View Of The Hill 2016

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TABLE of CONTENTS

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Welcome Class of 2020!

Let’s do the math—15 hours a semester for 8 semesters equals the required 120 hours to meet most WKU degree requirements. So commit now to graduating on time with your class in four years!

In between now and then, you will choose your major and our faculty will prepare you well in your chosen discipline. You will learn what it takes to be a leader. You will learn about and internalize the WKU Spirit—a spirit of self-confidence, self-esteem, achievement, and leadership. You will develop the instincts to think, reason, and make good decisions.

You will achieve your full potential! I hope you will explore studying abroad, and learn to be a global citizen.

I hope you will be fully engaged in a broad range of campus experiences. I hope you will know and love the WKU campus as passionately as the 140,000 students who have preceded you since 1906.

This is now your university. It is your higher education home. You belong here. Our traditions are now your traditions. This is your WKU Experience. Make the most of it! I look forward to sharing an exciting year with you!

Go Toppers!

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Christian Faculty The Christian Faculty and Staff Fellowship would like to welcome you to a great year at WKU. Among the many valuable resources you may have here at WKU are spiritual resources. The faculty and staff listed below are just a few of the many Christian educators at WKU. We invite you to use your college years as time to explore and deepen your spiritual life as well as your intellectual and social lives.

CHRISTIAN FACULTY AND STAFF FELLOWSHIP MEMBERS:

Dr. Stuart Burris, Chemistry

James Fulkerson, Professional Studies

Dr. Allen Hunt, Accounting

Dr. Margaret Maxwell, Teacher Education

Lisa Powers, Athletics

Dr. Richard Troutman, History

Dr. Richard Aldridge, Accounting

Dr. Larry Caillouet, Communication

Dr. Sylvia Gaiko,

Gabrielle Hunt, Potter College

Dr. Richard C. Miller,

Troy Robertson, Engineering

Sarah Ward, Clinical Education

Nancy Alfonso, Student Financial Assistance

Richard Callahan, Accounting

Martina Gibson, Gordon Ford College of Business, Dean’s

Dr. Pamela Jukes, Teacher Education

Dr. William Mkanta, Public Health

Dr. Julia Roberts, Teacher Education

Leadership Studies

Wendi Kelley, University College

Marci Morehead, Purchasing

James Kenney, Journalism & Broadcasting

Dr. Cody Morris, Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport

Dr. Leigh Anne Roden, Communication Sciences & Disorders

Cindy Kimbler, Campus and Community Events

Dr. Lisa Murley, Teacher Education

Regina Allen, Sponsored Programs Gayle Allison, Communication Dr. Janet Applin, Teacher Education Dr. Nedra Atwell, Teacher Education

Leisha Carr, Professional Studies Student Support Dr. Yining Chen, Accounting Torie Cockriel,

Dr. Sherrie Ellen Godbey, UniversityReadiness Studies Academic

Dr. Walter Collett, Engineering

Rebekah Golla, KIIS

Dr. John Baker, Professional Studies

Jr., Computer Info.

Systems

Amber Scott Belt,Belt, Dr. Amber Scott Academic Affairs

Dr. Darwin Dahl, Chemistry

Dr. Lauren Bland, Communication Sciences & Disorders

Mike Dale, Academic

Dr. Dawn Bolton, Management Dr. Scott Bonham, Physics & Astronomy Patty Booth, Human Resources Brice Boyer, Tech Support Services Dr. Crista Briggs, Nursing Amanda Brooks, Chemistry Dan Burgess, Nursing

Tony Glisson, Human Resources

Dr. Tabitha Daniel, Teacher Education Pam Davidson, Purchasing

Dr. Vijay Golla, Public Health Stephanie Hammons, Honors College Twyla Harris, Mathematics Allison Hatcher, Communication Sciences & Disorders Dr. Bob Hatfield, Hateld, Management

Dr. Randy Deere, Kinesiology, Recreation Dr. Gary Hughes, & Sport Communication Dr. Lacretia Dye, Counseling and Dr. Aaron Hughey, Counseling and Dana EmbertonTinius, Biology Liberal Arts & Sciences Dr. Xingang Fan, Geography & Geology

Dr. Tom Hunley, English

Jenna Lamblin, 21st Century Media Dr. Victoria LaPoe, Journalism and Broadcasting Dr. Grace Lartey, Public Health Candace Rogers Lee, Teacher Certication Dr. Harold Little, Accounting Academic Technology

Dewayne Neeley, DELO Heather Nicklies, WKU Store Dr. James Farley Norman, Psychological Sciences

Zack Ryle, Gatton Academy Dr. Kevin Schmaltz, Engineering Dr. Rick Shannon, Chair, Department of Marketing Carnetta Skipworth, Liberal Arts & Sciences Kandy Smith, Teacher Education

Chonda White, Professional Studies Kenneth Whitley, Allied Health Alice Lee Williams, WKU Store Janette Wilson, Mathematics Dr. Stacy Wilson, Engineering Dr. Larry Winn, Communication Dr. Andrew Wulff, Geography & Geology

Dr. Tony Norman, Educational Leadership Doctoral Program

Dr. John Spraker, Mathematics

Marie Yager, Professional Studies

Economics

Dr. Brad Stinnett, Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport

Dr. Rui Zhang, Chemistry

Linda Oldham, Public Television

Jace Lux, Director of Admissions

Gaye Pearl, Educational Leadership Doctoral Program

Dr. Lucile Maples, Teacher Education

Wade Pinkard, HR Employee Wellness

Dr. Craig Martin, Marketing and Sales

Dr. R. Wayne Pope, Music

Dr. Joseph Stokes, Mathematics

Dr. Qin Zhao, Psychology

Dr. Liz Sturgeon, Nursing Dr. Ritchie Taylor, Public Health Computer Information Systems

For more information about CFSF contact CFSF@wku.edu

Remember, you may be far from home, but you’re never far from God.

