August 25, 2016

CHECK OUT YOUR HOROSCOPES FOR THIS MONTH

FRESHENS OPENS IN TOWER FOOD COURT

OPINION, PAGE A4

NEWS, PAGE A3 TTHURSDAY, HURSDAY, AUGUST AUGUST 225, 5, 22016 016 > W WESTERN ESTERN KKENTUCKY ENTUCKY UUNIVERSITY NIVERSITY > VVOLUME OLUME 992, 2, IISSUE SSUE 2

Campus police chief search ongoing

BY TOMMY SULLIVAN

HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU

In July, WKU released a report on the WKU Police Department that called for reorganization, renewed relationships with other local police agencies and improved working conditions and communication for officers and employees.

The consultant who created the report, Leadership Strategies Group, recommended WKUPD work more closely with Bowling Green Police Department, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office or the Kentucky State Police for investigations of major campus crimes, such as A and B felonies and “certain sex crimes,” until WKU officers receive proper training.

Other recommendations included the use of body cameras by each WKUPD officer, reassessment of WKU’s access control operation, which maintains lock systems across campus, elimination of WKUPD’s special response team in favor of other local agencies’ teams, increased transparency within WKUPD, especially related to spending, vacations and odd shifts.

Patrol Capt. Mitchell Walker, who has 26 years of experience in law enforcement, took over as the department’s interim chief on Aug. 12 after former WKUPD chief Robert Deane’s retirement. The report said that local law enforcement leaders perceived the WKU police chief as an “absentee chief.” The search for a permanent chief is underway.

Brian Kuster, WKU’s vice president for student affairs, commissioned the report, as WKUPD falls under his division. He approached the consultant in January after becoming “aware of issues in the department,” according to a statement.

“Most of the items that you see here are really more administrative in nature,” Kuster said in an interview with the WKU College Heights Herald in July. “At no time did the consultant think that anyone was in danger. That’s important to know.

We will look at each recommen-

SEE POLICE PAGE A2

Royhan Gani and his team worked to gather a 3D rendering of the seabed of the Gulf of Mexico. Gani’s work has been featured in a BBC documentary. MATT LUNSFORD/HERALD

under the sea Professor leads team mapping Gulf of Mexico seabed, featured by BBC

BY MONICA KAST HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU

A

WKU professor is taking a deep dive as he leads a research team to map the Gulf of Mexico’s seabed using 3D seismic data.

Royhan Gani, assistant professor of geology and geography, said that work on this project began around 2010, when he was at the University of New Orleans. He began working with places like Stone Energy Corporation, and were both interested in looking at the Gulf of Mexico seabed.

Gani and his team scan the ocean floor about 40 km off the shore and then assemble 3D digital models, which help them identify landforms on the seabed. The team works to use 3D seismic mapping to find salt domes and channels on the ocean

floor.

Additionally, they can look at the subfloor of the ocean. Gani said not much is known about this area of geology.

Gani said he’s worked with many students on this project since 2010, and that they will continue to do research in this area. He said many students from the research team have gone on to work for energy companies, using the data from the project.

“It’s like finding a resource that’s never ending,” Gani said of the project.

Zexuan Wang, a graduate student at WKU, is working with Gani on this project.

“The most interesting part is, obviously, you can find some new features, which are not documented really well before,” Wang said. “We can dig into that feature and get

more information.”

Gani echoed the excitement of this new information.

“Really, we’re standing at the frontier of this knowledge and trying to push the envelope further,” Gani said.

This summer, Gani and the team were contacted by the BBC. The research team’s findings have recently been included in the BBC Natural History documentary, “World’s Weirdest Events.” Gani said that their data was used to explain the similarities between deep-water channels that they’re studying and rivers.

Additonally, Gani and several members of his team had some of their research published in “Sedimentary Geology,” a science journal, this summer. The article, “Submarine channel evolution linked to

SEE GEOLOGIST PAGE A2

Governor Matt Bevin appoints two new board regents

BY MONICA KAST HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU Gov. Matt Bevin appointed two new regents to WKU’s Board of Regents on Aug. 12, according to a release from the governor’s office.

Julie A. Hinson and Jason McKinney were appointed to replace former regents Melissa Dennison and Laurence Zielke, whose terms expired on June 30, 2016. Dennison served as the Vice Chair of the Board of Regents and Zielke served as a regent.

Dennison served on the Board of Regents since 2011 and Zielke had served since 2004, according to Board of Regents records.

Hinson earned a B.A. in Public Relations from WKU in 1990. She is currently the president and CEO of Advanced Lifeline Services, Inc., “the leading provider of ventilator care services to long term care facilities in the US,” according to Hinson. She lives in Prospect with her husband, Mike.

“I was thrilled, absolutely thrilled,” Hinson said of her appointment to the Board.

In 2015, Hinson was named WKU Alumnae of the Year. This April, she was inducted into the WKU College of Health and Human Services Hall of Fame.

Hinson was also a founding member of the WKU Sisterhood, and a member of the WKU Foundation Board. She is currently Jason McKinney is a serving on the Presidential new member of the Search Committee, which is charged with conducting Board of Regents the search process for the and a 2001 graduuniversity’s next president. ate of WKU. “I really hope that in the next six years, I can help with my knowledge and expertise and love for Western,” Hinson said.

As a member of the search committee, Hinson said she felt she could be useful during the transition from Ransdell to the next president and

Julie Harris Hinson is a new member of the Board of Regents and a 1990 graduate of WKU.

viewed that decision as the most important decision the Board will be making.

“I think the most important thing for the Board of Regents now is voting on the next president of Western Kentucky University,” Hinson said. “I think that’s probably the thing on everyone’s mind.”

Jason McKinney graduated from WKU in 2001 with a bachelor’s of science in accounting. He currently lives in Scottsville with his wife, Rebekah, and son,

Grayson.

McKinney is a partner and CPA at McKinney Woosley, LLP, a public accounting firm in Scottsville. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Heart of Scottsville, an organization “dedicated

SEE REGENTS PAGE A2

AUGUST 25, 2016

A2 GEOLOGIST Continued from A1

rising salt domes,” focused on the same area of the Gulf of Mexico that the team has been mapping.

REGENTS Continued from A1

preservation and economic development of Scottsville’s historic downtown,” according to their website. Additionally, he is the treasurer for The Core and LifeSkills in Scottsville and Glasgow.

“I am originally from Bowling Green and a love for WKU was instilled in me from an early age,” McKinney said in an email. “My grandfather and

POLICE

Continued from A1 dation and work with the current troops to decide what direction we go from here and to keep them involved in that process.”

The report is based on interviews with each WKUPD employee during April and May, as well as local law enforcement leadership and students. The assessment showed “considerably low” morale among officers and multiple references by interviewees to the “toxic” culture of WKUPD. The mean score for morale in the department was a 4.2 on a scale from 1-8, according to the report.

In the report, two locksmiths employed by WKU said they were “overworked” and “treated badly.”

One said he hadn’t had a vacation in three years. Because of this, they

COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD

Gani and his wife, Nahid Gani, are both professors in the geology department. This semester will be Royhan’s first at WKU, and he said he is excited to continue his research here.

“My hope is to … recruit students and give them a taste of the research,” Gani said. “I want to look

at bridging class and research.”

uncle both obtained their accounting degrees from WKU and I distinctly remember attending football games as a child, even in the freezing cold. There was never any doubt about where I would attend college. To be able to participate and help shape the future of the University is a dream come true.”

McKinney said that although the campus has changed since he attended, he hopes to be part of the growth of WKU.

“I hope to be actively involved in continuing this growth and improvement that President Ransdell and the Board of Regents have already set in motion,” McKinney said.

Both Hinson and McKinney’s terms expire on June 30, 2022.

said they would like to be moved back with the carpenters.

