In Monongahela Township, a $3 million bridge replacement project has entered the final design phase. The project initially started in March 2015, according to Project Manager Brian Svesink, and it includes a pair of bridges in Mapletown. These bridges cross the Whiteley Creek on Mapletown Road. “There are actually two bridges on the road that … Continue reading
For as long as Pat Bristor, associate dean of students, has worked at Waynesburg University, the responsibility for the university vans fell under her preview. This week that will change. Supervision over university vans, which are utilized by the Student Activities Board, Athletics and other services, transitioned from Student Services to Facilities Management. Through this … Continue reading
Waynesburg University has one of the lowest recycling ratios among universities in America, yet another student organized club is pushing to change that. Information was gathered by a student and faculty led recycling task force in 2014 that indicated Waynesburg University only recycled between one and two percent of all generated waste—a stark contrast against … Continue reading
With half a minute remaining in a blow out game in late December 2014 against Franciscan University, Jon Knab scored his first points as a Yellow Jacket. Knab stripped the ball from freshman Daniel McElroy and had a breakaway layup in the paint. He finished his freshman year scoring a total of just four points. … Continue reading
Organized through the American Legion Post 330 in Waynesburg, a blood drive is being hosted with one simple goal: to save lives. While the blood drive isn’t scheduled until July 2, Michele Deems, American Blood Donor chairman for the state of Pennsylvania, said an initial survey has been sent out to local residences to raise awareness … Continue reading
Mackenna Drazich wanted something different for her senior year of basketball. Maybe she wanted change due to short minutes off the bench over the past three years or the relationships with teammates. Looking back over her final season, Drazich realizes change finally came. It started with the first game of the season against Chatham University … Continue reading
On a college campus, the rules change when it comes to searching rooms for suspect materials, according to Michael Humiston, director of the Department of Public Safety. At Waynesburg University, security only needs to have ‘reasonable suspicion’ to commence a search of a dorm room, backpack or vehicle. “We have to have reasonable suspicion to … Continue reading
When Addy Knetzer picked up her 971st rebound as a Yellow Jacket she didn’t immediately know she made program history. “I actually didn’t know during the game at all, I was completely unaware of it,” said Knetzer. “I was actually mad in the game to be honest, I was just upset with myself because I … Continue reading
Following a second consecutive one-win season for Waynesburg University volleyball, head coach Stephanie Benkowski has resigned. Benkowski is now the third head coach to resign from Waynesburg University Athletics in the past year and was unavailable for comment. After Benkowski left the position shortly into the new year, Larry Marshall, director of Athletics, said Waynesburg … Continue reading
A little over a year ago, John F. Wiley Stadium sat under nearly eight feet of water due to local flooding. On Jan. 12, the flood waters returned. With a mixture of forecasted rain and melting snow, Purman Run, a tributary that runs directly east of Waynesburg University’s football field, spilled over its banks and … Continue reading
