In-between sips of water and coffee, Steve Everett filled the Beehive with upbeat melodies during the Student Activities Board hosted Noon Tunes March 14. Everett combined jovial songs with casual banter and engaging jokes that often invoked a round of laughter from the audience. The Appalachian State University graduate describes himself as a family-friendly, clean … Continue reading
Grief grips each person in unique ways, an idea that captivated Tre Thomas, sophomore history major, and inspired the creation of a one act play to be performed April 11 at 7 p.m. His self-written story revolves around a mother and daughter working to rekindle their relationship after losing connection after the death of a … Continue reading
As the sun signals morning, outside of her Bentleyville home, Mandy Matay gets in her blue Volkswagen convertible she calls “Lillybug.” She arrives at Waynesburg University promptly by 8 a.m. to prepare for over 90 pizzas she creates daily at the Beehive. “I look outside in the morning and see the Chapel, and the sunrises … Continue reading
Suicide is always a difficult subject to discuss, especially considering the stigmas surrounding mental health and the way suicide affects the family and friends of victims. But, it is also a very important topic, and students decided it needed to be addressed. Saturday, March 17, Waynesburg hosted an Out of Darkness Campus Walk to fight … Continue reading
Justin Kunschick, a senior accounting major in the Business Administration Department, is currently enrolled in the BUS 417 Management Policy class with his fellow Business Administration seniors. Management Policy is unlike other classes Kunschick is enrolled in, with the entire class focused around a business simulation called Marketplace Live. Professors in the department participate too, acting as … Continue reading
Throughout her time at Waynesburg University, senior public accounting major, Addy Knetzer has been known for her athletic achievements as a basketball player and a shot-put thrower in track and field. But, Knetzer has also excelled in the classroom, and Feb. 5 she was recognized as one of three students to win an Institute of Internal Auditors … Continue reading
For Mary Cummings, senior vice president of graduate programs, her career in higher education was a way to give back – to serve and inspire others after a successful corporate career. Education has been Cummings’ chance to mentor and teach leadership. “My corporate career—that was one career. This is what I call my ‘encore’ giving … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s Study Abroad Program has sent students to several countries. For 2018, Waynesburg has expanded their program by adding partnerships with International Studies Abroad (ISA) and Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA)-Butler University. Each partnership was looked at by Sarah Bell, academic coordinator, and established after first brought to the table by students. Students must … Continue reading
Staff members from The Yellow Jacket newspaper traveled to Point Park University over spring break to accept nine Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence awards. The awards were presented by the Society of Professional Journalists. The Yellow Jacket is a part of Region Four, which covers four different states including western Pennsylvania, Ohio, West … Continue reading
After six years, Russ Schneider is leaving Waynesburg University to continue his career with an exciting new job opportunity on the opposite side of Pennsylvania. Schneider has accepted a position with Cairn University, formerly Philadelphia Biblical University, a small bible school outside of Philadelphia. He will become the new Director of Community Life, a job … Continue reading
