Pittsburgh native speaks on path to success in radio

The man behind the microphone SiriusXM radio host and producer Jim Shearer breaks down his experiences and life outside the recording offices He walks into his dream-job interview, takes a seat and smiles at the camera. As the questions start, he freezes. All he heard were his internal thoughts of “why do I suck so bad? … Continue reading

SmartEvals proves to be efficient system

After two successful semesters, Waynesburg University has fully transitioned to using the SmartEval system for digital course evaluation. According to administrators, the new system is vastly more efficient and useful to faculty members.   “The information is more readily available, as far as the results from the evaluations,” said Vikki Wilson, registrar. “[Faculty members] are not waiting until the … Continue reading

Policy implemented to better safeguard students’ private info

Waynesburg University’s Financial Aid department is implementing a new policy this semester regarding the privacy of students’ information. According to Financial Aid Director Matt Stokan, anyone attempting to access a student’s information must be able to prove that they are the student or a permitted affiliate of the student. “When a student comes in the … Continue reading

Barstool Heartland internship has impact

Drew Brown always knew how to have a good time and bring a smile to everyone’s face. Brown also knew, however, when it was time to get serious and get to work. For this senior sports broadcasting/sports information major, Brown found an opportunity to combine those things in his summer internship with Barstool Heartland. A … Continue reading

Overnight offers a look into life at WU

Prospective students were able to receive an in-depth look at Waynesburg University as a campus and community during the annual Fall Overnight Visitation during the evening of Nov. 12 through the morning of Nov. 13. Current university students hosted over 60 high school students that have expressed an interest in attending Waynesburg. Admissions counselors Emily … Continue reading

Joe’s big break

Sophomore journalism student displays ‘mind-blowing’ passion for baseball in viral video

Joe Smeltzer is 19 years old and still can’t tie his shoes. But if you randomly say any year between 1903 and 2017, the sophomore journalism major will spout off historical baseball facts and statistics like a fire hydrant jetting water after being wrenched open, without even a second of hesitation. These are side effects … Continue reading

Not-so-daily bread

18th campus thanksgiving dinner held in dining hall

This week, Lesley Davis, the food service director on campus, was tasked with the seemingly impossible: providing a Thanksgiving meal for the entire campus. Requiring over 500 pounds of turkey, 30 gallons of gravy, 2,000 baked rolls and other extraordinary amounts of seasonal foods, the Thanksgiving meal was the 18th year Waynesburg University has held … Continue reading