One locksmith gave the example of when his son was very ill and needed to be taken to Nashville. He was told, “Your son is not our damn problem.”

“The morale of the department is very important to me so we are going to be focusing on that,” Kuster said to Herald reporter John Reecer in July.

Several individuals in the report had a concern that the department’s organizational chart was too topheavy and they have an issue understanding why two assistant chiefs are needed for such a small department.

“We believed that we can move more people to the patrol functions and take more of the administrative levels out and put more people on the street,” Kuster said on the issue.

“There is a lot of people on top of the

Reporter Monica Kast can be reached at 270745-6011 or monica.kast187@topper.wku.edu.

Follow her on Twitter at @monicakastwku.

Reporter Monica Kast can be reached at 270745-6011 or monica.kast187@topper.wku.edu.

Follow her on Twitter at @monicakastwku.

organization and we believe that we can move some of those people to their patrol divisions.”

The summer brought pay increases to officers, who now earn a salary closer to peers who work for other agencies.

“As part of the university budget, back in the spring the campus was able to allocate an additional $80,000 to help increase the pay of all certified officers,” Kuster said in July. “Between that and some savings we found within the current police budget, we were able to give the police an additional $5,000 increase this year from last year.”

The report also recommended policy guidance for sending officers to away football games.

“Whenever the football team travels, two officers travel with them and in all cases the department was

not being totally reimbursed by the athletic department which is already one of the things we have addressed with the athletic department,” Kuster said in July. “We want to make sure everyone has that opportunity because a lot of officers view it as a kind of a perk. It’s nice to be able to go to an away game and be involved.”

“I know from the interactions I have had with all of the officers, dispatchers and other staff within the department, that we can work through these issues and come out a stronger organization,” Kuster said in July.

There has been no word yet on when a new chief appointment can be expected.

Reporter Tommy Sullivan can be reached at (270) 745-6288 and thomas.sullivan667@topper.wku.edu.

Five projects SGA plans to tackle this year

BY HERALD STAFF HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU Each year, the Student Government Association passes bills and resolutions in hopes of making WKU a better university for students.

SGA President Jay Todd Richey said he hopes to continue this tradition and has outlined projects SGA plans to tackle this semester.

During Richey’s first campaign for president, he outlined a plan to renew SGA’s

1

commitment to be the champion for the students of WKU. This semester, Richey said SGA’s Public Relations Committee will hold weekly tabling events to poll students on certain legislations.

In February, SGA Executive Board members discussed creating a suicide prevention initiative. Now, the initiative is slowly taking shape as SGA works to secure funding.

2

SGA is currently applying for campus suicide prevention grants. In the mean-

time, SGA will be focusing its efforts on informing students of the mental health resources currently available on campus.

Last fall, SGA passed a bill to establish a student body association at the Elizabethtown/ Ft. Knox campus. Glasgow currently has a small number of students that craft policy for its regional campus. However, Owensboro remains the only campus with a governing student body.

Richey said he hopes to finally establish a student

3

body association on Owensboro’s campus -- a goal of his since the beginning of his first term.

Recognizing the rising cost of tuition, student office workers for SGA will be paid $10.10 an hour. Richey said workers deserve to be paid more and this raise will heighten the respectability of the job.

4

SGA began funding the Purple Line, the safe rides bus service that runs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., in the fall of 2012.

Four years later, the program

5

is continuing its success.

However, Richey said this year he wants to put SGA’s brand on the buses.

Now that he is in his second term, Richey plans to drive these projects in an effort to make SGA a more visible and more effective campus organization for students.

Reporter Lashana Harney can be reached at 270-7456288 and lashana.harney@ wku.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @lashanaharney.

Healthy and delicious!

Wkuherald.com

Located in Tower Food Court WKu's no. 1 source for campus news

FOLLOW US

wkuherald

@wkuherald

@wkuherald

AUGUST 25, 2016

A3

COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD

Freshens replaces two Tower restaurants

BY KYLIE CARLSON HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU A new restaurant called Freshens, a chain promoting healthy options, opened in the Tower Food Court on Monday.

Freshens’ menu offers choices such as crepes, salads, smoothies, yogurt and even rice bowls like the ones served at Burrito Bowl, a subset of Freshens housed in the Downing Student Union.

Before this addition, Tower Food Court held Burger Studio and a Juice Blendz in the area where the new restaurant now resides. Steven Hoyng, resident district manager for Aramark, hopes to add more variety on campus with the addition.

“We conducted a survey and the students voted for healthier food,” Hoyng said. “The year we put in Steak N’ Shake, they complained, ‘We’ve already got five burger joints.

Why did you add another burger joint?’”

Hoyng noted that while Freshens offered a healthier alternative, it also added something its competitors on campus didn’t: different meal swipes.

“Chick-fil-A for example. You get a fried chicken sandwich, fries, and a drink. At Freshens, there is more than just one type of value meal. We are always looking to provide options, especially ones you can get with a meal plan,” Hoyng said.

Juice Blendz was something Hoyng said the students enjoyed, and hoped the smoothies at Freshens were just as enjoyable. Freshman Austyn Piccioli of Lexington, confirmed Hoyng’s hopes.

“I’m glad they finally opened because their smoothies are really good,” Piccioli said.

Smoothies, as well as value meals, are available for a meal swipe. Smoothies come in Wild Strawberry, Maui Mango, Tropical Therapy, Caribbean Craze, or Mango Me Crazy.

Freshens workers prepare food on Tuesday, Aug. 23, in the Tower Food Court. Freshens opened for the first time on Monday and replaces JuiceBlendz and Burger Studio. EBONY COX/HERALD Value meals include Greek Salad, Hummus Crepe, Pepperoni Pizza Crepe, Spicy Korean Rice Bowl, Buffalo Rice

BBQ Bowl, or Four Cheese Epic Mac ‘n Cheese. Each comes with a fountain drink.

Reporter Kylie Carlson can be

reached at 270-745-6011 and kylie.carlson15@gmail.com.

Follow her on Twitter @kentuckylie.

Bowl, Cajun Rice Bowl, KC

Bookstore introduces self-service system

BY KYLIE CARLSON HERALD.NEWS@WKU.EDU The WKU Store is now allowing students to grab their own textbooks off the shelves instead of waiting for an assistant to collect them.

In years past, a student had their I.D. swiped, and then was handed the pre-ordered books he or she needed. Only the workers in the bookstore

were allowed access to the book shelves.

Now, students can access the shelves for their own books, scan the used books section and even look at different editions of books.

“This felt super easy and I wasn’t stressed about not finding what I needed,” Munfordville freshman Alyssa Griffin said. “Everything is labeled and neat.”

Griffin added that even if she couldn’t find what she needed, it was easy to get help.

“The staff continuously walked the aisles making sure everyone found what they needed,” Griffin said.

Once students find their books, they bring them to the register, show their WKU I.D., and pay or make a charge to their account.

This process has been some-

thing that Director of the WKU Store Ann Floresca believes has been very positive for the students and the employees.

“When I came here a year ago, students were waiting in multiple lines to swipe their card, then to get their books and then to pay for their books,” Floresca said.

Floresca believes everyone is pleased with the efficiency of the new system.

“The employees enjoy it because they aren’t bothering the students who can do it themselves, but are still around for the ones who need it,” Floresca said.

Reporter Kylie Carlson can be reached at 270-745-6011 and kylie.carlson15@gmail.com.

Follow her on Twitter @kentuckylie.

From “intern” you to “corner office” you, we’ll be there.

At U.S. Bank, we’re committed to helping you through every stage of your life. With our Student Checking account, we’ll help you hold on to more of your money with no monthly maintenance fee1, no minimum balance, and no fees from our bank on your first four non-U.S. Bank ATM transactions each statement period2.

Because every little step helps take you wherever you want to go.

