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Acting provost moves into permanent role Faculty Core named provost after interim tenure

By Nick Farrell Executive Editor

On Sept. 11, Dr. Jacquelyn Core was officially named provost of Waynesburg University after serving in an interim role since last spring.

The search committee ap-

pointed by Douglas G. Lee, university president, could have elected to conduct a nationwide search for the university’s new chief academic officer, but instead recommended Core last week without any hesitation.

“We’re very happy to have Dr. Core in the position of provost,” said Lee. “She brings a great vision and a great energy, high integrity and she has already developed a great love of Waynesburg University.”

Core, who the lives of so many served as acting people,” said Core. provost prior to “When it started to the announcesink in a little bit, ment, was seI was shocked belected to fill this cause I didn’t expect position shortly for there not to be a after the search formal search. I felt committee unanincredibly honored imously decided that the commitshe met all the tee felt confident Core requirements. enough in my abili“My first reaction was to ties to recommend that I be think how blessed I was to named without a national be chosen. This is an incred- search.” ible opportunity to impact Core takes the place of

former Provost Dr. Robert Graham, who is now provost of Grove City College. Core said Waynesburg University is her dream school in a way, because it is filled with eager students and faculty members that are committed to nurturing them and the mission statement of the university.

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support ill instructor

By Eric Bost

Assignments Editor

The faculty of Waynesburg University’s Department of Criminal Justice administration suddenly had to make changes to its class schedules last week.

John McIlwain, instructor of criminal justice, recently became ill and will be out for an undisclosed amount of time.

With McIlwain out and students already registered for his classes this semester, Waynesburg University faculty rallied together and added some extra classes to their schedules.

Adam Jack, chair of the Department of Criminal Justice Administration, said other professors from outside the Department of Criminal Justice Administration volunteered to lend a helping hand and teach an extra class this semester. He said he ap-

John McIlwain recently became ill and will be out for an undisclosed amount of time.

education is an average of $8,500 less than any other private school in the nation based on tuition facts from the 2012-13 school year.

Matthew Stokan, director of Financial Aid, agrees with Lee and said affordability is a large part of Waynesburg’s identity.

“I think our administration, first under the leadership of President [Timothy]

preciates the attention and aid his collegues have given him.

“I have had more people offer to teach his courses than I’ve had courses for people to teach,” said Jack. “There’s been an outpouring of support for Mr. McIlwain.”

People from outside the department such as Dr. Jacquelyn Core, university provost, and Heidi Szuminsky, director of Donor and Alumni Relations, have added one of McIlwain’s classes to their schedules.

James Tanda, instructor of criminal justice, was willing to take two extra classes and give one of his other classes to Jack.

Tanda said having so many instructors come forward and add classes was a testament to what Waynesburg

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Students have a conversation in a Fiat Lux class led by University Counselor Chaley Knight. This year, many incoming students benefited from an increase in student aid and merit-based scholarships that helped make Waynesburg University more affordable.

Incoming students received more scholarships, grants this school year

By Nick Farrell Executive Editor

Waynesburg University has increased its allotment of institutional aid this school year by $1 million.

The Office of Financial Aid estimates it will process $36 million dollars of financial aid across the board, a year after it processed $35 million dollars of aid.

University President Douglas G. Lee said Waynes-

burg is continuing its trend of offering value and quality to its students by increasing the aid it distributes.

“I think students are looking for value in education,” said Lee. “I think that goes back to [the university’s] commitment to provide a valuable education to the extent that we can as an institution.”

According to the Office of Admissions, the total cost of a Waynesburg University

Merit Badge University to Tailored Fiat Lux trips to bring Boy Scouts to campus replace trip to Washington

By Samantha Peer

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Waynesburg University Provost Dr. Jacquelyn Core’s background in Boy Scouts of America began with a bit of dumpster diving.

When tucking in her oldest son Jackson, then six years old, she was asked if she had filled out the scouting application that he had brought home in his folder.

He told her that he was going to be a Cub Scout, then a Boy Scout and finally an

Eagle Scout.

“To be completely honest, I had to dig the application out of the trash,” said Dr. Core. “I did not know anything about the Boy Scouts of America at all.”

Flash forward five years and Jackson is of First Class ranking in Boy Scouts of America, and his mother has become extensively involved in BSA as well.

“My involvement in the Boy Scouts of America has become more significant than I ever thought it would

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be without even knowing what the BSA was five years ago,” said Core.

Core chaired the Summit Safety Task Force for The Summit Bechtel Reserve, the newest high adventure base in West Virginia and location of the most recent National Jamboree, for two years.

Additionally, she currently serves on the BSA National Health and Safety Team.

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For the past few years, Waynesburg University’s Fiat Lux classes would spend a Monday in the middle of September embarking on a five hour journey to our nation’s capital.

This year, Waynesburg’s campus welcomed the second largest freshmen class in school history, none of whom will be going on a Fiat Lux trip this fall.

At least not to Washington

D.C. Dr. Jacquelyn Core, universitys provost, said a few structural changes were made to the annual Fiat Lux trip, all of which was for the betterment and the safety of the students.

Instead of taking the entire freshmen class out of school for an entire day, Core said that there will be multiple Fiat Lux trips taken throughout the year.

The budget that was used for the trip to Washington D.C. will now be split up

evenly between Fiat Lux instructors, said Core. Instead of a one-size-fits-all trip, the change allows individual instructors to tailor their class trip to the interests of their students.

“We broke the budget up between instructors and they have access to university transportation for their trip of choice,” said Core.

“That way the students get to provide input into what they want.”

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Chair says school Powers to speak at weekly Chapel will not mimic Clarion's closure Chapel

By Austin Anderson For the Yellow Jacket

Professor of Fine Arts and Director of Theatre Edward Powers will deliver the Chapel sermon on Sept. 24.

Powers said that he loves being the director of theatre at Waynesburg.

“We have talent on this campus, and we have the ability to entertain, enlighten, and educate in telling stories, one aspect I like about Waynesburg is the

Christian university focus,” said Powers.

Powers assisted with the Stover scholarship performance “Constitutionally Condemned,” the thirdannual show scripted and performed by the Stover Scholars that was performed during Waynesburg University’s Constitution Day celebration Tuesday.

“I liked the script. Each year [it] has improved,” said Powers. “There is some very fine talent there.”

For the service, Powers doesn’t plan on reaching his audience in a typical or predictable way.

“I’m in theatre because I am a storyteller, and I am going to tell a story,” said Powers. “My message is a dramatic reading. On the one hand, one may look at it as a tale for young people, but there is a very deep message to it. So I’m hoping that it will appeal to our age group.”

Powers added he hopes

students find meaning in the simple story he will tell, because in it there is beauty, poetry and an understanding of the message of salvation.”

Powers received his bachelor’s degree from Austin Peay University and his master’s degree from the University of Memphis.

The weekly service led

by Rev. Donald Wilson, interim director of Christian Life, will begin at 11 a.m. on Sept. 24.

Spanish service receives little attention Inagural event does not draw attendance

By Eric Bost

Assignments Editor

On Sunday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m., the Guesman Prayer Chapel in the Stover Campus Center sat nearly empty.

Rev. Dr. David Stains of Oak View United Methodist Church was forced to cancel the first Hispanic church service held at Waynesburg University due to a lack of attendance.

In fact, according to Stains, hardly anybody showed up at all.

“It’s a work in progress,” said Stains. “A lot of students don’t know about it yet and it hasn’t received that much publicity because it’s new.”

The idea for the new church service was brought forth by Julio Quintero, assistant professor of Spanish.

Quintero asked Rev. Donald Wilson, Waynesburg University’s interim director for Christian life, one simple question: Could it be possible?

“We did some exploring and I thought it was a great idea and still do,” said Wilson. “Attendance is small and it will be until word gets out.”

Stains said he met with Wilson over the summer and was given the prayer chapel in Stover to hold the services.

The services will feature music and will be conducted in Spanish.

Wilson said because the services will be full of the Spanish language, there are multiple ways they can provide an advantage to university students.

“We have students here whose primary language is Spanish and this will give them more of a connection with home,” said Wilson.

“Some of the other students

who are taking Spanish classes can use [the service] to sharpen their Spanish speaking skills.”

Along with benefiting students and faculty of the university, Wilson said these services could bring together members of the community as well.

“We’re trying to reach out to the local Spanish classes in high schools and workers in the area,” said Wilson. “Many of the workers are from Texas and Louisiana and are Hispanic, and we thought this would be a great way to reach out to them, to offer them a worship service in their language.”

Stains said that another way the service could help the university and its students is by offering more opportunities to broaden their Spanish.

Students would be better equipped at providing God’s message to foreign, Spanish speaking countries when they travel on one of the

many mission trips Waynesburg offers.

Students can also get involved by offering to participate in Bible reading and singing throughout the service. Wilson said Stains has a lot for students to do.

“If the students just attend, then Dr. Stains will have a good use for them and will incorporate them into it,” said Wilson.

Although the attendance has been small for the first couple of services, Wilson believes they will increase in popularity and is not ready to give up.

“You never quit just because you have a small number to start with,” said Wilson. “Jesus even began with just 12 men, and one of them failed. So those remaining men carried the Gospel around the world.”

Hispanic chapel services will continue to be held in the Prayer Chapel in the first floor of Stover on Sunday nights at 7 p.m.

School holds first blood drive of the fall

By Olivia Latimer Assignments Editor

On Sept. 19, Waynesburg University will host its quarter-annual blood drive. The university and Central Blood Bank hold two blood drives each semester.

Each of the blood drives are spaced with enough days between them that donors who wish to donate in each blood drive have the capability to.

Saving lives is a very easy and convenient process with the Central Blood Bank blood drives.

“Donors are expected to be in and out within an hour including the time it takes to go through screening and preparation,” said Jen Shiring, Nurse Director of Student Health Services.

Not only is the blood drive

open to students at the university, but faculty and staff are welcome as well.

There are plenty of precautions that donors should take before going to donate.

Donors should be at least 17 years of age and should get a good night of sleep the nght before donating. Also, donors should eat well and stay hydrated.

Donors need to bring photo identification with them to the drive before donating.

Screening for eligibility is done at the blood drive.

“Don’t assume that you cannot donate,” said Shiring.

“It is better to sign up and come and let the screeners decide if you can or cannot donate.”

According to Shiring, it is not always red blood cells that are being donated.

“They base what they try

to collect from donors on the needs of the local hospitals,” said Shiring.

Shiring says that there will also be a bone marrow screening during at least one of the blood drives this year.

“It is a simple mouth swab, it isn’t even an invasive procedure,” said Shiring.

Shiring said donating blood is something that many people are capable of doing and something that thousands of people across the country are very grateful of every day.

“I think that the blood

drives go along with our mission of serving and helping others,” said Shiring.

Shiring hopes students recognize that blood drives like this one help to save lives around the globe.

“You are helping save lives,” said Shiring. “Just think of what would happen if people didn’t donate.

There is such a high need for blood all over. You are helping kids with cancer, people who have been in car accidents and people with blood diseases. I couldn't imagine what would happen if no one donated."

CORRECTION A story printed Sept. 12 about the fall play auditions included an incorrectly attributed quotation. Edward Powers was labeled as the speaker when senior John Flanigan made the statement. This quote appeared both in the story and as a pull quote. The Yellow Jacket regrets the error.

Education majors see closure's effect

By Kara Bemer

For the Yellow Jacket

While Waynesburg University’s Department of Education remains intact, Clarion University of Pennsylvania was forced to close its school of education.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, “Clarion University plans to let go of up to 40 employees campus wide, including 22 faculty, and dissolve its college of education under a broad restructuring intended to offset sharply lower state aid, rising costs and enrollment losses.”

Waynesburg University has seen an increase in enrollment recently and will have an advantage as the school's Department of Education remains active and thriving.

“The education department at Waynesburg University has focused its efforts on preparing teachers who embrace learning and dedicate themselves to service and leadership in the profession,” said Debra Clarke, chair of the Department of Education. “We have in the past and we anticipate in the future that we will continue to enroll excellent students who are committed to our mission.”

Clarion has chosen to enforce budget cuts to reduce the university’s debt, and

some parts of its school of education were included on the chopping block.

Clarion resides approximately two hours away from Waynesburg University, creating a some concern among education majors, even though professors are confident that the department will never face the same fate.

“If this happened here at Waynesburg University, I would be very upset especially at this point being a junior,” said Ellen Limback, junior early special education major. “I would transfer because teaching is what I want to do and I’m already halfway there.”

Limback emphasized the value of Waynesburg University’s Department of Education.

“Waynesburg places us in a different school every semester to observe and help out starting freshman year, a lot of universities don’t do that,” said Limback. “Transferring would mean starting over and losing an essential program to me, which would be very hard at this point.”

While Clarion has struggled to keep some of its programs, Waynesburg University’s education department continues to keep promises made to students, making it a more appealing choice for prospective students..

Waynesburg University’s Department of Education will continue to be a part of the university and will remain focused on helping students fulfill their education degrees.

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A believer of entertaining education Mentor program changes to assist struggling students Program offers aid to students with low GPA

By Jacob Meyer

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Students sit outside Buhl Hall for a lecture delivered by Dr. Jenny Jellison, associate professor of Psychology.

Jellison presented at a recent conference in Canada.

Jellison presents at international conference with former student

By John Lydic

Editorial Assistant

Dr. Jenny Jellison, associate professor of psychology at Waynesburg University, went north of the border to present to psychologists from around the world.

Jellison attended the fourth International Conference on Teaching Psychology in Vancouver, Canada.

The conference was started to allow psychology teachers at collegiate and high school levels to improve their skills and techniques for teaching psychology.

“The conference was on teaching psychology, which allowed psychology professors to bounce ideas around,” said Jellison. “It gave us the ability to share different teaching techniques and resources.”

In all, people from 16 different countries gathered to share their insight on psychology.

“It was neat to hear how people are doing things in different countries,” said Jellison.

Jellison’s seminar was

titled “Educating While Entertaining – Remembering Why You Love It and Getting Them To Do the Same.”

Jellison was inspired by a former student to present at the seminar.

“I got a text from one of my students saying I should speak at one of the seminars because I would have a lot to teach other professors,” said Jellison.

Jellison was hesitant to speak until her partner Dr. Kristel Gallegher, also a former student, told her she had modeled her teaching style after Jellison and that she should really consider it.

