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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Vol. 88 No. 21

Ten years later

Thyreen added to PHEAA board

Memorial makes impact on students

By Nick Farrell Staff Writer

By Kimber Blair Staff Writer In Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Waynesburg University students gathered with thousands of other Americans at the Flight 93 Memorial on Sept. 11.

Despite the early departure time, approximately 70 students signed up for the trip and left Waynesburg campus at 6:15 Sunday morning.

Jasmine Blackwell, a sophomore secondary education English major, was among the students who attended the event.

“It was hard waking up in the morning,” she said, “but I really wanted to experience this once in a lifetime event.”

The Flight 93 Memorial was constructed to commemorate the heroic crash landing of Flight 93 on Sept. 11 during the

Flight 93 memorial draws emotional crowd

By Kaitlin Edwards Executive Editor SHANKSVILLE — Fields of wildflowers and overgrown shrubs surrounded an emotional crowd at the memorial site of the United Airlines Flight 93 crash on Sunday.

In what was once an ordinary field, tears flowed freely as bells tolled in remembrance of those who were killed ten years ago a few miles outside of Shanksville after a passenger plane was hijacked by terrorists.

Instead of complying with the terrorists’ demands, the 40 passengers and crew members of Flight 93 fought back and eventually the plane crashed killing everyone aboard.

The plane was speculated to be targeting either the White House or the Capi-

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Ten years after the Sept. 11 attacks, a memorial was dedicated to the passengers and flight crew of United Airlines Flight 93. Several Waynesburg students traveled to a memorial service held in Shanksville on Sunday.

This past summer, on June 16, Timothy R. Thyreen, President of Waynesburg University, was appointed to the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency’s Board of Directors.

President Thyreen will assume his position on the Board of Directors alongside 19 other men and women, most of whom are State Senators or State Representatives from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The president is one of only two board members who are not Senators or Representatives. He was nominated to the Board of Directors by the Governor of Pennsylvania and was later ratified by the State Senate.

The Board of Directors is instrumental in PHEAA’s operations and changes the lives of many young men and women across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

“My role is typical of any board member,” said President Thyreen.

“PHEAA is a huge organization, and they give out hundreds of millions of dollars to students during the year. The role of the board is to make sure PHEAA is using the money as intelligently as See THYREEN on A2

‘Neighbor Week’ Mission trips:‘Yet they were so happy’ features Sept. 11 tenth anniversary

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By Chad Green Staff Writer This semester’s Who’s Your Neighbor Week prompts Waynesburg University students to focus on the tenth anniversary of the Sept.

11 acts of terrorism.

During this week, students will be learning about the different

aspects of the word “neighbor” through activities on campus.

This week’s theme, Love in a World of Conflict, is aims to change the ways that students think of the cultures around them.

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While most Waynesburg University students left for home when last summer began, some stayed behind to go one of four mission trips to Malawi, Africa; Tuba City, Ariz.; Jackson or Biloxi, Miss.

Beth Merry, a lecturer of communication at the university, took one group to Malawi. The group fed, cared for and spent time with orphans and worked with handicapped chil-

dren and adults living in poverty. They painted, volunteered at a hospital, worked on an environmental project and attended local church services.

“These people lived with so little, yet they were so happy,” said nursing major Emily Varner.

Another group traveled to a Native American reservation at the Grey Hills Academy, a high school boarding school, in Tuba City, Ariz.

These dedicated students, led by Associate Professor of Education Frank Pazzynski, tutored

Sophomore Julia Paganelli works with a child during her time in Malawi, Africa, this past summer. at the Tuba City Boarding School. They experienced the culture of the Navajo

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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be hosting a new event after every home football game.

Women’s soccer continues to keep their four game winning streak alive.

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Chapel: ‘Love your neighbor in times of conflict’

By Matt Giardina Staff Writer All week campus held events to celebrate “Love in a World of Conflict,” the theme of the university’s annual “Who’s Your Neighbor Week.”

With this in mind, Chaplain Tom Ribar invited Billy Williams to speak at chapel on Tuesday.

Williams is the grassroots director of Nuru International, an organization dedicated to raising awareness to extreme poverty.

“The focus of chapel [was] to love your neighbors in times of conflict, as Sunday was the 10-year anniversary of 9/11,” said Ribar.

“This week is about how to continue to live and to love our neighbors even through terrorism

[and] even if our neighbors are considered enemies.”

A scripture passage read in chapel reinforced Ribar’s views.

Luke 10:25-37 tells the story of the Good Samaritan and his kind actions toward a man viewed as an enemy.

“We need to love our neighbors here and our neighbors around the world,” said Williams.

“The scripture passage I chose for this week really shows what loving our neighbor looks like.”

Williams and Nuru International Express love toward such neighbors by working to resolve the issues that cause conflict.

“Nuru International is an organization that works to find the causes of terrorism,” said Ribar.

“Poverty leads to radicalism, which is prone to terrorism, and in part Nuru is an attempt to say ‘let’s

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Billy Williams is the director of the Nuru International, which is dedicated to raising poverty awareness. take this on’ by establishing practical real-life responses.”

Williams described a

Loan program inspires students

Missions help children

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ditions.

Another group traveled with the John Perkins Foundation to Jackson, Miss., one of the poorest cities in the United States, to participate in various building projects.

The missions group studied racial reconciliation and community development issues with Dr. John Perkins.

He showed them how racial segregation and large-scale poverty has always existed.

The last missions group traveled to Biloxi, Miss. and helped with the continuing rebuilding efforts begun after Hurricane Katrina.

Staff Writer Grassroots Movement Director of Nuru International Billy Williams spoke to students and visitors on Tuesday, Sept. 13 about the Nuru Program and how he got started.

As a student at West Virginia University majoring in chemistry and English, with a minor in biology, Williams never thought about studying ministry. When he went back to school for a fiveyear degree, he attended a class about African American literature and how people below the poverty line lived. That’s when it hit him: poverty still exists today.

Williams and a group of his friends had a dream: to end poverty. That’s when they discovered the group, Nuru International.

Nuru, or light, is a social venture dedicated to fighting off humanitarian crisis of our society, which in this case is poverty. The mission, according to the Nuru International website, is to “eradicate extreme poverty by holistically empowering rural communities to achieve selfsufficiency and inspiring the developed world to confront the crisis of extreme poverty.”

Extreme poverty takes place in one out of every six people living in this world, having less than one dollar a day.

In addition, there are around 27 million slaves still today. So, Nuru took action and helped many countries, like Kenya, Ethiopia, Afghanistan and Yemen with poverty.

Changes have been made, with many more people getting involved with the organization.

It started as a group of volunteers and has drastically increased to thousands of supporters around the world who are passionate about ending poverty, all within three

years.

“It is amazing, utterly amazing,” Williams said.

The events and tasks that Nuru accomplishes are supplying soap and sanitary water, assisting those in need to afford an education, providing help with crops and teaching the basics of saving money and issues about malaria.

A lack of crops was the biggest issue in Kenya.

Families were starving, and it made it hard for the kids to survive. Before Nuru helped Kenya, the citizens could only produce three bags of crops per acre. Four to five bags would feed a family, so three is barely sufficient.

After Nuru taught the citizens how to enrich crops, 15 to 18 bags of crops per acre were picked.

The organization keeps growing in supporters, but poverty will always exist.

In the book of Deuteronomy 15:11, it states, “There will always be poor people in the land.

Therefore, I command you to be openhanded toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land.”

Williams refers to this verse because he believes that poverty will never go away, but we as supporters can make a difference.

“Ask God to help you open your hands and help the poor,” Williams said.

“Love your neighbor and make dreams come true.”

Matthew 5:14 says, “You are the light of the world.” With this verse, Williams explains that we need to take action.

“We are the light of the world. Jesus was the light of the world, but he is physically not here,” Williams said. “We are called to do something about it.”

In addition, Williams states that we as supporters can give glory to God with our light, hope and faith. It is no wonder the slogan for Nuru is “Be Hope. Be Light. Be Nuru.”

program Nuru International enacts in Africa.

“We make a holistic model of a community. If

you look anywhere in the world, infrastructure influences opportunity,” said Wiliams.

“There are more opportunities in Pittsburgh than there are in Rwanda.

Access to health care makes a huge difference as well. Nuru International initiates programs that help build infrastructure, such as schools and medical centers.”

Williams hopes that his lecture has inspired the students in realizing they can make a difference.

“After hearing my lecture I hope the students get that they have a contribution to make,” he said. “They can do things right now and they can get a vision for what is possible later in life as well.”

Sarah Blais, a sophomore psychology and sociology major, attended chapel and was influenced

by Williams’ lecture.

“Chapel was really challenging to my perspective on extreme poverty,” said Blais.

“There are millions dying from starvation and I am so privileged to not know what it feels to truly be hungry. I feel compelled to do something radical. I can’t ignore the fact that my fellow human beings are suffering while I live in luxury. I just have so incredibly much to give of myself.”

One of Williams’ goals is to help people to understand what it takes to end extreme poverty.

“It really is inspiring to see the light bulb go off when people discover the need and the opportunity to make a contribution to ending what I believe is the greatest humanitarian crisis of our generation,” he said.

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Sophomore Emily Varner works with two children while she participated in a mission trip to Malawi, Africa. The trip was led by Beth Merry.

These students devoted the beginning of their summers to serve others while living in fellowship and serving others. In

their service, they learned how to appreciate life.

“I have learned to thank God for what I have,” said sophomore

Thyreen part of PHEAA Continued from Page A1 possible, and my role on the board is to represent the students of Pennsylvania.”

Of all the board members, President Thyreen is the only one currently working in the field of higher education, giving him a unique perspective that is beneficial to PHEAA and their mission.

“The importance of PHEAA is that it provides money for students.

When PHEAA was started in the 70’s, the legislation said two things: ‘access and choice,’” he said. “In other words, this was to give opportunity to students who could get in to all of these different schools to have access to them because of finances, but also choice.

“Choice is equally important to access because a student can then choose any college or university in Pennsylvania to go to. My responsibility as a Board member is to fulfill that mission of

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University President Timothy R. Thyreen became a member of the PHEAA board of directors this summer. ‘access and choice.’”

In this time of financial struggle in America, PHEAA’s mission of “access and choice” is even more necessary.

President Thyreen believes that any form of higher education provides opportunities for young men and women and can lead them to a bright future.

“The real thing about a college education is how it opens doors, how it takes a person and makes them think more critical-

ly, develop skills, and to develop an appreciation and a fullness of life,” said the president.

PHEAA helps more than just students. In an indirect way, the money PHEAA gives to students actually benefits the Commonwealth as well.

“PHEAA is a very efficient way of providing higher education,” Thyreen said.

“There are 81 private schools in the state, and if a student gets a PHEAA grant to go to a private

biology and pre-med major Jessica Shaffer. “My strength has grown, and I have been challenged by the experience.”

school, other than the cost of the PHEAA grant, the state doesn’t have to build buildings, doesn’t have to hire faculty or pay lifetime faculty pensions.”

