Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Black Excellence Cabaret brings joy and pride to WKU community
WKU students filled Russell Miller Theater Monday night for the inaugural Black Excellence Cabaret, celebrating culture and strengthening community.
The WKUAlpha Psi Omega Mu Lambda Cast celebrated Black History Month with its “Black Excellence Cab” cabaret, an evening of performances highlighting Black culture, ancestry, history and joy The student-run showcase was held on Monday at 9 p.m in the Russell Miller Theatre in the Ivan Wilson FineArts Center With low-cost tickets and an open call for performers, organizers said the event is designed to create an accessible, affirming space for black creativity on WKU’s campus.
Donna’s supports local art through Winter Maker’s
Market
Two Western Kentucky University students Somtoo Nkurumeh and Victory performed “A Critique of SouthAfrica and the Diaspora” at the Black Excellence Cabaret on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 in the Russell Miller Theater.(Kylee Holt)
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Maria Carmichael and Chris Wall view Lillian Star’s vendor booth at Donna’s Winter Maker’s Market on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (Sam Huffman)
In a town where local art isn’t heavily advertised, Donna’s has always centered themselves in the art scene of Bowling Green as much as they can, OwnerAaronAnderson said.
After a recent expansion this past July, the bar continues to lift up local artists in the Bowling Green area.
In-state clash: WKU Baseball takes on nationally-ranked Kentucky
WKU Baseball will play its first midweek game against No. 22 ranked University of Kentucky Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington.
The Hilltoppers currently sit at 5-3 after their series win against Southeast Missouri State. WKU took three of the four games and outscored SEMO 4732.
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Western outfielder Cael Frost (7) goes for a hit during Western’s game against Brigham Young University on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Nick Denes Field. Frost finished the game with one run and one strikeout.(Jacob Sebastian)
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Solar Observing Event rescheduled
for Thursday
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The Hardin Planetarium is seen Thursday, March 23, 2023 on the WKU campus in Bowling Green, Ky.(Arthur H. Trickett-Wile)
The HilltopperAstronomy Club put off its monthly solar observation to wait for clearer skies.
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