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Freshman will ‘never forget’ D.C. trip By Kyle Oland Editorial Assistant Before Monday, many of the Waynesburg University freshmen had never been to Washington, D.C. Before Monday, some
of the freshmen had never left Pennsylvania. This was the case for Mitch Vacek, a freshman who is still undecided on his major. Because of this, the freshmen Fiat Lux trip to D.C. was very special for Vacek.
“Being able to see the Holocaust Museum and the nation’s capital was extremely exciting for me,” he said. “I am very happy Waynesburg [University] gave me this opportunity. It’s something I will never forget.”
The annual Fiat Lux trip gives freshmen the opportunity to see the capital and visit the sobering Holocaust Museum. In addition, the freshmen had the opportunity to go off on their own and explore D.C.
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Campus alert system revamped By Daniel Hrusa Staff Writer
Rolling out the red carpet Dedication of Roberts Chapel culmination of many years of effort, Pres. Thyreen says By Kaitlin Edwards Executive Editor Light streamed in from the window against the sanctuary section of the new Roberts Chapel and illuminated the group of more than 300 people watching the chapel dedication ceremony held at 2 p.m. last Saturday. Almost every row of pews was filled, and the attendees observed the ceremony as well as the piano and organ
performances. As Waynesburg University President Timothy Thyreen addressed the crowd, he spoke of the process of getting the chapel planned and the work needed to ensure that it was built properly. “This is a special day at a special university,” said Thyreen. “These plans have been in progress for many years and now we are finally
Staff Writer New security cameras may give a “false sense of security.” The Department of Public Safety added a new form of security over the summer to better protect students. Roughly 30 security cameras have been installed on school buildings to help improve and increase protection. Cameras have been placed in
The Roberts Chapel was officially dedicated during a ceremony held at 2 p.m. on Sept. 24 in the new building.
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Security cameras installed on campus By Kelly Witas
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Lecture series takes ‘leap of faith’ By Carrie Maier Editorial Assistant
common areas where there is a lot of foot traffic. “It is a great system, but not yet completed,” said Mike Humiston, director of the department of public safety. He looks to have the system completed within the next week. Many colleges and universities already have security cameras, so Waynesburg is trying to keep up with the tech-
Dr. Byron Johnson set out last Thursday to convince the packed audience in Alumni Hall of a connection between crime rates and religiosity in his lecture “More God, Less Crime: A Leap of Faith or a Matter of Fact.” Johnson’s presentation was part of the Glenn A. & Jane L. Crosby Lecture Series. The Baylor University professor of social sciences and leading authority on the scientific study of religion used mounting See CAMERAS on A2 research to present several
alternatives to the current prison system of rehabilitation in his lecture that lasted a short 45 minutes. “Prisons don’t function to rehabilitate anyone,” said Johnson, who also directed research centers at Vanderbilt University and the University of Pennsylvania. “There are studies showing a relationship between low crime rates and religion, but the question becomes, can faith-based prisons in the United States reduce recidivism?” Each year, Johnson said, there are 700,000 prisoners released. In
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As part of the Crosby Lecture Series, Byron Johnson spoke about religion and its affect on crime. 1980, there were only 300,000 people in prison as a whole. Johnson’s ideas for a faith-based
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If there were ever an emergency on campus, students would receive a text message directly to their cell phones, as well as seeing a banner on the Waynesburg University home page online; all of this warning is thanks to the University’s emergency notification system, also known as E2 Campus. The system is controlled by student services and has many default notifications that it can send. It has “evacuate,” “shelter in place,” “security alert,” “all clear” and “all classes cancelled” as some of the default message types according to Richard “Skip” Noftzger, senior vice president of Institutional Planning, Research and Educational Services. The system has a 140 character limit per notification, which makes having the pre-set messages convenient. “I can access the system from my phone,” Noftzger said. The system is not used for individual classes, but for broader emergencies such as natural disasters and violent crises. The system does not only have the ability to notify the entire campus,
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President Thyreen gives first address in Roberts Chapel By Mariah Beauregard Staff Writer The first Tuesday chapel service was held inside the newly completed Roberts Chapel on Sept. 27, 2011. For students, faculty members and alumni who were unable to attend the chapel’s dedication, this was their first look inside the new building. The Lamplighter Concert Choir was one of several groups to perform during the chapel service. Brittany Stowe, a freshman in the choir, enjoyed singing for the first chapel service held in the Roberts Chapel. “It felt very honor-
able,” said Stowe. “It was a great thing to be a part of.” The chapel worship team and Robin King also sang during the service. The message, titled “For Such a Time as This,” was given by Waynesburg University President Timothy R. Thyreen. Thyreen told the story of how he and Waynesburg University graduate Roberts— whom the new chapel is named after—planned the building’s layout and construction years ago. According to Thyreen, the Roberts Chapel is situated on
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The Lamplighter choir performed as part of the first chapel service to be held in the Roberts Chapel. the highest point on campus, a symbol of what the University
considers most valuable. Although it took many years to develop,
Expansions made to counseling center By Chad Green Staff Writer An international honors society new to Waynesburg enriches the graduate program with the opportunity for counseling students to serve the community. “Chi Sigma Iota is not only an honors society, but a service society which fits into Waynesburg’s mission of faith, service and learning,” said Dr. Scott Tracy, director of graduate programs in counseling. Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) is the international honors society for counseling. Students must have completed a semester
Cameras installed Continued from A! nology of the others. Not every building has cameras though. For the buildings that don’t, cameras are angled to the main paths of those buildings. Cameras are located on the interior and exterior of buildings. Resident Director Kristen Osborne believes students do not know about the interior cameras, but is thankful for the cameras located on the outside of the dormitories. “It’s more than just buying cameras,” said Humiston. The cost for the cameras, software, and databases is in the tens of thousands of dollars. The Department of Public Safety received some
with a full-time workload in the counseling program and must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 system in order to remain a member of the society, according to CSI’s website. The CSI charter at Waynesburg is “studentdriven,” Tracy said. The students are organizing one largescale community service project and one local community project. CSI students are collaborating with Operation Troop Appreciation to support veterans who are returning home. Operation Troop Appreciation’s mission
is “to build and sustain the morale of deployed troops, enabling them to complete their missions with the assurance that the American public supports and appreciates their selfless service and daily sacrifices,” according to their website. This large-scale operation provides, “a friend to listen to, a friend to talk to, someone to vent with,” Tracy said. “They [Operation Troop Appreciation] help identify resources that veterans can tap into.” CSI students are also sponsoring counseling lectures at the graduate program’s facilities. “The lectures will
“[Students] should consider it a safer envisionment, but use common sense.” Mike Humiston Director of the Department of Public Safety
help from other departments to pay for the security system. “Funding for safety is where it should be, but it could improve with better lighting in remote areas,” said Lauren Roycroft, a sophomore phycology major. “They add a sense of protection but more lights would be ten times safer.” The system is operated by multiple people, which helps it to run smoothly. At night, student workers monitor the cameras, which are always recording. Humiston is looking to put a second monitor
in because the images are small and difficult to be seen clearly on one monitor. The second monitor will help to separate images and show a larger view of them. Although the cameras are for students safety, Humiston continues to urge students to pay attention to their surroundings. He fears these cameras might give students a “false sense of security.” “It’s a pretty significant safety concern,” said Osborne about students propping doors open. “That door hanging open lets anyone get
relate to addiction, group counseling, trauma and supervision,” said Elizabeth Ventura, assistant professor of counseling. The lectures are geared toward the entire counseling community. Long-term goals are set for the upcoming lecture series. “We want to provide continuing education for counseling and become a regional resource,” Tracy said. Current students are encouraged to network with the visiting professionals within the counseling industry. The first lecture of the series will begin next month.
in.” Security catches on video which doors are propped open, and can then notify resident directors to close those doors. “[Students] should consider it a safer environment, but use common sense,” said Humiston. Humiston warns students not to be alone at night and to be aware of their surroundings. “It can be caught on tape but you still have to find all the facts,” he said.If you are off campus or have to park far away, do not be afraid to call security for an escort or a ride back. Not many students take advantage of this policy.The school was looking to have the system completely finished by the time students arrived, but when it is done Humiston is looking to have a great setup.
construct and finance the chapel, current and future students have the opportunity to use the Roberts Chapel. “We are charged to be worthy of this building,” said Thyreen. “We have waited 162 years for this building, and we must use it for worship.” Thyreen said that he wanted Waynesburg University students to be scholars, but also to use what they have learned to make a difference in the world. Marie Simmons had waited many years to see the completion of the Roberts Chapel. Simmons, a Waynesburg
University alum who graduated 64 years ago, attended the Tuesday service to see the finished building. She was thrilled with the Roberts Chapel and hoped that those who visited it would have their lives transformed by God’s love. The service concluded with University Chaplain Thomas Ribar’s benediction. Ribar called on the students, faculty and alumni present to serve others in the community. The Roberts Chapel will continue to serve Waynesburg University in the future for worship purposes.
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have online access during the emergency as well as for students who would not have thought to check the website during the time period for which the notification was posted. Noftzger also said that this type of notification system became more widely used after the Virginia Tech incident, in an attempt to prevent that kind of situation from happening again. There has not yet been a situation that has warranted the use of the system, although test messages have been sent to make sure that the system works with little to no delay. The notification system is controlled by student services, which goes through the Office of Information Technology to get the notifications sent. If students would like to be included in the notification, there is still the opportunity to sign up through MyConnect. Although the system only allows a limited number of users, there is still plenty of room, and there is always the option of purchasing more licensing, according to Noftzger.
Continued from A1 but it can also send notifications to smaller groups on the campus such as academic departments for the use of events or specific announcements. A “common benefit would be notification of class cancellation due to weather,” said David Patton, the manager of the Waynesburg University website. “However, a user would have to specifically choose the group that they would like notifications for.” When students sign up, they have the option to select any groups that they would like to be notified for. “It is nearly instant information and instruction for the community regardless of their location or access to typical news sources,” said Patton. According to Noftzger, the previous system to notify the campus of anything was to post a banner onto the university website, which was ineffective for students who did not
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New social anxiety Library update: New resources ready group set to begin By Hannah Dunbar Staff Writer
By Wes Best Staff Writer Continuing this semester, Waynesburg University students and faculty members will have the opportunity to engage and interact in a student-initiated group on campus that focuses on improving the overall health and well being of those who are highly sensitive. Senior Cassie Fox, in assistance with Director of Counseling Services and Educational Enrichment Program Jane Owen, organized the Highly Sensitive Person Group for the second year at the university. The group will meet every Tuesday at noon, allowing for participants to discuss and develop coping strategies in association with being a highly sensitive person. The Highly Sensitive Person Group will provide a time for individuals experiencing social anxiety to converse and receive support for their encounters and concerns and also find support in feeling secluded and misinterpreted as a person who is highly sensitive. “The Highly Sensitive Person Group is for students and staff members to support each other in their similar life experiences,” Owen said. “The beauty of this group is that it provides an opportunity for individuals to learn more about themselves and the trait, in an environment where they don’t have to feel isolated, and can receive necessary support.” Those classified as highly sensitive person experience a sensitive nervous system, which makes them more aware of subtleties in their surroundings and causes them to react in a different manner than those without the trait. “A highly sensitive person becomes overwhelmed more easily in a highly stimulating environment, such as being overwhelmed by noises, crowds, and having too much to do,” Owen said. “This person also pauses before acting, as they are more aware of all the pos-
Students go to D.C. Continued from A1 my eyes to the terror the Jewish people faced,” said Evan Spencer, a freshman English major. “I never really realized how awful the Holocaust was. Being able to hear the voices of the victims recounting their stories really moved me.” Vacek agreed with Spencer and said he will never forget what he saw. After going to the museum, Vacek said he was able to walk around D.C. and see the National Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. “Having never been to D.C., I have only ever seen
sibilities concerning a situation, meaning they think about things more in-depth before a reaction occurs.” The idea to initially implement the Highly Sensitive Person Group at the university derived from a book called “The Highly Sensitive Person” by Elaine N. Aron, which describes how 15 to 20 percent of the United States population will demonstrate characteristics of the trait. “After reading the book, I wanted to provide an opportunity to help people on campus who are highly sensitive,” Fox said. “I noticed a need for a group like this, and I wanted to contribute to those who are interested in the trait or need additional assistance.” A primary objective in the creation of the Highly Sensitive Person Group is to create awareness and support concerning the trait, and also to dispel misconceptions about characteristics that a highly sensitive person portrays. “Highly sensitive people are often misunderstood as shy and timid, due to their sensitivity, and it’s like a minority,” Fox said. “This group helps people understand they are not alone and there are people on campus who are available to help you out.” The initiative Fox has taken to start and continue the Highly Sensitive Person Group has caught the attention of Owen, who noticed Fox’s desire to reach out and help others. “I am extremely impressed with Cassie [Fox], in her willingness to share her own experiences and organizing the Highly Sensitive Person Group,” added Owen. “Any student who takes the initiative to do something like this, I give them all the credit in the world.” The Highly Sensitive Person Group is scheduled to hold its first meeting of the semester on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at noon in the Counseling Office of the Stover Campus Center.
