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Director of Faith and Mission to assist spiritual development Pastor from N.C. hired for position

By Nick Farrell Executive Editor

As Rev. Carolyn Poteet travelled the globe for her

work with World Vision, she noticed the extreme physical poverty people faced in other countries.

When she returned home to the United States to continue her studies at Duke University, she saw a different type of poverty, spiritual poverty, and felt an even more powerful desire to help.

“The big transition be-

tween working for World Vision and going to seminary was that God really called me more to the area of spiritual poverty,” said Poteet. “I thought my next calling was to parish ministry.”

After fulf illing that calling to

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serve in parishes in North Carolina for 15 years, Poteet was recently presented with a calling combine both aspects through serving in higher education. As the new director of faith and mission at Waynesburg

University, Poteet will lead students who wish to help those who suffer physically while continuing to grow in their faith.

“I really didn’t see the Waynesburg job coming at all, but it’s an amazing chance to blend those two back together: to address the spiritual needs of students but also work with them as they

address the physical poverty needs and spiritual poverty needs in Greene County and around the world,” said Poteet. “I’m excited to be able to bring those two sides of my life back together.”

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recognized

By Kimmi Baston

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University Chancellor Timothy R. Thyreen said Johnson Commons is the most beautiful part of Waynesburg's recently recognized campus. The quad provides passage between Waynesburg's traditional buildings such as Miller Hall (right) and the new Roberts Chapel (above). Thyreen said this symbolizes a reconnection to the university's original mission statement.

Waynesburg ranked No. 19 most beautiful Christian campus in the U.S.

By Nick Farrell Executive Editor

Waynesburg University was recently recognized as one of the 25 most beautiful Christian colleges in the country, the school's first such recognition in more than two decades.

Waynesburg was rated No. 19 in a list compiled by Christian Universities Online. University Chancellor Timothy R. Thyreen said this is the first such acknowledg-

ment the school has received since he came to Waynesburg.

“When I became president in 1990, we had a few buildings and that was it – and a lot of residential houses which weren’t very nice that we didn’t own,” said Thyreen, who concluded his term as the university’s 14th president last spring. “We really didn’t have a campus back then. So, to someone today, they would say ‘this looks natural, it looks like it’s

been this way forever.’ But it wasn’t.”

Douglas G. Lee, university president, said he hopes the university will continue to receive this sort of recognition from a national audience.

“When you look at the schools we were compared against, it’s basically recognition of something we have known for a while,” said Lee. “What that tells me is the message of Waynesburg University is beginning to get out, and that’s one of my

great ambitions as president: to really spread the word about the great faculty, the great students, the great programs we have at Waynesburg University and the mission of educating students to live lives of purpose for God’s glory.”

Christian Universities Online compiled a list of the 25 Most Beautiful Christian Universities based on member schools of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.

Anyone with a smart phone is familiar with the issue of websites that are not mobile-friendly.

When a person needs to access information on the go, they type the address into their smartphone’s browser, but some normal websites are almost unusable if not properly formatted for viewing on mobile devices.

This problem can be frustrating, considering the fact that smartphones are often used for web browsing.

Waynesburg University recognizes potentiall students and others may use their smartphones to visit Waynesburg's webpage. Information Technology Services is working on a new website that will have a major emphasis on accessibility from any device.

“Younger people are on mobile devices right now, and our website isn’t mobile friendly,” said Director of Integrated Marketing George Cicci.

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Years of research leads to discovery

By Chelsea Dicks Managing Editor

J. Shane, managing editor of Christian Universities Online, stated in an email that he and his colleagues used information provided to them by to create the list, but also stated there was nothing scientific to their rating system.

“The list was determined by our editorial staff, which took into account the architecture and landscape of the campus, as well as the local

After five years of research, another Waynesburg University professor has made an important discovery within the field of science.

Dr. Chad Sethman, assistant professor of biology, has made an important discovery reporting that SARM, one of five innate immunity adaptors, stabilizes cell proteins and protects the nucleus from self-destructing during stress

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Missionary in Puerto Rico visits WU Prevention focus of Group recalls meaning of service trip

By Jacob Meyer For the Yellow Jacket

The mission statement at Waynesburg University, according to its website, is for “students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so they might faithfully transform their communities and the world.” Students and faculty strived to uphold this while on mission trips in Puerto Rico in December 2010 and 2012.

The mission trips were to a camp for youth on the coast of Puerto Rico about an hour from San Juan called Campamento del Caribe. The camp, which can hold up to 200 people, is held throughout the summer with camps running weekly and on weekends during the school year.

“Our mission statement is ‘to glorify God by impacting people through Jesus Christ to

change their world,’” said Jon Marshall, the director of Mission Adventure Team who visited Waynesburg’s campus last week. “Our focus is wider than our property.

We want to affect not only the people who come to the camp, but the community at large.”

In this impoverished area, the need for mission trips and service at the camp, as well as in the community, is immense.

Senior Dominic Zappa, who has been on several mission trips, recalls the 2012 Puerto Rico trip more vividly than his other experiences.

“It is different because it opens your world view to see the struggles that other people have,” said Zappa.

“We tried to embrace their culture and they tried to embrace ours as well. It was fulfilling to see how we could mesh even though we didn’t speak their language.”

The mission teams from Waynesburg went to the camp for 10 days and impacted the facilities and the surrounding community in an enormous way. They

fixed leaks in the infrastructure, built an eight foot fence around the water slide and helped the community church by cleaning their facilities.

One of the main projects was a soccer clinic for the youth in the area. A first-aid clinic was held by the Athletic Training students for the parents. This clinic was so successful it created new opportunities for the camp to serve other parts of the community.

“Because of the quality of what the students did, another town asked us to bring groups over to them,” said Marshall. “So not only did Waynesburg have a direct impact, they also opened doors for future impact.”

Another project, led by Zappa, included erecting a playhouse .

“I saw a need with these two little girls who wanted a playhouse built. So, I took it upon myself to build it for them,” said Zappa. “It was really fulfilling for me because I got to see the impact the project made. When I talked to Jon [Marshall] last, he said

the girls have to be pulled out of it by their parents because they are in it all the time.”

The importance of these mission adventure teams is imperative to the success of the camp’s service to the community.

“If mission adventure teams did not come down to Puerto Rico, the camp would not exist,” said Marshall.

“Not only just the physical work they do on the site, but the income they provide for food and administrative cost is vital.”

Marshall believes there will be more trips from Waynesburg in the future because of the clear need and the opportunities for students to use their talents to help the camp and community.

“The impact of these trips can be measured in the conversations the students have afterwards, the stories they tell and the desire to want to return and continue to see where the impact is,” said Dr. Michele Kabay, a faculty leader for the mission trip.

“They [mission trips] are life changing no matter where the trip is."

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a story for all students

Edward L. Powers, professor of fine arts and director of theatre, was the speaker at Chapel Sept. 24. Powers' energetic telling of the "The Tale of Three Trees" was dedicated to his father, who passed away over the summer. He used this story to inspire students to make connections with their faith.

suicide awareness night for students Plans include sharing of personal stories

By Samantha Peer

For the Yellow Jacket

Each week in the United States, approximately 100 young people are lost to suicide.

Take Back a Life: Fighting the Silent Epidemic is an event taking place on Sept.

26 at 7 p.m. This is an event hosted by Peer Education that brings awareness to the problem of youth suicide.

“This event could be one of the most important awareness and prevention programs that any college student could attend,” said Corey Peterson, community relations representative with the Clarion Psychiatric Center who will speak at the event. “It covers a topic that is seldom discussed, but necessary to understand.”

Over the summer, peer educator and sophomore Criminal Justice major Sheleena Adams heard Peterson speak at her alma mater, Keystone High School.

“I immediately approached him after he was finished with his presentation and asked him if he would be willing to come to Waynesburg,” said Adams. “I feel like suicide is something that we do need to speak about, and I agree with him that youth suicide is a silent epidemic that is sweeping students.”

After receiving Peterson’s consent and speaking with Mary Hamilla, academic and major decision counselor and peer education advisor, the event was planned.

“I think this presentation will be very impactful to its audience,” said Hamilla. “I am excited for this event to take place.”

Take Back a Life will be the first prevention event held on campus in the last several years.

While this program is designed to bring awareness to the problem of youth suicide, it is also aimed to take steps toward ending the stigma that surrounds mental health, depression and suicide.

Those who attend this event will hear from students who will deliver messages pertaining to their personal experience with suicide.

“I think by sharing my story of dealing with depression and thoughts of suicide, I can help people who have never dealt with it before to better understand it from an outsider’s point of view,” said Joshua Parnell, a sophomore psychology major who will deliver a testimony.

Peterson believes the aspect of having students give testimonies will add a lot to the presentation.

“I try to make the presentation so that it will empower people,” said Peterson. “People experiencing this think they’re alone in what they are dealing with. Hearing people speak lets them know they are not alone.”

Peterson has completed over 45 Jason Foundation programs, trainings and events, helping to fight the silent epidemic in Western Pennsylvania.

The Jason Foundation began in 1997 and is dedicated to Jason Flatt, a 16-year-old who tragically became a victim of youth suicide on July 19, 1997.

Suicide is one of the most preventable causes of death, as 80 percent of suicide victims demonstrated clear warning signs prior to taking their life.

“A college student becoming aware of risk factors and warning signs of suicide could very likely help to save a life one day,” said Peterson.

“You never know if this presentation will help you down the road.”

Take Back a Life: Fighting the Silent Epidemic will take place in the Stover Conference Room.

Student Health Services to Local doctor, campus nurse offer flu vaccines this week offer allergy advice, info

By Rebecca Burcham For the Yellow Jacket

In the midst of all the hustle and bustle of returning to campus, many students may have dismissed a very important aspect of back-to-school preparations for college life: a flu shot.

Waynesburg University is hosting two separate flu clinics, during which students can receive an influenza vaccine.

The clinics will be held in Student Health Services in Wiley Armory on Thursday, Sept. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Rite Aid Pharmacy is providing the vaccine this year.

Last year, faculty members were offered free flu shots; 2013 marks the first flu clinic open to students, and it is hoped that such clinics will become an annual occurrence on campus.

The Centers for Disease Control and Preventions has records of the 2012-2013 flu season peaking in December, which is earlier than usual in the calendar year.

Flu season can begin as early as October and continue through May. The typical season peaks around January or February, and flu vaccines are recommended to help the public avoid sickness in the winter months.

Jennifer Shiring, nurse director of Student Health Services at Waynesburg University, recommends that all students receive the vaccine.

More specifically, students who will be going on international mission trips this year are required to receive

a flu vaccination.

“It is important to get the vaccine to prevent yourself from getting the flu, as well as spreading it,” said Shiring.

“You are not only keeping yourself healthy, but also the campus community.”

Students with asthma, diabetes or other chronic illnesses are especially encouraged to be vaccinated, added Shiring, as their immune systems are already compromised and are more susceptible to illnesses like the flu.

The inevitable results of residential living also provide substantial reason for students to consider a flu vaccine.

The close living quarters found in dorms creates an environment that welcomes a faster spread of any kind of sickness, said Shiring. Poor nutritional habits and lack of sleep – common practices on university grounds – also weaken the human immune system. The vaccine assists in building up the body’s defenses.

Both state and national statistics of past flu seasons reinforce receiving flu vaccinations.

Statistics from the Pennsylvania Department of Health indicate last year’s flu season was more intense than many previous years.

Almost 45,000 lab positive flu cases - including over 3,500 hospitalizations and 200 deaths - were reported between October of 2012 and May of 2013.

It is unknown how many of those flu cases had received a vaccination.

The CDC’s mid-season estimates disclosed that the 2012-2013 influenza vaccine’s effectiveness was 56 percent for all age groups. Effectiveness was based upon whether individuals had to see a doctor for flu-like symptoms after receiving the vaccine.

The vaccine does not make an individual completely immune to the flu. However, should a person contract the flu, it will make the illness much more tolerable.

“Even if you do get the flu after being vaccinated, your symptoms will likely be less severe because of the partial immunity you’ve built up,” said Dr. Cornelia Dekker, a professor at Stanford Medical School, in an article for CNN. There are two influenza vaccines available this year: a three component vaccine, which protects against three strains of the flu, and a four strain vaccine. The four strain vaccine is being offered to the public in 2013 for the first time.

The three strain vaccine will be administered during the on-campus flu clinics, said Shiring.

There is a sign-up for the on-campus clinics on the university website. Students must bring their insurance card for payment of the vaccine.

If any student cannot attend the flu clinics on campus, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is offering flu vaccinations by appointment on Oct. 10, from 9-11 a.m. at the Southwest Regional Medical Center in Waynesburg.

By David Ocepek

For the Yellow Jacket

Fall brings about many things, including the seasonal allergies that result from contact with ragweed, tree pollen and weeds.

The reason why allergies are the worst in the fall and spring is because allergycausing particles are most active during these times of year. Immune systems react to these substances like a virus is attacking them.

This contact and reaction then causes the common symptoms of allergies; itchy eyes, runny nose, stuffy nose, sore throat sneezing and wheezing.

Probably one of the most important steps in learning how to avoid allergies is identifying what allergies a person has.

“That is an important step; many people are allergic to things but have no idea what they are,” said Jennifer Shiring, director of health services at Waynesburg University. “How can you even begin to try and avoid something you don’t even know is bad for you?”

Dr. Paul Ogershok is an allergy, asthma and immunology specialist in Waynesburg. Many of Waynesburg students are referred to him when their allergies flare up.

He is located in the Medical Arts Building on Seventh Street in Waynesburg.

“We diagnose people with allergies by performing allergy tests,” Dr. Ogershok said. “We use an extract of the pollen and take a sample and scratch the skin, and if

we get a welt there then we know they are allergic.”

Ogershok and Shiring agree that diagnosis is the first step in finding the best way to combat allergies.

The most difficult thing for people with seasonal allergies is that allergens are hard to avoid because they are very light, practically invisible to the human eye and can spread rapidly with the wind.

Even if a person tries to stay indoors, the pollen can still penetrate homes whenever a door or window is opened.

“The trouble with seasonal

allergies is that they are really hard for people to avoid,” said Ogershok. “People say ‘gosh I just went from my house to my car and I was sneezing.’

