119 15 4189 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/95d1f519f98c2bab670d9220e793006f.tif 140c524b45c60622c33fea3cec1be838 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8e1cf24d18d51a68d2088b70a64d2f55.tif 6002b98a8c5110464bdb69eb43e81a29 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania, late 1800s-mid 1900s collection Subject The topic of the resource Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) Anthracite coal industry--Pennsylvania--History--Sources. Anthracite mines and mining Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1860-1890. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1900-1910. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--History. Description An account of the resource Description from the Exhibit Introduction: Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania was a Sordoni Art Gallery exhibit in 1976 that featured the original photographs taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a prominent local photographer who captured the era of anthracite mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. There was an emphasis on the mines and mining operations, and of the miner's lives, homes, and families. Anthracite coal provided the United States with over 75% of its energy needs from the early 1800s to the mid-1900's. Ninety-five percent of this country's anthracite (and 90% of the world's) is found in nine counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Thus for over a century the land and people of this small geographic area gave us the power to light and heat our homes, run our factories and carry us through the Industrial Revolution, World War I and II, and the Great Depression. From their point of view, during this same 125-year period, anthracite coal mining was the dominant factor shaping the social, economic, and physical environment of the area and its hard working miners who had co me from all parts of Europe in search of economic advancement. Their rich mixture of backgrounds and cultures combined with the rigors of the mining trade to produce the unique character of the anthracite region of northeastern Pennsylvania." The exhibition consisted of sixty-one black and white photographs documenting various aspects of mining life. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photographs were taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a local photographer. Ralph E. DeWitt (June 10, 1885-March 30, 1979) was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to John and Rosanna Gunton DeWitt. He graduated from the Henry Hillman Academy in Wilkes-Barre, and received his degree from Syracuse University. He was a well-known photographer in the Wyoming Valley for over 50 years, with studios in Wilkes-Barre and Forty Fort. he lived in Forty Fort from 1905 to 1965. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, and the Concordia Society. Exhibit was created by Cara M. Berryman, Exhibitions Coordinator, and William A. Siener, director of the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological Society, acted as a consultant. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Photographs are from late 19th-early 20th century. Exhibit was done in 1976. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Exhibition was funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All of these Ralph DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Two Miners Setting A Prop (Collar and Leg) with Axe, unknown location, 1912 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ralph E. DeWitt, 1885-1979 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/d4f27a3e4f995a0edef9a50df1f46d70.tif 499a0b0bf5c50c5a503eb8d8a09968f2 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/650c7557ebc3be3187434730877e8057.tif 2f227232162bcd6e5b9b1a3def00af92 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania, late 1800s-mid 1900s collection Subject The topic of the resource Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) Anthracite coal industry--Pennsylvania--History--Sources. Anthracite mines and mining Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1860-1890. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1900-1910. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--History. Description An account of the resource Description from the Exhibit Introduction: Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania was a Sordoni Art Gallery exhibit in 1976 that featured the original photographs taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a prominent local photographer who captured the era of anthracite mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. There was an emphasis on the mines and mining operations, and of the miner's lives, homes, and families. Anthracite coal provided the United States with over 75% of its energy needs from the early 1800s to the mid-1900's. Ninety-five percent of this country's anthracite (and 90% of the world's) is found in nine counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Thus for over a century the land and people of this small geographic area gave us the power to light and heat our homes, run our factories and carry us through the Industrial Revolution, World War I and II, and the Great Depression. From their point of view, during this same 125-year period, anthracite coal mining was the dominant factor shaping the social, economic, and physical environment of the area and its hard working miners who had co me from all parts of Europe in search of economic advancement. Their rich mixture of backgrounds and cultures combined with the rigors of the mining trade to produce the unique character of the anthracite region of northeastern Pennsylvania." The exhibition consisted of sixty-one black and white photographs documenting various aspects of mining life. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photographs were taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a local photographer. Ralph E. DeWitt (June 10, 1885-March 30, 1979) was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to John and Rosanna Gunton DeWitt. He graduated from the Henry Hillman Academy in Wilkes-Barre, and received his degree from Syracuse University. He was a well-known photographer in the Wyoming Valley for over 50 years, with studios in Wilkes-Barre and Forty Fort. he lived in Forty Fort from 1905 to 1965. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, and the Concordia Society. Exhibit was created by Cara M. Berryman, Exhibitions Coordinator, and William A. Siener, director of the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological Society, acted as a consultant. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Photographs are from late 19th-early 20th century. Exhibit was done in 1976. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Exhibition was funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All of these Ralph DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miners Carrying a Large Drop of Timber, Unknown location, 1912 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ralph E. DeWitt, 1885-1979 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ralph E. DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/3e3a1af1e66b47c9d5f10744bb09e11f.tif 343433f9ab4d81716e9625a8afadc9e3 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/5670e23ec5c1d7a6b80a28f2f4b2d7b7.tif 92ca874ca4c8dc077d0ef20da7a51e0f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania, late 1800s-mid 1900s collection Subject The topic of the resource Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) Anthracite coal industry--Pennsylvania--History--Sources. Anthracite mines and mining Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1860-1890. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1900-1910. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--History. Description An account of the resource Description from the Exhibit Introduction: Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania was a Sordoni Art Gallery exhibit in 1976 that featured the original photographs taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a prominent local photographer who captured the era of anthracite mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. There was an emphasis on the mines and mining operations, and of the miner's lives, homes, and families. Anthracite coal provided the United States with over 75% of its energy needs from the early 1800s to the mid-1900's. Ninety-five percent of this country's anthracite (and 90% of the world's) is found in nine counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Thus for over a century the land and people of this small geographic area gave us the power to light and heat our homes, run our factories and carry us through the Industrial Revolution, World War I and II, and the Great Depression. From their point of view, during this same 125-year period, anthracite coal mining was the dominant factor shaping the social, economic, and physical environment of the area and its hard working miners who had co me from all parts of Europe in search of economic advancement. Their rich mixture of backgrounds and cultures combined with the rigors of the mining trade to produce the unique character of the anthracite region of northeastern Pennsylvania." The exhibition consisted of sixty-one black and white photographs documenting various aspects of mining life. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photographs were taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a local photographer. Ralph E. DeWitt (June 10, 1885-March 30, 1979) was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to John and Rosanna Gunton DeWitt. He graduated from the Henry Hillman Academy in Wilkes-Barre, and received his degree from Syracuse University. He was a well-known photographer in the Wyoming Valley for over 50 years, with studios in Wilkes-Barre and Forty Fort. he lived in Forty Fort from 1905 to 1965. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, and the Concordia Society. Exhibit was created by Cara M. Berryman, Exhibitions Coordinator, and William A. Siener, director of the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological Society, acted as a consultant. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Photographs are from late 19th-early 20th century. Exhibit was done in 1976. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Exhibition was funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All of these Ralph DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jackhammer with Steel Auger Mounting in 22 Inch Vein of Anthracite Coal, unknown location, 1925 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Horgan Jr., 1856-1926. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ralph E. DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/fde7df96447e925484bcf8d171828bcf.tif 588b22c7da83dee45c0b1df449655fa2 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/2c5126c572c82bad2b7e583411f6b5d2.tif b06218f86c305aeb47b6131adfe23804 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania, late 1800s-mid 1900s collection Subject The topic of the resource Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) Anthracite coal industry--Pennsylvania--History--Sources. Anthracite mines and mining Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1860-1890. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1900-1910. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--History. Description An account of the resource Description from the Exhibit Introduction: Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania was a Sordoni Art Gallery exhibit in 1976 that featured the original photographs taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a prominent local photographer who captured the era of anthracite mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. There was an emphasis on the mines and mining operations, and of the miner's lives, homes, and families. Anthracite coal provided the United States with over 75% of its energy needs from the early 1800s to the mid-1900's. Ninety-five percent of this country's anthracite (and 90% of the world's) is found in nine counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Thus for over a century the land and people of this small geographic area gave us the power to light and heat our homes, run our factories and carry us through the Industrial Revolution, World War I and II, and the Great Depression. From their point of view, during this same 125-year period, anthracite coal mining was the dominant factor shaping the social, economic, and physical environment of the area and its hard working miners who had co me from all parts of Europe in search of economic advancement. Their rich mixture of backgrounds and cultures combined with the rigors of the mining trade to produce the unique character of the anthracite region of northeastern Pennsylvania." The exhibition consisted of sixty-one black and white photographs documenting various aspects of mining life. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photographs were taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a local photographer. Ralph E. DeWitt (June 10, 1885-March 30, 1979) was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to John and Rosanna Gunton DeWitt. He graduated from the Henry Hillman Academy in Wilkes-Barre, and received his degree from Syracuse University. He was a well-known photographer in the Wyoming Valley for over 50 years, with studios in Wilkes-Barre and Forty Fort. he lived in Forty Fort from 1905 to 1965. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, and the Concordia Society. Exhibit was created by Cara M. Berryman, Exhibitions Coordinator, and William A. Siener, director of the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological Society, acted as a consultant. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Photographs are from late 19th-early 20th century. Exhibit was done in 1976. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Exhibition was funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All of these Ralph DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jackhammer being driven in a rock tunnel, the Philadelphia and Reading Coal Co., Locust Gap, PA, 1925 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ralph E. DeWitt, 1885-1979 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ralph E. DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/ecc1c0ed83ac72bafae563df44628d27.tif 47adfe2a3ea722689a150b4a001dd126 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/ccbab657a0300400984e53f13541980e.tif 57a11e2e03e4ce4a6f4874736e757861 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania, late 1800s-mid 1900s collection Subject The topic of the resource Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) Anthracite coal industry--Pennsylvania--History--Sources. Anthracite mines and mining Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1860-1890. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1900-1910. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--History. Description An account of the resource Description from the Exhibit Introduction: Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania was a Sordoni Art Gallery exhibit in 1976 that featured the original photographs taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a prominent local photographer who captured the era of anthracite mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. There was an emphasis on the mines and mining operations, and of the miner's lives, homes, and families. Anthracite coal provided the United States with over 75% of its energy needs from the early 1800s to the mid-1900's. Ninety-five percent of this country's anthracite (and 90% of the world's) is found in nine counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Thus for over a century the land and people of this small geographic area gave us the power to light and heat our homes, run our factories and carry us through the Industrial Revolution, World War I and II, and the Great Depression. From their point of view, during this same 125-year period, anthracite coal mining was the dominant factor shaping the social, economic, and physical environment of the area and its hard working miners who had co me from all parts of Europe in search of economic advancement. Their rich mixture of backgrounds and cultures combined with the rigors of the mining trade to produce the unique character of the anthracite region of northeastern Pennsylvania." The exhibition consisted of sixty-one black and white photographs documenting various aspects of mining life. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photographs were taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a local photographer. Ralph E. DeWitt (June 10, 1885-March 30, 1979) was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to John and Rosanna Gunton DeWitt. He graduated from the Henry Hillman Academy in Wilkes-Barre, and received his degree from Syracuse University. He was a well-known photographer in the Wyoming Valley for over 50 years, with studios in Wilkes-Barre and Forty Fort. he lived in Forty Fort from 1905 to 1965. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, and the Concordia Society. Exhibit was created by Cara M. Berryman, Exhibitions Coordinator, and William A. Siener, director of the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological Society, acted as a consultant. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Photographs are from late 19th-early 20th century. Exhibit was done in 1976. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Exhibition was funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All of these Ralph DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jackhammer with Cruciform Coal Auger and Special Mounting Drill, Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad, 1925 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ralph E. DeWitt, 1885-1979 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ralph E. DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/0704398bcf0b9333b1e6b84ac2a49ee7.tif beaae9efbad8cc35a1304bd27710166f https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/605db2da58e82ab2c4e5ae89e7fc8d80.tif f1dc85bd50a1bc464f725ed1629aa917 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania, late 1800s-mid 1900s collection Subject The topic of the resource Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) Anthracite coal industry--Pennsylvania--History--Sources. Anthracite mines and mining Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1860-1890. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1900-1910. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--History. Description An account of the resource Description from the Exhibit Introduction: Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania was a Sordoni Art Gallery exhibit in 1976 that featured the original photographs taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a prominent local photographer who captured the era of anthracite mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. There was an emphasis on the mines and mining operations, and of the miner's lives, homes, and families. Anthracite coal provided the United States with over 75% of its energy needs from the early 1800s to the mid-1900's. Ninety-five percent of this country's anthracite (and 90% of the world's) is found in nine counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Thus for over a century the land and people of this small geographic area gave us the power to light and heat our homes, run our factories and carry us through the Industrial Revolution, World War I and II, and the Great Depression. From their point of view, during this same 125-year period, anthracite coal mining was the dominant factor shaping the social, economic, and physical environment of the area and its hard working miners who had co me from all parts of Europe in search of economic advancement. Their rich mixture of backgrounds and cultures combined with the rigors of the mining trade to produce the unique character of the anthracite region of northeastern Pennsylvania." The exhibition consisted of sixty-one black and white photographs documenting various aspects of mining life. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photographs were taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a local photographer. Ralph E. DeWitt (June 10, 1885-March 30, 1979) was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to John and Rosanna Gunton DeWitt. He graduated from the Henry Hillman Academy in Wilkes-Barre, and received his degree from Syracuse University. He was a well-known photographer in the Wyoming Valley for over 50 years, with studios in Wilkes-Barre and Forty Fort. he lived in Forty Fort from 1905 to 1965. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, and the Concordia Society. Exhibit was created by Cara M. Berryman, Exhibitions Coordinator, and William A. Siener, director of the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological Society, acted as a consultant. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Photographs are from late 19th-early 20th century. Exhibit was done in 1976. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Exhibition was funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All of these Ralph DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jackhammer with Steel Auger Drilling a Bottom Hole in 20-24 inch vein coal, Unknown Location, 1925 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ralph E. DeWitt, 1885-1979 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ralph E. DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/201a13b2925a1e1e7efbe741506b67c0.tif bc1e24187ce53ee1555b8710838f7e9a https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/da809cf033f5140cde210b58ed9c62fe.tif 7e7deb589748bbe847c1ccdfef761fbe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania, late 1800s-mid 1900s collection Subject The topic of the resource Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) Anthracite coal industry--Pennsylvania--History--Sources. Anthracite mines and mining Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1860-1890. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1900-1910. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--History. Description An account of the resource Description from the Exhibit Introduction: Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania was a Sordoni Art Gallery exhibit in 1976 that featured the original photographs taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a prominent local photographer who captured the era of anthracite mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. There was an emphasis on the mines and mining operations, and of the miner's lives, homes, and families. Anthracite coal provided the United States with over 75% of its energy needs from the early 1800s to the mid-1900's. Ninety-five percent of this country's anthracite (and 90% of the world's) is found in nine counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Thus for over a century the land and people of this small geographic area gave us the power to light and heat our homes, run our factories and carry us through the Industrial Revolution, World War I and II, and the Great Depression. From their point of view, during this same 125-year period, anthracite coal mining was the dominant factor shaping the social, economic, and physical environment of the area and its hard working miners who had co me from all parts of Europe in search of economic advancement. Their rich mixture of backgrounds and cultures combined with the rigors of the mining trade to produce the unique character of the anthracite region of northeastern Pennsylvania." The exhibition consisted of sixty-one black and white photographs documenting various aspects of mining life. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photographs were taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a local photographer. Ralph E. DeWitt (June 10, 1885-March 30, 1979) was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to John and Rosanna Gunton DeWitt. He graduated from the Henry Hillman Academy in Wilkes-Barre, and received his degree from Syracuse University. He was a well-known photographer in the Wyoming Valley for over 50 years, with studios in Wilkes-Barre and Forty Fort. he lived in Forty Fort from 1905 to 1965. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, and the Concordia Society. Exhibit was created by Cara M. Berryman, Exhibitions Coordinator, and William A. Siener, director of the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological Society, acted as a consultant. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Photographs are from late 19th-early 20th century. Exhibit was done in 1976. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Exhibition was funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All of these Ralph DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Small Steam Locomotive Used in Anthracite Mine, Unknown Location, 1930 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ralph E. DeWitt, 1885-1979 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1930 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ralph E. DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/39d7a72d4a3f50a26fdf3b047d081872.tif a772ad263722e3a40fb56dd6c37858ae https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/cc8bbd209b6fb642d84c59a73a4660e6.tif 1f7c35b533c1eaf9d80b918174727658 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania, late 1800s-mid 1900s collection Subject The topic of the resource Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) Anthracite coal industry--Pennsylvania--History--Sources. Anthracite mines and mining Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1860-1890. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1900-1910. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--History. Description An account of the resource Description from the Exhibit Introduction: Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania was a Sordoni Art Gallery exhibit in 1976 that featured the original photographs taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a prominent local photographer who captured the era of anthracite mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. There was an emphasis on the mines and mining operations, and of the miner's lives, homes, and families. Anthracite coal provided the United States with over 75% of its energy needs from the early 1800s to the mid-1900's. Ninety-five percent of this country's anthracite (and 90% of the world's) is found in nine counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Thus for over a century the land and people of this small geographic area gave us the power to light and heat our homes, run our factories and carry us through the Industrial Revolution, World War I and II, and the Great Depression. From their point of view, during this same 125-year period, anthracite coal mining was the dominant factor shaping the social, economic, and physical environment of the area and its hard working miners who had co me from all parts of Europe in search of economic advancement. Their rich mixture of backgrounds and cultures combined with the rigors of the mining trade to produce the unique character of the anthracite region of northeastern Pennsylvania." The exhibition consisted of sixty-one black and white photographs documenting various aspects of mining life. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photographs were taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a local photographer. Ralph E. DeWitt (June 10, 1885-March 30, 1979) was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to John and Rosanna Gunton DeWitt. He graduated from the Henry Hillman Academy in Wilkes-Barre, and received his degree from Syracuse University. He was a well-known photographer in the Wyoming Valley for over 50 years, with studios in Wilkes-Barre and Forty Fort. he lived in Forty Fort from 1905 to 1965. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, and the Concordia Society. Exhibit was created by Cara M. Berryman, Exhibitions Coordinator, and William A. Siener, director of the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological Society, acted as a consultant. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Photographs are from late 19th-early 20th century. Exhibit was done in 1976. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Exhibition was funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All of these Ralph DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fire Boss, Unknown Location, ca.1920 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ralph E. DeWitt, 1885-1979 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1920 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ralph E. DeWitt photographs are now in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/f89eadf98cd2bdc1b122de6fbd70626e.tif a0ba53e7f40dba6e623a356d6b84bbfc https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/726d7e2a88c61aa6b520bb7a03279816.tif d6e19da64a848ff3e0bfc56d651b9978 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania, late 1800s-mid 1900s collection Subject The topic of the resource Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) Anthracite coal industry--Pennsylvania--History--Sources. Anthracite mines and mining Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1860-1890. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1900-1910. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--History. Description An account of the resource Description from the Exhibit Introduction: Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania was a Sordoni Art Gallery exhibit in 1976 that featured the original photographs taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a prominent local photographer who captured the era of anthracite mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. There was an emphasis on the mines and mining operations, and of the miner's lives, homes, and families. Anthracite coal provided the United States with over 75% of its energy needs from the early 1800s to the mid-1900's. Ninety-five percent of this country's anthracite (and 90% of the world's) is found in nine counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Thus for over a century the land and people of this small geographic area gave us the power to light and heat our homes, run our factories and carry us through the Industrial Revolution, World War I and II, and the Great Depression. From their point of view, during this same 125-year period, anthracite coal mining was the dominant factor shaping the social, economic, and physical environment of the area and its hard working miners who had co me from all parts of Europe in search of economic advancement. Their rich mixture of backgrounds and cultures combined with the rigors of the mining trade to produce the unique character of the anthracite region of northeastern Pennsylvania." The exhibition consisted of sixty-one black and white photographs documenting various aspects of mining life. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photographs were taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a local photographer. Ralph E. DeWitt (June 10, 1885-March 30, 1979) was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to John and Rosanna Gunton DeWitt. He graduated from the Henry Hillman Academy in Wilkes-Barre, and received his degree from Syracuse University. He was a well-known photographer in the Wyoming Valley for over 50 years, with studios in Wilkes-Barre and Forty Fort. he lived in Forty Fort from 1905 to 1965. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, and the Concordia Society. Exhibit was created by Cara M. Berryman, Exhibitions Coordinator, and William A. Siener, director of the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological Society, acted as a consultant. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Photographs are from late 19th-early 20th century. Exhibit was done in 1976. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Exhibition was funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All of these Ralph DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource View of Stripping Operation: The Plymouth Excavation Company, Plymouth, PA, 1899 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ralph E. Dewitt, 1885-1979 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/116f450946ddc1a83b53cab62c5f9e16.tif 7b51ff118114d7c498c15c6ae9911ef8 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/4c6acdaf34bb1eced810c48869f70543.tif a260821c7135ce4ff85f92be013be86d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania, late 1800s-mid 1900s collection Subject The topic of the resource Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) Anthracite coal industry--Pennsylvania--History--Sources. Anthracite mines and mining Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1860-1890. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--1900-1910. Wyoming Valley (Pa.)--History. Description An account of the resource Description from the Exhibit Introduction: Photographic History of Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania was a Sordoni Art Gallery exhibit in 1976 that featured the original photographs taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a prominent local photographer who captured the era of anthracite mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. There was an emphasis on the mines and mining operations, and of the miner's lives, homes, and families. Anthracite coal provided the United States with over 75% of its energy needs from the early 1800s to the mid-1900's. Ninety-five percent of this country's anthracite (and 90% of the world's) is found in nine counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Thus for over a century the land and people of this small geographic area gave us the power to light and heat our homes, run our factories and carry us through the Industrial Revolution, World War I and II, and the Great Depression. From their point of view, during this same 125-year period, anthracite coal mining was the dominant factor shaping the social, economic, and physical environment of the area and its hard working miners who had co me from all parts of Europe in search of economic advancement. Their rich mixture of backgrounds and cultures combined with the rigors of the mining trade to produce the unique character of the anthracite region of northeastern Pennsylvania." The exhibition consisted of sixty-one black and white photographs documenting various aspects of mining life. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photographs were taken by Ralph E. DeWitt, a local photographer. Ralph E. DeWitt (June 10, 1885-March 30, 1979) was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to John and Rosanna Gunton DeWitt. He graduated from the Henry Hillman Academy in Wilkes-Barre, and received his degree from Syracuse University. He was a well-known photographer in the Wyoming Valley for over 50 years, with studios in Wilkes-Barre and Forty Fort. he lived in Forty Fort from 1905 to 1965. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, and the Concordia Society. Exhibit was created by Cara M. Berryman, Exhibitions Coordinator, and William A. Siener, director of the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological Society, acted as a consultant. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Photographs are from late 19th-early 20th century. Exhibit was done in 1976. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Exhibition was funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All of these Ralph DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Steam Shovel, Plymouth, PA, 1899 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ralph E. DeWitt, 1885-1979 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ralph DeWitt photographs are in the public domain. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF files Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/d087ff93955019ab1f1802b96c59d380.pdf ea85f235a176d240beed02ab08872ecc PDF Text Text The Beacon - March 24,2021 Est 1936 Pae Newspaper Association Member Volume 73, Issue 14 i i fl r—-——J I I i u » n e. _□ P ) J n ! I—C, __ \ \ \ \ /? \ \ / J /] X, X^-—XJ—cxSa I \J ___ Wilfres University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania_____ The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Administration states closure is a last resort Pharmacy students offer well-being tips to community By Sean Schmoyer Co-News Editor Since the start of March, the campus has seen a large increase in positive COVID-19 cases. The rise in cases was apparent enough to warrant an address from President Greg Cant in an email on March 15. “An increase in cases impacts the entire University,” said Cant in his email to the campus community. “First and foremost, it risks the health and safety of our students, faculty' and staff, and interrupts the learning experience for which you are investing your time and money. It also taxes our quarantine and isolation space, challenges our food services provider and results in a loss of academic, athletic and social opportunities. And make no mistake: attending large, maskless gatherings in the midst of a pandemic is lninedanbonhne "exclusive, The Beacon By Emily Cherkauskas Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor it has been attributed to off-campus, maskless gatherings. Athletics will not be postponed or suspended nor will the campus be closed except in response to additional spikes. “If we find ourselves in a position where the health needs of the campus exceed the University’s capabilities, or if A viewer of the daily Today at Wilkes emails may occasionally see a link to a survey or website that surrounds health issues or topics. These projects are the result of year-long projects conducted by PI pharmacy students engaged in their foundations of pharmacy practice courses. Dr. Kimberly Ference, associate professor of pharmacy and director of pharmacy care labs, is the professor of the two-semester course and watches over the 12 team projects that are conducted every year. “As student pharmacists, it’s important to learn about teamwork early in the curriculum,” said Ference. “Pharmacists often work on teams with other healthcare professionals and patients.” According to Ference, there are three phases to the project over the course of the year. The first phase is a “written research paper on a topic that is in need of a solution.” The second phase is the RISE, page 4 PHARMACY, page 7 Graphic from https://www.wilkes.edu/coviddashboard The graph from the 6 p.m. update for the COVID-19 Dashboard on March 19 shows the Increase In positive case counts since the start of the month. published an update addressing rumors of campus closure, cancellation of athletics and athletes being the main cause of the recent increase in positive cases. The Beacon reached out to the administration on March 16 and received a statement from Executive Director of Communications Gabrielle D’Amico on behalf of Cant, Athletic Director Addy Malatesta and the COVID-19 Daily Response Team, which consists of Vice President Paul Adams, Interim Provost Terese Wignot, Dean of Student Affairs Mark Allen, Assistant Vice President of Operations and Compliance Justin Kraynack, Project Manager Michele Garrison and Associate Dean of Student . Affairs Gretchen Yeninas. To repeat the conclusions from the online exclusive in relation to the "" one rumors, no oi group has yet to be identified by administration as the of the increase in cases, though cause cf :: Rise in COVID-19 cases leads to Spring I ling postponement, page 3 Wyoming Free Library holds new virtual Guest Reader Program, page 9 Grammy Awards Review, page 16 Ml AX defeats King’s in “Battle ot the Barre," page 20 �J News The Beacon - March 24,2021 News 2 Rise in COVID-19 cases lead Student Government met for its sixth virtual meeting, in which there were discussions on COVID-19 cases, food services, Women Empowered by Science and Wilkes Adventure Education fund requests and a vote on the Wilkes Golf Club proposaL To start the meeting, Dean Mark Allen, Dean Gretchen S. Yeninas and Assistant Vice President of Operations and Compliance and member of the Daily Response Team Justin Kraynack led a discussion on the rise of positive COVID-19 cases on campus. The group assured that the campus is nowhere near the point of closure, and other plans are in place that would happen first before ever considering closing again. For example, administrators may curtail Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editors: Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu and Sara.Ross@wilkes.edu issues so that they can be solved as fast and specific activities or stop all activities for a period of time, limit movement on campus efficiently as possible. or move all classes online but keep resident Women Empowered by Science gave a halls open. presentation on a fund request. WEBS is Going forward, they will work on offering a summer camp for girls going increased communication ,----------------into the seventh and and remind students that | eighth grades that focuses this is still a dangerous time on many areas of science and must follow protocols. by allowing campers to Next, Food Service participate in handsDirector James Watkinson on activities. In the cost asked if the council had breakdown, it will cost any questions or comments $250 per camper, and the regarding what food total request comes to services could do better. $1,000. The funds would NOTES] Questions were raised be used to support four relating to the accuracy girls to come to camp and of the menu boards and cover the cost of their the possibility ] ", of better takeaway boxes, lunches. Student Government will vote on Watkinson will look further into these the request at the next meeting. issues, and he encourages students to come WAE also gave a presentation on a fund to him directly and promptly with any request to host Wilkes University’s first- 0 Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus everts ever basecamp. This basecamp would train students on wilderness first aid so that they could become trip leaders for WAE As more students would then be certified WAE could host more trips and have opportunities for other activities. In total, the fund request comes to $1,292.50 and will be voted on next week. Jeff Dargel returned to re-present the proposal for a Wilkes Golf Club. As of now, there are 14 members, which Dargel hopes to increase after the club is recognized by Student Government. With the allotted money, the club plans to use it to make golf more accessible to students and for new member acquisition. A motion was made to recognize their club, and it passed with all in favor. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Table of Contents complete complete both both programs programs in in aa total total of of six six instruction includes training in highdemand cell and molecular techniques, Study Abroad Suspended Through years. To register, reach out to kristin.donati@ bioinformatics, 3D imaging and design Summer 2021 wilkes.edu or karen.alessi@wilkes.edu to software, software, instrumentation instrumentation" and and other Wilkes University has decided to access the Zoom link. During the meeting, simulation technologies. continue the suspension of study abroad pharmacy students will learn about the Students must enroll before beginning will learn about the experiences through Summer 2021. m This c program, the scheduling, the admissions their junior year. Before applying, they. decision ensures the school is taking requirements and when the application should contact the faculty coordinator of the best measures to keep students safe, process will begin. their interested track. particularly as new COVID-19 strains emerge. ©wilkesbeacon Apply Now for the 4+1 Bioengineering The CDC suggests avoiding travel to and Program Sara.Ross@wilkes.edu from many locations. More information Sophomores interested in earning about fall study abroad experiences will their bachelor’s <and uiu master’s degrees in be shared with the campus community bioengineering V;* J ‘ ain ' fiv<re years should apply March in the weeks and months ahead, as more 'before “ the ’ end- of- the - semester. 24 - Martha Posner and Amy Arbus 6 -Karley Stasko’s Create Your Own is known about the global health situation Wilkes University’s accelerated 4+1 Lecture Macrame Plant Holder Event and travel restrictions. bioengineering program allows students to 30 - Online Buddhist Meditation ia .HeBuddhistMeditation 31 - Toxic & Unnatural Causes Film earn their master’s degree in just one extra i i ~ £ir,p CamP FiIm PharmD/MBA Dual Degree Program year of study. A career in this field can lead 31 - Submission Deadline to be a Guest io Alass 2023 Magnet Sale ends Reader at Wyoming Free Library to Hold Info Session to ~ ^*’ITl?r’can Cross Blood Drive to careers in research and development, 31 - Housing Applications Deadline •60 - Wellness Day Any pharmacy students interested in academia, pharmaceuticals, health care, the PharmD/MBA dual degree program environmental remediation and genetics. April May should join a virtual information session 1-4 - Holiday Recess It also involves working with faculty Ticket Sales ends on March 30 at 11 a.m. The PharmD/MBA in the fields of medical device design, 5 - Classes commence ••6Z - Final exams period 2 - Manuscript Submissions deadliiinc program helps pharmacy students save imaging systems, bioengineering and 2 - Pharmacy Clothing Sale ends both time and money by allowing them to metabolic technologies. Lab and classroom .'/‘"'J/™'" eventfeatured in the calendar? 5 - ACCP Prescription Mug Store do? >ses "ail: TiieWilkesBeacon@wllkes.edu Compiled by Sara Ross ask of a stranger to open the walls of tl heart, especially when the physical ban of a mask hinders the ability to read fat Spring Fling has recently been “potentially reactions.” Specifically postponed” by Student Government. A ——, with Spring . „ Fling, „ as it was future date has been unable to be set due to to be indoors and serve food and drink tl would require participants to be unmask the rise in COVID-19 cases on campus. ______________ ______ t__ 'forr some time, Health Services ask Student Government,.,___ alongowith campus, for the event, as it was shaping Government to pause their plans J was excited < / „ Student ” up to be an almost regular pre-COVID-19~ an abundance of caution. “As we work through the rise in COVTJ event, being that it was able to be held at a venue. However, there is a level of risk cases on campus, we will continue t that is unavoidable in trying to host an evaluate the health situation and advise o: event at this time, no matter the possible events occurring in April,” said Executiv benefits that may occur from maintaining Director of Communications & Gradual Marketing Gabrielle M. D’Amico. “If w< “normalcy” ' _ —t on campus and at the “Events are going to get shuffled off time see improvement and time again, and I really honestly can’t local and state level, it seems many events see the point of a socially-distanced, masked will will continue continue as as planned, planned, ififnot not with with small, small, dance when the whole point of a dance is, unique changes to help us all remain safe, The warmer spring weather, and ability to well, dancing with people and eating food,” ""' ’ _*said Darren Martinez, senior English major, relocate some events outdoors, is also likely “It’s an inherent risk one would have to take, to help.” regardless of precautions.” Events like these are often what make Originally, Spring Fling was going to be students on campus feel more at home and held on March 27 with a “Candy Land” comfortable. It is an opportunity for them theme. The initial plan was to hold the event to engage with the campus community and indoors at Amber Palace. Dinner service see friends who they may not be able to see was going to be plated, and as Amber Palace outside of contexts such as these. “I think it sucks that there is no Spring was farther off-campus, a bus was going to be provided for transportation. COVID-19 C7"W I." Fling this year, but I don’t know iff had the gift bags were to be given out to attendees, intention of going due to a lot ofrestrictions f 11 . e _____ _________________ 1_____ J______ _________ -1-__________________ J.-” UTVitA oasnkzxvwnwa fiill of masks, spray hand sanitizer and already,” said Liam White, sophomore sanitizing wipes. To stay within regulations, the event would not have any dancing. Instead, tables would be able to play games with one another as well as group games over the two-hour interval of the event that would not require close contact. Students could then win prizes for each game and accumulate points for the table to win a group prize. Prize options included candythemed baskets for each game and a larger prize for the top table. Multiple COVID-19 precautions were in place. Student Government planned to require double masking; only having your mask off to eat; spaced seating with five people per table, sat in a pinwheel fashion to maximize distance; requiring people to test negative within two days of the event; along with plastic silverware and plates. “Events like Spring Fling are probably a net good for the campus community," said Martinez. “I know a lot ot people, both new blood and college veterans, have noted that making friends during the pandemic is hard. It’s much easier to simply vibe with your roommates or people you already interact with daily. It ends up being a lot to By Maddy Kinard News Staff Writer Student Government: March 17 weekly meeting notes By Maddy Kinard News Staff Writer The Beacon - March 24,2021 News, ,2 Life, A&E. ,7 Opinion, 14 Sports..............19 Upcoming Events: 2021 Spring Semester] ( W k �The Beacon March T„_2 ____ - 1.2 __ .1. 24, L., 2021 ^V4,l 2 3 . News News Rise in COVID-19 cases leads to Spring Fling postponement ■*— chnioyeriiwilkes.edu and Sara.Ross@wilk^jJJ“ meeting notes ever basecamp. This basecamp would train students on wilderness first aid so that they could become trip leaders for WAE t As more students would then be — —------ -- certified, WAE could host more trips and _ ____ have opportunities for other activities. In totaT, nd ? a is ng nd the fund request comes to $1,292.50 and will be voted on next week. Jeff Dargel returned to re-present the proposal for a Wilkes Golf Club. As of now, there are 14 members, which Dargel hopes to increase after the club is recognized by Student Government. With the allotted money, the club plans to use it to make golf more accessible to students and for new member acquisition. A motion was made to recognize their club, and it passed with all in favor. ce to st st le :o d ir d r Q @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu 1 Table of Contents s. n r f News. 2 Life, A&E. 7 Opinion 14 19 Sports Z021 Spring Semester 6 -Karley Stasko’s Create Your Own Macrame Plant Holder Event 6 - Online Buddhist Meditation 14 - Crip Camp Film , 15 - Class of 2023 Magnet Sale ends 19 - American Red Cross Blood Vrive 28 - Wellness Day May 10 - Movie Ticket Sales ends 15-22 - Final exams period Want your eventfeatured in the calendar. Emad: The WilkesBeacon&wilkes.edu — J;?. “I do not think that they can to make life on campus as normal By Maddy Kinard ask of a stranger to open the walls of their accounting major. it is fair to the students who didn’t have as possible. News Staff Writer heart, especially when the physical barrier Block Party, planned by Executive Vice ■-----------------------------------------------------------of a mask hinders the ability to read facial COVID-19 to postpone Spring Fling for President Brooke Mazzotta, was also them.” Spring Fling has recently been “potentially reactions.” From a first-year perspective, it also serves postponed. There were three different plans Specifically with Spring Fling, as it was set postponed” by Student Government. A “ ' ' -j committee as some students’opportunity to potentially for the event. The planning future date has been unable to be set due to to be indoors and serve food and drink that wanted to make sure multiple elements make more friends and participate in events ----*" — the rise in COVID-19 cases on campus. would require participants to be unmasked -----------------Student Government, along with campus, for Services asked that — they were not able to before college. In would make for a successful and fun day for some some time, time, Health ITLCcUUl JC1 vi WO ooxvw -j -----------------------_ on the Greenway, all while following school was excited for the event, as it was shaping Student Government _ to r pause _ their plans in postponing f’T—:~ZSpring cy~'”Z Fling, first-year first-war students students regulations to keep campus safe. There was up to be an almost regular pre-COVID-19 an may struggle to adapt. an abundance abundanceof ofcaution. caution. adapt. ..o ' ... —> a set work through through the the rise rise in in COVID COVID A lot lot of of (first-years) (first-years) lost lost out out on on their hope for food, games, photo stations, event, being that it was able to be held at ““As As we we work ““A cases on on campus, campus, we we will will continue continue to prom and and other other end end of ofthe the year dances, so so theme and more. a venue. However, there is a level of risk cases to prom evaluatethe thehealth healthsituation situationand and advise advise on in aa way, way, this this could make Though currently as things are on hold, that is unavoidable in trying to host an evaluate on in this could could make make up up for for it, it, it,”” said said events occurring occurring inin April, April,”” said said Executive Executive Rebekah Rebekah Livermore, Livermore, first-year first-year biomedical biomedical there is still a possibility to do a virtual event at this time, no matter the possible events -r ---------- engineering major. “I was also in the event, butalso plans constantly inarethe event, changing. but plans ' Communications ~ " Graduate —-j..—, engineering major. “I was t— — — benefits that may occur from maintaining Director & MarketingofGabrielle M. D’Amico. “If we marching band and “I am extremely hopeful for the event marching band and did did sports, sports, so so II never never “normalcy.” ” '* T ' ’ * — see improvement on campus and at the went went to to aa dance dance through through our high school, school, so our high so to happen,” said Mazzotta. “This is my last and at the “Events are going to get shuffled off time local and state level, it seems many likethis thiswould wouldbe beaagood goodopportunity opportunity semester here, and it would be amazing , events IIffeel eel like and time again, and I really honestly can’t ” ' ■ ------ - - dance. I feel like if to hold one more awesome event for the will continue as planned, if not with small, for me to finally go to a - -—------see me the poini point oi of a masked nm student body. Fall Event was extremely <i socially-distanced, buci'diiy-tiibLcuiccu, lucioivcu ____ _ ■ * us all" remain • safe, they 11— could cculd wait "•ait or make COVID-19 tests dance when the whole point of a dance is, unique changes to help idatory the the cday of to get in, they could successful, so it would be great to bring well, dancing with people and eating food,” The warmer spring weather, and ability to mandatory ±11C rratltlUl —-------------that back in the spring semester with Block some;events outdoors, is also likely x said Darren Martinez, senior English major. relocate ‘--------c also iikelv definitely make i definitely make it work.” to help.” Although Although events events may may not not be be able able to to Party. The Block Party committee and I ' > come tup with “It’s an inherent risk one would have to take, Events like these are often what make take place in the way they were originally worked extremely hard to ’*’• ' ’ were originally regardless of precautions.” students on campus feel more at home and planned, planned, Student Student Government Government believes bell"’" the plans for this event, and I hope: we can Originally, Spring Fling was going to be comfortable. It is an opportunity for them change and adaptation are necessary for share it with the whole campus. The: one „. .... . change and adaptation are necessary held on March 27 with a “Candy Land” to engage with the campus community and the journey toward a healthy community, take-home message I want to say is if we theme. The initial plan was to hold the event see friends who they may not be able to see Setbacks are inevitable inevitable, and and thev they have have are not able to have it this semester, know indoors at Amber Palace. Dinner service that it was for everyone ’s safety. Our campus come a long way since last year when t.l. . . t outside of contexts such as these. completely virtual events were new. Student community’s health is our top priority.” was going to be plated, and as Amber Palace “I think it sucks that there is no Spring was farther off-campus, a bus was going to members the an resources Fling this year, but I don’t know if I had the Government and knowledge to stillhave make event Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu be provided for transportation. COVID-19 out to “ attendees, intention of going due to a lot of restrictions successful, and its leaders are doing what Graphic by Anna Culver gift bags were to t. be ' given J — •>— already, ” said Liam White, sophomore full of masks, spray hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes. To stay within regulations, the event would not have any dancing. Instead, tables would be able to play games with one another as well as group games over the two-hour interval of the event that would not require close contact. Students could then win prizes for each game and accumulate points for the table to win a group prize. Prize options included candythemed baskets for each game and a larger prize for the top table. Multiple COVID-19 precautions were in place. Student Government planned to require double masking; only having your mask off to eat; spaced seating with five people per table, sat in a pinwheel fashion to maximize distance; requiring people to test negative within two days of the event; along with plastic silverware and plates. “Events like Spring Fling are probably a net good for the campus community,” said Martinez. “I know a lot of people, both new blood and college veterans, have noted that making friends during the pandemic is hard. It’s much easier to simply vibe with your roommates or people you already interact with daily. It ends up being a lot to �J The Beacon - March 24,2021 News The Beacon - March 24,2021 Wilke's English Department hosts writerPoupehMissaghi ~ I Dr. Poupeh Missaghi, distinguished writer, translator and educator, visited Wilkes University as the second author in the Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series presented by the Wilkes University English Department Missaghi is a visiting assistant professor in the department of writing at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, a faculty mentor at the low residency MJA. of the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland and a writing consultant at Baruch College in the City University of New York. Missaghi’s time at Wilkes was split between three events. First, she read to members of the Wilkes community from her debut novel, “Trans(re)lating House One.” In her other events, she worked with students in a postmodernism class, as well as a fiction workshop. Missaghi read selected portions of her book, detailing the events of a party; brutality toward students, anecdotal pieces of history, the experience of desire and the memory of loss. At the conclusion of her reading Dr. Mischelle .Anthony, chair of the English Department, condensed the feelings of the audience, calling the reading “very sobering and powerful.” Questions from listeners delved into the decisions Missaghi made in her r^Hing, her __ J JI writing and the idea of _______________ memory and loss. RISE, from front the health situation requires more dramatic action, there are a spectrum of ways through which v;e can slow the spread,” the administration’s statement said. “That * ma]iy include taking a weeklong pause in our athletics programs or other co-curriculars. It can also mean a short break in face-to-face classes and activities, asking students to remain in their rooms <except for their most • Avma ” essential needs for>.» several days.” With rumors addressed and time needed to see if the number of new positive cases will return to a smaller number, the campus can now redirect its focus to maintaining proper COVID-19 social distancing and other safety practices. “As a senior student-athlete, I take News HPSC wants soda tab donations fo Community Service Chair, Archi Gandhi, for the fam Yeager and Gandhi coordinated the collection. After th< Gandhi explained that all drive proceeds recycled at uwu _t Another listener asked about The Honors Program Student Committee will go toward supporting the Geisinger will then gi the novel was both a mix of memories and juxtaposition off scenes of intimacy Community Medical Center in Scranton. This check for th of violence is hosting its first soda tab collection drive rea in “Dr. Missaghi was refreshingly candid continued narrative. scenes of ,L1— that were read hospital arouno campus, imuuguuui me muum vs around campus. Throughout the month of Ronald McDonald House location provides sup] I in discussing her writing process,” said March, donations will be made to the Ronald refuge for families and their children. ~ . Muhlenberg. “Ironic that the most McDonald House located in Scranton. “Essentially, the Ronald, The Ronald McDonald House is a non- McDonald *'-T'—,J House allows Families experimental writer I have seen speak at families I Wilkes provided the most concise analysis profit with a mission to create, find and support to live in housing that is near the _ _r___while LA ’ i are of her text, her motivations and the various programs that work directly to improve the hospital their children Theynm provide readings available in her novel, 'Trans(re) lives ofchildren struggling with illnesses. *receiving —“— treatmentThev lating House One.’ And her upcoming HPSC Fundraising Chair Maddy Yeager them with their basic needs,” said projects translating almost ineffable came up with the idea to partner with the Jen McLaughlin, HPSCs adviser sound and noise into prose are sure to be Ronald McDonald House. Yeager’s previous and assistant administrator of the fascinating. I left Dr. Missaghi’s workshop work with the organization encouraged her to Wilkes Honors Program. HPSCs Director of Marketing with a new perspective on active reading Fa) bring the idea to Wilkes. and very much look forward to what she “All clubs on campus have to perform an act Kaelin Hughes expanded on I O1 CUIIJJUUIUL^ OV1 , -- --------- J-------- , the Ronald McDonald House’s of community service each year,” said Yeager. does next.” had : “We did this event in the past at my high services. Missaghi is a graduate of the University McDonal school ““They --t""’ with ’■"‘A the rtie Hershey Hershev branch, branch, and and it it was was aa They pay pay for almost everything, Stripes Rona of Denver from which she has a Ph.D. great opportunit/’ including food, including food, energy energy and electricity bills, would also lil in English and creative writing. She also Yeager suggested that HPSC partner with entertainment entertainment and <_ ’ wgeneral upkeep,” said At the beg has an M.A. in creative writing from the Ronald McDonald House in Scranton, as it Hughes. “Their facility even has 1 a .playroom . Johns Hopkins University.isShe haslocal fiction, die children childrens’s siblings, and there are beds for the drive more By working with the committee’s for the Courtesy of News@Wilkes nonfiction and translations published in Dr. Poupeh Missaghi many journals, and her translation works “I started from memories, but then, at reading. Missaghi pointed out a quote in the have been published in Iran. Hermost some point, I also gave myself the liberty «by Nasim Mrnashi will b'e i to just go with the narrative,” said Missaghi. “So with a few places, like at this point, I’m Bolaiio where he says like, ‘There is so much published this spring. The English department will host one not sure where the reality or the memory of life in Mexico City because there is so much the reality stops and where Fm just making death in the city? said Missaghi. “So it’s more author in its Allan Hamilton Dickson like because violence thingsup. ' *’ “ M" exists, there’s also so Spring Writers Series. Check Today at “They say the more you remember much life. I think that applies, for example, Wilkes emails for registration. something, the less real it is. But all of the to Tehran as well, to anywhere, wherever it @wilkesbeacon chapters, all of the layers or all of the sections is like that death, that force ■of■ destruction ct-ai-torl a frtrrsa Genevieve.Frederick@wilkes.edu startedxaritK withfine* themomnrv memoryr\fofCrtrnrafrlrinCT somethingthat that tlnc»r<» there’c’s alert also th the force frtr for life life.”” rv « a-nd how much of the I did in the city. So they’re rooted m r ty> attended both the reading and the class By Sara Ross Co-News Editor Wilkes University G responsibility for those who tested and athletic testing programs are now positive in the respective sports,” said being reported. Richard Ermeus, senior marketing According to the dashboard, as of major. “As a student leader, it’s important March 19, 254 students and employees that we hold each other accountable, and have been vaccinated. It is important instead of pointing fingers, we unite and to remember that as the number of work together to stop the spread.” vaccinated community members Assurance testing is used to identify increases, the campus needs to maintain asymptomatic cases of COVID-19, social distancing practices and remain meaning those who do not feel ill, within masked, the campus community as early as “We recognize that an increase in possible, hopefully limiting the spread of those vaccinated and a national decrease , -----------------------------------------.1 . • the virus on campus. in COVID-19 cases may provide a false As of March 3, Wilkes student-athletes sense of confidence that you can safely being tested as part of NCAA protocols let your guard down,” said Dr. Cant in his are the testing are now now reflected reflected in in the testing numbers numbers email email to to campus. campus. We also recognize .I,-. that the ---pandemic visible on the campus camnus “W. j— campus COVID-19 COVID-19 Dashboard. This has — created -..-..J aa large large has has interrupted interrupted some of the collegiate increase in totals from data collected experiences that make your time here smee the start of the spring semester. since so special. But we implore you to also All students as part of the assurance assurance remember that one evening of poor decisions can have a profound impact on you, your peers and our entire campus community and their families.” Simple slip-ups and careless actions like unmasked partiess or gatherings can rresult in the kinds of spikes in cases that cause rumors to circulate, as they did this past week. “Students that played a part in the sudden rise in positive COVID-19 cases have made a big mistake in traveling and socializing without a mask,” said Ermeus. “I strongly believe they had no intentions of causing this spread, but they are 1learning the hard way .. it is imperative to do the little things correctly. ---- .i„„” @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer&wilkes.edu �4 News t hosts writer Poupeh Missaghi f the that ;I and I did in the city. So they’re rooted in realit) ” Another listener asked about the . juxtaposition of scenes of intimacy, and 'read in the scenes of violence that were upeh Missaghi “Dr. Missaghi was refreshingly candid in discussing her writing process,” said Muhlenberg. “Ironic that the most experimental writer I have seen speak at Wilkes provided the most concise analysis of her text, her motivations and the various readings available in her novel, ’Trans(re) lating House One.’ And her upcoming projects translating almost ineffable sound and noise into prose are sure to be fascinating. I left Dr. Missaghi’s workshop with a new perspective on active reading and very much look forward to what she does next” Missaghi is a graduate of the University of Denver from which she has a Ph.D. in English and creative writing. She also has an MA. in creative writing from Johns Hopkins University. She has fiction, Courtesy of News@Wilkes nonfiction and translations published in many journals, and her translation works at reading. Missaghi pointed out a quote in the rty book to frame her answer. hi. “There’s actually a quote in the book from m Bolano where he says like, ‘There is so much of life in Mexico City because there is so much ig death in the cityT said Missaghi “So it’s like because violence exists, there’s also so >er much life. I think that applies, for example, he to Tehran as well, to anywhere, wherever it )ns is like that death, that force of destruction hat there’s also the force for life.” iand athletic testing programs are now being reported. According to the dashboard, as of March 19, 254 students and employees have been vaccinated. It is important to remember that as the number of vaccinated community members tify increases, the campus needs to maintain ■19, social distancing practices and remain hin masked. as “We recognize that an increase in i of those vaccinated and a national decrease in COVID-19 cases may provide a false ■tes sense of confidence that you can safely ok let your guard down.” said Dr. Cant in his ers email to campus. -19 “We also recognize that the pandemic rge has interrupted some of the collegiate ted experiences that make your time here :ed aid ing ant ind ind nee Phil Muhlenberg, a senior English m • attended both the reading and the clas^ “ " i was at and was impressed by tT Missaghi analysis of her work. so special. But we implore you to also remember that one evening of poor have been published in Iran. Her most recent translation of the book “I’ll Be Strong for You” by Nasim Marashi will be published this spring. “ English department will host one The more author in its Allan Hamilton Dickson „r Spring Writers Series. Check Today at Wilkes emails for registration, @wilkesbeacon The Beacon - March 24,2021 News 5 HPSC wants soda tab donations for Ronald McDonald House By Sara ROSS Co-News Editor Community Service Chair, Archi Gandhi, Yeager and Gandhi coordinated the collection. Gandhi explained that all drive proceeds will go toward supporting the Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. This Ronald McDonald House location provides refuge for families and their children. “Essentially, the Ronald McDonald House allows families to live in housing that is near the hospital while their children are receiving treatment They provide them with their basic needs,” said Jen McLaughlin, HPSCs adviser and assistant administrator of the Wilkes Honors Program. HPSC’s Director of Marketing Kaelin Hughes expanded on the Ronald McDonald House’s services. “They pay for almost everything, induding food, energy and dectndty bills, entertainment and general upkeep, said Hughes. “Their facility even has a playroom for the children’s siblings, and there are beds The Honors Program Student Committee is hosting its first soda tab collection drive around campus. Throughout the month of March, donations will be made to the Ronald McDonald House located in Scranton. The Ronald McDonald House is a nonprofit with a mission to create, find and support programs that work directly to improve the lives of children struggling with illnesses. HPSC Fundraising Chair Maddy Yeager came up with the idea to partner with the Ronald McDonald House. Yeager’s previous work with the organization encouraged her to bring the idea to Wilkes. “All dubs on campus have to perform an act of community service each year,’’ said Yeager, “We did this event in the past at my high school with the Hershey branch, and it was a great opportunity.” Yeager suggested that HPSC partner with the Ronald McDonald House in Scranton, as it is more local By working with the committee’s ' r the die families families to io olstp. for sleep.” After the soda tabs are collected, they get "* " — J-*-• recycled at a local recycling center. The center will then give the Ronald McDonald House a check for the tabs to be used as funding for the hospital This will allow them to continue to support and give their families care. HPSC President Kait Falco is looking forward to seeing the SODA T< DIWi would also like to be recurring. At the beginning of March, the donations for the drive were slow to come in. However, no intentions of causing this sprea , but they are learning the hard way yhy it is imperative to do the little thing5 correctly.” @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu Sara.Ross@wilkes.edu Graphic byJay'na Johnson 2020 VS. 2021 Student Scholarships -In 2020, Wilkes received over 500 donations Sidhu School of Business & Lead;' 9 I College of Science & Engineering -In 2021, Wilkes received over 600 donations „• The School of Education T r E.S. Farley Library & Innovation -In 2020. Wilkes raised $8 ■ .391 in donations ■ ■ sudden rise in positive COVID-19 cases have made a big mistake in traveling and socializing without a mask, said Ermeus. “I strongly believe they ha ?P WiIkes University Giving Day 2021 Nesbitt School of Pharmacy this past week. “Students that played a part in the POD. All HPSC members periodically check each of their locations to collect the soda tabs. Gandhi noted that their other drop-off locations include the Henry Student Center, the Towers and Honors Program student lounges, the Honors Office, Waller Hall and vending machines. number of tabs donated. —select 1-_.— j:------More than anything, HPSC is happy with “We are hoping that since this is our first time doing the soda how their drive has been progressing, “We ’hope that students will be.able tab drive that we will see more -a—*-— ini— m. to learn participation as the years go on the importance of engaging in volunteer work and that it will become a known and realize they are making a difference community service v.v... event that no matter how small,” said Gandhi “Simply spring, HPSC does every \ ' J"” said taking off the tab of your soda is so easy, and *— it could really make an impact in somebody Falco. ' Last fall, Falco and McLaughlin else’slife.” Students with questions about donating can had another event with the Ronald --------------------reach out to HPSC via honors@wilkes.edu McDonald House called the Show Your Stripes Ronald McDonald Rim, which they email or @wilkeshonors on Instagram, Genevieve.Frederick@wilkes.edu decisions can have a profound impact on you, your peers and our entire campus community and their families.” Simple slip-ups and careless actions like unmasked parties or gatherings can result in the kinds of spikes in cases that cause rumors to circulate, as they did they have started to pick up. Their most popular location is the bin right outside the 2 College of Arts. Hum. & Soc. Sci. J • I • •In 2021, Wilkes raised $143,623 in donations Student Life Passan Schoql of Nursing 0 10 20 30 10 Total amount raised, divided by 1000 Leaderboard This is a more than 52% increase in the money raised from last year. r �J The Beacon - March 24,2021 The Beacon - March 24,2021 6 News News LIPET program earns DeLuca recognition from ACPE By Genny Frederick Asst. News Editor Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy was recognizedby the American Council of Pharmacy Education for the Longitudinal IPE Program in Teamwork, or LIPET program. The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is one of only five schools that was recognized by the APCE in Fall 2020. The LIPET program is a collaborative effort between the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and the Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing that has the goal of creating real-life healthcare situations for students. Dr. Judith DeLuca, professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, has been leading the program for multiple years. She described the program as having four goals for students. The first is the ability to work with members of other professions “to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values.” The second is the understanding of the roles different health professionals carry in meeting the healthcare needs of patients and the general population. The third is the communication skills necessary “so that students become active and valued members of the healthcare team.” The last goal of the LIPET program is to become better members of a team to “improve the quality of healthcare Courtesy of Judith DeLuca Dr. Judith DeLuca, professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacy provided to patients.” , . . Practice, has led the LIPET program for multiple years. Liam Bartko, a ipharmacy, student tn ..the , .JX.L •■— • — ' important part of the program. The Class of2022, discussed his experience in DeLuca identifies this collaboration as the LIPET program events. inter-professional education. This type One of the most recent activities of collaboration allows students to work three programs work together to allow students from each to gain insights into he participated in was a ssimulation, ‘ together with healthcare professionals in which students needed to treat a in’different settings, such as hospitals, other professions, while also creating COVID-19 positive patient in an ICU. physician clinics and community professional connections. Bartko shared what he learned from For this activity, he worked on a team pharmacies. working with other healthcare students. with medical students, as well as other DeLuca explained the importance of “ During these events, I can work closely pharmacy students. working in these settings. with other future healthcare professionals “Events like these allow us to recognize "In these settings, pharmacy students and offer my expertise in pharmacy,” said that healthcare requires a dynamic team develop, their communication and Bartko. different p points teamwork skills as they work as patient part of students — - “However, •"during these events, and sometimes requires requires Oinerem t0 improve who have I am of also able to learn from these other of* view ■ to properly ’ treat a patient,” Bartko the healthcare “t_ ->---- , areas healthcare. ” said. so— much that you can care,” said DeLuca. “In these contexts, strengths in other —:j “There is only-learn in a classroom, so events like these a primary role of the pharmacy student Mia Barbieri, a pharmacy student really solidify concepts that are taught isto ... safe and effective use tc imp improve the in the Class of 2023, also < by our professors and show us how they of emphasizes -- medications —diccticr.s and provide patient inter-professional insights as one of the translate into practice.” education and counseling." benefits of the LIPET program." Collaboration is key in the LIPET While there is a collaborative effort “These inter-professional events allow —- between schools and between between students and professionals, program the students and healthcare professionals, working with other students is also an students to get real exposure to different healthcare professions to explore ethical Life, Arts & Er principl^AS“S- what lt’s likc working ■ Mng on a healthcare team and practice communication and collaboration skills,” Barbieri said. DeLuca has been leading the LIPET program for several years after its initial development by her predecessor Dr. Edward Foote. Bartko noted DeLuca's dedication to the program and to the community. “She ensures that our events hit all of the outcomes required and also mimic real-life situations,” Bartko said. “She is highly respected both in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy but also in the community for her work in the pharmacy world. The events always run smoothly because of her, and she always asks for feedback on how the event went. She is able to take out thoughts on the event and implement changes into future events. I could only imagine how difficult it is to plan these kinds of events, and she does it flawlessly.” Even though some things have changed, the stresses and adjustments of the pandemic have not diminished the experience of the LIPET program. Barbieri noted that although the program moved to an online classroom, students are still.awarded the same level of learning that was granted before the pandemic. She also mentioned that these changes may be beneficial in the future. “As telemedicine has become much more prevalent, these experiences may be able to turn our students into the innovators which shape the future of healthcare,” said Barbieri. The LIPET program is an example to other schools of the successes inter professional education can bring to students. Barbieri reflected on the ACPE’s comments during the accreditation process, “It is quite noteworthy that one of the highlights of the ACPE team’s visit was their appreciation of the professionalism and poise of the students, as well as the strong relationships held between the students and faculty,” said Barbieri. “The hard work of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy’s faculty and staff has more than paid off, and I have no doubts that the program will continue to remain one of the best in the country.” Have any events, artists PHARMACY, from front tips to students to improve thei Team 3B created a website of “creation of a deliverable and execution on how to prevent burnout a of the deliverable,” such as a survey, college students, as well as host website, presentation, letter or others. The yourday and limit social media third phase consists of a final' paper . , and1 According to Ference, other presentation to the class. year have included environmen Nicholas Superko, Pl pharmacy student, COVID-19 vaccinationss an led his team, Team 2B, in analyzing data hesitancy, the impact of CO behind medication errors in community well-being, human trafficking, pharmacies and developed a solution to the of social media use and the im problem. After delicate research, Superko sun protection at an early age. and his team were able to successfully find’ Ference pointed out some e the solution to the issue. where the websites can be utilize “Our team concluded that the best situation where a student who is thing that we could do to lower the risk of with well-being is looking for medication errors is to educate both patients or in the case of determining i ■ and pharmacists alike,” said Superko. “We recognizes a victim of human determined that a website would be the If one is interested in checkin best way to communicate our ‘Tips to websites, they can find them by Avoid Medication Errors’ information and on Today at Wilkes or contacting in doing so have encouraged practices to Overthepastfewsemesters.oth lessen medication errors.” included offering a survey for a p Team 2B was not the only team that was was based on the topic of indical able to provide satisfactory results. One prescribing, which involves pat such team conducted a survey for those in customers to be more aware of health professions, which included students are being prescribed by offering ir in any health-related professional programs, of medication provided to them. Team 3A created a survey for the campus Another survey was created bas community and analyzed student responses idea surrounding oral contracep about stress, healthy eating and sleeping their importance to those who ts schedules on a scale system of “not” to Meanwhile, other students were ab “very? They also created a website to offer public safety officers on how to at How to Focus on Yourself Improve Your Wellness Sumo’at end stress are increasingly : n.: in sradezts focusing on oneself. Educating college students about —1— bymainLiiiung a sleep schedule, erereis.-1 tre^uc.-.-. c.'.i use. Clidiontbe links to teaminort about some itn --mm and stress canbenamm van—.-..--.I.-. —■ _ JU—.Lrlgte iiSrhKwaL “How to Focus on Yourself to Improve Your Wellness” offers advice on ’ tips one can follow to prevent breakdowns from stress and burnout. Qwilkesbeacon Genevieve.Frederick<s>ivilkes^ou - �6 a recognition from ACPg principles, discuss what its like Workin on a healthcare team and practice communication and collaboration skills” Barbieri said. DeLuca has been leading the LIPET I program for several years after its initial development by her predecessor Dr I Edward Foote. Bartko noted DeLuca’s a dedication to the program and to the community. “She ensures that our events hit all of the outcomes required and also mimic real-life situations,” Bartko said. “She is highly respected both in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy but also in the community for her work in the pharmacy world. The events always run smoothly because of her, and she always asks for feedback on how the event went. She is able to take out thoughts on the event and implement changes into future events. I could only imagine how difficult it is to plan these kinds of events, and she does it flawlessly.” Even though some things have changed, the stresses and adjustments of the pandemic have not diminished the experience of the LIPET program. Barbieri noted that although the program moved to an online classroom, students are still.awarded the same level of learning that was granted before the pandemic. She also mentioned that these changes may be beneficial in the future. “As telemedicine has become much more prevalent, these experiences may Courtesy of Judith DeLuca be able to turn our students into the Department of Pharmacy innovators which shape the future of Iple years. healthcare,” said Barbieri. The LIPET program is an example riant part of the program. The programs work together to allow to other schools of the successes inter ims from each to gain insights into professional education can bring to ■ professions, while also creating students. issional connections. Barbieri reflected on the ACPEs artko shared what he learned from comments during the accreditation ling with other healthcare students. process. luring these events, I can work closely ““ItIt isis quite quite noteworthy noteworthy that that one other future healthcare professionals highlights of the ACPE teams c<t_______________ ■■ ■ ' .... offer my expertise in pharmacy,” said their appreciation of the professionalism ko. “However, during these events, •and .poise of the students, as well as the -o------------------- the i also able to learn from these other strong s relationships held between Barbieri. ents who have strengths in other sstudents and faculty,” said Barb The hard work of the Nesbitt School of s of healthcare." lia Barbieri, a pharmacy student Pharmacy’s faculty and staff has more ;he Class of 2023, also emphasizes than ui<ui paid pan off, and I have no doubts that r-professional insights as one of the the .progi jram will continue to remain one efits of the LIPET program. of the best in the country.” These inter-professional events allow dents to get real exposure to different @wilkesbeacon . . dthcare professions to explore ethical Genevieve.Frederick@^Hkes-e - I I I The Beacon - March 24,2021 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment liifej AeIs A Emitertaiiimeimt Have any events, artists or businesses to be featured? Contact life, arts & entertainment editor: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu PHARMACY, from front “creation of a deliverable and execution of the deliverable,” such as a survey, website, presentation, letter or others. The third phase consists of a final paper and presentation to the class. Nicholas Superko, Pl pharmacy student, led his team, Team 2B, in analyzing data behind medication errors in community pharmacies and developed a solution to the problem. After delicate research, Superko and his team were able to successfully find the solution to the issue. “Our team concluded that the best thing that we could do to lower the risk of medication errors is to educate both patients ■ and pharmacists alike,“” said Superko. “We determined that a website would be the best way to communicate our ‘Tips to Avoid Medication Errors’ information and in doing so have encouraged practices to lessen medication errors.” Team 2B was not the only team that was able to provide satisfactory results. One such team conducted a survey for those in health professions, which included students in any health-related professional programs, Team 3A created a survey for the campus community and analyzed student responses about stress, healthy eating and sleeping schedules on a scale system of “not” to “very.” They also created a website to offer tips to students to improve their well-being. the life-saving naloxone, the drug that saves Team 3B created a website offering advice someone from having an opioid overdose. According to the Nesbitt School of on how to prevent burnout and stress in college students, as well as how to plan out Pharmacy, the two-semester course is to “ provide the student with the foundational your day and limit social media use. According to Ference, other projects this knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to year have included environmental injustice, practice pharmacy in the 21st century.” The foundations of pharmacy practice COVID-19 vaccinations and vaccine hesitancy, the impact of COVID-— 19 on course allows students to be able to learn the’ impact. various skills, including communication, well-being, hui. iman trafficking, ~ of social media use and the importance of \ teamwork, creativity,’ writing, presenting and many more. Therefore, students can sun protection at an early age. Ference pointed out some examples of strengthen their attitudes towards their ’ medical’ field. ” ’ ’. . future careers in the where the websites can be utilized, such as a ‘ pjtiiz-o’’■nmfpccnr Dr. Judith TToT DeLuca, professor an/ and’ chair of situation where a student who is struggling — ----------- i. — c DL —™ roar with we „ for resources the Department of Pharmacy Practice, sees well-being„ is looking i-- ccase of determining someone a strong„ benefit'for’pharmacy students in or in the if recognizes a victim of human trafficking, learning these skills. .; .. If one is interested in checking out the “‘These are skills that are important tn Al * ’ ‘5 websites, they can find them by searching A healthcare, and it’s important thatjtudents z w have a good understanding of the challenges on Today at Wilkes or contacting Ference. 1 Over the past few semesters, other projects they will face,” said DeLuca. included offering a survey for a project that DeLuca also stresses that foundations of was based on the topic of indication-based pharmacy practice students are able to learn ofz‘ communication between prescribing, which involves patients and tthe ’ importance ’ x customers to be more aware of what they others, both verbal and written, permitting being prescribed by offering indications them to create clear, concise and cohesive or are v „ for classmates ‘ and\ r • of medication provided to them. messages professors. “The stud students learn that teams function Another survey was created based on the . theyt -include people with and best idea surrounding oral contraceptives and when their importance to those who take them, different personality types, but that can also Meanwhile, other students were able to train lead to some challenges in working together public safety officers on how to administer towards a common goal,” said DeLuca. l “Students learn how to work through challenges between different members of the team and develop consensus. They learn about the importance of good ... communication between members of the team in order to achieve a common goal.” Two other important skills that students are able to learn, according to DeLuca, are the technique of both peer and selfevaluation, leading students to become more rigorous and strengthened in researching in the ’’ professional r ’ > field. = “Each year, we are impressed with the students’ ability to come up with unique, creative and impactfill ways to solve current L..UL rMOP n health-related dilemmas, ” rnirl said Uornrirp Ference. “They work through the struggles of . -.1 —r — — ■ . ■ .L. a 1 .. working on a team, while also dealing with the demands of a rigorous mirriculum with a heavy course load. It’s difficult to measure the true impact of all of the projects, but our 1hope x ‘is that the projects are a step in the right direction for solving health-related issues.” With intensive research and outreach offered for the community because of the assignments of this course, the Pl pharmacy students are stepping forward positively in their program and eventually toward their future careers in healthcare. @wilkesbeacon Emily.Cherkauskas@iwilkes.edu Improving College Student Well-Being j How to Focus on Yours^i Improve Your Wellness ___________ Welcome! Burnout and stress are increasingly prevalent in students. The impacts of burnout and stress can be minimized by focusing on onerelf. Educating college students about wellness will help them loimplement strategies to avoid burnoul by maintaining a sleep schedule, exercising frequently, eating healthy, planning out your day, and limiting technology use. 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"Improving College Student Well-Being” explains how students can maintain their overall well-being In the midst of online learning and virtual classes. r �J The Beacon - ---------March 24,2021 ,—1 * Life, Life,Arts Arts&&Entertainment Entertainment o A healthy guilty pleasure: Moody Foodie’s crispy ialaierrecipe By Anna Culver Staff Writer Sometimes you just want to eat fried food, but it may not be all that healthy for you. However, there are ways to make it healthier. Falafel goes great with pitas, chopped tomatoes and a cucumber sauce. Ingredients 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, drained !6 chopped onion 2 tbsp, parsley 2 cloves garlic, chopped legg 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. salt Dash of black pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tbsp, olive oil 1 cup dry bread crumbs (Note: I prefer Panko bread crumbs) Oil for frying (Note: you can use any oil of your choice) The Beacon - March 24,2021 Biology Club hosts unique J By Jordan Daniel Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Mixing ingredients Mash together the chickpeas until thick and pasty. Chop the onion, parsley and garlic until fine. Stir into mashed chickpeas. In a small bowl, combine egg, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice and baking powder. Stir into the chickpea mixture along with the olive oil. Slowly add in bread crumbs until the mixture is not sticky but will hold together. Add more bread crumbs as needed. Form balls, and then flatten them into patties. Cooking Heat one inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully, place patties in the pan to fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Allergies: Dairy and wheat The Beacon/Anna Culver This crispy falafel Is a delicious treat that Is perfect if someone who Is looking to have a healthy snack with loads of flavor and all that fried Anna.Culver@wilkes.edu Graphic by Anna Culver T *f Biology Club hosted a Paint and Sip event on March 19 in Stark Learning Center 101. This event was free and open to all students, faculty and staff members with a maximum capacity of 25 participants. “We chose SLC 101 because we knew we would be able to space everyone really for apart so that they can have their mask off to eat while being more than six feet apart,” said Kayla Eller, senior biology and environmental science double major and president of Biology Club. “We also chose SLC 101 because it has the giant projector, so anyone sitting anywhere can see and follow along with the video.” Many other clubs have done Paint and Sips before where an artist comes in to instruct people on how to paint a certain work of art However, the Biology Club board decided to take advantage of the projector in SLC 101 to display a video ofa person painting. “Bio Club has done several Paint and Sips in the past, but this is the first one, to my knowledge, that is open to students not in Bio Club,” said Sean McMonagle, senior biology major and vice president of Biology Club, “Because COVID has hurt so many clubs in u. ■ ~ Students enjoyed a night of pain terms terms of ofparticipation, participation, we we thought we V extend the Paint and Sip to the student be encourage more people to come out” Those who wanted to participate in event did not need to make a reservation.! space was limited, however, and spots available on a first-come, first-served I People mainly needed to reserve a canvas were informed to do so by contacting Ell Ashley Wallace through email Biology Club provided 20 normal s canvases, an assorted amount of sm canvases, painting supplies, cups and p Wyoming Free Library holds n to childhood development: “Books interactive; they demand that kids think. T expand our universe beyond time and pl The Wyoming Free Library, located in and inspire _ our own original thoughts. A b< Wyoming, Pa., enables children to meet is read by an individual. It has no laugh tr friends, do homework and use books to or musical score that emotionally prime open up creative worlds. Children learn basic readers reaction. You alone decide what} creative skills without even realizing it — think about a book and its contents with something the library hopes to achieve by one leaning over your shoulder telling y how to think.” offering a Guest Reader Program. There is not an aspect of life that t The Wyoming Free Library allows children to express themselves in a manner that is pandemic has not touched, and libraries « ’’ ’» not exempt intimate and unique to the way their minds i / Due ~ to ‘ COVID-19, librar ----- --------o ___ part of the have had to significant!}' roll back in-pers< work. Reading is anessential c development and strengthening of a child’s sendees, unable to fully be a gathering pla cognitive capabilities and the development of for children J ‘to‘1learn andJ relax. — However, as a stronger sense of self. vaccines begin to In the library, children are able to find a rplace --------------7can ---------o and connect with roll out, libraries | where they belong others outside of a school setting, in which have slowly begun to ------ 1 with new, some children may feel isolated and alone. It reopen ---COVID-safe allows children to make friends and integrate C O VT into the community around them on their policies in the owti terms. This is an essential part ofhelping effort of returning children understand that they have control some sense of over their social lives and that they are able to normalcy’ to their communities. delegate time and energy' on their own terms. The Wyoming The National Childrens Book Literacy' Library Alliance advocates that books are essential Free By Judah Nicole Lyles Staff Writer k I> nal - RRSjujKSi - Kirsten Peters. Emto-- r-Cz=ft A Little Good News - Rodney Atkins Sean Schmoyer, Co-Ne.vs Editor Soft Landing - Saint Raymond Sara Ross, Co- le.-.s Editor Celebrate - ’ng rid Michaelson Genny Frederick. Asst News Editor Winnebago Baby - i Maddy Kinard, News Staff Writer Nostalgia Cycle - G-Eazv Emily Cherkauskas, LA&E Ea tor Ceildwe ler - Shapeshifter & Sty es of Be/crd Jordan Daniel. Asst. LA&E Editor Good Davs - SZA, Brea ma Ebisch, Co-Opir. on Editor He'd iOn-_J‘.M.'n_Bi%.ber I Each iveefc the W:r :es Beacon staff adds a song to their2020-2021 Beacon Bumps playlist under Chris Gotvariys account on Spotify. Look below for this noeks list of songs. » t > I r-T-lirT'TV - Dylan Mehl, Co-Opinion Editor: Fashion - Pop Smoke ft. PoloB William Billingsley, Asst. Opinion Editor: What’s New ScoobiL Do? - Jonathan Young & Caleb Kyles Ariel P.eed, Sports Editor Take My Hand - Picture This Chris Gowarty. Asst. Sports Editor: Leave the Door Open r. Anderson .Paak. Bruno Mars. SIT. Sonic Baylee Guedes, Sports Staff Writer Ghost of You - 5SOS Mia Walker. Lead Designer: El Faro! - Santana Steffen Hcrwath, Staff Photographer: Sound and Color Alabama Shakes Liz Cherinka, Social Med;a Manager. 5C5 - Arctic Monkeys �’c Entertainment dy Foodie’s crispy falafel recipe Uk Beacon - March 24,2021 * ■ . The Beacon/Anna Culver tls crispy falafel Is a delicious treat that Is perfect If someone who Is oklng to have a healthy snack with loads of flavor and all that fried 9 Biology Club hosts unique Paint and Sip for students, faculty *, By Jordan Daniel Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor r ’ life Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Biology Club hosted a Paint and Sip event on March 19 in Stark Learning Center 101. This event was free and open to all students, faculty and staff members with a maximum capacity of 25 participants. “We chose SLC 101 because we knew we would be able to space everyone really far apart so that they can have their mask off to eat while being more than six feet apart,” said Kayla Eller, senior biology and environmental science double major and president of Biology Club. “We also chose SLC 101 because it has the giant projector, so anyone sitting anywhere can see and follow along with the video? Many other clubs have done Paint and Sips k-r before —...J where -------an— artist comes in to instruct people on how to paint a certain work of art. However, the Biology Club board decided to take advantage of the projector in SLC 101 to display a video of a person painting. “Bio Club has done several Paint and Sips in the past, but this is the first one, to my knowledge, that is open to students not in Bio Club,” said Sean McMonagle, senior biology major and vice president of Biology Club. “Because COVID has hurt so many clubs in we started doing these in the fall of 2018. We didn’t get the idea from anyone, but we thought it would be a good chance for students to unwind and have a nice evening with friends.” The Biology Club had a small turnout of six people participate in their Paint and Sip, but this made the atmosphere even more relaxing. Everyone was enjoying being with their friends, talking and painting whatever their heart desired. “This is my first time at an event like this,” said Kevin O’Donnell, sophomore pharmacy major. “It’s nice, and even though I am just starting my painting, I feel like I am going to The Beacon/Jordan Daniel have a lot of fun with it” Students enjoyed a night of painting and escaped from week day stress. Although the amount of people in ... of participation, we thought we would plates. They also provided free food for those attendance was smaller than Biology Club terms extend the Paint and Sip to the student body to to take home after the event Participants were had hoped for, they were still pleased and are encourage more people to come out.” not allowed to eat during the event in order to hopeful to host another in the future. “I can hardly blame those who do not want Those who wanted to participate in this follow university guidelines. If people did not feel like painting but to come and spend time with a crowd in a event did not need to make a reservation. Since space was limited, however, and spots were wanted to hang out with friends and take big room during a global pandemic,” said available on a ."first-come, — first-served basis. home some free food with them afterward, McMonagle. T also hope that by opening the event to more than just Bio Club, we get a People mainly needed to reserve a canvas and they were welcome to do so. “We chose to host this event for the same larger amount, which would be nice after the were informed to do so by contacting Eller or reason we’ve done this for the past few hectic and stressful year we have all had.” Ashley Wallace through email D:Biology -'’— Club — -iJ-J ’ln provided 20 ------normal1 sized1 semesters - allow students the chance to hang ■ @wilkesbeacon canvases, an assorted amount of smaller out with friends, relax, enjoy some food and Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu canvases, painting supplies, cups and paper paint together,” said McMonagle. “I think Wyoming Free Library holds new virtual Guest Reader Program P■ es tzeacon staff adds \ this week's list of songs. fan Mehl. Co-Cfcnra L.- _ _ Ee .r: -srr - Pr.p Smoke ft. EsiaJS Bam Billingsley. Asst. Op:n Ec.’.sc What’s IzJonathan^ M Reed. Reed, Sports Spots Editor. Take My Hand - Picture This lei ris Gowarty Asst ---the ----------------— *—- Sports ~ ~Ed.*** Ittrnr. Leave Doer Csailr’■ . ytae Guedes. Sports Staff Writer. Qbpfd of You - SSLfe | a Walker. De* , =•; =i Frei - Sarf.ara tffen HorwaMi. Staff Photographer Rnmd and CofcLrbama Snakes Cherinka S',-: •_ : 3 '.’a505. ; 7 By Judah Nicole Lyles Staff Writer The Wyoming Free Library, located in Wyoming, Pa., enables children to meet friends, do homework and use books to open up creative worlds. Children learn basic creative skills without even realizing it — something the library hopes to achieve by offering a Guest Reader Program. , v Free Library, allows children The Wyoming to express themselves in a manner that is intimate and unique to the way their minds work. Reading is an essential part of the development and strengthening of a child’s cognitive capabilities and the development of a stronger sense of self. In the library, children are able to find a pxacc where wncic they uicy can uui belong and «uu connect with place others outside of a school setting, in which some children may feel isolated and alone. It allows children to make friends and integrate u .k, the u.v community ------into around them on their own terms. This is an essential part of helping children understand that they have control over their social lives and that they are able to delegate time and energy on their own terms. The National Children’s Book Literacy Alliance advocates that books are essential to childhood development “Books are follows these COVID-19 adaptations, as interactive; they demand that kids think. They Executive Director John Roberts shared. expand our universe beyond time and place “Due to the pandemic, we reduced and inspire our own original thoughts. A book operational hours and provided curbside pickis read by an individual. It has no laugh track up of materials. The library had to cancel all or musical score that emotionally primes a fundraisers and in-person programming. I reader’s reaction. You alone decide what you had to think outside-of-the-box, so Ttook to think about a book and its contents with no social media and uploaded book readings, one leaning over your shoulder telling you virtual crafts and fundraisers,” said Roberts. how to think.” The library is giving members of the Wilkes There is not an aspect of life that the community an <opportunity to aid in this pandemic has not touched, and libraries are essential developmental\process for children. I . not exempt. Due to COVID-19, libraries This year, the library is celebrating National have had to significantly roll back in-perst in-person Library Week from April 4 through 10 with a services, unable to fully be a gathering place virtual children’s book guest reader \ program. Members of the Wilkes for children to leant and relax. \ y \ community can tape themselves However, as vaccines begin to ” J a children’s book of roll out, libraries their choice to be shared on the \ \ \ library ’s Facebook page. have slowly begun to Roberts was reopen with new, COVID-safe -r inspired to bring policies in the I the initiative to effort of returning the Wyoming some sense of Free Library normalcy to their I after seeing K communities. numerous The Wyoming national Free Library reading-themed events. “The library recently held a virtual Read Across America event which was very successful,” said Roberts. “Wilkes faculty, staff and students helped celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The event reached over 8,000 people on Facebook. I thought it would be great to host another virtual event and invite the Wilkes community to join in.” Colleen Garrison, a Wilkes University office assistant for the environmental engineering and Earth sciences department, is especially passionate and excited for members of the Wilkes community to be involved. “I believe it’s important for members of the Wilkes community to participate because participation provides support to a local non-profit, the program celebrates the contributions of libraries to the community, it promotes literacy and it encourages time spent in community service,” said Garrison. To participate in the Guest Reader Program, simply record a video andemailittothe library, through wtw.wetransfer.com. The deadline is March 31. Judah. Lyles@wilkes.edu Graphic by Anna Culver r �J The Beacon - March 24,2021 Life, 10 & Entertainment The Beacon- March 24,2021 Life, Arts I Liz’s Craft Column: Colorful Easter egg holiday wreath cLL!ZEh!rln^a social Media Manager Easter is a celebrated resurrection of Jesus Christ. This holiday has been celebrated for many years and now has many traditions associated with it, including the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny tradition is said to have immigrated to the United States with German settlers in Pennsylvania. The children made nests for the Easter Bunny to lav lay its eaes eggs in. This snreari spread across the U.S. and had adapted to what we currently , know as receiving Easter baskets from the Easter Bunny on Easter morning. ” t, - . • With Easter right around the corner on April 4, this Easter egg wreath is sure to make the Easter Bunny come to anyone’s home. The is easy easy to make xm. wreath oi.au,» luattc and adds the die perfect hint of spring. The only supplies required are plastic eggs, basket grass, layer of eggs. Glue these eggs on with the lCHuucu are piasuc eggs, and nasKet grass, layer orend eggs, owe inwards also hanging cardboard, cardboard, ribbon, ribbon, scissors scissors and hot hot glue, glue, smaller smaller end facing facing inwards also g g These supplies TI rr---s can be purchased at any over the edge of the cardboard. Create a third row of eggs in between a circle will need to be made the two layers laying on top of them, to.be out of the cardboard. This can just be These eggs do not have to be placed in any kind of of uniformity uniformity and and can can be be sideways, sideways, taken kind takenoff offaabox boxfrom fromany anypackage. package. " '' Cut a circle out of the cardboard as as titled or in any random fashion. large as the preferred size of the wreath. There will still be small gaps between Then, Then, cut cutanother anothercircle circle out outof ofthe thecenter center the the layers layers and and some <cardboard may still about four inches from the outside. be visible. To fill in these spaces, glue the „start making it into basket grass into them or anywhere , Next, it is time to else the egg wreath. Grab the plastic eggs, and that feels fitting. It adds a little bit of extra m around -.I the — ..— a— —.— flair. 1hot hot glue tha them outside of the cEaster cardboard circle side-to-side ---- 1----------------by ,. rplacing . ------ga Now, to hang the wreath, grab a piece line of hot glue on fthe 'back • ofthe eggs and of any spring-colored or Easter-themed holding- them onto-------------------the cardboard.-----Make‘ ribbon. Make a loop with it, and hot glue sure the eggs hang over the edge of the both ends onto the back of the wreath. Be cardboard. This makes the cardboard less s_. „ add a L: _.'oglue ! so it can hold the sure to lot of visible. Place these eggs around with the weight of the wreath. smaller end of the egg facing outwards. Another addition that can be added to Then, repeat those steps for the inside the wreath is a bow made out of the same of the circle directly underneath the first ribbon. Grab the ribbon again and begin by making an “O” shape, and press it t‘etherin in the middle middle to flatten flatten it. Then together Hn|](i hvthe wrannine to the rihl,nnit. Then, continue by wrapping the ribbon around down and behind the exiting loop and up and around the front. This should create two crossed O shapes. Cut the end of the ribbon, and hot glue the centers of each loop together. Cut an additional piece of ribbon to wrap around the center, and hot glue the two ends together in the back. Add two more pieces of ribbon onto the back comingj down from behind as an extra rlaioil detail.TThis can be glued onto any location of the wreath. The example also includes an egg with a bunny cut out of foam sheets in the center of the ribbon, which is also optional. Once all the glue is dried, hang the wreath up and enjoy! Elizabeth.Cherinka@wilkes.edu Graphic by Anna Culver Liz’s Craft Rating: Two out of five yarn-balls. During the Easter season, supplies are affordable and easily available. Customization Is also available . for this craft, though it may take some time and effort to make It fully 1, top left) Cut a ring out from a piece of cardboard. First, cut a circle shape out. Then, cut another circle out from inside the piece. Make sure it Is wide enough to fit the plastic eggs. 2, top right) Start attaching the eggs to the cardboard using hot glue. While going around the ring, glue the eggs so the longer, thinner sides stick outward with the smaller ends In between. Create another ring above the first row. Be sure to cover enough space with the eggs so the cardboard Is 1 Photos: The Beacon/Liz Cherinka 3, upper left) This step Is optional, but If you wish to make a bow, take a piece of ribbon that compliments the wreath colors and form it to a bow. Hot glue to the wreath. 4, above) If you would like, a bunny cut-out decoration can be added to the bow. Use foam to cut out the shape. 