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This is the official Belmont County Animal Shelter logo that was designed by Brianna Hamon, Kenley George, Kayla Deem and Lizzy Griffith. The official logo was created by graphic design student, Julie Schuetz.

Public relations capstone group work with local animal shelter

Anna Johnston, Writer March 4, 2022

A West Liberty University public relations capstone project group is working alongside the Belmont County Animal Shelter. Group members Brianna Hamon, Lizzy Griffith, Kenley George and Kayla Deem are helping...

Dr. Mehlman-Brightwell wins award for the 5th international conference on the future of women 2022.

WLU celebrates Women’s History Month with various campus activities

Olivia Romick, News Editor Intern March 4, 2022

West Liberty University (WLU) is celebrating Women’s History Month with several campus activities starting in March. The month of March serves to celebrate the contributions women have made to society...

Local Crimes Explained is a non-opinion blog that aims to report on local crimes around the valley in a way that is easy to understand.

The Trumpet editor starts crime reporting blog for internship experience

Brianna Hamon, Assistant Editor February 24, 2022

The Trumpet Editor-in-Chief, Annalise Murphy, is branching out from her usual hilltop reporting and has chosen a platform of her own to publish a new genre of news: crime reporting. At a young age,...

WLU celebrates random acts of kindness day

WLU celebrates random acts of kindness day

Olivia Romick, News Editor Intern February 24, 2022

The West Liberty University (WLU) office of eLearning presented a random acts of kindness event to encourage kindness on campus. From 10-2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb.17, a table with snacks and refreshments...

WLU friendship family program for international students

WLU friendship family program for international students

Kenley George, editor February 24, 2022

The Rollie Williams International Center at West Liberty University (WLU) offers the opportunity for individuals to become a “friendship family” for international students. The friendship family program...

WLU’s Criminal Justice Society seeks new club members

WLU’s Criminal Justice Society seeks new club members

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief February 24, 2022

The Criminal Justice (CJ) Society at West Liberty University (WLU) is currently looking for new members as many of the current members are graduating. According to the current advisor of the society...

Research Creative Activity Performance Competition

Research Creative Activity Performance Competition

February 19, 2022

West Liberty University's (WLU) RECAP competition has made a comeback this year. WLU students interested in RECAP can submit work in categories of research papers, creative writing, poster, presentation,...

WLU President, Dr. W. Franklin Evans.

West Liberty University celebrates Black History Month

Anna Johnston, Writer February 19, 2022

February is Black History Month. It marks a four-week period dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the impact and influence of Black individuals throughout time and bringing attention to the issues...

Annual MADFEST competition back on the Hilltop

Annual MADFEST competition back on the Hilltop

Brianna Hamon, Assistant Editor February 19, 2022

West Liberty University’s (WLU) research and design competition MADFest is back on the Hilltop for another year of celebrating the hard work and creativity of students in the area. Sponsored by the...

Newly launched literary journal for students: Submission now open

Newly launched literary journal for students: Submission now open

Kaitlynn Wheeler, Writer February 11, 2022

West Liberty University has a new opportunity for students interested in expressing their skills in the Creative and Liberal Arts Department. This new avenue for content creation is a literary journal...

Topper Idol continues for its 10th consecutive year on the Hilltop

Topper Idol continues for its 10th consecutive year on the Hilltop

Creed Kidney, Online Editor February 11, 2022

On the night of Tuesday, Feb. 8, the 2022 season of the Hilltop’s famous Topper Idol saw its second round of performances wrapping up as yet another success. This week, contestants shared some of their...

Lish alongside her work displayed in the Deck the Halls show at Clientele

Wheeling’s Clientele Art Studio helps showcase WLU student and alumni work

Anna Johnston, Writer February 11, 2022

Clientele Art Studio in Wheeling W.Va. is helping West Liberty University (WLU) students display their work and gain experience as artists and creators in the Ohio Valley area. The local business specializes...

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