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Anna Bell Lee is a freshman on the Hill and works on the news and photo staff for the Herald. She is a double major in public relations and visual journalism and photography. Lee is originally from Texarkana, Texas.

Anna Bell Lee, Staff Photographer

Anna Bell Lee is a freshman on the Hill and works on the news and photo staff for the Herald. She is a double major in public relations and visual journalism and photography. Lee is originally from Texarkana, Texas.

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WKU’s graduating class of 2025 marches down the Avenue of Champions as parents and friends cheer on during the annual Topper Walk on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

PHOTOS: Class of 2025 Hilltoppers graduate

Von Smith and Anna Bell Lee
May 9, 2025
Lorilee King-Beckman smiles and holds her service dog Dick Van Dyke as she walks across the stage during the PCAL recognition ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025.

A potter College of Arts and Letters Graduate signs the National Anthem during the PCAL recognition ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Isaiah Kindle (left), Jase Phillips (middle) and Mason Scatterly hold their right hand up as they take oath and are commissioned into the United States Army as 2nd Lieutenant officers during the PCAL recognition ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Potter College of Arts and Letters Dean Terrance Brown gives a speech during the PCAL recognition ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025.

A Potter college of Arts and Letter Graduate smiles as she looks towards her family during the PCAL recognition ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025.

A Potter College of Arts and Letters Graduate waves at her family during the PCAL recognition ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Colby Alexander (left), Addy Falkner (middle) and Wade Yates smile as they are all revealed as the mascot during the PCAL recognition ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Potter College of Arts and Letters Graduate Isaiah Kindle, member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., gathers his graduation regalia after stepping during the PCAL recognition ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Potter College of Arts and Letters graduate Cecila Alali smiles at her diploma during the PCAL recognition ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Photojournalism Major Brett Phelps laughs after hugging Dean Terrance Brown during the Potter College of Arts and Letters recognition ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025.

A Potter College of Arts and Letters graduate shakes Dean Terrance Brown’s hand while receiving her diploma during the PCAL recognition ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Photojournalism major Madeline Powell laughs after taking a video of her and WKU President Tim Caboni during the Potter College of Arts and Letters recognition ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025.

A WKU Potter College of Arts and Letters graduate smiles as she hugs WKU President Timothy Caboni during the PCAL recognition ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Mahurin Honors College Senator-Elect Ciin Lun smiles as her name is announced during the Student Government Association spring election results. “I really worked hard on this because I wanted to represent where I am from,” Lun said. “I was really misrepresented, so I wanted to do this for people like me.”

SGA announces spring election results, DEI constitution amendment passes

Anna Bell Lee, Staff Photographer
April 16, 2025
Mahurin Honors College Senator-Elect Chin Lun wipes her tears after her name is announced during the Student Government Association spring election results. “I really worked hard on this because I wanted to represent where I am from,” Lun said. “I was really misrepresented, so I wanted to do this for people like me”

Student Government Association Chief Justice Morgan Gammons reads off election codes to the senate during the weekly SGA meeting on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Gammons also presented Bill 21-25-S that passed, which amended the SGA Constitution for the Student Body to vote on during the SGA elections on April 13-15.

[Photo] SGA votes to rename and reformat DEI committee

Jonah Savage, News Reporter
April 4, 2025
Student Government Association Chief of Staff Anne-Marie Wright addresses the senate about their annual formal during the weekly SGA meeting on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Members of the Dance big red executive board hold up the final total during the annual Dance Big Red event in Preston Center at Western Kentucky University to raise money for Norton Children’s Hospital on March 7, 2025. Dance Big red raised over $105,000 to donate to Norton Children’s Hospital.

Photos: 11th annual ‘Dance Big Red’ raises over $105,000 for Norton Children’s Hospital

Anna Bell Lee, Staff Photographer
March 8, 2025
Logan Pollinzer (left) and Maria Pollitzer (right) laugh as they share their testimony during the annual Dance Big Red event in Preston Center at Western Kentucky University to raise money for Norton Children’s Hospital on March 7, 2025.

Larkin Jarboe (left), Lilly Pottlitzer (middle) and Lily Hooper hug after finding out the final total during the annual Dance Big Red event in Preston Center at Western Kentucky University to raise money for Norton Children’s Hospital on March 7, 2025.

Jagger Tomes (left) jousts with Carson Atwell during the annual Dance Big Red event in Preston Center at Western Kentucky University to raise money for Norton Children’s Hospital on March 7, 2025.

Chloe Howard shimmies her shoulders while teaching the 2025 dance during the annual Dance Big Red event in Preston Center at Western Kentucky University to raise money for Norton Children’s Hospital on March 7, 2025.

Gabbie Adams (left) shakes hair off of a razor after shaving Aaron Burgett’s hair off. Burgett has participants shave his hair for every donation during the annual Dance Big Red event in Preston Center at Western Kentucky University to raise money for Norton Children’s Hospital on March 7, 2025.