A PHEAA grant can be combined with any of Waynesburg’s scholarships to further decrease the cost of the annual tuition, make Waynesburg’s already low tuition even more affordable.

“All of that adds up to billions,” he said.

“So PHEAA not only is great for students in providing choice, but it is also great for the state because it reduces the amount of money necessary to educate the students in higher education.”

At Waynesburg University, a PHEAA grant combined with one of the many available merit or need based scholarships can make Waynesburg education even more attractive.

“There was an article in the Pittsburgh PostGazette that said [Waynesburg’s] tuition increases in the last 10 years have been the least of any school in Western Pennsylvania,” said Thyreen.

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Campus

Fall semester not just new for freshmen

New professors use different teaching styles New faces for music,

By Kelly Witas Staff Writer Over the summer, Waynesburg University added professors Dr. Kelley Solomon, Dr. Chad Sherman and Dr. Kent James to its faculty.

Professor Solomon comes to the university as an assistant professor of education after teaching in the Morgantown area, where she is originally from.

“I think we need a bit of everything,” Solomon said about her teaching styles.

“It has been my desire to teach in higher education, and I consider it a privilege to be part of the Waynesburg community.”

After her brother spoke so highly of Waynesburg,

Week features Sept.11 Continued from A1 said Sarah Brandstetter, coordinator of the Who’s Your Neighbor Week committee.

Brandstetter said the point of Who’s Your Neighbor Week is to “shed light” on issues that may not be completely understood.

“Each school year provides two Who’s Your Neighbor Weeks that

Solomon

Sherman

Solomon looked into pursuing the university as an option because of the Christian affiliation.

Department of Education Chair Debra Clarke said Solomon is a perfect fit because of her past public teaching skills.

“You need everything in the department because you are trying to model the absolute best teachers,” Clarke said.

The Department of Communication brought

in Sherman as assistant professor of communication.

Sherman previously taught at Indiana University of Pennsylvania as a professor of interactive design.

“I like to keep things as real world as possible,” said Sherman about his classroom environment.

The Department of Communication was looking for a person with a multimedia and web-

“They acted out to protect others they didn’t know. That example of love is what this week is all about.”

Luke Payson Resident Director of Martin Hall

have focus on a national and an international level,” said Brandstetter.

“If possible, we try to tie the theme in with a current event.”

Love in a World of Conflict, in keeping up with current events, led students to attend the

United Flight 93 commemoration on Sunday in Shanksville, Pa. “I felt pride in such bravery that counteracted such terror,” said sophomore Julia Paganelli, who attended the commemoration on Sunday. “[I] have hope for people sacrificing themselves for others in the face of fear and hatred,” she said.

Luke Payson, resident director of Martin Hall, also attended the commemoration.

based background, and Sherman fit the part.

Chair of the Department of Communication Richard Krause thinks Sherman will “really help to grow the program.”

James has taught for the past five years at Waynesburg University, but only part-time. Now as a full-time professor, he teaches two classes a day.

“I like to keep things as interactive as possible with different readings,” he said.

According to James, the new full-time job helps to take the stress off of teaching multiple classes a day like he had in previous years.

“His expertise in American and world history will benefit us a great deal,” said Chair of Humanities Keith Rieder.

“Who’s Your Neighbor Week expresses the need to look out for each other,” said Payson.

A candlelight vigil held during Upper Room Sunday evening launched the week’s campus activities.

“To be selfless, to love people, to offer what you have,” were some phrases that sophomore Annette Teressa said to sum up the purpose of Who’s Your Neighbor Week. Teressa was at Sunday’s vigil where students and faculty listened to the reflections of those students who visited the Flight 93 memorial earlier that day.

“They acted out to protect others they didn’t know,” said Payson.

“That example of love is what this week is about.”

business, forensic science

By Daniel Hrusa

professor.

Along with increasing her involvement in the The new semester at music program, Catana turned the WorWaynesburg Uniship Team into a versity is not credited course. only the first She also now semester for the teaches a course incoming freshon aural techman, but it is the niques, which first semester for allows music a few professors students to develas well.

Chicarelli op skills to identiSome of these professors, such as Joshua fy musical notes and pitches, solely by Chicarelli, are hearing. entirely new to “[Catana] is an Waynesburg Uniabsolute gift to versity. For oththe choir,” said ers, such as DePriest. “She is Melanie Catana the very obvious and Alison choice to further Chasko, it is the vocal area.” merely their first Catana Catana received semester as a fullher Bachelor and time professor.

The Department of Master of Arts degrees in Business hired Joshua voice performance from Carnegie Mellon Chicarelli to University. teach Advanced Catana has Accounting and performed in three other relatnumerous ed courses. Chiplaces, including carelli taught preNew York City. viously for two Her experience semesters at has taught her West Virginia Chasko her that things University. have be perfected The classes at Waynesburg are smaller to a very high level, and than those at WVU, and she has been passing this this allows professors to idea on to her students.

For four years, Alison get to know student on a better level, Chicarelli Chasko has been a parttime employee in the said.

According to Chicarel- Department of Forensic li, the students and facul- Science. This is Chasko’s ty have been very wel- first semester as a fullcoming, and he plans on time instructor and as the getting more involved Director of Fiat Lux. Prior to this semester, with extracurricular activities as the year goes Chasko was responsible for coordinating the union.

One of the reasons the versity’s Crime Scene Department of Business Investigation camp, as was so eager to hire Chi- well as the Mock Crime carelli is his experience in Scene workshops, and the field, which allows she worked as a lab techhim to be involved out- nician. She still holds all side the classroom, of these responsibilities.

Chasko has also helped according to Department students obtain internHead Gordon McClung.

McClung said that ships with companies Chicarelli is very young such as the RJ Lee Group, and energetic, which which tries to develop makes him a great candi- solutions to scientific problems. date to be an instructor. “[Chasko’s] role in Melanie Catana has been At Waynesburg Uni- working with the stuversity for two years as a dents is incredibly helppart-time professor and ful,” said Department of the director of the Lamp- Forensic Science Head Evonne Baldauff. lighters Choir.

Chasko received her As Department Head Rhonda DePriest helps Bachelor of Science and the Music Department Master of Education grow, Catana was degrees from Waynesburg brought on as a full-time University.

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Upper Room hosts candle light vigil to remember Sept. 11

By Mariah Beauregard Staff Writer The Upper Room candle vigil was a time of reflection to remember those who lost their lives in the tragic incidents of Sept. 11, 2001. Special emphasis was placed on the 40 passengers aboard Flight 93.

The candle vigil took place in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

Many Waynesburg students and faculty members met for a time of prayer, reflection and worship on this solemn evening.

Matt McNeil, upper room worship leader and bass player, said, “We want this time to be a time of worship and reverence and reflection on the anniversary of 9/11.”

The evening consisted of several worship songs as well as speeches by three students who had attended the trip to Shanksville, PA earlier that day. Chelsea Ritter, a sophomore, was one of the three students who spoke about the 40 passengers aboard Flight 93.

“Could I knowingly end my life to ensure a tomorrow for a stranger?” she asked the audience.

“That’s exactly what 40 common Americans did on Flight 93.”

Ritter went on to explain the background of Flight 93.

“Flight 93 left Newark and headed to San Francisco when the plane was hijacked and turned back en route to the White House,” said Ritter.

The passengers on Flight 93 voted to crash their plane in Shanksville, PA so that no one else would be hurt by the ter-

Flight 93 remembered Continued from A1 tol building, but because of the efforts of the pas-

rorist attack.

“They followed their hearts to protect America,” said Ritter. “They fought the first battle and they won. That’s self-sacrifice.”

The Sept. 11 Upper Room candle vigil was the first of many events in this week’s Who’s Your Neighbor Week.

During Upper Room, a challenge was made to help your neighbors and put their needs before your own, just like the passengers of Flight 93 did. Tom Ribar, university chaplain, said the theme of service really stood out in all three students’ testimonies. He said the “willingness to put the needs of others first reflected Jesus’ command to love others and our enemies.”

Ribar also enjoyed the Upper Room teamís musical selections.

“I appreciated the traditional hymns that celebrated the need for God’s wisdom and guidance in the frailty of our lives,” he said. “When we realize how vulnerable we are, it is good to be reminded of God’s power and grace.”

The evening was a tough reminder of how Sept. 11 affected and still affects our country. However, the speeches also reminded us of how the tragedy brought Americans closer together and united our nation.

An optimistic view of America’s future was reflected in the conclusion of Ritter’s speech.

“Sept. 11 taught our entire nation many, many things,” said Ritter. “But no matter what has or will even happen, we have the spirit of 40 regular citizens who weren’t ready to give up. We have their spirit; not one of timidity, but of power, of love, and of selfdiscipline.”

sengers and crew members, neither location was affected.

“This location, this place, is like no other because the deeds aboard Flight 93 are like no other,” Gov. Tom Corbett

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Lieutenant Corporal Shutle of Marine Unit MWSS 471 out of Johnstown, Pa., watches the ceremonies taking place at the Flight 93 Memorial Park on Sunday.

Students attend service Continued from A1 terrorist attacks. Collectively, the forty civilians overtook the plane to prevent another terrorist attack on the terrorists’ third landmark, Washington, D.C. Ten years after the event, a memorial in honor of the 40 men and women from Flight 93 now stands in the fields of Shanksville.

At the event, Waynesburg students heard speeches from government officials such as Congressman Mark Critz and Governor Tom Corbett. Both the Congressman and Governor recalled where they were ten years ago that day and spoke of the 40 passengers’ heroic act.

Being at the memorial

said. “The passengers of Flight 93 charted a new course and set a new standard for American bravery.”

The memorial service was held in remembrance of those people and included appearances from several political figures.

President Barack Obama laid a wreath on the Wall of Names, which is a memorial wall with every passenger and flight crew members’ names inscribed on the wall and was dedicated to those people who were killed.

The president did not make a public address, but spent more than an hour greeting family members of the deceased.

During this time, he also signed autographs and posed for pictures before leaving to make an appearance at the Pentagon for the final ceremony of the day.

Earlier that day, the president attended a ceremony at the site of the

and hearing the speakers talk about the events that unfolded Sept. 11, 2001 was highly beneficial to Waynesburg students.

“This was the first time that I connected the tragedy of 9/11 with the deaths of real people, not just numbers,” freshman Tim Swarr said.

“They were real people with real families that are still struggling to recreate their lives without their brother, sister, or mother in it.”

Most of the students who attended the memorial service were only in elementary school when news of the tragedies reached their ears.

Sophomore Criminal Justice major Steven Snow said he only recalls seeing television footage of the Twin Towers during class and asking when the Towers would be rebuilt. He said partic-

ipating in the school trip “put it in perspective how important today [Sept. 11] is.”

Following the commemoration service, the President and his wife made an appearance in Shanksville to personally place a wreath of flowers at the memorial.

Afterwards, President and Mrs. Obama shook hands with the crowd gathered there.

“It was nice [that] he showed he cares about the people by taking the time to shake hands and talk with them,” Snow said.

