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, 2020•2 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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, 2020•5 min•Season 2Ep. 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, 2020•5 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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, 2020•6 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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, 2020•13 min
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, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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, 2019•6 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the Herald this week, including updates from the Kentucky gubernatorial election and the new master's degree program at WKU.
Nov 13, 2019•2 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode of Top of the Week, Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey discuss a recent Herald story which took an in-depth look at a racial slur's historical, cultural and social uses.
Oct 30, 2019•10 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the Herald this week, including updates on the First Year Village and LifeWorks projects.
Oct 23, 2019•2 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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, 2019•10 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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, 2019•5 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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, 2019•2 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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, 2019•13 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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, 2019•5 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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, 2019•3 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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, 2019•2 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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, 2019•7 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the important stories of the semester and the most recent updates to them.
May 01, 2019•8 min
Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the Herald's top stories for the week, including information on the Bowling Green City Commission's vote against a city fairness ordinance.
Apr 24, 2019•3 min
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, 2019•6 min
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, 2019•5 min
In the week following Larry Snyder's resignation as the dean of the Potter College of Arts and Letters, students have worked to make their voices heard. Listen to learn more about the situation, the provost's response and what students are doing.
Apr 03, 2019•8 min
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, 2019•14 min
Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week. They also discuss their pre-journalism careers.
Mar 20, 2019•4 min
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, 2019•5 min
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, 2019•6 min
Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week. They discuss reports of fake abductions and Cherry Creative's Best of the Hill 2019.
Feb 20, 2019•9 min