Western Kentucky University Office Downing Student Union, in the WKU Store 270.495.2484

Bowling Green Campbell Lane Office 721 Campbell Lane 270.783.7250

mobile app | usbank.com/student

1. All regular account-opening procedures apply. $25 minimum deposit required to open an account. Fees for non-routine transactions may apply. 2. A surcharge fee will be applied by the ATM owner, unless they are participating in the MoneyPass® network. Deposit products offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC. ©2016 U.S. Bank 160329 7/16 “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and “Ethisphere” names and marks are registered trademarks of Ethisphere LLC.

AUGUST 25, 2016 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

WKUHERALD.COM LETTER TO THE EDITOR

OPINION

Have an opinion? Tweet us @wkuherald or find us on Facebook at WKUHerald as well. Let us know your thoughts about the editorial, or write us with what is on your mind.

A New Journey Talisman builds on its legacy in new form

BY KYLEE KAETZEL HERALD.OPINION@ WKU.EDU

H

i, Herald readers!

I know you’ve heard this many times already this week, but welcome to the Hill!

We’re glad you’re here.

As the Talisman’s Editor-in-Chief, I want to give you a quick update on our happenings.

The Talisman is the oldest student publication on WKU’s campus.

We started publishing yearbooks in 1924, but this year we are embarking on a new journey.

This semester, we will be creating our first highend, semi-annual student lifestyle magazine. Our magazine will continue the Talisman’s tradition of high-quality journalism, stunning photography and intriguing media.

Our staff of 50+ photographers, writers and designers is already working to create something you will connect with.

We will also continually update our website, W K U Ta l i s m a n . c o m , with relevant and quirky content about student

life, WKU and the Bowling Green community.

Through these two mediums, we will continue to be the forever-present, bright and cheery voice of the student body at WKU. If you see or hear about an issue on campus that you think should be brought to life, we’d love for you to submit it through our website.

Since this is the first issue of our magazine, we have the freedom to make it relevant to you and the topics you care about.

We hope you’ll pick up the final, printed product at the end of the semester and read something that matters to you. In the meantime, check out our website daily, and follow us on social media to keep up with our stories — we’re sure they will make you laugh.

Our staff is so excited about continuing the Talisman legacy this year, and we hope you are ready to join us.

From the whole Talisman team, thank you for sticking with us through this transformation, and we hope you have a wonderful semester!

@xomackenzielynn: It’s the first day of class and ABBA is literally playing off in the distance. #WKU -- 9:04 AM - 22 Aug 2016 @Trae_Crowe: My first official day of college as a Hilltopper. #WKU2020 #WKUTOP -- 9:56 AM - 22 Aug 2016

@Tyriss2x: New friends? #WKU2020 -6:57 PM - 21 Aug 2016

@hannahmarie950: Last first day of school! #finally #seniorstatus #WKU -1:31 PM - 22 Aug 2016

@alleblumenthal: Walking back from my third class of the day and all I hear from people around me are “my legs hurt”. The killer hill #WKU -- 12:15 PM - 22 Aug 2016

@livielmore: Already planning my nap between class and work... #wku #killingJunioryearalready -- 9:28 AM - 22 Aug 2016

@simplykaseym: Feels like I just ran a marathon when I really just walked to class #wku -- 9:02 AM - 22 Aug 2016

@jacobmudd: And so begins the cluttered dock and thousands of tabs open on my MacBook. #college #WKU -- 1:23 PM - 23 Aug 2016

A WALK IN THE LIFE

Rediscovering my authenticity during camp

MILLIE RONKAINEN A WALK IN THE LIFE: “A walk in the life” discusses different issues and moments in columnist’s lives through the lens of their respective faiths.

I didn’t realize I needed to discover who I was without the influence of my parents until I reached my senior year of high school.

At the time, I was dating someone who told me I was not fun because I was not spontaneous, I was too serious and I wanted to learn in my classes.

He discouraged me from

being my authentic self, and this “I’m not fun” mentality followed me past the end of our relationship through two years of college.

I was finally able to come to terms with this issue over the summer as a staff member at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp. I was one of 20 college students who led activities, prayer and teaching sessions for third-graders through high school seniors.

Many of my colleagues were more outgoing and charismatic than I. Naturally, I’m more quiet and less spontaneous than others. I talked myself into thinking these traits made me less fun and less valuable as a staff member.

Because of this, I spent the first half of the summer trying to be more outgoing and spontaneous. It made

me miserable and uncomfortable.

One day it occurred to me that I felt so unfulfilled because I was not using the strengths God had given me.

My quietness is useful. I notice people on the edges of groups. I found that one of my strengths is talking to them and getting them interacting with other people to shake off their loneliness. Unlike some of the other staff members, I could quiet a room full of campers in two seconds.

My love for learning translates into a passion for teaching, a strength in that it kept campers focused and interacting during the lessons I led.

As I settled into the role that I realized I needed to play at camp, I became more comfortable and started enjoying camp a lot more.

I also noticed that I became more

easy going with the campers and even became spontaneous.

But it was only through letting myself be who God created me to be that I found that peace. I had to trust him enough to believe he gave me a set of strengths that were just as valuable as everyone else’s, and that it was okay to be different from other people. I had to trust that I could find peace through God and God alone, that his approval was enough to satisfy me.

This summer I learned I am fearfully and wonderfully made, a beautiful creation and when I am using my God-given strengths I can positively impact the people around me. This summer, I finally discovered what it is like to live authentically as God created me.

HOROSCOPE

Consulting the stars for the semester ahead Aries -- You’ll likely be the person in class who raises their hand first to answer questions from your professors. Your peers will think highly of you because it alleviates the stress from everyone else.

Cancer -- It’s obvious that you’re having a difficult time already this semester, and it’s not due to your course load. No, this difficulty reaches a higher emotional plateau from that tragic breakup you had over the summer.

Libra -- My dearest Libra, why on Earth haven’t you ordered your textbooks yet? It’s one thing for them not to have arrived, but you haven’t

even ordered them. Get it together.

Capricorn -- The answer to your question is totally in the syllabus. Look there first before asking your professor that question.

Taurus -- Your alarm has been going off four times in the last hour and I’m sure your roommate would love to stop hearing Smash Mouth’s “All Star” every time it attempts to wake you from your slumber.

Leo -- That essay or test you’re already worrying about? Yeah, keep worrying about that. It definitely won’t be an easy task. Best of luck, Leo. Scorpio -- While you think you’re

on top of going to your 8 a.m. class so far, it’s only going to get more tedious from here. Bonus points to you Scorpios out there who have already skipped out on those classes.

Aquarius -- Prospects for new friendships look strong this semester, but what if they’re totally faking it though? Doesn’t that just keep you up at night? Find solace in your self-worth, Aquarius.

Gemini -- Be careful when vaping inside of class. You don’t want everyone to know just how big of an edgelord you are.

Virgo -- Stop putting off your laun-

Brandon Carter* Editor-in-chief

Emma Austin* Features Editor

Lashana Harney* Digital Editor

Nicole Ares* Will Hoagland Assistant News Editor Advertising adviser

Jacob Dick* News Editor

Craig Ostertag* Design Editor

Andrew Henderson* Samantha Clark* Copy Desk Chief Opinion Editor John Reecer* Sports Editor

Shaban Athuman* Assist. Photo Editor

Mike Clark* Photo Editor

Kenzie Grubbs Ad Manager

Ashley Cooper* Video Editor

Julie Hubbell Marketing Director

Caitlin Murray Ad Creative Director

Carrie Pratt Herald adviser Chuck Clark Director of Student

Publications

dry. It’s really starting to smell, but no one wants to confront you about that because it’s kind of awkward.

Sagittarius -- Buy a horse and gallop to class from now on. Also, enroll your horse into your classes. Establish a long, rich friendship with the horse and work through the hurdles of the semester.

