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A group of students who have works featured in this year’s Threshold journal. From left to right: senior Alex Walton, senior Ashton Wronikowski, junior Autumn Duckworth, senior Abigail Beckelhimer, and senior Christopher Nau.

Threshold staff hosts launch party for release of Volume 2

Aaron York, Contributing Writer April 26, 2023

On April 24 at 2 p.m., a launch party was held to commemorate the publication of West Liberty University’’s student journal, Threshold. Containing over 100 pages of poetry, creative fiction, non-fiction,...

Honors recital participants from left to right: Senior Alexis Scott, Juniors Cameryn Colley, Marissa Lammie, Nicholas Reidmiller and Kamryn Mayhew

Music department to hold annual honors recital

Lillian Back, Contributing Writer April 25, 2023

On April 30, The West Liberty University (WLU) Department of Music and Theater will be having a Honors Recital in College Hall at 3 p.m. The recitail consists of five contestants: juniors Cameryn Colley,...

Blackout Poetry in the Student Union

Blackout Poetry in the Student Union

Aaron York, Contributing Writer April 12, 2023

With the Spring semester almost ready to come to a close, it’s about time for the yearly release of West Liberty’s Threshold Journal. The Threshold Journal is a collection of literature and artwork...

CACDA and NAfME springpalooza

CACDA and NAfME springpalooza

Lillian Back, Contributing Writer April 11, 2023

On April 17, Springpalooza will be held in the Union Ballroom at 6 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Collegiate American Choral Directors Association (CACDA) and Collegiate National Association for Music...

WLU Foundation; Topper Day of Giving

WLU Foundation; Topper Day of Giving

Brooke Shepherd, Contributing Writer April 1, 2023

 With the end of the Spring ’23 semester approaching quickly, the seventh annual Topper Day of Giving is coming up on April 5, hosted by the West Liberty University Foundation. Topper Day of Giving...

Sophomore James Salvatori on the set for the show in the Fine Arts building TV Production Room.

College Gourmet; cooking and communications combined

Aaron York, Contributing Writer March 31, 2023

College Gourmet; cooking and communications combined   Many know about the high-budget recipe showcases on the Food Network, such as “Pioneer Woman” or “Barefoot Contessa”. A college student...

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...

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...

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...

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...

WLU Student Life offers new fall activities

WLU Student Life offers new fall activities

Jenna Maguire, Contributing Writer October 10, 2022

From carving pumpkins to visiting haunted houses, West Liberty University's (WLU) Office of Student Life has activities planned throughout the season to keep all students occupied during the fall semester. The...

College of Liberal and Creative Arts gains visiting professor of music and director of bands

College of Liberal and Creative Arts gains visiting professor of music and director of bands

Lillian Back, Contributing Writer October 3, 2022

As the 2022 fall semester came upon West Liberty University (WLU), the fine arts gained a new Visiting Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands, Alvin Simpson. Simpson, a Lower Burrell Pennsylvania...

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