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By Ben Carpenter Staff Writer Cockroaches are well known, for being one of the only animals capable of surviving a nuclear explosion. They generally have a negative connotation, but there was one Cockroach hanging around Waynesburg University for the past three years that was anything

but negative.

“I gave Randy Boyer the nickname Cockroach,” said Jeff Kisner, chair of the Department of Biblical and Ministry Studies.

“He was just so resilient.”

Boyer, an adjunct professor who taught a Thursday night New Testament class the past six semesters, died Feb. 21 See BOYER on A3

Brandstetter named ‘champion’ for work with schools

By Angela Wadding Staff Writer

Emotional Charter Day celebrates 162 years

By Mandy Ormsby Staff Writer He called them the “heroes of Waynesburg.”

And the audience gave them a standing ovation in the Roberts Chapel.

As Waynesburg University President Timothy Thyreen addressed students during the Charter Day service, few people

were left dry-eyed as Thyreen started a round of applause for Cami Abernethy and the other nursing majors that were involved in the February accident during which two senior nursing majors were severely injured.

Abernethy was present as part of the “Who’s Who” recognition for outstanding seniors, and

Thyreen was reduced to tears as he called attention to the fact that after little more than a month, Abernethy was present to receive the award.

This was only one of the events that set this Charter Day apart from other celebrations in the past.

For the very first time,

Over spring break, Sarah Brandstetter, coordinator of the Bonner Scholar Program, and two Bonner Scholars and education majors, Brittney Bell and Krissie Trabert, traveled to Harrisburg, Pa. to attend the Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network conference.

Brandstetter was honored as an afterschool champion for “outstanding work in developing, supporting and promoting meaningful high-quality afterschool/out-of-school time programs to benefit children, youth and families across Pennsylvania,” for her work with Kids Café, Laughlin Chapel, Bowlby Library, Flennikan Library, Upward Bound, Youth and Action and The Pittsburgh Project. Brandstetter mentors a service learning class that is specifically geared toward Kids Café.

Brandstetter did not want to take all of the credit

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Photo by Amanda Rice

Students continue to raise funds for senior nursing majors

By Alex Hinton Op/Ed Editor Fundraising efforts continue for the two Waynesburg University nursing students who suffered serious injuries last month.

Senior nursing majors Cami Abernathy and Alissa Boyle were severely injured on Feb. 20.

While offering roadside assistance to a motorist who had flipped his vehicle on an I-79 overpass, they were forced to jump to avoid being hit by a tractor-trailer.

The classmates of the injured students joined together during this time of need to come up with

fundraising ideas for the medical expenses of the Abernathy and Boyle families. “[The response] has been good for sure. People are willing to do as much as they can for the girls,” said Jillian Fedoris, senior nursing major.

Fedoris is a friend and roommate of Abernathy and Boyle.

As of last week, funds raised exceeded $6,000, she said.

By the end of fundraising, the goal is to raise a total of $12,000.

As a fundraising effort, t-shirts honoring Abernathy and Boyle were sold to senior nursing majors and faculty members.

Nursing students also sold bracelets on campus for a $2 donation.

Anyone on campus is able to purchase the bracelets.

Aside from the items sold on campus, many donations were sent to the University or given online.

Junior nursing students also helped out by donating baskets with gift cards and care items.

There are upcoming events for students and the community that will also benefit Abernathy and Boyle.

A 5K race is currently being planned, Fedoris said.

A past nursing student,

Photo by Amanda Rice

Senior nursing students sit in support of Cami Abernethy, who was recognized during the Charter Day service held on Tuesday in the Roberts Chapel.

Sara Selvaggio, is planning a motorcycle ride to benefit Abernathy and Boyle in

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The softball team scored its first sweep of the season Saturday at home.

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From March 28 to 31 the Waynesburg University Players will present Stephen Sonheim’s “Into the Woods.” The spring musical is directed by Eddie Powers.

Lam’s Garden Chinese Restaurant reopened as “New Lam’s Garden.

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Zwinger leaves mark on Admissions Charter Day speaker

By Stephanie Laing Assignments Editor Sarah Zwinger left her position as the director of admissions at Waynesburg University and moved to Grove City College last week. Despite her absence, she continues to influence the University, peers and students.

“We are happy for [Zwinger] because she is moving on with plans for her own future,” said Robin King, senior vice president of Enrollment and University Relations.

“She made her mark with many students and staff through her personal faith in Christ and what that is

to her personally. She helped a lot of students along the way.”

In a matter of 10 years, Zwinger started recruiting students living west of Ohio, improved the university’s online presence, added camps to multiple academic departments and fostered lasting relationships.

“Sarah really did give 100 percent of her attention to the students that she recruited,” said Katie White, assistant director of admissions.

“She left us in a good situation because we’ve all been trained and molded into the counselors we are with her as a leader.

She left her mark for

sure.”

As the first person to recruit students from the west coast, Zwinger’s genuine personality helped students get connected on campus.

She also improved the University’s online presence with social media, the Show Me Waynesburg photo contest, the online tour and WUtube.

“Sarah has been a real mentor in my life because this is the longest job I’ve had since graduating,” said White. “She took her time to teach me about professionalism, working with the public and meeting one-on-one with students and their families.”

In the meantime, the

University is determining how they want to proceed, said King.

“We’re going to need at least one more staff person,” said King. “We are going to give it time. We have to find the right individual with the right skill sets who has a passion for the school, the mission and who is willing to travel and meet people.”

Until then, Zwinger’s responsibilities fall to King and other staff members in the Office of Admissions.

“We’re still all going to stay in touch with [Zwinger],” said King.

“She’s been a part of our office for years, and she’s a friend.”

Charter Day celebrated Continued from A1 Waynesburg University students and faculty celebrated Charter Day on Tuesday, March 20,in the Roberts Chapel.

In the past, the event has been held at First Presbyterian Church, but this year was the first year that it could be held at the new Roberts Chapel.

Waynesburg University celebrated their 162nd anniversary with a special ceremony, because on this day 162 years ago Waynesburg University was granted its charter to become an institution.

The ceremony began with the gathering of alumni, present students, faculty and staff as well as family and friends of students.

The Brass Quintet, the Lamplighter Concert Choir and Organist.

Janna Kisner brought music to the event. The Call to Worship was given

by Provost Dr. Robert S. Graham.

Afterward, Thyreen delivered the emotional introduction and gave special honors to the nursing students. Thyreen called Cami Abernathy and the other nursing majors to stand while struggling through tears.

Photos by Amanda Rice

As part of the Charter Day celebration, Fuzzy Randolph (below) played the bagpipes during the processional and the choir (above) performed songs during the service.

stresses importance of moving forward

By Mandy Ormsby Staff Writer On March 20, alumni, faculty, staff, students and family gathered for a special chapel service in Roberts Chapel.

“We cannot deny our commitment to this institution, just as we cannot deny our commitment to God,” said senior Natalie George, speaking of the scripture reading that tied into the special occasion on this particular day.

Waynesburg University celebrated 162 years of being granted their charter to become an institution.

Charter Day took place in Roberts Chapel for the first time and the service tied into the importance of this day.

Rev. M. Craig Barnes delivered the congregational address. The message was Remembering to Move Ahead.

“Faith means trusting without seeing the miracles,” said Barnes “You are supposed to live by faith, not by miracles.”

Barnes spoke of the faith of Joshua and how he led his people through desert and across the Jordan, and he talked about the faith in the people.

“They were curious about how God was going to get them across the Jordan and but they still had faith,” said Barnes.

“But they had faith that God would get them across.”

The message was brought to an end by tying in the message and the pride of the institution.

“The story of the University is far from over, just as the faithfulness of God is far from over,” Barnes said.

University Chaplin Thomas B. Ribar gave the Benediction.

The recessional then ended the special service.

The service also featured University President Timothy R. Thyreen opening and honoring the two nursing major students injured in a car accident last month.

In addition to the service, the 2012 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges were honored.

Students raise funds Continued from A1 The same respect was shown for Alyssa Boyle, who was unable to attend the event. Her family stood in her place.

Chapel and Charter Day were combined for this special event and the Convocation Address was given by Rev. M. Craig Barnes.

Remembering to move ahead was the message appropriate for this day.

“God expects us to pay attention to the last 162 years just as He expects us to pay attention to His

faithfulness,” said Barnes.

During the event, 52 Waynesburg students were honored for the 2012 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

The laud is one of the highest honors that is received by students and the requirements are grade point average, par-

ticipation in the community and leadership.

After the ceremony, faculty, staff and special guests were invited to a luncheon in the Benedum Dining Hall and the Who’s Who students had lunch at the Stover Campus Center.

Kaitlin Edwards contributed to this report.

Washington, Pa. and end at the Waynesburg Fairgrounds,” Fedoris said.

The ride will take place on the morning of June 9 and will conclude with food and a deejay at the fairgrounds.

Biker pins will be sold for $5, and any profits will go directly to the Cami and Alissa Fund.

The students have made progress in the past few weeks following the incident as far as their physical conditions.

“Cami is doing pretty well. She’s doing things for school,” Fedoris said.

“She has rods from her chest to her pelvic bone.

They both do.”

While Abernathy heals at home and gets ready to complete clinical sessions in the summer, Boyle is on the path to recovery with in-patient physical therapy.

“Alissa is at the [UPMC] Mercy rehab center,” Fedoris said.

“Her goal is to be discharged by the end of March.”

Donations to the Cami and Alissa Fund are still welcome and can be gifted through WaynesburgUnited.com.

Retired MLB player shares experiences with students

By Anastasia Barr Staff Writer The Waynesburg University Department of Communication welcomed retired Major League Baseball player Sean Casey to speak in front of Waynesburg University sports broadcasting students about his life, past and present last Thursday.

Casey, a Pittsburgh native, played Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox during his 12-year career.

During his career he was recognized a National League All-Star in 1999, 2001 and 2004. He was a

nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award in 2005 and is also a member of the University of Richmond Department of Hall of Fame, which is where he attended college.

Upon retiring in 2009 at the age of 34, he wanted to still be a part of the game. He landed a broadcasting job as a baseball analyst at MLB Network where he is currently working.

While talking about his present career, Casey preached to the students about having to be a good listener to be a good broadcaster.

“It’s like a conversation; don’t think too much about what you are going to say,” Casey said.

“See where an interview goes because your next

question might not be scripted.”

Casey also talked about relationships between a player and an announcer.

He talked about how everyone has different opinions about the topic but, personally, Casey connected with the media members that were fair and the ones that didn’t break his trust.

Many times throughout the speech, Assistant Professor of Communication, Lanny Frattare, a longtime friend of Casey, facilitated the discussion brought up many times how Casey was a wonderful person on and off the field. This personality Frattare described was proven when Casey described his passion for helping people.

Casey is the founder of Casey’s Clubhouse, a charitable foundation affiliated with the Pirates Charities Miracle League of South Hills.

