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The day the music died: EKU cut marching band
By Brooke Wright Dalton Bates, a 21-year-old junior at Eastern Kentucky University, recalled the days he spent practicing with his high school marching band in Whitesburg, Kentucky. He dreamed of the day when he could experience marching on a “grander level” in...
Bowling Green residents battle nationwide drug epidemic
By Silas Walker It’s hard to escape addiction. Brittany Edwards, 28, of Bowling Green said that when you are an addict it follows you everywhere. Prescription pills and a family history of addiction were the main causes of Edwards’ battle with substance abuse. “It...
Pursue Your Dreams: Eli’s Story
By Katelyn Latture Most of his weekdays are spent working as a greeter supervisor for the Graves-Gilbert Clinic, but Elijah Norwood, 25, finds his real purpose and passion in art. One can see it in the way he talks about his artwork as he sits at the Barnes &...
A Day in the Life of a School Shooting
By Katie Zdunek The sky in Fairdealing, Kentucky, is overcast when Sheriff Kevin Byars begins his morning routine at 6 a.m., no breakfast. Afterwards, he makes the 10-minute commute from his county home to Benton. One of his office workers is on maternity leave. He...
To Be Gluten Free or Not to Be
By Morgan Price Kennedy Morillo, 21, recalls the first time she had a reaction after eating gluten. Morillo was out getting pizza with a friend, something she did regularly. “I went to the pizza buffet and ate like seven pieces of pizza,” said Morillo. “I felt fine...
Plant-based diets: trend or lifestyle?
By Autumn Wheeler Hayley Burgett, an animal studies major at Eastern Kentucky University, decided to start pursuing veganism almost two years ago. Burgett said that what made her decide to start a plant-based diet was when she made the comparison between her pet dog,...
Loid’s Legacy: High School Program Promotes Service
By Cejay Moore Lindsey Houchin, 26, welcomes in her newspaper class then points to the back of the room, “Kyle, what’s been the best part of your day?” Houchin says. Kyle Rubin, senior, turns and says, “coming back to newsroom,” while the class erupts with clapping....
Love as steady as a rock
By Lora Sparks Larry Cushenberry, 74, is a retired health teacher who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease six years ago. The disease affects his posture, walk, balance, and hand movement. Despite his ailments, Cushenberry’s is the main caregiver and legal guardian...
Single mothers pave way for their children
By Ebony Cox Angel Shoemake, 25, of Bowling Green was not always a single parent and didn’t always attend Western Kentucky University. Shoemake, a Russellville native, went to a private liberal arts school from 2010-2011 in Georgetown, Kentucky to pursue her education...
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...