That’s why so many people end up taking medicines and seeing their doctors – because the symptoms are just unavoidable.”

Ogershok said people college age and younger are typically more susceptible to allergies.

“Allergies are much more common in young people so it is really a problem, because that is [the age] when people are outside the most,” Ogershok said.

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Student Speak sparks heated debate on Constitutional rights Discussion of private property focus of event

By Eric Bost

Assignments Editor

A heated debate broke out in the middle of the first Student Speak event held by Waynesburg University last Friday, Sept. 20.

The topic was something that fell in line with last week’s celebration of Constitution Day, where one of the main points of the commemorative play in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center was eminent domain.

Eminent domain gives the government the power to take private property for public use, as long as the owner is given just compensation.

Dan Czajkowski, senior criminal justice major and Stover Scholar, led and mediated the hour-long discussion.

Czajkowski said that eminent domain becomes difficult for the government to determine, especially when it comes to private property.

“To me, the government is meant or ought to promote the common good and should always seek to do that,” said Czajkowski.

“When it comes to something like eminent domain

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Students listen to Pat Bristor, associate dean of students, during the first Student Speak event of the year. Senior Dan Czajkowski (left), a member of the Stover Scholars, mediated the peer discussion. and the definition of public use and you start involving private properties, it becomes very difficult to do and you really have to examine different ethical frameworks and hopefully find the best one in which you can make that decision.”

At the beginning of the event, those in attendance were split up into groups of three and were given different situations involving eminent domain. First, each group discussed amongst themselves if and why cer-

tain property should be allowed to be taken by the government.

Czajkowski said that the reason eminent domain was both the topic for the Constitution Day presentation and for Student Speak was because of how well those who put them together thought the topic would relate to students.

“A lot of students tend to think of the Constitution as something that’s very old and might not apply to them,” said Czajkowski. “What we’ve

learned is that a lot of students and their families had experiences with immanent domain and its practices.”

After about 10 minutes of group discussion, each situation was brought before the entire room and the floor was open to any student who wanted to share his or her opinion.

As the students went around discussing eminent domain, everyone agreed there is no clear cut way to decide who gets empathy or how much money is enough

to compensate someone in order to get them to give up their home or place of business.

“I think it’s difficult for courts to make a case by case judgment on eminent domain practices,” said Czajkowski. “To what extent should we make different initiation between elderly people or younger people, or even whether or not the property that we took for a public use would later be efficient?”

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all students, and Czajkowski said those who do choose to participate will benefit from the discussions in many ways.

“More often than not it gets students thinking and, more importantly, talking about an issue that they might not have before,” said Czajkowski.

“Nowhere else on campus at any time could you replicate the number of students on campus we have here if it wasn’t for the fact that we host events like this.”

Office of Admissions schedules overnight Visition Days

By Olivia Latimer Assignments Editor

“This is their most realistic student life experience.

High school students They get to spend a lot of time with current stuacross the country who are dents without parents and see how actual classes considering Waynesburg and professors work here.”

University are preparing to pack their sleeping bags and head to Waynesburg for a two day campus visitation unlike any other.

Waynesburg University has just opened the registration for high school students and transfer students to sign up for the once-a-semester overnight visitation. The fall overnight visitation date is set for Nov. 17-18.

“We always encourage anyone who considering Waynesburg to make sure that the institution is the right fit before committing to coming to the university,” said Jessica Sumpter, director of Admissions.

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Visiting the school is something that is essential to a student’s decision concerning where they will spend their college years.

“This is their [the high school student’s] most realistic student life experience,” said Kari Calvario, admissions counselor who organizes the overnight visitations. “They get to spend a lot of time with current students without parents and see how actual classes and professors work here. It’s the

most hands on experience they can get.”

The overnight visitations have many fun and enlightening activities for the potential students to enjoy.

Upon arrival, students will check in and be matched with their host, then make their way to a pizza party with get-to-know-you games intended to break the ice.

Students then attend student-discussion groups where current students talk about different aspects of life

at Waynesburg and allow potential students to ask questions.

Students then get to experience Upper Room followed by an ice cream social.

After spending the night in a dorm with their host, students go to breakfast and attend three classes.

“Students are put in classes that deal as closely with their major as I can get it,” said Calvario.

“If the student is exploring then they are put in a few general education classes and I try to put them in an Old or New Testament class to have them experience that side of Waynesburg.”

The final events of the student’s visit include a tour, lunch and a wrap up admission session with a Q&A. “Through the event these students can see if Waynes-

burg is the right fit for them or not,” said Sumpter.

To be matched with a current student host, a potential student’s intended major and other areas of interest are considered.

“Potential students are matched with hosts who are in a major as close to their intended major as we can find,” said Calvario. “It all depends on host availability. We often look at other similarities and a number of different factors, but the first priority is major similarity.”

Calvario said the student hosts also benefit from the experience of meeting prospective students.

“I see really positive reactions from both sides,” said Calvario. “Once the potential students get over a little bit of nerves, they really enjoy it. I think the hosts really

enjoy it as well. I get a lot of positive feedback from them.

We really try hard to have the hosts be as welcoming as they can.”

The overnight visitations are planned for about 50 students each semester, and average with about 40 students at each event. Weather and other factors all contribute to attendance.

T h e a bi l it y t o v i s it Waynesburg overnight and go through these activities is something very important for a high school student who is trying to decide on which college to attend.

“There are a lot of factors that lead to a student’s decision but this is the top reason,” said Calvario. “This allows them to actually picture themselves here and can help them lean towards Waynesburg.”

Career Services recruitment Palko named head athletic trainer after stint at Ashland event draws small crowd Few students take advantage of opportunities

By Jenny Schouppe

Online Content Manager

While college is, for many, a time for forging friendships and growing into an independent adult, the ultimate goal is finding a job upon graduation.

Waynesburg University Career Services is trying it’s best to make finding those jobs and internships easier for students.

Internships, part-time jobs and full-time jobs in the field help students gain valuable experience, which is why Career Services held a recruitment day for students last Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse.

Many organizations and business volunteered their time to meet with students to explain the opportunities they could offer.

Organizations such as PA State Police, Three Rivers Youth, Peace Corps, WVU Healthcare and Calkin Media were all in attendance.

Though 36 organizations and businesses attended, there were very few students who stopped by the Fieldhouse.

“We were a little disappointed with the student turnout,” said Marie Coffman, director of Career Services. “We will work to improve this for the next recruitment day.”

Coffman wants to emphasize that recruitment days are for all majors and for freshmen through seniors.

“Recruitment days are important for freshmen to attend because though they may not be thinking of internships and jobs yet, they could at least begin to interact with organizations and start networking,” said Coffman. “Sophomores should come to look into internships, juniors should come to look into part-time work and seniors should definitely

come to find a full-time job for when after they graduate.”

Career Services tries to accommodate for all the different majors that Waynesburg offers.

Career Services has already scheduled a recruitment day for nursing majors on Oct. 23 and one for Criminal Justice and Business majors on April 16.

There is also one scheduled for those interested in working at summer camps on Nov. 6 and another one for all majors Feb. 26.

For those who are looking into grad school, there is even a Grad School Expo on Oct. 1 from 12-2 p.m. in the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse.

Coffman also emphasized the importance of personal contact when it comes to networking.

“This generation loves technology,” said Coffman.

“That’s not a bad thing, but meeting an employer face-toface is much more personal and makes a bigger impact.”

Those who are interested in networking with organizations both inside their major and even outside their major are welcome to attend any of the recruitment days scheduled this year.

Those who want to attend recruitment day are required to register in advance on the Waynesburg University website.

Alumnus returns with asperations

By Ryan Harr

For the Yellow Jacket

Waynesburg University offers more than 70 majors.

There are not many opportunities that enable students to return to their alma mater as employees rather than students.

Andy Palko, a 2005 graduate of Waynesburg University, has since made a return to the place of his collegiate studies.

Palko was named the head athletic trainer in the months prior to the 2013-14 school year.

“Andy is a role model to the current student trainers and prospective student trainers,” said Michele Kabay, director of the athletic training education program.

“Andy was a very good student trainer and student athlete in an area that was not easy, and he will lead by example current and future students.”

Most people do not often think about their longterm future, but they do have dreams on where they would like to work. Palko is no exception.

“As an undergraduate, I

never thought I would return here to be work but I did think it would be nice,” said Palko.

While change has its struggles, it can bring some good things along.

“Andy brings experience not only with the athletic training field but experience in the Waynesburg tradition,” said Larry Marshall, director of athletics.

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Palko.

After graduating from Waynesburg, Palko went to Ohio University and received his Master’s of Science Degree in Athletic Training Education in 2006.

While there, he also served as a graduate assistant with the Ohio University Bobcats. Following his graduate assistant role, Palko became the head athletic trainer at McKeesport Area High School, while

“To be the best Division III program is one of my goals.”

Andy Palko

Head Athletic Trainer

ing forward and someone who wants to be here for the long haul.”

Palko has high expectations for the athletic training department, which he hopes will continue to develop during his career.

“To be the best Division III program is one of my goals,” said Palko. “If that means updating equipment or facilities then we [will] go ahead with that need.”

Palko and his staff are already in the process of completing one of the goals set by Palko; entering all the paperwork online.

“I would like to see all the paperwork online to make it easier and a lot less stressful on everyone in here,” said

also becoming a staff athletic trainer at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

The next year, Palko took the assistant athletic trainer job with Division II Ashland University. For the subsequent five years, he oversaw the Eagles’ men’s and women’s soccer, football, wrestling, baseball and women’s tennis teams at various points during his time with the school. Over that same time span, Palko was also the assistant athletic trainer with Team USA Softball.

Palko recently purchased a house in Waynesburg and hopes to assist Waynesburg athletes for years to come.

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Website: Features include new homepage, mobile browsing “Younger people are on mobile devices right Expected to launch dur- now, and our website ing the first week of October, isn’t mobile friendly.”

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the new university website will feature many changes, although those leading the project are focusing in large part on mobile access.

The hope is that when Waynesburg travels to college fairs, potential students will be able to grab their device and look up the school act find a website that is easy to use and looks great on their mobile phone.

Tyler Schrock, web services manager for Waynesburg, explained that redesigning the website for mobile browsers is more efficient than creating a Waynesburg app that would need frequent updates. This way, administrators can continue to make changes to the site that will automatically appear on a cell phone screen as well.

“With what we’re using for the site, we’ll be able to do more in the future; we won’t really be limited by the software,” said Schrock.

Schrock and Cicci said the website will launch at approximately 85 percent completion and won’t ever be truly done, meaning there will always be changes and growth occurring to make

George Cicci

Director of Integrated Marketing

the site as efficient and userfriendly as possible.

In addition to mobile modifications, the new website will feature a greater number of photographs instead of just lists, as the site designers believe pictures tell the story of Waynesburg better than words.

The color palette will also be friendlier to photographs, and the website’s animations and features will be adjustable to any sized browser window, giving equal aesthetic pleasure and utility on any computer or device.

Additionally, the ITS and Marketing departments have worked to make the new website search-engine optimized.

“We went from fourth page in search engine results for certain key terms to the first page, third or fourth result in a matter of seven days,” said Cicci.

This movement is largely in an effort to appeal to potential students. The new myConnect website has already

brought the university better internal communication.

It is anticipated that the new university website, designed primarily as a marketing vessel for the school, will heighten external communication as well.

The online facelift has been a campus-wide project that administrators hope will make a difference in recruiting new students and giving current students better access to information.

“We’ve worked with most every department around campus to get input for their specific content,” said Schrock.

Besides ITS and the various academic departments, marketing, University Relations and Senior Leadership have also had input on the project.

“Waynesburg University is committed to enhancing our global presence through the appropriate utilization of various information technology tools,” said William Dumire, executive director of Information Technology Services. “One such initiative includes the complete redesign of our website to offer rich, engaging content about the many faith, educational, and service oriented activities taking place at our University and beyond.” v

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Waynesburg University's new website is nearly complete. It will feature a new interface and homepage (above) as well as mobile compatibility (left).

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environment,” said Shane.

Covenant College in Georgia took the top ranking in the poll. Geneva College, a member of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference along with Waynesburg, was rated sixth.

While Thyreen said it is truly an honor to be listed in this online publication, he added that it’s the students’ opinion of the campus that really matters to him.

“It’s the students and the reaction of the people visiting the campus that I find gratifying,” said Thyreen.

With the help of masterplanner Carl Johnson, for whom the campus quad is named, Thyreen was able to model a masterpiece during his presidency. Several buildings on campus were constructed or renovated during his ter “When you take a person who owned a firm that did over 500 or 600 college campuses, and he himself was involved with half of those during his lifetime, and for us to be considered the best he had done and the most fulfilling he had done, is really saying something,” said Thyreen.

Thyreen noted the university completed three master plans during his presidency, all with Johnson’s assistance.

Each master plan was completed in seven years, even though they were each considered 25-year plans.

According to Thyreen, a fourth master plan is in the works. He did not elaborate on any specifics, but said it will involve the reconstruction of the lower part of campus beneath the parks and Stewart Hall, a building that is currently undergoing renovations.

As the look of the university changed over the past two decades, so did its identity. Although Waynesburg’s mission statement was not taken into account when the ranking was compiled, Thyreen believes it is a key component of Waynesburg’s beauty.

“The physical change is unbelievable, but what’s even more dramatic is the change back to its founding mission,” said Thyreen. “The beautiful campus is only a symptom of a school living and fulfilling its historical mission. All of this happened because of

Rankings according to christianuniversitiesonline.org Infographic by Lexi Boudreau

1849.”

Thyreen added that all of the renovations the campus underwent showed this commitment to the mission statement. The school needed to bring out the beauty of the creation around it, he said.

“Number one, we wanted to be good stewards of the land. Number two, we wanted to show those beautiful hillsides, we wanted to be able to see the courthouse and the statue here,” said Thyreen. “We wanted to create a place where poets would write poetry and musicians would compose music.”

The brief description of Waynesburg in the ranking states the campus’s best features included Miller Hall and Hanna Hall, two of the most historic academic buildings in Pennsylvania, as well as the four parks the academic buildings surround.

