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PTS tries to correct parking issues on campus

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The first few weeks of the semester produced the most difficult parking situation in history for WKU, as many commuters were unable to find parking anywhere on the main campus, said Jennifer Tougas, director of Parking and Transportation Services. Tougas said she was aware parking would be difficult before the beginning of the school year.

“We made adjustments for the fall knowing we didn’t have adequate parking for commuters,” said Tougas. PTS limited commuter permit sales this semester due to the expected increase of cars on campus from students who live in the new Kentucky Street apartments. Dennis Cain, PTS transportation analyst, said that out of more than 200 new apartment residents, 150 bought permits. These students park at the Adams Street Lot, allowing

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A student drives down the spiral after parking in Parking Structure 1 on Monday.

no overflow parking there for commuters, which was available in years past.

“We expected that,” Tougas said. “When we limited commuter sales for parking we

were trying to make it easier, but we had more housing students than expected.” Tougas said the university experienced an eight percent increase in students living on campus this year, which caused an increase in students having cars on campus as well. Tougas said this came as a surprise because she had been observing a steady decline in housing permits for the past eight years.

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Students, faculty discuss Islam and parallels to Christianity BY LEAH BROWN AND TREY CRUMBIE NEWS@WKUHERALD.COM A room of students and faculty had an open discussion about Islam and politics Monday. The discussion was a part of a series called “Pizza and Politics” hosted by the political science department, which will be ongoing throughout the semester. Diplomat-In-Residence Michael McClellan and Soleiman Kiasatpour, associate professor of political science, led the discussion. There are more than 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide which is about 25 percent of the world’s population, Kiasatpour said. Kiasatpour also stated that there are many manifestations of Islam, which can lead to misconceptions, such as people believing that all Muslims hold the same beliefs.

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Dawson Springs senior Crysta Hicks, (far left), smiles as she watches Caden Plemons (second from left), 8, and Ella Kate Nelson (middle), 9, pretend to be airplanes during WKU Literacy tutoring at the Buddy House for Down Syndrome on Thursday, Sept. 11. The student group assists in reading skills for school-aged children with Down Syndrome.

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Louisville senior Whitney Reed (right) and Caden Plemons, 8, point to a card labeled “to” and sound out the word during WKU Literacy tutoring at the Buddy House for Down Syndrome on Thursday, Sept. 11. Reed studies special education at WKU, and has been volunteering at the Buddy House for Down Syndrome for three years.

WKU Best Buddies chapter continues to grow, advocate BY LASHANA HARNEY NEWS@WKUHERALD.COM Founded to foster friendships with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the WKU chapter of Best Buddies continues on in its sixth year on campus. The chapter held its first meeting of the school year on Sept. 10. Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver. There are chapters nationwide and worldwide. The organization intends to expand global volunteer movement to create an inclusive environment for people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, or IDD. Chapter president and Bowling Green senior Katherine Devine said she’s happy to be a part of the organization. “It’s really cool to be a part of something where you are having so much impact in many different parts of the world,” she said. The Kentucky chapter of Best Buddies was established in 2009. WKU’s chapter, formed in the same year, began when the Best Buddies state college director for Kentucky approached Host Site Coordinator Jane Tichenor and Faculty Advisor Leisa Hutchison.

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Diplomat-in-residence Michael McClellan and Soleiman Kiasatpour, associate professor of political science, lead a discussion with students and other faculty about Islam.

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Continued from front “There is no one Islam out there,” he said. “There are multiple Islams.” McClellan said extremists from multiple religions have used their religion to justify violence several times in history. “The inquisition in western Europe lasted almost 500 years,” McClellean said. McClellan said there are two forms of jihad, an Islamic term referring to struggle, external and internal. Internal jihad refers to becoming a better Muslim, while external jihad refers to a war against outsiders to advance the cause or defend Islam. McClellan said Christianity had jihads of their own. “The Crusades are a perfect example,” he said. “What a lot of people don’t realize is that when The Crusades happened,

it was not so much against Muslims as it was against other Christians.” McClellan said the non-Muslim world cannot change ideology of Muslim extremists who commit violent acts. Their actions can only be altered by other Muslims. “There needs to be a real debate within Islam,” he said. The topic expanded to whether or not the United States should get involved in Middle Eastern countries. McClellan said it would take multiple generations to rebuild the nations if that was the goal. “You can’t do that stuff in a short amount of time,” McClellan said. Louisville junior Demarcus Brooks, an international affairs major, said he didn’t really learn anything new, but was glad the conversation was held. “I think it was good to get everybody together and talk about this topic,” he said.

