For the past two years, Waynesburg University has grown as a student body by enrolling the two largest classes in its history. The Office of Admissions is working to enroll yet another record-breaking class in the coming semester, with their goal at 450 students. Compared to previous years, prospective students are taking a greater interest … Continue reading
In the United States, a disturbing trend of fatal shootings at schools has left police and security guards in charge of protecting students in constant search of better ways of securing campuses. Recently, this trend “hit home” when a student enrolled in Uniontown Area High School was arrested after a classmate overheard him making threats … Continue reading
While students at Waynesburg University aren’t required to live in a traditional campus dormitory, it’s against school policy for them to rent an apartment or house, outside of campus, even if it is nearby. If a student is renting a nearby apartment or house, however, then that qualifies as an off-campus living situation. Students who … Continue reading
Drew Jonson, founder and owner of Waynesburg Coffee Company, was looking for a way to involve Waynesburg University students in his business as well as teach them something useful. His conclusion is to host a Coffee Making 101 class Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. at the Waynesburg Coffee Company location. Essentially, Jonson wants to provide … Continue reading
Students at Waynesburg University have the chance to create their own theatre performance. Those performances will come to life April 11 at the Goodwin Performing Arts Center, when three one-act plays will “hit the stage.” Junior Rachael Crosbie, sophomore Tre’ Thomas and senior Shawn White are the writers and the directors of these one-acts. White’s … Continue reading
Stephanie Rogers, junior youth ministry major and service leadership minor, has had a passion for serving since the seventh grade when she participated in her first mission trip to Worton, Maryland. Not knowing what to expect, she took part in an experience that would focus her concentration in serving others. “I didn’t know what a … Continue reading
Nursing major Sam Hyland used one word to describe how she felt when about her siblings joining her at Waynesburg University this fall: salty. Freshmen Sam Hyland; Becky Hyland, majoring in psychology; and Thomas Hyland, majoring in criminal justice, are respectively among the small set of siblings who have all chosen to attend Waynesburg University. … Continue reading
For Bryce McGarvey, there is no better way to worship and honor God than through music, especially when it’s music he creates. McGarvey, a junior biblical ministry major with a focus in international missions, is the sole drummer for the worship team that leads Upper Room every Sunday night at 8 p.m. To the members … Continue reading
Every year, during the spring semester, Waynesburg University hosts its annual talent show, Waynesburg’s Got Talent. This year, it occurred Friday, Feb. 9. A total of 10 contestants competed for prizes. A prize of $100 was offered for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place. Most of the acts were singing, … Continue reading
Last week, students travelled to attend the classic Broadway musical “Wicked” at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh. Tickets were available to students on two separate dates: Wednesday Jan 31 and Friday Feb. 3. The $35 cost also included a meal at Olive Garden. The musical tells a side story to the film “The Wizard of … Continue reading
