Air quality became a concern in Stewart Hall in the early afternoon, Oct. 27, causing classes to be canceled and the building to be evacuated at Waynesburg University. After four students became ill during a demonstration in the simulation lab on the first floor of the building, Director of Public Safety Michael Humiston said a … Continue reading
Thanks to a recent grant awarded to Waynesburg University, students in the Education Department will receive new technology to advance their education and the edification of others. Earlier this semester, the university received a grant of $5,000 from First Energy to put towards technological advancements in the Education Department. With the money, Yvonne Weaver, chairperson … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University men’s soccer team celebrated its senior day at John F. Wiley stadium Saturday, Oct. 14, with a 3-0 win over Thiel College. For head coach Brad Heethuis, getting a win after consecutive losses to Thomas More and Bethany was a relief. “It was massive,” Heethuis said. “Our goal is to finish in … Continue reading
When Waynesburg University football takes the field Saturday against the Thomas More Saints, it’ll be on the fringe of reaching the longest losing streak in program history. Regardless of the outcome of Saturday’s game, it’s not yet time to give up on the Yellow Jackets. During Week Five against Grove City College, many believed it … Continue reading
Skip Black thought the bullet that pierced his left bicep and the shrapnel from an AK-47 that struck his forehead were just dirt. He hardly noticed. Instead, the United States Marine was focused on the sight of the American flag falling in the midst of battle – that pulled him from his focus on combat. … Continue reading
In a field as competitive as broadcasting, Lanny Frattare, assistant professor of Communication, knows exactly what it takes to give his students an advantage before they enter the marketplace. Frattare first started teaching at Waynesburg University in 2009 and since has brought in countless professionals in the broadcasting and communication field to speak. Each speaker … Continue reading
After starting the conference schedule undefeated following a shutout victory against Saint Vincent, Waynesburg University’s women’s soccer team continued PAC action last Tuesday night against Westminster. Over the 90 minutes, the Jackets ended up on the short end of the stick, losing the match by a 3-2 score. Senior forward Melanie Byler said the focus … Continue reading
Some Yellow Jackets could only watch, with no opportunity to contribute, as Waynesburg University lost to Grove City for the first time since 2009 this past weekend. Midway through the season, Waynesburg University’s football team is not at full strength, missing a few key athletes due to injury – one of which is season-ending. Junior … Continue reading
To a student, the classroom is like any other – bricked walls, uncomfortable chairs and poor lighting – but for Edward Powers, professor of theatre, it is a timeline of the past 17 years he’s been with the university. Poster after poster for countless performances form zig zag lines across the walls, and discarded props … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University football team has now started 0-3 for back-to-back seasons for the first time in over a decade following a 30-20 loss at John F. Wiley Stadium Saturday, Sept. 16, against Carnegie Mellon University. Games will not get any easier, as this upcoming Saturday, Sept. 23, the Yellow Jackets will travel to Cleveland, … Continue reading