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The housing students with cars have been dominating lots previously used by commuters, such as the Creason parking lot, Cain said. Tougas said PTS cannot limit housing permits because it would violate administration policy. PTS has taken several measures to attempt to mend the parking situation on campus, such as creating a C2 permit. Students can exchange their commuter permit for a C2 to access the Alumni Square Garage parking for the fall semester at no extra cost. Cain said only about 90 people have exchanged their permits for a C2. “The accommodation is available,” Tougas said. “It’s just a matter of people taking us up on the offer.” However, after the completion of the Hyatt Place hotel near Augenstein Alumni Center, the ASG garage will lose 180 spots to the hotel. Cain said another problem is students who bought premium housing permits before the semester found they didn't live near the premium lots and now park elsewhere. “We are at a point where we need additional parking capacity,” Tougas said. Cain said the construction of a new garage is not feasible because of the cost. Tougas said the garage design and construction alone would take two to three years. “It takes funds and time,” Tougas said. “If students want to keep the fees low, then we need to use what’s available.” She also encouraged commuters to consider parking at South Campus and taking the bus to main campus. Steve Rowland, transportation manager, said buses arrive at South Campus every six minutes. From there, students can arrive at the Creason lot in five minutes and the top of the Hill in 15 minutes. “It’s easily more efficient than driving around campus,” Rowland said. However, not all students believe that is a viable alternative. Bowling Green junior Alex Oldham said it would be inconvenient for her to use the South Campus lot. “For me to have to drive all the way to South Campus just to get on a bus to come all the way back to campus would be really pointless,” she said. This year, Topper Transit buses also stop at the Columns and Campus Evolution Villages apartments to serve the off-campus residents who live there, Rowland said. Tougas said she hopes the parking situation will steadily improve after midterms as students drop out and graduate in the winter. For now, she wants students to know PTS is doing its best to improve the situation. “We’re actively exploring areas where we can increase parking,” Tougas said. “For commuters still frustrated with parking, take us up on our offers. Let us help you.”

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Campus hosts sexual Administrators violence awareness react to findings presentation of diversity survey

BY KIERSTIN KIRK

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Sexual violence awareness has become a prevailing issue on college campuses nationwide, with many facing investigations regarding sexual violence related crimes. WKU, like many other campuses, is working to raise awareness and open conversation about the issue. On Wednesday at 7 p.m., WKU will host “Sexual Violence on College Campuses: Listening to and Learning From Student Activists” in Downing Student Union 1071. The presentation will give attendees an opportunity to discuss sexual violence against women and men of different races and LGBTQ students, and what can be done to prevent the issue. Stephanie Gilmore, an activist and writer, is the guest speaker at this event, speaking on a topic that means a great deal to her. “I am passionate about the issue of sexual violence on college campuses as a rape and assault survivor, but also as a former professor who has seen too many students who are assaulted on their own campuses,” Gilmore said. Audra Jennings, director of Scholar Development, has been planning this event with other organizations on cam-

pus since early in the summer. Gender and Women’s Studies, Academic Affairs and the Honors College are among the many co-sponsors of the event. Jennings shares the same level of excitement as Gilmore toward this event. “I am excited about the message of listening to and learning from student activists and the hope in the reality that students across the country are working to end violence in all forms in their communities,” Jennings said. Both are hoping that students learn more about sexual violence on college campuses and actively fight the issue, or just simply be aware of its prominence on campus. The following Thursday, there will be a workshop called “Research Matters: A Workshop on Asking and Answering Research Questions” at 3 p.m. in DSU 2123. A question and answer session on sexual violence on campuses will follow at 6 p.m. in Helm Library 100. Gilmore will be speaking at both of those events as well. “I hope students come to the event with an open mind and a desire to share and learn,” Gilmore said. “I hope women and men understand that I am interested in sharing what I know from other college campuses with the goal of contributing to the goal of ending rape culture at WKU and everywhere.”

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on Sept. 11. • Georgetown sophomore Rosaysela Crisantos de la Rosa reported her calculator stolen on Sept. 12 in Cravens Library. The estimated value of the stolen item was $105. • Louisville freshman Alexis Stanifer reported an assault by two unknown females on Sept. 14 on 14th Avenue.

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eryone to come as they are and we love you just as you are,” she said. All members are advocates to encourage communities to include individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in all aspects of life, including education, religion, community activities and employment. “There’s a difference between living and having your basic needs met than having friendship, love and support that makes life so much fun, and that’s what we’re hoping to provide for our buddies,” Devine said. Louisville senior Whitney Reed, Campus and Community Involvement chair, said the organization is like a family. “The relationships you build will last forever,” Reed said. Several events are held throughout the year to provide an opportunity for buddies to socialize with others. Such events include karaoke nights, holiday parties and the Buddy Walk, a walk to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Devine encourages students who haven’t had experience with individuals with IDD to step out of their comfort zone and join because of the rewarding experience it can provide. “Any amount of time and energy I put into this organization is 100 percent worth it,” said Devine. “You know what you’re doing is truly making a difference.”

• Police cited Covington freshman Georgia Morgan for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia on Sept. 11 in Keen Hall. • Police responded to a fire alarm on the fourth floor of Hugh Poland Hall

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Hutchison said the organization does not discriminate against anyone. “We want everyone to be a part of the community, a part of our campus and not a visitor,” Hutchison said. “And that’s the philosophy of Best Buddies here at WKU.” Since 2009, the WKU chapter has grown. Tichenor said what started as 10 to 15 students has become more than 60 students wanting to become peer buddies. Along with gaining more student interest, WKU Best Buddies received a Buddy House, built a year and a half ago to serve as the host site for Best Buddies events. Tichenor said without this opportunity, individuals with IDD would just stay at home. Devine said that the vision of Best Buddies is to create an environment where their organization and other similar organizations are no longer needed. “We want to create a society that naturally accepts people with disabilities and just wants to be friends with them,” she said. Best Buddies Kentucky named WKU Outstanding College Chapter of the Year for the 2012-2013 school year. Devine said one of the reasons this chapter is outstanding is that members are very accepting of each other. “We don’t expect anything but for ev-

