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WLU Alumnus Publishes Book on Titanic

WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty University alumnus Thomas Patrick Krupica Sr. published his first book titled, “Titanic Lifeboat #6: Was it Deception or Regulations?” A graduate of WLU’s College of Education and Human Performance, Krupica is a retired educator from Marshall County Schools where he had a long, successful career teaching grades 4-6. He taught there from 1978-2011. “I was pleased to meet Tom and learn about his new book. We now have a signed copy in our alumni collection,” said Amanda Bennett, director of Alumni Relations. A resident of Morgantown, W.Va., ...

Acree-Grosso

Mr. John Acree and Dr. Susan Kinkead-Acree of Vienna, Virginia are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole, to Antonio Grosso, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Wharton of Wheeling, West Virginia, also the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grosso of Naples, Florida. Ms. Acree holds a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech University and a master’s degree from George Mason University. Mr. Grosso holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. Both are currently employed at Ellucian, where the couple first met. No date has been set for the wedding.

The College Dorms: What To Bring, Leave At Home

NEW YORK (AP) — For the uninitiated, outfitting a college dorm room can be a dizzying experience. Doing it at a time of high inflation can make it even more daunting. The first step: Meticulously go over what the school allows and provides. If you want a microwave and minifridge, are the energy-saving combo models required? Do you need foam pool noodles to avoid hitting your head under an upper bunk, and if so, might the school provide them? Exactly how thick can a mattress topper be? “You can see the look of terror on parents’ faces,” said Marianne Szymanski, an independent ...