“An exceptional student,” said Dr. Jamie Dessart, chairperson for the Department of English and Foreign Language, as she described working with senior English literature major Elizabeth Kalansky over the past four years. Her freshman year, Kalansky was set on studying English literature, however she had her doubts about her choice in school. “I debated transferring … Continue reading
Waynesburg native Tyler Whipkey made his experience at Waynesburg University worthwhile, leaving his mark in the Department of English and Foreign Languages. Whipkey graduated in December as an English literature major with the secondary education certification option. His goal: to become a teacher. “I have wanted to be a teacher since I was eight years … Continue reading
On Jan. 23, a bill giving corrections officers a voice in parole hearings unanimously passed the Pennsylvania House. This bill, H.B. 44, was part of Rep. Pam Snyder’s push towards protecting corrections officers. Snyder is moving the fight from her role in the House into the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. “Our corrections officers have a … Continue reading
Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania attorney general filed suit against Juul Labs Inc. for “unscrupulous marketing tactics.” According to a recent newsletter, Pennsylvania Rep. Pam Snyder is highly in favor of the crackdown on Juul. “Too many of our youngsters are using these vaping devices,” Snyder said. “Many of them, and their parents, may not … Continue reading
Today marks one year since former Greene County Sheriff Brian Tennant died at age 35. Pennsylvania Rep. Pam Snyder proposed House Bill 2088 in November that would name a bridge and two roads after three local fallen heroes, including Tennant. This bill passed the house unanimously on Jan. 21 and now sits in the Pennsylvania … Continue reading
Of all students, 11.2% experience rape or sexual assault, but only 20% of female student victims ages 18-24 actually report the crime to law enforcement. Nine out of 10 female college victims know their offender. These statistics, according to the Civic Nation initiative “It’s On Us,” have inspired the It’s On Us PA campaign to … Continue reading
Nicholas Orlando, Waynesburg University class of 2012 alumnus was the speaker for “Leave Your Fingerprints” Thursday, Jan. 30. Orlando took this opportunity to reflect on his time at Waynesburg, and how it helped him find his strengths. Orlando, now a licensed professional counselor at Mental Health Service, looks back on his college career as a … Continue reading
In July 2019, Keith Burley of New Castle, Pennsylvania violently stabbed an 8-year-old child to death as the victim’s brother watched in horror. Burley was recently given parole before the homicide took place. While behind bars, Burley was known for having terrible behavior while incarcerated among corrections officers. This did not matter, according to Nate … Continue reading
Standing on East Lincoln Street, Waynesburg resident Aaron Ketchem runs A.K.’s iPhone and Tech Support in his own home with his fiancé, Angel Villers. This family-run business started when Ketchem made the discovery that he could fix his own iPhone cheaper and more conveniently than driving out to the nearest Apple Store. “We have it … Continue reading
Waynesburg University celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday to honor the pivotal civil rights figure. This holiday is not only an observed day off for public schools, but it is a nationally recognized day of volunteering to honor the Rev. Dr. King. The university’s Center for Service Leadership, led by assistant dean of … Continue reading
