By Elizabeth Knott, Staff Writer West Liberty University’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, which officially began in July 2012, has shown signs of growth and success for both students and professors during its inaugural year. Dr. Allan Bedashi, founding chair and program director, said that the program’s classes have been going very well. [...]
By Elizabeth Knott, Staff Writer It is common for college students to get caught up with the activities and heavy workloads that accompany their classes. However, there’s a group of students at West Liberty University that have been making it a point to take time out of their busy schedules to volunteer at the Winter [...]
By Elizabeth Knott, Staff Writer Eight contestants remain in the third week of West Liberty Idol competition, which began with 15 competitors in the first audition round of the singing competition. The eight contestants remaining are Damien Moore, Cassie Hackbart, Olivia Turner, Ellie Garbark, Graham Parks, Austin Kritzer, Eric Antesberger and Amanda Cooper. The competitors [...]
By Elizabeth Knott, Staff Writer Over 100 graduates will be departing from the Hilltop following the commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. in the ASRC. Doors of the ASRC will open at 9:30 a.m. and seating will run on a first come first served basis since tickets will not be sold. This very [...]
By Elizabeth Knott, Staff Writer When naming animals found in Antarctica starfish probably wouldn’t make the list for most, but for West Liberty instructor Jeremiah Dann a starfish and sea urchin were on the very top of his list as he received the opportunity to journey to Antarctica to research both animals. Academic Laboratory Instructing [...]
Patrick Garrett, Instructor of Music Education Compiled by Elizabeth Knott, Staff Writer Q: How is your transition to West Liberty so far? A: Thanks to the patience and help of my colleagues and students, I have enjoyed the move to West Liberty. I have had a lot of questions but everyone has been very welcoming [...]
By Elizabeth Knott, Staff Writer Your car broke down, you spilled coffee all over your favorite shirt, and now you’re late for class. Situations like these can be stressful. The many little annoyances that build up over time can cause anyone to have a bad day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines stress [...]
By Elizabeth Knott, Staff Writer It’s that time of year again. The time when the leaves change color, the hoodies come out of storage and the fall foods take over. It’s bonfire and football weather again, and time to start attending those haunted houses. Fall is an awesome season because it seems like there is [...]
By Elizabeth Knott, Staff Writer West Liberty University welcomed 18 new faculty members to its campus for the 2012-2013 school year. WLU’s nursing program welcomed three new associate professors. Margaret Bowman, associate professor of nursing, has studied at West Virginia University, the University of Maryland, and Case Western Reserve University. She is coming to WLU [...]
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By Elizabeth Knott, Staff Writer The Hilltopper Headlines announcements will now be sent as a weekly email instead of being sent as a daily email. The old system of sending out daily emails was proving to be ineffective as most students and faculty members were deleting the emails that often cluttered inboxes. Students would sigh [...]