Pisces -- Carry some water with you at all times to stay hydrated while going to class. One, because it’s very hot this time of the year. Two, you’re a fish and it’s required for you to live.

VOICE YOUR OPINION

CONTACT US

Opinion 270.745.4874 ||herald.opinion@wku.edu

Advertising: 270.745.2653 herald.advertising@wku.edu Newsroom: 270.745.6011 herald.news@wku.edu Address: 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11084, Bowling Green, KY 421011084

The Herald encourages readers to write letters and commentaries on topics of public interest. Here are a few guidelines: 1. Letters shouldn't exceed 250 words. Commentaries should be about 500 words and include a picture.

2. Originality counts. Please don't submit plagiarized work.

3. For verification, letters and commentaries MUST include your name, phone number, home town and classification or title.

4. Letters may not run in every edition due to space.

5. The Herald reserves the right to edit all letters for style, grammar, length and clarity. The Herald does NOT print libelous submissions.

6. Submissions must be received by 7 p.m. on Sunday and Wednesday.

REPORT AN ERROR Editor: 270.745.5044 herald.editor@wku.edu

DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed in this newspaper DO NOT reflect those of Western Kentucky University's employees or of its administration. *Denotes editorial board members. The Herald publishes on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year. The first copy is free, and additional copies are 50 cents each, available in the Student Publications Center on Normal Street.

A5

AUGUST 25, 2016

COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD

THE FUN PAGE

CLASSIFIEDS Classified Advertising Manager: Miranda Lear

herald.advertising@wku.edu

FOR RENT Large, furnished, 2 br. apartment. Deposit required. $600/month. Includes utilities, washer/dryer, and wifi.

270-779-4065 Note to Readers: The College Heights Herald screens ads for misleading or false claims but cannot guarantee any ad or claim. Please use caution when answering ads, especially when asked to send money or provide credit card information. The College Heights Herald is not responsible for the content or validity of these paid classified ads.

SUDOKU

Across 1 Willy Loman’s favorite son 5 Surrounded by 9 Site with a “Find a Doctor” section 14 Recline lazily 15 Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ La Vida __” 16 Firefighter Red 17 Jai __ 18 Ajar 19 Like the yolk in Eggs Benedict 20 “SportsCenter” co-anchor 23 Kenan’s comedy partner 24 Pottery material 25 Uproar 27 Microfilm unit 30 Tuba sound 32 To whom Lennon’s “Woman” is dedicated 33 Bit of shuteye 36 Cheers from the stands 39 Sharable PC files 41 Maker of candy “pieces” 42 Yorick’s skull in “Hamlet,” e.g.

43 Waiting room seat 44 “Location,

PREVIOUS SOLUTION

location, location,” to a real estate agent 46 Test for M.A. seekers 47 Playwright Albee 49 Deli loaf 51 Cybermoniker 53 Word with map or code 55 “Morning Edition” broadcaster 56 Extreme onset of anxiety 62 Unrefined 64 Uproars 65 Better __ ever 66 Cutting beam 67 “Sommersby” actor Richard 68 Prefix with dextrous 69 Spirit of a people 70 Beach cover 71 Tree house Down 1 Not at all thrilling 2 City in southeast Kansas 3 Spanish dessert 4 Shrink back 5 Hi and bye on Lanai 6 Sister of Peter

Rabbit 7 Rapper-turnedactor 8 Five-O detective’s nickname 9 Get ready in the bullpen 10 Dean’s URL ender 11 Overdraft fee, e.g.

12 One who digs hard rock?

13 How deadpan humor is delivered 21 Actor Guinness 22 “__ Room”: longtime kids’ show 26 Waterproof cover 27 Natty dressers 28 __-European 29 Caffeine jitters 30 Without letup 31 Tobacco kiln 34 Doomed Spanish fleet 35 Drop on a cheek 37 Israeli dance 38 Went too fast 40 __ City: Baghdad suburb 45 Aid in a bad way 48 Windshield cleaners

START

END

50 Wicker material 51 One who might call you his niece 52 Fat-avoiding Jack 53 Part of a squirrel’s stash 54 Demolished, in Devon 57 Reminds ad nauseam 58 Inspiration 59 Woeful words 60 Street fleet 61 Make mittens, say 63 “Gloria in Excelsis __”

A6

AUGUST 25, 2016

COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD

u o y k n a h T

Chandler Real Estate & Dave Chandler

for sponsoring local Band Programs including WKU Marching Band to attend the Brian Wilson Pet Sounds Concert

Concert Presented by

AUGUST 25, 2016 > WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

WKUHERALD.COM

LIFE

Five ways to cheat the Hill

BY NICOLE ARES HERALD.FEATURES@WKU.EDU

EDITORS NOTE: This story is the opinion of the author and does not reflect the opinions of the Herald Editorial Board.

The Hilltoppers, our iconic Hillshaped mascot, the stretch of campus from Grise Hall to Potter Hall -- these are a few of the “hills” on campus.

With so many hills, it can be difficult for students to get up, down, over and around them.

One way to get over the Hill is to, logically, just walk up it. WKU is often recognized for its award-winning landscape, so getting exercise and fresh air may not be a bad thing.

But in a rush to class or after a long day, this may not seem like the easiest feat. Therefore, many WKU students have found ways to “cheat” the Hill.

1. WKU Parking and Transportation Services bus system While the buses are often packed to the brim, the air conditioning and generally pleasant drivers help keep the atmosphere positive for students.

The red and white lines run most frequently up, down and around the Hill during the busiest hours of the school day: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The White Line runs on six-minute frequencies from 7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 12-minute frequencies from 3-6 p.m. It travels between Main and South campuses, but additionally stops at Gary Ransdell Hall to bring weary students up the Hill.

The Red line runs on 10-minute frequencies from 7:25 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 20-minute frequencies from 3-8:30 p.m. This line runs strictly in a circular route around North Campus.

But make sure to arrive several minutes ahead of scheduled departure, or you might not catch a spot and could be running up the Hill to make it to class.

2. Grise elevator If you’ve already made it halfway up the Hill, but your calves are burning and you can trek no longer, there is a

SEE CHEAT THE HILL PAGE B2

Customers lounge outside of the local restaurant Tea Bayou, on Tuesday. Tea Bayou has been a part of the Bowling Green community for the past five years. However, they recently announced they will be closing their doors and relocating to Clarksville, Tenn. MHARI SHAW/HERALD

Tea Bayou says good-Bayou Restaurant set to leave Bowling Green

BY NICOLE ARES HERALD.FEATURES@WKU.EDU This Friday, a creole-cajun restaurant nestled in the heart of downtown Bowling Green will be shutting off its tea kettles and taking the po’boys off the burners.

After five years in Bowling Green, the Tea Bayou doors will close, and owners Greg and Theresa Shea will be relocating their business to Clarksville, Tennessee.

“We’ve outgrown this,” Greg Shea explained. “It was never in the plan to turn this into what it is now, it just happened. We’re just not built for the crowds that are coming in.”

When the Sheas decided it was time for expansion, they first searched for a Bowling Green location. With little luck on finding a place that suited their needs, a friend suggested they check out Clarksville.

“Clarksville was very random, but I guess everything happens for a reason. It worked out well, and it’s going pretty smooth,” Shea said.

At the new location, Tea Bayou will no longer serve their assortment of teas. Instead, it will house a full-serving restaurant with two bars.

Shea says he is excited to start the new project, but leaving Bowling Green behind has not been an easy endeavor.

“It’s a fun city, and the downtown is so vibrant here. It’s fun to be a part of that and we’re going to miss that.

Clarksville is a different kind of city,” Shea said.

Shea also noted Friday, closing day, will be difficult for both him and the workers, but he is confident they will keep in touch.

“We’ll definitely stay in touch. In fact, I still keep in contact with employees we’ve had since day one. Some of

them have even chimed in and said good luck,” Shea said.