Thyreen believes Johnson Commons is the heart and soul of the campus’ beauty because of how it symbolizes Waynesburg’s commitment to its mission by connecting Miller Hall with the newly-constructed Roberts Chapel.

“The quad has Miller Hall and has the Chapel, and those two are kind of the rocks and the anchors of campus,” said Thyreen.

Thyreen, who appreciated the fact that Waynesburg was the only campus described as “gorgeous” in the ranking, hopes this is the first in a string of an abundance of national recognition Waynesburg will receive in the future.

“For 150 years, we did not have a pretty campus. We had the beautiful hillsides that, if we did things right, could become a beautiful campus,” said Thyreen. “Our reputation of not having an attractive campus has to change, and this will help that.”

tor of faith and mission will be similar to the university chaplain position that previously existed, but her position has been renamed in order to more accurately reflect its relationship with the university’s mission.

“In this role, she will help to foster the spiritual formation in the university community, and direct the Campus Ministry Program,” said Lee. “Additionally, she will develop programs consistent with the university’s mission of faith, learning and service and direct chapel services, while providing mentoring and leadership for mission trips.”

As her title says, Poteet will work to advance the understanding and expression of the university’s mission statement among the student body. She said a student who understands the value of faith, learning and serving will develop into a strong Christian leader in his or her profession.

“I love being able to integrate all three of those

pieces because I think it is very important for Christian students to achieve a level of excellence in their profession so that they have credibility,” said Poteet. “A pastor can’t walk into a police station and minister to the cops sometimes, but somebody who is doing forensic science and is well-respected in their field would have a voice in that situation in a way that a professional minister would not. I really want to be able to equip the students to bring their faith wherever God is calling them.”

While working for World Vision, a Christian relief and development organization, Poteet visited at least 40 countries, learning from each culture she encountered. She plans to use her experiences to benefit students who wish to embark on mission trips and teach them how to effectively build communities wherever they go.

“One thing that’s really important to me since I worked so long for World Vision is that community development needs to be done well, in a way that’s really transformative of a community and

not just putting a Band-Aid on a community,” said Poteet.

“That’s one of the questions I’m going to be asking when I get [to Waynesburg]: are the service projects we’re doing truly helping transform communities, or are they just Band-Aids?”

Poteet believes an understanding of faith around the world is necessary for any individual’s faith development. She hopes students at Waynesburg will come to appreciate the global church and learn from it.

“I really want to expose the students to the global church and how amazingly rich the faith is of people beyond our borders,” said Poteet. “They have to deal with hardship every single day, and that builds a level of faith that we often don’t have here in the states.”

Lee said Poteet’s international work as program development officer for World Vision made her an ideal candidate to assist students who embark on international mission trips.

“Given Waynesburg University’s history of work in the mission field, Rev. Po-

teet’s experience at World Vision will allow her to make significant contributions to the university’s efforts in this area,” said Lee. Poteet will work closely with Rev. Donald Wilson, interim director of Christian life, according to Lee. “Rev. Wilson, in his role as interim director of Christian life, will serve a vital role in supporting the director of faith and mission as she transitions to her new role on campus,” said Lee. “He will continue to be involved with campus ministries in the short and long term, as needed, to continue his work with the university athletic teams.”

Poteet, who grew up in a college town, has already recognized the commitment to the mission statement the students and faculty have, and she knows she will have an opportunity to educate students who actively seek to live lives of purpose.

“That’s what I’m most looking forward to,” said Poteet. “Spending time with the students and helping to nurture the faith that’s already there.”

SARM: Sethman's research will continue

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brought on by inflammation in response to various types of infections.

What this means is that Sethman has discovered the purpose of SARM, and how it is beneficial for our cells by stabilizing the proteins and protecting the nucleus from harming itself.

“Stemming from the human genome sequencing project, which identified the unique ‘code’ for each of our body’s approximately 40,000 genes, most of which had unknown function, I chose one of these genes, SARM, to further investigate,” said Sethman. “Throughout the entire ‘code’ of this gene was areas that were very similar, if not identical, to areas of genes with known functions. This gave me some ideas of possible functions of the SARM gene and helped to guide my investigation.”

Sethman was responsible for all of the laboratory work, but collaborated with Jacek Hawiger, professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University, when it came to funding, research design, data interpretation and writing.

The project took five years

of research, writing and editing before it was finally published July 29, 2013.

This discovery has proven to be quite significant for the science community.

“An understanding of the function of the SARM gene will now enable us to more fully understand diseases of the immune system involving tissue damage due to excessive inflammation as well as age and developmental-related diseases involving premature cell death or accelerated aging,” said Sethman. “The better we understand the genetic mechanisms behind these diseases, the more likely we will be able to develop treatments to counteract their effects.”

Even though the work has been published, Sethman stated that the research continues.

The research will continue to take place at Vanderbilt University where Sethman will serve as a consultant and collaborator for the ongoing research.

Even though he is taking a step back from the research, he says he will never forget that first moment when he made the discovery.

“I really didn’t expect to observe that striking pattern

of SARM in the nucleus, but when I did it was kind of a ‘eureka!’ moment,” said Sethman. “It was late one evening and I remember being so excited that I ran down the

steps and into the adjacent building where the Chairman of the lab was working late. I dragged him up to the microscopy facility to show him my findings.”

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Greene County author's success is no mystery to fans

By John Lydic

Editorial Assistant

Greene County is witness to the benefits that perseverance and encouragement reap.

Local pastor John Dorean recently released Witness in Greene, the second installment in his murder mystery trilogy, which is set in Greene County.

“I wrote the books about Greene County, in Greene County for Greene County,” said Dorean, who has been preaching for 31 years. “So much of what I read in Christian literature was trash.”

After dissecting multiple Christian novels, Dorean – who was a columnist for the Greene County Messenger for ten years – became displeased at what he considered the low quality of Christian literature.

He decided that he could write a much better Christian novel.

Witness in Greene follows the release of Murder in Greene – both are novels that take place in Greene County, and both novels focus on tragedies and new discoveries.

The Greene County-based trilogy is not Dorean’s first stab at writing, though.

Dorean took a one-month sabbatical from the church in 1997 and scanned his sermons to compile a book entitled King of Adventure.

While working on the Bible study book, Dorean was also working on the first book in the Murder in Greene trilogy.

He finished the first installment in October 1997. He sent the book to a publisher, but the book was rejected.

“My ego was hurt,” said Dorean. “I couldn’t deal with the rejection” So he set the book aside, and all but forgot about it – until a surprise came on Christmas 2011.

Dorean’s wife asked a friend of the family do some editing on the book; after the novel was edited, she then took it to a publisher and had 20 copies printed.

She dropped the novels in Dorean’s lap Christmas morning – a true Christmas surprise.

“I wept like a baby,” said Dorean.

He handed out copies to

20 people he knew and got such positive feedback that he decided to give publishing the book another shot.

Dorean went to Jay Hammers Publishing in Waynesburg and, after some negotiating, published 500 copies of the book.

The book was released in May 2012.

By August, all 500 copies were gone.

The aim of writing these novels, for Dorean, is to relate to his audience.

“I want to bring a sense of community,” said Dorean.

“One of the biggest pleasures is when someone says, ‘I enjoy the book because I recognize that street or place.’”

Dorean hopes his writings can connect the community and help Greene County readers appreciate both their hometown and literature.

“Writing has always been very important to me and something I always liked,” said Dorean.

Witness to Greene allowed him to continue doing something he loves: writing.

English professors at Waynesburg University believe that writing is an impor-

tant exercise for anyone with anything to say.

Breaking into the writing world is difficult, but there are many ways to express this passion.

“I believe free writing and journaling are a great way to start,” said Bridget Nofsinger, English lecturer at Waynesburg. “Writing comes down to learning how to tell a story.”

Dorean also encourages students hoping to write to just start writing.

“Have confidence in what you do and get after it,” said Dorean. “Have more nerve and confidence to face rejection.“ He heeded his own advice, and his second novel was published. Dorean is a testimony to the great things that can happen when those who love to write, write.

Nofsinger, too, encourages Waynesburg students to read Dorean’s series and begin to read other local, bestselling or classic works.

“Writing and words are the most powerful weapon we have,” said Nofsinger. “ We must all value the use of written word.”

Photo courtesy John Dorean

Pastor John Dorean poses with the first two installments of his Murder in Greene trilogy.

Checking into fun at Covered Bridge fest New club presents the chance to serve

By Sean Saputo

For the Yellow Jacket

Photo courtesy Marie Leichter Krause

Reenactors stayed in character as they played chess at the 42nd annual White Covered Bridge Festival at Gerard's Fort in Greene County this past weekend. Covered Bridge Festival events took place at various bridges in the county. For more photos, see page B4.

Serving up rumors: Officials put to rest rumors of a Waynesburg Taco Bell

By James Witte Op/Ed Editor

With fingers crossed, students hardly dared to discuss the rumors in voices above a whisper.

The rumors passed around were rumors surrounding the possibility of a Taco Bell restaurant being built in Waynesburg.

Franklin Township of-

ficials finally cleared up all the confusion this week.

Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, T. Reed Kiger, confirmed that the rumors were just that: rumors.

“No, there has not been an official application for Taco Bell in Franklin Township,” said Kiger.

Kiger added that if Taco Bell were to bring a restaurant to Franklin Township,

the Board of Directors would be the first group to know, due to the fact that its office must approve all building applications.

Rumors surfaced on campus that the ongoing construction across from the Hardee’s in Waynesburg was the location of a possible Taco Bell.

Another rumor was that the lot adjacent to the Wen-

dy’s in Waynesburg was the new home of a Taco Bell.

A Taco Bell restaurant once existed where the lone McDonald’s is in Waynesburg, but it was shut down in the early 2000s.

Many students often travel to Washington, Pa., for their Baja Blast fix, and said that Taco Bell would be a great addition to the county's landscape.

Students in the Waynesburg University Business Department are again at work preparing for 10,000 Villages.

Every year, Waynesburg University business students take part in 10,000 Villages.

The program not only helps the students from a business standpoint, but in a service aspect as well.

“10,000 Villages aims to promote free trade through the cooperation of 38 member countries,” said assistant Professor of Accounting, Joshua Chicarelli.

“Goods are shipped here [Waynesburg University] and it helps to put an end to poverty.”

10,000 Villages is a store run by the business students in which Christmas crafts are sold that were made by artisans in contributing countries.

The purpose of 10,000 Villages is to help improve the livelihood of the disadvantaged artisans living in 38 countries.

Sales received for the program aim towards paying for food, education, healthcare and housing for the disadvantaged artisans.

This year, only one change has come about with 10,000 Villages, being run by the new Enactus club.

“The Enactus club is new at Waynesburg and is an entrepreneurial club that is worldwide,” said Instructor

of Business, Neeley Lantz.

Enactus stands for Entrepreneurial Action Us, and is defined on their website as a community of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better more sustainable world.

“Enactus allows contacts and connections that usually could not be given.

Also, there is support from the National Chapter,” said Chicarelli.

Enactus’ work with 10,000 Villages can also coincide along with the mission statement at Waynesburg University.

“It [10,000 Villages] can tie with the mission statement because students are serving not only the community, but others from different countries who they don’t know,” said Chicarelli.

“It also teaches constant capitalism, and it is meeting the service need.”

Preparation has begun for 10,000 Villages.

Lantz said the students have started, but right now they are still in the recruiting process.

The goal is for inventory to arrive in Waynesburg by mid-October.

Chicarelli said 10,000 Villages helps students gain the experience of tracking, human resources and management.

“The economy hinges on free trade,” said Chicarelli.

Cornerstone Care unmasks and advocates local social issue

By Danielle Schuyler For The Yellow Jacket

Over 100,000 women in Pennsylvania alone are unable to get mammograms.

These women either don’t have the finances to cover the expenses, or they don’t have any finances at all.

This is where organizations like Cornerstone Care come in.

Cornerstone Care will host its second annual Dancing with a Pink Ribbon Pink Masquerade Ball Saturday to cover the costs of mammograms for under-

privileged women.

Cornerstone Care’s mission is to “improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve.”

The organization seeks to provide mental, dental and basic health care to anyone, regardless of the situations hindering patients from receiving care elsewhere.

Cornerstone’s goal for the Pink Masquerade Ball is to help as many local women as possible afford to get the proper breast examinations.

Michelle Wright, morning news anchor for the lo-

cal news station WTAE, will host the ball at the Historic Summit Inn Resort in Farmington, Pa., between five and 11 p.m. Sept. 28.

Wright is involved with many local charities and acts as a media spokesperson for organizations like The Emmaus Community; Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; Race for the Cure; Achieva and The Early Learning Institute; National Alliance for Mental Health; Fayette County Health Fair and Project Bundle Up. The associates of Cornerstone Care had the privilege

of meeting Wright for the first time while assembling at the Osteoporosis Walk in Uniontown, Pa., where she was volunteering her time.

Wright was the emcee of this affair and instantly warmed the hearts of attendees.

“She was just so sweet and we knew that she would be a great host for our event,” said Sheila Shea, outreach specialist from Cornerstone Care.

After seeing Wright there, Cornerstone had to have her help with the masquerade ball.

The masquerade ball will take place amidst the rolling greens, breathtaking sky views and mint-condition historic architecture that make Farmington resort so picturesque.

Guests will have the honor of supporting a great cause while enjoying a buffet feast, a silent auction and a cash bar.

Since alcohol will be served, Cornerstone Care asks that guests be 21 years of age or older.

The night’s soundtrack will be the sweet melodies of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, played

by the Knighthawks Band.

Once the masks are removed, the food is gone, the music has faded and the people have gone home for the night, one thing will remain: the strength in each and every woman that is helped because of the patrons.

Women who face the dangers of breast cancer are tremendously tough, and people’s donations to this event will keep them smiling.

Tickets are $45 per person and may be purchased by calling 724-852-1001, ext. 305.

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Find confidence, strength in who you are Eric Bost Columnist

All my life, I’ve tried to keep to myself as much as I could.

I used to be so hesitant to let people in on who I truly am.

People thought I was all smiles and one of the most positive individuals they could ever meet.

Truth is, I wasn’t.

In fact, I was the exact opposite of what my friends thought of me.

