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WKU Football drops Conference USA opener 34-13 to New Mexico State
WKU Football hit the road for the third time this season after a blowout win against Mercyhurst on Sept. 26. The Hilltoppers traveled out west to take on the New Mexico State Aggies in their first Conference USA matchup of the season. After a tough three game road stretch to…
WKU Volleyball returns home to take on Missouri State
WKU Volleyball returns to Diddle Arena to take on Missouri State after back-to-back wins against New Mexico State last weekend. Head Coach Travis Hudson now has the chance to become the winningest coach in WKU history. The victory against the Aggies marked his 815th win, which…
WKU Soccer secures a clean sheet against Sam Houston State
WKU Soccer dominates Sam Houston State 2-0. Coming off of their first loss of the season, the Hilltoppers knew they had something to prove. The Hilltoppers quickly gained control of the field, keeping the ball in the Bearkats’ defensive zone. Their sustained pressure forced eight…
Gov. Andy Beshear alludes to running for president at book tour
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spoke at the Capitol Theatre about his new book “Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country” on Tuesday. Bowling Green residents showed up and showed out. People began lining up outside of the theatre at noon, said Megan Miles, the marketing…
IN PRINT: Dolly Parton’s love letter to literacy
On Aug. 28, during my press law class, my classmate Alexis Fizer got a text. “My mom just texted me that Dolly Parton died,” she told me with wide eyes. That felt unreal. Fizer thought the same. “I’m not believing her until I get the Apple News notification.” The alert came a few…
WKU Soccer falls in conference opener against Liberty
WKU Soccer falls in the Conference USA opener against Liberty 1-0, handing them their first loss of the season. The Hilltoppers collapsed in the second half, allowing the Flames to take advantage. Liberty was in complete control, finding holes in the WKU defense, with 18 shots,…