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Lee named 15th President Thyreen named University Chancellor Lee to assume presidency July 1
By Katherine Mansfield Editorial Assistant
Waynesburg University President Timothy Thyreen’s accolades include the application for and reception of university status for the school, increasing the number of majors offered from 30 to 80 and revamping the campus’s physical appearance. Despite a long list of impressive achievements, President Thyreen – who announced Monday that he will be passing the mantle of Presidency along to a successor in July to assume the position of University Chancellor – considers his greatest accomplishment something intangible. “We brought the university back to its founding mission of 1849; I knew in 1990 that would be the most important thing [I did],” said President Thyreen. “I believed that if we did that, a lot of great things would happen, and I think we can say more great things happened than we could’ve ever dreamed.” President Thyreen began making his dreams for Waynesburg a reality in 1990, when he was selected 14th president of Waynesburg College after serving first as Admissions Director and then Dean of Students. His most ambitious goal was the beautifying of a promising but run-down campus; his first project: the renovation of Miller Hall under the guidance of master planner Carl Johnson. It took much coaxing to bring Johnson, a
By Sarah Bell Executive Editor
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Dr. Douglas G. Lee (left) was named President of the university, effective July 2013. President Timothy Thyreen will assume the role of University Chancellor. renowned architect and master planner, to campus. But once Johnson toured the then-college’s grounds and saw the potential in many of its gorgeous buildings, he agreed to work with the president to make the school a pretty place where, as President Thyreen said, a poet would write better poetry because they were here. Over two decades, Johnson and President Thyreen worked hard to envision a more aesthetic campus and to remodel buildings, create welcoming commons and add extra housing for the growing student body. Last year, President Thyreen’s crowning achievement, Roberts Chapel, was completed and dedicated. For the president, creating a beautiful learning environment where students feel at home has been an ongoing and
rewarding challenge, but President Thyreen has also enjoyed watching students grow into themselves and accomplish great things during their time at Waynesburg. “[My] most favorite part is to see students take advantage of what a great university we now have, where students get involved,” said President Thyreen. “I know if they take advantage of all the things that are offered to them here, that they’ll get a very special education. Students have done that, and now it’s my hope and prayer that this will continue.” President Thyreen believes that Waynesburg’s tradition of excellence will continue under the guidance of now-Executive Vice President Dr. Douglas Lee, who will assume the role of President on July 1 of next year. The transition from President Thyreen to his
successor was, like the remodeling of campus, a much-deliberated and carefully planned process. In 2001, the Board of Trustees informed the president that it wanted to appoint him University Chancellor after his retirement. In 2006, the board took its first step in the plan of succession when it announced a search for an executive vice president who would one day fill the president’s shoes. Lee, a prominent attorney and partner at the Law Firm of Steptoe and Johnson, was voted unanimously into the position. “The advantage we have with Dr. Lee is that he was the chair of the Academic Affairs Committee and the Board of Trustees for eight years, so he brings that experience,” said President Thyreen. “The trustees, See THYREEN on A4
Douglas G. Lee wanted to climb Mount Everest. His wife convinced him it was a bad idea, and instead suggested that he compete in an Ironman triathlon, which consists of a 2.5mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a marathon run. Lee completed the marathon, and though he did not ever climb everest, he did climb a vocational mountain that got him to greater heights than he could have expected. He spent nearly 30 years as a business owner and a lawyer, became the executive vice president of Waynesburg University in 2009 and, finally, was selected to succeed President Timothy Thyreen and become the fifteenth president of the university Sunday. “Ultimately the Board [of Trustees] had considered my nomination and unanimously voted on it,” Lee said. Lee’s primary goal when he becomes president is to improve the promotion of Waynesburg University throughout the country and the world, he said. “We have an outstanding story to tell and I think that what I really want to begin to do is get the great message out about what we are achieving here at Waynesburg. I mean it’s
“I want to give everything I have to this university... and I want to continue to move forward.” Doug Lee On role as President of Waynesburg University
remarkable what we’ve been able to do in the last twenty years,” Lee said. “We have a real story. We can make a real contribution to the world.” In addition to promotion, Lee plans to continue on the same path as Thyreen; he wants to focus on the founding mission of Waynesburg College in 1849. “What I think I can bring to the table is the fact that I’ve been part of this process for so long and understand it so thoroughly that there won’t be a long period of transition,” he said. “I think we can pick up and move forward right where we leave off, and I think that’s the real benefit of this, that I’ve known President Thyreen for years. I have the greatest respect for him and he and I work closely together, and we have a great relationship [and See LEE on A8
Dramatic changes seen during Thyreen’s 22-year term By Nick Farrell Assistant Sports Editor Norma Harper has seen major changes to campus during her 50 years at Waynesburg. Like, for example, the simple fact that the roofs don't leak when it rains anymore. “When I was working on my associate’s degree, I
had class in Madison Hall,” said Norma Harper, secretary of Academic Affairs. “When it rained, the professor would put buckets around to catch the rain.” Harper has watched Waynesburg change in countless ways. As recently as 20 years ago, Waynesburg Univer-
sity was very much in a state of disarray; the buildings didn’t match, the faculty lacked proper compensation and the school’s mission of faith, learning and serving was often ignored. Since that time, the university has experienced a complete makeover. Under the
supervision of President Timothy R. Thyreen, the beauty, integrity and prestige of Waynesburg University has been enhanced over the past two decades, reaching new heights that it never before approached. “You can’t come back to campus after being gone for 30 years without
Thyreen’s presidency. Harper remembers a Waynesburg University that was distinctly different than the one students attend today. When she began studying and working at Waynesburg, many current fixtures of the school hadn’t yet been See CHANGES on A8
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Eight students advanced into the second round of Waynesburg Idol last Friday. The winner will be announced tomorrow night during the finale.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month kicks off with displays and signs in many local businesses.
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saying, ‘Wow,’” said Jan Teagarden, secretary of English and communication. Teagarden began her career at Waynesburg in 1976, 14 years before President Thyreen began his tenure at Waynesburg. Teagarden has watched the campus grow and evolve over the 22 years of
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From roots restored...
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President Thyreen’s 22-year term marked by substantial change 1992 Miller Hall Completed remodeling, featuring an elevator and new classrooms
04-05 2004-05
Bonner Scholars Program Began program. At the time it is the only Bonner Scholar institution in Pennsylvania.
Recreation Center
Guesman Outdoor Café
Center for Research and Economic Development
Renovated
Dedicated
Broke ground
1993-94 Campus Master Plan: Phase I Completed initial work on Phase I, including landscaping behind Miller Hall and development of Campus Quadrangle
Paul R. Stewart Museum
Completed and opened
Buried overhead power lines
New Theater
Benedum Dining Hall
Began construction
Renovated and expanded
Opened
2007
Library
Waynesburg College became Waynesburg University
Recieved funding from the Eberly Foundation for library renovation
1995-96
Opened
Center for Research and Economic Development Completed
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Established
Performing Arts Center
Dedicated
2006
1994 95 1994-95 Campus Quadrangle
Pollock Residence Hall
Stover Center for Constitutional Studies and Moral Leadership
Criminal Justice House
Implemented
Constructed and opened
2008
Eberly Library
b.f. maiz Center for Poetry and Biblical Justice
Renovated, including ding new HV VA AC system and roof.
1997
Dedicated
Residence Hall
Sports Complex
Dedicated, on the corner of Washington and Franklin Streets
Added a baseball field with artificial turf
09-10 2009-10 New Field House Built, named for Frank N. Wolf
Graduate & Professional Studies Programs
New Soccer Field Opened on a seven-and-a-half acre sports complex
Established
Fitness Center
Roberts Chapel
Dedicated
Secured the campaign at the annual Charter Day celebration
1998
Sports Complex Added six tennis courts with artificial surface
2011-12 11-12 Stover Campus Center
Celebrated Sesquincentennial
Opened, becomes new centerpiece of campus life
1999 Wiley Stadium Built the new 4,000-seat stadium, named for former player, coach and trustee John F. “Jack” ” Wiley.
Benedum Fine Arts Center Addition completed
Marisa Fieldhouse
Ege Court
Dedicated
Established between Eberly Library and Buhl Hall in memory of Martha Knox Ege.
Buhl Hall
Miller & Alumni Hall
Renovated Communication Suite with new equipment for television and radio stations.
Restored the exterior and stained glass windows
Graduate & Professional Studies Opened a North Hills Center
Roberts Chapel
Wiley Armory
Dedication during a private ceremony and inaugural concert
Dedicated for use as Student Health Center, Intercollegiate & Intramural Sports and offices for the IT Department
Willison Residence Hall
Buhl Hall Renovation of common areas
Dedicated
Cusick Memorial emori Court Dedicated to o the m memor John T. “Jack” ck” Cus Cusick.
2000 25-Year Campus Plan Set forth by Dr. Carl D. Johnson, completed in just seven years
Graduate & Professional Studies Opened center in Monroeville
2001 Graduate & Professional Studies
Veterans Memorial Plaza
Opened Southpointe location
Dedicated
Carl D. Johnson Commons Dedicated on Charter Day
2003 Became a member of the Council for Christian Colleges Universities (CCCU)
West, South & East Halls Completed as first of wave of modern, suite-style residence halls.
Around campus... Plaques around campus offer a tangible timeline of changes to campus under President Thyreen’s leadership.
Design by Cori Schipani, photos courtesy of the President’s Office, source: the President’s Office
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Greene County leaders thankful for President By Alex Hinton Assignments and Op/Ed Editor During the 22 years that President Timothy Thyreen has served at Waynesburg University, he has not only largely impacted the university, but he has also made a large impact on the entire community. Under Thyreen’s direction, Waynesburg College became Waynesburg University, a Graduate and Professional Studies program was developed, more than 12 new buildings were added to the campus and 10 additional structures were renovated. During his presidency, university enrollment has doubled, and the size of the once tiny campus has tripled. Greene County’s community leaders appreciate all of Thyreen’s hard work both for the university and the town of Waynesburg. “President Thyreen’s vision for the university when he first became president was one that people thought he couldn’t accomplish, but he definitely has accomplished it,” Greene County Commissioner Pam Snyder said. “He has been an outstanding president. He has transformed the university into something that everyone can be proud of.” On July 1, 2013, Douglas Lee, current executive Vice President of the university, will take on the role of president, and Thyreen will become chancellor of the university.
Snyder said she is glad that Thyreen will have the opportunity to remain involved with the university with his new position as chancellor. “Personally, I want to thank [Thyreen] for his years of service,” Snyder said. “He certainly has a lot to offer to the community.” Snyder believes that the selection of Lee will be beneficial. “Doug Lee will do an excellent job as the new president,” Snyder said. Borough manager, Bruce Wermlinger is impressed by the large list of Thyreen’s accomplishments throughout the past two decades. “Anybody who’s seen what [Thyreen] has done since 1990 has to admire all he’s accomplished. He’s definitely made a significant difference in the community,” Wermlinger said. “No one will be able to accomplish in the next 20 years what he has accomplished in the last 20.” Under Thyreen’s direction, students have strived to help others, both in the community and throughout the world, by completing mission trips and service work. Under his leadership, the university has also donated police cars and fire equipment to the Waynesburg community, assisted with downtown beautification projects and helped develop a Borough Master Plan. “I think, in all honesty, he brought the university, town and community closer, which is a good thing,” Wermlinger said.
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Yellow Jacket flashback In 1990, the front page of the newspaper focused on the election of President Thyreen. (Above) President Thyreen was selected as the fourteenth president of the university. At the time, he was the youngest person to be named president. (Below) On April 29, 1990, President Thyreen was inaugurated.
Alumni, students respond to announcement By Chelsea Dicks
Thyreen passes torch Continued from Page A1 the faculty on the committee and myself felt that he by far was the best candidate and best prepared to become executive vice president.” Lee has spent the last three years watching and participating in various decision-making processes. “Have I coached him? Yes, I have, in my sweet, sensitive way,” laughed President Thyreen. He and Lee have worked closely on various projects, and President Thyreen believes that Lee is the right man for the job. “He really has an understanding of the operations and culture of Waynesburg,” said President Thyreen. “The best preparation anyone could have gotten was to be here. Through the three years he’s been executive vice president, he’s ready to become President.”
Lee’s succession of President Thyreen is not the end of Thyreen’s contribution to the university. As Lee moves into the President’s Office, President Thyreen will be busy moving his belongings into the Chancellor’s Office in the cred building. President Thyreen will continue to improve Waynesburg by assisting President Lee and the Board in research development. “It’s a position that will allow me to help advance the university, and the university can benefit through all of the connections and all of the friendships [that I’ve established in] 23 years as President,” said President Thyreen. His continued presence at the university he has dedicated most of his professional life to improving is something that the president said he is excited about. Though he will no longer be the university’s President, he is eager to make a difference as Chancellor. Said President Thyreen, “There’s no bitter – I’ll say it’s just all sweet.”
Editorial Assistant Change is exciting in a nerve-racking sort of way; change promises something new or different, but also threatens the comfort of the known, which is why the change of Waynesburg University’s president is a transition that has received mixed reviews. “When I graduated from Waynesburg, the facilities were crumbling,” recalled Jack Hinds, a 1975 Waynesburg graduate. “What Thyreen has done on campus during his time as president is amazing. I expect nothing less from Lee.” Hinds is not the only alum impressed with President Thyreen’s accomplishments – among them the renovation and expansion of campus and the implementation of local and international mission trips – or upbeat about Dr. Douglas Lee’s selection as the next university president. “One day, when I was visiting [Lee] at the cam-
“When I graduated from Waynesburg, the facilities were crumbling. What Thyreen has done on campus during his time as president is amazing.”
