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Resident Assistants face the challenge of being overworked and underpaid

Despite policy changes in March 2024, Western Kentucky University Resident Assistants continued to face issues with overwork, inconsistent scheduling, and inadequate compensation. Efforts by Housing and Residence Life to address concerns saw limited success, according to current and former RAs.

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Theme nights and fireworks for the Bowling Green Hot Rods attract more fans to the ballpark

Theme nights and fireworks light up Bowling Green Hot Rods games, creating unforgettable experiences for fans and families. From Firework Fridays to special events like "Princess and Pirate" and "Faith and Family Night," the Hot Rods' creative promotions keep crowds coming back — and growing stronger each season.

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Former student lab attendants at Jody Richards Hall re-adjust after the lab closed for remodeling

Jody Richards Hall closed for renovations on March 15, 2024, leaving student lab attendants seeking new jobs. While some, like freshman Garrett Dillion, quickly found new roles, others, like senior Veronica Vallejo-Garcia, faced challenges.

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The moments before the worst moment of my life

In this piece, I explore my own personal journey of grief. On June 9, 2020, I held my father’s lifeless body in our living room after COVID-19 stole him from me. Three months earlier, he was joking, drinking Bud Light, and surviving pneumonia; now he is gone — and so is the life I knew.

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