Monday, March 30, 2026
Kentucky and Tennessee communities join rallies for ‘No Kings’
Over 3,000 “No Kings” protests occurred across the nation on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with around 40 in Tennessee alone. (Kylee Holt) Streets across Kentucky and Tennessee flowed with streams of protesters, Saturday, for the third No Kings protest against President Donald Trump. Crowds formed rapidly at Circus Square Park in Bowling Green as people from different backgrounds and ages came together. College students, educators and retirees chanted in unison, filling streets with expressions of outrage, disappointment and frustration, while calling for change and accountability in Trump’sAdministration in a protest organized by SOKY Indivisible.
Read about the protests in Bowling Green, Louisville, Lexington and Nashville
University of Kentucky Student Publications Director David Stephenson speaks about Picture Kentucky at WKU school of media and communications gallery showing/roundtable about the evolution in visual journalism in the state of Kentucky on Friday, March 27, 2026 in Jody Richards Hall. (Gabriel Milby)
Representatives of four photojournalism projects held a collaborative presentation in Jody Richards Hall’s auditorium Friday
The lecture, titled “The Changing Story: Four Photography Projects That Document Kentucky’s Past and Present,” featured discussions from representatives of Mountain Workshops, Picture Kentucky, Boyd’s Station, and The Kentucky Documentary Photographic Project.
History Department brings Southern Jewish cooking to life
Wes catered the Southern-inspired Jewish dinner during the “Community Jewish Cookbooks in the South” event on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Mahurin Honors College. The dinner consisted of kosher pickles, beets, roasted potatoes, pimento cheese, chicken, a sweet potato dish, and a mixed bean salad.(Kylee Holt)
Food, photos and lighthearted chatter filled the air in the Honors College and International Center multipurpose room Friday as attendees gathered for “Cooking up Community: Jewish Cookbooks is the South.”
The WKU History department hosted its annual student showcase and guest speaker presentation. Each poster board of archival research collected and organized over the course of two semesters illustrated the life of a Jewish individual or family as they migrated to the United States in the 20th century, said the event’s organizer, History and Jewish Studies ProfessorTimothy Quevillon.
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WKU Baseball went 1-2 in its Conference USAseries against Sam Houston in Huntsville, Texas.
The Hilltoppers dropped to 15-13 overall and 4-5 in conference play after the series.
WKU Softball stays hot in weekend series win over New Mexico State
WKU Softball secured two wins over New Mexico State March 27-29 to take their third Conference USAseries win of the season.
The wins improve the Hilltoppers to 24-8 overall and 8-4 in CUSA. They rank fourth among the conference standings.
Western Infielder LaneArroyos (26) yells in celebration after making home run at Western’s game against University of Louisville, Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Nick Denes Field.(Bradi Hawkins)
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Teammates supply the bubbles at home plate after infielderAnna Mauck (23) hit the game’s only home run during WKU’s 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Murphy hit 3 home runs during the 2026 season.(Von Smith)
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Western Kentucky University’s guard Salma Khedr (34) prepares for a free throw during WKU’s game against MTSU in E.A. Diddle arena on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.(Natasha Gomez)
WKU Women’s Basketball sophomore guard Salma Khedr announced plans to enter the transfer portal.
SGATailgate event, WKU’s new fieldhouse and more
This week, News Reporter Isaiah Merricks previews the Herald’s next print issue and talks about WKU Global’s Ohanami event, the Student Government Association’s tailgate event, WKU unveiling the new field house, and WKU Faculty Senate’s most recent meeting.
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