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Tessa Ullom and Macie Roy accompanied by Professor Maskey during the conference portion of the competition.

WLU students take home first place in WVSHRM competition

Haley Blakemore, Graphic Designer/Photographer November 29, 2022

West Liberty University students competing in the annual West Virginia State Council for the Society for Human Resource Management (WVSHRM) Classic Case Competition took home first place. Macie Roy, a...

Marketing major Braidyn Reed, Dr. Vishakha Maskey, and Professor Tina DeWitt outside the Topper Thrift Store

WLU Topper Thrift Welcomes All Students

Anna Johnston, Writer November 29, 2022

The Topper Thrift Store located on the first floor of Main Hall officially opened its doors this semester and is looking to continue its growth moving into the spring. Available items start as low as $1...

Shotwell hall, Ryan Glanvilles office.

West Liberty celebrates International Education Month with weekly festivities

Haley Blakemore, Writer November 15, 2022

International Education Month started on Nov. 1 with Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead. West Liberty will be celebrating the entire month with weekly activities planned. Day of the Dead was celebrated...

WLU Participates in Upward Bound Program to support low-income students

Anna Johnston, Writer November 15, 2022

At the start of this month, it was announced that the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission will be the recipient of two Upward Bound Math and Science Grants. These grants are designed to help...

Basketball begins season with successful opening weekend

Mark Donnelly, Writer November 15, 2022

West Liberty’s men and womens basketball teams got their seasons underway last weekend with two out of conference matchups against regional opponents. It was a mixed set of results for the Lady Hilltoppers...

The flyer created for Campus Ministries annual Thanksgiving dinner.

Campus Ministry to host Thanksgiving dinner for students

Haley Blakemore, Graphic Designer/Photographer November 15, 2022

West Liberty Methodist Church is having a free Thanksgiving dinner today, on Nov. 15 from 6-8 p.m for students to experience a home cooked meal before the holiday season commences. The dinner is hosted...

From left: Jenna Maguire, contributing writer for The Trumpet, pictured next to Thomas Cervone, search committee chairman and BOG member.

Presidential Search Committee actively searches for candidates

Jenna Maguire November 1, 2022

The 2022 West Liberty University’s Presidential Search Committee is in full swing in their pursuit of West Liberty University’s (WLU) 38th president by searching for a professional search firm. The...

The Threshold flyer listing submission requirements.

Campus literary journal returns for second issue

Haley Blakemore, Graphic Designer/Photographer November 1, 2022

Threshold is accepting art, poetry, and short story submissions until Jan. 15, 2023 at midnight. West Liberty’s student journal, Threshold, is requesting submissions for their second edition planned...

WLU Volleyball celebrate their five seniors

WLU volleyball recognizes seniors in recent game

Anna Johnston, Writer November 1, 2022

On Friday, Oct. 28, the West Liberty University Volleyball Team paid tribute to their five graduating athletes for senior night. Head Coach Riley Schenk’s squad took on the Frostburg State University...

Senior Millie Colbran in action vs Wheeling.

Millie Colbran Senior Spotlight

Mark Donnelly, Writer November 1, 2022

Millie Colbran, a senior on the women’s soccer team is preparing for graduation and recently finished her senior season on the hilltop. After an injury-stricken freshman year, Colbran has been ever present...

Mens soccer team gathers for senior day win.

Men’s soccer secure first playoff spot in program history

Mark Donnelly, Writer October 31, 2022

West Liberty’s men’s soccer team reached the Mountain East Conference playoffs for the first time in program history with a 2-1 win over rivals Wheeling University on senior day this Saturday. The...

CACDAs flyer for donut Friday in the Union.

New choral group on campus offers donut Fridays

Lillian Back, Writer October 24, 2022

The new chapter of Collegiate American Choral Directors Association (CACDA) began its new period of future choral directors and singers. Charlotte Dotson was elected as President of the chapter and looks...

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