Snow, along with Swarr and junior Daniel Czajkowski were among the few Waynesburg students who shook hands with the President of the United States Barack Obama.

Students returned to campus that afternoon and some of them shared

“I get a feeling when I go to some of those places, to Gettysburg, to the Alamo and here, a feeling of spirit, of a presence, but the truth is this location is like no other.”

Tom Corbett Governor of Pennsylvania

World Trade Center in New York.

Six keynote speakers were featured during the memorial service including Corbett, U.S. Rep. Mark Critz, Gov. Tom Ridge and John Hendricks, Chair of Discovery Communications.

Many of the speakers spoke about what this place meant to them and how the actions of the passengers and crew of the Flight 93 affected America even through today.

“I get a feeling when I go to some of those places, to Gettysburg, to the Alamo and here, a feeling of spirit, of a presence, but

the truth is this location is like no other,” said Corbett. “There is nothing with which to compare the passenger uprising of ten years ago.”

Earlier that day before the memorial service, several separate moments of silence were held. Each moment of silence represented one of the terrorist attacks including the crash of Flight 93.

The wall was dedicated on Saturday where more than 4,000 people attended the ceremony.

Former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton both spoke at the dedication about the heroic actions of the 40 pas-

their experiences from Shanksville and 9/11.

Blackwell, along with Junior Psychology major Anthony Jarrell and sophomore Forensic Science major Chelsea Ritter shared testimonies during Upper Room that evening held at the Goodwin Performing Arts Center.

Ritter explained how truly significant the sacrifices the passengers aboard Flight 93 were, while Blackwell challenged her peers to remember and maintain the same selflessness those 40 passengers exercised on the plane ten years ago.

Jarrell concluded the student testimonies by offering comfort to people directly affected by the attacks, saying God is in control and God has a plan, even when people are unable to recognize it.

sengers and appealed for unity and support against a common enemy.

The Wall of Names was constructed along Flight 93’s flight path as it came toward the ground.

During the ceremony on Sunday, Critz revealed that he had been touched by this information.

“Ten years of emotion just came rushing out as those names on the wall, those lives that were snuffed out in that brief moment here meant so much for this country,” he said Other ceremonies were held across the United States in honor of the events of September 11, 2001.Throughout the day, the speakers also made an effort to encourage the crowd to learn from the acts of the passengers and crew members.

Hendricks said, “We must speak the unspeakable; we must think the unthinkable and at critical moments we must rise from our seats.”

Jacket columnist Kyle Edwards talks about the importance of remembering the day after Sept. 11 as well.

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Start your engines!

50’s Fest cruises into downtown Waynesburg

By Carrie Maier Editorial Assistant Last Saturday, parked on the corner of High Street and Washington Street, was a 1966 Pontiac GTO belonging to Dee and Mike Ryan, who sat nearby in folding chairs watching their grandson play.

The Ryans drove their classic car from Washington, Pa. to participate in the 10th Annual 50’s Fest and Antique Car show that took over downtown Waynesburg.

“We made it a family affair,” said Dee Ryan. “We walked around and looked at all the different cars, and our grandson won the hula hoop contest.”

Their Pontiac GTO was one of over 200 antique cars and motorcycles on display.

Dee Ryan was also one of hundreds in a wide-ranging audience made up of car lovers, families, and those looking to relive the 50’s era.

Pat Larkin drove 60 miles from Canonsburg, Pa. to show off his 1930 Ford Model A. “Have you ever seen the movie ‘American Graffiti’?”

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he said. “That is what type of cars these are everything from old Fords to Chevy Bel Airs.”

Doug Wilson, chairman of the 50’s Fest committee and DJ for WANB Radio, hosted the event from a DJ booth set up on the Greene County Courthouse steps. He broadcasted a live edition of his oldies show, “Greene County Gold,” playing rock ‘n’ roll favorites from the 1950s.

“We were a little bit worried about the weather but thankfully it cooperated,” WilSee 50’S on B4

New coffee shop brings more flavor to High Street Students returning to Waynesburg University may have noticed a few changes on High Street. However, one difference that might have gone overlooked is the addition of the Waynesburg Press.

Located at 33 West High Street, next to the Waynesburg Theater, the family-owned coffee shop offers a variety of gourmet coffee, as well as sandwiches and wraps for lunch.

According to Craig Pellegrini, owner of the

Waynesburg Press, there are numerous meanings behind the coffee shop’s name.

“It was mainly for the coffee press, and I wanted to eventually get into pressed sandwiches,” he said.

“But I really liked the newspaper connotation, too. It’s a place where you can gather with some friends, catch up and share the news.”

Pellegrini operates the business alongside his mother, Waynette.

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Photo by Andrew Buda

The tenth annual 50’s Fest and car cruise took over High Street in downtown Waynesburg on Saturday.

Former Hot Rod’s opens as hand-dipped ice cream parlour

By Sarah Bell Arts & Life Editor

Photo by Amanda Rice

If you are looking for a restaurant with a cool variety and a “mom and pop” feel, look no further.

The Cool Spot is open and here to stay.

Hot Rod’s owner Rodney Phillips opened the store with the younger generation in mind.

“When we moved [Hot Rod’s] to our other

location we got a liquor license, which isn’t as kid-friendly,” Phillips said.

“We had dozens of middle school kids who used to come to Hot Rod’s to eat, and we thought the Cool Spot would be an alternative for them.”

The Cool Spot offers the only hand-dipped ice cream available in WaySee COOL on B4

Avalon court residents return to homes

By Kyle Edwards Region Editor After a fire all but destroyed the building on April 22, 2010, residents of the Avalon Court apartments can finally begin returning to their homes. Billy Hinton, marketing director for Nello Construction, explained the reasons the fire spread so easily throughout the building.

“A lot of the sprinklers in the building were inadequate,” he said. “On top of that, there were a lot of firewalls between apartments that were faulty.

These two put together allowed the fire to spread.”

According to Jason Betters, project manager Photo by Amanda Rice for Nello, the project took less time than the company originally estimated.

The Kiger Residence, located on Elm Street, caught fire “We were probably a on Tuesday. Veronica Kiger was home alone when month ahead of schedule boxes on her front porch began to burn. Kiger and her with the renovation,” he three dogs were able to escape, but Kiger said her cat said.

“The project itself conwas caught in the blaze. Waynesburg Police have ruled sisted of two phases. The the cause of the fire as arson.

Suspicious fire probed

Photo by Danielle Wise

The Avalon Court apartment building was all but burned to the ground in April of 2010. Renovations and repairs to the building finished in late August of this year. first phase took five months and the second phase took about six months.”

In a press release issued by Nello, the company states that phase one of the project required a full demolition of the interior of the

building.

Once the building was demolished, the roof was replaced and a new insulated rubber roof system and new windows were installed.

Phase two of the project consisted of the installation of a new

sprinkler system, fire walls, heating and air conditioning throughout the building, the reconstruction of the elevator, plumbing and electrical systems, and updating the building to meet the See RESIDENTS on B4

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Editorial

Alcohol use Serious repercussions at a dry campus Every university has established rules to help the student body maintain its reputation, and Waynesburg University is no exception.

No alcohol on campus – ever.

If you don’t follow this rule, there are serious penalties. It is more than a simple slap on the wrist, and it doesn’t just sting. If you break this rule, you might as well prepare for the scar.

The university is cracking down now more than ever. Break the rule once, and you face serious fines, required counseling or even expulsion.

The rules even extend to students residing off campus. If there is underage drinking at an off-campus house, if you provide alcohol to anyone underage or anyone who drinks and drives, you face the same repercussions as someone on campus.

The penalties are up to Shane Peters, dean of students, and Richard “Skip” Noftzger, senior vice president for institutional planning, research and educational services; and the residence life staff knows to never turn a blind eye. .

Alcohol is unacceptable and gives the university a black eye. But Waynesburg University is not just thinking about its own reputation, it is thinking about yours.

It does not want any of its students seen in a negative light, rather a positive one that emphasizes Christian character.

Obama’s silence at memorial an outrage It was hot.

It was almost noon and I had woken up at 5 a.m. that morning.

And worst of all, I had not eaten all day.

I was so tired of waiting.

And then he walked through the gateway area.

President Barack Obama.

The guy I had been waiting all day to see.

All of the camera operators on the media risers rushed over to their cameras and hit the record

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button as fast as they could.

As everyone tried to adjust their cameras to get the best shot possible, a realization suddenly dawned over everyone.

There was no good location for a camera shot.

The masses of people blocked the president completely.

A few glimpses of

Apartment hunt should Neighborly love be easier Spreading love in a world of conflict

The theme for this semester’s Who’s Your Neighbor Week is “Love in a World of Conflict,” a theme that is important for students to remember not just throughout the events of the week, but long after.

While the week’s theme focuses on a variety of issues globally, it certainly pertains to the recentlycelebrated tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. During the weeks following the attacks on that unforgettable day, the country united in the spirit of love despite race, religion or political view.

The problem, however, is that when things returned to normal, people forgot about that neighborly love and gradually resorted back to their regular lives of conflict.

It’s a reoccurring pattern every time a national tragedy happens: for several weeks, everyone gets together to help out those in need, but the lives affected by disaster feel the after-effects for much longer than a few weeks, and nobody really seems to care anymore.

Although everyday life doesn’t always involve terrorist attacks, there is still constant pain, grief and depression in so many people’s daily lives.

Traumatic events, discrimination and hateful crimes such as murder and abuse occur every day, and the normal reaction is to hear about it on the news, think about how tragic it is for a minute or two and then forget we ever heard about it.

Many people don’t want to hear about how we need to spread love. Oftentimes, the exact opposite happens, and efforts in spreading love end up with the advocate for peace and unity getting murdered.

So, while hate and conflict are obviously prevalent, it’s crucial to reach out and show love in this world of conflict every day. If everyone made an honest effort to show more love, the result would be less conflict and a better world to live in.

I think it should be easy to find an apartment.

I know that it is not, but I still think that it should be.

When I started looking for an apartment in October of last year, I definitely thought that I would have one by now.

But hey, back in October I thought I would have an apartment by December.

the president were the best that anyone could get.

No one panicked too much yet though.

He might still give a speech.

As he dramatically walked out, he assisted with the wreath laying, and everyone held their breath.

Fifteen seconds passed. Twenty seconds.

One minute. Ten minutes.

Twenty minutes later, he had still not uttered anything that resembled a public address.

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Naïve me.

I know that it is not impossible to find a place to rent, but it seems that way.

If the house or apartment is not already rented out by drillers who have moved into the area, then it is excessively over-priced.

It’s funny how when something is in demand the price goes up.

Unfortunately, I work at Dairy Queen and not at Google,

For the next hour and a half, he simply shook hands and kissed babies and posed for photos and signed autographs with those who had waited for at least an hour and were lucky enough to be at the front of a massive crowd.

Exactly like what you would see on a campaign trail.

Not a memorial for those who had been killed during a terrorist attack.

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so paying $700 a month plus utilities for a one-room apartment is not exactly in my budget for the time being.

