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“Doom Challenge” Spices Up Wheeling Food Scene

Hunter Dodson April 26, 2024

A local Wheeling restaurant has started a new food challenge, known as the “Doom Challenge.”    The local Mexican restaurant, Taqueria 304, started this new challenge hoping to bring in...

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Stephen Curry: The 3-Point Assassin

David Wiselka April 26, 2024

Stephen Curry has had a phenomenal career as a basketball player, earning four NBA Championships, two season MVP awards, one NBA Finals MVP, 10 NBA All-Star selections, 9 All-NBA selections, an NBA All-Star...

Criminal Justice Department and Society hold Toy Drive

Criminal Justice Department and Society hold Toy Drive

Caitlin Reynolds April 26, 2024

WEST LIBERTY-  The Criminal Justice Department along with the Criminal Justice Society decided to give back to the children in the community with a Toy Drive. The Department chair, Doctor Keith Bell,...

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The Mystery of Tunnel Green

David Wiselka April 8, 2024

Placed in the heart of Wheeling, the Hempfield Tunnel, also known as "Tunnel Green," is a captivating and haunting structure that has stood the test of time. This tunnel was built in 1857 as part of the...

‘There’s nothing that’s simple about Appalachia’: 2024 Hughes Lecture Series Welcomes Silas House

‘There’s nothing that’s simple about Appalachia’: 2024 Hughes Lecture Series Welcomes Silas House

Jenna Maguire April 5, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University welcomed author Silas House for the annual Hughes Lecture Series. This event took place on April 4th, at 4 p.m. in the Boyle Conference Room.    House,...

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Getting To Know Dr. Tim Borchers

Ellison Matheny March 28, 2024

West Liberty University President Dr. Tim Borchers sat down with us on March 19th, 2024, to talk about his life before West Liberty University, his current experiences working at WLU, and some fun facts...

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A Retrospective on COVID-19: Four Years Later

Caitlin Reynolds March 28, 2024

WEST LIBERTY - Over four years ago, the COVID-19 virus officially became a cause of concern for people around the world. According to the CDC, the virus was announced as a pandemic by the World Health...

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WWE Wrestler Virgil Passes At 61

Hunter Dodson March 23, 2024

This past week brought the disheartening news of a local legend who has passed away. On Wednesday, Feb. 28, we lost the life of professional wrestler and Ohio Valley resident Michael Jones, better known...

How To Start Your Own Club at West Liberty University

How To Start Your Own Club at West Liberty University

Ellison Matheny, Assistant Editor/Writer March 14, 2024

West Liberty University has an abundance of clubs and organizations of different interests for students to partake in. These clubs open opportunities for students to find community among shared passions...

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WLU Kicks Off 12th Annual Topper Idol Competition

Rebecca Joch February 20, 2024

The 12th Annual Topper Idol competition was held on Tuesday, February 6th, at West Liberty University. This event is put on by the Student Housing and Residential Life every year and showcases the singing...

Being aware of mental health

Being aware of mental health

Hunter Dodson, Contributing Writer February 19, 2024

Declining mental health is an issue within college students that is more overlooked than anything. There are many factors that can affect students’ mental health, including a new environment, new adjustments,...

The truth behind the Wheeling Suspension Bridge

The truth behind the Wheeling Suspension Bridge

David Wiselka, Contributing Writer February 19, 2024

The Ohio Valley suspension bridge opened to a fascinating structural history that expands from 1836 to now. Initially, a wooden bridge was put in place on the west side of the Ohio River, but unfortunately,...

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