Teghan Simonton

Managing Editor

Athletic trainer starting concussion study with new helmet technology

The culture around concussions is changing, said Andy Palko, head athletic trainer. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is all over the news, and athletes and their families are more concerned now than ever about the effects of sustaining regular impacts in the game of football. That’s why Waynesburg University’s football team is using 24 special helmets to … Continue reading

Greene County priest removed from local parish

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has been working toward combining parishes and worship sites since May, as part of an initiative “On Mission for the Church Alive.” The initiative, said the Rev. Nicolas Vaskov, will have churches share resources and clergyman. It “focuses on seeking to strengthen the church, to build the church, to … Continue reading

Lee travels globe for WU

During the summer of 2018, President Douglas Lee thought he might go to the beach. Instead, he went to Michigan, South Korea, France and California. While students were enjoying their summer, Lee said he was working to expand Waynesburg University’s reach and reputation across the globe. Lee said he was preparing for his family vacation … Continue reading

Broberg to deliver Baccalaureate address

At this year’s Commencement activities, the Rev. Dr. Stuart Broberg will deliver the Baccalaureate service to graduating students and their families at 11 a.m. in Roberts Chapel. Broberg said his message is meant to remind graduates that they hold the tools to be successful in life after Waynesburg University, whether they know it or not. … Continue reading

Housing updates made in response to student backlash

After changes in the housing selection process were met with considerable student backlash in the last two weeks, Matt Pioch, director of housing, said the university is doing its best to address concerns. Last Wednesday, March 28, selections for suite-style doubles were released to the campus community. There are a projected 44 doubles being made … Continue reading

WU partnership offers internships in D.C.

Waynesburg University recently entered into a partnership with the Washington Center, an internship program based in Washington, D.C. that places college students with internship sites in different fields all over the capital. Students who apply to the Washington Center can receive an entire semester’s worth of credits by participating in an internship four days a … Continue reading

Overdose task force holds meeting

The Greene County Overdose Task Force held a public meeting last Monday, March 26. The task force, which was formed earlier this year and includes voices from several groups in the community, invited the public to hear from law enforcement professionals and recovery advocates. Greene County Commissioner Blair Zimmerman, a member of the task force, … Continue reading

Wolf releases new one-stop website for Pa businesses

Gov. office provides resources to set business owners at ease

In a state where 99.6 percent of businesses are small businesses, nearly half the workforce, the availability of resources and tools for entrepreneurs takes top priority. That’s according to Dennis M. Davin, secretary of Community and Economic Development – and that’s what led the office of Gov. Tom Wolf to create, earlier this year, the … Continue reading

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