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LETTER FROM THE

EDITOR A college is not its campus, its walks, its buildings. A college is an ideal, a spirit, a long tradition, a zeal for more life and more knowledge.

It is more than its president, more than its board of control, more than its faculty and students of a single year. A college represents the friendships and the achievements of all the known and unknown people who have made it possible, who have given it a distinct stamp, who have extended it material and moral support, who have interpreted its spirit into useful lives.

Not long ago, I was standing in your shoes. I was a recent high school graduate, enjoying my last few weeks of summer break and preparing for my first semester as a Hilltopper.

It was a time that was as exciting as it was nerve wracking. I was ecstatic and anxious, hopeful and uncertain. It was the beginning of a new chapter, and I had no idea what to expect.

Soon after stepping foot onto WKU’s campus, however, I knew I was in the right place. I fell in love with the university – its traditions, it campus and its people. And I hope you will too.

As you flip through the following pages, you’ll read about MASTER Plan and residence halls. You’ll be able to take a quiz to determine what type of roommate you will be in a few short weeks. You’ll see tips from experts about Greek life and study abroad. You’ll see photos of the beautiful campus you will soon call home.

College is a time of great change, but it is also a whirlwind of opportunity and possibility. I hope this magazine will give you glimpse of that.

I hope it will give you a view of the Hill.

- Henry Hardin Cherry

- Helen Gibson, Editor

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OUR TRADITIONS

Some things you should know before coming to the Hill Our school is filled with traditions – some strange, some special, some symbolic. Regardless of their meaning, origin or interpretation, they hold a special place in the hearts of every Hilltopper. Here are some of the most celebrated ones that you should be familiar with before climbing the Hill.

SYMBOLS

From our mascot to our traditions to the creatures scurrying around campus, here are some of the things that have marked our university’s history and make WKU unique.

RED TOWEL Red towels waving in the air is a tradition that started with WKU legend E.A. Diddle during his time as basketball coach from 1922-1964. He was said to hold a red towel of his own at every basketball game, raising it with victory and throwing it on the ground with defeat. Clutching their red towels at WKU athletic events, it’s a tradition Hilltoppers proudly continue today.

FIGHT SONG

BIG RED Large, plush and bright red, it is an odd mascot and a strange representation of a hilltop, but it is hard not to love. Created by a WKU student in 1979, Big Red has stood the test of time with some impressive recognition. For years, it has been featured on ESPN. In 2012, Big Red was the first college mascot to be inducted in the Capital One Mascot Challenge Hall of Fame.

dear old Western,

WHITE SQUIRREL Don’t be surprised when you see these creatures climbing up trees and dashing across campus. For some strange reason, a large population of white squirrels calls Bowling Green home.

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If you go to MASTER Plan, you’ll likely hear these words repeated over and over. And over.

Learn them now.

Stand up and cheer, Stand up and cheer for For today we raise, The red and white above the rest, Rah, rah, rah!

Our team is fighting, And we are bound to win the fray, We’ve got the team, We’ve got the steam, For this is dear old Western’s day.

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Classes are taught ONLINE and face-to-face at the Bowling Green & Regional Campuses.

Study Abroad and Study Away classes are also available.

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Sorority recruitment August 18 Big Red’s Blitz (MASTER Plan)

Move-in day for other students August 21-26 Fraternity recruitment August 22 Fall semester begins September 1 *Game against Rice September 5 Labor Day September 24 International Festival September 24 *Game against Vanderbilt October 1 Parent and Family Weekend *Game against Houston Baptist October 6-7 Fall Break October 21-23 Homecoming weekend October 22 *Game against Old Dominion October 31 Halloween November 5 *Game against FIU November 12 *Game against North Texas November 23-25 Thanksgiving break December 5-9 Finals week

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MASTER PLAN Your first week on WKU’s campus.

Sunday, August 14 - Thursday, August 18 You’ve hung posters on your dorm room walls and made your twin XL bed. You’ve hugged your parents goodbye, and for the first time, you’ve stepped into your residence hall by yourself. Now what?

If you registered for MASTER Plan, now is when the real fun begins.

MASTER Plan stands for Making Academic and Social Transitions Educationally Rewarding.

Sponsored by Housing & Residence Life, it is a five day orientation program for first year Hilltoppers living on campus. It begins shortly after most students move into their residence halls, with a floor meeting at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 14. During this meeting, students get to know their resident assistant and their floor mates for the first time. This kicks off a week of information and activity that will introduce students to their new home on the Hill.

During the day, students attend a variety of educational sessions, touching on topics from academics to wellness to financial aid. Each night, a number of social activities are offered, ranging from a ghost tour to a comedian routine to a campus ministries lawn party. Students also have the opportunity to spend the day participating in community service with a local organization through Big Red’s Blitz on Thursday.

The program lasts from Sunday to Thursday, so you will still have time to relax before classes start the following Monday. However, participating in MASTER Plan gives you a number of opportunities that you wouldn’t have otherwise.

You get the chance to move into your dorm room early, attend unique events, meet new people, and explore campus and the community – all a week before classes actually begin.

Pro tip: Use your free time during MASTER Plan to walk through your schedule and get familiar with the campus. Knowing where all of your classes are will make your first day of school a little bit easier.

Photos by Evan Pennington, Jake Pope and Tanner Cole

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MASTER PLAN’S COMMUTER PROGRAM Sunday, August 14 - Monday, August 15

While MASTER Plan is designed specifically for first year students living on campus, MASTER Plan’s Commuter Program (MPC) is meant to provide first year commuter students with a similar experience. The main difference is the program’s length and the type of information provided.

With only two days of informational sessions, MPC is significantly shorter than MASTER Plan, but it ensures that commuters receive information that is specific to them.

