Wednesday, April 18, students in Keith Rieder’s psychology class went on a trip to the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, West Virginia. Rieder took the students to explore all four floors of the asylum and learn about the medical treatments that happened 137 years ago and what society back then labeled as psychological illnesses. … Continue reading
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and the minds of people. Students interested in this form of science take classes with Dr. Jenny Jellison, associate professor of psychology. One event that is part of the curriculum that Jellison provides is an educational trip to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for the Laurel Highlands Undergraduate Student Research Conference … Continue reading
For many, Easter is the holiday that signifies the arrival of Spring. On High Street, one restaurant owner along with the help from the owner of an antique shop, decided to host their own Easter event for families and customers. It was last March when Kristy Vliet, owner of 5 Kids Kandy Café and Catering, … Continue reading
Rea A. Redd, library director and history teacher at Waynesburg University has been conducting service learning trips for the students of Waynesburg for the past six years. The trips are designed to visit some of the battlefields in American history and help out in the preservation of their grounds. Much of the work involves students … Continue reading
