, vibrant tomatoes paired well with the richness of the bacon, melted cheese and ranch sauce. The sliced turkey added savory substance. The result was a complex and wellbalanced medley of flavors. It may not have been spectacular, but it was certainly satisfying. In terms of value, Mancino’s is a suitable and filling choice. For more consistency and exciting flavors, better choices exist elsewhere.

The turkey bacon ranch grinder, served with turkey, bacon, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and ranch dressing, is one of the many sandwiches served at Mancino's Grinders & Pizza. HARRISON HILL/HERALD

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Continued from LIFE

“There’s the clit moan… the Jewish moan… the uninhibited militant bisexual moan… the college moan,” the list of moans went on as Billion played them out all on stage. “It’s more, I guess, kicking against the patriarchy. A woman moaning on stage in front of several hundred people is not really PC,” she said. The proceeds from the monologues

SOCK MONKEY Continued from LIFE the fee. She said that this rekindled her interest in crafting which eventually led to Spongie’s Whimsicals. Last year, she began offering workshops during the winter months on how to create an old-fashioned sock monkey. “They get to make a monkey from scratch, from the very beginning to the very end,” she said. Bowling Green resident Debbie Modlin took Kronenberger’s class last year. Modlin said she quickly realized that crafting sock monkeys is a very family-

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went to benefit the non-profit organization Hope Harbor. Ericka Church, therapist with Hope Harbor, said the monologues provide women a way to share stories without revealing their identities, and it helps educate others as well. “It helps people realize what an epidemic sexual assault is,” Church said. Church said the monologues were a way for their organization to reach out to students and let them know about the services they offer.

“It gives us an opportunity to reach out to students and let them know we’re here to help,” she said. The monologues also provided an opportunity for interested students to learn, such as sophomore and Georgia native Bailey Vincent. Vincent said she was interested to see what the monologues were like because of her current class work with Gender and Women’s Studies. This was Vincent’s first time seeing the performance, but the importance of it was not lost on her.

“I think it’s extremely important to let women know that it’s okay to be who you are as a woman and embrace that,” Vincent said. Miller said the performance was important in changing one’s perspective, and Billion saw it as an opportunity for younger students to learn something new. “It opens the door to something they may have never thought of before,” Billion said. “I think it really does change your perspective,” Miller said.

oriented activity,. “I think it’s an activity any age would enjoy doing,” she said. In Kronenberger’s workshop, Modlin noted that she guided her and other participants in crafting sock monkeys with great care. “You felt like you could do your own things, but there were enough guidelines to follow,” she said. Modlin also shared a childhood connection to sock monkeys. Modlin said her aunt would make sock monkeys for her, and she always wondered how her aunt made them. Because of this, Modlin thought they

would be a fun craft to make. “I think monkeys put a smile on people’s face when they see them,” she said. Sock monkeys also put a smile on the faces of faculty and students in the Folk Studies program. Folk Studies professor, Erika Brady suggested a sock monkey as the mascot for the program— a departmental alternative to Big Red. Brady said instead of traditionally hooding their graduating students, the students who graduate from Folk Studies have a miniature sock monkey pinned on them and go through graduation that way. “Every year Gary Ransdell says, ‘so,

what’s with the sock monkeys?’” she said. Brady was also familiar with Kronenberger’s work and the class she offers. She said having someone teach this class face-to-face is an important part of traditional crafting. “I think it’s fun to learn something that you can really cover the basics of in just a couple of hours,” she said. Kronenberger will be offering her last workshop for this year on March 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Spongie Acres Bed and Breakfast, 610 Matlock Road. “I’m proud I can share this craft with them that not many people are familiar with,” Kronenberger said.

WKUHERALD.COM WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Continued from sports what they think when they get behind closed doors, so we are just happy.” Senior Alexis Govan, who was named C-USA tournament MVP, said the team wasn’t thinking about the seed before

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Continued from sports

Spring football kicks off this week with a wealth of newcomers on the Hill. WKU signed 21 recruits to the squad on signing day this year, including nine players from Kentucky. On the list, four players each signed from the states of Florida and Georgia. Two come from Tennessee and one each from Mississippi and Alabama.

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or after the announcement. “Seeds don’t matter. All that matters is what you do when tip goes up and that ball is in the air. That’s all that matters,” Govan said. “We weren’t really expecting anything. We just wanted an opportunity to play in the postseason and keep on playing.”

Govan missed the better part of last season, including all of postseason play due to a fractured tibia, but she is excited to be an active and pivotal part of the team this time around. “[I’m] super excited,” Govan said. “It’s just another opportunity for me to compete in the postseason with my

team, which I didn’t get to do last year.” The Lady Toppers will look to leave a more lasting impact on the NCAA tournament this time around. Last season’s clash with Baylor in the first round was WKU’s first appearance in the tournament in six seasons, and the Lady Toppers fell to the historically dominant Baylor 87-74.

"I feel good. I think our offense didn't miss a step.We were clicking all practice," redshirt senior wide receiver Jared Dangerfield said. "Our defense was making plays today. They have a different energy this year and are looking better." The Hilltoppers recruiting class was ranked 106 out of 129 ranked Division I programs, and eighth out of the 12 Conference USA teams, according to Rivals.com. One aspect of the program WKU will look to improve during the spring is

the defense. Last season, WKU gave up 39.9 points per game, which was ranked 124th in Division I football. Redshirt senior linebacker Nick Holt, who started every game in 2014, will look to revamp a side of the ball that struggled the season before. "There are a lot of things we have to do on defense this year, and it starts with tackling better," Holt said. "We're doing tackling drills at the beginning of practice for ten minutes every practice and a lot

more guys are getting reps and experience. It helps going against one of the best offenses in the country day in and day out. "The vibe here is we want to be a great football team. We are already like a family, but now we want to take that next step and win a conference championship." WKU's practice Tuesday was the first of 15 this spring which are all open to the public. WKU will conclude spring football with the annual Red and White game on April 18.

