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Hilltopper Hall, unavailable for students to live in for fall 2024, was still guarded by fencing on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Photo by
records request this summer, structural engineers and an architect hired to investigate the problems found significant design and construction flaws in both structural and exterior elements of Hilltopper Hall.
The reports consistently cite not meeting state building codes and an “inferior quality workmanship” that led to significant strain on the building’s structural components and failure in supporting its exterior veneer.
Story by Cameron Shaw
The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office ruled the WKU Board of Regents did not violate the Open Meetings Act when holding preliminary meetings to discuss the budget, but it did rule that the Board violated the Act when it failed to respond to the Herald’s complaint.
On July 31, the Herald’s legal counsel submitted a complaint to the Board, accusing it of violating the Open Meetings Act when it held a series of “workshops” on June 3 and 4
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Abigail Vickers | News reporter
The annual 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive competition against Middle Tennessee State University returns to WKU Sept 9-11 at the Preston Health and Activities Center
The Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage Over the past 20 years, the number of people donating blood through the Red Cross has decreased by about 40%, according to the official website of the American Red Cross.
Story by Abigail Vickers
Western Kentucky University midfielder Rebecca
over an Arkansas State University player during a game
Complex on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.
Peyton Reid | Sports reporter
WKU volleyball will welcome a top 20 opponent into E A Diddle Arena Tuesday, as the Hilltoppers are set to take on the No. 16 Tennessee Volunteers in a rematch from the second round of the NCAA tournament a season ago.
WKU heads into the contest with a 4-2 record following an efficient weekend at the Kathy Deboer invitational in East Lansing, Michigan where they went 2-1
Story by Peyton Reid
Defensive specialist Kelsey Brangers passes the ball during a match against Florida International University at the E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
By Suki Waterhouse
