1. Elijah Cummings dies at age 68 Americans received sad news Thursday with the passing of Maryland Democrat and representative for the U.S. House, Elijah Cummings. The Democratic politician is best known for taking on a lead role in checking the background of President Donald Trump, as well as serving on the House Committee on … Continue reading
Whenever a catastrophic event such as suicide or mass shooting occurs, thoughts of despair, anger and justice fill the hearts of people. Investigations and court trials follow such events, and after sentences are handed out, the American public can put that matter at rest and move on from it. These horrible crimes call for action, … Continue reading
1. Trump poll reports American public in support of impeachment A majority of Americans support House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to announce a formal impeachment inquiry into the actions of President Trump. An estimated 51% of citizens support the inquiry, with 44% indicating that they disagree with the investigation. These numbers are historically unprecedented. … Continue reading
Homecoming 2019 is over. The biggest annual gathering of students from past and present has come to an end and I enjoyed every minute of it. Seeing old friends is something I know not to take for granted, as this might be the only time of the year I can talk with some of the … Continue reading
Four years ago Sept. 30, I was standing outside Stage AE in Pittsburgh, waiting to see my first concert. The occasion was a friend’s birthday, and the performer was Mac Miller. Our general friend group were all big fans of Miller, the Pittsburgh rapper who two days prior had released his latest album GO:OD AM. … Continue reading
Purple Heart recipient dies after saving life Don Osteen, age 69, lost his life last Monday after suffering from a heart attack during a necessary surgery he was receiving, due to his involvement in an explosion inside a home. Osteen, who received the Purple Heart for his efforts during the Vietnam War, saved his 3-year-old … Continue reading
Homecoming is a time to see old friends and return to your alma mater once a year to check in and find out what has changed. This weekend brings the 2019 Homecoming at Waynesburg University, but what makes an annual event so special? It’s really what you put into as an alumnus of the school. … Continue reading
The International Olympic Committee is partnering with Intel to integrate the Intel World Opener as a part of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. While the event isn’t technically part of the Olympics, it will happen a few days before the Olympics start. Two games will be hosted: Rocket League and Street Fighter V. This is … Continue reading
College is the academic olympics. Most of students’ lives to this point have been spent carefully training our minds bit by bit to endure the gargantuan challenges of higher education. We develop the mental skills necessary to complete homework, exams, papers and presentations. After high school, we hop into this world of deadlines and unimaginable … Continue reading
Until recently, my permanent address was the same as my parents’, as well as my sister’s and brother’s. Despite the fact that I spent more time at college than home, after my 18th birthday, I still considered my home to be where I felt the most comfortable, and I enjoyed coming back on breaks and … Continue reading
