WKU Yearbook Returns; Work
On 2004 Edition Under Way

September 12, 2003

Bowling Green, Ky. - After a six-year absence, Western Kentucky University's yearbook has returned.

The 2003 edition of The Talisman has been sent to students, parents and others who ordered the book last year. And students, parents, faculty and staff can order the 2004 edition now.

"About Face" is the theme of the 2003 Talisman, which includes 176 full-color pages providing a photo-documentary chronological look at the 2002-03 academic year. Stephanie Gladney was the 2003 editor.

"The Talisman staff plans to regain WKU's stature as a national leader in yearbook quality," said Jackie Bretz, Talisman assistant adviser.

J. Michael Moore, editor of the 2004 Talisman, is optimistic about the yearbook's future. "I'm happy we've been able to get the Talisman going again," he said. "The Talisman was award winning in the past. It's going to be award winning again."

Moore spoke to first-time students involved in MASTER Plan to tell them about the Talisman and provide information about ordering the 2004 book. Taylor Publishing Co. spearheaded the effort to revive the yearbook at Western and other universities.

"The hardest part has been getting the name recognition back," Moore said. "If people hear the name 'Talisman,' most of them don't know what it is, especially after six years."

The 2004 edition, which will be the 75th Talisman, will have 248 full-color pages and will include photographs of all students. (The 2003 edition included senior portraits in the book with underclassmen photos on an accompanying CD.)

The 2004 Talisman will include student portraits taken during the fall photo session (Oct. 13-17) at Downing University Center. Another photo session will be scheduled in the spring.

Moore expects the Talisman to benefit from a group of writers, which includes non-journalism majors, an excellent photography staff and an improving design staff. He's also open to story ideas about interesting students or other campus activities.

If you have a story idea or suggestion, call him at 745-3459 or email talisman@wku.edu

To order the 2004 Talisman, contact the Office of Student Publications, 122 Garrett Conference Center. If you order before Oct. 1, the cost is $45. After Oct. 1, the price will be $75 plus shipping and handling.

For more information, contact Robert Adams at (270) 745-6278. More WKU news is available on the World Wide Web at www.wku.edu. If you'd like to receive WKU news via E-mail, send a message to WKUNews@wku.edu.

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