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Top of the Week

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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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Enrollment, Paul and Lyfting with Larry: 2/6

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the biggest stories from Western Kentucky University. This week, Laurel interviews Larry Duncan, a local Lyft and Uber driver, about how he is connecting with his passengers one ride at a time.

Feb 06, 2019•13 min

Retention, Library and Press Freedom: 1/30

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from Western Kentucky University this week. In honor of Student Press Freedom Day and the Herald's birthday, Laurel and Rebekah discuss the state of college media.

Jan 30, 2019•7 min

Budget, Waco Bell and Winter Break: 12/4

On the final episode of the semester, Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey share the top stories from Western Kentucky University. Laurel interviews College Heights Herald reporter Griffin Fletcher about his interactions with local band Waco Bell. Print managing editor Emma Austin joins them to discuss how to get the most out of WKU's long winter break.

Dec 05, 2018•11 min

Sanford, Honors Enrollment and Parking: 11/28

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the biggest stories of the week. Laurel interviews College Heights Herald sports editor Jeremy Chisenhall about the firing of football head coach Mike Sanford and what it means for football, finances and appointee Tyson Helton.

Nov 28, 2018•10 min

Let's Talk About Mold: 11/14

After the news of Minton Hall's closure broke last Wednesday, the staff of the College Heights Herald combed through over 27,000 maintenance requests to discover that there were 524 reports of mold in WKU buildings-- a majority of these were dorms. In this episode, Herald Editor-in-Chief Evan Heichelbech joins Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey to discuss the Herald's research. Laurel interviews reporter Emily DeLetter and freshman Sophie Austin, a student affected by Minton's closure.

Nov 14, 2018•15 min

Preston, Opportunity Funds and Lawsuit: 11/7

This week, Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey share the top stories from Western Kentucky University. Laurel interviews College Heights Herald print managing editor Emma Austin about the latest updates in WKU's ongoing lawsuit with the Herald.

Nov 07, 2018•9 min

Disability Awareness, Midterms and Delta Tau Delta: 10/31

This week, Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey share the top stories from Western Kentucky University. Rebekah interviews Brendan Ward, a WKU senior, about his thoughts on Disability Awareness Month. Laurel interviews College Heights Herald social media manager Taylor Huff about the upcoming midterms.

Oct 31, 2018•12 min

Sigma Chi, Provost Emerita and Title IX: 10/24

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the biggest stories of the week. Laurel interviews College Heights Herald reporter Matt Stahl about his research into a Title IX investigation related to WKU baseball and softball.

Oct 24, 2018•5 min

WKU Fees, Student Seats and Faculty Morale: 10/17

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the biggest stories of the week. Laurel interviews College Heights Herald reporter Nicole Ziege on her in-depth look into the fees many Western Kentucky University students pay in addition to tuition.

Oct 16, 2018•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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