BY LEAH BROWN NEWS@WKUHERALD.COM One of WKU’s focuses is teaching its students the values and importance of diversity. Last spring, the Diversity Enhancement Committee emailed a “Student Campus Climate Diversity Survey” to all WKU students. This comprehensive survey asked a variety of questions about how students felt toward diversity in and outside their classrooms. “We really needed to know what were our students views and perceptions,” Richard Miller, chief diversity officer, said. “We decided this was something we needed to do.” Miller asked faculty member and psychological scientist, Betsy Shoenfelt, to develop the survey as well as analyze the results. Slightly less than 1,000 students completed the survey and four random students who participated received a $500 scholarship as an incentive, Miller said. There were more than 100 questions. The survey took a half hour to complete. The results were compiled and analyzed over the summer and will be released sometime within the next two weeks. “Students need to know what were the outcomes of the survey,” Miller said. Shoenfelt said one thing she found

interesting in the results was that students would claim they were aware of the issues different diversity groups faced, but individuals in the aforementioned different diversity groups believed others were not aware of their issues. According to Miller, other universities conduct similar surveys. Usually schools send out the survey every three to five years, though WKU had not done one in about nine years. “It is important for administrators to have a sense of how students feel about a broad range of issues related to diversity,” Miller said. “Overall, the comments about our international population was positive.” However, Miller said there were some responses that expressed concern. “When it comes to being comfortable and understanding alternate lifestyles…there are a fair number of students that are still very uncomfortable accepting and understanding that component on our campus community,” Miller said. “We’re seeing evidence of that.” He said that it is clear WKU will have to give students more opportunities to learn about diversity through seminars and workshops. “Students said they would like to have more diversity events on campus to experience more diversity,” Shoenfelt said.

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THE ISSUE: Black Americans are killed at a disproportionate rate compared to other races. OUR STANCE: WKU students should band together in the peaceful march and vigil on campus today.

group of students are planning a peace march today, Tuesday, Sept. 16, in remembrance of black victims of racial profiling across the country. All WKU students should join in the march. It’s been two years since the unarmed Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida. A Change.org petition created by Martin’s parents is still online with 2.27 million supporters. The petition succeeded in raising charges against Zimmerman, but today he walks free. About a year later, Renisha McBride knocked on a door in Michigan. She was greeted by a fatal shotgun blast. Earlier this summer, Eric Garner was being arrested for illegally selling cigarettes. A New York Police Department officer placed Garner in a chokehold. He couldn’t breathe, and died. Michael Brown could have started his first semester of classes at Vatterott College this fall. Instead, the unarmed teen was shot and killed on a street in Ferguson, Missouri.

Black Americans are targeted as criminals and killed because of the color of their skin. These incidents occur across the country. About 2,000 of WKU’s students are black, composing about 10 percent of the student body, according to the WKU Factbook. The march was organized by some of those black students, but participation shouldn’t be limited to black students. If a WKU student or faculty member can make their way to the march, they should. Students of all backgrounds should come together in remembrance of Brown, Martin and other modern victims of racial profiling in the United States. The voice of students can make a difference. Non-violent direct action is the means for change. Diverse student voices, many of which belong to individuals of the same age as famous victims, can make the needed changes. The march can empower WKU’s black student body, but it needs to speak as a cohesive unit to do so. Students are not living in a postracial society. Black Americans are incarcerated at nearly six times the rate of white Americans, according to the NAACP. The same report said that black Americans account for about one million of the 2.3 million

currently in jail in the United States. Anyone who pays attention to WKU alerts notifying students of yet another hooded black male committing a robbery knows that criminal stereotyping is a huge issue even in Bowling Green. If Martin’s death didn’t teach Americans that being a black male in a hoodie isn’t a crime, then hopefully peaceful movements can. Many are feeling a fresh sense of injustice after the events in Ferguson at summer’s end. Protests resonated around the world. These are universal rights that are being violated, and every student at WKU should do their part to prompt social change. This week, WKU is celebrating Constitution Week. There’s no better way to participate than to join in the peace march and vigil in order to exercise your First Amendment right to freedom of peaceable assembly. The march starts at 3:30 p.m. in the Pearce-Ford Tower courtyard and will travel up the Hill to the Chandler Memorial Chapel. If you can’t make it, find a way to make your voice heard. Disclaimer: Upcoming news coverage of the peace march is in no way related to this editorial. The assigned reporter was not involved with the writing process and operated without influence of the Herald Editorial Board.

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Parking and Transportation concerned about parking For the past decade, parking complaints were more of a problem of convenience than a problem of lack of space. This year, however, has been the most difficult opening of school for everyone in the 10 years I have been here. This year, we experienced a triple whammy. We have more students living on campus, and a higher percentage of those students brought a car to campus. Taking into account the residents of the new apartments, whom we were expecting, this has resulted in a net increase of roughly 250 residents parking on campus that we were not expecting. Because of the loss of parking inventory over the last two years, we did not have the capacity to absorb the increase in demand for housing parking. As a result, during the first week of school we ran out of parking on the main campus. We have changed the zoning of the Creason lot. The Alumni Square Garage is open for the fall semester. We’ve increased enforcement

to protect parking for permit holders. We’ve aggressively released waiting list names to fill parking on campus. WKU now has new transit routes with increased frequency and more off-campus stops. Long-term fixes are more difficult. Parking capacity is a priority issue for the Campus Master Plan Committee this year, and SGA and the Parking and Transportation Committee are actively engaged in this process. Unfortunately, expanding parking inventory is both a costly and time-consuming process. You might consider leaving your car at home and using the two Enterprise Car Share vehicles in the Barnes lot. We can buy back your housing permit. Parking at South Campus and busing in is also an option. Pay close attention to transit services and try to carpool. We are here to help. More information is available online. You can contact us directly at transportation@wku.edu. Respectfully, Jennifer I. Tougas, Ph.D., CAPP Director,Parking and Transportation Services

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A KY Zombie Mud Run participant prepares her lifeless gaze before the start of the race at Skeleton's Lair on Saturday, Sept. 13. At the KY Zombie Mud Run, participants can choose to be runners or zombies. If they choose to be zombies, they have to try to take flags that the runners wear around their waist. The goal as a runner is to complete the race with all three flags.