“I thought maybe I do have a technique and maybe there is something I could present,” said Jellison.

Jellison conducted her seminar in conjunction with Gallegher, who is an assistant professor of psychology at Keystone College in La Plume, Pa. “It was awesome,” said Jellison. “We sent stuff to each other while working. We were on the same page.”

The main purpose of Jellison’s seminar was to stress

that teachers need to entertain and connect with students instead of teaching on a pedestal.

“Professors need to come down off the pedestal of being superior beings that need to impart knowledge on students,” said Jellison. “We need to care about students and let down our guard and be a real person.”

Jellison’s accomplishment was noticed by her fellow colleagues.

“We are so proud of Dr. Jellison’s accomplishments in being chosen to speak at an international conference,” said Dr. Jacquelyn Core, provost of Waynesburg University.

Core believes Jellison’s actions illustrate the talent that the experienced faculty at Waynesburg University possesses.

“Having Dr. Jellison speak at a conference like this one propels Waynesburg University into the international academic arena and allows us to demonstrate the great thinkers we have here and the great things we have happening here at Waynesburg,”

said Core.

Jellison enjoyed the experience and will look for opportunities to speak in the future.

“I maybe see myself going back to another conference,” said Jellison. “I don’t feel like I invented anything so awesome. It is so basic to me.”

Jellison feels this experience has come from the opportunities she has experienced at Waynesburg University.

“I just love our students and enjoy teaching them like real human beings,” said Jellison.

Core believes Jellison’s story is just the beginning of Waynesburg showing the world what it is all about, and that the professor is setting an example for the faculty.

“We expect to have more stories to tell when it comes to Waynesburg University faculty having these great opportunities,” said Core. “We could not be more thankful to Dr. Jellison for paving the way and inspiring faculty to reach beyond our borders to share their expertise and knowledge internationally.”

The fall semester brings many changes to Waynesburg, one being the revamping of the university’s mentoring program.

The program involves pairing up a student with a faculty or staff member to enhance the student’s college experience.

Before this year, the mentoring program was based solely on cumulative grade point average. Only if student's cumulative GPA dipped below a 2.0 would he or she be admitted into the program.

Starting this semester, any student whose GPA falls below 2.0 is automatically admitted into the program for the subsequent semester, regardless of his or her previous academic standing. As a result of the changes, the program has more students participating this semester than in any other semester in school history.

“We are trying to help [the students] as early in the process as possible,” said Brian Carr, director of the Center for Student Success and Disability Services. “We don’t want to have a student who starts to struggle and it ends up being too late where it becomes an avalanche.”

A student is in the program until he or she is back in a good academic standing.

The mentee must achieve a GPA over 2.0 in the next semester as well as raise his or her cumulative GPA over 2.0 to advance out of the program.

Carr, head of the mentoring program and a mentor himself, is a big advocate of the changes to bring more students into the program because of the positive impact it has.

“Ultimately, I think it is

the relationship between the mentor and mentee that is the driving force,” said Carr.

“Someone who serves as a mentor and knows things about the university can help the mentee and point them in the right direction.”

The mentor and mentee meet once a week to discuss classes and other aspects of the student’s life.

“The meetings between the mentor and the mentee are very much like a class,” said Carr. “There is a set date and time that works around their schedules.”

A student participating in the mentoring program receives one credit hour toward graduation.

Students can continue to participate in the program for credit after the first semester, but these extra credits don't count toward their total needed to graduate.

Head men's basketball coach Mark Christner, a second-year mentor, highlighted the importance of accountability for the mentoring program’s success.

“The first thing the students in this program need is accountability,” said Christner. “Mentors try to build trust with the mentee and learn where they are at and encourage them to do their best to find the answers they need and habits that are crucial for success.”

Even though the mentors are not compensated monetarily for this, the feeling of helping students is enough for the mentors to appreciate the program.

“A lot of the mentors who participate in the program consider it a guilty pleasure because they like doing it so much,” said Carr.

With more students in the program this semester than in the program’s history, Carr is excited to see the affect it has on the students.

“We want to guide them through the process,” said Carr. “We are trying to do as much as we can to invest in the lives of our students in a positive way.”

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Mary Spencer, a junior creative writing major who went on the D.C. trip two years ago, said that the changes were a positive.

“I think that it’s going to be a really cool opportunity that each Fiat Lux class can do their own thing and thoughtfully discuss together what they want to do and what will be most beneficial to them,” said Spencer. “If they don’t want to learn about the Holocaust and would rather go see a museum in Pittsburgh, then that would better suit that particular group.”

Among other changes, the trips will now take place on Friday nights or Sundays to better accommodate student’s plans.

Core said the original trip caused a lot of conflicts with students’ and faculty’s schedules: classes had to be interrupted and the athletes that attended were forced to miss practice on that specific Monday.

Not only did students miss a full day of classes, but after speaking to several students that had previously gone on the trip, Core said that they found themselves worn out for their classes throughout the rest of the week.

“Some students complained that they were beat and tired for the rest of the week,” said Core.

Moreover, since part of the trip in the past included free time in D.C., Core said that some students’ raised concern with being in a new city for the first time.

In the past, when the students arrived in D.C. they would take a few hours to walk through the Holocaust Museum. After that, however, freshmen were then given freedom to eat and roam the nation’s capital for a few hours.

“We were sensitive to the fact that some students feel uncomfortable walking around in a new city with unstructured time,” said Core.

The D.C. trip isn’t the only change for this year’s incoming freshmen class. Core said Fiat Lux classes are now composed of around eight students per class along with one instructor and student advisor. The smaller classes are a benefit in and of themselves, but also function to create the more tailored Fiat Lux trip experience.

“If [the classes] were in smaller groups, they could be closer to the instructor,” said Core. “The instructor can now act as a guide for the trip and the students can feel more comfortable.”

Core added that these changes will benefit both the students and the instructors.

Not everyone complained ,but Core says these changes are for best.

“The visit to the Holocaust Museum was powerful,” said Core. “It’s not that it was a bad trip, but that [this plan] works logistically for the students, and it’s something that all students can embrace.”

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incredible faculty here,” said Core. “For me, those people require so little guidance and leadership in terms of management. They have great ideas, and my biggest blessing is just being able to let them generate great ideas and give them the support they need to run with them.”

Core, who has worked as a trial lawyer and at West Virginia University in her career, noted Waynesburg’s academic policies operate through a shared governance structure, which allows the faculty to have more influence over the direction of the university’s academic path. She sees great potential in this structure because it gives educators room to develop unique curricula that best suit their students and fields of study.

“The provost isn’t somebody that makes decisions for the university. The provost is a person that works in conjunction with the faculty

to figure out what the will of the faculty is and to try to put those decisions into play,” said Core. “How I see my roll here is to help facilitate the direction the faculty wants to take the university academically, and I have been so impressed with how much I believe they really have student learning and student advancement at heart.”

The university has already made some changes under Core’s guidance. For one, the school will implement a cap on the number of students in each required freshman composition classes next semester.

According to Core, these classes will only have 14 seats each as opposed to the 18 seats offered this semester.

Core said this is a positive change for the school since it will provide a more engaging environment learning environment to freshmen.

“I think this will allow them to provide even more individualized attention to the students, but it’s a sug-

gestion that I think demonstrates that our faculty are very interested in the quality of the teaching here,” said Core. “They really care not just about coming here, putting in their time and going home, but instead about the outcomes and what kind of experiences students are having and how they can really best serve those students.”

Core has noticed the faculty and staff actively exemplify the university’s Christian mission on a daily basis.

“The best thing about this place is the faculty and the fact that we have this tremendous faculty that are servant leaders and care about our students unequivocally,” said Core. “From the first day I stepped on the campus, I really felt that the mission is palpable here. I feel like every person you encounter lives our Christian mission.”

Core doesn’t think anything has to change at Waynesburg. She plans to simply guide the university down the path it’s on.

“We’ve got great new leadership in our president, in whom I have the greatest confidence, and I really feel like if we continue to be good fiscal stewards of our tuition dollars and continue to hire great faculty, we will continue to turn out great students,” said Core. “We’re making all kinds of connections in the market and exploring additional opportunities for internships every day. I think those are the kinds of things that will help us continue to stay above the rest of the crowd.”

Core is ready to become a full member of the university.

“I think I was made for this job,” said Core. “When I think about being here as the provost and being here at Waynesburg University, it seems like a culmination of a bunch of different things I’ve done over the course of my career. I think it’s the first time in my life where I feel like I have a calling and not just a job.”

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By Paula Bittner

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R e c e nt Way n e s b u r g University graduate Evan Kephart was named interim director of the Bonner Scholars program late last summer when former director Sarah Brandstetter resigned.

According to Dave Calvario, dean of students and director of the Center for Service Leadership, the university was not given sufficient notice of Brandstetter’s resignation to make the job opening public.

When he graduated last May with a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Ministry Studies, Kephart did not know what plans God had in store for him.

This job opportunity came at the perfect time for the former Bonner Scholar.

“It was a no-brainer that this is where I liked to be,” Kephart said.

Kephart said that he received a call from Calvario while working at a summer camp. He took a few days to think about it, and ultimately decided to take the job at his alma mater.

“It was an honor to be asked,” said Kephart. “I love

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Evan Kephart, interim director of the Bonner program, instructs students at Pine Springs Camp. Kephart received a degree from Waynesburg last spring. this program.”

Kephart was a Bonner Scholar during his four years at Waynesburg University and was influenced by an older brother who was also in the program.

“The Bonner Program felt more like my major than what my major did,” said Kephart.

C a l v a r i o k n e w t h at Kephart was the right choice based on his knowledge of the Bonner program.

“He brings a lot of experience to the position,” said Calvario. “He’s definitely doing everything expected.”

Calvario said the freshmen and sophomore Bonner

Scholars are responding well to Kephart and that everyone is adjusting and learning.

Kephart is also learning through his leadership role.

“It is interesting learning the other side of the fence,” he said. “I enjoy interacting with students and finding service projects for them.”

Kephart focuses on planning meetings and dealing with the program’s finances.

“The paperwork isn’t so bad,” said Kephart.

He credits Bonner Scholars Caley Blankenbuehler and Katie Shultz for doing a lot of work for the Bonner office.

On Fridays, Kephart takes

on the role of a teacher.

Kephart is responsible for teaching a class to a group of 15 freshmen. The class orients the students to the Bonner Program.

“God dropped this position in my lap,” said Kephart.

“God called me to be here.”

He believes that God will guide him after his time as Interim Director of the Bonner Scholars is over at the end of the fall semester.

According to Calvario, the position is publically advertised and applications are being accepted. He hopes to have someone named for the position later in the semester.

Several recent incidents at nearby college campuses have drawn the issue of student safety into stark relief.

On Sept. 6, several shots were fired near students from Washington and Jefferson College as they walked near campus; a week earlier, a Wheeling-Jesuit student was fatally beaten after an argument off campus.

Though both incidents occurred within an hour’s drive of campus, Roy Barnhart, senior vice president for Finance and Administration, said measures have long been taken at Waynesburg to ensure student safety.

“We have 24-hour guard patrols all 365 days a year,” said Barnhart. “We are particularly careful to patrol the border areas of campus where there is more interaction with people unrelated to campus communication.”

While both recent incidents occurred near colleges and involved students and people from out of town, Barnhart does not believe the recent occurrences require alarm here.

“In both stated cases, you have towns larger than Waynesburg,” said Barnhart.

“That’s not to say there aren’t a lot of people in and out of town due to the drilling industry, but I have not seen [in Waynesburg] any major difficulties associated with that.”

Despite steps the university takes to ensure their safety, Barnhart said that it is a misconception that students here are immune to crime or other incidents.

“We have a substantial video system monitoring the streets bordering campus and we are hoping to add more cameras, but it is important for students to ensure their own safety,” said Barnhart. “Be aware; situational awareness is the best safety feature.”

According to Barnhart, campus security officers interact with Waynesburg Borough police on a regular basis to ensure the tightest security possible for students, faculty and staff on campus.

“We do a good job of being aware and detecting potential problem areas ahead of time,” said Barnhart. “That’s our goal.”

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Thyreen and now under the leadership of President Lee, has made a concerted effort to keep our costs as low as possible,” said Stokan. “Because of their efforts and the administration’s, I think our costs are, other than Grove City, the least expensive of any private school in the state of Pennsylvania, and for that matter, in the country.”

In order to enhance this identity, Stokan said the university awarded increased funds to incoming students this year.

“It’s the name of the game,” said Stokan. “We’re trying to recruit the best students we can to come to our university. To compete with other schools, you have to be realistic that cost is one of the key determining factors in what school a student is going to go to.”

The university hired a national enrollment consultant firm called Noel-Levitz to determine how it could best use funds to attract the ideal Waynesburg University student to enroll.

The firm made a number of recommendations, specifically to the school’s university grant funds. These grant

funds were distributed to students to compliment the merit-based scholarships they received based on their academic standing in high school.

Institutional grants do not have to be repaid.

“Grants are used to offset unmet financial need,” said Stokan. “This year, for the first time, we gave out more academic scholarships and we gave out more Waynesburg University grant funds to supplement those academic scholarships.”

Waynesburg’s low cost is now more comparable to the state schools in Pennsylvania, many of which have implemented tuition increases in the last few years.

After calculating the increased aid Waynesburg allocated this year, Stokan said he believes future students and even current students might find Waynesburg is equally as affordable an option as a state school after scholarships and grants are accounted for.

“You might go to a school like California University of Pennsylvania that if you’re paying out of pocket, it’d be cheaper than paying out of pocket at a four-year private school, but after the aid

package is processed and the scholarships and grants, you might see that they’re comparable in price or that a private school might only be a few thousand dollars more,” said Stokan.

While Stokan does not foresee a time when Waynesburg’s base tuition will equal that of a Pennsylvania state school, Stokan thinks the complete Waynesburg experience is worthy of an extra investment from students and their families.

“Do I see a place where our costs are going to be the same as theirs? If history tells us anything, probably not, because we don’t get the state funding they get,” said Stokan. “But I think the quality you get here far exceeds most state schools.”

Stokan, who begins his 13th year at Waynesburg University, said he sees the same value in the institution as Lee does. According to Stokan, Waynesburg will remain one of the most affordable schools in the nation in the future.

