Tour Leader Recs
Autumn Hurst
Hometown: Grove City, PA
Major: Nursing with a minor in Psychology
Interests: I love exploring new places, making new memories, being outdoors, and I never go anywhere without my Kindle Paperwhite! I occasionally dabble in pickleball but I’m really bad!
Autumn's Morgantown Recommendations:
Sweet Treats: Pop The Soda Shop for super yummy and creative sodas (I call it “Pop”)! Basically Swig in WV!
Campus Hidden Gems: The Cafe on the ground floor of HSC South! Chick-fil-A, Which Which, and a Sushi/Burger spot! Great for Health Science majors or anyone wanting to explore a new part of campus!
Instagrammable Places: The top of Jones Ave, overlooking the Downtown Area of campus and the Monongahela River! Beautiful sunset spot!
Amira Gladwell
Hometown: Martinsburg, WV
Major: Exercise Physiology, B.S. and Nursing, BS
Interests: Loves coffee, reading, and “hot girl” walking
Amira's Morgantown Recommendations:
Outdoor Activities: Pop-up Farmer’s Market on Saturday Mornings
Shopping and Local Finds: Book Exchange for souvenirs, Alumni Hall for WVU Gear, and Old School Vintage Shop for thrifts
Events + Live Entertainment: 123 Pleasant Street for student-friendly nightlife nd Blackbear Baseball games
Ella Brandenburg
Hometown: Hagerstown, MD
Major: Health Administration
Interests: Loves coffee, jewelry, and the beach
Ella's Morgantown Recommendations:
Coffee: Almost Heaven Desserts, The Grind, and Sugar Bar. Sugar Bar is my favorite because it has so many cute desserts and great cheesecake
Instagrammable places: WVU mural outside Evansdale crossing and Cooper’s Rock are great options!
Where to hang between classes: My go to is always the Starbucks located in Seneca. There is tons of seating to study and you can pick up a drink and a quick snack before your next class
Elizabeth Deering
Hometown: Alexandria, VA
Major: Sport Management
Interests: Loves hiking, reading, spending time with friends on campus, and binging movies
Elizabeth's Morgantown Recommendations:
On-Campus Eatery: Einstein Bagels located in Reynolds Hall, super fast and always hits the spot!
Best Study Spot: The sixth floor of the Downtown Wise library for a classic spot or the Natural History museum for a more cozy atmosphere
Outdoor Activity: Cheat Lake Park for a relaxing lake day with friends
Maria Felsher
Hometown: Perryopolis, PA
Major: Criminology & Psychology
Interests: I love coffee, reading, and all things true crime!
Maria's Morgantown Recommendations:
Coffee: Stone Tower Brews
WVU Gear: Alumni Hall
Best Study Spots: The Eberly student lounge or Woodburn Circle!
Kyleigh Book
Hometown: Schuylkill Haven, PA
Major: Criminology and anthropology with a minor in Forensics
Interests: Hanging out with friends, playing softball, and watching movies
Kyleigh's Morgantown Recommendations:
Food: Bishops Bagels and Brews, calm atmosphere and great bagels!Activities: Up All Night, I find myself going there for free food and crafts every Friday night
Events: The Farmers market, this is only in the fall on Wednesdays they sell fresh produce and great sweet treats!
Gavin Paul Denmead
Hometown: Sparta, NJ
Major: Criminology & History
Interests: Singing/Songwriting, movies, history
Gavin's Morgantown Recommendations:
Restaurant: Mountain State Brewing is always a great choice for some great sandwiches and fire cooked pizza
Activities & things to do: Morgantown Mini Golf
Where to hang between classes:
The Mountainlair is a good place for not only student resources and offices, but food and leisure in between classes
Landon Rowan
Hometown: Fairmont, WV
Major: Esports Business and Entertainment and Sports and Adventure Media
Interests: Robotics, caving video games and making music
Landon's Morgantown Recommendations
Family-Friendly Restaurant: Boston Beanery, right off campus and despite being a sit down place is always really quick
WVU gear: Off the Strip Black & Gold in the Morgantown Mall
Outdoor Activities: Go see the Botanical Garden as it is truly beautiful
Haylei Stewart
Hometown: Wheeling, WV
Major: Biology Pre-Med with a minor in Forensic and Investigative Science
Interests: Crocheting, hiking and exploring
Haylei's Morgantown Recommendations:
Food: Boston Beanery, best barbeque in town!