pictures or videos of the monuments, so being able to see them in person was really cool,” said Vacek. Part of the trip gives freshmen the opportunity to be independent and explore Washington, D.C. This ended up being an adventure for Vacek and his friends. “We actually got lost,” he said. “We ended up downtown somewhere and had to ask a taxi driver where we were. Eventually we found our way back to everyone else, but it was definitely an adventure, and I think we were able to see parts of D.C. that others did not get to.” Many of the students agreed they would love to go back again and visit things they were not able to see.
The library began updating its resources in order to make them more readily available to everyone. One of the library’s ongoing projects has been working to convert its large collection of vinyls and cassette tapes onto audio CDs, as well as converting its collection of VHS tapes onto DVDs. “We’ve had a great collection of jazz vinyls donated to the library,” said Rea Redd, director of Eberly library. “It’s very unique music that we’d like to make available to everyone. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to a record player or cassette player to listen to the music on.” Additionally, much of the content on the vinyls and cassette tapes that the library owns are out of print or not being produced anymore. It is important for the library to transfer the
Johnson speaks Continued from A1 study of a Houston, Texas prison that showed results concerning the care of prisoners after release. “If you’ve ever watched someone being released from prison, it’s sad,” he said. “There are not 25 people there crying and hugging him when he gets out. He gets $50 and a bus ticket. That’s it.” Instead, Johnson’s research pointed toward the use of mentors as guidance for prisoners more so than the institution of religion.
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The Eberly Library has recently made changes to their resource section. All of the library’s vinyl, cassette and VHS tapes have been converted to modern formats. audio onto a more reliable medium to save it for the future. Vinyls and cassettes are being transferred onto audio CD by Junior Business management major Carmen Adamson, a jun-
ior business management major. Adamson transfers the audio and uses an Excel database to keep everything in order. She has an interest in music and likes being able
listen to it as she does her job. “I enjoy the process,” said Adamson. “Most of the music is classical or jazz, and I like
“Let’s turn every prison in America into a faithbased prison – No, no, that’s not what we want,” said Johnson. “What we need are mentors.” In studies of prisons that adopted a mentoring program, results were high concerning the success rates of former inmates, Johnson said. “This guy in prison was a big loser, the inmates didn’t like him, no one liked him except his mentor,” said Johnson. “I asked him how he made it on the outside and he said his mentor – that he was the father he never had and that he couldn’t let him down.” Johnson said that mentoring and aftercare are
critical to success in the outside world. “You’re in a prison that’s one-third white, one-third black and onethird Latino, but no matter race or age, these inmates are connecting with these mentors,” Johnson said. “And the people who made it on the outside are the ones that had mentors they’re still connecting with.” Given the conclusion of Johnson’s research, Junior Frank Shumaker said he found the title of the lecture misleading. “It was not so much about God or religion,” said Shumaker, a history major. “Instead of being about ‘more God, less crime,’ it seemed more
like an urban-missionary type deal with the call for mentoring and aftercare.” Professor of History Noah Haiduc-Dale also said the “spiritually part” did not fit in. “I feel like the lecture should have been called ‘More Deliberate Community,’” said HaiducDale. “The religious aspects were slipped in but they weren’t the focus.” Johnson concluded his presentation seemingly agreeing with Shumaker and Haiduc-Dale. “A little dab of Jesus will do you good - well, no,” said Johnson. “You need a little dab of job, a place to sleep and support, too.”
Chapel dedicated Continued from A1 seeing them come to conclusion.” Music was an important part of the ceremonies on Saturday and was featured through several performances. The Lamplighter concert choir, led by Melanie Catana, began the musical ceremonies with their performance of “Be Thou My Vision” arranged by Dave Miller with an organ accompaniment by Janna Kisner. “I thought they were all professional from top to bottom,” said Dr. Ronda DePriest, director of the music program. “They performed beautifully and are truly a phenomenal group of musicians. They really represented the music department well, and were a great addition to the ceremony.” Organist J. Christopher Pardini performed a medley of songs in honor of the dedication of the new Allen 80-Stop Organ.
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J. Christopher Pardini performed several pieces on the new Allen 80-Stop Organ during the dedication. The organ was purchased with a donation and has many features that help to enhance the sound and quality of the music. Pardini currently serves as the Director of Music and Liturgy at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg. He performed several selections, including “Toccara and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach; “Fountain Reverie” by Percy E. Fletcher; “Fanfare” by Jacques Lemmens and “Carillon de Westminster” by Louis Vierne. “The new organ adds a lot to the atmosphere of the chapel,” said DePriest. “Christopher Pardini performed wonderfully, and I was very
impressed. I think the organ will benefit a lot of people as well as any services that are held in the chapel. The piano is also a phenomenal instrument that will be a great asset to that new space.” After Pardini’s performance on the organ, David Wehr performed four selections on the new Steinway D-Series Grand Piano. These selections by Johann Sebastian Bach included “Ave Maria (Prelude no. 1 in C Major)”; “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”; “Sheep May Safely Graze” and “Rejoice (Presto).” Wehr holds the Jack W. Geltz Distinguished Piano Chair at Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music. The Lamplighters con-
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cluded the musical selections with their performance of “Psalm 148” by Gustav Holst. “We appreciate the commitment the university has had to building this Chapel and everything that they have done to help the community,” Judge Farley Toothman said. “Everything is very nice – the steeple, the piano, the organ. They really did do a good job on everything.” After the ceremony, guests were invited down into the Marsh Center for a gathering time. The Marsh Center will be used throughout the year by the choirs and bands as a practice area. Overall, the dedication served as a celebration the completion of the Roberts Chapel and a look into the future of both the University and the community. “This is one of the nicest things to happen to the Waynesburg [University] campus and community for 100 years and possibly the next 100 years,” Farley Toothman said. “I am glad to see Waynesburg as a whole progressing and looking toward the future.”
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Fair offers study abroad opportunities Alumni Relations utilizes networks By Amanda Wishner Online Content Coordinator
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Many brightly colored poster boards filled the first and second floors of the Stover Campus Center on Tuesday, Sept. 27. This sudden splash of color marked the launch of the Study Abroad Fair. The event, which began at 11 a.m. and concluded at 1 p.m., provided students with information about international study opportunities with various stations and student speakers. “We have the Study Abroad Fair to promote awareness [about the programs],” said Kelley Hardie, director of housing and assistant director of Student Activities at Waynesburg University. “Many students aren’t even aware that they exist, and it’s an amazing opportunity for them.” South Korea, Australia, China, Egypt, Japan and England are among the possible destinations offered by the university. Other nearby locations include Washington, D.C. and Tennessee. Partner institutions, like those in South Korea and Northern Ireland, offer students an exchange experience during which they are given the opportunity to live with a host family. There are also endorsed programs, such as the “Best Semester” Programs and Semester in Spain. The university has formed relationships with these institutions, which allows students to transfer their financial aid to assist in paying for their tuition. According to Hardie, the price to study abroad varies, with the Oxford trip being among the most
of changes to the campus and reply to any comStaff Writer ments from alumni on the Some Facebook users Facebook page. Dennis said Waynesare struggling to keep up burg has about 16,000 livwith the social network’s latest modifications to its ing alumni living in all 50 interface, but the newest states and other countries Waynesburg Alumni outside of the United Relations representative States, and Kamicker is in has no problem in keeping charge of keeping the university connected with pace with the changes. In fact, being up-to-date every single one. “Our main goal is to with social media is part connect them with what’s of her job. Victoria Kamicker, a happening on campus,” Waynesburg University Kamicker said. “For instance, someone alum who is now a fulltime staff member, is living in California can’t make it back keeping to campus Waynesburg University Our main goal and wants to know what’s alumni, is to connect them going on in countryWayneswide, in the with what’s hapburg.” loop of what pening on Kamicker is happening feels that the on campus campus. addition of through Victoria Kamicker Twitter to social media Alumni Relations the Alumni and netRelations working repertoire sites like would greatly benefit its Facebook. “With Vikki, the alumni. She is currently [Alumni Relations] office can keep things up-to-date researching the possibility through Facebook and of putting Alumni Relakeep it fresh and new,” tions on Twitter. However, Dennis said Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Court- there are a few factors to consider before the addiney Dennis said. The institution’s tion of Twitter. For Alumni Relations prima- instance, how many Wayrily functions to keep nesburg alumni actually Waynesburg alumni use the service? “We don’t want our updated with the latest news stemming from the Twitter to become stale,” university through Face- Dennis said. “It would then become book, the more profesin sional networking site counter-productive LinkedIn, and the univer- reaching out to alumni.” Alumni Relations sity’s networking website makes updates on events waynesburgunited.com. Alumni Relations had such as new campus probeen using Facebook grams, professors acceptbefore Kamicker was ing awards, and students hired, but as Dennis doing domestic and interexplained, Kamicker is national mission work. When students graduessential in maintaining consistent contact with ate from college, it is easy alumni, keeping them to fall out of touch, Denengaged with the univer- nis explained. Alumni sity, updated with on- Relations is there to keep campus events and people informed and coninformed of alumni activ- nected to their alma mater. ities around the country. Current students may Kamicker explained more about that some of her responsi- worry bilities include learning changes to Facebook than how to navigate Face- hearing updates from the book’s new interface and school. However, their opinkeeping up with its latest ions may change as they changes and features. She said she also aims eventually become a part to post three to four of the ever-growing popuupdates per week on the lation of Waynesburg Waynesburg Alumni alumni and depend on Facebook page, as well as Kamicker to keep them uploading current photos informed.
