Waynesburg University’s Suicide Prevention Week concluded with the “Hope for Life” event Thursday, Sept. 9, in Roberts Chapel. A candle vigil on the chapel steps preceded the event. Since the alumnus who was supposed to speak did not show up, Nathan Altman and Chaley Knight, Waynesburg University counselors, had to adjust, shifting the event to … Continue reading
Johnson Commons had over 40 students in attendance for the first outdoor movie night on Friday, Sept. 3. The movie that was showing was “Jumanji: The Next Level.” Graduate Assistant for Student Activities, Megan McElligott said, “This is one of our better events.” The movie that features stars such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kevin … Continue reading
It is a new semester and with that comes a new approach to the familiar COVID-19 virus. Waynesburg University’s Keep Waynesburg Well plan has laid out exactly what Waynesburg is doing to stop the spread of COVID-19 and its variants on campus. Stacy Brodak, vice president for Institutional Advancement and University Relations, when interviewed wanted … Continue reading
Video courtesy of WCTV, Riley Holsinger The Waynesburg University community is buzzing about the new campus store, The Nest. Located at a previous on-campus house, 84 Wayne Street, the newly renovated store offers a variety of Waynesburg clothing and apparel as well as a place to hangout. So far, the store-which opened the first week … Continue reading
Video courtesy of WCTV, Rebekah Vaughan Coffee and caffeinated beverages are a staple in many college students’ daily routine. The Waynesburg University Student Activity Board hosted the first Coffee House of the fall 2021 semester, providing a relaxing environment for students to work on classwork while sipping coffee. Free iced and hot coffee were provided … Continue reading
To kick off the Wellness Initiative, the Waynesburg University Counseling Center, more specifically Nathan Altman and Chaley Knight, are taking charge of National Suicide Prevention Week with supportive events on campus. National Suicide Prevention Week is September 6-10 this year. Since the week starts with Labor Day, there will not be any events held on … Continue reading
Video courtesy of Rachel Pellegrino, WCTV Chick-fil-A has officially moo-ved into Waynesburg. After months of being delayed, the long awaited project is finally complete. Waynesburg University President Douglas G. Lee said the opening of the restaurant brings a positive start to the new school year. “It feels like we’ve run a marathon through this pandemic,” … Continue reading
How can I mourn when everyone around me is laughing? How can I mourn when I am the only black person and everyone else is white surrounding me? How can they understand? I wanted to cry, but the room I was in was laughing. I wanted my tears to flow down my face for the … Continue reading
Almost four years ago, I came to Waynesburg University, just a kid from North Apollo, Pennsylvania. I now leave Waynesburg University, still unsure what lies ahead, but 100% sure I made the best decision of my life coming here. This journey would not have been possible without the mentorship and kindness of Dr. Larry Stratton. … Continue reading
During a school year that happened virtually for so many students across America, Waynesburg University graduates not only got to spend their last year learning in the classroom amidst the pandemic, but they also get to have an in-person commencement ceremony surrounded by their classmates and family members. According to the Waynesburg University official website, … Continue reading