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Franklin Drive-In remains a slice of Americana BY SAM OSBORNE LIFE@WKUHERALD.COM Drive-in theaters have made an indelible impression as an American icon since the first one opened in Camden, New Jersey in 1933. The drive-in theater has been portrayed as a make out retreat for teenagers in film and music, from the iconic film “Grease,” to Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band’s hit 1976 single “Night Moves,” where two teenagers jilted their teenage blues by “tryin’ to make some front page drive-in news.” The outdoor theaters hit their peak in the 1950s and 1960s, when nearly 4,000 were in operation. Only 335 are currently up and running in 2014, according to drive-ins.com. While drive-in theaters have increasingly started to vanish, the Franklin Drive-In in Franklin, roughly 25 miles south of WKU’s main campus, is still very much

alive. Gary Price is the co-owner and operator of the Franklin Drive-In. His family acquired the drive-in from its original owners in 1989. Price said he prides the Franklin Drive-In on having a friendly, family atmosphere. “It is family-owned and operated and we are only the second family to operate it,” Price said. “We like bringing good family entertainment and good firstrun movies to the south-central Kentucky and northern Tennessee area.” Many drive-in theaters across the United States have been forced to close because the movie industry has stopped providing 35mm film to the theaters, forcing them to move to digital projection. The cost to move to digital is approximately $80,000. “It is a pretty hefty price tag,” Price said. “You have to remember most drive-ins are seasonal businesses

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‘No Good Deed’ fails to excite BY JACKSON FRENCH OPINION@WKUHERALD.COM “No Good Deed” is a suspense thriller almost devoid of tension. Despite some strong actors in the cast, the movie utterly fails to create the air of fright and suspense it aims for. Jackson Pacing is the movie’s French biggest problem. Most of “No Good Deed” takes place on a stormy night where Terri, a mother played by Taraji P. Henson, invites a smooth-talking escaped convict, played by Idris Elba, into her house. Naturally, the story focuses on the convict terrorizing the woman and her two children, but it takes way too long for this to happen. Along the way, the movie uses a few tricks meant to increase the suspense. None of them work. Things get a little better when Colin, the convict, finally shows his true nature. At this point, however, it’s too late. The story doesn’t improve, rather it just increases the intensity. The plot points don’t become any more effective or less contrived either. Elba brings a powerhouse performance to this limp thriller. The role of escaped convict Colin Evans requires him to be smooth and gentlemanly, as well as savage and menacing. Elba pulls both modes off remarkably well, but “No Good Deed” is sadly a waste of the actor’s talent. Another hole in this sinking ship of a movie is the stupidity demonstrated by these two supposedly intelligent characters. These kinds of films often feature people making bad decisions, but the sheer number of times Colin and Terri allow the other to attack or slip away is embarrassingly high. “No Good Deed” does nothing with its interesting and simple premise. It fumbles the ball time and again and leaves us with a trite, tepid movie that doesn’t deserve to be called a thriller.

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nalists are analyzing how the natural disaster was handled. LIFE@WKUHERALD.COM Victoria LaPoe, an assistant professor in the broadcastIn 2005, Hurricane Katrina sent parts of the Gulf of Mex- ing department, is joining ico, especially in Louisiana, her colleagues and is putting more than 10 years of into a tailspin. Broken broadcasting experilevees in New Orleans ence to work in the and gale force winds process. destroyed cities, leavIn April, LaPoe coing them damaged wrote “Oil and Water: even nine years later. Media Lessons from Just a few short years Hurricane Katrina and after Katrina, oil giant the Deepwater HoriBP would become rezon Disaster” alongVictoria sponsible for another side Andrea Miller, a LaPoe disaster to hit the Gulf: professor in Louisiana the Deepwater HoriState University’s mass comzon oil spill. munication department, and Now, with time to reflect on the media storm that took Shearon Roberts, a journalist over damaged areas after the who covered Katrina. Miller and Roberts focused hurricane and oil spill, jouron Katrina, while LaPoe was

concerned about the effect media had on coverage of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill that resulted. With a Ph.D. in mass media and public affairs, and extensive exposure to journalism and media, LaPoe knew that the oil spill would be a hot topic for a while. “I was in New Orleans doing research on the future of media when the disaster happened,” LaPoe said. “As a former news producer, when a story hits, you know it.” Her husband, and fellow WKU professor, Ben LaPoe, aided the three during the writing process and later was hired as an editor, working closely with the text and creating visuals for the book. “I provided a fresh set of eyes

whenever they needed feedback,” he said. Sourcing of information

about the disaster was a concern for Victoria LaPoe. In

media coverage and research during the crisis, the population studied at the time was not representative of the community, in race and gender especially. Female researchers were largely absent from media coverage as well, despite being on the front reporting lines. This concern about content sourcing feeds into the media diversity class LaPoe teaches. She said that she focuses on sourcing, identifying good sourcing practices and how certain populations and events are portrayed in media. Both traditional and modern media played a part in how information trickled down to the affected communities,