Jack Hinds
1975 Waynesburg College alumnus
pus, he told me he only had a couple of minutes because he had to meet a student who was having financial aid problems,” said Albie Rinehard, a 1967 grad who is pleased with the Board’s decision to elect Lee. “Doug Lee sees every part of the whole.” Additionally, Waynesburg alumni are optimistic about Dr. Lee’s ability to lead: Rinehart noted that Thyreen has made campus more beautiful and improved the quality of students, and believes that Lee’s experiences under Thyreen will help him continue with the mission. While some current students agree with the alumni, others are more reserved in their support
for the transition. “Doug Lee is going to have some big shoes to fill,” said freshman Samantha Pillar. Sophomore Josh Dains agrees. Dains was surprised to learn about the influence President Thyreen had over the campus during his 22-year term. “I actually didn’t know a lot about Thyreen before reading the e-mail; [it] showed me how much Thyreen has done for the campus,” said Dains. Though he is satisfied with his experience at WU under President Thyreen, Dains sees the transition of presidency as an opportunity for further improvement at the university.
“What I would like to see Lee change is the moral support for sports,” he said. Freshman Derek Blackne is concerned about having a new leader. “My sister also had a new president her freshman year of college, and he tried to go the complete opposite direction of what the college had stood for,” said Blackne. “I just hope [Lee] keeps the values the same.” Despite a few worries, the general consensus among students and alumni is that Doug Lee’s experience and eagerness to take on the role of President will be a positive thing for Waynesburg. “Several years ago, Doug Lee left a very successful yet lucrative law practice to answer a calling. He saw his alma mater as his little part of the world that could make a difference in,” said Hinds. “He has already made an impact on the campus and in the community and will continue to as President.”
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Controversial voter ID law blocked in court
Celebrating Chapel
By Rob Longo Editorial Assistant Early Tuesday morning, the controversial Pennsylvania Voter Identification Law was blocked in state court by Judge Robert Simpson. According to Simpson’s opinion, he felt that “respondents concede that procedures for deployment of the DOS [Department of State] IDs did not conform to the liberal access requirement as explained by the Supreme Court, and that some injunction relating to that activity is appropriate. Respondents highlight changes already made and others recently proposed. A preliminary injunction must be crafted so as to be no broader than is necessary for the petitioner’s interim protection.” Dr. Lawrence M. Stratton, Assistant Professor of
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Roberts Chapel was dedicated on Sept. 24, 2011. One year later, it remains a symbol of faith and the mission of the university. This year, matriculation for incoming freshman was held in the Chapel.
After one year, Roberts Chapel a ‘powerful reminder’ of faith By Sarah Bell Executive Editor A weekly service, the senior Baccalaureate ceremony and matriculation for incoming freshman are three of many accomplishments that can be checked off of the list of Waynesburg University’s goals for Roberts Chapel. One year after the chapel’s dedication, President Timothy Thyreen could not be happier with what the chapel represents. “I knew the donor, Dr. Roberts, wasn’t going to see this thing,” Thyreen said. “He had complete faith in me that I would honor his wishes, and that’s why I worked so very hard to make sure that it is exactly what he
wanted it to be.” Roberts Chapel, named after the parents of the late Dr. Roy Roberts, Sherl Levi Roberts and Sarah Bertha Earnest Roberts, was dedicated on Sept. 24, 2011. “One of the things I worked hard on, since most architects take a building like that and stick it in the hillside, and what I kept demanding from the architects – this is Johnson, Johnson and Roy, this isn’t the construction company – [was] that I wanted the sanctuary floor to be roughly the same height as the tennis court because I knew it was going to be a big building...a magnificent looking building and a dominating building,” Thyreen said.
The construction of the chapel was the last project that Waynesburg University’s Master Planner Carl Johnson worked on before his death during the fall of 2010. He was the person that decided the chapel should be centered between Miller Hall and Hanna Hall, so when students, faculty, alumni and guests walked between the building the first thing they would see was the steeple, Thyreen said. “Carl [Johnson] said many years ago, he said, ‘No building should dominate Miller Hall, because that’s the most important building on campus, until you get the Chapel, the Chapel’s allowed to overdominate Miller Hall.’” Thyreen said. Tom Ribar, university
chaplain, is excited about having such a prominent religious symbol on campus. “Roberts Chapel is a powerful reminder of the centrality of the Christian faith for our common mission at Waynesburg University,” Ribar said in an email response. “As the space in which we gather to worship the God who has called us to faithfulness and to renew our commitment to the Kingdom vision on a weekly basis, Roberts Chapel figures prominently as the literal and figurative focal point of our campus.” It was very important to Thyreen to respect the wishes of Dr. Roberts, as well as Waynesburg Uni-
Ethics and Constitutional Law, simplified the ruling. “It’s a prudent decision based upon the pressure of time,” Stratton said. The Voter ID Law was originally passed in May by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett. The law would require all registered voters to bring a proper photo ID to the polls with them on Election Day. The law was intended to lower the possibility of voter identification fraud. It is estimated that anywhere from 100 to 500 thousand registered voters do not have valid photo identification. Many democrats claim that the law denies the poor and disabled the right to vote. However, Dr. Stratton thinks otherwise. “I don’t think it’s on the same level of poll See VOTER on A8
Master planner made campus ‘100 times’ better By Sarah Bell Executive Editor
The first time Carl Johnson came to the Waynesburg University campus, he left with a huge welt on his forehead. He was smitten with the beauty of Miller Hall and Hanna Hall; but he was disappointed with what had become of the buildings, President Timothy Thyreen said. “Swedes – my dad included – when they don’t like something, they hit their forehead,” Thyreen said. “That’s part of being Swedish, I guess. By the end of the See CHAPEL on A8 day he had a welt, but
obviously I took the criticism and I was learning and then he never left.” It was a struggle to convince Johnson to come to campus initially. It took Thyreen several attempts to get in contact with Johnson, who he believed was one of the best master planners in the world. His mission seemed simple enough: Dr. Robert Stover had given him the name; he just needed to convince Johnson to come work with Waynesburg University – Waynesburg College at the time. According to Thyreen, he was striking See JOHNSON on A6
CMU professor speaks in multiple classes, at lecture series By Nick Farrell Assistant Sports Editor The Stover Scholars have had many opportunities to meet and speak with prestigious political figures, including the likes of Supreme Court Justices Sonya Sotomayor and Samuel Alito. On Monday, the Stover Scholars met with Dr. Allan Meltzer, professor of political economy at Carnegie Mellon University, during a luncheon in the Constitution Room at Eberly Library. Meltzer, one of the most influential political economy scholars of his time, visited Waynesburg
University as a part of the Crosby Lecture Series. Meltzer gave a presentation in Alumni Hall Monday night on his new book, “Why Capitalism?”. The Carnegie Mellon University professor received degrees from Duke University and The University of California, Los Angeles. Along with his newest book, Meltzer has penned numerous other publications, including his study, “A History of the Federal Reserve,” Volumes I and II. During his visit, Meltzer met with multiple business classes, ate
meals with different groups on campus and made an appearance on WCYJ-FM. Dr. Larry Stratton, director of the Stover Center for Constitutional Studies and Moral Leadership, was pleased that the Stover Scholars experienced Meltzer’s expertise first hand at the luncheon. “I thought our meeting with Professor Meltzer was very worthwhile as he laid out the arguments in favor of capitalism and the moral structure of society,” said Stratton. During the luncheon See MELTZER on A6
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Dr. Allan Meltzer, professor of political economy at Carnegie Mellon University, spoke at the Crosby Lecture Series, as well as to several classes and student groups.
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Free flu vaccines offered on campus By Brandon Rainelli Staff Writer Flu season is here and nothing can ruin the college experience worse than this illness. “With your popularity and where you are, you don’t want to miss class or practice,” said Nurse Director of Student Health Services Jennifer Shiring. “This wears on your immune system and makes you more likely to get sick, and then eventually spread the sickness.” To help students stay healthy during this season, the health department is offering free flu shots. These flu shots will be available at four separate
times, or whenever the 150 shots run out. Shiring also suggested other ways to prevent someone from falling ill this season. She recommended washing hands frequently, avoid touching one’s own eyes, nose and mouth and to cover up when one his sneezing or coughing. Shiring also preached practicing good health habits. These included getting enough sleep, managing stress, drinking fluids and eating healthily. Shiring said to stay home if someone has flu like symptoms instead of contaminating others. Shiring recognizes that it is hard to stay
home from class due to attendance policies in classrooms. To cure the problem, Shiring raved about a system used at a university in Texas. At this university students were available to fill out a virtual form stating their symptoms. If deemed by this form that the students had the flu, they were excused from class for an extended period of time. The professors at this Texas university noticed that sickness rates went down, and it produced a healthier environment. The professors remained positive that students would not abuse this system. Shiring would love to see a similar policy
applied at Waynesburg University. She feels that it would make the campus healthier especially during the upcoming flu system. Nathan Kelleher, a Psychology major, fell victim to flu like symptoms last year. “It stunk,” said Kelleher. “I just wanted to sleep and get better, but I didn’t want to miss class and fall behind.” It is estimated on average that approximately 5 to 20 percent of U.S. residents get the flu, and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized for flu-related complications each year according See FLU on A7
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Speaker encourages students to serve By Tim Neral Staff Writer Each year coming back to one’s home away from home each year is never the same. Waynesburg Alumna Reverend Lois Swestyn reminded students and faculty that every year it is a new experience, because of the changes that each person goes through continuously. On Tuesday, she also reminded students that the time of God is today. “We are to serve God to the best of our abilities,” said Swestyn. The time for serving is now. Serving the community allows us to make a difference in the world, even if it’s only a small difference. Reverend Swestyn referred to these themes throughout her sermon, pressing the issue of being a proactive Christian. Reverend Swestyn has plenty of experience when it comes to being proactive. After receiving bachelors degrees in mathematics and secondary teach-
Meltzer gives lecture Continued from Page A1 and even during the lecture, the economist continually referred to an Immanuel Kant quote that states the flaws of human beings. Kant was a German philosopher in the 1700s. Meltzer pointed to Kant to strengthen his argument that there is no better system than capitalism. “No human system is perfect, but capitalism provides freedom and growth,” said Stratton. “Neither socialism nor any other socio-economic system can provide both.” During the lunchtime meeting, Meltzer and the Stover Scholars discussed the moral issues that are
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Rev. Swestyn addressed students, faculty and staff during the chapel service Tuesday. She encouraged students to serve and make a difference. ing from Waynesburg University in 1977, she spent nearly 30 years teaching in the Carmichaels School District before devoting her full time to the church. She received her masters divinity degree in 2003 and has served as the minister for United Methodist Church, Western Pennsylvania United
Methodist Church and Cokesbury. She has also served in natural disasters outreach and in school ministry. The Christian way of life is to have a heart willing to serve and to be willing t spread the Word. Swestyn claims that most Christians are unable to act upon both. “You can talk the talk,
but you have to walk the walk as well,” said Swestyn. A proactive approach to faith is the path to take. These are the standards Swestyn was impressing upon the students. The need to act truly cannot be pushed enough according to Swestyn, to change the world, one step at a time.
attached to capitalism and the economy. “The political structure of the economy is shaped by and shapes the moral conditions of the community,” Stratton said. Gina Robinson, a sophomore English major, attended the Stover Scholars’ meeting with Meltzer. Robinson was interested in why Meltzer so strongly believes that capitalism is the best system for the United States. “As soon as the financial crisis started, people started questioning capitalism and economics,” Robinson said. “Meltzer defended capitalism, saying it is the most effective system because it is the only system that mixes growth and freedom.” According to Robinson, the fact that capitalism is a system that intertwines growth and freedom makes it a moral sys-
tem. “He [Meltzer] talked a lot about how people need to be free, and incentivizing them to do the right thing is how a government gains morality,” she said. Meltzer believes that a dictatorship is immoral because it forces people to live in fear, according to Robinson. Senior political science major Anthony Cooper was happy to learn from Meltzer, who he said taught the Stover Scholars through anecdotes of personal experience.During the luncheon, Meltzer recalled a time where he helped vice presidential candidate and U.S. Representative Paul Ryan complete his health care proposal. “Meltzer is a very integral man that had a lot of interesting things to say,” said Cooper. Of all the different figures that the Stover
Scholars have mingled with, both Robinson and Cooper agree that Meltzer is among the most respectable and influential.Stratton hopes that the university can continue to bring prestigious figures to campus “This is what Waynesburg aspires to do: connect students with prominent leaders in society,” said Stratton.
