Video courtesy of WCTV, Gwyn Napier The last round of WU Idol took place last Friday as it started off the homecoming weekend. With only five contestants left they fought for the final spot performing songs of their choice. First to take the stage was Autumn Hanson singing you are the reason by Calum Scott. … Continue reading
Video courtesy of WCTV, Rachel Duncan Midterm week may be over, but finals are still in the near future. Although students have made it past one of the most stressful weeks in the semester, there is still another half of the semester left. To be better prepared for finals week in December, students and The … Continue reading
The Creative Writing Group is a group where students come to improve their writing skills. The group is overseen by Writing Center Administrator Stephanie Wielkolpolan. Wielkolpolan runs the group in addition to teaching at Waynesburg University on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This year is the first time the Creative Writing Group is being put to use … Continue reading
Crack open a banned book, become a rebel. The Waynesburg University Writing Center is hosting events all month to celebrate Banned Books Week. The Writing Center is asking for anyone to join. Social media is one way to fight back. “We’re asking anyone who is interested in submitting a selfie with a banned book to … Continue reading
“It far exceeds my expectations,” said Waynesburg University’s former men’s basketball coach and director of athletics for 34 years, Rudy Marisa about the opening of Rudy’s Place, an arcade-style hangout for students directly above The Nest. “Little did I know that someday I’d be a part of something like this.” What was once an on-campus … Continue reading
When it comes to building a better future in a post-pandemic world, Heather Howe said some people don’t know where to start. “We’ve been locked up for so long. People have been unemployed for so long … Sometimes you need the help [and] sometimes you need a little push,” said Howe, Dress for Success Pittsburgh … Continue reading
Campus Bible studies launched with solid attendance this semester and continue to thrive as the weeks go by. With four different groups to choose from, there are many opportunities to get involved. Lauren White, the assistant director of campus ministries, is responsible for choosing the Bible study topic for each group to focus on this … Continue reading
Residence Life seems to be running smoothly as the office makes its move to the third floor of Stover Campus Center over the summer. Kelley Hardie, the newly appointed Dean of students, initiated the move. “We could transition before the semester started, which made it easier to prepare,” Hardie said. The new office appears to … Continue reading
At Waynesburg University, service is a big part of what students do in their time at the school. Early in the curriculum, it’s through what’s known as “Fiat Lux,” which is a course that freshmen go through to fulfill part of their service requirements. However, students are encouraged to do more in the community and … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University eHive’s fourth annual “Something from Nothing” Innovation Challenge was underway last week as students participated in creating an object of value out of recycled plastic waste. Like last year’s innovation challenge, this fall semester’s competition has come with its own challenges. The eHive’s Program Coordinator, Cassy Dorsch, described the difficult process in … Continue reading
