SAB hosts ‘Back to the 80’s’-themed dance

The Waynesburg University Student Activities Board, in a never-ending search for new, creative ideas to get students out of the dorms and interacting with one and other looked to the past last weekend. SAB hosted its first 1980s themed dance in the Beehive this past Saturday. Senior nursing major Julie Sipes,  credited the dance to … Continue reading

Civil rights movement inspires art show

A Willison Hall residence life staff are collaborating with an artist to showcase a gallery of approximately 25 pieces inspired by the civil rights movement, Luke Payson, its residence director, said. The artist of the upcoming gallery, Peter Newitt, had previously worked alongside Payson at Eagleville Hospital in Montgomery County as a full-time painter. After … Continue reading

‘It’s more than just laughter’

Tuesday and Thursday nights inside the Goodwin Performing Arts Center, chaos is the norm. The sheer sound of the improv comedy show’s practices is as preposterous as their jokes: the noise is so prominent it acts as another character, demanding attention and silencing thought. The arresting sound, though remarkable, isn’t obtrusive. It’s a warm combination … Continue reading

Students travel to Christian music festival with SAB

Winter Jam,  a Christian music festival that travels around the United States, visited Pittsburgh Friday, Feb. 15.   The Waynesburg University Student Activities Board decided to help students go to Winter Jam by chipping in $5 out of the $15  donation request per person. The headlining band of the show was Newboys United, and other … Continue reading

Students prepare to show their talent

The stage is set for this semester’s edition of WU’s Got Talent, an event hosted by the Student Activities Board to showcase the many talents of Waynesburg University students. After two days of auditions in early February, Assistant Director of Student Activities Ryan Smith said the panel of judges selected nine acts to move on. … Continue reading

Musicians perform covers, worship songs at Coffeehouse

The music notes lifted above the buzz of laughter and friendly conversation. The core of Soldiers and Sons, brothers Andrew and Matthew Stewart, played a medley of original, secular and worship songs in the Beehive Thursday, Feb. 7. Coffeehouses are generally routine gatherings to consume late-night caffeine and relax with other students. The Coffeehouse event … Continue reading

Coworkers, best friends & married

Campus couple reflects on love

At first glance, it’s hard to know what exactly the relationship is between Ronda and James DePriest. As old friends, they laugh and share stories. As coworkers, they nonchalantly coordinate upcoming band events. And, when James speaks, Ronda looks at him with eyes of admiration and a smitten smile only an infatuated woman could have. … Continue reading

Gathering dreams

More than 300 individuals attend the university's first BIG Dream Gathering

After much preparation and advertising over the past year, the BIG Dream Gathering has come and gone in the span of two hours. Mitch Matthews and the BIG Dream Gathering came to speak at Waynesburg University’s Crosbie Lecture Series Feb. 12. The gathering is meant to stir the minds of people to dream and aid … Continue reading

Department of Education offers courses on mental health

Waynesburg University’s Department of Education has added mental health topics to the curriculum as a way to help support future teachers and to assist them in avoiding teacher burnout. Dr. Kelley Solomon, assistant professor of education recently shared some of the advancements and additions in the program in order to tackle the growing concern of … Continue reading