A lot of us are afraid to stand up and say ‘This is who I am’ to others because of what we think those people will think of us after we’ve said it.

We are so self-conscious because of the material published in magazines and what is produced on TV. There is a certain “perfect image” that is portrayed by models or other celebrities that regular human beings can’t live up to.

So when others have a uniqueness about them that is shunned or considered weird, it’s looked down upon because it’s not normal behavior.

If you haven’t heard, on Thursday, Sept. 26, Waynesburg University is hosting a Suicide Awareness seminar that anyone can attend.

Along with teaching those in the audience how to recognize suicidal or depressive qualities in someone, a few people will give their testimony on their dealings with suicide themselves – some of these speakers tried to take their own lives.

To be willing to stand up in front of a crowd, no matter the size, and talk about something so personal and something that only a select few go through is courageous to me.

Being a suicide survivor myself, I’m glad that there are others who know what it’s like going through this who are willing to stand up and say ‘This is who I am,’ just so they can help someone else

not commit the same act they once almost did.

See, for years I thought I was odd. I thought I was alone in this world because I wasn’t participating in the things my cooler friends were doing.

I listened to Christian music, I sat in my house most of the time and I actually worked hard in school. At one point in my life I had a consistent 3.5 GPA in high school.

The more I tried to act like my friends, the more I lost myself and everything around me crumbled. I eventually started taking pills on a regular basis and every day I thought of new ways to take my life.

When I came to Waynesburg, I thought everything changed. That was until last fall, when I started taking pills again during my junior year.

That led to me attempting to take my own life twice last year.

My friends and family had no idea. Those who know

what happened were stunned when they first found out.

Nobody could guess that I was depressed, let alone wanting to take my life.

I tried so long to hide what I felt and battle through my problems on my own.

I was embarrassed to tell anyone.

Who really wants to hear that their friend, family member or child wants to commit suicide?

I didn’t want everyone to look at me differently. I didn’t want people to feel pity towards me at all. I continued to try to be normal, even though my condition was the furthest thing from it.

But when I see that people like those who will be speaking on Thursday night actually stand up in front of a crowd and admit what they have gone through and not feel ashamed, it inspires me to stand up as well.

We all have flaws and we have all made mistakes.

There’s something unique about all of us, and we shouldn’t hide it.

Deserved Ranking Spontaneous decisions lead to great memories Changes to campus under Thyreen evident

In August, Waynesburg University was featured in a list of the top 25 Christian colleges and universities in the country, rated No. 19 by Christian Universities Online. This is a testament to the progress the university made during Chancellor Timothy Thyreen’s 22-year term as president, which concluded last year.

While the school is and should be pleased with this recognition, it’s worth noting that this was a far from perfect – or even exhaustive – list. If it were, we suspect a school like Grove City College, which is known for its manicured campus, would have made an appearance.

Still, the meaning behind the recognition is the right one: Waynesburg University is a beautiful place, and we are able to say that because of Thyreen’s commitment.

A campus once infiltrated

by homes and other buildings the school didn’t own is now filled with a uniform and punctuated scenery.

Student’s often look past the campus’ newfound beauty and complain about its lack of activity and nightlife. That isn’t Waynesburg’s identity.

Waynesburg is a place dedicated to mental, social and spiritual growth, a place where tuition dollars are put toward education and creating a comfortable living environment for students.

Waynesburg was once a school “in the middle of nowhere.” Now, it’s a school recognized for academics, its unique Christian identity and the campus students call home.

Waynesburg cannot continue to thrive without its students, who must appreciate all the university stands for.

Chelsea dicks Columnist

I love spontaneity.

Coming up with an idea, plan, adventure all within seconds of that light bulb going off in your mind and then making it happen.

It’s a thrill.

It’s an adrenaline rush.

It’s a surprise.

Nothing can go wrong, contrast to the actual act of making plans, because there was no plan in the first place.

Most of my favorite memories come from spontaneous decisions.

This weekend, I added another to my list.

My spontaneous decision to sign my father and me up for The Most Amazing Race, a mini version of The Amazing Race taking place

in Pittsburgh and competing in it.

If you have never seen the Amazing Race on TV, here is the gist: teams of two go through a list of competitions and activities, such as decoding a message or finding certain locations, to get to a finish line.

Even though I made the decision a couple of months before the actual event took place, I still classify it as spontaneous.

I remember listening to the radio and hearing one of the DJs talking about the event. For some reason, the name intrigued me. Within an hour of hearing it for the first time, I had signed my father and me up for The Most Amazing Race . I remember sending a text to my dad saying, “Hey dad hope you are having a great day, oh by the way I signed us both up for The Amazing Race competition okay love you bye.”

His response: “The things you get me into.”

Over time, he gave in and started to look forward to the race.

And now, after Saturday, all we can say is, we ran a good race.

The day will most definitely go down as one of my favorites. It was a day of firsts and hopefully not lasts. It began at the Hard Rock Café in Station Square, where we were given the first of the race’s 14 challenges. And as the words “Ready-Set-GO!” were yelled out, 29 teams took off for ducky boats – a multi-terrain vehicle that runs on land and water. The first task was to find red handkerchiefs located all throughout Pittsburgh, and then go to a saloon and play a version of Name That Tune. I can proudly say that my dad was a beast at this certain task, naming every song that came on within seconds.

The next challenge took us to a gutted office building, where we had to solve a live version of Clue. Once again, we solved this with ease.

But that didn’t last very long.

At the beginning of the fourth task, it began to rainhard-which within time destroyed our map of the city. My father and I know no streets or bus schedules or really anything about the Pittsburgh area; which left us blind, and with no direction.

Needless to say we got lost multiple times. We ended up running at least 14 miles during the race. Within the 14 challenges, our favorites were singing and dressing up like Mr. Rogers, grocery shopping with strict instructions and guidelines, the live version of Clue and searching for a car that fit the one key we were See race on B3

Life lessons

Suicide education could one day save a life In walking about campus, you may have stumbled upon flyers advertising the Peer Education suicide awareness event Take Back a Life: Fighting the Silent Epidemic.

The very sight of the flyer may have made you feel uneasy, as the thought of suicide isn’t cheerful.

However, this event is worth a slice of your Thursday evening.

You might feel like there is a stigma involved in attending this event.You may feel that if you show up, there is the good possibility that people are going to think you are unstable.

However, this event is not something limited to those who have dealt with depression or thoughts of suicide.

On the contrary, Take Back+ a Life is a program that is absolutely worthwhile for everyone.

In our nation, we lose approximately 5,000 young people to suicide each year, according to Three Rivers Behavior.

This number may not cause jaws to drop, coffees

to be spilled or sodas to be spit, but it becomes more prominent when the person is informed that suicide is one of the most preventable causes of death in the United States.

When equipped with the right tools, anyone can be empowered to identify and assist at-risk youth.

Take Back a Life is designed to give the Waynesburg University community the knowledge and ability to identify risk factors and warning signs in friends and themselves.

It is not safe to assume that suicide is something that you will never encounter.

According to Three Rivers Behavior, suicide is the third leading cause of death for ages 10 to 24 and the second leading cause of death for college age youth.

While you may have never been directly impacted by suicide, you never know if you will be down the road.

For more information on Take Back a Life: Fighting the Silent Epidemic, check out the full story on A2 of this week’s newspaper.

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Inside-Out: An eye-opening trip Ezekiel Olagoke Columnist

I had the unique opportunity to attend the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program in Michigan from May 19-26.

The objective of this annual program is to increase opportunities for interested men and women, inside and outside of prison, to have transformative learning experiences that emphasize collaboration and dialogue, thus inviting participants to take leadership roles in addressing issues of crime, justice and other issues of social concern.

The impetus that led to my

attending this conference is threefold. First, my interest in prisons started in Nigeria where I participated in prison ministry through youth programs in my church.

Second, this interest continued to develop even during my graduate school program in Denver, Colo. I did my internship work with young people in an organization called Youth Track in Denver.

Third, over the last three years, I have been showing a documentary titled “A Class Divided” in some of my classes. The documentary is about an Iowa schoolteacher, Jane Elliot, who the day after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. decided to give her third grad-

ers a firsthand experience in stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. It made an indelible impression on the kids, even years after they had left school, got married and had children.

I discovered that this documentary has also been used in intro to sociology courses in prisons and governmental organizations.

Furthermore, I have also been impressed by the written responses I had received from students in my sociology classes here at Waynesburg University. I decided I would investigate further on how this documentary has been used in prisons.

I raised this at the departSee Trip on B4

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News Digest

Cheat Sheet: Why the federal government may shut down Editor’s Note: The following is a synopsis of a recent topic trending in world or national news.

On Friday, Sept. 20, the R e pu bl i c an - c ont rol l e d House passed a budget measure that would allow the United States government to run until mid-December.

However the bill is not expected to make it past the Democratic controlled Senate due to the fact that the bill would defund President Obama’s health care law.

According to an article from the Washington Post, Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) said the House bill was “dead,” then for emphasis added: “Dead.”

Pending a Senate vote that will reject the House measure, the federal government will shut down on Sept. 30.

According to the NPR, the federal government has shut down 17 times since 1976, when the budgeting process was changed.

Democratic and Republican leaders are expected to find a resolution to avoid a shutdown, according to Reuters.

“We all know that the government is going to be funded. The question is whether it will be funded with Obamacare or without,” said Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah.

“I believe in the end people of goodwill will come together and do the right thing and stop this (Republican) political brinkmanship” that risks a shutdown, said Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota.

After a lack of progress on Monday, Sept. 23, on

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Senator Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) speaking at a rally last month to defund the Affordable Care Act. On Tuesday, Cruz took to the Senate floor to begin a filibuster in order to delay the probable Senate rejection of the budget measure passed by the House that would fund the government until mid-December, but defund President Barack Obama's health care act.

Sept. 24, freshman Senator Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) began, at approximately 2:45 pm, a filibuster to hold the vote in the Senate. He vowed to speak until he “was not able to stand.”

According to the Chicago Tribune, a majority of the 46 Republicans in the Senate would end up lining up instead with their party leaders, who want to pass an emergency spending bill by Sept. 30.

“A great many Texans and a great many Americans feel

they do not have a voice, and so I hope to play some very small role in providing the voice,” said Cruz.

According to the Washington Post, Tuesday night shortly after 8 p.m., Cruz announced he would begin reading bedtime stories to his two young daughters, who he said were back home in Texas watching with his wife.

Cruz started with the Bible, quoting from “King Solomon’s Wise Words” from the Book of Proverbs.

Then he read the Dr. Seuss classic, “Green Eggs and Ham,” in its entirety, noting that it was one of his favorite children’s books.

Cruz was aided by fellow Republican Sen. Lee, David Vitter (La.), Rand Paul (Ky.), Pat Roberts (Kan.), Jeff Sessions (Ala.) and Marco Rubio (Fla.), as stated by the Washington Post.

After 21 hours speaking, Cruz yielded the floor at noon on Wednesday. This was expected to lead to a test vote in the Senate to finance

the government, according to the New York Times.

Other Republicans in the Senate were confused as to why Cruz would oppose a bill that the Republicans actually backed.

“We’d be hard-pressed to explain why we were opposed to a bill we’re in favor of,” said Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the Republican leader in an interview with the New York Times.

Following Cruz’s departure from the floor, Cruz and

the rest of the Senate voted 100-0 to break off debate and begin consideration in the House measure.

According to the New York Times, Lee stated that Cruz never intended to oppose the motion to take up the bill, just to bring light to the problem.

Reid declared that Cruz’s 21-hour filibuster was “a big waste of time.”

Information compiled by JAMES WITTE For the Yellow Jacket

In the news: Ten headlines you need to know this week

Editor's Note: The following is a summary of the 10 stories from last week that a college student needs to know.

1. Militants take several hostages at Kenyan mall On Saturday, Sept. 21, a group of Islamic militants stormed a high-end mall in Nairobi, Kenya, killing more than 60 people and taking over 150 hostages. Since the victims included citizens of many different countries, Kenyan soldiers and United Nations officials have been working together to take control of the situation. As of Monday, according to the New York Times, soldiers had control of most of the mall and all but approximately 10 of the hostages had been evacuated. The situation was treated with extreme caution since the militants threatened to kill the hostages if force was used.

–New York Times, Sept. 23 2. U.S. President takes issues to United Nations According to the New York Daily News, President Barack Obama made his fifth appearance at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, Sept. 23. He spoke

to the assembly on Tuesday in an effort to persuade U.N. Security Council Members to force Syria to give up chemical weapons supposedly used in an attack in August.

Obama addressed other foreign and domestic issues at the assembly as well, including Iranian nuclear pursuits, terrorism in the Middle East and Obamacare initiatives.

–New York Daily News, Sept. 22

3. Victims of D.C. shooting memorialized On Sunday, Sept. 22, according to Associated Press writers, President Barack Obama led a memorial service in Washington, D.C. for the victims of last week’s Navy Yard shooting. After honoring the victims as patriots and unique individuals and mourning with the families of the deceased, Obama spoke about the necessity of pursuing gun control laws more heavily than before.

He said America cannot view shootings as the “norm,” and that changes toward a safer country with fewer weapons must start among the American people.

–Associated Press via abcnews.go.com, Sept. 23

4. Some Emmy winners are unexpected The Emmy Awards held many surprises for the attendees. A condensed list of Emmys given out is as follows: Best Drama Series: “Breaking Bad;” Best Comedy Series: “Modern Family;” Best Miniseries or Movie: “Behind the Candelabra;” Best Reality-Competition Program: “The Voice;” Best Variety Series: “The Colbert Report.” The awards show hit more sad notes than usual as stars and industry members who have died in the last year were honored.

–Pittsburgh TribuneReview, Sept. 22

6. Record storm hits China According to the New York Times, the powerful typhoon Usagi crashed into Guangdong Providence in China on Sunday, Sept. 22.

One of the most dangerous storms in the region in 30 years, the typhoon killed at least 25 people, destroyed 7,100 homes, forced 226,000 people to evacuate and caused around $500 million in damage. The main winds just missed Hong Kong, although the storm injured 13 people and caused 370 flights to be cancelled.

