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West Liberty students create album with local artists

West Liberty students create album with local artists

May 3, 2017

By Dustin Weekley, Contributing Writer   Recently, West Liberty University students and artists have come together to record an all original album  called “Moving On.” The album features multiple...

Hilltop Players bring Scrooge to the Kelly Theatre in Dickens’ classic 

November 26, 2016

By Ian Beabout, Staff Writer    The Hilltop Players have had an extremely unorthodox season. Starting with the epic “Ramayana – Past in Present” in the semester’s formative days and moving effortlessly...

More dining options as G-Top arrives to West Liberty

November 5, 2016

By Megan Jones, Advertising Manager and Review by Ian Beabout, Staff Writer  Tired of eating in the Union? Want a fun night out with friends? Is the Tavern too far of a walk? Well you’re in luck! West...

Students battle time, sleep deprivation in ’48 Hour Film Festival’ (Review)

Students battle time, sleep deprivation in ’48 Hour Film Festival’ (Review)

September 18, 2016

By Ian Beabout, Online EditorOn Sunday, September 18th, West Liberty students and professors alike gathered at the Marquee Cinemas in the Highlands to see the results of this year’s Second Annual 48...

John Hardy brings one-man play ‘Rattlesnake’ to Kelly Theater

September 15, 2016

By Ian Beabout, Online EditorKelly Theater’s 2016 season continued with Rattlesnake on Thursday, September the 8th. Rattlesnake is a one man play, written and performed by John Hardy. The play centers...

Hilltop Players bring new and classic tales to Kelly Theater

September 8, 2016

By Ian Beabout, Online EditorThis semester’s theater season is already off to a terrific start with John Sherwood’s Ramayana – Past in Present. Ramayana, which was penned by a West Liberty University...

Student Playwright John Sherwood Reflects on his life and ‘Ramayana’

September 8, 2016

By Ian Beabout, Online EditorWest Liberty’s John Sherwood has just finished the inaugural production of his first musical, Ramayana – Past in Present. John composed the libretto and the music for the...

West Liberty Student brings ‘Ramayana’ to Kelly Theater

August 14, 2016

By Ian Beabout, Online EditorWest Liberty’s theater season begins early this semester, with Ramayana – Past in Present.  The musical, penned by student John Sherwood, opens Thursday, August 25th –...

How I generate a weekly radio program

July 8, 2016

By Ian Beabout, Online EditorEvery Sunday night, I go on-air at 6 p.m. and talk and play music for people on a station called House of Prog. Over the years, many people have asked me how I do it. How do...

Bent Knee deliver unique and compelling art rock with ‘Say So’

Bent Knee deliver unique and compelling art rock with ‘Say So’

June 7, 2016

By Ian Beabout, Online EditorAs a radio host, it can be very easy to become overwhelmed by music. It seems like nearly every day, I’m coming in contact with music I’ve never heard before – some of...

The Perks of Working in a Recording Studio

May 11, 2016

By Ian Beabout, Online EditorIt’s not uncommon for me to easily spend 9-10 hours in the recording studio. I’m not sure if it’s the result of perfectionism to a fault, or simply an addiction, but...

Adam Basanta Brings Sound and Sculpture to Nutting Gallery

April 7, 2016

By Ian Beabout, Online EditorWednesday, March 30th saw the opening of one of the most intriguing exhibits to be presented in West Liberty’s Nutting Gallery. The gallery is typically host to incredible...

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