‘Farce of Nature’ performance approaches

The fall play, “Farce of Nature,” will take the stage Nov. 6-9 in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Since the first week of September, cast members for the play have been rehearsing from 7-10 p.m. every weeknight. While this farce is a very different show from the university’s recent productions, the cast … Continue reading

Guide to the weekend, Oct. 25-27

Halloween is next week and with it are the Harvest Festivals and parties. There are so many fall events to choose from. To simplify choosing what events to attend this weekend, here is a guide to three Halloween-themed events.   1. Thrill The Night 2020 In Motion Dance + Fitness are taking over E High … Continue reading

Waynesburg announces Homecoming King and Queen

Waynesburg’s football team led the Thiel Tomcats 14-0 by halftime of the 2019 Homecoming game Oct. 5. However, attention did not deviate from the field when both teams went to their respective locker rooms. Instead, the homecoming court of 2019 took the field for the king and queen to be announced. Senior accounting major Heidi … Continue reading

Clery Act data shows small schools experience less crime

After every nationally reported violent incident on campuses across the United States, such as the recent University of North Carolina Charlotte shooting in April, where two students were killed and others injured, along with the rise of the #MeToo movement, there is an increased concern for safety on college campuses. Parents want to be sure … Continue reading

Pumpkinfest to jumpstart fall season

The Waynesburg University Student Activities Board will be holding an upcoming event with “all the pumpkins your heart could desire,” said Annalise Cardish, senior nursing major and president of the Student Activities Board.  “Pumpkinfest” will be held Oct. 28 in Stover 301, 302 and 303. This event is free and all students at the university … Continue reading

Founder’s Scholarship is offering full tuition to three incoming freshmen

Waynesburg University is currently accepting applications for the Founder’s Scholarship, which covers the costs of tuition and fees to a maximum of three high-achieving incoming freshman students.  The scholarship first launched in the fall of 2018 and was considered to be largely successful in its initial debut, with dozens of impressive high school seniors requesting … Continue reading

University launches new online degree completion program

Waynesburg University launched a new program this fall, and it is an online degree completion program offered to students.  Jessica Sumpter, director of Online Programs, said the program is designed for students who are in a position in their life where living on or commuting to campus in order to receive an education is difficult.  … Continue reading

A guide to the weekend, Oct. 11-13

The Yellow Jacket believes Greene County holds many events for people of all ages. With the weekend approaching, here are three events within the county that anyone can participate in. 1. Greene County Historical Society Harvest Festival The Greene County Historical Society is hosting its annual fundraiser for the 48th time. Attend the Harvest Festival … Continue reading

Jacketfest brings students and alumni alike for homecoming celebration

Food, football and fall: the three subjects that come to mind during Homecoming festivities. Saturday morning, Waynesburg University students and alumni alike came together to celebrate “Jacketfest,” the traditional Homecoming celebration before the big game. Different clubs around campus were represented in Johnson Commons with interactive booths. “I just love the rich history of the … Continue reading

Symphonic Band to hold fall concert Oct. 9

Today, the Waynesburg University Symphonic Band holds its fall concert. The band, which is mostly non-major members, will start their performance at 5:15 p.m. in the Marsh Center on the lower floor of Roberts Chapel. Unlike other concerts, the band performs in the same place they practice. “I think inviting an audience into your rehearsal … Continue reading