Herald Newsletter 04-24-2026

Thursday,April 23, 2026

Greek Week saves lives one pint at a time

TheAmerican Red Cross recommends resting, hydrating, and eating snacks after donating blood to help your body recover faster on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Kylee Holt)

WKU’s Preston Center was filled with beds and machines from the Red CrossApril 21-23, with a line of community members eager to save lives.

The blood drive is a pinnacle of WKU’s Greek Week, dating back to the 1970s,Andrew Rash, associate director of student activities, said.

WKU Softball plays its final home series of the 2026 season this weekend, hosting the Kennesaw State Owls for a Conference USAshowdownApril 2426.

Hilltoppers welcome Kennesaw State for crucial conference clash

WKU Baseball welcomes the Kennesaw State Owls for a three-game Conference USAseries this weekend at Nick Denes Field.

The Hilltoppers are 22-20 after two midweek wins against Eastern Kentucky andAustin Peay. WKU sits 7-11 in CUSAplay after losing two of three games last weekend at Missouri State.

Graphic from the QSU Instagram.

Atwist to a classic tradition is coming to campus as WKU’s Queer Student Union prepares to host its upcoming Romantic Goth Soiree.

On Saturday,April 25th, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Downing Student Union room 3020, students can come and enjoy an evening of music, fun, and fashion. Tickets can be purchased on QSU’s Instagram linktree at $5 a ticket.

Lady Toppers secure first offseason transfer

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