Johnson remembered Continued from Page A1 out. Johnson was not coming to Waynesburg unless he thought of something quick. “I hadn’t thought about it – Johnson, Ann Arbor, Michigan, maybe he’s Swedish – I don’t know,” Thyreen said. “I said, ‘Are you Swedish?’ and he said, ‘Yes,’ and spoke a couple of words of Swedish and then I said to him, ‘Well, my wife and I are the only Swedes in southwestern Pennsylvania, you have to come. We need your help.’” Johnson agreed to come to campus to give Thyreen some ideas, but that was it – he could not work with the university as a full-time master planner. It was 1992 when Johnson fell in love with Waynesburg University, and it only took one trip. Twenty years later, Johnson’s work is a dominant factor in the aesthetics of the university. He remained dedicated to the school until his death in October 2010. “He fell in love with the place, I think in love with it’s past – the 1849,” Thyreen said. “Also, maybe he saw what it could be in the future.” Thyreen and Johnson began planning what would be the renovation of the majority of the university almost immediately. “We very quickly developed a very strong friendship and then it got to the point where he was donating all of his services to us,” Thyreen said. For Thyreen and Johnson, the question became, “Where do we start?” It was Johnson who dreamed up the solution. He observed student foot traffic; he looked for the easiest way to get around campus, Thyreen said. The quad was developed first. Johnson built the rest of his plan, which he said would be a 25-year-plan, around the quad, and within about seven years the plan was completed. In 2001, the quad became Johnson Commons when it was dedicated on Charter
Johnson Day; Johnson was the speaker that year. The first major building constructed was the Goodwin Performing Arts Center, followed by the Stover Campus Center. “The parking lot’s there [next to Stover], that’s where he’d initially put it [the Campus Center],” Thyreen said. “It’s flat, it’s a nice space in terms of building…then I went out to Arizona to see him and that’s when he made sketches and said, ‘I’ve changed my mind.’” He decided to move Stover Campus Center to its current location. He wanted to create a building with depth, rather than a wide building, so that it would lead up to Eberly Library. Afterwards, Johnson and Thyreen started to discuss the Chapel. “With the chapel, where do you center it? We thought maybe you put it so when you come up the street you can see it and, of course, what he said was that we need to center it right on the quad and so the centering of the chapel is between the area between Miller and Hanna,” Thyreen said. “If you walk between there, you look up and of course then you see the steeple and everything else.” Thyreen said that although Johnson did not live to see the completed Chapel, he is sure that he would be pleased with the completed project. Although Thyreen believes that the campus would have progressed either way, he is a firm believer that bringing Johnson to Waynesburg made the campus “10 times, 100 times prettier.” Johnson was pleased with the decision as well, Thyreen said. “Oh, he loved it,” he said. “This, in a 40-year career of significance, this was his most rewarding project.”
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American Chemical Society selected as ‘Outstanding Chapter’ By Lucas Diethorn Staff Writer The American Chemical Society at Waynesburg University has once again received the Outstanding Chapter Award. This prestigious award is given by the Society Committee on Education, which selects student chapters to receive special recognition on the basis of their programs and activities
each year, as described in their chapter reports. Awards are classified as outstanding, commendable and honorable mention. Chapters that do not qualify for either of these awards receive a certificate of achievement for meritorious service. For the 2010-2011 academic year, the SOCED honored 36 outstanding, 87 commendable and 106 honorable mention
chapters. Waynesburg’s chapter was one of the 36 to receive an outstanding award. Some of the other outstanding awards went to the University of Arizona and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.The award-winning institutions, chapter president and faculty advisor(s) are also recognized in the award. Waynesburg advisers Evonne Baldauff, Robert
La Count and Miranda Thornton were also recognized. Students who are involved with the department of chemistry and forensic science at the university have been happy to hear about the award their respective department has earned. The students are also hoping that the award will build a good reputation and bring other students to the program.
”It is great to know that one of your departments is getting recognized for their work,” said Bill Sungala, a sophomore engineering major. “It is also good to know that they plan events and activities to get students more involved.The more involved you get the better chance you have of succeeding in this department and after
graduation. The fact that the department continues to receive this award is very impressive.” Anyone interested in joining ACS should contact Dr. Evonne Baldauff, chair of the department of chemistry and forensic science and assistant professor of chemistry. Students can also become a member online at the organization’s website, www.acs.org.
Number of students living on-campus continues to grow By Tori Kramer Staff Writer
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Ribbon cutting ceremony After dedicating Willison Residence Hall, the university held a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday outside of the Robert C. Wiley Armory. The university renovated the 98-year-old building at the beginning of the year.
Event brings poetry and charity together By Abigail Wernert Staff Writer September was Hunger Awareness month, many students and faculty across campus have been doing their part to help raise awareness of hunger in Greene Country. On Oct. 10, Dr. Amy Randolph and her Advanced Poetry class will hold a poetry reading, dubbed “Words Against Hunger,” in support of Hunger Awareness Month and the Greene County Food Bank. Dr. Randolph and her students wanted to find a unique way to raise awareness of and con-
tribute to the Greene County food bank. “It specifically brings poetry, writing and the cause together,” said Randolph, an assistant professor of English. “I’ve always been interested in writers being involved in the community. It’s also our way of sort of helping with the mission of the college.” Dr. Randolph got the idea to hold a poetry reading after receiving an email describing the recent cuts in funding for various food banks across Pennsylvania. Annual poetry readings were held at Texas school where she taught, and
benefited food banks; Randolph asked her students to help create an event focused on the University and the Greene County Food Bank. Students, and faculty are able to participate in the event by reading original work or work that has already been published. The work does not have to be hunger-themed. “I’m really excited about getting to use my writing to not only support a good cause but to reach out to people of Greene County and raise awareness for the food bank,” said Elias Lyons, senior English and creative writing major. “I’m hoping that the event will be successful; I hope enough people know
about it and are interested or at least willing to find out more about the community they’re in and how maybe they can help out or do something to benefit the community.” The event will also contain live musical performances and a bake sale to help raise money for the food bank.A contest in which students can submit an original poem dealing with the themes of hunger, poverty or homelessness will also be held. The student with the best original poem will be chosen as the winner and receive a cash prize, and will be invited to read their poem at the event. The event will be held in Alumni Hall from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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places like the Beehive starting to make the hand cleanser more readily available, and she would love to see this trend continue. “Tis the season to spread germs,” said Shiring. Flu season runs from the beginning of October to anywhere from February to April depending on the weather, according to Shiring. Spend this flu season in good health by getting a free flu shot on Friday, Oct. 26 in the nurse’s office. Other dates include Oct. 29, Nov. 2 and Nov. 5.
Continued from Page A2 to CDC.gov. “It was hard to take care of yourself in the dorm as well as to not contaminate the people you are around,” Kelleher said. With this problem, Shirring wants to see more hand sanitizer to be available to students and faculty in the dorms and in the buildings around campus. She was ecstatic to see
The residence halls at Waynesburg University seem to be more crowded then ever this semester, which has resulted in fewer available living quarters for students. The number of students deciding to live in on campus facilities is at a record high, said one school official. However, these record numbers are not the result of a growing freshmen class; as many of our students believe it to be, said school official Kelley Hardie. “The numbers for incoming freshman have been higher in the past,” said Hardie, who is the assistant dean of student services. “In my 10 years here I have seen bigger classes.” The University statistics prove this point. Last year, Waynesburg University was recorded to have 430 incoming freshman, and this year that number has decreased to only 401. These record numbers are being caused by the increase in the number of students who have chosen to live on campus. “This is the highest residents population on campus I have seen,” said Hardie. This semester there are currently 1,041 students living on campus, according to the school records. This is compared to the 1,022 students that lived on campus last fall. Over the last 10 years the number of students choosing to live on campus has been steadily increasing, as has the ability to fill another residents hall, said Hardie. Also, the increasing number of students has definitely created the need for a new residence hall, Hardie said. Because of this increasing number of students living on campus, the university has formed a plan to build a new residence hall, located by the maintenance building behind the Benedum Dining Hall. The resident’s hall is expected to take up the space that four of Waynesburg University’s campus houses are cur-
rently located at, President Timothy Thyreen said at a press conference. The new residence hall is going to have approximately 125 to 150 beds. The plan right now is to make the new hall similar to the upperclassmen dorms, but with more of a suite-style. Making the rooms suite-style simply means that there will be two rooms containing two people feeding into a single bath unit, said Roy Barnhart, senior vice president for finance and administration. At this point it is still unclear whether the new dorm will be male or female residence hall. “That particular decision will be made closer to building, and will be based on what is needed at that time,” said Barnhart. Unfortunately, due to the current plans to renovate Stewart Hall, it is likely that we will not get this new residence hall for another few years. It is the goal of the university to hopefully have the Stewart Science Hall project finished with in a two to three year time period and then have the new residence hall finished within five years, said Barnhart. The plan to renovate Stewart is already in motion. It is expected to be complete in 2017, President Thyreen said. At this time the university is looking into temporary solutions to deal with the overcrowding in residence halls until the new hall is built. The focus at this point is to try and find things that will make the students more comfortable, said Barnhart. “We need to try to identify additional housing opportunities for our students.” Barnhart also said the university is focused on finding more houses within close proximity that can be converted to more on-campus housing for students. The hope is that this will provide some relief to the over crowding of the residence halls.
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Nursing department celebrates 25 years By Zack Rogers Staff Writer Whether students are a part of the first graduating class or currently enrolled today, Waynesburg University nursing students have a leg up on the competition. Since 1987, Waynesburg University has graduated more successful and more professional nurses. For four consecutive years, graduates have achieved a perfect pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination. Because of the faculty in the Department of Nursing, students are well prepared upon graduation. “Dr. [Nancy] Mosser, chair of the department
of nursing, is a forward thinker and stays abreast current trends in nursing education and the future of nursing,” said Dr. Terri Small, a professor in the nursing department. “She is always looking for ways to improve the department.” Despite a fluctuating pass rate early in its existence, the program became more rigorous beginning in the late 1990’s. In the early 2000’s, the department implemented ATI Progression testing. They are currently accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The numerous programs also help prepare students for their careers
and the future. “The nursing administration program at Waynesburg University is preparing me to prioritize my time and have a better outlook on my future as a nurse,” said Courtney Bigam, a senior in the nursing department. “I am learning how to find the best evidence to improve health care and patient outcomes.” A state-of-the art nursing simulation lab was also installed to provide students with hands on experience in the fastpaced environment of nursing. Bigam said the new additions to the department, such as the stimulation lab, have helped her education experience at Waynesburg Universi-
Chapel celebrated Continued from Page A1 versity’s mission. “The donor wanted a very traditional chapel that celebrates the founding of the university – back then a college – and it is very consistent with his wishes and it is very consistent with what we promised and it is very consistent with our founding mission of 1849,” Thyreen said. Although the chapel has only been a part of campus life for a year,
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President Thyreen kept Dr. Roy Roberts wishes in mind during construction of the chapel. Ribar expects great things in the future. “Roberts Chapel is a blessing for the Christian
community at Waynesburg University,” Ribar said. “It is a beautiful space that affords us the
ty. “As a graduate of Waynesburg University, I will have the confidence and skills necessary to provide excellent health care,” said Bigam. With 25 years of excellence, the nursing department will be holding an open house on Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event will be a way of welcoming back many of the alumni that graduated from the program. There will be light refreshments, some interactive games, simulation lab demonstrations and door prizes. Students are invited to attend and interact with alumni. After 25 years of success the program and the people in it plan to celebrate.
size we need to continue to grow the chapel program. I am excited to see how the Lord will continue to use this facility for His glory.” Roberts Chapel is one of the most significant buildings on campus, specifically to President Thyreen; however, Thyreen is now focused on the renovation of Stewart Science Hall and other additions that can be implemented to improve campus. “Once it is built, I’m on to the next thing, even though the symbolism of the chapel is special every time I go into it,” Thyreen said.
Changes made to WU Continued from A1 thought of. Madison Hall was built during World War II but was used as the performing arts building, until the Performing Arts Center replaced it in 1996. The building, which houses an auditorium and classrooms, was renamed the Goodwin Performing Arts Center in 2007. The campus’ most recent addition is Roberts Chapel, which was dedicated one year ago. Harper said that she thinks this building is President Thyreen’s pride and joy. “Watching the chapel go up made me anxious to come to work to just watch the construction,” said Harper. According to Harper, who is stationed in the Academic Affairs office in Miller Hall, the most beautiful aspect of campus is Johnson Commons. When she was a student, the quad was a parking lot. Now, it is a campus common area surrounded by gorgeous scenery that changes with each of the seasons. “I love how beautiful the back campus and quad area is,” Harper said. “I’m glad to see the trees again. The quad is like a park setting.”
Continued from Page A1 we can] continue to move the university forward.” Lee’s relationship with Waynesburg University – Waynesburg College at the time – began in 1975, when he was in high school and attended wrestling camp. “[I] found Waynesburg to be a very special place for me and was pretty much convinced as I approached my senior year that I wanted to enroll here and major in business,” he said. After graduating from Waynesburg College in 1981, he remained involved with the institution as he ran his own local insurance agency, earned a degree from West Virginia University College of Law and went to work for Steptoe & Johnson PLLC for almost 20 years. Lee served as president of the Alumni Council and later became a member of the Board of Trustees and the Academic Matters Committee. “As much as I loved the practice of law, and all of the trappings that went with it, I think the university and its mission meant more to me, and I honestly felt called to join the university in 2009,” he said. Lee was hired as the executive vice president that year, with the knowledge that he could one day become president of Waynesburg University, if he worked hard enough. However, he did not expect the position to be handed him. He knew he had to earn it.