Ellie Brashear, a junior from Sturgis, has been working at Tea Bayou for the last five months. In that short period of time, she says she and the other employees have formed a close-knit family.

Therefore, when Brashear heard the news that Tea Bayou was relocating, she didn’t take it lightly.

“My immediate reaction was that I hugged Greg and then went in the bathroom and cried. I’m really sad it won’t be here anymore, Greg’s just really great to work for,” Brashear said.

Working at Tea Bayou, Brashear said, has given her the opportunity to work in an atmosphere with a “home-type feeling that’s unlike anywhere else.”

“I was driving the other day and looked over and a customer that comes in regularly was waving to me.

SEE TEA BAYOU PAGE B2

New group offers ‘wholesome’ dietary advice

Wholesome WKU promotes healthy eating options on campus. They’re comprised of volunteers ranging from students to registered dietitians. PHOTO COURTESY WHOLESOME WKU

BY ELISABETH MOORE HERALD.FEATURES@WKU.EDU With a hectic schedule of classes, dietary restrictions and the lure of Chick-fil-A sandwiches, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can seem difficult.

That is why a dietitian based group has made it their goal to promote healthy food options at WKU. Wholesome WKU works with restaurants on campus to create a nutritional program that provides students with

basic information on how to make healthier options.

Brandi Breden, a registered dietitian at WKU, is a member as well as one of the founders of Wholesome WKU. “We were doing all of these presentations around campus and students would still complain how there were no healthy food options or they couldn’t find the healthy meals, so we created the Wholesome at WKU campaign,” Breden said.

Wholesome WKU has partnered with

the Student Dietetic Association and Aramark to create more diverse food choices at WKU for students, faculty and staff.

Aramark recently partnered with the American Heart Association and created a plan to “improve the health of all Americans by 20 percent by 2020,” according to the Aramark website.

The detailed plan is to reduce 20 percent of calories, saturated fat and sodium. Additionally, they want to see a 20 percent increase in fruits, vegetables

and whole grains in their food.

Breden said this plan has already been reflected at WKU as the Fresh Food Company has reduced their sodium levels by 20 percent.

The Student Dietetic Association also helps Wholesome WKU gain more volunteers. Currently, there are around 20-25 volunteers ranging from grad students to registered dietitians that work for WKU. Wholesome WKU meets in the Preston Health and Activities Center in a small area dedicated to the Health and Fitness Lab. Additionally, a majority of their work is dedicated to their social media accounts and to their mobile food cart that displays easy-to-make healthy and nutritional food.

“We just want to teach students how to be healthy,” Breden said. “We want to create an easy way to find the healthy options on campus and then to promote sustainable, nutritious spots on campus.”

Wholesome WKU also does station takeovers at Fresh Food Company. For example, on Food Allergy Awareness Day they provided appropriate cuisine at the Mongolian Station. A previous station takeover consisted of fish tacos with guacamole and chocolate chip cookies made with avocado coincidentally for Avocado Day. Additionally, Wholesome WKU promotes as “Taste of WKU” day where students are able to sample healthy meal swipe options from various restaurants on campus.

“We are trying to teach people to be more creative because there are plenty of healthy and colorful foods in there, but when you go and look at their plates, students have the same colors,” Breden added.

B2 TEA BAYOU Continued from LIFE

I’ve worked in restaurants before, all throughout Bowling Green, but nothing’s ever felt this connected,” Brashear said.

Brasher also feels she will be unable to find another serving job that has the same interconnectedness.

CHEAT THE HILL

Continued from LIFE

shortcut in Grise.

Walk up the few steps to the front entrance of Grise, it may be 5-10, but you can do it. Find the elevator located in the back right corner of the lobby. Ride it to the fourth floor.

Once you enter the fourth floor, walk to the back of the lobby and there is a bridge leading to the Fine Arts Center. *Note: this elevator is sometimes and often very slow so if you’re in a rush to class, this may not be the best option.

3. FAC elevators If you’re on a roll and want another

AUGUST 25, 2016

COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD

“I wanted to stay in a local business, but those can be few and far between, so I think this is a good place to end it,” Brashear said.

Brashear is not the only person who will find it difficult to say goodbye. Bowling Green resident Daniel Downey says the po’boys have brought him into Tea Bayou six times this year.

“I’ve been to New Orleans several times and I love the food,” Downey said. “This is the only place to get a decent po’boy in a hundred mile radius, so it sucks. It’s great food!”

Shea feels proud to have left on a positive note with his customers and workers. Coincidentally, he feels Bowling Green has left a positive mark on

him.

“I don’t have one bad thing to say about Bowling Green, it’s just been fantastic,” Shea said. “We’re going to miss it here.”

elevator to ride, after walking across the Grise bridge, enter FAC. On the bottom floor of FAC, find a nearby elevator, ride it to the second floor and walk to end of the building.

On either side, you will find a bridge leading to the top of the Colonnades.

While the Colonnades are often used as sun-bathing steps for students in between classes, that part of the Hill is one of the steepest. Therefore, even a small shortcut may save you a few sweat stains.

got off at the bus stop there, perhaps you will have to reach Grise or FAC. Luckily, there is another elevator shortcut inside Cravens. However, you still might have to walk 20 stairs.

Enter Cravens from the Normal Street side and walk up the stairs to the first floor. Then, walk to the right and you will find an elevator nestled in the back corner.

Ride the elevator to the fourth floor and exit to the left. When you reach the computer lab, you will find another bridge leading to FAC on the right.

but don’t feel like a champion mountain climber that day, walk to the side of campus where the Avenue of Champions road runs.

This side of campus will lead you on a less-steep route to the top of the Hill.

It will also give you a view of the Kentucky Building where you can wave to honest Abe while coincidentally looking dumb for waiving at an inanimate object.

While these are five easy shortcuts, there are still many other ways to cheat the Hill. But remember, without the Hill we wouldn’t have Big Red, killer calves or back problems.

Enjoy the hike.

4. Cravens Graduate Center and Library elevator If you walked to Cravens or perhaps

5. Avenue of Champions sidewalk If you are walking through campus,

Reporter Nicole Ares can be reached at 270-745-2655 and nicole.ares@wku. edu.

Cirque, orchestra show coming to SKyPAC

BY KALEE CHISM HERALD.FEATURES@WKU.EDU Aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists and jugglers can all be found “Under the Big Top” Saturday night at the SKyPAC. On Saturday, a circus themed symphony, Cirque de la Symphonie Under the Big Top, will be brought to the public by Orchestra Kentucky.

The symphony will include acts often seen at the circus, including contortionists and strongmen, brought all the way from Russia.

“A troop of acrobats, contortionists, strongmen and dancers from Russia

who perform their routines to live symphonic music,” explained Jeffrey Reed, the music director of Orchestra Kentucky. “So this theme, Under the Big Top, is a circus theme, so we’re playing music often heard at the circus.”

The acts will also include gravity-defying acrobatic stunts, mimicking those commonly found at circuses.

“Some of these performers are suspended by the roof, over the orchestra and even over the audience, so it’s a lot like being in the circus,” Reed said.

Of all these acts, Reed’s personal favorite is the Strongmen.

“The two men do amazing feats of physical strengths, things you don’t think would be possible for two men to

do,” Reed said.

A circus theme helps to bring together a variety of music and acts and will even feature music from a well-known film composer.

Music from John Williams, the renowned film composer, will play during the show. He is known from his scores in Harry Potter and Superman, among other films.

“We play marches, we play classical music, we play the music of films, just a really big variety. I know the audience always enjoys the acrobats and this troop,” Reed added.

The troop has performed before, entertaining audiences with numbers reaching the thousands, bringing high

hopes for this weekend’s performance.