5, left) You can also attach straw or ribbon to fill up any gaps in between the eggs that might be showing the cardboard. Once completed with your craft, make a loop with the ribbon and hot glue to the top part of the wreath. Hang up anywhere for some adorable and colorful Easter erever you are. ampus or online per credit Lin,vers;ty is an equal oppoftotv insMut an For Informat.on on the Universit, �12 The Beacon - March 24,2021 News The Beacon - March 24,2021 A Year i COVID 19 Pandemic: LA&E Opinion One year ago, states had begun shutting down - changing the most basic activities. However, there is still light amidst the chaos. Over the period of shutdowns, in order to cope and adjust to the new lifestyle, many students began to take up hobbies, some of which have still stuck with them today. These new hobbies and skills include beauty techniques, artistic talents and entrepreneurship endeavors. “Over quarantine, I’ve decided to start learning how to mix music and soundonmylaptopusingGarageBand.andhopefullythatcanbeusedfurther in my career as well,” said Katie Ermeus, first-year political science major. For others, some even started their own side-hustles, being able to create their own services for the community. Courtney Phox, junior entrepreneurship major, began styling her own nails after salons closed, holding onto that skill even now. “When I was bored during the shutdown, I started to practice on my mom and friends back home. It was something that took my mind off of sitting in the house all day,” said Phox. Mattias Hime, junior business management major, started a brand new business: a clothing brand called SOSclothing, available at stackstarve.com. “I have always wanted to do this, and since I had the time during the pandemic, I thought that this would be the best time to start. I am still currently running my website, and it is going very well,” said Hime. However, some did not adopt any new hobbies. Instead, they focused more time on their ownactivities, strengthening their already adopted skills. Carolyn Purdy, first-year psychology major, explained that she was able to give more time with her hobbies, even expanding her skills with the help of her family around her. Over quarantine, I started new projects, finished old ones and expanded to different projects I did not have the chance to do before,” said Purdy. Kaelin Hughes, first-year political science and history student, was able to catch up on her own accumulated hobbies, such as playing guitar more and finishing video games. Ijustgavemoretimetoactivitiesthanlusuallydo,"Hughessaid, explaining that giving more time to her activities allowed her to ease the anxiety she felt from COVID-19 — something that we can all learn and practice. When the university hosted a vigil outside of Weckesser Hall, 500,000 lives had been lost in the United States to COVID-19. According to Johns Hopkins University as of March 19, there are over 2.5 million deaths worldwide. With an increase in positive case counts on campus in the past week, now is the time to look at where Wilkes was last year at this time and how campus handled COVID-19 last semester. In March 2020, Wilkes transitioned to online learning on March 13. As of March 25, students were sent home and permanently online for the remainder of the semester. In a message to the campus community, then Interim President Paul Adams said, “It has been about 10 days since we transitioned from face-to-face classes to remote learning. During that time, so much has changed in the world around us. Every day, and sometimes every hour, we receive new information about COVID-19.” Every day since then, not just the United States but the rest of the world watched as COVID-19 spread and evolved. OnOct9,TheBeaconreportedthatthetotalcasecountoncampusduring the fall semester had reached 36. At the time, there was a positive attitude toward the university’s and students’ success at keeping case counts low. In November, the campus had a spike in cases going from a total case count of 50 to 96 in two weeks. By the end of December, the total case count had broken 100. The data presented is not meant to scare the members of campus, it is instead included with the purpose of reminding the Wilkes community where we were and what happened last semester. In the span of only two weeks in November cases spiked. The community cannot get careless now because of an increase in vaccine distribution and a decrease in the total number of new cases in the U.S. since the winter. In his recent address to the campus community, President Greg Cant shared this stance: “After an uninterrupted, successful fall semester, we are absolutely confident in your ability to make safe decisions. But it requires a commitment from each and every one of us. Hope is on the horizon when it comes to defeating this virus. Please stay the course.” More than 365 days have passed since COVID-19 upheaved what was known as normal, everyday life - and millions of people are still struggling with the mental health impacts connected to the pandemic. College students, in particular, have taken on a large burden of these effects. Although there have been improvements over the last year in terms of returning back to “normalcy? the drastic mental health effects only continue to shift with the tide of the pandemia A year ago, when campus was closed and the student population returned home due to the uncertainty of what was happening in our community and across the world, we all had to adapt to the constant changes that were occurring. The disappointment of leaving campus soon became the disappointment of losing the rest of the spring semester and everything that came with it Graduation, events, seeing friends and so much more quickly became a thing of the past. As a result result, having to accept the negative parts of what the pandemic was responsible for brought with it a downward spiral of many people’s mental health. However, now because almost all parts oflife remain uncertain or up in the airbecause ofCOVID-19, itishard to remainpositive - even ayearlater. The false hope of having everything return to normal sooner rather than later is more evident than ever, especially as it seems the end is in sight. But more often than not, the same disappointment from the beginning of the pandemic crashes in and continues to harm our mental health by keeping us on this roller coaster of emotions. While better days are ahead and we have already made it through the most unexpected and difficult years ever, it is important to remember to be patient with ourselves. Mental health is, and always has been, just as crucial as physical health. This year has proven that more than ever. Section columns compiled by: Sean Schmoyer, Breanna Ebisch, Emily Cherkauskas and Ariel Reed Design/Layout: Mia Walker COVID 2020 U.S. New Case Count: 59.068 (CDC) I Midterm Spring 2021(3/19): 60 VS U.S. Total Case Count: 7,669,360 (CDC) 2021 ‘ Total Positive Cases U.S. New Case Count: 197,858 (CDC) ■ US. Total Caso Count: 24,344,884 (CDC) ISmil Imil 1 Ki a Total Students End of Fall 2020 (12/20); 470 30mil U.S. New Case Count: 59] Midterm Spring 2021(3/19): 227 Isolated I SOO I 400 | 300 | 200 | 100 0 ■ 100 200 300 400 SOO Im �12 ) Pandemic: LA&E One year ago, states had begun shutting down — changing the most basic activities. However, there is still light amidst the chaos. Over the period of shutdowns, in order to cope and adjust to the new lifestyle, many students began to take up hobbies, some of which have still stuck with them today. These new hobbies and skills include beauty techniques, artistic talents and entrepreneurship endeavors “Over quarantine, I’ve decided to start learning how to mix music and soundonmylaptopusingGarageBand,andhopefullythatcanbeusedfurther in my career as well,” said Katie Ermeus, first-year political science major. For others, some even started their own side-hustles, being able to create their own services for the community. Courtney Phox, junior entrepreneurship major, began styling her own nails after salons closed, holding onto that skill even now. “When I was bored during the shutdown, I started to practice on my mom and friends back home. It was something that took my mind off of sitting in the house all day,” said Phox. Mattias Hime, junior business management major, started a brand new business: aclothingbrand called SOSdothing, available at stackstarve.com. “I have always wanted to do this, and since I had the time during the pandemic, I thought that this would be the best time to start. I am still currently running my website, and it is going very well,” said Hime. However, some did not adopt any new hobbies. Instead, they focused more time on theirown activities, strengthening their already adopted skills. Carolyn Purdy, first-year psychology major, explained that she was able to give more time with her hobbies, even expanding her skills with the help of her family around her. Over quarantine, I started new projects, finished old ones and expanded to different projects I did not have the chance to do before,” said Purdy. Kaelin Hughes, first-year political science and history student, was able to catch up on her own accumulated hobbies, such as playing guitar more and finishing video games. ”Ijustgavemoretimeto activities thanlusuallydo,“Hughes said,explaining that giving more time to her activities allowed her to ease the anxiety she felt from COVID-19 — something that we can all learn and practice. The Beacon - March 24,2021 13 A Year in Review Opinion Sports More than 365 days have passed since COVID-19 upheaved what was known as normal, everyday life - and millions of people are still struggling with the mental health impacts connected to the pandemic. College students, in particular, have taken on a large burden of these effects. Although there have been improvements over the last year in terms of returning back to “normalcy” the drastic mental health effects only continue to shift with the tide of the pandemic. A year ago, when campus was closed and the student population returned home due to the uncertainty of what was happening in our community and across the world, we all had to adapt to the constant changes that were occurring. The disappointment of leaving campus soon became the disappointment of losing the rest of the spring semester and everything that came with it. Graduation, events, seeing friends and so much more quickly became a thing of the past. As a result, having to accept the negative parts of what the pandemic was responsible for brought with it a downward spiral of many people’s mental health. However, now because almost all parts of life remain uncertain or up in theairbecauseofCOVID-19,itishardtoremainpositive-evenayearlater. The false hope of having everything return to normal sooner rather than later is more evident than ever, especially as it seems the end is in sight. But more often than not, the same disappointment from the beginning of the pandemic crashes in and continues to harm our mental health by keeping us on this roller coaster of emotions. While better days are ahead and we have already made it through the most unexpected and difficult years ever, it is important to remember to be patient with ourselves. Mental health is, and always has been, just as crucial as physical health. This year has proven that more than ever. Last year at this time, everything in the sports world was shut down, whether that be at the professional, collegiate, high school or youth level. After a year of no collegiate athletic competitions, Wilkes students, athletes and coaches share a sense of gratitude for being able to compete again, especially amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The MAC athletic administrators have met every Friday morning for nearly a year, and we will continue to meet through the spring to address COVID-19 related issues and guidelines,” said Wilkes Athletic Director Addy Malatesta. “Our primary focus is to provide a competitive season for the 2021 spring sport student-athletes.” Not all collegiate athletes were afforded the same opportunity as Wilkes athletes toplay,as severalschools chose to opt-out ofplayingthisyeardue to the amount ofhealth concerns and unknowns surrounding thepandemic. “I think this whole experience has made us appreciate things more and not take things for granted,” said Tara Macciocco, women’s basketball head coach. “It’s taught us to make the most of every opportunity we get on the court, on the field or with your family and friends. This entire thing has made us appreciate things more in life.” Last season, the men’s lacrosse team was only able to get four games in before receiving the call that their season was cancelled. “Being able to play lacrosse this season is something that I and my teammates are very grateful for,” said junior goalkeeper Ryan Lasher. “Every game and practice we have had, we are reminded of how lucky we are to be playing lacrosse.” Beginning competitive play in January 2021 was not an easy task for Wilkes, and it has proved to have its challenges with appropriate health measures, such as quarantining or shutting-down games and practices in the event of a positive test However, Wilkes coaches and the athletic training staff have consistently reminded student-athletes to “think positive and remain negative” in order to play the sports they love. “At Wilkes, credit goes to the athletic training staff for their efforts to execute over 500 tests per week,” said Malatesta. “The coaches have done a commendable job and continue to remain steadfast in their commitment to offer a healthy and safe environment for over 550 student-athletes to practice and compete. 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The numbers as of March 17 sit at restrictions that were broken. Not only Even if one would want to argue that 35 positive cases, with 143 students in did these students go against university they did know the risk, then that makes quarantine. These statistics are ridiculously policy, they also defied statewide: this even worse. Because the fact that they , our own -------------high for where we should be, especially with regulations. The university has even gone were willing to risk so much for one party is all of the university s safety measures. out of its way to put measures in place to stupefying. When it comes to punishing the And what better way to make us all look prevent COVID-19 spreading, with Wilkes student-athletes, there is no need to waste like utter fools than to have our own sports badges and weekly assurance testing. one’s time thinking of what it might be teams blatantly disregard the same safety Coming into this semester, it was always because it will likely be nothing but a slap precautions that we have been following going to be a challenge with the pandemic on the wrist. for a year? What makes it even worse is that still raging, but holding a super-spreader As we know, athletes are traditionally traditionally during the fall semester, this was all new event like a party was incredibly foolhardy. already held to a different standard from the to everyone. But now? There is simply no The ramifications of these studentsrest ’ ™ ’ — .1 — j-.-.-n —,---of the student body at all universities. excuse. decisions go much further than just Sure, you can attempt to argue that the We have been through an entire semester them attending classes. The potential athletes are usually “self-disciplined,” but if without a surge like this, and having a consequences of contracting COVID-19 they truly were, would we even be in this blueprint that worked, there was no reason and spreading it unknowingly simply affect situation? to deviate. all Wilkes University students, staff and all Of course not. These acts were completely irresponsible, of their families. It is high time that these student-athletes and those student-athletes should be And with regard to sports, all spring finally follow the same guidelines that the ashamed of themselves. Of course, the seasons be in seasons could could be in jeopardy. jeopardy. This This means means rest of us have been following since the temptation is there for everyone after a student-athletes who were and were pandemic began. year of COVID-19 to go out and get back notbreaking rules are all at risk of being And until we can say with absolute to normal life as vaccinations increase and punished. certainty that this pandemic is behind us, cases drop. The Spring Fling dance has been COVID-19 will remain ... i a threatv that ushould But guess what? cancelled. Depending on the number of be taken seriously. The vast majority of students do not have students who continue to test positive, who COVID-19. And why is that? They are not knows how much longer the rest of us will _ __________________________________________ @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeaconlgiwilkes.edu Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-2962 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) ■ Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beac< A K Opinion Opinion -1 - C”, A TA 7— — x. xl- . T , T• 11 __ . I legal liability for dangerous decisions. In June, the State Health Department reported 9,250 nursing home deaths to the Governor Andrew Cuomo, the 56th governor’s office. Cuomo’s staff panicked, governor has continuously governor ofotNew New York, rorK, nas continuously not because so many people were dying, abused his powe.-andmust.resign. He has but because the total was the highest in the lied to the people* of New York and to the» country and would „ make him look bad. lawmakers^who depend on his reports to ThiswL jus~tOiomo was f J riding high in make policy. the polls and on the verge of closing a majorr When Cuomo is caught, he lies about book deal touting his success in 'handling ’ when, how and why he lied. He and his staff COVID-19. have used state’s resources to threaten and Instead of ireleasing J L.o the ; ..Health retaliate against political enemies, as well as Department numbers, his office instead the multiple women who have accused him rewrote the report to announce that only of sexual harassment. 6,200 nursing home patients had died. ’ He is petty, JB controlling and grandiose. Lawmakers who needed that data to make Even worse, he equates bullying with policy questioned the figures, but the competence. governor insisted on their accuracy. A governor must have the trust of the Only five months later, after New lawmakers he works with to run a state York Attorney General Letitia James elifficiently. Cuomo has damaged that trust released a report showing deaths had been on multiple occasions. undercounted by as much as 50 percent, About 120 New York lawmakers have did didCuomo Cuomo correct correctthe thenumbers. numbers. demanded his resignation, along with most His first policy choice was disastrous, of the state’s congressional delegation, but it was the cover-up. Half a year of including Senators Chuck Schumer and continuously lying to the public requires Kirsten Gillibrand as well as the Head ofthe his resignation. House Judiciary Committee, Jerry Nadler. ~ initially claimed he was Cuomo’s office The Head of the State Finance Committee hiding the figures out of fear that the White has said she will not speak to Cuomo or his House would weaponize the numbers top aides because they are untrustworthy, against him. Reporting from The New York At a critical time for the state of New York, Times and The Wall Street Journal revealed he keeps bleeding key public health staffers, that this was a lie, too. Meanwhile, over 15,000 New Yorkers in nursing homes have who cannot bear his disrespect for science. Currently, he is trying to use the fact died of COVID-19. Cuomo has a long history of bullying that he is being investigated by several different entities, including the New York and terrorizing people. Now, he also faces state attorney general, the FBI and the several credible allegations of sexual assault Department of Justice, to stall for time, and harassment of employees. " ' 1__„ of fact that • 'J Many of the interactions are undisputed If there were questions could somehow render Cuomo trustworthy and and backed up by independent reporting, non-abusive, his argument might make For instance, he was reported to have asked a 25-year-old entry-level employee sense. ----, . - . if However, what most people already she was open to sex with older men. That know is more than enough to remove him constitutes sexual harassment under New from office. York state law. In April 2020, a month after the World Reports that Cuomo’s office leaked Health Organization declared COVID-19 personnel files about another accuser, a global pandemic, Cuomo issued a health Lindsey Boylan, have not been disputed by directive requiring nursing homes and the governor; nor have they reported that homes for people with developmental Cuomo’s staff, paid by New York taxpayers disabilities to take COVID-19 patients. This made unsolicited calls to former and ended up being a death sentence for many current state employees and encouraged people them to discredit Boylan. At This kind of vicious retaliation is part of At the the same same time, time, he he pushed pushed an an industryindustry— a pattern. When Cuomo told Assemblyman sponsored bill through the ’legislature, shielding nursing home CEOs, many ot Ron Kim that he would destroy him for whom were donors to his campaign, from talking to the press about the nursing home By Liani Flynn Staff Writer cover-up, that w When the I Employees Fedt 2014, Cuomo r 2,500 employe, management. B you dare questioi punished. In a recent p implicitly threat! files from the Joi Ethics, a body th independentt ovei an extension of th The New Yot Larry Schwartz, New York’s COA has been leaning to declare their s further politician the pandemic, Local officials support Cuomo i vaccines, especial no public health enforcer for Cuo shutting down th JO ■ Get involve I od.ert. i I �14 Opinion i The Beacon - March 24, 2021 15 Opinion A letter or resignation is necessary from Gov. Cuomo By L'am F|ynn Staff Writer______________________ umn? Contact co-opinion editors: BreaAna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu and Dylan.Mehl@wilkes.edu ur Voice s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. | ent-athletes disappoint us recklessly endangering themselves and have the luxury of in-person classes? This is others by going to parties. where the ignorance of those involved truly And if we were in Texas or Florida, this comes into play, because it is highly unlikely would not be an issue. However, in the state that they even considered the repercussions of Pennsylvania, there are clear and obvious of their actions. restrictions that were broken. Not only Even if one would want to argue that did these students go against university they did know the risk, then that makes policy, they also defied our own statewide this even worse. Because the fact that they regulations. The university has even gone were willing to risk so much for one party is out of its way to put measures in place to stupefying. When it comes to punishing the prevent COVTD-19 spreading, with Wilkes student-athletes, there is no need to waste badges and weekly assurance testing. one’s time thinking of what it might be coming into this semester, it was always because it will likely be nothing but a slap going to be a challenge with the pandemic on the wrist still raging, but holding a super-spreader As we know, athletes are L_L2-__2, traditionally event like a party was incredibly foolhardy, already held to a different standard from the The ramifications of these students’ rest of the-student h,j— j .._. — ■---- .... body at all universities. decisions go much further than just Sure, you can attempt to argue that the them attending classes. The potential athletes are usually “self-disciplined,” but if consequences of contracting COVID-19 they truly were, would we even be in this and spreading it unknowingly simply affect situation? all Wilkes University students, staff and all Of course not of their families. It is high time that these student-athletes And with regard to sports, all spring finally follow the same guidelines that the seasons could be in jeopardy. This means rest of us have been following since the student-athletes who were and were pandemic began. notbreaking rules are all at risk of being And until we can say with absolute pumshedcertainty that this pandemic is behind us, The Spring Fling dance has been COVID-19 will remain a threat that should cancelled. Depending on the number of be taken seriously. students who continue to test positive, who knows how much longer the rest of us will _ @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu icon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will ar verification purposes. it using one of the following methods: iu 30 seconds or less, please.) Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon M liability for dangerous decisions. cover-up, that was not an empty threat. anti-corruption anti-corruption investigation investigation when when it it got got ----- o—wvvjoiviis. cover-up, that was not an empty threat. n June, June> the State Health Department When the New York State Public too close to the governor. reported 9,250 nursing home deaths to the Employees Federation endorsed him in Even so, Cuomo’s signature upstate jobs Governor Andrew Cuomo, the 56th governor of New York, has continuously governor s office. Cuomo’s staff panicked, 2014, Cuomo retaliated by reclassifying plan, Buffalo Billion, ended with his right not because so many people were d,L.&, 2,500 employees of that union as hand man in prison for bribery. abused his power and must resign. He has but because the total was the highest dying, in the „ / : management. The message was dear: If With so many Cuomo revelations coming lied to the people of New York and to the country and would make him look bad. you dare question the governor, you will be outeveryday.it can be hard to keep them lawmakers who depend on his reports to This was just as Cuomo was riding high in punished. straight. And one could argue that Cuomo make policy. the polls and on the verge ofclosing a major In a recent press conference, Cuomo would like it to stay that way, but there is a When Cuomo is caught, he lies about book deal touting his success in handling implicitly threatened to leak confidential single, devastating theme throughout all of when, how and why he lied. He and his staff COVID-19. files from the Joint Commission on Public them: His abuse of the power given to him have used state’s resources to threaten and Instead of releasing the Health Ethics, a body that is supposed to provide 1 by the people of the great state of New York. retaliate against political enemies, as well as Department numbers, his office instead independent oversight but acts instead as The investigation by Attorney General the multiple women who have accused him rewrote the report to announce that only an extension of the governor. James and her two appointed investigators of sexual harassment. 6,200 nursing home patients had died. The New York Times reported that must indeed go forward. The criminal • He is petty, controlling and grandiose. Lawmakers who needed that data to make Larry Schwartz, the official in charge of investigations must go forward, Even worse, he equates bullying with policy questioned the figures, but the New York’s COVID-19 vaccine program, But there is no investigative result that competence. governor insisted on their accuracy. has been leaning on Democratic officials : leaves us with Cuomo as a governor who we A governor must have the trust of the Only five months later, after New to declare their support for the governor, . can trust to not further abuse his power. . lawmakers he works with to run a state York Attorney General Letitia James further politicizing the state’s response to : For the sake of New York, Andrew efficiently. Cuomo has damaged that trust released a report showing deaths had been the pandemic. Cuomo must immediately resign and let on multiple occasions. undercounted by as much as 50 percent, Local officials are scared that failing to Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul replace About 120 New York lawmakers have did Cuomo correct the numbers. support Cuomo will impact their access to him. demanded his resignation, along with most His first policy choice was disastrous, vaccines, especially since Schwartz, who has of the state’s congressional delegation, but it was the cover-up. Half a year of no public health background, is a known including Senators Chuck Schumer and continuously lying to the public requires enforcer for Cuomo, who was involved in g Liam.Flynn@wilkes.edu Kirsten Gillibrand of theresignation. shutting down the Moreland Commission " "" ' as well " as the ’ Head ’ his House Judiciary Committee, Jerry Nadler. 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From not having a five audience in attendance, having to prerecord performances and trying to create a sense of normalcy for a show that millions enjoy, we have seen our fair share of good and bad award shows over the past year. But, the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards were amazing in every sense of the word for several reasons. Hosted by Trevor Noah in Los Angeles, Calif., on March 14, the Grammys looked very different from previous shows, but it wowed the audience nonetheless. Instead of the usual event that includes thousands of people in attendance at the Staples Center, all of the night’s nominees sat at their own individual tables in a large tent set up outside. The award show also featured live performances that did occur in the Los Angeles Convention Center, but each artist utilized a designated section of the stage in the large circular room. All things considered, despite being postponed from the original February date, the Grammys pulled off an exceptional show that was enjoyed by millions of people. Following the opening comedic yet well-written monologue from the host, first-time nominee Harry Styles kicked-off the show with a stunning performance of his hit, “Watermelon Sugar,” which was immediately followed by Billie Eilish and HAIM. Right from the start, the audience knew they were in for a night full of entertainment and unforgettable moments. The Grammys are well known for being the biggest night in music, and although the show is usually grand and unforgettable in a “normal” year, that meaning was transformed into something that viewers really loved. By opening the night with three major performances, the excitement and anticipation was present from the getgo. From there, the performances only got better and better. Some of the most wellin -------music, including Taylor known names iSwift, who brought the dreamy vibes - from her “Folklore” album to the show with a medley of three songs. Dua Lipa’s eye-catching performance became a fan eye-catching performance became a fan favorite, not only for the visually appealing aspects, but also for the upbeat singles included. Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak performed for the first time as the newly formed band Silk Sonic, channeling the iconic 70s style for their song, “Leave The Door Open.” Megan Thee Stallion’s incredible time on stage before being joined by Cardi B for the popular hit “WAP” became one of the biggest talking points of the night. Several country stars, such as Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris, also got their air time and further contributed to the overall / | greatness of the award show. There truly was not a laclduster or disappointing performance this I year, ’which is typically expected. But from beginning to end, every artist who graced the stage brought energy and talent. In terms of the big winners from the award show, there were several who won their first-ever Grammy, while others added to their extensive / collections, Beyonce led the night with the most nominations, with a total of nine, and made history after winning her 28th Grammy. This feat made her the first artist to ever reach such an accomplishment and also the first female artist to do so. Most of the major categories were stacked with a selection of the best albums and songs that left impacts on the industry in multiple ways. This led to both surprising wins and losses for both viewers and nominated artists alike. The Album of the Year category included a variety of successful and ground-breaking records that were released within the last year. In what was expected to be a very close decision, Swift took home the award for “Folklore,” making it her third AOTY win of her career. Record of the Year went to Eilish, who swept all her nominated categories, much like last time. And although her track “Everything I Wanted” was deserving, the award once again went to a white artist over several artists of color who were also nominated and have been historically snubbed for this major award. Styles claimed one of the most notable and exciting wins of the night for Best Pop Solo Performance. After receiving UiAVV ------ ---------------- 5 three nominations 1V1 for LUV the Auv. first — time in his .wk, .m., taking home the win in this solo m career, t category not only made it his first Grammy win, but it also propelled his unbelievable talent further into the spotlight. The Best New Artist nominations showcased many artists who had breakout years like never before, and there was almost no surprise that Megan Thee . Stallion took home the award after the success she had this year. Like usual, only a very X. small number of the \ awards were presented >\ \ during the actual with many _ \ \ show, announced —2——==“i I j being J ) prior to the television timeslot. And for the amount of time the ______ 1 Grammys had to be broadcasted - almost four hours - it would have been nice to L see at least a few \ more category -J winners be announced live. Besides the fantastic performances and big wins, the Grammys put the spotlight on several important issues throughout the show. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, small indie venues have had to close their doors due to the cancellation of live concerts and events. On national television during one of the biggest award shows of the year, maiiny of these famous venues received attention through short segments. An employee from each venue also was able to present an award virtually or in-person. Highlighting these venues did not — just >— emphasize how the live music industry is suffering, but it also allowed a large audience to fully understand the impact and was able to help said venues with information provided during their segments. During the show, a lengthy performance in memoriam for the artists who died over the past year also took place, which was a nice touch, albeit an expected one. Some of the nominated artists also took the stage along with special guests and the ____ Tdisplay k; was thought-out. In today’s entire day and age, it is hard for an event not to feature a section specifically for lives that have been lost, either from the pandemic or in general. _______ Another positive aspect of the Grammys this year, along with following the rest of the safety guidelines, was the prominence of mask wearing throughout the entire ceremony. Many artists matched their masks to their red carpet looks, which transformed an everyday expectation into something a little more interesting, emphasizing how the Grammys had made sure all precautions were followed. But as always, the Grammys were received with a few negative comments due to some of the well-known controversies surrounding the award show. Despite being successful and entertaining like no other award show has been in a very long time, it is still hard to overlook the not-sogreat aspects of the broadcast, One of the most notable snubs and absences of the night was The Weeknd, who released his album “After Hours” in early 2020. After securing the Super Bowl Halftime Show, it surprised everyone that both the highly successfill album and artist did not receive a single nomination. Beyond that, the award show has been accused of using big name artists for “clout” and views in the past — and this year was no exception. Korean boy band BTS was set to performi as the big finale of the show, which drew a large crowd to tune into the broadcast. However, the band was only nominated once for Pop/ Duo Group Performance and lost in their category, which further proved that the Grammys were only/ looking for a boost "in . --------------- O------------ “ views by including the band in their list of performances. At the end of the day, the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards brought a lot of joy and excitement to viewers in a time when it is most needed. With an outstanding show from beginning to end, the ceremony will be remembered as great for a number of be remembered as — ............. reasons and will be hard to top in the years to come. Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu Graphic by Zoey Rosensweet The,c Beacon —- xMarch 24,2021 .aoavii x,-x, zuzi CCi Opinion The Map of Tiny Perfect Thing By Matt Matrisciano Staff Writer_________ •• • upside down. Margaret just so happens to also be stuck in this timeless wasteland, and Every morning, 17-year-old Mark (Kyle Mark begins to fall for her. After each is shocked to learn that they are Allen) wakes up and lives the same day over not the only one in the time-loop, they start again. He gets out ofbed, gets called a loser by to enjoy the same day c_, every day - together, his sister, does a Marty McFly-style sequence It seems perfect ----------for them, until they OMU startt to ——M. «... UJVJ on the way to school, and then hangs out J.—1._~ * *’ ______ mu, UU.VX, realize that even though they have each other, with his friend, Henry (Jermaine Harris). , , ----- they can they never can make never amake future, a future, because because there there It seems normal, but Mark is not living this isn’t one. Now, they must out jf aere way quarantine — he is stuck in an a way to start time back up again, and if they wav because of ofouarantmeinfinite time loop. Every night at midnight, are ready for it time resets and the same day starts over again, In an ironic case of deja vu, we have yet but Mark seems to be the only one to realize. another infinite time loop movie. “Palm This has been going on for “like a thousand Springs” has not even been out a year, but days," as the main character puts it here we go again. I will give “The Map ofTiny Mark somewhat enjoys living his life on Perfect Things” credit The characters are replay, though. Every day is a second chance, relatable. Because there are so many movies literally. about infinite time loops out there, I am The teen usually spends his time starting to think I am in one myself “predicting” the future, since he knows what All jokes aside, this movie is not terrible, is coming. It is actually pretty good. 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He gets out of bed, gets called a loser by his sister, does a Marty McFly-style sequence on the way to school, and then hangs out with his friend, Henry (Jermaine Harris). nse^snormal.butMarkfrnotlivingthis n a ic cfv»z-Lwayrkaz-'iiicD because nr of nnaranhnp quarantine — he is stuck in an infinite time loop. Every night at midnight, • ereaoyrorit. resets and foe starts ,timeMarltn same he theday nnlv n over eraagain, 8™> In an ironic case of deja vu, we have yet Uti„-.h«h,eneninannfnr“lilre,?krn„..„j anofoer infinite time _loop movie. “Palm This has been going on for “like a thousand Springs” has not even been out a year, but days,” as foe main character puts it here we go again. I will give “The Map ofTiny Mark somewhat enjoys living his life on Perfect Things” credit The characters are replay, though. Every day is a second chance, relatable. Because there are so many movies literally. about infinite time loops out there, I am The teen usually spends his time starting to think I am in one myself. “predicting” foe future, since he knows what All jokes aside, this movie is not terrible, is coming. It is actually pretty good. It has a heartfelt, He will stop a girl from falling into a pool, goofy storyline, reminiscent of an early 2000s give people directions before they ask, and say teen comedy. The characters are likeable, “bless you” right before somebody sneezes, although the love story is somewhat basic and He is living life as a forever teen, which may predictable. sound like a dream come true to some people. No matter how good the storyline may That is, until Mark meets Margaret be, every movie needs a good cast to make it (Kathryn Newton) and his world turns work. JOIN THE BEACON. www.thewilkesbeacon.com The Opinion section is looking for writers. First-year students and all majors are welcome! 5 Photographers and graphic designers are welcome, too! is short and sweet Along with living the same day over again, the characters also cannot seem to escape the romantic comedy cliches. Those classic moments that are supposed to leave you weeping but end up leaving you stone-faced are back for another round. However, there are a few unexpected moments that leave the viewer on the edge of their seat and keep the •=>- All in all, “The character hilariously eccentric. Allen has a tl. Map ofTiny Perfect Things” bit less experience under his belt, but he still was better than expected. It is currently does a fantastic job as one ofthe film’s leading streaming on Amazon Prime, free to watch roles. for subscribers. It has received mixed reviews Although the infinite time-loop idea is with a 78 percent from Rotten Tomatoes and rguably overdone, “The Map ofTiny Perfect a mere 2.5/5 by IndieWire. It is an acquired arg .. poking fun at taste. Ifyou cannot stand romantic comedies, Things” switches things up lby itself, afrequently — referencing “Groundhog you will not like this movie. If you have had - ” (1981). A enough of the infinite time-loop genre to the Day”~ (1993) and “Time Bandits healthy amount of self-deprecation never point where you feel like screaming, this one probably is not for you. However, if those are hurt anybody, either. — *than k-----Other pointing out its own originality things you enjoy, or at least can bear, “The .vaw. 4-kCr. £1vaa zrzazazl 5zxk zaFIrza n 4-k A I Inin rrc” ic urnrtk flaws, this film does a good job ofkeeping the Map ofTiny Perfect 'Things ” is worth a watch. My final rating for this time-bending love movie moving. There is never a dull moment No unnecessary scenes and silences, no story is a solid 7 out of 10. waiting around; it just keeps it rolling. This is @wilkesbeacon a breath ’ of fresh air in todays world. 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WWW.ZNPROPERTIES.COM OU znpropertiesllc@gniail.conn or call 570-592-3113 r �J The Beacon - March 24,2021 Opinion 18 Hol It sure would be fun to recycle at the YMCA — if ™ey did By William Billingsley Asst Opinion Editor -------------- was wassuch sucha astark starkcontrast contrastbetween betweenthe therest rest the theones onesinstalled installedon oncampus campustwo twosummers summers of ofthe theWilkes Wilkescampus campusand andthe theYMCA YMCAwith with ago. ago. -1— II did not reaUze that things were going -1 — o . -----, did not realize that things were going regard to recycling. Annoyingly, I had to - ------... . pandemic ’ • t on three different occasions to so well for the YMCA during the Recycling. reach out on three different occasions to importance via email over the that they could afford such an upgrade for It is a relatively recent phenomenon in someone of < • be ’ a non-issue ------something that appeared’ to society, but one with roots reaching as far course of the fall semester. And on that third attempt, I finally for residents. back as World War II, where participating Sure, there might have been a problem in scrap metal recycling and other wartime received a hasty one-liner response from rationing measures were praised as being that persons phone, typo included, stating here and there with a machine or two, but virtuous and patriotic. Today, recycling is a fundamental part of the waste management process, even if our society has its own issues with landfill usage. And though I say fundamental, it appears that not everyone is quite as on board with recycling as we might otherwise think. Even Wilkes University’s own recycling program has been the target of relentless speculation among the student body over the last couple years. Are those blue recycling bins really being recycled efficiently after they leave our sight? Just where do those trash bags go? Or is all this for our owm peace of mind, a clever ruse to minimize the costs of recycling? But I am not wilting this to just dredge up recycling rumors at Wilkes. Instead, I would like to talk about our local YMCA’s utter disregard for recycling. For those who are unaware, the university partners with the YMCA to offer students premium apartment-style housing on three different floors of the building itself. As a resident myself, I can attest to the quality of the accommodation, especially compared to other residence halls that can best be described as relics of their time, in dire need of modern upgrades. A topic for another time, perhaps. And yet, despite this comparative opulence, I came to learn last semester that the YMCA does not recycle any trash whatsoever. This struck me as peculiar. After all, it is 2021, who doesnt recycle? Thus, I first reached out to our resident assistant, who followed-up on my inquiry with a general survey among the students currently living in the space — were they in support of such a recycling program? They were. Quite overwhelmingly so, actually. But after weeks of silence, it appeared that nothing was forthcoming. As such, I then reached out to the YMCA more directly to inquire about why there that the YMCA did not have the time or money to pursue recycling. Curious. Undeterred, I then opted to inquire through the YMCA’s own contact form, where concerned individuals like myself can leave feedback about the various nuances of what the YMCA does. But is anything ever that easy? Instead of a functional system, I was greeted with errors in sending in my feedback on two separate occasions. , nQt a e. for beinn so concetvab e excuse for being so ridiculously that they ridiculously behind behind the the times t ................ 'i into a big old just throw all their trash J.- — — ifr good. rrrxnA dumpster and call it How is actively refusing to participate in the larger community s efforts to go green community-building in any sense of I ........................... hardly think that merited a full-blown the word? It is not. overhaul. But hey, I do not make the Through the YMCA’s abject apathy, it decisions, however unwise they may be. ‘ > see that they do not And while we are on the subject of is plainly obvious to '/ care about our community’s recycling, I just wanted to also point out particularly what kind of organization our YMCA future, since it would apparently cost strives to be. Here are some excerpts from too much to adopt even the barest of minimums for going green: Recycling. Or their website’s "About Us" page: ------ -V-a.1------- J_------- ui------ 1----------------------“A cause-driven organization that is for maybe they do, and they have an ambitious youth development, healthy living and agenda to reduce the community’s reliance -—•rei responsibility. „„—suslik.” on iandfii]s or some other intervention in social It is interesting that they cite social the waste management process. Somehow, 1 do not think they do. And I do not think this is an especially outlandish request. I am not advocating for them to become entirely self-sufficient or adopt other major changes to go green, although I am sure those would take another few decades for the YMCA to adopt — if ever. What does it say about the priorities of such an emblematic organization like our local YMCA if they obstinately refuse to contribute to our community’s future? Is that sacred mantra of‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ truly that arcane a concept to grasp? What of the city? Or a partnership with Wilkes University? I find it extraordinary to believe that responsibility as being so valued. every conceivable angle of this subject has A closer read of the rest of their "About been exhausted. Us" page contains similar language, like Because if the YMCA was truly invested — YMCA * 1has this part: “For 1150 ------years, our in our community, it would stop at nothing remained relevant to individuals and to ensure that it was doing all it could to communities as they change and evolve benefit that same community’s future. while maintaining our core mission.” So if the YMCA does not have the Remained relevant, you say? time or money available for recycling, Their .. our Theirwrite-up write-upcontinues, continues,“ “... ourimpact impact why are they seemingly content to resign is felt when an individual makes a healthy th7m7elv7\7a7at^ choice j . - .. ' choice, udren when aa rn.nre,. mentor tr.™... inspires a -i-nj child — and of thoughtfully pursuing the matter? comestogether when a community comes together for the And once again, if this was something common good.” amuiuuus ime switenir truly ambitious like switching entirely Clearly, the YMCA strongly considers to solar energy, this would be _________ , ____ t : a different community-building as as one of its conversation entirely. of objectives. ffundamental —1----------- wwjvvu .eo. But it is not. We’re talking about I1 absolutely agree. And what better way recycling here. The bar literally cannot get to strengthen and enhance our community any lower than this, and yet the YMCA than than to to support '--------- it in the long-run • by ■ still manages to disappoint. adopting green initiatives like recycling? I know that Wilkes itself was slow on @Wilkesbeacon the uptake for embracing recycling, but it William.Billlnaslev@wilkes.edu 'We focus our work in three key areas which are; nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors because they are the fundamentals to strengthening communities." - wvymca.org What does it say about how much an organization values community input when their their own own system s—for c----— when receiving said input ’was *”*• 'conveniently ------ u.:broken? Nothing, apparently. And who knows just how long that community feedback system was broken for? You Youmight mighteven evenbe bewondering wonderingififititisisstill still down to this very day. With great ereat reluctance. reluctance, I was forced to resort to what I dreaded most: the cold email. Luckily, 'I received ----- ' J a 'far timelier " " rresponse ——- =•in early , January. , Unfortunately, _______ | the sentiment•.. was the same, and■”I was told — *hat that the YMCA simply “does not have the resources currently” to support any kind of recycling endeavor. A few weeks later, all 18 laundry i machines on residential floors were replaced with new machines, similar to r William. Billingsley@wilkes.edu qfre Beacon - March 24,2021 Sports Sports Want your sport covered? Deter Cam the Celtics bounce back from 1 By Jason Eberhart likes of the New York Knicks and Charlotte Staff Writer____________________________ Hornets. -------The Celtics should be better than they The Boston Celtics have been constant currently are based offoftheir roster weapons, contenders in the Eastern Conference the They have two all stars in Jayson Tatum and past few years, having made the conference Jaylen Brown, and both ofthem are having finals three of the past four seasons. However, their best statistical seasons to dare more than halfway through the season and Kemba Walker started in the All-Star currently sitting at .500, the Celtics are more game last season, and Marcus Smart worried about making the playoffs than they made first-team defense last season. Even though those four players are are about making the conference finals, as they __ t the eight-seed. „ playing to their all-star ability, there are___ currently The East is the most competitive it has been are holes in this Celtics lineup, in years. The Brooklyn Nets have potentially General manager Danny Ainge the scariest trio of all time, with Kevin will look to use a number of trade Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving. The assets before the upcoming trade Milwaukee Bucks are led by the two-time deadline on March 25. _______ ____ The main trade chip the defending MVP_______________________ in Giannis Antetokounmpo. Joel Embiid, who is currently sitting at number Celtics have is their traded player ----------a1------------- J_ , w They got this in return T one in AUVOI. most MVP rankings, leads revamped exception. for 76ers team. The Miami Heat made the finals sending forward Gordon Hayward less than a year ago, and the Toronto Raptors to the Charlotte Hornets. The trade won the finals two seasons ago. exception exception isis worth worth $28.5 $285 million million All of the Celtics’ competition has gotten dollars, making it the largest trade history: This ;—. better, while the Celtics have stumbled into the exception in league history. means the C contract wo going over ti According Wojrmarows TPE on sc The idea someone Tatum or Son jo Fir trai Cui bet Free agency: Where does it leave St< gy Lsntzman Staff Writer The franchise tag period was open from Feb. 23 to March 9. A franchise tag is a oneyear contract to retain a current player whose contract is up. up. If If a a player player is is franchise-tagged, franchise-tagged, they have to sign the tag Imr by T.lltr July 115. Players who who got got released released by by aa team team do do not not Players need to wait for the legal tampering period to ' franchise ’ — sign. A player can be tagged' as many times as a team wants and can afford. The legal tampering period opened up on March 15, which means that players and agents can talk to the teams about potentially agreeing to a contract with them. This is only a verbal agreement, so nothing was finalized until free agency opened on March 17. The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to maintain some oftheir weapons in free agency. Offensive tackle Zach Banner re-signed with lhe team on a two-year, $9.5 million deal with a $3.25 million signing bonus. Cornerback Cameron Sutton also re-signed with the Steelers on a two-year, $9 million deal. rrL The"tbiggest "”'----”* — name •*" in free agency Aic this cAacnn season was arguably wide receiver juju SmithSchuster. Smith-Schuster reportedly had offers from the Kansas City Chiefs for Sil million, the __ Baltimore Ravens for $13 million and the Eagles, Smith-Schuster decided to remain loyal to Pittsburgh and take a pay cut to stay’. Smith-Schuster agreed to an $8 million, one-year deal The Philadelphia Eagles are also looking to revamp their team after finishing last in the NFC East The Eagles and defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway agreed to terms on a new deal Safety Andrew Adams I followed in the steps of : Ridgeway as he also agreed -on a new deal The New York Giants, who finished Eagles, signee an unknown c �18 at the YMCA - if they did mes installed on campus two summers lid not realize that things were going _____ ell for the YMCA during the pandemic they cotfid ^ford's'uch an upgrad^OT ething that appeared to be a non-issue events. re, there might have been a problem and there with a machine or two, but rdly think that merited a full-blown haul. But hey, I do not make the sions, however unwise they may be. , nd while we are on the subject of dding,_ I .just wanted to also -point out t kind of organization our YMCA es to be. Here are some excerpts from r websites "About Us" page: . cause-driven organization that is for h development, healthy living and al responsibility.” is interesting that they cite social n three key areas the potential of ve healthier, and ors because they to strengthening - wvymca.org >onsibility as being so valued. . closer read of the rest of their "About page contains similar language, like I part: “For 150 years, our YMCA has lained relevant to individuals and amunities as they t’ change and evolve So ifmission. the yMCA He maintaining----our core ” Remained relevant, you say? ,■ heir write-up continues, ... our impact tit when an individual makes a healthy ice, when a mentor inspires a child and tn a community comes together for the ’mon good.” nearly, the YMCA strongly considers amunity-building as one of its damental objectives. absolutely agree. And what better way trengthen and enhance our community n to support it in the long-run by pting green initiatives like recycling? know that Wilkes itself was slow on uptake for embracing recycling, but it is 2021. The YMCA does not have any conceivable excuse for being so ridiculously behind the times that they just throw all their trashi into a big old dumpster and call it good. How is actively refusing to participate in the larger community s efforts to go green community-building in any sense of the word? It is not. Through the YMCA’s abject apathy, it is plainly obvious to see that they do not particularly care about our community’s future, since it would apparently cost too much to adopt even the barest of minimums for going green: Recycling. Or maybe they do, and they have an ambitious agenda to reduce the community’s reliance on landfills or some other intervention in the waste management process. Somehow, I do not think they do. And I do not think this is an especially outlandish request. I am not advocating for them to become entirely self-sufficient or adopt other major changes to go green, although I am sure those would take another few decades for the YMCA to adopt — if ever. What does it say about the priorities of such an emblematic organization like our local YMCA if they obstinately refuse to contribute to our community’s future? Is that sacred mantra of‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ truly that arcane a concept to grasp? What of the city? Or a partnership with Wilkes University? I find it extraordinary to believe that every conceivable angle of this subject has been exhausted. Because if the YMCA was truly invested in our community, it would stop at nothing to ensure that it was doing all it could to benefit that same community’s future. does n(>t time or money available for recycling, why are they seemingly content to resign themselves to apathy and inaction instead of thoughtfully pursuing the matter? And once again, if this was something truly ambitious like switching entirely to solar energy, this would be a different conversation entirely. But it is not. We’re talking about recycling here. The bar literally cannot get any lower than this, and yet the YMCA still manages to disappoint. @wilkesbeacon William.Billingsley@iwilkes.edu Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact sports editor: Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu Can the Celtics bounce back from the eight-seed in the East? By Jason Eberhart Staff Writer The Boston Celtics have been constant contenders in the Eastern Conference the past few years, having made the conference finals three of the past four seasons. However, more than halfway through the season and currently sitting at .500, the Celtics are more worried about making the playoffs than they are about making the conference finals, as they are currently the eight-seed. The East is the most competitive it has been in years. The Brooklyn Nets have potentially the scariest trio of all time, with Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving. The Milwaukee Bucks are led by the two-time defending MVP in Giannis Antetokounmpo. Joel Embiid, who is currently sitting at number one in most MVP rankings, leads a revamped 76ers team. The Miami Heat made the finals less than a year ago, and the Toronto Raptors won the finals two seasons ago. All of the Celtics’ competition has gotten better, while the Celtics have stumbled into the likes of the New York Knicks and Charlotte means the Celtics can absorb an entire player’s Hornets. contract worth up to the amount, without The Celtics should be better than they going over the salary cap. currently are based off of their roster weapons, According to lead NBA Insider Adrian They have two all stars in Jayson Tatum and Wojnnarowski, the Celtics want to use their Jaylen Brown, and both ofthem are having TPE TPEon onsomeboi somebody with shooting and size, their best statistical seasons to date./, A The““ideal‘ playe yer they would look for is Kemba Walker started in the All-Star ‘ someone someonewho whoccan take over the offense for game last season, and Marcus Smart Tatum or Brown. Some players rumored to potentially made first-team defense last season, join the Celtics are Sacramento Even though those four players are Kings forward Harrison Barnes playing to their all-star ability, there and Detroit Pistons wing Jerami are holes in this Celtics lineup, GrantBameswasakeypartof General manager Danny Ainge hitting open threes during the will look to use a number of trade Golden State Warriors' first assets before the upcoming trade championship, and Grant deadline on March 25. was the third option on a The main trade chip the - „ ■ Denver Nuggets team that Celtics have is their traded player made the Western Conference exception. They got this in return for Finals last year. sending forward Gordon Hayward Another option to look for at the to the Charlotte Hornets. The trade trade deadline is some bench help. exception is worth $28.5 million Currently, with no players off the dollars, making it the largest trade bench averaging more than seven exception in league history. This /_ points per game, according to ESPN stats, it is imperative that the Celtics improve that area of their team before trying to go in on a playoff run. Some players that could come in and immediately help are Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Wayne Ellington and Chicago Bulls forward Thaiddeus Young. Ainge is not known for making big splashes at the trade deadline, and who knows ifhe will this year. However, one thing is clear: There is a gap between the Celtics and the top of the Eastern Conference competitors. The Celtics have a lot of assets, and they can be used to improve the team for the second half of the season. Tatum and Brown have not reached their primes yet, but they need to strike while the iron is hot Those two have proven they are winners, and with the right help around them, the Celtics could find themselves right back in the Conference Finals. :- ' / Jason.Eberhart@wdkes.edu Graphic by Mia Walker Fre© agency: Where does it leave Steelers, Eagles and Giants? Bv Zara Lantzman ’ wnter-------------------- --------------The franchise tag period was open from Feb. 23 to March 9. A franchise tag is a one, contract to retain a current player * , whose year contract is up. If a player is franchise-tagged, ' have • they to sign the tag by July 15. Players who got released by a team do not need to wait for the legal tampering period to ... sign. A player can be franchise tagged, as many times as a team wants and can afford. The legal tampering period opened up on March 15, which means that players and agents can talk to the teams about potentially agreeing to a contract with them. This is only a verbal agreement, so nothing was finalized until free agency opened on March 17. The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to maintain some oftheir weapons in free agency. Offensive tackle Zach Banner re-signed with the team on a two-year, $9.5 million deal with a $325 million signing bonus. Cornerback Cameron Sutton also re-signed with the Steelers on a two-year, $9 million deal. The biggest name “free agencX this season who finished the NFL season right above the was arguably wide receiver juju Smith- Eagles, signed quarterback Mike Glennon to Schuster. Smith-Schuster reportedly had an unknown deal and running back Devontae offers from the Kansas City Chiefs for $11 million, the juju Smith-Schuster Baltimore Ravens for $13 million and the Eagles. Position: Wide Receiver Smith-Schuster decided to remain loyal to Pittsburgh Height 6 1‘ and take a pay cut to stay. Weight: 215 lbs -Smith-Schuster • ’ " -> -----agreed ——1 to an $8 million, one-year ” deal The Philadelphia Eagles are also looking to revamp their team after finishing---- -----c previous player next player last in the NFC East The Eagles and defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway agreed to terms on a new deal. Safety Andrew Adams followed in the steps of Ridgeway, as he also agreed —oto terms on a newdeal The New York Giants, Booker to a two-year, $6 million deal The Giants also signed wide receiver John Ross to a one-year deal worth $2.5 million, including $1 million guaranteed, as well as tight-end Kyle Rudolph to a $12 million deal with a $4.5 million signing bonus and a max value of $14 million. They also signed defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo for $2.5 million for one year and franchise-tagged Leonard Williams. Williams and the team agreed on a three-year deal for $63 million, including $45 million guaranteed. Williams will also receive a signing bonus of $22.5 million and his cap will fell to $11 million. Due to COVID-19, the salary cap went down by $15.7 million. Some notable free agents that have yet to sign are: Kenny Golladay, Jadeveon Clowney, Mitchell Schwartz, Justin Houston, T.Y. Hilton, Carlos Dunlap, Phillip Lindsay, Chris Carson, Melvin Ingram, Richard Sherman and Adoree’ Jackson. Zara.Lantzman@wilkes.edu Graphic by Mia Walker r �J 20 The Beacon-March 24,2021 Sports ITaI* ML AX Hat tricks boost Wilkes over King’s in Batfle —i By Ariel Reed Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Colonels squared off for the first time this year against King’s College on March 20, where two Wilkes athletes recorded hat tricks that proved fatal to the Monarchs, resulting in a score of 14-9. Any series between cross-town rivals brings out an extra level of competition for all players, and this game proved to be no different. “It’s always great to beat your rivals,” said junior attacker Ethan Weaver. “We practiced with a different intensity this week to make sure we came out strong today.” For the first five minutes, the Colonels and Monarchs scrapped at each other, forcing ground balls until King’s Joe Giannella found the back of the net to take a 1-0 lead. “Our team was on a mission to pick up ground balls today,” said head coach Curtis Jaques. “I was very impressed with the performance from (first-year) Colby Opromolla, who came up with seven ground balls.” to stay down Not sallowing ” ' _themselves ............................ ’ r>--..ii.. got —t Wilkes on the for long, Opromolla board with a little over six minutes left in the first quarter. King’s started to get hot from the field, hitting two additional goals to put them up by two nearing the end of the first quarter. Weaver had a different plan for the The Beacon/Ariel Reed Junior attacker Ethan Weaver, who recorded one of Wilkes’ hat tricks against King’s, ran back to set up an offense against DeSales University on Colonels, as he threw in a goal with 34 seconds remaining in the first quarter. J!— off ~a of -c Weaver ------’s--------*— Feeding momentum, Wilkes came out hot in the second quarter, finding the back of the net within the first four minutes of the quarter. Weaver was able to find junior midfielder Kyle Sokol for the early goal to tie the game, 3-3. Weaver’s intensity from practice followed him onto the field, as he scored or assisted on nine of the total 14 points from the Colonels. ► ►►►►► spring <■ Men’s Tennis 3/20® King’s. W 8-1 3/27 @ Messiah, 1 pm. 4/2 vs. York, 1 pm. 4/10 @ Lycoming, noon 4/13 vs. King's. 3 pm. 4/17 vs. Arcadia. 1:45 pm 4/21 ©DeSates. 3:30 pm 4/24 vs. Misericordia. 2 pm. 5/1 vs. FDU-Florham. 9 am. 5/1 vs. Stevens, 1:30 pm. “All props to my teammates for getting themselves open,” said Weaver. “I just trusted them to make the catch and finish when I was throwing them the ball. I think we were finally trusting each other this game, and it showed on the scoreboard.” The first half was all about Weaver, but the second half was where junior midfielder Luke Palladino came to life. “Weaver and Palladino had a great day today,” said Jaques. “I think our offense did a nice job of trusting themselves and ? -rr ■o TCP me sticking to a plan that worked. We made some adjustments in practice, and it showed today in the game. Palladino scored two of his three total goals in the second half. Most of his looks at the net were facilitated by Weaver and his teammates finding him in the open field, which helped him record a hat trick. “I got to shout-out my teammates for this,” said Palladino. “When they draw a slide, it opens up the whole field, and I was able to find spots where I was able to get quality shots off. I couldn’t have done it without the play of (Weaver) today. He had his best game of the season and that trickled down to the rest of the offense.” Feeding off of Weaver’s offensive efforts, seven Colonels were able to help lift Wilkes over the Monarchs. “Overall, it was a great team win,” said Palladino. “We were able to accomplish some of our team goals and picked up the most ground balls we have this season, which I ultimately think propelled us to the win. Hopefully, we can use this game and keep building on our performance. It’s called Wilkes-Barre for a reason.” The Colonels would also like to dedicate this win to first-year attacker Bryan Bagley, a teammate who exemplified what it means to be an honorable teammate, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wilkes returns to the field today against Arcadia University at 7 p.m. @wilkesbeacon Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu ^4/7 / Basebail —__ r:_ t* -T’ . < WLAX: King’s 14-point secon By Chris Gowarty Asst. Sports Editor The women’s lacrosse team fell to King’s . College, 22-7, despite a notable offensive bout in the first half, resulting in Wilkes’ second loss of the young 2021 season. Before the match against Wilkes’ cross town rival even began, the Colonels suffered two injuries, which left them with only one player off the bench. "We had two ACL injuries right before the game started, so we only had one person on the sideline, which could have proved to be bad,” said head coach Sarah Burkarth. “We came out pretty strong. Unfortunately, there was a turn right in the second half. We had a few good looks, a few good goals, people really taking it on their own shoulders to drive the cage and try to make things happen.” The relatively new rotation was easy for the Colonels to shift into due to the cohesiveness of the team. “We all connect together really well on and off the field,” said sophomore midfielder Keara Dugey. “Getting each other fired up and hyped up helps a lot. I was mainly defense, so this is my first year playing all-around. It helps knowing that my teammates are confident in me and hyping me up when I go to shoot.” To open the scoring, junior attacker Camryn Devitt scored a goal off the left side of the cage within the first two minutes of the game. Sophomore midfielder Keara Duge Monarch attack and get the ball o Kings quickly jumped to a 2-1 lead, was matched with Devitt’s second goa the contest. Dugey gave the Colonels lead with a goal of her own, which ’ followed by another goal from Wilkes junior midfielder Laura Bayzick, mak the score 4-2. King’s would go on a streak and sc six consecutive goals following Will ► ► ► ► SPRING SPOi Women’s Tennis a - • .; -- - . © The Beacon - March 24,2021 FQ 3/27 @ Stevens. 2:30 p.m. 3/28 vs. Stevens, noon 3/28 vs. Stevens, 2:30 p.m. 4/2 vs. FDU-Florham, noon 4/2 vs. FDU-Florham. 2:30 pm. .-d.lFi: i/1 .1 j T'fi 3/20 @ King’s, W 9-0 3/27 @ Messiah, 1 p.m. 4/2 vs. York, noon 4/10 @ Lycoming, noon 4/14 vs. King’s, 3 p.m. 4/17 vs. Arcadia. 1 p.m. 4/20 @ DeSales. 3:30 p.m. 4/24 vs. Misericordia, 1 p.m. 5/1 vs. FDU-Florham, 9 am. 5/1 vs Stevens. 1:30 p m. 3/14 ® DH PO 3/17 v* DH PO 3/21 to DH PO 3/23 vs 3/23 vs 3/27 v 3/27 v �20 of the Barre” 1 “Battle sticking to a plan that worked. We made soine adjustments in practice, and it showed today in the game.” Palladino scored two of his three total goals in the second half. Most of his looks at the net were facilitated by Weaver and his teammates finding him in the open field, which helped him record a hat trick. “j gOt to shout-out my teammates for this,” said Palladino. “When they draw a slide, it opens up the whole field, and I was able to find spots where 1 was able to MMk | ■LI ■■ fe b-S" f ' 3 I g, Jj ■ Hl set iualityshots off'1 couldnt have done ■ l it without the play of (Weaver) today. He | I I | j icon/Ariel Reed t tricks University on lates for getting Weaver. “I just catch and finish the ball. I think tach other this scoreboard.” about Weaver, where junior same to life, had a great day ink our offense themselves and had his best game of the season and that trickled down to the rest of the offense. Feeding off of Weaver’s offensive efforts, seven Colonels were able to help lift Wilkes over the Monarchs. “Overall, it was a great team win,” said Palladino. “We were able to accomplish some of our team goals and picked up the most ground balls we have this season, which 1 ultimately think propelled us to the win. Hopefully, we can use this game and keep building on our performance. It’s ca]]ed Wilkes-Barre for a reason.” The Colonels would also like to dedicate this win to first-year attacker Bryan Bagley, a teammate who exemplified what it means to be an honorable teammate, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wilkes returns to the field today against Arcadia University at 7 p.m. @wilkesbeacon Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu ULES ◄◄◄◄◄◄ Men's Lacrosse 3/6 © York, L 19-3 3/13 vs. Messiah, L 9-4 3/17 vs. DeSales, L 12-4 3/20 @ King’s. W 14-9 3/24 vs. Arcadia, 7 p.m. 3/26 © Stevens. 6 p.m. 4/7 @ Delaware Valley. 7 p.m. 4/10 @ FDU-Florham, 1 p.m. 4/14 vs. Lycoming, 7 p.m. 4/17 vs. Albright 1 p.m. 4/21 vs. Lebanon Valley. 4 p.m. 4/24 vs. Misericordia. 1 p.m. The Beacon - March 24, 2021 . Sports ’" 21 second half stifles Wilkes’ efforts to win WLAX; King’s By Chris Gowarty Asst. Sports Editor College, 22-7, despite a notable offer bout in the first half, resulting in Wi second loss of the young 2021 season Before the match against Wilkes’ ci town rival even began, the Cole suffered two injuries, which left t with only one player off the bench. “We had two ACL injuries right be the game started, so we only had person on the sideline, which could : Burkarth. “We came out pretty Unfortunately, there was a turn a few good goals, people really takin on their own shoulders to drive the c and try to make things happen.” The relatively new rotation was ( for the Colonels to shift into due to cohesiveness of the team. “We all connect together realilly# well on and off the field,” said sophomore midfielder Keara Dugey. “Getting each other fired up and hyped up helps a lot. I was mainly defense, so this is my first year playing all-around. It helps knowing that my teammates are confident in me and hyping me up when I go to shoot.” To open the scoring, junior attacker Camryn Devitt scored a goal off the left side of the cage within the first two minutes of the game. The Beacon/Ariel Reed Sophomore midfielder Keara Dugey slashed King's Celia Medina to slow the Monarch attack and get the ball on March 20. King’s quickly jumped to a 2-1 lead, but offensive campaign, earning a lead in the was matched with Devitt’s second goal of first half that they would not relinquish the contest. Dugey gave the Colonels the for the rest of the game. lead with a goal of her own, which was Despite the early adjustments that had followed by another goal from Wilkes by to be made due to unforeseen injuries, junior midfielder Laura Bayzick, making the Colonels still had a balanced nature the score 4-2. and team finesse to them. King’s would go on a streak and score “Overall, we played very well as a team,” six consecutive goals following Wilkes’ said Devitt. “We saw a lot of connections at the beginning of the game, and toward the end of the game, we saw that we have to execute more in practice so we’ll be ready for the next game.” Burkarth has high praise for the Colonels this season and hopes to see the expectations she has for her team translate onto the field for their next opponent. The early attack from the Colonels demonstrated that the offensive effort was there in the first half; however, the team needed to shift that momentum from the first half into the second half to get a win. “Considering what we could’ve done better today, we’re just going to come hard on Monday at practice,” said Burkarth. “In all honesty, this is the best program we’ve had in years, but it’s not showing yet. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that we had a week off due to a COVID outbreak, so today could have been a different outcome had that not happened, but there’s a lot of things that are out of our control right now. We’ll see what happens next week.” The women’s lacrosse team will compete against Arcadia University today at 7 p.m. Wilkes’ next home contest is on Saturday at 1 p.m. against Stevens, A live stream of the game and/or live stats can be found at gowilkesu.com. @wilkesbeacon Christopher.Gowarty@wilkes.edu ► ►►►►► Wffi SPORTS SEHEHOLES ...... Women’s Tennis 3/20 @ King’s, W 9-0 3/27 @ Messiah, 1 p.m. 4/2 vs. York, noon 4/10 @ Lycoming, noon 4/14 vs. King’s, 3 p.m. 4/17 vs. Arcadia, 1 p.m. 4/20 @ DeSales, 3:30 p.m. 4/24 vs. Misericordia, 1 p.m. 5/1 vs. FDU-Florham, 9 am. 5/1 vs. Stevens, 1:30 p.rn. Softball 3/14 © FDU-Florham, DHPOSTPONED POSTPONED DH 3/17vs vs.- FDU-Florham, FDU-Florham, 3/17 DH POSTPONED POSTPONED DH 3/21 @@Arcadia, Arcadia, 3/21 DH POSTPONED POSTPONED DH 3/23 vs vs.- Arcadia, 4 p.m. 3/23 3/23 vs vs.- Arcadia, 6 p.m. 3/23 3/27 vs vs.- King’s, 1 p.m. 3/27 3/27 vs. King’s, 3 p.m. p.m, 3/27 3/28 & King’s, 1 p.m. 3/28 © King’s, 3 p.m. 3/31 vs. Misericordia, 4 p.m. 3/31 vs. Misericordia, 6 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse 3/6 vs. York, L 22 0 3/13 ® Messiah, POSTPONED 3/20 vs. King’s, L 22-7 3/23 @ DeSales, 4:30 p.m. 3/24 @ Arcadia, 7 p.m. 3/27 vs Stevens, 1 p.m. 4/7 vs Delaware Valley, 6 p.m 4/10 vs FDU-Florham, 1 p.m. 4/14 @ Lycoming. 4:30 p.m. 4/17 @ Albright, 1 p.m. 4/20 @ Misericordia, / p.i �J 22 Sports The Beacon - March 24,2021 © yrTT f " tJJ(U](n)0©Of & Mw 1 Irfe * A r Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? The driving force for me to come to Wilkes is they have a great engineering department and I could also pursue my lacrosse career for four more years. I Post-graduation plans in terms of a \! career? i 1 My goal is to graduate next year with 1 i my degree in mechanical engineering and i minor in engineering management and get Jj a job in those fields. Favorite memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory is making the firstever postseason game in our lacrosse program history. 1 Hopes for this season as a Colonel? ; My hope for this season is to get better I every game, go back to foe postseason and ' build for next year when it is my senior | year. 0 When/Why did / you playing? - . - - ---------first begin . vz i" first grade, ~“J: I started to play lacrosse in started playing it because my family’s I „Uuted friends had older kids that grew up playing it and started to teach me to play nlav the snort sport. Favorite thing to do during practice? 10 v. 10 full field scrimmage. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I like to go golfing on my free time and Name: Brenna Babcock Year: Sophomore Major: Nursing Hometown: Sweet Valley, Pa. High School: Northwest Area H.S. Position: Guard Favorite building on campus? Stark because of the POD. Favorite meal to eat on campus? I love the breakfest sandwiches from Grille Works. What color/flavor of Gatorade is | your favorite? I Cool Blue. i If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? Adam Sandler. If you could have dinner with a famous person, who would it be? Mike Krzyewksi. Most influential person in your life? My father. A quote you live your life by? “Wien you’re good at something, yyou’ll tell everyone. When you’re great | at somethin?, ! something, thev they’ll tell win* you.” Anyone to give a shout-out to? I would love to give a shout-out to my teammates, coaches, parents and two brothers. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Sports Editor •TCS W ato a Hie Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week from March 10 to 17 Why Brenna Babcock was selected: Babcock led the offensive charge against Misericordia University and FDU-Florham University. Babcock scored 13 and 10 points, respectively. She had an impressive shooting weekend, hitting 55 percent from behind the arc. to play other sports with my friends and brothers. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means representing university to UK! the best x ------------- O the — <x»v».xox«.j XV L. :f your ability and’ taking pride in of everything you do on the sports field and in the classroom and in society, OIC 0 Why Alex Myers was selected: Myers had two clutch goals in Wilkes’ games against Messiah University and DeSales University. Myers was one ofthe offensive facilitators, allowing for the team to be able to get open looks at the net throughout the two contests. Name: Alex Myers Year: Junior Major: Mechanical Engineering Minor: Engineering Management Hometown; Cortland, N.Y. High School: Cortland H.S. Position: Midfielder Sports QO The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week from March 10 to 17 > The Beacon - March 24,2021 N Other interests or hobbies offof the field? I love to do anything outdoors or with my friends. Favorite building on campus? SUB. Driving force for your decision to i come to Wilkes? The nursing program is very good here, ! and I love the campus at Wilkes. The : coaching staff and players were also all i very welcoming. What color/flavor of Gatorade is your favorite? Orange. Post-graduation plans in terms of a ■ career? I want to become a nurse, and eventually i become a travel nurse. If your life was a movie, who would you ; want to play you and why? Probably Melissa McCarthy because she is hilarious. Favorite memory as a Colonel?? When our coaches all dressed in giant i blow up shark costumes for our Halloween j practice. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Jackie Robinson. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Chicken sandwich from the SUB. Most influential person in your life? My brother. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? For this season, I was extremely A quo te you live your life by? excited to just play some games and have “Don’t count the days, make the days opportunities that other programs were not getting. I wanted our team to do count” the best that we could under the weird What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? circumstances and to improve our game To me, “Be Colonel” means to be foe best ) as much as possible. version ofyourselfin everything that you do, J i When/Why did you first begin whether it be in foe classroom, on foe court , or life in general playing? I‘started second grauc grade because 0 ‘al leu playing praying in m seconu uw«««. foy mom has always loved basketball, and Anyone to give a shout-out to? The for spend spending all of I — -n... *athletic"trainers ..hu? s te was excited to sign my sister and3 me The athletic trainers trainers for ror spending au u, UP to play. J have geen playing ever since, their time treating all of foe athletes while j UXC1X uinv — _----------o also doing all ofthe CO COVIDVID-19 testing. R avorite thing to do during practice? J 1 love to do any competitive drills where -- Compiled Compiledby byArid AridReed, Reed, Sports SportsEditor Editor can J°kingly trash talk my teammates. �The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week from March lOto 17 Why Alex Myers was selected: Myers had two clutch goals in Wilkes’ games against Messiah University7 and DeSales University. Myers was one ~ ' ............ ” ■ xU.x---------- x. 1-------- Ulx<-______ X_______ ofthe offensive facilitators, allowing for the team to be able to get open looks at the net throughout the two contests. Name: Alex Myers Year: Junior Major: Mechanical Engineering Minor: Engineering Management Hometown: Cortland, N.Y. High School: Cortland H.S. Position: Midfielder Driving force for your decision to come o Wilkes? The driving force for me to come to Zilkes is they have a great engineering tpartment and I could also pursue my trosse career for four more years. to play other sports with my friends and brothers. Name: Brenna Babcock Year: Sophomore Major: Nursing Hometown: Sweet Valley, Pa. High School: Northwest Area H.S. Position: Guard Favorite building on campus? Stark because of the POD. Favorite meal to eat on campus? I love the breakfast sandwiches from Grille Works. Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? The nursing program is very good here, and I love the campus at Wilkes. The coaching staff and players were also C.___all ” very welcoming. What color/flavor of Gatorade is your favorite? Cool Blue. If your life was a movie, who would ’ost-graduation plans in terms of a you want to play you and wiry? ■eer? Adam Sandler, dy goal is to graduate next year with y degree in mechanical engineering and If you could have dinner with a inor in engineering management and get famous person, who would it be? ob in those fields. Mike Krzyewksi. Favorite memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory is making the firstrer postseason game in our lacrosse ■ogram history. scored 13 and 10 points, respectively. She had an impressive shooting weekend, hitting 55 percent from behind the arc. I- Most influential person in your life? My father A quote you live your life by? “When you’re good at something, Hopes for this season as a Colonel? you’ll tell everyone. When you’re great My hope tor this season is to get better at something, they’ll tell you.” •ery game, go back to the postseason and old for next year when it is my senior What does “Be Colonel” mean to ar. you? To me, “Be Colonel” means ; When/Why did you first begin playing? representing the university to the best I started to play lacrosse in first grade, of your ability and taking pride in , - ■ - 0 J M.W UWVX M UXld started playing it because myt familyt ’s everything you — do— .... on the sports field 1 — — —— ------J -— a.1- - .1 iends had older kids that grew up —playing and in the classroom and’ in society. 011/4 ctov-to/4 to ta-irk rr>o * and started to teach me to play the sport. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Favorite thing to do during practice? I would love to give a shout-out to my 10 v. 10 full field scrimmage. teammates, coaches, parents and two brothers. Other interests or hobbies off of the :ld? - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Sports Editor 1 like to go golfing on my free time and n Other interests dr hobbies offof the field? I love to do anything outdoors or with my friends. Favorite building on campus? SUB. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Chicken sandwich from the SUB. What color/flavor of Gatorade is your favorite? Orange. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I want to become a nurse, and eventually become a travel nurse. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? Probably Melissa McCarthy because she is hilarious. Favorite memory as a Colonel? When our coaches all dressed in giant blow up shark costumes for our Halloween practice. If you could have dinner with a famous : person from the past, who would it be? Jackie Robinson. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? For this season, I was extremely excited to just play some games and have opportunities that other programs were not getting. I wanted our team to do the best that we could under the weird circumstances and to improve our game | as much as possible. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started playing in second grade because my mom has always loved basketball, and wax ~ she excited signplaying my sister me up towas play. I havetobeen everand since. Favorite thing to do during practice? I love to do any competitive drills where I can jokingly trash talk my teammates. Most influential person in your life? My brother. A quote you live your life by? “Don’t count the days, make the days count” What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means to be fire best version ofyourself in everything that you do, whether it be in the classroom, on the court or life in general. Anyone to give a shout-out to? 71,6 athletic trainers for spending all of their time treating all of the athletes while also doing all of the COVID-19 testing. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Sports Editor �1 J The Beacon - March 24,2021 Sports 0 ji 0 24 BASE: Bayo, Molitoris standout m contests agamst Misencoraaa Rv By Kirsten Peters Editor-in-Chief • ——I the finer details during the following week i': of practice and tried to center my focus and LP.UGGEWORTH FIELD fix my approach. When it came down to the weekend games against Misericordia, I was prepared and was able to put that work to the test. I had a couple good swings that resulted in positive outcomes, but there is still a lot of work to be done.” 4 Misericordia would score two in the top l er-: ? ■ 7T’ of the fifth, cutting Wilkes’ lead to five in the second game. The Colonels would answer when Harder and Reinert opened the bottom of the inning with back-to-back singles, to center field and down the left side, respectively, Harder would score on Patrizio’s sacrifice fly to right field, while Reinert would score when Bayo reached first on an error by Misericordia’s third baseman to regain the seven-run lead. The Cougars would post four runs in the sixth and two runs in the ninth, On the mound, Tony Molitoris earned the win for Wilkes in the 9-8 contest, allowing six runs over 5.2 innings on six hits with two walks and three strikeouts. Andrew Indzonka earned the save after Gage Coudriet and Jonathan Martens recorded a combined 2.1 innings. “I think I was just throwing strikes and The Beacon/Kirsten Peters letting my defense behind me make plays that’s how I’ve always pitched,” said Molitoris. Dominick Bayo, who recorded four hits on the weekend, celebrated his lead-off “It feels great to get the win, but there are triple In game one at Bruggeworth Field on March 20 with a windmill arm motion. definitely more things W’e have to work on as a team ... We gave (Misericordia) too many opportunities throughout the four games this weekend, but Im definitely ready to play them L again if wee see them in playoffs.” On the road on Sunday, the Cougars accumulated 13 runs over six innings in the third contest Wilkes put two runs on die board in the top of the seventh. Bryan Nifenecker went 2-for-3 in the contest, with a double in the third inning where he was left on base and ALL DAY. EVERY DAY. an RBI-single in the seventh. In the fourth game, Wilkes claimed a 2-0 lead in the top of the first when Pronti had a 16 oz. Aluminum Cans S1.75 two-run homer to bring in Bayo, who singled Fireball Shots to the left side in the first at bat of the game. S1.75 Harder’s sacrifice fly in the fifth inning would Pinnacle Bombs S2.00 bring in Bobbin, who walked, to cap Wilkes’ Twisted Tea scoring at three runs in the 7-3 loss. S3.00 “We have to be better)’ said Bayo. “We’re Redds S3.00 angry. We know we could put a better product Corona & Heineken Bottles S3.00 on the field. Misericordia didn’t do anything SBC Drafts and Bottles that we couldn’t do. We have shown everything S5.00 ' do ’ ■to 'have a winning ..................... we need’to baseball team 32. oz. Bacardi or Deep S7.50 - the key is just stringing it all together.” Eddy Pitchers Wilkes drops to 2-6 on the conference-only Bucket Specials (5,16 oz. season. The Colonels will face Stevens in a S9.00 four-game series on March 27 and 28. cans) “We’re trying to stay positive... I don’t want guys depressed because it’s only two series,” said Gryboski. “Arguably, tile front end of our schedule is pretty tough, so once we work __ «. _ » . i these kinks out, we•’re going to be fine.” tko finor rlatnilc ztiivinrr tlio fil11rrt*nn<T nrpplc Following a 1-3 opening weekend against n-oaio the Colonels —j. finished .u.•-------j Arcadia, their second series of the season against local rival „ Misericordia with another 1-3 outing. After falling 2-1 in the pitchers dual of game one, Wilkes won game two, 9-8, after a seven-run first inning propelled them to an early lead. Wilkes dropped the remaining two contests 13-2 and 7-3, respectively. “Coming up with a clutch two-out hit or hit to break open a game is what we need to get better at,” said head coach Kevin Gryboski. “I think as the season goes along that’s the stuff that can make or break a good team, ya know, coming up with a key hit in a key situation.” On die weekend, Dominick Bayo led Wilkes, going 4-for-14. In game one, with the Colonels down by one heading into the bottom of the fifth, Bayo opened the inning with a lead-off triple to Centerfield. He would score offofNick Pronti’s sacrifice fly to tie the game at one. The Cougars secured the 2-1 victory in the top of the seventh when Brady Madden had a triple of his own for Misericordia, scoring Dalton Emerich, who got on with a walk. Earlier in the game, Jonah Harder threw Misericordia’s Joe Liscio out at home from right field, allowing Vinny Bobbin to make the tag and keep the contest scoreless heading into the bottom of the third. In game four at Misericordia, Harder recorded another impressive play in the sixth, allowing Brandon Reno to tag Misericordias Dante Salerno out at third after making die out in right field. “The three years that Tve been with (Harder), he’s been one of our top defensive outfielders by far,” said Grybokst “Teams are trying to run on him, but they’re going to realize real quick that you can’t run on (Harder)." JTHibschman had his second outing on the mound for Wilkes, only allowing one run over six innings on seven hits with three walks and three strikeouts. In game two, Reno would single to leftcenter to bring in Michael Patrizio, who nnan«1 xxotof^o opened the contest with a uratLwalk. wwv Nick Malatesta would single after Reno to score Bayo, who singled to right field and went 2-for-5. A two-run single „ by. Matt Reinert would bring in Reno and Malatesta with two outs in the first inning. Bobbin would double to leftfield to bring in Stone Wormuth, who singled to left and went 2-for-3. The Colonels then found themselves at the top . of the lineup . with Patrizio, who reached on an error by the first baseman. Reinert and Bobbin would score toJ conclude Wilkes’ seven-run campaign. . “During the first weekA ;kendJ — against Arcadia, I was rather jumpy and _ to swing at r.d eager “I rnnicnrl in nn any pitch 1 saw?’ said Bayo. “I focused in on ■u hj . \... WYBBKESWElH � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource This is Wilkes University's Beacon Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the Beacon's predecessors, The Bucknell Bison Stampede, 1934-1935 and The Bucknell Beacon, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>. Missing Issues: 1947 August 8th 1947 September 5th 1947 October 3rd 1947 October 17th 1947 October 31st 1947 November 21st 1947 December 19th 1948 September 9th 1950 April 28th 1953 April 10th 1962 February 2nd Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2021 March 24 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 March 24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/fb6ad51ce180af210194588ba8cccd3c.pdf df41a586ec078154fc8e5ed9b5845a08 PDF Text Text The Beacon - March 17,2021 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 73, Issue 13 1 The beacon Wilkes UniversityWilkes-Barre, Pennsytejfite The news of today reported by the_________________________________ journalists of tomorrow. WBB: Colonels honor three on Senior Night By Jason Eberhart S^ff Writer______ WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — In what was one of its last games at the Marts Center this season, the Wilkes women’s basketball team fell to the visiting Misericordia Cougars, 6960, during Wilkes’ Senior Night on March 12. The Colonels had split the previous two games with the Cougars, winning the first non-conference matchup and dropping the opener of the home-and-home on March 11 at Misericordia. This year’s seniors - Maddie Kelley, Gabby Smicherko and Carolee Pierce - have been influential to the program, demonstrating key leadership the first few years in head coach Tara Macciocco’s tenure at Wilkes. “The three of them, over the last three years, have done an outstanding job of trying to build a culture within the program and trying to establish some expectations and goals,” said Macciocco. “It may not show up in the win column, but it shows up in so many different areas.” In the game against Misericordia, Smicherko and the other seniors made thenlast stand. Smicherko fell slightly short of a double-double, scoi(ring eight points and grabbing a team-high nine rebounds. “I think, for the seniors, we jjust ,,e* '*wanted to come out and try to finish as hard as we could,” said Smicherko. “Even though we didn’t get the win, I think we gave a great f------- ------ —. ..——. _ ■B——-»——. —■ I ~ — IS Opinion: Sayonara, student lounge; here comes the campus bookstore By William Billingsley Asst. Opinion Editor I •5= WH.KES \ Misericordia went into the third quarter with a headstrong mentality, scoring 22 of their total game points in this quarter, including three straight three-pointersto open the quarter. The Cougars also held their largest lead of the game in the third quarter when they went up by 21 points, 1 couldn’t quite believe the email when I first read it: The university was really going to move the Barnes & Noble bookstore into the student lounge at the Student Union Building? 1 had so many questions. Like why would they do this? Is the administration truly blind to what the student body needs or wants? Who was on this “committee of students, faculty and staff” that they unironically concluded that the best location for a campus bookstore, or any bookstore, was in the middle of campus? Was this announced in a ‘Today at Wilkes’ email? Or did I have to know someone in order to say my piece? Truthfully, I do not know. But what I do know is that if this decision is allowed to go forward in the SUB, it will do far more long-term damage to the student body than any Ulusionary gains for students. Sure, Dr. Greg Cant might claim that this will result in “cost savings on academic WBB, page 19 BOOKSTORE, page 18 100 ■ — ■. 1 . J — Courtesy of Wilkes Athletics Head coach Tara Macclocco (left) poses with Carolee Pierce, Gabby Smicherko and Maddie Kelley (from left to right) with their framed Jerseys on Senior Night effort and tried our best to have a good end.” The Colonels grabbed the games first points, but Misericordia responded with a 14-0 run and would carry a 20-9 lead after the first quarter. The Cougars started to get hot from behind the arc, drilling four threepointers. The Colonels started to battle back heading into the second quarter, with the score at 30-23 heading into the break. Q <5 G00. E C 3 1 i & to WORDS 1 earn and plav with game ..nd emergent technology minor. page 4 Raising moiR'v for chat in with sn’e through “Actions Ox er Words " page ° 1 Womens History Month: Its importance goes bevond a month, pages 12 X 13 Ml.AX. 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Cc“"’ 7 $20,000 and will be voted on next week In ‘he way of internal business, the there is no other Golf Club club request, went over the 2021 Spring the „ „group. r.Group r r . prizes the at the university university outside outside council voted on member and club of— Fling budget proposal and oversaw other include paint by numbers, of Wilkes Athletics’ golf month for February. First-Year Class Via internal business. Wilkes swag and gift cards. team President Sarah Erickson and the Society Society To start the meeting, Morgan Burton The individual prize is an returned to re-present the fund request iPad and an Apple pencil, Student Government of Student Nurses won with no opposition. The hours on academic buildings have for Race and the Curriculum Small Group In total, the fund request will vote on the approval c---•----- ar-n been changed from their normal times. Sessions, follow-up event to the virtual■ comes to $1,080. of the club next week. open forum on race and curriculum. The NOTES Executive Buildings will open as usual; however, they A motion was made to goal for this event is to have students allocate the full amount, Corresponding Secretary will now close at midnight. Weekend hours in groups of three or five attend miniand the vote passed ___ Nataliya Scarantino have been extended and will open at 10 discussion sessions with either Dr. Chris unanimously. presented the 2021 Spring a.m. and close at 6 p.m. Zarpentine or Dr. Mia Briceno. Next, a Wilkes University Golf Club was Fling Budget Proposal. @wilkesbeacon Students would then have the proposed. The main goal is to make the The general plan, which is subject to opportunity to give their thoughts on their sport of golf more accessible and to create change in case anything should happen, is Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu experiences with race and the curriculum, a friendly and safe environment for golfers to hold the event in a banquet hall. There I Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events English Department Welcomes Writer Poupeh Missaghi As part of the Allan Hamilton Dickson Fund Spring Writers Series, the Wilkes always amazes me, but ei lecture, hearing her speal she’s so passionate about i Editors note: This page contains graphic Sincavage then spi and potentially triggering themes and normalization of violenc content. She identified that muc In the most recent Art in Context Lecture created by men with titled, “From Silence to a Scream: The Violence and rape agai Visual Representation of Women’s Trauma,” displayed in art allowe Director of the Sordoni Art Gallery Heather societies to relegate wor Sincavage discussed how art history has positions, while also shoi normalized violence against women and control they believed per One example Sincava; how women’s trauma has been depicted myth of “Leda and the over time. A central focus of the lecture was the fact mythology. 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(though , tr. it seems control, while also she not talked about enough, to be normalized in historical art),” said jess used as a plot device to 1 Morandi, senior digital design and media occurs under colonizati art major. “Every artist is a person first, “Professor Sincava and dissecting how trauma, especially in representation of the ( women, affects their work is so important, and the Swan in visua Heather has a beautiful wealth of knowledge teach the W.B. Yeats j on the topic and verbalizes it in a way that Swan,’ which is based When I1 teach is more easily digestible. Hearing her talk V." 1 the p Co-News Editor By Maddy Kinard News Staff Writer Virtual Career and Internship Fair The second Wilkes Virtual Career and Internship Fair of this school year is scheduled for March 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To sign-up, students are required to get an account on Handshake using their Wilkes student emails. This will allow them to not only register for the fair but also check out available internship opportunities. Once students are registered, they can sign-up for company information sessions and one-on-one interview sessions. A few of the companies listed include Benco Dental, Geisinger, UGI, ENX2 Marketing, Domestic Violence Center and the Reading School District. Any questions about the event should be directed toward the Coordinator of Career Services Lisa Mulvey. Art in Context: The visu By Sean Schmoyer -— Compiled by Sara Ross The Beacon - March 17,2021 English Department is hosting a Zoom stay close together while their child is lecture with Poupeh Missaghi today receiving treatments. around 7 p.m. She will read from her work This will be the first soda tab drive hosted and reflect on her creative process when through HPSC. Students can donate their writing. ... drop-off ___r soda tabs at various locations, Missaghi is a writer, Persian translator, including the Henry Student Center, the the tIran editor -J** - efor Asymptotejournal, * ■ • ’ P.O.D., the Waller Hall student lounge, com and an educator. She holds a Ph.D. University Towers student lounge and near M o from .... in English and creative writing the select vending machines around campus. University of Denver and a master’s of arts i~ creative ---- “— writing rfrom ’Johns ’ ” ’• in Hopkins @wilkesbeacon University. Her nonfiction, fiction and Sara.Ross@wilkes.edu .. translations have appeared in a variety, of ~ journals, and she has many translation books published in Iran. Currently, Missaghi is a visiting assistant March 15-19- Senior Pictures professor at the Pratt Institute. 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Heather has a beautiful wealth of knowledge teach the W.B. Yeats poem ‘Leda and the on the topic and verbalizes it in a way that Swan,’ which is based on the same myth. is more easily digestible. Hearing her talk When I teach the poem, I always talk By Sean Schmoyer Co-News Editor rs: Sean.Schmoyer<s>wilkes.edu and Sara.Ross@>wilkes.edu kly meeting notes will be two dinners, 100 people at each Government with one at 6 p.m. and one at 8 x p.m. The i _ _____ ell _1___ ____ .--x < to delegate dance will also meet COVID-19 guidelii v —■—**nes as: to lower 1 ’by. .possibly requiring double masking and r round of distancing tables, The total budget request comes to bers and for Currently, $20,000 and will be voted on next Week ler Golf Club In the way of internal business, the >ity ■si , outside council voted on member and club of the ‘ ’ ’ golf "■ month for February. 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I’ll be adding that image to my class discussions in this and future semesters.” Sincavage noted Martha Posner’s “Leda,” though not featured in the “Brutal Beauty” exhibit, the piece focuses on Leda as a victim and her trauma, rather than on the act of her rape or glorifying Zeus’ power and control over her. Sincavage spent much of the lecture speaking on the r works of women who, instead _ of depicting the act of rape Photo courtesy of The Sordoni Art Gallery/Jess Morandi or sexual assault, depict the D[ ofthe Sordoni Art Gallery Heather trauma and focus on the woman’s physical or emotional Sincavage stands in front of Martha Posner s #MeToo collection in the “Brutal Beauty” exhibit. state after being assaulted. identified that trauma how trauma manifests in the body before She identified that trauma rewires the body and that there are numerous it is used artistically,” said Sincavage. “Rape immediate repercussions of trauma that are and intimate partner violence trauma is nlnvorl played nut out oc as omnHnnal emotional, nnvcirsi physical, rnonit cognitive, akin to those who have survived war and natural disaster. It is important to realize behavioral and existential reactions. The lecture closed with Sincavage’s that the nature of trauma should not be section titled, “At What Cost,” in which compared or measured against large scale she reflects and builds on the topics she events - they are the same.” discussed throughout the lecture. @wilkesbeacon “We really need to recognize trauma Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu survivors first as people and acknowledge 1 tab its: 2021 Spring Semester :er 2-Manuscript Submissions deadline 2 - Pharmacy Clothing Sale ends 6 - Karley Stasko’s Create Your Own Macrame Plant Holder Event It = SSricTRedCross Blood Drive Martha Posner I 19931 IO Jps IS n luest May 15-22 - Final exams period Want your eventfeatured in thecale ,ilkes.edu Email:TheWilkesBeacon@wtlkes.edu “Leda and the Swan” engraving by Louis Garreau after Jan Verkoyle (1650-93), which Martha Posner’s “Leda”(1993), which mimics other art of Leda and focuses on her genitalia and the state of vulnerability she is in. Photos provided by Heather Sincavage during her lecture depicts Leda’s rape. r �J 4 Learn, play with game and emergent technology minor The Beacon - March 17,2021 By Sean Schmoyer Co-News Editor Back in 2019, Dr. Shou (Andy) Ren, assistant professor of integrative media, joined the faculty at Wilkes. He hoped to bring with him a new curriculum, which would allow students to learn more about game design, virtual reality and augmented reality technology. In 2020, Ren successfully incorporated the curriculum, and students were able to begin taking courses and earn a minor in game and , , emergent..technology. Sam Lacomy, senior digital design and media art major, will be the first student to graduate with the game and emergent technology minor. “I still remember the day Eric Ruggerio sent out the email to the DDMA students about the first class, Game Design Foundations, back when it was just a topic class, not even with its own set number? said Lacomy. “It took me about five minutes to drop a class I was going to take and to email Eric to add me to the roster because game development has always been something I loved watching and seeing. Being a part of this growing minor is absolutely thrilling for me, and I’m so excited to see it grow after I graduate.” Lacomy mentioned that before the new minor, she was not sure what she planned to do for a career, but now her interest in coding and knowledge from courses she has taken has led her to pursue a career in game development The goal of the minor is to equip students with skill sets relating to coding and News programming, 3D modeling and animation and art and creativity. “Media art and game design are very closely tied to each other,” said Ren. “When you think about designing a game, you can think of it as a creative process, and it not only needs programmers, but it also needs artists so they can collaborate together to make this happen.” Some ofthe courses available to students are: Foundations of Game Design, Introduction to Game Development, Virtual Environments and Emergent Technology (AR/VR), 2D Mobile App Design and more. Ray Parricelli, junior digital design and media art major, stated that the highlights of his experience in the minor have been the various games he and his classmates have gotten to build. Ulis includes their own well as remakes of games platformer games as as weu like “Pong.” hih-tyX-* / ” ^d ParricellL “On every' topic we under, said always appeared have covered, Dr. Ken / approachable he feels as a tutor. Whenever am struggling with an assignment, or I canno someof my code to work, I have never felt worried about how Dr. Ren would act upon me asking for more help, and when I o nee extra help he is always very swift in helping me find a solution. Courses like 3D game assets modelj™ and 3D environments and animation students to get experience with programs used in other courses. Sean Wagner, junior digital design and media art major, said, “I’ve gained skills usint, Unity that I never had before, and I learned more about coding, and a soffit called SketchUp, though we only used it a small amount I also got some more experience using software like Maya and Cinema 4D,” Additionally, Wagner noted that the highlights of his time working on the minor were the LAN parties, where the students had cheesecake and had a chance to see the games and concepts other students came up with. Ren talked more about the LAN parties, explaining that the parties are meant to allow students to relax at the end of the semester after they have completed their major projects, as well as allow students to play-test each other’s games. Ren explained that the job market for the video game industry has been projected to continue to experience huge growth, meaning there will be a large number of job openings for students who acquire the minor. With a group of students passionate about the minor, Ren hopes to be able to enhance the quality of the minor over time by getting new windows PCs for the lab and potentially to move the lab out of the basement of Breiseth. Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu Graphic by Mia Walker Terry Gross brings “Fresh Air” to Max Rosenn hectare By Anna Culver Staff Writer 1 Wilkes University communication studies students had the opportunity to chat with Terry Gross, award-winning host and co executive producer of Public Radio’s Fresh Air. Gross was invited to the university over Zoom through the 39th Annual Max Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities series. Gross spoke with students about her experiences with interviewing individuals and her personal life. Students asked her questions about specific interviews and about how Gross prepares for them. Further, Gross discussed broadcasting, debriefing after interviews, how the pandemic has affected her work and more. Gross revealed how she prepared for ___ • _ - ——— J_—I-.. J. * interviews before 4.L the pandemic by doing --much ----- t research -------- 1. about -t—. her c._ interviewee —_•----as and then sleeping on that information. Gross detailed how her thought process of developing questions came from a good night’s rest and a fresh mind. “It should surprise no one that Terry Gross is a phenomenal conversationalist,” said Jennifer Boch, an honors student and international relations major. “What did surprise me is Terry Gross is simultaneously open and genuine but still able to keep a sense of intrigue and almost mystery about herself. I also appreciated her candidness concerning the trade-off between a full-time career and a personal life, as this is a decision I will have to make. I honestly wish that we could have spoken with her longer. “My favorite part of the Q&A was at the very end when she gave the students some final words of encouragement, concerning the future and opportunities. It is good to hear that COVID and other obstacles will be just a temporary blip in our stories. I was glad to be involved in this cool opportunity.” One student asked about the beginning of Gross’s career, and Gross discussed how she continued to stay in broadcast radio after beginning her career in a leaky office. “The drive was the work,” said Gross. “I loved the work. All I could think about was how lucky’ I was to find work that 1 really loved that seemed to have a certain magic to it because of the idea ofradio waves----------and beingc able to say something and it be broadcast, The fact that it would be my voice and my interview on those airwaves, it seemed magical. I loved doing the interviews.” Through interviews, Gross has met many of her heroes and has not always had the best experience. With this said, a student asked Gross whether or not one should not meet their heroes if this can be the case. I have met some of my heroes, who either I have not liked very much in the interview or one of them walked out on me,” said Gross. “Some of them just seemed like not especially nice people, and I have had to leam to divide the art from the person. Sometimes really nice people make not very interesting art, and sometimes really interesting art is made by not very nice people.” Students enjoyed discussions of career advice and how Gross chose to follow her passions instead of what was traditionally expected of a woman in the early 1970s. Gross went on to discuss her love of music, her cats and her interview experiences, which gave the students the chance to have a ver)- personal conversation with her. “The Terry Gross Q&A was a wonderful opportunity for us as students to communicate in a virtual, yet intimate space with a person of that stature,” said Shawn Austin, a senior communication studies major.” She is highly regarded in her field, as she s’ is a member of the Radio Hall of Fame ____II was honored to be a part of the assembly put together by Wilkes University and Terry’s team.” Students and staff will be able to view the recorded interview (conducted later in the afternoon) with Dr. Mark Stine later in April The Beacon - March 17,2021 Biden announces 1 Johnson vacdne Modema and Pfi mRNA-based vac On March 10, President Joe Biden is an adenovirus v announced plans to purchase 100 million modified version < doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 an immune respon vaccine. 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Biden commented on the extra by Johnson 8c said Hong. “It i vaccines during the briefing. “I’m doing this because in these wartime same technology efforts we need maximum flexibility,” Biden COVID vaccine, said. “There’s always a chance that we’ll many people 1 encounter unexpected challenges or there will misconception they hear the be a need for a new vaccine effort.” Biden added if the U.S. has extra vaccines, mRNA. Some p believe it is gene tl they will be donated to other countries. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has the and would alter benefit of being only one dose, as opposed gene of the recip to the Modema and Pfizer vaccines, which In fact, both ade are each two doses. This one dose vaccine vaccine and mRN. offers increased convenience and is more nucleus of human can affect our gem reminiscent of traditional vaccine delivery. The composition of the Johnson & also dose-depend< By Genny Frederick Asst. News Editor Ethics seminar talks By Maddy Kinard News Staff Writer _ those infected an conditions. When it come: ethical decisions that the least set can take a negati how it is viewed. “Our least se ________ community ___ seen sai(j Thomas. “S by race or ethn social vulnerabil a plan to roll vulnerability. Bi that the first pc this vaccine to really vulnerable out of them?” On March 9, the Honors Program held an ethics seminar discussing who should receive the COVID-19 vaccine first and the decision-making process. Interim Director Dr. Jonathan Kuiken and Assistant Jennifer McLaughlin were joined by Associate Professor and Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dr. Marie A. Roke Thomas and Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dr. Mary F. McManus to speak on the topic. To start the lecture, McManus shared a list of seven hypothetical examples of recipients who would need the vaccine and posed a difficult question to attendees: Who should get it first? McManus explained that many factors go into answering this, and who receives the vaccine first will be the most important decision made in 2021. For example, there are the elderly who die at a much higher rate than others, the front line workers who come into contact with To read th please visit thewili @wilke Made!) �The Beacon - March 17, 2021 TTD0 J] ~ 4 Ihmology mimior nes ble vas ,m ive ed it en he )W rl lOt elt ?n ed ae find a solution.” Courses like 3D game assets modeling and 3D environments and animation allow students to get experience with programs not used in other courses. Sean Wagner, junior digital design and media art major, said, “I’ve gained skills using Unity that I never had before, and I also learned more about coding, and a software called SketchUp, though we only used it a small amount. I also got some more experience using software like Maya and Cinema 4D.” Additionally, Wagner noted that the highlights of his time working on the minor were the LAN parties, where the students had cheesecake and had a chance to see the games and concepts other students came up with. Ren talked more about the LAN parties, explaining that the parties are meant to allow students to relax at the end of the semester after they have completed their major projects, as well as allow students to play-test each other’s games. Ren explained that the job market for the video game industry has been projected to continue to experience huge growth, meaning there will be a large number of job openings for students who acquire the minor. With a group of students passionate about the minor, Ren hopes to be able to enhance the quality of the minor over time by getting new window's PCs for the lab and potentially to move the lab out of the basement of Breiseth. Sean.Schmoyerta.wilkes.edu Graphic by Mia Walker asenn Lecture art, and sometimes really interesting art is made by not very nice people.” Students enjoyed discussions of career advice and how Gross chose to follow her passions instead of what was traditionally expected of a woman in the early 1970s. Gross went on to discuss her love ofmusic, her cats and her interview experiences, which gave the students the chance to have a very personal con versation with her. “The Terry Gross Q&A was a wonderful opportunity for us as students to communicate in a virtual, yet intimate space with a person of that stature," said Shawn Austin, a senior communication studies major." She is highly regarded in her field, as she is a member of the Radio Hall of Fame. I was honored to be a part of the assembly put together by Wilkes Universit)' and Terry’s team.” Students and staff will be able to view the recorded interview (conducted later in the afternoon) with Dr. Mark Stine later in April. L 55 News 100 milion J&J vaccine doses by May 4sst. News Editor ^ccjnc js also different from the Modema and Pfizer vaccine, which is an On vii March iviarcn 10, President Joe Biden mRNA-based vaccine. Johnson & Johnson’s announced plans to purchase 100 million is an adenovirus vector vaccine, which uses a Johnson COVID-19 modified version of another virus to produce doses of the Johnson & John-. - partner — .) an immune response. The mRNA vaccine and vaccine. Johnson & Johnson will partner -will the adenovirus vector vaccine are both new with Merck, a multinational pharmaceutical technologies. company, to expedite the manufacturing of Dr. Ka Lok Hong, assistant professor / the vaccines. The vaccines are expected to be of ofpharmaceutical pharmaceuticalsciences, sciences,explained explained / available by the end of May. the two vaccine types. / /. the two vaccine types. This planned purchase, in addition to “Before COVID, the only vaccine purchases from Pfizer and Modema, adenoviral -der.cviml . vector vaccine secures vaccine doses for all United States (by European adults. This number of vaccines provides a approved authorities) for human security blanket in case extra vaccines are use was the Ebola vaccine needed. Biden commented on the extra by Johnson & Johnson,” vaccines during the briefing. said Hong. “It uses the I “I’m doing this because in these wartime same __ ..w technology ao U1C as the £ efforts we need maximum flexibility’ Biden COVID vaccine. I think said. “There’s always a chance that well many many people have t people have a encounter unexpected challenges or there will misconception when be a need for ---a new vaccine effort” -----------------------------------they hear the term Biden added if the U.S. has extra vaccines, mRNA. Some people they will be donated to other countries. believe it is gene therapy The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has the and would alter the benefit of being only one dose, as opposed crr__ 2 gene of the recipient. to the Modema and Pfizer vaccines, which In fact, both adenoviral vector are each two doses. This one dose vaccine vaccine and mRNA vaccine do not enter the offers increased convenience and is more nucleus of human cells, and neither of them reminiscent of traditional vaccine delivery. The composition of the Johnson & also dose-dependent, meaning the vaccine material wears off over a relatively short period.” There have been concerns about the effectiveness of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. According to the company’s press release, studies “demonstrated the vaccine was 85 percent effective in preventing severe disease across all regions studied and showed protection against COVID-19 related hospitalization and death, beginning 28 days after vaccination.” The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines both tested above 90 percent effective, but do the percentages of effectiveness matter at this level? Hong explained that the trial time period was different for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which could account for the lower percent effectiveness. “Johnson & Johnson entered the Phase III trial globally in late September 2020,” said Hong. “By that time, a few reported new mutant variants have emerged, notably the B.1.351, from South Africa that can ------------’^nrtedby evade some-•of— the— antibodies tC produced X“a^m" & Johnsons trial in South Africa.” Hong also pointed out that the purpose of the vaccine is to save lives, and all three vaccines prevent serious cases of COVID-19 and death. Hong, along with medical professionals across the country, is not alarmed by the lower percent effectiveness of the vaccine, and anyone who is eligible to receive the vaccine is encouraged to do so. For many people, that eligibility is still up in the air. Right now, vaccine distribution is focused on healthcare personnel, residents of long-term care facilities, individuals 65 years of age and older, individuals with underlying medical conditions and essential workers. This eligibility is expected to grow as more vaccines are spread for distribution. Sean McMonagle, a senior biology major, expressed his hope in the growing number of vaccines being distributed. “Slowly but surely, vaccines are getting to people who need them and cases are starting to go down,” McMonagle said. “Other strains are mucking things up a bit, but hopefully, we can get our feet under us, so to speak, with the main strain and then address the new strain.” Biden’s current plan aims to bring the country back to pre-pandemic normalcy by July 4. The 100 million Johnson & Johnson vaccines are a step on the track for that Independence Day goal. Ethics seminar talks vaccines By Maddy Kinard News Staff Writer those infected and those with pre-existing conditions. When it comes to making these types of On March 9, the Honors Program held ethical decisions, it is important to ensure an ethics seminar discussing who should that the least served group benefits. This receive the COVID-19 vaccine first and can take a negative turn depending upon the decision-making process. how it is viewed. Interim Director Dr. Jonathan Kuiken “Our least served individuals in our and Assistant Jennifer McLaughlin were community seemed to be hit the hardest,” joined by Associate Professor and Chair said Thomas. “So, do we give the vaccine of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dr. Marie A. by race or ethnicity? Should we look at Roke Thomas and Associate Professor social vulnerability? The CDC developed of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dr. Mary F. a plan to roll it out based on social McManus to speak on the topic. vulnerability. But, what happens then is To start the lecture, McManus shared that the first population you are giving a list of seven hypothetical examples of this vaccine to are all people who are recipients who would need the vaccine really vulnerable — are you just testing it and posed a difficult question to attendees: out them?” Who should get it first? McManus explained that many To read the rest of the article, factors go into answering this, and who please visit the News section on receives the vaccine first will be the most thewilkesbeacon.com. important decision made in 2021. For example, there are the elderly who die at @wilkesbeacon a much higher rate than others, the front Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu line workers who come into contact with ALL INCLUSIVE PREMIUM STUDENT APARTMENTS SINGLE ROOMS...... Doubles, Triples Available for 21-22 Student Housing 21-22 Apartments and Mamsiora Style Living 279 & 281 South River Mansions 165-167 West Rover Loft apartments... REGISTER NOW! WWW.ZNPROPERTIES.COM znpropertlesllc@gmall.com or call 570-592-3113 r �J The Beacon - March 17,2021 I 17, 2021 The Beacon - March 17, News News /"XT T’TT'^ IO * •! Wilkes lights the night with hope a£CO V l -vigil By Sara Ross Co-News Editor As the. sun set , on March 9,- the Wilkes ------commimnity ' gathered _ ' ' outside ; of Weckesser Hall for a vigil to honor the 500,000 lives lost since the start of the COVID-19 Pa^emi=; The walkway near Weckesser and UCOM were outlined with bags filled with candles, Around 5:45 p.m., crowds gathered around Weckesser. Short speeches were given by Interfaith Coordinator Kristen Osipower, Student Body President Kevin Long and Wilkes President Dr. Greg Cant. “The recent milestones that have passed, between the death toll count and then the year anniversary of us dismissing as a Life, Arts & I college - it all came together that now is the right time,” said Osipower. Briefly, everyone quieted for a moment of silence before sentiments were shared by Long and Cant. Cant touched upon his experience of becoming president at the start of the the pandemic. pandemic. He thanked those who provided him ..... guidance when he first him with transitioned into his role. The vigil wrapped with Wilkes University’s Chorus, led by its director Dr. Leesa Levy, singing, “The Lord Bless rYou,” a song that lifted You and Keep and lightened *the spirits of all despite the occasion. <7 @wilkesbeacon Sara.Ross@wilkes.edu — Hi. ; Farley Library creates V By Liz Cherlnka Social Media Manager The ES. Farley Library is celebrating Womens History Month with a virtual suggested reading list available on the library’s website. To access this list, head to the E.S. Farley library website and look for “Women’s History' Month” under the library resources and research guides tabs. “Women have made so many important contributions to history, but unfortunately, many of those achievements have not been shared or credited in the same way that achievements by men have been,” said Heather Bowman, electronic resources librarian. “The books on this list tell stories that a lot of us have never heard before.” Other staff of the library also feel that this list is important to commemorate Women’s History Month. Helen Campbell, a sophomore environmental science student, said, “1 think it is good to show that perspective of another person’s experienced Colette Elick, who works in circulation, seconds Campbell’s point “I think it’s great because a library is a place that has information and should list titles for people,” said Elick. “It is pertinent to what is going on right now.” Student Development Intern Logan Blechy held a sign remembering the i1 j Pictured from left to right: Outside of Weckesser Hall, Interfatth Coordinator Kristen Oslpower, Wilkes University President Dr. Greg Cant and Student Body President Kevin Long gave their speeches during the vigil. Each of them highlighted how the pandemic affected them personally and also the Wilkes community. ■ Women’s Hstory Me p. E3 EEK 5*1 X The “Women's Hist, guide in the Farley I The reading list has a others on the Wilkes can Dr. Helen Davis, at English, said, “Like othei women have frequently their scientific, technolc philosophical contributii history and highlighting ofwomen is important” Some of the reading “Becoming” by Michelle The Girl' 'Who Tk“ nir An'r’ Stood 1 was Shot by the Talibai a biography titled “Th Eleanor Roosevelt’s H Stephen Drury Smith; the American Dream of the Black Womer Manuscript Society pu By Jordan Daniel Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor ! I ■ The Wilkes University Chorus led by Dr. Leesa Leevy closed the vigil singing, “The Lord Bless You and Keep You," as the sun began to set and dipped over the hills. Photos: The Beacon/Sara Ross and Steffen Horwath The walkway between Weckesser and UCOM was decorted with luminaries lining each side. Manuscript Society partnered with the Multicultural Student Coalition to publish a Spring 2021 special edition of the Manuscript This issue’s theme, “Black Lives Matter,” came out earlier this month on March 5 and displays works by students that used their talents to voice their own stories and experiences in relation to the BLM Movement The “Black Lives Matter” issue is considered a special edition because Manuscript Society usually releases an issue annually, and they do not always include a theme. This is the first time in recent years that they released a second edition and even one with a theme. “I acquired the position of executive director over the sui board about finding Black Lives Matter A said Sarah Weynand and executive directo “White authors usual we wanted to chang, scale, and give the m We really took the 11 moment’ concept th; the summer seriously. the talents of our ar pay attention to these Before Weynand < the Manuscript Socie Zoom meeting with and discussed hov. inclusive on campu �Vi 6 v,£iJ hi The Beacon - March 17,2021 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment navcauy iu be ucicaiuicu Have any cvcjiuui events or aiuau artists to featured?’. vuniauuic, Contact life, alto arts a & cuiviuuuiucuiv»*i entertainment editor: , q Emily.CherkauskasCi wilkcs.edu Farley Library creates Women’s History month book collection By Liz Cherlnka Social Media Manager a sign ■ 4U 4 ected them Cant and student Body The E.S. Farley Library is celebrating Womens History Month with a virtual suggested reading list available on the library’s website. To access this list, head to the E.S. Farley library website and look for “Women’s History Month” under the library resources and research guides tabs. “Women have made so many important contributions to history, but unfortunately, many of those achievements have not been shared or credited in the same way that achievements by men have been,” said Heather Bowman, electronic resources librarian. “The books on this list tell stories that a lot of us have never heard before.” Other staff of the library' also feel that this list is important to commemorate Womens History Month. Helen Campbell, a s sophomore environmental science student, said, lid, “I1 think it is good to show that perspective of another person’s experience.” Colette Elick, who works in circulation, seconds Campbells point “I think it’s great because a library' is a place that has information and should list titles for people,” said Elick. “It is pertinent to what is going on right now? influenced her. “I have many favorite writers who are women, but a few of my favorites are: Audre Lorde, poet and essayist; Adrienne Rich, poet; Toni Morrison, novelist and essayist; Charlotte battery El Bronte, novelist and poet; and Virginia Woolf, novelist and essayist” Uxerv® While these authors are not included on the reading list, their works can be found in the sn« Farley Library. The library' also had a virtual reading list for The Beacon/Emily Cherkauskas Black History' Month in February. That list was The “Women's History Month" collection is now available as a research created with help from Erica Acosta, associate guide In the Farley Library online database. director of diversity initiatives for the Center for Global Education and Diversity. ______ o________ The reading list has also caught the eye of Helped win the Space Race” by Margot Lee. The reading list contains a wide variety of Bowman believes this project is just an others on the Wilkes campus . ts. Dr. Helen Davis, associate professor of books, such as memoirs, biographies, scholarly extension of the Black History Month project, She says that sharing stories helps to educate English, said, “Like other marginalized groups, books and diaries. Bowman notes that her favorite book on the people and “advocate for change.” women have frequently not gotten credit for ■ . “We’ve had a lot of conversations as a list is “ The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks ” their scientific, technological, theoretical and society and within the Wilkes community philosophical contributions, so celebrating that by Rebecca SklooL “Picking a favorite book is always so hard — about diversity, equity and inclusion this past history’ and highlighting the accomplishments I had never heard of Henrietta Lacks or HeLa year: said Bowman. “I wanted to find a way of women is important." Some of the reading options on the list are cells before I read this book,” said Bowman. to bring the library’s collections into these “Becoming" by Michelle Obama; “I ?\m Malala: “She made an incredible contribution to conversations as a supporting piece.” The suggested readings for Women’s History “The * Girl — Who — Stood Up for Education and medical research, but it was done without was Shot by the Taliban” by Malala Yousafzai; her consent At the time I read the book, I Month will be accessible year-round on the a biography titled “The First Lady of Radio: didn’t know there was still racial injustice and ES. Farley Library website. Interested readers Eleanor Roosevelts Historic Broadcasts” by disparity in health care. It opened my eyes in can check out the empowering collection. Stephen Drury' Smith; and “Hidden Figures: many ways.” @wilkesbeacon Davis shared that there are a number the American Dream and the Untold Story’ of influential women writers who haave Elizabeth.Cherinka@wilkes.edu of the Black Women Mathematicians who Women’s History Month: Suggested Reading Manuscript Society publishes special Black Lives Matter issue By Jordan Daniel Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor ’ Weckesse°rSandeurenMOn^Sara Ross; and Steffen Horwath was decorted with luminaries Manuscript Society partnered with the Multicultural Student Coalition to publish a Spring 2021 special edition of the Manuscript. This issue’s theme, “Black Lives Matter,” came out earlier this month on March 5 and displays works by students that used their talents to voice their own stories and experiences in relation to the BLM Movement. The “Black Lives Matter” issue is considered a special edition because Manuscript Society usually releases an issue annually, and they do not always include a theme. This is the first time in recent years that they' released a second edition and even one with a theme. “I acquired the position of executive director over the summer and emailed my board about finding ways to emphasize the Black Lives Matter Movement in our work,” said Sarah Weynand, senior English major and executive director of Manuscript Society. “White authors usually take the spotlight, but we wanted to change that, even on a small scale, and give the microphone to our peers. We really took the ‘it’s the movement, not a moment’ concept that was emphasized over the summer seriously. We wanted to showcase the talents of our campus and make people pay attention to these pieces.” Before Weynand discussed this issue with the Manuscript Society board, she attended a Zoom meeting with other people on campus and discussed how to be more aware and inclusive on campus. During the meeting, the topic of showcasing the voices of Black students on campus came up, which inspired the board. Manuscript Society is always looking for outreach initiatives with the student body. Therefore, Weynand took it upon herself to email the Jpresident ‘’ of* MSC, Brianna Rowland, because she remembered rRowland —™ w,.L«J hosted an incredible poetry' slam event that many of last year’s members of Manuscript Society participated in. Although they knew COVID-19 would be a challenge they would have to overcome to get this issue out, they worked hard, and the special edition was successful in memorializing students’ voices with the focus on BLM. Asdth “I am immensely proud of the editorial board’s work, of all Manuscript staff work on the issue and regarding the student writing contained in this edition,” said Dr. Chad Stanley, associate professor of English, writing center director and co-adviser of Manuscript Society. “It is an especially significant accomplishment given the challenges of the last year, and ofour current and still-distanced situation.” There are a total of 23 pieces of work in the “Black Lives Matter” issue of the Manuscript, and all the works are incredible and very emotional Weynand shared her opinion on some of the pieces included in the issue, According to Weynand, on the subject of the pieces within the issue, she could not • choose a favorite. MANUSCRIPT, page 9 r �J The Beacon - March 17,2021 The The Beacon Beacon - March March 17,2021 17,2021 Life, Life,Arts Arts&&Entertainment Entertainment 8 Raising money for charity i Moody Foodie’s baked balsamic portobello mushroom dish By Anna Culver Staff Writer I decided to pair this recipe with some butter herb noodles, but------this recipe goes . wonderfully with a salad or can be eaten by itself, depending on your preference. The simplicity of the mushroom dish allows for an overall easily customizable entree. Ingredients: Portobello mushrooms 6 tbsp, balsamic vinaigrette Garlic Thyme Rosemary Basil Directions: Put the mushrooms in a sealable container, and add in the balsamic vinaigrette with garlic. Marinate your mushrooms for your desired time. Side note: I like to marinate my mushrooms for about 24 hours, so the mushrooms absorb the flavor. But if you do not like balsamic vinaigrette, or if you are not able to marinate for that amount of time, you can simply marinate them for about 20-30 minutes and still have a similar flavor in a shorter amount of time. How Alec Levin (20 hopes to bri courses, leadi him to dissolving the business. After Alec Levin, a member of the Wilkes graduating, Levin Class of 2020, has created his own apparel started his career company, Actions Over Words. For every in financial services item sold, $5 is donated to charity. /• in Boston. Despite When he was 17, 1” Levin ' attended that, something felt a leadership conference in N.J., and wrong to him, and listened to public speaker Mike Smith, he wondered where who inspired him to help others. Levin his path in life said he was “inspired to make a change in would go. my life by figuring out how I can make an “I called my dad impact on the world.” and told him how I A short amount of time later, Levin just didn’t feel like founded Actions Over Words on Feb. 2, myself. I felt like 2015, an apparel company with unique I was trying to be designs. Out of every sale, $5 is donated someone I wasn’t,” to various charities, one that is chosen for said Levin. Fortunately every month. “Ultimately, actions speak louder than for Levin, his f remained t words,” said Levin. “I wanted to make an father in a impact with my actions instead of my supportive dreams words.” Levins It was not just the name of Levins in whatever career he company that was dearly to him. The Jan. 12, 2021 Actions logo itself — an ocean wave with “Action” officially launched as a f above and “Over Words" below the wave based out of a garage in — also has a unique story behind it. Actions Over Words “Incorporating a wave into our logo project. Fortunately, Li with ‘Actions’ being on top of the wave was of family members and important for two reasons. First, because to volunteer their time I grew up on the beach, and second, the majority of appare because waves resemble a movement and Wilkes-Barre, Levin’s | that’s what we are trying to create with roommates hold onto boxes until Levin comi Actions Over Words,” said Levin. Levin also credits hi However, in his sophomore year, Levin became so busy with tennis and his college Sophia, whom he cc By Emily Cherkauskas Life, Arts & EntertainmentEditor ■ Cooking: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the mushrooms stems up on a baking sheet with parchment paper. I like to add garlic on top with sprinklings of thyme, rosemary and basil. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip over and bake for another 15 minutes. Take out of the oven, and let cool for a few minutes. Enjoy! Anna.Culver@wilkes.edu Graphic by Anna Culver Tne Beacon/Anna Culver Although this baked balsamic portobello mushroom dish takes some time to prepare, the effort Is simple and the end result offers a unique taste. MANUSCRIPT, from page 7 I Kirsten Peters. Editor-in-Chief: 29 - Carly Pearce Sean Schmoyer, Co-News Editor: Kids - Adam Jensen Sara Ross, Co-News Editor: Kaleidoscope - A Great Big World Genny Frederick. Asst. News Editor: All Your'n - Tyler Charles Maddy Kinard, News Staff Writer: Scream Drive Faster - LAUREL Emily Cherkauskas, LA&E Editor: On My Qne_-Jake Bugg Jordan Daniel, Asst. LA&E Editor: City Girls - Chris Brown. Young Thug Breanna Ebisch, Co-Opinion Editor: Baby Blue Shades - Bad Suns Dylan Mehl, Co-Opinion Editor: WhafsJJext^Drake William Billingsley, Asst. Opinion Editor: Reo Caped Driy Foxy Shazam Ariel Reed, Sports Editor. Youuu - Coin Chris Gowarty, Asst. Sports Editor: No Flockin’ - Kodak Black Baylee Guedes, Sports Staff Writer: Tonic ,. i/dr, Mia Walker, Lead Designer MoreThanThat - Lauren Jauregui Steffen Horwath, Staff Photographer: Aiien_Bg.y_-^OliygrTreg Liz Cherinka, Social Media Manager: 24 Miles - Banana Club I I “Oh, I find it difficult to choose,” said Weynand. “They all say something raw and passionate; some break your heart, some make you smile, but all of them take your breath away. I remember, however, reading ‘The Great American Hypocrisy’ by C. Smith and gettingj goosebumps because we never thought f f about how the Pledge of Allegiance was so untrue and coded when we were kids, but we definitely do now. ‘Biracial Rage’ by Monique Franz also really moved the board.” Not only is this issue special because Manuscript Society decided to release an extra edition this yea an important and ui our society today. 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Sophia Alec Levin, a member of the Wilkes graduating, Levin j is is in in charge charge of of the the Class of 2020, has created his own apparel started his career general inventory. company, Actions Over Words. For every in financial services 'i She helps with item sold, $5 is donated to charity. in Boston. Despite M- ( fulfilling orders When he was 17, Levin attended that, something felt * ' and shipping them a leadership conference in NJ., and wrong to him, and | to their locations. listened to public speaker Mike Smith, he wondered where ’ “Actions Over who inspired him to help others. Levin his path in life * Words has brought said he was “inspired to make a change in would go. nothing but good my life by figuring out how I can make an “I called my dad things into my life impact on the world.” and told him how I being alongside my A short amount of time later, Levin just didn’t feel like brother. Every day founded Actions Over Words on Feb. 2, myself. I felt like is a new adventure, 2015, an apparel company with unique I was trying to be and Alec and I love designs. Out of every sale, $5 is donated someone I wasn’t," the challenges that to various charities, one that is chosen for said Levin. Photo courtesy of Alec Levin we are faced with every month. Fortunately every day," said “Ultimately, actions speak louder than for Levin, his Actions Over Words donates $5 Sophia Levin. words,” said Levin. “I wanted to make an father remained to charity for every item sold. The the Despite impact with my actions instead of my supportive in apparel catalog is available online. still company words.” Levin’s dreams being fresh and new in the apparel It was not just the name of Levin’s in whatever career he would take. On business environment, it has already company that was dearly to him. The Jan. 12, 2021 Actions Over Words was proven to be a success. logo itself — an ocean wave with “Action" officially launched as a full-time business, One charity project involved the above and “Over Words" below the wave based out of a garage in Cape May, N.J. Michael J. Fox Foundation, which raises Actions Over Words is not a one-man funds for research of Parkinson's disease. — also has a unique story behind it. “Incorporating a wave into our logo project. Fortunately, Levin has the help By selling apparel, Actions Over Words with ‘Actions’ being on top of the wave was of family members and friends who offer was able to raise almost $8,000 for the important for two reasons. First, because to volunteer their time and effort. With foundation. With a loved one dealing I grew up on the beach, and second, the majority of apparel being printed in with the disease for over 10 years. Levin because waves resemble a movement and Wilkes-Barre, Levin’s girlfriend and her was amazed at the support. Levin has explained that seeing the that’s what we are trying to create with roommates hold onto the large delivery boxes until Levin comes to pick them up. influx of charity funds has left him Actions Over Words,” said Levin. Levin also credits his 17-year-old sister speechless, and he wanted to give credit However, in his sophomore year, Levin became so busy with tennis and his college Sophia, whom he considers to be the to those who donated. “I think about it a lot and cant believe the amount of support that we get,” said Levin. “It’s not me raising this money, it’s ‘we.’” Actions Over Words’ current charity partner is The Happy People Foundation. The organization is seeking to buy a handicapped accessible school bus for students at Dibra Special Needs School located in Dibra, Albania. The foundation explained that students “must walk to school every day, which is especially difficult during the winter months.” This led to students not being able to attend classes. Actions Over Words has made special bus logo designs for their apparel, with all proceeds going to the foundation. Actions Over Words can be reached on their Instagram page, @ actionsoverwordsapparel, or on their website. Levin is always open to hear new suggestions, such as design or charity ideas. After raising a total of over 511,500 for these various organizations, Levin hopes that more people will become involved and participate in their cause. “This is something we have worked very hard to create, and it’s a movement we believe the world needs to hear about,” said Levin. “With every purchase, we believe in making the world a better place to live, $5 at a time.” sobering to read about these experiences and know we will never suffer that way, yet here are representative voices of so many that continue to suffer, at the very least, the mentally draining repressioni as a regular part of their lives. It’s a duty and a sobering joy to celebrate these voices.” Manuscript Society is still accepting submissions for their normal 2020-2021 issue. For those interested in submitting, they can email magazine@wilkes.edu for more information. Black Lives Matter @wilkesbeacon Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu I extra edition this year, but it centers on an important and unfortunate issue in “Oh, I find it difficult to choose,” said our society today. By reading the works in this issue in Weynand. “They all say something raw and passionate; some break your heart, particular, many people will have a better some make you smile, but all of them understanding of the mistreatment take your breath away. I remember, and prejudice against Black lives in our however, reading ‘The Great American society today. Hypocrisy’ by C. 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L'' at the same time MANUSCRIPT, from page 7 *—» MM MM I ■■■I HBMBI MHHI MHM I ““ MM MM MM I ------------------ Lhat s Next- Drake Editor: Red Caped Driver Np fleckin' - Kodak-Black iann diprj -Jxd* Jauregui @wilkesbeacon Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Manuscript Society r �J The The Beacon Beacon - March March 17,2021 17, 2021 Life, Life,Arts Arts&&Entertainment Entertainment 10 Liz’s Craft Column: St. Patrick’s Day pom-pom wreath By Liz Cherinka Social Media Manager Celebrated on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that originated from Jhe *he Patron saint of tIreland, -«i i cSaintx Patrick. r,.. • He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland, and the holiday commemorates Saint Patrick’s death on March 17, 461 A.D. What began as a religious holiday and originally came to America with Irish migrations has now become a commercialized holiday celebrated all over the United States. In the spirit of the St. Patricks Day season, this pom pom wreath is sure to add the hint of Irish that your space has been needing. This wreath is affordable and easy to make. The only required materials are white yarn, different shades of green yarn, an an embroidery embroideryhoop, hoop, hot hotglue, glue, scissors, scissors, aa fork fork and and aa green green foam foam sheet. sheet. The The shades shades of green are up to one’s preference, and the hoop can bei as iai^c JU<iu as large vi or das5 »small preferred as well. The example uses a small hoop and two shades of green yarn. Any of these- supplies „„rr. can be purchased r on Amazon or at a craft store, such _s as Joann Fabrics or Michaels. To begin, make the pom poms. Grab ° 1 . the first color of yarn and start wrapping it around the fork over and over again to make a large spool. Leave extra space on the top andI bottom of the fork in order to secure it later. The size of the spool is proportional to the size of the pom pom, but as the spool gets larger, the harder it is to cut and secure. Once the spool is as large as preferred, cut the end of the yarn attached to the ball. Run a string of yarn through the bottom of the the middle prong °n .jjje prong fork and then^t meet -phen, tie on the uni the endstop together as tight as po^6. -*■ nl oft offor of tne the t' --------- „ •-« .i ----- “•Tool Carefully, slide t e yarn sp LHC Jlliuuic XXZ— - — fork. If the tie t re-tie it ^hter ■aminand tighter. The The grab more yarn an- re tie > ig . ,. rill fall apart if this is not tight pom-pom win *<*“ ------- , enough; however, do not get discouraged - "-------- 1. Cut the extra if one pom pom falls apart. .-11 _xx_ -1 1 k-i yarn still attached to the ball. Now, cut every loop of yarn on o ends. ends.ItItisisokay okayififthey theyare arenot i._‘ cut evenly. Once all”the the ’ loops ',.rsare arecut, cut,rearrange r< yarn yarn pieces pieces to to resemble resemble aa ball. ball. Then, Then, cut cut any anyyarn yarnpieces piecesthat thatare areabnormally abnormallylong. long. The middle tie may still be visible, but the The middle tie may still be visible, but the Dom pomoom pomcan canbe bearranged arrangedon onthe thewreath wreath in a way that it cannot be seen. Repeat these steps for as many pom poms as needed and in as many colors as xpreferred. Once enough - *pom ipoms —arg made to circle the whole hoop, it is time to form them into a wreath. Using hot glue, glue each pom pom onto the hoop in a circle in whichever order*preferred. They7 can be in a random order or in a pattern. Once the whole hoop is A full, add just a little -n it is time to .ar bit of St. Patty’s Day flair. Using the foam sheet, cut out a shamrock with three or four leaves, depending on how lucky you feel. Using * lue attain elue the shamrockont hot g ue aga>". J ' / wreath in wlhiche"P0-1'1011 Preferred, and add as many as wanted Once this is done p y the^wreath anywhere, and have a happy St. Patricks Day. 3) Carefully, slide the yarn spools off the fork, making sure that the tie around the spool Is secured tightly. Cut the loops off the ends to form the pom pom, and cut away long Photos: The Beacon/Liz Cherinka 4) Repeat the previous steps for as many pom poms as you need. Once finished, start hot gluing the pom poms onto your embroidery hoop. Elizabeth.Cherinkatiwilkes.edu Graphic by Anna Culver Liz's Craft Rating: Three out of five yarn-balls. Although the supplies for this craft are affordable and easy to acquire, the steps may take some skill and technique to execute. St ■6' 1, top left) Grab some yarn and start wrapping it around the fork over and over again to make a large spool. Be advised that, although you can make the pom pom a size you prefer, it will be difficult to secure and cut through later in the process. 2, top right) Once your spool of yarn has reached your desired size, cut the line of yarn. Run the string through the bottom of the middle prong to the of the top of the middle prong. Tie the ends together as tight as possible. 5, left) Be sure to cover all parts of the embroidery hoop with your pom pom pattern. Then, take a piece of green foam and cut out a shamrock shape. Use hot glue to secure It to the wreath. Add as many as you would like to. Once completed, hang this wreath anywhere around your house to add some St. Patty's day flair for the March holiday. The Beacon - March 17,2021 Life, Arts & E DoR Dougho The new cabane I The city square's newest restaurar. Wilkes students what they need. Wilkes University is home to a wide variety of a foodies, picky eaters and workaholics alike. 8f There has been a new addition to the D.P. Dough has something for everyone, Wilkes-Barre Public Square, and Wilkes whether that be night owls or professors P students and staff will be especially happy who are hungry after a day of hard work. about it D.P. Dough, an American chain The restaurant is open from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. Z of calzone restaurants started in Amherst, and is looking to extend its hours with more Mass., has now made its way to Wilkes- business. P Barre and is operated by co-managers Laura D.P. Dough has a few things they want Watkins and Shannon Welch. Wilkes students and staff to know. a Its journey from Massachusetts, however, “We cater to the students and staff. That’s b is a different story indeed. our main objective right now. All our D.P. s; “In the mid 1980s, a dude and his mom Dough stores cater to the students, so we S' came up with an idea that would change locate tlie stores in a college area,” said k college life forever; calzones!” reads the D.P. Watkins. tl Dough website. “Dan (the dude) and Penny Surrounded by other Wilkes cuisine, such n (his mom) named their new restaurant as Thai Thai, Lett’s Eat and Rodano’s, D.P. c D.P. Dough after their initials. Tlie first D.P. Dough has a high standard to meet — and Dough opened in 1987. Today, D.P. Dough meet it they do. delivers ooey, gooey, cheesy happiness on D.P. Dough has calzones, or “zones,” as t and around college campuses throughout they call them for everyone. Whether sweet a or savory, they are willing to cater to you and I s For those who are confused on what your specific ."ecific needs. The “"Chicken Chicken Parmazone,” for instance, i exactly a calzone is, the golden rule is that if name.Stuffed Stuffedinside insideisisbreaded breaded f it can be put on a pizza, it can go in a calzone, is true to its name. “It’s a piece of dough between the size of a chicken breast, mozzarella, Parmesan and < personal pan pizza or small pizza, you stick marinara sauce. For the more adventurous, the selected ingredients inside, you push it the “Maui Wowi Zone” has pineapple, haiim together, you crimp up the sizes, you put a and mozzarella for the customer to enjoy. hole in the middle, and there’s your calzone,” For those with a sweet tooth, they have an “Apple Pie Zone,” which tastes just as good said Watkins. D.P. Dough is ready and willing to give as it sounds. By Judah Nicole Lyles Staff Writer D.P. Dough, Wilkes-Barre’s newest unique restaurant, offers calzones, dunkers, tater tots, wings and desserts to anyone interested in a flavorful dinner meal. Stop by the restaurant on 41 South Main St. between 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. for a quick bite to eat. �The Beacon March 17,2021 Jay pom-pom wreath on the bottom of the >ugh the middle prong le ends meet. Then, tie as tight as possible. he yarn spool off of the he middle is too loose, id re-tie it tighter. The apart if this is not tight do not get discouraged ills apart. Cut the extra to the ball. loop of yarn on both they are not cut evenly, s are cut, rearrange the emble a ball. Then, cut tat are abnormally long, ty still be visible, but the arranged on the wreath nnot be seen. teps for as many pom ind in as many colors as ide the yarn spools off ig sure that the tie >ol is secured tightly, iff the ends to form and cut away long * pom Poms made to circle the whole .ho™ Pf°ms ;ar? is ti, to form them into a wreath ,OP> P’ it “ 1S tilne preferred. Once enough Using hot glue, glue each Dn each onto the hoop in a circle jn tpP0® order preferred. They can be ' ' order ? random order or or in in a pattern. Once^h^ hoop is full, it is time to add ’ 6 whole bit of St. Patty’s Day flair J S a little Using the foam sheet, cut out cut shamrock with three or four i a depending hot glue again, glue the shamrock^ . ’ , .unto the -----wreath :in whichever position preferred and add as many as wanted. a’ Once this is done, display the wreath anywhere, and have a happy St. Patrick’s Day. Elizabeth.Cherinka@wilkes.edu Graphic by Anna Culver Life, ^rts & Entertainment 11 L DoR Dowgho The new calzone headquarter of Wilkes-Barre The city square's newest restaurant tailors to late-night cravings By Judah Nicole Lyles Staff Writer There has been a new addition to the Wilkes-Barre Public Square, and Wilkes students and staff will be especially happy about it. D.P. Dough, an American chain of calzone restaurants started in Amherst, Mass., has now made its way to WilkesBarre and is operated by co-managers Laura Watkins and Shannon Welch. Its journey from Massachusetts, however, is a different story indeed. In the mid 1980s, a dude and his mom came up with an idea that would change college life forever: calzones!” reads the D.P. Dough website. “Dan (the dude) and Penny (his mom) named their new restaurant D.P. Dough after their initials. The first D.P. Dough opened in 1987. Today, D.P. Dough delivers ooey, gooey, cheesy happiness on and around college campuses throughout the United States.” For those who are confused on what exactly a calzone is, the golden rule is that if it can be put on a pizza, it can go in a calzone. “It’s a piece of dough between the size of a personal pan pizza or small pizza, you stick the selected ingredients inside, you push it together, you crimp up the sizes, you put a hole in the middle, and there’s your calzone," said Watkins. D.P. Dough is ready and willing to give Wilkes students what they need. Wilkes University is home to a wide variety of foodies, picky eaters and workaholics alike. D.P. Dough has something for everyone, whether that be night owls or professors who are hungry after a day of hard work. The restaurant is open from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. and is looking to extend its hours with more business. D.P. Dough has a few things they want Wilkes students and staff to know. “We cater to the students and staff. That’s our main objective right now. All our D.P. Dough stores cater to the students, so we locate the stores in a college area,” said Watkins. Surrounded by other Wilkes cuisine, such as Thai Thai, Lett’s Eat and Rodano’s, D.P. Dough has a high standard to meet — and meet it they do. __ calzones, or ‘“zones,” as D.P. Dough has they call them forr everyone. Whether sweet • ’ or savory', they are willing to cater to you and your specific needs. The “Chicken Parmazone,” for instance, is true to its name. Stuffed inside is breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, Parmesan and marinara sauce. For the more adventurous. the "Maui Wowi Zone” has pineapple, ham and mozzarella for the customer to enjoy. For those with a sweet tooth, they have an "Apple Pie Zone,” which tastes just as good as it sounds. If these do not appeal to you, they also have a “Construction Zone,” where the customer gets to build their own calzone to their liking. The shop’s managers shared a few of their personal favorites to recommend. “I prefer the ‘Buffer Zone’ and the ‘Twilight Zone,1” said Welch. Watkins, on the other hand, said, “1 would probably say the ‘Cinnamon Dough Bites.” D.P. Dough also has options for other college cravings. They have chicken wings, boneless and bone-in, that come with various sauces, such as the classic buffalo, barbecue, sweet chili or even honey mustard. If you are looking for a quick snack, they have tater tots that can be dressed up. For sweet-toothed readers, they have edible cookie dough, cinnamon breadsticks and freshly' baked cookies. D.P. Dough plans to continue its expansion to college campuses al! over the U.S., so ifyou are looking for a job opportunity with flexible hours, such as a cook or delivery driver, there are plenty at D.P. Dough. They are hiring and even looking to pass the gauntlet of franchise ownership onto a willing and ready candidate. To apply, you can go to the D.P. Dough website, or stop by. \ @wilkesbeacon Judah. Lyles'zwilkes.edu ’ SH ! I 1 1 j H I | I I | I _______________ ___ Photos: The Beacon/Emily Cherkauskas Leave a piece of art at D.P. Dough: The restaurant has left pieces of chalk around for anyone In the mood to show their artistic side. The creative Installation resonates with the business’s mood - happy, colorful and welcoming to patrons. Photos: The Beacon/Liz Cherinka 4) Repeat the previous steps for as many pom poms as you need. Once finished, start hot gluing the pom poms onto your embroidery hoop. 5, left) Be sure to cover all parts of the embroidery hoop with your pom pom pattern. Then, take a piece of green foam and cut out a shamrock shape. Use hot glue to secure it to the wreath. Add as many as you would like to. Once completed, hang this wreath anywhere around your house to add some St. Patty’s day flair for the March holiday. D.P. Dough, Wilkes-Barre's newest unique restaurant, offers calzones, dunkers, tater tots, wings and desserts to anyone interested in a flavorful dinner meal. Stop by the restaurant on 41 South Main St. between 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. for a quick bite to eat. Co-managers Laura Watkins (left) and Shannon Welch (right) operate D.P. Dough, and are always welcoming to customers who stop by. They hope to further expand the business by increasing hours and hiring more workers, which will allow for greater accessibility for hungry patrons. r �J The Beacon - March 17,2021 By Breanna Ebisch Co-Opinion Editor 12 Opinion ____________ When someone mentions the month of March, many people will typically think of St. Patrick’s Day, the spring season finally arriving or maybe even the big March Madness basketball tournament that is held every year. But, the uncommon answer that vei:ry few people either know or recognize is that March is actually Women’s History Month. Similar to other dedicated months of the year for a variety of reasons or causes, women’s history is allotted the 31 days of the third month of the year for official governmental recognition. And while that small collection.of days is significant, the importance of womens history stretches beyond just a fraction of the year, A month is simply not enough. It never was and certainly is not anymore. , Through the course of America’s recent history, the holiday and ahead of the efforts only a handful acknowledgement of women have of decades ago. And while each seen extensions to be recognized day is used to educate others on ofthe movement, for longer periods of time. j prominent figures „ ----Although International Women’s highlight women in communities Dayt ;is celebrated across the world who „„„ are changing ...o —the - world '1 or 8 every year, the United simply share the knowledge of on March 1 mien’s place in history that have States has been making efforts to women broaden the scope since the late been often overlooked, there is too 1970s, when a local celebration much work to be done to only limit started in California. From there, women’s history to a short amount things have only grown larger. of oftime. time. 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Proclamation declaring the Week Why’ are students across the of March 8, 1980 as National country not able to learn about Womens History’Week.” the prominent women who have Today, Today, the theentire entiremonth monthof ofMarch March shaped shaped the the world world as we know it is dedicated to women womens ’s history, today through their countless and which seems like leaps and bounds amazing contributions all year B/y / i round? What makes women’s history ’ so much less important that it only matters tor just a single month of the year? The answer is both simple and complicated. Womens history should be included in all school curriculums, prioritized just as equally as the rest of the important events or accomplishments in the past and be common knowledge for every American citizen. That is not up for debate. Yet, society deems this information to be beneath what should be taught and suddenly, it is only’ put in the center of attention when it is necessary, especially after March was designated Women’s History’ Month in 1987. And that needs to change. Now. The current generation has already been making great strides toward integrating women’s history into many more aspects of life throughout the year outside of the first spring month. With the use of technology and social media, -jjje Beacon - March 17, 2021 sharing knowledge is easier than like the value of Wo ever, and the young people of today Month, learning ab< have already been responsible for any capacity seems change that has not occurred for unnecessary, decades. Whether it be posting However,’ the information about issues that and lack of respei pertain to Womens History Month is still alive and w or spotlighting women from all 2021. 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Varying from the workplace So, over the next thirty days limited to a certain amount of time, to simple everyday occurrences, women are still subject to (or what remains of them), as Remember that after March ends. scroll through your social discrimination even in what we you , could consider a progressive media feeds, watch the news or @wilkesbeacon society. have Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu have conversations conversations that that focus focus on on — “Unfortunately,” as the importance and celebration Page Design/Layout: Mia Walker rei as reported by Forbes, “anti-discrimination of women throughout history, Mia.Walker@witkes.edu % (1062-I<t31) LfiFTG+ (17^7-1663) Africdn flmericaH ;?boli+io>its+ and c^itah+H activist J I woman who revohthow.ezd file medial and uarsnw) field A ■UH 1.1^61-2002) w r �J 14 The Beacon - March 17,2021 Opinion ur Voice 2020=21 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Kirsten Peters Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS__ News - Sean Schmoyer Sara Ross LA&E - Emily Cherkauskas Opinion - Breanna Ebisch Dylan Mehl Sports - Ariel Reed ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Genevieve Frederick LA&E - Jordan Daniel Opinion - William Billingsley Sports - Christopher Gowarty SECTION STAFF WRITERS News - Madelynn Kinard Sports - Baylee Guedes _______ DESIGNERS________ Lead Designer - Mia Walker Photographer - Steffen Horwath Social Media Manager - Liz Cherinka Interested in joining or advertising in The Beacon? To learn more, contact: Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu or Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media & Communication Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Socials: @wilkesbeacon The Beacon Es|, 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. True meaning of St Patrick’s Day lost in revelry St. Patrick’s Day is a well-celebrated holiday throughout the United States where many enjoy engaging in its revelry. But, as a result, the true meaning behind the holiday and the importance of the Irish heritage has been lost over time. In modern times, the occasion has become more commercialized. Most of its associations, especially in America, revolve around drinking, partying and going to bars. Not to mention, images of people wearing loud shamrock green T-shirts, plastic beads and leprechaun hats probably come to mind as well. When the Irish first came to America, they were seen as immigrants and not true Americans. Ridiculed and discriminated against, they were seen as disease-ridden, unskilled and poor. You could say that they did not have “the luck of the Irish” on their side. Certainly, this is quite different to the views Americans have now of the Irish and St. Patrick’s Day, which in actuality only receives the attention it does today because of the Americans adjusting it to fit their culture. With not much regard for Irish heritage, they took, in their minds, some of its best parts - partying, drinking and parades and assimilated them to fit the American lifestyle. In a way, it is truly- a mockery of the Irish heritage, as the holiday is no longer with all Republicans. The bill war into law by Biden on March 11, wh the one-year anniversary of CO The American Rescue Plan Act of being declared a global pandemi: 2021 is a $1-9 trillion economic stimulus World Health Organization, The bill’s economic-relief pn passed by the 117th United package Congress and signed into law by are overwhelmingly geared tow; States income and middle-class An President Joe Biden on March 11. Its __rup the United States’ who will benefit from (amor is to speed purpose I the economic ■y from L.--------- and11health -,‘v provisions) the direct payme recoveryof the COVID-19 pandemic and bill’s expansion of low-inco effects c credits, _child-care subsidies, the ongoing recession. l:u rukcM; Oc ae First proposed on Jan. 14, the package health-insurance access, an exte builds upon many of the measures in expanded unemployment benef the CARES Act from March and in the stamps and rental assistance pro; Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 The bill contains little di: to high-income-earners, high-income-earners, who from December. to Beginning on Feb. Feb. 2, 2, Democrats Democrats in retained their jobs during the C( bolster! the United States Senate started to open economic shock and... debates on a budget resolution that would savings, Biden’s administrator allow them to pass the stimulus package the plan, in part, because: econ and -middh without support from Republicans to lower-income ’ Americans are more likely to through the process of reconciliation. The House of Representatives voted the U.S. economy than an aid 218-212 to approve its version of the earners. The Institute on Taxat budget resolution. A voting session Economic Policy found that th> started two days later after the resolution was approved, and the Senate introduced bill’s direct payments, child expansion and earned income amendments in the relief package. _r The day after, Vice President Kamala expansion would boost the inc Harris cast her first tie-breaking vote as jpoorest one-fifth of -r American *---- vice president in order to give the Senate’s I53,590. The Congressional Budg approval to start the reconciliation process, with the House following suit by >estimated that the bill’s increas By Liam Flynn Staff Writer -————wilkes.edu Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact lhe co-opinion editors: Breanna.Eb.1 ch . vs 11 Editorial Staff - —j _ March 17,2021 The Beacon COVID-19 American Rest Opinion celebrated for its true occasion. In some of the holiday’s other traditions, they were actually developed by Americans, which has contributed to more of the holiday’s misconceptions. The iconic meal of corned beef and cabbage was an American innovation. Other well-associated St. Patrick’s Day foods like the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake and green beer have originated from this continued commercialization. While many Irish traditionally also indulgi in these activities, it is often forgotten that St. Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday honoring the Feast Day of Saint Patrick. The celebration is held to mark the death of St. Patrick, the patnnon saint of Ireland, who was believed to have died on Starch 17 during the fifth century. Much of what is known about the real St. Patrick is wrapped up in folklore and legend, and it has led to many misconceptions about St. Patrick’s Day. Compared to the excitement that consumes this holiday, St. Patrick led an early life of hardship. One myth is that St. Patrick was originally from Ireland. When really, he was born in Britain and was only brought to Ireland due to being kidnapped by Irish raiders. An unfortunate tale, he labored as a slave for six years before becoming a missionary in in Ireland. Ireland. While While the the occasion occasion was was all all about about remembering his legacy’, it has become a stark contrast to the more indecent behavior that is seen today. Drunken behavior and late night outings have become the norm for celebrating this holiday, which resulted from America putting its own spin on Irish heritage. So, when did St. Patrick’s Day become a part of the American tradition? And at what point did it become so intoxicatingly commercialized? There were early celebrations and parades held in 1601. In 1737, it was brought to Boston and New York by Irish soldiers in the English military. By the 19th century, St. Patrick’s Day became part of mainstream American culture with New York City hosting the world’s largest celebration of St Patrick’s Day almost every year. Now, it is celebrated across the whole country’ (when there is not a global pandemic) and in various parts of the world. It has become such a phenomenon that not only Americans enjoy its delights. It is funny to think that the Irish were not always praised and welcomed in America, especially after introducing an occasion that is almost dedicated nowadays to commercialism, alcoholism and the color green. @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from dilfering viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. AH letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: TheWilkesBeacon@tvilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: Hie Beacon voting 219-209 to agree to the Senate’s version of the resolution. On Feb. 8, the Financial Services and Education and Labor committees released a draft of the S1.9 trillion stimulus legislation. A portion of the relief package was approved by the House Ways and Means on Feb. 11, setting it up for a vote in the House. The legislation was also approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business and House Veterans Affairs committees. On Feb. 22, the House Budget Committee voted 19-16 to advance the bill to the House for a floor vote. The bill passed the House by a vote of 219-212 on Feb. 27. All but two Democrats voted for the bill, and all Republicans voted against the bill. A modified version passed the Senate on March 6 by a vote of 50-49. 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So, when did St. Patrick’s Day become a part of the American tradition? And at what point did it becoione so intoxicatingly commercialized? There were early celebrations and parades held in 1601. In 1737, it was brought to Boston and New York by Irish soldiers in the English military. By the 19th century, St. Patrick’s Day became part of mainstream American culture with New York City hosting the world’s largest celebration of St. Patrick’s Day almost every year. Now, it is celebrated across the whole country (when there is not a global pandemic) and in various parts of the world. It has become such a phenomenon that not only Americans enjoy its delights. It is funny to think that the Irish were not always praised and welcomed in America, especially after introducing an occasion that is almost dedicated nowadays to commercialism, alcoholism and the color green. ed as a slave missionary' ■as all about @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu le editor from differing viewpoints. 