One of the Dance Big Red Children sings Defying Gravity from Wicked during the annual DBR event in Preston Center at Western Kentucky University to raise money for Norton Children’s Hospital on March 7, 2025.

Dance Big red participants flex their arms as they learn the 2025 dance during the annual DBR event in Preston Center at Western Kentucky University to raise money for Norton Children’s Hospital on March 7, 2025.

Banners line the upper floor of the Preston Center during Western Kentucky University’s annual Dance Big Red event on March 7, 2025 to raise money for Norton Children’s Hospital.

Photo provided by Chris Stanford.

From WKU to Los Angeles: How the Herald impacted Chris Stanford

Anna Bell Lee, News Reporter
March 5, 2025
Western Kentucky University left fielder Kennedy Stinson (22) slides safely into third base during a game against the University of Evansville at the WKU Softball Complex on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Photos: Softball Saturday recap

Anna Bell Lee and Staff Photographer
March 2, 2025
Ashton Evans waves a transgender and Palestinian flag during a protest against anti Diversity, Equity and Inclusion legislation and actions at Centennial Mall on Western Kentucky Universities’ campus on Friday, February. 28, 2025.

Photos: Local students, faculty and community members protest for DEI at Centennial Mall

Adin Parks and Anna Bell Lee
February 28, 2025
Brianna Molly (left) pulls Gabriel Chambers flag pole from him after ripping the Trump 2020 campaign flag off during a protest against anti Diversity, Equity and Inclusion legislation and actions at Centennial Mall on Western Kentucky Universities’ campus on Friday, February. 28, 2025. “We’re allowed to be out here peacefully assembled,” Chambers said. “We’re not allowed to be out here and like destroying personal property.”

Mary Kay Samouce holds a pride flag during a protest against anti Diversity, Equity and Inclusion legislation and actions at Centennial Mall on Western Kentucky Universities’ campus on Friday, February. 28, 2025.

Gabriel Chambers holds a Trump 2020 campaign flag as protesters yell at him during a protest against anti Diversity, Equity and Inclusion legislation and actions at Centennial Mall on Western Kentucky Universities’ campus on Friday, February. 28, 2025.

[Photo] WKU community participates in state-wide demonstration supporting DEI

Ali Costellow and Anthony Clauson
March 1, 2025
Sebastian Castillo wraps a Mexican flag around him during a protest against anti Diversity, Equity and Inclusion legislation and actions at Centennial Mall on Western Kentucky Universities’ campus on Friday, February. 28, 2025.

Western Kentucky guard Destiny Salary (1) celebrates a play during the Lady Toppers game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Photos: Lady Toppers dominate UTEP Miners 81-58

Anna Bell Lee and Eli Randolph
February 27, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Alexis Mead (3) is hugged by Kaiser Downs after signing a jersey after a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Western Kentucky Lady Toppers forward Mariama Sow (6) holds onto the ball as her opponent tries to strip it from her during a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

University of Texas El Paso guard Portia Adams (11) ducks as she attempts to get to the basket during a game against Western Kentucky University at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Western Kentucky Lady Toppers forward Zsofia Telegdy (23) yells in frustration after losing grip on the ball during a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

[Photo] Lady Toppers fall in CUSA semifinals

March 14, 2025
Western Kentucky University guard Alexis Mead (3) drives through her opponents during a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

University of Texas El Paso guard Portia Adams(11) pushes opponent Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Alexis Mead (3) during a game against at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

[Photo] Lady Toppers fall victim to second-half comeback at Liberty

March 8, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Destiny Salary (1) drives into the paint during a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Josie Gilvin (33) shoots the ball over her opponent during a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Josie Gilvin (33) looks to the basket during a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Josie Gilvin (33) drives past her opponents during a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

[Photo] Lady Toppers to host NMSU for senior day

February 28, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Josie Gilvin (33) drives to the basket during a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

[Photo] Lady Toppers look for win at Liberty

March 8, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Alexis Mead (3) shoulder bumps her opponent before taking the court during a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Western Kentucky University guard Alexis Mead (3) drives through her opponents during a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Kiersten Washington, author of resolution 2-25-S, fields questions about the resolution during the Student Government Association’s meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.

SGA passes resolution to support Gordon Wilson Hall elevator installation

Anna Bell Lee, Staff Photographer
February 25, 2025
Senator Kaison barton speaks on bill 1-25-f during the Student Government Association’s weekly meeting in the senate chambers on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. The bill aims to create a memorial scholarship in honor of the late Director of Track and Field, Steven ‘Brent’ Chumbley.

SGA allocates funds to scholarship honoring the late Brent Chumbley

Anna Bell Lee, Staff Photographer
February 19, 2025
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[Photo] IN PRINT: Emotional Support Animals make pawsitive impact for Hilltoppers

Anthony Clauson, News Reporter
February 17, 2025
Illinois State University first baseman Judah Morris (23) lunges while waiting for the ball to pick off Western Kentucky University designated hitter Camden Ross (8) during a game at Nick Denes Field on Feb. 14, 2025.