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During President Thyreen’s 22-year term, 12 new buildings were added to campus, and 10 additional structures were renovated. The GPAC (above) was the first building constructed during President Thyreen’s term. The GPAC replaced Madison Hall (Right). This newly renovated campus would mean nothing without students who use and enjoy its abundant resources. Teagarden said that the mentality of the typical Waynesburg University pupil has changed just as drastically as the physical look of the school. “When I first started here, it was like ‘Animal House’ with all the fraternities,” Teagarden said. “Now, students take college a little more seriously than in the 70s and 80s with that ‘Animal
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House’ culture.” With all the changes in appearance and culture taken into account, Teagarden said that the students’ education is still the highest priority to faculty. “Everything is much more beautiful, but the students, too, have improved with the buildings,” said Teagarden. “They want an education, and it is important to get that education we are
trying to give them.” As Waynesburg University transitions into its next era under the guidance of president-elect Doug Lee, the current executive Vice President of Institutional Development, Harper believes that the school will continue to flourish. “I hope it [Waynesburg University] continues to grow as it has under President Thyreen,” said Harper. “I think it will.”
taxes or literacy tests,” said Stratton. For those who do not have valid photo identification, they could have went to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to pick up an ID free of charge. Since the law was passed however, only 12,000 ID’s were issued. “Personally, I don’t have trouble with it,” said Stratton. “It’s very important to check everything out.” This is not the first time voter identification laws have come under fire. In August, a three panel judge in Texas shot down a voter law that would ‘put extreme burdens on the poor.’ In April of 2008, the state of Indiana passed a voter identification law
“There was an understanding that that person that assumed the position of Executive Vice President would be considered at some point as the successor to the president, but obviously in any job, performance is important, so merely having a position, but not performing doesn’t guarantee that anything happens after that,” Lee said. Now that Lee has officially been selected as the fifteenth president of the university, he is Lee focused on maintaining President Thyreen’s work toward getting Waynesburg University back to the founding mission. “I want to give everything I have to this university in the time that I’m the president here, a total commitment, and I want to continue to move us forward on that mission,” Lee said. Lee also said that he expects his transition to president to be a smooth one because he understands and has seen the transformation of the university, and he will still have President Thyreen to call upon for guidance. Lee’s presidency is effective July 2013. “I think, number one, I am so happy that the university chose to honor President Thyreen with the position of Chancellor…I’m happy that I’ll be able to continue to use him as a resource in the years ahead,” Lee said. “He has done a miraculous job here and I think it’s only by God’s grace that he and Mrs. Thyreen were able to achieve everything that they were able to achieve, and I say that because it was that – it was both Mrs. Thyreen and President Thyreen who brought us back to our original mission of Christian higher education.”
after the law was presented before the Supreme Court. The court passed the law on a 6-3 decision. Another state that has a proposed voter law is South Carolina. However, there has yet to be a ruling on the law by the state court. An announcement is expected in the upcoming weeks before the presidential election, which is Nov. 6. Even though the law has been struck down in Pennsylvania for this year’s general election, Simpson did not rule out the law being constitutional at all. “Looking at Simpson’s ruling, he doesn’t pose any doubts he will oppose the law later,” said Stratton. “This isn’t a rejection, it’s only a concern.” Legislators that backed the law plan on pushing for it to be passed in time for it to be implemented for the general election of 2016.
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‘The hidden secrets behind closed doors’ Domestic Violence Awareness Month kicks off with displays, Purple Ribbon Campaign By Kyle Edwards Senior Editor From July 2011 to June 2012, the Greene County satellite office of Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania received 390 new service recipients, a number that falls within the norm, according to Cheryl McCready, coordinator for the satellite office. “We generally have around 25 new clients each month, so it ends up being around 340 each year,” McCready said. “Abuse is all about power and control. Sometimes that control is verbal, sometimes emotional and sometimes it escalates into physical abuse. We actually have two shelters – one in Washington and one in Uniontown. So if a Greene County person needs a safe place to stay,
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Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania will set up various displays, like this “empty place setting” display, around the Waynesburg area as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. we will make arrangements for them to stay at one of the shelters.” Also during this time frame, the office received 488 domestic violence-related hotline calls, conducted a total of 670 counseling hours to all service recipients and helped file 122 total
Historical Society plans $150,000 village renovation By Chelsea Dicks Editorial Assistant Across the covered bridges and through the historical town of Waynesburg, one can find themselves at the Green County Historical Center and see the progress of the three year historical village renovation. The new buildings: a railroad engine shed that will house the Washington Locomotive #4 steam engine, the Teegarden log cabin and the Roseberry barber shop are all becoming part of the museum in Greene County. “I think that it is important to preserve this cherished history and to help build an interest in it,” said Museum Director Eben Williams. “Our dream at the museum is to have a sort of village experience with different buildings and activities to show how our predecessors lived in Greene County.” The renovation idea was the brain child of a combination of board members and people from the community, said Williams. The railroad engine shed is being built to preserve the locomotive that is at the moment exposed to the outdoor weather. The log cabin will signify the Teegarden family and their historic role in Greene County his-
tory. The barber shop will be another historic building that will signify what Greene County used to look like. The project is funded by a grant and donations. More donations are needed to start working on the barbershop. The museum needs approximately $150,000 to complete the project. Because the museum is not a non-profit organization, they do not receive funds and donations like other groups within the community such as the food bank. Williams believes that this should not be the case; he believes that members of the community should take pride in where they have come from and put effort into preserving that history. The museum provides its members with opportunities to help by volunteering with the log cabin construction and the barbershop. Members may also provide office products that the museum office always needs. Instead of hiring professional contractors for all the buildings, volunteers are beginning to work on the log cabin, but Williams said that more helpers are always welcomed. “The people who are our foundation are
protection from abuse orders, McCready said. “They say that 95 percent of victims of abuse are women. Of the five percent that are men, we know that there are probably a lot more – and the same goes for the women,” she said. “Man or woman, it’s dif-
ficult to say that someone you love is abusive, but the men usually find it more difficult, especially if it’s physical abuse.” Victims of abuse are not the only people the office helps, according to McCready. “Usually if we have
25 victims of abuse in one month, we probably have four that are abused themselves, or they have a mother or daughter or other loved one that is being abused by their significant others,” she said. The organization, once called the Washing-
ton Women’s Shelter, change its name to reflect everything the organization has to offer. “One of the reasons we changed is that we recognized that it’s not just women who are being abused,” she said. “And we offer so many more services than just protection. We also serve Washington, Greene and Fayette counties, so a name change was in order.” The shelter offers many services, including safe, temporary shelter, a 24-hour hotline, 24-hour transportation and intake, empowerment counseling and support groups; information and referrals, legal advocacy, transitional housing and much more. “For the empowerment counseling, it’s important to note that it’s not mental health See AWARENESS on B4
Fashion, crafts and more at Alpaca Day By Amanda Wishner Senior Editor While it might not be the most well known holiday, Greene County farmers celebrated National Alpaca Farm Day in full force last weekend. Every year hundreds of people flock to the Lippencott Alpaca Farm – the only alpaca farm in Greene County. Lena Galing and her husband Philip started their farm in 2005 with only five alpacas, and it has only continued to grow since then. According to Galing, National Alpaca Farm Day is a relatively new holiday. It was only five years ago when the Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association decided that the last weekend in September
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Alpacas interact with the crowds during National Alpaca Farm Day at Lippencott Alpacas last weekend. The event also featured different vendors and displays. would be a good time for other farmers to visit other alpaca farms and for the public to learn about these special animals, she said. She and Philip have
participated every year and will continue to do so in the future. According to the Lippencott Alpaca Farm website, one of the Galings’ missions is to
“educate the public about alpacas,” and this national holiday gives them the opportunity to do just that. See ALPACA on B4
Siblings named Lions Club boy, girl of month By Kyle Edwards Senior Editor
The faculty of Waynesburg Central High School have chosen the Lions Club Boy and Girl of the Month for September. The Girl of the Month was awarded to Danielle Jacobs, and her brother Cameron was awarded the Boy of the Month. The siblings are the son and daughter of Tracey and James Jacobs. Danielle Jacobs is the Secretary of the Principal Council, National Honor Society and the Varsity Club, is a member of the Student CounSee SOCIETY on B4 cil, SADD Club, Spanish
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Club, Alpha and the ski club. She is also a Letterman and captain of the Cross Country team, a captain and three-year letterman of the basketball team, a three-year letterman of the track team and a letterman in soccer, all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She is also a recipient of the Rachel Carson Book Award, Academic Excel-
lence Award, Outstanding Achievement in A.P. United States History other academic awards. She volunteers at the Cherry Door in Waynesburg, and plans to attend Penn State University, main campus to major in Business and Pre-Law. Cameron Jacobs is the Vice President of the Varsity Club, Treasurer of Student Council and
National Honor Society, a member of SADD club, Spanish club and ski club. He is also a letterman of basketball, soccer and track and a captain of the soccer team, as well as a state qualifier for track, all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. He is the recipient of the Rausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award, Academic Excellence Award and other academic awards. Like his sister, he volunteers at Cherry Door in Waynesburg, and plans on attending Penn State University, main campus to major in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering.
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Change voter apathy Young people should help shape the country “American youth attributes much more importance to arriving at driver’s license age than at voting age.” Philosopher Marshall McLuhan has a point. Many teenagers are ecstatic when they receive their driver’s license. They feel like they have a sense of freedom. However, when teenagers become young adults at the age of 18, they truly have a chance to realize what freedom really is. They have a right to vote. They have a right to voice their opinion. They have a right to help shape the country. However, many people take this right for granted. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 71 percent of eligible voters are registered, and only 63.6 percent of the total population voted on Election Day. In a country where we pride ourselves on freedom, why do so many people choose not to vote? Is it that registration forms aren’t handed to them? In some states such as New Jersey and West Virginia, voter registration forms are distributed when teenagers receive their driver’s license. As far as the 18-24 age group goes, 58.5 percent of young adults are registered to vote. But, less than half of the young population voted last election. You can change that. In Pennsylvania, new voter registration is open until Tuesday, Oct. 9. Even if you are not registered and live out of state, you can still claim residency in Pennsylvania. Registration takes fewer than five minutes; forms are available in Student Services. Once registered, you can change your residency, party affiliation and any other information at any time. If you prefer to register online, visit votespa.com. If you are already registered to vote and would like to apply for an absentee ballot, visit longdistancevoter.org/Pennsylvania. See you at the polls Nov. 6.
This isn’t goodbye Thyreen remains a beneficial presence on campus Every day for 23 years, President Timothy Thyreen has woken with a purpose: to improve both the academics and aesthetics of Waynesburg University. After two decades of campus renovations, faculty pay grades and a re-assessing of university values, President Thyreen announced that he will pass along the responsibilities of presidency to Dr. Douglas Lee on July 1, 2013, to assume the position of University Chancellor. The university’s Board of Trustees created the position for President Thyreen, and his transition, as well as Mr. Lee’s, has been in the works since 2006, when Lee was hired as the Executive Vice President. The president believes that Lee’s dedication to the university’s founding mission and his experience at WU makes him a worthy successor. Though Lee will certainly make a fine president, having President Thyreen on campus will make his transition into the role much easier. Chancellor Thyreen will assist the president and the board in research development and will continue to implement the campus renovations he has dreamed of for decades. His presence on the campus he has dedicated his professional life to bettering is wonderful for not only the students who will continue to benefit from his visions, but for the community he has worked hard to establish a relationship with. President Thyreen may no longer be the face of Waynesburg, but his work as Chancellor will further shape Waynesburg University for the best.
Fox News, BuzzFeed not at fault On Friday afternoon, Fox News aired live coverage of a car chase in Arizona in which a carjacker attempted to outrun authorities. As the chase unfolded, the suspect’s behavior became more and more erratic, a fact that Fox News anchor Shepard Smith noted to viewers as he ran commentary on the chase. “It’s always possible the guy could be on something,” Shepard told viewers as the suspect was finally forced off the road. After stumbling from his car and running into
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some tall grass, the suspect pulled out a gun, put it to his head and pulled the trigger – too fast for Fox to pull the plug. In the seconds leading up to the man’s suicide, Smith is heard shouting to the control room, “Get off it! Get off it!” and the feed is hastily cut to a commercial mere seconds after the grisly scene takes place.
This is a newspaper, not a tabloid I’ve been told I’m a workaholic. But the responsibilities of school, work and the Yellow Jacket have recently been stressing me out, and this weekend my sister sat me down and tried to have a legitimate intervention with me. She pointed out that I’m so stressed that I don’t have time to worry about anything or anyone else.
After the break, Smith apologized to viewers, saying that the events happened too fast for the control room, even with the five second delay. “We really messed up,” he said. “And we are all very sorry.” But that wasn’t the end of it. BuzzFeed, another news outlet seemed to have no qualms about posting the full video, grisly bits and all, on its website. Immediately after Fox’s coverage of the event, the website took the video and posted it on YouTube as well. Dorsey Shaw, who
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She’s right. And in that way, I’m very selfish. For example, Brittney’s a Bonner Scholar, and she does service at the Waynesburg Senior Center - well, technically it’s the Waynesburg Community Center, but we call it the senior center. She’s been really worried all week because the senior center’s roof is falling in, and the building isn’t safe enough for the seniors, employees or volunteers to spend time there until it’s fixed.
makes videos and .gifs for BuzzFeed, tweeted a link of the video, which was quickly picked up and retweeted by BuzzFeed’s official Twitter account, and it spread like wildfire from there. Within an hour of its posting, the video had more than 1,000 “likes.” Naturally, BuzzFeed was almost immediately attacked for its decision to post the video. The Columbia Journalism Review tweeted, “Who’s worse? @FoxNews for airing the suicide, or @BuzzFeed for re-posting See MEDIA on B3
A normal person might think, “That’s terrible I really hope it gets fixed soon so all of the people that this affects won’t have to worry about it.” I’m not saying I don’t think that. I’ve volunteered at the senior center a number of times with my sister and I love all of the people there. They are some of the best people in Waynesburg, in my opinion. Even though I do want the roof to be fixed and I do want the seniors to be happy, my first thought when my sister told me about the center was, “I wonder if we should cover that in the Yellow See NEWSPAPER on B3
Nail-biters: You may or may not be crazy Sometimes, when I get nervous, I bite my nails. I’ve toyed with the notion that nail-biting is annoying and unattractive, but I’ve never considered that my nervous habit might be something more sinister, like a psychological disorder. Early next year, the American Psychiatric Association will publish an updated version of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Added to the latest collection of psychologi-
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cal disorders: pathological grooming. According to the APA, pathological grooming is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, in which the triggers for natural grooming habits – think a snagged nail prompting a person to bite the rest of the nail off, just to even things out – go berserk.