The Miracle League gives children with disabilities the chance to play baseball with the help of volunteers.

“It helped me see the world differently,” Casey said.

According to Casey’s website, “We are bringing the game of baseball to children who may have never had the opportunity to play on a real field.

Casey’s Clubhouse has eliminated the challenges that prevent many children from playing the game of baseball. We believe that the baseball field is a place that can

connect all children by building teamwork and friendship.”

The Miracle League season starts May 26. If

interested in learning more or if you want to sign up to volunteer go to www.caseysclubhouse.co m.

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Stover Scholars travel to D.C., visit government officials

By Nick Farrell Editorial Assistant On March 15, the Stover Scholars spent an entire day in Washington, D.C., while visiting the Supreme Court, the U.S. Capitol and the Swiss Embassy.

Dr. Lawrence Stratton, the director of the Stover Center for Constitutional Studies and Moral Leadership, chaperoned the outing and afterward commented on the day’s events.

The first item on the agenda for the Stover Scholars was a trip to the Supreme Court and a meeting with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

Justice Sotomayor was President Barack Obama’s first Supreme Court Justice appointee.

“We had a wonderful visit with Justice Sotomayor,” said Stratton.

“The Stover Scholars asked multiple questions about her sense of passion in perspective law clerks, the experience that she brings to the court from her background as a Hispanic-American and even her days as an undergraduate.”

According to Dr. Stratton, Sotomayor explained how her faith is involved in her duty as a Supreme Court Justice and said that there is a cost that

Boyer remembered Continued from A1 after an 18-year battle with renal cell cancer.

He will be missed immensely by all who knew him, said Kisner.

“Randy was a really good friend of mine, and a great colleague within the ministry,” Kisner said.

The pair worked together for two years at the First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg.

Two things about

Photo by Stephanie Laing

Stover Scholar students were given the opportunity to receive tours around various locations in Washington, D.C., last Thursday. Junior Elizabeth Johnson (center) listens to a tour guide during the trip. comes with being a public official.

“Justice Sotomayor was pointing out that we all have to find our sense of identity from which we can draw strength,” Stratton said. “[The students] got a sense of her keen, analytical mind. It was fascinating how she would phrase the great questions asked by the Stover Scholars.”

“My sense after we left with Justice Sotomayor was that she was generally moved by the opportunity to be with us. Her sense of humanity really came through.”

The students had the opportunity to enter and experience the Supreme Court Room itself. After leaving the Supreme Court, the Stover Scholars ventured to the U.S. Capitol.

“We had about an hour-long tour of Statuary Hall, the Rotunda and we looked at many paintings and many statues,” Stratton said.

After this visit, the Scholars took the bus to the Swiss Embassy where they met with Norbert Barlocher, head of communication, who presented an informational slide

show about Switzerland to the students.

“One of the things that came through that I didn’t know is that in the past two years the largest direct investment in the United States has come from Swiss corporations.

It’s a small country with some very powerful corporations and they’ve invested a lot in the United States,” said Stratton.

“Switzerland also is the hub of the placement of headquarters of American corporations in Europe.”

The Stover Scholars were also informed that, due to its neutrality in

terms of foreign affairs, Switzerland does the back level communication between countries that don’t officially communicate like the United States and Cuba and Georgia and Russia.

Outside of the Swiss Embassy was what Stratton referred to as a sign of Switzerland’s neutrality.

Statues of an elephant and a donkey stand outside of the Swiss Embassy, representing the two American political parties.

Swiss Ambassador Manuel Sager also presented to the students.

Stratton recalled that he

Boyer’s life stood out to Kisner: his bravery and his love for teaching his students.

“Randy had immense courage,” Kisner said.

“In fact, for the last couple of months that he was here, he taught while wearing an oxygen tank.

He just would not give up.”

It was clear to those who knew Boyer that he had a deep passion for teaching.

“He said more than once that teaching at Waynesburg University was the happiest part of his ministry,” Kisner said.

“He found his students both inquisitive and engaging. He loved spending his Thursday evenings with them.”

Another of Boyer’s Waynesburg University teaching associates, Lecturer of Humanities Rev. Kristine Haig, echoes Kisner’s upbeat memories.

“Randy definitely loved teaching,” said Haig. “As his cancer got worse, he had to give up certain things in his life but the last two things he gave up were preaching and teaching.”

Like Kisner, Haig was

impacted greatly by her friendship with Boyer.

“He would stop by my office on Thursday nights and we would talk. I never heard him complain once about his cancer, but at the same time he was always totally honest about it. He was incredibly strong about it.”

Boyer will be remembered by students, faculty and staff for a variety of reasons.

“Randy really was the perfect colleague,” Haig said. “He was a gift to me, and I will miss him dearly.

His death really is a loss to the community.”

Brandstetter honored Continued from A1 for receiving the honor.

“This award is honestly a reflection of the work that our students are doing in the community to bring awareness to tutoring programs as well and most importantly to the work that our students are doing at the tutoring programs, tutoring students, building relationships, mentoring and it is that reflection on me,” said Brandstetter.

Cathie Carpenter, director and pastor of the Greater Waynesburg Christian Outreach, WWJD Center nominated Brandstetter for going over and above what she is called to do with this program.

A modest Brandstetter said once again that she is not the one who deserves this.

“Cathie is just an amazing women and she blew me away. I feel that I am not the one that deserves this and that honestly, she has built the foundation and is the one that has really made everything happen. But, it is an honor to be recognized by her because I do think so highly of her and the work that she does and her commitment,” said Brandstetter.

“Just the fact that she is such a Godly woman who has committed her life not to just the community of West Waynesburg, but committed her

acted as a true diplomat at work because he downplayed disagreements between the United States and Switzerland and discussed the religiously diverse population of Switzerland.

After visiting the Swiss Embassy, the Stover Scholars ate dinner at Georgetown University.

Thomas Johnson, a Partner at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh, was the keynote speaker for that event. “[Johnson] discussed several themes about practicing law and leadership. He also hit twelve points of leadership,” Stratton said.

Some of Johnson’s twelve points of leadership included integrity, vision, courage and innovation and encouraged the Stover Scholars to continue discussions of what other virtues are linked to leadership.

The scholars returned to the University from their action-packed trip to D.C. sometime after midnight on Friday.

“I was so proud of the Stover Scholars and the astute questions that they asked and I think they impressed all of the guests,” Stratton said.

“I suspect that everyone’s wheels are turning right now and are being inspired to do what each of us can to help transform the political sphere.”

life to serving Christ and to doing his will. In doing so she blesses so many lives.”

The mission of PSAYDN is that all children and youth deserve access to high quality out-of-school time programs that promote positive youth development and support the successful transition to adulthood.

“As an Afterschool Champion, Sarah leads through example,” said PSAYDN director Kacy Conley.

Carpenter believes that winning the award will reflect well on the whole area of Waynesburg and especially Waynesburg University.

“This award was given to someone who chooses to work with children that are sometimes disadvantaged in a lot of ways.

Obviously, she [Brandstetter] has a passion and a heart not only for the Bonner Program, but also for the children in this area and she definitely deserves the award because she has put in a lot more work and effort than I have,” said Carpenter.

Brandstetter was one of only 10 recipients of the Afterschool Champion award from all over Pennsylvania.

“I want to say thank you, and good work. The students are doing an awesome job and I want them to continue growing as they work with these students and have the opportunity to change their lives, and in doing so, change communities, change hearts.”

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Commissioners consider accepting Marcellus impact fee

By Kyle Edwards Region Editor Pennsylvania legislators passed a bill in February that completely revamps the state’s natural gas drilling laws.

The legislation restricts municipal zoning of drilling operations. If a county adopts the impact fee, they must accept drilling in all types of zones except denselypopulated residential areas.

Commissioners of several other counties,

including Washington and Butler, have already accepted the fee.

Greene County Commissioner Pam Snyder explained that the Pennsylvania Utility Commission will be responsible for collecting and distributing the money from the fee.

“The PUC will collect the fee and will pay each county their check once a year,” she said.

“The [drilling] industry has to make their payments to the PUC, and

“My goal will be that this additional revenue [from the fee] will allow the board of Commissioners to continue to keep property taxes affordable.”

Pam Snyder Chair, Greene County Board of Commissioners

then the PUC will pay out to the municipalities and anyone that is deemed eligible.”

The fee will not be able to be used entirely for whatever the County wants, however.

Snyder said that

there is a set list of ways that identify what the fee can be used for, including, but not limited to transportation, infrastructure development, water and sewage lines.

“I would like to see

the fee used to increase the county’s infrastructure need,” said Snyder. “To take care of our water and utility needs, to make sure that our county residents are using safe highways, have safe drinking water are able to meet their basic needs. That’s always our goal.”

With the acceptance of this fee, the County’s economy will receive a big boost, according to Snyder.

“Any new additional revenue that we can generate that isn’t

connected to property taxes is a good thing.

That way, whenever we are doing our budgets, we can keep property taxes down as much as possible – that’s always been my goal,” Snyder said.

“My goal will be that this additional revenue will allow the board of Commissioners to continue to keep property taxes affordable.”

Greene County Commissioners are expected to accept the fee before the deadline on April 10.

Local family reaches semi-finals for documentary

By Sarah Bell Arts & Life Editor

Photo by Amanda Rice

The Lam’s Garden Chinese Restaurant closed last year and has reopened in its new location. The restaurant was popular with students and residents alike while in its old location, and owners hope for continued popularity.

Open for business... again Local Chinese restaurant re-opens at new location

By Rob Longo Editorial Assistant After nearly a one year hiatus, New Lam’s Garden is back, and some Waynesburg University students could not be more excited.

Last year, Lam’s Garden closed after the building was purchased

by the University.

Recently The Cool Spot, located just off High St. on South Washington St. went out of business.

The owners of Lam’s Garden have since rented out the building and have opened up the restaurant, renaming it New Lamb’s Garden.

“I walked past when they were beginning renovation, and I like Chinese food,” said Nick Howard, a freshman criminal justice major.

“I’ve already been there twice. The food was really good. I had General Tso’s chicken the first time and orange chicken the second.”

For some students, the food is a nice change of pace from the normal cafeteria food.

“You get a lot of food,” said Dana Holzapfel, a freshman early childhood and special education major. “I would definitely recommend it.”

And other students could not wait to try out the latest restaurant in town.

“The Sunday I got back from spring break was the first day it was open for business and I figured I would go try it out,” said Sophomore Nursing Major Derrick Conner. “I love Chinese food and I haven’t had it in a while. There are one or two Chinese restauSee LAM’S on B4

Kellie Crowe is shooting video of a monarch butterfly.

The lighting is perfect; she waited all day for this lighting. She turns on the camera, begins rolling and a gunshot fires in the background, then her dogs start barking, a car drives by and an airplane flies overhead. By the time the distractions cease the lighting has changed; she will try again tomorrow.

According to Crowe, hunters, airplanes, animals and cars were some of the primary problems that she and her family encountered when shooting their documentary.