“Our leadership here is such that it’s very fiscally sound,” said Stokan. “I feel very confident that President Lee will continue that in the future.”

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Core. “I’ve enjoyed the program, and I learn as much from the Boy Scouts as they learn from me. It’s been a great way to serve, a great way to connect with community and a great way to build leaders out of young kids. It’s just been a fantastic experience and I am very grateful.”

Now Core has the opportunity to connect her passion for BSA with Waynesburg University through the upcoming Merit Badge University event.

Merit Badge University will take place on campus on Oct. 26 and is open to any registered Boy Scouts ages 10 to 18.

Merit Badge University is an opportunity for Boy Scouts to earn an array of merit badges, survey different academic disciplines and ultimately experience a taste

of Waynesburg University through campus exploration and the opportunity to sit in on courses of their preference.

“Merit Badge University is definitely a great recruiting opportunity,” said Jessica Sumpter, Director of Admissions. “Students that will be participating are within the high school range of 9 to 12 grade which is definitely the target audience for recruitment.”

The cost of the event is $10 and includes lunch, a patch and a t-shirt if registered by Oct. 1.

Nineteen badges will be offered, ranging from communication and journalism to first-aid and public health.

All of the badges offered will be presented by faculty members and employees of the university who possess some level of expertise.

All faculty members in-

structing a particular badge must undergo the process of applying with the local Boy Scout counsel, which involves completing a merit badge form and a counselor application form that requires them to list their area of expertise in that field.

According to C orey, Merit Badge University fits perfectly with Waynesburg University’s service mission in offering Boy Scouts badges that are required of all Boy Scouts in addition to the badges necessary to obtain the Eagle Scout standing.

“Merit Badge University is part of our ongoing commitment to serve the community and provide youth development opportunities that introduce local students to the campus and that link us to the community through service,” said Core.

Registration for Merit Badge University ends on Oct. 18.

University stands for.

“The criminal justice department works as a team to support each other toward the common goal of educating our students, so any opportunity to work as a team and assist each other enhances the overall Criminal Justice program,” said Tanda. “The fact that others,

including the provost herself, availed themselves to teach during John’s absence just speaks volumes about the professionalism and spirit of giving that Waynesburg University represents in so many ways.”

Jack said criminal justice professors were prepared for the extra classes that have come their way.

He said during his time as a detective, he had to go

through 18-hour days, which prepared him for the hectic schedules that he now takes on as a professor.

“We were very careful when we chose these courses.

All of us come from a background where we were in another career before,” said Jack. “We have all had hectic schedules before, but we were able to use good time management skills and get things accomplished.”

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Legislators fired up over closure of coal-fired power plants

By Nick Farrell Executive Editor

State legislators and representatives from local energy companies and other organizations met Friday at Waynesburg University to discuss FirstEnergy Corp.’s proposed retirements of the Hatfield’s Ferry Power Station in Greene County and the Mitchell Power Station in Washington County.

Both coal-fired power plants are expected to close on Oct. 9 because FirstEnergy says it does not have the funds to upgrade the plants to meet new regulations.

Since this hearing, several reports have stated In-

ternational Electric Power, a Pittsburgh-based company, is interested in purchasing at least one of the two plants; however, Sen. Tim Solobay said the company’s leaders are out of the country and will not begin negotiations until next week.

“From what I was told, there was some interest on their part to consider looking at Hatfield’s,” said Solobay.

“I think until we hear next week once the principles come back into the country, it’s going to be still a bit speculative.”

Prior to hearing this news, Solobay believes the recent hearing at Waynesburg University was a step in the

right direction for the two condemned facilities, but he’s still skeptical about their respective fates.

“It’s way more complex than any of us initially began to think about, and it’s been a lot of good learning and education since then,” said Solobay.

“Unfortunately, I’m not sure if we’re going to get a good outcome.”

At Friday’s hearing, several representatives testified before the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, making it clear FirstEnergy still plans to close the plants next month.

James Lash, president of

FirstEnergy Generation, said the plants are inefficient at the present time.

“We continuously perform economic analysis of our generating stations, and that’s done on an ongoing basis,” said Lash.

“It’s apparent that the slow economy and the cost of upcoming environmental regulations has made the continued operation of Hatfield’s Ferry and Mitchell stations uneconomical.”

While FirstEnergy maintains these facilities are no longer cost-effective operations, several legislators commented during the hearing that the two plants will meet federal standards

in their current state until 2016.

A purpose of this hearing was to determine if the electrical grid would be affected by these two plant closures, something PJM Interconnection is trying to determine.

Robert Powelson, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission, stated the importance of protecting the public interest when dealing with FirstEnergy’s proposed plans for the power plants.

“I think it’s our goal to ensure the final outcome of this matter does not hurt consumers or decrease the reliability of our electric grid,” said Powelson.

When these plants close, approximately 380 employees will lose work. Powelson stated how the PUC is working to try to find a resolution that will save these jobs.

“I know some of the workers are here today with their families, and I think it’s accordingly [that] I want them to know that all of us and people here at this hearing are working collectively and speaking with a unified voice, and we’re going to do what we have to do whether it’s working with the EPA, the Department of Energy and other stake holders, to keep the dialogue going around See FirstEnergy on B4

Shiny cars, sunshine and Golden Oldies Women take a shot at firearms course Hunting Hills shooting range offers local women free classes

By James Witte Op/Ed Editor

Cori Schipani, Graphic Design Editor

A pair of 50s Fest-goers admire the pristinely-kept classic cars that lined High St. on Saturday. Passers-by walked to the beat of music that WANB's Doug "Crazy Dougie" Wilson played from the courthouse steps.

50s Fest and Car Cruise sees lots of cars, large crowd

By Samantha Peer

For The Yellow Jacket

Vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles lined the streets of downtown Waynesburg as Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful hosted its 12th Annual 50s Fest and Car Cruise on Sept. 14.

Fifties music filled the streets as WANB’s Doug Wilson, also an instructor of communication at Waynesburg University, played Golden Oldies music from his booth located on the steps of the Greene County courthouse.

WANB entetained the crowds with various contests throughout the day.

The station held bubble gum chewing and hulahooping contests, as well as a twist contest and a limbo contest.

The radio station offered a variety of prizes, from a free hot dog provided by Moore’s Hot Dogs to tickets to the Pittsburgh Zoo. “The 50s Fest is not seen as a fundraiser as much as a way to attract people to downtown Waynesburg in order to generate economic activity for merchants and

to bring the community together,” said Barbara Kirby, vice president of Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful.

Shelly Brown, chairperson of the promotions committee of Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful, was pleased with the turnout at this year's annual event.

“It’s been a great year for the 50s Fest,” said Brown.

“We’ve had 218 vehicles register in the car cruise, and those registered have come as far as 260 miles to participate. We have people attending from Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia.”

Though the weather was not ideal, Brown could not complain.

“It’s certainly better than rain,” said Brown.

“We got rained on last year, so as long as the sun is shining, we are happy.”

The promotions committee of Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful, in addition to planning the 50s Fest, plans events such as the Holiday Open House and the Farmer’s Market, both in downtown Waynesburg.

Sasha Lemley, a stylist for See 50s Fest on B4

For the past three Thursdays, Greene County women have enjoyed laughing and learning to shoot guns together at Hunting Hills Shooting Preserve in Dilliner.

“They go from not being able to mount the gun very well to breaking targets,” said Charles Malloy, who instructs the introductory sporting clays class.

“They’re very enthusiastic and they really enjoy being together and enjoy the camaraderie, because most of them don’t know each other until it starts.”

The sporting clays classes have been offered through the Greene County Department of Recreation for the past three years.

According to the course manual provided to participants, clay target shooting is “the art of shooting at special flying targets” with a shotgun.

According to its mission statement, the clays shooting course aims to promote and enhance the game of shooting sports while teaching gun knowledge and safety instruction to participants.

The clays shooting course also teaches sportsmanship, technique and etiquette.

“It began with our scholastic target program,” said Pam Blaker, Greene County Parks and Recreation manager.

“We had a good response for children, and that’s available for students 12th grade

and under, and we had a lot of female students that were interested.”

When the program grew even larger, the county decided to offer a basic course

“They go from not being able to mount a gun...to breaking targets.”

Charles Malloy

Instructor at Hunting Hills

to women.

This year, the classes were free to women ages 15 years or older who had not previously taken the course. “[Instructors Malloy and Randy Coss] start with the basics on how to mount a gun, how you need to stand, what to look for when the clay comes out of the thrower and gun safety,” said Blaker.

According to Malloy, the women have progressed very far in their skills – and they have only held three classes to date.

“The ladies are very receptive to it and pay attention,” said Malloy.

“They try very hard and they do real well.”

In previous years, the county has offered this program through grant assistance from the Friends of the National Rifle Association.

This year, the county received support from the Waynesburg Sportsman Association, as well.

See Oh, Shoot on B4

Music store sings a new tune in Waynesburg's downtown

By Chelsea Dicks Managing Editor

Waynesburg is adding to the attractions the small, rural town has to offer.

With the loss of Waynesburg Press and other smaller businesses in the area, Waynesburg commissioners welcomed the idea of a new and completely unique musical attraction called The Music House.

The man behind the idea and the house is Alejandro Pinzón, lecturer of music at Waynesburg University.

“I came here [from Mexico] to be a professor of music because I played the violin and they were enlarging the music program,” said Pinzón.

“But then I thought, wouldn’t it be nice if we had something for the whole community.”

One of the first things Pinzón noticed when he first moved here was the lack of

Chelsea Dicks, Managing Editor

Alejandro Pinzón poses outside his newly opened Music House along S. West Street in Waynesburg. options for people interested in learning a musical instrument.

“When I moved here I started having a lot of people coming up to me and asking for lessons in violin because I was the only one who could offer that to them,” said Pinzón.

He was surprised there were no string options for children, even at public schools.

“For people to find a teacher in this area, they would have to drive all the way to Pittsburgh or Morgantown, and that is where the idea began,” said Pinzón.

“I wanted to save people that time, that money, that gas and have something closer to home.”

From the very beginning, the idea for The Music House began to grow. Pinzón realized that instead of making it a dream, he would make it a goal.

Since 2009 he has been working on this goal, and now he has made it a reality.

The Music House opened its doors this month for the community to enjoy. The business offers instrumental lessons to customers of all ages. Instructors are experienced professionals who are passionate about music and committed to the education of the fine arts.

Lessons are available for a variety of musical instruments: violin, clarinet, banjo, piano, organ, guitar and voice. He also said that

if someone from the community is interested in an instrument that they do not offer, they will try to add the instrument to their list of available lessons.

The Music House plans on having recitals for all students.

“I want people to have a relationship with the music,” said Pinzón.

Pinzón said that he plans on decorating the music house with many different instruments and original paintings done by friends and colleagues.

“I want to make it a real artistic place where people can come and enjoy the arts,” said Pinzón.

He believes he has established a relaxed feeling within the building for both students and parents.

He provides a comfortable sit down area with refreshments of coffee, tea and hot

chocolate.

Pinzón stressed that The Music House is meant for all ages who are interested in learning a musical instrument.

“It is scientifically proven that music helps your mind, your memory and your coordination especially in younger children,” said Pinzón.

Pinzón is proud of the response that he has received from the community, and that The Music House is now a part of the Waynesburg community.

“I want to see growth in the interest of music and I want to see the music scene grow in the county and hopefully bring people closer together,” said Pinzón.

The Music House is now open, located at 35 S West Street in Waynesburg. For more information visit musichousewaynesburg.weebly. com or call 724-914-0346.

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Techy dorm rooms University allows wireless Internet routers

For the last few years, Waynesburg residental students have had to gain access to their Internet connection through an Ethernet cable.

While the rest of the buildings on campus have wireless Internet access, dorm rooms had to connect the old fashioned way.

That no longer is the case.

In an email sent to students from William Dumire, Executive Director of Information Technologies, students on campus were alerted they are now permitted to have wireless routers in their rooms.

In the past, if students wanted to use the Internet from their bed, they had to drag their Ethernet cable across the room with their laptop. They also could not connect tablets and smartphones to the Internet in

their rooms without breaking a rule.

Now that students may have access to wireless Internet, it shows that Waynesburg University is doing its best to advance its on-campus technology one router at a time.

Granted, students didn’t have to go that far back to find a time when they had to use a dial-up connection, but it's good to see wireless, which has long been a part of the rest of campus, now reaching to the dorms.

It's good to see the university advancing its technology and giving its students a better chance to succeed in the same process.

Students can check out the email sent by Dumire on Sept. 5 to see how exactly he or she can set up a wireless router in his or her dorm room for this year.

rob longo Columnist

By the end of this column, most student-athletes on campus may not care for my view on this topic – but it’s worth raising a point.

Last week, the Yellow Jacket ran an article about a basketball court in the sports section.

It wasn’t an earth-shattering article – just a simple, average-length article, tucked inside the front page that spilled onto the back page of the section.

The article talked about the new surface in the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse.

For those who haven’t heard, it’s a beautiful hardwood court, complete with a new logo at center court.

No more polyurethane court from the 1980s.

No more cracks on the sides of the courts when trying to play pickup basketball on the side hoops.

Every student who has ever played pick-up basketball or soccer or volleyball on the old Fieldhouse court should be excited about this, right?

Wrong.

According to athletic director Larry Marshall, the court will not be open to the average student that would like to shoot hoops.

The court may be under more security than Fort Knox.

Okay, that might be a stretch.

Regardless, the new surface in Marisa Fieldhouse will be for athletic use only.

But what about intramurals?

Don’t worry about it. To combat this concern, the school has decided to move all fitness classes to the Wiley

Armory, where the wrestling team has to practice.

That’s all well and good, but what happens if there is an overwhelming amount of students who want to play basketball on a weeknight? I understand having a basketball court to use is a privilege rather than a right.

But if there is a cramped gym one night, what are students supposed to do? Drive down to the basketball courts behind Sunoco and put their floodlights on the outdoor courts to play?

I understand we are a small Division III college, but the necessity of having two open, functional courts is there.

I know student-athletes like having something special, just for themselves. I’ve been there before.

Even Division I venues receive more occupants than the Marisa Fieldhouse. The University of Pittsburgh has

the Peterson Events Center, the home of men’s and women’s basketball. But on off days, students use the court – whether they are using the court for pickup basketball, or the protective cover is on the playing surface and the space is being used for elliptical and stationary bikes.