–The New York Times, Sept. 23

5. Mass shooting in Chicago Thirteen Chicago residents were injured on Thursday, Sept. 19, when a shooter drove through Cornell Square Park in the Back of the Yard neighborhood.

According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, a 3-year-old boy was among the victims and had to undergo extensive surgery after the shooting.

As of Monday, police were still searching for the shooter, working to determine the reason for the shooting.

–Pittsburgh TribuneReview, Sept. 20

7. New iPhones hacked already?

Apple’s newly released iPhone 5s features a fingerprint scanner on the home button as a “more secure” method of locking the phone; however, computer hackers, according to VentureBeat, have already found ways around the fingerprint scanner. Because humans leave fingerprints everywhere, it is relatively easy to use glue to reproduce a person’s print and access their phone, proving that hacking these new iPhones is just as pos-

Race: Spontaneity can be rewarding Continued from B2

given out of a huge lot of VW vehicles.

The rain became the biggest obstacle of the day, making us cold to the bone and having to run with wet socks and shoes, leaving blisters all over our feet.

After eight hours of asking for directions from random strangers, running to catch the T, being in sprint races with other teams and seeing my dad “shake it” while having to do a cheer, we did not win.

Am I disappointed?

Surprisingly, not at all.

I am a very competitive person to the point that it has become a problem, but I was honestly so proud of us just for finishing.

One spontaneous decision led to a day filled with amazing memories with my dad.

I am already planning for next year, and this time we will know to bring extra pairs of socks, a laminated map and research the bus and T locations.

Watch out The Most Amazing Race competitors, we are coming back to win!

PLEASE

RECYCLE

THIS NEWSPAPER.

sible as password-protected phones.

–VentureBeat, Sept. 22

8. Steelers’ future looks grim The Pittsburgh Steelers have started their season 0-3 for the first time since 2000.

Their Sunday night matchup against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 22 brought about the biggest first quarter deficit against the Steelers since 1999. According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the players have been quoted as saying they aren’t going to quit, but it’s going to be a struggle to climb out of the hole they are digging.

–Pittsburgh TribuneReview, Sept. 22.

9. University instructor contributes to anthology Waynesburg University Instructor of Communication Brandon Szuminsky contributed to an anthology titled “War of the Worlds to Social Media: Mediated Communication in Times of Crisis,” which was recently published. Szuminsky coauthored a chapter concerning the public’s susceptibility to media hoaxes with Dr. Zach Steigler, assistant pro-

fessor of communications media at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The opportunity to be published arose as Szuminsky studies for his doctorate at IUP. –Waynesburg.edu, Sept. 20 10. Power plant closures will not affect power grid According to the Observer-Reporter, an analysis completed by PJM Interconnection proves the closure of the Hatfield’s Ferry and Mitchell power stations will not affect the electrical grid.

This means when FirstEnergy Corp. deactivates the two plants on Oct. 9, no successive system reliability problems will occur. During a hearing held at Waynesburg University Sept. 13, a spokesman from PJM said the analysis would likely lead to this finding when completed. Local legislators have fought to keep these coal-fired power plants open since FirstEnergy first announced its plans to deactivate the plants in July.

– Observer Reporter, Sept. 23 Information compiled by KIMMI BASTON For the Yellow Jacket

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Pirates' game becomes family reunion for department students WAYNESBURG, PA – Nick Farrell, a junior at Waynesburg University, spent much of his summer reporting on the various Pittsburgh professional sports teams as an intern for SportsRadio 93.7 The Fan. Many times, he would run into a Waynesburg student or alumnus at these events.

During these moments, Farrell said he took great pride in knowing his university was producing such talented individuals in the Pittsburgh media market.

On night in particular stands out in Farrell’s mind as the greatest of those moments.

“I was sitting in the Pirates’ Press Box at PNC Park before the game and I got a text message from Creg Milko asking if I was at the game,” said Farrell.

“I had already known Kyle [Oland] and Brandon [Reed] were working the game, and it was one of those moments where you realize how well everyone from your school is doing.”

Farrell still recalls that night as a well-deserved accomplishment for the four students.

On Thursday, Aug. 1, senior Kyle Oland, a media relations intern for the Pirates, senior Brandon Reed,

a production intern for Root Sports and sophomore Creg Milko, a freelancer with MLB Network, joined together with Farrell as four current Waynesburg University students all working the Pirates’ game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

“To have just one student working for a major company would be impressive for any university,” said Milko, “but to have four students, all working for different media outlets, shows why [Waynesburg’s Department of Communication] is one of the most well-rounded programs out there.”

Throughout the summer,

the four students were able to experience different aspects of working in professional sports, while applying the skills learned at Waynesburg University.

Oland, who received a full-season internship with the Pirates, is currently still serving as a media relations intern within Pittsburgh’s front office.

The public relations student worked to promote the players and coaches through traditional and social media tactics, while providing members of the local and national media with information about the team on daily basis.

Reed, an electronic media major, is currently interning with Roots Sports at its North Shore studios, cutting voiceovers and highlights for the pre-game, post-game and game-break segments of Pirates’ television broadcasts.

Farrell, a sports broadcasting student, gathered pregame and postgame sound bites in the Pirates’ locker room for use on the Pirates Pregame Show and later use on 20/20 Sports Updates.

Milko, a sports broadcasting student, worked as a runner for MLB Network.

The sophomore answered to the Operations Producer for that night’s broadcast and

was responsible for assisting that night’s broadcasters with any requests they needed.

All four students agreed that for the Department of Communication to have four of its students all working the same game shows the quality of students at Waynesburg.

“From my experiences, it seems like those professionals are beginning to recognize Waynesburg as having one of the best programs around,” said Farrell.

“I think that it’s a reflection of the department’s dedication to providing students opportunities to learn and grow outside the classroom.”

Greene County uncovers grand old time at Bridge Festival

Despite gray skies, crowds thronged to county's covered bridges for music, crafts and more Abby Wernert, Yellow Jacket

Above: Brian Jones hoists his son, Lucas, high off the ground so that the five-year-old boy can pet a horse.

Jones and his fiance, Jen Kerch, enjoyed the day at the Carmichael's Covered Bridge festival. The trio especially liked the horse rides offered at the festival.

Far right: Carmichael's Bridge was one of many sites of the Greene County Covered Bridge Festival, held this past weekend. The Carmichael's festival boasted horse wagon rides, live music, craft and food vendors and, of course, a covered bridge that served as the backdrop for many photos taken during the weekend.

Right, top: Linda and Dan Bowlen of Greene County admire lavendar and handmade soap as they breathe in the scent of spices and herbs in a vending scent at the festival. Dan Bowlen, a graduate of Waynesburg University, enjoyed browsing the grounds with his wife.

Right, bottom: The sounds of folk music wafted over the grounds and accompanied the activities of fest-goers. Both Saturday and Sunday, the Greene Academy Dulcimers (not pictured) played.

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mental meeting last year, and Prof. Dana Baer suggested that I take part in Inside-Out. I immediately applied for the program and I was accepted to attend in April 2013.

The conference was very transformative. It lived up to its central purpose by underscoring the primary task for the instructor in creating an atmosphere, which allows for maximum communication, interaction, exchange of ideas and learning on many different levels.

There were 16 participants from different colleges and universities in the United States and Europe. We spent four days at Macombe Prison, commuting from Columbiere Resort Center, which is about a one-hour drive from Macombe. We discussed, in-

teracted and gave presentations with inmates. Part of my presentation dealt with restorative justice, using a case study from Uganda.

Overall, this was a significant, eye-opening experience. First, I was impressed with the level of enthusiasm of inmates in the life of the mind. Second was the profound level of hope I witnessed, even in the midst of evidential hopelessness and nihilism. Third was the profound statement by one of the inmates to the effect that, “That wall isn’t there just to keep me in, but to keep you out.”

This was a powerful lesson in social change through transformative education.

I am glad and grateful for the opportunity offered me

by Waynesburg University to be part of the conference.

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Jackets prevail after first-half woes

Offense gains just 114 yards and six points in first half

By Carson Fox

Sports Editorial Assistant

Waynesburg overcame not only a torrential downpour Saturday, but also a first half performance that resulted in a one-point lead.

The Jackets (3-0, 1-0) defeated the Saint Vincent Bearcats (0-2, 0-1), 23-6, at John F. Wiley Stadium in both teams’ first Presidents’ Athletic Conference matchup.

On the third play of Saint Vincent’s first offensive drive, junior quarterback Andy Borgen hit junior wide receiver Matt Duffey on a slant route, Duffey beat the

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Sophomore running back Jerry Lawman (22) rushed for a team-high 67 yards and a touchdwon during the Yellow Jackets 23-6 over Saint Vincent on Saturday.

Waynesburg secondary on to the only points Saint Vin- extra point. his way to the end zone. The cent put on the scoreboard According to Duffey, the 63-yard pass and catch led all game, after missing the offense stalled after the first

drive.

“We were keying on the safety to see if he was going out to the flat and I was able to beat the guy over the top on the slant,” said Duffey. “We started fast, then we turned the ball over and we just couldn’t get anything going the rest of the game.”

Waynesburg was not able to capitalize on two first quarter Saint Vincent fumbles, which were both recovered

by Brandon Fedorka.

The Jackets moved the ball in the second quarter and scored their first points of the game thanks to a 14yard pass from quarterback

A match without sting

By Tim Neral

For the Yellow Jacket

Slow start to women's soccer season

By John Lydic

Editorial Assistant

“I felt I had a leadership role last year, but even more so now for this team,” said Brommer. “We’re still figuring out a new scheme and I like that.”

The game looked as if it might be over until Baldwin-Wallace tied up again in the 66th minute.

“When things got tied up, that was a big moment for us,” said Griffiths. “We were either going to keep fighting or go down like we did versus Medaille.”

Waynesburg waved off 17 Baldwin-Wallace second half shots to send the game to overtime.

In the first overtime, Baldwin-Wallace had a corner kick enter the box and a deflection put junior goalie Brandon Daughtry out of position, but the Waynesburg defenders blocked two shots in front of the net, including one that bounced off the post to keep the game tied, which is how the scoreboard looked at the end of the match.

“We need to learn to possess even against fast physical teams and in spite of high pressure,” said Griffiths.

“Overall, I’m really pleased with our performance. We worked effectively and played all 110 minutes. I’m really happy with the result.”

Waynesburg faces a slumping Mount Union team Saturday at John F. Wiley Stadium.

The Raiders have lost three of their last four games.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., following the women's game against Mount Union.

ures, leaving me wondering if I deserve to join in the celebrating. However, as a Baltimore Orioles fan, I can relate to Pittsburghers.

During the Orioles’ postseason run a season ago, I experienced the same feelings Pittsburgh fans have experienced this week.

I am also conflicted be-

The Waynesburg women’s soccer team looks to right its defensive woes after tough competition and an injury plagued first quarter.

So far this season, the women’s soccer team has had trouble keeping the opposing team off the scoreboard.

Waynesburg has allowed 12 goals in five games, after only allowing four in the first five games of last season.

Griffiths points to injured veterans and youthful inexperience as reasons for the team’s slow start.

“We began the season with one of our starting backs injured and another playing injured,” said head coach Carl Griffiths. “We had to get younger players in and they made mistakes.”

The lack of depth has led to an increase in over a goal per game compared to last season.

“A lot of new people are playing defense this year and we are trying to get bearings on what to do when we get the ball,” said junior defender Taylor Bombalski With the lack of depth coupled with a new system, it has left Waynesburg giving up many scoring chances to its opponents.

“It is a little bit of a different style of play,” said senior midfielder Susie Godwin.

“With it being early in the season we are trying to work out nicks of the system.”

These nicks have allowed opponents to outshoot Waynesburg 53-18 in its 3 losses.

“The offensive power of the opponent has been fast, physical and strong,” said Griffiths. “We have not been able to control possessions and this led to teams’ opportunities.”

The lack of possession defensively has lead to difficulties creating offensive chances as well.

“We have to work at controlling the midfield, getting and possessing the ball,” said Griffiths.

Griffiths sees the chances

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For my sake, the Pirates must return to PNC kYLE oLand Sports Editor

Ever since mid-July, I heard the same thing every time the Pittsburgh Pirates played a conference foe.

From fans, talk radio, social and traditional media, I would hear, “This is the big-

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Defense causing concern

Battle of the Yellow Jackets ends in a double-overtime tie Although it was outmatched, Waynesburg (4-1-1) managed to end Tuesday’s match against Baldwin-Wallace (2-4-3) with a 2-2 draw, despite being outshot 35-21.

“Coach said they were bigger, stronger and faster than us,” said freshman Dimitri Arvanitopulos.

“You always have to be aggressive, as aggressive as you can be.”

Regardless of a three-game losing streak, Baldwin-Wallace College had averaged 14 shots per game, including double-digit shots in six of its last eight games, coming into its game against Waynesburg.

“During the week, we focused on becoming a new direct team,” said head coach Carl Griffiths. “Winning balls in the box, direct passes, getting a balance between possession and direct offense. That’s probably the number one thing we worked on during the break.”

From the outset, Waynesburg struggled to get its possession-based style going.

“At times, there wasn’t enough of our possession-based scheme, but it was just the style of the game,” said Griffiths. “It was fast-paced.”

Despite its obstacles, Waynesburg netted the first goal when junior midfielder Colin Nelson scored his second goal of the year off a pass from junior midfielder Nick Brommer through the defense.

Following the goal, Waynesburg returned to their offensive style and at the half, Waynesburg remained up a goal.

“We were able to generate an attack by playing more of a direct style, but we struggled to establish our possession-based scheme,” said Griffiths.

“We needed better ball possession and direct offense off of it.”

Things took a turn for the worse when Baldwin-Wallace tied it up 1:12 into the second half.

Just seconds later, junior midfielder Nick Brommer put the Jackets back into the driver’s seat, making it 2-1.

Carter Hill to wide receiver Andrew English. The touchdown pass and catch was the third time in three games that the two junior Ohio natives connected, and Hill credits their rapport during summer that has led to their regular season success. “[English, Bernie Thompson and I] all live near each other and we worked together this past summer,” said Hill.

“So far, it looks like that has paid off a little bit.”

At halftime, the Jackets clung to a 7-6 lead. Five drives resulted in punts and the Jackets only were able to put together 114 yards.

