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Volume 98, Issue 11
By JALYN BOLYARD Online Editor West Liberty University has secured funding to repair or replace elevators across campus. The upgrades were first announced in a Hilltopper Headlines email sent out on Oct. 24. The university received funding from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) for the elevator upgrades. “Our goal is to complete it within one year,” said WLU President Dr. Stephen Greiner. “Completion of this project will enhance safety and convenience for our entire campus community.” According to Vice President of Finance and Administration Roberta Linger, the funding received was a “result of a system wide bond refinancing.” Other public W. Va. institutions also received funding from the refinancing. “West Liberty University is fortu-
STORY PROVIDED WLU Media Relations West Liberty University’s Marching Hilltoppers will join the line-up for the Perkins Restaurant and Bakery Fantasy in Lights Parade at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16 in downtown Wheeling. “The tradition of the Wheeling parade is anticipated annually by residents and visitors alike, and the Marching Hilltoppers are excited to be a part of it this November. The band will perform a rendition of
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nate to receive one time funding as a result of savings from refinancing a statewide public higher education bond,” said Greiner. “The purpose of the funding is to provide West Virginia public colleges and universities financial assistance for their highest priority safety projects. WLU’s highest safety priority is the repair/replacement of campus elevators.” The first elevator to be repaired will be the one located in the Elbin Library. Colaianni Construction, Inc. won the bid to work on the elevator. The work should not interfere with students accessing the library as the process will begin sometime after May 2019 graduation. Currently, the university is in planning stages to accept bids on three other elevators. According to Linger, the additional elevators being looked at are located in dorm buildings. This includes Hughes Hall, Krise Hall and Beta Hall. According to Linger, the university is hoping to complete most of the work as possible next summer. The
funds, however, will remain available to the university for the next two and a half years. At this time, there is no plans to update other elevators on campus because the planned ones
Beethoven’s Ode to Joy,” said Dr. Gretchen L. Pohlman, WLU’s new director of bands. A native of Troy, Mo., Pohlman was hired this past July to bring the Marching Hilltoppers back to campus after a brief disappearance due to funding issues. “It’s very exciting to have the marching band back and to be a part of a university where both the administration and the entire campus community recognizes the important role that the band plays. Bands enhance the climate of a university and build a sense of camaraderie on campus,”
said Pohlman. The Marching Hilltoppers consists of 49 members from across the WLU campus and represent all academic colleges within the university. The marching band performs at all home football games, as well as area parades and a variety of other campus events hosted throughout the year. Additionally the University Concert Band will be presenting a free public concert at 6:30 pm on Dec. 5, featuring the University Concert Band and held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 141 Kruger St, Wheeling.
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will exhaust the funds received from HEPC. “[I hope this] provides improved service and safety to our students, faculty, and staff,” said Linger.
This elevator in the library is the first to be repaired. Photo Credit: Jalyn Bolyard
The West Liberty University music program is nationally accredited by NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music, and is recognized for its award-winning faculty and staff. Besides the Marching Hilltoppers, performance opportunities for music students at WLU include Wind Symphony, WLU Singers, University Band, Choral Scholars, African Drumming and Dance Ensemble, Community Choir, Steel Bands, Hilltop Opera, Jazz Combos, Percussion Ensemble, and Electronic Music Ensemble.