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The open question for Biden, as he Harris cast her first tie-breaking vote as poorest one-fifth of Americans by nearly ignite a grassroots backlash against the finalizes his next proposals, is whether vice president in order to give the Senate’s $3,590. $ 1.9 trillion Democratic COVID relief bill The Congressional Budget Office there is a cumulative weight of proposed approval to start the reconciliation estimated that the bill’s increase in health moving toward final passage underscores spending that awakens the slumbering process, with the House following suit by conservative recoil against “big Senate’s voting 219-209 to agree to the Senate's government.” version of the resolution. Both Clinton and Obama saw the On Feb. 8, the Financial Services grassroots backlashes against their and Education and Labor committees agendas intensify when they followed released a draft of the $1.9 trillion their initial economic plans with other stimulus legislation. A portion of the expensive proposals, particularly their relief package was approved by the House efforts to overhaul the health care system. Ways and Means on Feb. 11, setting it up Each of those dynamics culminated in for a vote in the House. The legislation crushing losses for them in the first was also approved by the Transportation midterm after their election. and Infrastructure, Small Business and The safest bet is that so long as the House Veterans Affairs committees. GOP remains fixated on the cultural On Feb. 22, the House Budget and racial grievance, Democrats will Committee voted 19-16 to advance the feel confident pushing forward the most bill to the House for a floor vote. The bill aggressive expansion of government’s role passed the House by a vote of 219-212 on in the economy since President Lyndon Feb. 27. All but two Democrats voted for Johnson’s Great Society during the 1960s. the bill, and all Republicans voted against the bill. A modified version passed the Senate on March 6 by’ a vote of 50-49. Liam.Ffynn@wilkes.edu The final amended bill was passed by' Graphic by Mia Walker the House on March 10 by a vote of 220211, with one Democrat voting against it m co r �J The Beacon - March 17, 2021 16 Opinion Drake album review series, part two: “Take Care” 8.9/10 By Dylan Mehl Co-Opinion Editor ( - -z ' “Take Care” - 8.9 out of 10 The sophomore album for Drake, “Take Care,” is widely regarded as his “classic” project. The term “classic” has several interpretations, as one can argue that “Take Care” is Drizzy’s best or his most recognizable album. Whichever way one chooses to spin it, there is no doubt that this album has had a huge impact on his career. Coming out on Nov. 15,2011, “Take Care” debuted at number one on the Billboard charts, being Drake’s second album to do so and selling 631,000 copies in its first week k alone. The album also went RIAA platinum six times, with several songs also going platinum. This album was heavily influenced by another Toronto native, The Weeknd. Drake and The Weeknd share similarities in their struggles with women and discussing the toxicity of relationships, which can be seen all throughout this record. Tile introduction track to thealbum, “Over My Dead Body,” features Drake talking to his audience and competition about his newly acquired fame. The methodical, cocky tone to Drake’s voice perfectly matches the sentiment of the song, in that the only way to take his fame and success from him is over his dead body. Tones are quickly shifted in “Shot for Me," as we see Drake open up to his audience on a personal level, which is something that was missing at times on his last album, “Thank Me Later.” Drake shows off his excellent singing ability to go along with his sensitive side. Continuing the roller coaster of mood changes that are the first three songs of this project, “Headlines” sets in stone an early theme that will carry throughout this album: Drake is a superstar. A much more confident Drizzy than on projects in the past, he silences the haters who suggested he may be a one-hit-wonder with excellent rapping - - - over a beat „ to match.„ Over the next three songs, “Crew Love,” “Take Care” and “Manin’s Room,” there is a more consistent somberness to sink your teeth into. Drake is back to discussing his hardships with women and the complications his lifestyle inevitably leads to in his relationships. The Weeknd features on “Crew Love” and provides excellent vocals to go with a melodic tone. Drake and Rihanna then go back-and-forth on “Take Care,” discussing the realness behind the saying, “It is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all" on sucb a rea> level ^at tbe listener is unsure what relationship these two have. “Marvin’s Room” details a drunk phone call Drake has with one of his exes. The sound of this song sucks you in to the point that you feel that you are alone in the studio, drunk on the call and in Drake’s shoes. While the singing is not particularly impressive, Drake’s storytelling is superb. Kendrick Lamar then enters the scene on “Buried Alive,” an interlude in which Lamar details his struggle with fame similarly to Drake’s “The Resistance.” Metaphorically. Lamar struggles with the idea of burying his former self alive. This leads us to the best four-song stretch on the entire project: “Underground Kings,” “We’ll Be Fine,” “Make Me Proud" and “Lord Knows.” Through all of these tracks, Drake exudes confidence at levels that we have never seen before, In “Underground Kings," he starts off by telling us■ U he“ ■will never relinquish the crown, suggesting that he is already the king of the rap game. This is the best rapping and flow we have seen from Drake at this point in his career. “We’ll Be Fine” has Drake reassuring nothing his crew’ that he has got them, and not can stop his climb to the top. Nicki Minaj is also back with this project, providing killer bars and dynamite rapping on “Make Me Proud,” a song that is essentially' a note from Drake to Minaj, telling her that while he is the king of rap, she is the queen. Minaj ferociously responds with an “I know” “The Real Her" is a side story that(features mentality to Drake. “Lord Knows” closes out Drake. Lil Wayne and Andree .-000 at a this stretch of on-top-of-the-world rapping from Drake, as he and Rick Ross body this strip club, where Drake instantly becomes ---------- jnfiUted with one of the stoppers. The track. Both men come across as if they are on storytelling - again - is great on this song, a mission and so high up that God can see and the beat ven- much matches the tone. what they are doing. On “Look What You’ve Done, we see The Weeknd really gets his fingerprints on an emotional Drake open up again, but this album in tracks "Cameras," “Good Ones uu> time u.„c he l.c lets kis us into his family life and Go” and “Doing It Wrong." With many of this die relationship with his mother and uncle. the songs on this album said to originally be - ___ ~ ’ 1 *-!,s intimate The Weeknd’s, it is no surprise that his style Through the lyrics. Drake details his .... audience, is plastered all over this project. While these thoughts to 1..--------- indicating that good, you you can can tell tell at at times times that tracks are good, that the genuine side he was alluding to on ... i, _.i for r... '1*ii, ,, wt, ( mi er as is st ill alive and well they are better suited he.. isid^izn.i*.' Weeknd’s own “HYFR” takes a step away from the strong style. girl storytelling and is an excuse for Drake and On “Cameras," Drake explains to a Lil Wayne to show oft their rapping ability. In terms of the overall arc of this album s mesi age. it is not necessary and could have been dehs'ered as a bonus track. In “Practice,” we see Drake detail another conversation he is having; however, this is not a drunk call1 .ver the phone, but rather, one with an exotic dancer at the club. Although the singing is great, the track does not serve a tangible purpose. In “The Ride." the closing track of the album, Drake speaks directly to his audience again, telling them that while he may come off as cocky, he has worked hard and taken a lot of risks to get where he is. You c an hear the emotion in Drake s voice, as he is clearly frustrated with the erh cism that he has been receising, and The Weeknd’s background vocals perfectly wrap up this project. Hit song "The .Motto” and “Hate Sleeping Alone’ are the two bonus tracks on this album. The former continues the rich and famous lifestyle theme and is regarded as being responsible r popularizing the motto iOLO. “Hate Sleeping Alone” feels like that he is not a self-involved individual and the words came right out of file Weeknd’s that he is a genuine guy through the slow mouth, as Drake details the toxic lifestyle that tempo track. However, as a listener, I am not he has with women, saying that sometimes fully convinced of this, as Drake just told us he has them around just to not be alone. what a “king" he is. Drake certainly blossomed into a superstar Good Ones Go” and “Doing It Wrong" detail Drake’s thought process in breaking greatly'improved i ?'ni?anc' ’l"D‘tiling in only one year. It also up .->1. with a woman, kbut sur irprisingly, Drake proved that Drake .e was a diflerent breed blames the---------' T._l_ womanr— for■*-the” breakup. Drake from other artists by making top quality rap goes back-and-forth with the idea that this songs and being a singer too. While Drake woman should wait for him to finish his did take many steps up, he still has the issue current stage of life. This message has The ol bouncing around several different themes, Weeknd written all over it. which is strongly rather than tellii ----filing one consistent story reminiscent of his own toxic views on love It is no surprise that with the high-quality that we would see through his career. While the message oftthese tracks may be is comloriv referfedZKanJ’ast’’^"1 <questionable, the quality of the singing and storytelling isis undeniable. undeniable. Drake Drake is is able able to to storytelling make the listener feel something, and it is like they are watching a soap opera. his “most classic ” But is it hi, h- ? 1 “s beSt album' iP @wilkesbeacon Dylan.Mehl@wilkes edu The Beacon March 17, 2021 Predictions for the e By Dylan Mehl Co-Opinion Editor As NBA All-Star We< k< nd draws to an end. we look f'.tw. the season. With that being said, it is time to decide who ... ... among many other.. w-dlmake the playoffs and who ’s The MVP Award - LeBron James Starting with the most sought-after regular season award in the NBA, the MVP award, there are two major candidates who stand out: Joel Emb. d and LeBron James. While great player, vjch as Damian Lillard, Nikola Jokic and others ai’.o have cases, their teams’ records will ultimately hold them back. Moving onto James and Embiid, Vegas has recently made the 76ers’ big man the t’ favorite to win the award. However, this is ~ is apredictions I.................... ....... column, and.................... with Anthony Davis coming back to the Lakers and the team also potentially acquiring yet another big man to play alongside James and Davis, the Lakers could very well propel to the one-seed in the West when all is said and done. a As for the 76e hold the onesee< Statistics show Embiid are ha seasons. James is a rebounds and e'iri ■■the •Lakers ■ in all | is averaging 30 pe three assists per g If the award Embiid would get predicting the re: with Davis healtl for NBA MVP. H King James, winni coming off of his f Other Awards The NBA also gr awards that highli; defensive players, i The Defensive 1 be coming out off with the team’s poii Simmons is curren half steals per gar per game - at the Standing at 6 feet 1 can guard any tea Coming 2 America By Matthew Matrisciano Staff Writer Junson (Jermaine who is trying to world. After a sho: agrees to return to prince, under the and outgoing mot! is allowed to com, palace, Junson bi in royalty, wonde takes to be a princ Comedy, romance more in “Coming There is a lot to t release was a shod The 1988 origin: for a sequel, and i 31 years ago. To pi Comedy legend Eddie Murphy is back as Prince Akeem of Zamunda in "Coming 2 America,” the unexpected sequel to the 1988 classic. More than 30 years after his first trip to the United States, Akeem is set to become king of Zamunda. The only problem is that he does not have a son to become his rightful heir to the throne. Bad meets worse when General Izzi (Wesley Snipes), the leader of Nextdoria. threatens to invade Zamunda unless there is an arranged marriage between Akeem’s daughter, Meeka (Kiki Lavne) and Izzi’s When Meeka opposes this. son (Rotimi). (“ ” ---------------------. i... . ..;.is,i---------------J-j-p of all hope seems tocbe lost.ttThat however, at until Akeem learns he has a long-tost son was minimal use < living in Queens after a one-night-stand Google or even DV that occurred with an American woman like this are always time difference b< during his first trip to the States. Akeem offers to bring his son back to makes it even hard Although Murp Zamunda to marry Izzi’s daughter. Izzi accepts, temporarily stopping a war. Soon the range of wh; after, Akeem and his reluctant senant. comedy genre defi Semmi (Arsenic Hall', return to America this movie sticks t to discover that Akeem’s son is Lavelle held-back roots. 11 �16 “Take Care” 8.9/10 “Lord Knows” closes out m-01-me-wv..M jp-of-the-world rapping ind Rick Ross body this re across as if they are on gh up that God can see y gets his fingerprints on prints on "Cameras,” “Good Ones ‘Cameras, ” “Good Ones Wrong. ” With many of num said to originally be r , no surprise that his style this project. XAThilo While fh these pcf * >u can tell at times that d for The Weeknd’s own Drake explains to a girl -involved individual and e guy through the slow .'er, as a listener, I am not his, as Drake just told us ’ and “Doing It Wrong” ght process in breaking b—— but surprisingly, Drake for the breakup. Drake t with the idea that this t for him to finish his :. 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In terms of the overall arc of this album’s message, it is not necessary and could have been delivered as a bonus track. in “Practice,” we see Drake detail another conversation he is having; however, this is not a drunk call over the phone, but rather, one with an exotic dancer at the club. Although the singing is great, the track does not serve a tangible purpose. In “The Ride," the closing track of the album, Drake speaks directly to his audience again, telling them that while he may come off as cocky, he has worked hard and taken a lot of risks to get where he is. You can hear the emotion in Drake's voice, as he is clearly frustrated with the criticism that he has been receiving, and The Weeknd’s background vocals perfectly wrap up this project. Hit song Tile Motto" and “Hate Sleeping Alone” are the two bonus tracks on this album. The former continues the rich and famous lifestyle theme and is regarded as being responsible for popularizing t he motto ''YOLO.” “Hate Sleeping Alone” feels like the words came right out of The Weeknd’s mouth, as Drake details the toxic lifestyle that he has with women, saying that sometimes he has them around just to not be alone. Drake certainly blossomed into a superstar on this project, as his rapping and storytelling greatly improved in only one year. It also proved that Drake was a different breed from other artists by making top quality' rap songs and being a singer too. While Drake did take many steps up, he still has the issue of bouncing around several different themes, rather than telling one consistent story. It is no surprise that with the high-quality rapping and singing from Drake, this alburn ’ referred *' 1 to * by' k;-------is commonly' manyy as being his “most classic.” But is it his best album? @wilkesbeacon Dylan.Mehl@wilkes.edu L The Beacon - March 17, 2021 Opinion Opinion 17 predictions for the end of the NBA season: Awards edition By Dylan Mehl Co-Opinion Editor As NBA All-Star Weekend draws to an end, we look forward to the second half of the season. With that being said, it is time to decide who will win the MVP award among many others, what teams will make the playoffs and who will win it all. The MVP Award - LeBron James Starting with the most sought-after regular season award in the NBA, the MVP award, there are two major candidates who stand out: Joel Embiid and LeBron James. While great players such as Damian Lillard, Nikola Jokic and others also have cases, their teams' records will ultimately hold them back. Moving onto James and Embiid. Vegas has recently made the 76ers‘ big man the favorite to win the award. However, this is a predictions column, and with Anthony Davis coming back to the Lakers and the team also potentially acquiring yet another big man to play alongside James and Davis, the Lakers could very well propel to the one-seed in the West when all is said and done. As for the 76ers, they currently already puts him far above the competition when hold the one-seed init the East.to DPOY - no pun intended. comes Statistics show that both James and LaMelo Ball has had a fantastic season Embiid are having great individual thus far, which is only eirqiphasized further seasons. James is averaging 26 points, eight when you consider the fact that he is just rebounds and eight assists a game, leading a rookie. Ball has earned himself a starting the Lakers in all three categories. Embiid spot for the Charlotte Hornets with 16 is averaging 30 points, 11.5 rebounds and points, six rebounds and sLx assists per three assists per game. game. If the award was given out today, Overall, Ball certainly should be Embiid would get the slight nod. However, considered (and is) the favorite to win the predicting the rest of the Lakers’ season Rookie of the Year Award. with Davis healthy. James is my choice Many coaches have a strong case this for NBA MVP. Ute story writes itself for season to win the Coach of the Year Award. King James, winning the award in year 18 Of these, Quin Snyder of the Utah Jazz is coming off of his fourth NBA title. a leading contender, as his team currently has the best record in the NBA. Other Awards Another contender is Monty Williams The NBA also gives out a variety of other of the Phoenix Suns, as the team has gone awards that highlight the league's rookies, from a fringe playoff team to the second defensive players, coaches and more. seed, but I believe that the award should The Defensive Player of the Year will go to Doc Rivers. be coming out of Philadelphia this season Rivers currently has the 76ers as with the team's point guard, Ben Simmons. the number one seed in the Eastern Simmons is currently averaging one and a Conference. The 76ers have been a team haff steals per game and almost a block with limitless potential over the last four per game - at the point guard position. seasons, and Rivers has been able to finally Standing at 6 feet 10 inches tall, Simmons channel that. can guard any team’s best player, which NBA Finals Prediction: Lakers over Nets in six Looking at the current teams in the playoffs, there are at most five teams that have a realistic chance of winning it all: The Clippers, Lakers, Nets, 76ers and Bucks. Coming out of the West this season, I do expect that we will get the battle of Los Angeles in a Clippers versus Lakers matchup. Now, the East is much more of a toss up. especially between the 76ers and Nets. Brooklyn has the NBA’s only true big three, with Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving, As for Philadelphia, they may have the best defense and deepest team in basketball, but there is a lack of reliable late game offensive presence. In a likely six- or seven-game series in a star-driven league, the Nets will surely prevail and have a date with the Lakers for an NBA title. A star-studded finals match between the Nets and Lakers would see a further installment in the famous James versus Durant matchup, in which there is surely no doubt that James and the Lakers would emerge victorious. Coming 2 America” review: The prince returns- 5.5/10 By Matthew Matrisciano Staff Writer Comedy legend Eddie Murphy is back a; p:---- ------------rrz --------- in “Coming Prince Akeern of Zamunda 2 America,” the unexpected sequel to the 1988 classic. More than 30 years after his first trip to the United States, Akeern is set to become king of Zamunda. The only problem is that he does not have a son to become his rightful heir to the throne. Bad meets worse when General Izzi (Wesley Snipes), the leader of Nextdoria, threatens to invade Zamunda unless there is an arranged marriage between Akeem's daughter, Meeka (Kiki Layne) and Izzi's B(Rotimi). When Meeka opposes this, son ( ,. . " 12 ’ all hope seems to be lost. That is, however, until Akeern learns he has a long-lost son living in Queens after a oime-night-stand that occurred with an American woman during his first trip to the States. his son Akeern offers to bring I..—back ------ —to Zamunda to marry Izzi’s daughter. Izzi accepts, temporarily stopping a war. Soon after, Akeem and his reluctant servant, Semmi (Arsenio Hall), return to America to discover that Akeem’s son is Lavelle Junson (Jermaine Fowler), a young man who is trying to find his place in the world. After a short introduction. Junson agrees to return to Zamunda to become a prince, under the condition that his loud and outgoing mother, Mary (Leslie Jones), is allowed to come too. Once back at the palace, Junson begins his crash course in royalty, wondering if he has what it takes to be a prince, let alone be married. Comedy, romance and chaos collide once more in “Coming 2 America." There is a lot to unpack with this film. Its release was a shock and unnecessary. The 1988 original was in no way set up for a sequel, and even if it was, that was 31 years ago. To put that into perspective, at the time of the first film's release, there was minimal use of the Internet, texting, Google or even DVDs. Unexpected sequels ' ' ' and’ ■the ’ ” -----like this are always a risk, 31 -year time difference between the two movies makes it even harder to pull off. Although Murphy has not aged a day, the range of what is acceptable in the has. Nonetheless, comedy genre definitely c ' this movie sticks to its raunchy, nothingheld-back roots. If you like slapstick, jaw in originality, and although funny, this film flat-out did not need to happen. It is forced, sloppy and changes part of the original story from 1988 to make this onework. The love story involved is boring and predictable, not to mention reminiscent of just about every other romantic comedy that has ever existed. Comedies can tread water even with a dumb story, but this one is on the verge of needing a rescue boat. “Coming 2 America” currently has a 52 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which I would say is as fair a score as it gets. The story alone would be a 3/10, but the return of funny man Murphy and the original cast bump it up a bit. While better than expected, the sequel fictional African nation of Zamunda are still did not come close to touching the acted out perfectly by this side-splitting genius of its predecessor. If I gave this cast. Rising actor Jermaine Fowler also movie anything over a 6/10, it would knocked it out of the park as the heir morally haunt me for the rest of my life. to-be with his witty comebacks and New Taking all of this into consideration, my York City attitude. .... , final rating is a 5.5/10. A funny cast and witty one-liners can Let’s just hope there is not a third one carry a slapstick comedy like this a long in 2052. way, but it will not be enough if the story is as predictable and cliche as “Coming 2 @wilkesbeacon America.” The plot is extremely lacking Matthew.Matrisciano@wilkes.edu dropping, raw comedy, this film is sure to make you laugh, or at the very least chuckle a few times. A good mix of dark and light-hearted humor gives this rowdy sequel the perfect balance for a die-hard comedy fan. Jokes are all well and good, but even the most masterfully-written punchline is only as funny as the person who says it. Luckily, the cast of this sequel executes this perfectly. It is hard to go wrong with Murphy, and his reunion with Hall is a recipe for hilarity. However, this film is monumentally helped out by its new characters. The mishaps, misunderstandings and cultural differences between life in Queens and the r �The Beacon - March 17,2021 BOOKSTORE, from front materials,” but you will have to forgive me if I am more than a little skeptical in believing that these savings will either be significant or long-lasting. So, if you are a fellow student reading this right now, ask yourself: How many places exist on campus for students to study or socialize outside of their dorms in an indoor setting? Not many. Due to our lovely seasonal weather here at Wilkes, there is a concerningly low number of sheltered spaces for the general student population. And of these spaces, exactly two locations exist that are able to accommodate the largest number of students indoors - the library and the SUB. As you know, the library consists of three floors and a basement. While the basement and first floor have no restrictions on volume, the other two are designated for quiet study. And what of the SUB? As it stands today, the SUB also only has a single area for indoor studying: the vvery same student lounge that the administration is so keen on demolishing for a bookstore. It should also be noted that this area also doubles as an area for socialization — many students utilize this area to meet other students or engage in study groups. Notably, the gaming lounge towards the back of the SUB and dining area in between also double as effective mediums for socialization. With these things in mind, ask yourself: How often have you utilized the SUB lounge before the pandemic? How many Programming Board or other events like Paint n’ Sip or the everlasting bingo have taken place in that memorable space time and time again? This space in the student lounge acts as a momentary respite for us — a haven. This space works precisely because the location itself is so frequently traveled. Now ask yourself: How many times have you graced the Barnes & Noble bookstore downtown? I do not know about you, but even assuming you were not a savvy purchaser of your textbooks to buy or rent them from just about anywhere else for a (concerningly) cheaper amount, I would wager that you would still only visit this bookstore twice a semester - once to buy the books, and once more to resell your books at rates comparable to what GameStop might offer you for a used game. This leads me to my main query': How or why did the Committee of Wisdom come to the contemptible conclusion that we should replace one of the few refuges 18 Opinion UCOM’s second floor. The Marts and available to students outside their dorms dubious conclusion was to literally its second-floor classrooms also come to bulldoze this great haven for a bookstore .u with a bookstore that is already scarcely mind as being particularly cumbersome that students already rarely visit, what kind mind as being Pa , visited by students? 5, thus, perfect fits for I know businesses have been particularly of message does that send to the student places for classes, bookstore. These two locations are onhard hit by COVID-19, but who does this body? a ----__ remain _____ n on the outer edges of I’ll tell you: That you should pay campus, ■but university bookstore actually support that ^mp-us, rather than the direct center of ever-increasing tuition, tuition, pay pay for for campus, rather th— „r.r.ct find fty.d other ether 7 ““ of cf your ever-increasing the university ;ity cannot ways operations for daily student life. achieving said support without tearing into inconsistent housing qualities and give on __ Failing these, there is also the second existing Is that “___ competitive Giving Day after you graduate while„the t LLO free ___spaces? r___ ; „ r_. with ..floor of the SUB to consider, where .it would —1._so --------administration does what it wants with —--------------financial contribution” .truly great? reckless abandon and no regard for what be out of the way enough to be useful when In his announcement email, Dr. Cant needed, andand ignored otherwise - — much needed, ignored otherwise mentioned thattheuniversityhaspartnered the muovu student. body actually needs. Allegedly, the university claimed that like the Ballroom or Miller Room generally with Barnes & Noble for ’ the ’last 15 yeai , irs. It is not exactly clear why this matters in this desire for a bookstore on campus any way whatsoever when making the was one of the common concerns cited by decision to continue forward with this new students “according to a study" two years partnership. We are not operating in the ago. world of yesterday, of 2006. We are in the Really? How was this question phrased? world of tomorrow, of 2021. Did all of these students really express a We should not blindly prop up desire for the student lounge to be replaced businesses that are slow on the uptake in with a bookstore? Or did they express the offering affordable textbooks to students, sentiment that the bookstore should be What is even more damning about all this on campus? These arc two very different is that the administration at the university questions, with very different answers, appears to have, quite literally, leapt at As a personal aside, can we also stop the opportunity to renew its business lease pretending that these faux committees with Barnes & Noble for five years! Thank that include an infinitesimal number of god for the Committee of Wisdom. students arc somehow fully representative I know that this might come as a shock of the student body? And though 1 speak to some individuals in our out-of-touch only for myself in this piece, it is worth administration, but textbook prices at noting that The Beacon interviewing two Barnes & Noble are rarely the cheapest students for their teedback on the idea of around. a bookstore is also not indicative of what And the simple reality is that only the students want. most affluent or naive students would While student input on the Committee seriously consider Barnes & Noble as a of Wisdom was undoubtedly important, reliable first resource for buying textbooks I think .polling „ the student i onbody this b at a competitive price. specific issue would have been infinitely But all this being said, there is still a wiser. more important rationale for keeping the Did we really want a bookstore, or is that student lounge the same: The concept of just what the university wanted to do? the ' third • ■ ■ place. ■ The third place refers to a — And what about future students? While place that you visit of your own volition it is obvious that the university goes all out outside of your home (the first place) or in cultivating their Open House days with where you work (the second place) — fine dining in the SUB. how do they think somewhere you can decompress, study in that the future bookstore will transform peace or socialize with people. the SUB? Few things are as c ----organic as In everyday society, such places include seeing dedicated spaces where students can coffee shops, movie theaters, parks enjoy themselves. and so on. These places are essential But what happens when the bookstore considerations for any kind of serious destroys that aesthetic? Instead of a space community planning, and yet it seems that that caters to a variety of student needs, neither the Committee of Wisdom nor the we will have the barest of mini-malls. administration bothered to consult actual “Continuing the university’s commitment experts for suitable locations. to communit}' engagement” indeed. For a great many students living on But I do not write this critique for its campus, the student lounge is one of the own sake, to offer no alternatives against few remaining large indoor spaces that the Committee of Wisdom’s ridiculous conclusion. No, there are actually several we can find that elusive reprieve from the rigors of academic life, the cramped alternatives that would work just as confines of our dorm and shelter from the well, if not better, than obliterating this elements. endangered third space. And if the Committee of Wisdom’s One such alternative might include the are. And w hat of the classroom immediately across from the Honors office? That awkwardly purposed classroom replete with full glass windows, multiple entrances, and generally remote location strikes me as the perfect setting for something that • ludents do not need to access on a regular basis, but as something to be utilized when needed. But what do 1 know? These alternatives are inherently superior than any idea proposing to essentially pave over the student lounge for the simple fact that the university is not in short supply of classrooms. And excepting the UCOM' and Miller Room alternatives, these other classrooms are quite possibly the least desirable ones on campus — for faculty and students alike. Repurposing them would be a boon to us all. While it is a shame that I was not more aware of the Committee of Wisdom’s efforts sooner, this decision to implement ________________ a campus bookstore once more____ and repeat history in perfect lockstep is yet another reminder of just the kind of university that we attend. A university that, instead of looking toward the future, would rather cling desperately to the past and solicit the opinions of the few in order to pursue their own agenda. A university that w'ould rather pursue a campus bookstore instead of addressing long-standing requests by the student body — like streamlining the residential experience so that all students could have equal access to the same basic amenities for the same cost. But it sounds like these things would just be too challenging for the university to address. 1 Yet, when it comes to providing the answer to an unasked question of where the most digitSV-I^ed .......... Y ' ------ ‘"1 generation of students might th • ,textbooks in the o students might..b„v buy — m -c™"y their *eir textbooks in th< world of 2021: Why, the university has the answer to your imaginary issue — it just so happens that the answer is from 2006. @w\kesbeacon William-Billingsley@wilkes.edu The Beacon - March 17, 2021 Sports MLAX: Wilkes falls to By Ariel Reed Sports Editor EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. — On March 13, the men’s lacrosse team played on their home field for the first time since March 11, 2020. They fell to Messiah College, 9-4. A vast amount of anticipation led up to this event, as Wilkes had not seen the field since the university closed down over a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Colonels showed a strong performance, but minor mistakes cost them the game. "No adjustments needed to happen," said head coach Curtis Jaques. “We just needed to settle in and trust the things that we do everyday in practice.” Messiah jumped out to an early lead in, pounding three essentially back-to-backto-back goals. Messiah’s Sam Stone was instrumental on offense with five goals. Messiah took six shot attempts in the first quarter; however, junior goalkeeper Ryan Junior attacl Lasher led his teammates in an effort to goal as the < restrict the amount of shots that Messiah wouldbeabletorattle-offinthefirstquarter. Jaques. “You c “The most crucial part to leading an everything. Yc effective defense is respecting and trusting play physical, your teammates,” said Lasher. “This allows tough - that’s communicating to be constant and for The roughr goalies to know that the defense has their going into th the total pen; back and vice versa.” Despite coming into the second quarter occurred in tl Coming ou down by three, Wilkes did not boss' their heads. Instead, Wilkes attempted to step up to strike back their physicality. With approximately eight midfielder Jac minutes left in the period, junior attacker the net and ga Seconds 1 Alex Myers put the Colonels on the board. “The goal was huge - it helped start some capitalize off Three mil spark that we could build off to bring into the second half? said Myers. “The goal Nico Lorenzc helped our team to get out of a funk that defense to p of the Falcoi happened in the first half" The Colonels gained some confidence ground ball ] in themselves with this goal, but a minor back to a cor. mistake with missing a ground ball led to Wilkes at Messiah being able to strike back quickly. a goal fron Wilkes gave Messiah an extra-man Opromolla opportunity when emotions became high- left to play; strung and caused a player to commit a stop every c penalty. 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These two locations are oncampus, but remain on the outer edges of campus, rather than the direct center of operations for daily student life. Failing these, there is also the second floor of the SUB to consider, where it would be out of the way enough to be useful when needed, and ignored otherwise — much like the Ballroom or Miller Room generally are. And what of the classroom immediately across from the Honors office? That awkwardly purposed classroom replete with full glass windows, multiple entrances, and generally remote location strikes me as the perfect setting for something that students do not need to access on a regular basis, but as something to be utilized when needed. But what do I know? These alternatives are inherently superior than any idea proposing to essentially pave over the student lounge for the simple fact that the university is not in short supply of classrooms. And excepting the UCOM and Miller Room alternatives, these other classrooms are quite possibly the least desirable ones on campus — for faculty and students alike. Repurposing them would be a boon to us all. While it is a shame that I was not more aware of the Committee of Wisdom’s efforts sooner, this decision to implement a campus bookstore once more and repeat history in perfect lockstep is yet another reminder of just the kind of university that we attend. A university that, instead of looking toward the future, would rather cling desperately to the past and solicit the opinions of the few in order to pursue their own agenda. A university that would rather pursue a campus bookstore instead of addressing long-standing requests by the student body — like streamlining the residential experience so that all students could have equal access to the same basic amenities for the same cost. _____ But it sounds like these things would just be too challenging for the university to address. Yet, when it comes to providing the answer to an unasked question of where the most digitally-attuned generation of students might buy their textbooks in the world of 2021: Why, the university has the answer to your imaginary issue — it just so happens that the answer is from 2006. @wilkesbeacon William. Billingsley@wilkes.edu The Beacon - March 17,2021 Sports T\ /TTT A XT" 'VA7°Tir 19 Sports /* 11 Y.ant your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week’ Contact sports editor: Ariel.ReedtSwilkes.edu MLAX: Wilkes falls to 0-2 in non-conference play By Ariel Reed Sports Editor __________ EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. — On March 13, the men’s lacrosse team played on their home field for the first time since March 11, 2020. They fell to Messiah College, 9-4. A vast amount of anticipation led up to this event, as Wilkes had not seen the field since the university closed down over a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Colonels showed a strong performance, but minor mistakes cost them the game. “No adjustments needed to happen," said head coach Curtis Jaques. “We just needed to settle in and trust the things that we do everyday in practice.” Messiah jumped out to an early lead in, pounding three essentially back-to-backto-back goals. Messiah's Sam Stone was instrumental on offense with five goals. Messiah took six shot attempts in the first quarter; however, junior goalkeeper Ryan led i... his teammates in an effort iLasher — i...i <r__. to restrict the amount of shots that Messiah would be able to rattle-off in the first quarter. “Hie most crucial part to leading an effective defense is respecting and trusting your teammates,” said Lasher. “This allows ' communicating to 'be constant and' "for goalies to know that the defense has their back and vice versa.” Despite coming into the second quarter down by three, Wilkes did not bow their __________________ _____ __________________ .. heads. Instead, Wilkes attempted to step‘ up their physicality. With approximately eight • junior - ■ attacker ' minutes left in the period, Alex Myers put the Colonels on the board. “The goal was huge - it helped start some spark that we could build off to bring into the second half?’ said Myers. “The goal helped our team to get out of a funk that happened in the first half?’ confidence The Colonels gained some in themselves with this goal, but a minor mistake with missing a ground ball led to Messiah being able to strike back quickly. Wilkes gave Messiah an extra-man opportunity when emotions became highstrung U11U and vauovu caused cla player to commit eiiuiiu ----- — a penalty. This gave Messiah another goal to close the first half with a score of 5-1. "7“The The refs'are refs are dusttag" dusting the the rust rust ’off off - they they have not seen a game in over a year," said The Beacon/Ariel Reed Junior attacker Alex Myers spun around a defender and found a way to get a as seconds on the shot clock wound down In the second quarter. Jaques. “You cannot rely on the refs to call everything. You need to play through it and play physical. We want to play physical and tough - that's our style.” Hie roughness of this game was evident going into the second half. Over half of the total penalties committed in the game occurred in the third and fourth quarters. Coming C „out of halftime, Wilkes " was eager J . ...L ■ to strike back. At the 9:26 mark, sophomore midfielder Jacob Kudysch found the back of ■' the net‘ and’ jive gai some spark to the Colonels. Seconds later, Messiah was able to capitalize off of a faceoff violation to score. Three minutes later, senior attacker Nico Lorenzo finessed his way through the defense to put the Colonels within three of the Falcons. Messiah then converted a ground ball pickup into another goal to get back to a comfortable four-point lead. Wilkes attempted to battle back with a goal from first-year midfielder Colby Opromolla at a little under 10 minutes left to play; however, Messiah was able to stop every other attack from Wilkes while r / scoring two more times to secure a 9-4 win. “I Jhink those momentum‘ goab were huge, ” said Jaques. “(OpromoUa) hitting his I first goal of the year was a big momentum swinger. Ground balls are bigger for us '. There were a lot of momentum though, swings ■—1— •that we did not hold onto with some key rides that did not come back" The Falcons' defense proved to be tough for the Colonels, as Wilkes recorded 12 shots as compared to Messiah's 29. Despite the fewer shot attempts, the Colonels were still able to create open looks at the net. "The looks 1 was getting were because we were pissing good team offense," said Myers. “I wish some more could go in. but it’s helping us as a team be more fluid in the offense and know the looks are there." Yet. Messiah got the best of the Colonels. “Messiah threw a really good zone at us today, which frustrated us on offense. Kudos to them for holding us to four goals,” said Jaques. “We need to get back to the drawing board and fix what needs to be fixed. At the end of the day, putting 10 penalties in the penalty box, we are going to be playing a lot of defense no matter what. We shot ourselves in the foot with that.” The Colonels will begin conference play today against DeSales at 7 p.m. @wilkesbeacon Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu Instead of staving down and accepting defeat in the fourth quarter, the Colonels began to claw back from an 18-point deficit that they faced at the onset of the fourth quarter. Wilkes was the more aggressive team in the last period, as the Colonels attacked the rim and made their way to the foul line. The aggressive play helped Wilkes out-score the Cougars, 2617, in the fourth quarter. The attack was led by sophomore guard Brenna Babcock, who had a team-high 13 points for the Colonels. Babcock has seen her role increase over the season. “All of our teammates and coaches will have our backs 100 percent, whether we are having an off shooting day or not,” said Babcock “It makes it easy to keep going hard and trying my best everyday when I have those kinds of people to lean on." Brianna Horton also had 11 points and helped lead Wilkes' fourth quarter push, while the two other seniors. Kelley and Pierce, finished with four and two points, respectively. The Colonels lost the previous day to Miscricordia, 46-36, but the effort and competitiveness was apparent in the second game of the two-day series, as represented in Wilkes’ ability to push the score into the 60s. "1 think we played right until the end, and I think that they showed me some toughness. I am really proud of the effort," said Macciocco. “As a coach, you are competitive - you want to win, but I can walk away from a game like that proud knowing we didn't give up." Even with the late surge, Wilkes struggled to shoot the ball, shooting just over 50 percent from the free throw line and making only three triples throughout the contest, opposed to the nine three-pointers that Misericordia hit. Elizabeth Fasti led the Cougars, by setting new career-highs in minutes (37), points (25), assists (three) and blocks (two). Misericordia’s regular season is over, but they can still play in the Middle Atlantic Conference crossover challenge bet ween the MAC Freedom and the MAC Commonwealth. Wilkes has one more scheduled game against FDU-Florham before heading into the MAC crossover challenge. A link to the live streams can be found on gowilkesu.com. @wilkesbeacon Jason.Eberhart@wilkes.edu r . �J 20 , 20 Sports The Beacon - March 17,2021 WKH: Morey scores first goal \ MVB: Wilkes earns first set win By By Zara Zara Lantzman Lantzman Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- In their fifth game of the season, the Colonels fell 9-1 against Utica at the Toyota Sportsplex. Despite the loss, head coach Earl Utter has been satisfied with Wilkes’ efforts in this condensed season. “I’m proud of everything,” said Utter. “They made mistakes, but the mistakes they made were no different than the guys that make billions of dollars ... I’m certainly proud of the way they kept going on the bench, and they were always cheering each other on. That kind of stuff is impressive to me, and the fact they didn’t quit. I saw no quit in them tonight.” Both teams put up go: goals on the in :r scoreboard in the firstt 10 minutes of play, At 6:16, Utica’sc Maggie Rylott opened the At a -16 iitim scoring. Two minutes later, Wilkes’ firstyear forward Rachel Morey scored the first goal of her collegiate career, assisted by sophomore Abigail Barcless. “The goal started off of as a four v. four with Laurenne (Fraser) and I breaking it out of the zone,” said Morey. "Then, (Barcless) skated it into the zone. She walked out of the corner and gave me a pass in front of the net. I then shot the puck on the ice through the five hole. Scoring my first goal was awesome. I really enjoy playing for Wilkes and being able to play hockey during these times is great. It also helps me realize that I am in the right place for me as an athlete.” The score remained tied at one until Utica’s Carly Stefanini scored at 15:49 in the first neriod to shift the momentum Backfirst period to shift the momentum. Backto-back goals from Rylott and Rebecca Brown would sent Wilkes into the locker room trailing 4-1 after the first period. By the end of the second period, the _ Pioneers had tacked on three more o goals, bringing their lead to 7-1. Utica was able _____________ ____________ " tor find the goal two more times before the end of the game. Morey would score the only goal of the contest for Wilkes. ,Junior captain __r Shauna Tubbs, who currently leads Wilkes’ stats with five points, focuses on her approach to each game. “My mindset going into the game is that I need to play to my full potential and worry — control — about the things that TI can in a game,” said Tubbs. “I also think about what we can do to improve as a team.” Despite the loss, Wilkes was able to get good looks on goal. “Some of the things we have been working on are the way that (Morey) scored - getting loose in front of the net and getting passes out front,” said Utter. “We have been working on a lot of cycling-type plays. We’ve been working j on a lot of races to win the puck. 1 am ’happy with it. I see it paying off every . gai une in terms of the way we move the puck.” Wilkes lost in their second contest to Utica, 5-2. Sophomore forward Julie Patterson scored both goals for the Colonels. The women’s ice hockey team returns to the ice on March 19 and 20 in a home-andhome series against Elmira College. @wilkesbeacon Zora.Lantzman@wilkes.edu loss ‘s that we know we can play with them. said Shay. “We know what we are coming up s —---------------------------------------- —----------- against this time. Czopek prepared his players for their WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On March C_.f . . , 3-1; matches ...atches against Misericordia as he w-ould 10, the Colonels fell to Misericordia, their first .for any opponent. however, Wilkes was able a—- to — get ------------— — ; rr-------- They - . xpracticed during set win of the season in the match. the week, while physically and mentally The Colonels were looking to play their getting ready for their rival. “As a young team, with every match Middle Atlantic Conference rival Arcadia on March 13 to have a multiple contest we play, we are continuing to grow and week. Regrettably, Wilkes was not able to develop,” said Czopek. “We build on the areas that we do well and learn from those compete due to a positive COVID-19 case. Against Misericordia, sophomore Zach aspects that we struggled at” w With the condensed season due to Evans led Wilkes in kills with 12. Following him were junior Ethan Speicher and first- COVID-19 guidelines, Wilkes has been Taylor struggling to get a jump on the leaderboards. year 1Noah * “ / each ■ with - • seven. Taylor • >e team in digs with 10 and sophomore "The condensed season has been led the weird because we had to go straight into Zach Shay led the team in assists with 30. conference play,” said Taylor. “It is tough “Zach Evans had another good offensive night, and Noah Taylors defensive game is when you are one of the youngest teams in developing,” said head coach Joseph Czopek the conference? “Zach Shay is doing a great job running our A shortened season has led to a shorter offense. He consistently has strong overall time frame for game preparation. Shay performances in many aspects of the game.” and his teammates have been contributing where they can physically and mentally, The Colonels will return to the court on the road today at 7 p.m. for their second but staying motivated in this season of contest against Misericordia. uncertainty is tough for all athletes. “For the rematch (against Misericordia), "We arc all really happy that we have a we will need to pull not only our jpassing season, but missing that preseason training cnirj ’* KAxsx»vs i rs nr oo/sn-nn together but also our blocking,” said hurtVsitW us,” ••asaid Shay. u"Keeping everyone Speicher. “Kills and blocks are great, but motivated has definitely been hard, so we being able to get the passes and digs we try to make sure to keep some practices need are more important.” lighthearted and fun so that everyone’s Although the team lost in the first match, spirits stay up.” there arc aspects of the sets that the team A live stream is on gowdkesu.com. has been able to learn from and can now ^wilkesbeamn capitalize on in the rematch. Baylee.GuedesZwilkes.edu “Some positives we can take from that Rv Ravine Guedes By Baylee Guedes Sports Staff Writer ► ►►►►► WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES ◄◄◄◄◄◄ Men's Basketball 02/11 DeSales, L 99-55 02'12 vs. DeSales, L 77-43 02/18 vs. Arcadia, L 86 79 02/19 Arcadia, W 97-93 02 25 <ff FDU-Florham, CANCELLED 02/26 vs. FDU-Florham, CANCELLED 03 04 vs. Delaware Valley. L 77-63 03 05 iff Delaware Valley, W 59-53 03/08 @ Alvernia, L 95-81 Women's Baskethall 02/11 vs. DeSales, L 79-55 02,12 s? DeSales, L 68 44 02. 25 vs. FDU-Floiham, CANCELLED 02 26 ® FDU-Florham, CANCELLED 03/04 <ff Delaware Valley, L 59 42 03 05 vs. Delaware Valley. L 57-47 03 08 vs. Alvernia L 75-70 03 11 @ Misericordia L 46-36 03,12 vs. Misericordia, L 69-60 03 15 vs. FDU-Flotham. 4:30 p.m. Men's Ice Hookes 02/1« vs. Utica, W3 2 02/20 Utica, LI 1-5 02, 26 ff Stevenson, L 3-1 03 05 iff Nazareth W6-3 03 06 vs. Nazareth, W 8 2 03,14v Manhattanville. POSTPONED 03 19 vs. Elmira, 5 p.m 03 '20 ,ff Elmira. 7 p.m. 03 26 vs. Neumann 5 p.m. 03 27 vs. Chatham 7 p.m. Women’s Ice Hock?) 02 02 02 02 03 03 03 03 03 03 19 . Alsmrma POSTPONED 20vs Alvemia POSTPONED 26 iff Chatham, L 4-1 28 vs. Chatham. L 4 1 05 vs. Manhattanville. L 5-2 06 Manhattanville, L 3-1 12 vs. Utica. L 9-1 13 ? Utica, L 5-2 19 s Elmira, 6 p.m. 20 vs. Elmira. 3:30 p.m. 03 26 (S Nazareth. 5 p.m 03 28 vs. Nazareth 3:30 p.m. The Beacon - March 17,2021 BASEo Failing to execute By Kirsten Peters Editor-in-Chief After 366 days, the Colonels stepped back out onto the diamond with a four-game series against Arcadia. Wilkes won the first, seven-inning game of the series, 12-1, before dropping the remaining three contests by scores of 12-1, 14-4 and 5-3. “I think we started off well - we hit the ball well tlie first game and had a lot of positives from the pitching staff early on,” said head coach Kevin Gryboski. “The middle two games we didn’t play well - we didn’t execute and do the things we should’ve. I thought the fourth game we played a little bit better, but we got sloppy there at the end, and it cost us.” On Saturday, standout performances from ]T Hibschman, Dominick Bayo and Nick Pronti led the Colonels to victory on the road. Hibschman went the distance on the mound, having a “dominant” performance according to Gryboski, in which he only allowed three hits, one walk and one unearned run over the course of seven innings and 77 pitches. He recorded three strikeouts. “I really worked on pitching inside and keeping batters uncomfortable in the box and off the plate to setup other pitches," said Hibschman. “Keeping them off balance with my change up and fastball forced a lot of weak contact and poor swings.” In addition to Hibschman’s impressive outing, w the bats were awake for the Colonels, as four pitching changes for Arcadia did not slow down Wilkes' offense. Arcadia’s Jeremy Senior shortstop NIc doubles with two wa Sabathne received the los gayO went 2-for-3 at rbis, while Pronti finish RBIs and one run score Darren Kerdesky, Jonah Bobbin each added two F “(Hibschman) threw st throw strikes, you can’t who went 4-for-9 on the walks. “We also had soli* (Kerdesky), (Bobbin) an us perform in the first ga ► ►►►►► WHITE fl Men’s and Women's Swimming Both men s and women s swimming will be competing virtually this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means there are no official dates set for contests.The swimmers will race in their home pools and upload their times virtually for scoring. �I 20 Os Wilkes earns first set win loss is that we know we can play with them,” said Shay. “We know what we are coming up against this time.” Czopek prepared his players for their matches against Misericordia as he would for any opponent. They practiced during the week, while physically and mentally getting ready for their rival. “As a young team, with every match we play, we are continuing to grow and develop,” said Czopek. “We build on the areas that we do well and learn from those aspects that we struggled at.” With the condensed season due to COVID-19 guidelines, Wilkes has been struggling to get a jump on the leaderboards. “The condensed season has been weird because we had to go straight into conference play,” said Taylor. “It is tough when you are one of the youngest teams in the conference.” A shortened season has led to a shorter time frame for game preparation. Shay and his teammates have been contributing where they they can can physically physically and and mentally, mentally, where ■but■ staying ■ ■ .. ..in this season of motivated dee Guedes Staff Writer Pa. — On March Colonels fell to Misericordia, 3-1; , Wilkes was able to get their first >f the season in the match, olonels were looking to play their Atlantic Conference rival Arcadia h 13 to have a multiple contest egrettably, Wilkes was not able to due to a positive COVID-19 case, t Misericordia, sophomore Zach Wilkes in kills with 12. Following junior Ethan Speicher and firsth Taylor each with seven. Taylor im in digs with 10 and sophomore - led the team in assists with 30. ■vans had another good offensive Noah Taylor’s defensive game is said head coach Joseph Czopek, y is doing a great job running our e consistently has strong overall ces in many aspects of the game.” unels will return to the court on rday at 7 p.m. for their second inst Misericordia. rematch (against Misericordia), -d to pull not only our ]passing »ut also our blocking,” said Kills and blocks are £great, but to get the passes and J digs J1_s we >re important.” the team lost in the first match, pects of the sets that the team >Ie to learn from and can now i in the rematch. isitives we can take from that jES-BARRE, uncertainty is tough for all athletes. “We are all really happy that we have a season, but missing that preseason training hurt us,” said Shay. “Keeping everyone ------------L hard, .J, motivated has definitely 1been ’ sure to keep some practices try to make lighthearted and firn so that everyone’s spirits stay up.” A live stream is on gowilkesu.com. ehedules ■ @wilkesbeacon Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu ◄◄◄◄◄« s Ice Hockex Jtica, W 3-2 tica, L 11-5 evenson, L 3-1 izareth, W6-3 azareth, W 8-2 nhattanville, POSTPONED mira, 5 p.m lira. 7 p.m. ?utnann, 5 p.m. latham, 7 p.m. 02.19 © Alvernia, POSTPONED 02/20 vs. Alvernia, POSTPONED 02'26 © Chatham, L 4-1 02/28 vs. Chatham, L 4-1 03/05 vs. Manhattanville, L 5-2 03 06 iff Manhattanville, L 3-1 03/12 vs, Utica, L 9-1 03.13© Utica, L 5-2 03'19 ©Elmira, 6 p.m. 03/20 vs. Elmira, 3:30 p.m. 03/26 © Nazareth, 5 p.m. 03.28 vs. Nazareth 3:30 p.m. L . The Beacon - March 17, 2021 21 Sports BASE: Failing to execute leaves Wilkes 3-1 after season opener By Kirsten Peters I—g----- j----- --------------------------------------- ------------- - '-r______________ ___ Editor-in-Chief After 366 days, the Colonels stepped back out onto the diamond with a four-game series against Arcadia. Wilkes won the first, seven-inning game of the series, 12-1, before dropping the remaining three contests by scores of 12-1,14-4 and 5-3. “1 think we started off well - we hit the ball well the first game and had a lot of positives from the pitching staff early on,” said head coach Kevin Gryboski. “The middle two games we didn’t play well - we didn’t execute and do the things we should’ve. I thought the fourth game we played a little bit better, but we got sloppy there at the end, and it cost us." On Saturday, standout performances from JT Hibschman, Dominick Bayo and Nick Pronti led the Colonels to victory on the road. Hibschman went the distance on the mound, having a “dominant” performance according to Gryboski, in which he onlyallowed three hits, one walk and one unearned run over the course of seven innings and 77 pitches. He recorded three strikeouts. “I really worked on pitching inside and keeping batters uncomfortable in tire box and off the plate to setup other pitches,” said Hibschman. "Keeping them off balance with my change up and fastball forced a lot of weak contact and poor swings.” In addition to Hibschman’s impressive outing, the bats were awake for the Colonels, as four pitching changes for Arcadia did not slow down Wilkes’ offense. Arcadia’s Jeremy The Beacon/Matt Konikow Senior shortstop Nick Pronti (3) went 5-for-14 on the weekend, tallying two doubles with two walks, six RBIs and three runs scored. Sabathne received the loss. Bayo went 2-for-3 at the plate with three RBIs, while Pronti finished 2-for-5 with four RBIs and one run scored. Michael Patrizio, Darren Kcrdcsky, Jonah Harder and Vinny Bobbin each added two hits apiece. “(Hibschman) threw strikes, and ifyou don’t throw strikes, you can’t win," said Patrizio, who went 4-for-9 on the weekend with four walks. "We also had solid base running from (Kerdesky), (Bobbin) and (Bayo) that helped perform in the tint game." Following Hibtdiman's performance, the Colonels struggled defensively in theirsecond contest on Saturday and in their doubleheader on Sunday, In games two and three, Arcadia topped the i i.tby nine and j eight ---------------—u. Colonels runs, respectively, Game four proved to be the closest contest between the two teams, as Wilkes snagged a 1 -0 lead in the fourth inning when Pronti scored off of Kerdesk. s fielders choice, which resulted in an out at second. In the top of the fifth. Arcadia tied the game at one with a solo home run from Trevor Mattson. The Colonels answ’ered in the bottom of the fifth to regain the lead, 3-1, when Pronti doubled to left-center to bring in Bayo and Harder. Yet, the Knights would capitalize off ot three Wilkes errors in the eighth inning to bring in four runs and solidify their 5-3 victory. “Tony (Molitoris) had one hell of a game on the mound (in game four),” said Patrizio. “It’s the little things that we didn’t do - we just didn’t take care of the baseball, and that can’t happen if we want to be a championship team, and we absolutely can be. It’s tough to readjust after not playing live baseball for a year, but all we can do now is learn from our mistakes, improve and simply be better.” In their three losses, Wilkes recorded a combined 15 errors. In their 12-1 win, Wilkes still recorded four errors, closing out their opening weekend total at 19 errors. “Honestly, not going to Florida, and not getting to see the guys play some non conference games prior to getting into conference games kind of hurts a little ’bit, ’ ” said • • Gryboski ~ • * j on losing spring break competition. “When we usually go down there, guys get some reps down there, and we get to see who can play, and not getting those reps early js tough.” Wilkes will face local rival Misericordia in a four-game MAC Freedom series on March 20 and 21. @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu ► ►►►►► WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES ◄◄◄◄◄◄ Men's and Women's Swimming Both men's and women's swimming will be competing virtually this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.This means there are no official dates set for contests.The swimmers will race in their home pools and upload their times virtually for scoring. Men's Volleyball 02/24 vs. Alvernia, L 3-0 0227 © Stevens. POSTPONED 02/27 © Stevens. POSTPONED 03.03 Alvernia. L 3-0 03/06 vs. Stevenson. L 3-0 03/06 vs. Stevenson. L 3-0 03/10 vs. Misericordia, L 3-1 03/13 @ Arcadia, POSTPONED 03/13 @ Arcadia, POSTPONED 03/17© Misencordia. 