However, commuters are not limited to their program’s informational sessions. They are invited back each evening for MASTER Plan’s social events. MPC participants are also encouraged to return to campus on Thursday, August 18 for Big Red’s Blitz, the campus and community involvement fair, TopperU and the closing concert.

How do I sign up?

It is not too late to register for MASTER Plan or MPC. You can register for either program on TopNet, or you can find a paper registration form online. If you register for MASTER Plan before August 9, the cost is $125. On August 9, the registration fee increases to $150. MPC registration is $40.

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DORM LIFE Making your new space home One of the most monumental changes that will come with the start of your college experience will take place before classes even begin.

Photo by Skyler Ballard

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Making the transition from home to a residence hall on WKU’s campus is a big deal. Whether you’re moving into Minton, McCormack or another building, most freshman residence halls look the same upon first arrival. Expect to see regulation furniture in a standard set-up, white walls and not much else.

While you cannot make any permanent changes to your room, you can take a few steps to make your new space feel like home.

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Decorate your walls When you move in, your room is a blank slate.

The best way to make it feel a little homier is by bringing pieces of home with you. Whether that is pictures of family and friends, your favorite poster or a painted canvas, your walls will look less bland when they are decorated.

Bring some residence hall accessories Don’t forget the final touches. Sometimes, basic items such as a lamp, rug, mirror or strand of Christmas lights can transform a room from a dull, blank space to a space that feels warm, homey and inviting.

But don’t bring too much While it can be nice to accessorize your new home, you should remember that it is not very big. While they are cozy, most freshman residence halls do not really have abundant amount of room for storage. To start off, it is a good idea to stick to the essentials.

And don’t bring prohibited items WKU’s Housing and Residence Life website lists “halogen lamps, potpourri kettles, George Foreman grills, crock pots, hot plates, grills, electric skillets, toasters, and toaster ovens” as items that are not allowed in residence halls.

Get creative with storage solutions It is no secret that rooms in residence halls, especially in freshman residence halls, are not very big. With that in mind, it doesn’t hurt to think of some space saving solutions for your dorm room. Many students use plastic storage bins or crates to make the most of their space.

Don’t forget the essentials Toiletries, laundry supplies and extra quarters, shower shoes, medicine – while decorating is fun, it is important not to forget the things you will really need once you are on campus. A full list of recommended items can be found in the move-in guide at www.wku.edu/housing.

Photo by Skyler Ballard

Communicate with your roommate Whether he or she is your best friend from high school or a complete stranger, it can be a good idea to be in touch with your new roommate prior to move-in day, so you can figure out the important details together. Decide which one of you is bringing a microwave (1000 watts or less) or refrigerator (5 cubic feet or less). Will your room have a TV or a game console? How will you set up your new space? Room assignments are typically made over the summer, so you have plenty of time to make the necessary arrangements.

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QUIZ: WHICH TYPE OF ROOMMATE ARE YOU?

By Ryan Pait

It takes all types to make the world go round — here are some of the major archetypes you might encounter in your quest for your perfect roommate match.

1. You just moved in. What’s the first thing that needs to be done? a. Nap

b. Clean. This place is filthy.

c. Just hang out, man. d. Video games!!!

e. Homework/print off all your syllabi. It’s never too early to

start having a great semester!

2. How are we arranging the room?

a. Can you sleep on the floor?

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b. Our comforters match!

c. Let’s just be ourselves.

d. Let’s stick to our sides.

e. Mega-bed!

3. How do you wake up for class?

a. I don’t go to class.

b. I like to wake up at sunrise so I

can be fully prepared for the day.

c. On my own, but let’s walk to class together.

d. Seventeen different alarms

e. Whenever you get up!

4. It’s homework time. What’s your approach?

a. Yeah, I’m not doing it.

b. Let’s work separately, but then I’ll

check yours for you. We can do this!

c. I’ll do half the math problems,

and you do the other half, and then

we’ll switch!

d. I’ll be working at my desk. Please

don’t disturb me.

e. Can you hold my pencil for me?

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5. Time for dinner! What are we eating?

a. I found this old breadstick inside

one of my sweatshirts and a bottle

of Pepsi in my sheets. Cool!

b. I’m cooking a pot roast for us in

the kitchen. It’ll be done in four hours.

c. I’m just going to have Easy Mac in

the room.

d. I’m meeting my friends. Oh, this

isn’t an invitation.

e. Let’s go to Fresh and share a

piece of pizza!

6. It’s 8 p.m. on Thursday. What’s going on?

a. I’m going to bed. I have class in

the morning.

b. We should dust before we go to

bed. It’s allergy season.

c. Want to watch “Friends” on Net

flix together?

d. I’ve already left for the weekend.

e. I’ll tuck you in.

Results

The Problem (mostly As) I know, I know. I tried to do my laundry but all the machines were broken. I can’t really do anything about all my piles of stuff everywhere because that’s just how I am. Also, I swear I’ll throw out that pumpkin once it starts to smell. It’s so cute, though! I’m about to take a nap for four hours, so can you tiptoe?

Type A (mostly Bs) Are you in the Honors College? No? That’s fine, not everybody makes it in. We’re going to bunk the beds so we have optimal study space. I have Citizen and Self at 8 a.m. and need to get at least 8 hours of sleep, so please don’t make any noise after 10 p.m. What’s your GPA, again?

The Ideal Roommate (mostly Cs) My mom sent me cookies in the mail. Do you want some? You just farted? It’s OK, everybody does it. Want to go to Kroger and get stuff

START LEADING OTHERS. START ABOVE THE REST. START ACCOMPLISHING MORE. START DEFINING YOURSELF. START MAKING A DIFFERENCE. START FEELING INSPIRED. START STRONG.

to make dinner? Or we could just order pizza and watch “Game of Thrones” all night. Which sounds best to you? Also, I cleaned!