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By DAKOTA KNOTTS Contributing Writer Are you a proud member of the Hilltopper community? Do you take pride in your school and its appearance? If you answered “no,” then you are most likely part of the problem. West Liberty University has approximately 2,320 or more students attending, and all of them should be held accountable for the negligence of the campus and its wellbeing. All too often, I walk around campus and see what has been left lying around by students. I find it odd that they can just leave garbage lying around when there seems to be a garbage can around every corner. The quad alone has at least eight of them, all for the convenience of students. This problem seems to be more prevalent after certain events on campus, such as campus activities that bring more traffic through the area. Homecoming, for as much fun as it was, is one
such example. According to Director of the Physical Plant Joe Mills, there was fair amount of trash thrown on the ground after the homecoming game, even after they had made an effort to put more trash cans out and encourage students to dispose of their garbage properly. Not all students are part of the problem, and some even take the effort to help. “I noticed that there were some students and they walked by and threw something in the trashcan I was loading. They then stopped and picked up five or six more things! There were even some people that thanked us for our service,” said Mills. One of the areas that seems to suffer the most is the dorms. To put this in perspective, a hall meeting should never start with the resident assistant, or RA, telling you how atrocious the bathrooms have been when they are cleaned regularly by janitorial staff. Or when they do monthly health and safety checks and tell students that
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their rooms were so disgusting that they don’t want to enter them. Another common problem is that students leave trash and peelings of fruit, such as bananas, in the hallways and stairways. This again seems unnecessary as there is a dedicated location on every floor for disposing of garbage. An anonymous student reported something far more disgusting, that one night while on duty, they had found a used contraceptive in the lobby. The housing department is handling the situation to the best of its abilities while still allowing students to have freedom. One such method that has been implemented is charging the whole floor for excessive messes. The other method is the previously mentioned health and safety check. The health and safety check is a monthly procedure in which RAs check the dorms for anything that needs to addressed, such as substances that shouldn’t be in there. One could argue that it is the staff’s job to both clean and maintain the campus as we the students pay to attend the university, and you would be partially correct. The WFF and maintenance staff are paid to clean and maintain the campus and provide a service to best of their abilities.
What they should not have to do is clean up messes such as a coffee that was left in the window for two weeks, as it was something that should have been disposed of properly to begin with. Mills doesn’t expect students to maintain the campus to the same level maintenance does. He would just like for them to help with the little things around campus and take responsibility, such
as properly disposing your trash or contacting maintenance when something is wrong. “If people took ownership of things, then they take better care of them. If they think of the school as their school, then I think they would try and take care of it better,” Mills said. For more information on what you can do for the campus, contact Mills at jmills@westliberty.edu.
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By HANNA PERRY Contributing Writer What is Toastmasters International? Have you ever been nervous when you were presenting something for a class or giving a speech? If your answer to this question is yes then I think that there is an organization that may help you. The organization is known as Toastmasters International and it is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping people with their public speaking skills. Although you might be hesitant to check out Toastmasters International, I can assure you that you won’t be disappointed if you decide to attend a meeting sometime. When I first found out about Toastmasters International, I was immediately interested in attending a meeting because back in high school I was a member of the Wheeling Park High School Speech and Debate Team and I wanted to find another public speaking outlet because currently West Liberty has neither a speech or debate team so Toastmasters has become one of my new favorite organizations that I am a part of. Back in July, I became the new Vice President of Public Relations for the West Liberty University Toastmasters International Club. I am often asked by friends and relatives of mine to explain what Toastmasters is, so I thought that the best way to answer that question was to reach out to the public to tell them about it. According to toastmas-
ters.org, "Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs." Another thing that I am often asked by people is whether or not you have to be a student at West Liberty University. The answer to that question is no because anybody is welcome to come to a meeting to see what Toastmasters is. The West Liberty University Toastmasters International club meets every other Monday night. Meetings begin at approximately 5:45 p.m. and they last until about 7:30 p.m. Our meetings are held at the West Liberty University Highlands Center and they are free to anybody in the public who is interested in coming to check out the club. Our club is always looking for new members to come to our meetings. If you end up becoming a member of Toastmasters International, then there will be a membership fee that you will have to pay every six months. If you or someone you know would like to become a part of Toastmasters International, then you can log onto toastmasters.org and you can find out more about the organization or you could join us at our next meeting that is taking place on Nov. 26. The first meeting is completely free and if you think that Toastmasters might be a great club for you to join, then at the end of the meeting you will be given the opportunity to pay club dues in order to become a member.
By FREDDIE FITZSIMMONS Contributing Writer Commuters at West Liberty University should become more active on and around campus. The common theme from students is, “There is nothing for us as commuters to do on campus!” As a commuter myself, I understand it is harder to get involved as we are not on campus at all times. I work a part-time job, play on the men’s golf team, and take 18 credit hours a semester. There are barriers we face as commuters, although that does not mean we have to go to class and do nothing else on campus. There are events on campus happening almost every day. If you take a stroll around campus, you will see posters for clubs, fraternities, sororities, and intramural sports. “I just joined a sorority on campus and occasionally play bingo. It gives me a chance to get involved and meet new people,” said sophomore Abby Baranski. With winters being bad in West Liberty, it can be troubling to commute to class. A simple solution is to find friends on campus that live in the dorms. This will keep you active in the campus community life and experiencing the college lifestyle better. I myself have found and made friends that if the weather gets bad I have a place to stay overnight. In the upstairs of the union, there is a commuter’s lounge. WLU created it for the commuters to relax in between their classes without having to go all the way home. It offers couches, chairs, free coffee and even free Apple TV.