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Senior Jenna Pounds and Assistant Professor of Spanish Julio Quintero look at a board during the Study Abroad Fair held in the Stover Campus Center on Sept. 27. expensive and Uganda being the most affordable for students. However, students can apply for additional financial help. The mission trip scholarship is awarded to 10 students per academic year. Those who are not selected can choose to pay for the trip on their own. Jenna Pounds, a senior international studies and sociology major, has actively pursued various service opportunities during her time at Waynesburg University. “[Students] learn a lot about what it means to serve others and work with one another to accomplish one goal,” she said. Pounds traveled to Belize during her freshman year and participated in Habitat For Humanity throughout both her soph-
omore and junior years. During last year’s fall semester, she traveled to Uganda and lived with a host family for four months. Pounds enjoyed learning about their culture, although she said that it was challenging to adjust to the different lifestyle at first. “When you’re placed in a different culture, you learn about it, and you learn about your own culture and yourself as well,” she said. “You learn things that you wouldn’t be able to learn in the classroom or in textbooks.” Hardie suggests that interested students should contact their advisors before beginning the application process. “[He or she] will make sure that their credits and coursework are still on track in order for them to
graduate on time,” she said. All coursework completed during a student’s time abroad will be accepted for university credit. Pounds said the application process is “a lot of work, but definitely worth it.” The first of two applications must be completed by March 1 of the year prior to the trip, or earlier. There will be an informational Study Abroad luncheon on Oct. 13 at noon in the third floor Stover conference rooms. Students are encouraged to attend. “[Studying abroad] creates culture awareness, and it looks great on a resume,” said Hardie. “Especially in these economic times, you want to stand out among other students.”
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Library changes Continued from A3 listening to it as I transfer it.” In addition to transferring the audio, Adamson also divides the music and audio books into separate tracks on the CDs and adjusts the audio levels to keep them consistent. This not only makes them more accessible, but will also make them easier to use and listen to. Adamson began work-
ing with transferring the audio last year. “It’s a long process, and the library will probably have to continue working on it long after I’m gone,” said Adamson. However, she believes that it’s an important process for the library to continue working on. “Accessibility is key,” said Redd. “What’s the point of having all of this great music if no one is able to listen to it?” The library is looking forward to completing the process and making it is resources easily available to everyone.
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Lippencott Alpaca farm offers county residents a chance to learn By Stephanie Laing Assignments Editor Greene County resident Warren Hlafcsak and his granddaughter spent last Saturday, Sept. 24, together attending a variety of events in the County. Near the end of the day, they found themselves at an open house at Lippencott Alpacas, an alpaca farm in the rolling hills of Greene County. “I just like coming out, being outside and seeing the animals and the crafts that are made with their fur,” said Hlafcsak. “It is a good time.”
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Lena Galing, whose farm has been in her family for four generation, opened Lippencott Alpacas in her continued effort to increase alpacas’ popularity in Greene County. “The more [alpaca farms] we have, the more fiber
c a n be used in mills. We are trying to get alpacas as common as sheep,” said Galing. “The point of this open house is to let people know of the value of and the enjoyment you can get from alpacas.”
Alpacas are financially beneficial for the community. Alpaca fiber, comparative to a sheep’s wool, is three to eight times warmer, softer and flame retardant. On top of this, fewer people are allergic to alpaca than sheep’s wool. Galing used a fashion show to showcase the items she sells in a shop she opened four years ago, picking audie n c e members to w e a r the different items. “They’ve worked so hard to get this [farm] going, and all the dedication to promote their business here has been wonderful,” said Jeanette Trader, a resident of Greene County and wife of Commissioner Archie Trader. “I have enjoyed just being around and seeing all the alpacas and
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Lippencott Alpacas, a local alpaca farm, gave visitors a chance to interact with the alpacas and browse wares from many local vendors at its open house on Sept. 24. the new things [in] the store.” A variety of vendors were at the open house featuring local wine, food, jewelry
and crafts. A few booths showed how to spin or dye alpaca fiber. Joan Byrne, one of the vendors, taught
attendants how to spin alpaca fiber. She showcased her own work, including See ALPACAS on B4
Local citizen earns DeWeese: Marcellus survey supports taxation national recognition for golfing skills By Amanda Wishner Online Content Coordinator After winning a local golf tournament and placing eighth in a tournament in colorado, Aaron Mansfield was named the Long Drivers of America’s Player of the Month. Mansfield, a junior accounting major at Waynesburg University, placed first at the Keystone Shootout in August and has continued to make a name for himself among avid golfers of Pennsylvania and worldwide. Most recently, he competed in the Mile High Shootout in Denver, Colo. Mansfield placed eighth out of 60 tough competitors with a top drive of 424 yards and an average yardage of 405 yards. “This was the second largest long drive event held in the world behind the Remax World Long Drive Championships,” he said. “Fifteen of the top 20 longest hitters in the world competed at this event.” After golfing for eight years and starting the
sport of long drive only three years ago, Mansfield has been able to hold his own against longtime favorites and veterans of the sport. He feels that the event was an important step toward establishing a name for himself amongst the top golfers in the sport after his win at the Keystone Shootout. “I feel like I proved that my previous win wasn’t a fluke,” Mansfield said. “Being able to make the top eight in a field of talented long hitters definitely makes me feel like I belong in the world of long drive.” In a long drive competition, the goal is to hit a golf ball the farthest by driving. Each competitor is given a limit of two minutes and 45 seconds to hit six balls. In order for the ball to count, it must land in grid, which is 70 yards wide and approximately 450 yards long. Players compete in groups of six and are divided into a winner’s and loser’s bracket. By the end of the tournament, there are eight
State Rep. Bill DeWeese, said a whopping 83 percent of constituents responding to a survey on his legislative website support an extraction tax on Marcellus Shale drillers. Of the 227 survey responses, DeWeese said 26 percent favored using the revenue to offset property taxes, 13 percent want it deployed to maintain roads and bridges,
another 13 percent would devote the money to environmental protection and 10 percent think it should be used to reduce cuts in social services. DeWeese said that only 8 percent of poll respondents opposed a natural gas extraction tax, and the overwhelming number in favor of such a levy closely mirrors the 50th District feedback he’s consistently got-
ten throughout the summer. “It speaks volumes when the people I represent weigh in, by more than a 10-to-1 margin, in favor of any proposal,” DeWeese said. “As their elected representative, I have a duty to make sure their voice concerning Marcellus is heard in Harrisburg – and I intend to do that, vigorously and with great
gusto.” DeWeese said a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing he co-chaired in Greene County Aug. 2, which attracted 19 House members, featured testimony from the industry, environmental advocates and local perspectives, providing keen insights that helped gird him for the See SURVEY on B4
Corbett to reveal drilling fee proposal By Kyle Edwards Region Editor
Gov. Tom Corbett is polishing up his plan to incorporate and oversee a fee on Marcellus Shale drilling. Corbett, who has so far been opposed to any kind of fee on Marcellus drilling, said that in lieu of a tax, the fee would focus more on giving money back to the local communities that the drilling impacts. Greene County Commissioner Pam Snyder is hopeful. “I think if they impose an impact fee so that the funds will come back to the municipality it will help tremendously,” she said. “We can use that money to help See MANSFIELD on B4 offset the costs of all of
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Gov. Corbett’s proposal to place fees on drilling will be fully revealed in the next few weeks. Corbett hopes to give the majority of the money back to the communities. the negative impacts of the drilling.” According to Snyder, the fee would help the county to repair the damage caused by drilling.
“If they placed a tax on drilling, it would be a severance tax. They [the drilling companies] would have to pay based on what they take out of the ground,” she said.
“The money that the county receives from the proposed fee would be put towards fixing the roads, waterlines, sewers See PROPOSAL on B4
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Editorial
Practice tolerance Respect other religious views According to the Waynesburg University mission statement, we as a community strive toward “a commitment to welcome students from various cultures, backgrounds, educational experiences and ages to enhance diversity and contribute to the learning community.” But does everyone on campus fully commit to and understand this seldom-read clause? The university is best known for being a Christian campus and prides itself on serving God and all of creation. Students are urged to develop their faith, and the faculty is encouraged to foster that growth through their teaching. Yet despite its religious affiliation, not all students attending Waynesburg University can identify with the Christian faith, or in some cases, any faith at all. Not all students attend church on Sundays or chapel on Tuesdays. Not all students believe in God or a higher power. The mission statement clearly asks the Waynesburg University community to welcome students from various backgrounds, which includes their religious beliefs and upbringings. One’s faith is a personal choice and should be left up to the individual to decide; not held against them or viewed as something that should be changed. To strengthen ourselves as a university and community overall, we should learn to put aside our differences and accept everyone for what they believe and who they are as person.
Don’t blame media Movies are not responsible for others’ crime People have been blaming movies and books for their wrongdoings for years, and it’s time to put an end to using the media as a scapegoat for dangerous and illegal actions. For example, Kyle Shaw, a 17-year-old from New York, bombed his local Starbucks in 2009. He said the movie “Fight Club” gave him the idea, and his parents tried to sue the moviemakers rather than face the fact that their son committed a very serious crime and deserved punishment. Another case that involved the same “blame the media” attitude occurred when Michael Carneal, then 14, killed three students and wounded five others at his school in West Paducah, Ky. Carneal tried to point the finger of blame at the movie ‘’Basketball Diaries’’ for his actions. Years later, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, in Cincinnati dismissed the lawsuit that tried to hold makers of video games and movies liable for Carneal’s shooting. But why was there a lawsuit to begin with? Movies, games and books are made to entertain people, not to act as templates for the way they should behave. Most movies have outrageous plots that, to the normal person, would never happen in real life. Those who have tried to live out their lives exactly as characters and have hurt others because of it are the ones who have done something wrong, not the writers and moviemakers whose work is meant for others’ enjoyment.