We’re Just Roommates (mostly Ds) Hey… you. Can you not talk to me so much? It makes me really uncomfortable when you try to force a friendship between us. I already have my own friends and don’t really need any more.

We’re just roommates.

No Boundaries (mostly Es) Do you think we should push our beds together to make one mega-bed? Also, I left all of my pants at home so we’re going to have to share yours. Want to split a milkshake from Steak N’ Shake? One straw, definitely. We’re already besties! I know we live together, but do you want to have a slumber party tonight? You can do my hair and I’ll tell you all about my intimacy issues.

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ACADEMICS

Starting your college career can be a whirlwind of excitement, but it is important to remember the real reason to attend a university: academics.

Maybe you have specific career goals and know exactly what you want to do with these next four years. Maybe you’re not quite sure yet. Maybe you have no idea. Regardless, it’s likely that WKU has something for you. With a number of majors, minors and programs across six distinct colleges, WKU offers a wide variety of academic programs to chose from. Here are the basics.

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Counseling and Student Affairs, Educational Administration, Leadership and Research, Military Science and Leadership, Psychology, School of Teacher Education, and Teacher Education Programs College of Health and Human Services Allied Health; Communication Sciences and Disorders; Family and Consumer Sciences; School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Management; School of Nursing; Public Health; and Social Work Potter College of Arts and Letters Art, Communication, English, Folk Studies and Anthropology, History, School of Journalism and Broadcasting, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy and Religion, Political Science, Sociology, Theatre and Dance, and Interdisciplinary Programs

University College Diversity and Community Studies, Honors Academy, School of Professional Studies, Adult Learner Services, Alive Center for Community Partnerships, Center for Gerontology, Project Graduate, Military Student Services

DIVERSITY

& COMMUNITY

STUDIES

Gordon Ford College of Business Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing Ogden College of Science and Engineering SKyTeach, Agriculture, Architectural and Manufacturing Services, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography and Geology, Mathematics, Psychological Sciences, and Pre-professional and Interdisciplinary Programs 16

The Major in Diversity & Community Studies requires a minor — such as African American Studies, Citizenship & Social Justice, or Gender & Women’s Studies, but any minor (or second major) will work!

For more information, please email DCStudies@wku.edu or call 270-745-6477

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Some helpful hints: Meet with your adviser Meeting with your adviser is a crucial part of the registration process.

You won’t be cleared to register for the next semester’s classes until you do so. However, he or she is not simply there to check a box.

Your academic adviser is there to assist you. He or she is likely very knowledgeable with degree requirements and can help you make sure you’re taking the right classes in the right order. It’s a good idea to meet with your adviser early and often.

Get familiar with your iCAP Located under the student services tab on TopNet, taking a look at your iCap is a useful way to gauge your progress towards degree completion. Submit an Interactive Degree Audit to see what classes you have taken and what classes you have yet to take.

Be prepared for registration Chances are, you’ll be surprised by how fast the semester seems to fly by. Before you know it, it will be October and time to register for next semester’s classes. Meet with your adviser early, decide which classes you want to take (picking some back up courses just in case never hurts) make sure there are no holds on your account, and set your alarm for 5 a.m. on your designated registration day.

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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING SEP. 22 - 27

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS NOV. 3 - 8

WINTERDANCE: ADVENTURES IN TOYLAND

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DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD

FEB. 23 - 28

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Marie Angeles in Germany

Olivia Scheper in Ireland

Alexandria Knipp in Turkey

FROM THE HILLTOP TO THE WORLD Taking advantage of WKU’s study abroad options

WKU markets itself as “a leading American university with international reach,” and the Office of Study Abroad and Global Learning helps make that tagline a reality. Since Fall 2013, WKU has sent over 1,700 students on study abroad programs all over the world.

Those interested in studying abroad can select from a long list of locations, program types and lengths. During the 2014-2015 school year, WKU students studied on every continent, excluding Antarctica. Most of these were short-term, faculty led trips, but many students traveled through partner programs such as KIIS and CCSA as well. Also popular were two of WKU’s most well known study abroad opportunities, Harlaxton and Semester at Sea. The office helps students find ways to make programs relatively more affordable as well. Each year, Study Abroad and Global Learning gives out over $150,000 in scholarships, and additional resources on campus can make the dream of studying abroad a reality.

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Tips for freshmen from the Office of Study Abroad and Global Learning: Interested in studying abroad but don’t know what to do first? Here are some tips from the SAGL advisers themselves. #1 Plan Early!

Begin exploring programs online at wku.edu/ study abroad and meet with your academic adviser to decide when studying abroad works best with your schedule. #2 Attend the study abroad fair and open house in Fall 2016.

You’ll be able to find more information about specific programs at these two events, held each semester by the Office of Study Abroad and Global Learning. #3 Visit the Study Abroad and Global Learning office on a Wednesday Each Wednesday, the office is open for peer advising from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. During this time, no appointment is required to meet with a peer adviser.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Adam Wilkins

During the Fall 2015 semester, Adam Wilkins studied abroad in Grantham, England, at Harlaxton College. He and his classmates took classes four days a week, and spent three days a week traveling Europe. Over the course of the semester, Wilkins visited 10 countries, from Spain to Switzerland to Israel.

According to Wilkins, it was an opportunity like no other.

“It was seriously one of the best decisions of my life,” he said. “It’s hard to explain, but it’s definitely something you won’t regret.”

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PARENT AND FAMILY WEEKEND Showing your family around your new home

Mark your calendars for this special Saturday. On October 1, the parents and families of current WKU students are invited to visit campus. There are a number of activities planned for the weekend, including a football game, campus tour, food, music and more. Use this weekend as an opportunity to show your family around your new home on the Hill.

You can also nominate your family for Family of the Year. Each year, one family is selected for this title, and they’re given a prize from the WKU Store, dinner and special recognition at the football game.

