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Co-hosts Debra Murray and Grace Stephens bring you a weekly rundown of the top stories from the College Heights Herald through interviews with reporters, public figures, and members of the Bowling Green and WKU communities. This program is a production of the College Heights Herald at Western Kentucky University.

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Semester wrap-up: 5/1 01.05.2019 7:43

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the important stories of the semester and the most recent updates to them.

Confucius Institute , Student/Faculty relationships and fairness ordinance: 4/24 24.04.2019 3:21

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the Herald's top stories for the week, including information on the Bowling Green City Commission's vote against a city fairness ordinance. 

Dean update, what CAPE means and SGA elections: 4/17 17.04.2019 5:34

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the Herald's top stories for the week. They break down Dean Snyder's return and what the former provost's resignation means for CAPE. They also announce the new student body president, vice president and administrative vice president.

Resignation, CAPE and SAPM: 4/10 10.04.2019 4:50

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week. Laurel interviews Tori Henninger about Sexual  Assault Prevention Month.

Special edition: "Tell us why:" Students respond to Dean Snyder's resignation 03.04.2019 7:30

In the week following Larry Snyder's resignation as the dean of the Potter College of Arts and Letters, students have worked to make their voices heard. Listen to learn more about the situation, the provost's response and what students are doing.

Bikes, free speech and Muslim Student Alliance: 3/27 27.03.2019 14:22

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week.  They interview students about their reactions to the recent attacks in New Zealand and a vigil held on campus.

Dahmer lawsuit, strategic initiatives and more: 3/20 20.03.2019 4:24

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week. They also discuss their pre-journalism careers.

Greek housing and language: 3/13 13.03.2019 5:22

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week. Rebekah interviews Kaleigh Ringo, a French major, about the recent cuts to the program.

Debt, Lawsuit and a President's Aide: 2/27 27.02.2019 6:17

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week. They discuss Laurel's recent story on Evan Sisley, a WKU student who served as former President George H. W. Bush's personal aide for the last four years of his life.

Campus dead space, fake abductions and Best of the Hill: 2/20 20.02.2019 8:43

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week. They discuss reports of fake abductions and Cherry Creative's Best of the Hill 2019.

Tuition, Faculty and Valentine's Day: 2/13 13.02.2019 7:36

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week. Rebekah interviews news reporter Lily Burris.

Enrollment, Paul and Lyfting with Larry: 2/6 06.02.2019 12:47

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the biggest stories from Western Kentucky University. This week, Laurel interviews Larry Duncan, a local Lyft and Uber driver, about how he is connecting with his passengers one ride at a time. 

Retention, Library and Press Freedom: 1/30 30.01.2019 7:12

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from Western Kentucky University this week. In honor of Student Press Freedom Day and the Herald's birthday, Laurel and Rebekah discuss the state of college media.

More mold, VeoRide and Government Shutdown: 1/23 23.01.2019 5:27

In the first episode for the spring semester, Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey discuss WKU's ongoing stories including the government shutdown and Minton mold issue.

Budget, Waco Bell and Winter Break: 12/4 05.12.2018 11:06

On the final episode of the semester, Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey share the top stories from Western Kentucky University. Laurel interviews College Heights Herald reporter Griffin Fletcher about his interactions with local band Waco Bell. Print managing editor Emma Austin joins them to discuss how to get the most out of WKU's long winter break.

Sanford, Honors Enrollment and Parking: 11/28 28.11.2018 10:09

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the biggest stories of the week. Laurel interviews College Heights Herald sports editor Jeremy Chisenhall about the firing of football head coach Mike Sanford and what it means for football, finances and appointee Tyson Helton.

Let's Talk About Mold: 11/14 14.11.2018 14:54

After the news of Minton Hall's closure broke last Wednesday, the staff of the College Heights Herald combed through over 27,000 maintenance requests to discover that there were 524 reports of mold in WKU buildings-- a majority of these were dorms. In this episode, Herald Editor-in-Chief Evan Heichelbech joins Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey to discuss the Herald's research. Laurel interviews repo...

Preston, Opportunity Funds and Lawsuit: 11/7 07.11.2018 8:40

This week, Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey share the top stories from Western Kentucky University. Laurel interviews College Heights Herald print managing editor Emma Austin about the latest updates in WKU's ongoing lawsuit with the Herald.

Disability Awareness, Midterms and Delta Tau Delta: 10/31 31.10.2018 12:28

This week, Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey share the top stories from Western Kentucky University. Rebekah interviews Brendan Ward, a WKU senior, about his thoughts on Disability Awareness Month. Laurel interviews College Heights Herald social media manager Taylor Huff about the upcoming midterms.

Sigma Chi, Provost Emerita and Title IX: 10/24 24.10.2018 5:18

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the biggest stories of the week. Laurel interviews College Heights Herald reporter Matt Stahl about his research into a Title IX investigation related to WKU baseball and softball.

WKU Fees, Student Seats and Faculty Morale: 10/17 16.10.2018 4:32

Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the biggest stories of the week. Laurel interviews College Heights Herald reporter Nicole Ziege on her in-depth look into the fees many Western Kentucky University students pay in addition to tuition.