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Through Our Eyes 09/15/15

September 21, 2015

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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