Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. Ben Roethlisberger made the same announcement two weeks ago. Both quarterbacks will undoubtedly be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027 when they are first eligible. The two players not only share an incredible and successful career, but also their retirements … Continue reading
The Waynesburg indoor track and field teams returned to action this weekend at the YSU College Mid-Major meet hosted by Youngstown State University. The Yellow Jackets competed against teams through each level of the NCAA’s three divisions in the two-day competition. Waynesburg head coach Chris Hardie believes there is something for his teams to gain … Continue reading
For years, Waynesburg was the team to beat in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. For the first time since 2008, Waynesburg was beaten by both of the other teams in the PAC. Washington and Jefferson picked up a win against its longtime rivals last week. On Friday night, Thiel finished off an undefeated season with a … Continue reading
For the first time since 2008, the Waynesburg wrestling team lost a dual match against Washington and Jefferson. The Yellow Jackets and the Presidents have had many noteworthy and nail-biting battles in recent memory. Some of those rivalry skirmishes came in the past two seasons in which these teams competed against each other in dual … Continue reading
“College is supposed to be tough.” I overheard this quote a few weeks ago from Lanny Frattare, my mentor and former voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates, when I walked past his classroom. He has a great point. College is supposed to be difficult. Students aren’t entitled to a degree for just paying the price of … Continue reading
Admissions office undergoes several changes The Admissions Office for Waynesburg University has recently experienced several changes. Some staff members have moved on, and familiar faces have begun to fill their vacancies. One of the most notable and recent changes to the Admissions Office was the departure of Jackie Palko, the former director of undergraduate and … Continue reading
Qualifying for nationals, a feat so nice. Aubrey Wingeart just did it twice. The selections for the NCAA Division III National Cross Country Championships aren’t made until Sunday. However, Wingeart put herself in a position to guarantee herself a spot at the championships for the second time in her collegiate career. “It’s a great accomplishment,” … Continue reading
Six months ago, Isaiah Skeete was walking across the stage to grab his diploma. Skeete, a criminal justice graduate, was looking to land a career in his field of choice and found one in probations. In addition to his intended pursuits, Skeete also stumbled across a graduate assistant position with Waynesburg’s student activities. Fast forward … Continue reading
Make sure to check out Riley’s interview with coach Hardie from the latest episode of WCTV’s Jacket Sports Weekly on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4gRC0fZFWQ Chris Hardie has hoisted a lot of hardware as the head coach of the Waynesburg women’s cross country teams over his 11-year tenure as head coach. Seven Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Women’s Coach … Continue reading
By: Riley Holsinger For The Yellow Jacket The three inevitable things in life: death, taxes and the Waynesburg women’s cross country team winning the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) championship. For the sixth consecutive season, the women’s team has hoisted the PAC championship trophy. This year, it was a nail biter as they placed just one … Continue reading