The film, “Your Backyard: The Life & Journey of the Amazing Monarch Butterfly,” was selected

as a finalist in the San Antonio Independent Christians Film Festival in late February. The documentary was filmed, hosted, animated and edited by the Waynesburg family: David and Kellie Crowe, and their children, Taylor, Samuel, Grace and Andrew.

“One of the things that’s very important to our family is teaching our children about creation and the fact that God is the creator,” Kellie Crowe said. In San Antonio, the Crowe’s film competed in two categories: best documentary and best of creation. Although they did not win the competition they were pleased with how far their film made it.

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Proposed oil refinery will offer county ‘major benefits’

By Stephanie Laing Assignments Editor More than just Beaver County will benefit from the agreement signed May 15 between Shell Chemical and Horsehead Corp. for a proposed oil refinery, promising thousands of jobs to the county.

All of Pennsylvania including Greene County — which according to the Department of Environmental Protection contains some of the most productive gas wells — will benefit from the agreement.

“I think all the states competing for the project felt that regardless of where the location for

this was, the potential downstream of the effect of people manufacturing products that come from the plant will effect the entire Tri-State region, and Greene County is included in that,” said Jim Palmer, president of the Department of Economic Development in Beaver County.

The facility, also called a “cracker” plan for its methods of breaking ethane molecules into smaller chemical components, would convert Marcellus Shale natural gas liquids into more profitable chemicals like polyethylene, chiefly used for packaging, plastic bags and containers.

According to the press release, the polyethylene and other produced chemicals will go to manufacturing facilities and bring a profit for the state.

“This project is the natural next step in the development of the market for natural gas in our region, ensuring that more of the economic benefits of this rich natural resource remain here for our residents and businesses,” Dennis Yablonsky, CEO of Pittsburgh Regional Alliance and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, said in a press release.

Photo by Kathryn Ghion

Bowlby Street fire

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Editorial

Spring Week needs you Thinspiration: Pro health, not anorexia Volunteers keep Spring Week alive Spring Week is already in full swing.

Events have been held and numerous prizes have been given.

But, it’s not over yet. Tonight, students have the opportunity to take part in Waynesburg University’s version of “Deal or No Deal.” Students can win up to $200 by taking part in the event.

It sounds worth it.

The game show-themed week has already successfully held a pig roast, hosted a version of “Minute to Win it” and provided a variety of musicians.

Although this Spring Week is coming to a close, and many students may have not taken advantage of the opportunities presented during the week, the Student Activities Board and all of the other students who worked so hard to make this week a success should be applauded.

These students volunteered their time to make this week great for the student body.

Whether it was the volunteers at the events or the students who planned each detail of the week, their work should not go unnoticed.

Take it into consideration that these students planned numerous events, not just one.

They took charge of campus activities for a week, not a day. That takes a lot of work.

So, next year, participate.

Volunteer for an event, attend an event or, at the very least, recognize the people who do.

Grand opening Restaurant re-opens, brings more options Downtown Waynesburg has only a handful of restaurants.

There’s College Town Diner, Southside Deli, Waynesburg Press and of course, the always popular Hot Rod’s.

But now, Downtown has welcomed back an old face. Lam’s Garden has relocated to the old Hot Rod’s/Cold Spot building, changing it’s name to “New Lam’s Garden” in honor of the move.

Many Waynesburg students and residents were saddened by the loss of the popular Chinese restaurant when the building it occupied on High Street was bought out and torn down two years ago.

But now the business has opened its doors once again to its loyal customers.

This means that there is now one more eatery within walking distance of campus.

It also means that Downtown Waynesburg once again has a more diverse, multicultural eating experience for its residents.

And who could argue with that?

The owners of New Lam’s Garden should be applauded for their hard work in getting their restaurant back up and running.

Without their dedication to getting their business open again in a new location, the loss of the restaurant a few years ago would have also taken away from what little cultural diversity the Borough has.

So the next time you are trying to decide which restaurant you want to go to with your friends, give New Lam’s Garden a try.

Thank them for their dedication by giving them your patronage, and you’ll leave with much more than a full stomach.

You’ll leave with a light heart.

Pinterest is the latest social networking craze to sweep the nation. Literally.

Since its launch in 2010, the site has garnered almost 12 million users, making it the fastest site to surpass 10 million visitors in the history of the Internet.

The network allows people to pin and re-pin photos of things that interest them on virtual pinboards and share them with friends.

Most of the site’s users (up to 90 percent) are women, so pinboards focusing on fashion, weddings and recipes are

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some of the most common. But Pinterest has recently come under fire for its large number of hugely popular “thinspiration” boards.

Thinspiration, or “thinspo” for short, refers to an image, usually of a super-skinny or emaciated person, that encourages someone to lose weight or want to be thinner. Critics of the booming thinspiration

Shave your head, save a child’s life One of my old friends from back home did something bold on St. Patrick’s Day - something that many women would never have the courage to do.

And, no, I’m not talking about drinking or eating something dyed green in honor of the Irish holiday.

This young woman shaved her head.

She wasn’t channeling her inner Britney Spears (circa 2007), nor was she starting the latest

nation are encouraging social networks to take a stand. Social blogging site Tumblr has recently issued a crackdown on controversial blogs that promote destructive behavior, like self-harm, depression and anorexia.

According to the Tumblr staff blog, the site will also post public service announcements for certain tags, like “thinspo” and “purging.”

But is it really as big of a deal as everyone is making it out to be? In my modest opinion, yes and no.

I don’t think that all

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trend in women’s fashion.

The reason my friend shaved her head was to support childhood cancer patients.

Stephanie raised money through the St. Baldrick’s website, where donors could find her name as a “shavee” and donate whatever amount they chose. She originally had set a goal for $200 but ended up reaching $1,000.

She was not alone in this endeavor. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation held an event at Claddagh’s Irish Pub in Pittsburgh on Saturday where other women and men

thinspo boards are bad.

There is a big difference between promoting healthy eating and exercise to get thin and promoting anorexia.

I’m one of the many pinners that has a “fitness” board where I repin good workouts, and occasionally I stare covetously at the pictures of those perfectly sculpted, superhuman bodies that have become synonymous with thinspiration. And yes, these photos can be “thin-spiring” (and just inspiring in general), if they’re used See FITNESS on B3

had their heads shaved by salon employees.

The money the shavees raised will help infants, children, teens and young adults who are fighting childhood cancer and to raise money for research in hopes of finding a cure.

Pittsburgh was not the only place where people could participate in the head-shaving event. In fact, there are 780 St. Baldrick’s events planned for this month alone across the United States.

I had never heard of the organization before seeing Stephanie’s posts about it on her Facebook page. If one college student alone can dig up $1,000 in donations just by spreading the word amongst her social media friends, See SHAVE on B3

First Lady fights obesity, fails to update results “You’re fat.”

Children struggling with their weight hear this all the time — from parents, friends, peers, teachers and even strangers.

Childhood obesity has always been a problem, and I was impressed — no awed — when First Lady Michelle Obama chose such a valuable cause to support while her husband is in office.

It was all I heard about for a while. Michelle Obama’s campaign. Stop childhood obesity!

The first lady said it

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quite well at the “Let’s Move!” launch on Feb. 9, 2010: “The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake.”

Wait… 2010?

I was doing a bit of web surfing the other day, landing on letsmove.gov, and I was

shocked when I saw that the only quote was from two years ago. I dug a little deeper and found some interesting information.

Please don’t take this out of context. I completely support the cause behind the Let’s Move! campaign. Childhood obesity is a serious problem that must be addressed. I am glad our first lady, a very public political figure in the United States, is taking a stand.

However, the main source of documentation

on the website, “White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity Report to the President,” contains the facts, data, statistics and goals still used by Michelle Obama and on the website.

It was published in May 2010.

I am unimpressed. In the report, a graph defines the task force’s goal: to return to a childhood obesity rate of just 5 percent by 2030.

But there are no updates. Nothing on See OBESITY on B3

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Fitness isn’t destructive Continued from B2

Mitt Romney’s problem with the auto industry Mitt Romney has car trouble. No, we're not referring to the notorious 1983 incident in which he forced the family dog to ride in a crate strapped to the top of his station wagon, but a matter likely to hurt him far more with bluecollar voters: his contention that the bailouts of the U.S. automotive industry by both Presidents George W. Bush and Obama were a bad idea. If a speech last week by Vice President Joe Biden is any indicator, the Obama campaign is going to use the auto bailouts as a sledgehammer against Romney, should the latter emerge as the GOP nominee. Rallying a union crowd in Ohio, Biden slammed Romney for claiming that bailing out the Detroit automakers would turn them into the "living

dead." "Governor Romney's predictions of a living dead? We have now living proof: a million jobs saved, 200,000 new jobs created," Biden said, to cheers. With Romney trying to sell himself as a better steward of the economy than Obama, his demonstrably wrong conclusions about the bailouts are grist for the Obama attack mill. In 2008, Romney wrote an op-ed for the New York Times that began, "If General Motors, Ford and Chrysler get the bailout that their chief executives asked for yesterday, you can kiss the American automotive industry goodbye."

Not only has the industry failed to vanish, but GM has reported record profits and regained its crown as the world's biggest automaker. His argument is twofold: The

companies should have been allowed to go through a "managed bankruptcy" without government intervention, which would have reduced taxpayer risk.

And, because the restructuring that followed the bailouts ended up handing large ownership stakes in GM and Chrysler to the United Auto Workers, "the president gave the companies to the UAW." Both propositions are disingenuous. A bailoutfree bankruptcy would indeed have been a preferable option in 2008, but it wasn't a realistic one. The automakers needed a big infusion of cash to stay afloat during bankruptcy proceedings, and no bank was willing to provide it, making Washington the lender of last resort. Had the government failed to act, not only would the

two companies likely have been liquidated but they would have taken much of the U.S. auto sector parts makers and other suppliers with them, causing devastating job losses. Meanwhile, the UAW ended up with big shares in the automakers because the companies were so deeply indebted to the union. That would have been the outcome even if Romney's bailout-free bankruptcy had taken place.

If ever there were an issue begging for a Romney flip-flop, the auto bailouts would be it. By uncharacteristically sticking with a losing position, Romney could be handing the keys to manufacturing states to Obama. ___ This editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, March 20

March 19, 1966

Editorial Assistant March 22, 1930 This day marks the 82nd birthday of American musical composer Stephen Sondheim. Sondheim’s work with musical theater helped revolutionize Broadway in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

Sondheim got his big break five years after graduating from Williams College when he wrote the lyrics to “West Side Story,” a production that would run for 732 performances in its original production on the Broadway stage. Some of his other famous works include “Company,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Sunday in the Park with George” and “Into the Woods.”

Obesity data is outdated Continued from B2 how data is showing the task force is working. I would like at least some news. Michelle Obama has, on multiple occasions within the last few months, talked about the action the government, schools and individuals are taking against childhood obesity, but I cannot find current data and statistics.