Stress drives pathological groomers to chew their nails or bite their skin, but these stress-induced actions quickly become un-triggered, compulsions that the pathological groomer just can’t quit. Nail biting and skin chewing are certainly not the most dangerous mental disorders one can be afflicted with, but they can, in severe cases, cause pain or lead to disfigurement. “A lovely, middleaged mother of several kids who came in and
looked scared out of her wits had picked at her cheek to a level where she was bleeding profusely,” Tracy Foose, a San-Francisco-based psychiatrist, told NPR. “She truly could not control herself, despite the pain that it was causing, despite the disfigurement.” Though I admit that I oftentimes find my stress-free self nibbling unknowingly on my nails, I don’t for a moment believe that See QUIRKS on B3
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Media are not at fault Continued from B2
Curb biomedical experiments on chimps Chimpanzees are the closest living relatives to human beings, a distinction that has not necessarily been a blessing to them. Because of their strong genetic resemblance to people, chimps have been used extensively in biomedical research on human diseases. It's been helpful to humans – and harmful to these primates, who often pay with their health or their lives. There is good news for them, though. Last year, the National Institutes of Health announced it would suspend new funds for research on chimpanzees and established strict new conditions for such studies. In September, it said it would retire 110 of the chimps it has used for research. The decision, said director Francis Collins, was "based on the way science has evolved and our great sensitivity to the special nature of these remarkable animals." Imagine that: Being
closely related to humans finally paid off. The NIH decisions came in response to a 2011 report by the federal Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, which concluded that "most current use of chimpanzees for biomedical research is unnecessary." Said Jeffrey Kahn, who headed the investigation, "The committee concluded that research using animals that are so closely related to humans should not proceed unless it offers insights not possible with other animal models and unless it is of sufficient scientific or health value to offset the moral costs. We found very few cases that satisfy these criteria." Even Congress is taking notice. A House bill offered by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R-Md., to phase out invasive experiments on great apes has attracted 174 co-sponsors from both parties, and a Senate
counterpart was recently approved by the Environment and Public Works Committee. The legislation may have trouble gaining priority in the postelection lame-duck session, but in that case, it will assuredly be back next year. The shift has generated opposition from such groups as the National Association for Biomedical Research and the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, which point out that such research has yielded such advances as hepatitis A and B vaccines and that the new restrictions could prevent experiments on lethal new diseases. The legislation would not forbid all such research – merely impose tight requirements for it. But the experimental biology group says the new hurdles would be "unworkable at best and life threatening at worst." Expert criticism like
that should not be ignored. If proponents of chimpanzee experimentation can offer a sensible alternative that permits research only where it is truly vital, Congress should be open to their suggestions. But the basic goal of eliminating most experiments on these intelligent creatures is a sound one. The rest of humanity has already recognized as much. "The United States is the only country in the world to continue invasive research on chimpanzees," reports the Humane Society of the United States. Polls indicate most Americans favor a ban. It's not too much to ask that the government put a stop to invasive experiments on chimpanzees except when they are absolutely necessary. In fact, it's the least we can do for a cousin. ___
tion’s of invasion in 2003.
News Editor Oct. 2, 1944 Oct. 3, 1932 Britain terminated its mandate over the Arab nation of Iraq, making the nation independent after 17 years of British rule, and centuries of Ottoman rule. The Iraqi government held close ties with Britain and its military, which led to many anti-British revolts. In 1979 General Saddam Hussein became Iraqi dictator, until disappearing in the face of American led coali-
Quirks can be normal Continued from B2 this bad habit is something I should seek counseling or medication for. In fact, I’m rather confused as to why this “mental disorder” has
On this day the Warsaw uprising in Poland finally came to its conclusion. Two months prior to this date, the Red army was closing in and prompted the Polish resistance forces to rebel against the Nazi occupation. The rebels were hoping to gain control of the city before the Soviets liberated it. The less than average supplied Poles made early advances, but Adolf Hitler sent
been classified a psychological disorder at all. We all have our quirks; some perfectly sane people refuse to step on a crack for fear of breaking their mother’s back, and others get goose-bumps when emptying the dishwasher. But our quirks are what make us who we are.
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Jacket.” No logical person thinks like that. I’m fine with being illogical. But this “illogicalness” is, according to my sister, getting out of hand. While working at Dairy Queen this weekend (yeah, we both work there), one of our managers started talking about how Miley Cyrus has a sex tape out. Frankly, I’m not surprised and I’ve never been a big fan of hers. This editorial origi- But after my manager nally appeared in the mentioned the not-soshocking news, it was Chicago Tribune. the topic of discussion for the rest of the night. As all of the girls and the one boy who work at Dairy Queen gossiped about Miley Cyrus, Brittney looked at me and said, “You know, if you covered stuff like this in in reinforcements and the the Yellow Jacket, people Nazis gradually overcame the might actually read it.” rebellion. I was offended. I think a lot of people my age Oct. 1, 1987 would have agreed with her, because it is true More than 100 people were that our generation feeds injured, including six killed by off of the gossip sura devastating earthquake in rounding celebrities. Whittier, Ca. At the time the It’s a weird obsession. quake was the largest to hit And I’m not saying I’m Southern California since innocent. I love to hear 1971. Due to several afterthe gossip just as much shocks for nearly a week after, as everyone else, but I many residents camped out in keep calling it gossip for parks. a reason. It’s the same All sources from www.history.com reason that when my sis-
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the video just in case you missed it the first time?” To be honest, I don’t think Fox News is to blame. They were only doing their jobs as reporters. From what I can tell, they did their best to cut to commercial before the grim scene unfolded completely; the man was just moved too fast for them to catch it in time. As for BuzzFeed, I don’t really think that they are in the wrong either. And no, I’m not just being indecisive. Think about it. BuzzFeed is a news outlet that focuses on posting and commenting on things that are going viral – that’s their job. Fox News was right to apologize: they can never know who will be watching at any given time, and during live events like the Arizona
If everyone with a silly fear was diagnosed with a mental disorder, well, the world’s population would be locked up in ‘looneys.’ I’m not discounting the very many, very real psychological disorders that need to be treated – those do exist, and there are thousands of people who do need counseling or prescriptions to func-
tion. But diagnosing all of the nail-biters of the world with a mental disorder suggests that our society believes that anything that threatens perfection or any action out of the norm is wrong, or weird, or crazy. We feel compelled to control and to conform. And isn’t that in itself a tad bit crazy?
car chase, there is always the possibility that things may go horribly wrong before anyone can catch it. But BuzzFeed isn’t that kind of news outlet: they don’t have such a large possibility that those who are viewing their content may be negatively impacted by it. Ashley McCollum, BuzzFeed’s press manager defended the site decision in a statement to Slate.com. “Making an editorial decision on how to cover a sensitive, tragic news event like this is never an easy one. But it is, indeed, a news event and we are a news organization,” McCollum said. “We posted both an edited version and the full version and we respect our readers’ judgment.” So, in other words, the site is leaving it up to the reader to decide whether or not they view the full video. So, as far as I’m concerned, they’ve effectively ridden themselves of any kind of blame.
ter told me I should cover Miley Cyrus being involved in yet another scandal, I simply replied, “There’s a difference between a tabloid and a newspaper.” When I heard about Miley Cyrus, I didn’t for a second relate it to my work. Sure, it’s “breaking news” on TMZ. But this is a newspaper. And I am a workaholic. I’m not the type of workaholic who does anything half-heartedly. I want to do this right, and maybe I’m being selfish and maybe I’m thinking more about the newspaper than about Brittney’s opinion. However, I could care less what she wants me to cover in the Yellow Jacket. Sometimes what the public wants to know and what the public needs to know are two entirely different things; as editor of the paper – as a workaholic editor of the newspaper – it is up to me what the student body reads. And just because Miley Cyrus is trending on Twitter doesn’t mean Miley Cyrus is more important than the local police beat. My sister can take comfort in the fact that, although I won’t cover meaningless gossip in the paper at her suggestion, her intervention has me admitting that I work too much. I am Sarah Bell, and I’m a workaholic who doesn’t plan on changing anytime soon.
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Crash reported State police said that at 3:35 p.m. Sept. 26, a vehicle driven by Suzanne L. Cougar, 51, of Ohio traveled into the median, lost control and rolled over while traveling north on Interstate 79. Cougar was not injured in the crash, police said.
Trailer stolen Sometime between 8 p.m. Sept. 21 and 2 p.m.
Sept 24, someone removed a 16-foot aluminum horse trailer from the Smith Creek Rd. property of Corbly Lanfer Orndorff in Franklin Twp., state police said.
Wire cut State police said that sometime between 4:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sept. 24, someone cut and removed approximately 150 feet of from the Emerald Mine facility on Laurel Run Rd. in
State police and fire marshall investigate Rices Landing fire By Kyle Edwards Senior Editor A Rices Landing man who was the victim of a fire at his residence on Sept. 20, died as a result of the fire, according to autopsy results. According to state police Trooper Daniel Barnhart, a preliminary investigation into the death of William D. Caldwell indicates he died as a result of the fire. The Greene County Coroner’s office has revealed that Caldwell died due to smoke inhalation and thermal injuries.
Society plans changes Continued from B1 those volunteers that share their time not for personal gain but for mere love of the museum, its people and its cause,” said Williams. Williams wants the buildings to be portrayed in the front and to the sides of the original museum building to catch the attention of people driving by on the road, and hopefully making them stop and check it out. He wants the museum to feel like a village more than a museum.
Barnhart said the blaze broke out shortly before 5 p.m. at Caldwell’s residence at 1872 Jefferson Road. Upon entering the residence, volunteer fire fighters found Caldwell’s body. Officials said that much of the first floor of the two-story house was destroyed. Another resident of the home, Patty Palmer, who officials referred to as Caldwell’s girlfriend, was not home at the time the fire broke out. State police and fire marshals are still investigating the cause of the fire.
“Some of these things people have only experienced through books, pictures and movies; the expectation is to give the museum visitor an interactive experience which I feel can educate people far better than books and lectures can,” said Williams. The renovation is planned to be completed within three years, but Williams said the museum does not plan on stopping there. They plan to become more introspective, start working on what the museum calls the ‘dungeon’ and also begin necessary repairs throughout the original building, she said.
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Minors charged State police said that at 2:29 a.m. Sept. 29 Stuart James Spencer, 19, of Waynesburg, Zachariah Alan Gobbel, 20, of McKeesport and Bradley Alan Palmer Jr., 20, of New Castle were found under the influence of alcohol at Oakmont Cemetery in Franklin Twp. All three were charged with underage drinking before Magiste-
Awareness month starts Continued from B1 counseling,” McCready said. “The victim has not done anything wrong, but sometimes their self-esteem has been run down, and they become more dependent on their abuser. The empowerment counselor helps them to regain their self-esteem and become more independent.” Because October is
rial District Judge Glenn Bates, police said.
Fraud reported
occasions and then transfer the funds via phone, police said. An investigation is ongoing, police said.
Three windows were broken, and an investigation is still ongoing, police said.
Fridge stolen
Between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Sept 10, Robert Bennett, 54, of Waynesburg was reportedly contacted by an unknown person claiming he had won a monetary prize, State police said. The unknown person convinced Bennett to purchase two separate prepaid Walmart gift cards valued at $503.64 each on two separate
Waynesburg police said that sometime between 10 a.m. Sept 20 and 10 a.m. Oct. 1, someone shot the back window of the Grub on the Run truck with a B.B. gun as it was parked at the car wash on the corner of E. High St. and Woodland Ave.
Waynesburg police said that sometime between 10 p.m. Sept. 26 and 11 a.m. Sept 27, someone removed a dorm-sized refrigerator from the Bridge Street residence of Josh Huffman. The refrigerator is valued at $200, and an investigation is still ongoing.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Greene County satellite office will once again be holding its Purple Ribbon Campaign. McCready is encouraging individuals and businesses to display purple ribbons to show support for domestic violence awareness. “We’ll personally have a display called our ‘Empty Place Setting’ in the courthouse, First Federal Bank and Penn State Cooperative in Waynesburg,” she said. “A lot of the local businesses in town are
already putting up displays and signs in their windows. Also, some of the Waynesburg, Carmichaels and Cumberland Township police will put purple ribbons on their cars.” McCready said that the whole point of this campaign is to let people know that help is available. “It’s important to remind our community of the hidden secrets that many women and their children face daily behind closed doors,” she said. “Many victims come here and say that
they didn’t know that there was any help that was available for them. So, if we promote the awareness, maybe we can stop the abuse.” Purple ribbons are used as a symbol of courage, survival, honor and dedication to ending domestic violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month has evolved from the “Day of Unity” in October 1981 . In 1987, the first toll-free national hotline was founded along with the first celebration of Domestic Violence Awareness month.
