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WKU Soccer goes on the road for the first time this season, taking on Indiana State Sunday at noon. The Hilltoppers come off a season opener where they tied against Missouri after a defensive masterclass from both teams. Redshirt senior goalkeeper Mia Riddick earned her first career shutout with six saves. Riddick has appeared in...
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WKU Board of Regents approved the contract extension of Athletic Director Todd Stewart on Aug. 14. Stewart’s extension will allow him to continue as the Athletic Director through the summer of 2030. In this extension, Stewart’s base salary will increase to approximately $317,892 from the previous $298,000. Stewart will earn a retention bonus of $85,000
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Editor’s note: Mark Clauson is the writer’s father In appreciation of estate gifts totaling $2.8 million, the WKU Board of Regents approved several naming requests in honor of Romanza Johnson. The board approved six total honorary naming requests for Johnson, including: Romanza and Ralph Johnson Agriculture Fund for Excellence Romanza Johnson Applied Human S
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Students have begun moving into the previously shut-down Normal and Regents halls a year ahead of schedule. “I think what I love so much is just seeing the excitement from the students and parents who are moving in,” Catherine LaRoche, executive director of Housing and Residence Life, said. LaRoche said that while the repairs were... The post Previously clos
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WKU Soccer opens up the season with a 0-0 draw against the Missouri Tigers. The defense showed up for both teams allowing little breathing room. The Hilltoppers and Tigers combined for just 19 shots. Redshirt senior goalkeeper Mia Riddick had a career game finishing the night with six saves on 11 shots. WKU could not...
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WKU Soccer will kick off the 2026 season tonight as they welcome the Missouri Tigers. The Hilltoppers come off their best season since 2021 where they finished 9-5-3 and took home a share of the Conference USA regular-season championship, splitting it with Liberty. WKU is ranked fourth in the preseason CUSA standings, behind Liberty, Missouri... The post WKU
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Liverpool Legends, the Grammy-nominated Beatles show that has encapsulated the sound and spirit of the Beatles since 2005, will take the stage at The Capitol on Aug. 13. Marty Scott, Liverpool Legends’ George Harrison and lead guitarist, has been a fan since he was stealing Beatles records from his sister as a kid. “It was... The post Liverpool Legends to br
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Victory Vaka, WKU’s former defensive lineman removed from the team after a two-month absence following the death of his mother, filed a lawsuit against the NCAA. Senior Vaka filed the lawsuit on Aug. 5 for a temporary restraining order allowing him to transfer and use his last year of player eligibility, according to an article... The post Former defensive l
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Editor’s note: A version of this story previously posted contained a factual error. It has been corrected in this version of the story. WKU’s general counsel answered questions about the university’s ongoing dorm situation from members of the Staff Senate on Wednesday. Andrea Anderson, WKU’s general counsel, began the discussion by showing render
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