So far this season, the Waynesburg University men’s soccer team has struggled in close games. Coming into their non-conference finale against Shenandoah University this past Monday, Sept. 25, the Jackets had just one win in six contests decided by one goal or fewer. For the first time in 23 days, the Yellow Jackets picked up … Continue reading
Last Nov., the week before Thanksgiving break, Waynesburg University’s Office of Institutional Advancement held its first ever campus-wide Day of Giving. Students, faculty, staff and alumni, along with anybody else who wanted to lend a hand, donated to the department or organization of their choice. Donna Nypaver, associate director of development, said that the reason … Continue reading
At Waynesburg University and college campuses across the United States, Homecoming weekend is one of the most celebrated annual traditions. Among the key aspects of the weekend is the Homecoming Court, which culminates with the crowing of the King and Queen at halftime of the school’s football game. Wednesday, Sept. 20, Waynesburg University announced the … Continue reading
For the third time in six games this season, the Waynesburg University men’s soccer team went to overtime. As was the case with the first two overtime games, the Yellow Jackets were unable to come away with a win Tuesday, Sept. 19, at John F. Wiley Stadium, when they squandered a 2-0 second-half lead against … Continue reading
This summer, Waynesburg University students lived out the campuses motto, Faith, Learning and Service, by taking part in projects through the Coalition for Church Outreach (CCO). The CCO is an organization that serves students at 122 campuses, and partners with First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg, along with the university itself. Senior psychology major Lauren Bailey … Continue reading
The Humane Society of Greene County hosted the first annual “Wags, Whiskers and Wine Dinner” at the Pennsylvania National Guard Readiness Center Saturday, Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m. to help raise funds for the shelter. Coming into Saturday, Duvall hoped to raise money, spread the word as to what the shelter does, and hoped for … Continue reading
For the first time in over seven years, Waynesburg University’s Eberly Library entered a Fall semester without a coffee bar. Last semester, to put more funding towards other endeavors, Student Senate decided to no longer fund the coffee bar. The coffee bar was estimated to have taken up over half the Senate’s budget. Student Senate … Continue reading
It’s been three years since the Waynesburg University men’s soccer team qualified for the Presidents’ Athletic Conference tournament. In the 2014 season, the Yellow Jackets posted a 5-2-1 conference record, earning them the third of four playoff spots. After losing nine players to graduation, Waynesburg has gone 5-28-2 overall and 3-11-2 in conference play in … Continue reading
Waynesburg University Student Activities Board (SAB) held auditions from Tuesday, Sept. 5 to Wednesday, Sept. 6, the for the annual singing competition, Waynesburg Idol, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday’s auditions were held in the Marsh Center, while Wednesday’s were in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center (GPAC), which is where WU Idol will take … Continue reading
After less than six months, Carlisle’s Coffee & Sandwiches, owned by Ken and Caitlin Carlisle, is no longer in business. Caitlin Carlisle does not see the closing as a normal case of a business shutting down. A robbery took place at Pioneer Grocery, also owned by the Carlisle’s, Monday July 3. According to Caitlin Carlisle, … Continue reading
