Almost four years ago, I came to Waynesburg University, just a kid from North Apollo, Pennsylvania. I now leave Waynesburg University, still unsure what lies ahead, but 100% sure I made the best decision of my life coming here. This journey would not have been possible without the mentorship and kindness of Dr. Larry Stratton. … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University nursing program is ready to send the class of 2021 into the workforce as the medical community continues to battle the COVID-19 Pandemic. The program has been honored many times for their excellence, ranking number one overall in value in the state of Pennsylvania and top 5% in value nationwide by College … Continue reading
The Student Activities Board will be hosting Springfest in Johnson Commons on March 27 from 1 – 4 p.m. Springfest will include various activities sponsored by SAB and other student organizations and will feature the crowning of Waynesburg University’s Spring King and Queen. Michelle Keith, graduate assistant working with SAB, said the event’s purpose is … Continue reading
March 16, 2020. A day I will never forget. I was on the phone with my parents that afternoon when Waynesburg University decided its best option was to send everyone home. I remember walking frantically around my friend’s kitchen holding back tears. I was stunned. I simply could not wrap my head around the two … Continue reading
Friday, March 6, the Waynesburg University Women’s Volleyball team (1-4, 1-2) dropped a five set match in Steubenville, OH to Franciscan University (1-1). After taking the first two sets 25-20 and 31-29, respectively, the Yellow Jackets dropped the final three contentious sets to the Barons. Emily Taylor, head volleyball coach at Waynesburg University, said the … Continue reading
Two years ago, I had the pleasure of taking a profile and feature writing course with Professor Joe Starkey. For my final profile in the course, I chose to feature Patty Ameno, a woman from my hometown of Apollo, Pennsylvania who has fought for a majority of her life to uncover the truth of a … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University men’s basketball team went into Saturday’s PAC matchup with Saint Vincent looking to secure its first victory of the 2021 season. However, hot streaks from the Bearcats (2-1) helped hand the Yellow Jackets (0-3) a 71-64 loss at the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse. After a slow start in the first half, Waynesburg trailed … Continue reading
The greatest sporting spectacle on earth has passed us, and while most football fans (excluding those of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers) are giving negative reviews of the actual game, reactions to R&B star The Weeknd’s halftime performance have been mixed. Some have said the performance was confusing and strange, while others believe it to be … Continue reading
This spring, the Waynesburg University Players are returning to a familiar feel for the spring play. While the players typically perform a musical for the spring semester, this semester’s production will be a play to limit aerosols on-stage amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Returning to the tone of 2019’s “Farce of Nature,” the players will be … Continue reading
Saturday, Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse played host to the first sporting event at Waynesburg University in almost a year. The men’s basketball team, led by head coach Tim Fusina, opened its 2021 season with an 81-52 loss to the Westminster Titans (3-0). Waynesburg (0-1) looks a lot different in Fusina’s second year at the helm. Returning … Continue reading
