Herald Newsletter 04-23-2026

Thursday,April 23, 2026

Spencer’s Coffee locations to stay open late for finals

Spencer’s Coffee Shop is the only place in Bowling Green where patrons can come to get latte art. Cody Crume, 23, is one of the latte artists. “I love it. It takes a lot of practice because there are a lot of steps. It’s more than just pouring foam.You have to get everything right and pay attention,” said Crume.(Lauren Pestoff)

Spencer’s Coffee posted on Instagram Wednesday that it will stay open late during finals week.

One was not enough. WKU Women’s Golf is back-to-back Conference USA champions, and the home of the CUSAindividual champion.

Read more by Peyton Reid

‘Join or Die’screening urges the community to get involved

“Join or Die” was screened in Grise Hall Wednesday.(Coumba Cisse)

WKU’s screening of “Join or Die” showed the importance of civic engagement and encouraged students to take a more active role in campus and community life.

The Wednesday event brought together students, faculty and organizers to talk about why participation matters and what can happen when people stop showing up for their communities.

Read more by Coumba Cisse

WKU rallies back, takes down Austin Peay 6-4

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The Hilltoppers go to 22-20 on the season and sit 7-11 in Conference USA play with 14 games remaining.

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