WKU Restaurant Group members (from left) Nena Shomler, Kelci Murphy, and Tiffany Blackman answer questions submitted by senators during the Student GovernmentAssociation’s weekly meeting in the Downing Student Union Senate Chamber’s on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Senators questioned the Restaurant Group on the removal of Steak’n’Shake’s seasoning, implementing kiosk in Subway, and adding spicy chicken sandwiches to Chick-Fil-A’s meal swipe menu. (Von Smith)
Members of the WKU Student GovernmentAssociation submitted questions for the WKU Restaurant Group to answer during their weekly meeting on Tuesday.
The stuff of love: Students stuff plushes forValentine’s Day
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Unstuffed plushie bears are piled on a table waiting to be filled Stuff-A-Plushie event in Downing Student Union on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.(Hallie Stafford)
Eagerly awaiting a new stuffed friend, students lined the Downing Student Union lobby to make plush bears and heart pillows Tuesday, as part of the CampusActivities Board’s Stuff-A-Plush event.
Attendees began by selecting a plush: a light brown bear or a pillow styled after conversation hearts candy. Next, they stuffed their plushes with white cotton and fastened the velcro on the plush to secure the stuffing inside. The event also featured a popcorn stand and a photo booth.
Plona updates press on Moore, Semona ahead of MTSU
WKU Head Coach Hank Plona gave updates on the status of injured Hilltoppers at his Monday press conference.
WKU has suffered from the injury bug, with five players missing time at some point in the season. The Hilltoppers are in the middle of a full week off, with hopes to be healthier for Saturday’s game against rival MTSU.
Special Olympics basketball holds regional competition in Bowling Green
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WKU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Hank Plona held a press conference
Monday as WKU looks to salvage its underwhelming season in the Paul Just Media Center in E.A. Diddle Arena on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. The Hilltoppers have struggled in CUSA, accumulating a 13-16 record during 2 seasons under Plona(Von Smith)
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Family members of special olympians filled the bleachers Saturday as teams took to the court at the Kummer/Little Recreation Center.
Each side of the recreation center, separated by a teal curtain, united in waves of encouraging cheers and energized yelling as the players vied for the upper hand in the Special Olympics Kentucky Region 1 Basketball Tournament.
New faces, same standard: WKU Baseball opens 2026 season
WKU Baseball will look to build on its record-breaking 2025 season as it opens its new campaign against BYU this weekend.
The Hilltoppers won their first Conference USAchampionship in the 2025 season after starting the season 20-1, the best start for a CUSAprogram in history. The 2025 team also broke multiple program records, including stolen bases (126) and strikeouts (513).
Counseling Center to host suicide prevention training
Acoach for the Hopkins County Bulldogs coaches resting players at the Special Olympics at Kummer Little Recreation Center in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (Bradi Hawkins)
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Western Kentucky University Head Baseball Coach Marc Rardin spits during a game against the Illinois State Redbirds at Nick Denes Field on Feb. 14, 2025.(Anna Bell Lee)
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The Counseling Center will host a free suicide prevention training on Wednesday
The training will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. in the SGAchambers, Downing Student Union room 2081. It will teach the common causes and signs of suicidal behavior, as well as give resources to help someone in a crisis.
Top of the Week: Caboni on dorms, SGAbudget meeting
This week, News Reporter Brendan Culler talks about students struggling to traverse the icy campus, the Bowling Green Community Defense going public, MazenAbufadil’s art exhibit, Caboni on dorms and the Student GovernmentAssociation’s spring budget meeting
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Graphic by Shelbi Bale
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