West Virginia also lets its students use the court in the Coliseum. While working for ESPN two years ago, there was a 10 a.m. tip on national television. When I walked into the arena around 7 a.m., there was a group of people playing pickup basketball on the court – three hours before the game.

It is my understanding that the the funding for the court was entirely pulled from the athletic fund. If the money was entirely pulled form the athletic department, I can understand why the court See Fieldhouse on B3

Need for speed: 55 mph is just too slow James Witte Columnist

I recently watched a YouTube video.

I know, I know, but it was not the typical viral video of the week or anything like that. Just follow me on this, you’ll see where I’m going with it.

The YouTube video I watched was titled “Speed Kills Your Pocketbook” and it was uploaded just last week.

It is an informational video that’s 15 minutes long and already has three quarters of a million views.

According to the Huffington Post: British Columbia [B.C.] the creator of the video, Chris Thompson, targets the speed limits in British Columbia, Canada.

Thompson argues that while 50 kilometers per

hour (31 mph) speed limits makes sense in urban areas, it does not make sense in other less populated areas, such as highways, where the traffic often drives well above the speed limit.

I know what you’re thinking; ‘I’m full of it; this video I watched was nothing but someone’s opinion. No facts at all.’

Wrong.

The video is full of statistics and research on speed limits from across the United States and Canada. Actual facts with graphs and charts.

When I first watched this video, something clicked, and I realized this is relatable to anyone who has ever driven on either I-79 or I-70.

I say I-70 with a bit of disgust, because if you’ve ever driven on the road, you fear for your life.

The posted speed for I-70 between the Washington

and New Stanton exits are 55 mph.

Yes, 55 mph.

The same speed you can go on stretches of Route 21 in rural Greene County.

But trust me, no one ever goes 55 mph on I-70.

I’ve been told numerous times from different people that the police don’t bother to go to I-70, because no one follows the speed limit.

Now whether the police enforce that stretch of highway is not my point. It’s that no one on I-70 drives at that speed limit.

If you watch the video, Thompson references a B.C. report on speed that states “the majority of motorists drive at a speed they consider reasonable and safe for road, traffic and environmental conditions. Posted limits which are set higher or lower than dictated by roadway and traffic conditions, are ignored by the majority of

motorists.”

Do you follow me yet?

Why then, if the majority of the motorists ignore the 55 mph speed limit on I-70, does the state not bother to set a more reasonable common sense speed limit?

If you do a little digging, you can find the speed limits of Pennsylvania roads back into the 1940’s.

And in that time, the speed limit on the Pennsylvania Turnpike was 70 mph.

So the speed limit was higher when the phrase “crumple zone” meant your knees?

Look, cars have gotten safer.

Roads are better, albeit in Pennsylvania they’ve dragged their feet for as long as I’ve been alive and are just now getting to making roads safer.

Yes, I’m talking about the I-79 andI-70 interchange, See SPEED on B3

World views

Take advantage of service opportunities Waynesburg University is located in a rural area where the old covered bridges, hundreds of acres of trees and tons of open space help Greene County maintain simple, rustic beauty.

The only problem is that the town of Waynesburg doesn’t provide students

There are a multitidue of service trip opportunities, which are not to be missed. Your eyes will be opened to the wonders that our world holds. with many things to do when classes are not in session. Aside from historic attractions, Waynesburg does not offer a huge amount of attractions for people around college age.

Thankfully, Waynesburg University offers many options for getting out of the rolling hills and into all corners of the world.

The university offers multiple international mission trips every year for anyone interested to sign up.

Trip sites include Guatemala, Romania, Jamaica and many others that will allow you to get you out and explore the world. These trips enable students to experience different cultures, lifestyles and religions. Your eyes will be opened to the wonders that our world holds.

Each trip offers different experiences, different services and different memories that you will cherish.

The university also offers multiple closer-to-home mission trips if visiting a foreign land is not something that interests you.

Waynesburg University strives to have its students experience all they can while attending school and committing themselves to leading lives of purpose. But it's up to students to take advantage of these opportunities.

For more information on the mission trips Waynesburg offers, check out page D4 in the Arts & Life section of this week’s newspaper.

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Voting is a right, so why not exercise it?

Dr. Richard Waddel Columnist

Thank you to the Yellow Jacket for allowing me to use this space to ‘put in my two cents.’ One of the prerogatives of geezerhood is offering wisdom to succeeding generations.

Students may think of this as ‘nagging’ but we call it ‘teaching.’

Even though I teach Political Science, I’m not going to tell you about particular policies, parties or positions.

Instead, all I want to do is to encourage, exhort and enjoin all Waynesburg University students to vote.

There are a lot of bad rea-

sons for not voting. There are only good reasons to vote.

I will mention the most important.

Voting is the only way a young person can truly declare adulthood. We have many age qualifications for doing all kinds of things.

Fifteen year olds can start driving. Sixteen year olds can legally drop out of school.

Seventeen year olds can join the military (with a note from your mom).

Twenty-one year olds can buy beer. Twenty-five year olds can rent cars.

All of these things are nice, but eighteen year olds can change the world by changing the leadership of the most powerful nation on earth. Not a bad way to make people sit up and take notice

of you!

Waynesburg University students have two options in voting.

You may register and vote in your home town via absentee voting or register and vote in Waynesburg due to the fact that you live here long enough during the academic year to qualify as a resident.

Registering and voting via

absentee ballot is very easy.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission has an easy to use website that provides all of the forms and information needed to receive an absentee ballot from anywhere in the U.S. Their website is www.eac. gov/voterreources. You can also google “absentee votSee Voting on B3

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Cheat Sheet: The Navy Yard shooting and why it happened Left, a police officer stands guard outside of the Washington Navy Yard in D.C. after fire was opened inside of the secure base. Thirteen lives were lost inside the Yard Monday.

Editor's Note: The following is a synopsis of a recent topic trending in world or national news.

On Monday, Sept.16 approximately at 8:15 a.m., Aaron Alexis began a shooting rampage that would leave 13 dead, Alexis included, at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. According to the Washington Post, Alexis entered Building 197 of the Navy Yard with a valid pass and key card.

He then went to the bathroom on the fourth-floor and came out with an altered Remington 870 shotgun and began firing.

Within minutes, police were at the scene and soon after engaged Alexis in a gun battle.

At some point, as stated by law enforcement authorities, “Alexis killed a security guard in the lobby and took the guard’s 9mm handgun.”

At 8:55 a.m., emergency responders reported a D.C. police officer down on the third floor.

Finally, at approximately 9:20 a.m., Alexis was fatally shot.

It still remains unclear what Alexis’ motive was, but details have emerged that Alexis, a former Navy reservist, had a checkered past with the law and had visited two Veteran’s Affairs hospitals after claiming he heard voices in his head, according to reports.

According to the Washington Post, “on Aug. 7, while on a trip to Newport, Alexis called police to his hotel room and told them he was being followed by three people who were keeping him awake ‘by talking to

Below, Aaron Alexis lived in a gated community in Fort Worth, Tex., until he was evicted for shooting guns in his apartment.

Alexis claimed he was cleaning his gun while cooking, but some suspect that accidental shooting, which nearly injured a neighbor, was intentional.

Photos courtesy MCT Campus

him and sending vibrations into his body,’ according to a police report. The report has the victim’s name blacked out, but Lt. William Fitzgerald of the Newport police confirmed that it was Alexis.”

Alexis’ past is littered with

run-ins with the law and he had moved numerous times from Seattle, Wash. to Fort Worth, Tex., when he was in the Navy.

He was described as a gentle man who became a devout Buddhist, but also as a man with an angry streak

who had fired his weapon into his upstairs neighbor’s apartment in Fort Worth.

“He’s a 13-year-old stuck in a 34-year-old body,” said Oui Suthamtewakul, owner of the Happy Bowl Thai restaurant in White Settlement, Tex., and a friend who lived

with Alexis for most of the past three years.

“He needs attention.”

When interviewed by the Washington Post, Somsak Srisan, a Thai immigrant in Fort Worth, offered a possible explanation.

“I think probably some-

body tried to put him down.

I don’t know," said Somsak.

"Did somebody try to discriminate against him?”

Somsak asked Alexis only once why he had left his job at the naval base.

It was a brief conversation.

According to the interview published in the Washington Post, Somsak asked Alexis why he quit his government job.

Alexis said he felt disliked.

As to how someone with such a problematic past could have been allowed on base, the Navy had given Alexis an honorable discharge, correcting a report issued that stated he was given a general discharge, something lessdesirable, according to the Washington Post.

“With his honorable discharge, Alexis apparently was issued a government contractor access card that would have allowed him into the Navy Yard and other military installations, " said Thomas Hoshko, chief executive of The Experts, a Hewlett-Packard subcontractor for which Alexis was working.

"His security clearance was updated in July.”

Those killed in the shooting are: Michael Arnold, Martin Bodrog, Arthur Daniels, S ylvia Frasier, Kathleen Gaarde, John Roger Johnson, Mary Frances DeLorenzo Knight, Frank Kohler, Vishnu Pandit, Kenneth Bernard Proctor, Gerald Read, Richard Michael Ridgell.

Information complied from washingtonpost.com.

Information compiled by JAMES WITTE Op/Ed Editor

In the news: Ten headlines you need to know this week Editor's Note: The following is a summary of the 10 stories from last week that a college student needs to know.

1. U.S. accusation leads to further Syria debate The accusations from the United States against the Assad government of Syria concerning the use of poison gas against rebels caused President Obama to reiterate the threat of military action against Syria. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review states that Syrian officials see the U.S.Russia compromise as a victory for their country. Obama said in a televised interview that Russia doesn’t share U.S. values in Syria, although he is still withholding military strikes until receiving results from the United Nations chemical weapons inspector.

–Pittsburgh TribuneReview, Sept. 16 2. Shooting tragedy in nation's capital On Monday, a gunman opened fire in the Washington Navy Yard in the U.S. capital city. The New York Times reported that 13

people were confirmed dead while another eight are recovering from injuries. The shooter, Aaron Alexis, was killed and reportedly acted alone. Law enforcement is working to discover a motive for the criminal act, which is not currently being treated as an act of terrorism.

–New York Times, Sept. 16

3. Flood casualties in Colorado escalate According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, disastrous flooding in Lyons, Colo. is emphasized by rising numbers. More than 1,200 people are still unaccounted for, six are presumed dead, 11,700 people have been evacuated and at least 19,000 homes have been lost or damaged. Rescue workers have been flocking to the Rocky Mountain town, and the extensive repair work will begin as soon as possible, although town officials say that many roads in the area may not be repaired for a year.

–Pittsburgh TribuneReview, Sept. 16 4. An uncertain time

for Pittsburgh sports Pittsburgh’s fans were disappointed on Monday as the Penguins, Pirates, and Steelers all lost their respective games. The Penguins lost 4-1 to the Detroit Red Wings in a preseason game, the Pirates fell to the San Diego Padres 2-0, and the Steelers start the season 0-2 with a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, 20-10. Writers from the Pittsburgh-Tribune Review said the Pirates are still on track to make the postseason, the Steelers need to make some serious changes if they want to succeed and judgment on the Penguins’ future will wait until the regular season begins.

5. Policeman on trial for manslaughter A Charlotte, N.C. police officer is being charged with voluntary manslaughter, according to the ObserverReporter, after shooting a Florida A&M University football player on Sept. 14.

The student, Jonathan A. Ferrell, was reportedly looking for help after a car accident. He knocked on a woman’s door, and the police

were summoned. When Ferrell continued to approach them after being warded off with a Taser, officer Randall Kerrick shot and killed the student. Kerrick began court hearings on Monday.

–Observer-Reporter, Sept. 15

6. Wrecked cruise ship salvaged from reef According to the Associated Press, workers began on Monday, Sept. 16 to salvage the cruise liner Concordia that collided with an Italian reef in January 2012.

The extreme tilt of the ship combined with size of the ship means the process of rotating the ship to a position where it can be towed away is extensive; there is a constant possibility of toxic chemicals leaking into the water and of parts of the ship splintering away. Engineers in charge are confident that the salvage and towing of the ship will be successful.

–Associated Press, Sept. 16 7. Pittsburgh to join NLC Pittsburgh City Councilman and Democratic may-

oral nominee Bill Peduto intends to renew Pittsburgh’s membership in the National League of Cities. Pittsburgh was a part of the NLC from 1958 until 1996, and Peduto, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, believes the city has missed out on many opportunities in the interim.

He will therefore travel to an NLC conference in Seattle to begin the process of returning to the league.

–Pittsburgh TribuneReview, Sept. 16 8. World War II squadron memorialized America’s first black fighter pilots, the Tuskegee Airmen, were honored on Sunday, Sept. 15 at the unveiling of a new memorial at the Sewickley cemetery.

According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the memorial is the largest outdoor display to honor the World War II squadron. 500 people attended the unveiling to show support for the Tuskegee fighters. –Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Sept. 16 9. Waynesburg professor makes an important

discovery According to Waynesburg University’s website, Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Chad Sethman contributed to an extensive report concerning SARM, an innate immunity adaptor. He hopes his research will lead to advancements in drugs to treat diseases caused by the SARM gene.

–Waynesburg.edu, Sept. 12 10. Pennsylvania works to get bridges up to standards According to the Observer-Reporter, Pennsylvania is home to one of the largest quantities of structurally deficient bridges in the nation.

PennDOT has been working quickly in recent years to fix this issue, but funds for fixing the bridges are nearly gone. The state now faces an uphill battle to reduce the number of unsound bridges.

–Observer-Reporter, Sept. 15 Information compiled by KIMMI BASTON For the Yellow Jacket

Speed: slow Fieldhouse: Court access Voting: The ballot gives students a say a quick trip to the Greene Voter Registration on the driving is bad should not be restricted to Continued from B2 County Office Building at first floor. ing (your home state)” and 93 E. High Street (on the You may not be interested Continued from B2

probably one of the most dangerous, if not dumbest, sections of road in the country.

My point is, you, the reader, should get involved.

You should be advocating better and safer roads, and more common sense speed limits based on science, not Harrisburg politicians from decades ago.

We drive these roads every day. And it’s sad that it’s the most dangerous thing we do every day.

I’m not saying raise speed limits so we can all drive faster. I’m saying raise the speed limits so we can all drive safer.

college athletes only Continued from B2

should be used for athletes.

