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Orange and black are Halloween colors because orange is associated with the fall harvest and black is associated with darkness and death. – Halloween candy sales average about 2 billion dollars annually in the United States. – Chocolate candy bars top the list as the most popular candy for trick-or-treaters, with Snickers at number one. [...]
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Pearl S. Buck portrayal an educational opportunity
Posted by apatrick on October 31st, 2010
By Anna Patrick, Editor West Liberty University welcomes Pearl S. Buck, sort of. Considering that Buck died in 1973, she will not actually step foot on West LIberty’s campus; however, her look alike, Karen Vuranch, will be at West Liberty to portray the famous female author. Vuranch is a freelance actress, writer and storyteller. She [...]
Toppers’ playoff hopes end with loss
Posted by admin on October 30th, 2010
By A.J. Proger, Sports Editor Over the past couple of years, fans of the West Liberty Football program have seen many outstanding performances. A double overtime victory over the Charleston Golden Eagles and a wild 84-63 second round playoff victory against Edinboro are just two games that quickly pop into the minds of black and [...]
Sigma Tau Delta, English society on campus
Posted by admin on October 30th, 2010
By James Shaver, Contributing Writer Sincerity, truth and design have been the guiding principles behind Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, for over half a century. According to the Sigma Tau Delta website, the society’s goal is to provide and promote achievement of the English language and literature in both undergraduate and graduate [...]
Speeding an issue on campus
Posted by admin on October 29th, 2010
By Kelsey McKinney, Contributing Writer Drivers are being reminded to abide by the 15 m.p.h. speed limit on WLU’s campus. Students and faculty were informed through an e-mail from the Safety Committee last week that the speed limit on campus should be carefully followed. According to Health and Safety Specialist Anthony Salatino, a few students [...]
Concern leads to new equipment
Posted by cdean on October 27th, 2010
By Casey Dean, Assistant Editor Those who visit West Liberty’s Wellness Center in the ASRC may have noticed a few big changes. Improvements have been made to the center since last year, when many students raised concerns about the quality of the exercise equipment, according to Jim Watson, Director of Athletics. This year the Wellness [...]
Delegate Debate
Posted by admin on October 26th, 2010
Photo by Kelsey McKinney On Oct. 19, the four candidates running for the W.Va. House of Delegates 3rd District took part in a debate in the Media Arts Center at WLU. Pictured are Dolph Santorine (R), Shawn Fluharty (D), Erikka Storch (R) and Ryan Ferns (D). Dr. Erik Root, Assistant Professor of Political Science, hosted [...]
Amedro wins second straight Player of the Week Award
Posted by admin on October 26th, 2010
Story Provided by Hilltopper Sports Record-setting West Liberty senior quarterback Zach Amedro won his second consecutive West Virginia Conference Offensive Player of the Week honor on Sunday after leading the Hilltoppers to a 48-26 romp at West Virginia State. The eighth WVIAC Player of the Week citation of the Moundsville, W.Va. native’s illustrious career came [...]
Violence doesn’t discriminate; TV does
Posted by cdean on October 26th, 2010
By Casey Dean, Assistant Editor Admit it — you’re just as addicted to those crazy MTV reality shows as much as the next person. America has a guilty pleasure. I’m talking about two shows specifically – “Teen Mom”, which follows the lives of four young girls as they deal with raising a child, and “Jersey [...]
Letter to the Editor
Have you noticed the clustering of political signs up traveling along route 88 (and probably not JUST route 88)? I mean, sure, you got to get yourself out there, and sure it’s a good thing to certainly be noticed, but when you have five of the same signs in a five foot radius, then I [...]