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The Trumpet
WLU's Student News Source

The Trumpet
WLU's Student News Source

The Trumpet
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Annalise Murphy a rising senior is double majoring in criminals justice and journalism is currently serving as the Editor in Chief for The Trumpet.

[Photo] Murphy steps down as editor, new editor to take over this fall

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
April 22, 2022
Award winners are from left, (front) Erin Allison and Ashley Vankirk, (back) Chaima Araibi, Kaine Diehl, Zachary Dillard, Taylor Wright-Brezee, Cara Campbell, Jayden Conner and Rachelle Patterson.

[Photo] 2022 RECAP Awards undergraduate and graduate students in College Hall

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
April 22, 2022
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[Photo] West Liberty’s Psychology Department honored with QM certification

Olivia Romick, News Editor Intern
April 22, 2022
Dr. Amanda Tennant welcoming visitors to opening day of the Robinson Writing Center in 2017.

[Photo] Director of WLU’s Writing Center, Dr. Amanda Tennant, prepares to leave the Hilltop

Brianna Hamon, Assistant Editor
April 22, 2022
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[Photo] Urinetown the Musical Review

Anna Johnston, Writer
April 14, 2022
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[Photo] Jim Denova announced as spring commencement ceremony speaker

Olivia Romick, News Editor Intern
April 14, 2022
A cake celebrating the OCMSA's 80-year anniversary

[Photo] West Liberty’s Physician’s Assistant Program receives large grant

Anna Johnston, Writer
April 14, 2022
Dr. Aaron Harper

[Photo] What do Professors do beyond the classroom?

Anna Johnston, Writer
April 9, 2022
Austin Gray, CJ major and CJ Society Vice President represents WLU by dropping off gift bags for domestic violence victims at Wheeling YWCA.

[Photo] Need to declare a major or minor? Consider Criminal Justice at WLU!

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
March 27, 2022
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[Photo] Social Work students celebrate National Social Work Month

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
March 27, 2022
Rick Gardner poses with his winnings at the fundraiser.

[Photo] West Liberty University Staff Council raises thousands for scholarship

Olivia Romick, News Editor Intern
March 27, 2022
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[Photo] WLU communication professor Dr. Danielle Mehlman-Brightwell wins prestigious award

Brianna Hamon, Assistant Editor
March 20, 2022
Dr. Akassi

[Photo] WLU celebrates Women’s History Month with various campus activities

Olivia Romick, News Editor Intern
March 4, 2022
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[Photo] WLU’s Dr. Linda Cowan nominated for 2021 Professor of the Year

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
February 24, 2022
WLU President, Dr. W. Franklin Evans.

[Photo] West Liberty University celebrates Black History Month

Anna Johnston, Writer
February 19, 2022
Dr. Monique Akassi, WLU's Special Assistant in Charge of DEI.

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

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
February 19, 2022
Martha Lash, Ph.D.

[Photo] WLU alumna presents Black History Month program

Olivia Romick, News Editor Intern
February 19, 2022
WLU Criminal Justice student Austin Gray delivers care packages to Lori Jones, YWCA Wheeling executive director.

[Photo] YWCA partners with WLU students to serve community

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
February 11, 2022
Lauren Anderson, winner of the ICDE UX design competition.

[Photo] WLU student Lauren Anderson wins gold for app design

Brianna Hamon, Assistant Editor
February 11, 2022
From left, WLU Foundation Executive Director Angie Zambito-Hill, Josh Contraguerro, Offensive Coach Dan Hopkins, Bob Contraguerro Jr., Bob and Jody Contraguerro Sr., Head Football Coach Roger Waialae and Athletic Director Lynn Ullom celebrate at the ribbon cutting for the Panhandle Performance Zone.

[Photo] Panhandle Performance Zone officially open to West Liberty students

Anna Johnston, Writer
February 4, 2022
Rebecca Bowman, Sodexo food service manager, presenting the $1,000 grant to Kate Billings, director of student life.

[Photo] Campus food pantry receives generous grant from Sodexo

Brianna Hamon, Assistant Editor
February 4, 2022
Interns get a chance to take a bite out of crime when the Wheeling Police Department K9 visits. Wyatt is shown with K9 Zero.

[Photo] WLU Senior, Wyatt Gardner, Interns with Campus Police

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
December 6, 2021
President W. Franklin Evans

[Photo] Message from President W. Franklin Evans

November 19, 2021
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[Photo] West Liberty celebrates first generation students with fair

Michael Antley, Writer
November 19, 2021
Kyle Cook, alumnus of WLU and semifinalist in 2022 GRAMMY Music Educator Award.

[Photo] West Liberty alumnus named semifinalist for Grammy Educator award

Brianna Hamon, News Editor
November 12, 2021
Dr. Jeremy Larance's professional headshot taken by Maureen Zambtio, Director of Media Relations at WLU.

[Photo] Dr. Jeremy Larance joins Complete College of America

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
November 5, 2021
Owens Brown's professional photo.

[Photo] Alumni Owen Brown appointed to WV Senate

Michael Antley, Writer
October 30, 2021
From left, Queen Grace Dodson, President W. Franklin Evans and King Parker Sherry celebrate at the 50-yard line.

[Photo] West Liberty crowns new Homecoming King and Queen

Brianna Hamon, News Editor
October 23, 2021
Historic Shaw Hall has been on campus for over 100 years, this lettering can be seen above the entrance doors leading into the building.