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BE GREEK Eligibility 2.5 unweighted high School gpa or 2.25 college gpa (12 or more hours) For more information please contact Alex Kennedy at (270)745-2459 or greek.affairs@wku.edu

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CAMPUS HACKS

By Brenna Sherrill Be in-the-know when you come to campus in the fall. Once the semester starts, reference this list of campus hacks to make you’re life a little easier.

Keep yourself from sweating (and swearing because you’re late) Tired of the body confusion that results from sweating your way up the Hill in freezing temperatures? Take a day off and ride the Grise elevator to the fourth floor and exit toward the fine arts center. Get there early to avoid the busier crunch time between classes.

Stop failing your classes Are you on the struggle bus? There are seriously so many people being paid to provide free tutoring to students on campus. Visit The Learning Center for tutoring in a variety of subjects or departmental centers that offer more specific services. Don’t be afraid to ask your professors where you can find extra help.

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Spend more time in the shower and less time in the lab Here’s a common scenario: you worked into the wee hours on a project, slept through your alarms, and ran to class frantic because you needed to turn in the fruits of your labor. Save yourself a step or two by uploading your paper through webprint.wku.edu, where a document from your own computer can be printed in any of the campus labs. Avoid logging into lab computers, head straight for the printer with your ID, and roll into class with time to spare. And also, you should, like, probably shower at some point.

Talk to your professors (but not too much) In case you weren’t aware, your professors are actual humans who have actual office hours during which they might actually be willing to speak to you. Be bold! Give your professors a visit, but also recognize when you’ve overstayed your welcome. When your professor knows DEPOSIT TODAY!

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Stop using Notepad as a Word processor A list of reasons why Notepad is terrible: there’s no formatting, it’s hideous, and it’s incredibly frustrating. Fortunately for your professors, you can no longer use the excuse that Microsoft Office is too expensive: you can use your WKU student email address to download Office for free. Just search “free Microsoft Office” through the WKU homepage and start Word processing like a real adult.

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CAMPUS RESOURCES

The resources that are here to help you succeed WRITING CENTER Students who need help writing papers can find it here. The Writing Center employs English majors and graduate students to give students writing assistance.

OFFICE OF SCHOLAR DEVELOPMENT The Office of Scholar Development offers assistance and advising to students who are applying for nationally competitive scholarships and programs.

MATH CENTER Don’t feel stuck if you find yourself struggling in your freshman math class. There are people on campus to help you out. Check out the math lab, located in College High Hall Room 2124 for tutoring or a quiet homework area.

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER Located on the second floor of Mass Media and Technology Hall, the TRC offers students access to specialized multimedia equipment and software through short-term rentals. You can schedule a rental online.

COUNSELING AND TESTING CENTER Students can find a safe space for confidential counseling at WKU’s Counseling and Testing Center, as well as services for various exams, including the CLEP, Nursing Entrance and Math Placement Exams.

ACADEMIC ADVISING AND RETENTION CENTER The Academic Advising and Retention Center coordinates all undergraduate advising and advises students who are exploratory or undecided.

CENTER FOR CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Center for Career and Professional Development serves as a link between the university and the professional world. If you’re looking for assistance with reaching your career goals, they are here to help.

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STUDENT MEDIA If you’re interested in media, you’ve come to the right place. WKU offers students several opportunities to get real-world media experience on campus.

THE TALISMAN The Talisman name has been around since 1924. For years, it was WKU’s official, award-winning yearbook, but it has evolved into a life and culture magazine. Important feature writing and stunning photojournalism still capture the essence of the WKU community in the modern Talisman, produced once a semester. Daily content can also be found online, at WKUTalisman.com.

THE COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD The Herald is WKU’s student-run newspaper, featuring comprehensive news coverage of WKU. It is in print each Tuesday and Thursday, and distributed across campus and Bowling Green for free. Stories can also be found online, at WKUHerald.com. Positions are paid.

NEWS CHANNEL 12 AND THE EXTRA POINT Broadcasting students can get hands-on experience in live TV production through News Channel 12 and the Extra Point. Produced each Tuesday evening, News Channel 12 is a 30-minute student newscast. The Extra Point, produced each Thursday evening, is a sports talk show. Both shows are broadcast on WKU’s Residence Life Channel 12.

REVOLUTION 91.7 Also known as WWHR-FM, Revolution 91.7 is WKU’s campus radio station. It broadcasts a mix of progressive music and gives students a chance to be on the air. Those interested in radio can volunteer to work a shift at the station.

IMAGEWEST Imagewest is an award winning advertising and public relations agency. Students interested in either field can apply for internships with the agency and work with a diverse set of clients in a collaborative, hands-on setting.

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WELCOME FROM THE EDITORS Hello, class of 2020! The Hill has been awaiting your arrival, and we cannot wait to see what amazing things you’ll do. As Talisman editor, I have a great opportunity for you to be a part of something new and exciting.

This year, the Talisman will be transitioning from a yearbook to a biannual magazine. The magazine will serve as the voice for WKU’s stories and culture and will connect students with the community. The Talisman’s exquisite journalists, photographers, designers, illustrators and creatives will work together to create a beautiful publication.

We will also continue to expand our web presence at WKUTalisman.com. Our quirky, engaging, studentproduced content will keep you laughing and clicking throughout the year.

Make sure you check out the Talisman this year.

We’d love for you to be on the team if you’re interested. It’s going to be a great year!

- Kylee Kaetzel, Talisman Editor-in-Chief

Welcome to the Hill, class of 2020! I’m Brandon and I’m the editor-in-chief of the College Heights Herald, WKU’s student-run newspaper. We’re a team of passionate student journalists bringing you all the news from our campus and community.

The Herald’s print edition is distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays in over 100 locations both on campus and throughout Bowling Green. Our website, WKUHerald.com, is updated 24/7 with breaking news, sports coverage and everything that’s happening on our campus.