And even though I want an apartment, there are people who actually need them cannot get them because of the housing problem.

Think about the single mom who has to put a roof over her child’s head.

Should she be forced to move an hour away because the housing situation is so bad here?

No, she shouldn’t be, but she is.

One of my colleagues had to See HOUSE on B3

Sept. 12 should not be forgotten either

By Kyle Edwards Region Editor We will never forget.

Ever since that fateful day in September, these words have been imprinted into our memories.

Over the past ten years, we have heard them every September and any time that 9/11 was brought up.

Every American, young or old, remembers that day.

The day that the towers fell, millions of Americans watched in

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horror as thousands of lives were lost in the span of a heartbeat.

Thousands of innocent people, and hundreds of brave firemen and policemen, lost to the insanity of one man and his extremist followers.

Not one cheek was dry when the news came across the wire of the heroic acts of the

passengers of United Flight 93.

I get teary-eyed just thinking about it.

When we say ‘we will never forget,’ it is more than just a statement.

It is a promise to those who were lost.

No one will ever forget the loss of so many lives, or the courageous acts of those people.

But as tragic as 9/11 was, it isn’t the only day in September that should be remembered.

But before you call me anti-American, let me explain.

Sept. 11 was a great tragedy, it’s true.

But it wasn’t as shocking, at least for me, as the next day.

On Sept. 12, 2001, I expected to wake up to a nation engulfed by turmoil, searching for an explanation to why and how something like this could have happened.

Boy was I wrong.

It is not for us, the living, to remain held down by this burden of grief placed upon us by Sept. 11.

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Remember 9/12 as well Continued from B2

LA Times: Politics and religion can mix An election year is just around the corner, and right on schedule we’re witnessing the return of the liberal obsession with conservative politicians’ religious beliefs.

Every time a Republican candidate for high office surfaces who is also a dedicated Christian, the left warns in apocalyptic tones that if you vote for him, America will sink into a “theocracy.”

Long ago these fearmongers warned us about Ronald Reagan.

Then it was George W. Bush, and after that, Sarah Palin. Now it’s Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry.

In a recent New Yorker profile of Bachmann, Ryan Lizza characterized the Minnesota congresswoman as “a politician with a history of pushing sectarian religious beliefs in government.”

Around the same time, Salon’s Alex Pareene accused Perry of “purposefully evoking some of the most radical farright movements and ideas of the last 200 years.”

A few days later, Michelle Goldberg, who in 2006 wrote a theocrats-under-the-bed book titled “Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism,” warned in the Daily Beast that both Bachmann, a Lutheran, and Perry, a lifelong Methodist who current-

ly worships at an evangelical megachurch, “are deeply associated with a theocratic strain of Christian fundamentalism known as Dominionism.”

Sara Diamond, who wrote the 2002 book “Facing the Wrath: Confronting the Right in Dangerous Times,” concluded that dominion theology the notion that “Christians, and Christians alone, are biblically mandated to occupy all secular positions” is ubiquitous in evangelical circles.

Her position was enthusiastically adopted by many of her fellow intellectuals, who were already freaked out by the Bible-reading George W. Bush. Books such as Goldberg’s “Kingdom Coming,” Chris Hedges’ “American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America,” Kevin Phillips’ “American Theocracy: The Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century” and James Rudin’s “The Baptizing of America: The Religious Right’s Plans for the Rest of Us” flowed feverishly from the presses. On the Internet, Andrew Sullivan coined the word “Christianist,” and bloggers across the country echoed each others’ daily alarms about the coming fundamentalist jihad.

Lately, the alarmist left has focused on Rousas John Rushdoony,

a Presbyterian minister who died in 2001. Rushdoony, part of a Calvinist offshoot known as Christian Reconstructionism, believed that biblical law, including the eye-for-an-eye mandates of the Old Testament, should form the basis of government.

But linking Rushdoony to present-day evangelicals involves connecting a dubious series of dots. In the case of the New Yorker’s Bachmann profile, the dots included the fact that she attended law school at Oral Roberts University, where professors taught her to seek “legal means and political means” to change laws that conflicted with biblical values.

It also pointed to her admiration for the evangelical theologian and bestselling author Francis Schaeffer, who died in 1984. No matter that Schaeffer specifically condemned Rushdoony’s proposal that Old Testament law should govern America.

Sarah Palin got tagged as a “dominionist stalking-horse” by left-wing bloggers in 2008 because she had led a prayer service at her former church, Wasilla Assembly of God, in which she declared that U.S. troops in Iraq were “on a task that is from God.” Such groups as Campus Crusade for Christ, the Fellowship of Chris-

tian Athletes and Feminists for Life have been characterized as dominionist fronts. It is hard to figure out why no one in the liberal media seems to mind, say, that one of President Barack Obama’s spiritual advisers, the progressive evangelical Jim Wallis of Sojourners magazine, also has a political agenda _ income redistribution and greater social spending _ that he says is influenced by his Christian values.

Many Jews believe that the rabbinic concept of tikkun olam, or “repairing the world,” is a mandate for bettering society at large. Yet when conservative-voting Christians seek to implement their values in the public square, using the language of their faith, they’re feared like carriers of bubonic plague.

The opponents of the religious right would gain a bit more credibility if they didn’t feel compelled to manufacture a vast conspiracy called dominionism and throw around words like “theocracy” every time the GOP threatens to win an election.

You know what they sound like? Their opposite number from the 1950s: the John Birch Society. ___

Missed opportunity

They gave up everything, and the President of the United States would not even give a short speech 10 years later.

Personally, I thought that was an outrage.

Granted, throughout the past two days, several speeches had been given at the memorial site.

When the wall with every passenger and flight crew’s name on it had been dedicated the day before on Saturday, some noteworthy speakers included Former Presidents of the United States George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

On the day dedicated to remembering those who had lost

their lives on September 11 ten years after it initially happened, some speakers included U.S. Rep. Mark Critz and Governor Tom Ridge and some other people who have been greatly involved with the families since the initial incident.

But not our main leader.

The fact that President Obama did not speak at the event goes way beyond what any media outlet might have wanted or needed for the newscast later that day.

It goes beyond what any newspaper writer might want to include in their next article.

It goes directly to

the heart of the issue and those families who had lost a loved one on that September day.

While he could have been helping families and friends still seeking closure about the loss of a loved one, he handed out autographs.

After flying in on his private entourage of helicopters after visiting the Twin Towers Memorial for an hour and half long visit to Shanksville before heading to visit the Pentagon, I hoped to see something that people would remember in ten years from now.

I was disappointed.

I would have expected more President Obama.

Continued from B2 place during a memorial service that was being held for those passengers and crew members of Flight 93 who had stood up to the terrorists after their plane had been hijacked.

After deciding that they would not be part of the terrorists plot, their plane went down in a field near Shanksville, Pa. Every person on that plane had been killed - including mothers, fathers, sisters, uncles, cousins, aunts and even a woman who was just recently pregnant.

This editorial originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times.

Rather, it is for us to remember what happened because of that burden.

America may have been knocked down by the tragedy of 9/11, but we were far from knocked out.

Instead of turning on ourselves and pointing fingers at those we felt were at fault for letting this happen, we banded together.

We came together as Americans in support of each other.

On Sept. 12, we weren’t black or white; we weren’t Democrat or Republican.

We were brothers.

We were sisters.

We were one.

And we didn’t just sit back and say, “Oh wow, I can’t believe that just happened.

What on Earth should we do?”

No. We fought back.

We rose up and struck back with the force of millions of voices, with the strength of millions of arms.

House hunt too difficult Continued from B2 move her entire family into a one-room apartment because it was the only thing she could afford in town.

It is not like housing is a new problem.

It is an ongoing crisis that needs to be addressed more firmly.

In June CNBC reported that prices have fallen 33 percent since the housing market began to crash in 2006.

Thirty three percent.

That is greater than the 31 percent fall during the Great Depression.

In Greene County alone, the issue of housing has been discussed numerous times, but the discussions seem to be going nowhere.

The county government should be encouraging the construction of new homes and apartment complexes in the area.

As the Marcellus Shale industry continues to grow in Greene County, hotels have become a solution to the housing crisis.

Although some Mar-

We banded together and got through it because of that strength.

That’s the most important part.

We got through it.

Together.

If you read my Facebook status at around 11:30 at night on Sept.

11, most of this may sound familiar to you.

But it begs repeating.

It isn’t our place to solely remember the grief that 9/11 caused.

It is also just as important for us to remember how it caused America to come together.

So the next year, when the eleventh anniversary of Sept. 11 rolls around, just remember what the next day will bring.

It’s alright to grieve for those who were lost on that horrible September morning.

But remember Sept.

12.

Remember the sense of purpose it gave this great nation.

Remember how it gave us the strength to fight back.

Remember, and be thankful that those brave men and women’s lives were not lost in vain.

cellus Shale drillers have taken the opportunity to rent out homes and apartments in the area, others are forced to reside elsewhere.

Many drillers live out of local hotels for months at a time because they are unable to find homes close to their work site.

I think the community should really encourage the importance of improving the housing situation.

Write a letter. Email the commissioner.

Ask them what, if anything, they are doing to improve the current situation.

They may not respond, but at least they know that you are aware of the problem and willing to help.

Students also have the opportunity to volunteer for programs like the Greene County Habitat for Humanity to help build homes for families in need.

The more volunteers they have, the more homes they can build.

We need to work as a community to come up with a solution to the crisis.

Because after everything is said and done, it should be easy to find an apartment.

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Covered bridge festival celebrates unique part of county history

By Amanda Bell Staff Writer This weekend marks the 41st anniversary of the Greene County Covered Bridge festival.

On September 17 and 18, the festival will be held at ten different locations throughout Greene County. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

50’s Fest rolls back in Continued from B1 son said. “As long it’s not raining it’s always a great turnout because people just come from all over.”

The farthest participant drove a 1957 Chevy Bel Air 175 miles from Cleveland, Ohio. Lining the sidewalks were crowds of wandering spectators and rows of folding chairs, but no concession stands, so as to encourage the crowd toward local businesses.

West Virginia native B.J. Willard showed off his 1968 Corvette Stingray for the third year in a

Residents return home Continued from B1 standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act. “The entire building was completely removed,” Betters said.

“All mechanicals, sprinklers, heating and air conditioning were replaced and are now state of the art.”

According to Hinton, all of the systems in the building can now be controlled in one place.

“One central computer system runs everything,” he said.

“Each apartment has the ability to control the temperature, but from a main control standpoint, all the controls are cen-

According to Candace Tustin, secretary for the Greene County Tourism Agency, the festival celebrates the few remaining covered bridges that remain standing in Greene County today.

“The celebration is about the history and the uniqueness of the covered bridges,” Tustin said.

“The Covered Bridge Festival is a big deal in

the area.”

There will be many different kinds of events at the festival in Carmichael’s including a petting zoo, horsedrawn wagon rides, face painting and food vendors will be showing off their wares. Local bands will perform live music on both days.

According to Thelma Callaghan, secretary and director of the Greene Academy of

row.

