The debate of participation trophies

Participation trophies are awarded to every player who participates in a game, a league or even a competition. The award itself is self-explanatory. This type of award has garnered some controversy over whether it should be given out to these children in developmental leagues. The people for the distribution of the award argue that every … Continue reading

The Impact of Dark Money on U.S. Elections

Throughout the 2020 United States election cycle, over $1 billion was injected into the country’s political system, according to a March 17, 2021 article titled “‘Dark money’ Topped $1 Billion in 2020, Largely Boosting Democrats” written by Anna Massoglia and Karl Evers-Hillstrom and published on March 17, 2021 for opensecrets.org. Over $514,000 of that money … Continue reading

Ron DeSantis exiting the Presidential Race in the GOP

In the wake of a presidential race heating up, the GOP party, better known as the Republican party, could be in a longer and more strenuous race to be the party’s number one candidate. This would be wrong very quickly into the race, as before the first in-nation primary could take place in New Hampshire, … Continue reading

The future of remote work

“What if my team becomes less productive?” This is the question being asked by most corporate leaders, according to this Microsoft Work-Trend-Index article, “Hybrid Work Is Just Work. Are We Doing It Wrong?” published September 22, 2022.  This question is at the root of corporate concerns with remote work. With COVID-19 long behind, the U.S. … Continue reading

Why a Stanley?

Stanley cups have grown in popularity within the past two years. This kind of “craze” has been a prime influence from a 40-ounce water bottle with a straw. But, why is a 110-year-old brand all of a sudden regaining publicity and popularity?  I believe the whole water bottle phase started with the HydroFlask and now … Continue reading

Editors Note

Quotation marks were excluded for all of the films mentioned in the ‘Oscar Nominations are in!’ Op-Ed that was published on Jan. 29, 2024.

Oscar Nominations are in!

January 23rd at 8:30am, the Academy Award nominations were released for categories like Best Director, Best Actor and Actress, Best Animated Feature and Best Picture. So, let’s recap the snubs, shocks and not surprising nominations about this year’s Oscar nominations! After this past summer’s internet sensation of “Barbenhimer,” many believed that both films would score … Continue reading

RGB Coffee Review. What does WU think of it?

The RGB Coffee shop has only been open for a couple of months, but has already made a name for itself in Waynesburg and Greene County.  The staff provides what many businesses nowadays lack, and that is great service. The baristas are all friendly and social when you walk into the coffee shop.  Once you … Continue reading

Why is the speaker of the house so important?

In the government today, there are many leaders among leaders. In the executive branch you have the obvious choice: the President of the United States, Joe Biden. For the judicial branch, Chief Justice John Roberts leads the federal court system in the interpretation of the Constitution for the people. Then there is the legislative branch.  … Continue reading