Through Our Eyes-09/29/15

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Moriah Ruelez reacts after having cake smashed in her face as part of her 14th birthday celebration outside of La Luz Del Mundo (The Light of the World) church. At 14 young adults in the church are given the opportunity to decide whether or not they would like to stay with the church or leave. In this particular instance Moriah decided to stay. BRIA GRANVILLEMoriah Ruelez reacts after having cake smashed in her face as part of her 14th birthday celebration outside of La Luz Del Mundo (The Light of the World) church. At 14 young adults in the church are given the opportunity to decide whether or not they would like to stay with the church or leave. In this particular instance Moriah decided to stay. BRIA GRANVILLE

 

Fans wait for the start of an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 27, 2015, in Nashville, Tennessee. WESTON KENNEYFans wait for the start of an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 27, 2015, in Nashville, Tennessee. WESTON KENNEY

 

The Annual Honey Festival draws crowds of all ages to Leitchfield, KY. The festival consists of carnival rides, food carts, craft vendors and, of course, lots of honey. JENNIFER KINGThe Annual Honey Festival draws crowds of all ages to Leitchfield, KY. The festival consists of carnival rides, food carts, craft vendors and, of course, lots of honey. JENNIFER KING

 

On Saturday September 26, 2015 Elisa Yamileth is having her Quincea–era, which is a mexican tradition for celebrating a 15th birthday. Yamileth is being taking to the church in a horse carriage in Bowling Green, Ky where they family will gather for a ceremony. Her cousin Paco makes a selfie or her and her cousin. In the back her uncle Juan Barillas and two friends of the family got their horses dressed up so they could do a parade. In Mexico the quincea–era is considered a big thing when a young girl enters womenhood. BETINA GARCIAOn Saturday September 26, 2015 Elisa Yamileth celebrates her Quinceañera, a mexican tradition celebrating the 15th birthday, by riding in a horse drawn carriage down the streets of Bowling Green, Ky to the church where her family will gather for a ceremony. Her cousin Paco made a selfie for her and her cousin as her uncle Juan Barillas and two friends of the family ride behind them for the parade. In Mexico the quinceañera is considered a milestone when a young girl enters womenhood. BETINA GARCIA

 

A cyclist bikes up the hill on Avenue of Champions between class changes on Tuesday, Sept. 22. In 2013 WKU received a bronze level certification for bike friendliness from the League of American Bicyclists. JAKE POPEA cyclist bikes up the hill on Avenue of Champions between class changes on Tuesday, Sept. 22. In 2013 WKU received a bronze level certification for bike friendliness from the League of American Bicyclists. JAKE POPE

 

Dancers wait patiently back stage before performing in the annual Festival Latino de Lexington at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza on Sept. 19, 2015. The festival boasted a display of traditional dances from numerous organizations around the lexington area. HARRISON HILLDancers wait patiently back stage before performing in the annual Festival Latino de Lexington at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza on Sept. 19, 2015. The festival boasted a display of traditional dances from numerous organizations around the lexington area. HARRISON HILL

 

Florida International University sophomore middle blocker, Brianna Gogins, (9) attempts to block a hit by Western Kentucky University sophomore setter, Jessica Lucas, (1). The Lady Toppers defeated the Panthers in the first three sets. JAKE POPE

Florida International University sophomore middle blocker, Brianna Gogins, (9) attempts to block a hit by Western Kentucky University sophomore setter, Jessica Lucas, (1). The Lady Toppers defeated the Panthers in the first three sets. JAKE POPE

 

Paige Lauren McCord prepares for her role as Jean McCormack the mistress secretary in the Plaza Suite play by Neil Simon at the Phoenix Theatre in Bowling Green, Ky. McCord is a Music Ed major and takes part in various plays for fun and to gain first hand experience. MICHAEL NOBLE JR.Paige Lauren McCord prepares for her role as Jean McCormack the mistress secretary in the Plaza Suite play by Neil Simon at the Phoenix Theatre in Bowling Green, Ky. McCord is a Music Ed major and takes part in various plays for fun and to gain first hand experience. MICHAEL NOBLE JR.

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Through Our Eyes-09/22/15

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Greenwood Gator Noah Pillow,6, waits with teammates to enter the field against Logan County in a non-conference homecoming game at the Swamp on September 18, 2015 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. MICHAEL NOBLE JR.Greenwood Gator Noah Pillow,6, waits with teammates to enter the field against Logan County in a non-conference homecoming game at the Swamp on September 18, 2015 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. MICHAEL NOBLE JR.

