Wednesday,April 15, 2026
SGAcloses final meeting with three bills, guest speakers
The 25th Student GovernmentAssociation Senate adjourned its final meeting of the academic year with speakers and legislation.
The meeting opened with three guest speakers regarding their respective organizations.
Director of Parking and Transportation Ginny Griffin spoke about potential changes coming to WKU’s parking lots regarding lots and permits. She said that with the opening of Regents and Normal Hall next spring, permits will be ordered for their corresponding lots.
Hilltoppers struggle to capitalize in loss to Louisville
Chief Communications Officer Preston Jenkins takes a group photo of SGAmembers after junior nursing and healthcare administration major Chloe Ralston, a former SGA members, returned as a student speaker during the weekly meeting on Tuesday,April 14, 2026 in Senate Chambers.(Jonah Savage)
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WKU Baseball fell to the Louisville Cardinals 7-3 Tuesday night at Jim Patterson Stadium
The Hilltoppers drop to a 19-18 overall record and a 2-7 record away from Nick Denes Field.
WKU’s lineup saw changes as freshman utility player Ethan Renyolds got the start. The lineup also saw position changes as senior Daniel Stewart, who is usually a center fielder, played catcher.
Western Kentucky University outfielder Hayden Robbins (24) had four hits and one run during WKU’s 9-4 win against the New Mexico State Aggies at Nick Denes Field on Saturday,April 11, 2026.(Von Smith)
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Herald Editor-in-Chief
In collaboration with Revolution Radio, College Heights Herald Editorin-Chief Jake McMahon andAssistant News Editor Kane Smith sat down the SGApresidential candidates Caden Lucas and Jaden Marshall for a friendly debate ahead of next week’s election.
Voting opens next Monday,April 13 at 7 p.m. on TopNet.
WKU Softball wraps up fourgame road trip against Evansville
Jake McMahon, Senator Jaden Marshall and Senator Caden Lucas sit down for an interview in the Revolution 91.7 booth on Wednesday,April 8, 2026 as both senators prepare for the upcoming Student GovernmentAssociation election. (Ian Lewis)
Western Kentucky University outfielder Kendle White (21) goes up to bat during WKU’s 5-1 win over Lipscomb University at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday,April 7, 2026.(Summer Crawford)
WKU Softball wraps up its four-game road trip with a trip to Evansville Wednesday evening, its last midweek matchup of the 2026 season.
The Hilltoppers hold a 29-10 overall and a 12-6 Conference USArecord after dropping two games to Liberty last weekend. WKU now sits in third place among CUSAopponents behind Jacksonville State and Liberty.
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