Election 2020 Preview

Election Day 2020 has finally arrived. After over a year of anticipation, voters will have a final opportunity to cast their vote to determine the President of the United States for the next four years. This election is unlike any other in our nation’s history. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only changed the talking points … Continue reading

Election Night at Waynesburg University

"One way that students can follow the events of election night is by tuning into WCTV’s four hour election night special."

This fall, Americans once again have the opportunity to vote in a presidential election, something that usually only happens once during a student’s four years at college. Both students and faculty are voting in several different ways this election, something that matches the rest of the country.  According to the US Elections Project, more than … Continue reading

Yellow Jacket 2020 Election Q&A: Student Senate

With the 2020 Presidential Election drawing near, The Yellow Jacket Newspaper is conducting a poll to see where students stand. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @wuyellowjacket and watch for our polling posts to participate.   In addition to a student poll, we will also be polling different student groups across campus to get their … Continue reading

Reactions to the 2020 election on campus

Waynesburg University students and staff have been keeping up with the 2020 Election. “It is stressful,” said Holly Ludvigsen, a senior criminal justice major. “Polls predicted Joe Biden would win by a landslide, but I knew not to believe that considering that’s what they said about Hillary in 2016 as well.”  Ludvigsen said she voted … Continue reading

Greene County perspectives on importance of voting

In Greene County, elections draw a variety of opinions from a wide range of voters, yet, some still choose not to participate in Election Day each November. At Waynesburg University, students are encouraged to share their opinions through the different co-curricular clubs dedicated to political issues. Dr. Lawrence Stratton, associate professor of ethics and constitutional … Continue reading

Battle for the house: Pam Snyder vs. Larry Yost

Democratic incumbent, Pam Snyder, and republican opponent, Larry Yost, go head-to-head for District 50 in the PA House

In the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the seat of the individual who will represent District 50 is now up for grabs on Nov. 3. Incumbent democratic Rep. Pam Snyder is up against the republican challenger, Larry Yost. Snyder has been serving the 50th District for the past eight years and hopes to continue for two … Continue reading

Yellow Jacket 2020 Election Q&A: Stover Scholars

With the 2020 Presidential Election drawing near, The Yellow Jacket Newspaper is conducting a poll to see where students stand. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @wuyellowjacket and watch for our polling posts to participate. In addition to a student poll, we will also be polling different student groups across campus to get their input … Continue reading