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Image from a video of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse released by the National Transportation Safety Board.

The Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge

David Wiselka April 2, 2024

The Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy has left the people of Maryland in a state of shock and horror. The incident involved the collapse of the historical bridge, which has resulted in the loss of lives...

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How to Navigate Cold and Flu Season

Caitlin Reynolds April 1, 2024

WEST LIBERTY-  As the weather gets warmer, you may see an increase of people becoming ill. Cold and flu season is upon us, and here’s what you can do to keep yourself from getting sick this season.    Christy...

What it means to perceive

Sydney Toriseva, Contributing Writer February 19, 2024

There is a certain exhaustion Stapled on my soul Stapled and stitched inside this suit Still unsettled With all of its flesh and feelings   My soul holds the perception of itself...

Being aware of mental health

Being aware of mental health

Hunter Dodson, Contributing Writer February 19, 2024

Declining mental health is an issue within college students that is more overlooked than anything. There are many factors that can affect students’ mental health, including a new environment, new adjustments,...

Useful tips for finals from the voice of the Hilltop

Useful tips for finals from the voice of the Hilltop

Matthew Barsch and Andy Gadd December 12, 2023

Finals week can be one of the most stressful weeks for college students. It is full of having to make sure all your assignments are completed and you are prepared for the final examination. Some students...

West Liberty University receives some new technology updates

West Liberty University receives some new technology updates

Taylor Martie, Contributing Writer December 12, 2023

A lot of new things have happened at West Liberty University (WLU) during the Fall 2023 semester. For example, bike racks and repair kits have been placed around campus. As well, Dr. Tim Bourchers was...

WLU Men’s Basketball Defeats Davis & Elkins

WLU Men’s Basketball Defeats Davis & Elkins

Davy McKinney, Contributing Writer December 7, 2023

 The number two West Liberty University (WLU) Hilltoppers men’s basketball team traveled to Elkins, West Virginia on Saturday, Dec. 2 to take on the Senators of Davis & Elkins College. The Senators...

Quality Bakery Shoppe Closed in September due to health concerns

Quality Bakery Shoppe Closed in September due to health concerns

Caitlin Reynolds, Contributing Writer October 12, 2023

Quality Bakery Shoppe is a small town bakery located at 1004 2nd Street , Moundsville, West Virginia. In Sept the Quality Bakery Shoppe closed its doors temporarily due to health reasons. The Health department...

West Liberty Hilltoppers lose again on Homecoming

West Liberty Hilltoppers lose again on Homecoming

Brooke Perri, Contributing Writer September 28, 2023

After the 37-19 loss against UNC Pembroke on Saturday Sept. 23, the spirit of the Hilltop was still alive in celebrating their newly crowned Homecoming royalty, queen Emily Rudy and king Haden Derrow.  Derrow...

April mental health events

April mental health events

Aaron York, Contributing Writer March 25, 2023

Mental health concerns have grown increasingly rampant in recent years, and college students are definitely no exception from this. It is not uncommon for a student to be acquainted with someone who may...

Two Masked Toppers battle in a sing-off to move onto the next round

Hanna Perry, Contributing Writer November 11, 2020

On Wednesday Nov. 4, 2020 West Liberty University's Student Activities Instagram account posted recordings for the first ever Masked Topper event. The Masked Topper event is kind of similar to the television...

Acrobatics and Tumbling hopes to have a stellar season, even with major changes

Lauryn Fridley, Intern videographer November 4, 2020

Acrobatics and Tumbling hopes to have a stellar season, even with major changes Last winter, the acrobatics and tumbling team at West LIberty was on a roll. They were number two in the Mountain East...

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