“We’ve had over a thousand before when we’ve had this troop, so I hope it’s the same,” Reed said.

The performance is open for people of all ages, and Reed is hoping it can be a first introduction into Orchestra Kentucky for some of the children.

“It’s something adults and children can enjoy,” Reed said. “It’s a great opportunity for parents to introduce their children to the orchestra.”

Reporter Kalee Chism can be reached at 270-745-2655 and kalee.chism704@ topper.wku.edu.

Wkuherald.com

WKu's no. 1 source for campus news

FOLLOW US wkuherald

@wkuherald

@wkuherald

AUGUST 25, 2016

B3 Thursday, Aug. 25

COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD

Calendar

monday, aug. 29

What: University Senate Meeting Where: Faculty House When: 3:45 - 6 p.m.

What: Center for Career & Professional Development Counseling Where: Elizabethtown Campus When: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

friday, aug. 26

Tuesday, aug. 30

What: Fraternity Bid Day Where: Downing Student Union room 2081 When: 5 - 7:30 p.m.

What: Student Government Association Meeting Where: Downing Student Union room 2081 When: 5 - 7 p.m.

Sunday, aug. 28

Wednesday, aug. 31

What: John Cipolla Faculty Clarinet Recital Where: Fine Arts Center When: 3 - 4 p.m.

What: Great Wall of Service Where: Tate Page Hall room 110 When: 1 p.m.

on the fly

Brandon Pruitt, a senior from Bowling Green, left, and his roommate Caleb Sloan, a senior from Greenbrier, Tenn., right, practice casting lines during their fly fishing class Tuesday, Aug. 23 on South Lawn. Professor Raymond Poff has been teaching this fly fishing class at WKU for about 12 years. “We’ve been fly fishing for a while, and this class is going to Montana so we got on board to go to Montana,� Pruitt said. KATHRYN ZIESIG/HERALD

Wkuherald.com WKu's no. 1 source for campus news

Thursday - Sept 15 4:00 P.M. Grise Hall 439

BY Sept 14th for 2 Entries for door prizes

What can the Kentucky Army National Guard offer you â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the Hillâ&#x20AC;?? ŕ Ž <W [V 2 ;\P[PVU (ZZPZ[HUJL H[ >2< ŕ Ž 4.0)ÂŽ [H_ MYLL H TVU[O ŕ Ž 4VU[OS` KYPSS JOLJR ŕ Ž ;L_[IVVRZ MVY ;YVVWZâ&#x201E;˘ WYVNYHT H[ >2< ŕ Ž /LHS[O *HYL ŕ Ž :[\KLU[ 3VHU 9LWH`TLU[ ŕ Ž 7HY[ ;PTL 1VI

On Campus Office located in Diddle Arena :-* ,YPJ =PUJLU[ LYPJ ]PUJLU['^R\ LK\ , ( +PKKSL (YLUH 9T

;,?; Âş.6 ;67:Âť [V

B4

AUGUST 25, 2016

COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD

FOOTBALL

SEC opponents provide opportunity for WKU

BY EVAN HEICHELBECH

HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU

Part of the reason why the 2015 WKU football season will be remembered as a breakthrough season for Jeff Brohm’s program will be because of the opportunities created by the team’s schedule.

By scheduling tough non-conference games with teams like Vanderbilt, Indiana and LSU, the Hilltoppers were able to compete against power conference talent and gain invaluable experience and confidence. The 2016 non-conference schedule provides many of the same opportunities.

Opening a season with an SEC victory on the road can be huge for a team’s confidence, and the Hilltoppers carried a bevy of momentum into the rest of the season with a 14-12 road victory over Vanderbilt in the first game of the 2015 season.

This season, WKU will have a chance to claim a second consecutive victory over the Commodores at home in L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 24.

In last year’s contest, Tyler Higbee’s four catches for 102 yards accounted for almost half of the Hilltoppers’ passing offense. The outcome came down to a failed two-point conversion on the one-yard line when WKU junior defensive back Joe Brown stopped Vanderbilt’s Nathan Marcus from tying the game.

Vanderbilt will return a majority of the players from its stout defense from a season ago, including a deep defensive line that features returners Nifae Lealao, Jay Woods and Adam Butler.

The rematch this season is less likely to be such a defensive struggle as it was when the Tops and Commodores went at it a year ago. Second-year Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason is getting a lot back on offense, including his leading receiver Trent Sherfield and experienced quarterback Kyle Shurmur.

WKU also gets its leading receiver back in Biletnikoff Award watch list

Freshman linebacker Tyler Obee (45) and redshirt sophomore linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe (4) run a drill in front of Defensive Coordinator Nick Holt during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 at L.T. Smith Stadium. KATHRYN ZIESIG/HERALD member Taywan Taylor along with redshirt senior running back Anthony Wales and redshirt sophomore D’Andre Ferby holding down the backfield.

While it isn’t the first game of the season, this year’s matchup comes at an important stretch on the schedule. If WKU were to win two of its three first games, a third win over Vanderbilt could have major bowl selection implications further down the line.

Scheduling an SEC team can only be beneficial, but scheduling two SEC teams including the reigning national champions is a boost for a program.

After the home opener against Rice on Sept. 1, WKU will have an extra two

days to prepare for a Sept. 2 meeting with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

The Hilltoppers’ valiant effort in a 4820 loss to LSU in Baton Rouge last October is the best parallel for what this year’s trip to Tuscaloosa could be like.

After opening on the road at USC, Alabama will host the Hilltoppers in its home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium before heading to Oxford, Mississippi for a revenge game against Ole Miss the following week.

Regardless of the hype, or lack thereof, entering the game, WKU was involved in a similar situation at LSU a season ago. Scheduled in between Florida and Alabama, the Hilltoppers

hung around with LSU until the third quarter when the Tigers rattled off 17 straight points to open up a 34-13 lead.

Going into an environment with annual national championship expectations is a tall order, but it allows WKU a great opportunity to gain experience.

A football team’s potential for onfield success is made possible in part through scheduling. Adding multiple games against opponents from arguably the best conference in college football can only increase that potential, and that’s what WKU has done in 2016.

FOOTBALL

Former Hilltoppers gearing up for NFL chance

TOP LEFT: Former WKU quarterback Brandon Doughty (6) practices at the Miami Dolphins training camp Monday, Aug. 1. Doughty was drafted by the Dolphins in the seventh round of the NFL draft. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MIAMI DOLPHINS TOP RIGHT: Former WKU tight end Tyler Higbee (89) plays for the Los Angeles Rams during the NFL preseason week one game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 13 in LA. Higbee was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL draft by the Rams. PHOTO COURTESY OF RIC TAPIA OF THE LOS ANGELES RAMS

BY SAM PORTER HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU When a college football program makes the strides that WKU has made over the past few years, there are many side benefits.

One of those benefits is several alumni playing in the NFL. Just last spring, the Toppers sent five players to the NFL through the NFL Draft and free agency.

That being said, let’s take a look at five notable Toppers that are looking to make strides at the pro level as the NFL regular season inches closer.

1. George Fant (Seattle Seahawks) Fant might be the biggest surprise on this list. After playing four years of college basketball at WKU, Fant used his final year of athletic eligibility to play one season of football in a Topper uniform.

Despite seeing very little action on the football field during the 2015-16 season, the former basketball star opened a lot of eyes at WKU’s pro day at 6’5, 296 pounds with a 37-inch vertical and 4.83 40-yard dash.

After going undrafted as expected,

the Seattle Seahawks signed Fant to an undrafted free agent contract.

In the Seahawks’ first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings, Fant was in the game at left tackle for 44 plays according to foxsports.com. If Fant continues to improve, he will have the chance to make the Seahawks’ roster as a second or third string offensive lineman.

2. Brandon Doughty (Miami Dolphins) Doughty was possibly the most debated when it came to his NFL status out of college. After a record setting career at WKU, many pro scouts had their doubts about Doughty questioning his size and his athleticism.

