Guide to the weekend, Dec. 6-8

The holidays with all their traditions and family reunions are just a few weeks away, but first, the hurdle of finals needs to be passed. With all the burdens of finishing projects and studying, why not take a break this weekend? Here is a guide to three events this weekend to enjoy the holiday spirit. … Continue reading

Focus 2 Career program to assist in student choices

It is not always easy to discover what career path is best to follow for each individual, especially for college-age students. The newly created Pathways Center at Waynesburg University, however, recently started utilizing a program to assist students in finding their vocation. Focus 2 Career is a program consisting of several assessments and tools students … Continue reading

‘The spirit of the season’

Fine Arts Department plans Christmas performances

The holidays are rapidly approaching, and the Fine Arts Department at Waynesburg University is taking advantage of the Christmas spirit. the department is hosting a series of Christmas concerts, including Tuba Christmas tomorrow, Dec. 6, and the Music Program’s Christmas Concert Saturday, Dec. 7. “For me, the spirit of the season speaks through the music,” … Continue reading

Students fundraise for friend living with Ewing Sarcoma

Waynesburg University students hosted a basketball fundraiser Sunday, Nov. 24 to benefit Canonsburg resident Mitch Barton and his family as he battles Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. The event was held at Canon-McMillan High School and featured pick-up basketball games, a bake sale and a 3v3 tournament, with proceeds funding treatment for Barton’s … Continue reading

President’s Breakfast to be held during “Day of Study”

With Thanksgiving falling late this year, Waynesburg University students have less than one week of classes before finals week. This means final assignments, projects, papers, etc. will take up most of the week, and students will turn around and take on finals next week. To provide a break from the work and studying, University President … Continue reading

Local band “Soldiers and Sons” coming to Coffeehouse

Coffeehouse tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the BeeHive will provide students with an opportunity to sit down, socialize and caffeinate as the semester reaches its climax. Taking the stage in the BeeHive for the third time will be local band, Soldiers and Sons. They will be providing live music and entertainment while students sit back … Continue reading

Guide to the Weekend, Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Thanksgiving is on its way. But is there anything happening this weekend besides shopping on Black Friday? To plan for the holiday weekend, here is a guide to three local events that will kickstart the Christmas spirit.   1. Thistlethwaite Vineyards’ Annual Holiday Open House & Vendor Show Thistlethwaite Vineyards are hosting a wide variety of … Continue reading

SAB planning trip to Pittsburgh for nationality rooms

Waynesburg University’s Student Activities Board is hosting a trip to the Nationality Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 23.  Michelle Keith, graduate assistant for Student Services, coordinated the logistics of the trip, which costs $5 per student. After the Nationality Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh trip was added to the university calendar, … Continue reading