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WLU's Student News Source

The Trumpet

Pickles West Liberty to open before Homecoming

October 9, 2018

By Yijing Shen, Distribution Manager   The restaurant Pickles Eatery & Bar will be opening a second location, Pickles West Liberty, later this month. The restaurant is located at 269 Roadworthy Drive,...

Sodexo introduces new dining options this fall

September 18, 2018

By Natasha Muhametzyanova, Contributing Writer   West Liberty University’s food service, Sodexo, went through a number of changes this summer, bringing new dining options to students. The biggest...

Popular summer festivals return to Wheeling

July 10, 2018

By Emily Salvatori, Editor During the summer months, many festivals grace Wheeling, W. Va. While some have already passed, there are still many yet to come! Here are some of the upcoming festivals that...

Fall Festival kicks off this weekend in West Liberty

September 29, 2017

By Yijing Shen, Contributing Writer  The annual Fall Festival will take place on Sept. 30 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Hall, located on Van Meter Way. Fall Festival is an annual event in West Liberty...

Bear Necessities makes living on campus more convenient

September 20, 2017

By Ana Berbel, Distribution Manager   The start of another school year here at West Liberty University has come with some changes in the College Union. Before leaving for summer break, students had...

Life just got better with Sodexo’s new dining option

September 20, 2017

By Kendrick Jackson, Contributing Writer   With the departure of co-branded Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, Sodexo has introduced Hilltoppers to a new life filled with Italian dishes. Positive first reactions...

Various student discounts available with ID, email

July 24, 2017

By Jalyn Bolyard, Online Editor  College may give you a college degree, but that's not the only valuable thing. Use your .edu student email and ID to your benefit! Here are just some of the discounts...

Three international recipes to try this summer

Three international recipes to try this summer

May 31, 2017

By Ana Berbel, Contributing Writer Summer has finally arrived and with it has come the chance explore and to try new things. There are many people that wish to fly overseas to learn about culture, go sightseeing...

Sodexo announces new union dining arrangements, store

May 2, 2017

By Trevor Piccone, Contributing Writer   It is bittersweet to say goodbye to another school year here at West Liberty as the spring semester slowly comes to an end. As we send off a new class to go do...

Food Festival combines flavor and friendship

Food Festival combines flavor and friendship

April 8, 2017

By Daniel Morgan, Editor “Diversity is the spice of life,” and the West Liberty University community is about to get a taste of it. The SPICES International Club and the International Student Office...

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...

Healthy eating options are available at WLU 

February 21, 2017

By Megan Jones, Advertising Manager    Being in college and eating healthy doesn’t always go hand in hand. With New Year resolutions becoming a distant memory and beach body season quickly approaching,...

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