Friday, September 5, 2025
WKU hosts investigative journalists of ‘American Shrapnel’
Professor Katherine Lennard, left, introduces podcast host John Archibald, center, and Professor Becca Andrews, right, as they discuss their new podcast ‘American Shrapnel’ in the Jody Richards Hall auditorium on Thursday, Sept 4, 2025 (Gabriel Milby)
WKU Journalism Professor and award-winning journalist Becca Andrews brought in two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist John Archibald to discuss the creation of their investigative podcast “American Shrapnel.”
The discussion between Andrews, Archibald, and the audience took place Thursday in Jody Richards Hall Auditorium. WKU History Professor Katherine Lennard facilitated the conversation
Kentucky Museum to celebrate new musical exhibit
Read more by Diego Alcaraz-Monje
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The Kentucky Museum will host a day-long music festival that will end in a live concert with free admission on Saturday.
The Kentucky Museum on WKU’s campus will be hosting a special event in celebration of the grand opening of a new exhibit. The exhibit is titled "Sonic Landscape: The Musical Legacy of Southcentral Kentucky."
Read more by Josh Baumgardner
WKU Soccer falls to UAB
Hilltoppers defender Mia Merritt (11) throws the ball in during WKU’s game against the Dayton Flyers on Aug. 28, 2025 at the WKU Soccer Complex.(Cayden Duncan)
WKU Soccer dropped a road game to UAB 1-0 Thursday night.
After scoring their lone goal in the 39th minute, UAB held off WKU to earn the shutout win.
Coming off a dominant victory against the Bulldogs, WKU had all its mojo restored heading into its game against UAB. The Hilltoppers stood 2-1-1 versus the Blazers and 5-4-1 all-time.
‘The biggest challenge all year’: WKU Football heads to Toledo
WKU Football heads away from home for the first time this season as the team takes on Toledo Saturday.
Quarterback Maverick McIvor continued his strong start to the season, throwing for 305 yards and five touchdowns in a win over North Alabama. Through two games, McIvor has thrown for 706 yards and eight touchdowns without throwing an interception.
WKU Volleyball heads to the Marquette Invitational
WKU Volleyball travels to Milwaukee this weekend for the Marquette Invitational.
Toledo Rockets wide receiver Jerjuan Newton (1) rushes with the ball during a game against the University of Toledo at L T Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept 21, 2024 (Ava Davis)
Read more by Austin Rice
Teammates surround right-side hitter Kaira Knox (5) after she scored a kill during WKU’s game against Drake in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 (Natasha Gomez)
The Hilltoppers come out of the WKU Invitational with a 2-1 record, dropping a five-set thriller to Drake. The Hilltoppers were led by freshman Kaira Knox last weekend. Knox put up 41 kills, earning herself CUSA Freshman of the Week.
Read more by Morgan Larkins and Peyton
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Falling into autumn: Cozy book reads
There’s a chill in the air, literary besties!
I have challenged myself to the insane task of reading 50 books by the end of 2025. This challenge started in June of this year, and–although it pains me to say this–we are still looking at reading about 5-6 books a month to complete this goal. I think I’ve decided to call this challenge “The Reading Hunger Games.”
Ep. 1 — Kyle Rowland of the Toledo Blade
Graphic by Shelbi Bale
Read more by Tazha Mattingly
Graphic by Von Smith
Sports Editor Nathan Mueller sits down with Kyle Rowland from the Toledo Blade to discuss WKU Football’s week two matchup with the Rockets.
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