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
Democrats, Congratulations! Donald Trump is no longer president. Being on the winning side of an election can be one of the greatest feelings in the world for those of us that follow our governing system. Moreso after this election, where the stakes were high on both sides. However, winning a presidential election gives you power, … Continue reading
Over the past 135 years, Groundhog Day has grown from a Punxsutawney tradition to a national spectacle. While crowds of people will not be gathering at Gobbler’s Knob to see Punxsutawney Phil this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, festivities will still be held virtually for those that follow the famous groundhog. “Unfortunately, we will … Continue reading
While students may enjoy parody accounts, the university must protect its image, especially with the growing presence of social media. Ashley Wise, director of university relations, said the university does not have an official stance on parody accounts. “Waynesburg University does not have an official stance on parody Twitter accounts,” Wise said. “But [we] would … Continue reading
Waynesburg University Twitter has a collection of parody accounts that students, and even staff, interact with on a normal basis. John F. Wiley Underwater, the Joel Zellem Fan Account and the Jared Wiker Burner are just a few examples of spoof accounts that have drawn attention in the Waynesburg virtual community. However, the debate on … Continue reading
Election Day 2020 has finally arrived. After over a year of anticipation, voters will have a final opportunity to cast their vote to determine the President of the United States for the next four years. This election is unlike any other in our nation’s history. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only changed the talking points … Continue reading
With the 2020 Presidential Election drawing near, The Yellow Jacket Newspaper is conducting a poll to see where students stand. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @wuyellowjacket and watch for our polling posts to participate. In addition to a student poll, we will also be polling different student groups across campus to get their … Continue reading
