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WLU's Student News Source

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WLU community gathers for 2018 homecoming

WLU community gathers for 2018 homecoming

October 19, 2018

By Daniel Morgan, Contributing Writer   “I love seeing people come together and enjoy a good time,” student Hunter Norris said, summing up everyone’s feelings as past and present Hilltoppers gather...

Fundraising helps create a sense of community

April 21, 2018

By Gabrielle Blanchard, Contributing Writer   When walking around campus, students find it difficult to escape the posters and flyers that decorate the walls of most buildings, promoting various clubs,...

NYC trip gives students a chance to relax, explore

NYC trip gives students a chance to relax, explore

April 17, 2018

By Daniel Morgan, Contributing Writer   Many West Liberty University students and their friends and family are still raving about their visit to New York City this past weekend, April 6-8. Three full...

Campus ready to rock at West Lib Idol next week

February 3, 2018

By Jalyn Bolyard, Online Editor   Campus favorite West Lib Idol is back again this year. The month-long event will kick off next Wednesday, Feb. 7 in the Student Union ballroom at 7 p.m. There will be...

WLU History Club provides incomparable opportunities

WLU History Club provides incomparable opportunities

November 27, 2017

By Jalyn Bolyard, Online Editor   The West Liberty University History Club is a club focused on the past, present and future while having fun and experiencing unique, historical  opportunities along...

Staff and students combating ‘suitcase campus’

September 24, 2017

By Logan Arneson, Contributing Writer   Here at West Liberty University, there is occasional complications on finding activities that will make students want to stay over the weekend instead of commuting...

CAB planning; upcoming campus-wide events

CAB planning; upcoming campus-wide events

March 28, 2017

By Jalyn Bolyard, Online Editor    Spring break is over and gone, and it’s now time to focus on the second half of the semester. Don’t stress out, though! WLU’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) has...

Weekend facilities closure hurts campus residents 

March 26, 2017

By Natasha Muhametzyanova, Contributing Writer   One of the most common dissatisfactions for students when it comes to going to the campus bookstore is its work hours. WLU’s Barnes and Noble is normally...

Fun, cheap things to do while on Spring Break

Fun, cheap things to do while on Spring Break

March 13, 2017

By Megan Jones, Advertising Manager    Spring Break is here and if you’re anything like me, you’re a broke college kid who can’t afford to go on a nice vacation to a warm, sunny, relaxing getaway....

Student-favorite West Lib Idol returns soon

Student-favorite West Lib Idol returns soon

January 29, 2017

By Emily Salvatori, Contributing Writer West Lib Idol will be returning to the Hilltop every Wednesday in February at 7 p.m. in the College Union ballroom. West Liberty Idol is, as its name suggests, a...

WLU: 2016 Year in Review

WLU: 2016 Year in Review

January 1, 2017

By Emily Salvatori, Contributing Writer Looking back at the past year, 2016 has been eventful for West Liberty University; a lot has happened on the hilltop. It has been a year of leadership changes, with...

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