Is this campaign only a political move? I have no doubt that she really

On this day 46 years ago, Texas Western College defeated Adolph Rupp’s top-ranked University of Kentucky team in the NCAA men’s college basketball championship.

This day in history is now known as the first time an allblack starting 5 five claimed the men’s basketball championship.

The Texas Western Miners overcame national powerhouse Kentucky and Coach Rupp, who neither recruited nor played AfricanAmerican athletes.

Don Haskins coached the Minors during their title run and featured the likes of Bobby Joe Hill and Willie Worsley of Detroit and New York City, respectively. This squad was

cares about childhood obesity.

Still, this has taught me two lessons.

One: a good cause is worthless if its supporters lose passion, activism and involvement.

Although this is not the case for Michelle Obama — in the last month, she has visited New Hampshire and is bringing 10 new initiatives to cities and towns in the state — but her non-aggressive approach is disheartening.

I would be more supportive if I saw the campaign’s results. I want to know this is working.

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correctly. Seeing a fit, healthy body can motivate you to hit the gym harder and eat healthier because you want to have a body like that anonymous girl (or guy).

The workout and diet tips are even more helpful. But it’s when it encourages destructive, unhealthy behavior that I begin to see a problem.

Take these thinspo words to live by for example, taken straight from Pinterest itself: “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.”

“Don’t reward yourself with food. You’re not a dog.”

Does anyone else see a problem here? Because personally, I can think of a few things that taste as good as skinny feels.

Like strawberry cheesecake and homemade cookies. And more importantly, there are ways to lose weight other than starving yourself.

Just to prove my point, here are a few more positive mantras (also, ironically, filed under thinspiration on Pinterest): “Just as too much exercise can hamper your progress, too little food will do the same.”

“The ingredients for weight loss success:

depicted in the 2006 film “Glory Road.”

March 19, 2003 On this day, the United States initiated war on Iraq. President George W. Bush announced this decision in a nationally televised address to the nation.

The U. S. government believed that Iraq, under the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein, possessed or was in the process of creating weapons of mass destruction.

Hussein was discovered in a six-foot deep hole in October of 2005 and was arrested and tried for crimes against his people.

The Iraq War was officially declared over on Dec. 15, 2011.

No weapons of mass destruction were ever found in Iraq.

Two: never take things for face value.

The “Let’s Move!” campaign and website is riveting — compelling, even. It describes the problem of childhood obesity, posts photos and videos, offers solutions like eating healthy and getting active, out lies five simple steps for families’ success and even allows you to join the campaign.

“Join the cause!” they say. “Stop childhood obesity!”

But nowhere do they outline how effective this campaign is. I am sure it is making a huge difference, but how can I

know? I still see overweight children everywhere I go.

This is applicable to all of our lives. We all have something we strive for. If you have read my past columns, you probably know I want to make a difference.

Michelle Obama is combating childhood obesity.

Waynesburg University’s mission is to serve.

Whatever you do, don’t do it halfway.

Inspiration only goes so far. Follow through. See an end to what you begin; that is when you succeed.

think about the huge impact that a large group of people interested in the same cause can have.

According to the St. Baldrick’s website, the organization has raised $19,294,479 this year for the cause and a total of $78,804,186 since its beginnings in 2005.

This is a huge impact, and St. Baldrick’s had the right idea when they created a fun and unique way to do something important.

What my friend Stephanie did by having her head shaved showed that she was willing to give up - by her own choice - what society considers the accepted norm of beauty in order to help others who didn’t have the choice. I think what she did is truly honorable, because despite the large number of events St. Baldrick’s has held, only 8 percent of this year’s shavees

motivation, self-control, determination.”

“Sweat is fat crying.”

Much better. But I see another problem here, and this time from the critics.

Just as not all thinspiration boards are pro-ana (short for pro-anorexia), not all thin people are anorexic. Not all diet tips are “starvation tips.”

There is so much hostility, on Pinterest and in the world in general, that comes from sheer cattiness and jealousy, especially between women.

Why can’t everyone be beautiful regardless of their waist size? The bottom line is that people should be happy with themselves.

Skinny isn’t necessarily beautiful.

Just because someone isn’t a size two doesn’t make them any less attractive or less desirable.

Our society today has conditioned people into thinking that they should look like the waifish supermodels and celebrities that are constantly showed and praised in the media.

Eating disorders are becoming more and more common in both men and women, and promoting them with artfully made and Helvetica-heavy photos on Tumblr and Pinterest is a step in the wrong direction.

So I challenge all of you to be happy and healthy. That should be inspiration enough.

were females. She was not afraid to be one of the few women to stand out for a worthy cause.

So many people put needless emphasis on matters that in the big scheme of things shouldn’t matter. I feel that many people put their top priorities on themselves and would be too vain to take part in an event such as this, even if it meant raising hundreds or thousands of dollars for charity.

I believe it is our duty as students at a Christian university to help spread the word and make a difference in the lives of others through events such as these.

According to The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, anyone is welcome to plan an event in his or her own community.

Do you have a friend whom you’d pay to see shave his or her head? Or would you be one of the fearless shavees? It would be awesome to bring St. Baldrick’s to Waynesburg University, and I truly think we should.

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Driller spills nearly 500 gallons of diesel into local waterway Township officials not notified for nearly three months

By Amanda Wishner Online Content Coordinator Officials in Center and Morris Township received an unpleasant surprise earlier this month.

In early December,

Film reaches semi-finals Continued from B1 ored to be finalists. We were actually honored to be semi-finalists; we thought we weren’t going to make it and we were extremely nervous,” Taylor Crowe said.

The making of the documentary was a family affair. David and Kellie

Marcellus shale drilling company EQT Corp. spilled 480 gallons of diesel fuel, some of which leaked into Patterson Run, a waterway that runs through both counties.

Local officials have only just recently been alerted about the incident.

Jeffrey Marshall, Greene County Chief Clerk, was notified of

the spill a few weeks ago when officials in the area were contacted by the media. “[Initially] I was wondering if there was any validity,” he said.

“What exactly was going on, was there a full and accurate report, and why wasn’t the township being notified?”

Although the Department of Envi-

ronmental Protection is not required to alert the community, many officials in the area feel that they should have received some kind of notification.

Marshall said EQT acted appropriately by alerting the DEP, which is required by law, but agrees that in this case, it was not enough.

“I feel officials

use the filming process as a way to educate their children. For 14-year-old Taylor, 13-year-old Samuel, 7-year-old Grace and 1-year-old Andrew the experience was educational.

“We were up against top-notch films, but we were extremely honored to make it and be a finalist,” Taylor Crowe said.

“It was nerve-racking.”

According to Kellie Crowe, the idea to make a film about the butter-

fly was inspired by God and several blessings.

“We decided to do it on the monarch butterfly because the monarch butterfly is just such an amazing insect that just has the Creator’s fingerprints all over it,” Kellie Crowe said.

“Teaching children that they are able to go straight into their backyard and there is so much you can learn about is our goal.”

Semi-finalists had the opportunity to show their video during the film festival.

All of the finalist’s trailers played in front of the 2,000 people that attended the festival.

Lam’s moves, re-opens

Cracker plant creates jobs Continued from B1 “The ‘cracker’ plant brings a good number of permanent highlyskilled job opportunities that surrounding communities and surrounding counties will have,” said Palmer. “[It] keeps Pennsylvania’s natural gas here in Pennsylvania and allows it to be used in a manufacturing process that adds additional value to the products that are created.”

According to Cassandra Teegarden, Greene County’s economic development associate, Greene County has a lot

should be notified, whether it’s even just a courtesy call, or even a call to the 24-hour 911 Center,” he said.

The spill was reportedly cleaned up directly following the incident, and Marshall does not believe there was any negative effects on the environment due to the spill.

“In notifying the commonwealth,

they’re able to [monitor the situation] and follow it up with any reports of water contamination, and there have been none,” he said. “I’d hope that some checks and balances are in place so that there are no longterm effects.”

The DEP is currently investigating the situation, and it is possible that EQT will be fined.

Continued from B1 rants further away from campus, and they really aren’t that good.”

New Lam’s Garden is a short walking distance from campus and is convenient for anyone who enjoys Chinese food without looking to spend a fortune. The new Lam’s Garden has the same menu for lunch and dinner, with the exception of prices. For lunch the average meal is $5.75 while dinner can be priced around the

Photo by Amanda Rice

The building New Lam’s Garden now occupies has hosted Hot Rod’s and The Cool Spot in the past. upper ends of $9.50.

In addition to reasonable pricing, New Lam’s Garden will deliver to campus.

“With being so close

“The ‘cracker’ plant brings a good number of permanent, highly-skilled job opportunities that surrounding communities and surrounding counties will have.”

Jim Palmer President, Beaver County Dept. of Economic Development

of wet gas that has to go through a plant like the proposed “cracker” plant.

“We welcome the opportunity this project represents for our county and the broader Pittsburgh region,” said Tony Amadio, chairman of Beaver County board of commissioners.

“We look forward to working together with our federal and state officials and municipal and school district leaders to

bring this investment home to Beaver County in the month to come.”

All the parties involved expect major benefits from the “cracker” plant, including construction and full-time employment, major capital investment and a new round of manufacturing investment — ultimately, more jobs.

Ten thousand more jobs to be exact, according to a study by the

to campus, being able to get take-out and delivering, I don’t see why New Lam’s Garden can be a successful business,” Stephens added.

American Chemistry Council.

This estimate does not include the additional 10,000 construction jobs Shell expects from site development. But more jobs demand more available living options; the increase of workers every day will need to be accommodated, according to Palmer.

“I don’t know that there is any adverse effect,” Palmer said.

“There are impacts that will be created, but it is part of our jobs and part of [Shell’s] commitment to do everything right.”

Although still in the beginning stages, Shell and Horsehead Corp. are currently evaluating a site near Monaca, about 35 miles northwest of Pittsburgh.

Men’s tennis fell at Westminster.

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Thursday, March 22, 2012 T F Fast start G : J 5-3, G : PS B 6-2 Baseball rallies in game one victory Jackets creates Waynesburg erases deficit to take open up hope for 3-0 one of two contests outdoor tourney AME ONE

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By Jon Ledyard Staff Writer

Dave Floyd Senior Sports Editor

This consistently pleasant weather over the past week or so can only mean one thing: spring is here.

In fact, it became official on Tuesday with the spring equinox marking the first day.

In the world of sports, among other things, spring means baseball. And while the pros are simply taking care of their exhibition schedule in spring training, the Waynesburg baseball team has already played plenty of meaningful games. Twelve of them to be exact.

The results? So far, so good.

The Yellow Jackets opened up the 2012 campaign with a thrilling sweep over nationally recognized La Roche. They then followed that up with a solid Spring Break trip in Florida, going 6-2 in four doubleheaders.