We’re all over social media, too! Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat @WKUHerald and like us on Facebook (facebook.com/WKUHerald).

Finally, the Herald’s mobile app is a great way to read the news while also getting notified of deals and sales from Bowling Green businesses! Download it for free in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

We’re proud to be the best source of news on our campus and we hope you’ll follow along through another exciting year on the Hill. Go Tops!

- Brandon Carter, Herald Editor-in-Chief

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7 DOS AND DON’TS OF FRESHMAN YEAR

By Hannah McCarthy

The first year of college, while exciting and life changing, can sometimes feel like walking through an endless hallway with hundreds of open doors. In classes, parties, social organizations, and even food — the possibilities feel unlimited. Here’s a list of Dos and Don’ts to guide you through the constant decision-making of freshman year.

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#1. Don’t Underestimate the Constant Presence of Your Basic History Class.

History professors are known to be tough. You will write papers and take pop quizzes — with or without a hangover. If you’re trying to ease into college academia, a different class may be a better, softer choice for your first semester. #3. Don’t Fear WKU Dorm Life.

It can be shocking and discomforting to give up privacy to live in a dorm. But as you are figuring out life on campus, it is good to remember that your roommate and floormates are too. The people you live with are the ones who will laugh, cry, party and eat every meal with you. #5. Don’t Save Your Laundry for Sunday Night.

This is a lesson that extends past the simple everyday task of doing laundry. Procrastination is rampant and the laundry machines are evil.

If you try your best to do at least some of your work before the day it’s due, you will spend less time stressing and more time having fun. If you do your laundry midweek, you will avoid the painstakingly long lines and save hours. #7. Don’t Miss Out. Something is always going on around campus.

Getting involved is important, and FOMO is real.

Participation in anything — even a pickup game of ultimate Frisbee — will help you meet friends, establish connections and make your experience at WKU as meaningful as it can be.

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#2. Do Try New and Different Classes.

WKU does not make you decide your major from the get-go. You have time to explore. So do it. Choose anything from Criminology to an Equestrian Course on the WKU Ag Farm.

Freshman year is the time to figure out what you like and what you hate so that you can begin to shape your future. #4. Do Learn Proper Dorm Etiquette. Quickly.

Seeing the same people everyday and living in such close quarters means it is extremely important to remain hygienic, happy and chill in almost every situation. This includes when your roommate throws up all over the showers at 3 a.m. and needs a hand cleaning up. Or when that leftover Subway sandwich in your refrigerator turns two weeks old. #6. Do Keep a Stash of Quarters.

To do laundry at WKU you need at least $5 worth of quarters. The machines hate you, and they want to ruin your day. Don’t think that you can just get coins from the change machines or the soda vendors, because they hate you too.

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IT HELPDESK If you’re having a technology-related issue, don’t fret. The IT Helpdesk is here to help you. It offers ResNet, a computer repair service to students free of charge. IT can also provide assistance with Topnet, Blackboard, Toppermail and more. iWKU Download this free app to make your life on the Hill a little bit easier. You can use it to access your class schedule, your meal plan information and your final grades.

BIG RED BIKES Need a pair of wheels to get around? Check out Big Red Bikes, a bike rental program for student, faculty and staff. With your student ID, you can rent a bike for an entire week at no charge. Stop by the Office of Sustainability to do so.

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TOPPER TRANSIT As a WKU student, you have free access to Topper Transit, the university’s bus service. It can take you around main campus, to South campus and to certain destinations in Bowling Green.

Use the iWKU app to check the bus schedule and hop on.

POLICE EXPLORERS If you’re nervous about walking around campus alone at night, don’t be. The WKU Police Department offers a free escort service from dusk to dawn called the police explorers. If you want someone to escort you across campus, give the police explorers a call at (270) 745-3333.

COMPUTER LABS There are eight computer labs available for student use on campus. The largest is located in Mass Media and Technology hall and is open 24/7 for your convenience. Each lab is equipped with a scanner and printer(s). Full-time students are allotted $75 of printing dollars a year, and part-time students are given $50 a year. You can check lab availability straight from your phone through the iWKU app.

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Replace incandescent light bulbs with either CFLs or LEDs. They use less energy and last up to ten times longer.

Take short showers instead of baths.

Operate clothes washers only when fully loaded.

Stop the dryer as soon as clothes are dry, and dry another load when the first one is finished.

Drink tap water! You can fill an 8 oz. glass with tap water for a fraction of a penny!

Never let televisions or computers play to empty rooms — that just wastes energy!

Unplug chargers, small appliances and electronic devices when possible.

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STAYING HEALTHY How to avoid the dreaded Freshman 15 It’s a myth you’ve probably heard from parents and advisers, television shows and older, wiser friends. It’s the myth of the Freshman 15, the unforeseen pounds that sneak up underneath the waistlines of unsuspecting first year college students.

While the pounds can unexpectedly appear, they don’t have to. Fortunately, WKU offers a number of programs, services and options to help students ward off the unwanted extra weight.

PRESTON HEALTH & ACTIVITIES CENTER If you’re a full time student, you can access the Preston Center, WKU’s on campus fitness center free of charge. All you have to do is show your student ID at the front desk as you’re walking in. Inside, there are a number of resources for physical activity, including basketball courts, a workout and weightlifting room, natatorium, and indoor track. The Preston Center also offers Group X fitness classes like Zumba on a scheduled, weekly basis.

WELLU WellU is a free program open to all full time WKU students. Its goal is to promote wellbeing among students by connecting them to appropriate programs and services. Participation in WellU also makes you eligible for some unique incentives. The program gives away over $15,000 in prizes and scholarships each year.

HEALTHY DINING OPTIONS While fast food options are abundant on campus, there are some healthier alternatives as well.

Visit wku.edu/wholesomewku to view a list of the most nutritious options at eighteen of WKU’s on campus restaurants.