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Alpaca Farm Day held Continued from B1 “The main focus is always on the animals,” Galing said. “People love the alpaca [with their] cute little faces; sometimes all they want to do is kiss you or smell you and see if you have anything to feed them. But there is always such a variety for all ages; even kids up to 99 have something to do there.” The Galings took part in National Alpaca Farm Day by offering an open house to members of the public to tour their farm and participate in a variety of activities on Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29. Galing also organized a fashion show, during which she selected members of the audience to model some of the Lippencott Alpaca Farm’s clothing products. “That was fabulous,” Galing said, “for the audience as well as the participants.” The farm is home to its own store, where they sell items such as heavy-duty hats,
Photo courtesy of Lippencott Alpacas
National Alpaca Farm Day was not only about the animals. The event also gave local vendors an opportunity to show off their wares - both Alpaca-based and otherwise. scarves, sweaters, gloves, socks and even alpaca underwear. Although it is somewhat expensive ($100$200), alpaca wool is comparable to cashmere, she added, and “if you treat it well, it will treat you well – just like the animals.” An obstacle course was planned for Saturday, but due to the “inclement weather and screaming children,” it did not play out as well as Galing had initially hoped. There was also a
hayride for all ages, led by her father. “He’s 91 years old, and every year he gives the hayride,” she said. An assortment of local vendors also attended the event, featuring wine, food, jewelry and crafts from the area. These included Thistlethwaite Vineyards, the Tourist Board, the Greene County Historical Society and Waynesburg University favorite Moore’s Hotdogs. Two hand-knitters, as
well as a crocheter and a felt-maker were also present at the event. One hand-knitter, Becky White, is currently being certified for her craft and teaches a knitting class at the alpaca farm, which Galing strongly urges Greene County residents to attend. “It’s for anyone from basic beginners who barely even know how to hold a needle to those who are exceptionally talented and creative,” she said. “You’re really able to work at your own pace; I would know because I’m in the class, too.” The knitting class is offered every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and costs only $5. Galing encourages anyone interested in learning about alpacas to stop by for a free farm tour – the farm is literally in their backyard. She suggests calling ahead of time, but “if someone wants to come by at 9:00 at night, that’s okay too.”
Jackets look to stay undefeated against Grove City Read more on C4
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Nobody predicted this in April Kyle Oland Sports Editor
I remember working in the Sports Information Office last April when Sports Information Director Bobby Fox asked me if I was excited about the upcoming Major League Baseball season. As a Baltimore native, and a lifetime fan of the Orioles, I answered with a bleak and emphatic no. I then proceeded to rant about everything wrong with the Orioles: a greedy owner Peter Angelos, who cared more about how much money he could make rather than fielding a competitive team, a starting pitching rotation that I had been told time and time again had potential to carry a team, but for years kept disappointing me and other Orioles’ fans, a team that did not have a legitimate power threat that scared opposing teams, other than Mark Reynolds, who struck out and had an error more often than Kim Kardashian dates a new man; and the fact that the Orioles had not had a winning season in 14 years. For me, there was not much to be optimistic about in April. Wow, was I wrong! This week, the Orioles clinched their first postseason berth since 1997. This Major League Baseball season has been anything but normal. First, in the American League East, the Orioles have risen to the top of baseball’s toughest division. After nearly two decades of beat-downs from perennial contenders New York and Boston, the Orioles have brought back the “Orioles Magic” that made them so successful in the 70s and 80s. Not one person in the world saw this amazing resurgence from the Baltimore franchise coming. To be honest, I am still confused about how it happened. The starting rotation saw three of their original five starting pitchers demoted to the minor leagues, by the All-Star break, and it seemed like a new pitcher started each day. In addition, until just last week, the Orioles had a negative run-differential. That means they gave up
YELLOW JACKETS 20, TOMCATS 19
Reserve player saves the day once again Backup QB throws winning touchdown pass By Kyle Oland Sports Editor For a second week in a row, an unlikely hero made a big game-changing play for the Yellow Jackets. Last week against Thomas More, reserve sophomore running back Willie Leavell blocked and returned a blocked punt for the game-winning touchdown. On Saturday against Thiel College with Waynesburg trailing 19-14, head coach Rick Shepas inserted sophomore quarterback Carter Hill for ailing starter Tyler Fatigante midway through the fourth quarter. “I just felt that in the fourth quarter, [Fatigante] had done a great job, but his arm was a little sore,”
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Sophomore quarterback Carter Hill rolls out to his left during Saturday’s 20-19 victory over the Thiel Tomcats. With the win, the Jackets remained undefeated. said Shepas. “I felt that Carter’s arm was what we needed to get some things going in the fourth quarter. It was just a gut feeling and I felt compelled that we needed that at that point.” On a drive that began at their own 47-yard line, junior running back Bertrand Ngampa was taken down for a five-yard
Men’s XC takes second at Bethany By Danny Morgan Staff Writer The Yellow Jacket Cross Country team traveled to Bethany, W.Va. to participate in the Bethany College Invitational on Saturday. After the host squad Bethany College was dealt an incomplete, Waynesburg battled its way to a second place finish. The Jackets finished with a team total off 69 points, falling short of the 26 points posted by Grove City College. The top-six finishers for Waynesburg were all within one minute of each other. They also had five in the top-20 of a 60-man field with sophomore Luke Feldner coming just
shy of that finishing in 21st. By edging out Westminster and Thiel at the meet, Waynesburg proved that it is relevant in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference this year. “I think [our performance on Saturday] showed us that we did do very well as a team, but we have a huge amount of improvement still to go.” freshman Ben McAuley said. “If we keep on working the way we have been, a top-three placing at PACs for the team will be very likely to happen.” The top-two finishers from the Jackets were sophomore John Allison posting a time of 28:41, good enough for 10th
loss on the first play. On second-and-15, Hill connected with sophomore wide receiver Andrew English near the left sideline for 41-yards to the Thiel 17. Following a holding penalty on the Jacket offense, Thiel was called for pass interference, setting up a first-down at the Thiel 12-yard line.
Two plays later, Hill rolled out to left before unloading a pass to sophomore Bernie Thompson in corner of the endzone for a 15-yard touchdown, giving Waynesburg the lead, 20-19, with 6:58 remaining. “There was a little bit of pressure coming through the middle, so I started to roll and I saw
Bernie had the outside, so I tried to put it somewhere where he could catch it and ended up coming down with it,” said Hill. The Jackets held onto the one-point lead, leaving Greenville, Pa. with a record of 5-0, 3-0 in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. With the loss, Thiel dropped to 1-4 (1-2 PAC). Had Hill, a Tiffin University transfer, not been able to immediately produce for Shepas’ offense, Waynesburg may have left Thiel College with its first loss of the season. “We felt like we could have been up by that point in the game anyway,” said Hill. “We knew we had to make a play – the leaders and seniors have been preaching it all week that somebody will have to make a play, and I just happened to be that guy.” See HILL on C4
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Men battle to a draw Goalie records sixth shutout against Thiel By Eric Bost Editorial Assistant The Waynesburg University men’s soccer team opened Presidents’ Athletic Conference play on the road Tuesday against Thiel at Alumni Stadium. Thiel has struggled in their matches leading up to its battle with Waynesburg, going winless in five previous matches while being outscored 23-5 during those games. Head coach Carl Griffiths said that his team had to be sharp against a Thiel opponent that was hungry for a win. “It was an important game. Our match against Thiel is usually a foregone conclusion,” said Griffiths. “Every match is going to be tough and I know they’re revved up to play us. [We knew] it was going to be a tough match.” Though both teams had plenty of scoring opportunities, Waynesburg and Thiel
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Defense stifles Tomcats’ offense in victory Women open PAC play with two wins By Justin Barylski Staff writer
The Waynesburg University women’s soccer team opened Presidents’ Athletic Conference play this week with two wins. “PAC is a new season,” head coach Carl Griffiths said. See UNEXPECTED on C4 The team’s “new” sea-
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Sophomore midfielder Emily Mullady looks to pass in an early season contest against Franciscan. son started with wins
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and Thiel College. The results of both games were 2-0 wins. The wins brought the Jackets’ overall record to 6-5 (2-0 PAC). It was a good time to face these opponents that Waynesburg has had success against in the past. The Jackets were previously on a four game losing streak that came to a screeching halt. “We just had to put the last few games behind us,” said Griffiths. Waynesburg extended
its win streak against Thiel College to eight games on Tuesday. Thiel has not defeated Waynesburg since 2004. Sophomore midfielder Emily Mullady recorded her third goal of the year when she found the back of the net in the 44th minute of play. Junior forward Taylor Augustine doubled the Jackets’ lead by adding her fifth goal of the season off an assist from junior midfielder See OFFENSE on C3
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gains Balanced effort helps bring home second XC momentum XC team places five runners in top-20 By Ryan Harr Staff Writer The weather in Bethany, W.Va. was nearly perfect for the 2012 Bethany College Invitational on Saturday. With sunny blue skies, a light breeze and temperatures in the mid 60’s, it was an ideal day for runners. The delightful weather aided the Jackets, as almost half of the females on the Waynesburg roster set personal best times. “When you think about it, it is really an amazing feat to think that half your team ran the best race of their life on the same day,” said head coach Chris Hardie. With all the individual personal bests, the Yellow Jackets placed second out of the seven teams com-
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peting at the Bethany Invitational. Defending Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) team champion Grove City College took home first-place team honors. The Yellow Jackets top finisher on the day was senior Megan Fortna. The senior placed fourth out of the 77-runner field with a time of 24:25. Crossing the finish line after Fortna for the Jackets was freshman Megan Ferrick, who placed 9th in a time of 24:45. Junior Bre Paul just missed placing in the top-10 by 10 seconds (25:04) to Grove City
College junior Laurel Skorup (24:54). The Yellow Jackets’ fourth finisher inside the top-15 was sophomore Joy Talbott with a time of 25:25, which was good for 14th place overall. Taking home the individual first-place honor was Alderson-Broaddus freshman Jenny Brewer with a time of 24:08. Second place went to Grove City senior Ella Smith (24:12). Her teammate senior Sarah Fisher crossed the line in third with a time of 24:17. The Yellow Jackets were excited about the
course because they will return to it in a few weeks for the 2012 PAC Team Championship. The race will take place at Bethany College. “The course was great, mostly flat with one hill,” Ferrick said. In addition to the one hill there was something unique about the course that Bre Paul liked “The course was absolutely beautiful we ran throughout horse pastures,” said Paul. With the Bethany meet now in the past, some of the Yellow Jackets can
enjoy the weekend off, while others will take part in the Waynesburg University annual homecoming 5k. “A few of our runners will take the week off for the Homecoming race,” said Hardie. “But other than that, we expect a majority of our women to run the fastest 5K of their careers on Saturday.” The athletes are excited to run in a familiar environment this weekend. “I am extremely excited to run around the University,” Ferrick said. For some of the runners like Paul, it will be their first time taking part in the annual 5k race. “It will be fun,” said Paul. “My family is probably going to come up and run the race too, so it will be nice to run with them,” said Paul. Following the 5k, the Jackets will continue their season at the Gettysburg Invitational.
Volleyball loses two on the road this week Jackets stumble against Saints By RJ Tonks Staff Writer A confident Waynesburg Volleyball team fresh off of back-to-back home victories was on the road last week, facing two tough opponents. Last Wednesday, the Yellow Jackets played Carnegie Mellon University. Waynesburg won the first set but couldn’t follow through afterward, dropping the next three sets, 25-16, 25-16 and 2510.
“I think we took it for granted after we won the first set,” said head coach Stephanie Benkowski. “Plus, we started not playing as well. We started not passing as well, which doesn’t help.” The Yellow Jackets looked to get back to their winning ways two days later against Thomas More. The Jackets played the Saints in Crestview Hills, Ky. The Jackets gave a valiant effort, but ultimately fell to the Saints, losing the match, 25-17, 25-10 and 25-13. Benkowski was not pleased with the outcome of Friday’s match.
“We did not pass very well,” she said. “We could not set up any offense because of our passing.” Senior Presley Cupp led the Jackets with 16 digs, while freshman Jessica Dorazio chipped in 13 digs. Junior Mabel Culp pitched in with three blocks, including two solo stuffs. The losses dropped the Jackets’ record to 5-10. The loss to the Thomas More Saints pushed Waynesburg’s conference record to 1-6, placing the Jackets in eighth in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. The Yellow Jackets cur-
rently sit in front of Washington & Jefferson and Chatham in the PAC standings. The Jackets prepare to travel to New Wilmington to battle with PAC opponent Westminster on Oct. 4. Last season, the Jackets lost both of their matches against Westminster, 3-0. Earlier this season, the Yellow Jackets played host to the Titans on Sept. 18. Waynesburg tied the match at one set apiece before Westminster won the next two and took the match, 3-1. Benkowski said that the squad has been prac-
ticing tips and passing since that is what the Jackets struggled with last year against Westminster. The Jackets continue their road trip on Saturday in Latrobe, where they will compete in a trimatch against the Saint Vincent Bearcats and the Washington & Jefferson Presidents. The matches start at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. respectively. Last season, the Jackets fell to the Bearcats in both matches by a 3-0 score. Meanwhile, they split their matches with the Presidents, winning the first match, 3-2, but losing the second, 3-1.
Continued from C1 place, and McAuley who had a time of 28:51, which put him in 12th. Crossing the line next for the Yellow Jackets was sophomore Brandon Dugan in 14th place (29:03). Junior Jonathon Blatt finished just behind Dugan in 15th place (29:03). Rounding out the topfive was junior Matt Giardina in 18th place (29:29). Allison said although he ran a good race, he noticed areas where he could improve. “I found that I slowed down a bit at the fourth mile, but otherwise my paces were right about where I wanted them to be,” Allison said. Allison also led the Yellow Jackets last week in the Saint Vincent Invitational. With the season progressing, Allison feels the team is peaking at just the right time. “I definitely feel as if I am getting stronger as the season has progressed, which I think is safe to assume of everyone on the guy’s team,” he said. Individual top medal honors went to Westminster College junior Aaron Sutton (26:58). Rounding out the top three were Grove City’s Arleigh McRae and Glenville State’s TJ Abel. The Jackets made a strong statement to the rest of the PAC with their stellar performance on Saturday. The Jackets will run in the Homecoming 5K this Saturday. The team will be back in action again at the Gettysburg Invitational on Oct. 13, with the conference championships following just two weekends later.