“We’re a big fan of the radio show,” said Willard.

“We try to come down every year. It’s a good time.”

The afternoon was also filled with raffles, contests and prizes, including the jump rope the Ryans’ grandson won from hula hooping. Other competitions included a twist contest and a bubble gum blowing contest.

“It’s real family-oriented,” said Wilson.

“We try to make it a day the families can enjoy whether they’re here for the hot rods or just walking around.”

The festival was sponsored by Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful, Inc.

Coffee shop opens

tral to one computer.”

Betters is pleased with the project’s outcome.

“It was a smooth project,” he said.

“We didn’t have a lot of challenges, but it was a special project because it was a 45-year-old building.”

Hinton agreed.

“It was a remediation effort on all parts, with everybody working together as a team,” he said.

“As with any tragedy, you want to clean it up and work well to fix the problem, so we went in there with that mission in mind.”

According to the release, of the 34 apartments housed in the building, three remain vacant.

Original tenants were first to regain occupancy of the new apartments.

Art, New items will also be showing up at the Covered Bridge Festival.

“Gary Watson will have key chains with the Covered Bridge or of the Greene County Academy on them,” she said. “Pocket sized books on Greene County Indians, ghost stories and superstitions will also be available.”

Reverend Vucic will be giving an informal

worship at 9 a.m. in the Academy courtyard.

“The festival has been held the third weekend in September every year,” states Dana Bucci, Director of Finance and Administration of the Washington County Tourism Agency. She also states that, “the whole festival draws in around 100,00 people over the area of Washington and Greene County.”

The festival will continue rain or shine during the weekend.

Directions to the different festival sights are located in the festival brochures.

For more information about the Covered Bridge Festival, contact Washington County Tourism Agency at 1866-927-4969 or festival directors Alan and Dorothy Vozel at 724966-8993.

Continued from B1 local coffee shop in January of 2011.

After graduating from Waynesburg University, then Waynesburg College, with a degree in management, Pellegrini relocated to Pittsburgh to pursue a career.

But upon returning to his alma mater and hometown of Jefferson, Pa., he discovered that Waynesburg was missing an important part of city culture.

“I lived in the city for the past few years, and when I moved back [to Waynesburg], there was nowhere to meet people and grab a cup of coffee,” said Pellegrini.

“I wanted to fill that void.”

The Waynesburg Press opened to the public with a soft opening on June 1, followed by its grand opening on June 24, which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, cake, draft root beer and free coffee, Pellegrini said.

Photo by Amanda Rice

The Waynesburg Press, located at 41 West High Street, opened its doors on June 24.

The coffee bar provides gourmet coffee and sandwiches to Waynesburg residents.

Since then, the coffee shop has received positive reviews and feedback in the Observer-Reporter and on the Waynesburg Press Facebook page.

“The reception from the public has been really great; better than expected,” said Pellegrini.

“Everyone is super nice.”

He describes the Press as having a “warm and inviting” atmosphere.

“It definitely has a coffee shop vibe, with its exposed brick and hardwood floor,” he said.

“It’s very open in here.”

Because of its summer opening, Pellegrini said the coffee shop has seen most of its business from the general public and encourages students to visit the Waynesburg Press.

“You can get a great cup of coffee here,” he said. “We have gourmet coffees; stuff you can’t get without going 30 minutes away, and we’re a local business.”

For frequent buyers, the coffee shop provides a free Press Pass.

With the purchase of six coffee drinks, anyone can receive a free

house coffee.

The Waynesburg Press is currently open during the week from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a break until 6:30, when the coffee shop reopens until 8:30 p.m.

Weekend hours begin on Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Coffee enthusiasts can “like” and “follow” the Waynesburg Press on Facebook and Twitter, or visit its website, www.waynesburgpress.com, for more information on the coffee shop, as well as a full menu.

Cool Spot opens Continued from B1 nesburg. Although the Cool Spot is for the community and students, it was younger customers who encouraged the process. After taking a poll from younger customers, Phillips decided to adjust the menu.

“We are changing the menu to make it more kid-friendly for the middle school students,” he said. “I set this whole thing up for them.”

The Cool Spot will continue to sell the hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken sandwiches it has already had but there are plans to increase the menu, so there are more options for customers.

Students and faculty at the university are important to Phillips’ success as well.

Photo by Amanda Rice

The former Hod Rod’s restaraunt was reopened as the The Cool Spot, providing Waynesburg with its only hand-dipped ice cream parlour.

“When Hot Rod’s was here we had a good connection with the college kids, and we want to continue that,” Phillips said. “The store is in walking distance of the college, because we know a lot of freshmen are not allowed to have cars on campus.”

Amanda Hathaway, a Greene County resident, was excited when she first found out that the Cool Spot was opening.

“There are not that many restaurants on

this side of town, so it is good for the community for new businesses to be opening up,” she said.

“It allows for more job opportunities and gives people in town a different place to go.”

Phillips is excited about his new venture, and is willing to accept suggestions from his customers.

“I have always wanted my customers involved in my business because they will tell it how it is,” Phillips said.

Hathaway was not pleased with her first visit to the Cool Spot, but still plans to go again.

“My initial experience wasn’t that great; the staff was inexperienced and the prices for

the ice cream were a little high,” said Hathaway.

“It had just opened when I first went though, so they have probably learned a lot and will improve.”

Christy Szmyd, a junior Human Services major, is pleased with the restaurant’s change of pace.

“I’m really excited to try the variety of options available at the Cool Spot,” Szmyd said.

“It will be a good change of atmosphere for people to work and eat, instead of just going to the library or the cafeteria.”

Szmyd thinks that the Wi-Fi, location and hours will draw students in.

FCA has re-emerged on campus.

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Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 1 (2-OT) Teams, J - 2, P -B Women’s soccer celebrates fourth straight win players Ebersole’s winner to watch in double overtime beats Pitt-Bradford this fall ACKETS

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By James Allenby Staff Writer

Dave Floyd Senior Sports Editor

With mid-September upon us, the fall sports season at Waynesburg University is in full swing.

As we often do at The Yellow Jacket, it’s time to examine some of the more intriguing storylines that will unfold as autumn rolls on.

Fortunately, this first issue of the semester comes one week later than usual, allowing for an extra few days to check out the seven teams currently in action...

Competing with the champs For 22 years, Grove City has brought home the Presidents’ Athletic Conference team crown in women’s cross country. As of now, it appears unlikely that this year will be any different; however, in this past Saturday’s Waynesburg Invitational, the Jackets showed why their team may just be the Wolverine’s toughest competition.

Waynesburg finished second out of 10 teams at the event behind only, you guessed it, Grove City.

Plus, after finishing nearly 100 points behind the Wolverines at last year’s PAC Championships (and in third place), the Jackets finished Saturday’s race just 22 points back of the defending league champs (and in second place).

Granted, the Waynesburg Invitational did not include all the PAC schools and features teams from other conferences, but it’s the third time in three tries that the Jackets have finished either first or second amongst league competition.

And last year’s runnerup at PACs? Saint Vincent. They, too, ended up behind Waynesburg in Saturday’s meet.

Key runner: Bre Paul…She was secondteam All-PAC a year ago and placed third in Saturday’s 107-woman field.

To the postseason In head coach Sean McCarthy’s first year at the helm, the women’s soccer team took major strides forward. They notched double digits in wins and cut their loss total in half from the previous season.

On the flip side, though, Waynesburg recorded only See AUTUMN’S on C4

The Waynesburg women’s soccer team was deadlocked in a 1-1 tie with visiting Pitt-Bradford Tuesday evening when the left foot of senior captain Courtney Ebersole delivered victory to the Yellow Jackets.

Less than one minute into the second overtime

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period, Ebersole buried a shot past the Pitt-Bradford goalkeeper to give Waynesburg their fourth victory in a row and move them to 4-1 on the season.

Pitt-Bradford scored first in the match when Emily Mitchell took an assist from Andrea Gundlach and put the ball in the back of the net. Waynesburg went into the half trailing 1-0.

Despite the deficit, Waynesburg assistant coach Sarah Arsenault never doubted her team.

“I told the girls at half that we were outplaying

them, and we were the better team,” said Arsenault. “We just have to put the ball in the net.”

The Jackets did manage to outshoot the Panthers in the first half by an 8-6 margin.

Waynesburg evened the score at one in the 67th minute when freshman Kirsten Miller buried a cross from sophomore Taylor Augustine for her first collegiate goal.

The score remained tied at one until early in the second overtime peri-

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Freshman Kirsten Miller (far right) celebrates her first collegiate goal, the equalizer against Pitt-Bradford.

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Flooding Depth surfaces for Jacket women sidelines Women’s team places second, Jacket men finish fifth football

By Kyle Oland

Editorial Assistant On Saturday, the Yellow Jacket men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the annual Waynesburg Invitational.

The women’s team showcased their depth by placing second out of the 11 teams competing in the women’s race. On the men’s side, Waynesburg finished fifth amongst eight teams.

The women’s secondplace finish has head coach Chris Hardie excited for the rest of the Jackets’ season.

“The women truly had a great day, and one that may end up being pretty historic,” said Hardie.

“This team showed char-

Wilkes evacuated, game against WU postponed

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against the Tomcats.

“Overall, we had a pretty good match.” Said Christman. “All of our players really worked hard today, and all of our freshmen really stepped up.”

Due to class scheduling conflicts, all seniors were unavailable for the match, putting many freshmen in an abnormal position. It also forced sophomore Markie Gustafson to step up and play first singles, as well as take over a more prominent leadership role.

The Jackets got out to a quick start, sweeping all three doubles matches.

Gustafson teamed with freshman Alyssa Daniel for an 8-3 win over

Coming off a tough season opening loss at defending USA South Athletic Conference champion Christopher Newport, the Waynesburg football team was anxious to get back on the field this past weekend. Unfortunately, Hurricane Lee had other ideas.

The Yellow Jackets’ (01) nonconference game against Wilkes University was postponed after Wilkes was forced to evacuate campus because of flooding from the Susquehanna River caused by Hurricane Lee. “It was out of our hands,” head coach Rick Shepas said. “I got up Thursday morning and was watching a weather report that identified Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as an area of flooding concern.”

Within the next few hours, Shepas was in contact with Colonels head coach Frank Sheptock and Wilkes Athletics Director Adelene Malatesta. It was then that Malatesta informed Shepas that Wilkes was evacuating campus and postponing all weekend athletic events.

According to Shepas, he then informed Skip Noftzger, senior vice president for Institutional Planning, Research, and Educational Services, and assembled the appropriate administration to get the

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Waynesburg senior Michelle Naymick (483) paces a group of runners that includes sophomore teammate Bre Paul (476). Naymick fell back to 11th, but Paul finished a team-best third. Saint Vincent’s Ivette Mejia (far right) won the race. acter today and etched their spot in Waynesburg history by showing they are the deepest team in our 12-year history. We

are excited to see how this team evolves over the course of the next six weeks.”

