With the opportunity to win its third-straight Presidents’ Athletic Conference championship, the Waynesburg University wrestling team faces an uphill battle. Along with having the target on their backs as defending champs, the Yellow Jackets are also facing injury problems, the most significant being that of national qualifier Ken Burrs, a two-time defending PAC champion in … Continue reading
Over the past year, several Greene County businesses–including Artbeat, Coach’s Cafe and Hot Rod’s House of Bar-B-Que–have ceased operations for various reasons. But despite losing many local businesses that support community events, JoAnne Marshall, the Greene County tourist proposition agency director, said Waynesburg’s annual Holiday Open House won’t be affected. The Holiday Open House is … Continue reading
Bernie Thompson’s post-college plans weren’t the same as they are for most Division III athletes. After a successful football career at Waynesburg University in which he earned first-team All- Presidents’ Athletic Conference honors twice, Thompson had a tryout scheduled with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. Those plans changed, however, at a postseason … Continue reading
Since Waynesburg University and Washington & Jefferson (W&J) began their rivalry, the series has been one-sided. W&J, ranked No. 17, continued its dominance against Waynesburg on senior day this past Saturday at John F. Wiley stadium with a 33-14 win, and now holds a 42-4 record against the Yellow Jackets. More importantly for the Presidents, … Continue reading
In the spring semester of my freshman year, a few hours after I completed my scheduling for the following fall semester, I sat in the basement of Eberly Library. Usually, when I’m in the library, I am using my laptop, either for classwork or for leisure. On this day, however, my focus was on the … Continue reading
Along with his responsibilities as the director of the Department of Public Safety at Waynesburg University, Mike Humiston has been the Yellow Jackets’ head baseball coach since 2006. When recruiting high school athletes, Humiston makes sure to stress a particular aspect of Waynesburg’s code of conduct. “We are an alcohol and drug-free campus,” Humiston said. … Continue reading
The 2018 Waynesburg University fall play, “The Boys Next Door” is approaching, with opening night scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7. For the play’s director, Professor of Theatre Eddie Powers, the last few weeks of a production always have a lot going on. “Putting the finishing touches on the scenery, finding the costumes, securing the props…I … Continue reading
Last semester, 20 Waynesburg University students spent their spring break visiting historical biblical locations abroad in Greece for the Footsteps of Paul trip. In May of 2020, students will have a similar opportunity. Josh Sumpter, instructor of biblical studies and assistant chaplain, is partnering with Footstep Ministries to lead another Footsteps of Paul experience, this … Continue reading
Through senior linebacker John-Glen Davis’ career at Waynesburg University, the team has struggled to win games. Since Davis arrived at Waynesburg in 2015, the Yellow Jackets are 11-27 overall and 10-21 in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. Despite shortcomings in recent years, the Yellow Jackets have had success at the linebacker position. Last season, Davis and … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University football program is in a much better state now than it was three years ago. Head coach Chris Smithley said after the team fell to 0-2 on the season with a 29-12 loss to Westminster that the program was “10 times better” than it was when he took over before last season. … Continue reading