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Division II Malone takes down Jackets
Soccer ends in draw Continued from C1 were evenly matched, playing to a 0-0 draw. Starting goaltender Brandon Daughtry notched his sixth shutout of the year. Daughtry credited his defense and said that it’s a whole new season now that the squad has begun conference play. “We just know its conference play now. We can’t afford to take a game off,” said Daughtry. “We know that every game is crucial and when we get to the end of the season we don’t want to look back and regret anything.” The game was the Yellow Jackets’ second of a five game road trip, including four straight conference matches to open up league play. “We knew when we got our schedule we were going to be travelling a lot,” said Daughtry.
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Senior defender CJ Trammell heads the ball up the field. The defense has posted six shutouts this year. “Every game is going to be tough whether you’re playing at home or on the road. Hopefully we can go out and win our games and make the playoffs.” After going 3-3-1 away from John F. Wiley stadium this season, Griffiths said he liked his player’s determination and focus throughout his team’s long road schedule this year. “So far this year we’ve done well on the road. We’ve definitely played good competition,” said
Griffiths. “We haven’t struggled with focus or having heavy legs getting off the bus. I think it’s helped us prepare mentally by getting away from campus and all the distractions and helped us get better as a team.” The Jackets had more time than usual to prepare for the Bobcats after their match against LaRoche College was cancelled due to bad weather conditions on Sept. 27. Griffiths said that although he couldn’t use the LaRoche match to
prepare for Thiel, he used the extra time to keep his players physically ready for the upcoming games. “The LaRoche game would’ve been good preparation for us. [We wanted] to make sure we matched their physicality, which is something we will have to do against our PAC opponents as well,” said Griffiths. “We had to do some hard fitness this week just to make sure we didn’t get out of sync. Although we missed the match, we had enough [players] to have a competitive inter-squad scrimmage.” Griffiths said that with all the work his players are putting in, he expects positive results in the conference this year. “We have high expectations for the PAC this year. Right now, the goal is to make the top four in the conference and to make the conference tournament,” said Griffiths. “Just knowing that the conference is kicking off now, I see everybody recognizing that this is what we’ve been working for.”
Offense fuels victory Continued from C1
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Freshman Rachel Klemash returns a serve in an early season match.
Following a string of postponed matches, tennis returns to action By Cam Posney Staff Writer The Waynesburg women’s tennis squad had to deal with an extra opponent this week. This opponent was neither a conference rival nor a non-conference foe, but it was the weather. The squad had two matches postponed early in the week due to rain. Its match last Wednesday was postponed until Tuesday, Oct. 16 and their Thursday match ended up being played on Saturday. The rain also limited practice time for the team, which head coach Ron Christman was not happy about. “We barely got any practice time due to the weather this week,” said Christman. “I feel we were flat because of this.” However, the weather finally cleared and allowed the Yellow Jackets to play some matches. They fell to Malone University, a Division II college, 9-0 on Tuesday in a match that was also threatened by rain. Coming into the match, freshman Rachel Klemash was riding high. She had outscored opponents 36-2 since her loss to Westminster’s Alex Bailey on Sept. 15. Klemash hit a bump in the road against Malone, losing to Asia Harris in the first singles match, 6-1, 6-1. Christman still believes Klemash is a special player and is making strides in the right direction toward the Presidents’ Athletic Conference tournament. “She [Klemash] has a winning attitude,” said Christman. “She is still working toward playing her best tennis.” Prior to the Malone match, the Yellow Jackets returned to conference play in a showdown against Geneva College on Saturday. The team fell, 6-3, in the match, falling to 1-4 in conference play. Continuing her promising play of late, sophomore Alyssa Daniel, positioned at number two singles, took her match, 6-3, 6-4. She also teamed up with Klemash to win their doubles match, 8-6, where they are positioned at number one. Even though Daniel went 2-0 on the day, she was not totally satisfied with her efforts on the court. “Although I picked up the win, I need to stick to my game plan more,” said Daniel. “I need to stop letting mistakes affect me.” During the match, Klemash also went 2-0, but these two strong showings couldn’t hold off Geneva. The Yellow Jackets are now 2-7 overall, and will move on to another non-conference match when they square off against Pitt-Greensburg on Friday. The match will start at 4:30 p.m. and will be played in Waynesburg.
Suzie Godwin in the 78th minute. Mullady, Augustine and sophomore Natalie Abraham have each recorded three or more goals. The team is starting to get offensive production from more players. “Our style is to get as many players forward as possible,” Griffiths said. “Our opponents can only focus on one player.” Mullady’s goal against Thiel put her on a two game scoring streak. “Coach Griffiths wanted the center mids to get more involved offensively and take more shots,” Mullady said. The Jackets controlled almost the entire game, possessing the ball and keeping control of the game. “We moved the ball really well,” Mullady
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Junior Taylor Augustine possesses the ball near the sideline in an earlier contest. The junior has five goals thus far, leading her team to a 2-0 conference record. said. “There were a lot of positives.” The stats indicate the game was a lot closer than it was with the shot total favoring Waynesburg by a slim margin, 8-6. Only three of the Tomcats’ shots were on target. Freshman goalkeeper Ciara Scott saved all three, collecting her fourth shutout of the season.
Athlete of the Week Sophomore goalkeeper leads PAC with 6 shutouts in 10 games By Nick Farrell Assistant Sports Editor Sophomore goalkeeper Brandon Daughtry continues his stellar play between the posts for the Yellow Jackets, earning him Athlete of the Week honors. Daughtry has started all 10 games for the Yellow Jackets and Daughtry has recorded six shutouts this season, most recently against Thiel College in a 0-0 draw. His six shutouts rank first among Presidents’ Athletic Conference goalkeepers. Prior to that performance, Daughtry blanked PittBradford, 2-0, to put the men’s soccer team back above .500. The Lower Burrell, Pa. native currently boasts a 0.82 goals against average and a .877 save percentage. Daughtry’s save percentage is the best mark in the PAC and ranks 22nd among goalies in NCAA Division III. This is the sophomore’s first season as a starter for the Yellow Jackets after backing up Ryan Hunsberger as a freshman last year.
The defense in front of Scott played well in helping her maintain the shutout. “We worked more on winning balls out of the air and out of our box,” Griffiths said. Griffiths also said the team played their best soccer of the year in parts of the game against Thiel and that they have improved in some key
areas. “We’ve taken positive steps,” Griffiths said. “We are looking to get in the top four of the conference.” he Yellow Jackets will continue to pursue their goal of reaching the topfour in the PAC when they return to action Friday night at 6 p.m. at John F. Wiley Stadium against Grove City College.
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Week six football preview: Grove City
Jackets look to stay perfect on homecoming By Nick Farrell Assistant Sports Editor
The undefeated Waynesburg Yellow Jackets will host the Grove City Wolverines on Homecoming this Saturday in a Presidents’ Athletic Conference clash. Waynesburg (5-0, 3-0 PAC) opened conference play with a 35-14 blowout of Saint Vincent. Since that win, the Yellow Jackets have come away with two victories in more closely contested games against Thomas More and Thiel. The Jackets are fresh off of a 20-19 win at Thiel last weekend. Grove City (3-2, 2-1 PAC) has already equaled its win total from last season. The Wolverines lost two of their first three games, including a 24-17 loss to conference powerhouse Washington & Jefferson, but have since rebounded with consecutive defeats of Bethany and Westminster. Waynesburg owns the all-time series, which began in 1903, 26-17-5. When these two sides met last season, the Yellow Jackets escaped Grove City with a 32-26 victory. This year’s meeting will likely reflect the competitiveness of last
year’s fixture, as both sides have already proven that they are among the best in the PAC. These key factors will play a role in Saturday’s game.
GCC’s top scoring offense vs. WU’s stout defense Since week one, the Jackets haven’t allowed an opponent to eclipse 20 points in one game. This week, they will face the second-best scoring offense in the conference. “Grove City is definitely a confident group on offense,” head coach Rick Shepas said. “I think we have to have a disciplined game plan and we have to force some turnovers. We won’t play conservatively at all and we want to force them to make mistakes.” Grove City relies highly on the run and leads the conference in total rushing yards, attempts and
touchdowns. The Wolverines boast a ground attack that averages 193 yards per game while the Jackets allow only 82 rushing yards per game. The Jackets will counter Grove City’s offensive attack with its top-ranked run defense. “The Waynesburg defense gives so many different looks, so we need to identify them and respond accordingly,” said Grove City head coach Chris Smith. “The run has worked lately, so we’re going to stick with what works.” Also, the Jacket front four will continue to play a key role in Waynesburg’s pass defense. Defensive lineman Brandon Fedorka led the league in sacks for the majority of the year last season and is back at it again during his junior campaign. Fedorka tallied two sacks against Thiel
and ranks fifth in sacks in the PAC. Senior Matt Krause is also among the conference’s sack leaders. He leads the team with 3.5 sacks. “We’re excited about the sacks Fedorka had,” said Shepas. “His ability to get to the quarterback is certainly merited.” Despite the three sacks Waynesburg recorded against Thiel, Shepas wished that the defense had had even more success rushing the passer. Looking ahead, both Shepas and Defensive Coordinator Scott Venick want to see the front four attack the quarterback with more success against Grove City.
Limiting unforced errors on offense The Jackets more than doubled their total penalty tally in their last two
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In the first quarter, the Yellow Jackets’ offense scored first when Fatigante capped an 11-play, 63-yard touchdown drive by finding senior tight end Adam Moses for a 10-yard hookup. It was the tight end’s third touchdown of the year. Junior kicker Alex Henry tacked on the extra point, giving Waynesburg a 7-0 lead with 3:01 remaining in the first quarter. Midway through the second quarter, the Jackets started with the ball on their own 15. After a three-and-out, Waynesburg was forced to punt from inside their end zone. Following a 33-yard punt by senior Zack Rogers and a seven-yard return by Thiel’s Bill Frizzi, the Tomcats began
Unexpected year in MLB Continued from C1 more runs than they scored for the majority of the season. How did they win all those games? I have no clue, so I just credit it to this mysterious thing called “Orioles Magic.”
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Junior safety Bryan Gary tries to sack Thiel’s Andrew Smith. Gary finished with 10 tackles and two pass break-ups in Saturday’s 20-19 victory over the Tomcats. their drive with excellent field position at the Waynesburg 36. Led by junior quarterback Andrew Smith, the Tomcats offense moved the ball down field against the tough Yellow Jacket defense. On a fourth-and-11,
Smith found junior tight end Berend Grube streaking down the field for a 23-yard touchdown with 4:04 left in the first half. Junior cornerback Marvin Sampson had a chance to deflect Smith’s throw, but his attempt to bat the ball away failed as, the
tipped pass was caught by Grube. After Thiel’s extra point attempt failed, Waynesburg hung to a 7-6 lead. “I know [Sampson] was a little disappointed, but he made a great play on the ball, but then [Grube] finished [the play].” said
Baltimore is not the only team having a magical season. Oakland Athletics’ General Manager Billy Beane and his team seem to be reliving the “Moneyball” formula of the early 2000s. The A’s have the second lowest payroll in baseball at $55,372,500. That is roughly a quarter of what the Yankees spend. For you Pirates fans,
your favorite team was one of the greatest stories of the first half. Sadly this year we will not be seeing a rematch of the 1979 World Series between the Orioles and Pirates. Following a season of beer drinking and fried chicken eating, the Boston Red Sox hired Bobby Valentine with the hope of getting back to the playoffs this year after missing out last season.
However, the beer and chicken must still be in their stomachs because the franchise with the third-highest payroll in the MLB suffered its first losing season in 14 years. The list of anomalies this year in baseball could go on and on, but what we should take from this baseball season is that anything can happen – and that’s what makes sports great.
games while opponents were only penalized 11 times for 102 yards. In the first three weeks of the season, Waynesburg was penalized 15 times for 138 yards. In games against Thomas More and Thiel, the Yellow Jackets were penalized 16 times for 178 yards. When the Jackets met the Wolverines last season, Waynesburg was penalized on fourteen occasions while Grove City was assessed only one personal foul. “The officials are a part of the game, no matter what the situation is,” Shepas said. “There will be a call and then we’re moving on. We either have to coach our guys up better or deal with the call.” Along with this increase in penalties, Waynesburg has also experienced an increase in turnovers. The Yellow Jackets have turned the ball over five times these last two weeks. Grove City doesn’t expect that this trend will continue, but the Wolverines want to capitalize on the mistakes the Jackets make. “We’re just hoping to have some success [forcing turnovers],” Smith said. “They have turned the ball over a lot lately, but that’s uncharacteristic of a Shepas team. I expect them to correct that.” Shepas said that these
Shepas. Thiel seemed to have gained the momentum following the touchdown, but Fatigante and the Waynesburg offense immediately answered with seven-play, 79-yard drive, capped by a fiveyard touchdown run by Fatigante with 1:10 left in the half. The Jackets led 14-6 heading into halftime. The drive lasted 2:58 with Fatigante accounting for 81-yards on two passes and four runs. In the third quarter, both defenses held stout until Thiel began a drive with 6:52 remaining in the quarter. Smith started to catch fire, hitting three different receivers for long gains. With the ball inside the Waynesburg 10, freshman running back Josh Potter ran into the end zone from nine-yards out, cutting the Waynesburg’s lead to 14-12. Following a failed fourth-down try by the Jackets, Thiel took over at their own 24 with a
unforced errors will eventually make the difference in a game if the offense can’t correct the issue. “I don’t like them [the turnovers]. They’re unnecessary,” said Shepas. “Interceptions are unnecessary and shouldn’t be happening. If we continue to [commit turnovers], I will definitely make changes for the betterment of the team because we are playing great defense and we want to protect the football.” Shepas said that he’d rather see his quarterbacks throw the ball away in a pressure situation rather than attempt to force a pass and risk a turnover.