What if part of a normal student’s tuition went towards the renovation of that court?

Better yet, is it worth it in the long run to keep the floor under lock and key from non-student-athletes that would enjoy the floor as well?

In a July issue of Focus Magazine, a publication of floordaily.com, a hardwood court, if properly maintained, can be used for up to 60 years.

Compare that to a rubber

floor, which lasts roughly half of that time, when maintained well.

It’s estimated that the old floor in the field house was used for the past 29 years.

Even if the concern of the athletic department is the longevity of the court, concern for the court's ability to last decades should be tossed aside..

The university spent a great deal of money to give the court a facelift, so why not allow all students use it to maximize the value of the field house?

It would be a shame if the facility would be used all for one, not one for all.

connect with state websites throughout the U.S. Registering to vote in Waynesburg is equally easy.

All it takes to register is

north side of High Street between Church and Morgan Streets). You will be quickly registered by the nice folks in the Office of Elections and

in politics, but politics is always interested in you. Put on your big boyor big girl panties and hang out with the adults! Vote!

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50s Fest: Cars line High Street at the 12th annual car show (Above left): Ron Robinson of Washington, Pa., admires a 1940s Willys that was remodeled like a race car.

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Blondie’s Hair Salon, handed out cupcakes and offered rewards cards to people passing outside of the salon located along High Street.

“The 50s Fest is definitely a great way of promoting the local businesses,” said Lemley.

“We’ve had a great turnout.”

Members of the Greene Community church offered 50s Fest-goers free face painting and commemorative photographs, as well as the opportunity to decorate frames.

The 50s Fest promotions committee first approached Greene Community eight years ago and asked them to offer kid-friendly activities to the children attending the event.

The church has participated in the event every year since.

Among the Greene Community volunteers were Dave and Leah Bell, who printed photos of each vehicle registered in the car cruise and offered the photos to the owners.

“The 50s Fest offers our church the opportunity to be a blessing to the community,” said Leah Bell.

Eve re tte War n e r, of Bridgeport, W.Va., entered his 1964 Dodge 330 into the car cruise, traveling 70 miles to display his vehicle.

Warner first discovered the 50s Fest when driving his truck through town four years ago.

This was the first year that he registered his vehicle in the event.

Karen Vitori, owner of Grandma’s Attic, said her business has been a part of

(Above right): A King of Rock impersonator entertained 50s Fest-goers on the steps of the Greene County Courthouse by singing and dancing to classis Elvis tunes.

(Left): A stuffed animal leopard keeps watch over Richard Sterbutzel's 1954 Metropolitan Nash. One couple smiles at the spruce green car and its feline friend, both of which Sterbutzel drove to the fest from Gettysburg.

(Below left): Neki MacFann and Joette Grimes of Fredericktown enjoy snow cones provided by Greene Community Church.

(Below right): A couple stops to admire one of the many shiny, old-fashioned trucks that lined High St..

Photos by Cori Schipani, Graphic Design Editor

the 50s Fest since its grand opening eight years ago.

The 50s Fest has proved successful in promoting her business.

“Any event that brings

people into town is always good for business,” said Vitori.

The turn-out at the 50s Fest this year pays tribute to the fact that this annual

event is quickly becoming a tradition that Greene County residents look forward to each year.

Brown believes the 50s Fest is a staple of Waynesburg

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these generation assets,” said Powelson.

Lash also admitted FirstEnergy recognizes the ramifications these closures will have among employees and throughout the company; however, when asked by Rep. Pam Snyder to elaborate on what FirstEnergy is doing to help employees who will lose jobs, Lash did not make any specific comments.

While Powelson stated his beliefs that these two coalfired power stations have a future in Pennsylvania, the fifth largest coal producing state in the nation, Lash again cited economic issues as reasons why the plants must close.

In addition, Lash said converting these facilities into gas power plants is not an option.

“There’s the capability there to convert them to gas, but it doesn’t make economic sense to do so,” said Lash.

“They are not designed for running on gas, they’re designed for running on coal.”

While rumors circulate involving a potential buyer for these two condemned plants, Lash reiterated FirstEnergy’s

tradition.

“The 50s Fest is sure to become a tradition in Waynesburg,” said Brown.

“It’s been going strong for twelve years, and is one of

Oh, shoot: Girls learn to fire guns Continued from B1

Pam Blaker, along with Greene County Director of Recreation Jake Blaker, attends all of the classes for grant writing purposes.

Pam Blaker sometimes practices shooting while she and Jake are at the course.

“I think my best is a 92 [clays],” said Pam Blaker.

“Nintey-two out of onehundred.”

Both Malloy and Pam Blaker agree that Hunting Hills is a great facility to teach at.

“Hunting Hills is one of

Alysson Wernert, For the Yellow Jacket

Sen. Tim Solobay speaks to FirstEnergy president James Lash about the power plant closings at Hatfield Ferry and Mitchell at a hearing last week. plans for the Oct. 9 closures of the two facilities at the hearing.

“What we’ll do on Oct. 9 is what we’ve done with nine other stations,” said Lash.

“We will deactivate them and shut them down, deactivating them in a safe, secure and environmentally conscious way.”

According to Lash, once these power stations are shut down, they cannot be reactivated.

“When you close a station, you lay systems up, you deactivate a lot of systems; there’s quite a cost in terms of bringing those stations back,” said Lash.

“We don’t see an opportu-

nity right now for that [reactivation] to happen.”

Solobay is still hopeful that these plants will remain open after Oct. 9, stating he hopes to meet with the Secretary of Energy to determine if either Hatfield’s Ferry or Mitchell could become a pilot station that uses cleaner technologies.

the most enjoyable days in downtown Waynesburg. It’s not only enjoyable to be at the festival, but it’s also enjoyable to be downtown when all of the merchants are open.”

the nicer courses around,” said Malloy. “If you get into the sport and you go to other courses, you’ll realize how well-maintained and how nice Hunting Hills is.”

Pam Blaker has practiced shooting at many courses, and she agrees with Malloy.

“They keep their course well-maintained and, compared to others we’ve been to, they take very good care of it and everything goes back into it,” said Pam Blaker.

“Hunting Hills," she said, "is a well-kept secret.”

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Offensive explosion

Women's XC wins home invitational

Megan Potosky, Yellow Jacket

Joy Oster (left) and Emily Latimer (right) lead a group of runners during the Waynesburg Invitational.

Paul and four other Waynesburg runners finish among top 10

By Nick Brommer

For the Yellow Jacket

Michael Kabay, Waynesburg University

Junior quarterback Carter Hill unleashes a throw during Waynesburg's 59-49 victory over Frostburg State on Saturday. Hill's 483 passing yards set a new program record and helped Waynesburg start the season 2-0.

Hill and Waynesburg offense overcome seven touchdowns by Frostburg State quarterback Ken Emmons at Bobcat Stadium

By Carson Fox

Sports Editorial Assistant

Frostburg State University head coach Tom Rogish summed up his team’s 59-49 loss to Waynesburg this past Saturday in one statement. “[If we would have] stopped [Bernie Thompson] or [Andrew English], we win the ball game,” said Rogish.

It was definitely a monumental game for both of the Waynesburg junior receivers.

Thompson led all receivers in the game with 173 yards on 10 catches, including a critical first-down reception on fourth-and-seven in the fourth quarter.

English tallied his secondstraight game with over 100 yards receiving, catching 13 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown. English has already eclipsed his total for receptions from the entire 2012 season, while Thompson needs just three more receptions to break his career total.

Both receivers’ play came to no surprise by Waynesburg head coach Rick Shepas.

“I knew [Thompson] was going to play this well,” said Shepas of his diminutive 5’8” receiver. “His catch on

fourth-and-seven showed he plays much bigger than he actually is in stature. English can be a big-game player and he showed that on Saturday also.”

The Jackets improved to 2-0 on the young season, while the Bobcats fell to 0-2.

Waynesburg junior quarterback Carter Hill broke the school record for passing yards in a single game with 483. He completed 38-of-58

pass attempts, which were both career highs and threw three touchdowns without an interception.

Even in a back-and-forth game, Hill said he did not have a moment where he felt he needed to carry the offense.

“I just believe in our offense, our game plan and our coaches,” said Hill. “As a whole, our offense thinks we can move the ball and that was our mentality today.”

After a 47-3 loss to Geneva in week one, Frostburg State rebounded with 49 points off seven touchdowns by quarterback Ken Emmons.

Emmons threw for 384 yards with four touchdowns and ran for 137 yards and three more touchdowns on the Jacket defense. Emmons’ performance, as well as the entire Frostburg State offense, was a surprise to Shepas.

“I didn’t know what to expect because there are a lot of [misleading] things about first games,” said Shepas. “I

knew it would snap [Frostburg State] into a better week of practice and we knew we were going to get a better game out of them. I didn’t think it would turn into a score-fest, but it did.”

A week after Muskingum quarterback CJ Snider thrashed through Waynesburg’s defense, Emmons found similar success running the ball from the quarterback position.

Running an up-tempo, spread offense, Emmons was able to convert on quick passes, hitting sophomore wide receiver Haydan Roberts for a team-high nine passes for 135 yards and a touchdown.

Two other Bobcat receivers combined for 10 passes for 227 yards.

Shepas believes getting his team experience against two different types of spread offense quarterbacks will pay dividends in the future.

“I left the Muskingum

By CJ Filippi

It was a tough matchup on Saturday, but it did not stop the Waynesburg football team from improving its record to 2-0 when it defeated Frostburg State, 59-49.

Junior quarterback Carter Hill set the school record for passing yards in game, throwing for 483 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions.

Hill’s aerial display shattered a 45-year-old record held by John Huntey, who

passed for 467 yards in a game against Lock Haven in 1968.

The feat left head coach Rick Shepas impressed by his junior signal-caller.

“I thought [Hill] played well,” said Shepas.

“I liked how [Hill] spread the ball around. He was sharp and seeing the field well. He didn’t play perfectly, but he could’ve thrown for well over 500 yards. He had a lot of good decision making.”

Shepas was not the only one who thought Hill had a

great day.

Junior wide receiver Andrew English thought the quarterback had a great day

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Commentary

D1 teams can learn from Waynesburg Carson fox Sports Editorial Assistant

It seems to me that Oklahoma State University was Blue Mountain State before Spike TV ever came up with the idea of the show.

According to a 10-month investigation by Sports Illustrated, the Cowboys’ football See FOOTBALL on C4 program is alleged to have paid players, allowed drug use, allowed academic cheating and had a hostess program in which female students had sex with recruits on visits, which is similarly portrayed on the television show.

On Sept. 11, Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star wrote a piece titled, “The real story of the Oklahoma State scandal is that no one cares.” While his title seems like a hasty generalization, I can see where Mellinger is coming from. Division I college football has become a billion dollar industry, and as long as fans continue to as well. spend money on season tick“[Hill’s] performance was ets, merchandise, travel and donations to schools’ athletic See HILL on C4 clubs, college football fans

Junior QB breaks 45-year-old record For the Yellow Jacket

The Waynesburg University women’s cross country team competed in the Waynesburg Invitational on Saturday.

The Jackets finished first out of five schools while running on their home course at the Greene County Airport.

It was the first time Waynesburg has won a women’s cross country meet as a team in over two years. The last time the Jackets won a meet was in 2001, at an event held at Geneva College.

Waynesburg dominated the competition in this race, having five runners finish in the top 10. Point Park University, who finished second on the day, only had two runners finish in the top 10. Fellow Presidents’ Athletic Conference members Westminster and Chatham finished third and fourth respectively. Carlow University occupied fifth.

Saturday’s event was the only home match for Waynesburg University in the 2013 fall season.

Waynesburg head coach Chris Hardie believed it was an advantage for the Jackets, because they were familiar

with their course.

“Our course is a lot flatter compared to the other courses in the PAC, and I think we know it a lot better than the other schools since we get to run it twice a week,” Hardie said. “From this point forward, we won’t run it as much, but it’s still nice to have a good home course.”

After sitting out last week’s meet, senior Bre Paul was first to cross the finish line for the Yellow Jackets, with a time of 23:47.5, good enough for third place overall. Freshman Emily Latimer finished just a second behind Paul, with a fourth place time of 23:48.9.

Joy Oster, Katie Latimer and Megan Ferrick crossed the line consecutively for a sixth, seventh and eighth place overall finish.

Chatham’s Rachel Leftwich won the 44-women race with a time of 22:30.7. Leftwich also won last Saturday’s Bethany Invitational race.

The team will have this weekend off, as they ready for the Chatham Invitational in Pittsburgh on Sept. 28. Up to this point in the season, the Chatham Invitational is the biggest match of the year so far, and is known as the

really do not care about any day other than Saturdays for their respective teams.

I understand that Division I football has become the minor league to the NFL, but I think Division I football has lost the idea of what being a collegiate athlete is all about. With coaches such as Joe Paterno, Bobby Bowden and Eddie Robinson out of the game, the age of the mentor who was just as interested in winning games as he was in molding young men into upstanding members of society. Gone are the days where earning a degree mattered.

Two weeks ago, Waynesburg University head football coach Rick Shepas won his 50th career game at the helm of the Yellow Jacket program.

He was also the fastest to 50 wins in school history. In the world of Division I, reaching 50 wins at one program is becoming a rare feat.

Only 12 coaches in Division I have been employed by their current school longer or as long as Shepas has been at Waynesburg. The desire to win at whatever the cost not only puts added pressure on coaches when it comes to job See d1 on c3

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Sophomore keeper finds confidence Men's soccer

After being thrust into new role, Scott embraces opportunity

By John Lydic

Editorial Assistant

Ciara Scott has been on a search to find comfort as a goalkeeper; a search that she hopes will lead her to the top of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference.

As Scott enters her second season as the Waynesburg women’s soccer goalkeeper, she is still searching for a comfort in her new position.

“There are still things to this day that I don’t feel comfortable with,” said Scott.

“I don’t know if I will ever be comfortable.”

Scott came to Waynesburg as a defender, after playing the position for four years at Carlynton High School.

Scott began practicing as a goalkeeper over the summer before she came to Waynesburg. However there was no plan for her to be the starting goalie for the 2012 season.

“We felt each game she became more confident and began to grow as a player...”

