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Kids hear about chills and thrills on the Hill
From Civil War soldiers walking along the rifle trench to a woman draped in white stalking the Cravens Library, children got to hear about all the paranormal activity on the Hill. Paranormal historian Tamela Smith hosted a Kids Spooky Tales from the Hill night where she told…
Fleaji Vintage Market raises money for Trained-Alzheimer’s research
What started as an idea by a few Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) graduates from the College of Charleston South Carolina soon became an international company that made its way to WKU’s campus. The WKU FIJI chapter and EZA Finds partnered with Fleaji Vintage Market to host a pop-up flea…
WKU community celebrates 9 to 5 for Dolly Parton
Hilltoppers celebrated Dolly Parton Appreciation Day on Friday, Sept. 25 with a day full of glitter, sweets and giving back to the Southcentral Kentucky community. Communities across the country dedicated Friday, Sept. 25 as Dolly Appreciation Day as a nod to her hit song, “9 to…
Farmers market nurtures community growth
Music serenaded shoppers under the setting sun at Bowling Green’s Community Farmers Market during its annual nighttime event. The Community Farmers Market hosted its annual night market event, which ran from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. The event brought in guest vendors and food trucks to…
Warren County Democrats kick off election season with second annual Democracy Dinner
At the second annual Warren County Democracy Dinner, Democratic speakers “fired up” the audience for the upcoming election. Former State Senator Charles Booker, Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, and Senior Advisor to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Rocky Adkins, met a…
Community plans for a day of Dolly
The WKU and Bowling Green communities are preparing to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton from nine to five on Friday, Sept. 25 with a variety of activities, events and tributes. After Parton died on Aug. 25, Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal proclaimed…
SGA hears guest speaker, moves forward with improved bus tracking resolution
WKU Student Government Association brought a guest speaker for the start of the meeting, Carter Smith got inducted and Resolution 4.6 F was voted on. Melinda Grimsley, the assistant director for the Office of Scholar Development, spoke about how students can benefit from the…