Rachel Pellegrino

Trump stands up for faith

I am a Christian. My family is Christian. My friends are Chrisitian. Faith is all around me and has been since I was a little girl.  I attended catholic grade school and high school and now attend a Chrisitian university.  To say the least, faith is important to me.  President Donald Trump’s State of the … Continue reading

CTC focuses on preparing children for the workforce

Trystan Weir, 2015 alumnus of Greene County Career and Technology Center and Jefferson High School, knew the college path was not for him.  Weir wanted to help people and make an impact on their lives, but the path he wanted to pursue required a technical education rather than the traditional four-year college degree. His dream … Continue reading

In the news: Three notable headlines

Coronavirus migrates from China to the United States  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently confirmed another case of the coronavirus in the United States. The total reported cases in the United States now totals three, all from different states: Washington, Chicago and California. The virus originated from China, where the reported cases have … Continue reading

Two for the price of one

Freshman and sophomore double-cast for the lead role in spring musical 'Pippin'

With a cast of 18 students chosen and rehearsals underway, the countdown to this year’s spring musical has begun. According to Edward Powers, professor of theatre and director of the show, there are about two months, 40 rehearsals and 100 hours of practice until the Goodwin Performing Arts Center opens its doors for this year’s … Continue reading

When humanity set the world on fire

The world is on fire, quite literally.   California’s deadliest wildfire season occurred just two years ago in 2018.  It resulted in the burning of 1.8 million acres of land. Now, these same flames have ignited in Australia.  If the pictures of the hellish flames scorching havoc across innocent wildlife or the heart wrenching reports of … Continue reading

Men’s indoor track competes for first time in 2020

Jackets place 12th of 16 teams at Marietta College

Waynesburg University’s indoor track team is taking the season in strides as the women and men’s teams competed in their second meet of the season Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Pioneer Open hosted by Marietta College.  Although some athletes competed at the team’s first meet of the season at West Virginia University, this meet served … Continue reading

Shootings highlight horrifying truths

Last Thursday, Nov. 14, Santa Clarita, Calif. High School students were left helpless and scared as one of their fellow students opened fire with a .45-caliber pistol. The site is one that has become very familiar to students across America as this shooting served as the 44th school-shooting in the last 46 weeks, according to … Continue reading