Profile Series: Marcus Mitchell

Ethan Spozarski - The Yellow Jacket

It was two years ago when a tragedy struck the Waynesburg football team and the university.   It was Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s homecoming weekend, meaning there were going to be parties. Sadly, the party the players chose would change their lives forever, especially for one player, Marcus Mitchell.  Mitchell was a part of a shooting that took place at an off-campus site at IUP. The shooting led to one dead, eight injured, two of those also football players from Waynesburg, but Mitchell was the only one in critical … Continue reading

Volleyball loses to Allegheny on senior day

Vinnie Heller

On Saturday, Nov 1, Waynesburg volleyball suffered a President’s Athletic Conference defeat to the visiting Allegheny Gators, 3-0.   After losing the first two sets 18-25 and 12-25, they forced overtime in set three, before eventually dropping 28-30, completing the sweep for Allegheny.  Waynesburg celebrated their seniors in what was their final home game of their college careers. Emily Stutzman, Macee Cree, Riley Ruffley, and … Continue reading

Football takes down Bethany 48-28

Sara Clegg - The Yellow Jacket

The Waynesburg Yellow Jackets beat their second longest tenured rival, the Bethany Bison, 48-28 on Saturday. “I’m super proud of the team and how they were able to bounce back”, head coach Cornelius Coleman said. “Our coaches are doing a great job at making sure our players are ready and the players are executing.” Senior quarterback Tommy Burke III made his first start for the Yellow Jackets since week … Continue reading

Esports clinches playoff spots in three different games

Sara Clegg - The Yellow Jacket

Waynesburg University Esports has clinched a playoff spot in three different games spanning four different conferences.  Valorant clinched a playoff berth in the National Esports Collegiate Conference on Monday after defeating Robert Morris University, 2-0. This is the first time since the fall 2024 semester season that Valorant has moved onto the playoffs in early … Continue reading

Football hoping for turnaround against struggling Bethany Bison team

Vinnie Heller

The Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets fell to 2-4 in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference after the loss to the Washington & Jefferson College Presidents. The loss was Waynesburg’s fourth straight after beginning PAC play 2-0. The combined point totals in those losses were 133-45. The Yellow Jackets’ next opportunity comes this weekend when they travel to … Continue reading