The women were led

by sophomore Bre Paul, who finished third out of 107 competitors in a time See PAUL on C2

JACKETS - 5, THIEL - 1

Jackets prevail in shortened PAC opener Weather suspends match, not before WU clinches win

By Rob Longo Staff Writer The Waynesburg women’s tennis team may have not been in full swing on Tuesday, but it was pretty close to it.

The Yellow Jackets took a commanding 5-1 lead in their Presidents’ Athletic Conference opener at Thiel when weather forced the postponement of the three remaining matches. The five wins, though, meant the Jackets had already clinched the team victory when play was suspended.

Photo by Andrew Buda

Freshman Madison DuBrock won at both second doubles and four singles in Tuesday’s match at Thiel.

After dropping their first two matches of 2011 by scores of 9-0 and 8-1,

head coach Ron Christman was pleased with the way his team performed

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Men’s soccer endures wild stretch Heated 2-OT loss, “no contest” highlight week

By Jon Ledyard Staff Writer

important saves and only gave up the one first half goal in more than 100 minutes of play.

“Our defense was very solid tonight,” said Arsenault. “ [Junior] Rebecca Snyder did a great job holding things down at defensive midfield.”

Despite the close score, Waynesburg dominated the field for most of the contest. The Jackets outshot the Panthers 24 to 10 and were awarded seven corner kicks to the Panthers’ four.

“It was an awesome team effort tonight,” said Ebersole. “We played well together, and we were really connecting out on the field.”

The Jackets have five games left to get ready for conference action, which begins Sept. 30 against Chatham.

“We need to continue to work hard and play well together as we prepare for PAC play,” said Ebersole.

The Jackets will return to action tonight when they take on Muskingum University on the road.

It was a wild week of soccer for the Waynesburg men’s team, as it lost one game in heartbreaking fashion and had another suspended by a questionable call.

On Saturday, the Yellow Jackets traveled to Hood College in Maryland where their quest to improve on a 1-2 record was denied when officials suspended the game early in the second half due to the “contentious nature of the contest,” according to hoodathletics.com.

The game featured six cards, including three red cards. The final red card of the match was issued to Waynesburg head coach Sean McCarthy, who was ejected from the contest.

McCarthy had no comment on the game or the ejection.

Just four days earlier, Waynesburg was involved in another heated contest in a gut-wrenching 3-2 double overtime loss to La Roche College. The Jackets were down 2-0 in the 67th minute before storming back to tie the game with two goals in the final 23 minutes of regulation.

“I felt like we started off the game slow,” said McCarthy. “We knew they were going to be a real physical and intense team and coaching staff, and early on we didn’t match that.

have coached.”

Coming out on top in the 11-team women’s race was Grove City, the team Waynesburg and others are chasing in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference.

The Wolverines have captured the conference crown in 22 straight seasons.

Individual first-place honors went to Saint Vincent’s Ivette Mejia, who finished the race in 23:22.8. That was more than 40 seconds better than second-place finisher Kristen Galligan of Washington and Jefferson. Galligan crossed the finish line in 24:04.4.

On the men’s side, Hardie said he was pleased with the outcome and felt the men ran as he thought they would.

Leading the charge for Waynesburg: freshman Brandon Dugan, who finished 16th out of 96 entries in the men’s race, with a time of 29:10.

Dugan, a New Jersey native, was not completely satisfied with his performance, hinting that he is driven to be better.

“I could have done a lot better if I had run like I did the race before,” said Dugan.

Other members of the men’s team who ran well included sophomore Justin Angotti in 24th and fellow sophomore Jonathan Blatt in 25th.

Hardie commented on both Angotti’s and Blatt’s performances.

“Justin Angotti and Jon Blatt continue to get better each and every week.

Both are on the verge of something special.”

Muskingum won the team title in the men’s race. They finished 16 points ahead of secondplace Grove City.

Individually, Scott Ryan of W&J brought home the gold. He finished in 26:41.4. That was more than 40 seconds better than second-place Nick Edinger of Geneva.

Going forward, the Jackets’ next race will be on Sept. 24 at the Dickinson Invitational at Big Spring High School in Ohio.

Photo by Andrew Buda

Senior Courtney Ebersole notched the game-winner in Tuesday evening’s overtime victory at Wiley Stadium.

Ebersole nets winner Continued from C1 od when Ebersole’s late game heroics lifted the Jackets to victory.

“It was all a blur,” said Ebersole. “I remember cutting across to my left foot, saw an opening past the keeper and placed it there.”

The goal was Ebersole’s fourth of the season, good enough to tie her for second in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference.

“She’s an awesome player and a hard worker,” said Arsenault. “She was feeling sick today, but played anyway. She showed a great deal of character on the field tonight.”

Waynesburg’s defensive effort was also key to its victory, especially in the second half and overtime periods during which the Jackets were able to limit the Panthers to only four shots. Senior goalkeeper Katrina Kelly made three

Paul finishes third overall Continued from C1 of 24:39.3.

“I was really happy with the place, but I really want to drop my time to under 24 minutes,” said Paul.

The team proved its depth as all seven runners who scored points placed in the top 30.

Following Paul, senior Michelle Naymick and freshman Joy Talbott finished 11th and 12th, respectively. Sophomore Tiffany Onifer, who Hardie said had been dealing with a pretty bad ankle sprain, finished 19th. Rounding out the top seven, junior Megan Donovan, freshman Jenn Lingg and senior Lauren Minor finished 22nd, 26th and 28th, respectively.

Hardie believes the women’s team can continue their success as the season progresses.

“The women have much more work to do before they can consider themselves a championship contender. But a few of the conference schools are probably feeling the pressure right now,” said Hardie. “I continue to be amazed by the sophomore class on both sides. Bre Paul is running about as good as anyone I

Photo by Emile Khoury

Sophomore Stephen Zimmerman dribbles the ball in Waynesburg’s recent home loss to La Roche. The Jackets dropped a heartbreaker, 3-2 in double overtime.

“But I loved what I saw from the guys when we went down 2-0 and then went on to play probably the best soccer we’ve played to date.”

Senior Erick Burke scored Waynesburg’s first goal of the game when the versatile player buried his first goal of the season on a breakaway.

Less than a minute later, freshman Nick Brommer put home his second collegiate goal to knot the score at two.

The teams traded chances through both 10minute overtimes before La Roche’s Bryan Weimerskirch scored the gamewinning goal with two seconds left on the clock.

“I think we were all disappointed,” said McCarthy. “But we are a young team, and I’m a young coach and we are all growing, and hopefully we will continue to learn

Photos by Andrew Buda

(Above) Freshman Brandon Dugan (right) leads a pack of runners in Saturday’s Waynesburg Invitational. Dugan ended up in 16th place out of 96 runners in the men’s race.

That was good enough to earn him the top finish among the Waynesburg men’s team.

(At right) Sophomore Tiffany Onifer (477) fights through the women’s race in Saturday’s home meet.

Onifer overcame a serious ankle sprain to finish in 19th place out of 107 competitors. That was the fourth best finish by a runner on the women’s team.

from our mistakes.”

It was during the second overtime period of the La Roche game that an already physical contest became especially heated, with both teams getting involved in an altercation at midfield.

Three ejections were the result, including Burke for Waynesburg and two La Roche players. Moments later, La Roche notched the game-winner to drop the Jackets to 1-2 on the season.

“As far as the … altercation during the La Roche game [goes], it’s something you don’t see too often, so you want to keep yourself under control, but you want to stick up for your teammates, too,” said senior captain Dave Floyd. “It’s like coach told us in the locker room—he’s not going to get angry at us for defending our teammates.”

Waynesburg’s scheduled game Monday night at Hiram College was postponed due to unplayable field conditions.

The Jackets were scheduled to be back in action Wednesday when they traveled back to Maryland to face Frostburg State.

Waynesburg will next be at home Saturday at 7 p.m. when they host PittGreensburg.

The squad still has three weeks until they begin conference play Oct. 5 against Thiel College.

“We have to be more consistent,” said McCarthy. “We have spurts of greatness and spurts of disarray. We need to pull together and keep moving forward with open eyes and try to learn something new every day.”

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Sports

Athlete of the Week Bre Paul takes home the season’s first weekly award

By Aaron Thompson

GENEVA - 3, JACKETS - 0; GROVE CITY - 3, JACKETS - 0

Volleyball falls short in tri-match Jackets shut out in season’s first two PAC matches

Paul

By Darryl Moore

Assistant Sports Editor

Staff Writer

As the first issue of The Yellow Jacket hits the stands this week, there will be something new this year in the Sports section. Last year, we honored both a Waynesburg male and female athlete of the week, but this year we will be honoring just a single student-athlete as the best athlete for the past week in Jacket athletics.

Sophomore cross country standout Bre Paul finished third overall in a strong field of 107 competitors at the Waynesburg Invitational this past Saturday.

The Irwin native crossed the finish line with a time of 24:39.3 and helped lead Waynesburg to a secondplace finish in the 11-team event.

For her efforts, Paul was named this week’s Yellow Jacket Athlete of the Week.

Paul finished behind only Ivette Mejia of Saint Vincent (23:22.6) and Washington & Jefferson’s Kristen Galligan (24:04.4).

Paul helped lead the Jackets to a strong team performance in which they finished just 22 points behind the 22-time defending conference champions from Grove City College.

Paul and her teammates are back in action Sept. 24 when they travel to Carlisle to participate in the Dickinson Invitational. *Please note: Women’s soccer players Courtney Ebersole and Terrin Crist were also under consideration for the award.

Waynesburg defeats Thiel Continued from C1 Rachael Labar and Shay Kashey at first doubles.

The rookie tandem of Ellen Limback and Madison DuBrock defeated Stephanie Dudics Giagnocavo and Briana Tiedeman 8-2 at number-two doubles. And another freshman duo, Lauren Cowden and Selena Messina, beat Amy Nacey and Katey Williams at numberthree.

When play was suspended, the Jackets had won two of three matches in singles play, too. Limback won 6-3, 6-4 against Dudics-Giagnocavo at number-three singles, and DuBrock also won in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4 over Tiedeman at number-four.

Daniel suffered the Jackets’ only defeat of the match, a 6-1, 1-6, 4-6 loss to Kashey at second singles.

Also, Waynesburg led in all three singles matches still in progress.

Gustafson had the upper hand in a tight first singles

contest with Labar, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 4-1. Cowden led Elizabeth Moir 6-3, 3-6, 4-3 at fifth singles. And Messina was besting Nacey 6-3, 30 at number-six singles.

Play in the three postponed contests will be concluded at a later date.

“This was an important match for us,” Christman said. “This was our first conference match of the year, and hopefully this will help us set the tone for the rest of the season.”

This afternoon, Waynesburg will have their work cut out for them, as they travel north to Grove City to take on the 24time defending conference champion Wolverines.

That match will get underway at 4 p.m.

The Jackets will then step out of conference play for a matchup on Saturday at home against Penn State Behrend.

That one starts at 1 p.m.

Conference play will then continue Monday when the Jackets take on Washington & Jefferson at home.

Start time for that match is set for 4 p.m.

