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Shotwell possesses this year’s Haunted Halls

October 29, 2017

By Ana Berbel, Distribution Manager   With Halloween approaching quickly, one of the most awaited events is coming back to the hilltop.    This year, Haunted Halls is going to be held in the oldest...

Get your scare on this Halloween

October 26, 2017

By Kendrick Jackson, Advertising Manager   As the most frightening day of the year approaches, students will look for fun activities to do this Halloween. Instead of sitting in your dorm room, here are...

Community education aims to revitalize Ohio Valley

Community education aims to revitalize Ohio Valley

October 25, 2017

By Natasha Muhametzyanova, Contributing Writer   Have you ever felt that college is supposed to be something more than 50-minute lectures and online quizzes? Going to school in the Ohio Valley, it...

Trumpet Solo: Dr. Melinda Kreisberg

October 24, 2017

Compiled by Yijing Shen, Contributing Writer   Dr. Melinda Kreisberg is a biology professor, director of Accreditation and Academic planning, and an Accreditation Liaison Officer for West Liberty University....

Community choir brings students and locals together in song

Community choir brings students and locals together in song

October 21, 2017

By Kendrick Jackson, Advertising Manager   West Liberty’s College Community Choir offers students and the Wheeling community the opportunity to join forces and form a choir ensemble off-campus. Under...

Dance team welcomes new members, grows on hilltop

October 18, 2017

By Trevor Piccone, Contributing Writer West Liberty offers many extracurriculars for their students to get involved with on campus. From Biology club to gaming club, these organizations help bring students...

WLU Connect helps alumni stay in touch

October 17, 2017

By Josh Smith, Contributing Writer   After graduating from college, your new life starts to begin. From starting a career to starting a family, keeping in touch with your college friends can be quite...

Nursing students recognized with white coat ceremony

October 17, 2017

By Ana Berbel, Distribution Manager   On Sept. 21, West Liberty’s nursing program held the annual white coat ceremony marking the third-year and BA-BS to BSN students’ transition into the professional...

Elbin Library celebrates ‘Banned Book Week’

October 16, 2017

By Sean Kranske, Contributing Writer   The last week of September is considered “Banned Books Week,” which aims to celebrate books that have been challenged or banned and celebrate freedom of speech...

Toppers past and present gear up for Homecoming

Toppers past and present gear up for Homecoming

October 13, 2017

By Emily Salvatori, Assistant Editor Homecoming returns to the hilltop this year on Oct. 14 with many fun events happening all week, bringing the campus community together and allowing both students and...

Serenades kicks off Homecoming week in College Hall

Serenades kicks off Homecoming week in College Hall

October 10, 2017

By Emily Salvatori, Assistant Editor Serenades, a popular Homecoming event, kicked off the week tonight at 9 p.m. in College Hall. The MC of the night was Adam Croasmun as Serenity Sparkle, who opened...

Baseball, softball teams hold unique fundraiser

October 10, 2017

By Cody Shook, Sports Editor   The West Liberty University baseball and softball teams have teamed up in a fundraising effort in hopes to get a new indoor facility. For just $20, you can purchase a raffle...

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