Editor’s Letter
Dear Readers,
Welcome to the Best of the Hill, a publication designed to celebrate the people, places and important moments that make the Hill special. This magazine is more than category winners — it’s a snapshot of our community’s spirit shaped by you, our voters. From late-night study dates and pizza runs with friends, to your favorite classes and impactful professors, this magazine showcases what our community loves most.
Whether you’re flipping through to see if your favorite places made the cut or looking to find a new favorite, I hope you feel the love we have for our community.
As creative director, it has been an honor and joy watching this production come to life from start to finish. Thank you to the ad staff, editors, designers and writers who poured their hearts into making this possible.
All the best,
Nicole Johnson Creative Director
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D r. E l i z a b e t h
G r o v e s
C H H S Te a c h i n g
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D r. K u r t N e e l l y
C H H S S e r v i c e
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D r. R i t c h i e
Ta y l o r
C H H S R e s e a r c h
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A c t i v i t i e s A w a r d
M s . R o b i n
D o n a h u e
C H H S P a r t - T i m e
Te a c h i n g A w a r d
community events
friendly staff
1,2, and 4 bedroom units
MUSE BG IS MORE THAN A PLACE TO LIVE—IT ’S WHERE COMFORT MEETS COMMUNITY, MEMORIES ARE MADE , AND INSPIRATION LIVES. BE BOLD, BE COZY, BE YOU—THE BEST VERSION OF YOU STARTS HERE . #LIVEINSPIRED #MUSEBGMOMENT S pet friendly
Live inspired
campus
WKU Favorites
Best Panhellenic Sorority
Best NPHC Sorority Best IFC Fraternity Best NPHC Fraternity 1. Kappa Delta 2. Alpha Delta Pi
Omega Phi Alpha 1. Alpha Kappa Alpha 2. Delta Sigma Theta
Zeta Phi Beta 1. Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) 2. Phi Delta Theta
Sigma Chi
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Omega Psi Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi
Alpha Phi Alpha
WKU Favorites
Best Non-Greek Organization
1. Baptist Campus Ministry 2. American Meteorological Society/ National Weather Association 3. Big Red Marching Band
1. Matthew McCurry
2. Josh Durkee
3. Kelley Coppinger
1. Potter College of Arts and Letters
2. Ogden College of Science and Engineering 3. Gordon Ford College of Business
1. Gary Ransdell Hall
2. Cherry Hall
3. Fine Arts Center
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WKU Favorites
Best Residence Hall
Best Off-Campus Housing
Best On-Campus Restaurant
Best Section in Fresh
1. Southwest Hall 2. Regents Hall 3. Normal Hall
1. Spencer’s Coffee
2. Fresh Food Company
3. Chick-fil-A 1. Midtown
2. The Registry 3. The Columns
1. Sauté
2. Home
3. Baked Potato Bar
WKU Favorites
Best Bathroom
1. Downing Student Union
2. The Commons at Helm Library
3. Alumni Center
Best Church Community
1. Living Hope Baptist Church
2. Crossland Community Church
3. St. Thomas Aquinas
1. The Commons at Helm Library
2. The Colonnade
3. Centennial Mall
Best Place for People-Watching Best Non-official WKU-related Social Media
1. @topperfella on Instagram
2. @barstoolwestern on Instagram
3. WKU YikYak
Food & Drink
1. Donna’s
2. White Squirrel Brewery
3. Cliffs of Moher Irish Pub
1. Cookout
2. GADS
3. Insomnia Cookies
1. Double Dogs
2. Mister B’s Pizza and Wings
3. Buffalo Wild Wings 1. WK Liquors 2. Shenanigans Wines & Spirits 3. University Liquors
Food & Drink
1. Mellow Mushroom
2. Donato’s
3. Azzip
1. El Maz
2. Que Pasa Tacos
3. Puerto Vallarta
1. Burger and Bowl
2. Gerard’s 1907 Tavern
3. Double Dogs
1. Shogun Bistro
2. India Oven
3. Thai Thai
Food & Drink
1. Chaney’s Dairy Barn
2. Meltdown Ice Cream & Soda Fountain
3. Stakz Frozen Yogurt
1. Lisa’s 5th Street Diner
2. Wild Eggs
3. Just Love Coffee Cafe Griffs Deli Jersey Mike’s
3. Chicken Salad Chick Spencer’s Coffee 7 Brew Dutch Bros
Food & Drink
Shopping
Best Secondhand Clothing
Best Place for Shoes
Best Place to Buy Vinyl
Best Place to Buy WKU Gear
1. Nat’s Outdoor Sports
Best Place for Outdoor Gear Best Student Discount
1. St. Teresa Thrift Store
2. Goodwill
3. Vette City Vintage
1. Marti & Liz
2. Fleet Feet
3. Hayes Shoes
1. Mellow Matt’s Music & More
2. Hard Copies
3. Half Price Books
1. Alumni Hall
2. The WKU Store
3. Fruit of the Loom
2. Dick’s Sporting Goods
3. Cabela’s
1. Alumni Hall
2. Puerto Vallarta
3. Kyoto Gardens
“HAVING
MY TUITION PAID LIFTED A BURDEN OFF MY SHOULDERS. IT’S LIFTED THAT BURDEN OFF MY PARENTS’ SHOULDERS AS WELL.”
-SUSANA CAITO, WKU ALUM
BENEFITS:
• Up to 100% college tuition assistance
• Up to $50,000 for student loan repayment
• Job training in a particular field of interest
• Health insurance
• Eligible for free textbooks
• Part-time income up to $1400 a month
Activities & Services
1. Lost River Cave
2. Jump Air Zone
3. BG Skate
1. National Corvette Museum
2. Kentucky Museum
3. Historic RailPark and Train Museum
1. City of Bowling Green
2. Warren County Parks
3. WKU Restaurant Group
1. CrossWinds
2. Paul Walker
3. Hobson Grove
1. Southern Lanes
2. Mint Gaming Hall
3. Rage ‘N Axe
1. Trivia at Mellow Mushroom
2. Trivia at White Squirrel Brewery
3. Singo at Hilligans
Activities & Services
1. Preston Center 2. Planet Fitness 3. Bowling Green Athletic Club
1. U.S. Bank
2. Service One Credit Union 3. Franklin Bank and Trust
Orange Theory 2. Club Pilates
HotWorx 1. KD Aesthetics 2. Skin Hub BG 3. Alora Aesthetics + Skincare
1. Cheetah Clean
2. Fast Freddy’s
3. Soap My Ride
1. Graves Gilbert Clinic
2. Med Center Health - WKU Health Services
3. The Little Clinic
Activities & Services
1. Bluegrass Oral Health Center 2. Westen Dental 3. Westwood Dental
1. Shake Rag Barbershop
2. Classic Cuts & Shaves
3. Vette City Barbershop
1. SKyPAC
2. The Capitol
3. Van Meter Auditorium
1. The Mad Tatter
2. Carter’s Tattoo Co.
3. Peach Tree Tattoo
1. Great Clips
2. The Blowout Co. 3. Tanglez
1. Nail Studio BG
2. Babe Cave
3. BG Nails & Spa
All services are free and confidential
Pregnancy testing
Ultrasound (to confirm pregnancy viability and determine gestational age)
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