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are really starting to settle in,” Myers said. “Everything is looking really good and I am excited for this team.” The Hilltoppers will be back in action Friday night at 6 p.m. in San Antonio where they will start their second conference series this weekend against UTSA.

Continued from sports just two in their ten at bats. The trio entered the contest with each playing having a batting average above .370. “The wins that we got last week were because of our pitching staff and they

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Hilltoppers push past Lipscomb BY JOHN REECER SPORTS@WKUHERALD.COM

Senior guard Ileana Johnson (24) drives against several Old Dominion defenders during the team's Conference USA tournament semifinal matchup, Friday, March 13 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. Despite leading by 22 points early in the first half, the game became closely contested in the final seconds. WKU would go on to win 61-59 and advance to the championship game against Southern Miss. LUKE FRANKE/HERALD

GONE Dancing Lady Toppers receive bid to big dance, earn 12 seed

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The Lady Topper basketball team is going dancing in Berkeley, California. WKU received its second consecutive bid to the NCAA tournament on Monday night, receiving the Conference USA’s only automatic bid. The C-USA’s Next game only automatic friday, MArch 20 bid went to the 304 p.m. 4, 16-2 in league VS. #5 Texas play, Lady Top@ Berkeley, CAlifornia pers after dishing out a 60-57 victory in the conference championship against Southern Miss. “[We’re] excited. Just excited about this opportunity with what the group has done,” Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard said. “To be able to go to

back-to-back NCAA tournaments is something special, especially since it hasn’t been done since 1997-1998.” The Lady Toppers are one of just nine teams in the entire 64-team tournament to register 30+ wins this season, including South Carolina (30-2), Maryland (30-2), UConn (32-1), and Notre Dame (31-2), Baylor (30-3), Florida Gulf Coast (30-2), Princeton (30-0), and Quinnipiac (31-3). The 12th-seeded Lady Toppers will play fifth-seeded Texas, on Friday at 4 p.m. at the Haas Pavilion. Texas enters the tournament boasting a 22-10 record and just a 9-9 mark in Big 12 play, but with their strength of conference and schedule, were awarded a five seed. “I’ve watched them of course,” Clark-Heard said. “They are very athletic, they have a big player that’s very

good and they like to get to the basket, so we just have to go and do a lot of work right now.” The Lady Toppers were placed in the Albany region, joining Louisville and Kentucky in that quarter of the bracket; though, in the first and the second rounds, the Lady Toppers will be competing in California at host school and 4 seed California Golden Bears (24-9, 13-5 Pac-12). No matter the seed or the destination, the coaching staff and players are excited to continue postseason play. “I think the girls are just super excited,” Clark-Heard said. “At this point, I feel for our fans, because I think we had a great following this year. But at the end of the day, you can’t control

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In a season that has seen the Hilltoppers struggle from the bullpen, pitching proved the difference in WKU’s win over Lipscomb University 6-1 at Nick Denes Field Tuesday night. The Tops (10-9) defeated Lipscomb University (11-6) as the WKU pitching staff combined to allow only one run on six hits. Freshman pitcher Logan Weins got the start on the Next game mound for WKU, friday, MArch 20 pitching his first 6 p.m. victory of the seaVS. UTSA son with zero runs @ ROADRUNNER FIELD and only four hits in four innings. “I had command of all my pitches tonight and I was able to get ahead of the count often,” Weins said. “The bullpen was outstanding today and when you get that from the bullpen there is nothing to worry about.” Consisting of four players in relief for Weins, the WKU bullpen combined to allow only one run, two hits and one walk over five innings. Junior outfielder Anderson Miller joined in on the bullpen action, and added spark to the Hilltopper attack. Miller brought home three RBIs, notched a solo home run and struck out two of Lipscomb’s batters. “The bullpen has definitely been effective,” said Miller. “That was a statement win and we were able to really carry the energy over from this weekend in all aspects.” The Hilltopper bats also proved their effectiveness on the night. WKU scored six runs on eight hits, and Miller added his team leading fifth home run on the year in the fifth inning. “We played a pretty great game tonight,” Head Coach Matt Myers said. “We were very complete today and the bullpen really got comfortable with the lead they had for them.” Senior shortstop Cody Wofford and junior third baseman Danny Hudzina also provided solid performances at the plate as both earned two hits in three at-bats while Hudzina added two RBI’s. The Hilltopper pitching staff also held the Lipscomb trio of Michael Gigliotti, Adam Lee and Johnathon Allison to

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Graduated wide receiver Willie McNeal catches a pass during WKU's spring training last year. McNeal totalled 56 catches for 666 yards and eight touchdowns last season. MIKE CLARK/HERALD

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The WKU football team had a successful inaugural campaign in the Conference USA last year. The Hilltoppers broke or tied 50 records in 2014 and achieved its first FBS bowl victory in program history, under first year Head Coach Jeff Brohm. In his second year at the helm, Brohm will start spring practice this week with one goal in mind: improvement. "The spring is about developing our players. We want to make sure that we get as many reps with those guys as we can in a limited amount of time. We have what we feel like is a good plan to get a lot of reps for our guys, to get a lot of action,” Brohm said. “To be able to study tape and film in between the practice sessions, since it is spread out a

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