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WLU Hosts Spring Fling on the Quad

WLU Hosts Spring Fling on the Quad

Carson Howard May 2, 2025

Last Friday on April 25 the students danced the night away at the Spring Fling that was hosted on campus this year by WLU Student Government Association. Even with the rain the evening was amazing with...

WLU Brings Organizations Together for Environmental Education Day

WLU Brings Organizations Together for Environmental Education Day

Carson Howard April 24, 2025

On Wednesday April 23, to celebrate Environmental Education Day, West Liberty hosted clubs and outside organizations to show off what they do for the environment in the Union Ballroom. The Sustainability...

Q&A during the Hughes Lectures Series

Pulitzer Prize Winner Joins Hughes Lecture Series

Ellie Matheny, Managing Editor April 16, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, WV – West Liberty University welcomed Pulitzer Prize winner Jayne Anne Phillips for the Hughes Lecture series on March 27th , 2025. The event took place at the Kelly Theater at 4 p.m.,...

Behind the Scenes, at the Heart of Campus: Appreciating the Union Workers of West Liberty

Behind the Scenes, at the Heart of Campus: Appreciating the Union Workers of West Liberty

Trinity Howard April 15, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, WV - When you walk into the student union on any given day, you might be greeted by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee or the rhythmic sounds of french fries and burgers on the grill. But...

The Road to Recovery: Student-Athletes Overcoming Major Injuries

The Road to Recovery: Student-Athletes Overcoming Major Injuries

Trinity Howard April 1, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, WV - In college athletics, injuries are often an unavoidable part of the journey. For many student-athletes, an injury can feel like the end of their career, but for those who persevere,...

The WLU Nutting Gallery Hosts the Annual Faculty Exhibition

The WLU Nutting Gallery Hosts the Annual Faculty Exhibition

Carson Howard March 24, 2025

On Wednesday March 19 the Nutting Gallery opened their ‘Show Without a Theme, pt 2’ which is an annual faculty exhibition that will be available to see till April 23. This exhibition includes a variety...

The Hilltop Players Presents "Little Women"

The Hilltop Players Presents “Little Women”

Carson Howard March 8, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va.- The West Liberty University Kelly Theater opened its doors on Thursday for the Hilltop Players' rendition of Little Women, a novel by Louisa May Alcott. In this 75-minute performance,...

West Liberty University's 13th Annual Topper Idol Comes to an End

West Liberty University’s 13th Annual Topper Idol Comes to an End

Ellie Matheny February 28, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. – West Liberty University had their annual Topper Idol competition, where contestants sing new songs each week of February for the chance to win a cash prize. The final round happened...

2024 Topper Idol finalists Mackenzey Infanti (left), Jamie Fowler (middle), and Emmi Cline (right)

Getting to Know Our Topper Idol Winners

Ellie Matheny February 24, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. – In the spirit of this year's Topper Idol competition, we got to sit down with past Topper Idol winners, Jamie Fowler and Tiffany Sites. We asked them what they thought about this...

Cold Days Warm Minds: Coping With Seasonal Depression on Campus

Cold Days Warm Minds: Coping With Seasonal Depression on Campus

Trinity Howard February 14, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, WV - As the seasons change and the days grow shorter, many students find themselves struggling with seasonal depression, Also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The colder months...

Hilltoppers’ Valentine’s Sale: Fill a Bag for Just $8!

Hilltoppers’ Valentine’s Sale: Fill a Bag for Just $8!

Trinity Howard February 14, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, WV—Topper Thrift had a limited-time Valentine's Day offer: Where anything you can fit in store in their provided bags was only 8$ In addition to the deal there was a special, Get 1 Free...

WLU Students Begin Competing at Topper Idol

WLU Students Begin Competing at Topper Idol

Carson Howard February 13, 2025

The 13th Annual Topper Idol began on Tuesday, February 4th, at West Liberty University. The competition began with ten students on week one and eight on week two. Week two finished on February 11th with...

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