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Traffic from Festival of Lights Stresses Student Drivers

Chloe Eltringham December 7, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va.– Do you find yourself blinded by bright headlights while driving through Route 88? Have you ever hit the brakes due to unexpected traffic? You might not be alone in those struggles...

West Liberty University Celebrating Annual Winterfest

West Liberty University Celebrating Annual Winterfest

David Wiselka December 6, 2024

Kate Billings, SGA, and Student Life hosted their 10th Anniversary Celebration to honor the longstanding tradition of their holiday event, Winterfest. The celebration took place in the Union Ballroom on...

Get to Know Alvin Simpson

Get to Know Alvin Simpson

Evan Busch December 2, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. VA - Ever since the fifth grade, I was part of a school band, from orchestral to marching. So, I thought about interviewing the college marching band director, Alvin Simpson, to ask him...

Fort Myers, FL, USA – March 24, 2013: Several volunteers packing name brand canned, non-perishable food in boxes during a food drive at Next Level Church in Fort Myers, FL.

WLU Community Outreach Club Holds First Holiday Food Drive

JoLeigh Young November 25, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, WV – The WLU Community Outreach Club is holding their first Holiday Food Drive, going on until December 8th, with help from the Ohio County Family Resource Network. Graduate Advisor...

College of Business Host's Chili Cook Off Competition

College of Business Host’s Chili Cook Off Competition

Ethan Petaia November 25, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, WV- West Liberty University hosted a Chili Competition in Union Hall on Wednesday. 10 contestants competed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see who made the best chili. Votes were placed by tickets...

Students shopping at the Topper Thrift racks after the event

Topper Thrift Throws 2024 Fashion Show

Ellie Matheny November 21, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, WV – West Liberty University’s Topper Thrift had their annual Fashion Show for their third consecutive year in a row this Tuesday in the Student Union. The event started at 5 p.m. with...

Drag Bingo Tradition Continues at WLU

Drag Bingo Tradition Continues at WLU

Jenna Maguire November 20, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va — West Liberty University’s (WLU) Pride Club hosted its fourth annual Drag Bingo event last Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Student Union. The event, which has grown into a campus tradition,...

West Liberty University Choir in 2023

West Liberty University Singers Hosts Choir Concert

Willow Peyton November 15, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va.— West Liberty University’s own choir made up of 31 Students, the West Liberty University Singers led by Dr. Douglas McCall and assistant director Rachel Price will be hosting a...

Janet and Brad (Ryleigh Jordan and Roman Hicks)

The Rocky Horror Show: Like You’ve Never Seen It Before

Willow Peyton November 1, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. — West Liberty University Hilltop Players presentation of Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” was a undeniably brilliant and visually stunning production with a phenomenal...

West Liberty Students visiting the Latin AMerican Cultural Center Exhibits

West Liberty Students Visits Latin American Culture Center’s Exhibits

Willow Elliot November 1, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. - On Sunday, October 13th, 14 students took a trip to Pittsburgh to look at the Latin American Cultural Center’s exhibits. During the event, students were able to walk around the...

Disability Awareness Club and E-Board members

Disability Club Unites Campus Community for Greater Accessibility and Inclusion

Chloe Eltringham November 1, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. - Clubs are one of the easiest ways to meet like-minded people, and on the West Liberty campus, it has never been easier for students with disabilities.   The executive...

Plans for Freezing Weather Are in The Works for West Liberty

Plans for Freezing Weather Are in The Works for West Liberty

Ethan Petaia October 31, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. - West Liberty University’s officials have planned to prepare the campus grounds for the freezing weather ahead.  Anthony Salatino, WLU’s Safety Director, was able to give...

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