Various reasons draw students to apply for Homecoming Court in their senior year, ranging from success in the arts or athletics to academic achievement. Seniors Joanna Peters and Josh Sneering each have their own story that hopes will help have themselves crowned queen or king on Oct. 6. Both Peters and Sneering have thought about … Continue reading
There was a car break in and theft in the Thayer parking lot Monday. The car had the driver side back window smashed. According to Mike Humiston, director of Public Safety, there is still an ongoing investigation into this car. The items stolen are still waiting to be identified, but include clothes and other personal … Continue reading
Waynesburg University received several accolades in 2018, with eight awards in just the past six months. The most recent honor came last week when a U.S. News and World report recognized Waynesburg as a top 10 value school among all private and public universities in the northern United States. Due to a “high quality economic … Continue reading
With several cases of gun violence and school shootings within the past year, professors within the education and criminal justice departments have started adding it to the conversation in their classes and programming. According to Yvonne Weaver, chairperson for the education department, students at Waynesburg University learn about events like school shootings as a part … Continue reading
Supreme Court decisions, no matter how long ago they were decided, influence our modern society more than people may realize. Every year, students in the Stover Scholars Program write and perform a play to illustrate this fact and to recognize the day the United States Constitution was signed, Sept. 17. This year, the play will … Continue reading
Waynesburg University students have been driven batty, literally. Bats have been found in two on-campus houses this school year. The bats have been removed, and other than disturbing students , the winged mammals appear to be harmless, according to Matthew Pioch, director of housing. Issues like this arise every year at Waynesburg, said Pioch.. Pioch … Continue reading
Following graduation, most students look forward to moving back home or head out into the world searching for that first job, but for 2018 Waynesburg graduate, Lauren Bailey, she found that first job without leaving campus. Bailey has returned to Waynesburg to take on the position of Assistant to the Center for Campus Ministry in … Continue reading
Over the summer, Waynesburg University created a new five-year agreement with BSN Sports and Nike as the Yellow Jacket’s official apparel sponsor. Through BSN Sports, Nike will serve as the exclusive outfitter for all 20 Yellow Jacket athletic teams. “Waynesburg University is pleased to sign this agreement that strengthens its partnership with BSN Sports,” said … Continue reading
Megan Bandi waited three years to study at Coastal Carolina University, as part of Waynesburg’s marine biology program. Then, three weeks into her first semester there, she had to evacuate campus because of a natural disaster. With Costal Carolina University only nine miles from Myrtle Beach, Bandi said the school was in the direct path … Continue reading
For the past 10 months, the Waynesburg University web core team, along with Ologie, has been working on changes to the university’s website. Last week, their work was finally complete and the new .edu site was launched. “We worked closely with Ologie, a Columbus-based firm who has been our partner through the discovery phase, development … Continue reading