“I have taken advantage of the commuter lounge from time to time due to it being a quite and good place to take a break,” said junior Hunter Travis. I believe that the commuter lounge is not taken advantage of by commuters. It is a small space, but a place where you can not only go to study or relax but meet other commuters and make friends. There have been times when I have met individuals I’ve never seen before and now wave to when I see them on campus. To make it a more popular place for students, WLU should make the first move and make the commuters lounge larger or move it to a larger location. “It could be made bigger and be moved to make it a more popular destination for commuters here at West Liberty,” said Travis. Katy Hopkins, a writer for usnews.com, wrote an article in 2011 on the ways commuters in college can make campus feel more like home. West Liberty often gets referred to as the “suitcase campus,” due to students commuting and everyone going home on weekends, and this article gives you five simple and efficient ways to branch out more on campus and get involved. As a West Liberty University student, what will it take for you to get more involved as a commuter? Is it a time frame issue or a not wanting to get involved issue? As a commuter and member of the men’s golf team, I understand not having the time. Clubs and organizations meet at certain times and those times may not meet your
schedule. Don’t fall into the trap of “there is nothing to do up here!” Find something that fits your schedule and interests you, and then join it. We only get to experience college once, so have fun and get involved around campus. Make sure to know the who, what, where, and why. The internet is my go-to spot for that. Clubs and organizations could work out a guideline sheet per semester with all events and activities planned and post that on their social media so if this sparks interest for a potential member they feel a connection from the start. Updating your council, contact information, meeting dates, and even the organization's purpose is very important when someone could be seeking an opportunity with you. An online presence can also track member involvement and can help conduct surveys based upon the next event or what members would like to do next. This will give the members a chance to feel a part in the events planned, not just showing up to help out. Giving members the chance to express their wants will grow a stronger community and unity within the club or organization. Allowing the insight from all campus community will spread a bigger awareness and presence into what your purpose and goals are within your club or organization. This gives the community the opportunities and facts they are searching for when looking to help out or join a club or organization with those same values and purposes they have.
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By DAKOTA KNOTTS Contributing Writer During the first few weeks of November, West Liberty University will be celebrating International Education Month. The event is hosted by SPICES, the campus international club. Most of the events are held in the Alumni Room, located in the College Union. Presentations will be given by a combination of students and faculty and are open to the public. Lectures and presentations are not the only thing that International Education Month is offering, as there were fun events such as “Postcards from Poland,” “International Tea Time!” and “Dance with Diversity.” All events are held Monday through Thursday at various times. Be sure to keep your eye on the calendar for an event that you would like to participate in! Remaining events include presentations “West Liberty University Study Abroad Opportunities” on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m., “An Introduction to Kyrgystan” on Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m., and “Life in the city as compared to life in the countryside of Mongolia” on Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. There will also be a Global Games Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. On Nov. 29, Megumi Maruta presents “People2People: Empowering communities and youth through cartoons” at 11 a.m. Coordinator of International Student Activities and Recruiting Heather Kalb excitedly oversees the events and
encourages both students and the community to get involved. “It all started because we had to have one week in November dedicated to international education. The students liked it so much that we decided to do it for the month!” Kalb said. International Education Week is from Nov. 12-16 and is an opportunity for students to celebrate their heritage and educate their peers. International Education month will conclude on Nov. 29, with “People2People: Empowering communities and youth through the cartoons,” where students will Skype with Mohamed Amin Ahmed, director and founder of the Average Mohamed. “I hope for the community to learn from events like these. There is so much going on the world around us, and I want to help put things into perspective,” said Kalb. West Liberty’s campus has over 33 countries represented by 70 international students and hopes to keep growing and host more new and exciting events next year. Those countries include Pakistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Israel, France, Germany and various others. For more information about International Education Month, or about SPICES, contact Heather Kalb at Heather.kalb@westliberty.edu. The West Liberty International Center is located on the first floor of Shotwell Hall. Students that wish to study abroad should visit westliberty.edu/global.
