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FEBRUARY 15, 2018 | VOL. 95 NO. 12 | EST. 1924

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Larger freshman class size new goal

University aware of housing violations By JOE SMELTZER

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While students at Waynesburg University aren’t required to live in a traditional campus dormitory, it’s against school policy for them to rent an apartment or house, outside of campus, even if it is nearby. If a student is renting a Photo courtesy of Paul Hicks nearby apartment or house, however, then that quali- After a gun threat at Uniontown Area High School, Mike Humiston, director of Public Safety, takes solace in the fies as an off-campus living preparation of Waynesburg University's Department of Public Safety officers. situation. Students who violate the policy will be charged a semester’s worth of housing costs, as well as a 19-meal plan, according to housing. According to director of Housing Matt Pioch, the university is aware of students who are living offsecuring campuses. Recently, of the Department of Public about things that happen in By ANDREW HREHA campus dishonestly. For the Yellow Jacket this trend “hit home” when Safety at Waynesburg Uni- Texas or the state of Califor“We have RAs that go on a student enrolled in Union- versity, believes the incident nia, we are a little insulated duty every night, and a lot In the United States, a dis- town Area High School was in Uniontown resonates with from that simply because of of times they’re circulat- turbing trend of fatal shoot- arrested after a classmate staff and students at Waynes- the distance,” Humiston said. ing in the residence halls,” ings at schools has left police overheard him making burg because of the proximity. “When it’s a little bit closer to Pioch said. “So usually we and security guards in charge threats to carry out a school “When we hear about home in Uniontown, which know if residents are liv- of protecting students in con- shooting. things on the news and differing at the address they say stant search of better ways of Mike Humiston, director ent social media [platforms] SAFETY >> A3 they are. Other times, we just hear things. We live in the media age, so things travel very fast through Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram.” Jan. - Feb. 8, 2018 For Pioch, the school’s of f-campus living p olJan. - Feb. 8, 2017 ic y is in place to keep its students in a s afer Jan. - Feb. 8, 2016 environment. “A lot of students talk Jan. - Feb. 8, 2015 a b o ut [ t h e p o l i c y ] a s though it’s just us trying to 0 3 6 9 12 15 get more money Attempted or completed suicide, Attack on other person(s) resulting Gun fired unintentionally resulting Gun fired but no one injured out of students,” with no intent to injure other person in injury or death in injury or death

Too close to home

In response to local high school's recent threat, DOPS remains alert

College Shootings in America

HOUSING >> A3

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For the past two years, Waynesburg University has grown as a student body by enrolling the two largest classes in its history. The Office of Admissions is working to enroll yet another recordbreaking class in the coming semester, with their goal at 450 students. Compared to previous years, prospective students are taking a greater interest in Waynesburg according to Jacqueline Palko, director of Admissions. “I can confirm, to date, more students have applied for admission to [Waynesburg University] for this year compared to last year, but this will not be finalized until the class matriculates,” said Palko. Everyone from the admissions counselors to the student ambassadors are experiencing the growing interest through various tactics such as mailings, high school visitations and campus visits. “I can say from last year to this year, we have seen more campus visitors,” said Palko. Currently, 53 prospective students are registered for Accepted Student’s Day, but 200 are expected to be in attendance. For prospective students who may need an extended amount of time to decide where they would like to further their education, the university operates on a rolling admissions process. Although Waynesburg

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Students living in on-campus houses remain without recycling bin option By LUKE GOODLING Sports Editor

Wa y n e s b u r g University has one of the lowest recycling ratios among universities in America, yet another student organized club is pushing to change that. Information was gathered by a student and faculty led recycling task force in 2014 that indicated Waynesburg University only recycled between one and two percent of all generated waste—a stark contrast against the national average that hovers around 30 percent. Since then,

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the task force has fallen dormant and the recycling efforts on campus have not seen dramatic changes. Now, a new push has been started by the EcoStewards Club to issue recycling bins to on-campus houses. Nathan Blake, president of the EcoStewards Club, started the effort after witnessing firsthand the lack of recycling offered to on-campus houses. “This is my first [year] in an on-campus house,” Blake said. “Moving in and unpacking groceries it’s like ‘man I don’t want to throw all of this out.’ I was just bagging [recyclables] and [disposing of it myself.]” Unsatisfied with the recycling options available to him, Blake said he took an unofficial survey with various members of on-campus houses to see if they would uti-

lize a recycling bin. With positive feedback, Blake, backed by the EcoStewards Club, started the process of putting the change in motion. Then, in December, Blake issued a formal survey to the House Leaders across campus to determine if the interest for recycling bins was legitimate. An excerpt of the email stated that it would be a free service for the students, “If having a free-of-charge, recycling bin at your on-campus house is something which would interest you and/or your housemates, please reply to this email and state your interest.” Out of the 17 individuals the email GREEN >> A3

WITH NEW DATA, COUNTY TAKES ON OPIOID CRISIS

WHERE WILL BIG NAME MLB FREE AGENTS LAND?

The Greene County overdose task force is expanding in members and will benefit from newly-public statistics from the coroner's office.

Our columnists disagree on the current situation in Major League Baseball. One says players should try to get as much money as possible, while the other says its time for them to get ready for camp. Who do you agree with?

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WRESTLING TAKES CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

140 HOURS: ONE STUDENT, ONE SEMESTER

Head coach Ron Headlee earned PAC Coach of the Year with sixth title in program history.

Each Bonner Scholar student is required to earn a total of 140 hours of service each semester. Junior Stephanie Rogers, a youth ministry major, has completed some of her service through serving the elderly in the community.

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