High Street was flooded with the blare of trumpets and other instruments as old-time cars, war veterans and numerous organizations paraded down the street at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, for the annual Veterans Day Parade. Rick Black, Veterans Day Parade chairman and U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran, said this event was hosted to appreciate all … Continue reading
“When I get there, they’re down … they’re laying on the floor basically dead … their breathing is very sporadic, it’s not a breath that you would be able to maintain life with … [and] they’re usually a shade of grey,” said Chief of Police Tom Ankrom, describing one of the several times he’s come … Continue reading
A few years ago, my high school history teacher asked my class who founded America. My immediate answer was Christopher Columbus because we were always taught Columbus discovered America. Throughout my childhood, teachers and commercials recited the famous poem about his voyage. “In fourteen hundred ninety-two Columbus sailed the ocean blue … ” Remembering this … Continue reading
1. Alien enthusiasts raid Area 51 The long-awaited day has arrived. On Friday, Sept. 20 around 3,000 people showed up to Area 51 in plans of storming the US Air Force facility in Nevada. The Lincoln County Sheriff Kerry Lee reported to CNN that the crowd ultimately decided against storming the facility after officers warned … Continue reading
After watching the movie “IT Chapter Two,” I couldn’t stop thinking about two things: the first being the creepy image of Pennywise laughing and the second being fear. For those of you who are not avid “IT” fans or know nothing about the movie, fear plays a huge role in the film and not just … Continue reading
Last year, 236 blankets were made by Waynesburg University’s students and 236 children’s lives were changed.Rachel Pellegrino, The Yellow Jacket This was made possible by the national non-profit organization Project Linus, which provides security blankets to children in need. Kelley Hardie, assistant dean of Student Services, started a chapter of Project Linus in Greene County … Continue reading
When first hearing about the new pizzeria being built in Greene County, Waynesburg University senior business management major and Greene County resident, Ryan Brownfield, was skeptical. His first thought was, “Great, just what we need. Another pizza place in this small town.” After the opening of Fat Angelo’s Pizzeria earlier this summer, Brownfield’s opinion had … Continue reading
The Marsh Center was filled with the sound of music as the Waynesburg University Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra performed Tuesday, April 16. This concert served as both ensembles first and only performance of the semester. For many seniors, it was their last. PayneWissler, senior biology major and music minor, said the concert was sentimental. … Continue reading
For some students at Waynesburg University, getting home isn’t as easy as a train ride, a car ride or even a quick plane ride. Students like Seoyoung Kim, an exchange student from South Korea, have to travel across an entire ocean to a different country just to get home. Kim is currently back in South … Continue reading
When you wake up every day not knowing if it will be your last, said Don Keller, a Vietnam veteran, you become a band of brothers with the men around you. You dodge bullets and literally fight for your country and for your life. On March 29, 1973 the last American combat troops were withdrawn … Continue reading
