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12/17/2024

The Talisman’s centennial issue is here! If you missed getting a copy of "Legacy" before the break, click the link below to read the online version.

https://wkutalisman.com/issue-17

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12/17/2024

Life brings challenges, and everyone has their unique way of rolling with the punches. WKU Senior, Sam Hines, alleviates her stress through her love of music and mermaid swimming. Click the link below to learn more about WKU's musical mermaid.

Senior Sam Hines copes with her anxiety diagnosis quite differently than other students: by playing the flute and being a mermaid. Since 2022, the music education major has been "mermaiding" to deal with the added stress of college. Talisman videographer Brodie Curtsinger takes a closer look into th...

12/07/2024

Every Wednesday, the Kentucky Archaeological Survey hosts Wash Night in Cherry Hall, where students and volunteers clean and preserve artifacts from across Kentucky and beyond. From Revolutionary War relics to Native American artifacts, these events bring history to life. Click the link below to learn more!

Kentucky Archaeological Survey provides artifacts for students and community members to clean at Wash Nights in Cherry Hall.

12/04/2024

"Legacy" is FINALLY HERE! ✨ Grab your copy of Issue 17 today at the Commons from 10 a.m. to noon. You won't want to miss this!

Can't grab a copy today? No worries, we'll be having another distribution day early next semester!

12/03/2024

Behind every award-winning performance is a journey of dedication. For WKU Forensics’ Cecilia Alali, this meant countless hours of research, writing, and refining to craft a poetry interpretation exploring eco-grief and ancestral pride. Click the link in the bio to read about her path to the Forensic World Championship!

My heartbeat jumped into my throat as I watched the clock tick away the time I thought I had. My arms and legs, used to stretching, thumping and creating pictures audiences can hold onto, sat rigid as my pulse rang in my ear. There’s nothing that can shake a speech and debate competitor more than ...

12/03/2024

At WKU’s Innovation Campus, groundbreaking ideas come to life. Designed for collaboration, students, creators, and entrepreneurs work side by side to fuel regional growth. To see how Innovation Campus is shaping the future of business and innovation, click the link below to read more!

WKU’s website describes the Innovation Campus as “a place where students, researchers, start-ups and funders” can “tackle challenges that grow the strengths and diversity of our nation’s business community.” The Innovation Campus is a place where dreams take flight and boundaries are mer...

12/03/2024

Talisman meets the World of Oz! Talisman marketing manager, Arianna Mioni, went to theaters to watch "Wicked" and get the inside scoop of this highly anticipated adaptation. Did the movie live up to the hype or was it a failed attempt to revive a Broadway classic? Click the link below to find out!

The highly anticipated movie Wicked premiered on Nov. 22, and Talisman marketing manager Arianna Mioni was there to capture the excitement.

11/29/2024

Monthly student-led Chai Chats at the Mahurin Honors College offer students a chance to explore global traditions through drinks and presentations that highlight the culture of a featured country. Visit the link below to see the impact of this month’s event!

Chai Chats serve as a way to gain knowledge about other cultures. This month's Chai Chat highlights the Bolivian culture.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving Hilltoppers! What better way to start Thanksgiving than to figure out what food you are – based on your academic college? Click the link below to find out!

With Thanksgiving approaching fairly soon, the Talisman has compiled a list of what Thanksgiving food you are based on your academic college.

11/23/2024

From Western funeral practices to Islamic traditions of family involvement and spiritual preparation, the ways we handle death reflect how we value life and the afterlife. Learn more about these cultural perspectives and the meaning they bring to life from Issue 16 of the Talisman at the link below.

How cultural groups respond to death may be evidence of how they treat life. Jean-Luc Houle, a professor in the department of anthropology, said that Western cultures distance themselves from death while Eastern cultures tend to be more involved.

11/22/2024

From Fresh Food Company meals to Hilltopper Creamery's artisan cheeses, the WKU Farm connects campus and community through sustainable, locally produced food. Learn more about the farm-to-campus program and the people behind it from Issue 16 of the Talisman at the link below.

Shelby Felder comes to work at the farm each day to tend to her bosses: the cows. In a barn 3 miles away from WKU’s main campus, 58 cows sleep on tempurpedic mats shipped from the Netherlands. Soon, their milk will be sold locally. "I work for the cows; that is my job,” Felder said.

11/21/2024

From hiking at Mammoth Cave to growing native wildflower species, the WKU Horticulture Club fosters community connections and environmental engagement for students. Read more about the club at the link below.

Students in the horticulture club meet every Monday in the greenhouse to bond together over the love of plants.

11/18/2024

The Grammy Awards, one of the highest accolades in music, released their 2025 nominations earlier last week. Talisman writer Samantha Lein shared her opinions on the nominations. Read about the categories and nominees at the link below. https://wkutalisman.com/opinion-who-should-win-record-and-song-of-the-year-at-the-grammy-awards/

11/17/2024

WKU celebrated its annual Homecoming bringing the theme "Roaring Red" to life. Inspired by the 1920s, the theme captured the energy and vibrancy of the iconic era. From the parade and tailgate to the football game and step show, the weekend was packed with school spirit and celebration. Check out the Talisman’s coverage of all the highlights at the link below!

WKU's annual homecoming festivities took place from Thursday, Nov. 14 to Saturday, Nov. 16 and the Talisman was there cover it all.

11/17/2024

"Pomping" is a tradition that unites Greek life as they spend hours creating floats for Homecoming.

Alpha Delta Pi, Kappa Sigma, and Zeta Phi Beta teamed up to build theirs for its debut at the parade. Watch the behind-the-scenes effort in our latest video!

11/16/2024

WKU Women’s Volleyball team ended on high note when the team faced Liberty University on Thursday, Nov. 14. Click the link in the bio to see the excitement that was captured on gameday!

WKU Volleyball took home their sixth straight C-USA regular season title with a 3-0 win against Liberty University on Thursday. The game was the second-to-last of the year. WKU Volleyball wrapped up the season with their senior night game the following night in E.A. Di**le Arena. Talisman photograph...

11/14/2024

Over our 100 years as a publication, countless students have contributed to the legacy of the Talisman. To celebrate this milestone, we reached out to a few alumni to learn how their experiences with the Talisman impacted their lives. For insight into their stories, click the link in our bio to read more.

The history of the Talisman dates back to 100 years ago. Throughout this time, the Talisman has instilled everylasting experience in alumni.

11/12/2024

Bowling Green’s annual Veterans Day parade took place Saturday, Nov. 9, to honor local veterans. View a recap of the event at the link below. https://wkutalisman.com/gallery-bowling-green-celebrates-veterans-at-annual-parade/