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Better late than never in finding Sydney Smiley her home at WU

Ethan Spozarski May 4, 2025
Sydney Smiley

According to senior Sidney Smiley, “I considered history and psychology, but that’s just not who Sydney is. Sydney is not that kind of major.” Smiley entered Waynesburg University not knowing what she wanted to do with her life. Now, Smiley is leaving knowing with her experiences, such as being the President of a Public Relations … Continue reading

Seth’s ability to handle what life throws at him

Seth Evans May 1, 2025
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Seth Evans was introduced to Waynesburg University in 2019. Now, after four years, he prepares to graduate.  “I originally heard about Waynesburg back in 2019 when my uncle introduced me to Lanny [Frattare],” Evans said. “I actually applied to go to the announcers camp here before my senior year of high school, so I had … Continue reading

A less than traditional approach to graduation for Rachel Little

Ethan Spozarski April 29, 2025
Rachel Little

Rachel Little, a senior in Waynesburg’s Department of Communication, has made a name for herself in the Department, especially in the Design Club. However, her journey did not start at Waynesburg.  “Funny enough, I did not start my college career at Waynesburg, I was originally at Seton Hill University. So I graduated high school in … Continue reading

How Berrott was able to show his facet of skills across two departments

Ethan Spozarski April 28, 2025
Zachary Berrott

Senior Zachary Berrott was unaware of what we wanted to do when exiting high school. Now, he is going to be graduating from Waynesburg University with a Bachelor of Arts in  Communication.  The fundamental decision to come to Waynesburg came down to if he was going to participate in athletics or not.  “If I wasn’t … Continue reading

Ross Owens and his journey of evangelizing on campus

Brett Gombita April 27, 2025
Ross Owens

Despite Waynesburg University being Ross Owens’ last choice when choosing his college, the University has made an everlasting impact on him.  “Waynesburg was my last choice coming in,” Owens, who also applied to Geneva College and Liberty University, said. “I knew I wanted to study ministry and geology and go to a Christian school.” One … Continue reading

It was either Waynesburg Univ. or nothing for Jayda Fyock

Joseph Chirillo April 26, 2025
Jayda Fyock

Striking gold can sometimes take multiple swings. For Jayda Fyock, it took just one. “Waynesburg was the first and only college I toured. I had come here with my mom, and after we had got into the car, I told her that Waynesburg is my school,” Fyock said. “I was looking for a small school … Continue reading

Ryan Zawislak’s ability to stand out through silence

Seth Evans April 25, 2025
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When looking at college degrees to pursue, some of the more common ones that perspective students and their parents think of when going through their options may range from anything in business or education, all the way to fields such as psychology or sports management. Not many, however, have the original intention of pursuing a … Continue reading

How Logan Anderson was able to grow close to the people around him at Waynesburg Univ.

Seth Evans April 24, 2025
Logan Anderson

Pre-Professional Biology major, Logan Anderson, is approaching the final days of his journey through Waynesburg University, and despite having four years of memories to call back on, he says the biggest thing that changed for him over this time is his ability to open up to the people around him.  “Coming in, I came with … Continue reading

From engineering to education: no problem transitioning for Aidan Selway

Steven Trettel April 23, 2025
Aidan Selway

Aidan Selway has worked to balance his many interests through his journey at Waynesburg University.  “When I came here, I didn’t really expect to be in the Education Department,” Selway said. “I was going into it like, ‘Oh man, I’m going to go for engineering. That sounds kind of cool. I might do civil engineering, … Continue reading

Kiana Bagnell prepares for the future while wearing many hats at WU

Steven Trettel April 22, 2025
Kiana Bagnell

Kiana Bagnell is busy. As a student, she is double majoring in biochemistry and biomedical science with a focus in pre-med while minoring in psychology. As a student leader, she is president of ACS[American Chemistry Society], vice president of the biology club, the SACP/SSP Student Affiliates Secretary, a member of the NOA Committee and a … Continue reading

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