Rather than being upset, Waynesburg head coach Rick Shepas was quizzical of his players.

“Offensively, I asked our guys what they are most comfortable doing in the

gest game of the season,” or “This is the biggest series of the year.”

While those games or the particular series may have been big games at the time, they will not match the importance of this weekend’s season-ending series against the Cincinnati Reds. As of Tuesday night the Pirates and Reds were separated by just one game in the National

League Wild Card standings.

On Monday night, the Pirates clinched a postseason berth for the first time in 20 years. The game ended with the last out being recorded at home plate, which is fitting, considering how Pittsburgh’s historic stretch of losing seasons began with a play at the plate.

Sitting on the couch,

watching the game Monday night, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride for this team and the organization that has suffered for two decades through turmoil and failure.

At the same time, I can’t help but feel conflicted about the Pittsburgh Pirates. For one, I am not a Pittsburgh native, so I haven’t endured the seasons of constant fail-

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Cowden locks down singles spot Pirates: Big week for Pittsburgh

By Matt Jones

For the Yellow Jacket

Before the start of the season, it was unknown who would be playing in the sixth singles spot of the rotation for the Waynesburg women’s tennis team. Four players competed for the spot. One of those was junior Lauren Cowden.

“Out of the girls, there wasn’t a lot of experience,” said Christman. “Lauren wasn’t the girl you expected to win the job.”

Cowden eventually won the job.

Luckily for Christman, the decision for Cowden to be the starter at the sixth spot has paid huge dividends.

In her first year in the starting rotation, Cowden has collected a 7-1 overall record and a 3-1 record in Presidents' Athletic Conference play.

She is also 4-3 in doubles play.

For Cowden, this is the kind of season she expected.

“Coming into this season I hoped to contribute to the team as much as possible,” said Cowden. “Due to the injuries on our team, I was told I had to step up and was put in the number six singles spot.”

Christman also based his decision to place Cowden in the sixth spot because of maturity and how she plays both in competitions and in practice.

Christman feels that the Fort Cherry alumna has enhanced her ability to analysis her opponent’s weakness and expose it.

“Coming onto the court, I do not necessarily have a plan,” said Cowden. “I just try to figure out the opponent’s weakness and focus on that.”

Cowden’s ability to attack her opponent’s weakness has led her to success this season.

To go along with her personal success, Cowden has helped

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Madison DuBrock, Waynesburg University

Junior Lauren Cowden hits a forehand during a recent match. Cowden earned the sixth singles spot this fall and has a record of 7-1 overall and 3-1 in PAC play. her to team to a 4-4 overall record, including a 3-1 home record.

Cowden’s play has gotten a great deal of praise from Christman as well as her teammates.

Cowden’s teammate – and roommate – Madison DuBrock, welcomes her recent success on the court.

“Lauren has always been a key player on our team,” DuBrock said. “I always expected her to do well once she got her chance to play. She’s doing a lot better at number six than I did last year.”

Cowden and her teammates return to the courts after a week-and-a-half long break from competition.

The match that was supposed to be played against Frostburg State Sept. 21 was postponed due to inclement weather.

The next match up for the Yellow Jackets will be played in Crestview Hills, Ky. as they take on the Thomas More Saints Saturday in a conference showdown.

cause I work for the Pirates.

I was hired as a media relations intern in January and have had the opportunity to sit in the press box at 80 percent of the Pirates’ home games this season.

Last Friday night, reality set in for me. Just after Joey Votto crushed an oppositefield, go-ahead home run, giving the Reds a stunning come-from-behind victory, I realized that my time with the Pirates was quickly ending.

Every day I stepped foot into PNC Park, it was as if I was living my childhood dreams.

As a kid, I used to sit on my bed for hours as child organizing my baseball cards and creating lineups and defensive alignments with the cards.

I was so anal about my cards that I had two binders, one for the American League teams and one for the National League teams.

I would sit around for hours, memorizing the statistics on the back of pages.

In each binder I made a table of contents with the teams listed alphabetically.

Each page held nine cards, so I made lineups for each team.

One day over the summer it occurred to me that my childhood dreams were coming full-circle as I typed the starting lineups onto lineup sheets for the members of the media and coaches for that night’s game.

As a result of internship, I am now directly affected by the play of the team.

With no regular season home games left on the schedule, the Pirates may not return to PNC Park for another game this year. If that happens, my internship and childhood dream will come

to end.

I do not want this dream to end.

When I root for the Pirates each night this week and keep an eye on the Reds and Cardinals’ scores, I am not just rooting for the Pirates, but I am longing for a chance to work during a playoff game.

I desperately want the Pirates to have a home playoff game, so I can return to my dream.

Even if its just one game, I don’t care. I just don’t want to wake up from this dream I have been living in for the past six months.

While I am not playing the games, I feel as much as part of the team as the players.

At this point, the National League Central title seems unlikely, leaving the Reds and Pirates battling for the No. 1 Wild Card spot. Both teams are already set to play October baseball, but the question remains, where will the game be played?

In talking to people, the general consensus is that the fans want a home playoff game.

As it stands, my fate is directly intertwined with the Pirates. If they lose this weekend, and fail to earn a home game, I may end up losing. If they return to Pittsburgh, I win.

Through it all, I am forever grateful to the Pittsburgh Pirates for allowing me to enjoy this ride with an organization that was foreign to me before this season.

It has been a fun ride, and like the rest of the city of Pittsburgh, I am not ready for it to end.

So like the rest of you Pittsburghers, I will be glued to my television, hoping, just hoping the Buccos return to Pittsburgh next week to host the first playoff game in 20 years.

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Weekly Awards Sisters excel for cross country team

This week’s Waynesburg Athlete of the Week goes to a pair of student-athletes who have earned the award in previous seasons.

On Saturday, the Waynesburg football team defeated Saint Scott Fedorka Vincent, 23-6, improving its record to 3-0.

The win gave the Jacket football team its first win in Presidents’ Athletic Conference play.

The defense was paced by senior defensive end Brandon Fedorka, who recorded his team-leading fourth sack of the season and recovered two fumbles.

Fedorka ranks first in the conference this season in sacks (4.0) and tackles for loss (7.5).

Coming off a junior season where he recorded 10.5 sacks, the four-year starter is on pace to eclipse his total from a season ago.

Fedorka, a two-time All-PAC defensive end, and his teammates return to action this weekend against perennial conference powerhouse Thomas More.

Switching over to the soccer pitch, sophomore Ciara Scott led the women’s team to a 3-0 victory over Bluffton last Wednesday.

Scott recorded her first shutout of the season, stopping six shots. On the year, the sophomore sports a .655 save percentage, allowing 2.07 goals a game.

Last year, Scott switched from a defender to goalie after playing defense her entire high school career.

In just her first year as a goalkeeper, Scott started all 19 games for the Yellow Jackets while recording the second most shutouts in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.

The women’s soccer team returns to action on Saturday when they play host to Mount Union College.

Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

By Nick Brommer

For the Yellow Jacket

The Waynesburg University women’s cross country team has acquired three sisters in the past two years and all three are having an immediate impact on the program.

Olivia Latimer, a sophomore and the eldest of the three sisters, finished in the top seven for Waynesburg in both the events she has competed in this season.

Freshmen twins, Emily and Katie Latimer, have shined so far in their collegiate careers. Emily Latimer finished first for Waynesburg in her debut at the Bethany Invitational, placing fourth out of 46 runners.

The following week at the Waynesburg Invitational, Emily Latimer finished fourth overall yet again to help the Yellow Jackets defend their home course.

Katie Latimer has also performed well in her first two collegiate meets.

In her debut at the Bethany Invitational, the freshman finished second for Waynesburg and 11th overall.

At the Waynesburg Invi-

Olivia Latimer Emily Latimer Katie Latimer tational on Sept. 14, Katie After running cross counLatimer finished seventh try together in high school, overall in a dominating team Olivia and Emily Latimer performance by the Yellow have enjoyed the camaradeJackets. rie more in their early college Seven out of the top 15 careers. finishers were from Waynes“Our high school team burg, including all three wasn’t as close-knit as this Latimer sisters. The women team,” said Emily Latimer. won the meet.

“The [Waynesburg] team is “One thing that sets all so close, and I love being a three [Latimers] apart is their part of something that feels ability to perform in the big like a family.” races,” said head coach Chris For Olivia Latimer, she Hardie. doesn’t feel like her siblings “Olivia was definitely like are anything more than that last year; she kind of teammates when it comes to came on towards the end of running. the year and ended up mak“It’s just like having any ing a regional team.” other teammate running Olivia Latimer is also com- with me,” said Olivia Latiming off recent surgery on her er. “The only difference is right knee, and is making that we grew up in the same strides to return to her form house, which brings in that from a season ago. competitive sibling rivalry “It’s frustrating at times aspect. It’s good. It makes because I feel like I am not our team better.” where I was at the end of last The Waynesburg Universeason,” said Olivia Latimer. sity women’s cross country

Volleyball falls to La Roche

By Anthony Latessa

Waynesburg Volleyball suffered a heart breaking defeat over the weekend at La Roche College.

Waynesburg (6-10, 1-3) took on La Roche for the second time this season.

Earlier in the year, the Yellow Jackets fell to the Red Hawks in the La Roche tournament 3-0.

This time around, it looked like the game was going to turn out differently. Waynesburg jumped to a quick 2-0 set lead. In the first game, Waynesburg won 25-13.

In the second game, Waynesburg won a close one 25-23. Senior Mabel Culp led the team in kills with 16. Senior Natalie Ranallo led the team with 37 assists. Sophomore Jessica Dorazio led the team with 21 digs.

La Roche wound up winning the next two sets by identical scores of 25-21.

In the crucial fifth and final set, the Yellow Jackets would drop it in a heartbreaker losing 15-11.

The fifth set loss secured the La Roche comeback and gave the Yellow Jackets the sour defeat.

“We played very well in the beginning and then got timid and scared,” said head coach

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Stephanie Benkowski. “We have got to move on from it and have to be ready to go out and play another team.”

Waynesburg will look to put this loss behind it with Presidents’ Athletic Conference play resuming Wednesday night. The Yellow Jackets will travel to Latrobe take on Saint Vincent.

The Bearcats come into the game with a record of 5-9 and a conference record of 1-3 after losing to Bethany in their last match.

This will be the first matchup of the season between these two teams this season.

“They are a good team and we haven’t yet proven that we can hang with anyone right now,” said Benkowski.

The Jackets return to action Saturday when they host Washington & Jefferson and Bethany in a PAC tri-match.

The first match is set to begin at 11 a.m. in the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse.

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Senior Amanda Silay tallied a team-best 12 digs during the Jackets 3-2 loss to La Roche on Saturday.

team is back in action this upcoming Saturday, as it travels to Pittsburgh for the anticipated Presidents’ Athletic Conference preview meet, hosted by Chatham University. The meet will be held at a brand new course, specifically constructed for the PAC meet.

“It’s a very hilly course, we know that,” said Hardie. “It’s also the first time any PAC school will run [the course] so there will probably be some growing pains, and that’s why we preview it.”

This will also be the first time the Yellow Jackets will have a chance to compete against 24-time defending champ Grove City Wolverines.

Waynesburg was selected second in the preseason’s coaches poll behind Grove City; the Yellow Jackets did however, receive one first place vote.

Thomas More will not run in this weekend’s President’s Athletic Conference preview meet due to travel constrictions.

Olivia, Emily and Katie Latimer are all expected to represent Waynesburg Saturday.

coming, but the team needs to create opportunities.

“We have to win more 50-50 balls,” said Griffiths.

“Also learning to have forwards and midfielders work together.”

Tough competition has also led to some defensive struggles,” according to Griffiths.

“We have been playing tougher competition, said Griffiths. " Juniata is a strong team along with Frostburg who has been consistently strong.

It’s a matter of us playing stronger teams that has lead to struggles.”

Playing strong teams has been something Griffiths has wanted to include to help improve the team’s play, even if it means taking some thumps.

“We need to play good teams in order to get better against good teams in the [Presidents’ Athletic Conference],” said Griffiths.

With the season a third of the way over, the team is finally beginning to get healthy and Griffiths believes this will lead to a more competitive game.

“Bad luck is changing, which was evident in the

Bluffton [game],” said Griffiths. We have got many players back and ready to play.”

Leaders of the team continue to preach improvement as PAC competition nears in future weeks. “ We want the team to continue to look at games with a positive outlook and it is still early,” said Godwin.

The Yellow Jackets enter a stretch of three consecutive home games, which could play a key role in strengthening the defense.

“This stretch will be a core time for us,” said Griffiths. “It is three games to prepare to come with confidence and execute before PAC play.”

Waynesburg will try to tighten the defense up when it takes on Mount Union Saturday at John F. Wiley Stadium.

Mount Union enters Saturday's contest with a 6-1-1 record, averaging 2.2 goals a game.

As of Tuesday night, Mount Union had won three straight games, and enters Saturday's road game with 1-1-1 record away from its home turf.

The match is set to begin at 1 p.m. Following the game, the men's team will take on Mount Union's men's team at 3:30 p.m.

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Week four football preview: Thomas More

By Kyle Oland Sports Editor

Since Thomas More hired Jim Hilvert in 2007 as its head football coach, the Saints have gone 52-16, winning four Presidents’ Athletic Conference titles (2008-11).

During that time, Hilvert’s squads have lost just seven conference games.

No PAC team, except Waynesburg University, has ever beaten Thomas More more than one time.

Led by head coach Rick Shepas, Waynesburg’s three wins against Thomas More are more than any other conference school.

On Saturday, two of the top schools in the PAC will collide in a game that may go a long way in shaping the conference race.

Through the first three weeks of the young season, Waynesburg (3-0, 1-0) and Thomas More (2-0, 1-0) sit atop the PAC standings with Geneva (3-0, 2-0) and W&J (2-1, 1-0).

“Our two teams are very similar in that we both play good defense,” said Hilvert.

“Every game is a big game now. Our league has gotten to the point where every team can beat each other.”

A year ago, the Yellow

Jackets stunned the Saints, 14-10, on a last-minute punt block that was returned for the game-winning touchdown.

Hilvert believed his team won two phases of that game, offense and defense, but failed to win the third.

