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Bowling Green, Kentucky · Bowling GreenWhen the Red Towel Trust launched in 2022, name, image and likeness (NIL) for college athletes was only in its first full year. Today, the trust is the official NIL collective for WKU athletics. But let’s back up. What is this “NIL” that has been changing the landscape of college athletics and disrupting one of America’s favorite pastimes? It’s not something that can be ignored and is now arguably vital to remain competitive in college athletic…See the Story
A collective of change in college sports
Bowling Green, Kentucky · Bowling GreenWKU is looking into its contract with Sodexo Management Services after maintenance expenditures consistently break budget, and may consider “insourcing” maintenance, bringing it back into the university, President Timothy Caboni told the Board of Regents on Thursday. WKU’s maintenance positions are primarily contracted through Sodexo, a facilities maintenance company. WKU’s contract with Sodexo was intended to take employees out of the universit…See the Story
Board of Regents discuss budget overspending, approve over $33,000 raise for general counsel at quarterly meeting
Bowling Green, Kentucky · Bowling GreenBowling Green citizens struggling to balance work, home and a healthy lifestyle will find they have the opportunity to do so, thanks to resources created by other members of the community, who have experienced the same dilemma. When BikeWalk BG was founded in 2018, Lead Coordinator Karissa Lemon was looking to create a program where people could come together, participate in fitness-based activities and get educated on safely practicing healthy …See the Story
BikeWalk BG, WKU CHHS offers chances for a healthy lifestyle
College Students · Bowling GreenCollege students are no strangers to learning how to make a living and pay for expenses in creative ways. With the cost of attending a university rising, many have had to find new ways to keep themselves afloat. For some, this is starting their own businesses, learning how to balance school work and keeping their business in line with competition. Gatara Townsend, a WKU social work graduate student, has had a different approach to starting her o…See the Story
‘Just keep going and don’t give up’: student business owners share experiences
Bowling Green, Kentucky · Bowling GreenEditor’s note: This story will be updated as more information is available. A shooting was reported at the Muse BG apartments on Tuesday evening. The Bowling Green Police Department responded and reported no injuries or fatalities. The Herald has reached out to BGPD Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward for further information. In July, the Muse was the scene of a shooting that killed a WKU student. Editor-in-Chief Price Wilborn can be reached …See the Story
BREAKING: BGPD on scene following shooting at Muse, no injuries reported
Bowling Green, Kentucky · Bowling GreenIf students are looking for somewhere to destress and relax because of final exams, WKU Libraries will be holding events and offering services to students during finals week. According to the WKU Libraries Instagram, “We know the end of the semester is stressful! Next week take a study break, grab a snack, and destress with #WKULibraries.” If students need a quiet place to study, The Commons will have open study space in room 3002/3008 with mark…See the Story
WKU Libraries to host finals week festivities
Bowling Green, Kentucky · Bowling GreenHope Harbor Inc., a nonprofit sexual trauma recovery center in Bowling Green, hosted its annual “Take Back the Night” empowerment and awareness against sexual violence event at First Christian Church on Friday, April 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hope Harbor traces its origins to the 1980s from a community concern which recognized spouse abuse as a serious community problem. Katie Poindexter, advocacy coordinator for Hope Harbour Inc., said that Hop…See the Story