Activities & things to do: The WOW Factory, a relaxing atmosphere to paint pottery
Local Views: The Core Arboretum, an old growth forest with a pawpaw orchard
Joel Hershman
Hometown: Buckhannon, WV
Major: Sport and Exercise Performance Psychology, Mental Health and Addiction Studies
Interests: Sports, anime, the gym and video games
Joel's Morgantown Recommendations:
WVU Student Favorites: Black Bear Burritos, Iron Horse Tavern, Bombay Indian Grill
WVU Gear: Curated Closet (thrift/vintage), The Book Exchange, Alumni Hall
Seasonal Events: Vintage festivals, art walks, Amphitheater performances, football games
Gracey Champ
Hometown: Clay, WV
Major: Political Science and Women and Gender Studies
Interests: Nature, reading, tea, playing with my dog and cat
Gracey's Morgantown Recommendations:
Best study/coffee spot: The Grind - a good spot for both studying and getting a bite to eat or drink
Family Friendly Restaurant: Mountain State Brewery
Outdoor Activities: Morgantown Botanical Garden
Addison "Addie" Martin
Hometown: Martinsburg, WV
Major: Political Science
Interests: Exercise, binge new shows, hang out with friends, and trying new things
Addie's Morgantown Recommendations:
Coffee: Stone Tower Brews has the BEST seasonal coffee flavors and is a great study location
Seasonal Events: One of my favorite events that WVU hosts is Fall Fest
Outdoor Activities: I highly recommend renting outdoor equipment from the rec and going skiing at WISP
Cecelia "Cece" Spiegel
Hometown: Cedar Grove, NJ
Major: Advertising & Public Relations
Interests: Music, binging shows and spending time with friends
Cece's Morgantown Recommendations:
Family-Friendly Restaurant: Table 9, gorgeous view of the river and great brunch
Local shops/thrifts: That's So Cute! and Old School
Outdoor Activities: Cheat Lake for swimming and the Rail Trail for walking
Savannah Lipkovitch
Hometown: Crown Point, IN
Major: Forensic Chemistry
Interests: Coffee, my dog and cool study spots
Savannah's Morgantown Recommendations:
Coffee: Quantum Bean is a bit off campus but serves the best coffee in Morgantown
Best Study Spots: When the weather is nice WVU will put bean bag chairs outside of Elizabeth Moore Hall and it's a great spot
Quick Bites: Mediterranean Guys on High Street has the best mint lemonade
Isabella "Bella" Colucci
Hometown: Hopewell Junction, NY
Major: Earth and Environmental Science
Interests: Concerts, the outdoors and spending time with friends
Bella's Morgantown Recommendations:
WVU Gear: Uptown Cheapskate for cheap and unique finds
Outdoor Activities: Swimming in Cheat Lake with friends
Campus Hidden Gems: Technically a Morgantown hidden gem, studying at the Ruby Amphitheater alongside the river while there aren't any shows going on
Kiana Luevano
Hometown: Weirton, WV
Major: Exercise Physiology
Interests: Cheerleading, going on walks with friends, arts and crafts
Kiana's Morgantown Recommendations
Food and Drink: Stone Tower Brews, the chicken tacos are amazing and it's such a good study spot!
Study Spots: On a nice day I love to study in the hammocks by the Rec Center
Arts and Crafts: The craft center in the bottom of Towers is one of my favorite places to go. There are so many different things you can create!
Carson Phillips
Hometown: Bethesda, OH
Major: Advertising and Public Relations & Sport Management
Interests: Musical theatre, cooking and all things entertainment (music, movies, sports, tv)
Carson's Morgantown Recommendations
Food and Drink: Black Bear Burritos, Stone Tower Brews & Bombay Indian Grill
Campus Hidden Gems: The School of Music always has some really great, typically free or super affordable concerts that showcase all of our music ensembles!
Where to hang between classes: On Evansdale, the hammocks outside of the Ag Science building! If you're Downtown, the picnic tables on the Mountainlair green are great!
Karley Inwood
Hometown: Wayne, NJ
Major: Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics
Interests: Photography, hiking, self proclaimed nail-tech & shopping!
Karley's Morgantown Recommendations
Local Shop: "That's So Cute!", "Old School WV' or "Gallery304" for thrift shopping
Family Friendly Restaurants: Oliverio's Ristorante on the Wharf
"Ask a Local" Tips: My favorite study spot is the Milano Room in the second floor of the Downtown Wise Library, especially when the sun is setting and the golden hour shines through the windows
Sophia Ingersoll
Hometown: Phoenixville, PA
Major: Sport Management with a minor in Public Relations & Sport Communications
Interests: Sports, coffee, hanging out with friends all over campus
Sophia's Morgantown Recommendations
WVU Gear: Old School WV
Family Friendly Restaurants: Mountain State Brewing
Outdoor Activities: Core Arboretum - there are several beautiful trails and sights to see!
James Pawlowski
Hometown: Honey Brook, PA
Major: Music Business & Industry and Integrated Marketing Communications
Interests: Coffee, music and day trips
James' Morgantown Recommendations
Coffee: Blue Moose Coffeehouse for a caramel latte and a bagel!
Local Shops: That's so Cute on Spruce Street
Music: Check out our student-run campus radio station 91.7, U92 The Moose
Izabella Meister
Hometown: Cable, OH
Major: Coaching and Performance Science
Interests: Working out, reading, hanging out with friends and embroidery!
Izabella's Morgantown Recommendations
Sweet Treats: Jazzy's Sweet Spot
Rainy Day Activities: Cryptid Mountain Min Golf
WVU Gear: Alumni Hall for all good apparel
Ella McNeish
Hometown: Buckhannon, WV
Major: Elementary Education
Interests: The outdoors, cooking and music
Ella's Morgantown Recommendations
Family-Friendly Restaurant: Iron Horse Tavern
Outdoor Activities: Playing pickleball outside Towers
Best Study Spot: The study rooms in Reynold's Hall overlooking the Monongahela River