By Skyler Ballard Hallways are abnormally empty during the last week of classes at Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary School as testing commences. Sharpened pencils and test packets lay in wait on desks. The small black lines of a barcode in the corner of the packet...
Western Kentucky University Journalism
Our journalism program is designed to prepare students for a changing media environment by focusing on content, ethics, and technology. All work featured on this site is original work produced by WKU students in our program’s journalism courses.
Student Published Works
Our students within the WKU Journalism department spend time writing in their classes to gain hands on experience. We are proud to share their work with you!
News
WKU Journalism students cover a wide variety of news events. If you’re looking for the latest news from politics to community events to pop culture and more, take a peek at our students’ perspectives on current events.
Lifestyle
What’s trending? WKU students know what is popular both on and off campus. Whether it’s fashion, food, travel, or culture, our students have got you covered.
Entertainment
We take sports pretty seriously at WKU and we like to celebrate what’s going on in the community. Our journalism students will keep you up-to-date on the latest in entertainment.
First Amendment
The Fleishaker -Greene First Amendment Studies class reports on First Amendment issues and utilizing open records.
Spotlight
Honoring people and sharing their personal experiences is powerful. WKU Journalism students like to take the time to give individuals a voice and a chance to tell their stories.
About WKU Journalism
The WKU Journalism program is one of seven programs within the School of Media and Communication at Western Kentucky University located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Students enrolled in the program can earn a Bachelors of Arts in Journalism within four years.
Submit My Article
If you are a current WKU Journalism student, we encourage you to submit your work here! Your writing might be featured on our website so we can recognize you as an outstanding student and journalist.
Recently Published Articles
Raising awareness about autism
By Mhari Shaw Bedtime routines commence around 7:30 p.m. at the Millet household. Allison, husband Rodgie and son Ross participate in 10-year-old Owens nightly routine. For children with autism, routine holds an important meaning in daily life. Owen was diagnosed with...
A Mennonite man and his family straddle the past and the future
Reuben Habegger shuns technology, reads the Bible every day, and his beard reaches his chest. Even though he lives a throwback-life in a modern world, he worries about the future. Photos and story by Rasmus Straka SCOTTSVILLE, Kentucky — Reuben Habegger is going to...
Stand Up and Cheer with the Red Towel Guy
By Morgan Reagle “The Red Towel Guy.” When asked what his name was, those were the words from soon-to-be Western Kentucky University grad Brendan Ward. His answer was uniquely based on how other people would identify him, not his birth name. And he’s OK with being the...
King of Hearts
By Chris DiMeo A two of spades flutters loftily through the air, then dives into Ethan Cale’s hand like a slam dunk into a basketball hoop. Ethan, 20, stands in his living room in Bowling Green, Kentucky, effortlessly juggling the card in high arcs as he chats with...