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WLU graduates largest class since 1980s

WLU graduates largest class since 1980s

By Francesca Miller, Staff Writer On Saturday May 11, 337 students will graduate from West Liberty University.  The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. in the gymnasium of the ASRC, and the building will open for seating at 9:30 a.m. Although tickets are not required for attendance, student’s families are urged to arrive early for seating.  [...]

MAD Fest results released

MAD Fest results released

The 2013 West Virginia Media Arts and Design (MAD) Festival was hosted by West Liberty University on April 19. This year the festival’s judges viewed over 130 WLU entries in the competition. The winners are as followed: In College Animation Bryan Gasaway received first place for “NikeID” and Aleece Abell received runner up for “Peej.” [...]

First annual WLUEED is a success

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By Caitlyn Johnson, Contributing Writer The first annual West Liberty University Environmental Education Day, held on Wednesday, April 24, proved to be successful in the eyes of Dave Thomas, chair of the Green Initiative Committee. “We were initially hopeful of having about 100 attendees, yet we exceeded 250,” explained Thomas. “It was a pleasant surprise [...]

West Liberty choirs will hold annual spring concert

By Nathan Johnson, Contributing Writer The West Liberty University chorus and vocal ensemble will be performing in their annual spring choral concert on Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. in the Interfaith Chapel. The vocal ensemble is comprised of duets, trios, quartets, and some pieces for the men. This group will be performing majority of [...]

Great Gala a great success

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Kim Rippeth, Online Editor On Friday, April 19, 320 people filled the Glessner Auditorium at Oglebay Resort for the third annual Great Gala, West Liberty’s biggest and most profitable fundraiser of the year. Keeping in line with the Breakfast at Tiffany’s meets Mad Men theme, the evening kicked off with a cocktail hour at 7 [...]

WL hosts walk for Autism

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By Tara Adamczyk, Contributing Writer On April 16, approximately 55 people gathered by the chapel to walk for Autism and was able to raise over $560.00. The walk was to raise awareness for autism. Nate Johnson led the walk across the quad while students Ryan Ritchea and Craig Nutter proved live music. The West Liberty [...]

Environmental Education Day sprouts at West Lib

By Caitlyn Johnson, Contributing Writer On Wednesday, April 24 the Green Initiative Committee will host the first annual West Liberty University Environmental Education Day (WLUEED) in the Alumni Room of the Student Union from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. “The goal of the committee in formulating the first annual WLUEED is simply to inform the [...]

Graduate Fair supports seniors

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Hundreds of West Liberty University seniors attended the graduate fair held in the Boyle Conference Room of the ASRC April 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. The fair was a one-stop shop for graduates organized by WLU’s career services. Students were able to pick up their cap and gown and purchase graduation announcements from the [...]

Autism Walk set for April 16

By Nathan Johnson, Contributing Writer West Liberty University’s campus will be decorated in the color blue Tuesday, April 16 to raise awareness about autism. The day’s efforts of awareness will culminate with the Autism Walk, which will be held April 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. According to Autism Speaks, autism is the fastest-growing serious [...]

West Liberty students attend job fair

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Photos provided by Elizabeth Knott On Wednesday, April 3 West Liberty students and other Ohio Valley residents attended a job fair at the Ohio Valley Mall in St. Clairsville, Ohio. The job fair offered an opportunity for individuals seeking a job in the Ohio Valley to meet with various employers in one convenient location.