Remember childhood cancer month This month we remembered the anniversary of 9/11, celebrated Constitution Day and finally opened our new chapel. Maybe we forgot to recognize something important that was going on behind all of these events. Let’s think about it. How many things have you complained about today? How many things do you complain about every day? I know that today alone I have slept in,
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dreaded going to class, griped about the new facebook and stressed about all of the work that I have known about since the beginning of the semester, but haven’t done. Something else happened today that will go unnoticed by most. According to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, every
Air disasters not a cause for fear I flew an airplane before I drove a car. Ironically, when I flew the small five-seater Cessna airplane, I had never even rode in an airplane before. Doesn’t this seem potentially problematic to anyone else? Granted, I was with a certified airplane pilot instructor and the extent of my “flying” consisted of
school day 46 children are diagnosed with pediatric cancer. Every year close to 11,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed and around 1,300 of these children will die of the disease, the site said. Even though survival rates have increased for many children, the improvement is not enough to prevent this amount of deaths. Although there has been a dramatic improvement in the amount of children who survive the disease, can-
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steering a little bit while in the air, but I was still sitting in the pilot seat. It was my 16th birthday, and my family and I all went for a drive, but I had no idea where we were going. Maybe out for ice cream, or if I was really lucky, maybe to check out some used cars. As it turns out, we were headed somewhere completely different. After watching airplanes flying over our house for years, I had hoped that someday I would get
cer is still the second leading cause of death in children. So there is something that we forgot to recognize. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Although there have been a variety of events held on campus this month, none of them addressed pediatric cancer. So now I’m addressing it for all of the children who will not have the See RECOGNIZE on B3
my pilot’s license. So when I figured out I was going to get to ride in a plane, I could not have been happier. When the pilot handed over the controls to me, I was ecstatic. It was complete and utter freedom the likes of which I had never felt before. And it was in that moment that I knew why people enjoyed taking risks like flying little airplanes. It’s the same reason people skydive and play sports and embark on other risky ventures. It is the thrill of adventure. Although participating in these activities is a little dangerous, it is See FEAR on B3
Corbett on right track with drilling fee Earlier this summer, Gov. Tom Corbett called the state legislature to halt all discussions and debates on Marcellus Shale drilling; at least until his Shale panel offered its views in July. That was two months ago, and now Gov. Corbett has stated that sometime in the next week or so, he plans to unveil his full proposal for placing a fee on drilling in Pennsylvania. Until this point, the Governor has been strongly against taking any kind of compensation from the drilling companies, even going
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so far as threatening to veto any proposed tax or fee that came across his desk. What changed his mind, I wonder? Not that I’m complaining mind you. In fact, if you’re anything like me, you jumped for joy upon hearing this news. I have been absolutely dumbfounded as to why the Governor continually refused to even consider
placing some kind of tax on drilling companies. We could have a huge amount of wealth flowing into the state’s coffers if we put a severance tax on drilling. Other states do it, so why don’t we? And lawmakers haven’t been the only ones pushing for compensation. Some members of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, such as Equitable Resources in Pittsburgh, have been pushing for some kind of revenue raising instrument from the get-go. Now, I’m not trying to
criticize the governor for being so adamantly opposed to this issue until now. Quite the contrary. In fact, I think that it’s great he’s finally come around. He’s finally realized that the state of Pennsylvania can make a boatload of money by placing some kind of fee on drilling. Just how much he takes advantage of the natural resource we have under our feet remains to be seen, but it’s the fact that he’s finally See DRILL on B3
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Drill fee to be proposed Continued from B2 doing it that he should be applauded. And that’s not even the best part. Not only is he proposing to place a fee on drilling, he’s going to give a vast majority of money collected from that fee back to the local communities. He’s placing an impact fee on the drilling. Gov. Corbett said on Philadelphia-based Talk Radio 1210 WPHT that revenue from the impact fee should be used primarily to compensate drilling communities for Think of American education tion in the public arena was the classrooms, and engaged in the negative impacts, learning, often with little help such as road and bridge as a house of many rooms, each more symbolic than real. with a distinct function but Then, two dramatic develop- from the outside. damage from heavy Entrepreneurs and captains of truck traffic. taken as a whole, this house is ments set off alarms everyshelter against the winds of where. Colleges and companies industry such as Bill Gates and That’s right. Warren Buffet, home building change buffeting the world and began to complain that too The Governor is going threatening our future. many high school graduates tycoon Eli Broad, hedge fund bilAny objective analysis of that were arriving on their doorstep lionaires in New York's Robin illiterate and Hood Foundation, have put edushelter comes to the same con- functionally clusion: we have work to do to unable to do the simplest form cation reform and excellence at the top of their personal and be sure we're secure and able to of math. hold our own against whatever The other development? Our financial agenda. This is a crusade in which we this new global climate sends Asian competitors were racing can all take part. Members of my our way. That's the unsettling to the top not only of the ecoContinued from B2 news. The good news? Work is nomic ladder but also the educa- generation, who owe so much to under way, from the most tion ladder. They were making this country, should be a ready remote school districts in rural massive investments in educa- army of volunteer tutors and opportunity to complain America, to the inner city of our tion, unencumbered by outmod- teacher aides in their communi- about facebook, because largest urban areas. ed structures, political food ties. Education used to be about they are actually sufferStandards and expectations fights and "I give up" mentality. Reading, Riting and Rithmetic. ing. are being raised and tested; new China requires all junior high No more. Now it is about Studies have shown teaching techniques are being students to take courses in biol- Recognition of the problem, that survival rates for systematically measured and ogy, chemistry and physics, Reform of the institution and children diagnosed with implemented; new kinds of rightly figuring that science will Resolve to do what it takes to pediatric cancer have schools are being constructed be the coin of the 21st century. place American students of risen by 20 to 40 percent and politicians from the White In America, only 18 percent of every socio-economic class in since the disease was House to the village green are senior high school students take the top tier of their peers every- first discovered. where. being held accountable for their those courses. But these rates only ___ Innovative administrators and commitment to education. include children whose For too long in our country, teachers have designed imaginaThis editorial originally cancer care is treated by education was a one-size-fits-all tive curricula and motivational appeared in the McClatchey oncologist and delivered model and the place of educa- techniques to keep students in Tribune. to one of many cancer centers that follow established clinical protocols. Some children will never make it to these centers. Some children die of the disease before any Dear Waynesburg U. Students, we do NOT worship the same Perhaps this video and others one even realizes that My thoughts go out to you after God. Jesus Christ is the only like it, which have been produced they have it. reading the article, “A New View Messiah, and false prophets such by former Muslims and those who Pediatric cancer of Sept. 11,” in the Thursday, as Mohammed are condemned in study Islam up close, should be deserves more recogniSept. 22 edition of the Yellow the Old and New Testaments. required viewing at Waynesburg tion than it has recieved Jacket. I am compelled to offer Yes, that is “day and night, white University. No matter how sin- this month. you an apology on behalf of my and black.” Uncomfortable as it cerely we long to be able to simply An entire month is entire generation (your parents’ seems to us in our culture, some wish conflict away and “just get dedicated to childhood generation) for failing to present things are absolute—because God along,” we must wake up and cancer, and what have you with a clear picture of the says so in His Word. Let us discuss grow up; we must learn to think you heard about it? realities of Islamic terrorism how we respond to the evil of ter- and not merely emote. We must 11,000 children diagthroughout the world and in our rorism, but we must avoid face the issue of Islamic terrorism nosed. own country. approaching the issue with our by looking dispassionately at the 1,300 dead. Judging by the comments stat- heads floating around in some facts and pursue a firm course of When a child has caned in the article, your perspective mushy vision of Woodstock-style action to protect our nation, even cer, it becomes a crisis on this crucial subject is danger- “love and peace.” as we pray for those earthly ene- for their entire family. ously naïve . There is a tone of There is a video on Youtube mies whose stated purpose is to The children diagpolitical and social correctness showing a comparison of today’s conquer and/or destroy everyone nosed with the disease reflected in comments such as, muslim society and Nazi and everything that is not submit- need extra care; their par“We all worship the same God, Germany. You can find this video ted to the false god Allah. ents will have to miss and Muslims do recognize Jesus as by searching Youtube for “The work and their siblings a Messiah.” No, Nikolai, you shocking video muslims don’t ~Linda Pierson and loved ones suffer the Greene County resident have been lied to. The truth is that want you to see.” blow of dealing with the diagnosis. Lives stop because of this disease. But our lives do not. When that airplane crowds? Should be we event such as this. It is not our daughter, crashed, people immedi- letting 74 year olds do it? When people live in ately began blaming the This is probably the last fear of the next tragedy, son, sister or brother. age of the pilot, the type air race. If organizers they miss out on many Continued from B2 of plane, the lack of safe- had asked those ques- of the exciting experity of the sport and a tions earlier they might ences and adventures that element of danger number of other things. have been able to contin- that life offers. that shows a person’s According to the Huff- ue. It is over.” Air shows are a large true spirit and character. post Community ModNone - of these things part of American history But not everyone feels erator Amalek in the even come close to the and they are an integral this way. Some people comments section of the truth, though. part of the aviation believe that life should Huffington Post’s article Yes, people were world. The air shows be contained and safe ‘Reno Air Show Plane scared and many com- will continue, and the and calm. Crash: Airplane Crashes ments from these arti- tradition of flying airAnd when something Into Stands At National cles reflected this atti- planes will live on. like the WWII airplane Championship Air tude. But in reality, it Life involves taking crashed during the air Races In Nevada,’ “Even was an accident. And risks. Even when race in Reno, Nev., peo- if your speculation is nothing could have been tragedies happen, people ple immediately began correct, should we have done to prevent it. need to remain opticommenting on safety planes flying at 500 mph People should not be mistic. After all, what’s issues. at low altitudes over scared by an accidental life without a little risk?
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to take money from the drilling companies and give it back to the communities in which their rigs are located. And for Greene County, that means that we’ll be getting some major cash flow if and when this proposal is accepted. Because let’s face it, it will be accepted. Lawmakers have been crying for this sort of thing since before Corbett was elected as governor. They’re not going to turn down anything that brings them money from the Marcellus Shale formation. Not in this lifetime. So, in the next few weeks, we’ll be getting a full proposal out of Gov. Corbett. Here’s hoping that once we do, we’ll be getting some money out of the Marcellus Shale drilling companies. Finally.
If it was we would be more aware and we would want other people in the community to be as well. We would stop to recognize the fact that this month is dedicated to those children. And we would make a greater effort to raise more money to research the disease; there needs to be more money raised toward cancer research. Children’s hospitals and pediatric departments of university medical centers complete 35 percent of all funded pediatric research, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia website said. Hospitals should be able to focus their funding on the children, not the research. Through fundraising efforts and awareness members of the campus and the community can become advocates for pediatric cancer research funding. We need to be more aware. While we are complaining about facebook and classes, children are being diagnosed with a deadly disease. But we just cannot get over the fact that the new layout of our favorite social networking site has changed. Selfish us. Fortunately, doctors and cancer research analyst have not given up. They are aware and fighting. Thanks to hospitals and research centers, there are more than 350,000 childhood cancer survivors in the United States.
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Alpaca farm wins hearts
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knitted sweaters, hats and scarves. “It is fun to make something out of nothing,” Byrne said. “It is fun to make it into sweaters, hats or scarves. It is amazing, I think.” Galing began raising alpacas six years ago when her veterinarian recommended them. At the time, Galing didn’t know what an alpaca was; she grew up with sheep and cows. When Galing introduced the alpacas to her parents, they were unsure. “They had to get used to the idea of alpacas,” Galing said. “My 91-year old father helps out now. He is sold. I don’t know what we’d do without him.” According to Galing, selling alpacas is
finalists that compete for the title of longest driver. Mansfield rounded out this group at the Mile High Shootout. According to Mansfield, the most exciting part of the trip was knocking out the leading tour money leader, Landon Gentry, in the second round of the tournament. “I had taken him down in a previous tournament to make it to the finals,” he said. “But to do it again in my second tour event ever really made some heads turn.” Although he was pleased with the experi-
Proposal to be revealed Continued from B1 upcoming debate. “As I traverse the 50th District, it is easy to see the development boon being caused by the Marcellus Shale. But it is also easy to see – and hear about – associated problems and growing con-
ence, Mansfield feels that his performance could have been better. “I was not as prepared for this tournament as I was the last,” he said. “I really just ran out of steam at the end and couldn’t find the grid.” Mansfield said he plans to continue pursuing the sport of long drive in the years to come. He hopes to travel the world performing exhibitions, or trick shot shows, and competing with the professionals who inspired him to begin golfing. “I believe I have the distance to be among the elite hitters in the world,” said Mansfield. “With the 2011 Remax World Championship taking place this November, time will soon tell.”
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The farm aims to raise county awareness of the alpacas in hopes that the animals will someday become more popular to raise in Greene County than sheep. where the real money is. However, that is not the reason she
raises them. “Just look at their faces,” Galing said.
“...it makes no sense for Pennsylvania to remain the only major gas-producing state where they [the drilling companies] pay zero.” Bill Deweese Penn. Rep - D-Greene/Fayette/Washington Counties
cerns,” DeWeese said. “As we routinely read about breathtaking, multi-billion-dollar acquisitions by this industry’s major corpo-
rate players, it makes no sense for Pennsylvania to remain the only major gas-producing state where they pay zero.”
“They are so calming. How can you not love them?”
DeWeese said the situation is particularly vexing since many within the industry are willing to pay a tax or fee, like they do in other states. “GOP protestations aside, the Marcellus gas under Pennsylvania isn’t going anywhere, and the tide of public opinion is running high against continuing their favored tax status,” DeWeese said.