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WKU alum announces 2015 governor candidacy BY STEPHANIE JESSIE

LIFE@WKUHERALD.COM Homemade signs from the elementary school line the main road into the small town of Tompkinsville. “Welcome Home Comer” “#TeamComer” “Comer Country!” Parking lots are full three blocks away from town square, and the local businesses are closed until noon. The town’s own Boo Radley is in a suit, the first time most residents have seen him dressed so well. Music blasts through the speakers, singing words of small-town life and American pride. Both things the day isn’t lacking. In a town of 2,400 people, everyone who could afford a morning break, plus a number of out-of-towners, gathered around in their baby blue “#TeamComer” shirts to hear the official announcement they have been waiting for: James Comer is running for governor of the state of Ken-

tucky in 2015. “Here in Monroe County, there are a couple things we do really big, and we do them the right way,” Jeff Hoover, Kentucky house minority floor leader, said at the official announcement last Tuesday. “One is BBQ and the other one? We win elections!” Comer, known as Jamie to the locals, was raised in Tompkinsville. His parents ran the local dentist office when he was a kid. He and his wife, TJ, were baptized at the First Baptist Church on the square. He spent his afternoons at the local burger joint, Dovies, where he invites everyone to learn the difference in “squeezed and unsqueezed” burgers. Comer left the city to go to WKU in 1990, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. After college, Comer served as director of South Central Bank for 12 years. Other job titles on his resume include president of the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce and founder

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Continued from LIFE and family operated and it’s a big stretch to go out and purchase a digital system.” The Franklin Drive-In, which first started showing films in 1969, opened their 2014 season in March with new digital projection technology, and Price said the improvements have helped business. “It’s kind of rejuvenated it a little bit,” Price said. “If we’re able to bring a good quality product like digital picture and digital sound, then many people, they come out and try out the experience.” Kolton Kepley has worked the concession stand at the Franklin Drive-In for four years and said the theater is integral to Franklin’s iden-

and owner of James Comer Jr. Farms, a 950-acre farm that specializes in beef cattle, timber and hay. In 2000, at the age of 27, Comer was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives, where he served until he became the commissioner of agriculture in 2012 after winning the votes in 111 of the 120 Kentucky counties. Comer chose Sen. Chris McDaniel as his running mate. McDaniel, 37, is a NKU grad and an Army veteran, earning numerous awards and the rank of captain during his time in the military. The two met in 2011 during Comer’s campaign for commissioner. For Comer, McDaniel’s age came into play when choosing the potential lieutenant governor of Kentucky, stating his wishes to encourage younger groups. “I sought out young, professional leaders,” Comer said of McDaniel. “That’s a big thing of mine: to inspire the next

tity. “I think the town loves it,” he said. “I don’t know what we would be without it. It’s a huge part of the town.” Heather Jarmon started working the Dippin' Dots this year at the Franklin Drive-In and said the theater is one of the biggest attractions in Franklin. “We don’t have a lot here for kids or adults or families to do,” Jarmon said. “I think it’s pretty important for families to have. It’s been a big part of my life growing up and it has been for my kids too.” Tom and Judy Melton relocated from Michigan to Bowling Green in February and the Franklin Drive-In has quickly become one of their favorite weekend attractions. “We like it because you don’t have

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Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture James Comer (R) announces his candidacy for state governor in Tompkinsville on Tuesday, Sept. 9. generation of leaders in Kentucky.” That’s a goal state Rep. Bart Rowland believes can be carried out by Comer. “We fully expect that he’s gonna win and that he’s gonna become the next governor of this great state,” Rowland said. Comer will be running

to dress up like if you’re going to a regular theater,” Judy said. “We can bring our own food, bring our pets. It’s just a more relaxing atmosphere for us here.” The drive-in theater season begins in March and generally runs through November, with weather conditions playing a huge role in how long they stay open. Price said the drive-in experience is one that caters to families, but also to young people who haven’t experienced a movie the old-fashioned way. “It does appeal to young people, because they do like to go out and socialize and have a good time,” Price said. “That all revolves around the idea of how drive-ins were built and how they have survived so far.”

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against Hal Heiner and Robert Lee Rosier in the Republican primaries next May. With his hometown’s support, Comer is well encouraged for the race. “I’m very proud of where I’m from, who my friends are, the school I attended and the lessons I learned,” Comer said.

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WKU soccer splits two matches in Yale Classic BY JOHN REECER SPORTS@WKUHERALD.COM WKU soccer dropped a 2-0 decision to host team, Yale, on Friday, but managed to topple Sacred Heart, 2-1, on Sunday in this weekend’s Yale Classic in New Haven, Connecticut. The tournament was a homecoming of sorts for WKU Head Coach Jason Neidell, who is a 1994 graduate of Yale. Neidell helped lead the Bulldogs to an NCAA Final Eight appearance and New England and Ivy League titles, during his play-

ing days for the Bulldogs. “This weekend was an incredible experience,” Neidell said. “With so many familiar surroundings around me, I hope that I was able to show enough of my own school pride so that my players noticed, and they will be able to show their school pride for WKU one day.” Neidell’s homecoming didn’t go quite as planned. In their first game, the Lady Toppers failed to score a goal against his alma mater. “We had a hard time ad-