Carl Griffiths

Head Soccer Coach

“We had no plan in mind until we came to camp,” said Waynesburg head coach Carl Griffiths. “We began to evaluate who we would want to train as a backup goalkeeper.”

The plan quickly changed when starter Nicole Aponick went down with an injury.

Scott was thrust into the starting role without ever playing a game.

“Once the injury occurred we began to get her ready,” Griffiths said. “Our goal was to make sure she understood the fundamentals of the position.”

Scott’s first game was at home against Franciscan University, and the nerves were swirling.

“All I could think was, ‘don’t mess up,’” said Scott. “I was extremely nervous."

She won her first start, as Waynesburg defeated Franciscan 6-1.

With every passing game, Griffiths began to see confidence grow in the young keeper.

“We felt each game she became more confident and began to grow as a player

understanding the position,” said Griffiths.

As a freshman, Scott started all 19 of Waynesburg’s games and was second in the PAC in shutouts – something she never imagined. In addition, she was named the PAC Goalkeepr/Defender of the Week and the ECAC South Defensive Player of the Week during her rookie season.

“I never thought I would start,” Scott said. “I was just trying to make it so I could travel with [the team].”

Through all the change, there is one common theme that has lead

to Scott’s success.

“My defense has played a big part in my success,” said Scott. “If it was not for them we would not have won as many games.”

She also credits the work of a family friend and her goalie coach as two people who have contributed to her continued advancement.

“A family friend who played goalie at the collegiate level worked with me, along with Coach Sarah [Arsenault] who put in more time than necessary,” said Scott.

Heading into her second year as the Jackets full-time goalkeeper, Scott still finds things she needs to improve.

“I want to continue to be aggressive,” Scott said. “Whether it is going out on a breakaway or punching a ball out.”

Although the nerves and challenges still exist, two friends bring her comfort before games.

“I have two bring my to stuffed animals with me on every away game,” said Scott. “I have a Penguin named Puff and a Koala named Fonz. I have to have them.”

As strange as it may seem, the comfort of her stuffed animals hopes to guide her on her journey to climb the mountain to become of the PAC’s top goalkeepers.

Ciara Scott Michael Kabay, Waynesburg University

loses first game

By Tim Neral

For the Yellow Jacket

Hoping to extend its winning streak to four games, the men’s soccer team traveled to Buffalo, N.Y. this past Saturday to face off against Medaille College.

After wins against Franciscan, Pitt-Greensburg and LaRoche, it became apparent that the Jackets possession-based style of play was effective. The Jackets had outscored their opponents 11-2 and had outshot them 76-32.

The first half of the match was similar to all the others before it.

Waynesburg outshot its opponents once again, just as it had done in three of its four previous matchups.

Both teams had scoring opportunities and it appeared the two teams were evenly matched.

“Medaille plays a similar style to ours,” said Waynesburg head coach Carl Griffiths. “They play a 4-3-3 like us. The first half, we came prepared.”

The second half was a different story. After a Waynesburg turnover in the defensive zone, Medaille forward Cory Carter netted the first goal of the game less than five minutes in.

“During halftime, we talked about connecting our forwards more and pushing our midfielders higher to help them out,” said Griffiths. “We created a few opportunities but after we gave up the first goal, we lost our style.”

Less than five minutes later, Medaille scored its second goal of the night.

“We still kept playing the game, getting balls in the box, attacking their midfielders,” said Waynesburg freshman midfielder David Nicholl. “Coach was telling us to keep our heads up."

Medaille finished the contest with a 5-0 victory.

“We were kind of rattled,” said sophomore defenseman

John Allen. “After the game coach said he didn’t like our response to being down. We lacked intensity.”

Medaille struggled to cash in off scoring chances earlier this month, despite outshooting its opponents in dominating fashion.

The 2-4 Mavericks outshot their opponents 156-49 and yet only netted 19 goals; 16 came against Penn State Beaver in their match three days before their match against Waynesburg.

In this match, Medaille had 27 shots on goal to Waynesburg’s 18, nearly equaling the amount of shots Waynesburg had allowed in its first three games. Before the game at Medaille, Waynesburg had allowed just 32 shots.

Earlier in the week, the men’s team traveled to Frostburg, Md. for a game against Frostburg State University, only to have it postponed due to lightning.

Griffiths did not believe the near four-hour roundtrip had a negative effect on his team.

“I don’t think [it did],” said Griffiths. “We came out strong in the first. It’s how we reacted that had a lot more to do with it. The guys were up and ready. They wanted to be back on the pitch.”

Medaille had built a reputation for being a physical team, coming in with 11 yellow cards entering Saturday’s game.

“They’re definitely a more physical team,” said Griffiths.

“That really played a role in this game.”

To try and counter Medaille’s physical play, Griffiths said that it was a combination of moving the ball See soccer on c3

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Weekly Awards McAuley breaks school record as

This week's Waynesburg Athletes of the Week led their respective teams to successful Saturdays this past weekend.

On the gridiron, junior quarterback Carter Hill was busy rewriting Paul Hill the record books with a top-notch performance against Frostburg State. Meanwhile, senior women's cross country runner Bre Paul put in a top-five performance at the Waynesburg Invitational to lead her squad to a first-place finish.

Hill continued his strong start to the season by setting a new school record for passing yards in a game after completing 38-of-53 pass attempts for 483 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's 59-49 victory against the Bobcats.

The old school record for passing yards stood for 45 years after being set in 1968 by John Huntey. Hill was also recognized as the PAC Offensive Player of the Week.

Paul paced a tremendous team effort by placing third with a time of 23:47.5 at Saturday's home invitational at the Greene County Airport.

Paul was the top performer for the Yellow Jackets, who claimed the team title. Paul's performance marked the second time this season that she turned in the top time for any Jacket runner at an event.

In addition to bringing home Waynesburg's AOTW, Hill was named as the Presidents' Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week and NCAA Division III Southwest Offensive Player of the Week. He became the first member of Waynesburg's football team to bring home the weekly awards.

Last year, Christian Jackson, Bertrand Ngampa and Tyler Fatigante each received the PAC honor. All are no longer on the Waynesburg roster.

Hill's teammate, senior kicker Alex Henry, was also lauded for his his efforts in Saturday's game. Henry snagged the PAC's Special Teams Player of the Week amd Division III Southwest Special Teams Player of the Week.

The senior was perfect on all six of his PAT tries along with nailing three field goals from 40 yards or longer.

This is the first weekly award for the former All-PAC kicker.

Jackets take second over weekend

By Nadine Leishman For the Yellow Jacket

The Waynesburg men’s cross country team competed in the Waynesburg Invitational Saturday. The men took second place out of a field of five teams, which included Saint Vincent, Westminster and Point Park and Carlow individuals.

Sophomore Ben McAuley was the first Jacket to cross for the team with a time of 27:23, which was good for sixth overall. McAuley also set a new school record in the 8k.

His previous stellar performances and hard work in practice caught the eye of his head coach.

“Prior to the race, I commented to one of our assistant coaches that I think [McAuley] has a great shot at breaking into the 26-minute range,” said Waynesburg head coach Chris Hardie.

“That has never been done before, but I know he has what it takes to reach that goal.”

The next Jacket to cross the finish line was freshman Brendan Keany, who finished in eighth place with a time of 28:11. Following Keany was junior Brandon Dugan placing 13th with a time of 28:40.

Keany was proud of his performance, but more so for his teammates.

Megan Potosky, Yellow Jacket

Sophomore Ben McAuley reacts after breaking the tape for a school record at the Waynesburg Invite.

“It was a great feeling to finish in the top-10,” said Keany. “I am excited about the number of runners that the team had near the top group, especially when many of us are underclassmen.”

It was a fantastic race

for Saint Vincent College, who won the team title. The Bearcats occupied the top five spots, with senior Chansler Poole breaking the tape at 26:27.

All the Jackets had competed in this meet for the first

time all season and Hardie believes they have a lot to take away from in the race.

“The athletes may have some doubts during the first two weeks, but those were erased in the race this weekend,” said Hardie.

“They understand that they can compete with some of the top teams in the region.

Saint Vincent is one of the better teams in the region, but we hung in the race and battled.”

The Jackets had nine runners under the 30-minute mark, which was a prominent feat in Hardie’s opinion.

“What stands out first and foremost is the depth of this team,” said Hardie. “Having nine guys under 30 minutes is pretty remarkable. I don’t remember a team we have had that was this deep.”

Teammate support has already made an impression on Keany, who believes the team creates long-lasting relationships.

“The support from the entire team and especially the captain, has certainly helped me so far this season,” said Keany. “It is a blast to be part of a team with great relationships; when everyone genuinely cares about one another, it makes me want to have fun for the team, not just myself.”

The team returns to action next Saturday, Sept. 28, at Chatham University.

Volleyball drops sixth-straight match D1: Teams have

wrong mindsets

By Anthony Latessa For the Yellow Jacket

It was not a good weekend for the Yellow Jacket volleyball team (5-8, 0-2), as it dropped its sixth straight match over the weekend.

The action started Saturday as the Jackets traveled to Geneva for a tri-match between the host Golden Tornadoes, as well as Grove City.

The Jackets’ first match came against the Golden Tornadoes, in which the Jackets lost in three sets, losing 25-19, 25-16 and 25-19.

Freshman Rachel Lang led the team in kills with seven as well as digs with 12. Sophomore Jessica Dorazio led the team in assists with 14.

“We played a good game against a very good Geneva team,” said Waynesburg head coach Stephanie Benkowski.

The second match of the day wasn’t much better for the Yellow Jackets. They were defeated in three sets, losing 25-23, 25-18 and 25-16.

Senior Mabel Culp led the team in kills with six.

Senior Natalie Ranallo led the team in assists with 22, while Dorazio led the team in digs with 21.

“Right now, we are lack-

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ing team unity and it showed in our match against Grove City,” said Benkowski.

With the losses over the weekend, the Yellow Jackets are 5-9, after starting the season 5-3.

The six-straight losses are a season high for the women's volleyball team.

Last season, the Jackets lost eight-straight, including seven-straight against PAC foes.

While the losses keep piling up, the team says they will continue to fight on, knowing that better days are sure to come.

The Yellow Jackets have gone 17-36 in the past two years and according to Benkowski, changing the mind set to believing they can win is the solution.

“Attitude is a big issue right now,” said Benkowski. “Skill

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Sophomore Jessica Dorazio serves during a previous game. Dorzaio and her team have lost six straight. wise, we are good. We just need to start playing better as a team.”

After starting conference play 0-2, Benkowski is looking for the team to pull together and rebound from this winless start.

She said the team goal is to be in the top six in the conference.

“We come into a lot of our

games as underdogs and we have to take advantage of teams overlooking us,” said Benkowski.

Waynesburg returns to action Saturday at 10 a.m. as it continues a six-match road trip against La Roche.

Last season, the Jackets defeated the Redhawks by a score of 3-0 at Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse.

security, but also in recruiting and team management. A player with character issues may be offered a scholarship or kept on scholarship if he can produce at a high level, even at the risk of the entire program.

At a meeting with Shepas nearly two weeks ago, he credited the rapport with his coaching staff, but also recruiting the right studentathlete. He believed without the two, he would not have achieved accomplishments like this. He also said he was thankful, because he has gotten to a point in his career where he can finally appreciate the work others around him have put in to reach where he is today rather than solely being focused on wins.

I do not believe Oklahoma State is the only Division I school where ethics are being tested and rules are broken to keep up with the competition. But if the allegations are true, I would not be surprised if the Cowboys’ received the

Tennis enduring 'Survival week' Women sufffer loss against Saint Vincent

By Matt Jones

For the Yellow Jacket

“Survival week” was the term used to describe this week’s schedule by head coach Ron Christman.

After coming off their first conference loss against Westminster College Saturday, Christman treated the loss as a learning experience.

“We just have work on what the things that caused us problems,” said Christman. “It was all about learning and growing this week.”

The Yellow Jackets had a short three-day turnaround to fix those problems as they faced off against another top team in Saint Vincent Tues-

day afternoon.

Waynesburg welcomed the defending Presidents' Athletic Conference champions Tuesday with the hope of gauging the team's potential for postseason tournaments.

In a battle of 4-2 teams, the Bearcats got an early jump and Waynesburg’s late surge was not enough, as Saint Vincent won the contest 5-4.

Christman kept the same strategy coming into this contest as he had the entire season.

“We are trying to do spe-

cific things with players and doubles teams,” said Christman. “We are trying to set up a win.”

The strategy was effective for the most part, but Saint Vincent used an experienced team to set the tone early in the match.

The Bearcats opened the match claiming two of the three doubles matches.

The duo of senior Markie Gustafson and sophomore Sarah Reyes won against a tough pair in Kylie Auman and Hannah Kahn, 8-5. Auman and Kahn came into Tuesday’s match with a 5-1 record in doubles play.

In first singles, Saint Vincent’s Amanda Gans defeated sophomore Rachael Klemash in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3.

Jacquelyn Hauser defeated Waynesburg’s Alyssa Daniel in second singles, 6-1, 6-1.

The third singles match

put Gustafson against Auman. Auman entered the contest with a perfect 6-0 record. Gustafson lost 6-0, 6-1.

Waynesburg reeled off three straight wins in singles play, but it was too late. The wins came from Reyes, junior Madison DuBrock and junior Lauren Cowden.

The win improved Cowden to a perfect 7-0 on the season, while DuBrock bumped her record to 4-1.

Reyes saw her record imrpove to 3-1 on her sophomore season.

Cowden, who is still undefeated after Tuesday’s match, continues to be a bright spot in the eyes of Christman. “[Cowden] has been a pleasant surprise thus far,” said Christman. “She has really set up and played well.”

Despite the loss, Christman feels the team is in a

good place as it moves on from the loss.

According to Christman, the team has been able to build off of things, and every starter has a winning record.

To go along with Cowden, Christman feels that the other positions are sound everywhere else.

DuBrock also feels that the team is headed in the right direction, but can still make strides toward becoming better.

“We played well, in my eyes,” said DuBrock. “But there are still several different things that we can improve on.”

Waynesburg continues conference play against Grove City College today, when they take on the Wolverines at 4 p.m.

Last season, the Jackets fell to Grove City by a score of 6-3.

Death Penalty and punishment came down on Mike Gundy and then-OSU head coach Les Miles because of what then is defined as “lack of institutional control.”

