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Published 14 hours agoSAB hosts outdoor bingo
This past Wednesday, Waynesburg University’s Student Activities Board (SAB) hosted bingo, a favorite activity among Waynesburg students, but this one had a twist compared to past bingo events. The rounds were hosted outside in Johnsons Commons at 4 p.m. right as the trees…
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Published September 18Volleyball wins first game of the season
When everything looked against Waynesburg heading into the fourth set, down 2-1, and on the road, the Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets started to look inward for a rally. After winning the first set 25-22, Waynesburg lost the second and third sets, 25-17 and 25-19. The team…
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Published September 16Football defeated by Ursinus College
The Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets lost 46-10 to the Ursinus College Bears on Saturday, Sept. 12, to fall to 0-2. The Yellow Jacket offense was once again dormant in their efforts to try to find the endzone. The Yellow Jackets finished the game with zero points scored on 57…
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Published September 15Womens Volleyball falls to 0-5
This past Tuesday and Wednesday, Waynesburg University’s volleyball team lost to Pitt-Greensburg and La Roche on the road. The team traveled to Pitt-Greensburg on Tuesday where the team lost in three sets, losing them 25-16, 26-24 and 25-11. Coach Hope Johnston is optimistic…
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Published September 15Kwabiah’s late penalty kick gives men’s soccer 3-2 win
Waynesburg University midfielder Sarpong Kwabiah was firing on all cylinders with his brace in Waynesburg’s gritty 3-2 victory over Penn College on Sunday. “I’ve been wanting to test keepers with shots,” Kwabiah said. Kwabiah had five shots, three of which were on goal, and two…
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Published September 14WU adds new parking lot, works toward new dorm
After months of construction, the parking lot behind Waynesburg University’s East Hall is now finished, but even more so than that, a new dorm building is coming as well. “We listen to the students, and we try to engage with them as much as we can,” Waynesburg University…
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Published September 11Yellow Jackets Take Down Red Hawks
The Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets broke their 3-game road losing streak during their recent trip to La Roche University where they took down the Redhawks with a 4-0 victory. After a scoreless first half, senior Julz Mohrbacher got things started for the Yellow Jackets,…
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Published September 11Football set for matchup against Ursinus
Waynesburg University hosts Ursinus College on Saturday at John F. Wiley Stadium, a matchup that will be just the third all-time meeting between the two programs and the first since 1999. The Yellow Jackets are coming off a 35-12 loss to Capital in first-year head coach Larry…
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Published September 11Yellow Jackets Tennis fights back for first win of season
On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Waynesburg University Women’s tennis team faced off against the Pitt Greensburg Bobcats at the Bechtle Family Tennis Facility for their first home match of the year. The Yellow Jackets’ took a 5-2 win over the Bobcats. This marks the first time the women…
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Published September 04BeeHive experiences technical difficulties
An issue with Waynesburg University dining happened on students’ first day back. The BeeHive, the self-ordering food system on the second floor of Stover Campus Center, experienced technical problems with their kiosks and were forced to close until further notice. Not only did…
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Published September 04Women’s soccer loses tight contest versus Mount Union
In their season opener, Waynesburg University women’s soccer team suffered a road loss at the hands of University of Mount Union. Despite creating a flurry of offensive opportunities in the final minutes, the Yellow Jackets were unable to find the back of the net, ultimately…
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Published September 04Shimek Returns to Waynesburg University for second tenure
After two years away from the Waynesburg University softball program, Brett Shimek is returning to lead the Yellow Jackets. Shimek previously served as the program’s head coach before stepping away from the position. He now returns following the departure of former head coach…