WU Injuries to keep an eye on During the second half of Waynesburg’s last game against Thiel, senior quarterback Tyler Fatigante was sidelined with arm soreness. Despite this, Shepas said that Fatigante will make his sixth start of the season this weekend. Should Fatigante miss the game against Grove City, Shepas did not specify if sophomore Dave O’Brien or sophomore Carter Hill will get the start. The homecoming contest at John F. Wiley stadium is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. WCYJ-FM will have full coverage of the game.
chance to take the lead. Once more, Smith picked apart the Yellow Jackets’ secondary, connecting with senior wide receiver Zane Garza three times and Grube once. Smith capped the 10-play, 76-yard drive by running into the end zone from 12yards out, putting Thiel ahead of Waynesburg 1914 with 9:52 left in the game. “We were not necessarily happy with our overall performance on defense,” said Shepas. “I think we were hoping to get to the quarterback a little bit more than we did.” The next drive, Hill came onto the field for the Jackets, providing the needed spark to keep the Yellow Jackets atop the PAC standings . “The ultimate difference in our football team this year remains how we handle all the ups and downs and how we are just grinding and finding ways to win,” said Shepas. “We are finding ways to make plays when we need to make plays.”
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Nashville native brings country to Noon Tunes By Paula Bittner Staff Writer All attendees at Wednesday’s Noon Tunes in the Benedum Dining Hall were treated to a country music concert featuring Zach Lockwood. Lockwood is a 23year-old singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tn. He began performing at a young age and has shared the stage with artists such as Edwin McCain, Martin Sexton, Ari Hest and Keller Williams. He realized that he wanted to write and perform at a higher level while attending Berklee College of Music in Boston. Recently, Lockwood began co-writing and demoing songs with producers Gregg Watten-
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berg (Train, O.A.R.) and Jamie Kenney (Carrie Underwood) in NY and Nashville. Diana Beam, president of the Student Activities Board, was thrilled to host Lockwood and his friend Dave Dombroski, who agreed at the last minute to substitute for Lockwood’s original partner, Brittany Kennell. “I was one out of five students who chose Zach and Brittany at a Photo by Rachel Narasimhan conference,” said Beam. “We all loved them Waynesburg Idol’s contestants pose for a picture before the elimination last Friday. In the photo below, last and thought either one year’s Waynesburg Idol Emily Dubberke performs to “Hometown Glory” by Adele. or both of them would be great to bring to Waynesburg [University] for If Tappardo won, he For a long time Wise in Waynesburg Idol. either a Noon Tunes or a By Abby Pittinaro would probably “do “I decided to do Waywas unable to sing solos, coffee house.” Staff Writer but she believes that nesburg Idol because a something lame and Students enjoyed As the Waynesburg God changed that for couple of my friends save the money.” Lockwood and DomThe last round of were doing it so I Idol competition nar- her. broski’s performance. Waynesburg Idol is Frithought it would be “He told me ‘it’s rows down, only eight day, October 5 in the See LOCKWOOD on D2 students were left to never going to be perfect fun,” Tappardo said. Tappardo also thinks Goodwin Performing because you’re imperperform on Friday. Following a perform- fect,” said Wise. “My that finding the right Arts Center immediately followance by last year’s win- faith is in everything I song is a tough part of ing the the competition. ner Emily Dubberke, am.” Home“There is no time to Now that Danielle is the remaining students coming were able to perform comfortable singing, it pick a song,” said TapPep pardo. “We perform on is something she enjoys their prepared song for Rally. Friday and have to know to do frequently. the audience. “I love singing, our song by Monday.” According to Danielle While only being a Wise, junior music min- whether it’s at Waynesfreshman, Tappardo is burg Idol or on my istry major, finding the song seems to be a tough porch,” she said. “I still comfortable on part of Waynesburg Idol. would sing all the time stage. “I was in plays and “Knowing the right if it didn’t get on peoples musicals in high nerves.” Saturday. Anybody who song and the song God The winner of Way- school so I’m pretty wishes to attend, is wel- wants me to do is the come. hardest part,” said Wise. nesburg Idol receives a used to performing in The cost for students With a strong faith in monetary prize that can front of people.” Even with his confiis five dollars and 15 for God, Wise was not sure be used however he or dence on stage, Tapnon-students. she wanted to do the she pleases. Participants that pre- competition in the first Wise is still unsure as pardo did not know register for the event place. to what she may do with how far he would will receive a free t“I don’t like competi- the money if she was to make it in the competition. shirt. tion and I like to sing for win. “I thought about this “I didn’t think I To preregister, sign God,” she said. up in student services “I prayed and said I last night and maybe I’ll would make it past the or pick up a form in want to sing your give it to someone who second round,” said Tappardo. “I love actualyour residence hall. music; if you make that needs it.” Adam Tappardo, a ly performing and being Walk-ups are welcome possible I will do it. Every theme has freshman exploring stu- somebody other than dent, is also a contestant myself.” allowed me to do it.” See 5K on D2
Top eight contestants advance in singing competition
Cross country team to participate in Homecoming 5K By Olivia Latimer Staff Writer
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Homecoming week at Waynesburg is now upon us. One of the most anticipated events of the week is the annual Homecoming 5K run and walk, where there will be a raffle. This will be the sixteenth year that the event has been held by the university. The event will be held at 8:30 a.m. this
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Fireworks accent show as Lifehouse follows Pirates win By John Lydic Staff Writer After the Pirates and Andrew McCutchen walked off Saturday night to a 2-1 victory over the Reds, Lifehouse rocked the crowd to a fireworks display on the final Saturday game of the season. The second half of the season is one the Pirates and their fans may want to forget, on Saturday night, fans had something to cheer about. Pitcher Kyle McPherson pitched his best game of the season, giving up only four hits and no runs in six innings, and struck out five. The Pirates’ offense
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Jason Wade (lead singer & guitarist) and Bryce Soderberg (bassist, back-up vocalist) of Lifehouse rock the stage at PNC Park on Saturday. was silent until the seventh inning. Clint Barmes singled to start the inning; two batters later, Alex Presley
doubled him home, and the Pirates took a one nothing lead. Their lead did not last long the Reds scored on a Scott Rolen
two-out single to tie the game at one. The game remained 1-1 until the final inning. McCutchen-batting 0-
13, took home plate for his at-bat in the bottom of the ninth. On a 2-2 fastball outside from pitcher Jonathan Broxton, McCutchen deposited the game-winning homerun into the right-center bleachers, sending the Bucco faithful into a frenzy. On the final Saturday of the regular season, the Pirate fans celebrated a dramatic win from the Pirates best player. Waynesburg Univeristy student Connor Walsh was one of the ecstatic fans. “It was awesome,” said Walsh. “It was my first Pirates’ game and the stadium was the nicest
I’ve ever been too. The crowd was amazing.” After the crowd calmed, Lifehouse performed well into the night, playing favorites like “Hanging by a Moment” and “You and Me.” Waynesburg Student Tyler Spence said, “It was a good concert with a lot of great music.” They sent the fans home with a nice win and some great music Although the Pirates will not qualify for postseason play this year, they have given fans many memorable moments throughout the season, and a great hope for the clubs bright future.
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Symphonic band concert kicks off ‘active’ semester By Abigail Lutcher Staff Writer The Department of Fine Arts at Waynesburg University is what Chair of the Arts Department, Dr. Ronda Depriest would call “bumpin.” With the fall play, the Argentina trip and WU’s Line is it anyway, the Symphonic Band Fall Concert is only the first of many performances students can attend. According to Edward Powers, The Director of the Theatre Program, the students in the Fine Arts Department are, “very active, and deserve support.” Both Powers and Depriest agree that trying to juggle all of these events is a challenge for the students. Depriest and Powers expect student’s talents to shine through at the fall concert even with a lot on their busy schedules. The band will begin to play music from the medieval times and continue through the Renaissance period. Depriest said this was just the beginning, and she hopes that throughout the year, the band will be able to take Waynesburg back in time with the music the band plans on playing in the other concerts they will hold.
The time period the music will end within for the spring concert will be music recognizable from the 2000’s. The fall concert will have all different kinds of music with instrument ensembles ranging from the symphonic band, the woodwind section and the percussion section. “You don’t have to major in music or the fine arts to join the band and play for our seasonal concerts, and we would love to see those who don’t join us to attend and support our band,” said Depriest. Depriest is very excited about the music and the unique themes that the band will explore throughout the year. The band will play music from composers such as Leonin and Farnaby and will play music that other bands produced for a variety of purposes, such as civic ceremonies and religious services. The music of these time periods may not be music you’ve heard but have captivating entertainment value. The concert will begin next week on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 5:15 p.m. in the Marsh Center. Admission is free to all, and no reservations are necessary.
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Singer/songwriter Zack Lockwood and guest guitarist Dave Dombroski perform at Wednesday’s Noon Tunes.
Lockwood performs Continued from D1 Freshman Cassie Gates said, “I really liked it. The band was really good. I liked the music that they played.” Freshman Whitney Thomas agreed. “I wish they would do this every day during lunch,” she said. Beam was also satisfied with the event. “I was really excited when I got to see Zach and his friend Dave perform. They were even better than what I heard at the conference. I was very pleased,” she said. She mentioned that
other students loved them and want Lockwood and Dombroski to come back for Noon Tunes or as a Coffeehouse act. According to Beam, an upcoming Noon Tunes performance features Brooke Annibale on Monday, Nov. 5. Others events include Steve Means, who will make his third appearance at Waynesburg on Wednesday, Nov. 13, and Jeff Leblanc, who will perform for Coffeehouse on Tuesday, Dec. 4. To find more information about Lockwood, follow him on Twitter @ZachLockwood or check out his Facebook page.
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Willison dedicated Willison Residence Hall was formally dedicated on Saturday with a plaque and verse from Exodus 20:12: “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you."
Homecoming 5K returns Continued from D1
to pre-register at the event, but a t-shirt is not included for day-of registrars. After the event, an award ceremony will be held. Prizes will consist of Waynesburg University apparel and mugs, in addition to several other items. Prizes will go to the first and second male
and female of each age group for both runners and walkers. The run/walk event typically attracts anywhere from 75 to 100 people every year. Aside from Waynesburg University students, a mix of alumni and community members also participate in the run/ walk. “This year is the first that the full Waynesburg University Cross Country team will be participating in the race,” said Cross Country Head Coach, Chris Hardie.
The Cross Country team is responsible for taking care of and painting the course for the event. “The Waynesburg University Homecoming 5K is a very tough course,” said Dr. James Bush, calculus professor at Waynesburg University. “But I have been training very hard for the race with the sole purpose of beating Dr. Hamilton.” Junior chemistry premed major Tiffany Onifer is excited to be returning to the course.
“I am very excited about getting to run the course again and that all of the guys and girls get to experience the fast course together this year,” she said. Onifer, as well as the whole team are very much anticipating the event. “I have a feeling that everyone on the cross country team is going to run super fast this Saturday and get the confidence boosting time they need to race well in the upcoming races this season,” said Onifer.
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Quizlet
Evernote
Quizlet has been popular with college students for years because of its easy-to-use interface and convenient digital flashcards. Now with the mobile app, you can take your flashcard sets with you on-the-go, whether you’re on the bus or cramming for a quiz on the way to class. On top of saving paper, Quizlet allows you to add pictures to your flashcards and even turn them into tests and games for fun, easy studying.
For students who don’t want to haul their laptops to class but prefer digital note-taking, Evernote is a one-stop-shop. This free app allows you to take notes, capture photos, record voice and audio memos, create to-do lists and sync files across all of your devices. Use Evernote to get organized and study smarter. But make sure to check with your professors first before you record their lectures!
Dropbox
Skype
Don’t have a flashdrive? Don’t worry. This app allows you to upload all of your files – from Word documents and photos to mp3s and pdfs – to your own personal ‘dropbox’ and take them with you. The online storage system is accessible from almost anywhere, including your computer, smartphone, iPad and even the Dropbox website. Its public folders and sharing capabilities also make it ideal for group projects.
Need some moral support? Connect with your friends using the Skype app. Whether they’re states away or just down the hall, this free video-chatting mobile app allows you to easily keep in touch with everyone on your contacts list. Download the Skype app for a face-to-face chat or instant messaging conversation – you can even call or text landlines and cell phones for a relatively low cost.
Redbox
MyHomeowrk
With midterms coming up, you might not have a lot of down time, but when you do, it’s nice to unwind with a good movie. If you haven’t ever been to a Redbox kiosk, the DVD (and now video game) rental service allows you to take home any DVD for $1.27 per night. The mobile app allows you to check out what movies are available, and you can even reserve your choice at a kiosk near you. Don’t forget to keep on the look-out for promo codes!
For those tech-savvy students who prefer a paperless planner, MyHomework is perfect to keep you well-organized, even on the busiest of days. Use this mobile app to keep track of your classes, tests assignments and due dates and edit your own personal calendars, all in a sleek and convenient time-and-block based format. You can even access your calendars and schedules online on the MyHomework website!
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