justing to the unfamiliar turf field,” Neidell said. “The balls were taking strange bounces, and it just took us awhile as a team to adjust accordingly.” He said the problem was not the Lady Toppers’ lack of effort. WKU fired off a total of five shots each half, and six of the team’s total shot attempts were on goal. “We gave a really good effort in the loss and had some good moments,” Neidell said. “We just made a lot of mistakes as a team, and an unfamiliar Yale

team just played better.” Neidell’s homecoming did have its bright moments. The Lady Toppers were able to beat an experienced Sacred Heart team in overtime, 2-1, on Sunday. Sophomore forward Iris Dunn was able to strike first in the game, scoring on a penalty kick in the 85th minute of play. Sacred Heart tied the score at 1-1 just two minutes later, but in a very competitive overtime, it was junior forward Lauren Moats’ golden goal that sealed

the victory for the Lady Toppers. Moats said that sophomore midfielder Haley Baldridge gave her an assist, which enabled her to chip the ball right over the goalkeeper. “It was a great feeling scoring that goal,” Moats said. “It took off a lot of pressure because we really needed to come out of the tournament with a win.” The Lady Toppers are back in action on Saturday. They travel to Terre Haute, Indiana for a bout with Indiana State at 6 p.m. CT.

WKU cross country teams turn in top-10 finishes at Commodore Classic BY ALEXUS RICHARDSON SPORTS@WKUHERALD.COM The WKU men’s and women’s cross country teams returned to Nashville this weekend for Saturday’s Commodore Classic at Percy Warner Park. It’s the second time in two weeks WKU has raced at Percy Warner Park, as the men’s and women’s teams finished third and seventh, respectively, at

the Belmont opener on Aug. 29. The Hilltoppers finished Saturday’s race sixth out of the 15 men’s teams, and the Lady Toppers placed 10th out of 17 women’s teams. Senior David Mokone placed fourth in the Belmont Opener for WKU, and on Saturday, Mokone led the Hilltoppers with a 13th-place finish, pacing a sixth place overall finish for the men. Mokone tallied a

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time of 25:15.49. Sophomore Peter Agaba and Junior Aaron Stevens came in after Mokone with times of 25:23.42 and 25:37.63, respectively. Agaba finished in 21st place and Stevens came in at 32nd. The Lady Toppers posted a 10th-place overall finish, and junior Katie Lever led the way with a finishing time of 17:26.74, which was good for a 10th place individual fin-

each record 100 yards in a single game. “With record breaking stuff like that… it’s something you want to celebrate,” McNeal said. “But with a loss you can’t really celebrate that. You have to go to film and learn from your mistakes and get ready for the next opponent.” The Hilltoppers will have a bye week to get ready for their next test, as WKU will look to right the ship in Annapolis, Maryland on Sept. 27 against Navy.

ish. Lever’s performance was the highest individual finish among both the men’s and women’s teams. Junior Taylor Carlin, who was a top five finisher in all six of the Lady Toppers’ meets last season, got her niche back and came in as the second place finisher among the women with a time of 17:58.12, which was good for 30th place overall. Junior Baylee Shofner placed third for the women and 63rd

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Continued from life Victoria LaPoe said. “Traditional forms of media, including newspapers, are still trusted and deemed credible in most communities. Some even prefer these news outlets,” Lapoe said. However, social media was crucial to keep people informed during the early

overall with a finishing time of 18:32.06. “There was a lot of growth in the meet,” Head Coach Eric Jenkins said. “We learned a lot about who we are as a team and what we need to be successful. So I like where we are. We have a long way to go, but I like the direction we’re headed.” The teams will be out of action for the next three weeks before the Greater Louisville Classic in Louisville on Oct. 4.

stages of these disasters. Writing this book led to an important conclusion for LaPoe. “Traditional media and modern media complement each other,” she said. “They can at times be at odds, but journalism is about the fundamentals. Both forms of media are essential now to providing information that people need.” LaPoe will be signing copies of her book at Barnes & Noble on Sept. 25 at 6 p.m.

Calendar

Tuesday, sept. 16 Study Abroad/Majors and Minors Fair Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Preston Center Gym

Student Government Association meeting Time: 5 p.m. Location: DSU 2081

Call to Action: Peaceful March and Vigil for Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin and others Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: PFT Courtyard to WKU Chapel

The Extended Mission on Mars Time: 7 p.m. Location: Hardin Planetarium

Wednesday, sept. 17 Rip the Workplace Auditions Workshop on preventing sexual violence Time: 5 p.m. Time: 7 p.m. Location: DSU 2123 Location: DSU 1071 Successful Careers in the Age of Globalization Time: 7 p.m. Location: Gary Ransdell Hall auditorium

thursday, sept. 18 Far Away Places: The Moon in Your Sky: An Immigrant’s Journey Home Time: 7 p.m. Location: Barnes & Noble

friday, sept. 19 The Big To-Do Music and Arts Festival Time: 11 a.m. Location: Edgehill Farm, 13101 Louisville Road, Oakland

The Extended Mission on Mars Time: 7 p.m. Location: Hardin Planetarium

SAturday, sept. 20 Hullabaloo Family Obstacle Course Time: 9 a.m. Location: Spero Kereiakes Park

sunday, sept. 21 The Extended Mission on Mars Time: 2 p.m. Location: Hardin Planetarium

Doc Coffey’s Masks, an International Collection Time: All day Location: Fine Arts Center Gallery

The Big To-Do Music and Arts Festival Location: Edgehill Farm 13101 Louisville Road, Oakland

monday, sept. 22 Black Student Alliance General Body Meeting Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: DSU 2124

Creative Writing Reading Series: Joe Survant Time: 7 p.m. Location: Cherry Hall 125

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COnference USA accolades

Brandon Doughty

Doughty garnered Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week honors after compiling 593 passing yards against Middle Tennessee on Saturday. The performance ranks first in program and C-USA history.