Drilling fee proposed Continued from B1 and anything else that has been damaged by the drilling.” Karla Olsen, manager of public relations for Equitable Resources, one of the drilling companies that have rigs set up locally, said that the company is strongly in favor of the fee. “EQT was one of the first natural gas companies in Pennsylvania to come out in favor of some kind of revenueraising instrument, whether it be a severance tax or impact fee, because we do believe that when we’re extracting these natural resources from the ground, we should be compensating the community,” she said. As for just how much should be charged, both Snyder and Olsen are hesitant to give a set number. “I think we will have to watch it play out. It depends on how long the impact is going to be occurring in the county,” Snyder said. “I think
that right now they just need to get something established because every day that goes by we’re losing that revenue.” Olsen agrees. “We believe that it needs to be shared revenue,” she said. “As for how much, that remains to be seen, but we believe it is our responsibility to the area to pay some kind of fee.” Although the future of Gov. Corbett’s proposed fee remains to be seen, Snyder feels that companies will continue to drill in Pennsylvania. “I don’t think that this will have an impact on whether or not they drill here at all,” she said. “I think they realize that we’re very rich in the Marcellus Shale and that the price to continue drilling here will be well worth it.” Olsen said EQT is of the same mindset. “We’re going to continue drilling, because the Marcellus is a huge resource,” she said. “Now, I can’t speak for others as to if they would modify their drilling plans, but we would work that [the impact fee] into our operating expenses.”
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This one J - 32, G C - 26 Football escapes in back-and-forth PAC battle means a Despite 116 yards little bit in penalties, WU wins on the road more ACKETS
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By Aaron Thompson
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Dave Floyd Senior Sports Editor
On Saturday, the Bethany football team makes the brief trip to John F. Wiley Stadium to take on the Jackets in a critical Presidents’ Athletic Conference clash. Waynesburg comes into the contest undefeated in league play at 2-0 (2-1 overall), while the Bison carry a 1-1 PAC mark (also 2-1 overall) into the matchup. There’s no denying that the game could prove crucial in shaping the conference race down the stretch. But if you think that’ll be the only motivation for the Jackets Saturday afternoon, you’re kidding yourself. For anyone aware of what took place in the wee hours of the morning last Oct. 24, you know to what I’m referring. Zach Fatigante, a senior tight end at the time, and younger brother Tyler, now a junior and the Jackets’ backup quarterback, were hospitalized after a fight at an off campus house. The others involved: seven Bethany football players, including current starting quarterback Matt Grimard and current starting running back Eric Walker. The seven were eventually charged with felonies, but those charges were dropped. They all escaped (somehow) with only probation, fines, community service, etc.—Grimard’s penalties being the worst, for he plead guilty to one count of Criminal Conspiracy and one count of Disorderly Conduct. Both Zach and Tyler Fatigante were also charged in the incident. The Fatigante brothers have since recovered, and Tyler is back on the field, seeing time as a situational running quarterback. But what happened last October is not forgotten. Sure, coaches and players are saying all the right things, focusing solely on the overt task of repaying Bethany on the scoreboard. (Last season, Bethany caught the Jackets off guard in early October, beating them 24-17 and ultimately harming Waynesburg’s postseason aspirations.) However, emotions are sure to be running high, and it won’t be just because of that
Waynesburg running back Bertrand Ngampa rushed for a career-high 112 yards, and the Yellow Jackets overcame 116 penalty yards, holding off Grove City 32-26 and spoiling the Wolverines’ Homecoming. The Jackets took the 32-26 lead with 8:49
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remaining in the fourth quarter when senior quarterback Josh Graham connected with senior receiver Jeff Young for a 37-yard touchdown pass. After that, the Waynesburg defense, which struggled at times with penalties and slowing the rejuvenated Grove City offense, got stops when they needed them most. The Wolverines last three possessions resulted in a turnover on downs, a punt and an interception by sophomore cornerback Marvin Sampson that put the game on ice.
The victory moved the Jackets Presidents’ Athletics Conference record to 2-0, while improving their overall mark to 2-1. The win means the Jackets and defending three-time PAC champion Thomas More both are atop the standings with a perfect 2-0 conference record. Seventh-year head coach Rick Shepas stressed the importance of finding ways to win conference games on the road. “We felt really good See JACKETS on C2
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Sophomore defensive end Brandon Fedorka bears down on the quarterback Saturday at Grove City.
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Ebersole’s two goals at Marietta power Jackets to an 8-1 mark By James Allenby Staff Writer This past Saturday, the Waynesburg women’s soccer team found themselves caught in a scoreless battle at halftime on the road at Marietta College. However, two second-half goals by senior captain Courtney Ebersole, including the decisive goal with less than four minutes remaining, gave Waynesburg a 2-1 victory. The win pushes the Yellow Jackets’ winning streak to eight games and moves them to 8-1 on the season. “We came out a little flat in the first half,” said assistant coach Sarah Arsenault. “In the second half, we were more focused and had a great will to win.” In the first half of the match both teams struggled to find the net, as both the Jacket and Pioneer defenses refused to allow a goal. Marietta out-
Men’s soccer above .500 for first time since ‘07 By Jon Ledyard Staff Writer
of the top wrestlers in the country.” Achieving his goal of No. 1 in the nation didn’t come easily to Crown, however. He has spent countless time training and practicing to perfect his skills on the mat. “I’ve been practicing a lot in the offseason and practicing a lot with my teammates whenever I can,” he said. Crown understands that he has weaknesses, and in order to prepare for the intense competition he is certain to face, he must work on improving some of those weaker
After four years and plenty of brutal losses, the Waynesburg men’s soccer team can finally see a glimmer of light at the end of a very dark tunnel. With a thrilling 2-1 overtime road victory over Marietta Saturday and a 40 drubbing of Mount Aloysius earlier in the week, the Jackets are now over .500 for the first time since 2007 when they opened the season with a 1-0 victory over Franciscan. “We have an influx of young talent that I think has given our older guys hope that we are moving forward,” said head coach Sean McCarthy. “We aren’t just talking the talk anymore, but we are walking the walk, as well.” Freshman Jude Anuwe’s 45-yard bomb gave the Jacket’s their first overtime victory in over a year after Marietta had managed to knot the game at one midway through the second half. The win moved Waynesburg two games over .500 for the first time since 2005. “I looked up and I saw the keeper on his line, and I thought why not let it fly?” said Anuwe. “That’s pretty much been my motto in life is if the runway is clear, why not let it fly?”
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Senior Courtney Ebersole reaches for a ball in this past Thursday’s game with Mount Aloysius. She tallied a hat trick in the contest before notching two more Saturday. shot the Jackets 6-3 in the half, while the teams were even in corner kicks at four apiece. Waynesburg struck first in the second half to break up the scoreless tie. In the 62nd minute, freshman Kirsten Miller head-
ed a cross by sophomore Susie Godwin to the feet of Ebersole. Ebersole was then able to bury the ball in the back of the net to give Waynesburg a 1-0 lead. Both Godwin and Miller were credited with assists on the play.
“We’ve been working on crossing the ball and making our runs to goal,” said Ebersole. “It was nice to finish like that.” Marietta was able to even the score when, in See STREAK on C4
Crown ranked No. 1 nationally at 125 Junior grappler aspires to win nationals in 2012 By Nick Farrell Staff Writer
Waynesburg junior wrestler Alex Crown was recently voted the No. 1 wrestler in the Division III 125-pound weight class by d3wrestle.com. Crown, a graduate of Carlisle High School, has been wrestling for 14 years, tirelessly training for this type of success. “It means a lot,” said Crown, referring to his See MORE on C2 recent honor. “It’s been
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“It’s been one of my goals since I came here to college. ... I knew it wasn’t going to be easy to reach, but I had to work hard and prove that I could be one of the top wrestlers in the country.” Alex Crown Junior wrestler, ranked No. 1 at 125 pounds
one of my goals since I came here to college. I knew it was going to be a big thing to accomplish,
and I knew it wasn’t going to be easy to reach, but I had to work hard and prove that I could be one
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Cross country competes in two races
Waynesburg sends Jackets compete course, three individuals inshortlongcourse to Fall PAC Invite By Kyle Oland
Editorial Assistant
Presto finishes in fourth place on the women’s side On Tuesday, representatives from the Waynesburg University men’s and women’s golf teams finished their two-day run at the 2011 Presidents’ Athletic Conference Fall Golf Invitational. Sophomore Madison Presto finished in fourth place on the women’s side after carding a second-day score of 92, which, when combined with her firstday score of 89, gave the second-year standout a two-day total of 181, leaving her just one stroke shy of second place. Grove City’s Esther Durling ran away with individual medalist honors on the women’s side with a 163 (81-82) at the Par 71 course. Junior Colin Wilson and senior Brendan Scioscia both completed their respective runs at the
Jackets top Wolverines Continued from C2 about the gameplan,” Shepas said. “We took steps forward offensively and [showed] a lot of good things from week two to week three.” Waynesburg got off to a good start offensively as they drove down the field on the opening possession for a 10-play, 60-yard drive, which was capped off by a three-yard touchdown run by senior running back Justin Falcon. First-year kicker Dominic Zappa’s PAT was no good. Grove City responded quickly as they drove 60 yards on seven plays to tie the contest on a two-yard touchdown by running back Blaine Miller. After stopping Waynesburg, the Wolverines drove down the field once again and took their first lead when Miller found the end zone again, this time from four yards out to make it 12-6 Wolverines. Waynesburg answered with a touchdown of its own, this time by another one of their multitude of backs, when senior back
More than just a game Continued from C2 seven-point defeat a season ago. Head coach Rick Shepas will have the task of keeping his team focused despite the circumstances. “One thing is for sure—we’re playing a
men’s event as individuals. Wilson carded a Tuesday round of 84 to complete a 36-hole total of 166 Presto and finish in 26th place. Scioscia ended up tied for 32nd place with a two-day total of 180 (93- 87). Saint Vincent’s Sam Cline edged out Thiel’s Bryan Smith by two strokes to take the top men’s spot with a 36-hole score of 145 (68-77). Westminster took the top team spot on the women’s side, while Washington & Jefferson did the same in the men’s competition. The 36-hole PAC Fall Golf Invite counts for half of the 72-hole team total (combined with the 2012 PAC Golf Championship this coming April) which will determine the 201112 PAC golf team champions.
On Saturday, the Yellow Jacket men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Dickinson Long Course/Short Course Invitational at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. The meet consisted of a men’s and women’s short race and a men’s and women’s long race. The Waynesburg women finished 15th out of 23 teams competing in the short race with a score of 145 points. Junior Megan Donovan was the top finisher for the Jackets, crossing the line in 32nd with a time of 16:53. Donovan was followed by sophomore Tiffany Onifer and junior Elizabeth Johnson in 46th and 67th place, respectively. Head coach Chris Hardie said he was impressed with his team’s performance, as they ran against nationally ranked competition. “Megan Donovan was
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Freshman Josh Allison was the Jackets’ top finisher in the short race Saturday at Dickinson. superb this week,” he said. “Megan continues to work as hard as anyone, and I expect her to creep into the top 20 in the conference.” The host team Dickinson won the women’s short race by finishing with 26 points, five points ahead of second-place finisher Muhlenberg. Moravian senior Cadee Rockwell finished first in the short race with a time of 15:18.