Construction continues on the West Family Athletic Complex (above) and the Belmont Savings Bank Indoor Practice Facility (below). Photo Credit: Emily Salvatori and Cody Shook
The Trumpet- Page 5 By EMILY SALVATORI Editor Priceless might not be the word you think of when you picture the Elbin library, but maybe it should be. When the library was built in 1970, West Liberty gained much more than just a new building. On the top floor of the of the library tucked away, hidden in plain sight, are precious artifacts — some of which are thousands of years old. Nelle M. Krise taught at West Liberty State College for 40 years as an associate professor of English Literature. When the new library was built, she donated her collection of literature to West Liberty. The Rare Book Room is alive because of her. She believed you only had what you give away, and she practiced exactly what she preached. Her love of literature lives on through the Rare Book Room. Walking into the Rare Book Room feels as if one is leaving the library and West Liberty entirely. The view beyond the other side of the glass display cases give the only indication that you are still in the library. A dehumidifier hums constantly to keep the
moisture in the room down so the books remain in good condition. In the far corner of the room, a bronze bust of William Shakespeare stands guard over the books, just like he watched over Krise’s classroom all those years ago. The name of the room is slightly deceiving because the Rare Book Room contains more than just books; however, because the theme is history of the written word, the room contains examples of this throughout history. A small Babylonian clay tablet fragment from 2350 B.C. that is a receipt for sheep and goats is in the Rare Book Room. There is a papyrus fragment from Egypt around 30 B.C. There is also a handblocked Chinese leaf from the late 12th century. All three of these artifacts, along with other books and manuscripts, are exhibited in the Rare Book Room in display cases, and are able to be viewed by anyone without stepping foot into the room. Katy Zane, who came to WLU as a graduate student from Wayne State University, began working in the Rare Book Room to gain experience as an archivist.
The Dutch Book of Hours housed in the Rare Book Room. Photo Credit: Emily Salvatori Zane said, “The challenge sometimes is to make sure you know your collection. I’ve been in this room a lot, and I accidentally found this at one point.” The text she found was a Chaucer text printed by William Morris called “The Floure and the Leafe, The Boke of Cupide, God of Love, or the Cuckow and the Nightingale.” She said, “He was a fa-
mous trickster. He loved to come up with really elaborate printing blocks for books like this. It looks like it is handwritten. It is not handwritten. It’s printed. He loved fooling people.” This book was one of the last he ever printed in his life, and it is one out of only 300 printed. At one point, one of the display cases had a collection of Arthur Rackham books filling up all the shelves. He illustrated many children’s books, and many at West Liberty are first editions— some are even signed by him. On the inside cover of “The Wind in the Willows,” in Krise’s handwriting she inscribed, “The most beautiful of all the Rackham books.” Looking at the illustrations inside, it is not hard to figure out why she thought that. The “jewel” of the Rare Book Room is a fifteenth-century prayer book called “The Book of Hours.” Bright hues of red, blue, and real gold grace the pages of the illuminated manuscript. “The Book of Hours” was painstakingly writ-
ten and illustrated by an anonymous monk with a quill pen on vellum, essentially tattooing the paper made from the skin of a calf with ink. In the past, it was easier to sell “The Book of Hours” by the leaf, so having the entire book is very uncommon. Zane said, “It’s hard to see one in person that is outside of a big establishment, so the fact that we have one here is super, super special.” Even though the room is kept locked, if you want to see the room all you have to do is ask. Zane said, “It’s a weird little line you kind of have to straddle that yes, you want everyone to have it for centuries to come, but if nobody can use it then what good is it?” West Liberty is doing its best to preserve the legacy of Nelle Krise and the books inside the room. However, the room and all the treasures inside are open if you only ask. Ask the librarian anytime Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to tour the Rare Book Room.