ORAC WKU’s Outdoor Recreation Activity Center provides students with rental equipment and opportunities to go on a number outdoor adventure trips. See the next page for a recounting of one student’s ORAC experience in 2016.

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IOWAN ICE Photos and story by Gabriel Scarlett

They traveled 10 hours northwest in a WKU van.

Twelve students piled in with trail mix, climbing magazines and headphone splitters between them sat elbow-to-elbow.

Their destination was a snow-covered farm in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

The students traveled all that way to climb a gleaming, 80-foot silo coated in 60 feet of ice on an Outdoor Recreation Activity Center organized trip. Icicles hung from the sides of roofs, while pockets of air created shadows against the towering structure.

The 60-foot vertical made for a difficult climb.

Scaling the silo, their arms grew tired and their fingers grew numb. In between climbs, they watched fellow climbers and sipped hot chocolate from the comfort of the ice lounge.

Still, climber after climber took the challenge and ventured up the structure.

Nashville freshman Brent Andrews said the experience was invigorating.

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“When I got to the top of the silo and peered over the Iowa cornfields that surrounded me, I couldn’t help but laugh,” Andrews said later in an email. “It was a bit paradoxical to ice climb in the middle of a field, but I think I realized while resting at the top that adventure isn’t supposed to be confined to logic, ever.”

Their ice picks, once sharp and able to pierce ice easily, grew increasingly dull. The light slowly faded in the Saturday afternoon.

The trip ended as it began, with students packed into a WKU van. This time, tired bodies slept en mass as the fiery orange sun set behind them.

Lexington senior David English went on the trip seeking adventure. Atop a frozen silo 60 feet in the air, that’s exactly what he found. However strenuous, he said the climb was worth it.

“Anything worth doing is worth overdoing,” English said. “Ice climbing is worth overdoing.”

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RECRUITMENT 101

Everything you need to know about Greek Life on the Hill.

In Fall 2016, WKU will have a total of 33 Greek organizations on campus and over 2,000 students involved in fraternities and sororities.

For many, these organizations provide a sense of belonging and community that is unmatched, and it all starts with recruitment.

Panhellenic sorority recruitment takes place during MASTER Plan. It starts on Tuesday, Aug. 16 and continues until the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 21. Recruitment activities do not get in the way of MASTER Plan, so women can participate in both simultaneously and begin the first day of classes with a bid from a sorority.

Recruitment for Interfraternity Council organizations begins as soon as sorority recruitment ends. It kicks off with orientation on Sunday, Aug. 21, and lasts until Friday, Aug. 26.

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on the WKU Greek Affairs websites, www.wku. edu/wkugreeks.

While a majority of Greek organizations participate in fall recruitment, not every one finds new members the same way. Neither Sigma Alpha, an agriculture sorority, nor Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority participate in formal sorority recruitment. On the other hand, National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations, otherwise know as historically African American fraternities and sororities, typically do not allow first semester freshmen.

However, every Greek organization at WKU meets in the Meet the Greeks night during MASTER Plan on Tuesday, Aug. 16. This informal, informational event gives students a chance to learn more about Greek life, the recruitment process and the wide array of sororities and fraternities on WKU’s campus.

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Alex Kennedy’s Recruitment Tips Coordinator of Greek Affairs

Be authentic to who you are.

With 22 fraternities and sororities participating in fall recruitment, it is important to remember that not every organization is looking for the same type of member. Alex Kennedy says this gives students the opportunity to be themselves. “You can pretend to be someone for a week, and get into this organization, and then have to continue to pretend to be that person for the next four years.

Or you can be real with yourself that week, know that ‘this is not where I belong, and that’s okay’ and love the next four years because they take you for who you are.”

Be open-minded.

You may think you know what an organization stands for, but every local chapter is different.

Kennedy says those going through recruitment should try to keep this in mind as they work their way through the process. “Every fours years a chapter is completely different than what it was four years before,” she says. According to her, Greek participants who keep an open mind are the happiest.

Get involved.

Campus involvement does not begin and end with Greek life. “Don’t just let your fraternity or sorority membership define your college experience,” Kennedy says. “It’s really supposed to be kind of like a catapult that’s supposed to get you into other things.” She says further campus involvement can be a great way to find what you are truly passionate about.

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES Getting connected and finding your place Coming to campus is a big step, but it’s only the first of many. Once you’ve arrived, you’ll want to make the Hill feel like home.

One of the easiest, most beneficial ways to do so is by finding a community and becoming a part of something bigger than yourself. It’s by joining a student organization.

According to Director of Student Activities Charley Pride, WKU has over 340 registered student organizations. This number includes everything from campus ministries to intramural teams to professional groups to student government. With such a long list, it’s likely that you’ll be able to find something you want to get involved in.

Pride says there are benefits to doing so, citing statistics that show those who are involved in activities have higher retention rates. To him, it’s simple.

“Beginning students have a lot of

opportunities,” he says. “It’s just taking advantage of that.”

Even if you don’t find something right away, there are still opportunities to get connected.

You can meet with a Student Activities staff member and discuss your interests, so they can help you find your place.

There’s room for creativity, as well. If you have an idea for a new club, organization or activity, those in the Office of Student Activities can help you make that dream a reality. Pride says he and his staff will help students get their ideas off the ground and start something new.

During MASTER Plan, you’ll learn more about getting involved on campus, and during the first week of classes, the Office of Student Activities will hold an informational fair for registered student organizations. Plan to attend both, so you can learn how to make the most of your college experience.

NAMES TO KNOW

GARY RANSDELL, WKU President Ransdell has been the face of WKU since he became president in 1997. Achievements during his tenure include the creation of Kentucky’s only independent Honors College and rebuilding WKU’s campus through construction projects. He is set to retire in 2017.

