When senior Meara Wilcox joined the Horticulture club her freshman year, it wasn’t nearly as big as it is now. “It was like six people, and half of them were our friend group,” Wilcox said. The Horticulture club, according to its Instagram, gives members a community where they can “Find joy and happiness through plants.” They go on hikes, maintain the greenhouse, and take trips to arboretums and gardens near WKU. Now, as the president, Wilcox believes the group has “come a long way,” looking back with pride on the past four years and the club’s growth. Wilcox attributed the increased involvement to more consistent leadership and visibility for the club. “(The greenhouse) is kind of hidden, way up at the top of the Hill,” Wilcox said. “Getting the word out that it even exists was important in making it accessible to more people.” Monday’s meeting was a chance for members to make Christmas ornaments out of felt. “Christmas is coming up, and I’ve been feeling very crafty,” Wilcox said, “So I was like, ‘let’s make ornaments.’” Freshman environmental science major Ryan Sublette said the Horticulture club is her favorite club she’s joined at WKU. “It’s great, I’ve met a lot of new people, I’ve met professors, I love it,” Sublette said. Sublette said some of her favorite activities are the crafts and hikes that the club does together. Jaiden Elam, a senior health science major, says the club has provided some of her closest friendships. “I made a lot of friends who I am still friends with, and I will probably still be friends with them after graduation,” Elam said. Wilcox said the club is focused on providing a space for members to hang out and relax. “It’s cool to be in the greenhouse, it’s so fun,” Wilcox said. “It’s a great place to hang out and come together with a shared appreciation for nature.”.
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“Bergen Reilly is probably the best player in the conference”- Wisconsin’s coach all praise for Nebraska volleyball setter after 12th straight win
The Nebraska volleyball setter, Bergen Reilly, recently received high praise from Wisconsin’s coach, Kelly Sheffield, following the Huskers’ impressive victory over his team. Nebraska and Wisconsin faced off on October 31 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin.
During the match, the Huskers delivered a dominant performance, securing their 12th straight win of the season with a 25-22, 25-19, 25-13 victory. One of the standout contributors was Reilly, who posted a .349 hitting percentage along with 38 assists, eight digs, four blocks, and three kills.
Shortly after the match, in the post-game press conference, Wisconsin’s coach Sheffield praised Reilly, calling her “probably the best player” in the conference. He also commended Nebraska’s offensive team for their ability to win rallies consistently.
“I think Bergen is probably the best player in the conference. Her ability to continue to get them swings throughout the rallies was key. They did a great job of winning the long rallies,” Sheffield said. “I thought we did a lot of good things tonight, but their defense really challenged us. Our pace was moving faster than what a confident team normally allows.”
He added, “Their offensive ability is the most obvious thing when you look at the numbers. This is the best offensive Nebraska team I’ve seen. Even when you score, their ability to side out quickly is very impressive.”
Currently, the Nebraska volleyball team boasts an undefeated 21-0 winning streak.
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### Bergen Reilly Reflects on the Matchup with Wisconsin
Ahead of the game, Bergen Reilly spoke with Hail Varsity about the upcoming clash between Nebraska and Wisconsin. Expressing excitement about the matchup, she emphasized the significance of the rivalry and the competitive spirit both teams bring to the court.
“I mean, it’s always a fun week. Just the way the season has been going for both of us, we’re really excited and hungry to play some tough competition,” Reilly said. “It’s not that there hasn’t been other competition, but this is definitely a rivalry match.”
Highlighting the game’s Halloween date, she added, “We all know what comes with that, and it’s going to be a fun one. Halloween plus a challenging game — we’re excited for the challenge.”
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The Nebraska volleyball team’s next match is scheduled against Oregon on November 2 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Fans can look forward to more thrilling volleyball action as the Huskers continue their undefeated run.
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