Just this past Monday, Waynesburg split a pair of games with Penn State Behrend, bringing its record to 9-3 overall.

The fast start creates hope that the Jackets can finally break through into the Presidents’ Athletic Conference playoffs, which is somewhere they haven’t been since 2005.

In the time since its last playoff appearance, Waynesburg has never achieved the success through the season’s first 12 games that it has in 2012.

Waynesburg has been oh so close to qualifying for the PAC playoffs in recent years and its early success could be pointing to that elusive postseason berth.

“Our goals are to take it one game at a time—that’s our philosophy this year— and to be in a position to make the conference tournament,” said head coach Mike Humiston. “We’ve missed it for the last three years by one game.

“As we all know, there’s a lot of games to be played, and we don’t want to be put in a position at the end of the season where we hope that somebody wins or somebody loses to give us a chance,” Humiston added. “[We want to] be in charge of our own destiny and do the things that we need to do from a team standpoint to determine our own outcome at the end of the

Returning home after a three-week absence, the Yellow Jackets split a doubleheader against Penn State Behrend on Monday.

Waynesburg rallied for a dramatic 5-3 victory in the first game before dropping the second contest, 6-2.

In game one, clutch situational hitting was the key to Waynesburg’s

Photo by Dave Miller, ADM Photography

Senior Corey Goeggelman lays down a key bunt in the Jackets’ game one win Saturday against PS Behrend. comeback victory, as they fell behind 3-0 going into the fourth inning. The Jackets would then respond by scoring five

runs over the next three innings, with several coming in some tough spots.

“Our hitting was cer-

tainly [clutch] in the first game, and a lot of that has to do with the maturity of our team,” said head coach Mike Humiston.

“We tell our guys to be aggressive at the plate, and I think they go up and swing freely, looking for fastballs instead of just sitting and waiting.”

With the Jackets down 3-0, junior captain Kyle Sasala walked and then stole his sixth base of the season to get into scoring position. Senior catcher Brendan Scioscia then smacked a single back up the middle to plate Sasala

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Softball team notches two walk-off wins for first sweep of season

By Aaron Thompson Assistant Sports Editor

Photo by Kimber Blair

Freshman third baseman Ashley Clark (6) throws onto first as junior shortstop Rachael Moon backs up the play in Saturday’s home doubleheader. “[Maier] wants the ball every time out,” Giachetti said. “She is going to keep us in every game.”

The Jackets offense was held down for most of the day until finally getting on the board in the sixth inning.

After one out, junior shortstop Rachael Moon doubled to left center to put the Jackets in business. Freshman first baseman Haley Payne continued her impressive start

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to her career, singling sharply to left field to bring home Moon.

Heading into the seventh, the Jackets trailed 31. After a groundout, sophomore outfielder Jenna Dorazio laced a single up the middle. Freshman third baseman Ashley Clark then singled to put the tying run on base.

Both runners advanced after an errant throw,

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the team concept.”

Things got off to a rough start in game one, as Mount Aloysius scored three runs with two outs in the top of the first off Jackets starting pitcher sophomore Carrie Maier.

Maier settled down and silenced Mount Aloysius over the next seven innings to move her record to 4-2 on the season. She scattered eight hits, while striking out six and walking two batters.

schedule The sun was shining bright at Muskingum University this past Saturday and so were the Yellow Jacket tracksters.

The Jackets took to the road for the first stop on their long outdoor season.

The meet was a dualscored meet, in which the squads faced off with two other teams.

Junior Kurt Bonnet highlighted the event for Waynesburg. The CanonMcMillian graduate threw the discus a distance of 44.65 meters, which was a meet record. The display was also good enough to qualify Bonnet for the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship.

Head Coach Jason Falvo was expecting this of the junior. Bonnet has a high ceiling of expectation this spring and is really starting to hit his stride.

“His performance was expected,” Falvo said. “He is right on track with his performance, and we are expecting him to qualify for nationals in the near future. It is very exciting to watch this develop.”

Freshman Byrum Louco turned in another impressive performance.

Louco, a North Allegheny graduate and member of the Waynesburg basketball team, was able to score a win in the 400meter hurdle event with a time of 58.05 seconds.

Not to be overlooked, the 4x800-meter team of sophomore Justin Angotti, sophomore Aaron Anderson, freshman Lorenzo Mikulin and freshman Elliot Haire grabbed a win

GAME ONE: JACKETS 4-3 (8 INNINGS), GAME TWO: JACKETS 4-3

The Waynesburg softball team faced late deficits not once, but twice on Saturday afternoon under beautiful conditions for their home opener. The Yellow Jackets (8-6) did not disappoint, as they came from behind to claim two victories, despite being down to their last strike in both contests.

In both games, the Jackets got clutch hits from younger players to keep the games alive and ultimately help lead the team to victory. The Jacket squad features just two seniors and two juniors, and fourth-year head coach Lou Giachetti really believes that the younger players have brought energy to the team.

“This is a hungry team,” Giachetti said.

“Lots of the kids come from programs where they are used to being on winning teams. We use a lot of players. I think we have really bought into

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Hunter looks to life after Waynesburg basketball Senior point guard has aspirations of playing in the pros

By Nick Farrell Editorial Assistant

When the final horn of a playoff game sounds, it signifies the end of the road for the losing team.

For the seniors on that losing side, that final horn usually signifies the end of a career.

Hannah Hunter’s career as a Yellow Jacket See FAST on C4 has been anything but

usual. So why should she quit playing the game she loves now?

Throughout her career as the point guard of the Waynesburg women’s basketball team, Hunter was one of the hardest working players on her squad and spent as much of her free time in the gym as possible. This gym time paid off when, during her senior season this past winter, she became the newest member of the program’s 1,000 point club and set the school record for most assists in a career with 457.

Though her career at Waynesburg has concluded, Hunter hasn’t given up the game quite yet, as she still works hard each day to perfect her game with the hopes of playing basketball at the professional level.

“In June, I’m going to a two-day camp where there will be scouts from overseas,” said Hunter.

“It’s kind of a long shot, but until June 23 I’ll still be working hard at basketball.”

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Photo by Dave Miller, ADM Photography

Senior Hannah Hunter finished her Jackets career as the program’s all-time assists leader.

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Golf prepares for Men’s tennis drops second in PAC 2012 spring season Jon Anderson wins Jackets return two All-PAC performers from last season

By Lucas Diethorn Editorial Assistant The Waynesburg men’s and women’s golf teams are set for the 2012 spring season.

Both teams look to continue to developing their skills under the direction of head coach Scott Venick.

This will be Venick’s third season at the helm, coming off of a very productive spring 2011 season. During that season, he coached two All-Presidents’ Athletic Conference performers, one from the men’s team and one from the women’s. Colin Wilson out of Lower Burrell, Pa., and Madison Presto out of Center Township, Pa., received the honors.

Both players will look to mentor some of the less experienced players on the team.

Wilson will look to lead a men’s team that has potential. Senior Justin Falcon, junior Blair Howarth, sophomore Thomas Paulone and sophomore Ryan Srnik join Wilson on the squad.

“Personally, I am looking to play to my potential in the tournaments and finish in the top 10 a few times and make first-team All-PAC again this spring at the PAC Championships at Cedarbrook,” Wilson said. “As a team, we are looking to be competitive and place as best as we can.”

Presto will be able to work with sophomore

Kelly Witas, who is the only other member on the women’s team.

Presto Wilson and Witas are preparing for Saturday’s Grove City Invitational. The men are readying for MonPresto day’s Westminster Titan Invitational at New Castle Country Club. Last year, the invitational at New Castle was postponed.

The men are also focused on the Saint Vincent College Invitational scheduled for April 19, as they look to improve upon last season’s eightplace finish out of 11 teams.

The men will look to replace five seniors they lost to graduation.

The women do not have then-sophomore Lizz Bombara and thenfreshman Alyssa McQuillan listed on the roster after the two were a part of the squad last season.

The women also lost senior leader Katie Rihn.

The men are scheduled to play in four tournaments, with the PAC Championships to be held April 23-24 at Cedarbrook Country Club in Belle Vernon, Pa. The women are also scheduled to have four meets prior to the conference championships at Cedarbrook, which will be held on the same days as the men’s tournament, April 23-24.

man Phillip Littlejohn and junior Jon Anderson was able to claim the Jackets’ lone victory in doubles, 9-7, at second doubles.

In singles play, Cochran was able to take care of his opponent at No. 1 in straight sets, 7-6

(3), 6-2. Anderson was the only other Jacket able to triumph in singles play, winning in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. Anderson played fourth singles.

“Isaiah [and I] played pretty well,” Anderson said. “We just need to get better as a team, and we

should be able pick up some wins real soon. We have a tough couple of opponents coming up, so we really need to get back to basics in practice so we’re well-prepared.”

After losing the first set 6-1, Littlejohn looked for a comeback in fourth singles, but his bid fell short after losing the second set 7-6 (2).

All other singles matches resulted in straight set losses for Waynesburg. Mally lost by a score of 6-1, 6-1 at No. 2, while Logan dropped a decision at No. 5, losing 3-6, 2-6. Tenenbaum fell 6-2, 6-1 at sixth singles.

The men’s tennis team will be back in action Tuesday to take on nonconference opponent Frostburg State at 3 p.m. in Frostburg, Md. Waynesburg’s next home match will be March 30 at 4 p.m. when they take on Grove City.

done, so it was good to see them in their element.”

The Jacket women also put together a strong showing at Muskingum in their first outdoor meet.

The women’s performance was also highlighted by a thrower. Megan Sowers, the sophomore out of Beth-Center High School, won the javelin with a heave of 34.34 meters, which was good enough to claim the meet record.

Falvo expressed his excitement about the sophomore javelin competitor. “[Megan] has a really good chance of qualifying for ECACs in the next few weeks,” said Falvo. “She gets stronger with every

throw and will be exciting to watch these next few weeks.”

On the track side of the women’s events, the 4x800-meter relay team shined. The squad, consisting of freshman Kristen Sanders, sophomore Bre Paul, freshman Joy Talbot and junior Megan Donovan, turned in a time of 10:17.32, which was 19 seconds better than any of the other competing teams.

Out of that squad, Sanders and Paul also had impressive showings in their individual races.

Sanders, a freshman out of Carlisle, took third in the 400-meter dash. Paul, a sophomore from Hempfield High School, took

third in the 5,000-meter run.

The women gained victories over Blufton, 10941, and Presidents’ Athletic Conference rival Geneva, 89-63.

Falvo was excited about the performance of both the Jacket men and women.

“Both teams looked very solid for the first outdoor meet,” said Falvo.

“We’ve been working them hard, so it is good to see that work pay off with a very good performance across the board.”

The Jackets get no time to rest, as they head to Wheeling Jesuit for a nonscored invitational Friday and Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. both days.

two matches in WU’s league loss

By Rob Longo Editorial Assistant After dropping its first two matches, the Waynesburg men’s tennis team was looking to bounce back with a win at Westminster this past weekend.