Jessica Lucas

Lucas was named Conference USA Setter of the Week after aiding the Lady Toppers to a 4-0 record in the Holiday Inn Invitational. Lucas tallied 166 assists, 31 digs and 22 kills.

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Continued from Sports -ping the run against Illinois and Bowling Green State, but the display it showed against MTSU isn’t a comforting way to start out conference play. With Navy characteristically leading the country in rushing yards per game, and with conference opponents UTEP and Marshall ranking nationally at ninth and 15th in rushing offense respectively, a bye week for the defense is just what they need before heading

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young kids compete at a high level in an atmosphere that they deserve.” Junior middle hitter Noelle Langenkamp set the tone offensively for the Lady Toppers with 13 kills at a .464 hitting mark. She recorded no errors in the match. “When we were up 2-0, honestly, I told them to expect a five-set match,” Hudson said. “There is no way the No. 8 team in the country is just going to go away. I told them if they can do it in three then prove me wrong, but otherwise just keep making plays – we will like where we end up.” Senior middle hitter Heather Boyan,

Noelle Langenkamp

Langenkamp is the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week after helping WKU extend its win streak to nine games over the weekend. She led the team with a .364 hitting percentage with 41 kills.

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NBA champion and 10-time all-star Paul Pierce perched atop a basket in Diddle Arena on Monday for a photoshoot with Spalding.

into a crucial stretch of the season. Perhaps rather than running against practice squad guys, WKU’s defense should run against the first team offense, because nobody is stopping that group. After the opener against Bowling Green, I believed there was no way the Hilltopper offense could put up better numbers than they did. But they shut me up and did it again against MTSU. The offense ran more plays and redshirt senior quarterback Brandon Doughty threw more passes for 593 yards – a Conference USA single-game record.

This WKU offense is pretty much unstoppable unless they stop it themselves. The last two weeks have been evidence that the Hilltopper offense is a double-edged sword that can embarrass a defense as quickly as itself. Against Illinois, WKU gave up a fourth quarter lead when Doughty threw a pick-six that contributed significantly to a 42-34 loss. Saturday night in Murfreesboro, Doughty threw an interception that led to an MTSU touchdown that tied the score at halftime. Leon Allen had a

third-quarter touchdown run reversed that led to a goal-line stand from the Blue Raiders. As long as the offense can execute efficiently, they’ll consistently score enough points to bail out its defense. However, that isn’t happening, and it’s the reason WKU is sitting in that same uncomfortable sub-.500 position as last season. The current bye week comes at an important time for the Hilltoppers, and if history repeats itself, déjà vu may not be a bad thing for the next few weeks.

junior outside hitter Haley Bodway and freshman outside hitter Alyssa Cavanaugh each tallied nine kills. “That was such a great win,” Cavanaugh said. “We came out with so much energy, everyone stuck to their assignments, and we got the job done.” Freshman Jessica Lucas notched a double-double with 44 assists and 10 digs. She also contributed seven kills and four blocks. The Lady Toppers finished off their weekend extending their win streak that currently sits at nine with a 3-1 win over Austin Peay (3-8) and a sweep of Western Michigan (5-4) on Saturday. “This whole week coach told us that the most important game of the weekend was going to be (against Austin

Peay),” Boyan said. “Because of having to play a competitive game against Purdue and then come right back out the next morning and stay as competitive.” The Lady Toppers struggled initially with Austin Peay, dropping the first set, but WKU didn’t flinch from then on, taking three straight sets for the 3-1 win. The scores were 23-25, 25-21, 2521, and 25-18, respectively. The Lady Toppers put the cherry on top of their weekend with a sweep of Western Michigan later that afternoon with scores of 25-16, 25-16 and 25-21. “It was just a total team effort this entire weekend,” Boyan said. “We really utilized all the parts of our team well, and I’m really proud of how we played

the whole time.” Langenkamp was in top form all weekend, grabbing tournament MVP honors after she posted 35 kills with a .367 hitting mark and 14 blocks. Junior outside hitter Rachel Engle was named to the All-Tournament team after notching 31 digs, 14 kills and four service aces. The Lady Toppers’ Harlie Bryant was named an honorary all-tournament team member. “I’m so proud of our kids,” Hudson said. “Not because we are 10-2; because we come out and compete every night. That’s all I can ever ask for. If they keep doing that, we will keep getting better. I don’t care what the record says.”

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» Flip to page B4 for information regarding WKU's Conference USA players of the week and a photo of NBA standout Paul Pierce in Diddle Arena.

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Toppers have plenty to work on during bye week BY ELLIOTT PRATT SPORTS@WKUHERALD.COM

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Junior middle hitter Noelle Langenkamp spikes the ball during WKU's 3-2 win over Purdue on Friday, Sept. 12 at Diddle Arena.

