Going green

Newly-enacted water sustainability initiative intends to reduce waste, starting in underclassman dorms

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Waynesburg University recently received a grant to begin implementing new eco-friendly fixtures to bathrooms in underclassmen dorms as a part of a new environmentally-conscious initiative aimed to reduce water consumption. Ryan Smith, assistant director of student activities, who has had a passion for environmental causes since high school, has been leading the transition to a … Continue reading

BSU tries to fight against ignorance, inform on culture

Last February the Black Student Union began their club to share experiences on a largely caucasian campus. Today, they want inclusivity and to fight against ignorance for the greater good. Chyanne Vanzant, junior international studies major and president of  BSU, wants to see a change in the way students on campus view black culture. Vanzant … Continue reading

Professor, student write theater plays

Waynesburg University has seen many plays performed at the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. While most  were written by professional playwrights, some were created by students and faculty and performed as one act plays. Professor of Theatre Edward L. Powers and senior English major Rachael Crosbie have written many plays. Powers’ most recent performed creation was … Continue reading

Chapel worship team gains new leaders, is ‘close family’

Bryce McGarvey and Mandi Pascarella have been involved with Waynesburg University’s chapel Worship Team, which plays every Tuesday morning at Roberts Chapel, since early in their freshman years. Over time, they worked their way into leadership positions, with each running respective “teams” that rotate every week. This May, McGarvey, a senior biblical studies major, and … Continue reading

Works displayed during biannual art show

Andrew Heisey, chairperson of the fine arts department and curator of the faculty art show, reflected on its substantial influence while standing in the midst of the alumni and faculty crafted pieces. “I like to do something like this, where the faculty can exhibit their work and students can see, ‘Hey, professors can do the … Continue reading

Music program’s new technology class to focus on writing

Dr. Ronda DePriest, director of the music program, stands in the middle of the Fine Arts Department’s Mac Lab as eight students sit in front of computers, clicking mouses in response to her instructions  DePriest awaits MUS 295, Computer: Tech for Musicians, to become a reality. MUS 295 is aimed to allow “musicians to have … Continue reading

Faith on campus

Two years ago Ezekiel Olagoke, associate professor of sociology, was teaching a lesson on religion in one of his classes when, at the end of his lecture, a student approached him. The young woman, who Olagoke described as “blonde-haired and blue-eyed,” was silent for the entire lecture, but afterwards, thanked Olagoke for the lesson, before … Continue reading

Conductors travel to perform music symposium at Waynesburg

Professional and soon-to-be professional conductors will be traveling from all over the country to come to Waynesburg University for a conducting symposium. Dr. Richard Mayne, professor of music at the University of Northern Colorado, will be leading the symposium while the Waynesburg symphonic band will be playing. Mayne is a bandmaster and has led orchestras … Continue reading

Cast announced for spring musical

The start of the 2019 Spring semester has come and gone, and so has auditions for the spring musical. This year’s musical is Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, featuring a total of 19 students as the cast. “The show has a very big ensemble, meaning that the chorus is very vital to the storyline,” … Continue reading