Monday, September 30, 2024
Bailey Reed, Newsletter Editor
Good morning, Hilltoppers!
Enjoy news from this past weekend ranging from Darth Vader to WKU soccer to the Bowling Green International Festival Find the story for you below Have a magnificent Monday!
Andrew Swanson, owner of Forerunner and Q&A MC (left), and Tom O’Connell, stunt double, actor and producer (right), answer questions during the Q&A at This Is The Way Stagecraft, Stunts & Fighting On Screen at the WKU Innovation Campus on Friday, September 27, 2024. Photo by Ian Pitchford.
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Lauren Markham speaks on her new book “A Map of Future Ruins: On Borders and Belonging” at Western Kentucky University on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Photo by Adin Parks.
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Tom O’Connell talks life, Tom O’Connell talks life, respect and kindness at respect and kindness at Innovation Campus Innovation Campus
Kentucky to the World hosted Tom O’Connell on Friday at the WKU Innovation Campus for his talk, “This is the Way: Stagecraft, Stunts, and Fighting on Screen ” O’Connell, a Louisville native, is best known for his stunt double roles as Heavy Mandalorian and Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” franchise As stated on its website, Kentucky to the World is a non-profit organization that displays Kentucky’s cultural and intellectual wealth to the world.
Author Lauren Markham discusses her book, journalism career
Author and journalist Lauren Markham discussed her new book with Becca Andrews, journalism professor, on Friday afternoon in the Jody Richards Hall auditorium Markham has published two books with her third to be published in February 2025. Her most recent book, “A Map of Future Ruins: On Borders and Belongings,” was published in February and explores issues surrounding migration, borders and social justice. Markham’s work most often concerns issues related to youth, migration, the environment and her home state of California, according to Markham’s website She has reported from places all around the world including Latin American countries, states in the U.S. and other countries like Greece and Thailand
Bottle Rocket Competition
On Thursday, September 26, 2024, WKU Big Red Rocket Association, Chemistry Club, and Astronomy Club joined forces for a bottle rocket competition. Combining each club’s unique interests and academic pursuits, this event served as a way for STEM organizations to put their minds together and have fun.
by Caroline Chubb
SPORTS ROUNDUP
WKU football drops heart breaker at Boston College. Read more by Michael Givner Jr.
WKU volleyball sweeps weekend series against Jacksonville State. Read more by Peyton Reid and Austin Rice.
WKU soccer ends winless drought Read more by Michael Givner Jr.
Pardon my Jake: WKU football falls short at Boston College Read more by Jake McMahon. Photos: Remnants from a weakened hurricane Helene drenches campus
Videography
Photos: Around the world in a day: Bowling Green holds International Festival
Joana Morelo, left, and Jonathon Reyes perform a traditional folkloric dance from the Mexican state of Veracruz at the annual Bowling Green International Festival in Circus Square Park on Sept. 28, 2024. Photo by Von
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