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WKU tops No. 8 Purdue en route to Holiday Inn Invitational crown BY JONAH PHILLIPS

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WKU volleyball played host to and won the Holiday Inn University Plaza Invitational this past weekend, highlighted by a 3-2 Lady Topper victory over No. 8 Purdue (8-1) on Friday night. Purdue came into the contest undefeated in matches and sets on the season, but left Diddle Arena as the highest-ranked opponent the Lady Toppers have ever defeated. The Lady Toppers (10-2) got off to a strong start by taking a 2-0 lead in front

of more than 1,100 fans with scores of 29-27 and 25-20. WKU struggled to keep that momentum through the next two sets, however, as the Boilermakers tied it up at two sets apiece with scores of 2521 and 25-13, setting up the deciding fifth frame. “At the beginning of the fifth set, I challenged them,” WKU Head Coach Travis Hudson said. “All I said was ‘I want you to be the more emotional, more aggressive team, and if that’s not enough, then we will congratulate them on a great comeback on the road – because they will deserve it – but let’s

make sure they have to earn it.’” WKU would lead the vast majority of the fifth set – which is played to 15 – and although the Boilermakers cut it close, the Lady Toppers captured the set by a score of 16-14. The win marks the fourth time in the last three seasons that WKU has knocked off a top-25 opponent. “I’m just really, really happy for our kids,” Hudson said. “After 20 years, I have been in this situation, I have been in big matches, and I just really enjoyed it. I enjoyed watching our

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This looks oddly familiar. WKU is 1-2 to start the year and 0-1 in conference play. Once again, the On ex expectations of a n new coach and an impressive a debut have falld en short by the e disappointment di of the following two co contests. WKU’s Saturday night 50-47 tripleovertime loss to Middle Tennessee could have easily gone either way, with the Hilltoppers looking at a 1-0 start to their first season in Conference USA. Instead, WKU is in the same spot it was at this point in the season last year. If history continues to repeat itself, it will get better. After their 1-2 start last season, the Hilltoppers won three-straight, including a win against Navy. Come back to this season. Navy is the next opponent on the schedule, but unlike last year, WKU now has a bye week to fix a lot of the mistakes that could have been the difference between 1-2 and 3-0. First off, WKU’s defense has shown glimpses of improvement but has overall been pretty bad. The defense has given up an average of 41 points per game and allowed 323 yards on the ground to MTSU, marking the first time WKU has allowed 300 or more yards in a game since Navy in 2011. They had earned a reputation last year of shutting down dual threat quarterbacks, but MTSU sophomore Austin Grammer ran laps around the defense on Saturday. Before that game, Grammer had just 33 yards in two games. Against WKU, he ran for 125 yards and three touchdowns while also completing 17-of-28 passes for 218 yards and a score. The defense did a decent job of stop-

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WKU, MTSU add another exciting installment to heated rivalry BY KYLE WILLIAMS SPORTS@WKUHERALD.COM The rivalry is back. After a year-long hiatus from WKU and Middle Tennessee’s intense rivalry, the two programs met on Saturday night and added Next game another dramaFriday Sept. 27 filled chapter to the 2:30 P.M. story as the Blue @ Navy-MArine corps Raiders narrowly memorial Stadium defeated the HillVS. Navy toppers, 50-47, in triple overtime. WKU (1-2) and MTSU (2-1) traded the lead a total of eight times and were tied five times in the contest, which took four hours and three minutes to complete. The game is tied with WKU’s 1997 triple-overtime win over Murray State for the longest bout in program history. “It’s one of those games,” Head Coach Jeff Brohm said after the game. “I think our team battled hard. They competed through a lot of momentum swings. I’m proud of them, proud of how hard they played. They fought until the end, and that’s all you can ask for.” Prior to Saturday’s matchup, each of the past three meetings between WKU and MTSU have come by an average of only three points per game – and the

triple overtime thriller was no different. MTSU escaped Smith Stadium with a 27-26 victory in 2010 off a late-game fumble recovery for a touchdown. In 2012, the Blue Raiders slipped past the Hilltoppers, 34-29, in Bowling Green with a fourth-quarter interception that spoiled WKU’s game-winning attempt. The last time WKU traveled to Murfreesboro, Tennessee came in 2011, as the Hilltoppers’ Bobby Rainey, now with the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, caught a game-winning touchdown reception in double overtime to give WKU a 36-33 win. Redshirt senior wide receiver Willie McNeal witnessed Rainey’s gamewinning catch as a sophomore, and he said he can sympathize after MTSU’s dramatic win. “I feel what they felt a couple of years ago,” McNeal said following the loss. “I hate the way it happened like that. I thought we were going to pull it off, but things happen.” The Blue Raiders improve to 34-29-1 in the all-time series, which is already the oldest rivalry in the Conference USA, despite even more record-breaking offensive performances from WKU. The Hilltoppers hung a programrecord 718 yards on the Blue Raiders, who entered the contest giving up an average of 290 in each of their first two

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Redshirt senior quarterback Brandon Doughty throws the ball during WKU's triple overtime loss to Middle Tennessee State University at Johnny Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Saturday, Sept. 13. games. WKU also ran 102 plays, which topping Chris Redman’s total of 592, tops its previous record of 97 ran in the which was set on Nov. 1, 1998. Doughty Bowling Green State season opening- moved into the top-5 program passing yards list in the contest and now sits in game. Redshirt quarterback Brandon fourth place. Five Hilltopper receivers caught at Doughty also reset his own program single-game passing yards record with least six passes, led by sophomore re593 and set a new Conference USA ceiver Nicholas Norris, who totaled single-game passing yards record, SEE FOOTBALL PAGE B3