However, the Yellow Jackets dropped the match to the Titans, 6-3.

Westminster jumped out to an early lead, taking two of three matches from Waynesburg during the doubles portion of the match. In first doubles, the duo of freshman Isaiah Cochran and senior Peter Mally was defeated 8-2.

Senior Jason Logan and freshman Alex Tenenbaum lost by a score of 84 at third doubles.

The pairing of fresh-

Track runs at Muskingum Continued from C1 in the event.

Their impressive time of 8:28.24 was a full 15 seconds faster than the secondplace squad.

The Jacket men grabbed a team win over Blufton by a score of 9949.

Falvo noted that now that the meets are outdoors, his teams are really in their element. “[Both teams] are more comfortable with the outdoor meets,” said Falvo.

“Outdoor track meets are what they have always

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Junior Jon Anderson was the lone Jacket to score two victories in Saturday’s loss at Westminster.

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Athlete of the Week Baseball transfers contribute right away Sasala and Hartman leading way for Waynesburg at plate

Carrie Maier wins back-to-back starts for Waynesburg

By Jon Ledyard Staff Writer

By Aaron Thompson Assistant Sports Editor

Maier

After pitching the Yellow Jackets to two victories over the past week, Waynesburg softball player Carrie Maier has earned our Yellow Jacket Athlete of the Week award.

The sophomore from Greensburg, Pa., has stepped up into the leading role in the circle after a fine freshman season. Maier has gone 4-2 so far this year after replacing Jackets standout Amanda Baughman.

Maier has tossed six complete games and has 40 strikeouts to only 12 walks in 47 innings. She has allowed just 17 earned runs in 47 innings of work for a 2.53 ERA. Maier posted those two victories this past week.

Last Thursday against Frostburg State, Maier tossed a complete game as the Jackets won 6-3 in game two of a doubleheader. Maier scattered 10 hits, allowing one earned run and three strikeouts. Then in Saturday’s game one win against Mount Aloysius, Maier scattered eight hits, allowing three runs and striking out six over eight innings of work.

Waynesburg ended the day Saturday with an 8-6 overall record to begin the 2012 campaign.

The team then played a doubleheader Wednesday at Penn State Fayette, but results were not available at press time.

The Jackets are next in action Tuesday when they host Carlow in another doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

For the Waynesburg baseball team, the bitterness is still there from the end of last season, when the squad finished one game out of the final spot in the four-team Presidents’ Athletic Conference playoffs.

But as they prepare for another conference battle this season, the Yellow Jackets hopes are high, as an influx of new but experienced talent has manifested itself in the arrival of six transfers and a 9-3 record to start the season.

“Two years ago we hit .327, and last year we saw a tremendous decline in our hitting to .266,” said head coach Mike Humiston. “These transfers can give our team some depth at several positions and provide competition to guys who played those positions last year.”

One of the major spots

Continued from C1 she wouldn’t mind continuing her career overseas and that if she gets the chance, it would be a great experience.

“I’ve been in the gym every day, trying to get better in all aspects,” Hunter said. “I’m really little for basketball, so I have to keep lifting, and I’ve really been trying to work on my mental game, as well.

“I think that the difference between good players and great players is their mindset,” Hunter added. “Great players are confident, and even if they have a bad game, they don’t think about it

that stands to receive an upgrade is the infield, as three of the six transfers, juniors Kyle Sasala, Warner Workman and Bobby Hartman all man infield positions.

“I’m not worried about the infield at all,” said Humiston. “Hartman is a guy who can not only play first base, but also maybe give us some innings on the mound, and Sasala comes from playing two years at a great program in Seton Hill.”

Sasala and Hartman have stepped in right

away, starting every game and excelling at the plate.

Sasala has rocketed to the top of the conference in several categories, leading the way in runs (17) and triples (five), while batting a team-best .444.

Hartman has been the perfect complement to Sasala’s success, leading the conference in RBI (16) and batting .425, which is tied for second on the team behind Sasala.

Perhaps more than anyone else, Sasala has wowed the coaches not just with his abilities at

Baseball earns split

age (.391), doubles (4), homers (2), RBI (14) and total bases (28).

Game two proved to be almost a mere replica of game one. The Jackets were trailing 3-1 going into the home half of the seventh inning.

Palarino drew a leadoff walk to start the game two rally. Sophomore catcher Madison Presto singled up the middle to put the tying run on base.

Senior Jamie Gillum bunted both runners up

into scoring position for the first out. Designated player Jenny Feightner struck out, leaving Dorazio the opportunity to tie the game. The sophomore from Bentworth High School did just that, singling home both runners to tie the game with the Jackets once again down to their last out.

After Clark and Falleroni walked to load the bases, the Jackets had their best hitter at the plate with a chance to

as a bad game.”

Basketball is still a top priority for Hunter, but if things don’t go well at the skills camp in June, she has a set of backup plans.

“On Senior Night, I said [I would like to start] a granola bar company,” said Hunter.

It may seem like an odd dream for an Interactive Design major, but Hunter is passionate about it.

“I’m into healthy food, so I think that would be cool to do. I have a lot of ideas, but nothing concrete yet.”

Hunter also has a few connections that could help her get a coaching career started if her other plans don’t work out.

“My dad’s friend coaches a high school called Beaver Local [in Lisbon, Ohio],” Hunter said. “I might get a chance to start

as a JV coach there.

“I always said I didn’t want to be a coach, but now that I’m out of basketball I think I do. I want to be involved with basketball somehow.”

Regardless of where she goes next, after Commencement this spring, Hunter will be leaving Waynesburg University, a place she has called home for her entire collegiate life.

“I’m going to miss the sense of family—when you’re always around your friends in a safe community,” Hunter said.

“The things I’ll miss the most are my team and the people here.”

The Hopewell native hopes she has left a mark on her teammates and the Waynesburg basketball program.

“I hope they saw my

work ethic and [me] getting in the gym as much as possible,” Hunter said.

“You can’t just go through the motions and cut corners if you want to succeed and if you want to do well. I hope [my team saw] the dedication that I put in and hopefully replicate it.”

During the entire ride, Hunter has made an effort to improve, and more importantly, to have fun.

Enjoying the game, in her opinion, is a crucial aspect of a successful career. “’Just have fun’ is that cheesy thing everybody says, but really, if you don’t enjoy the ride, it’s not worth it. The moment you stop having fun, it’s not worth it.”

Has that ever happened to her? Not even close.

“I’m still having fun,” Hunter said.

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Point guard moves on

Junior Kyle Sasala (2), shown celebrating on Saturday, is one of six transfers on the Jackets’ roster this spring.

give the Jackets a doubleheader sweep.

Moon slapped the ball down the left field line and the left fielder had the ball fall out of her glove.

The official scorer ruled the play an error, but nonetheless Dorazio scored and the Jackets got the comeback victory for the second time on the day.

Moon, team captain, was a key at the plate and in the field for the Jackets.

“The team feeds off of Rachael Moon,” Giachetti said. “She’s elevated her game, and its elevated everyone else’s game.”

Palarino took home the win in game two, improving to 3-0. She went seven strong innings, allowing three runs on three hits.

She struck out five and walked just one.

The Jackets played a doubleheader Wednesday at Penn State Fayette, but results were unavailable at press time.

They are next in action Tuesday at home for a twinbill against Carlow.

Softball takes two placing both runners in scoring position. Pinchhitter Lindsay Palarino struck out, leaving it up to freshman centerfielder Shelby Tabrosky.

Tabrosky got down 0-2 in the count but fought back and lifted a game-tying single just out of the shortstop’s reach to force extra innings.

Second baseman Shannon Falleroni led off the eighth with a single.

Moon advanced her on a bunt, and then Falleroni also advanced to an uncovered third base and Moon followed her up as the trail runner. Payne delivered the game one win by scoring Falleroni on a sacrifice fly.

Payne has provided much needed pop to the Jackets offense in her freshman season. She owns team-highs in aver-

Photo by Dave Miller, ADM Photography

Photo by Kimber Blair

Sophomore Jenna Dorazio swings at a pitch in the home doubleheader Saturday versus Mount Aloysius.

Continued from C1 and get the Jackets on the board.

After the Lions went three up and three down, Waynesburg picked up where they left off, with junior designated hitter Rob Baumgartel reaching first on a wild pitch.

Baumgartel appeared to be in danger of being stranded after the Lions recorded two quick outs to put the Jackets in trouble.

However, senior Mike Neckerman’s single to left and freshman second baseman Joe Smith’s subsequent walk loaded the bases for Waynesburg and brought Sasala, the team’s leading hitter, to the plate.

The shortstop, batting .444, drove a single into shallow left, bringing home Baumgartel and Neckerman to tie the game.

“Kyle is doing what we are telling everyone to do which is be aggressive,” said Humiston. “He has developed a calmness at the plate and understands what’s expected of him as a captain and gets the job done.”

After another scoreless inning by the Lions, the Jackets continued their offensive onslaught, loading the bases with only one out. Pinch-hitting for junior Adam Horning, senior Corey Goeggelman laid down a perfect bunt between the mound and first base, plating two runners to give Waynesburg a two-run advantage.

“Corey is one of the best bunters I’ve ever been associated with in coaching, so in that situation we put him in hoping to score a run and take the lead,” said Humiston.

“Obviously scoring two runs off of that bunt was huge, and a lot of credit goes to Corey because

the plate and on the base paths, but also with his character.

“Sasala is not only a great baseball player, but more importantly is a great young man,” said Humiston. “He’s a character guy who made an impression on the team and coaches right away.

He’s already been selected as a captain and will work his way into the lineup somewhere at short or at second.”

Sasala knows being named captain and having made an early statement on the team does not necessarily guarantee anything down the road.

“It is a great honor being named captain, but I honestly don’t put a lot of stock in that,” said Sasala.

“I just try and go out every day and work hard and lead by example since I’m not a very vocal guy.”

Freshman transfer Dean Pulsford came in as both a utility infielder and a pitcher, but after the coaches saw him throw, it was evident his place was solely on the mound.

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even though teams know bunting is his strength, he still executes really well.”

The Jackets closed out the game by turning a double play before senior pitcher Ben Oviatt struck out the last batter for the final out of the game.

“I think we are pretty confident as a team right now,” said Sasala. “We have played some really good teams, and playing Behrend was a good test to see where we are at as a team.”

The Jackets picked up eight hits in the win, as Sasala and Scioscia continued their strong seasons at the plate by recording two hits apiece.

Sasala also notched two RBI and a run, while Goeggelman’s lone appearance in the box plated two runners.

Oviatt’s stellar start to his senior campaign continued, as the southpaw hurled his fourth complete game to improve to 4-0 on the season. The Jacket hurler also totes a team best 2.89 ERA. Waynesburg appeared to be rallying again in the second game after another quick start by Penn State Behrend put the Lions up 2-0 after the first inning.