Photos: Hilltoppers sweep double header

Anna Bell Lee and Jacob Sebastian
February 16, 2025
Western Kentucky University Head Baseball Coach Marc Rardin spits during a game against the Illinois State Redbirds at Nick Denes Field on Feb. 14, 2025.

Illinois State University second baseman Eric Machej (2) shows the ball in his glove as the umpire calls Western Kentucky University left fielder Dylan O’Conell (10) safe at second base during their game at Nick Denes Field on Feb. 14, 2025.

Western Kentucky University third baseman Carlos Vasquez (25) turns around to walk back to the dugout after strike three is called on him during a game against Illinois State University at Nick Denes Field on Feb. 14, 2025.

[Photo] WKU Baseball prepares for Jacksonville State

May 14, 2025
Illinois State University pitcher Tanner Perry (4) pitches the ball during a game against Western Kentucky University at Nick Denes Field on Feb. 14, 2025.

Western Kentucky University Catcher Anthony Westbrook (4) drops to block a ball pitched at him during a game against Illinois State University at Nick Denes Field on Feb. 14, 2025.

[Photo] WKU Baseball prepares to host UK

April 28, 2025
Illinois State University catcher Anthony Westbrook (4) listens to Conference USA Umpire Chris Deichman during a game against Western Kentucky University at Nick Denes Field on Feb. 14, 2025.

Western Kentucky University third baseman Carlos Vasquez turns as he is hit by a pitch during a game against Illinois State University at Nick Denes Field on Feb. 14, 2025.

[Photo] FIU sweeps WKU Baseball

April 27, 2025
The Student Government Association meets for their weekly meeting in the Senate Chambers on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

SGA announces spring election dates, passes one bill

Anna Bell Lee, Staff Photographer
February 12, 2025
Chief Justice Morgan Gammons swears in new senators in the Senate Chambers on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.

National DEI actions spark possibility of changes to SGA Constitution

Anna Bell Lee, Staff Photographer
February 5, 2025
Genevieve Robinett, a junior from Brentwood, TN, is a first year spirit master and the Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Chi chapter president. Robinett was featured in a series called “Global Child” where she was a tour guide on the show.

[Photo] ‘Global Child’ highlights Bowling Green

Malone Farmer, News Reporter
February 3, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) yells after missing a three point goal during a game against the New Mexico State Aggies in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1 2025.

Photos: Hilltoppers break 100 in win against New Mexico State 101-69

Anna Bell Lee, Von Smith
February 1, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) steals the ball from his opponent during a game against the New Mexico State Aggies in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1 2025.

[Photo] Hilltoppers collapse in Jax State comeback victory

February 8, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Jalen Jackson (3) blocks a shot from New Mexico State guard Christian Cook (3) during a game against the New Mexico State Aggies in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) weaves through defense during a game against the New Mexico State Aggies in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1 2025.

[Photo] Hilltoppers start 2-game road trip at Kennesaw State

February 5, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Blaise Keita (1) jumps for the ball on tipoff during a game against the New Mexico State Aggies in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1 2025.

Western Kentucky basketball players cheer after a contact layup made by guard Tyler Olden (31) during a game against the New Mexico State Aggies in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1 2025.

Rachel Wilcutt celebrates after a dunk during a game between Western Kentucky University and the New Mexico State Aggies in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) clenches his fists after missing a three point shot during a game against the New Mexico State Aggies in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1 2025.

[Photo] Bench's warmth keeps McHenry hot

February 7, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Braxton Bayless (0) drives towards the goal during a game against the New Mexico State Aggies in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1 2025.

[Photo] WKU Men's Basketball prepares for MTSU

February 13, 2025
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) shoots the ball during a game against the New Mexico State Aggies in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1 2025.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) drives through his opponents to the basket during a game against New Mexico State University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, February. 1, 2025.

[Photo] 'Better than average day in the office': WKU scores 101 in rout of NMSU

February 1, 2025
Molly Ricke is sworn into as a Senator-at-Large and as committee heads during a meeting at the Senate Chambers in DSU on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2025.

SGA passes bill to fund Fashion Merchandising Department, swears in new senators

Anna Bell Lee, Staff Photographer
January 29, 2025
Provost Bud Fischer speaks to faculty about PhD programs during the Faculty Senate meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 in the Downing Student Union Senate Chambers.

[Photo] R2 status could take 6 years and up, Provost tells Faculty Senate

January 23, 2025
A group of friends laughs as they eat during the annual Freshgiving event on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

WKU Restaurant Group holds annual ‘Freshgiving’

Anna Bell Lee, Staff Photographer
November 21, 2024
Renee Reinhardt scoops butter onto her plate during the annual Freshgiving event on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

Photos: Fresh Food Co. Hosts ‘Freshgiving’

Anna Bell Lee, Staff Photographer
November 21, 2024
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