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Animal of the Month: Crow

Animal of the Month: Crow

Matthew Shuttleworth, Animal Specialist March 31, 2025

When most people think of March, a big holiday that sticks out is the famous St. Patrick's Day. What isn’t there to love about the holiday? Not only do you get to be a nuisance to your friends who choose...

Illustration by Rayane Jebahi

Hilltop Horoscope: April 2025

Kendra Clark, Student Astrologist March 30, 2025

Aries: Excited for your birthday this month? You should be! Good things are coming soon. Taurus: You’ve probably been SWAMPED this semester. Don’t expect it to end any time soon. My condolences. Gemini:...

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Hilltop Horoscope: March 2025

Kendra Clark, Student Astrologist March 22, 2025

Aries: See The Hilltop Players' production of "She Kills Monsters" next month. ESPECIALLY if you didn't see "Little Women." Taurus: Midterms are hard. Take a nap. Gemini: Expand your knowledge....

Footnotes: an Album Review of "Mayhem" by Lady Gaga

Footnotes: an Album Review of “Mayhem” by Lady Gaga

Matty Lamp, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2025

Hi, my name is Matty Lamp, and welcome to Footnotes, my new series of album reviews posted exclusively on The Trumpet! Every month, I will pick a new album released during that month to give my...

Hilltop Movie Reviews: The "Austin Powers" Trilogy

Hilltop Movie Reviews: The “Austin Powers” Trilogy

Madeline Cecil, Movie Critic February 25, 2025

Hello everyone! My name is Madeline Cecil, and I'm a long time movie lover. The first movie I have decided to review for this series is the "Austin Powers" trilogy. I have always cherished these movies,...

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Animal of the Month: Brown Bear

Matthew Shuttleworth, Animal Specialist February 25, 2025

Hello, everyone! It is my honor to introduce you to the newest article of The Trumpet, that being our very own Animal of The Month column! Through this column, we hope to shine a light on some animals...

Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Hilltop Horoscope: February 2025

Kendra Clark, Student Astrologist February 19, 2025

Aries: Bear Necessities will be closed every time you go. My condolences. Taurus: Clara will put a little extra love in your drink this month. You deserve it. Gemini: Arnett isn’t the only building...

Useful tips for finals from the voice of the Hilltop

Useful tips for finals from the voice of the Hilltop

Matthew Barsch and Andy Gadd December 12, 2023

Finals week can be one of the most stressful weeks for college students. It is full of having to make sure all your assignments are completed and you are prepared for the final examination. Some students...

New EIC takes over for the semester

New EIC takes over for the semester

Marissa Lammie, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2023

As students begin to welcome in a new semester here at West Liberty University (WLU),  The Trumpet is underway with a brand new look. This semester has started with some major changes within the paper. My...

"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" Review

“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” Review

Lillian Back, Contributing Writer May 4, 2023

The West Liberty University Hilltop Players finished their production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'' this past weekend. Their performance ran from April 27-30 with a special...

Spring class registration begins

Anna Johnston, Writer October 21, 2022

It’s advising season once again on the Hilltop. Classes for the spring 2023 semester are available to view on WINS. Registration begins on Oct. 17 for seniors, Oct. 21 for juniors, Oct. 27 for sophomores...

A group of WLU students at the West Alexander Scare at the Fair in 2018.

West Alexander Scare Fair returns for 10 year anniversary

Anna Johnston, Writer October 3, 2022

The West Alexander Scare at the Fair is back for its tenth year this October. Just a short 20-minute drive into Pennsylvania, the West Alexander Scare at the Fair is the closest haunted house attraction...

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