Unlike a Division I school, Waynesburg University does not provide full scholarships, have state-of-the-art facilities, have a 100,000 seat stadium and have athletes promoted on national television.

But if there is one thing Division I schools could learn from Waynesburg is the sense of humility.

Full scholarships are not awarded, jerseys and headto-toe attire are not free and student-athletes are not glamorized to get whatever they want and be treated above regular students, but the success on the field is still there.

If Oklahoma State’s football program goes away, for however long, maybe this time it will do it the right way and hopefully other programs will follow.

Or maybe I’m just a hopeless romantic lost in the reality of the world of the big business of college football.

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quickly, but at the same time, there’s an attitude to matching an opponent’s physical intensity.

The schedule doesn’t get any easier for the Jackets.

Yesterday they traveled to Bluffton, Ohio to take on the Beavers and return home for two games next week. It’s a critical week in the eyes of Allen.

“Next week we have some big games,” said Allen.

“Baldwin-Wallace is a big game and the game against Mount Union is huge. The results will show what we’re looking at come PAC season.”

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Week three football preview: Saint Vincent on ourselves. Then we took a look at Waynesburg this week.”

When these teams lineup for the opening kickoff this Saturday afternoon, here are a few key points to keep in mind.

By Rob Longo

Assistant Sports Editor

After two relatively close non-conference battles, Waynesburg (2-0) returns home to take on the Saint Vincent Bearcats (0-1) at John F. Wiley Stadium. The matchup will open up Presidents’ Athletic Conference play for both teams.

Saint Vincent and Waynesburg have been playing each other since 1929. However, the Jackets have been dominant in recent memory, going 5-1 against the Bearcats after their football program’s 45-year hiatus in 2007. The lone loss came back in 2011, when then-freshman kicker Morgan Porter kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired to defeat the Jackets on their home turf 17-14.

The Jackets will try to calm their heart rate after a back-and-forth game last week against Frostburg State, where Waynesburg pulled ahead late in the game to win 59-49 in the shootout.

“We didn’t know what to expect this week from Frostburg,” Waynesburg head coach Rick Shepas said ear-

lier this week. “Frostburg has a lot of off-field distractions they were dealing with.”

Despite the distractions, the Bobcats were able to put up seven scores on a Jacket defense that allowed only three against Muskingum week one.

For St. Vincent, they have nowhere to look but up. In week one, it was shutout in a 57-0 loss against Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Va. It didn’t help that the Bearcat offense turned the ball over three times in its own territory, including an interception

that resulted in Bridgewater beginning a drive inside the red zone.

“We have to prevent turnovers,” Saint Vincent head coach Bob Colbert said. “If we do that, we’ll be fine.”

Colbert approached the game as an extra exhibition game for his team, and used his bye week to work on fundamentals.

“We took this week and looked at it as an extra week of preseason camp,” said Colbert. “Instead of concentrating on Waynesburg for two weeks, we concentrated

Double Trouble The story so far this season for the Waynesburg is Carter Hill and his receiving core. Despite being upperclassmen, wideouts Bernie Thompson and Andrew English don’t have much experience that maybe some other juniors would have around the PAC. Thompson may have been tied for third on the team in reception last season, but he only had 14 for a total of 128 yards. Despite only standing 5’8”, Thompson has done a tremendous job replacing former 6’5” tight end Adam Moses, snagging 11 catches so far in two games. Shepas compared Thompson to a Wes Welker-type receiver with his size.

On the other side of the field stands English, who was tied with Thompson for third in receptions last season. This season, English

already has 19 grabs for 261 yards. Additionally, his 6’3” frame causes a mismatch in the Saint Vincent secondary, where the Bearcats don’t have anyone listed over six feet on their roster at defensive back. Shepas said that Saint Vincent is very aggressive in its secondary on film, so he said his receivers worked on releasing into their routs a lot this week in practice.

Interior Play When asked about Waynesburg, Colbert said one word to sum up the entire team – physical. So far this season, Waynesburg has done a good job of playing to its strengths. The offensive line has held its own in the pass game, giving Hill time in the pocket to find his receivers. This week, however, it faces a tough matchup, going against defensive end Mitchell Depellegrini. Depellegrini has an immense figure (6’5”, 290) and can cause problems for the offensive tackle, especially if he’s able to get off the ball fast in the pass rush game.

“They’re thick on the defensive line,” Shepas said. “[Depellegrini] might give

us some trouble.”

Waynesburg will need that physical play that Colbert mentioned if it wants to move the line of scrimmage.

Special Teams However underrated it may be, look for special teams to play a key role this week. Alex Henry proved last week that special teams wins games, by connecting on all three field goals he attempted, which all happened to be from 40 yards or longer.

Saint Vincent’s closest chance of scoring against Bridgewater was on a 22yard field goal attempt, but it was blocked.

The last time Saint Vincent beat the Jackets, came on a late field goal two seasons ago from Porter, who is now a junior.

If Saint Vincent keeps the game close, special teams may be the x-factor that allows either team to start out on a good note in PAC play.

Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at John F. Wiley Stadium.

The game can be viewed and listened to on Waynesburg University Sports Network and WCYJ-FM.

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game feeling grateful in that we played a big quarterback,” said Shepas. “Frostburg tempo-ed us and matched us pretty well in certain situations with a quarterback-run mix."

Waynesburg kicker Alex Henry came through with three field goals in the game, including one from 41 yards out before half time to cut Frostburg State’s lead at halftime 28-20. His first, which came from the same spot on the field, was a career long.

Shepas called Henry’s field goals significant.

“He’s been a significant player not only in field goal kicking, but also kickoffs and PATs,” said Shepas. “His field goals in the two-minute drill and at the end of the half proved to be huge.”

Waynesburg was able to distance themselves with less than five minutes left in the fourth quarter, when junior Willie Leavell jumped on a Frostburg State muffed punt; after Waynesburg had just went three-and-out on offense, clinging to a three point lead. Waynesburg running back Jake Forsythe scored his third rushing touchdown on the ensuing possession making it a two-

outstanding,” said English.

“He was on target and he got everyone involved in our game. I believe eight different players caught the ball from [Hill].”

Junior wide receiver Bernie Thompson also praised Hill for his historic performance on Saturday. “[Hill] is not only very talented, but very smart as well and knows how to read a defense,” said Thompson. “I am not at all shocked that he put up the numbers he did. The scary thing is I don’t think he has reached his potential yet.”

English had a terrific game also, catching 13 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown.

It was his second 100-yard game of the season.

Shepas was pleased with English’s performance. “[English] can be a big game player,” said Shepas.

Thompson also had a great day with 10 catches for 173 yards. He said that he felt he had improved from week one, despite catching the game-winning touchdown in the waning moments of Waynesburg’s win over Muskingum.

“I think I improved from week one,” said Thompson.

“That is my main goal: Just

to get better each week and improve my craft. I was able to find holes in [Frostburg’s] defense and capitalize on that. Hill believed in me and was able to spot me on the field.”

Shepas said that he likes the way Thompson plays on the field despite his small size.

“He is like a Wes Welker type of player,” said Shepas.

“Even though he’s small in stature, he plays bigger than he actually is.”

Hill and the rest of the Jackets take on Saint Vincent Saturday at Wiley Stadium.

Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

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Senior tight end Mike Ferraro catches a touchdown during Saturday's 59-49 victory over Frostburg State. possession game with just 2:36 left on the game clock.

With the Jackets done with non-conference play, the Saint Vincent Bearcats visit

John F. Wiley Stadium Saturday to open up conference play. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

PAC preview.

This will be the first time Waynesburg will get the opportunity to face PAC favorite Grove City, who was picked to finish at the top of the PAC coach’s poll, prior to the start of the season. In the same poll, Waynesburg was picked to finish second.

Grove City has won the PAC

title 24 times in a row.

Hardie thinks this year’s Waynesburg cross country team has a chance to beat out the Wolverines for the championship for the first time in nearly a quarter century.

“We know we are a top two school, but after our performance this week, I think it puts us in the hunt for the Championship, although there still is a lot of work to do,” Hardie said.

Despite missing out on a team title, Waynesburg's head coach believes his program is starting to gain recognition from other schools in the conference.

After comming up short to the powerhouse teams in the PAC a year ago, Hardie believes the field is starting to level out.

“But I do think [Waynesburg] set a statement this weekend. We got close to [Grove City] last year but they graduated six or seven seniors last year, and five of them were at the national level," he said. "So now they have a new group coming in and they’re still talented as heck. It’s a matter of our teams getting a little bit more experience and we’re leveling the playing field now, which is nice.”

The women will enjoy a week off from competition this weekend as they begin a rest and recovery part of their training.

The team will be back in action on Sept. 28 at Chatham.

The meet will serve as a PAC preview for the conference's schools.

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WU Idol is back

Popular singing competition begins with 16 students’ acapella auditions

By Jenny Schouppe

Online Content Editor

Abby Wernert, Chief Photographer

Above, Danielle Schuyler sings her heart out as she performs for the audition round for Waynesburg University Idol. Below, One of only four male contestants, Dan Hayes, fights for a spot in the next round of the competition.

The 2013 Waynesburg Idol competition is underway.

Auditions were held Sept. 10 and 11 in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center.

Sixteen Waynesburg University students prepared songs to perform acapella in front of three judges.

Alphabetically, the students were brought before the three judges and they did their best to ‘wow’ them.

During the first day of auditions, six of the nine students who auditioned received the golden ticket.

A golden ticket guarrantees the contestants an automatic place in the first round of the WU Idol.

Evan Pennington, freshman Criminal Justice major, was the first to receive a golden ticket. Pennington was involved in theatre throughout high school.

“I loved theatre in high school and I really enjoyed being on a stage,” said Pennington. “I loved showing off my angel-like voice.”

The second to make it through was Dan Buzzard, senior Second Education/Social Studies major. Buzzard felt it was his last chance to step out of his comfort zone.

“I’ve wanted to audition since freshmen year,” said Buzzard. “My friends and family finally convinced me to give it a shot.”

Buzzard has never sung in front of an audience before, but has been playing the guitar since he was 14 years old.

He is a huge fan of country music and looks up to Tim McGraw and Brantley Gilbert.

Freshmen Nursing major Anna Kelley was the first female contestant to get her hands on a golden ticket.

Kelley was involved in theatre throughout high school and was raised by a musical family.

“My mom is an opera singer,” said Kelley. “I’ve always been surrounded by music growing up.”

Though Kelley appreciates opera music, she prefers Ed Sheeran’s style of music.

Freshmen International Studies major, Emily Mielcarek, made it through even after being diagnosed with tonsillitis the day of auditions.

She has been singing all her life and now teaches voice lessons.

“I’ve always loved singing in front of an audience,” said Mielcarek. “I’ve sung at weddings, at Carnegie Hall, and even won second place at Disney Idol.”

Junior Public Relations major, Danielle Schuyler and senior Nursing major, Toria Shepherd also made it to round one of the competition.

On the second day of auditions, six more contestants moved on.

Sophomore Public Relations major and WU Idol returner Megan Bayles was among them. Bayles was excited to be given the chance to compete again this year.

“The competition was a lot of fun last year and I was disappointed that I didn’t make it further,” said Bayles. “I was determined to compete again this year and hopefully make it further.”

Music major and transfer student, Haley Lusebrink, was so thankful for the opportunity to perform and receiving a ticket was icing on the cake.

Lusebrink was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma a few years ago and went through many rounds of chemo therapy.

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‘Lion King’ trip Event to touch upon the popularity of continues tradition primary sources within the classroom

By Beau Walmer

For The Yellow Jacket

Student Activities Board launched two trips to attend The Lion King musical at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh on Sept. 14 and Sept. 17. The history for a daily semester trip to see a musical has gone on for numerous years with Associate Dean and Director of SAB, Pat Bristor, in the driver’s seat.

“We’ve gone to see Les Miserables, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, and Miss Saigon,” said Bristor.

As a recognized trip among the student body, the university approached the event by taking two trips. By the deadline, the tickets had nearly sold out.

“We had about 40 sign-up for both trips and some nonstudents attended the one on the 17,” said Bristor.

The shows began at 8 pm Saturday and 7:30 pm Tuesday. The students were asked to dress appropriately with no jeans or shorts.

“Who doesn’t love getting dressed up for a nice dinner and show every once in a while?” said junior, Kacey Bence.

Transportation and dinner at the Spaghetti Warehouse (14) and Olive Garden (17) was provided by SAB, as apart of the $40 cost, in

comparison to the normal $60 cost.

“I’ve been going to theatrical performances in Pittsburgh ever since I can remember, but The Lion King is one of the performances I had yet to see,” said junior Gina Robinson. “Consequently, I became extremely excited when the school offered a trip to see the show.”

Memories from previous years have motivated students to keep going back.

“I have gone on four trips with the university,” said Bence. “The first trip was The Nutcracker, despite never having seen or heard about it until I went, I absolutely loved it.”

The emotion that was reeled in from the musical gave some students a hint of excitement.

“There is something infectious about the energy in the theatre that can’t be replicated in films” said Robinson.

For a chance to be able to be in the theatre, students described it as a trigger to an adrenaline rush.

“I love getting drawn into a story and being able to watch it play out right in front of me,” said Bence. “It makes it so much more personal and really makes you feel like you’re there right along with them through all of their adSee Musical on D2

By Samantha Peer

For the Yellow Jacket

“This event will focus on critical thinking and The Primary Source and analysis skills which are essential in the use of PA Common Core Fall In- primary sources... This event is also a good opporstitute Level presented by the tunity to be able to meet and make connections Library of Congress will be taking place at the Waynes- with current teachers.” burg University Southpointe Campus on Saturday Sept. 28 and Oct. 12.

This is an event for current and future educators that will touch upon the growing popularity of primary sources in the classroom.

“Attending this event will

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Waynesburg University alumnus

look good on a resume for two reasons,” said Sue Wise, Associate Director, Teaching with Primary Sources.

“The event will focus on

critical thinking and analysis skills which are essential in the use of primary sources.,” said Wise. “Additionally, taking the initiative to expand

your knowledge before entering the workforce will provide you with a competitive advantage. This event is also a good opportunity to be able to meet and make connections with current teachers.”

“This event is beneficial to everyone, but is particularly beneficial for education majors,” said Zach Wilson, Waynesburg University alumnus who will be instructing the event.