7 p.m. 03/24© Eastern, 7 p.m. 03/27vs. Widener, 11 a.m. 03/27 vs. Widener. 1 p.m. 03/31 vs. Eastern, 7 pm. 04/03 ©Messiah, 1 pm. 04 '03 © Messiah. 3 pm. Wrestling 0220 vs. Delaware Valley, W 29-19 03/07 vs. Alvernia. L 22-17 r �Sports ——— Getting to know... Trent Fisher Sports The Beacon - March 17, 2021 Getting to know — /len’s Basketball Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week from March 3 to 10 Why Trent Fisher was selected: Fisher had standout performances in back-to-back contests against Delaware Valley and Alvernia, securing 23 points and nine rebounds against Del Vai as well as a double-double against Alvernia with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Name: Trent Fisher Year: First-year Major: Sports Management Hometown: Sellersville, Pa. High School: Pcnnridge H.S. Position: Power Forward Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? My driving force to come here, besides being recruited to play basketball, was just how much 1 fell in love with the campu1 when 1 first visited and how good the business school is at Wilkes. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I am not really sure yet, but I still have a long three years to really decide what 1 want to do with my degree after college. Favorite memory as a Colonel? In my short time as a Wilkes student athlete, my favorite memory is all the sport debates that we have in the locker room. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? My hopes for the season are for everyone to mold together, develop as a group in this condensed season and come back next year ready to take control of the MAC. When/Why did you first begin playing? I began playing basketball in the 5th grade after I was asked to tryout and play for a travel team by the dad of one of my best friends, who happened to be the coach. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing is when we do blue vs. white shooting competitions. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Outside of basketball. I like plaving lots of golf on the weekends, hanging out with friends and watching loads of movies. Favorite meal to eat on campus? D.P. Dough. What tolor/flivor of Gatorade is sour favorite? Glacier Freeze. 11 your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? Ryan Reynolds. 1 am not sure why, but he is just a reallv funny actor. If you could have dinner with a famous person, who would it be? 1 would have to choose Matthew McConaughey. Most influential person in your life? My parents. A quote you live your life by? One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team." - Kareem z\bdul-)abbar What docs “Be Colonel” mean to you? What ‘Be Colonel" means to me is just to work hard every day in every aspect of your life, whether that be on the basketball court, in the classroom or with any other component of life. - Compiled by Ariel Recd, Sports Editor The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week from March 3 to 10 Why Shauna Tubbs was selected: Tubbs recorded a total of three goals against Manhattanville College, proving to be tire only Colonel able to score against the Valiants across two contests. Name: Shauna Tubbs Year: Junior Major: Early Childhood Education Hometown: Maumee. Ohio High School: Maumee H.S. Position: Center Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I came to Wilkes because I liked the smaller class sizes and the ability for me to be a part of the startup of the ice hockey program here at Wilkes. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? When I graduate, 1 want to return to my hometown and find a teaching job at the elementary school in my area. Favorite memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory is from my sophomore year when I scored with 7.6 seconds left in the third period to get our first win over King's. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? My hopes for this season is for our team to continue getting better with every game and play to the best of our abilities. When/Why did you first begin playing? 1 started playing at five years old. I started playing because I was always in a rink - every other sport I played, I did not enjoy as much as I did hockey. Favorite tiring to do during practice? At the beginning of practice, I like to flick pucks at Abigail Bardess and try to catch them. ■ Other interests or hobbies off of the field? 1 like to play other sports, such as baseball, basketball and football. I also like to be by < the water and on boats. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Grilled cheese with the shoestring fries. What color/flavor of Gatorade is your favorite? Yellow, but 1 prefer powerade. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? Julianne Hough. She is a very well rounded person and would be able to play me well. Favorite professor? Dr. Polachek. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Walt Disney. Most influential person in your life? My grandparents. A quote you live your life by? “Eventually, all the pieces fall into place. , Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moment and know that everything happens for a reason.” What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? It means that I am playing for not only myself, but my teammates, successors and my school. I am playing for so much more than just me. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Sports Editor 1 �L. 23 Sports The Beacon - March 17,2021 Getting to kg® T J 7 ■ 3 a* 0 i0 a Q ■ Viale Athlete of the Week from March 3 to 10 The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week from March 3 to 10 Why Shauna Tubbs was selected: Tubbs recorded a total of three goals against Manhattanville College, proving to be the only Colonel able to score against the Valiants across two contests. er was selected: Fisher had standout performances in itests against Delaware Valley and Alvernia, securing te rebounds against Del Vai as well as a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. ' your decision to i come here, besides / basketball, was just ive with the campus and how good the Cilkes. ans in terms of a yet, but I still have eally decide what I ’Fee after college. a Colonel? a Wilkes studentnory is all the sport the locker room. n as a Colonel? on are for everyone :lop as a group in nd come back next ol of the MAC. Name: Shauna Tubbs Year: Junior Major: Early Childhood Education Hometown: Maumee. Ohio High School: Maumee H.S. Position: Center Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Outside of basketball, I like playing | lots of golf on the weekends, hanging out with friends and watching loads of movies. agement ville, Pa. ridge H.S. rward Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I came to Wilkes because 1 liked the smaller class sizes and the ability for me to be a part of the startup of the ice hockey program here at Wilkes. Favorite meal to eat on campus? D.P. Dough. What color/IIavor of Gatorade is your favorite? Glacier Freeze. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? When I graduate, I want to return to my hometown and find a teaching job at the elementary school in my area. If your life was a movie, who would you tvant to play you and why? Ryan Reynolds. I am not sure why, but he is just a really' funny' actor, If you could have dinner with a famous person, who would it be? I would have to choose Matthew McConaughey. Most influential person in your life? My parents. A quote you live your life by? “One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team.” - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar j Favorite memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory' is from my sophomore year when I scored with 7.6 seconds left in the third period to get our first win over King's. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? My hopes for this season is for our team to continue getting better with every game and play to the best of our abilities. When/Why rst begin playing? zetball in the 5th to tryout and play dad of one of my pened to be the uring practice? ten we do blue vs. ions. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? What “Be Colonel” means to me is just to work hard every' day' in every aspect of your life, whether that be on the basketball court, in the classroom or with any’ other component of life. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Sports Editor D did you first begin playing? I started playing at five years old. 1 started playing because I was always in a rink - every other sport I played, I did not enjoy as much as I did hockey. Favorite thing to do during practice? At the beginning of practice, I like to flick pucks at Abigail Barcless and try to * Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I like to play other sports, such as baseball, basketball and football. I also like to be by 1 the water and on boats. Favorite meal to cat on campus? Grilled cheese with the shoestring fries. AVliat color/flavor of Gatorade is your | favorite? Yellow, but I prefer powerade. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? Julianne Hough. She is a very ■.■ ell rounded person and would be able to play me well L Favorite professor? Dr. Polachck. VW If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Walt Disney. Most influential person in your life? My grandparents. A quote you live your life by? “Eventually, all the pieces fall into place. J Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moment and know that everything happens for a reason.” What docs “Be Colonel” mean to you? It means that 1 am playing for not only myself, but my’ teammates, successors and my school. I am playing for so much more than just me. k - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Sports Editor The Beacon/Ai catch them. 1 r �J 24 The Beacon - March 17, 2021 •7> © SUMMER is a great time to lighten your course load for next year or catch up on missed classes. And with start dates in May, June or July, classes conveniently fit your summer plans. I THREE-WEEK PRESESSION I Mag 24 to June, H I FULL SESSION ! Mag 24 tn Aug. 20 1 SUMMER SESSION I I June 14 to Julg !6 NINE-WEEK SESSION June, 14 to Aug. 17 SUMMER SESSION II Jutg !9 to Aug. 20 Make an appointment with your advisor and visitwilkes.edu/summer. Wilkes University Wilkes University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University's Policy c-n Non-Discrimination, visit www .'.'ilkes.edu/nondiscrimir,aricin. : - s � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource This is Wilkes University's Beacon Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the Beacon's predecessors, The Bucknell Bison Stampede, 1934-1935 and The Bucknell Beacon, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>. Missing Issues: 1947 August 8th 1947 September 5th 1947 October 3rd 1947 October 17th 1947 October 31st 1947 November 21st 1947 December 19th 1948 September 9th 1950 April 28th 1953 April 10th 1962 February 2nd Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2021 March 17th Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 March 17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/0727535b1c49d7f655df82920fdda4b7.pdf ce218cd106dcbff7178c6e1b1c7295b8 PDF Text Text The jaldnoxe Symphony to paionnatAssraibly Beacon tuKdny. 11 OJn. at Gym WILKES COLLEGE B Attend the Pep Rally Today — 12 Noon Chase Lawn STUDENT WEEKLY 1 7,-^7— ---- WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA JjgVUto 1 | local Government Improvement Aim of Dr. Mailey and Staff New Library Handbook Published to Aid All Students j, Jerome Krasa by Barbara Lore e fi"‘ time in the history of Wilkes College, a textbook, whose subject matter is the Wilkes College Library, has been published, The text, entitled "A Student’s g programof Library”, Xs^ompitd3 by "the The Institute has as a major purpose thei strengthening s*’___ ____ • 1 American democracy by guaranteeing the effect -chveness of local Library Staff, which includes Mrs. Government- This fundamental goal is supplemented by t ilemented by the the £nda Vujica, George Ermel, Miss t in Evtlyn Lex, Frederick Kroklo, Miss Joanne Aurchak, and Mrs. Beverly W illiams. It will be used as a son of in-service training for local handbook for the freshman library pveninicnt officials along with the orientation course, in addition to panting of technical advice, assisthe instructor's lecture. la«e, and research as a follow-up This forty page booklet, which to iratniction and cooperation with replaces the small leaflet issued to other local agencies highlight this students in previous years, is a by Frances Corace I program. well-organized guide to the facili The newly formed School Spirit ties of the library. It includes im is made up of Committee met on Wednesday to pertinent information concerning i ■ Tee basic progran ich provide non initiate plans for the forthcoming the staff, hours, collections, and de ' short courses whicl year. partments of the library, as well as | degree educational opportunities for elective and appointive officials, Jerry Shilanski, chariman of tl i reference library containing a- committee, outlined the purposes ui An entire section is devoted to ; eong other materials monthly the organization. Under the direc tion of Student udent Government, tk* the the necessary subject of “using the copies of over GO magazines and committee v will coordinate social library”, outlining the card catalog publications, a Luzerne County functions, boost boost -j..... spirit at „athletic athlev.v system. Another section, devoted student to the Reference Collection, item News Letter published monthly for events, and encourage si izes and describes most important circulation to local officials, and an participation in college affair reference books. For those who ( Information Service plus a Field This year the committee is com are unfamiliar with the physical posed of selected members repre layout of the library, three pages 1 Consultation Service intended to provide practical and reliable: in- senting all campus clubs and or are devoted to floor plans showing formation of a general nature ;and ganizations. Student leaders are all locations from the circulation urged to be sure that their organ librarian’s office to the st.ta.-cll. special consultation for munic : inicipal izations are represented at the oiidals on management probit iblems. meetings. Representatives are to In addition to the above practical In assisting local Civil Service act as liaison between their organ information for routine use of the Commissions in selecting qualified ization and the School Spirit Com library, the booklet expounds on some special features of the library. fesonnel, the Institute also pro- mittee. These include inter-library loans, ndes a testing service for general med by visual aids, student help, typing Among the activities plant , ^formation and aptitude tests. A tee are the School Spirit Committc < tentiauous program of research is Homecoming, a hanfira rnr nnrn facilitics> and ncc“s t0 sPec'al co1’ bonfire, car cara- ]ectjons of tjie Rbrary, such as Powder Bowl " rlnaTho sjrine B“h’S FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1961 Clewell Adds "The Sound of Music" To Atmosphere of Cafeteria by Eleanorc Nielsen Among the latest at additions to campus which greeted return Ing students fresh ents and freshmen this week were fifteen eight-inch Bspeakers PoaJ wm> have been installed throughout the college Comwhich mon£ as. . Thcloy are a part of the equipment which has been purchasi __iased anc . id which is now being enjoyed by all who frequent the cafeteria. An Ampex Stereo Unit, which has been purchased under the guid ance of Mr. Livingston Clewell, di rector of Public Relations at the college, has been installed in Chase Hall. Shilanski Conducts First Meeting of Spirit Committee The unit has several purposes, one of which is to enable the col lege to present tape recordings of the various vocal and instrumental groups on campus. Eventually, it is hoped that the sound system may be used for announcements or for paging. ....... Serial, as well as the other physi“1 features of the program includthe reference library, are “used in the Institute's office on Le fifth floor of Parrish Hall. courses offered range over l/ide variety of topics, covering ■utually all aspects of concern to zeal government officials, both > ‘-Wive and appointive. The curriJ"?® for the coming fall and ‘?r,n? semesters calls for courses ® small arms, municipal fire ad“Wration, and criminal law for ^Jistrates as well as for courses " interest in other fields of local arn,va • . Officers are Jerry Shilanski, George — Gavales, vicechairman; Georg treas chairman; Jeff wdlet, (Gallct, treasurer; —’cretary; Elaine Maryann Wilson, secretary; '' I Kozemchak, decorations .Uimnnchairman; and Frances Corace, publicity chairman. The "eclncrfl be heH on >u_ mooting will Wed. ptemt '* open"o no.. The meeting the <entire "student student body, and any faculty member wishing studc „_Jent or faculty to attend may do so. Lump Sum PW”%* •Sen-ice Institute of the Penn- To Decrease Clerical Work Department of Public In Back-to-school this year marked action. the end of an economic era era for for finance „ J' Malley directs the Institute Wilkes students as the finance office inaugurated a new policy jolicy of n1 which provides the instruction total tuition payments. ><-ii tcourses’ ausnicntcd by guest .. mret Connolly, comp“8 the need arises. Mr. pj.'P R. Tuhy, a member of the ■ x n 1 a i n e d that other of tuition payment now make the former plan of . l.-il. tents both nvn/ltlRIVO expensive . ........ mt. CoMulUnt. l|)o o|d ,y,tcnl Btudenla egc-sponThis re.I..I ...nr r 'if. t d,nner of the Institute .{ the spring. The wide scope j “-tivities of the Institute was ,„U-, for dollar.. ^.''^trated nt the lust dinner as V»l <f0Vernment officials from sev.... SSvre‘“ f ^unties other than uua Luzerne —-- |)C both inefficient am certificates in , i3..f,n? fro'n training for tc trnininK in '............. Jilt »n n„ Ere Livingston Clowell Senior Class to Fete resnmen m LOnteSlS Freshmen in Contests ™ . 1 1 The music heard over the system during the mealtimes has been taped by Mr. Clewell from his record library containing over five hundred recordings. He has been taping on weekends and is trying to present varied programs to be enjoyed by all. Debating Society Plans Topic for Coming Season The Debating Society held its lOIUgllt ftt UVHlIiaSllini initial meeting of the year last ° J Tuesday for the main purpose of pr~ ikun acquainting new members with pro by Alice Bal nosed club activities for fnr the thn imven as well as "frosh” poscd Upperclassmen Upperclass rnior mediate future. First item of inare invited and urged by the senior ince terest wil1 bc a trip to Lehigh Uniclass to attend the senior dance, entitled "Seniors Host Freshmen," late intoOctober, ......... ......ten," versity. late-rsity, in October, atte_nd to attend debaters’ 'Clinament’. Dr. to uv bo uc hold ..c,d tomeht tonight nt at the the college college ”G’ novice n°' rthur N. Kruger, club advisor, gymnasium, South Franklin Street. Arta The booklet, though designed mentioned that this is a good oppo specifically for incoming freshmen, Commencing at 9 p.m. the affair tunity for novices to familiarize |jeen praised by members of will end at midnight and promises themselves with college debate pro the English department "= an i"lent as in- to be a gala event for all. The cedures. valuable aid to upperc' __ smen rclassmen who•___ highlight of the evening will be a must use the library for advanced dance contest for any freshman For- the -—t remainder of the period, rescarch work. Uj Jpperclassmen, who likes to swing and sway. Beer ‘phis year's ’ls year ’: college debate topic, Resolved: That Labor Organiza who feel that the new booklet mugs will be awarded to the four "Resolved: lore effectively winning couples. Three separate tions should be under Anti-Trust would aid them—in-----mt --------------of the library, using £ the facili “"~ "^ “ “ 5 contests will be conducted during Legislation", was discussed and i,v.- tentative research sources were ng which students will have the oppor Mre. Node Volta., bond librarian, tunity to exhibit their talents> in mentioned. Varsity members are the looking forward to their first tour the twist, the cha-cha, and the nament which will be held at St. jitterbug. Joseph's College in Philadelphia on offered. However, if there are any upper- November 10-11. tional Defense 5C Student classmen who are rock ’n roll enFirst, Natii been set up by --------Those students, regardless of jy tthe J,cd‘ thusiasts or who simply desire to Loans have be oral Government and the College "~e own a beer mug, they too arc wel- class, who may be interested in de sums of money to provide large si wney coinc t0 participate in the contest bate are reminded that they are cordially welcome to attend the loaned out for long periods of ttime with the stipulation that they have meetings held every Tuesday morn tcs. at low interest rate a freshman partner. ing at 11 in the debate room at the 1M , J;:. ” ! banks lend out u Second, local Chairman Joe Shambe announced rear of Barre Hall. smaller sums of money with inter- that int Frankie Reynolds will provide js lower than those of the the uie music and that admission is BO est rates cents. The committee in charge of Varied Programs Planned college. arrangements consists of Dave Ed For Coming Assemblies Third, endowments left to the wards, refreshments; Judy Butchcollege are loaned out for short ko, publicity; and Harry Collier, Outlines for the coming year’s pCrjods of time with no interest tickets. assembly programs were distrib charged. uted to students on Thursday. A Dow have the students reacted to wide variety of programs, which toi thin now tuition policy polio; 7 AccordSYMPATHY '• —H0|ne have ing to Mrs. Connolly, The staff of the "Beacon” wishes will provide culture nnd education iconvenienccd (0 extend its deepest sympathy to as well as entertainment, is being |)een temporarily inconvenienced inci but wmt UI1(jcr the n< new system, find Mr> Bichnrd Chapllne on the loss planned. greater efficiency and a.— a reduction |)f |,|H mother, to Miss Jesse Bodc On October 5, Dr. Dorothy J. rick whoso father passed away re in general costs. cently, and to Dr. Francis Michelin! Lipp, Denn of Women at Pennsyl vania State University, will speak. on the loss of his father. Douglas F, Stores, publisher nnd NOTICE Mr. Chapllne Is n member of the president of Amazing But True, Second Freshman Tribunal will music department faculty, Miss will speak on November 2 and Joel Tuc()(ln y nt noun m mv KouericK tencncs be held Tuesday at noon In the Roderick teaches In (he C education Shapiro, talented pianist, will enis in tertnln nt the program on NovemDr. Michellnl ............... I f- gon P®8® 3) artment. »= ixSS? «=» S’SSai �Friday, September 22, 1961 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON 2 EDITORIALS— Words On a Change of Policy Letters to the Editor... Student Government President Explains His Role and Policies Wg of the Bocrcon would like to take this opportunity to by Jerry Shilnnski officially welcome the class of 1965 to campus and to also aLw wel >• w»- Dear Editor: Oraanization, clear thinking, optimism, and high standards Wilkes On behalf of the . ....College —--------jeks of the Student come back all upperclassmen. The opening wee' /ords reel before you when scanning it I should like are •’ wor Government ds and anj phrases that re semester will mark a busy time for all of us but it is calso a time the right combination of letters when many precedents which will be adhered to in tthe coming Jovemment President, Al KisheL year axe being set. lunate to be president of the X SSQ consider nrysell veg — iortr There are several things which should be done in order to therefore, I will do my best to meet the insure that the precedents which are set are in keeping with the 3." This was his humble reply when congoal of improving our college and with the many phases of r blank, "How pus organizations. fronted with a point blank, How do you like being the head campus life. iguished Al?" Their unselfish work and service - Jorganization, --------------*’ of........................................ such a distinguish The Beacon staff wishes to make known at this time some made mnue the program what it was — > He continued by saying, “the of the plans being made for the coming year. In an effort to a trcr emendous success. To these only way the Student Government improve our publication we are announcing a deadline for the people le, the Student Government can maintain the respect of the stu acceptance of material which will be enforced. We believe that I uwes owes a r great debt. Thank you. dent body is to fulfill all of its Respectfully yours it will be for the good of all concerned if information is in our obligations." Praising those serv Al Kishel, President, office prior to 5 p.m. on the Tuesday afternoon preceding the ing on this policy-making body, he Student Government Friday publication. We are also asking that whenever possi pos promised that by tapping the abili ble this information be presented earlier than this time in order ty and potential of these people the to enable our reporters to write clear, concise, and accurate 1 To ~ the Student Body organization’s obligations will be fulfilled. stories which will be a credit to the persons and organizations . of - - Wilkes College: " ' tting to the motive for 1 involved as well as to the members of the Beacon staff. I Before gett "I am very much encouraged by ssage I would per' the participation and spirit dis Once again we would like to welcome everyone to the col-1 sonalh^nke ’to88” welcome back all played by the student leaders and lege and to extend best wishes for a successful and profitable | of my fcllow clt lassmates and also the entire student body during year. • extend nn ardent welcome to the | Freshman Orientation Week and incoming freshmen. I sincerely i the first week of school," said Al. hope that the forthcoming academic ' When asked to reiterate the Stu year at Wilkes College will prove I dent Government's role and policies, A number of student leaders joined last week with the mem to be very stimulating and highly . Al shot back ns though he had re bers of Student Government in planning and efficiently carrying successful to both the student body hearsed for this interview for out a well-organized orientation program to welcome and ac- and the capable faculty. In order ' weeks: to contribute contribute an modicum of services , quaint the class ol 196S with our campus. The time and energy “ of .mm “One. To act as a liaison between making academic expended by this group will bo to no avail ii participation in toward M i”Lthis «rit “g't”' year v“- I the student body and the Ad ministration. the overall program by upperclassmen is lacking. |„ „ n „mitosutionbof de “Two. To accurately formulate In previous years, most Ireshmen entering the college abided. !ire „ nchit,.,. this desirable pool, Al Kishel student opinion on all matters by the orientation rules but most upperclassmen failed to carry Evcr sincc , cnrol|cd nt Wilke. and refer such opinions to the ‘ out their end oi the program. Only when upperclassmen parti- Cdlc|,c> onc pnrticd„r nberrntion appropriate channels. u.,u little le space that was available. . “Three. To coordinate all stu cipate by "hazing" the freshmen and enforcing freshman rules of thc student body has vexed nnd the 1 In each lot there is a smiling ! will the program be a success. perplexed me. This concerns the 1 In dent organizations so that dupli the I school-appointed patrol ticket mainIt is appropriate here also for us to review the general pur- disrespect n small segment of• tu«.cations and conflicts in student lasstenance officer, gaily waving you poses of the orientation program. One of these is to acquaint student body has for their clo activities can be avoided. ■ring Ion (since no space is available) the freshmen with the customs and traditions of the college. A mates. 1 am specifically referri “ And Four. To provide the stu ount making sure to check that you pur second purpose is to help to unify the freshmen as a class and th® fact that. “ numerous amount dent body with a well rounded a §6.00 sticker, even though to enable them to work together as a group as soon as possible. I 'o.u'^?5 in tnc ,’brnry hnvc com* chased jt w extracurricular program so that •“ ’ won’t get the driver a parking The wearing oi dinks and ties and ihe carrying ol pennants, dl“»“™d; students will not have to go helps to accomplish that - does the class project which once' ”~ elsewhere for their social enjoy ment." again Ous year is the United Fund Dance. B .'enuy ol their elus.mum the op-1 In reference to the expanding This affair, which is almost totaUy planned and executed by , nortunity t0 sccure valuable i n- ?oinR ,t0 lhoJ other extreme is the nrn role of the Student Government, Al the freshman class, helps each member of the class to identify formation. Through their selfish *ot adJae.cnlt to Gore. Cars that I emphasized the importance of stimI. exiem to such an extent umi t and recognize the class leaders, those who perhaps will be later and dishonest conduct, these stu-1 bunched mu impossible to uiatinS creative thinking and onmany elected to one of the class offices. I dents stifle our academic rauemic resources i many • sstudents , , find it I impossible ;---------.is Binallty the car ,,s campus, uplifting the ch in thc . car | In order to insure the success of the class project and to | at the College which in turn turn creates creates °Pc)n 1thcdo°r one®lent is lucky lucational growth growth I onnilrTll p“rkc?'‘ H ‘ho student lucky scho°l spirit, acquainting the stuenable the freshmen to become assimilated into the student i obstacles to the educational uur, the munlty. Oster O.ten.i- v..ough enoUBh to open the u< door, the other other dents with all the facilities and op body, we as upperclassmen must take steps now toward a the College community. | problem is finding a way to walk ....... -portunities at Wilkes, and encoursuccessful orientation program. Once again, this is now beyond | J^nu.."p."n^. ®d. .ndividuals to use these facilities. ! through the maze and get to the I| a8!nK them t not nttnr aware 1 Al '! is the scope of the student leaders and is in the hands of the upper- I are nn "nof the inimical effect is convinced that the Student their dishonesty has upon the col sidewalk. Entering and leaving the Government President is directly classmen as a whole. You can help by enforcing freshman lege ns a whole. lot is another novelty. Unles Unless one I rules and regulations, attending tribunals, and helping the fresh-1 is blessed with a continual stroke I responsible for assuring the ac To dismiss this problem would be men to become acquainted with every phase of college life. I quite easy; however, if the current of good fortune, it is necessary to complishment of all objectives; this, bounce up and down the curb to he feels, can only be done by a trend persists, the situation will enter and leave. Besides knocking president who makes himself aware lead to one of disastrous propor the front end out of line, many of the expectations of the adminis tions. Consequently, wc must take students have left souvenirs be tration, the faculty, and the entire immediate action to prevent further hind, such as tailpipe sections, student body. ... Lawn, ^....., todaj -jday, 12 noon. Pep Rally, Chase He is also < certain that the Stu| mufflers, and bent bumpers from I propose that the library s~ nee, gymnasium, tonight, 9-12. st?" attempting to go over the curb, Senior Class Dane-------------- * npresi resident is an dent Government eery member Philadelphia Chap ipter Alumni Meeting, Sylvania Hotel, Philadelphia, | institute more stringent regu._ hnrni ' The writer is aware of the high actual reflection of eve tions concerning thc present liberal j nd must conp.m. cost of purchasing land to make of the student body anc. tonight, 8 p ” borrowing procedure. Secondly, ! Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Gymnasium, Tues-i1 each student should tak° H °UnAn ' additional space available for cars, duct himself in a manner that;will Assembly — -----1 e -.U L but each ycar there are more stu- do justice to his colleagues. day, 11 a.m. himself to make sure ineither he dents anil moro Cars With nH of Al considers his presidency as a Lettermen’s Club meeting, Pickering 203, Tuesday, 12 noon. nor any of his classmates , the jncrca3cs there is not even a full time job; therefore, he no es accident accidentBible Study Group, Pickering 103, Tuesday, 12 noon. ly or knowingly take out books il reasonable facsimile ratio to park longer participated in the many Tribunal, Gymnasium, Tuesday, 12 noon. licitly from the library. Finally, „ space . ........ ......... clubs and organizations in which ing available. Soccer—Susquehanna at Wilkes Athletic Field, Wednesday, 3:30 jp.m.' faculty members should also con Isn’t there something that can he was formerly active. | sider their colleagues and thc stu be done to alleviate this condition Class meetings—Thursday, 11 a.m. ((Juniors to meet in Stark irk 116). 116) The only activity that shares his Harrisburg Chapter Alumni Meeting, ig, Penn-Harris Hotel, Harrisburg, I dents by not abusing their library which is continually getting worse? time is a part-time job in a local intinually privileges. Friday, September 29, 8 p.m. accounting firm. Al, a senior ac Respectfully yours, I would like to remind all my col Binghamton Chapter Alumni Meeting, Arlington Hotel, Binghamton, I Ronald Diamondstein counting major, has been working lege cohorts that wc are living in with the Laventhol and Krckstein Friday October 6, 8 p.m. a troubled age. Outside forces firm for several months and plans Levittown-Trenton Chapter Alumni Meeting, Bristol Motel, Bristol, threaten our freedom like a satur to do his accounting internship Pa., Friday, October 13, 8 p.m. nine thundercloud. Only through cooperation, veracity, self-abroga Constructed in Pickering that his job gave him an invaluable tion, and assiduous toil, can wc re Mrs. Gertrude Donne, Denn of opportunity to gain practical ex tain nnd secure our well-cherished democratic ideals. By instituting Women, has announced construction perience in his academic work. Member — Associated Collegiate Press; of n women's lounge, to be located Presently undecided about his | actions actio such ns I suggest, we enn . Intercollegiate Press; University Press Service future, Al is contemplating applyon apply* irly manifest our desire for con- ?. n the second floor of Pickering I clear ing for the Pence Corps, Marine A newspaper published each week of thc regular school year ' tinuc icd freedom, success, and hnppi- “‘E1’ by nnd for the students of Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The purpose of the lounge, ac Officers’ Training Program, or ad I ncss. mission to Law School. Further Subscription: $1.50 per year. cording to Denn Donne, is to pro Sincerely yours, vide a place with “homelike" at education is definitely among his Philip H. Siegel Editor-in-Chief Wayno W. Thomas mosphere for commuting women future plans. Class of 1963 News Editor . Commenting on his pnst three Cynthia A. Hagloy students to go "for rest, not so years nt Wilkes he unhesitantly Feature Editor ciability". Robert P. Bombay Dear Editor: ly on Sports Editor The crew is working daily — the suggested that this period had been Goorgo J. Tonsa Once again the school session and will a time of tremendous personal th lounge i Business Manager Rot gets underway, all returning upper construction of the Ronald J. Sobolka mt three growth nnd for him. . ................. ■» development -ipletei in about Faculty Arviser .... Fl classmen are greeted with both old have it completed Francis J. Salloy In aa nostalgic nostalgic tone tone Al Al snid. In and new sights on our campus, i weeks. _ standing Editorial nnd business offices located nt Pickering Hall 201, 181 South Exact‘ opening d date an outstl Heading the list of new additions Exnc «‘to■ will be nn- "Wilkes is really .... Institution. Sicno Siene I have bee been Stu Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Wilkes iCollege campus. are the dorms, moro facilities, ,,ounce(* >n ® Inter h Issue of the institution. dent Government President, I have Mechanical Dept.: Schmidt's Prlntery, rear 59 Nort rth Main Street, rooms, and a large freshman class. I *’caconlind nn opportunity to realize the Yet, ns the student attempts to Wilkes-Barre, Pn. efforts put forth by the adminis All opinions expressed by columnists and special writers Indue idlng ’,nr’t b'n v*d,IcI(‘» the kinnitration in maintaining nnd raising NOTICE t’lnt were successful in letters to the editor are not necessarily those of this publicationi but '<aZt! the standards of the college. If I 1 finding a parking spot between (I The Junior Class will meet on had it to do over I would choose t those of ths Individuals. nnd 7 n.m. have taken all of the Thursday nt 11 n.m. In Stark 116. (continued on page 8) S go! X5S Upperclass Participation Urged ,d. WHAT - WHERE - WHEN - Women’s Lounge Will Be WILKES COLLEGE BEACON * i , 1 I I I *1 ( s �issi friday- September 22, 1961 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON ____ __________________________________ 3 Frosh Have Varying Reactions To First Week on Campus ndardg ^ninq J?«ers KisheL oj the !e‘ the n con. head “the ’ ■rnnent he stuof its ! sen-. By. he ill be ■s and luring : and id Al. J Stulicies, id re fer Ad° ulatc tters tters > the i I - stuupliident j j Orientation, the process of trans forming high school boys and girls into college men and women, began in earnest this week as upperclassmen returned for the 19G1-G2 academic year. The freshmen, who had reigned supreme during their first week on campus, reacted differently to the attentions of the older Wilkesmen. Some freshmen openly violated the regulations laid down by the Freshman Orientation Committee. “Frosh” without dinks, ties, name cards, pennants, and other required freshman paraphernalia were remanded to the first Freshman tribunal, held Tuesday at noon in the Gymnasium. In keeping with with the the tribunal tribunal’’ss roviding conspicuous conspici policy of providing punishments for offending “frosh”, son-.c members of the class of *G5 found themselves polishing doorknobs on the doors of the Library, drinking soda pop from bottles equipped with rubber nipples, or | firmly encased in the campus stocks. Miss EvelJ’n Platt of Howarth . by Gloria Zaludek Continuing its program of Read ing for Fun and Enjoyment, the Library has added many new books which both entertain and amuse. One excellent example is a hilarious novel of GI’s in Tokyo during the occupation — a zany tale of an army with no war to fight and nothing, really, to do. "W Bob Duncan's If It Moves, Salute It tells of Pfc. Frank Ellison, a 'j new recruit straight from the corn belt, who. was to learn “the army t ''di”* way” while stationed on the out toFFH skirts of Tokyo in 1945 at the Sho gun Hotel. This hotel was taken l I | over by a pleasure-loving captain [ [k'. jj of the Twelfth Special Service Company who turned it into a gilded resort with a sunken marble r~ I bathtub, some lusty murals, and a I whiskey decanter that played “Onf ward Christian Soldiers” when tipped. ' » This novel is for all public'■ I spirited citizens5 who want to know (.w t ’.1.H what, exactly, oi ?ur boys were do’ over there. r;: s Sons of the South by Clayton Rand is a stirring tribute to those who have added to the greatness of L.. < ■■ -J our nation and to the glory of the «rve BEEN hazcd!„ South. Through picture and story . one hundred gallant men from the Hall1 and — -■ Hewhtt,’ Long.... Island, pic- American South come to life. Bd at upper right, one of the ofRand probes the hearts and minds fenders b brought to justice ™“lJh.t..!? .Tuat ?S‘Tuesof such vali»nt Americans as Sam day’s tribunal, was sentenced . .to_ de- Houston, a man who rose from the depths of personal tragedy to | achieve greatness; John James AuI dubon, who endured years of poverI ty until his genius was finally recognized; the kindly Dr. Gorric, who invented the first ice-making I machine for the comfort of his I patients and who died unaware of his enormous normous achievement; the Andrew Johnson, the only president who never spent a day in a classroom. Included in the honor roll of the South are Robert E. Lee and Stone wall Jackson, Cordell Hull and Woodrow Wilson, Daniel Boone and Jim Bowie. All were men who fought courageously for their ideals; all were men sired by the South. ”, I go ijoy- i ling ,A1 ’ I MB 'A J is _ _______ .yJMl ‘S® i stunded that 1 To Library’s Shelves Two more tribunals, one on September 26 ,, - . , ------- and another on October 3, will mete out suitable ’----- ■ to the offending ble punis punishments ■’frosh"; all tribunals are compel _.2__ lulsory for__freshmen. ■Trash" living In dormitories have found’ that that their upperdaM "brothers and sisters are eager to assist them in aditiuna to campus life. > S: the stuop>ur- V .. , Hazing — “I didn't expect it to be so rough.” ent :tly aciis, - a ire I I iis- ire an ter nil! a io I S 1 i Lf g n “Hazing’s great!” P I termine the exact distance of the river’s waterline from the approach to the Market Street bridge. Steve Paradise, above, a resident L ; of Ashley Hall and Elmont, Long r-i'i Island, participated in the recent Iwomen’s parade, as Ashley’s freshi; ! men presented the latest autumn | ■ ' |l fashions for women. I Miss Patricia Weber, Howarth 1 Hall, pictured at left, typifies the I new freshmen who are making a I successful adjustment to campus | I life. She, with her fellow class! I mates, will participate in the Pep I Rally today at noon on Chase Lawn. V rij They will lead cheers and help the I cheerleaders stimulate enthusiasm I for the autumn sports program. I-.Z Todt iday ’is also Kiddie Day on camc .J pus and a featured attraction of c. -.............................. .2.. today's Pep Rally will be the JudgJerry ; ” ing, by Pete Greenberg and Jcrr" Berk of the I.D.C., of the toys toy carried by the “frosh". 'PE—1% IF' ~ iI States division of the United Na NOTICE tions. Al! organization officers are The music faculty will present asked to send a representative from a program on January’ 4 and Dr. their group to the School Spirit Stanko Vujiea will speak on Novem Committee meeting. The Commit ber 9, tee meets Wednesday afternoon nt 4 p.m. in Stark 116. (continued from page 2) STUDENT SKETCH (continued from page 1) Wilkes again.” ASSEMBLY programs Al is the son of Mr. and Mrs, ber 80. Albert G. Kishel of Pittston Town Several student programs are being planned for the Unit semes ter. Theta Delta Rho and the Let termen's Club will co-sponsor a Question and answer assembly on October 12 nnd C.C.U.N. will pre«ciit Mr. David P. Ilaxton, United ship, Pa. He was graduated, with honors, from West Pittston High School in 1958. He also received the William II. Danforth Student Leadership Award for the outstand ing leadership nbllitleB he displayed in high school. Noled Faculty Member Discusses Experiences and Opinions Abroad As many of our readers know. Dr. Stanko M. Vujica, chair man of the Philosophy-Religion had spent the past ion department d "■-ademic year in Pakistan and India as a Fulbright scholar. ° cac On —l his way to Asia Dr. Vujica countries of South ijica visited visited the i Europe and Middle East and Euro on his homeward trip ho had a id on his hoi thre< three-mouth tour of the Fari xausi. East Wo We asked Dr. Vujica for comments on some of his experieu ’vneriences. Speaking of his many contacts With college and university students abroad. Dr. Vujica said: “I made it a point to see the in stitutions of higher learning in al most cevry country I visited. The Students were hungry for informa tion about America. In regards to the American campus life, they wanted to know if it was true that most American students work their way through through school; that most have "steady - ” date * tes; that there is a great emphasis emphasis on on sports; that there is little interest interest in politics among stu dents; that classes are conducted in an informal manner. ■ J 1 V / Several students asked about the “beatnik phenomenon" in the States. It was, of course, easy for me to answer such questions, but there were others. Usually there were a few leftist oriented in the group and they were more articu late when it came to such questions as the segregation in American schools. Wall Street “imperialism", American “preparations” for war, etc. I rarely had a chance to answer this type of question as the Dr. Stanko Vujica individuals who asked them would usually be shouted down by their memorable. Dr. Vujica said, “There fellow students.” were many unforgetable experi ences, but somehow I cherish most One hears a „great ___ deal _____ about the moment of my brief venture wide-spread ride-spread anti-American feelings into the cold-war diplomacy. I was abroad. Asked about that,, — Dr. Vu....----------------— the American delegate at the Interjica replied: replicu; “Frankly, either I was national Philosophical Congress in luckier or less 1 observant than Karachi, Pakistan. On that occaothers, but I1 have run into ... relative- sion I was involved in a rather livcly few hostile ’’ attitudes, .......... ’In Japan, ' ly debate with the Soviet delegates. for example, I met several stu- I may have had an unfair advandents who admitted that theytage hadas; the audience was _____tl -------.-nee noisily was on noisily on del .participated in the demonstrations ----- nstrations ! ! my side,, and yet •t when the 1Presi----- !nst President against it Eisenhower’s vi- I dent of IPakistann Ayub Khar Khan and out they seemed sii sit, but emed to be sincere Americar Ambas nmcLican issador Roundtree in their assurances that their ir pro- congratulated me tie I was a very test was directed against tinst the un- proud man." popular Premier rather __ rather than A little 2 on a lighter side, Dr. against the American President, Presi Vujica relt lated this incident. “Mr. whom they ey respected. Semonov, the chief Russian dele...d on each delegate a cere ■ Eate, pinned “In Lahore, Pakistan, there wc ions -------medal representing the ---------famous —2-..'- ----- amba” demonstration., - ------------ „ — vc j Iremarked ------- -iin front of the American Consulate, Soviet peace dove. remarkedt“to but they were so little anti-Ameri- him that the artist could have used The National Society of the can that I was able to mingle with a little more imagination: it would Colonial Dames of America is spon the demonstrators, who told me add, I said, a modernistic touch if soring an Essay Contest entitled, that they were using the Lumumba the bird had two Soviet missiles “Patriotism Ro-appraised," a study case, popular in the color-conscious instead of wings. Since the other Mof . .the individual ztmerican’s duty East, to voice their protest against two Soviet delegates were present the clnntAitnra slaughters nf of Mnclima Muslims in in Tn4in. India; ho he did did not not Iniltrh. laugh, hut but when when II Wn« was to his h country, to be open to third thn and fourth year undergraduates in |j America was in the picture only so alone with him he whispered to me und j far as the Pakistani feel that she that he appreciated the humor." all accredited colleges nnd univer 1 far as the Pakistani feel that she is giving too much economic aid to sities. Dr. Vujica will speak in assembly igned to stimulate American India. Dcsig at the gymnasium on Thursday, awareness collegee students to a new awarenc “In India, on the other hand, November 9th, at 11 a.m. of their ■ir responsibilities as us citizens citizc , , America is blamed for giving too of the United States, ates, the contest much militnry aid t0 pftkistnn. On offerss a first prize i-OOO, a the beautiful campus of the Amerisecond prize irize of ' $1 ----- and five ean University in Beirut, Lebanon, Growth Conference Has $100°, honorable mentioni awards of $100 j hnd a live] djscussjon with a Exhibits at Parrish Hall each. ... . . . group of rabid Arab nationalist The Institute of Municipal Gov The 4000 tto 5000-word entries, students; they spoke admiringly ernment, a member sponsor of the which must • be bc. submitted SUrbm.,nt!!o before buf°M nbout America, and yet, I felt, that midnight, March i. 15, 1962, should jjiese . a mi |ieso same students would march First Annual Community Growth consider nnd discuss the following: and nnd shout , anti-American slogans Conference to bo held on Wednes 1. The philosophy of the founding in any Nasser-promoted demonstra- day, September 27,, extends .......... an in ... “Fathers” of the U.S.A, in tion—to them America is responsi- vitation to all students to visit the drawing up the Constitution. ble for the State of Israel. And exhibits that will be on display in 2. The “Bill of Rights" and its so on down the line. • • ..........the Conference. - conjunction with privileges nnd limitations. “In other words, it is my feeling Exhibits will be open from 10 3. The individual's obligations that n,n. the so-called „nl “anti-American a.m. to 4 p.m. on the day of the ism” we hear about, is nothing more than a resentment of certain Conference in Parrish 53 and also consent of the governed. facets of the American foreign poli in the hall just outside this room. 4. Can an individual's actions af cy. This varies from country to The Redevelopment Authorities of fect the fortunes of a nation? country, and has to do with local —Giving an example from national rivalries and jealousies. I Hazleton, Nanticoke, Pittston, and Wilkes-Barre and the Planning the last 25 years. personally would not worry too 5. From the same period, give an much about it. This sort of thing Commissions of Luzerne County example of a nation whose is simply the price America must and Hazleton comprise the list of fortunes were adversely af pay for being n big power and the exhibitors. fected by general indifference lender ot Ihc tree world. Every n0„ the „„ Intended „ to ,show progress to patriotic ideals. grcnl power deeply Involved In IW ran m|ule lhrmll[h „ well ’ " ..’a Comment on: r(J p011tlc8 word polities iqoks ook. ■ ugiy only io to tln thought-out plan o( k.v,.|„p of jdevelopment, icople of small nations, in Asia the exhibits t,vh5hifs will wS11 picture the the manner mi .]> but in which each of the areas con die an American; and I intend today |nv they tbpv are nr(1 most most respected reanceted and cerned will look nt the completion to perform the duties incum welcomed foreigners." of their respective programs ns bent upon me in that character Asked which of his many experi compared to the present appear to the end of my career." —Daniel Webster, 7-17-1850 ences he would rate as being most ances. Colonial Dames Sponsor National Essay Contest; For Juniors and Seniors'"nt the ‘ �Friday, September 22, 1961 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON Boaters Host Crusaders In Opener Wilkes Soccer Veterans Ferris’ Charges Ready For Action with Nine Lettermen Returning LETTERMEN'S CLUB RAFFLE OFFERS ARMY-NAVY TICKETS Have you ever seen the Army-Navy game from a seat on the fifty-yard line? You and millions of others have probably missed the color and excitement of the world's most famous grid iron classic and, chances are, you will never see the game be cause of the huge demand for tickets. Yet here is your chance to do just that. The Wilkes College Lettermen's Club is offering you a chance to see this game at their expense and effort. Autumn is upon us and with season's first brisk winds and frosts murmurs of "football, football" are heard from Massachusetts to OreKan-_ To a small but equally spirited circle, it’s soccer season, time for the players to "get in shape” for one of the most gruel ling and uncr-attcndcd games in sportdom. During the past two weeks the twenty-five man edition of the 1961 Wilkes Colonels squad has been doing just that under the critical eyes of Coach Jim Ferris. Finally the big day is drawing near; on Wednesday afternoon the Colonels kick the lid off their 1961 schedule when they meet the Sus quehanna University squad in a M.A.C. contest at the new Wilkes Athletic Field at 3:30. The visi tors from Selinsgrove downed the Colonels in their initial meeting last season, 4-3. Despite losses via graduation Coach Ferris feels that our return ing lettermen, led by co-captains Ted Toluba and Chuck Weiss, will form the nucleus of a strong team. Among the old reliables are: Frank Lepore, George Tensa, Clyde Rob erts, Pete Eckhart, Erwin Guetig, Walt Prusakowski, and John Adams. Besides this exciting innovation, and ns a second prize, they are of fering a trip to the Broadway pro duction, "Sound of Music". Yes, the glamour of the “Great White Way" will be yours if you hold the lucky number. I As if these two prizes weren’t i enough, the Lettermen will give away three ten-pound turkeys to I three lucky individuals. Yes, the i prizes are great and price is small I as the Lettermen’s Club starts sellI ing tickets for their annual raffle. 1 Chances on the prizes that read | like a dream come true are on sale > from your favorite lettermen at the I price of three for twenty-five cents I or one dollar per book. 1 This event, conducted each year I by the club, is their primary source of income. Money acquired from this event is used to defray ex penses, but the major portion of the returns each year goes to some deserving freshman in the form of Don Eller a scholarship. This is the sixth year thatt thcA.