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Toppers On Tour Plans Stop In Owensboro

Jaclyn Graves — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:39:44 +0000

Western Kentucky’s Toppers On Tour is planning a stop here in Owensboro! Tuesday, June 11th at 6:00pm at the Cliff Hagan Boys and Girls Club you can see some of the Hilltopper Head Coaches! Hilltopper fans join Football Coach Bobby Petrino, Men’s Basketball Coach and Owensboro favorite, Ray Harper, Women’s Basketball Coach Michelle Clark-Heard and Athletic Director [...]

Western Kentucky Hilltopper Football Releases 2013 Schedule

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:16:03 +0000

"Stand up and cheer, stand up and cheer for dear ole Western"...

Yes, I know every word of the Western Kentucky Hilltopper fight song! I am a PROUD WKU alum and am SO excited for our upcoming football season! The 2013 schedule was released today and it's a good 'en!

Western will face two SEC opponents in back-to-back weeks, two games at a NFL stadium, two nationally-televised games, an away game at Army and a home game against Navy.

I can't remember a year that I've been more excited for football on The Hill!

WKU Bowl Game Info [AUDIO]

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:20:36 +0000

My Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are playing in their first ever bowl game appearance in Detroit on December 26th. The Tops are taking on Central Michigan in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ken Hoffman, CEO and Executive Director of the Little Caesars Bowl Friday morning. Take a listen for what's to expect from the game!

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Are Going Bowling!

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 03:26:15 +0000

All together now… T-O-P-S! TOPS! TOPS! TOPS!!! It is with great pleasure and pride that I can say, Western Kentucky University formally accepted an invitation to play on December 26 in Detroit in the 2012 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl! The Hilltoppers (7-5)will face off against Central Michigan at 6:30 p.m. (CST) at Ford Field on ESPN. This is [...]

"Ghost Hunters" Comes to WKU [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:00:43 +0000

This Wednesday, Ghost Hunters is airing an episode filmed at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. We have a sneak preview for you here at WBKR.com. Take a look at “Higher Dead-ucation!” Are you skeered? Ghost Hunters airs Wednesday night at 8 CST on SyFy!

'FREEDOM SINGS' TO BE PRESENTED OCT. 22 AT WKU'S VAN METER HALL

Moon Mullins — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 21:27:09 +0000

“Freedom Sings: Music that Matters,” an entertaining and thought-provoking show that celebrates free expression and music, will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Monday night at Western Kentucky University’s Van Meter Hall.

The innovative multimedia show featuring Grammy Award-winning and hit-making musicians celebrates the story of free speech in music in America. It features a soundtrack that ranges across classic rock, country, folk, soul and hip-hop songs.

Former WKU Swimmer Claire Dohahue Finishes 7th In Women's 100M Butterfly Final

egrant — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 20:13:51 +0000

Western Kentucky University graduate Claire Donahue missed a bronze medal by a half-second, but teammate Dana Vollmer captured the gold for the US Swimming Team and she set a new World Record in the Women's 100m Butterfly Final Sund

Erin Grant's Cousin Is A Writer Too!

egrant — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:16:03 +0000

Not only is Rosine's Alex Taylor a writer and a college instructor, he's a PUBLISHED author and me and my family couldn't be more proud.

For as long as I can remember, Alex was writing stories. I would go in his room and see piles of notebook paper with his signature barely legible writing on the front and back of each page

Erin Grant's NCAA Bracket of Speed

egrant — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:11:46 +0000

Okay, in a previous post, I lamented about my worry and my panic over filling out my various NCAA brackets. However, I decided to throw all caution to the wind and take a risk by filling out my WBKR pool bracket as fast as I could. I try to provide commentary, but it’s kind of [...]

President Obama Will Attend WKU's Play-In NCAA Tournament Game

egrant — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:42:48 +0000

Even the President of the United States catches March Madness. It was confirmed tonight President Obama AND British Prime Minister David Cameron will attend the first play-in game of the tournament in Dayton, Ohio, which just happens to be between Western Kentucky University (GO TOPS!) and Mississippi Valley State.

WKU's Big Red Gets In On Ellen's Dance Dare

egrant — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:42:04 +0000

Although I don’t regularly watch The Ellen DeGeneres Show, one of my favorite things she does is dance while circulating through the audience before sitting down and getting the show rolling. And how can you not dance along at home? I do! It makes me truly happy. Recently, DeGeneres opened up her YouTube page for [...]

Toppers On Tour is coming to Owensboro on Tuesday

Jaclyn Graves — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:22:41 +0000

Western Kentucky University athletic department has a great traveling program to introduce you, the fans, to some pretty important people! Tuesday, June 7th, you can meet some of the head coaches, Topperettes and more! All WKU alum and fans are welcome to the event! Scheduled to be at the event are; Head Football Coach Willie [...]