The stage is set for this semester’s edition of WU’s Got Talent, an event hosted by the Student Activities Board to showcase the many talents of Waynesburg University students. After two days of auditions in early February, Assistant Director of Student Activities Ryan Smith said the panel of judges selected nine acts to move on. … Continue reading
The music notes lifted above the buzz of laughter and friendly conversation. The core of Soldiers and Sons, brothers Andrew and Matthew Stewart, played a medley of original, secular and worship songs in the Beehive Thursday, Feb. 7. Coffeehouses are generally routine gatherings to consume late-night caffeine and relax with other students. The Coffeehouse event … Continue reading
At first glance, it’s hard to know what exactly the relationship is between Ronda and James DePriest. As old friends, they laugh and share stories. As coworkers, they nonchalantly coordinate upcoming band events. And, when James speaks, Ronda looks at him with eyes of admiration and a smitten smile only an infatuated woman could have. … Continue reading
The Waynesburg Franklin Township fire department responded to a fire in a Waynesburg University dormitory Tuesday evening. The fire began in the “apartment kitchen” of Ray Hall around 6 p.m. from a woman cooking. The sprinkler system turned on in the kitchen and put the fire out, according to Fire Chief Jeff Marshall. By the … Continue reading
After much preparation and advertising over the past year, the BIG Dream Gathering has come and gone in the span of two hours. Mitch Matthews and the BIG Dream Gathering came to speak at Waynesburg University’s Crosbie Lecture Series Feb. 12. The gathering is meant to stir the minds of people to dream and aid … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s Department of Education has added mental health topics to the curriculum as a way to help support future teachers and to assist them in avoiding teacher burnout. Dr. Kelley Solomon, assistant professor of education recently shared some of the advancements and additions in the program in order to tackle the growing concern of … Continue reading
Several years ago, Waynesburg University began to tackle the issue of recycling by placing some recycling bins in campus residence halls and in their buildings. Today, not much has changed. Since 2014, Janet Paladino, a professor of biology, has tried to fight for more recycling education on campus. She referenced the prior article and stated … Continue reading
“Waynesburg University rarely cancels classes.” These were the words of Stacey Brodak, vice president for Institutional Advancement and University Relations. The evening of Tuesday, Jan. 28, students hoped the sub-zero wind chill would lead to one of those rare class cancellations. At 7:36 p.m., however, they received an email from the Rev. James Tinnemeyer, dean … Continue reading
Educators and administrators watched with anticipation, as Governor Tom Wolf announced his first bid for the Pennsylvania budget plan for 2019-2020. Amidst the rest of the dollar signs and allocations, Wolf would announce the amount to be dedicated to the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, which provides grants to college students in need. To keep … Continue reading
As both assistant dean of Student Services and the head men’s and women’s cross country coach, Chris Hardie’s days are filled with multitasking. On a Thursday afternoon, in his office in the Stover Campus Center, he is surrounded by papers–printed maps of Pennsylvania, which he is now marking meticulously with an ink pen. Hardie is … Continue reading