“We have to be great in all three phases to beat a team like Waynesburg,” he said.

“You saw what happened last year. We didn’t play all three phases and we lost.”

For Shepas and the Yellow Jackets, they are preparing for this week’s game as they do for every game, despite the added pressure.

“We are going to be very diligent in our film study,”

said Shepas.

Heading into Saturday’s game in Crestview Hills Ky., here are some storylines to keep an eye on.

Stop Hayden Two seasons ago, junior running back Domonique Hayden was named the PAC Offensive Player of the Year.

That season, Hayden scored 19 touchdowns, while totaling over 1,000 yards of total offense.

After suffering a seasonending knee injury in his team’s second game, Hayden missed the Waynesburg game.

This season, Hayden is healthy and back to full

strength and leads the PAC with 167.5 rushing yards per game.

“It means a great deal to have [Hayden] back,” said Hilvert. “He wears on a defense, and you will not tackle him with an arm tackle.”

The Waynesburg defense has struggled through three games, allowing 170.3 rushing yards per game, and may be without junior linebacker John Sikora, who suffered a knee injury against Saint Vincent.

Shepas said his team has seen a number of talented players through the first three games, and he is expecting to see another Saturday.

“I expect [Hayden] to be the player he was two years ago,” said Shepas. “That was a big loss for them last year.”

When the two teams met in 2011, Hayden rushed for 82 yards and one touchdown.

Get on the Board Through its first two games, Thomas More has yet to surrender any points. The Saints shutout both Capital and Westminster by a combined score of 51-0.

On the flip side, the Yellow Jackets counter with the PAC’s third-ranked scoring offense, averaging 34.3 points

per game.

Junior quarterback Carter Hill has transitioned the Waynesburg offense from a run-heavy, possession oriented offense to a potent aerial attack.

Hill ranks third in the PAC, throwing for 278.7 yards per game. “[Hill] is a good player and he has a plethora of good receivers to throw to,” said Hilvert.

With receivers Andrew English (23 catches, 318 yards) and Bernie Thompson (16 catches, 213 yards) on the outside and big tight ends Mike Ferraro (two touchdowns) and Zac Capan (one touchdown) occupying the middle of the field, Hill has a number of players who can stretch the field.

“They give opposing teams a lot of good looks, and will make us cover the whole field,” said Hilvert of Waynesburg’s passing attack.

Shepas said he is looking for his offense to keep his defense off the field as much as possible, so expect the Yellow Jackets to utilize a quick passing attack in place of the running game, should yards be hard to come by.

The Punisher Senior All-PAC safety Bry-

an Gary has made a name for himself as one of the hardest hitters in the PAC since arriving at Waynesburg in 2009.

Gary ranks second in the conference with 32 total tackles, averaging over 10 per game.

Waynesburg defensive coordinator Scott Venick may opt to have his star safety play closer to the box this weekend to help against Hayden and the Thomas More rushing attack.

After suffering his second ACL tear late last season, Gary has returned without missing a beat, according to his coaches. “[Gary] is just committed to playing,” said Shepas. “He is doing everything like it is the last play he will ever play.”

While the Saints don’t plan to scheme around Waynesburg’s talented safety, Hilvert has told his offense to check where Gary is before every play. In last year's game, Gary recorded nine tackles and two pass break ups.

"He is a game-changer,” said Shepas of Gary. “You look in his eyes and you see a changer. He has hot blood running through him.”

Saturday’s game is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.

Reserves provide defensive resurgence in win D'Amore and Morgan play key roles after injury to Sikora

By CJ Filippi

For the Yellow Jacket

After allowing 49 points and 609 yards of total offense two weeks ago against Frostburg State, the most since Oct. 10, 2009, a span of 37 games, the Waynesburg football team’s defense needed a bounce back game on Saturday against Saint Vincent.

The Yellow Jackets did just that, allowing a season-low six points and 225 yards of total offense to the Bearcats, even after losing one of its best defensive players due to injury.

Junior All-PAC linebacker John Sikora suffered a knee injury in the first half, forcing defensive coordinator Scott Venick to insert senior Aaron D’Amore and junior Dan Morgan to replace the injured Sikora.

While both players are key components to the Jackets’ special team units, Morgan and D’Amore had only played a handful of snaps on defense.

D’Amore was ready to take the field and do the job required of him to help the Yellow Jackets win the game, mirroring the next man up philosophy head coach Rick Shepas has implemented during his tenure.

“I wasn’t nervous,” said D’Amore. “I was excited for the opportunity. It wasn’t the way I wanted, but I was excited for it. I usually do kickoff and punts but I’m ready to go [in on defense] whenever my name is called.”

D’Amore collected three tackles and an interception, which he returned seven yards, filling in for the injured Sikora.

The interception was the first for Waynesburg’s defense this season.

“It’s better to be good than lucky,” said D’Amore. “I blew my coverage on it. The ball was tipped by another defender and I was able to catch it and run. I felt like I ran 40 yards instead of seven. You don’t think about it until after the game.”

Morgan also played well in his first extensive collegiate action, recording seven tackles and being an active presence

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Junior linebacker Dan Morgan (37) and Senior defensive end Brandon Fedorka (55) wrap up Saint Vincent junior fullback David Emmanuel during Saturday's 23-6 Presidents' Athletic Conference opener. in the run game.

On Monday at his week ly ne ws confer“I thought D’Amore played well,” said Shepas. “I thought ence, Shepas said that Sikora was getting his meboth Dan Morgan and D’Amore played their positions well. niscus checked out and nothing was conclusive.

We recruited them and play them being confident in our Should Sikora be unable to go Saturday against conference choices when we recruited them to play here.” foe Thomas More, D’Amore and Morgan are expected to play After his team’s disappointing performance against Frost- a big part of the defense. burg State, the rebound on Saturday was a reflection of the “Going into a game like Thomas Moore requires more work put forth during the days before the Saint Vincent focus,” said D’Amore. “We need to practice hard every day. game.

There aren’t many vocal leaders, so you have to be the person “The whole defense collected after that game,” said D’Amore. to show and duplicate everyone’s performance.”

“After studying the film, it was on the Waynesburg defense.

“We have to have confidence in ourselves, forget about the We had a meeting and said that’s not us and that’s over. It was past and move forward. We have to play with the mentality time to forget the game and move forward.” to win the day."

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second half,” said Shepas. “I asked the o-line what they were seeing up front on how to block and I asked the quarterbacks and receivers what looks good in the passing game. We stuck to that game plan in the second half and we went up-tempo thanks to a suggestion by [tight ends assistant coach] Adam Moses.”

The Jackets were unable to score on their first two drives of the second half, but they took control of the game thanks to a touchdown reception by tight end Mike Ferraro and a field goal by Alex Henry on the Jackets’ next offensive possession.

Junior running back Jake Forsythe left the game with a shoulder injury in the third quarter and was replaced by sophomore Jerry Lawman.

Forsythe will be ready to play next week, according to Shepas.

Lawman led all rushers with 67 yards and scored his first rushing touchdown

as a Yellow Jacket. He said he knew he had to step up once he saw his teammate go down with an injury.

“I knew my teammates were going to do their job,” said Lawman. “My fullback, Jake DiGuillio, threw a great block for me and I was able to make a cut [and score].”

In Waynesburg’s two games this season, it had failed to produce 100 yards rushing.

Against the Bearcats, the offense recorded 205 yards rushing and mirrored the 2012 offense, which recorded 200 yards or more on a pergame basis. “[The run game] is still a work in progress just because of all the mistakes we’re still making up front,” said Shepas. “We’re still working towards being a unit.”

Saint Vincent failed to score for the remainder of the game. According to Saint Vincent head coach Bob Colbert, his team had to adjust to injuries before and during the game. Starting running back Ryan Crawford was out with an injury. In the first quarter, starting quar-

terback Andy Borgen left the game due to a shoulder injury. His replacement, Matt Deakins, also left the game in the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury. Borgen is expected to be out for a few weeks.

C olbert admired his team’s first half performance and believed the final result would’ve been different if he would have had his starting quarterback for the whole game. “[Waynesburg] wore us down a little bit and we couldn’t get our offense going,” said Colbert. “I think it would’ve been a completely different game had Andy Borgen been able to play in the game because he was running well. He was executing some things and had a couple good audibles for us.”

The Jackets travel to Crestview Hills, Ky. Saturday to take on undefeated conference rival Thomas More for their first conference road match-up.

“They’re undefeated and have a tough defense, so it’s a big game,” said Hill.

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‘Their hearts belong to Guatemala’ Students’ turn to

outdoor adventures

By Beau Walmer

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Photo courtesy Rachel Snavely, Yellow Jacket

From left, Gracious Shavers, Julie Wise, Rachel Snavely, Kyle Digiandomenico and Ryan Smith are known as the Guat 5 who are taking on the challenge of independantly fundraising a trip to Guatemala.

Five students to take a journey on their own to do God’s work

By Chelsea Dicks Managing Editor

Their hearts belong to Guatemala.

Five students from all different areas are brought together by their love for missions and the country of Guatemala.

Rachel Snavely, Ryan Smith, Kyle Digiandomenico, Julie Wise and Gracious Shavers Waynesburg University students, have taken it upon themselves to take a trip to Guatemala for three weeks all on their own.

All five students are veterans of the Guatemala mission trips organized by Waynesburg University.

Through the experience last year, they all recognized and connected due to their love for the area and the people they came in contact with.

They brought back more than just memories and gifts, they brought back a great friendship.

This friendship, along with the desire to go back to Guatemala, drove them towards the idea of going independently.

“We wanted to go for a longer period of time than the one week the school goes down,” said Snavely.

“With my contacts and friends in Guatemala, the idea became more possible.”

Snavely has done other work in Guatemala through her church back in her hometown.

The idea quickly became reality when the students

started working with Pat Bristor, associate dean of students.

With her help, they started forming a plan.

The five will be going to Guatemala from Dec. 13 to Jan. 11.

They will be working for Orphan Resources International for the first week.

They they will be delivering food and supplies to orphanages all over the Guatemala area.

“We want to give ourselves more of a perspective of the poverty that is all throughout Guatemala,” said Snavely.

“Through the school we only get to see one orphanage, but there is a whole country that is suffering outside of that one orphanage’s walls.”

The following two weeks will be spent at the Nutrition Center where Waynesburg University’s own mission team will meet up with them for one week.

But with such a long trip comes a huge price tag.

Lucky for them, they have had a lot of help to make it to their goal.

“This all became possible because of Pat Bristor,” said Wise. “She really made it happen for us.”

Bristor gave the group permission to fundraise through the school and on school property to try and raise the funds needed for the trip.

The mission trip goal is a minimum of $5,000 to $10,000.

The more money they are able to raise, the more sup-

By Kyle Dawson

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Julie Wise and Gracious Shavers play outside with two of the children at the Nutricional Center. plies and opportunities the group will be able to give the people of Guatemala.

“We have plans to possibly take the kids to the zoo and teach them the English words for the animals, or take them to the volcanoes,” said Smith.

“We also want to help teach them in their English classes.”

So far the Guat 5 has raised $3,100. They have done fundraisers in their hometown, tagging in the pouring rain and have sent out multiple support letters to help reach their goal.

They have done a couple of fundraisers on campus as well such as the all you can

University plans trip to Aquarium and Pittsburgh Zoo

By Kimmi Baston

On Saturday, Sept. 28, Waynesburg University will be taking its annual Student Activities Board-sponsored and anticipated trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo. “The trip happens every year, and the students always enjoy it,” said Pat Bristor, associate dean of students.

“We usually take a full bus because it’s a great chance to get off campus and see the city.”

The Pittsburgh Zoo features seven different exhibits, including everything from the African Savannah to The

Water’s Edge The Zoo also comes with a plus known as the state-ofthe-art PPG Aquarium which holds all sorts of aquatic animals from starfish, to stingrays to sharks.

The zoo houses several thousand animals that represent over 400 species, 22 of which are threatened or endangered.

A large crowd pleaser is the baby elephant.

With its position in the heart of the city of Pittsburgh, there’s a chance that, in addition to the animal sights, one might catch a glimpse of a celebrity at the zoo.

“A few years ago, we had

“You have to be able to push yourself and tell yourself you can do it .”

Jackie Collius

senior

“Excitement was running through my body, pushing me to get to the top,” said DiCocco.

The group had two courses to choose from: rookies were challenged at a basic course, while veterans pushed themselves to their full potential on a more difficult one.

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As the weather gets colder, students are beginning to spend the majority of their time indoors. But Waynesbu rg’s a dve ntu re s ome still find ways to enjoy the great outdoors through the Waynesburg Outdoor Experience. This past Sunday, W.O.E. took its annual rockclimbing trip to Coopers Rock State Park in Morgantown, WV. The group was comprised of a leader and 12 students.

“I’ve been doing this trip ever since my freshmen year,” said senior Jackie Collius.

The joy of climbing brought some members back for a second taste of triumph.

“My first-time rock climbing on actual rock was last year at this same event,” said Annie DiCocco.

The park featured various hiking trails and an amazing overlook of the wooded

landscape. Members strolled to the bottom of the rock face, only a couple of minutes away from the starting point of their hike.

Upon reaching the bottom, students felt a mixture of uncertainty and eagerness.

a student spot Marc AndreFleury [goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins] and his girlfriend at the zoo,” said Bristor.

“She got to meet and take a photo with him. It was pretty exciting!”

The city and zoo are both exciting and offer a chance to leave campus and spend the day in a different environment with different creatures from all over the world.

The bus will leave campus at 11 a.m. and return in time for the students to eat dinner on campus.

Tickets cost $5 per student and are available through Thursday, Sept. 26.

eat pancake nights and the collection of change.

“We have so many people that we could thank,” said Wise.

“I mean so many people have supported us both emotional and financially.”

The fundraising continues for the Guat 5.

They plan on having a few more all you can eat pancake nights and the five are also selling bracelets for $1 each.

T he y hop e t h at t he Waynesburg University community keeps on supporting them throughout this journey.

For more information, check out the groups Facebook page, WU Guat 5.

This past Saturday, the students of Waynesburg hit the road and traveled to PNC Park to take in the Pittsburgh Pirates game and Skyblast featuring Neon Trees.

