Thursday, March 5, 2026
SOKYIndivisible
takes a stand against war in Iran
Tim Decker, who played music at the SOKY Invisible “No War in Iran” protest at the four corners of Nashville Road and Campbell Lane in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Wednesday, March 4, 2026.(Bradi Hawkins)
As rush hour traffic zoomed by Nashville Road and Campbell Lane Wednesday, community members held signs and played music to show their opposition to the current war in Iran.
The protest, organized by SOKYIndivisible, addressed the recent start to the war in Iran. Participants displayed anti-war slogans and waved to cars on the busy streets, receiving honks of support.
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Choreographer LaVelle Smith partners with the Western Kentucky University dance program to present a peice called “Ghost” at the “Legacy In Motion” event on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 held in the Capital Theater. (Kylee Holt)
The pulsating beat of Michael Jackson’s “Blood on the Dance Floor” echoed through the dark Capitol Theatre as Lavelle Smith Jr. and the WKU Dance Company began the opening number of ‘Legacy in Motion.”
The production featured an in-depth interview with Smith, a widely acclaimed choreographer and dancer, segmented by dance interludes from members of the WKU Dance Company. The dances showcased a blend of Smith’s current and past choreography, many moves of which have been performed by world-renowned artists like Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Mick Jagger and more.
Chai Chat presentation highlights Guyana
Students gathered in the Honors College and International Center Wednesday for a short presentation on Guyanese culture, complete with lime wash and plantain chips.
WKU Global’s International Recruitment &Admissions Director,Amy Cardwell, gave an overview of Guyana, highlighting its culture, environment and economy.
WKU Men’s Basketball starts road trip against Missouri State
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WKU Global International Recruitment &Admissions DirectorAmy Cardwell discusses Guyana over a PowerPoint presentation.(Fiona Jones)
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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers forward Grant Newell (8) dunks the ball during the WKU vs. UTEPbasketball game on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 held in E.ADiddleArena. Newell scored a total of 25 points leading the Hilltoppers to victory.(Kylee Holt)
WKU Men’s basketball closes out its regular season this week with a two game road trip, beginning with Missouri State Tuesday night.
The Hilltoppers are the hottest team in Conference USA, currently on a sixgame win streak. During the win streak, WKU is averaging 89 points per game while holding opponents to just 74.
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Lady Toppers face Missouri State to begin two-game homestand
Western Kentucky University’s guard Tia Shelling (3) attempts to make a shot while Middle Tennessee State University guardAlayna Contreras (3) blocks during WKU’s game against MTSU in E.A. Diddle arena on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.(Natasha Gomez)
WKU Women’s Basketball will host Missouri State Thursday night in Diddle Arena to begin a two-game homestand that closes out the 2026 regular season.
The Lady Toppers most recently fell to Liberty 60-54 on the road last Saturday afternoon. Despite having an eight-point lead at halftime, they scored just three points in the third quarter, which fueled the Lady Flames’ comeback and victory.
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Centre College assistant professor to talk taboo at WKU
Centre CollegeAssistant Professor Mei Li Inouye will present a lecture titled “The Experience ofAbsence: Tracking Taboo Topics through Archives, Oral Histories,Anecdotes andArtifacts” on Thursday in the Multipurpose Room of the Honors College and International Center.
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