The Jackets responded with a Scioscia solo shot to start the second, followed by another run off of a Lions’ error.

However the Lions were not to be denied this time, scoring three runs in the fifth inning before adding another insurance run in the sixth to close out the scoring and hand the Jackets a 6-2 defeat.

Senior Nick Berdine had two of the Jackets’ six hits in the second game.

Waynesburg struggled on the mound, allowing 10 hits.

The Jackets return to the diamond Friday, traveling to Crestview Hills, Ky., for a three-game series to open conference play against nationally ranked Thomas More.

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Sports W&J - 20, JACKETS - 1

Lacrosse drops lopsided game at rival Waynesburg tallies just one shot in loss at rival W&J

By Kyle Oland

They recorded 23 to the Jackets’ eight. And W&J limited their turnovers, committing only 11 to Waynesburg’s 18.

The only aspect of the game in which the Jackets were superior was saves.

Senior goalie Erin Burry recorded 15 saves, while the Presidents recorded none. This was due in part to the inability of the Jackets to launch any offensive attack.

All in all, it was a tough game for head coach Tom Zacoi and his players.

“The W&J game was a tremendous team effort on [the Presidents’] part,” said Zacoi.

“They have accomplished play-

ers who controlled every draw and won almost every ground ball. Their team was disciplined, their speed was superior, they had great body positioning and their ability to effortlessly transition the ball was unstoppable.”

The game did not start out well for the Jackets, as Presidents junior midfielder Kelsey Kraus scored 26 seconds into the game.

From there, the Presidents reeled off nine more goals before halftime, increasing their lead to 100.

After halftime, W&J tallied four more goals before Waynesburg junior

attacker Mandy Ormsby found the back of the net at the 16:25 mark, putting the game at 14-1.

From there, the Presidents responded with six more goals, pushing their huge lead to 20-1.

Zacoi credited the Presidents’ athletic team as a reason for the lopsided game.

“W&J played smothering defense and was able to steal the ball with ease,” he said. “Their skilled players are physically imposing, and in an effort to ignite out attack, our best players tried to do too much and overextended themselves.”

Added senior defender Kathryn Ghion: “Wednesday was tough; there is no other way to put it. It was mentally tough. I think the game shook us to the point where we will be a little more focused for [our next game] and the rest of our season.”

The Jackets will next be in action Saturday against Oberlin.

ed we wanted him to be a pitcher only.”

The remaining two transfers, sophomores Marc Timmons (catcher) and T.J. Richartz (outfielder), have also impressed the coaches with their talent and work ethic.

However, Humiston and the rest of the Jackets know as well as anyone

that all the practice and promise they see now won’t mean anything unless they see more success in the win column.

“These guys are all kids who are vying to take someone’s job and compete for a position,” said Humiston. “We have a saying on the team that Wally Pip, former first

baseman for the Yankees, took a day off and a guy named Lou Gehrig took his job. Pip never played first base again for the Yankees.

“If you take a day off here you stand a good chance of being replaced,” Humiston added. “We are here to win baseball games, and that’s it.”

“... the game shook us to the point where we will be ... more focused for [our next game] and the rest of the season.”

Editorial Assistant On Wednesday, March 14, the Waynesburg lacrosse team faced Washington & Jefferson in Washington, Pa. The Yellow Jackets scored on all of their shots; however, they attempted only one in a disappointing 20-1 loss to the Presidents. With the defeat, the Jackets dropped to 1-3 on the season.

There were a number of reasons for the onesided victory by W&J. First and foremost, W&J held a 38-1 advantage in shots. Also, the Presidents won every draw, thus holding a major advantage in time of possession.

The Presidents scooped up more ground balls, too.

Transfers helping out Continued from C3 “Pulsford is a pitcher only,” said Humiston.

“He came in being able to play infield, but after we saw him throw, we decid-

Kathryn Ghion Senior defender

PAC award Sophomore softball player Carrie Maier was honored as the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week after winning back-to-back starts in the circle for the Jackets this past week.

Maier went a perfect 2-0 in two starts with a team-best 1.87 ERA. The sophomore yielded just four earned Maier runs over 15 innings in two starts, struck out nine and walked just three.

After giving up three runs in the first inning of Saturday’s start against Mt. Aloysius, Maier calmed down and gave up just four hits and no runs over the final seven innings of the 4-3, eight-inning win.

Maier is the second Waynesburg softball player this season to be honored, joining sophomore Jenna Dorazio, who picked up PAC Hitter of the Week honors on March 5.

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As Humiston said, plenty of games still remain on the schedule, and the Jackets haven’t really achieved anything yet; however, the hot start could prove vital for the team’s psyche.

“It’s certainly good for our confidence,” Humiston said. “We played some good teams, and as long as we keep our feet on the ground … and keep going at it the way we are doing it—one game at a time is our mentality—[then we’ll be OK].”

That confidence will be tested right away in league play, as the Jackets begin their PAC schedule with three games in

Crestview Hills, Ky., against the nationally ranked Thomas More Saints.

Good news, though: according to Humiston, his players have bought into and truly believe in what Waynesburg baseball is trying to accomplish.

“The biggest reason we’ve got off to a better start is because of the mental approach to what we need to get accomplished from a program standpoint,” he said.

“Guys believe in themselves, their teammates, the program, so I think that’s something that’s a big part of why we’re at where we’re at right now.”

If that widespread belief and all the early-season success are any indication, the Jackets may be well on their way to ending that seven-year postseason drought.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Come on down...

Game show-themed Spring Week offers events, prizes

Students travel to Washington D.C.

By Eric Bost

By Rusty Fleming

Staff Writer Every year around this time, Waynesburg University hosts its annual Spring Week. This year it happened at the most opportune time, as Tuesday was the Spring Equinox.

“It felt like the timing

of Spring Week fit,” said Jasmine Blackwell, member of the Student Activities Board at Waynesburg.

“With it being the spring equinox, it almost seemed perfect. We always try to schedule Spring Week for around the first week of spring, and it just happened to work out that way.”

SAB partnered with Student Senate to come up with a theme for this year’s activities, and through a process Blackwell called random brainstorming, game shows came to be the theme for this year’s Spring Week.

All this week there are events planned around campus that students can

attend and possibly win different prizes. The prizes, however, are not the main reason why the University holds Spring Week every year, said Blackwell.

“At the end of the day, it’s about having fun and interacting with strangers

Staff Writer

On Monday, March 19, John Mcllwain, instructor of criminal justice and the Director of Fiat Lux, took 12 students down to Washington D.C. The National Cherry Blossom Festival starts on See SPRING on D2 Sunday, and when they arrived, the students were excited to see the trees.

The first stop was the Holocaust Museum at 1:45 in the afternoon. “It’s nice having 12 students in the museum and not 440 like we have in the fall on the trip,” Mcllwain said.

‘Maybe they’re magic’

While in the museum Mcllwain discovered the museum was planning to renovate the exhibit of the car that depicts the way Holocaust prisoners were transferred to and from concentration camps. The car was on loan from Germany and has been requested to be returned to its owners. This means the museum is planning for a new rail car to be put in the room.

After touring the museum, the students were given free reign in the city to see what they wanted.

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Spring break trips allow volunteers to serve, inspire

By Eric Bost Staff Writer

Photo by Allyson Wernert

The Waynesburg University Players will present Stephen Sonheim’s “Into the Woods” from March 28 to 31. The musical takes popular fairy tale characters and projects how they would interact with each other.

Waynesburg Players bring Sondheim’s musical to life

By Molly Winters Staff Writer On March 28 through 31, the Waynesburg University Players will present Stephen Sonheim’s, “Into the Woods”, directed by Eddie Powers.

This musical takes some familiar fairy tale characters and imagines what would happen if all their stories interacted in the same woods.

This musical has been on Broadway in 1987 as

well as many high school and college stages.

“Into the Woods” tells a story of the decisions that are made in life and that they can have serious consequences.

Director of the Theatre Program Edward Powers picked this musical because of the very serious message it displays and he knows many people can identify with the challenges the characters face and thinks the music is beau-

tiful and that it is a good fit with the talent this year.

“Sondheim lets his music carry the story,” said Powers.

The Waynesburg students who are involved in the musical have given up a lot of their time to dedicate themselves to this production.

“We started in late January and have put in well over 100 hours,” said Powers.

“The magic of theater is making it look easy,

and it takes a long time to make something look easy.”

The cast is made up of numerous juniors and seniors this year.

Nick Wozniak, senior, will be taking his final bow as a lead role of The Baker in the spring musical.

“To be honest, it’s a rush. It is just flat out fun. Getting away from the normal college grind to play in a fantasy world See MUSICAL on D2

During spring break, college students have different opportunities to enjoy themselves. Some take a mental break and sleep for long periods of the day, and others have a work schedule they have to keep up with.

This spring break, Waynesburg University students had opportunities to travel and help others on a mission trip.

Students went to multiple places, including Bolivia, Belize, North Carolina and Pittsburgh.

Every place provided different ways to help the less fortunate.

On his fifth mission trip to Belize, Alex Evanoff, senior biblical studies/international ministries major, said students helped paint houses and move dirt, as well as take time to help teachers

with certain tasks throughout their day.

“We took half days and sent one person to help assist teachers with whatever they needed,” said Evanoff.

He said it was great to be back helping some of the people he has helped before.

“It was awesome to be back after last year,” said Evanoff. “I knew and remembered helping some of the kids before. It reminded me that there are people in need, and that we are there to try to help people.”

Junior Psychology Major Emily Schubert also served others when she traveled with the Pittsburgh Project just an hour away from Waynesburg. There, she and the rest of the group helped the elderly and disabled.

“We learned to serve in See MISSION on D2

Open Mic Night provides ‘new experience’ for participants

By Mariah Beauregard Staff Writer Muse and Stone Open Mic Night was held on Tuesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. The event took place outside of Waynesburg Press where students received free small drinks such as coffee, hot chocolate and ice lattes.

Several students performed on the guitar, sang and read their own original poetry. Marissa Barr, Eric Hockaday and Cody Hillberry were the first group to perform. They all played the guitar and sang a song called “Little

Talks” by the band Monsters and Men. For Cody Hillberry, a freshman who is still exploring a major, performing at Open Mic Night was a new experience. “I heard the song and we all thought it was cool, so we decided to try it,” said Hillberry.

It took one month for Hillberry to learn to play the song, and he has been playing the guitar for five and a half years.

Pete Mally, a senior music ministry major, played several songs on his guitar. Two of the songs he played were

“The Wheel” and “The Wild Hunt” which are both by The Tallest Man on Earth. “He is one of my favorite musicians and they’re [the songs] easy to remember,” said Mally.

Mally has been playing the guitar for eleven years, so it only took him about a half hour each to learn those two songs. Mally enjoys Muse and Stone Open Mic Nights and has played guitar at them before. “I try to come to all of them,” said Mally.