After suffering straight set losses to Geneva and Grove City in their Presidents’ Athletic Conference-opening tri-match, the Waynesburg volleyball team will look to bounce back quickly on Saturday. That is when they will return to PAC play on the road at Chatham.

“This Saturday was definitely an eye-opener for us,” said head coach Stephanie Benkowski.

“Our PAC opponents have improved from last year, and this is a different conference. Nevertheless, I know that we have the drive and ability to beat any team.

“It is still early in the year, but this next conference game is important.”

Waynesburg had their work cut out for them against Geneva, who won a record-setting 26 matches in 2010. The Jackets fell by set scores of 25-15, 25-20, 25-13.

The contest with Grove City was much more competitive, but Waynesburg still fell short, 25-20, 27-25, 25-22.

Not many can recall, but Benkowski’s first season coaching started out in similar fashion. After a rough start to the 2005

PAC play upon Jackets Continued from C1 correct word out that the game would be cancelled.

The postponement also meant that the 9/11 ceremony scheduled for Saturday was cancelled. Those service men and women who were to be honored at the event were instead invited to the University’s 9/11 memorial service held Monday in Alumni Hall.

Initially it looked as if the game against Wilkes had no chance of being rescheduled, but now it appears there is a chance because both teams share Oct. 22 as a common off date in their schedules.

“There is talk of making that game up,” Shepas said. “I was told I would be told relatively soon. We have permission from Waynesburg University

Photo by Andrew Buda

Junior Presley Cupp (center, diving) tries for a dig as teammates and coaches look on in Waynesburg’s recent home match against Franciscan. The Jackets won that match, but dropped their next two in a tri-match Saturday at Geneva. campaign, which saw the Yellow Jackets fall four games below .500, Benkowski guided the Jackets to 13 consecutive victories.

“There definitely are [comparisons between that year’s team and this one],” she said. “That team [in 2005] had a great drive and simply refused to lose. Our girls this year show the same traits that they did, and I am very happy this year with their team chemistry and trust.”

Some players commented on this year’s team, as well. “Even after losing our opening PAC games, we are still a driven team,” said sophomore

middle hitter Mable Culp.

“We practice hard, and I feel we are getting stronger every day.”

Team chemistry is becoming evident, as players come together and some take on leadership rolls. Amanda Silay, a sophomore who was voted captain by her teammates, is one of those girls who has stepped into a leadership role and made it her own.

“Amanda has a good head on her shoulders” said Benkowski. “She may not be a starter yet, but her team rely relies on her. She is not afraid to say what’s on her mind or voice her opinions, which sometimes can be harsh,

“[The cancellation] was out of our hands. ... We had no choice in those matters, and it was a situation that was passed down. We immediately redirected our focus on Thiel.”

Rick Shepas Head football coach

President Timothy R. Thyreen.”

Since the Wilkes game was postponed, the Jackets immediately put their focus toward this week’s Presidents’ Athletic Conference opener against Thiel (0-2).

“We had no choice in those matters, and it was the situation that was passed down,” Shepas said. “We immediately redirected our focus on Thiel.”

Thiel comes into Saturday’s matchup at John F. Wiley Stadium having lost 14 consecutive games, with their last victory coming Oct. 31, 2009 against Saint Vincent.

Shepas said don’t let the Tomcats’ losing streak fool you.

“They are an athletic football team. If you give them reason to be in the game they will be in it,” he said. “The quarterback [Jared Soell] is improved

yet she is all about the team.”

There are also other girls on the team who have made an impact, including two freshmen: middle hitter Melissa Hess and right side hitter Tori Martucci.

“Those girls have really come along,” Benkowski said. “Both are becoming valuable players for us.

“Melissa was asked to switch from outside to middle and has done a tremendous job there.”

Culp mentioned another freshman who has stepped up in the early part of the season: Tori Kramer. “She is imporSee VOLLEYBALL on C4

[from last year]. They definitely aren’t as big up front defensively, but [junior defensive tackle] Tim Taylor is a tall drink of water.”

The game provides a fresh start for both teams as they each look for their first win.

“Any time you’re starting conference play you can throw out the first few weeks,” Shepas said.

“We need to eliminate key mistakes when we are moving the ball offensively. I’m enjoying this team right now, and we’ll continue to improve and adjust.”

Notes * Kickoff against the Tomcats is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. * Waynesburg has won the last five matchups in the series. Thiel’s last victory against the Jackets came on October 15, 2005 at Wiley Stadium. That same year Thiel captured the conference championship. * The Jackets forced the Tomcats into six turnovers in last year’s meeting, a 34-6 Waynesburg win. * Waynesburg is looking to bounce back from their season-opening road loss at Christopher Newport (Newports News, Va.). That contest was a defensive struggle that was scoreless at the half.

The Captains mustered just enough offense in the second to pull out a 12-7 victory.

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FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

FCA becomes active again on campus

By Nick Farrell Staff Writer For the past two years, Fellowship of Christian Athletes lay dormant on the campus of Waynesburg University.

However, this year, under the direction of a group of students and faculty, FCA has become active once again.

“This year is a concerted effort to rejuvenate FCA,” said Tom Ribar, University Chaplain and faculty advisor of FCA. “It had lacked leadership and involvement for the last couple of years.”

After a bit of planning this past spring, it became evident that numerous student-athletes on campus were interested in what the organization stood for, and excited to bring it back to Waynesburg.

Representatives from each sport were chosen, officers were elected and FCA was officially reborn.

FCA is an international

“The mission of [FCA] is to have the athletes magnify Jesus Christ in all that they do.”

Tom Ribar University Chaplain, FCA faculty advisor

organization focused largely on what its name implies. Said Ribar, “The mission of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is to have the athletes magnify Jesus Christ in all that they do and to be able to bear witness to the reality of whom Jesus is, both in their play and in their lives in general.”

FCA at Waynesburg has multiple components.

First of all, student-athletes can attend one of two weekly “Huddle Meetings” for a Bible study with their peers.

“The Huddle Meetings are times of Bible study opportunities for Christian athletes to gather

together, to support each other, to grow in their faith and to be in conversation with one another about what’s distinctive about a Christian approach to sport and play,” said Ribar.

While these sessions are certainly good for growing in faith, Ribar also mentioned that members of FCA grow and develop friendships, as well.

“I think the FCA has the benefit of fellowship with other Christian athletes,” said Ribar. “That fellowship offers support and encouragement, as well as the benefit of witness to the greater com-

tant to our team. When our setter is out, she comes in and has very nice hands when setting the ball.”

At the end of the season, the top six teams will make the conference playoffs. Despite their brief two-game losing skid, the

Note * Waynesburg was originally scheduled to compete in an away nonconference match tonight at Mount Aloysius in Cresson, Pa. However, that contest was cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

Catching No. 1 and No. 2 Maybe no team on campus experienced as disappointing an end to a season as the football

team did in 2010.

In their penultimate game against Thomas More, Waynesburg gave up the go-ahead touchdown in the waning moments. That dashed the Jackets’ PAC title hopes and secured the Saints’ third straight crown.

Then, in the season finale, a failed two-point conversion attempt against rival W&J sealed the Jackets fate in a heartbreaking overtime loss.

The defeat, for all intents and purposes, kept Waynesburg out of an ECAC bowl game.

For the third season in a row, Thomas More finished first, and W&J sec-

ond.

The question for the Jacket football team in 2011: can they clear that hurdle and finally crack the top two in the PAC? Led by two preseason All-Americans, Waynesburg’s defense returns nearly all of its starters from an impressive campaign a year ago. However, the offense features plenty of new starters, making the development of that group the key to success in 2011.

Key player: Nick Hanley…A first-team AllPAC selection last season, the senior center must lead an offensive line that replaces the other four starters.

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loads of talent, the fourth and final playoff spot appears wide open.

Key players: Katrina Kelly, Terrin Crist, Court-

ney Ebersole…This team will go as far as their experienced senior trio will take them.

This past week, senior women’s soccer player Terrin Crist proved that you don’t have to score goals to have a major impact on a team’s offense.

The veteran standout didn’t tally any scores of her own, but assisted on both game-winning goals for the Yellow Jackets, who went 2-0 this past Crist week. For that effort, Crist was named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week.

Crist set up the first of two goals from senior forward Courtney Ebersole during the Jackets’ 2-1 victory against La Roche. She followed that up by setting up the only goal scored during Waynesburg’s 1-0 triumph at Hood, which was the team’s third straight win. Sophomore Susie Godwin tallied the game-winner.

munity. “ FCA holds other events throughout the year, too.

One of those events is the Fifth Quarter, which is a time of fellowship after each home football game.

The dates and times for others have yet to be determined.

So far this year, FCA has about 50 to 60 regulars at each of the two Huddle Meetings. However, Ribar is quick to point out that there is no “membership” for this organization. Any athlete can come to any of FCA’s meetings or activities throughout the year.

Huddle meetings take place in Stover 302 Monday and Tuesday nights at 9:30 p.m. The two weekly meetings repeat the same study, so if an athlete has a conflict one night, they can attend the other and have the same experience.

For more information on how to get involved in the FCA, contact Tom Ribar at tribar@waynesburg.edu.

Autumn’s storylines one more conference win and barely missed out on the PAC playoffs.

This year, the goal has to be to take that next step and qualify for the postseason. As McCarthy said in a prepared statement, “We took a baby step forward last year; we are going to take much bigger steps this season.”

One thing working in the Jackets’ favor—while perennial contenders W&J, Thomas More and Grove City all return

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Jackets have not been deterred from their goal of reaching it this year.

According to their coach, it is still early in the year, but this team looks like it has potential.

A glimpse at past headlines from the day after the terrorist attacks.

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‘A chance to share’

New fellowship program kicks off after football game

By Wes Best Staff Writer

Photo by Amanda Rice

Muse & Stone, Waynesburg University’s literary journal, held its open mic night launch party in Alumni Hall on Wednesday. Artists, poets and musicians were encouraged to showcase their talents.

Muse & Stone hosts first Open Mic Night of Fall

By Brett Colorito Staff Writer Muse & Stone hosted its first Open Mic Night of the semester Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. in Alumni Hall.

The Open Mic Night allowed students and faculty to display a

variety of talents and skills.

“Students have been doing this for a long time informally,” said Martin Cockroft, professor of English and faculty advisor to Muse & Stone.

“People will read poetry, play a song they

wrote or you might see some oddball thing like someone singing all of the countries of the world in under two minutes.”

Students and faculty alike showcased their talents in front of a crowd of about 50 people.

These talents ranged from the singing styles of Jacob Ritchie and his band, The Huckleberries, to readings of Poetry and short stories

by Robbie Shultz and Britt Sanders.

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Beginning this semester, Waynesburg University students will have the opportunity to participate in a new recreational experience after home football games.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, assisted by Waynesburg University Chaplin Tom Ribar, organized a newly scheduled program, Fifth Quarter.

This program allows students to partake in a variety of activities, games and contests while enjoying the company of their peers in a friendly, positive environment.

Refreshments and prayer will also be provided in the program, which will take place following Jacket football games. Students will be given a chance to grow together socially, spiritually and athletically.

