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

College students and social media

Social media has become a large part of the 21st century, especially in high school and college students. Platforms like Instagram and Facebook are similar in many different demographics. Being used to keep up with news, friends and family, celebrities, companies, sports teams, movies, etc. the list goes on and on. Both these apps are … Continue reading

The Value of Reading in the Modern Age

If there’s one thing I love to have an opinion on, it’s literature. I’ve read a lot of books over the years, but unfortunately, that isn’t common anymore. With the world flying towards a digital age, books have been left behind in a sense. Don’t misunderstand, books will always be available, but their age of … Continue reading

What makes the right to vote so important?

The right to vote in America has been complicated since its inception. When voting was first established, it was typically white, male, land owners who voted. From there, it shifted to solely white males. As time has gone by, the majority of America is given the right to vote once you are 18 years old. … Continue reading

Pass me the turkey

Thanksgiving break, only the best time of the year. Great home cooked meals, time with your family, football, and not a single worry in the world. I believe it is the most peaceful, and relaxing break of the entire school year.  Peaceful is the best word to describe what is the single best holiday of … Continue reading