WLU's Student News Source

The Trumpet
WLU's Student News Source

The Trumpet
WLU's Student News Source

The Trumpet

Emma Beatty, News/Culture Writer (spring)

Emma Beatty is a first year student at West Liberty University majoring in Human Biology. She has the intentions of going on to become a Physician Assistant. Beatty is from Pine Grove, West Virginia and is a News and Culture Writer for West Liberty University’s newspaper, “The Trumpet.” A truly dedicated student, Emma graduated from high school with an Associate’s Degree in General Science from WVNCC while also being valedictorian. She looks forward to her time and learning at West Liberty University!

All content by Emma Beatty
Dixie Surewood lipsyncing after bingo.

[Photo] West Liberty holds Drag Bingo featuring Pittsburgh queens Leia Way LeStat and Dixie Surewood

Michael Antley, Writer
October 30, 2021
Hayley Arceneaux

Female astronaut to be 1 of 4 on first SpaceX private flight

Emma Beatty, Writer
June 3, 2021
Boston, MA protest following Floyd's death

Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin found guilty in George Floyd case

Emma Beatty, Writer
May 3, 2021
Up To Us pledge example

West Liberty takes part in Up to Us

Emma Beatty, Writer
April 27, 2021
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Johnson & Johnson vaccine roll-out paused after 6 women develop rare blood clots

Emma Beatty, Writer
April 23, 2021
What Were You Wearing presentation

[Photo] What Were You Wearing? Presented by OVSAHC Student Union April 5 – April 9

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2021
Flyer for the event.

Learning and Student Development Center hosts interview preparation workshop

Emma Beatty, Writer
April 10, 2021
Woman reading a book to children

Sparking Early Literacy Growth grant created to improve literacy for West Virginia children

Emma Beatty, Writer
April 10, 2021
Asian American protestors March 2020

Anti-Asian racism and hate sweeps through nation amid COVID-19 pandemic

Emma Beatty, Writer
March 31, 2021
Blatnik Gymnasium during Mini Golf event

Student Activities hosts mini golf

Emma Beatty, Writer
March 30, 2021
A water bottle station located in the basement of the Student Union.

New water bottle filling stations added around WLU campus

Emma Beatty, Writer
March 28, 2021
March recognized as national social work month

March recognized as national social work month

Emma Beatty, Writer
March 26, 2021
Will Smith 1999

Actor Will Smith announces potential political run in a podcast interview

Emma Beatty, Writer
March 13, 2021
Diagram of Perseverance's equipment

WLU’s Dr. Mohamed Youssef explains the Perseverance rover and its mission

Emma Beatty, Writer
March 13, 2021
Topper Idol Winner Alexia Schmader

Topper Idol winner Alexia Schmader finalizes 2021 competition

Emma Beatty, Writer
March 5, 2021
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

Women’s History Month celebrations to start this March

Emma Beatty, Writer
March 5, 2021
Alexia Schmader singing during Week 3

Topper Idol Week 3 Updates

Emma Beatty, Writer
February 25, 2021
Historically Black colleges and universities receive grants amid pandemic

Historically Black colleges and universities receive grants amid pandemic

Emma Beatty, Writer
February 25, 2021
Emily Rudy

Topper Idol Week 2 Recap

Emma Beatty, Writer
February 19, 2021
Flyer for RECAP

RECAP competition will be virtual this year

Emma Beatty, Writer
February 19, 2021
President Dr. W Franklin Evans standing at a podium during Spring Convocation.

Spring Convocation provides University updates

Emma Beatty, Writer
February 19, 2021
Washington Monument

Presidents Day: How the day began and why it’s celebrated nationwide

Emma Beatty, Writer
February 11, 2021
West Liberty students watching Topper Idol together while socially distanced.

Topper Idol (week one recap)

Emma Beatty, Writer
February 11, 2021
Dental Hygiene Program shines despite the odds

Dental Hygiene Program shines despite the odds

Emma Beatty, Writer
February 6, 2021
BPE photos (top right and left) by Kendahl Stanley Middle Left and Bottom Right photos by Emma Beatty Chi Omega (middle) photo by Hailey Dobrzynski Delta Theta Kappa (bottom left) by Mary Jane Hall

Thinking about going Greek? Read below to learn more about West Liberty’s Sororities!

Emma Beatty, Writer
February 6, 2021
Lambda Psi Sigma at Hozak Farms.

Lambda Psi Sigma sorority hosts their philanthropy event via Instagram

Emma Beatty, Writer
November 25, 2020

[Video] Marching Hilltoppers perform for the last time this semester

Emma Beatty, Writer
November 20, 2020
Graduate student Caitlin Devries studies quietly in the library. Devries is working to obtain her traditional biology master's degree.

Study Tips For Finals Week

Emma Beatty, Writer
November 11, 2020
Breast Cancer Awareness Month encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to come together and wear their pink to support those fighting cancer.

October is the month to raise awareness and end the stigma surrounding Breast Cancer

Emma Beatty, Writer
October 22, 2020
West Liberty University Gets Awarded A Diversity Grant

West Liberty University Gets Awarded A Diversity Grant

Emma Beatty, Writer
October 22, 2020
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