Waynesburg University Twitter has a collection of parody accounts that students, and even staff, interact with on a normal basis. John F. Wiley Underwater, the Joel Zellem Fan Account and the Jared Wiker Burner are just a few examples of spoof accounts that have drawn attention in the Waynesburg virtual community. However, the debate on … Continue reading
While students may enjoy parody accounts, the university must protect its image, especially with the growing presence of social media. Ashley Wise, director of university relations, said the university does not have an official stance on parody accounts. “Waynesburg University does not have an official stance on parody Twitter accounts,” Wise said. “But [we] would … Continue reading
“Do something impactful, do something that is going to make a difference.” This is what chairperson of the department of communication tells his practicum class every year in regards to their capstone practicum project. This year, senior sports media major Ed DiOrio decided for his practicum project to do a documentary on Waynesburg University assistant … Continue reading
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
For some, paintings and sculptures are a curiosity, making observers search for an artist’s meaning behind an artistic piece. For the artist, these paintings and sculptures are a way to express and communicate emotions and ideas that would be difficult to express in other ways. For Waynesburg University senior Lydia Polarine, this is the case. … Continue reading
Waynesburg University will host student-led one-act plays on Monday April 6 and Wednesday April 8 in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center on campus. Performance times are still to be determined. One-acts are short student directed plays that only last a single act and are typically popular in attendance. The one-act plays are the primary assignment … Continue reading
Waynesburg University Student Activity Board (SAB) held its annual WU’s Got Talent auditions on Feb. 25 and Feb. 26, allowing for the university students to try out for the well anticipated talent show. Of those who tried out, 8-12 students will be picked to perform in the actual talent show on April 2 at 8 … Continue reading
Recently, the symphonic band put on it’s mid-winter concert. It is a unique and quickened time for the musicians. While some may think that all the concerts are the same level of difficulty, they are not. “The fall concert we’re just learning what our ensemble sounds like, in the spring we start to pick harder … Continue reading
Student teaching is an experience that education majors work toward and look forward to for years. It is the time when all of their knowledge and skill are put into effect and when they truly get a grasp on what it is like to manage a classroom and impact the minds of young students. This … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s Fine Arts Department is hosting “Tres Vidas,” performed by the Core Ensemble on Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The play is based on the lives of Frida Kahlo, Rufina Amaya and Alfonsia Storni, three legendary Latin-American women. Tres Vidas translates from Spanish to three lives. The premise of the show … Continue reading