With the Pirates down 2-0 in the second inning, Russell Martin tied the game with a two run home run.

The Bucs would not look back after that.

They ended up winning the game 4-2. It was a great game and to some of the students who went on the trip, including sophomore Sarah Bookhammer, it was their favorite part of the night.

“My favorite part of the trip was definitely the game itself,” said Bookhammer.

Perhaps a bigger storyline to the game was the Pirates being a winning team for the first time after 20 straight losing seasons.

Many of the students on the trip took in their first game watching a winning baseball team that they have watched lose all their lives.

For freshman Brenna Ross, it changed the way she watched the game, and the feel of being at a game in a playoff-like atmosphere.

“It changed my excitement; while I’ve always loved going to baseball games, it’s kind of nice to have a winning team for once,” said Ross After the game, Pirates’

fans welcomed the band Neon Trees to play in concert with Zambelli fireworks in the background. Neon Trees, most known for their songs “Everybody Talks” and “Animal” did not disappoint the fans.

“They had so much energy,” Ross said.

“They kept it up the whole time, and put on a good show.”

This was the second time the Student Activities Board took Waynesburg students to a Skyblast this semester.

The previous trip was taken on August 31. This is one of the Board’s most popular events, as it sold out fast.

There were so many interested students that they had to have a waiting list.

Bookhammer, Ross, and Wood all said that they would go on a trip like this again in the future.

Wood said you should consider more than just the details of the trip. Even though she enjoyed this trip, she advises all students to go on every trip they can.

“Don’t be on the fence at all. Going on trips through the school is a great opportunity to not only get off campus and do something fun, but also to interact with and meet new people,” said Wood.

“Take advantage of going on as many trips as you possibly can while you’re here at WU.”

Women-only luncheon event provides opportunity for alumni to reconnect

By Shelby Tabrosky For the Yellow Jacket

Waynesburg University gave alum the chance to network and make lasting friendships with others graduates, something not all schools offer.

“I am never invited to alumni events at my graduate school, if they have them, so I feel disconnected,” said Mary Cox, a 2009 graduate in the Business program at the branch campus located in Southpointe.

“With Waynesburg, I am so amazed with the alumni association’s warm welcomings.”

On Friday, Sept. 20, Waynesburg University held

its fourth Annual Alumnae Luncheon at the Double Tree Hotel in the Meadow Lands.

Women of all graduate years were invited to attend the lunchean.

At the luncheon, the women were encouraged to network and receive updates about the campus.

Four years ago, Mary Fox, the Event Planner of Institutional Advancements, had a light bulb moment for the luncheon.

She used her creativity to develop the first ever women-only alumni event at Waynesburg University.

“This is the only event for women alumnae, all other alum events are co-ed,” said

Cox. “I think that is the fun part: to watch ladies that may have graduated within the last year or two interact with ladies that graduated years ago.”

At this event, women from all graduate years attend.

Alumnae living in a 60 miles radius of the campus are invited to attend the hotel luncheon.

Cox enjoyed networking, and the opportunity to meet friends from different generations that share certain similarities.

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Ball in the House acapella group to return with new members

By Samuel Barton

For the Yellow Jacket

This group is really on the ball.

The acapella group Ball in the House is currently on tour in the United States.

On Oct. 2, the Waynesburg University Student Activities Board will welcome Ball in the House to campus for the second time.

These Boston-native singers came together to form Ball in the House thanks to Jon Ryan, one of the group’s five current members.

Ryan and co-member Dave Guisti attended a boys’ choir school in Boston, Ma., when they were young and embraced their love for music and singing.

After college, both coincidentally found work at the same place. They were just meant to stay together through life.

From there, Ryan and Guisti recruited a few more singers to establish Ball in the House.

Ball in the House was a dream for the two men ever

Gracious Shavers, Yellow Jacket

The acapella group has been asked to make a return to Waynesburg University campus and will be performing with only their voices with new members, new music and hopefully a new experience. since boy’s choir school.

However, as the group became more popular, members came and went.

Creating a flighty group that changed form album to album.

This was not in the

dream.

This year, they have a set group of five that will be performing acapella for the

students on camups.

The group hopes that students will come out and feel something when listening to

their music.

“We want people to feel several things when they’re at our shows: inspired, happy, energized and excited, to name a few emotions,” said Jones.

Ball in the House wants its audiences to be inspired and feel great after each and every show.

“We want to move people physically and emotionally,” said Jones.

Jones said that the group is well known on the small acapella music scene, which is slowly beoming more popular in this generation.

The SAB first found out about the acapella group several years ago from the National Association of College Activities and asked them to perform..

After Ball in the House put on a show last year at Waynesburg, the SAB decided it wanted the group to come back to campus this year.

Ball in the House will be performing for all students in the middle of Johnson Commons at 5 p.m.

Luncheon: Women Creating new space for the new freshmen reconnect at event B l e ss i n g i n D i s g u i s e : P a r t 2 o f 2

By Olivia Latimer

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The third floor of East Residence Hall is now home to not only second, third and fourth year students, but freshmen as well.

This year, to allow more space for the large incoming freshmen class, quad rooms were introduced for the first time at Waynesburg University.

More triples and quads were allowed this year for upperclassmen than usual, and a number of freshmen living in quad rooms in East.

“This opportunity offers an incredible experience to the freshmen,” said Ashley Kelver, assistant Director of Residence Life and Resident Director of South, West, East and Pollock (SWEP) Residence Halls.

According to Kelver, this change presents a unique challenge to freshmen living alongside upperclassmen.

“This really encouraged upperclassmen to embrace the freshmen,” said Kelver.

“I haven’t heard any negative reactions. Waynesburg tends to be a very welcoming place, so it doesn’t surprise me.”

The upperclassmen see the benefits of living with freshmen, too.

“It’s nice for the freshmen

“Now, I have new friends that will attend the football games with me, and we can keep in touch in the future.”

Dr. Jacquelyn Core, the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Waynesburg University, wasthe speaker at the luncheon.

She was honored by the opportunity to speak to the

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Many girls rooms have been re-created into quad rooms. By the use of bunk beds and the sharing of desks, the rooms will have more room to fit extra people. to get to live in a place surrounded by upperclassmen who have experience and can help them through anything they need,” said Kristen Stone, junior Forensic Science major and resident on the third floor of East.

Most freshmen seem to be embracing the challenges of living with three other girls.

“It can be overwhelming at times,” said Amy Smith, Freshman Forensic Science major. “But it can also be a lot of fun.”

Most girls say a perk of living in the apartment style dorms is the personal bathroom as opposed to the community style bathrooms in the traditional residence halls.

“It’s amazing to have air conditioning and our own personal bathroom,” said Smith.

The freshmen have certainly embraced living in the quad rooms and are well on their way to getting to know one another each and every

day.

“My roommates and I all get along,” said Paige Lane, freshmen Exercise Science major. “It has been a good time so far.”

The quad room option is a housing budget friendly option and the ability to live closely with and get to know fellow peers is a plus for students living away from home for the first time.

“I would definitely choose to live in a quad again,” said Lane.

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friends at a national park back home in Ohio, but this was the steeper climb of the two,” said freshman Dylan Mat. “I was really looking forward to making that last move at the top.”

The rocks weren’t the only obstacle rock-climbing presented.

“I’m terrified of heights, so I use rock climbing to help teach myself heights aren’t so scary,” Collius said.

“You have to be able to push yourself and tell yourself you can do it.”

Other students who went on the trip also had a great time.

“My favorite part was feeling accomplished that I was able to make it to the top of both spots that were set up for climbing,” said DiCocco.

An instructor from The Coalition for Christian Outreach program helped climbers to understand the techniques of climbing and belaying. CCO has assisted the club with these trips in recent years.

“The CCO partners with colleges, churches and organizations to develop men and women who live out their Christian faith in every area of life,” said Collius.

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Trenton Bromenschenkel, and Anna DiCocco get ready to climb up the side of one of the cliff sides of at Coopers Rock.

“It is funny, because when I chose Waynesburg University, it was tiny and unheard of.

Now it seems everybody knows.”

Hayley Martin

Alumnae

many different women.

“It is great to have the opportunity to meet alumnae at this event who come out of their way to be here, wanting to learn more about myself and the school,” said Dr. Core.

Dr. Core spoke to the women about the changes to the school, her passion to enhance the mentor program and her personality.

She realized that if she shared her personality, the alumnae would feel more comfortable with her as a new member of the university.

“I found out where they are in the world and what they’re involved in. I met people with common connections, which was a nice opportunity,” said Dr. Core.

“We even exchanged business cards.”

Alumnae Hayley Martin,

a communication graduate with a masters degree in marketing and journalism, complimented Dr. Core’s personality and passion to several students while attending the luncheon.

“I enjoy how she is all about smaller class sizes for students to learn more, and her interest to enhance the mentoring program,” said Martin.

“I am so thankful for her care.”

Not only was it vital for Dr. Core to address the new campus changes, but also to address her feelings of the Waynesburg graduates to stay connected and make a difference.

“I think that our alumnae have a tremendous opportunity to impact our recruiting efforts by getting our name out into the community to let people know how great ‘Waynesburg’ is,” said Dr. Core.

Waynesburg University provides other alumni events in cities throughout the United States. Martin said everybody seems to know the university in either communities or workplaces.

“It is funny, because when I chose Waynesburg, it was tiny, and unheard of,” said Martin. “Now, it seems everybody knows. I turn around and hear, ‘I’m from Waynesburg University.’”

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THIS WEEK IN Greene HISTORY Sept. 22-25, 1896 The Waynesburg fairground is lighted using natural gas for the first time. Featuring the Great Western Band for its evening concert, the event is the first endeavor by the newly organized Western Pennsylvania Association of Fairs. The annual event was previously arranged by the independent Waynesburg Fair Association.

Sept. 24, 1903 Ground is broken for the Wabash Railroad. The wife of future Waynesburg College President James W. McKay ceremonially plows the first furrow of the track. Construction began at Iams Station and would connect Dunn Tunnel and Waynesburg via a nine mile section of track.

Sept. 28, 1918 Company K of the 10th Regiment, Pennsylvania National Guard engages German lines in combat as part of the Battle of the Argonne Forest during World War I. Headquartered in Waynesburg and commanded by Captain Walter C. Montgomery, the unit was comprised of 150 Greene County locals. The company would advance 10 miles after 14 days of passing through the heavy machine gunfire typical of trench warfare.

Source: History of Greene County Pennsylvania by G. Wayne Smith

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What’s in store for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Penguins and Steelers

By Eric Bost

Assistments Editor

The city of Pittsburgh is one of the biggest and most historical sports cities in the

United States. Since the early 1900s the Steel City has been known for succeeding in athletics as well as having some of the best sports figures play there. Players from Honus Wagner and Joe Greene to Jerome Bettis and Sidney Crosby have brought a winning state of mind to Pittsburgh for over a century.

With three major professional sports teams, winning has become an expectation. The Pittsburgh Pirates, Penguins and Steelers have all had success at multiple points in time, but only once have all three of them won at the same time, way back in the early 1990s—before most students at Waynesburg University were even born. Since then, the Pirates have been the laughing stock of baseball while the Pens and Steelers have been the epitome of winning in both their respective sports. But now the tide is beginning to turn as a new age of Pirate baseball is among us while the Steelers seem to be in a rebuilding stage.

Pirates

Penguins

For the last 20 years, the Pirates were one of the most consistent teams in baseball when it came to losing. They set a professional sports record by going 20 straight years without having a record above .500. Now as the team builds around National League Most Valuable Player candidate Andrew McCutchen and a dominant pitching staff, Pirate tickets have gone from easy to get to hard to find.

Since winning the Stanley Cup in 2009, the Pittsburgh Penguins have owned one of the most feared offensive juggernauts in the NHL. With players like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and James Neal scoring goals at will, they seemed like the team to beat come playoff time the last two years.

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The team has wrapped up a wild card spot, which would make for their first playoff appearance since 1992.

With McCutchen signed for a couple more years and a roster full of young talent to go along with one of the best starting rotations in baseball, expect the baseball season to remain relevant in Pittsburgh in October.

hockey

After losing in the first round in 2012 and being swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals last year, suddenly head coach Dan Blysma is on the hot seat. The Pens have brought back Rob Scuderi to sure up the defense, and the team has the skill and talent on offense to repeat what it did in the regular season last year.

The Penguins are in a ‘Stanley Cup or bust’ mode right now, and anything short of that this year could lead to some changes to this team.

steelers football

The Pittsburgh Steelers have played winning football since the 1970s. Winning an NFL record six Super Bowls, the team has become known for winning consistently year after year.

After getting to the Super Bowl in 2010, however, the Steelers have played in just one playoff game since and missed out on the postseason entirely last year after posting an 8-8 record. The Steelers started this season 0-3 and have looked suspect on offense, scoring only 17 points during their first two games. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ran a column after their Week 1 loss to the Tennessee Titans questioning everything about their offensive play, including the play calling of offensive coordinator Todd Haley.

With multiple injuries and a weak offensive line, it seems the Steelers are going to have to add a few more players to their roster over the next few years before fans can see them legitimately compete for their seventh Super Bowl Title.

the books Pirates Record last five years

Penguins Record last five years

Steelers Record last six years

2009

2008- 09

2008

2010

2009-10

2009

2011

2010-11

2010

2012

2011-12

2011

2013

2012-13

2012

62-99, missed playoffs 57-105, missed playoffs 72-90, missed playoffs 79-83, missed playoffs 91-67 as of Sept. 24, N/A (season still ongoing)

45-28-9, 99 pts., Won Stanley Cup 47-28-7, 101 pts., Lost in first round 49-25-8, 106 pts., Lost in first round 51-25-6, 108 pts., Lost in Second Round 36-12-0, 72 pts., Lost in East Finals, Lockout-shortened season

12-4, Won Super Bowl XLIII 9-7, missed playoffs 12-4, Lost Super Bowl XLV 12-4, Lost Wild Card Round 8-8, missed playoffs

2013

0-3 for the first time since 2000 Design by Cori Schipani Sources: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Yahoo! Sports, NFL.com, NHL.com, MLB.com Images from SportsLogos.net