With Harvestfest behind us, it’s time for the student senate to prepare for activities they have coming up for the rest of the semester. 

There were many activities taking place during Harvestfest this year, but the big highlight was the annual pumpkin bowling tournament put on by the campus radio station WCYJ-FM. 

Tyler McCoy, student senate president, spoke about the event as a whole and some of his favorite moments from this year. 

“I was very happy with Harvestfest this year,” McCoy said. “A good number of people from the community came in, kids were dressed up in their costumes with their families, and other students from the university came in. I thought it went well.” 

Music echoed throughout the event and candy was distributed by tables to local children trick-or-treating and attendees in general. 

McCoy reflected on his own personal highlights of the event. 

“Pumpkin bowling is always great,” McCoy said. “I was also happy with the groups and the games they came up with for the people that came to Harvestfest, a lot of great food, and it’s nice to see staff, faculty, and administration come together and have a good time.” 

Harvestfest, an annual tradition in the fall for Waynesburg University, connects the campus to the surrounding community. 

President Douglas Lee was dethroned as champion in pumpkin bowling, local children got an early start on trick-or-treating, and organizations had the opportunity to interact with one another. 

The senate however, has more activities to accomplish before the fall semester ends, and McCoy lead into some of those upcoming events. 

“The big thing we’re going to do is the tree lighting,” McCoy said. “That will come at the end of November, we’re talking about some other things, but nothing is really solid right now.” 

The senate also participated in the recent e-Hive innovation challenge. 

Andrew Hreha, sophomore senator was at the event as well as being a part of the events and planning committee. 

“I would consider it a success.” Hreha said. “We gave out a lot of cotton candy, which people seemed to enjoy, the kids also liked the cotton candy as well.” 

Hreha also gave details on what is coming up for the tree lighting in November. 

“Senate is going to provide hot chocolate and cookies for the community and students.” Hreha said. “A few of us will be dressed as elves and hand out treats.”Hreha went into further detail about the tree lighting. 

“Basically we coordinate the event with [Edward L. Powers], he dresses up as Santa, the choir performs, and we light up the tree by the chapel which always look nice.” 

Harvestfest, an annual tradition in the fall for Waynesburg University, connects the campus to the surrounding community.