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Hilltop Players premiere “18 Vi­ctoria” tonight in Kelly Theater

February 22, 2018

By Jacob Ward, Contributing Writer   The West Liberty University Hilltop Players open the first show of the semester “18 Victoria” today. The show will run Feb. 22-23 at 7:30 p.m., March 1-3 at 7:30...

Campus ready to rock at West Lib Idol next week

February 3, 2018

By Jalyn Bolyard, Online Editor   Campus favorite West Lib Idol is back again this year. The month-long event will kick off next Wednesday, Feb. 7 in the Student Union ballroom at 7 p.m. There will be...

Music affects our lives in a positive way

January 9, 2018

By Sammie Stewart, Contributing Writer Music has always been a huge part of my life. I have been listening to music for as long as I can remember. Now, there is not a single day that goes by that I don’t...

Top 5 activities to partake in over break

December 27, 2017

By Ana Berbel, Distribution Manager Christmas break is a good time to relax and spend time with the family. Having a whole month free makes it seem like it is a long time, but it is easy to let it slip...

Waterparks band releases beautiful, touching single

December 22, 2017

By Sammie Stewart, Contributing Writer  A few days ago, pop punk band Waterparks dropped a new single from their upcoming album, Entertainment. This song is titled Lucky People, and one of the first things...

Top 5 things to look forward to in 2018

December 15, 2017

By Natasha Muhametzyanova, Contributing Writer December holidays might have made you a little nostalgic for everything that has happened in 2017. But get excited, because there is a lot to look forward...

Sounding Off on winter break

Sounding Off on winter break

December 6, 2017

Compiled by Natasha Muhametzyanova, Contributing Writer       How are you planning on spending your winter break? I am excited to visit my grandparents for Christmas and to go ice skating...

Hilltop Players present ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’

November 28, 2017

By Taylor Long, Contributing Writer   Get ready to get into the Christmas spirit with the Hilltop Players’ production of “Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson, beginning on Nov. 30...

Students shine in Toppers Got Talent finale

November 27, 2017

By Emily Salvatori, Assistant Editor Student Government Association (SGA) hosted the fourth and final week of Toppers Got Talent on Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. The judges of the evening were Jessica Ballard, Chelsea...

International Education Month enriches campus life

November 21, 2017

By Ana Berbel, Distribution Manager  Like previous years, during the first few weeks of November, the International Education Month is celebrated on campus. The international club, SPICES, organizes this...

Toppers Got Talent delivers in the third round

November 20, 2017

By Emily Salvatori, Assistant Editor The third week of Toppers Got Talent took place this Monday night, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. in the College Union. Contestants Devante Brown, Alexis Smith, Andrew Mehler as...

Movie ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ mixes light and dark well

November 14, 2017

By Jalyn Bolyard, Online Editor   It is safe to say I have been waiting for the third installment of Thor since 2013, after I saw “Thor: The Dark World” in theaters. Finally, the time has come and...

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