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Psychology professor takes stance against early classes By GRACE HUTCHISON Associate Editor

With more than 70 majors offered at Waynesburg University, students have the option to major in unique courses of study ranging from music ministry to biochemistry. Though there may be vast differences in curriculum between students in different programs, one commonality remains; the daily, never-ending quest to get sleep. A student’s consistent effort to get to bed or squeeze in a nap between classes and meetings isn’t based on laziness or sluggishness, but rather their biology, according to Dr. Michele Karpathian, professor of psychology, as well as countless

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To help fuel his early morning, junior Tyler Reis drinks a hot coffee. Many students do the same to stay awake between heavy workloads and a lack of sleep. studies researching the sleep of mature adolescents. “The more reading I did into sleep and its impact on

students for my wellness class, the more I thought to myself ‘There is something to this’,” Karpathian said.

The solution isn’t quite as simple as students going to bed earlier, according to Karpathian, who has studied the sleep

By TEGHAN SIMONTON Managing Editor

ematics course for the remainder of the semester. Chairperson for the Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics Department Richard Leipold’s mind went straight to Sandoval, a 2016 graduate, when the problem occurred. “We knew we could trust him,” Leipold said. “We know he’s an alumnus, he’s

Nom i n at i ons c l o s e d last Friday for the LucasHathaway Teaching Excellence Awards, honors that Dr. Dana Baer, provost, described as “like the Emmys or the Grammys or the Oscars.” “I think it’s always important to recognize and congratulate people for work that is well done,” said Baer. “Oftentimes, faculty are doing work that is not always recognized or obvious, so it is nice to take time and recognize those people that are adding something distinctive to their teaching.” Recipients will receive a commemorative plaque and $1,200 award, funded by the Lucas-Hathaway C har it able Tr ust. The Lucas-Hathaway Teaching Excellence Awards are given annually to three faculty members. After receiving nominations from students, faculty, staff and alumni, a committee consisting of three past winners, the provost and a student representative make the final decisions. The three awards spotlight different categories: a history of teaching excellence, teaching excellence in an introductory course and teaching excellence for a non-full-time faculty member. Baer said separating the awards into three categories helps bring attention to the distinct challenges that faculty members face and overcome. She said the Lucas-Hathaway Awards are a rare

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journals of students in her wellness class for nine years. Within these journals where students log their sleeping habits, Karpathian has seen students note that they are unable to get to bed due a variety of largely unavoidable reasons, including socializing with friends, studying, homework and working a job. Teens and late adolescents naturally produce melatonin, the hormone that helps put the body to sleep, at a later time at night compared to adults, making it harder to fall asleep early, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Addressed as a “public health issue” by the official website of the American Academy of Pediatrics, 87 percent of students enrolled in high school are getting less than the 8.5 recommended hours of sleep per night. According to AAP, those who receive proper sleep are, “less likely to be involved in automobile acciEARLY >> A3

Sandoval's return to Waynesburg fueled by passions By MITCHELL KENDRA Associate Editor

Jonathan Sandoval was in sixth grade when he had Mr. Miller for math at Kenston Middle School. Sandoval later said Mr. Miller truly cared about him, as opposed to some teachers who just moved through their day without close interactions with students. Sandoval remembers how

the two would talk about life after class. He became

Sandoval would soon use his knowledge on the sub-

As an adjunct mathematics professor, Jonathan Sandoval hopes he will one day be able to teach at Waynesburg full time. interested in math, and his interest and knowledge of the subject quickly grew.

ject to help the other students in his class. “I became good at help-

ing people pretty early,” Sandoval said looking back to middle school. Fast forward to today and Sandoval is now taking his passion for teaching mathematics and is applying his knowledge in the course he is teaching at his alma mater, Waynesburg University. An accident early in the Spring semester prevented an adjunct professor from being able to teach a math-

Accepted Students Day invites prospective students to campus By JOE SMELTZER

Editorial Assistant

This past weekend, high school students who received their acceptance letter from Waynesburg University got a taste of what campus life would have in store for them should they decide to come to Waynesburg. Students had this opportunity through an overnight visitation which turned into “Accepted Students Day.” The event started early Friday evening and ran through the

next day. For Admissions Counselor Kyle Digiandomenico, the event is an opportunity for students who are still undecided on where to go to college to get familiar with what they would be experiencing should they choose to go to Waynesburg. “This day is really important because it allows students to come to campus for a day that may not have made a decision yet, or they’re maybe borderline making a decision and allow them to really see what

Waynesburg has to offer,” Digiandomenico said. After the overnight, which included a Coffeehouse later in the evening, Saturday started with the students and their families checking in and getting a brief introduction, followed by breakfast. After that, the students went to department meetings to be introduced to their potential professors, while the parents could choose between two ADMISSIONS >> A3

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One of the featured events during Accepted Students Day was a panel featuring leaders from several majors.

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Real estate lawyer James Craig is running for state senate, with plans to change the way lawmakers look at the opioid crisis.

When it comes to news, sometimes it can be difficult to spot what is real and what is not. Columnist Teghan Simonton sheds light on how to distinguish a difference.

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MORE THAN A BOOKSTORE

The men's basketball team was unable to secure a first-round win over Bethany on Tuesday in an 82-73 defeat. The Jackets end their season with a 10-16 record.

Vickie Guido, a Waynesburg University alumna, returns to campus to act as manager of the bookstore where she connects with student employees and runs day-to-day operations.

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