“Fifth Quarter will provide a time for students to be together in fellowship, following, and athletics,”

Ribar said.

“The central focus is to acknowledge that all of our activities here at Waynesburg University revolve around the gratitude of God and his goodness.”

Fifth Quarter was developed to emphasize a student’s Christian commitment to both friendship and competition.

“The impression is to leave students with a sense of community that cuts across different sports,” Ribar said.

“We compete in God’s name and should be thankful not only for the outcome in athletic events, but the opportunity to socialize as well.”

While the FCA worked collectively to establish Fifth Quarter, sophomore Susie Godwin was one of several key initiators of the program on campus.

“Back when I was in high school, Fifth Quarter was a nationwide trend,” said Godwin, who is also the FCA representative for

‘Et tu, Brute! Then fall, Caesar’ Fall play ‘Julius Caesar’ auditions held Wednesday; cast looks ‘promising’

By Hannah Dunbar Staff Writer Director of drama Edward Powers began the process of casting roles for Waynesburg University’s fall play, “Julius Caesar” when 24 students began auditions Wednesday, Sept. 7.

Powers feels the need to enrich students with Shakesperean works.

“Shakespeare did not intend for his plays to be reserved for a literature class. He wanted them to be seen,” he said. “ For this reason, I try to do a Shakespeare play at least once every five or six years.”

Powers said that “Julius Caesar” is one of Shakespeare’s most straightforward plays, with few subplots.

“So many think Shakespeare is tough,” Powers said. “I hope, with our production of ‘Caesar’, that the audiences realize a Shakespeare play isn’t as hard to follow as they thought.”

Powers hopes to entertain, enlighten and educate audiences rather than

overwhelm them with a complicated story.

Sophomore Ashley Gross, who auditioned for the play, is looking forward to the experience.

“Julius Caesar will be a good play for us to perform because it is well known,” said Gross.

Twenty-four students auditioned for the show and Powers now holds the responsibility to cast the play.

“It is difficult because I invariably will disappoint someone. Not everyone is going to get the role they want,” said Powers.

“My job is to take their auditions and place the actor in the role he or she fits best.”

However, Powers says the cast for the show is young and looks promising.

“We learned some swordplay that is going to be amazing, and I am excited about designing the set,” Gross said.

“I am also happy to be apart of a new theater family.”

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Photos by Gracious Shavers

(Above) Students were required to demonstrate their acting and script reading abilities.

(Right) Two students audition for the fall play part of which included several mock sword fights.

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Arts & Life

WU students given the opportunity to make ‘Furry Friends’

By Melissa Bosley Staff Writer On Wednesday, Sept. 7, the Student Activities Board held Furry Friends Forever in the Student Organization Room on the second floor of Stover Campus Center.

The Student Activities Board anticipated having a decent amount of students show up for the event.

“We heard it had gone over really well at other schools,” said Diana Beam, a junior business management major and president of SAB. “We kind of figured it would be a good turn out.”

Beam said that SAB had expected the event to be enjoyable for the students,

who were given the chance to create their own stuffed teddy bears.

“I love it. It was really nice to create the bear with love,” said Alyssa Perkins, sophomore early childhood/special education major.

“This would be a good project for our little kids to do.”

Cami Abernathy, who is in charge of novelties for SAB, came up with the idea of Furry Friends Forever, Beam said. “[Abernathy] picks how many novelties to do,” said Pat Bristor, director of Student Activities.

“Usually it’s two to three times a semester.”

Bristor said that this is not the first time that SAB has put on an event like

Furry Friends Forever.

Due to cost, the Student Activities Board and Bristor decided to get the supplies and have the students stuff the bear, rather then hire someone to come in and stuff the bear for the students.

“It’s cheaper if we get the supplies ourselves,” said Bristor.

“Sometimes people get frustrated since there is limited quantity because of cost.”

One student did not seem to mind that she had to stuff the bear herself.

“It was exciting putting it together. I feel like a kid again,” said Denine Lasch, a junior criminal justice major.

“I’ve gone to Build-ABear, but they don’t let you stuff the bear your-

Fifth Quarter begins Continued from D1

Photo by Amanda Rice

women’s soccer.

“I wanted to help create an opportunity for students to model with each other in a healthy, faithful way, where they can show their confidence in faith.”

Godwin hopes that the student initiated program, will attract both students and members of the community.

“All are welcome to attend,” Godwin added.

“It would be nice to see the community and families of current students get involved.”

An important objective in the implementation of Fifth Quarter is for stu-

Photo by Jasmine Blackwell

The Student Activities Board held Furry Friends Forever in Stover Campus Center on Wednesday, Sept. 7. self. It was fun to stuff it myself.”

Katie Kennedy, a sophomore forensic science major, said that she had always wanted to build

“It would be nice to see the campus and community grow together collectively and send a positive message about who we are.”

Heidi Weaver Vice President of the FAC

dents to familiarize themselves with their classmates and the surrounding community.

“We want to do something different for students, to have fun in an activity where they can get to know each other on the weekends,” said junior Heidi Weaver, vice president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, who also aided in

Dave Call performed at the Open Mic Night event held on September 7 in Alumni Hall.

Open Mic Nights start Continued from D1 variety of people and their talents,” said Natalie George, executive editor of Muse & Stone.

“It gives everyone a chance to express their hobbies and interests and lets everyone be a part of the performing arts here at Waynesburg.”

However, George hopes for even bigger turnouts for future Open Mic Nights.

“It would be really awesome if people from other academic departments would come check out Open Mic Night, just so they can see it is not only for English and Performing Arts majors,” said George.

Muse & Stone hosts an Open Mic Night every month, but unlike the first Mic Night, they prefer most of them to be held outdoors.

“The rain chased us here into Alumni Hall, but we usually like to hold Open Mics in the park where there is more of an aesthetic value and good vibe,” he said.

The location did not

bother junior psychology major Anthony Jarrell, who often performs at the Open Mic Nights.

“It’s fun to see people come play music and read poetry,” said Jarrell.

“You can see that people really enjoy themselves, and it is a nice way just to get away for two hours and watch everyone’s talents.”

Waynesburg University faculty members also appeared at Open Mic Night.

Cockroft played the guitar alongside Assistant English Professor Dr. Amy Randolph who took the reins as lead singer in collaboration with The Huckleberries.

Both professors received a warm reception from the student body.

“Open Mic Night gives students and faculty the chance to perform and perfect what they love to do, as well as relax and eat with their friends,” said Cockroft.

“It gives people a chance to share what’s meaningful to them.”

To learn more about participating in the Open Mic Night, students may contact Cockroft, George or email Muse & Stone.

Auditions held for play

Photos by Gracious Shavers

(Above) Students read in groups during auditions Continued from D1 for the fall play Sept. 7.

Students will be performmembers have to be hard- ing “Julius Caesar” in early working to succeed at a November. play like “Julius Caesar.”

“This cast is looking at some long hours ahead of them, but it will all pay off in the end,” said Powers.

“Telling a story on stage, creating the life of a character, saying dramatic lines, working as a team with others is as Shakespeare himself would put it, ‘the stuff that dreams are made on.’ I look forward to an exciting semester.”

her own bear.

The Furry Friends Forever event gave her the opportunity fulfill that goal.

“I was so happy. It was

(Right) During auditions, the students trying out were required to perform a variety of audition roles.

Students demonstrated their ability to perform the play without any prior knowledge of the script.

the advancement of the program.

“It would be nice to see the campus and communities grow together collectively and send a positive message about who we are,” she said.

An advantage for a student-led program such as Fifth Quarter is that it allows for students to take an initiative to organize activities themselves.

exciting to actually make a stuffed animal,” said Kennedy.

“It was like I had to work for it which made it special.”

“There is always room for and a need regarding student activities on campus,” Weaver said.

“When students work together, it sends a message to your peers in which they can relate to and find attractive.”

Events will be held throughout the fall season, with the possible intent of expanding later in the school year.

“I can see it becoming a regular pattern of football season, and possibly extend all the way through the winter and spring sport seasons as well,” said Ribar.

Fifth Quarter will kick off this Saturday after the completion of Waynesburg’s scheduled football game with Thiel College at John F. Wiley Stadium.

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Some students living in the lap of luxury

By Roger Vincent

just outside the University of Southern California, is “almost like a LOS ANGELES - youth-oriented luxury Odds are slim that the hotel,” developer Dan cast of “Jersey Shore” Rosenfeld said. “It’s a will ever enroll at Uni- national trend,” he said. versity of Southern Cal- “There is competition ifornia. But if they among schools, and could, TV’s legendary USC has to provide a sybarites would find competitively attracthat gym-tan-laundry is tive student environjust the beginning at a ment.”

The $55 million new luxury apartment West 27th Place comcomplex near campus.

Nearly every detail plex is a model for camat West 27th Place is pus housing, said Henry upmarket, from the Cisneros, the former fountains, landscaping Housing and Urban and custom outdoor Development secretary light fixtures to the who is now executive granite countertops and chairman of CityView, big-screen HD televi- the Los Angeles investsion sets in every unit. ment firm that helped There are also televi- fund the project.

USC and the Universions in the wellsity of California-Los appointed gym, along with a professional- Angeles have made grade Sundazzler - a strides in recent years walk-in tanning booth to outgrow their former that resembles a sci- images as commuter ence-fiction movie campuses where most students prop. left at Five the end Guys There is compeof the Burgers tition among day. Both and now Fries, the schools... to provide draw East a competitively more Coast’s students answer attractive student from to In-N- environment. around Out, is building Dan Rosenfeld the Developer world, an outlet some of on the whom pay tuition of ground floor.

Other restaurants are more than $40,000 a year and want housing set to follow.

Making margaritas? that meets their refined The kitchens include tastes.

Old dormitories are ice makers. Revelry can spill over to the billiard being refurbished and room, swimming pool new units that house and a hot tub that is fewer students are supposed to hold five being built to the latest people. Those who environmental stanremember college hous- dards.

“Students come on ing as spartan dormitories or crowded cracker campus tours and want box apartments may be to know where they are seized with envy, or the going to live all four urge to give denizens of years; where they will West 27th Place a ser- work out, where they mon on how spoiled will sit with their friends,” said Kristina they are.

Raspe, who is in charge Get over it.

Students today of real estate developexpect more from their ment at USC. “The cincollege experience, der block dorms I lived including all the com- in do not meet current forts of Mom and Dad’s demands.”

USC students who sumptuous home, according to developers could afford it have who are rushing to fill always tended to live in the growing demand for style away from campus. Lodging within deluxe digs.

At the University of walking distance has traditionally been California-Riverside, the year-old Camino cramped, dog-eared and del Sol complex on pricey.

Figueroa Street, the campus boasts a 24hour fitness center, bil- campus’ eastern boundliards, a hot tub, barbe- ary, has for decades cues and a resort-style been populated by autopool with a sun deck motive repair shops and fast-food joints. West and cabanas.

University Gateway, 27th Place is a sharp which opened last year upgrade.

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