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Kate Billings Kate Billings is the Director of Student Activities and the Title IX Coordinator. Billings has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Consulting/Leadership degree from Binghamton University (N.Y.). She is originally from Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Prior to joining the staff at West Liberty University, she worked in sports management and merchandising. Compiled by Ashley Cole, Contributing Writer Photo Credit: Ashley Cole Q: What do you do around campus? A: I am the Director of Student Activities. That means I plan campus events and help run events and coordinate with clubs and organizations on campus. I work with the Housing Office on events and with their RA training programs. I also help run the Commuter Lounge in the 2nd floor in the College Union. I also run the intramural sport teams and the Health and Wellness Programs and their activities, such as the personal training program. I also coordinate fitness classes. I also oversee Greek Life and the Greek organizations. I am the Title IX Coordinator. That means I am in charge of the education in sexual assault/harassment for the students, staff and faculty here at West Liberty. I also help write and execute the policy in these matters. I also am a part of the Diversity and Sustainability Committees. Q: How do you feel about taking on so many roles? A: I enjoy it! It is so much fun to meet people such as students and staff through the different areas and departments on campus. Each activity and programs draw different students so I am constantly meeting new people. I enjoy guiding the students to be better leaders through my positions. I also learn so much from them and they learn from me - it is a great cycle to be a a part of. I get to expand student life and see the students and organization grow and I enjoy my roles in that process. Q: What do you like most about working at West Liberty? A: This is my 5th year here at West Liberty in January and what I like most is the family atmosphere. I am invited to weddings of students who have graduated and I see them go to grad or PA school, so I get to be a big part of their lives and they become part of mine. I get to go from guiding them to see them become successful. I am thankful for that. The atmosphere is just so amazing and supportive here. Some of the RAs I work with and the students call me mom. The Greek organizations always help me so much. My family is still in New York and so finding a second family here has been so wonderful. Q: What are your goals for this year? A: This is my first year as Title IX Coordinator so I am really focusing on that. Building more resources and increasing education in that area. Help put more procedures in place for documenting and guidance, and expand the way we offers these things as we have more Grad Positions available to help with this and to grow. Design and implement more weekend programming. Just increasing awareness and comfort for students to access the resources. Q: How did you come to have so many positions? A: I like to keep busy and to have a challenge, so part if it was natural. But it was also being in the right place at the right time. I also love to help people and I have the drive to do it, which was why I left sports to come here. But some things were a natural fit. When they needed someone for intramural, I said I wanted it and it has been a good fit under Student Activities. I was an investigator for Title IX and when the previous coordinator retired, I took the position to help the students. I wanted to bring the success of Student Life and Activities to other areas.
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Lady Toppers look to score upset against Glenville State By KENDRICK JACKSON Contributing Writer
Mountain East Conference defending champs Glenville State travels to the hilltop this weekend for an inter-conference matchup. With home-court advantage, the Lady Toppers will seek to dethrone the Lady Pioneers as the top team in the Mountain East Conference. After splitting both games in the MEC/PSAC Crossover, as of Nov. 12, the Lady Toppers sit at 1-1. A couple Lady Toppers put up some big numbers during the crossover. Senior forward Marissa Brown poured in 38 points and added 15 rebounds in the lost to Cal. U (Pa.). However, the Black and Gold would bounce back
in its win against Mercyhurst as junior guard Taylor Johnson dropped 33 with nine dimes. Head Coach Kyle Cooper and his team will face a tall order Saturday when West Liberty takes on Glenville State. Their last win against the Lady Pioneers came during the 2015-2016 season. The Black and Gold almost did the impossible last season when Marissa Brown erupted for a career night. In a record-breaking performance, Brown’s 43 points and 25 rebounds wasn’t quite enough in the 103-106 loss. This will be a big game for the Hilltoppers. It will be a test to see how good this year’s team is and the team can see how they measure up against one of the best
teams in the MEC. Aiming for their third straight MEC championship, as of Nov. 12, Glenville State currently sits at 2-0. There are high hopes for a Pioneer team that advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament a year ago. Even without two-time MEC Player of the Year Paris McLeod, Glenville State is still projected to finish first in the MEC. In her third season at the helm, Pioneers Head Coach Kim Stephens has established a winning culture for the Lady Pioneers. As of Nov. 12, Coach Stephens has compiled a record of 57-8 and her Pioneer teams remain undefeated at home. After averaging 10.2 points-per-game last season,
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junior forward Emily Stoller seems to have emerged as the new leader for the Lady Pioneers. As of Nov. 12, Stoller is averaging 21 points, including a 26-point performance against Chowan.
Tip-off will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday. For live stats and updates, go to hilltoppersports.com. For more game previews and recaps, make sure to pick up your copy of the Trumpet!
