As students arrive at Waynesburg University in August, the New Student Orientation Leaders are some of the most visible people on campus. They’re the students who help out with the games and numerous activities that take place during orientation the weekend before classes begin. However, the planning for that weekend starts well before the leaders … Continue reading
According to a national statistic, two out of every three college students change their major at least once. State statistics say that at least 50 percent of incoming college students are undecided about their majors. Waynesburg University senior Olivia Latimer realized she was in that same position when she decided she wanted switch her major … Continue reading
At Waynesburg University, the school tries to maintain relationships with its alumni and attempts to stay connected with students of the past, present and future. For the English department, this means making an alumni board for all to see on the third floor of Buhl Hall. Professor of English Jamie Dessart, who is the creator … Continue reading
Melinda Roeder was home at her apartment when she got the phone call. She needed to get her photographer because an F4 tornado had struck the small town of Spencer, South Dakota, about an hour away from the news station that recently hired her. The first thing she saw was lights. Blinding, disorienting lights accompanied … Continue reading
On Thursday, March 23, on the second floor of Stover Center in the Student Organization Room, Waynesburg University’s Peer Educators (Peer Ed) hosted “Lost Within The Trees,” an event designed to promote the benefits of spending time outdoors. Some features of the event included a tent, a hammock, a list of hiking destinations in Waynesburg … Continue reading
As most senior and junior students can recall, Janice Clutter was a long-time employee of Waynesburg University, often times seen swiping cards at Benedum Dining Hall during the dinner and lunch hours. Clutter, soft spoken and genuine, left the university in 2013 due to a job opening closer to her home. “I loved my job … Continue reading
Ninety-nine of Waynesburg University’s supporters will be on campus April 1 for the President’s Donor and Scholarship Recognition Dinner that will take place in Alumni Hall. For the Waynesburg administration, it’s a way of saying ‘thank you’ to those who have heavily invested in the university, according to Heidi Szuminksy, vice president for Institutional Advancement … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) began testing a new Wi-Fi network with residents of Willison Hall this week. While campus community and academic buildings are currently equipped with wireless internet, residence halls have, until now, lacked university-provided Wi-Fi. The test in Willison is a precursor to rolling out the new wireless network … Continue reading
Waynesburg University will be holding its 11th annual Mini Relay For Life on April 9 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Johnson Commons. This year’s theme, “Kicking Cancer off the Board,” involves student-led clubs and organizations incorporating a gaming aspect into their displays or booths. According to Kelley Hardie, assistant dean of students, the … Continue reading
As a bright spring day darkens into night, Lauren Bailey leaves her dorm in Ray Hall, switches the magnet on her door to indicate her destination, and quickly makes the short walk down to the Chapel. “It is always peaceful walking to the service,” said Bailey, a junior psychology major with minors in counseling and … Continue reading
