Members of Chi Omega, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Sigma Nu cheer for their new members during the relays at the WKU New Member Olympics at the Colonnades on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Some of the relays included the wheelbarrow race, noodle relay, and hula hoop pass. (Photo by Lauren Howe)

Gallery: Something to celebrate

Talisman·September 16, 2024·0 Comments·2 mins read

Week four at WKU brought communities together across the Hill and beyond. As we celebrated four weeks, Greek organizations welcomed their new members and sports teams experienced tough losses in Diddle Arena. Then our community celebrated a soccer senior night and Hispanic heritage in Bowling Green. View the Talisman photographer’s work as they captured the best moments from last week!

Chi Omega member Sidney Murrell jumps over Sigma Nu member Cooper Greene during the leapfrog relay at the WKU New Member Olympics at the Colonnades on Thursday. (Photo by Lauren Howe)

Sigma Nu member Spencer Stinson races to put on drenched sweatpants during the wet sweatpants relay at the WKU New Member Olympics on Thursday. Sigma Nu was also paired with Chi Omega and Sigma Alpha Epsilon. (Photo by Lauren Howe)

Alpha Omicron Pi new members Madeline McGinnis, Ansley Buchanon, Hellen Ramsey and Ava Meadows (left to right) take a selfie after winning First Place Sorority at the WKU New Member Olympics at the Colonnades on Thursday. (Photo by Lauren Howe)

The WKU volleyball team lines up on the edge of the court before their starting lineup is announced at the second game of the Hyatt Invitational against the Dayton Flyers in E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday. The Hilltoppers lost the match 0-3. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)

Setter Callie Bauer (14) and middle hitter Gabby Weihe (10) block a spike at the second game of the Hyatt Invitational against the Dayton Flyers in E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)

Outside hitter Katie Howard (26) runs to pass the ball at the second game of the Hyatt Invitational against the Dayton Flyers in E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)

Right-side hitter Kenadee Coyle (33) returns the ball in a match against the University of Illinois in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday. The Hilltoppers lost the game against the Fighting Illini 3-1. (Photo by Brodie Curtsinger)

Forward Olivia Cooke (5) shields herself as her opponent kicks the ball in her direction during a match against Ohio University at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green on Thursday. The Hilltoppers lost the game to the Bobcats 2-1. (Photo by Brodie Curtsinger)

Soccer forward Kayla Meyer (24) walks in a senior night recognition ceremony during a match against Ohio University at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green on Thursday. (Photo by Brodie Curtsinger)

A senior on WKU’s women’s soccer team holds a plaque and a bouquet of flowers to celebrate her senior night during a match against Ohio University at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green on Thursday. (Photo by Brodie Curtsinger)

The BG Fiestaval gathers the Hispanic community of Bowling Green together to celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month on Saturday, Sept. 14. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)

Jackelyn Castillo performs with the Las Damas de BG dance troupe at the BG Fiestaval on Saturday. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)

Children wait in line for a chance to hit a piñata on stage at the BG Fiestaval on Saturday. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)