It was less than a month ago that Hurricane Dorian, a category five hurricane, hit the islands of the Bahamas, killing more than 50 people with at least 1,300 still missing. Dorian is the most powerful tropical storm to ever strike the country in recorded history, and many people who lived there lost everything they … Continue reading
The Becker Agreement, which was put into effect over the summer, provides back to back study for business majors, from undergraduate degrees to graduate degrees; allowing information to stay fresh in students’ minds. The agreement specifically targets those who need to get their Certified Public Accountant certification. Gordan McClung, chair of the Business Administration Department … Continue reading
College students have a desire to learn and be someone who makes a difference in the world. This desire can lead to the makings of great leaders and contributors to society. However, this desire can also lead to overworked, unhappy people. Even in college, many students get involved in at least two organizations, clubs or … Continue reading
As the fall season starts rolling around the corner, local vendors at farmers markets are keeping their tables full of seasonal produce, baked goods and even locally processed wine. Greene County hosts two farmers markets: Waynesburg Farmers Market and Fencerow Farmers Market, both open through mid-October. Waynesburg Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays from 10 … Continue reading
Change is constant throughout higher education, whether it be in trends, student resources or teaching styles. This year, in an effort to adapt to those changes and anticipate the changes of the future, Waynesburg University underwent a realignment of resources, a process which began with the start of the university’s new strategic plan more than … Continue reading
Everyone has a tendency to compare themselves with other people. Often, we don’t even consciously think about the fact that we are doing it. College students are certainly not exempt from this. I often compare myself to other students. I look at a person in my department and think, they are involved in more than … Continue reading
In honor of people who have made a difference in the lives of students or community members, whether family members, friends or even pets, the first ever “Celebration Tree Day” will plant a tree for each person or group of people who want someone to be remembered. The trees are to be planted Sunday, April … Continue reading
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college age students, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Approximately 11.9 percent of college students suffer from an anxiety disorder, and approximately seven percent to nine percent deal with depression, the JED Foundation reports. In times when mental health related issues affect so many … Continue reading
When you ask students on Waynesburg University’s campus if there are enough events going on during any given week on campus, they will most likely say yes. But, if you ask them whether they attend many events on campus, they will most likely answer negatively. This is what a survey of 50 students on campus … Continue reading
Alone. Abandoned. Abused. Many in Greene County don’t know how well these words describe children in their community. With an opioid epidemic that affects thousands in a total population of around 37,000, Greene County families face poverty, separation and abuse. These situations frequently yield critical cases of child dependency each year, as the children’s parents … Continue reading
