Waynesburg University had some changes in the staff over the summer break. Among them was a new chairperson promoted in the Department of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences. Dr. Kenneth Cairns, a psychologist who worked 20 years in the Pennsylvania Corrections Department in the prison system, retired in 2019 and joined the University to teach … Continue reading
Potentially breaking a new record all while making their goals to help neighboring organizations is just what one Greene County organization aims to do. According to its website, the Greene County Chamber of Commerce works “to provide services and programs that will increase the success of member businesses and organizations and enhance the economy and … Continue reading
Come January of next year, there will be a new face on the Board of Greene County Commissioners. Mike Belding, the current chairman of the Greene County Commissioners, has decided to not run for re-election. Belding will leave his office after just one term, which is not a new idea for him. In fact, he … Continue reading
Leilah Castro has been hired to take over as the new head coach for Waynesburg University’s women’s wrestling team. Prior to Waynesburg, Castro attended Campbellsville University in Kentucky, where she won multiple championships. After Campbellsville, she was an assistant coach for two years at Otterbein University in Ohio. “It’s going to be a big … Continue reading
After nearly a decade away from Waynesburg, Tyler Rubasky is back where it all started, this time as the head coach of the baseball team. Rubasky was announced as the team’s new head coach in August following the departure of Michael Impellittiere. Before taking over the program, Rubasky played for Waynesburg from 2012-16 and later … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University Women’s Soccer team defended John F. Wiley Stadium with a 2-1 win against Chatham University last night. The Yellow Jackets are in second place in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference with a 5-0-2 record with 17 points. “I hope we can keep the momentum up,” junior captain Waverly Lorne said. “I think the … Continue reading
The Waynesburg Yellow Jackets have lost two games in a row following a 24-14 loss against Grove City this past weekend. The Yellow Jackets are now 2-2 in Presidents’ Athletic Conference play. “I was very pleased with the effort and the outcome,” head coach Cornelius Coleman said. “I thought the young men played inspired football … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University Women’s soccer team celebrated its senior night in dramatic fashion against Saint Vincent, winning 2-1 on a Julz Mohrbacher header in the 89th minute on Saturday, Oct. 11. “It was a great day to be a Jacket,” head coach George DeAugustino said. “We got to celebrate our seniors and give them a … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University Student Activities Board (SAB) continued the Homecoming week events with the first-of-its-kind laser tag event. Kevin Thacker, director of community initiatives and assistant director of the student activities board, spoke about the event and discussed the unique qualities it brought. “We are trying to be innovative and think outside the box,” Thacker … Continue reading
After dropping their first two games of the season, the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets fought off Mount Aloysius in a tough home contest, ending 4-3 in favor of Waynesburg. Saturday’s victory was defined by a strong performance from the back four singles. Sophomore Julia Umshares reached super tiebreak, collecting the victory with back-to-back set wins. “Things … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets football team fell to No. 25 John Carroll, 48-14, in their opening contest. This is the third straight season that the Yellow Jackets have lost in the season opener. John Carroll came out quickly with a quick nine play, 70-yard opening drive touchdown and after a missed extra point, they … Continue reading
It was an outstanding season for two separate groups of gamers, defeating the competition in video games all season. In just the third season since Waynesburg University Athletics recognized Esports, the Overwatch and Rocket League teams became the first national champions on campus since the football team in 1966. Waynesburg’s Overwatch season finished this past … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets softball team traveled to Brooks Park in Washington, Pennsylvania to face their I-79 rival the Washington & Jefferson College Presidents. The Yellow Jackets lost both games by a single run to the Presidents. Game one was a 3-2 loss, and game two was a 4-3 loss to snap Waynesburg’s seven-game … Continue reading