In the men’s short race, the Yellow Jacket men finished 16th out of 21 teams with 225 points. Leading the men’s team was freshmen John Allison, finishing 66th in a time of 14:14. Allison was followed closely by fellow freshmen Elliot Haire, who finished in 69th place. Rounding out the top four were freshman Cody Doerzbacher in 90th and sophomore Matt Giardina
Hanley injured, unknown status cause for concern By Lucas Diethorn Staff Writer Waynesburg escaped Saturday’s game at Grove City victorious, remaining unbeaten in PAC play. However, it came with a big price. Waynesburg lost their most experienced offensive lineman, starting center senior Nick Hanley, to a knee injury. Hanley is the anchor on an offensive line that is paving the way for one of the best rushing attacks in the PAC. Hanley is also the veteran leader of a very young line, and one that head coach Rick Shepas depends on week in and week out. If Hanley is unable to go Saturday against Bethany, it will certainly be cause for concern on offense, particularly on the line. Shepas said of Hanley: “Nick is a big part our offensive production. He has been a reliable player up front for three straight years. He is also a tough, hard-working guy. I do not expect him out long. We will see.” The injury is worse in the fact that Bethany boasts Jamelle Bowers sprinted 30 yards to tying the game at 12. On the ensuing drive, the Wolverines answered with another score a little more than two minutes later. Fill-in quarterback Brian Pell found receiver Anthony Ritchie for a 38yard touchdown. Grove City connected on the extra point, the first successful point after of the game by either team, to make it 19-12 Wolverines. Following suit, the Jackets came firing back when Ngampa burst free for a 10-yard touchdown
football game, and football is a controlled game, so we definitely don’t want to make this game an emotional game,” he said. “I want to see our players … play with a level head, so that we’re not just playing on emotion. “I got a sense that our players know what’s at stake for them, regardless of what type of emotions are running because of anything that took place
run. Zappa, perhaps inspired by his counterpart from GCC making an extra point, connected on one of his own. That made it 19-19, which is where the score remained until the second half. Points were more difficult to come by in the second half after both teams made adjustments at the break. The Jackets had a fourth different running back find the end zone when sophomore shortyardage back Dominic Moore plunged in from
at anytime in the offseason.” Tyler Fatigante feels whatever emotions stem from the October incident will, in fact, benefit the Jackets on the field Satur-
a very athletic defensive line, which already has 13 tackles for loss and eight and a half sacks on the season. Bethany is very stout against the run, which is Waynesburg’s bread and butter on offense. If Waynesburg’s offense expects to perform well and score in Saturdays game, the offensive line must be able to adapt to the absence of Hanley and keep Bethany’s defensive line off of senior quarterback Josh Graham, as well as block for the stellar rushing attack. The replacement for Hanley if he is to miss Saturday’s game is junior center Conor Brinkhoff. Shepas is fully confident that Brinkhoff will perform well. “In times like these, we will need guys to step up,” he said. “Conor Brinkhoff will be up to the challenge.” Brinkhoff has had multiple years of experience learning from Hanley. He will attempt to rally the line behind him and help keep the hogs of Waynesburg rolling Saturday against the Bison. two yards out to make it 26-19 with 1:35 to go in the third quarter. Miller answered again for Grove City, providing his third score of the day, this time from one yard out to tie the contest. This came before Graham connected with Young on the game-winning touchdown and the Jacket defense preserved a second straight win against the Wolverines. The back-and-forth contest featured four ties and five lead changes. Graham completed 13of-23 passes for 167 yards
and a touchdown pass. His favorite target on the day was senior Jeff Young, who had a team-high five catches for 82 yards and that game-winning touchdown grab. Despite the numbers, Shepas thought Graham took a few more steps forward in his development. “I thought this was a breakout game for him from a confidence standpoint,” Shepas said. “He really did a nice job whether it was stepping up in the pocket or making plays throwing on the run.”
day “Definitely it’s a positive,” he said. “Football’s definitely an emotional game; you play with emotion. As long as [we] can keep that emotion within
the rules of the game, it will definitely help us.” Despite what Fatigante or any other player or coach says, I look for those “rules of the game” to be breached a time or two Saturday afternoon. I can’t imagine the bottom of pileups being familyfriendly zones, that’s for sure. It’s a game Jacket players have had circled on their calendars for some time now. And there’s lit-
in 93rd place. Hardie said his young men’s team is taking steps in the right direction, pointing out Allison’s performance as proof. “John Allison was our top finisher in the shorter race, and we know he has a bright future at Waynsburg,” he said. “We fully expect him to creep closer to the 28-minute mark in the next month.” Just like in the women’s short race, the host team Dickinson prevailed, taking home first place with just nine team points. Dickinson senior Dylan Straughan finished first in the men’s short race with a time of 12:35. In the women’s long race, the Yellow Jackets finished 11th out of 21 teams with 139 team points. The women were led by sophomore Bre Paul, who finished 27th in a time of 25:12. Michelle Naymick was the next Waynesburg runner to cross the finish line, doing it in 26:28, which was good enough for 53rd place. Naymick was followed by freshmen Joy Talbott in 59th place. Johns Hopkins took See XC on C4
Shepas also talked about his concerns with the kicking game to this point in the season. “They just need to get better,” he said. “Dom looks nervous, but he just needs to work through that. We’re going to move forward. We’ve been fortunate in the past at the position.” Sophomore defensive end Brandon Fedorka had maybe his biggest game as a Jacket to lead the Waynesburg defensive effort. Fedorka racked up four tackles for loss and two sacks, both game-highs, and chipped in seven tackles. Senior safety Ryan Williams led the team with 10 tackles. Waynesburg will look to stay unbeaten Saturday when they host PAC rival Bethany. The Bison come 1-1 in PAC play, 2-1 overall. The key will be limiting Bethany’s vaunted rushing attack. Bethany has three players in the top 10 in the PAC in rushing: senior running back Eric Walker (273 yards), sophomore quarterback Matt Grimard (166) and sophomore running back Nico Irizarry (151). Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at John F. Wiley Stadium.
tle doubt they’ll be thinking about last October’s incident in the days leading up to, and throughout, Saturday’s contest. Said Fatigante, “I’m not going to say it’s adding any incentive, but I’m sure it’s in the back of everyone’s mind.”
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Athlete of the Week Courtney Ebersole’s 11-point week earns her the award for the second straight time By Aaron Thompson
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Shorthanded Jackets shut out by Titans Academic conflicts sideline three senior starters
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By Rob Longo
Assistant Sports Editor
Staff Writer
After another impressive week and helping lead the Waynesburg women’s soccer team to its eighth straight victory, senior forward Courtney Ebersole was named our Yellow Jacket Athlete of the Week for the second consecutive week. Ebersole tallied an impressive five goals in two games over the past week of action. Just a week ago, the senior from East Berlin, Pa., tallied her fourth career hat trick in a 7-0 victory against Mt. Aloysius. She then followed that up by scoring the Jackets’ two goals in a 2-1 victory at Ohio Athletic Conference member Marietta. Ebersole ranks among the top of the PAC in nearly every major offensive statistical category. The team captain leads the conference in goals (11), total points (23), shots taken (33) and has also had four game-winning goals for the Jackets this season. Ebersole and the rest of the women’s soccer team have opened up their 2011 campaign with an 8-1 record through nine games They were set to put that lengthy winning streak on the line Wednesday when they faced off on the road against Wilmington College. Those results were not available at press deadline. The Jackets will open PAC play when they host Chatham on Friday. That match kicks off at 7 p.m. at John F. Wiley Stadium.
On Tuesday, even a three-week long delay couldn’t save the Yellow Jacket women’s tennis team. Westminster swept every individual match to defeat Waynesburg, 9-0. The Jackets competed without three of their senior starters, due to academic scheduling conflicts. “It wasn’t pretty but I wasn’t too upset by the results,” said head coach Ron Christman. “Playing the No. 1 team in the conference right now, we went into the match with half of our starters missing. The scores look pretty bad, but I saw things on every court that show we’re making progress.” The Jackets were looking for a spark in their doubles play, hoping to rely on that rather than trying to pull out wins during the singles portion of match. However, this
Sophomore Markie Gustafson hits a forehand in Tuesday afternoon’s home match with Westminster. Waynesburg was shut out in the contest, 9-0. was hard to do because of the shortened roster Christman had to pick from. Unfamiliar doubles partners managed to win only two games out of all three pro set matches. One of the few bright spots: although Westminster is in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference with the Jackets, this match was, in fact, a non-confer-
ence match. Therefore, the loss did not hurt Waynesburg’s league record as they fell to 2-5 overall. The road does not get much easier for the Jackets, though. They return to conference play today to take on Chatham at 3:30 at home, followed by a non-conference match Saturday against Frostburg State.
“We just have to start believing in our ability to play with the stronger teams, and we’ll start getting some wins where we haven’t in the past.” Christman said. “We’ll keep working on the little things that are hurting us technique and tactics wise, and I’ll keep trying to get the players to believe in their ability.”
That’s one of the biggest things that had really helped him. When we recruit a lot of our guys, our main emphasis is on guys that maybe didn’t have the career they wanted to have in high school but thought they could keep getting better and have the desire to keep working hard,” said Headlee. Crown is certainly having a successful collegiate career, but with his recognition comes more responsibility for Crown. He feels that opposing wrestlers will give him their best effort during every match. “People are going to be gunning after me now, especially the bigger teams and the D-II schools,” says Crown. But he believes his extra practice and experience will
aid him on his quest to a national title. “My main goal is to go undefeated in all dual matches and to win nationals this year,” said Crown. “But I want to help the team get points in dual matches and in team tournaments.” Crown, along with fellow team captains senior Alex Evanoff and senior Garrett Johnston, have been working hard to put a solid team together while working to improve each of their games. “We’re in charge of the Wednesday workouts, and we’re trying to improve the practices so they’re tough for everybody and improve everybody,” said Crown “I’m trying to get the team involved in other activities like intramural flag football, which is great because it’ll help
us with conditioning. “We’re also trying to keep them involved in work study, which is a way for athletes to work on homework and keep their grades up so we have a good team GPA overall.” Headlee recognizes that Crown works hard outside the gym and deserves recognition for that as well. “We look at a lot of our guys in the classroom, the school setting and the community, and he’s well respected,” he said. “A lot of professors have told me he’s a joy to have in class. “When we have guys on recruiting visits, he’s one of the guys we have [as a host],” Headlee added. “We probably have three of the guys that stayed with him coming this year.”
But when it comes to wrestling, Headlee believes that the end of the year honors are the only important ones. “Everybody is going to be gunning, everybody likes to knock off the No. 1 guy,” he said. “But what happens at the end of the year is the most important part, so you have to prepare yourself. “You may be taking a couple losses, but you have to be able to learn from them and get yourself ready for the end of the year where you can make your mark and try to be at the top of the podium when it really counts.” Crown and the rest of the Yellow Jackets will start their season at home Oct. 29 with the annual Orange & Black Wrestleoffs.
and communication, and Austin has done a great job of challenging him this season. “We are trying to find our best goalie, so we will have Austin start against Wilmington and then Hunsberger play the second half and then make the decision as to who our goalie will be going into conference play.” Earlier in the week, the Jackets shut out Mt. Aloysius by dominating the Mounties in the shot department, 40-3. Sophomore Tim Fields opened the scoring eight minutes before halftime with his first goal of the season to give the Jackets a goal advantage at the midway point. Senior captain Erick Burke added his third goal of the season early in the second, before unassisted goals by freshmen Nick Brommer and CJ Trammell shortly after broke the game open.
