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Aladdin Dining Holds Annual Gingerbread House Contest

Mathieu Wright December 7, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va.- As we are in our last few weeks of school, students all around campus are hosting holiday-themed events for everyone to enjoy. One of these events is a Gingerbread House Decorating...

West Liberty University Celebrating Annual Winterfest

West Liberty University Celebrating Annual Winterfest

David Wiselka December 6, 2024

Kate Billings, SGA, and Student Life hosted their 10th Anniversary Celebration to honor the longstanding tradition of their holiday event, Winterfest. The celebration took place in the Union Ballroom on...

Dr. Tim Borchers

Thanksgiving Dinner Held by Dr. Borchers & Dr. Williams

Lexee David December 4, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, WV- President Dr. Borchers and his wife, Dr. Williams, opened their home to students who stayed on campus during Thanksgiving break by hosting a delicious dinner at the President’s house...

Get to Know Alvin Simpson

Get to Know Alvin Simpson

Evan Busch December 2, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. VA - Ever since the fifth grade, I was part of a school band, from orchestral to marching. So, I thought about interviewing the college marching band director, Alvin Simpson, to ask him...

Fort Myers, FL, USA – March 24, 2013: Several volunteers packing name brand canned, non-perishable food in boxes during a food drive at Next Level Church in Fort Myers, FL.

WLU Community Outreach Club Holds First Holiday Food Drive

JoLeigh Young November 25, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, WV – The WLU Community Outreach Club is holding their first Holiday Food Drive, going on until December 8th, with help from the Ohio County Family Resource Network. Graduate Advisor...

College of Business Host's Chili Cook Off Competition

College of Business Host’s Chili Cook Off Competition

Ethan Petaia November 25, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, WV- West Liberty University hosted a Chili Competition in Union Hall on Wednesday. 10 contestants competed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see who made the best chili. Votes were placed by tickets...

Students shopping at the Topper Thrift racks after the event

Topper Thrift Throws 2024 Fashion Show

Ellie Matheny November 21, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, WV – West Liberty University’s Topper Thrift had their annual Fashion Show for their third consecutive year in a row this Tuesday in the Student Union. The event started at 5 p.m. with...

Drag Bingo Tradition Continues at WLU

Drag Bingo Tradition Continues at WLU

Jenna Maguire November 20, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va — West Liberty University’s (WLU) Pride Club hosted its fourth annual Drag Bingo event last Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Student Union. The event, which has grown into a campus tradition,...

West Liberty University Football Team Wraps up It's 2024 Season

West Liberty University Football Team Wraps up It’s 2024 Season

Alex Baker November 19, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, WV - The West Liberty Football Team wrapped up its 2024 season this month with The Hilltoppers taking losses in all three November matchups. The first would come on November 2, against the...

West Liberty University Choir in 2023

West Liberty University Singers Hosts Choir Concert

Willow Peyton November 15, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va.— West Liberty University’s own choir made up of 31 Students, the West Liberty University Singers led by Dr. Douglas McCall and assistant director Rachel Price will be hosting a...

Threshold staff at Fall 2024 Club and Organization Fair

Threshold Holds Pre-Submission Workshop for Aspiring Writers and Artists

Willow Elliott November 13, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va.– On November 11, Threshold held a Submissions Workshop at the Alumni Wall of Honor Alcove on the top floor of the Elbin Library. Students were able to meet with members of staff...

Alania Cole and Matthew Shuttleworth playing DDR with each other

WLU Game Club Hosts “Dance Dance Revolution” Event

Alania Cole November 12, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va.– DDR, also known by its full name, Dance Dance Revolution, made its appearance last Thursday, November 7th, 2024,  at the West Liberty University Student Success Center. In an event...

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