Being a college athlete, I understand the role of the fan, and it is an important one! According to dictionary.com, the word, “fan,” was first used in American English to refer to die-hard baseball...
With the holidays right around the corner, people are spending time in the kitchen whipping up holiday treats. One classic holiday drink is homemade eggnog.
My personal homemade eggnog recipe calls...
This upcoming Christmas is all about being together with those you’ve stayed apart from for so long, as such, big reunions, lavish parties and feasts await. When you and yours are gathered for the holiday...
With the holiday season in full swing, Christmas bells are ready to ring right around the corner. A warm fireplace, hot chocolate and festive movies are a tradition to many students. From “Northpole”...
Haley Blakemore, Graphic Designer/Photographer
• November 19, 2021
Exams are coming up here on the Hilltop starting on Dec. 4 and ending on Dec. 10. Studying for exams can be stressful and overwhelming, but students can take measures to make exam prep more manageable....
With finals right around the corner, cleaning can be an easy task to overlook. However, it’s one of the few small victory’s students can claim every day. Small living spaces can be easily cluttered,...
Has today’s technology caused us to become a cut and paste society? Who doesn’t depend on spell check, speech-to-text or smartphones to carry out daily living activities anymore? Technology is wonderful,...
“Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey is a great memoir of an actor who is just getting started. This book is so much fun to read. It is light, and you will finish it in no time. Plus, you get to know...
West Liberty University (WLU) has recently been a hot topic in the media, but for the wrong reason-- plagiarism by its president. The Oxford dictionary states the definition for plagiarism as "the act...
As the midterms have passed here at West Liberty University and finals are just a month away, it can bring up the question of what classes are the hardest. Since students are finishing up registering for...
In today’s society, a large emphasis is placed on the importance of college and why it is crucial to attend. The school system instills this message from a young age, but why is college so important,...
Kailey Carpino, Opinion Editor Intern
• November 6, 2021
Pumpkin spice and creepy, spooky skeletons have departed and peppermint hot chocolate and snowflakes are making their way into our daily lives. With these season changes also come time changes. On Sunday,...