The Jackets have now allowed only six goals this season compared to 17 at this point last season. “Defense definitely starts from our forwards impacting the game more by possessing the ball in terms of moving forward,” said McCarthy. “Two of our three guys on the back line are freshmen. Joakim Coleman at center back has been very calm and confident, and Joey DeMartin has been lights out. “And Evan Kaufmann is our senior captain and our energy guy, as well as being a great tackler.” The Jackets had only one more contest before Presidents’ Athletic Conference play begins Wednesday against Thiel College. That game against Wilmington was scheduled for 5 p.m. yesterday. Results, however, were not available at press time.
*Please note that sophomore football player Brandon Fedorka, along with freshman men’s soccer player Jude Anwue and senior volleyball player Lauren Wagner all received consideration for this award.
Crown ranks No. 1 at 125 Continued from C2 skills. “The main thing I’ve been working on [is] a soccer workout,” said Crown. “[The workout] is a small ladder drill that works on quickness with my feet and moving faster and strengthening all the muscles in my legs.” Head wrestling coach Ron Headlee loves the fact that Crown is always looking to work hard to improve the weaker aspects of his wrestling. “He’s very coachable,” said Headlee. “He wants to get out, and he knows he has some weaknesses. We know his foot speed isn’t where it needs to be,
so he’s doing a lot of ladder work and things just to make his foot speed a lot better. He knows what he needs to work on, and he puts in the extra time to make these things better.” But along with his weaknesses, Crown is looking to improve on some of his strengths. He believes he is at his best from the top position, and he is working to improve on some different tilts and new techniques that opponents haven’t seen him use before. Headlee agrees that Crown is strongest from the top position, but he believes that Crown’s biggest strength is that fact that he’s always willing to work hard and improve. “I definitely think that he’s willing to improve.
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Jacket men above .500 Continued from C1 Freshman James Sneed opened the scoring just before halftime off an assist from classmate Juan Alvarez, making it the fourth game in a row the Jackets have drawn first blood. The Pioneers answered to force overtime, the first goal Waynesburg has allowed in the last four games. Anuwe silenced the Marietta crowd eight minutes into the extra period, launching a shot from deep that pushed the Jackets winning streak to four games. “We knew we had some opponents these last four games that we could really get on track against,” said senior captain Dave Floyd. “The key is trying to get guys to
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Freshman defender Joey DeMartin (4) goes up for a header in this past Thursday’s game against Mount Aloysius. The Jackets beat the Mounties 4-0 to go above .500. focus on the fact that we are building for conference play and even though we are 5-3 we haven’t done anything yet. “Last year we were 5-51 going into conference play and then lost our last eight games, so the important thing is peaking at the right time for confer-
ence play.” The Jackets pulled out the victory despite being outshot 30 to 11 and having only two corner kicks to the Pioneers 16. Senior Ryan Hunsberger returned to goal after three games off with a phenomenal effort, stopping seven shots, before giving way to freshman
Austin Ganzke in the second half, who also stopped seven shots while allowing the one goal. “We are blessed with having not only two but three goalies who can play at a high level for us,” said McCarthy. “Hunsberger has improved tremendously over the last year in terms of consistency
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Volleyball ties last season’s win total Jackets handle La Roche, move record to 8-6
“Wags and Jordan had a solid night, really all around,” Benkowski said. Defensively, junior Presley Cupp had a great game, getting 12 digs and 4 aces to go along with her performance. “Presley had a great night for us. Really everyone contributed to the team in a positive way and saw court time.”
Both setters, sophomore Natalie Ranallo (14) and junior Carly Smithyman (13), both reached double figures in assists for the contest. “We got better today at being more aggressive at the net and improving on our serves and passes,” said Benkowski. Coach was overall pleased with the outcome
of the game, but wanted to relay that there is still room for some improvement before their next conference matchup. “We need to start quicker. We started slow and let La Roche stay in the game with us instead of playing our game from the start.” Heading into play Thursday the Jackets are sitting at 2-4 record in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. However, they will have a chance to improve on that conference mark next game in a rematch against W&J. They came out on top of a thrilling match, 3-2, in their last meeting during their tri-match with Washington and Jefferson last Saturday. The Jackets claimed the first set 25-20, before dropping the next two sets 25-14 and 25-19. They then won the fourth set by a score of 25-20 to force a winner take all fifth set. Waynesburg took the deciding set by a tally of 15-9. The Jackets will now look to sweep the season series from the Presidents on Thursday. W&J is still looking for their first conference victory of the season.
races because of the terrain. “Our team embraced the challenges of competition at a large invitational on a hilly and muddy course,” she said. “We definitely had some standout performances that made us excited to see what happens as the season unfolds.” In the men’s long race, Waynesburg finished 19th out of 21 teams.
Leading the charge was sophomore Jonathan Blatt, who finished in 79th with a time of 30:37. He was followed by senior Kam Schaefer in 84th and freshmen Luke Feldner in 87th. Hardie spoke about his young team, saying that the race was a good learning experience, and he believed his team took away some valuable lessons.
Johns Hopkins continued their dominance in the long race, finishing first with 26 team points. Jacob Phillips, a junior from Swarthmore College, finished first overall in a time of 26:37. Both the Jacket teams will be back in action Saturday, Oct. 8, when they travel to Center Valley, Pa., to take part in the DeSales University Invitational.
By Darryl Moore Staff Writer The Waynesburg University volleyball team dominated La Roche in a non-conference matchup, sweeping the Redhawks 3-0 on Tuesday night. After splitting two games in their tri-match last week against Washington & Jefferson and Bethany, the Waynesburg women’s volleyball team came out and handled La Roche pretty easy throughout the match. “I told my girls to not take them lightly and to be aggressive,” said Coach Benkowski, “Also, to push to win in 3 [sets] and to not let them build any confidence or momentum.” They did exactly that as they swept the match with set wins of 25-12, 2518, and 25-22. Senior middle hitter Lauren Wagner maintained her strong play by leading the team with nine kills. Fellow senior Jordan Barton chipped in six kills.
XC pulls double duty Continued from C2 home first-place team honors with 25 team points. Carnegie Mellon junior Emily Wobb finished first in a time of 22:49. Paul said this race was different from previous
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Senior Jordan Barton goes for a kill against W&J. She had 11 in that match and then six against La Roche.
PAC award Sophomore men’s soccer player Jude Anuwe did more than his share for the Yellow Jackets this past week, who went 3-0 against Penn State Beaver, Mt. Aloysius and Marietta. For his efforts, Anuwe was named Presidents’ Athletic Conference Men’s Offensive Player of the Week. Anuwe tallied a pair of goals this Anuwe past week, the first of which came in the Jackets’ 6-0 home win over Penn State Beaver. His second score was much more dramatic and impactful, and it came at Marietta. The goal came off a 45-yard blast in overtime that gave Waynesburg a 2-1 victory over the Pioneers. With his two scores this past week, Anuwe now leads Waynesburg in goals with four. The outstanding freshman and his teammates are back in action on Wednesday, Sept. 28, when they travel to Wilmington to take on the Quakers. Start time is scheduled for 5 p.m.
Streak hits eight games Continued from C2 the 79th minute, senior Cara Nuss took a cross from junior Erin Pancyzk and found the back of the net. The score remained knotted at one until late in the second half when, in the 86th minute, Godwin crossed a ball into the box that found the foot of Ebersole. On the first touch, Ebersole blasted the ball past the Pioneer goalkeeper to give the Jackets the victory in dramatic fashion. “She’s an amazing player that comes through when we need her,” said Arsenault. “She thrives under pressure.” The second half of the match clearly demonstrated the offensive prowess of the Jackets. They currently lead the Presidents’ Athletic Conference in goals per game, as well as nearly every other offensive category. “We’ve been working on finishing in practice
and setting up different combinations with one another,” said Ebersole. “We have to just keep finding each others feet and focus on scoring.” The Jacket defense was also crucial to the victory. Despite the Pioneers 16 shots in the match, Waynesburg only allowed the lone second half tally. Senior goalkeeper Katrina Kelly made five key saves to put the Jackets in position for victory. “We have a strong back line in front of Katrina, and she has made some unbelievable saves in recent games,” said Ebersole. “Our girls work hard in the back, and our midfielders have been doing really well with getting back and marking, as well.” The Jackets traveled to Wilmington College Wednesday evening, concluding their non-conference schedule. Results were not available for press time. Waynesburg will begin conference play Friday evening at John F. Wiley Stadium when they battle Chatham University. Start time is set for 7 p.m.
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‘The best group of performers we have ever had’ Second round set to take place Sept. 30 By Carrie Maier Editorial Assistant The first round of Waynesburg Idol kicked off Sept. 23 to a packed audience in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center where even the steps were crowded with onlookers. Now in its seventh season, a group of 15 contestants sang a song of their own choice. “This is the best group of performers we’ve ever had, hands down,” said Nate Regotti, a sophomore sports broadcasting major who hosted the hour and a half long event.“[It was] definitely one of the best turnouts for the first round.” The surprise of the night came from members of the Waynesburg University football team, who took up a large section of the crowd in support of their teammates.
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A group of 15 contestants participated in the seventh annual Waynesburg Idol last Friday, Sept. 23 in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. Darryl Moore, Zach Gobbel and Jeff Young were the football players performing at the event Friday. Introduced by Regotti as “number 92 on the field, number one in our hearts,” senior Moore took the stage as the first of the football players, singing John Mayer’s “Daughters.”
Moore then proceeded onto stage to chants of his nickname “Juice,” which judge Luke Payson, resident director of Martin Hall, called a “nice touch.” “The football team [was] out in force,” said Payson. “It was great to see.” Gobbel, a sophomore offensive tackle on the
football team, surprised some members of the audience by singing the folksy “Better Together” by Jack Johnson. “You don’t expect a soft voice to come out of a big guy like that,” said audience member Jenna Dorazio, a sophomore substance abuse counseling major. Season five winner
Megan Peebles, who serves as a judge for this season, was taken aback by Gobbel’s talent. “Zach do you have a girlfriend?” Peebles asked at the conclusion of his performance. “Because that’s how you get one.” Freshman Brianna Griffin gave an emotional performance of Patsy Cline’s “Crazy.” “We had chills after that one,” said Peebles. “That deep voice is a gift.” Senior Reba Parry sang “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor and even came off stage to encourage audience participation. Following her was freshman Olivia Workman, who began “What A Wonderful World” on a soft note. “Contestants Photo by Linzy Smith
aren’t supposed to turn off the microphones,” said Regotti, who came out in the middle of Workman’s performance and turned the microphone back on. “But that’s what you get when Reba Parry is before you.” Contestants sang everything from The Script to a song from the Beauty and the Beast soundtrack. Senior nursing major Rachel Saeler closed out the night by performing Lady Antebellum’s “American Honey,” an amazing performance according to the judges. “What a great way to close the night,” said Peebles. The second round of Waynesburg Idol takes place on Friday, Sept. 30 in the GPAC.