[Photo] WLU Board of Governors meet to discuss campus updates and Dr. W. Franklin Evans’ alleged plagiarism

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
October 23, 2021
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[Photo] Professor Profile: Aron Massey

Alexander Ayers, Writer
October 17, 2021
Group Photo: Impact of Philanthropy honorees, from left (top), Todd Cover, Thomas Cervone and Susan Creswell, Rich Lucas. Bottom: Alex and Valerie Paris, Todd Clossin, Kristina Williams and James Taibi.

[Photo] WLU Foundation honors generous donors of philanthropy with first-ever award

Brianna Hamon, News Editor
October 16, 2021
"In memory of Professor David Wright '79."

[Photo] Annual David Wright Executive Seminar Series soon to take place

Kailey Carpino, Opinion Editor Intern
October 9, 2021
Wall of Honor Inductees from left to right: Todd Bullard, Davie Jane Gilmour, Bill Beatty, Carol Frum, Gerald Crabtree, Barbara “Barb” Laifer and Aaron “AJ” Monseau.

[Photo] 7 West Liberty Alumni preparing to enter Wall of Honor at Homecoming this fall

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
October 9, 2021
The SPICES International Club Officers. From left to right are shown pre-pandemic, Umesh Nepali (vice president), Adwit Lamichhane (president), Alexis Watkins (events) and Serena Smith (marketing).

[Photo] Still getting into the swing of college life? Getting more involved on campus helps!

Caitlin Reynolds, News/Culture Writer
October 9, 2021
Dr. Ann Saurbier

[Photo] Meet WLU’s New Dean of Business

Hannah Dague, Writer
October 2, 2021
Dr. Felipe Rojas places a poster in the Elbin Library hallway proclaiming Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month on the Hilltop.

[Photo] WLU celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with several on-campus events

Caitlin Reynolds, News/Culture Writer
September 24, 2021
From left, Angie Zambito-Hill, Josie Jarrett, Judy and Andy Paesani of Wheeling gather for a photo celebrating the inaugural scholarship award from the Judith Bartell Paesani Vocal Music Scholarship fund.

[Photo] WLU student becomes first-ever recipient of vocal music scholarship

Kailey Carpino, Opinion Editor Intern
September 17, 2021
Joe Mills and Dr. Evans at Faculty-Staff Institute on Aug. 17, 2021

[Photo] WLU holds first-ever Faculty-Staff Institute to inaugurate the new 2021-2022 academic year

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
September 11, 2021
MSAT Program Director

[Photo] College of Education and Human Performance will add two new master degrees in fall 2022

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
April 18, 2021
Sophia Kayafas with the painting of former president Campbell Clyde.

[Photo] 2014 alumnus, Sophia Kayafas, reflects on time spent at WLU and Nutting Gallery experience

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
April 17, 2021
Marc Harshman, one of the published poets

[Photo] WLU to host 2021 virtual Hughes Lecture series

Anna Johnston, Sports editor
April 16, 2021
President Dr. W. Franklin Evans with WesBanco CEO Todd Clossin

[Photo] WesBanco gifts WLU $100,000 to build endowed professorship

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
March 28, 2021
Dr. Matthew Harder

[Photo] Dr. Matthew Harder appointed to Wheeling Arts and Culture commission

Creed Kidney, Online Editor
March 28, 2021
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[Photo] WLU announces in-person graduation for spring 2021

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
March 19, 2021
Dr. Nicole Ennis

[Photo] Master of Arts and Education adds three new concentration areas starting fall 2021

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
March 5, 2021
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[Photo] West Liberty adds two new health clinics to the fourth floor of Campbell Hall

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
February 11, 2021
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[Photo] New year on the Hilltop brings a new President: Dr. W. Franklin Evans

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
February 6, 2021
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[Photo] Hilltopper Baseball prepares for upcoming season despite COVID-19 challenges

Maxwell Fiedorczyk, Sports Writer
November 20, 2020
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[Photo] West Liberty University announces a virtual commencement ceremony for all fall 2020 graduates

Annalise Murphy, Editor-in-chief
November 11, 2020
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[Photo] Division one college football has provided sunshine in an otherwise cloudy 2020

Maxwell Fiedorczyk, Sports Writer
November 11, 2020
Dalton Bolon attempts to dunk against the opposing team.

[Photo] WLU Mens Basketball Preview/Profile

Maxwell Fiedorczyk, Sports Writer
November 5, 2020
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[Photo] West Liberty University athletics are thriving despite setbacks from COVID

Maxwell Fiedorczyk, Sports Writer
November 4, 2020
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[Photo] Students spirits are brightened upon Student Life allowing socially distanced in-person activities on Campus

Brianna Hamon, Writer
November 4, 2020
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[Photo] Ronald Fox named new Chief of Police for the West Liberty University Police Department

Jacob Ward and Annalise Murphy
November 4, 2020
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[Photo] WLU presidential search update: Dr. Melinda Arnold met with campus community Nov. 2

Anna Johnston, Sports editor
November 4, 2020
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[Photo] Acrobatics and Tumbling hopes to have a stellar season, even with major changes

Lauryn Fridley, Intern videographer
November 4, 2020
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[Photo] Is West Liberty testing students for COVID-19 in an effective way?

Samantha Eimer, Writer
November 4, 2020
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[Photo] West Liberty University announces four finalists for presidency

Annalise Murphy and Kailey Carpino
October 28, 2020
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[Photo] Lady Toppers prepare for their basketball season while following CDC guidelines

Maxwell Fiedorczyk, Sports Writer
October 28, 2020
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[Photo] In-person graduation needs to continue… even during a global pandemic

Lauryn Fridley, Intern videographer
October 28, 2020
President Stephen Greiner announces June retirement

President Stephen Greiner announces June retirement

WLU Media Relations
November 17, 2019
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