 

Tommy Warmsbecker plays in his superhero costume at Potter Children's Home. He is one of 4 children of Sarah, who declined to give her last name, who lives in the single parent program on Potter's campus. ABBY POTTERTommy Warmsbecker plays in his superhero costume at Potter Children’s Home. He is one of 4 children of Sarah, who declined to give her last name, who lives in the single parent program on Potter’s campus. ABBY POTTER

 

Greenwood Gators Cole Kremlin, number 73, left, Kevin Fields, number 65, and Jackson Fletecher, number 69, pray before taking the field against Logan County in a homecoming game at the Swamp on September 18, 2015 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Fields was emotional due to the loss of his brother Kyle Fields, number 61, who committed suicide in May. MICHAEL NOBLE JR.Greenwood Gators Cole Kremlin, number 73, left, Kevin Fields, number 65, and Jackson Fletecher, number 69, pray before taking the field against Logan County in a homecoming game at the Swamp on September 18, 2015 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Fields was emotional due to the loss of his brother Kyle Fields, number 61, who committed suicide in May. MICHAEL NOBLE JR.

 

Left to Right. Lily Martin and Martin Junior, poked fun at their sister, Lidia, by imitating her as she pouted while waiting for her mother to get out of class at WKU on Wednesday, September 19, 2015. WESTON KENNEYLeft to Right. Lily Martin and Martin Junior, poked fun at their sister, Lidia, by imitating her as she pouted while waiting for her mother to get out of class at WKU on Wednesday, September 19, 2015. WESTON KENNEY

 

Marlene "Mo" Beach, left, was headed to a wedding when she was bombarded by a swarm of zombies in downtown Bowling Green, Saturday. Jacob Glass, right, participated in the Zombie Walk that was held to raise awareness and funds for the third-world tetanus crisis. WESTON KENNEYMarlene “Mo” Beach, left, was headed to a wedding when she was bombarded by a swarm of zombies in downtown Bowling Green, Saturday. Jacob Glass, right, participated in the Zombie Walk that was held to raise awareness and funds for the third-world tetanus crisis.  WESTON KENNEY

 

Members of the Daviess County High School football team put on their pads before their 49-21 loss to Owensboro High School on Sept. 18, 2015 at Daviess County's Reid Stadium in Owensboro, Ky. MIKE CLARKEMembers of the Daviess County High School football team put on their pads before their 49-21 loss to Owensboro High School on Sept. 18, 2015 at Daviess County’s Reid Stadium in Owensboro, Ky. MIKE CLARK

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Through Our Eyes 09/15/15

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Flower girl Scottie Russell plays with bride Kaitlin Westbrook's dress and shouts "Princess Kaitlin of Arendelle," thinking Westbrook resembles a princess from Disney's Frozen. ABBEY POTTER

Flower girl Scottie Russell plays with bride Kaitlin Westbrook’s dress and shouts “Princess Kaitlin of Arendelle,” thinking Westbrook resembles a princess from Disney’s Frozen. ABBY POTTER

 

The dreary weekend of the 25th Anniversary of Balloons Tunes and Barbecue hosted by United Way of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was closed out with a perfect morning of flying on Sunday. Many of the pilots and crews participating in the event have been coming for over ten years. For many of the balloonists the event was a way to connect to the hot air balloon community, which kept spirits high despite the rain. ALYSE YOUNG

The dreary weekend of the 25th Anniversary of Balloons Tunes and Barbecue hosted by United Way of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was closed out with a perfect morning of flying. Many of the pilots and crews participating in the event have been coming for over ten years. For some balloonists the event was a way to connect to the hot air balloon community,  which kept spirits high despite the rain. ALYSE YOUNG

 

Fully painted, Russell Shanahan, left, and Alec Broughon cheer on the WKU football team during the season opener against Louisiana Tech on Thursday, September 10, 2015. The Hilltoppers defeated the Bulldogs 41-38. WESTON KENNEY

Fully painted, Russell Shanahan, left, and Alec Broughon cheer on the WKU football team during the season opener against Louisiana Tech on Thursday, September 10, 2015.  The Hilltoppers defeated the Bulldogs 41-38. WESTON KENNEY

 

Luke Stang, 3, of Winchester, Kentucky hold on to his families horse Filly, while watching his grandpa take part in the Southern Kentucky Team Penning Association contest on September 5, 2015 at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. MICHAEL NOBLE

Luke Stang, 3, of Winchester, Kentucky hold on to his families horse Filly, while watching his grandpa take part in the Southern Kentucky Team Penning Association contest on September 5, 2015 at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. MICHAEL NOBLE JR.