Mission Trip Blitz: service ‘transformational’ Malenke By Nick Farrell Staff Writer Students passed out papers and brochures in the Beehive and Benedum Dining Hall last week as a part of the Mission Trip Blitz. “The Mission Trip Blitz was a way to inform students on campus of all the mission trips that are available,” said sophomore Bonner Scholar Kimber Blair. The Mission Trip Blitz took place Sept. 15 in Benedum Dining Hall and Sept. 22 in the Beehive. Students could sign up for an e-mail distribution list to receive more information from a trip leader. The students and faculty members that ran the blitz publicized all of the domestic and international mission trips
available through the university. Some of those trips included stops in Cameroon and Jamaica, while other domestic trips will take place in Greene County. All of the trips, whether they are domestic or international, take place during a school recess. Students do not have to worry about missing class while on a mission trip. Though classes are not in session during these trips, Dean of Students and Director of the Center for Service Leadership Dave Calvario claims that these mission trips are an invaluable experience for every student. “Usually, mission trips push you outside of your comfort zone,” said Calvario. “It can be a learning experience, but it can also really be a
inspires sitcom By Stephanie Laing Assignments Editor
would be diverse—a good ratio of guys and girls.” Although it would be great to have both male and female participation for the wellness programs, the lack of male interest has not affected the female involvement. “It’s extremely successful. Class attendance
Lights. Camera. Action. A new sitcom is beginning at Waynesburg University, but these changes are happening for a much greater reason than to simply provide entertainment to the student body. “Rough Cut” is in memory of former Waynesburg University student, Josh Malenke. “Our goal is to have this sitcom to attract people,” said Dave Franczak, senior communication major and assistant producer of the sitcom. “It is a promotional tool to really show what this department is about and what Malenke really meant to us. We want it to look the best. It has to look professional and be the best it can be.” The sitcom offers opportunities to communication students interested in more than just sports and news. However, Franczak remembers how the sitcom began. “Malenke was one of my better friends,” said Franczak. “Before he left for film school, we were
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Students were informed about all of the mission trips available this year at the Mission Trip Blitz on Sept. 15 in the Benedum Dining Hall. transformational experience in your life. You’ll realize, ‘wow, I have it good. I have college, I
have meals, I have a small room.’ Participation in a mission service can be a really grounding
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Wellness classes lack interest of male students By Alex Hinton Op/Ed Editor It was Monday night, and a large crowd of students filed into the gym for Hapkido class. There was a large turnout, but according to Hardie, there was one thing missing: guys. So far all of the classes for this semester’s on-
campus wellness programs have had only female participation. However, all students are invited to attend. Kelley Hardie, assistant dean of Student Services, added one class in particular this year with the men in mind. “I asked several male students what they’d be interested in,” Hardie
said. “They’ve said martial arts.” Hapkido, one of the new wellness programs offered at the university, is a Korean martial art that is a form of selfdefense. “They’re great programs, especially Hapkido,” Hardie said. “I thought it would be enticing to both males
and females.” John Anderson, junior athletic training major, feels that one possible reason for low male interest in the fitness classes is intimidation. “My opinion is that some of the guys feel that if they join classes with mostly girls, they’ll be singled out,” Anderson said. “I would go if it
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Students attend a ‘Wicked’ show that is ‘defying gravity’ By Arianna Grondin Staff Writer
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Game Night Students participated in Board Game Night at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 in the Beehive. The students were able to enjoy beverages and play a variety of games, including Cranium.
Mission trips help students Continued from D1 service trips are very rewarding, even if students don’t actually meet the people they are serving. Also, a mission trip can also help form a sense of community among the group of people that attend the service project. “I encourage every student to participate in a mission service trip before they graduate,” said Calvario. He said through these trips, students can see God at work and find a true calling to give back even more to the community, whether that community is just a small town in Greene
“Usually mission trips push you outside of your comfort zone. It can be a learning experience, but it can also be a really transformational experience in your life.” Dave Calvario Director of the Center for Service Leadership
County or even the world as a whole. But Calvario also advises students that jumping into an international mission trip might be a little too much to handle right away. Students do not have to travel across the Atlantic Ocean to get involved. “[Students] can try something domestically, something that’s new [to them],” said Calvario. “Whether that’s the
Pittsburgh Project, Nashville or a rural trip.” There are plenty of mission service trips available in the Greene County and Pittsburgh areas. The Pittsburgh Project will take place Nov 4 to 6 on the North Side of Pittsburgh. This service will include inner-city housing ministry as well as assistance with general home repairs and relationship building with
homeowners. The Greene County Habitat for Humanity Work Camp, another local mission service, will occur Nov. 18 to 22. Students can assist with the construction of houses in Greene County or help coordinate a fundraiser during the first part of Thanksgiving break. There are plenty of other domestic mission services, including trips to Nashville, Tenn. and Jackson, Miss. Some of this year’s international trips include journeys to Bolivia, Jamaica, Cameroon, Argentina, Guatemala and even a medical mission trip to Nassau, Bahamas. For more information on any of the mission service trips, contact dcalvari@waynesburg.ed u or sbrandst@waynesburg.edu.
Sitcom starts in October
Saturday, Sept. 24, students from Waynesburg University loaded a bus to have dinner at Olive Garden and attend “Wicked” at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh. According to wickedtour.net, the musical “Wicked” has been a favorite of fans, selling out almost every show, “months in advance.” “Wicked,” is a twist on the classic, “Wizard of Oz,” but it is from the wicked witch’s point of view. The music of “Wicked,” has been popular among fans as well. The TV show Glee even did a rendition of “Defying Gravity.” Jordan Totty, a freshman forensic science major, attended the “Wicked” trip. Totty said, “I’ve seen ‘Wicked’ three times.” He has seen the musical in New York and Orange County and now the Benedum Center. “It was really good,” Totty said. “But, overall New York was the best.” “’Defying Gravity’ is overall the best technical song in the show. Its just insane,” Totty said. “It stinks because it’s intermission, and they leave you on such a cliff hanger.” Totty’s favorite part of the show takes place in act two. “[It is] towards the end when Elphaba decides that she is going to go against the wizard and become the wicked witch,” Totty said. “She does her first witch cackle. In New York the cackle was amazing because it was so good.” He recognizes the parallels between “Wizard of Oz” and “Wicked.” “A year after my high school did ‘Wizard of Oz’
we saw the show, and it interweaves a lot with ‘Wizard of Oz,’” Totty said. “You wouldn’t think it would, but it interweaves a lot.” He was also pleased with the opportunity to enjoy dinner before the show. “Olive garden was good,” Totty said. “I saw wicked for my birthday, and it was funny because before we went there we went to an Italian restaurant.” Shayla Mitrik, a sophomore nursing major, also attended the event. She was excited for the show, but it was not her first time seeing the classic. “That was my third time seeing ‘Wicked,’” Mitrik said. “I’ve seen it in New York City on Broadway two years ago, and I saw it last week with my family. It was a birthday present.” Mitrik said that the show never disappoints the audience. “Its amazing to me every time. It never disappoints me, never,” she said. Mitrik’s favorite song from the show is“For Good,” because it “tells the story of two friends and if you find someone that will change you in a good way, it will have an impact on your life.” “’Defying Gravity,’ is the best song to end the first half of any show I’ve ever seen,” Mitrik said. Another one of her favorites was “Popular.” “I forgot ‘Popular.’ It’s hilarious,” she said. Mitrik said she would like to attend a trip like this again. “It was well worth the money, I had a great time at Olive Garden because of the great food,” she said. “It was great to have dinner and a show.”
Continued from D1 trying to come up with new ideas. Josh said, ‘What about a sitcom?’ We told Josh to get a script, and we would get it going.” This is something Malenke wanted, so the department of communication was simply waiting for him to return, but he never did. “At [Malenke’s] vigil, I was with the same group of people who he proposed the sitcom idea to,” said Franczak. “My first instinct said, ‘Let’s do this.’” Lisa Jaeger, senior communication major and producer of the sitcom, and Franczak, assistant producer, are taking charge and delving into unchartered waters, but they know how they want the sitcom to turn out. “Jaeger, who attended the same film school that Josh was at, has enough experience that she knows what she’s doing,” said Franczak. “We’re in good hands
Classes lack participation Continued from D1
Photo by Allison Werner
The first episode of the University’s sitcom, “Rough Cut” premieres Oct. 23 in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. Later episodes will air on WCTV. with her.” Advertised as the “Josh Malenke Memorial Sitcom,” but officially titled “Rough Cut,” the sitcom is a parody of four college students and their professor. Each episode will have a different genre, and after talking with Malenke’s mother and friends, Jaeger knew what she wanted the first episode’s genre to
be. According to them, Malenke’s favorite films were Star Wars. The first episode premieres on Oct. 23 in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. After that, future episodes will air on WCTV. “We’re trying to lay a stepping stone for future students, and my expectations are very high,” said
Franczak. “I see an award-winning sitcom.” Jaeger agrees the sitcom is a benefit to the department, but she will never forget the reason for making it. “This was [Malenke’s] idea to begin with,” she said. “I think it is something he would have enjoyed working on.”
has not been affected,” Hardie said. “There have been 25 to 50 girls in each class.” The wellness programs include Pilates and Hapkido on Mondays, total body toning on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Zumba on Wednesdays. This year is the first for Hapkido and Pilates, but the university has offered Zumba and toning classes in the past, according to Hardie. Her goal was to introduce some form of exercise to students, especially the non-athletes. “I like the times [that the classes are offered]. They’re convenient and not too long, so you’re not there all night,” said Katie Bingman, junior English major.
Bingman has gone to Zumba, total body toning selfHapkido and defense. She enjoys the convenience of the programs offered on campus. “I think it’s a good opportunity to do something you’d otherwise have to pay for at other places,” she said. Some of the teachers are university alumni. “[The teachers] are all super excited,” Hardie said. “The students seem to be responding well to the teachers.” She hopes to see a steady student interest throughout the duration of the classes. “I’d love to see attendance continue through the semester and not drop off. It’s a great recreational program, and it’s free,” Hardie said. “It’s convenient because it’s on campus and classes are offered every night, so it’s easy for people who can’t go on certain nights.”
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This day in history: Sept. 29 * 2005: New York Times reporter Judith Miller is released from a federal detention center in Virginia, after agreeing to testify in the investigation into the leaking of the identity of covert CIA officer Valerie Plame * 1988: The space shuttle ‘Discovery’ was launched, the first American staffed space flight since the ‘Challenger’ dis-
aster. * 1982: Tylenol capsules laced with cyanide poison cause death of seven, as the so-called Tylenol murders spread fear across America. This led to use of safety seals on most consumer products. * 1978: John Paul I died one month after becoming pope. * 1939: Germany and
the Soviet Union agree to divide control of occupied Poland. * 1918: After a 56hour-long bombardment, Allied forces breach the last line of German defenses on the Western Front during World War I. * 1864: Union General Ulysses S. Grant tries to break the stalemate around Richmond and Petersburg.
The Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Across 1 Cheryl of “Charlie’s Angels” 5 Screwdriver liquor 10 “Logically, then ...” 14 The “height” part of a height phobia 15 Have __ to pick 16 Red Army leader Trotsky 17 Terrified Detroit baseball player? 19 Vietnam neighbor 20 Cuts off 21 Architect I.M. 22 Advantage 23 Very long time 24 Indy 500 entrant 26 Tippler 27 Memo-directing abbr. 29 Actress Sorvino 30 Voice below soprano 32 “Don’t make me laugh!” 33 Embarrassed Carolina football player? 36 Boeing competitor 38 Strolls down to the saloon 39 Depressed Miami football player? 43 Gun, as a V6 44 Ran a tab 45 Mine products 46 Talk like Daffy 47 __ Lanka 48 Went off course, nautically 50 “Little Red Book”
writer 51 Prefix with directional 53 “Community” network 54 Sealy alternatives 57 Arp’s art movement 58 Jealous San Francisco baseball player? 60 Take too much of, briefly 61 Me-tooer’s phrase 62 Teen outbreak 63 Noises from ittybitty kitties 64 Online status update limited to 140 characters 65 ‘Vette roof option
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