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Waynesburg University students play active role in local congregation

According to Google Maps, there are 20 churches in the 20 square miles surrounding Waynesburg University’s campus.  Students are “encouraged to attend and get involved with local churches in the area” as a way to fulfill the faith element of Waynesburg’s mission, according to Waynesburg University’s website. Additionally, there are events on campus to connect … Continue reading

Waynesburg Class of 2026 greeted by changes in classroom and residence halls

Waynesburg University is once again buzzing with life as students settle into the fall semester and 2022-2023 academic year. According to President Douglas G. Lee, greeting returning students and welcoming new ones is one of the best parts of the new semester. “A wonderful spirit returns to campus when everyone comes back,” Lee said. “ … Continue reading

Center for Coalfield Justice to hold seed swap event

On Sunday, April 2, the Center for Coalfield Justice (CCJ) will hold its second annual seed swap at its main offices in Washington. The event provides an opportunity for people in the area to get free seeds or donate ones that they no longer need.  According to Kristen Locy, the outreach coordinator for CCJ, this … Continue reading

Greene County 2022 event calendar released

The Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency’s event calendar for 2022 is available on the agency’s website: visitgreene.org.  According to JoAnne Marshall, director of the Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency, there are at least two new events coming to the county this year. The first is Greene County United Way’s “food fight,” a contest between local … Continue reading

Students continue to reckon with student debt

College students and graduates from around the country continue to struggle with student debt, with 43.4 million Americans dealing with some amount of debt, according to a 2022 report by educationdata.org. The total student debt in America is $1.75 trillion and is growing 6 times faster than the U.S. economy. According to Matthew Stokan, the … Continue reading

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