By Daniel Morgan, Contributing Writer “We really did not want to go to the same school,” said senior Stephanie Leonard about her and her twin sister Amanda’s recruitment at West Liberty University. The sisters joined the volleyball team together in 2015, after playing on the same team since middle school. They initially wanted some separation after living and…
Lady Toppers enjoy final semester on the hilltop
By Emily Salvatori, Editor The women’s tennis team are ranked sixth in the Atlantic Region as of April 18. This year, four seniors on the Women’s Tennis team will be graduating: Ekaterina Pinchuk, Ana Berbel, Alaina Pauley and Lisa Nachtwey will all be saying goodbye to the hilltop this May.
To all of the senior athletes: thank you and good luck
By Josh Smith, Contributing Writer Four years of college to the naked eye may seem like an incredibly long journey. And it is, in some degree, but there is one thing that all college students, especially student-athletes, can agree on: it is not long enough. In two weeks, many student-athletes on the hilltop will walk across the stage for commencement and…
Hilltoppers ready for spring 2017 commencement
By Natasha Muhametzyanova, Contributing Writer May is here, which means seniors are ready to say goodbye to West Liberty University. WLU will hold its Spring 2017 commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 in the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex (ASRC).
Senior show is a success in Nutting Gallery
By Megan Jones, Advertising Manager Each semester, graduating seniors at West Liberty University participate in the show in order to complete their degree in Graphic Design or Art Education. This semester, five artists are featured in the exhibit: Jenny Ball, Jessica Bethel, Alyssa Culp, Emily Jessee and Courtney Moore. The highly anticipated and successful Senior Exhibition is on display…
Seven seniors say goodbye to tennis on the Hilltop
By Natasha Muhametzyanova, Contributing Writer This May, Hilltop Tennis will say goodbye to some of its brightest players as they graduate from WLU. This year, coach Heather Gallagher’s Lady Toppers ranked ninth in the NCAA II Atlantic Region rankings. Graduating Lady Toppers are Raquel Cabero and Andrea Puga. The men’s team will see even bigger changes next season as five…
Try not to stress over job-hunting after graduation
By Megan Jones, Advertising Manager Graduation is almost a month away, which is causing seniors on the hilltop to feel a little panicky. We’ve already graduated once, so what is there to be afraid of? Graduate school applications, building your resume, writing a cover letter, finding a good paying job, paying off student loans and possibly becoming homeless. Okay,…
