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The Trumpet

WLU's Student News Source

The Trumpet

Campus initiatives reward, educate involved students

March 23, 2018

By Ana Berbel, Assistant Editor   This spring semester has brought new beginnings to West Liberty University with a wide variety of campus initiatives that encourage students to be healthy, sustainable...

Why participate during class? That all depends

March 14, 2018

By Ana Berbel, Contributing Writer During the start of every semester, when professors hand out the syllabus for their class, there is usually a paragraph about attendance and participation points. Some...

Students should take advantage of Spring Break

March 11, 2018

By Ana Berbel, Assistant Editor Spring break is approaching quickly and after having school take up most of your time, it can be hard to decide what to do during this week of vacation. If you are struggling...

SGA offers NYC trip for second year

March 4, 2018

By Ana Berbel, Assistant Editor This past week, West Liberty University’s Student Government Association (SGA) announced a red eye bus trip to New York City. The trip, open to students, staff and faculty,...

Equality Alliance club promotes tolerance on campus

February 19, 2018

By Ana Berbel, Assistant Editor   Every semester, students have the chance to get involved or begin new clubs and organizations on campus. This spring, students have the chance to join Equality Alliance,...

WLU offers exciting study abroad programs for summer 2018

WLU offers exciting study abroad programs for summer 2018

February 9, 2018

By Ana Berbel, Distribution Manager Studying abroad is a once in a lifetime opportunity. It provides a cultural knowledge of the world that you can’t get anywhere else, and it also expands your experience...

Kate Billings adds Title IX Coordinator to her resume

January 30, 2018

By Ana Berbel, Distribution Manager   As of Jan. 2, Campus Activities Coordinator Kate Billings overtook the position of Title IX Coordinator.     “Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex...

Top 5 activities to partake in over break

December 27, 2017

By Ana Berbel, Distribution Manager Christmas break is a good time to relax and spend time with the family. Having a whole month free makes it seem like it is a long time, but it is easy to let it slip...

How to stay sane during finals week

December 4, 2017

By Ana Berbel, Distribution Manager   Finals weeks can be very stressful for students if they do not know how to approach it in a sane way. Everyone is focused on studying for exams and finishing projects,...

International Education Month enriches campus life

November 21, 2017

By Ana Berbel, Distribution Manager  Like previous years, during the first few weeks of November, the International Education Month is celebrated on campus. The international club, SPICES, organizes this...

Women’s tennis finishes third at conference tournament

October 30, 2017

By Ana Berbel, Distribution Manager   West Liberty University’s women’s tennis team ended their season this past weekend after falling short to University of Charleston in the Mountain East Conference...

Shotwell possesses this year’s Haunted Halls

October 29, 2017

By Ana Berbel, Distribution Manager   With Halloween approaching quickly, one of the most awaited events is coming back to the hilltop.    This year, Haunted Halls is going to be held in the oldest...

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