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Top of the Week

College Heights Heraldwkuherald.com
Co-hosts Debra Murray and Grace Stephens bring you a weekly rundown of the top stories from the College Heights Herald through interviews with reporters, public figures, and members of the Bowling Green and WKU communities. This program is a production of the College Heights Herald at Western Kentucky University.
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Episodes

Coronavirus and WKU's Arabic program: 3/4

This week the Herald outlines why WKU's Arabic program stands out compared to the rest of the state. It also looks at how the Coronavirus is affecting WKU students, but no cases have been reported in the Kentucky region.

Mar 04, 20202 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Trans students, Caboni's salary and Hideout: 2/26

This week the Herald looks at how Transgender students feel their needs aren't being met entirely by the university's diversity and inclusion plan, the president's salary raise and the closing of a popular bar.

Feb 26, 20205 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Sustainability and the USPS: 2/19

This week the Herald looked at sustainability, as well a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service by several Bowling Green student apartment complexes.

Feb 19, 20205 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Black History Month, Gen Z debt and Athletic funding: 2/11

Laurel Deppen explains the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week including how WKU is recognizing Black History Month and why Gen Z students are pursuing a paycheck over passion. Cameron Coyle joins her to discuss the implications of a Faculty Senate resolution calling for athletic funds to be directed to athletics.

Feb 12, 20206 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Academic calendar, coronavirus and recycling: 2/5

Laurel Deppen gives the run down on the top stories from the Herald this week including how the coronavirus is affecting WKU students traveling in China and more. Katelyn Latture and Emma Steele share what they learned from writing about a Bowling Green woman's lasting legacy on the community.

Feb 05, 202010 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Free speech and 2010 trends: 1/29

Welcome back to WKU. Laurel Deppen gives updates on two stories left open at the end of last semester. Opinion Editor Jake Dressman asked students their opinion on free speech to celebrate the Herald's birthday and Student Press Freedom Day. Finally, Features Editor Julie Sisler discusses some of 2010's trends that we'll probably regret later.

Jan 29, 202013 min

Semester Wrap Up: 12/4

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey discuss the biggest stories from the Herald for the Fall 2019 semester — each of which had national implications.

Dec 04, 201912 minSeason 2Ep. 14

China, DACA and Volleyball: 11/20

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week, including WKU's new agreement with China and how DACA could affect some WKU students. Laurel interviews volleyball beat reporter Kaden Gaylord about the volleyball team's big win.

Nov 20, 20196 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Special edition: Kentucky Governor Race 2019: 11/6

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight and summarize the importance and significance of Kentucky's gubernatorial race. Andy Beshear and Matt Bevin had drastically different focuses, they found.

Nov 07, 201912 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Lawsuit, Tobacco and Homecoming: 10/16

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week. They also learn which decade they belong in after taking a Herald Homecoming personality quiz.

Oct 16, 201910 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Bus routes, Pride and coverage of racial slurs: 10/9

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the Herald this week, including new bus routes and the Bowling Green Pride Festival. Editor-In-Chief Jeremy Chisenhall speaks about the Herald's coverage of racial slur usage on campus.

Oct 09, 20195 minSeason 2Ep. 7

AXiD, Scholarships and Voting: 10/2

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey discuss the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week, including a controversial sorority video, scholarship requirements changing and registering to vote.

Oct 02, 20192 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Mold, police in dorms and Survivor: 9/24

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories of the College Heights Herald this week. Laurel interviews Features Editor Griffin Fletcher about his experience auditioning for reality TV series "Survivor."

Sep 25, 201913 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Fiestaval, faith in Caboni and parking rates: 9/18

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the Herald this week, including an interview with reporter Lily Burris, who spoke to students, faculty and staff about their faith in WKU president Tim Caboni.

Sep 18, 20195 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Greek houses, Bemis and Generation Action: 9/11

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week, including construction projects for Greek houses, the demolition of Bemis Lawrence Hall and a Generation Action chapter at WKU.

Sep 11, 20193 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Got 2 minutes? We've got the news: 9/4

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories form the College Heights Herald this week, including renovations to the police department and reusable water bottles.

Sep 04, 20192 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Welcome back to WKU: 8/28

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey discuss the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week, including what to know as you start the semester.

Aug 28, 20197 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Semester wrap-up: 5/1

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the important stories of the semester and the most recent updates to them.

May 01, 20198 min

Dean update, what CAPE means and SGA elections: 4/17

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the Herald's top stories for the week. They break down Dean Snyder's return and what the former provost's resignation means for CAPE. They also announce the new student body president, vice president and administrative vice president.

Apr 17, 20196 min

Resignation, CAPE and SAPM: 4/10

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week. Laurel interviews Tori Henninger about Sexual Assault Prevention Month.

Apr 10, 20195 min

Bikes, free speech and Muslim Student Alliance: 3/27

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week. They interview students about their reactions to the recent attacks in New Zealand and a vigil held on campus.

Mar 27, 201914 min

Greek housing and language: 3/13

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week. Rebekah interviews Kaleigh Ringo, a French major, about the recent cuts to the program.

Mar 13, 20195 min

Debt, Lawsuit and a President's Aide: 2/27

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week. They discuss Laurel's recent story on Evan Sisley, a WKU student who served as former President George H. W. Bush's personal aide for the last four years of his life.

Feb 27, 20196 min
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