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Topper idol: results!

Topper idol: results!

Brooke Shepherd, Contributing Writer March 10, 2023

   After four weeks of intense competition, Topper Idol has come to an end, and we have a winner! Topper Idol is a singing competition inspired by the reality Television show “American Idol.” The...

Mental health celebration

Mental health celebration

Lillian Back, Contributing Writer March 6, 2023

On March 1, West Liberty University (WLU) held a Mental Health Celebration in the Union Ballroom. The event ran from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with speakers and presentations given. This event was a creation of...

Topper idol: week 3 recap

Topper idol: week 3 recap

Brooke Shepherd, Contributing Writer February 27, 2023

Kicking off the Spring 2023 semester with one of the most anticipated annual events here at West Liberty University, Topper Idol! Topper Idol is a singing competition inspired by the reality television...

Tessa Ullom and Macie Roy accompanied by Professor Maskey during the conference portion of the competition.

WLU students take home first place in WVSHRM competition

Haley Blakemore, Graphic Designer/Photographer November 29, 2022

West Liberty University students competing in the annual West Virginia State Council for the Society for Human Resource Management (WVSHRM) Classic Case Competition took home first place. Macie Roy, a...

Marketing major Braidyn Reed, Dr. Vishakha Maskey, and Professor Tina DeWitt outside the Topper Thrift Store

WLU Topper Thrift Welcomes All Students

Anna Johnston, Writer November 29, 2022

The Topper Thrift Store located on the first floor of Main Hall officially opened its doors this semester and is looking to continue its growth moving into the spring. Available items start as low as $1...

WLU Participates in Upward Bound Program to support low-income students

Anna Johnston, Writer November 15, 2022

At the start of this month, it was announced that the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission will be the recipient of two Upward Bound Math and Science Grants. These grants are designed to help...

From left: Jenna Maguire, contributing writer for The Trumpet, pictured next to Thomas Cervone, search committee chairman and BOG member.

Presidential Search Committee actively searches for candidates

Jenna Maguire November 1, 2022

The 2022 West Liberty University’s Presidential Search Committee is in full swing in their pursuit of West Liberty University’s (WLU) 38th president by searching for a professional search firm. The...

WLUs NCAA Inclusion campaign post for day three

West Liberty Athletics participates in NCAA inclusion campaign

Anna Johnston, Writer October 24, 2022

The West Liberty University Athletics Department participated in the NCAA’s annual diversity and inclusion social media campaign last week. Over the course of three days, WLU athletics released a series...

A copy of the press release sent out to the student body regarding the stealing of catalytic converters.

West Liberty Campus Police reports recent thefts from vehicles

Anna Johnston, Writer October 21, 2022

Last month, several catalytic converters were stolen from cars around the West Liberty University campus and surrounding areas. A total of four catalytic converters were stolen from cars on the WLU campus....

Annual WLU crime report reveals campus safety and security

Annual WLU crime report reveals campus safety and security

Anna Johnston, Writer October 9, 2022

The 2021 Annual Security Report was made available last week giving the West Liberty University (WLU) community access to select campus crime statistics from the last three years. As required by the Jeanne...

Biden-Harris administration offers student debt relief plan

Biden-Harris administration offers student debt relief plan

Anna Johnston, Writer October 3, 2022

Earlier this month, President Joe Biden announced a student loan forgiveness plan which will allow Americans to have up to $20,000 of debt canceled. The plan also includes an extension of the student loan...

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

College of Liberal and Creative Arts gains new 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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