Yellow Jacket 4.25.13

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51 W. College St. Waynesburg, PA 15370

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Vol. 90 No. 22

University hires new VP for fall

Whitman visits campus

By Sarah Bell Executive Editor

discussed was her time as governor. As the first female governor of New Jersey, she overcame a number of gender barriers and improved the quality of life for her constituents. “Being governor is tough,” said Whitman. “I was the CEO of a state with 8 million people. I have enormous responsibility, the ability to achieve things. It’s a 24/7 job.” Whitman spent those

Her fly rod, reel and specialized weighted line are ready for fly-fishing season to begin. As opening day for flyfishing gets closer and closer, Dr. Jacquelyn J. Core is prepared to cast that lure and patiently wait to reel her first catch to shore. “She’s a Core big flyfisherman,” said Douglas Lee, Waynesburg University president-elect. Although fly-fishing is one of the things that Core is passionate about, she is equally in love with her work. Core was recently selected as the Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning at Waynesburg. In her role, Core will focus on the university’s strategic and institutional effectiveness and will direct grant writing with the hopes of supporting instructional objectives. “I am excited to be a part of the mission and blessed to be joining the team at such a dynamic institution,” said Core in a Waynesburg University press release. “It will be my honor to contribute to the ongoing success and growth of Waynesburg University and to have an opportunity to impact the

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Photo by Dr. Chad Sherman

Former governor Christine Todd Whitman discusses her political, social and religious viewpoints with junior communication major Brooke Larson on “The Journey,” a Christian talkshow on Waynesburg Community Television. Whitman spent the week on campus.

Former N.J. governor spends week at Waynesburg Whitman speaks about GOP, Upon arriving at the The Governor spent role as the first female governor By Kyle Edwards and Nick Farrell Yellow Jacket staff Over the years, Waynesburg University has had many prominent guests. Some visit campus for meetings with university officials, others to speak in front of certain classes, still others to speak as part of a lecture series or other event. Former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman is one of the select few visitors that falls into all three categories.

university on Monday, Whitman said that she immediately took to the campus and its students. “It’s a great campus – it’s small enough to be one that you can manage and get to know, and I presume that it means you get to have a much more collegiate student body than the bigger institutions, where people are all spread out,” she said. “I’ve had a good time meeting with the students – they’re engaged and they care about the future which is refreshing for my generations.”

her three days on campus speaking to various classes, including Dr. Larry Stratton’s American Political Theory class, where she spoke on taxation and economic policy, and Dr. Janet Paladino’s Environmental Science class, where she spoke about the importance of environmental laws, what laws were instituted while she was the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and what impact these laws had on the country.

By Sarah Bell and Katherine Mansfield Yellow Jacket staff

On the third floor of Stover Campus Center, the overhead lights glistened off the red leather jacket worn by former Governor Christine Todd Whitman. Whitman, a Woodrow Wilson Foundation fellow, spent nearly a week sharing her experiences with Waynesburg University students. Among one of the See GOVERNOR on A4 many topics Whitman

Students, faculty particate in memorial walk for Boston victims By Nika Anschuetz Staff Writer A deafening silence filled the hearts and minds of the Waynesburg community as they gathered around the parks surrounding Waynesburg University. On Thursday, April 18, students, faculty, staff and members of the community gathered together to pray for those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings. The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon. The first race was run on

Patriot’s Day, a state holiday in Massachusetts, in 1897, and has continued every year since. The Boston Marathon bombings occurred April 15. Two bombs went off near the finish line injuring those participating in the race and spectators watching. This event shook the community of Boston and the nation. “I do not personally know anyone directly affected, but I am heartbroken for the people who were,” said Assistant Director of the Edu-

cational Enrichment Program Mary Hamilla. “It was a triumphant day for the runners and families that turned into a nightmare because of hatred and deliberate violence. “ Amidst this tragedy groups around the country and even the world are praying, running and fundraising for those affected. The nearby city of Pittsburgh is creating a remembrance run for those affected by the explosions. See HONOR on A3

Photo by Nika Anschuetz

University students, faculty and staff gathered in the park in front of Miller Hall to participate in a memorial run/walk in honor of the Boston Marathon victims.

SPORTS

ARTS & LIFE

REGION

Junior Madison Presto takes third at PAC Golf Championships. See Page C1

“Campus Squares,” the Waynesburg University version of the popular television series, “Hollywood Squares,” debuted in the GPAC Friday, April 19.

Honor Flight flew a local Vet. to Washington D.C. to visit the Vietnam memorial.

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