Charles Spice 34 helps lift up his son from below Maddox 7, as Malachi Schoenecke a helper gives his hand from the top on the ninth obstacle at the annual Bowling Green Mud Run on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at Phil Moore Park.
President of WKU’s Horticulture Club and senior ESGS major Meara Wilcox poses for a photo on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. “Losing the greenhouse would have a detrimental impact on the community, liveliness and quality of WKU’s campus, and it would mean losing a space that has been cared for, cultivated and loved by students and staff for decades,” Wilcox said.
artist Kirsten Engstrom stands next to her sculptures, “Aamenah,” meaning Lady of Peace and Harmony, and “Mirembe,” meaning peace, Aug. 4
Becca Rice (center) is a single mom of two sons, Mason (left), 9, and Blake (right), 4. A recovering drug addict who has been sober since 2017, she manages a thrift store at the Friendship Center and is studying online for a college degree. Her mother, Darlene Rice (right) is her biggest supporter.
Jacob Holbrook performs a drag show as his stage persona, Saphire Sparklez, during the Love Cap event at the Russell Miller Theatre in the Fine Arts Center at Western Kentucky University on Friday, Feb. 16.
The WKU Spiderman poses for a portrait outside the Commons in the rain on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2025. “I’ve been doing this for three years. I originally did this to build up the spirits of kids in financially unstable or violent homes and to just bring hope to the communities. I’m here to do it with WKU to tell a story, as well as with these other guys, through my passion for writing and film,” he said.
Kentucky State Thorobreds Point Guard Brittany Campbell (13) pokes Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Tia Shelling (3) in the eye as she prepares to throw the ball down the court during a game against Kentucky State Thorobreds at Diddle Arena on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Brooke Wright does preshow preparation for The Ultimate Elvis Show by applying dye to increase the authenticity of his Elvis impersonation in the backstage area of the Capitol Theater in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Friday, April 25.
Will Kurtz hits out of a sand trap Aug. 2 during the Chautauqua Golf Club Championship. Kurtz won the men’s division with a score of 136. Colleen Reeve won the women’s division with a score of 166.
Pete Zielinski protest outside the regional Department of Homeland Security office in Bowling Green, Ky. after an ICE agent fatally shot Minneapolis native Renee Nicole Good on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.
Laren Burkhart and her daughter Evelyn embrace after Evelyn crosses the finish line during the Boys’ and Girls’ Track and Field Day Thursday.