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‘Lunch with Your Historians’ promises a listening ear for students’ concerns

By David O’Donoghue For the Yellow Jacket

Each month this fall, the history department at Waynesburg University will invite students to join members of the department’s faculty in the Benedum Dining Hall for a “Lunch with Your Historians.”

The first two meetings will be held at noon at a reserved table in the cafeteria on Sept.

26 and Oct. 24.

The final meeting will also be held at noon in the cafeteria, and will be conducted in

the faculty dining room on Nov. 4.

According to Assistant Professor of History, Dr. William Batchelder, the meetings are primarily intended for students currently majoring or minoring in history, and especially those who are planning on teaching history.

However, they are also open to any student who may be interested in history or the department.

“We are interested in talking to current history majors and history minors, and we’re very interested in talking to

current social studies and secondary education students,” said Batchelder.

“We also want to talk with people who are just interested or love history” Batchelder said that the intention of these meetings is not to discuss history.

The main goal is to provide students with an opportunity to voice their opinions and tell the faculty what they expect from the department, from the classes they participate in and from their teachers.

“These aren’t lectures,”

said Batchelder.

“We would like to figure out what people would like for their history department and history professors to do, so that we can be as responsive and as open to them as possible, particularly with secondary education students. We tailor our courses to be more helpful to them.”

Dr. Batchelder emphasized that one of the primary objectives of these meetings is to listen to student’s suggestions for new courses See History on D2

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Adventures Underground: Club travels beneath the surface

By Alexis Boudreau For the Yellow Jacket

The Waynesburg Outdoor Experience group went to Pennsylvania’s largest cave, Laurel Caverns to experience spelunking on September 14.

Laurel Caverns is a cave 50 miles from Pittsburgh, which is situated beneath a 435 acre privately owned geological preserve.

It was created over thousands of years of erosion and other natural causes.

Now it stands as one of the

“There were parts that we had to slide into the mud and crawl in small places with dirty water.”

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natural wonders of Pennsylvania.

Some of the students reported that they had never been in a cave, and this was a completely new experience for them.

Demi Lewin states that her favorite thing about going to Laurel Caverns was “getting to do something that [she] had never done before, and being able to see what things are in the cave.”

One of the most interesting activities that the W.O.E. group experienced was walking in complete darkness.

There was a part where we turned off all of our lights and had to crawl through a place called Sleepy Rock.

This massive rock was once attached to the ceiling of the cave, but fell and now lies at an angle with the high-

est point as the head and the lowest point, the feet.

This to appears as though it were sleeping in a recliner.

Each of the students and faculty who wanted to try to round this stone in complete darkness were given the opportunity.

“It feels like you are completely blind,” said Jim Law. In the cave there are different rooms such as the ballroom, which is named because of the high open ceiling about 50 feet high, the bat room and the mailroom.

In the bat room, bats sometimes will enter the cave while a tour is taking place but the group was informed that this was not common anymore.

Unfortunately, most of the population was wiped out by an illness called White Nose Syndrome, which has depleted the bat population extremely.

The mailroom is a tight area where, in order to get out one of the possible ways, one must crawl through icecold water and mud.

The students got very muddy and wet from going through, although most said they enjoyed trying it.

“There were parts that we had to slide into the mud and crawl in small places with dirty water,” said Jim Law Most of the individuals on the trip were tired and ready to take a hot shower after the caving adventure was over.

The W.O.E. group had an interesting experience overall with all coming back to Waynesburg safe and sound , and with great memories.

For more information about the Waynesburg Outdoor Experience, visit their facebook page and see all the activities and places they have experienced as a club together.

Courtesy of The Waynesburg Outdoor Experience Facebook page

Members of the Waynesburg Outdoor Experience club got to experience a natural marvel known as Laurel Caverns, where they got to navigate through caves in the darkness and see some of the work of erosion.

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to inspire others to go after their dreams.

“I God has given me a second chance,” said Lusebrink.

“I want to inspire others who are going through hard times to never give up and go after what they truly want in life.”

Another student going after their dreams is senior Biology/Pre Physical Therapy major Dan Hayes.

Hayes has been involved in choir for many years but has always had a fear of performing solo.

Hayes tried out for WU Idol his sophomore year but did not make it past auditions due to his shyness on stage.

“Not making it through sophomore year encouraged me to audition again,’ said Hayes.

“My mom and friends re-

Megan Bayles Sophomore public relations major

Evan Pennington Freshman criminal justice major

Dan Buzzard Senior secondary education major

Rebecca Perlmutter Senior business major

Dan Hayes Senior biology and physical therapy major

Danielle Schuyler Junior public relations major

Anna Kelley Freshman nursing major

Sheryl Sesay Freshman secondary education major

Haley Lusebrink Transfer student, music major

Tori Shepherd Senior nursing major

Emily Mielcaiek Freshman international studies major

Amanda Stillings Sophomore theatre major

First round begins:

Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center

ally gave me the confidence to compete this year.”

Sophomore Arts Admin/ Theatre major, Amanda Stillings was the last one to re-

ceive a ticket.

Stillings tried to audition last year, but due to schedule conflicts she was not able to. This year, Stillings can’t

wait to show Waynesburg her voice.

“I love bluesy music and I hope to bring my own unique style to the stage,” said Still-

ings.

Stillings claims to be comfortable on stage.

She has done theatre and performs shows with her younger brother.

Continued from D1 Freshmen Secondary Education major Sheryl Sesay and senior Business major ventures.”

Rebecca Perlmutter also reThe trip signified an opceived ticket earlier in the portunity for theatre and day. music participants to obJudges Anne Schrock, serve what it takes to become Vicki Beppler and Chris Kel- a headlining performer. ner were very pleased with “Although I cannot read the contestants. music, I’ve loved to sing “The freshmen this year since I was a freshman in were very impressive,” said choir,” said Bence. “I would Resident Director,, Schrock. not go on stage to act myself, “It was great to see how but I’m a huge fan of watchmuch talent the students at ing some good theater.”

Waynesburg have.”

“I really looked forward Round one of the competi- to seeing how the African tion starts Sept. 20 at 8 pm in savannah is brought to life the GPAC and round two will on stage with the choreograbe Sept. 27. phy and animals,” Robinson The finale will take place said.

Oct. 4 at 9 pm in the GPAC. Both trips to the Benedum and all of campus is invited Center were an all-around to come and watch. success leaving no worries, Hakuna Matata.

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only used in history courses, but also in language arts, mathematics, and science.

“Using primary sources will help you make yourself a better teacher and connect with kids while getting them to think in new, interesting ways.”

Wilson graduated from Waynesburg University in 2007 with a Master of Arts in Teaching.

He currently teaches history at the middle school level at the Pittsburgh Urban Christian School.

A primary source is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study.

“Primary Sources are definitely effective in the classroom,” said Wilson. “They are a real life skill. Historians use

this, and it gives a glimpse into what happens when studying a time period.”

Primary sources are quickly becoming of great importance to teachers because of recently adopted Common Core State Standards.

The Common Core State Standards have been adopted by 45 states and the District of Columbia. The primary sources will help teachers reach the Common Core State Stadards.

“Primary source analysis is something that is being pushed a lot more these days,” said Wilson. “The skills necessary to analyze sources are something that kids already have but just need to be developed.”

The Common Core State Standards provide grade to grade goals that are adjusted to the advanced literary skills needed for college, career and citizenship.

Common Core communicates a standard of what students should be knowledgeable of and be able to implement by their high school graduation.

The session taking place on Sept. 28 will introduce the resources available to teachers on the Library of Congress website. The second session occurring on Oct. 12 will involve actual participation in classroom activities.

Anyone interested with a major dealing with education or teaching is strongly encouraged to attend this event to help them in their future endeavors within education and teaching.

The event will take place from 9 am to 3 pm. Lunch will be provided on both dates. To register for this event, visit tps.waynesburg. edu/upcoming-events or contact Nancy Wrick at 724852-3499.

and make them as best as possible.

“It’s an enormous amount of work to prepare a class,” said Batchelder. “It’s kind of crazy for us to prepare a course that people don’t want. We want to make sure

that we’re doing stuff that people really want to learn about.”

Batchelder hopes that students will attend the event and be very forward with their thoughts and ideas.

“It’s very important to us that the students here feel like they have a stake in our program,” said Batchelder.

“We want people to feel like our professors know what we want, want to help us and want us to succeed. The best way for us to do that is to hang out with people who are history majors, history minors, secondary ed. majors, or who are undecided and might like to be one of those things.

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MCT Campus Weekly Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 1 Martial art: kendo usually no good for unqualified beginners (4,2) 4 Like the whole point take it for granted (6) 9 Ancient city held by party reject (4) 10 Annoy old Cleopatra’s killer with English tariff (10) 11 Fired Steiger without purpose (6)

24, 16 Dotty and her charades: such money doesn’t grow on trees (4-6, 4) 25 Head off Vietnamese capital in return for Scottish island (4) 26 Standard article on Wisdom (6) 27 The legendary King Henry wants primitive art in the first place (6)

DOWN 1 Opener’s opening (7) 2 Wants pressmen on Tyneside (5) 3 Liberty cap off reformed revolutionary (7)

6 Air in UK affected an inhabitant of Lviv, perhaps (9)

14 Cockney character: ‘e ‘as to look after ‘er! (4,5)

7 Allow in French championship (7)

16 Hold on: time to crack Abel’s assassin (7)

8 Royal 15 from Wigan in t’daily press (4-2-7)

18 Ablaze then frozen over?

The result depends on it (7)

19 ...and he would get his pound of flesh from the Beast of Bolsover? (7) 20 Tebaldi out of turn: what a nerve! (6) 23 Sounds like no sound of a horse (5)

5 Smashing up public transport with traveller aboard (6)

Last week’s Publication answers

12 No Lancastrians kiss Tory bum (8) 13 Don’t worry: Kelly keeps a higher breed than Bevan’s Tory Party! (5,4) 15 First class of French assistant (4) 16 See 24 17 Holbein eats in for convenience (9) 21 Concern Home ruler during trial (8) 22 Open tin lid to get a penny for a pound (6)

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THIS WEEK IN WU HISTORY Sept. 18, 1874 The Alumni Association at Waynesburg passes the resolution to establish a monument commemorating Margaret Kerr Bell Miller. Miller’s funeral was the largest in Waynesburg history up to that point. The association said, “None knew her but to love her; none named her but to praise.” The funds to erect the monument were accumulated by November 1880.

Sept. 20, 1964 Resolving a dearth in classroom space, the Paul R. Stewart Building is dedicated. Snyder Auditorium gains its name as a nod to the memory of William Penn Snyder Jr. The expansion package ushers in the Buhl Humanities Building by the following month.

Sept. 18, 1970 In protest against the College Publication Review Board, the Yellow Jacket student staff suspends the paper’s publication. A small group of Waynesburg students, faculty and administrators, the review board oversaw guidelines for college publications but had been meeting without the full participation of Yellow Jacket staff. Publication was resumed by Oct. 9.

Source: The Waynesburg College Story

music downloads Week ending Sept. 22 #1 Album Top songs

"Yours Truly” by Ariana Grande 1. “Roar” by Katy Perry 2. "Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke 3. “Royals” by Lorde 4. "Holy Grail” by Jay Z and Justin Timberlake 5. "Wake Me Up!” by Avicii

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mission trips

By Chelsea Dicks Managing Editor

Here at Waynesburg University, the mission statement is to “educate students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so they can faithfully transform their communities and the world.’ The university offers students many opportunities to make these connections.

One of the most popular ways is through the multiple mission trips the university organizes every year. These trips have taken students all over the world, let them experience many different cultures and see the hands of God working everywhere in His creation.

Many students who have participated in these trips come back with a different perspective, never again able to look at life the same. Any student attending Waynesburg University can become affiliated with these trips.

the international trips Below is a list of every mission trip offered this year:

Mustard Seed Communities Montego Bay, Jamaica: Mustard Seed Communities is a ministry for disabled and abandoned children. Service will consist of manual labor and work with the children in the children’s home. Trip date: Nov. 23-Dec. 1. Cost: $1,600.00

Strong Missions Carrillos, Costa Rica: The group will be partnering with Strong Missions, a ministry supporting the local churches. Service will consist of construction aid and children’s education and day care services with the local church. Trip date: Dec. 14-22. Cost: $1,500.00

Medical Academy Medical Mission Trip Nassau Bahamas: Anyone interested must have first-semester sophomore level nursing skills or be fluent in Creole to be a part of this trip. Service will consist of working with Victory Chapel Church of the Nazarene and operating a health clinic for Haitian refugees that do not have access to health care. Trip date: Jan. 5-10. Cost: $1,500.00

Trans World Radio [TWR] Kralendijk, Bonaire:

TWR, a Christian broadcasting ministry, reaches millions of listeners in the Caribbean and the northern region of South America. The trip is specifically designed for communication majors and minors and will include hands-on work at the radio station recording liners, creating brochures and making promotional videos, logos and other materials for the radio station.Trip date and cost: TBA

Meeting God in Missions Hato Mayor Dominican Republic: The group will travel to Haitian villages where Dominicans of Haitian descent face many challenges. Service will consist of construction, repairs in the village, leading Vacation Bible School, prayer walks, playing sports and hanging out with children in the villages. Trip date: March 8-15. Cost: $1250.00

Sunrise Children’s Home of Argentina San Nicolas, Argentina: The service will consist of providing a day camp for the children along with any maintenance projects needed. Trip date: May/June. Cost: $2,000.00

Barnabas Ministries Sebis, Romania: Service will include working with children in the community, reaching out to impoverished gypsy families and manual labor. Trip dates: May/June. Cost: $1,600.00 Flags from mctcampus.com, cia.gov, worldatlas.com

closer to home The university offers many closer and shorter mission trips as well, such as trips to North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, The Pittsburgh Project, Habitat for Humanity and Greene County Immersion.

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One of the main reasons students do not look further into these international trips is due to the hefty price tag. Luckily, many students who have participated in these trips end up not paying the total trip price or, in some cases, pay nothing at all. With the many fundraisers and scholarships offered by the school, that final price becomes smaller and smaller.

So what are you waiting for?

Head over to the first floor of Stover to the Bonner Office.

Contact Dave Calvario for more information at dcalvari@waynesburgedu or (724) 852-3318 Source: waynesburg.edu Design by Megan Potosky