Should education be free? It seems like this question dominates the current educational and political climates of our country, and with steadily rising tuition fees, it is an important discussion to have. But what are the pros and cons of this debate, and is this even the right question to be asking, now? According to … Continue reading
“Why did you choose education?” Seven Waynesburg University students were asked this question to gauge the reasons why higher education is appealing. Ethan Mata “Because the career I want requires further education than high school,” Ethan Mata, a freshman nursing major, answered. Mata spoke about how he knew he wanted to work in the healthcare … Continue reading
On May 2, 2023, Hollywood froze as the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) unanimously voted to go on strike against the major film and television companies for the first time since 2007. Some may recall the 2007-2008 writers’ strike which affected major film franchises like Transformers, James Bond, and other stand alone films that decided … Continue reading
When asked the question, should the government regulate social media, it brings into question all of the freedoms we have that are secured to us as American citizens. The First Amendment not only secures our free rights to speech, but also religious proclamations, the right to assemble, press, and petition the government. In today’s day … Continue reading
Communication is one of the things that people are always involved in. No matter where you travel, where you live or what you do, communication is the one constant in life. There are many ways that communication occurs. The main form of communication is face-to-face; however, with social media only gaining relevance as the years … Continue reading
School is back in session here at Waynesburg University. With all the students back on campus and classes in full swing, there is a lot of hustle and bustle on campus. But what does that look like off campus? There are about 1,700 students that attend Waynesburg University. Each one of them not only brings … Continue reading
Alderson Broaddus University and West Virginia University (WVU), two schools not far from Waynesburg University, have had recent financial trouble. WVU has made several cuts over the past few months and Alderson Broaddus completely shut down due to money issues. I am from Morgantown and I know a few athletes from Alderson Broadus, so I … Continue reading
I had the honor and privilege of getting to go to the 50’s Fest where there was a great opportunity to connect with the Waynesburg community as well as just getting to experience the uniqueness that Waynesburg has to offer. While I was at 50’s Fest I had the opportunity to interview a very popular … Continue reading
Every new academic year at Waynesburg University brings new students. Whether the students come in as freshmen or transfer over from another school, they all share one trait: they are new to campus. That level of unfamiliarity often leads to those students feeling lost at the beginning of their time at Waynesburg. If that applies … Continue reading
Pets and guys are now living in South Hall at Waynesburg University. Now a common person who sees this might not see this as a big deal. Co-ed and pet friendly dorms have been a thing for a while now. For Waynesburg though, this is the first time (at least to my knowledge) that guys … Continue reading
