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Artwork designed by Lindsay Manor that features a quote from a poem written by Dr. Simmerling on pieces of denim that make up a patchwork design.

Creative arts therapy student’s capstone project helps to celebrate sexual assault survivors

Brianna Hamon, Assistant Editor April 3, 2022

For many, April signifies a time of light and rebirth with the Spring season approaching, but for one West Liberty University (WLU) Creative Arts Therapy (CAT) major, Lindsay Manor, this month represents...

WLU’s Women of Color Initiative Mentoring Group celebrate women’s history month with a tea party

WLU’s Women of Color Initiative Mentoring Group celebrate women’s history month with a tea party

Olivia Romick, News Editor Intern April 3, 2022

Last Thursday, West Liberty University’s Women of Color Initiative Mentoring Group hosted a tea party, their first official event, to learn more about the new group. Hosted in the R. Emmett Boyle Conference...

Hilltop Players prepare for “Urinetown” opening night

Hilltop Players prepare for “Urinetown” opening night

Anna Johnston, Writer April 3, 2022

From April 6-10, the Hilltop Players will present a production of the hit musical “Urinetown”. The performances will take place in West Liberty University’s (WLU) Kelly Theatre located in the Fine...

Left to right: Caitlyn Hufford, Jess Horn and Michaela Bias.

WLU takes part in “Out of Darkness” suicide awareness walk

Haley Blakemore, Graphic Designer/Photographer April 3, 2022

The “Out of the Darkness” suicide awareness walk will take place on Wednesday, April 6, from 4-7 p.m. Groups like the Kappa Phi sorority, the campus ministries and others around the campus community...

Puppies on the Quad event flyer provided by Riley Duda the president of West Liberty Universitys Lambda Psi Sigma sorority.

Lambda Psi Sigma hosts, “Puppies on the Quad”

Hanna Perry, Opinion/Editorial Editor March 31, 2022

West Liberty University’s (WLU) Lambda Psi Sigma sorority held their annual Puppies on the Quad event on March 30, 2022. The event took place on the quad from 12-4 p.m. Puppies on the Quad is an annual...

The altar in the Interfaith Chapel during the Peace Vigil for Ukraine Event.

WLU community comes together to support Ukraine

Hanna Perry, Opinion/Editorial Editor March 27, 2022

On Thursday, March 17, West Liberty University (WLU) held a Peace for Ukraine event in the Interfaith Chapel. The event was organized by WLU’s Campus Ministries and the Office of Diversity, Equity and...

WLU International Club preps for food festival

WLU International Club preps for food festival

Brianna Hamon, Assistant Editor March 27, 2022

West Liberty’s International Club enriches campus life with flavor, and they’re cooking up a day that students at West Liberty University (WLU) can savor. On March 29 from 1-3 p.m., the SPICES International...

Upcoming blood drive on campus

Upcoming blood drive on campus

Hanna Perry, Opinion/Editorial Editor March 27, 2022

The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be on campus Tuesday, April 5 from 11-4 p.m. in the Blatnik Gym. Before going to the blood drive, prepare to bring the correct documents and take proper precautions...

Who was St. Patrick and why do we celebrate ‘‘Paddy’s Day’’ every year?

Who was St. Patrick and why do we celebrate ‘‘Paddy’s Day’’ every year?

Mark Donnelly, Writer March 20, 2022

March 17 represents a global celebration where people around the world come together to appreciate Irish culture and the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. “St. Paddy’s Day” is a unique holiday...

Daria Shchoma is a WLU freshman and tennis athlete from Ukraine.

Freshman Ukrainian athlete, Daria Shchoma, speaks about Russian invasion

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief March 20, 2022

Russia continues to invade Ukraine in the largest military action since World War II, causing massive destruction and casualties across the country. The Russian-Ukraine conflict has caused effects worldwide...

Hats that students made at a looming event done by WLU Campus Ministry.

Campus Ministry hosting ‘Learn to Loom’ events all semester

Hanna Perry, Opinion/Editorial Editor March 20, 2022

West Liberty University’s (WLU) Campus Ministry² (CM²) hosts a looming event every Thursday evening from 4-6 p.m in the Interfaith Chapel Lounge. Students can come to the event for the entire duration...

One of PRIDE Clubs promotional flyers for the upcoming Second Chance Prom.

WLU PRIDE Club presents ‘Second Chance Prom”

Kenley George, editor March 20, 2022

The West Liberty University (WLU) PRIDE Club is holding a prom on Friday, March 25, 2022. This is the first prom the club is having since PRIDE Club was reestablished in spring 2021. PRIDE Club was...

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