Wednesday,April 1, 2026
NeurodiversityAwareness Fair held in Centennial Mall
Maclaine Moore, freshman, said the KellyAutism Program helped her make friends she didn’t believe she could otherwise make on her own.
Moore joined the KellyAutism Program staff and other organizations for the third NeurodiversityAwareness Fair in Centennial Mall on Tuesday. Student Support Services-Disabilities hosted the event alongside several partner organizations.
Moore, part of the KellyAutism Program StudentAdvisory Board, said a big benefit of the program is “finding friends who are also on the spectrum.”
No-no
Golden Eagles:
WKU dominates in 12-0 run rule win
Fifth-year senior first baseman Kyle Hayes (20) picks a ball at first base as Tennessee Tech freshman outfield Landon Smelser (19) attempts to run out the throw during Western Kentucky University’s game against Tennessee Tech on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.(David Quintanilla)
With one strike needed to secure the seven-inning no-hitter, junior lefthander Bryson Vawter delivered a zone-scraping pitch, closing out WKU’s 12-0 run-rule win over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tuesday night at Nick Denes Field.
The Hilltoppers improve to 16-13 in the season and 14-7 at Nick Denes Field.
On the mound, WKU used seven pitchers, with each of them getting an inning of work. The arms shut out the Golden Eagles and only allowed two
(Left to right) Freshman nursing major Malici Colburn and sophomore accounting major ReaganAbbot learn about the WKU Counseling Center from mental health therapist Elizabeth Madariaga. The WKU Counseling Center offers free counseling services to students. (Brendan Culler)
Read more by Brendan Culler
walks while striking out six.After a shaky performance against Louisville, junior right-hander Jude Favela was given the start. In his sole inning, the only base runner reached by a fielding error.
Read more by David Quintanilla
Chinese classes combine for calligraphy, tai chi exhibition
Large steps, slow movements and quick snaps of red fans: students demonstrated tai chi amid equally graceful strokes of their peers’ calligraphy.
The Chinese Culture and Civilization class joined the Chinese Calligraphy class at its semesterly Chinese calligraphy exhibition for the first time Tuesday. Both the exhibition and demonstration took place in the Honors College and International Center lobby. The calligraphy exhibition showcased student work across 16 colorful trifolds.
Read more by Natalie Freidhof
The College Heights Herald is the independent, student-run news organization operating on the campus of Western Kentucky University, emphasizing accuracy and truth while being a public forum for the fair display of diverse opinions and viewpoints. The Herald works to be steadfast and unwavering in its pursuit of truth while being true to the tenets of the WKU Student Publications mission to grow exceptional journalists and innovative leaders through real-world experiences and a strong educational and ethical foundation centered on principled journalism. All creative and editorial decisions are made by the Herald’s student leadership, and all consequences of those decisions are the sole responsibility of these student leaders. While editorially and operationally independent from the university, the Herald participates in the mission of WKU to prepare students of all backgrounds to be productive, engaged and socially responsible citizen-leaders of a global society, both within and outside of its newsroom. Views expressed are diverse and, as an independent publication, should not be taken as representative of views of WKU and any of its administration, faculty, staff, student body or other constituency
CONNECTWITH US
Senior Brandon Brion, a biology and Chinese major, performs Tai Chi during the Mahurin Honors College and International Center Chinese calligraphy and painting exhibition while wearing traditional Tai Chi Fu on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Gabriel Milby)