Last year the Presidents’ Athletic Conference wrestling championship came down to the last match of the season. Then Waynesburg senior, Jake Evans, was in need of a win for his fourth straight PAC title. Evans won, and secured the championship for Waynesburg. This year, the Yellow Jackets won’t have the luxury of having one of … Continue reading
It was a high scoring match at Washington & Jefferson this past Wednesday. Waynesburg never led in the match, but the Jackets were able to put in two late goals during the second half. For the Jackets [3-8-2, 0-2-2] the scoring came too little, too late as they were already down four goals before their … Continue reading
With Contributions from Caleb Yaguer Homecoming is often a chance for students to see those they haven’t seen in a while and take a break from classes. This will not be the case for the men’s and women’s golf teams at Waynesburg University, as they will be in preparations for the President Athletic Conference Championships … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University women’s soccer team (2-6-0) lost too Pitt Greensburg (8-0-0) Tuesday evening, 3-1 in regulation. After a scoreless first half, the Jackets drew first blood shortly after halftime. Senior midfielder Teagan Jenner scored in the 47th minute of the game on a penalty kick. The Jackets held that lead until freshman midfielder Ashley … Continue reading
It’s not often the lights end a tennis match early, but that’s what happened during Waynesburg’s match against Thiel Tuesday, where the Jackets lost, 5-2 . The final two matches were called early for Thiel’s, Taylor Ranegar and Reagan Hayne. It was a lost opportunity for the Jackets who had to end two sets early … Continue reading
The men’s cross country team finished in fifth place out of 11 teams at the Westminster Fisher Invitational August 31. The Jackets were led by freshman Jac Cokley who finished 17th overall. The Cochranton, Pennsylvania native, finished four spots ahead of the next Waynesburg athlete which in part surprised head coach Chris Hardie. “I do … Continue reading
Last February the Black Student Union began their club to share experiences on a largely caucasian campus. Today, they want inclusivity and to fight against ignorance for the greater good. Chyanne Vanzant, junior international studies major and president of BSU, wants to see a change in the way students on campus view black culture. Vanzant … Continue reading
Last year when the Waynesburg University wrestling team traveled to the John Summa Invitational, it finished in eighth place. This year the team improved, placing fourth place thanks to strong showings from junior Dan Verhovsek in the 157-165 pound weight class and freshman Dylan Williams, (125). Both wrestlers were able to reach the semifinals but … Continue reading
Professional and soon-to-be professional conductors will be traveling from all over the country to come to Waynesburg University for a conducting symposium. Dr. Richard Mayne, professor of music at the University of Northern Colorado, will be leading the symposium while the Waynesburg symphonic band will be playing. Mayne is a bandmaster and has led orchestras … Continue reading
On Monday evening, the Yellow Jacket women’s basketball team dropped a non-conference road game to Bridgewater, a Division III opponent from Virginia, 70-65. Heading into the game the Jackets had won their last four out of five, but now sit at 6-14 (4-7). This loss came after a 93-65 win against Westminster that showed Waynesburg … Continue reading