WLU’s No. 1 wrestler looks for a strong return to the mat By YIJING SHEN
Distribution Manager West Liberty University’s redshirt senior wrestler Darius Bunch is saving his power to be back for his final season on coach Mitch Smith’s team. Finishing with a sparkling 29–6 record last year, AllAmerican Darius Bunch created a record at WLU with a fourth place at 133 pounds in the 2018 NCAA Division II wrestling championship. Before becoming a national qualifier, Bunch won the 133-pound championship of Midwest Classic. A man cannot succeed without passion. Bunch has been looking for any opportunity to wrestle and then he found West Liberty University. He transferred from Em-
manuel College, Ga. Bunch feels right to gain his biggest achievement in the year under coach Smith’s instruction. Because he is always around and giving advice to teammates, Bunch is considered an absolute leader of the team. “He is the type of leader that has an athlete perspective more than a coach,” said Head Wrestling Coach Mitch Smith. “He has done a very good job to help lead the program and the current guys in the team. He is a very positive role model in the team, and he is also a very outspoken captain too. He picks people up when they are down, and tells them what to do, what is right and what is wrong.”
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Outstanding records do not bother Bunch. For his leisure time, he likes watching movies and playing video games. Also, Bunch’s teammates and friends appreciate having his energetic self around. “He leads by example,” said sophomore wrestler Chase Morgan, “He is full of energy too. He is a man that will be dehydrated and hungry, but he is still going to do really well and [it’s] crazy.” Bunch will keep his ambition of ranking No. 1 nationally until May 2020, the
day he graduates from WLU. “I want our team to be ranked No. 1 in the country, and I want myself to be No. 1 too,” said Bunch. Coach Smith also put high expectation on Bunch to make an improvement during his final year. “This year, we are redshirting him. He is going to be in the open tournament to get a little bit better, and he may go up a weight class next year, see how the improvement goes - hopefully to put him to be the best he can be, and run for a national title.” It’s never too early to plan for the future. Even though he has two more years to go, as an entrepreneurship major in the College of Business, Bunch has already decided to work in real estate.
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Men’s basketball starts MEC action against Glenville This Saturday, the West Liberty University men’s basketball team will play their fourth home game of the year, and their first Mountain East Conference game of the 2018-19 season. After Saturday’s game against Glenville State College at 4 p.m., the Hilltoppers will have their first road game of the year on Monday as they travel to Buckhannon, W.Va.
to take on West Virginia Wesleyan College at 7:30 p.m. The Hilltoppers are 1-1 on the season, as of Nov. 12, after starting the year with a loss against Kutztown University, by a score of 107-97. The next day, the basketball team got right back on the horse, earning their first win of the year in a 94-80 victory over West Chester University. Sophomore guard Dalton Bolon scored 26 points in the first and second game of year, which led the Hilltoppers in
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both games. Aside from scoring 52 points in two games, Bolon also grabbed 17 rebounds, which led the team. Glenville State College has gotten off to a quick 2-0 start after beating Seton Hill and Bowie State by scoring 100 or more points in both games. Davion Johnson scored 24 points in the victory over Bowie State and he also recorded 11 rebounds on the afternoon. The Pioneers utilize a fast paced offense with a lot of ball movement to create open shots and high percentage opportunities. In the game against Bowie State, Darhius Nunn, the Pioneers game one leading scorer, led the team with 12 assists, which gave him a double-double. On Monday, the Hilltoppers will take on West Virginia Wesleyan College in another MEC match-up. The Hilltoppers will be looking to go 2-0 to start conference play.
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The Bobcats have started the year 2-0 with victories over West Chester and Kutztown in the MEC/PSAC Challenge. In Wesleyan’s first two games, their highest point total was just 80 points in their win over West Chester. Last season when West Liberty played Glenville State, the Hilltoppers came away with two huge victories, the first one being by 30 points and the second one by 39. West Liberty scored over 100 in both games and they will look to do so again this sea-
son. In the two games against West Virginia Wesleyan, West Liberty won by 30 points, and the second time around the game was a little closer, but the Hilltoppers came away with an 11 point victory. The Glenville State game is set for tip-off at 4 p.m. at home in the ASRC, and then the game against West Virginia Wesleyan is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. in Buckhannon, W.Va. Pick up the Trumpet every week for more previews.
WLU Athlete of the Week: Stephanie Leonard Senior Middle Blocker/ Outside Hitter From Milford, Michigan Was named to the Mountain East Conference All-Tournament Team. Recorded her 1,000th kill in the game against West Virginia State.
What record did the West Liberty football team end the 2018 season with?
A: 3-8
By CODY SHOOK Sports Editor