Video courtesy of Rachel Pellegrino, WCTV Chick-fil-A has officially moo-ved into Waynesburg. After months of being delayed, the long awaited project is finally complete. Waynesburg University President Douglas G. Lee said the opening of the restaurant brings a positive start to the new school year. “It feels like we’ve run a marathon through this pandemic,” … Continue reading
How can I mourn when everyone around me is laughing? How can I mourn when I am the only black person and everyone else is white surrounding me? How can they understand? I wanted to cry, but the room I was in was laughing. I wanted my tears to flow down my face for the … Continue reading
Almost four years ago, I came to Waynesburg University, just a kid from North Apollo, Pennsylvania. I now leave Waynesburg University, still unsure what lies ahead, but 100% sure I made the best decision of my life coming here. This journey would not have been possible without the mentorship and kindness of Dr. Larry Stratton. … Continue reading
During a school year that happened virtually for so many students across America, Waynesburg University graduates not only got to spend their last year learning in the classroom amidst the pandemic, but they also get to have an in-person commencement ceremony surrounded by their classmates and family members. According to the Waynesburg University official website, … Continue reading
Alone, stranded, isolated and in solitude—these are what students in quarantine on-campus might be experiencing due to COVID-19 protocols, according to the “Won’t You Help Your Neighbor” campaign. Led by campaign director Adrian Barnhart, this campaign’s goal is to ease those feelings of loneliness. Students can either be quarantined for a week or a month, … Continue reading
The sports season is up and running at Waynesburg University and the addition of family and students spectators returning to attendance brings a renewed sense of normalcy for the first time since the pandemic’s arrival. The Presidents Athletic Conference Council voted to leave the external policies for the fall and spring outdoor sports for the … Continue reading
Video courtesy of WCTV, Rebekah Vaughan On Saturday, March 27, Waynesburg University’s Student Activity Board hosted Springfest, a new event on campus. To welcome in the spring weather, students were charged to get out of their dorm rooms for a relaxing day in Johnson’s Commons. Activities included tie-dye, games to win prizes, a caricature artist, … Continue reading
The Yellow Jacket’s own Executive Editor Andrew Hreha, journalism major with a political science minor, has been awarded the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania’s nomination to represent PA’s House District 60. Hreha explained how this came to fruition. “That’s kind of a long story, I would not be in this position if not for COVID-19. Last … Continue reading
The Yellow Jacket, WCYJ-FM and WCTV have named next years’ student leaders, but what do the graduating seniors that held those positions this school year think of their time in that role and at Waynesburg University? WCTV, the Waynesburg University television station, had Matthew Mansfield as the general manager this school year. Mansfield said he … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, The Yellow Jacket reported on the Keep Waynesburg Well Team’s efforts towards “pre-pandemic normalcy.” This “normalcy,” however, may have to wait. This past week, the amount of confirmed cases on campus recorded thus far for Spring semester surpassed that of Fall semester. During the Fall semester, Aug. 9 to Dec. 5, … Continue reading