DAVID LEE, Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs The provost is the chief academic officer for the university. As provost, Lee is responsible for setting goals for the university’s academic missions, which includes instruction, research and community outreach.

BRIAN KUSTER, Vice President for Student Affairs The vice president for student affairs oversees several hundred student employees in eight departments. He is the primary student advocate for more than 20,000 students and looks after their general welfare outside the classroom.

TODD STEWART, Director of Athletics Stewart is responsible for the planning, management and administration of WKU’s athletics department.

JAY TODD RICHEY, Student Government Association President As president, Richey is the chief executive officer of the SGA and the official representative of the student body. His duties include representing students on the Board of Regents, WKU’s major decision-making board.

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NUMBERS TO KNOW Academic Advising and Retention Center (270) 745-5065 wku.edu/advising Academic Affairs (270) 745-2296 wku.edu/academicaffairs Admissions Toll free: 1 (800) 495-8463 (270) 745-2551 admission@wku.edu wku.edu/freshmen/#

Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (270) 745-5066

Intramural-Recreational Sports (270) 745-6060 wku.edu/intramurals

Potter College of Arts & Letters (270) 745-2344 wku.edu/pcal

International Programs (270) 745-5334 wku.edu/oip

Division of Extended Learning and Outreach (270) 745-1900 delo@wku.edu wku.edu/delo

Ogden College of Science and Engineering (270) 745-4449 wku.edu/ogden

Downing Student Union (270) 745-5793 wku.edu/dsu

Preston Health and Activities Center (270) 745-5217 wku.edu/imrec/facilities

Billings and Receivables (270) 745-6381 or (270) 745-5370 billings.receivables@wku.edu

Gordon Ford College of Business (270) 745-6311 gfcb@wku.edu wku.edu/business

Registrar (270) 745-3351 registrar@wku.edu wku.edu/registrar

Bowling Green Police Department (270) 393-4000 bgky.org/police/index.php

The Graduate School (270) 745-2446 wku.edu/graduate

Campus Post Office (270) 745-3093 wku.edu/postal/index.php

Graves Gilbert Health Services (270) 745-CARE gravesgilbert.com/ ggcwkuhealthservices

Student Accessibility Resource Center (270) 745-5004 wku.edu/sarc

Athletics (270) 745-3542 wkusports.com

College of Education and Behavioral Services (270) 745-4662 wku.edu/cebs

WKU Police (270) 745-2548 wku.edu/police

Honors College (270) 745-2081 honors@wku.edu wku.edu/honors

WKU Store Toll free: 1 (800) 444-5155 bookstore@wku.edu wkustore.com

Housing and Residence Life (270) 745-4359 wku.edu/housing

University College (270) 745-4092 wku.edu/uc

Counseling and Testing Center (270) 745-3159 wku.edu/heretohelp

Human Resources (270) 745-5360 wku.edu/hr

Dining Services (270) 745-2416 wkudining.com

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BOWLING GREEN

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Nestled in the heart of south central Kentucky, Bowling Green is a unique place. By population, it’s the Commonwealth’s third largest city, but it doesn’t lack small town, southern charm. Whether you have a week off or just some time in between classes, use the following list, adapted from WKUTalisman.com, to help you explore your new home.

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JUMP AIR ZONE Bowling Green, somewhat surprisingly, is home to a number of fun recreational areas, including a recently opened indoor trampoline park. After your food settles, head to Jump Air Zone to start bouncing when they open at noon.

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EXPLORE DOWNTOWN After taking the final bites of your waffle and the last sips of your coffee, go for a walk and see for yourself what downtown Bowling Green has to offer: Fountain Square Park, picturesque boutiques, a local bakery and a New Orleans-style restaurant are just a few things you’ll find.

DAY FOUR NATURE Take advantage of your surroundings by taking a trip to one of the area’s recreational areas. Lost River Cave is close by, and you can walk the cave’s trails for free. If you want to venture a little further, check out Mammoth Cave, the world’s longest cave system. It’s only about a 30-minute drive from campus.

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DINNER PLANS Bowling Green offers a long list of locally owned restaurants. Pick one, and eat dinner somewhere new.

DAY SIX COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET Enjoy a Saturday morning breakfast at Bowling Green’s Community Farmers Market, located on Nashville Road. It’s delicious.

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FLEA LAND OF BOWLING GREEN At first glance, this may seem like a strange recommendation, but don’t pass up your chance to visit Kentucky’s largest flea market, located on Three Springs Road. With a total of 460 booths, you never know what treasures you might find.

Plus, Flea Land’s website advertises a delicacy called “chicken-on-a-stick.” If that’s not reason enough to check it out, what is?

DAY SEVEN Let’s be real: It’s probably time to check back into reality. Use today as a catch-up day to complete any homework you’ve been religiously avoiding for the past seven days.

Or binge-watch your favorite show on Netflix.

It’s your call.

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GOING FURTHER

Information on Nashville, Louisville and Lexington

Bowling Green is conveniently located in between these three cities. If you want to get out of town for a day, make a short trip to one of these locations.

NASHVILLE Tennessee’s state capitol is only about an hour away from Bowling Green. Often called Music City, there is an array of things to do. Learn more about country music at the Country Music Hall of Fame, or catch a concert at the Bridgestone Arena or the historic Ryman Auditorium. The city also has a bustling downtown area and many other attractions.

LOUISVILLE If you want to venture a little further, travel to Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city. Roughly two hours from Bowling Green, it is the home of the Kentucky Derby. The city also has great food and shopping, as well as a number of museums, including the Muhammed Ali Center, the Louisville Slugger Museum and the Kentucky Derby Museum.

LEXINGTON Kentucky’s second largest city is only a little bit further away than Louisville. It’s about a two and a half hour drive from Bowling Green. If you take the trip, you can visit Keeneland, another famous horse park, or the Kentucky Theater, a historic cinema known for showing indie films.

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