There were also several poetry readings by stuSee MIC on D2

Photo by Mariah Beauregard

Senior Music Ministry Major Pete Mally performed at the Muse and Stone Open Mic Night on Tuesday. He has played the guitar for eleven years.

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Arts & Life

Student volunteers focus on discipleship for Youth Day

By Anastasia Barr Staff Writer When given time to reflect on all of the blessings and opportunities given as a child, some often forget whom to thank. The Waynesburg University Youth Day titled “Following Jesus in a Big World” is when student volunteers

along with some faculty members set aside a day of fun and reflection for children on the campus of Waynesburg.

According to the University’s website, Youth day is in its 11th year as an annual event for area youth.

Waynesburg University students plan and implement this day of focus on discipleship.

The day consisted of children enjoying Christian music provided by the University’s radio station, 99.5 The Hive, and playing multiple games such as basketball in the Rudy Marissa Field House and throwing Frisbee in the park. Many activities were lead by student volunteers.

The children enjoyed pizza and soft drinks for lunch and then went to Alumni Hall for a devotion.

After worship they came back to the gym for light refreshments and played in a moon bounce basketball arena.

Dr. Terry Thomas, professor of Biblical Studies at Geneva College, was

Mic night held

the keynote speaker of youth day. The event concluded with a concert by Christian music band, Ag Silver.

University Chaplain Tom Ribar, is the director of Youth Day and had the idea to add a workshop led by Chris Buda, regional director for Young Life River Region, for youth leaders and adult volun-

teers.This half-day workshop was held on Friday, March 16, the day before Youth Day. The workshop was designed to address contemporary issues involved with the outreach to youth in a pluralistic world.

The children celebrated through worship while enjoying the beautiful day outside.

Musical set to open

said Grieldel.

As these two actors make their last appearance on the Waynesburg stage, it is a bittersweet moment for them.

“I am not looking forward to that final bow on that Saturday night performance when I have to hang up my acting career at Waynesburg. Being a part of the theatre is a major part of my life here and it’s going to be tough to say goodbye,” said Wozniak.

Griedel, who shares the same passion for theater said that the Waynesburg University Players are her family and that the theater has become a second home for her.

As the memory making comes to an end and it is time to take the last bow, there will still be moments to look back on.

“Some of my best memories here have been on that stage, and it’s tough knowing my time as a student is coming to a close,” said Griedel.

On March 28 through 31, “Into the Woods” will be presented in the Goodwin Preforming Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.

In the words of Eddie Powers, “The audience has to really pay attention if they want the full impact of the show.”

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dents. Julia Paganelli, a sophomore creative writing major, read two poems that she wrote. They were titled “Elegy for Drinking Orange Juice from a HalfGallon” and “Elegy for a Love Affair with a Body of Water.” Her inspiration came from nature and common aspects of living.

Britt Saunders, a senior creative writing major, read a poem called “Oozing and Sores.” This was not her first performance.

“I’ve been coming on and off for the four years I’ve been here,” said Saunders. “I think the Open Mics are a great place for people to come and give it

is different, and that’s why I have so much fun with it,” said Wozniak.

With every good show come its own unique challenges that set it apart from another show.

Sable Griedel, senior, who also has a lead role as The Baker’s Wife, has faced these challenges on the Waynesburg stage many of times.

This will be her tenth show in her four years here, and each show presents her with something different.

“This musical is one of the most challenging I’ve ever done. In each show there is a unity and sense of togetherness that must be created for the cast to not only own a show, but sell it convincingly to audiences as well,” said Griedel.

This musical especially displays a lot of teamwork and closeness between all of the castmates.

“That alliance and oneness is so unbelievably crucial in “Into the Woods”. We have to depend on each other, and we all have to put in the hard work it takes to succeed in making art,”

Mission trips inspire Continued from D1 environments that weren’t comfortable; for instance, some of the homeowners were a little difficult,” said Schubert.

“At the end of the day it shows just how blessed you really are, and you are appreciative of your high-

Spring Week takes place Continued from D1 and meeting new people,” said Blackwell.

On Monday, students were given their first chance at the game show themed week when they tried their hand at trivia

Students visit D.C. Continued from D1 “The Lincoln memorial was the best part,” said freshman Daela Richart.

“He is, after all, my hero in life.”

Upon leaving D.C. around 6 p.m. they stopped for a bite to eat in Hagerstown, M.D. before returning to Waynesburg.

“I brought back good memories on a trip I will never forget,” Richart said. “I thank God for letting me be here and hav-

Photo by Mariah Beauregard

In addition to musical performances, the Open Mic Night featured several poetry readings. The event was held outside of Waynesburg Press. their best shot with what they’ve got, whether thats a snippet of fiction or nonfiction or poetry or song and just have fun and be comfortable.”

Poetry readings and song performances were

not the only parts of the Open Mic Night. Donations were collected for the Cami and Alyssa fund. Also, workers at Waynesburg Press announced that they will be hosting a spring pho-

tography contest, the details of which can be found on their website, www.waynesburg.com.

The next Muse and Stone Open Mic Night will be held on Monday, April 23.

er education.”

Evanoff said that when he goes on these mission trips, he remembers the important things in life.

“We’re more focused on ourselves here,” said Evanoff. “I think people would help out if they were here to see it instead of just hearing about it.

It’s important to remember that there are people overseas that need our help. We shouldn’t think that we’re better than

them because they are gifted in other ways.”

University Chaplain Tom Ribar said that spring break is a “prime time” for the University to focus on other needs.

“We’re providing tangible opportunities to students who want to serve and partner with people,” said Ribar. “It references who we are as an institution and what kind of students we have. In contrast, it may not be as sig-

nificant to other universities when they do spring break mission trips. They might not put as much emphasis on it as Waynesburg does.”

Schubert said that God was one of the things that made spring break unique.

“As a Christian I know that God calls on us to love and help others.

That’s got a lot to do with it being different,” said Schubert.

questions during the performance by Nick Motil at lunch. On Tuesday, the first day of spring, the University gave the students a pig roast/picnic dinner in Johnson Commons right outside the Benedum Dining Hall. In the middle of Johnson Commons they were able to take a break from their dinner and play a smaller version of the popular

game show “Minute to Win It” where contestants played multiple minigames around the picnic area.

Today will feature the last game show of the week in Alumni Hall, contestants will be selected to play the University’s version of “Deal or No Deal” hosted by freshman communication major Nick Farrell. Students are

able to win up to $200 by guessing different cases to see if they chose the correct case containing the maximum amount of money.

Spring Week will end how it always ends, with the Spring Formal on Saturday.

Students can have fun and enjoy themselves as they have dinner and dance the night away.

ing the opportunity to go to such an amazing place.”

Mcllwain then explained how Daela, who is from Southern California, has never been to DC and might have never gone.

“I’m glad to be able to go to D.C. and not be as stressed out as the fall trip and being able to take students like Daela who wouldn’t otherwise get to go,” McIlwain said.

Mcllwain also said that he is excited to see that construction has begun on the African American history museum at the corner of 14th and Consti-

tution. The museum is expected to be opened in 2015.In the fall, the University will be taking the

incoming freshmen to D.C. like they do every year. That trip is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 24.

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Entertainment

The Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Across 1 Taj Mahal city 5 Merry 11 One doing serious crunching in 29-Down 14 Perturb 15 Hang on a clothesline 16 One of a swiveled pair 17 1981 Richard Pryor film 19 Sit-__: protests 20 Ancient Greek theater 21 Merry old king 22 In a funk 23 Managed 24 Band whose frontman passes through the audience in a plastic bubble, with “The” 27 Typical “Twilight” fan 28 Billy of “Titanic” 29 Daisylike blooms 32 Pipe dream 36 Bartlett, e.g.

37 Distress signal 38 Pop 39 Chew out 42 Chic 44 “How steak is done” sauce 45 Like a battery needing a charge 46 “Everything but” item 50 “Don’t __”: 2005

R&B hit 53 Dull discomfort 54 The ending of a chess game 55 Cultural values 57 King of Spain 58 Jolly Roger fliers 60 The word, as suggested by the saying formed by the ends of this puzzle’s four longest answers 61 Cab rider-to-be 62 Sheltered, at sea 63 Mimic 64 Lover of Tristan 65 Student’s stressor

Down 1 Shady alcove

2 Dutch cheese 3 Gotten up 4 Choir member 5 “The Brady Bunch” girl 6 Tin Woodman’s saving grace 7 Auto race noise 8 Puts on a pedestal 9 Arms supply 10 Caustic substance 11 It’s measured in alarms 12 Man cave hanging 13 Church areas 18 Suss out 22 Leading a charmed life 25 Guitar great Paul 26 Novel-sounding

beast 27 Outdoor dining spot 29 Busy month for 11-Acrosses 30 Notice 31 Percussive dance 32 Homer call?

33 Charged particle 34 Like 2011, e.g.

35 Anti’s cry 37 Plot outline

40 “Delightful!”

41 Causes of pallors 42 Phil Rizzuto’s number 43 Fall implements 45 Tried to lose, in a way 46 Fate 47 Freeze, as a road 48 Herb in a bouquet garni

49 Slot in a stable 50 Country that’s nearly 25 times as long as its average width 51 Crosses one’s fingers 52 Liability’s opposite 56 The other one 58 Key letter 59 Before, to a bard

Last Issue’s Answers:

Crossword by MCT Campus

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

The Back Page

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hunger games

‘The Hunger Games’ is a complex and disturbing world that will haunt you until long after the last page.

Amanda Hill Sophomore English major

By Sarah Bell Arts & Life Editor The countdown has almost reached its conclusion; tomorrow, “The Hunger Games” premieres in theaters everywhere. As one of the most highly anticipated films of 2012, the movie is sure to set numerous box office records. As both the “Harry Potter” and “Twilight” movies come to a close, critics project that the “The Hunger Games” is going to fill the void for fans.

With the tagline, “The world will be watching,” the expectations are extremely high. This is the film that will make or break the story of Katniss Everdeen, and likely the careers of the actors involved.

Every time I see the commercial I get goose bumps.

Katie Fletcher Sophomore Psychology major death competition that is held in the future dystopia. Audiences around the world (both in the book and in reality) are compelled

by Everdeen, as she volunteers herself to take part in the competition, because she does not want her little sister to have to participate in the game. In the novel, “The Hunger Games” is a reality television competition where 24 children fight each other to the death—the games end when only one person is left standing.

So, it only makes sense that Waynesburg University students and faculty have grown interested in the phenomenon as well. After reading the book, they are looking forward to the movie that will bring the dramatic story to life.

For those of you who do not know, the bestselling novel by Suzanne Collins follows the story of Everdeen as she partakes in a life or

It changed my life.

It’s one of the few books aimed at teenagers that actually makes you think. You know?

Katlin Denny

Jimmy Law

Freshman Psychology major

Freshman Biblical Ministry Studies major

It’s one of the few series that I’ve read that I couldn’t stop and had to keep reading.

Emily Stephens Freshman Biology/Pre-med major