The Miami Dolphins selected Doughty in the seventh round and is expected to sit behind Ryan Tannehill and veteran Matt Moore as the thirdstring quarterback.

In his first preseason game against the New York Giants, Doughty completed seven out of nine passes for 66 total passing yards.

In his second preseason outing, Doughty struggled, completing only three passes for seven yards and was

sacked twice in a 41-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

However, after Moore suffered a head injury in the same game, expect Doughty to get reps as the second string quarterback for the rest of the preseason.

3. Bobby Rainey (New York Giants) It wasn’t long ago that Bobby Rainey was the starting running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, Rainey has found another NFL home as a member of the New York Giants.

In two preseason games, Rainey has rushed the ball six times for 87 yards including a 67-yard run against the Buffalo Bills.

Rainey has a lot to prove if he wants to work his way into a starting role in New York as he currently sits behind Rashad Jennings, Andre Williams and Shane Vereen on the depth chart.

4. Jonathan Dowling (Buffalo Bills) After a successful career at WKU, the Oakland Raiders selected Jonathan Dowling in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Dowling saw action in seven games in a Raider uniform but made very little impact.

After just one season the Raiders cut the former Topper star. However, Dowling found a new home as a Buffalo Bill, where he will continue to try to prove that he can play at the NFL level.

So far this preseason, Dowling has recorded four tackles and an interception through two games.

5. Tyler Higbee (Los Angeles Rams) Higbee was no doubt the most NFLready player coming off this Topper squad as he was the highest selected Topper in this year’s NFL draft.

His 6’5’, 244-pound frame combined with his athleticism makes him a good fit at the tight end position in the NFL. After the Rams cut their previous tight end, Jared Cook, a year ago, Higbee will look to prove himself early in his career to be a target for rookie quarterback Jared Goff.

Higbee has recorded five catches for 49 yards in the preseason and will be expected to receive valuable playing time in the regular season.

Reporter Sam Porter can be reached at 270-745-6291 and samuel.porter841@ topper.wku.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @SammyP14.

AUGUST 25, 2016

B5 REECER’S PIECE Continued from SPORTS

see how coaches around the nation respect the Lady Toppers.

This is not to say the volleyball team does not get some respect around campus. They do have some passion-

TIGHT END

Continued from SPORTS passes. Shaquille Johnson is expected to be one of them.

Johnson, a 6’4, 235-pound senior, spent his first two years bouncing back-and-forth between linebacker and tight end while working his way up as a special teams player as well. Now, with a clearly defined role, Johnson is ready to provide as much help as he can.

“I’ve always felt comfortable where I was,” Johnson said. “I knew it was for

LADY TOPPERS Continued from SPORTS

been able to put all the pieces together quite yet, the team has a couple of solid players to keep an eye on: sophomore forward Courtney Evans and the goalkeeper Vic Maniaci. Evans has scored Miami’s only goal of the year while Maniaci has recorded nine saves and has a

COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD

ate fans at some of their big games.

However, 153-24 just deserves the best kind of treatment possible.

To play devil’s advocate, it is true that the Lady Toppers have not made it past the second round of the NCAA Tournament the past five years, and some fans just are not easy to satisfy.

But if WKU can play at or even better their initial preseason ranking this season, the Lady Toppers will have a great chance to get into the sweet sixteen and possibly beyond.

Nevertheless, no matter how far the Lady Toppers go in the NCAA Tournament this year, these girls are going to

pump out another successful season with or without your attention.

the better of the team, but now that I’m actually in a starting position with the offense, it feels good.”

Johnson is a versatile player as he was a three-sport athlete in high school and he started out at WKU as a wide receiver. Filling the big shoes left by Higbee is a task in itself, and Johnson said he feels the most pressure to do well from himself.

“I think the most pressure comes from myself. I know what I want to do as a player, so I pressure myself to be better,” Johnson said. “The biggest thing for me is being mentally pre-

pared on tempo plays, knowing my alignment and assignment and then getting it done.”

With the quarterback position still in question, Donatell and Johnson know that their margin for error is slim regardless of where the ball is coming from.

“I come out pre-practice and catch balls from all three quarterbacks, so I know what kind of ball to expect when each quarterback’s in the game,” Johnson said.

A former quarterback himself, Donatell said he has an appreciation for

teammates playing to their strengths.

“We’re different players on our own,” he said. “We just need to focus on our strengths and our weaknesses and build off those to become better tight ends individually. I think all of [the quarterbacks] are very talented, and it’s just kind of a plug-in with this offense. All of them have been putting the ball where it needs to be.”

save percentage of .818.

Sunday’s match will be the second meeting between the two programs.

In 2015, WKU dropped a 4-0 decision to the RedHawks in Oxford.

It was a match where the Lady Toppers’ sophomore and at-the-time forward Hannah Cady attempted a shot at the third-minute mark, but junior Vic Maniaci was there for the

save.

Her save motivated the home club to go on and find the back of the net four times in a victory that moved the Lady Toppers to a 1-1 mark to begin the year.

After battling with the RedHawks, the Lady Toppers will return home and have a week off from games before hosting four straight matches

at the WKU Soccer Complex.

In that time, WKU will face off with Austin Peay University, Georgia State University, Louisiana State University and Morehead State University.

Sports Editor John Reecer can be reached at 270-745-6291 and john.reecer104@topper.wku.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @Reece_12_Falcon.

Reporter Evan Heichelbech can be reached at 270-745-6291 and evan. heichelbech059@topper.wku.edu.

Follow him on Twitter at @evanheichelbech.

Reporter Tyler Mansfield can be reached at 270-745-6291 and james. manfield143@topper.wku.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @ByMansfield.

WITH A

HEALTHIER MEAL EATING PLAN

« « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « «

ALL MEALS 500 CALORIES OR LESS Grille Works • Jr Cheeseburger on whole grain, no cheese, with whole fruit • Veggie Burger on whole grain with whole fruit • 2 pc Chicken Fingers with whole fruit

Bene Pasta • Whole wheat or gluten free pasta with marinara, chicken, veggies and light on cheese • Whole wheat or gluten free pasta with marinara, veggies and light on cheese DaVinci’s • Small salad or tomato basil soup and ½ Davinci’s Chicken salad sandwich

Topper Grill and Pub • Fresh Vegetable Wrap with fresh fruit or baked potato

Panda Express • Country Style Tofu* • Black pepper chicken* • Veggie spring roll* • Broccoli beef* *Choice of half serving of brown rice or mixed veggies

Popeyes • • • • •

1pc bone in chicken, leave off the skin, with green beans, save the biscuit for later 2pc Tender snack with green beans, save the biscuit for later 6pc Nugget combo with green beans Blackened Tenders with green beans 2 Chicken Wraps

• Classic cheese, pepperoni or Florence Veggie pizza • Oatmeal RedZone Java City • Grilled Chicken Tenders with • Turkey & Cheese on wheat with baked chips or whole fruit cottage cheese, baked beans or • White Chicken Salad sandwich with baked chips or whole fruit grilled veggies • Carrot and Celery Cup with baked chips or whole fruit • Stadium House Salad with Grilled Chicken • Small Garden Salad with baked chips or whole fruit • Hummus and Veggies • Peanut butter and jelly with baked chips or whole fruit • Hummus and Veggie Box Home • Fruit, Egg and Cheese Box Grab and Go - P.O.D. Market & The Pit Stop • Grilled or baked entrée with vegetable • Turkey & Cheese on wheat with baked chips or whole fruit sides • White Chicken Salad sandwich with baked chips or whole fruit • Just the Sides (three veggies) • Carrot and Celery Cup with baked chips or whole fruit • Small Garden Salad with baked chips or whole fruit • Peanut butter and jelly with baked chips or whole fruit Passport Bistro • Hummus and Veggie Box • Caesar and Garden Salads use dressing sparingly • Fruit, Egg and Cheese Box Subway • Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich and Hummus and Grab and Go - Garrett Food Court • Hummus and Veggie Box • Yogurt, Nutri-Grain Bar and water • Tuna Salad Kit and whole fruit • Fruit, Egg and Cheese Box • Turkey & Cheese on wheat with baked chips or whole fruit • White Chicken Salad sandwich with baked chips or whole fruit • Carrot and Celery Cup with baked chips or whole fruit • Small Garden Salad with baked chips or whole fruit • Peanut butter and jelly with baked chips or whole fruit

