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Russia’s invasion on Ukraine advances

Russia’s invasion on Ukraine advances

Anna Johnston, Writer March 20, 2022

At the end of February, Russia launched a full-scale invasion on neighboring Ukraine. The invasion has been classified as the largest military invasion by a sovereign state since World War II. So far,...

Russia invades Ukraine after weeks of building tensions

Russia invades Ukraine after weeks of building tensions

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief March 4, 2022

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have escalated to what has become the largest military invasion in Europe since World War II. Here is a basic timeline leading to the Russian invasion. In February...

Jared Alphonso and Dr. Eveldora Wheeler 

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West Liberty celebrates annual African American read-in

Anna Johnston, Writer March 4, 2022

Last Thursday, the West Liberty University (WLU) Campus and Community Diversity Committee hosted an African American Read-In event which celebrated a variety of black authors and their influence in the...

Starting from left--Justin Schrack, Dr. Robert Kruse, Woody Hughes, Ashliegh Strickland and Janell Loh on bottom right.

Geography and planning students visit Wheeling Heritage

Kenley George, editor March 4, 2022

The West Liberty University (WLU) geography and planning students took a field trip to Wheeling Heritage on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. The trip was a part of WLU’s urban and rural geography course....

WLU Greek life honors Black History Month

WLU Greek life honors Black History Month

Brianna Hamon, Assistant Editor March 4, 2022

To get involved in Black History Month festivities, West Liberty University’s (WLU) Greek life decided to host a program honoring historically Black Greek organizations governed by the National Panhellenic...

Portrait of Barack Obama by Vondel Bell.

CAT program opens gallery in honor of Black History Month

Creed Kidney, Online Editor February 24, 2022

In recognition of Black History Month, which takes place annually during the month of February, West Liberty University’s Creative Arts Therapy (CAT) program put together a gallery within their space...

Willis at the W.Va Capitol Building.

Junior WLU student, James Willis, running for West Virginia House of Delegates

Anna Johnston, Writer February 24, 2022

James “Jimmy” Willis, a junior political science major at WLU is running for the West Virginia House of Delegates as a member of the Republican Party. The House of Delegates is the lower house in the...

Chemistry lab receives $20,000 grant for new equipment

Chemistry lab receives $20,000 grant for new equipment

Lizzy Griffith, Lead News Writer February 24, 2022

Thanks to over $20,000 in donations and grants, new equipment will be installed in the lab this semester and be ready for use in the fall. Students will gain a new learning experience after the installation...

WLU’s Dr. Linda Cowan nominated for 2021 Professor of the Year

WLU’s Dr. Linda Cowan nominated for 2021 Professor of the Year

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

AWest Liberty University (WLU) congratulates another professor nominated for the prestigious West Virginia Professor of the Year award. Dr. Linda Cowan, WLU’s chair of the music and theater department,...

West Liberty University Regional Science Fair returns

West Liberty University Regional Science Fair returns

Kenley George, editor February 19, 2022

The West Liberty University Regional Science and Engineering Fair (RSEF) took place Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 after years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was located at the WLU Highlands...

Dr. Monique Akassi, WLUs Special Assistant in Charge of DEI.

Dr. Monique L. Akassi joins the Hilltop as new DEI assistant

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief February 19, 2022

West Liberty University has named Dr. Monique L. Akassi as interim Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) leader. Effective as of Jan. 31, 2022, Dr. Akassi’s full title is special assistant, DEI and...

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Creative Arts Therapy program in need of students

Creed Kidney, Online Editor February 19, 2022

While the Creative Arts Therapy program is still relatively new to the Hilltop as an area of study for students to major or minor in, it cannot be said that its infancy has impeded its growth in any sense...

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