Andrew Hreha

University ‘pulling together’ while being split by the pandemic

Students and faculty adjust to finish spring semester remotely

Campus

With social distancing becoming the new mandatory norm across America, many Waynesburg University students are forced to complete their classes online. Professors are now tasked with instructing their students for the remainder of the semester outside the classroom. Adam Jack, chairperson for the Criminal Justice and Social Sciences Department, said the adjustment to remote teaching … Continue reading

Senior Spotlight: Local runner followed family line, developed own legacy

Men's Cross County, Sports
Ryan Brownfield

Sometimes, a picture can speak louder than words. That is the case for a memory held dear by Ryan Brownfield, senior business management major and cross country runner at Waynesburg University.   Brownfield’s brother, Eric, also competed for Waynesburg’s cross country team. During Eric’s final collegiate race at the 2017 PAC Championships, the elder Brownfield … Continue reading

Spring service trips bring students closer to mission

Campus
Courtesy of Andrew Gordon

Faith, learning and service are the three pillars of education at Waynesburg University. One way the university encourages students to make connections between all three is through service trips. Over the university’s spring break, students traveled to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Concord, North Carolina to serve. Rea Redd, director of Eberly Library, led five students to … Continue reading

Two-party system needs abolishing

Opinion-Editorial

Everyone who knows me knows I hate the two-party system. Recently, it has become clear that both parties exist to serve and protect each other, not the American people. Issues such as abortion, our nation’s border and economic and foreign policy will never be resolved. If both parties work together to solve them, they have … Continue reading

Waynesburg to add Chick-fil-A in fall 2020

24-hour convenience store, online ordering and flex dollar system in the works

Campus
Illustration courtesy of Waynesburg University

Last Friday, Waynesburg University announced major changes to its dining services, including an on-campus Chick-fil-A, a 24/7 mini convenience store and renovations to the Beehive and its Starbucks. Waynesburg is currently in a contract with Aladdin Food Management Services, which is set to expire on June 30. With the expiration in mind, a committee was … Continue reading

Commissioners look to bring students to High Street

Region

“It seems like E. Franklin St., running east to west, separates the university from Waynesburg Borough, just as the Berlin Wall separated eastern and western Berlin,” said Mike Belding, chairman of the Greene County Board of Commissioners. Belding believes there is a separation between Waynesburg University and the town of Waynesburg. Not a physical barrier … Continue reading

Dear Kobe

Reflecting on a legacy like none other

Opinion-Editorial

Dear Kobe, Where do I start? I could talk about what you meant to so many people, the game of basketball, etc, but that’s already been well documented. Let’s talk about what you meant to a kid growing up in southwestern Pennsylvania. I was a huge sports fan, football and baseball being my favorites. With … Continue reading

New-look Greene County Board of Commissioners focusing on unity

Region

Challenging republicans Mike Belding and Betsy McClure both received more than 28% of the county vote, and incumbent democrat Blair Zimmerman received 22.6% to round out the new board of commissioners, according to greene.pa.us. With the 2020 Presidential Election quickly approaching, the board wants to focus on promoting unity and putting the people of Greene … Continue reading

‘The Hive’ looks to jazz up atmosphere at Jacket games

Men's Basketball, Sports, Women's Basketball
Adrian Barnhart- Mad Anthony Yearbook

The Waynesburg Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the Student Senate have teamed up to sponsor an official athletics student section, ‘The Hive.’ Luke Diel, sophomore political science major and SAAC president, explained that the creation of ‘The Hive’ has been a collaborative effort with the athletic department. “So, the big thing with SAAC is … Continue reading

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