Veggie Pita choose either yellow rice or whole fruit • Both breakfast items are healthy options

Burrito Bowl

• KC BBQ Veggie Burrito • Cajun* • Buffalo* *Choice of chicken or veggie rice bowl or burrito

Izzi’s • Burrito Chico with chicken or Veghead, light on cheese & save your chips for later • 2 Tacos with chicken or Veghead, light on cheese & save your chips for later • Chicken or VegHead quesadilla, light on cheese & save your chips for later * Make it even healthier with whole wheat tortilla

6” Turkey Sub with apple slices 6” Ham Sub with apple slices 6” Egg & Cheese Sub with apple slices 6” Veggie Delight Sub with apple slices 6”Oven Roasted Chicken Breast sub with apple slices Veggie Delight Salad 6” Egg and Cheese sub with apple slices

Freshens Fresh Food Studio • Greek Salad • Hummus Crêpe • Pepperoni Pizza Crêpe with less provolone and parmesan cheese • Buffalo Rice Bowl with less rice, less ranch and no bacon • Cajun Rice Bowl with less rice, less ranch and less provolone cheese • KC BBQ Rice Bowl with less rice, less cheese and no bacon • Any Value Meal Smoothie

Wkuherald.com WKu's no. 1 source for campus news

• • • • • • •

FOLLOW US wkuherald

@wkuherald

@wkuherald

COLLEGEUNIVERSITY HEIGHTS HERALD AUGUST 25, 2016 > WESTERN KENTUCKY

WKUHERALD.COM REECER’S PIECE

SPORTS

» Football: Go to page B4 for updates on former Hilltoppers gearing up for a shot at the NFL.

FOOTBALL

Volleyball team will command your attention

BY JOHN REECER HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU

Consistency in sports seems to never be fully appreciated.

Sure, whenever a team wins a championship or achieves a high honor every once in awhile people take notice.

However, sustained success in a sport over a long period of time seems to have a reverse effect. Year after year, a team will turn out very successful seasons, but people start to take them for granted just because they expect the usual success.

That seems to be exactly what has happened to our women’s volleyball team here on campus.

JOHN Over the past five seaREECER sons, Head Coach Travis Hudson has led the Lady Toppers to an astounding 153-24 record and four total conference tournament championships.

By comparison, the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team has lost 36 games within the same time span, and both teams have played close to the same amount of games.

Of course the Wildcats do have a national championship within that time span, but even with the impressive run the Lady Toppers have been on, it does not really seem like they get the notoriety they deserve.

Their record deserves more than just a couple hundred fans at each game and the casual “Yeah, we have a pretty good volleyball team” comment.

Why more students on campus do not give the team their fair amount of respect is more than likely because of a handful of lazy excuses that do not make much sense.

However, the good news is that this could be the year in which the Lady Toppers could break through even further. This could be the year in which the team will not simply be asking for your respect, but demanding it.

WKU will already start the season ranked 22nd in the American Volleyball Coaches Association preseason top 25 poll and they will have several chances during the season to beat ranked teams and move up the polls.

With star players like Jessica Lucas, Alyssa Cavanaugh and Rachel Anderson, it is easy to

SEE REECER’S PIECE PAGE A5

Senior tight end Shaquille Johnson runs after catching a ball during a team practice on Tuesday, April 12, at Smith Stadium. SHABAN ATHUMAN/HERALD

stepping up tight ends look to pick up where Higbee left off

BY EVAN HEICHELBECH

HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU When a school’s all-time leading passer graduates, it is common for a long, drawn-out quarterback battle to come in the following season.

And while a lot of attention is being directed toward who Head Coach Jeff Brohm’s next passer will be, there is also a lot of curiosity surrounding the players who will be expected to fill the void at the tight end position left by former Hilltopper Tyler Higbee.

Higbee, a fourth-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2016 NFL draft, was responsible for a sizable chunk of WKU’s prolific offense from last season, catching 38 passes for 563 yards and eight touchdowns in only nine of the Toppers’ 14 games.

“I think tight end is an important position for us,” Brohm said following an Aug. 20 scrimmage. “Shaq Johnson’s gotta give us something and we got [Wake Forest transfer] Steve Donatell back.”

While neither Donatell nor Johnson have considerable experience playing the tight end position for WKU, both understand the importance of the position in Brohm’s offense and have no plans of slowing

down.

“There’s been a big emphasis on this tight end position in the past as you can tell by the guys who have come through here, and obviously last year a lot of production came out of Tyler Higbee,” Donatell said.

“We’re just trying to fill that void. We’ve got a great group of tight ends in the room. All of us can bring something to the field and hopefully win some ball games.”

Donatell, a grad-transfer from Wake Forest, is not a natural run-blocker or pass-catcher. Originally a quarterback at Highlands Ranch High School in Colorado, Donatell played linebacker for the Demon Deacons in his first two years before transitioning into a tight end last season.

“We’ve got a lot of looks in this offense — a lot of different personnel and plays that we have,” Donatell said. “I’m just trying to do my best and have [the coaches] see what I can do and plug me in wherever I fit.”

In a highly personnel-packaged offense like Brohm’s, there are a lot of multiple tight-end sets that require big bodies going over the middle to catch

SEE TIGHT END PAGE A5

SOCCER

Lady Toppers face road challenge on Friday

WKU’s defender Makenzie Costner (25) drives the ball down the field during the Lady Topper’s 3-1 win over University of Tennessee - Martin on Aug. 21, 2015, at the WKU Soccer Complex. WILLIAM KOLB/HERALD

BY TYLER MANSFIELD HERALD.SPORTS@WKU.EDU After playing its first two regular-season matches on the road, the WKU women’s soccer team will head away again for a quick contest in

Oxford, Ohio against the University of Miami at Ohio on Friday at 3 p.m.

The Lady Toppers (1-1), who kicked their 2016 campaign off with a dominating 7-1 victory at the University of Tennessee at Martin on Friday, are coming off a 2-0 loss to

the University of Memphis Tigers on Sunday.

The RedHawks, who are off to an 0-2 start on the year after suffering back-to-back home defeats to the University of Vanderbilt (2-1 loss in OT on Friday) and the University of

Evansville (2-0 loss on Sunday) will be searching for their first win while WKU will be looking to keep its momentum going.

Against the RedHawks, the Lady Toppers reached several heights and recorded a major milestone. The team’s seven goals were the most scored in a single match since 2002, and redshirt sophomore midfielder Sarah Gorham’s goal just three minutes into the match would be the program’s 500th total goal.

In the high-scoring performance, five different Toppers -- freshman forward Chandler Backes, senior midfielder Caitlin Hesse, junior defender Shayna Dheel, freshman defender Kaylyn Bryant and Gorham -- found the back of the net to secure a win.

In the Lady Toppers’ meeting with Memphis, junior goalkeeper Allison Leone was able to save 10 shots from going in -- just one shy of her career high.

Miami, on the other hand, has yet to get things going offensively so far on the season. The RedHawks have only be able to score one goal in two matches and currently sit in last place in the Mid-American Conference East Division.

Although WKU’s opponent hasn’t

SEE LADY TOPPERS PAGE A5