 

Cass holds onto his owner Jeana Fowler during the Puppy Paddle event, Sept. 12. The dog had never been in the water before. KATIE ROBERTS

Cass holds onto his owner Jeana Fowler during the Puppy Paddle event, Sept. 12. The dog had never been in the water before. KATIE ROBERTS

 

Pilot Dave Bobel of Rochester, In. examines the external part of his hot air balloon to make sure there are no problems before taking off in the balloon race on September 13. 2015. ABBEY TANNER

Pilot Dave Bobel of Rochester, In. examines the external part of his hot air balloon to make sure there are no problems before taking off in the balloon race on September 13. 2015. ABBEY TANNER

 

The Academic Complex's underpasses on WKU's campus is a well-known oasis for many of the students, especially on hot September day. Jamie Davis, right, a junior at Western Kentucky, is majoring in Health Care Administration. "My message to freshman is to get a planner; time management is key," said Davis. Kristina Thames, a senior at Western Kentucky, is going into her last semester and is majoring in Hospitality Management. "It's okay if you don't like your first major, you still have time to figure that out," said Thames. WESTON KENNEY

Kristina Thames, left, and Jamie Davis, right, take a smoke break from attending class at WKU. The Academic Complex’s underpasses on WKU’s campus is a well-known oasis for many of the students, especially on hot September day. WESTON KENNEY

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The Dream and the War

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Vito Tisdale, formerly “Big V” of the two-time Grammy nominated hip-hop group Nappy Roots, navigates life after fame. Vito works to be a stable father figure to his daughter, Meadow, but often struggles to find a balance between family and music. Be sure to visit the web site here.
By Kreable Young and Katie McLean

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Hear Through the Holler

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Hear Through the Holler is a collaborative web-based project created by journalists Tyler Essary and Luke Franke in the spring of 2015. With a tip from a friend and fellow journalist Emily Kask the pair set out in late February with their sights set on Christiana, Tenn., roughly a 30 minute drive south of Murfreesboro.
After shooting countless hours of video the team presents what you see here now on this site. The video, along with all other content, exists to document Hippie Hill and its’ people. Often looked down upon by outside media Hear Through the Holler is the first true glimpse of what Tom Maddox, his wife Jeanie, and Hippie Hill itself mean to so many people in Tennessee and all over the United States.
We would like to thank Hippie Hill, the residents, and all who helped make this project come to light. May it allow a better glimpse into the lives of the people that live there and the true intentions of the Hill.

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Through Our Eyes – Week 43

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Each Thursday, WKU’s Student Chapter of NPPA brings you some of the best images of the past week taken by our very own classmates. To submit for our weekly posts, you must currently be a WKU Photojournalism student and have taken the images or produced the video within the last week (Tuesday to Tuesday). Send your top 1-3 selections to wkunppa@gmail.com by our Tuesday 6:30pm deadline and our officers and attendees will pick the best of the bunch to showcase at our open meetings every Tuesday at 7:00pm in Lab 118.

IMG_9367Members of the Western Kentucky University dance company rehearse for their spring performance, Evening of Dance, on Sunday, April 26, 2015. BROOK JOYNER

DSC_1896Physique competitors wait for their divisions to hit the stage during the annual NPC Kentucky Derby Festival Championships on April 25, 2015 at the Convention Center in Louisville, Ky. Hundreds of body builders, physique, figure, and bikini competitors from across the country competed in the festival. HARRISON HILL

04242015_GreekTug_JBrown_1285_editChi Omega junior Alyssa Bush, from Franklin, looks back at her team as she pulls for the Tug competition on Friday April 24, 2015 at the Ag Farm.  WKU fraternities and sororities compete in Tug for Greek Week at Ag Farm on Friday April 24, 2015.  AGD won Tug for the sorority team and AGR won for the fraternity.  JEFF BROWN

ToBeSorted-4-28-2015-027T_1Participants run through Iriquois Park as part of the Kentucky Derby Marathon in Louisville, April 25, 2015. JUSTIN GILLILAND

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