Micah Leith

Election Night at Waynesburg University

"One way that students can follow the events of election night is by tuning into WCTV’s four hour election night special."

2020 Election, Campus

This fall, Americans once again have the opportunity to vote in a presidential election, something that usually only happens once during a student’s four years at college. Both students and faculty are voting in several different ways this election, something that matches the rest of the country.  According to the US Elections Project, more than … Continue reading

Local childcare affected by COVID-19 pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a slew of regulations that impact almost every aspect of our lives, and childcare is no exception. Childcare centers across the country have been forced to change the way that they operate due to new restrictions aimed at curtailing the pandemic, the same is true for businesses in Waynesburg. … Continue reading

Waynesburg University students get creative for Innovation Challenge

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Video Courtesy of WCTV This month, Waynesburg University hosted its third annual Innovation Challenge, which is a competition designed to encourage creativity and innovation among students. Due to COVID-19, the format of the challenge has changed slightly.  “The first two years, we did things a little bit differently,” Melinda Walls, Stover Chair of Entrepreneurial Leadership, … Continue reading

REAL ID deadline pushed back

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Like many things, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the date that REAL IDs go into effect. Although the deadline was originally October 1, 2020, the deadline was moved to October 1, 2021.  According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website, REAL IDs are the drivers licenses that meet standards imposed at the federal level. … Continue reading

SAB adapts to COVID-19 guidelines, hosts movie night outside

The Student Activities Board presented "The Hunger Games" on the big screen in Johnson Commons last weekend

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Video courtesy of Rebekah Vaughan, WCTV Fri., Sept. 11, the Waynesburg University Student’s Activity Board hosted an outdoor movie night showcasing the film The Hunger Games. Students were encouraged to bring something to sit on and to enjoy the complimentary glow sticks, popcorn, and candy that were provided by SAB. The movie night was held … Continue reading

‘Keep Waynesburg Well’ plan put into action to allow for safe, on-campus instruction

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Photo courtesy of Sadie Mink

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Waynesburg University has implemented its “Keep Waynesburg Well” plan for the semester.  According to the official Keep Waynesburg Well website, the plan was created “to protect the safety of the Waynesburg University campus community and the surrounding community by addressing strategies to mitigate the risk of the spread … Continue reading

Why do students like bingo so much?

From hammocks to treat baskets, prizes aren't the only thing bringing students to monthly bingo nights

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Lachlan Loudon, The Yellow Jacket

Although Bingo is generally seen as a fun way for older adults to pass the time, Waynesburg University students prove that young adults can have just as much fun with a game that has been around since as early as the 16th century. Waynesburg University has hosted a number of different activities and events for … Continue reading

Sound solution or risky investment?

Belding and Coalfield Justice reports disagree on gas industry's impact

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The Center for Coalfield Justice published a report questioning the economic future of natural gas in Greene County and the surrounding area and warns that the oil and gas industry is not as economically sound as it may seem. According to pa.gov, the oil and gas industry was Greene County’s third largest source of employment … Continue reading

Eva K. Bowlby Public Library offering CPR course

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The Eva K. Bowlby Public Library will be hosting a First Aid CPR AED course on Saturday, March 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The price for the course is $89 and covers the cost of the workbook and certification. Payment is due the day of the course and is open to ages 10 … Continue reading

A romantic escape

Local library holds Valentine's Day escape room for couples and friends

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The Eva K. Bowlby Public Library is hosting an escape room on Friday, Feb. 14, with start times at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. The cost is $15 per person or $25 for a couple. The event is open to people ages 16 and up. The deadline for registration was Feb. 7. Although … Continue reading