______________ _______ ___________ _ scholarship is being awarded. I I xju ' inB footba11 same on October 21. vious awards were made to and | " *th nothing to lose, and for the Antinr Zampetti, Marvin Antinnes, sole support of a great service or Richard Voshinski. I Co-chairmen of the raffle, as an- ganization, the students are asked I nounced by Don Eller, President of to get behind the raffle and put it the' club, dub^ar^'Envin Guet*ig*’and and ovcr \hc lop' , So’ let’3 See | the are Erwin Guetig Owen Francis. Brooke Yeager and Y°ur lavorite lettermen as soon as George Tensa are in charge of pub- P“SSI e and K*:t yourT cbances on licity. The drawing will be held tbc3e Srcat pnzcs- , In casc y°“ as part of the half-time activities don 1 kno,w wh® th« lettermen are, at at the the Wilkes-Lycoming Homecom- have no fear> the>' re sure to seek you out. SENIOR STALWARTS — This quartet of Seniors is expected to form the nucleus of this year’s soccer squad. The veterans A great help in “Operation Soc are, left to right: Frank Lepore, George Tensa, Ted Toluba, cer - 1961” is that many of the and Clyde Roberts. newcomers to the squad have had some soccer experience. Bill Flynn played four season of varsity soccer' in Toms River, New Jersey, while WILKES COLLEGE FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE Todd Gibbs played at Allentown 1961 SOCCER High. Don Jacoby, Tom Tomalis, nalis,' Dick Morgan, N. Doherty, Tom I Dato Opponent Place Timo Bloomer, and Jack Barnes are bid Wed- Sept. 27 Susquehanna Homo 3:30I P-ra. ding for a starting berth. Sat„ Sept 30 Wagner Away 2:00 Sat., Oct. 7 Lalayctte In regards to our possibilities of Away 11:00 Sat., Oct. 14 Gettysburg Away 3:00 a winning season co-captain Ted Wed- Oct. 18 Rider Homo 3:00 Toluba expressed the team's opti Sat- Oct 21 Holstra (Homecoming) Homo 10:00i a-m. mism, "with an ever-improving Wod.. Oct 25 Muhlonburg Homo 3:30i p-m. team that knows only hustle, the Sat, Oct. 28 Lycoming Away 1:30 PATRONIZE outlook is definitely bright." Of Wod.. Nov. 1 East Stroudsburg OUR course, the Colonel booters will face Sat, Nov. 4 Slovens 2:30 pan. formidable opposition having sev ADVERTISERS All Homo Events — Wilkes Collcgo Athletic Field eral "All-MAC" players but veteran Frank Lepore says, “We’ll hustle _ them to death." The latest word from Coach Jim 10 S. MAIN ST. WILKES-BARRE. PA. Busii Jiness? Ferris indicates the starting lineup i It's quite < simple. is indefinite, but will probably in VA 5-4767 clude Chuck Weiss and Erwin C It's other c people's money. I? tig at the fullback slots and 1 — Alexander Dumas ;; HARDCOVER - BOOKS - PAPERBACKS Toluba at center halfback. Clyde GREETING CARDS • CONTEMPORARY Old Timers' Day will be celebrated by the s 1 Roberts, Frank Lepore, Walt Pru soccer squad , RECORDS - PARTY GOODS sakowski, and Pete Eckhart seem tomorrow when the 1961 squad plays the Alumni in n their annual to have gained berths on the line clash at Wilkes Athletic Field at 10:00 a.m. This lis contest will ’ with John Adams holding down the serve a dual role as Coach Ferris will get a good jood look at this goal-tending chores. year's squad while the Alumni will have the day t "TRESJOLI" f to renew old | Coach Ferris has been driving memories. is Ready to Serve You ... Millie Giltins, Manager the booters to whip them into top Lending the Alumni into the i Old Timers downed the Colonels, Leading physical shape, and he has juggled battle will be Coach John Reese 1 3-1, in a hard-f< , in a hard-fought game. Tim his lineup to balance weaknesses, Joe Mor ger. Jenkins, -..... both offensively and defensively. who will serve as -playing - - manager. ' irgan and Carl Ha-1 —v Reese n • as’ head soccer >ra scored Injuries, although not serious ones, iIn Coach served ccerI Ivvira scored for 1 the Alumni while GENE SHAKER'S BOWLING SUPPLIES CALL have been starting to creep up on coach • before • turning the reigns over Clyde Robert rts dented the net fori Special discounts on Trophies & Plaques the squad. Freshman Don Jacoby to Ferris for the 1957 season. Other the varsity. Low Engraving Ratoa VAlloy has been out for a week with u Phono VA 4-9731 returning soccermen will be Joe Coach Ferris is looking forward | 5-5058 pulled groin muscle while Chuck | 288 S. Main Si. Wilkes-Barre. Pa. Weiss has a swollen knee and Morgan and Carl Havirn who or to watching his charges take to the George Tensa is still hampered by ganized the Alumni clash last year, field against the Alumni as he will i a sprained ankle. Tim Jenkins, Lew Zwiebcl, Bobby be able to see the team work under fire for the first time this year. After the home op: opener against Ontko, Bob Payne, Jim NcddofT, “Inter-team scrimmages are good Susquehanna on Wee TONY'S Wednesday the Younsu Koo, Ron Simms, and Ed but n hard contest against a strong Bo outstanding with tho latest Colonelsi will travel to Long Island McCaffery. S. River St BARBER SHOP In collfuro fashion — squad like the Alumni offers will on Septen >mber 30th to meet Wagner Ono Block from Campui give a very good showing of each SHAMPOO and SET — S1.50 in a renet ewed rivalry. In last year’s Alumni game the 29G SOUTH RIVER STREET player’s potential." COLD WAVES — 55.50 and up WILKES-BARRE. PA. "ACROSS FROM THE Y.M.CJL" ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦H.********.*.***.***. * ||||tlll!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHI 41 W. Northampton SU WUkcs-Barro IE: IE: ii»J E Book & Card Marl Colonels Meet Alumni Tomorrow; Morgan, Reese Lead Old-Timers Wilkes College | BOOKSTORE | PIZZA-CASA (Famous for Italian Food) PHONE VA 4-3367 24 PUBLIC SQUARE p f 7 7 A daked daily 1 1 U U rt 11 A.M. to 12 P.M. Specializing in SPAGHETTI - RAVIOLI (Real Homo-Mado Sauco) Steaks • Chopn ■ Soalood Plxza Take-Outs (All Sixes) Sandwiches of All Kinds nuiuiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimtmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiii PIZZA — Opon Dally: 11 ajn. to Mldnlto Sunday: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. JOE MANGANELLO’S 334 South Main Shoot Wllkon-Bano. Pa. Phono VA 3-9413 To Avoid Walting • . . For Your School Supplier Shop at . . Whore the Crowd Goos . . • Aitor the Dance GRAHAM’S 96 South Main Street VA 5-5625 Ray Hottie's Seafood - Sleala • Chops • Sandwich*1 243 South Main Street 1 V 5 tc U c< P1 hi sc £If he ht ar ro ar s fr ?< E �L . -^G1 September 22,—1961 --------—---------------------------------------------- WILKES COLLEGE BEACON __________________________________________________ 5 r Gridders Drill With Veteran Line >s ' Twelve Reluming Leiiermen Aid pinkowski's Bid for Winner Jt on ably grid. j Jnce ’ring cd when they were seniors, Last _____ season the Colonels _____ is were ^0 pro teams. Defensively the; they were Linite-hard and allowed only 109 points in nine games. Offensively they spent the season sputtering snd stalling and managed only 50 points in a 2 and 7 season. The reason for this odd trans formation from a defensive Goliath to an offensive inadequate seemed to He largely with the quarterback corps where Paul Aquilino shared the starting role with Al Gubanich. I Although they proved to be ample runners, neither could throw long passes consistently and, as a result, opponents stacked their lines to halt the ground attack. As of now, Coach Pinkowski seems to have the answer to this problem in quarterback Ted TravisBey from Phoenixville. The 5’-9”, 165-pound freshman has shown that he can throw the ball accurately as well as carry it effectively. He has displayed a good deal of poise and confidence in performing his I role. Bill Schwab and Al Gubanich ’i are vying for the quarterback slot [ also. Krisulevicz of Plymouth i Tom K!—-f powers the Colonel runni running game. The 55’10”, 170 pound sei senior runs from uui fullback and has tthe speed toi make the long gain. ILast season Tomn was ranked fourth in yardage gained in 1the MAC while averaging 3J yardsi per carry. Frank Wai- ) ccmiaxr © mi, txt coca-cola c Aniinnes Returns io Wilkes As Assistant Grid Coach lace of Larksville is expected to run n ifrom the left halfback position whil< yle the right half post is still beinj xving contested by Bud Hardy, John " Gardner, and Richie Capitan. Hardy poses a double threat with his abili ty to pass as well as run. The biggest asset the Wilkesmen possess is their line with a number of lettermen returning to action. A eteran Rick Rees will be hard to dislodge at right end while Larry Turcl is battling for the left end positionTackle and guard posts will be less troublesome spots for Pinkow- 1 ski as he has a number of eager candidates for these positions. At ’ tackle will be Jim Brunza, GT’, °00 pot 200 pound senior, and Pete Wine-. brake, returning to Wilkes after | “-“ a stintt in the Marine Corps >s wh where ke was an All-Marine tackle. r le. Pete also was named Outstanding Li a iso wa of Linein 1957 at Wilkes. uunior Jur Marv Antinn n<t man in Nick Alesandro is also contest •"♦“sting a tackle post while Chuck Cher jrun- be one of the best middle-men in oolo is sidelined with a leg injt injury. the conference. Last season Bill At rtv guard guard will will be be Jerry Jerry Mo Mohn, Mohn,: showed vast improvement. ------ pound----5'8”, 210 junior; Don T ” Eller, ■ Among the upperclassmen bida senior; and freshman Len IKibil___ ding for varsity spots are Dick Bli dis of Plymouth. Mohn was ss the sick, John Evanich, Paul Aquilino, only lineman in the MAC to win :o wnn Bill Mulford, and Joe Kruczek. Outstanding Sophomore plaudits last season. Bill Meneeley, GT’, 190 pound junior from Coughlin, ighlit is expected to start at center; may very well Heady to Servo You With a Complete Lino of Sweaters. Jackets, Emblems, Sporting Goods on JU ■e, jk Six-Man Touchball Team Rosters Due; Need Student Boss Marv Antinnes, 3, former Colonel Mr. John G. Reese, Director of gridder, has been named . assistant to Francis Pinkowsl ski and will serve Athletics, would like to get the in as backfield coachi to the Wilkes tramural six-man football league under way as soon as possible. He footbpll team. requests that the team captains Antinnes, who compiled one of turn in their rosters to him at the the top rushing records in the Mid gym during the coming month. dle Atlantic College Division last — — All the team rosters□ must be in year as a Wilkes fullback, began be---- before the schedule cann be made iup his teaching duties nt Meyerss High L.b.. and this must be done soon so that tii School a few weeks ago. He is ex the league can start earl,. pected to serve as assistant wres Officials are needed and1 they will tling coach at that school. be paid for their services, s. A stuWinner of numerous awards here, dent director is also needed. ! sted should contactt Mr. Antinnes served as captain of both i can be found in the igym football and wrestling teams last e rear of Cl >hase year. He ranked among the first floor. ten in MAC standings in rushing, scoring, and total offense for two consecutive years, capping his per formance by being named to the northern division All-Conference squad and the ECAC team of the week. Alan’ also was MAC wres tling champion in the 177 pound division for the past three years. Chuck Robbins WILKES COLLEGE FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE 1961 FOOTBALL Opponent Place SaL. Sept 30 Moravian Homo Sat. Oct 1:30 pan. Ursinus 2:00 pan. Sat. Oct 21 Lycoming (Homecoming) Homo 2:00 pan. Sat- Not. Diddnson Homo 2:00 pan. Sat., Nov. 11 Havcriord Away 1:30 pan. 7 8:00 pan. Away SaL, Nov. IS Susquehanna All Homo Events — Wilkes College Athlotlc Field 28 North Main Street iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin^ welcomes To WILKES COLLEGE PQRR&l t IAIHD 2:00 pan. P.M.C. Sat. Oct 14 JORDAN'S MEN'S FURNISHINGS and HATS of QUALITY Est. 1871 The Narrows Shopping Center STUDENTS and MODERN FACULTY ENGLISH HANDBOOK CITY SHOE REPAIR For Complete Shoo Sendee for the 1961 -1962 school year from SECOND. EDITION 18 W. Northampton St.. Wilkea-Bano THE® HUI? "Formal Wear" RENTAL Newcomers to Wilkes will find that Wyoming Valley has many fine stores on a par with those of large metropolitan areas. The HUB is ready to offer affec tionate attention to your clothing needs from head to Spodal Price to StudoaU BAUM'S 198 S. Washington St. foot. BETWEEN CLASSES... get that refreshing new feeling with Coke! Come in, browse around and get acquainted. . . . you don’t have to buy a thing. Be sure to see The Beacon next wook for details of how you may open your own personal charge account. A. Poruglno Buon Pranio 204 S. Main St. Bottled under authority of The Coci-Cole Company by KEYSTONE COCA-COLA BOTTLING1 COMPANY 141 Wood Stroot 'WUkos-Barro, Pa. PERUGINO'S VILLA Italian-American Heitauranl VA 3 6276 WUkes-Dano. Pa. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin - �6 Friday, September 22, 1961 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON Experience Gained by Six Grads Top June Dean's Lisi Baltimore Symphony Orchestra BiancoB in Completing With Perfeci Semester Averages To Perform at Tuesday's Assembly Government Internship Six students who graduated last Juno attained perfect The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under the direction of . . Lil|ian I averaa .™nrages for the preceding semester. They were Dorothy Ford. Dr. Elliott W. Galkin will present an interesting and stimulating y»B c|ng Bodzio - -inn Pennsj . siness ■ — education major; Judith Gavenas. a chemistry major " concert at next Tuesday's assembly in the gymnasium. The nja state?j a part of the Pennsylvaj government nent was a 1 reward_ . , ikxale Hughes, an elementary education major; William Rauh program, which begins at 11 a.m., will feature the music of jng and cl nd Robed ’ 'ing exper a biology major; Betty Roes, an elementary education majorSacchini, Bach, and Mozart, and Robert HoU Hall Lewii. Lewis. ------------------- “ This'the^n^p^ed wi opinion and Robert Sallavanti, a chemical engineering major. ' —• Professor Galkin is a conducting graduate of Paris ConCon- by ICting graduate of the the Paris by Michn Michael F. P. Bianc Bianco, senior --------------------------------------------------if Sixty-seven other students were servatory and the Ecole Nonnale s ience major, lie in Paris. He also holds the political science after commajor » ‘ also named to the Dean’s List for " Ph. D. musicology from Cornell. His professional experience criod of sun His professional experience as as pieting a period summer govern attaining averages of 3.25 or betconductor has been extensive and varied. mental service fftol.C at the Pennsylvania ter. They were: Joseph Bellorno D Tuesday’s program will include^--------------------------State Capitol. 3.41; Michael Bianco, 3.28; Sandri' — the following selections: Overture Along with nine other governBiber, 3.47; Louis Bierly, 3.33; Ann V to Oedipe a Colonne by Antonio Freshman Week Success Bohning, 3.60; Samuel Book, 3.33. * Sacchini, Symphony No. 29 in A In Campus Orientation Patricia Boyle, 3.61; Barbara Buckby Major by Mozart, Concerto for Finnegan Fellowship Foundation Thc nnnua The anr l awards assembly Piano and Orchestra in C Major byMary Frances Barone Awards. The Finnegan Foundation presided iresided over yest ’ by Giovanni Paisiello, Roumanian Before the------appea ice of the cn- "'ns established to provide practi- Eugene Farley. oarnnee .... S. Farl Dances by Bela Bartok, Concert tire student body campus, thc cnl training in government and were presented ... Piece for Bassoon and Strings by freshman class wi oriented last politics for outstanding students in have attained acadc Berrill Phillips, and Village Music week through a pi ■nm designed Pennsylvania colleges and univer durin b° by Dougins Moore. sal in coI by -j the Student Go Government co sities and to honor James A. Finne •. forg Phillips is a professor of music operation with the administration. gan. registrar and director of admissions I at Eastman School of Music and The purpose of the orientation proBianco found his experience "re- nt the college, presented the Linda , for Moore is chairman of the music | gram ....... — to direct the was freshmen to .he r.. .... .............. -v , warding because the members of Morris Award to Ann Znaniecki, a wa department at Columbia University, campus ’-‘ion and the rrepresentapus facilities and1 buildings nnd I the foundation me Daniel Abrams, pianist, will also to acquaint then rith the tradigovernment gave me " :m with tradi-, lives of thc government perform with the group on Paisicl- tions_______________ and custom: " _ ’ " ’ valuable ______ insight into government ; customs of the college. 1 lo’s Concerto for Piano and OrchesAtt the opening session on Tues- nnd P°>'tical political action, and challenging avcragc an Stt tra in C Major. day, Mr. Robert JMorris, Dean Gert- Px’causc °f thc ncw Mr j'Jhn CtakkJ P“P1« responsibility "jE'ce 196 The orchestra is also scheduled rude: A. Doane, Dean Gertrude A. Doane then 3.8o; Bonnie Ruth Jenkins, 3.45; Donne, K Mr. John Chwalek, PCOP’C nnd arc"s °f rc rcc to present performances in this nn d1 Dean Dean George rgan Jones, SO Ralston presided. presided. were made known to me." I presente tl and : George eve area at Keystone Junior College, Following the morning n moenlns sessions,! Along with the other winners of Wives of ____________________ 3.G2; Vicki Folk lowing the sessions, King’s College and Marywood Col Dean sen wart is presented annually 1>0,'“cs', 3 ?“' !?■ 3 B3i ins Doane and Ralston made re- tac Eannual competition, Bianco was This award is presented annu: lege. Thi 10 has at- Arlcnc Levy, 3.81; Richard Lewin, marks concerning their views on 1 given """" the opportunity to work as . to the sophomore coed who ber ’C during 3 33; Christopher Loesch, 3.50; the freshman year. In the evening, | a trainee in the Labor and Industry tained ...^ the highest average in an |i hcr frcshman ycar nt on ireshman dormitory students were Department, and to take part m " ' t the cd orientation program per VnehX . SUPPORT rep ementary sc P h Olzinski, 3.6G; Harry Schoern reP Elementary YOUR auspices of the Wilkes Chapter of ,ntcrn. an over-all view of the Edu .jon Owens, 3.55; John Pikulski, 3.33; . ” the Junior Chamber of Commerce, I operations of the state government. A, Kish'c] president ident of Student Frank Poianowski, 3.61; Barbara Por UNITED FUND Peter Greenberg, Inter-Dormitory ^mneo spent the period of his | Government,’ discussed Price, 3.82; Patricia Rossi, 3.64; te« Council president, officiated. 1 Mary Sakoski, 3.53. thc On Wednesday, Albert Kishcl, 1 Charles Schmauch, 3.35; Sally bud “ bc de’ Schoffstall, 3.37; Alan Schneider, president of Student Government, rdlo'did “t“™k withSPub' thc «»’»"= J”8 "'bi Two New Dorms Added I reviewed iwivwvu the inv scncuuie schedule of oi Freshman r resnman i f— 3.64; Martin Schultz, 3.40; Stephen sch: Students returning to campus Week. Following WontI?nllrtwinn. this, thin IDC ITtC conz Schwartz, 3.40; Jane net Simpson, Stu e‘" this week were greeted with the ductedd a tribunal. Later cmt Democratic State Commiitvu- uu u t >uer in in the, P 3J28; John Turner, 3 —, ----r„ 3.25; Joseph 'an: site of two new buildings recently day, studc student leaders c""' Rights fact sheet. leaders served asi Civil Spii Trosko, 3.40; Sandra Ungar, 3.87; Freshman Week program. acquired by the college. |l gui des and His work with Public Relations „ ,, guinea uuu ir instruct itors for conNed Van Dyke, 3.25; William VanDr. Farley then welcomed the consisted in writing press releases f ? Howarth Hall, located on South . ferences ------- — • —tours of" campus. and m.?en r and returning students to Fossen, 3.33; Edward Walters, 3.23; Franklin Street, will ____ serve___ as a jn the afternoon, Theta Delta for the Department and doing re- thc college for and spoke on the im- Walter Weaver, 3.33; Norma c°llc new women’s dormitory. ivllu Rho U1 and Student Govcmme sent spon-| search on legislation which the De- portance Wer ” "" ’Ed ’■toward Wilk, W..W, 3.75; ‘ 3.27; ancc of making decisions. The Wentz, sored Big Sister and a The other new addition, Bennett | sor cd the u. Big partment wanted passed or de- por college president said that there is Diana Williair lomas cale im, 3.62; Thor Hall, has been a property of thc I Brother the sumrely. The | feated. Toward the end ofcompiling uiuuhcr parties respective! Wozniak," a nced for intcKritY to P“t into Williams, 3.28;, John Jo college for some time. It formerly chairmer assisted compilir en of these programs «ms were | mer, — Bianco ---- ----------- in Directory iecki, 3.38; Carol standards we believe in. Ann Znaniecki, a Radio and Television Triovision I Dirrotor served as a faculty residence but luiiry Mary Frances Fr -.•ion Rip- “ ----------- c^ect Barone, Marior was nrtmnnt of Thc Pegram was concluded with 3.47. this was converted into a men’s1 pie, and Brent O’Connell. Fv. FollowIVn-. n -publication of thc . Department of the singing of the Alma Mater cam dormitory. Labor and Industry, ing both events, a freshman party I Labor legi under the direction of Mr. Richard I The additions bring the total was conducted at the Jewish Com-1I A!on Along w S wlth '”.s. governmental “k- Bianc number of campus buildings to mu.lt. Center. work, 1! !» Bianco participated in week- Chapline. O PENN BARBER SHOP • the twenty-eight. ninistraition, a newly insticonferences at thc administraClub oriental..... Next Door to YJ4.C.A. Biai jf F Freshman tuted phase of ----- ...— Week, tivc level at which cabinet officials 3 Barbers at Your Service Rog ™ explained the functions of their took place on Thursday afternoon. Patronize Bull lames J. Balora. Prop. I respective departments. He and All clubs on campus were repre vest Cigars Cigarettes Soda Candy BROWN’S __ with . sented nnd the members of these ■ the other interns also imet Our Stuc 22 W. Northampton St. WUkcs-Bans organizations set up displays and Governor David L. Lawrence ing Kosher Delicatessen exhibitions and discussed the func several occasions, a man whom mon Advertisers tions, opportunities, and advantages I Bianco found to be a “personable We specialize in R I and an effective administrator". of their particular group. Spe< take-out sandwiches Freshman Week was brought to ‘Pniuted in : Orie JOBS!... a close on Friday at noon when the OPEN DAILY FROM 8:30 TO 10:00 Ted class attended a luncheon at Hotel CAREERSI ... Ono Block from tho Campus nour BOSTON, LOS ANGELES Sterling. At that time, Dr. Eugene What's the difference Headquarters for betv LONDON S. Farley addressed the class. 298 S. River St. between the two? clas: On Friday evening, Student Gov WILKES JACKETS ball VA 3-5083 A JOB ernment sponsored a “Come and Lettered Bon: I Meet Us Dance”. Is accessary to cam a living or Stuc to supplement present limited Post ------------------------- ------------------------------------------- 12 - LEWIS-DUNCAN - 2 income. futu A CAREER SPORTS CENTERS Plan is a GOAL that awaits a man HE. Market St — WUkaa-Barro or woman who is willing to WELCOME SCHOLARS! — and — mako early sacrilico by working hard, learnig and studying to Narrows Shopping Center App become a qualilied executive. AH INTtlHATIOHAL We have openings for singers in all sections. Kingston • Edwardsville fern ^^^OAILV HtWVAHZ^^ IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE No auditions — no fees — credit given. WHERE YOU START TO WORK *en TO REACH YOUR GOAL Coni Sopranos and tenors especially needed. POMEROY'S has both strej Tut Tuesday 4 to 5 — Thursday 3 to 5 — Gies Hall ting JOBS and CAREERS Shop Monday 9:30-8:55 as p to offer! — Wilkes College Chorus — ning CAREER POSITIONS— indie for training In Merchandising, thou Control. Personnel, Operations EXPERT REPAIR Stud and Sales Promotion. On AU Makes that JOBS— International News Coverage ELECTRIC SHAVERS danc on a FULL tlmo or PART limo affai basis In selling or service areas The Chrlitlan Science Monitor Sharpened MEN AND WOMEN Interested in Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Headquarters One Norway St., Borton 15, Mm». CAREER OR JOB opportunities with a Cleaned Sen department store that Is alllllatcd for College Fashions ouod Send your nawipoper for tho time Th with ono of tho country's largest re chocked. Enclosed find my check or Adjusted tail organizations . . . wrlto Io tho money order. 1 year $22. Tunod-up MANAGING DIRECTOR 6 months $11 3 months $5.50 ticisi POMEROY'S. INC. WILKES-BARRE. PA. semi EXPERTLY REPAIRED AND SERVICED' Noma ■'vnik Unit o! Allied Stores Corp. InclKn”-”3 ” SHAVEnsl <01A FHth Avonuo. Now York. N.Y. "ill THE POSTON STORE Addroii Apply Only By Romlngton Ronson Wrlllon Application Sunbeam Schick Norolcc :o Stato Full Particulars City obtni SAME DAY SERVICE Replies will bo hold In of V ❖♦J-+++4.4..j.4.4..H..>+++++.>4.4.+4.++++++++++++++ti!_+++++^++ Shavor Repair -- Street Floor strict confidence. Univ Stat* PB-18 SrXiSS Two Coeds Honored For Academic Records X' At Awards Assembly 7721:- 5! S3 a?. rSH I - - s 1 T: anl r the^ Christian \ Science Monitor Lazarus Interesting Accurate Complete THE NEW UNIVERSITY SHOP ^vw&ic, EiaL ^yVaUicA. '”w. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource This is Wilkes University's Beacon Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the Beacon's predecessors, The Bucknell Bison Stampede, 1934-1935 and The Bucknell Beacon, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>. Missing Issues: 1947 August 8th 1947 September 5th 1947 October 3rd 1947 October 17th 1947 October 31st 1947 November 21st 1947 December 19th 1948 September 9th 1950 April 28th 1953 April 10th 1962 February 2nd Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1951 September 22nd Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951 September 22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/df0c9ccdf84f7ebf73c6bca42e7da082.pdf 48558fdc3d341da300525763145698e5 PDF Text Text Wilkes College "A chiel'6 among ye, Jakin' notes, an' faith, he’ll prent it"— Bums. ’ Vol. 6„ No. 1 BEACON WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA A HEARTY WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF 1955! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1951 Brafc, tatapfc Up Etas DEAN RALSTON REVIEWS DRAFT RULES’ BELIEVES MOST MEN MAY EARN DEGREES NOTICE! WILKES COLLEGE PROUDLY ENTERS ITS NINETEENTH COLLEGIATE YEAR TODAY There will be an important STUDENT MUST COMPLETE FORM 109 Wilkes College today begins its 19th year of educational reorganization meeting of the service to Wyoming Valley About 200 new students are enter BEACON on Wednesday, With the world situation in the chaotic state that it is at the ing in 1933 ing the institution for the first time. Since its foundinc September 19th, at 12:30 in present time most college students are interested in their status sped into a as Bucknell junior College, tho institution has develop, the BEACON office. in regard to government draft regulations. In an interview with Staff members arc urged to fine community college, which offers undergraduate work in unde Dean Ralston the following statement was made in pertinence attend. Freshmen wishng to several major Helds and graduate work in Education. 1 . to the students classification. Dean Ralston stated that the issue join the newspaper staff are Hundreds of studentsi milled about iho campus today. todc As in of students in regard to the draft is as indefinite now as it has invited to attend. previous years, a good part of the student body wandered wander about been in the past year. The draft calls have been light but this : attempting to find the location of their scheduled tedulc classes. But has been duo to adequate enlitsments in the Air Cor >rps and Navy --------------------after today's preliminaries the students will get down to tho and also due to temporary satisfied — militc .....itary demar I sixtcon-wcck grind of tho fall semester. The Dean said, “No one can pre- forward to the prospect of serving .j diet when an upsurge in draft quo a tour of duty in the armed forces tas will occur. The college student any time if they arc in the age bracket from eighteen to thirtyunder the present regulations has five. The college believes that the Two students from Greece are a fairly good chance to complete student should continue with his entering Wilkes College this fall his college education if ho has education without interruption, under the sponsorship of Grceki American members of the DaughStudent assembly programs will be presented under a somemaintained a satisfactory record comply with government requests ters of Penelope. in regard to draft laws, and post what different setup this year. In a most ,generous offer, the in college or has achieved good re pone fulfillments of service in the According to th? Anglo-Ameri- _ Community mity Center made it possible for Wilkes College sults on the qualification record.” armed forces until college hasi can-Hellenic Bureau of Education, Jeswish ' New York, which is cooperating to use its spac ‘ icious auditorium for assemblies. Thus, for the first Ralston added that under the been completed. with the local Greek-Americans time, Wilkes has an appr present draft laws it still holds oropriate auditorium where the whole and Wilkes College, the two stu that a person who is in the upper dents arc expected to arrive with student body can attend cassemblies. half of the Freshman Class or All students will be required to........ ...... ________ ive Whitney and ___ composed of in the next few days. They arc upper two-thirds of the Sopho —sentcr, Mike Lt Lewis, Lou Miss Katia Katageorgopoulu, Vo- attend the weekly meetings at the Jane- Carpenter, Cue ’n’ Curtain has a busy more and Junior Class can expect las, Magnesias, Greece, and Con Jewish Community Center on South Bonnanni, Carl Tosko, am to have his induction postponed. season planned for the coming stantine Andreas Arvanitogeorgos, River Stret between Sterling and lace will arrange for >r ;a certain Or if the student has completed school year. Freshmen are re 'McClintock Halls. However, some number of programs. Th The student Kerkyra, Greece. the Selective Service qualification alternate Both students have excellent re allowances have been permitted, .programs ------ will — ---------le with the minded that there will be a examination and has obtained a cords. They have written letters Freshman and sophomores will be programs of the college college. At the meeting September 2Cth at store of 70 or above he can expect to Wilkes expressing gratitude for allowed three cuts per year. Ju- first assembly meeting con Thurs 8 p.m. This will give those to have his inductin postponed. the opportunity to study in the niors may take eight while seniors day morning at eleven o’>clock, Dr. Students who have satisfied the freshmen, who desire to, an United States and a desire to use will be allowed fifteen cuts. Any Farley will deliver a talk on “Our c^luirements for postponement their education for the benefit of student who takes more than his Modern Dilemma.” opportunity to sign up ans per*ither by academic achievement or allotted number of cuts will bo their homeland. ie thesmanent members of the ’elective service examination will The Daughters of Penelope re required to make them up the fol group. An enjoyable propinn gr normally be placed in a 2-A entecently sponsored a benefit dance, lowing year. All students must n ___ is gram ii planned for the even f01? by the local draft board. proceeds of which are to be used complete the assembly require “The entire question,” the Dean ing after the -necessary busito defray the cost for the two ments before graduation. A student committe headed by confessed, “of whether or not a I students. ’tudent wilt or will not be called Two foreign students, other than Will depend upon the decisions of NEW DORMITORY FOR WOMEN the two students sponsored by the the local draft board. The student Daughters of Penelope, will begin 1 Jnay have made an excellent mark their studies at Wilkes College i jn the selective service qualifica1 pon examination and may be dotoday. One of them is from Mexico, ■ng above average work in college, the other from Greece. )'et, the local draft board may call Alfonso Tovar, Lomas de Chahim because of involvement in pultcpec, Mexico, is a special stu 1 £°me social difficulty.” dent. Nacional de Drogas, S. A., The general picture of our local «mpU3 i3 quite heartening. The by whom 'Mr. Tovar is employed pan said that few if any students , is sending him to Wilkes College e»gible for the draft have been to familiarize himself with the 1 '"led to service. This does not English language for business pur PPly to those who have been in poses. j «’ervc categories. In the light Mr. Tovar has a theoretical u-,Past experience and consistent *"h advice offered before, Dean knowledge of the English langu '“■slon stated that it behooves age. He will pursue courses in Public Speaking, English Compoutudent to achieve a good siton, and English Exposition. Be 1P[, , to su’tain himself in colsides the three English courses, . ’:® to tho completion of his cduTovar will carry thre electives I .. un- In this line it to imperative which he hopes to utilize as a ans tvtry BlU(tont who is eighteen comptroller, which is Ids selected a a half years or beyond provocation. ^nr,n 1RD, complete It, subJohn Stamatos Theloudcs, Chios, }1 “ to the college for completion Island of Chios, Greece, begins his p aecond portion of the form, studies at Wilkes with tho am f •be college will forward I lie bition of becoming an engineer. lKm ,0 the student’s local draft His attendance nt tho College has .’’’’to. f.oca| draft boards hnye Inbeen made possible by an Ame rrn?C<l lllc college that the pcrrican friend and the assistance of ,. ,aK<" of students completing Wilkes College. ’ "rm 109 hns been very poor and Mr. Theloudcs, les, 17, was gradu , those who have failed In this ated from thee Chios Gymnasium I?.r”'ct nre eligible for 1-A ciaofor Boys In June lOal. Ho has '■cation In the draft. Mr. Ralston some knowledge of the English ., RCs that every student procure language. °toi 109 and complete it so that at*d^rB^t ,x>ard ntlRlit know tho . Mt. McClintock decided to glvo the I 1)01 o the college when ho loomed loet Mr. Bob Riley, psychology In roman"■ dormitory. Slotting Hall, wei structor, recently married Marita Sheridan, class of *61. GREEK-AMERICANS TO AID GREEK STUDENTS ASSEMBLY PROGRAM UNDER NEW SET-UP; ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND NOTICE! and A1 Wnl_ MEXICAN, GREEK MEN ENROLLED AT WILKES I I. �ROMAYNE GROMELSKI ( Nowsi Editor >XLOW JAMES FOX Faculty Adv But 'tis not moot that we should thus disturb Our Saint and his celestial scholars hale. This vein splenetic let us therefore curb. For we who dwell in this Wyoming AVale so can go Should comfort take in this: who cist JOE CHERRIE Circulation Manager Business Manager ED BOLINSKI Photographer News Staff on. David Chet Molly. Irene Janoald. Mike Lewi*. Joo Paco. Panic Masai Rlbacovo Eugene Saudato. Paul Been, Bob Sandero. Richard F , .Ullar Wilkes halfback from 194G a tale of woe in this hemi-1 to 1949, has been assigned to a berth sphere rl up your toes and as assistant coach to Coaeh RaisThat wi11 curl ear tingle an ea spine with shivAnd shimmy your J ers of fear. _ ... corer There once was a kindred of yours Pc.nnsyIvanin Colgans is ... in in the past T— t.vlvNo Who styled himself t Qf rebellion. This i: total caste int nnd , ' ” r > “ • Which heeds itself first and others last. (Or barley-wine), retiring then to sheets That always smelt of fragrant lavender. Who hears the milkmaid's song today? Who meets An hostess who will dress a chanvender? CHUCK GLOMAN Feature Editor JOSEPH ROGAN Listen dear Frosh and ye shall Your honest ale-house we frequent no more. Where, with your brethren, oft you quaffed your beer GEORGE KABUSK Editor-In-Chicl Phillips. | PHONE 4-4651 EXT. 19 COLONELS TO BE LED WARNING WORDS O gentle Shade, your devotees deplore The fallen state of all you held most dear: “ “eihss: SSx TDR OPENS SOCIAL 1 SEASON WITH PARTY To pubs unsullied yet by video? —Betelgeuse the laboratory there during the last three months. A paper published by and for tho student* ol Wilkes College CLARE BEDILLION Irene is treasurer of the biology highly developed skill in typewrit Member club and-is also active in Theta ing and shorthand. Selection, Miss Intercollegiate Press Delta Rho. Both she and Nancy Bedillion added, is based upon were Cinderella candidates last school and college records and year. EDITORIAL examinations administered by the Every" Wilkes College freshman] Marie Colletti is a sophoClinic. Women who qualify for ac ■orking toward a degree in girl has a big sister—but the wo-1 more wor» ceptance must be tops in both. Just before Miss Bedillion left men of McClintock Hall now have commerce and finance. Seeing that she is a business administration Rochester, she stopped to say three extra-special big sisters. Frosh, it is a pleasure to welcome you to Wilkes College, i “good-bye” to F. L. Hanson, di Properly called honor students, major, her work this past summer -- these unexpected additions to the was altogether in line with her During the three-day orientation period you have heard several rector of non-medical personnel at all the _____ modi- . .fledglings the Clinic. “Send us all —.. ......... ’ families were named studies at Wilkes; she did general welcoming addresses which, doubtless, have assured you that cal secretaries you can, ” he n," he urged. urged, ! by by Mrs. Mrs. Gerti Gertrude Marvin Wil- office work for an export-import „f women, last week. firm in New York. everyone connected with Wilkes College is happy to receive “They will be recivcd with open I liams, dean,. of Nancy Fox and Irene arms.” He expressed a preference, 1!Thcy arc: 1. ■ Rose Marie, too, is an active you. ior honor students, and sorority member and a singer with Miss Bedillion stated, for college- Wang, senior ie Colletti, Today, is an important day; you are entering a new period trained secretaries, especially those Rose Marie ---- . sophomore . the Choral Club. of life. Perhaps, the Beacon’s welcome will aid you in reaching with courses in physiology and honor student. Mrs. Williams expl-!-~* anatomy. that more important day in June of 1955. appointment of the girls mark Miss Bedillion is most enthuer a the the beginning of an experimer’ 1 You are making a great transition. By now you may realize siastic about her summer at vorked in .... . in student government -t Wl’k'1 > i many • that college life is different from high school life. You will have Clinic. “I have woracu .•e done The honor students will work in offices,” she said, “and' If have more independence, but with it goes the demand for personal many types of secretarir trial work, cooperation with Miss Clare Be- ] Through a cooperative effort of .— a?. rmore in- I dillion, faculty resident at McClin-1 Wilkes College and Bucknell Uniresponsibility. By far, the most important thing you must learn but I have never had teresting and stimv ,",i’'* tulating office tock. in supervising the activities, versity, residents of Wyoming Val to do is budget your time. In short, Wilkes is a community col .s well as visit-, academic and social, of the fresh- ■ ley will be able to do graduate position. Patients, as lege; we are near our families and friends. It would be foolish wuiuu uu ,from all over , man girls billeted in the newly ac- ’ work in Education. aired and redecorated residence., >e«pto.. tor-book non-medical .,, | quire lo ask you to sever all connections with these peoj The new Bucknell-Wilkes pro they will be kcepSSpecifically, ’learnin' " isn't everything in this world. Neverthless, you must staff get some of the• benefits of | ers of the keys and the sign-out gram enables candidates for the their experiences.” master’s degree in education to leam to distribute your time wisely. Lest her hopefuls should1 be mis book. take 18 semester hours of their resident, I’anda You will discover that you can "cut" classes to your heart's iled, C(jt Miss Bedillion wnm» warned A Towat led that work in Wilkes-Barre. summer just — past Rradui T jUSt ’ work- graduate —tot- at nt the thn Clinic C.ltnir is i not easy. The I spent the st desire. But remember that you're only cheating yourself. Many work the program requires mg in the children’s section of the However, Howei toes a„ instructor can cover more material, more vividly in JjW. Hk. that the remaining 12 semester t pitals throughout the country, is public library there. She is an act- 1 that ‘ s be earned at Lewisburg, fifty minutes than you can in five hours of reading! .... . , looking for young women who have , K It will be possible to make a host of new friend at Wilkes. not only specific training in score-’ tarial skills and office procedures You may find yourself getting into "bull sessions," which are but also initiative, a sense of sefine, providing they aren't overdone. This goes along with sponsibility, emotional stability, .nd McClintock McClintock Hrito S.dvn.n, d.rcctor of «ton..»n « and ability to organize. and Halls budgeting time. Nancy’’ss sister,, Fat. who entered entered ! Bueknell University. University. “■niere will never be enough | Nancy sister, Pat, Take notes copiously. You will leam that it is possible to secretaries with this combination Wilkes last week, is of her I SCHEDULE TROUBLE remember material longer if you write it—besides notes are an of qualifications to satify the need charges at McClintoc tock. student, in large clinics,” the Wilkes teachThe other senior honor h indispensable aid in reviewing for examinations. During registration, a freshman .... Wang, ___ „, .of KunIrene is .a native na Of course, some of you will take this advice with a grair rain of | er opined. i ming, Chinn, ----------------ming, China, whowho ho| hopes to return co-ed discovered that there was salt. But ask any senior, he'll tell you why most students "fli lunk An assembly programwill w be i to' her homeland -------------------------- • after omes I a conflict in her schedule. Everyshe becor —3e« . Mu....... —„ — ,---------r ------- to -r —.......................... thinE would be fine-if sbe chans**1 20th, I .............. qualified practice medicine. For 1 held Thursday, September out" Putting it on the line, fifty percent of those who abuse at 11 11 o’clock o’clockininthe theauditorii auditorium of I |tho tho past two summers she has her gym hours—she did. only to college privileges will fail in their first semester, twenty-five jF ,r,. I at the Jewish Community Center, GO worked in the Robert Packer Hos- discover that it was a men's gym cent in the second semester, fifteen percent in their third can“' South River Street. I pital, Sayre, serving as head of | class. It’s n co-ed school, isn’t it'nine percent in their fourth semester. Yes, perhaps, one percent, or one student in the freshman class can bluff his or her way THE WAGES OF SIN through college. the Beacon staff wishes After a somewhat gloomy welcome, ’ you success in your pursuit of[ higher education. DEAN WILLIAMS I NAMES 3 HONOR STUDENTS AT DORM YOU Wilkes College 1951 Football Schedule , GRADUATE CENTER TO OFFER M. A. IN EDUC. NEW STUDENT NURSES BEGIN CLASSES EARLY Wilkes College 1951 Soccer Schedule I i 1 ; n.„ 1 AS YE REAP, SO SHALL YE SOW Believe mo. Wilkes la in 1951 - Wilkes College Football Roster -1951 CRITICAL NEED FOR MEDICAL SECRETARIES SPELLS OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN f WUkc* opens against SL Fronds on September 29. the running again. ChaacskL Norman Curtis. Jack ■Dalton. Albert •Davis. Edward ‘Edgerton. Edward •EUa*. George Fay. Hebert V. Fitzgerald, Ronald C. Foote. William Gritsko. Edward •-^31 It t?,SS’’ S15 UII: H ! iJ =g Aspiring medical Secretaries at Wilkes are now in an excellent position to learn exactly what will he expected of them when they leave academic halls for hospitals and laboratories. Miss Clare Bedillion, above, who 1< responsible for training medical secretaries and stenographers at Wilkes, has just returned to the campus from the internationally known Mayo Clinic, Rochester Minn., where fihe herself put in a . ummer stint ns a medical sec- many of them authorities of na tiona) reputation in tional ... their ----- ... particular branches of medicine, ’G r dut’es different departments. Her included handling ....._---- ________ „ routine corre------a.— and —.j wr spondence —jting **’- case histories, ns wellI as processing materials for spe seeches and medical publications. In a BEACC BEACON Interview, Miss Bedillion disclosed that the non medical staff nt the Mny<> Clinic numbers about 1600, including nearly 225 medical secretaries. She pointed out that the need for Mfos Bedillion undertook the secretaries with special training work with a view of collecting up- in medical stenography in bo acute to-datc materials to use for the I that the Clinic has it instituted u • fninw nrmrram supply instruction in medical stenography training program tn to h(j]p h and of learning what is expected the increasing demand, of medical secretaries in a large Wilkes women enrol enrolled In the medical stenography will clinic. phy program P Happily, she was able to do ju.it be interested to learn that . I under .16 difrradut ..... that. She worked ------... Clinic will accept graduates ferent physicians and surgeons. I have high zcholastic standing and FROM THE SIDELINES Al Molash, Brooklyn, N.Y., and By BOB SANDERS George "Mouse” McMahon will guide the Colonels as co-captains this season. WclL It'* finally here—lhai old book and brain drudgery that fnxpfri Both men are seniors and both 1 played the end position for Ralj song, "old itudenU nover die; they Just read away," And along with c •—t’s charges, McMahon on the ol- burdens of brainwork comet winter clothing. Iho pierce o! crisp air * ..'naive squad and Molash on the no«tril*. and the moil popular Fall sound of all—tho football kick-a U wl defensive platoon. Yep, footbalL tho banging, bruising sport that everybody follows. A Molash, a navy veteran, also is wo dlvo headfirst Into a pool of players to see Ju*t what WUkea Collogt a member of the baseball team, on Ita line-up thia aeaaon. and 11 doesn't look as bad a* some people think holding down the shortstop slot. At first glance. It looks discouraging to find approximately thirty-three Molash is six feet, two inches and tips the scales at 190. “Big Mo” on the squad because ol the usual turnout of fifty or sixty candidates La turned in a sterling performance vlou* year*. But these thirty-three men can prove to bo lust a* ollcctlv in the 1950 version of the Kings- teams o! the past because tho skeleton force 1* made up of players from Wilkes gridiron battle in which lino and backfield position* who have played a lol of football for Wilkes Col This one gathered many about his Wilkes captured a 14-12 victory. In the pasL flag McMahon, a graduate of Cough Coaeh Ralston ha* always■ taken green hopoful* and produced their tai And wandered about with bravado' ------------- Un High School lin High School where where he he was was aa and brag. So motto seem* Io be to “do everything logo Theta Delta Rho opened its member of the wrestling and track Into a clockwork machine. The The other sheep followed in foolish "ctq on tho grid! 1 1951-52 social season with a "Big teams, did not play football until and you'U do everything right" and with this kind cl systez tag foci* that as long ................. d Wilkes. Wilkes.'At Wilke* he »» WUkc* always looked lmpres*lvo In tho pasL This writer foe Sister” party in Sterling Hall on hc entered At Wilkes And then one day they met with 1 Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock. wrestled in the 167-pound class tho loam work* that way. tho opponent* will know they're not up again, a snag. Girls of the upper classes were on and was stopped just once last buaeh ol daisies. Wo'ro not tossing out bouquets—Just giving ano me ------hand to welcome the freshmt ihman season. MdMahon also helped the opinion. Justice lay quiet and bided time' girls to Wilkes College in genuiui ----- • Now for a look at tho team Itself. • moral ,Colonels down King’s in 1950 by Patiently watching this pantomine, helping to set-up the winning By starting with tho linemen, wo start with tho captains. End. Al Mok Awaited the action to reach its and to Theta Delta Rho in parti.---- .»...u.i own ' cular. Jane Salwoski, the organiteuchdoi and George McMahon. You upperclassmen know their calibre of play as w prime. zation ’ s new president, selected as I do. Thoy ’ ro good and thoy'ro tough boy* to crack. Malosh especially h Armed itself ably to smother the ' Mary Lamoreux to be freshman always been In tho limelight a* a defensive end because ol hl* consistency i crime. orientation chairman. Under the a play-wrecker and his ability to hold tho fort. "Mouse" McMahon has alwcr chairman ’ s direction “ big sisters" The rebellion was quelled, the re been a good man to pass that bcU to when Wilke* needed yardage plus tl were appointed to freshmen hav bels caught. fact that he'* a good puntor. ing similar interests and similar And swiftly to trial the miscreants i major fields of study. Each "big September On tho line, wo have "Pinky" Pinkowxki. Frank Radaxzowikt i. Hay Tai brought. Lou Solomcn end Ed Edgerton representing tho votorcm *ldo from last year sister" sent a personal invitation 29—St.. Francis College, away The trial was short squad. Also returning to WUkc* this year I* Al Dalton, a center v ___ playo irt for defense i to her “Ittle sister" to attend the October who there was naught. party. The refreshment committee 6—Univ, of Bridgeport, home tho Uno with tho powerhou»o team ol 1949—tho lasted "Sevan Block* ol Anlhrc rile." Dalton can open holes In any lino, is o good blocker, and xrilh hl* know 12—Ithaca College, away That night sweet mothers were adhered to the sorority’s tradition of offering dainty, but delicious re 27—Open how. can Improve tho squad a loL really distraught. freshments. November In tho backfield, all eyes turn to Al Nicholas and Eddie Davis to carry th« 3—Bloomsburg STC, home For the sons that came home they brunt of tho WUkcs attack. Nicholas nc .......... . mentioning except lor tho fad iced* Ultlo 10—Maryland STC, away never knew that last year ho carried tho ball on ho» ground over ono-hguiand yard* In only 17—King’s College, away With their haircuts rc-done a la seven games. In tho King'* game, out of tho fi fifty-two times WUkc* carried tho AU games — 8 p.m. Crewy Lou, halt Nicholas handled It thlrty-Bvo plays. Wo'i o'd like another year like tho last And their backsides re-done in a two—they speak for thonisclvc*. midnight blue Eddlo Davis, tho quarterback on Plytaoulh High's ehaoiplcnshlp oIotcu of A group of student nurses from Where the stem arm f justice had. 1949. will have a xtartlag birth this year alia. "Babe" had a good season laal the Wyoming Valley Hospital had meted a few. already settled down to the rout year for only being a rookie. Davis eon be counted an for bard running end ine of classes at Wilkes by the Uno-bucldng along with hl* defensive chUlty. And was plagued with codes in . time the rest of the student body September Davo Jeffrey and George Ellas round out tho backfield. Ellas bccaao re the node that fall. started classes this morning. 29—Franklin and Marshall Col cognized a* a pas* receiver In a low games last season and so far ha* boon The prize he had won for the too' lege, Kirby Park. The student nurses arc able to working out as a blocking back. Jeffrey really only worked In oao game lot foolish brawl attend classes at Wilkes as a reiber Was the head on his shoulders,, suit of a joint program worked >—E. Stroudsburg STC, Kirby season, that being against Lycoming. In hl* lint two plays, ho reeled off twenty-five yards and later made three and four'yard gains through tho line. that bare billiard ball. out during the summer through P**Ho run* In tho stylo of Frank PinkowskL a back of two season ago who called 13—Elizabethtown College, the efforts of the trustees of Wil away. tho play* for tho Colonels. the moral derived from kes College and Wyoming Valley 20—Elizabethtown College, Hospital. During the prc-clinical This run-down f* Just general a* to what Wilkes reallyr has because U you tale, Kirby Park. 1 in fun and you'll never■ portion of their training, the girls lok at the roster, a lot o! new men will ring a bell 11 you'* 'to followed football 24—Cortland STC. away. wl; will spend three days a week at closely. Just to mention one. "Butch" Fllrgerald ol Newport gained honorable But 26—Howard University, Kirby- mention as a defensive center. Fitzgerald 1* known far smashing plays of tho 1Qt ,j if you won’t listen, frosh male1 tho hospital for a period of fifteen Park. and female, weeks. The Wyoming Valley Hos___ opposition.’ Of course, it's a great change from scholastic to college football— oull soon lose the wind from pital is the first institution of the November itaUs sUlL he ha* experience and can be an asset to Coach Ralston’* crow. area to utilize the new pre-train2—Lafa your blustery sail. At pretent time. you can't toll what will happen, but lust wait until ‘ tho ‘ —C. N. Holley ing program offered at the college. ’Nicholas. Albert •Fmkowski. Joseph ‘Rcdazzcwski. Frank Scholcsscr. Stan 'Scripp. Richard "Saco. Eugene Sofranko. Andrew •Solomon. Leo •Strojny, John •TtaiURay Troiko. Joseph Wallace. Albert Williams. Alan Vcroski, Williams Yanovitch. Joseph C •- Back from last year's squad S’ 12 J* S « 5- 10 6- 1 6-2 140 160 ISO Fr. Sr. Si. a its t t:1 n; it I ti: su II 5-9 5-10 US 1G5 Soph. Sr. tl’ !S £. SL Wilkcj-Bane Plymouth Plains Wilkcs-Barro New RcchcUc Wanamie Wilkes-Bono Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Nanticoke Kingston WdkcmBano Brocklyn. N. Y. Shavertown Wtlkcc-Barre Nanticcko Wilkec-Barro Astoria. N. Y. p“ Wilke :-Bcnro Edwardsville Wilkes-Barre Wtftes-B^ Plymouth Nanticoke CLASS ATTENDANCE The College expects you to attend all c!as*ca for which you arc re In tho abovo photo can bo found floundorln of lutllco which n>r agalntl convention. / tod take* you. for your soulhond may Buller the 1 arrow* of mlierablo misfortune. Stand forth a* ilo to what tho perfect Freih should be. or clio i a> an example ol what you should have been. gistered. Tho reason, wo think. Is obvious: class attendance Is essential to tho attainment ol Iho best possible results in academic work. Generally speaking, your classes will begin at tho appointed time. U your Instructor should bo delayed, however, you must wait ten rslantea for him before you leave tho classroom. �■I Monday, September 17, 1951 WTT.KHS COLLEGE BEACON TO IZAAK WALTON IN ELYSIAN FIELDS O gentle Shade, your devotees deplore The fallen state of all you held most dear: Your honest ale-house we frequent no more. Where, with your brethren, oft you quaffed your beer (Or barley-wine), retiring then to sheets That always smelt of fragrant lavender. Who hears the milkmaid's songj today? Who meets lanvender? An hostess who will dress a chc I But 'Lis not meet that we should thus disturb Our Saint and his celestial scholars hale. This vein splenetic let us therefore curb. For we who dwell in this Wyoming Vale Should comfort take in this: who else can go To pubs unsullied yet by video? —Betelgeuse Phillips. DEAN WILLIAMS NAMES 3 HONOR STUDENTS AT DORM the laboratory there during the last three months. Irene is treasurer of the biology club and- is also active in Theta Delta Rho. Both she and Nancy were Cinderella candidates last Monday. September 17, 1951 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON ’ WISDOM’S WISE WARNING WORDS 3 COLONELS BE *'LED FL0KS tNSo CGL ™ TO *u “ M> ASSISTANT COACH BY MOLASH, McMAHON Listenn dear Frosh and ye shall John "Florky” Florkicwic,, .tellar Wilkes halfback from 1946 to tale of woe in this hemiOf ai tak 1949, has been assigned to a berth sphere That will curl up your toes and as assistant coach to Coach Rals• tingle an car And shimmy your spine with shiv “Florky”, just back from a ♦-•tour ers of fear. of duty with the armed forces'?n ss in Korea, was third highest scorer -----There once was a kindred of yours ^nnffrvPe.nnsyI?’ania co»ogians in in the past _ Who styled himself 1 Of rebellion. This i Al Molash, Brooklyn, N.Y., and George "Mouse” McMahon will guide the Colonels as co-captains this season. Both men are seniors and both played the end position for Ralston’s charges, McMahon on the offensive squad and Molash on the defensive platoon, Molash, a navy veteran^ also is a member of the baseball team, holding down the shortstop slot. Molash is six feet, two inches and tips the scales at 190. "Big Mo” turned in a sterling performance in the 1950 version of the KingsWilkes griuiron gridiron oaitie battle tn in wntcll which Wilkes captured a 14-12 victory. “.ra: KihSSS I. “ 25 Which heeds itself first and others last. gathered many about his flog And wandered about with bravado and brag. The other sheep followed in foolish f“" »“"• TDR SOCIAL __ ,OPENS n SEASON WITH PARTY FROM THE SIDELINES By BOB SANDERS WolL It's finally boro—that old book rad brain drudgery that laaplrod cong. "old students never die; they Just road away." And along with all burdens of brainwork comes winter clothing, tho plorco of crisp dr at tho nostrils, and tho most popular Fall sound of all—tho football kick-oU whlstlol Yop, football, tho banging, follows. And so I. bruising sport that everybody or wo dive hoadllrat Into a pool of players to too soo just lust what WUkos Collogo han on Its Uno-up this season, and It doesn't look as bad as some pooplo think. At first glance. It looks discouraging to find approximately mon ,oly thirty-three thirty-! on the squad because of tho usual turnout of fllty or sixty’ candidates in pre casdldati vious years. But thoso thlrty-thrco mon can provo to bo ju just as ofioctivo as teams of tho past because tho skeleton force Is made up ofI players from vital Uno and backfield positions who have played a Jot of football1 lor Wilkes Collogo In tho past. Coach Ralston has alwc rays taken green hopefuls and produced tholr talents • --------------l>n High School where he was a Into a clockwork machine. Tho motto seems to bo to "do everything together Theta Delta Rho opened its member of the wrestling and track 1951-52 social season with a “Big teams, did not play football until and you'll do everything right" and with this Had of system on tho gridiron. In tho past past. This writer write fools that as long as Sister ” party in Sterling Hall on entered Wilkes. At Wilkes he Wilkes always looked Impressive la And then one day they met with tho team works3 that way. tho opponents will know they're not up against a ---------Thursday afternoon nt 3 o ’ clock, wrestled in the 167-pound class a snag. 3 iris of the upper classes were on and was stopped just once last bunch of daisies. Wo'ro not tossing out bouquets —just giving one man's Girls hand to welcome the freshman I season. MdMahon also helped the Every Wilkes College freshman Rose Marie Colletti is a sopho Now for a look at tho team Itself. •’ Wilkes College in general | Colonels down King's in 1950 by girl has a big sister—but the wo more working toward a degree in Mieta Delta Rho in parti- helping to set-up the winning By starting with tho linomon. wo start with tho captains. Ends Al Malosh, men of McClintock Hall now have commerce and finance. Seeing that cnlar. Jane uane Sal Salwoski, the organi- touchdown. and George McMahon. You upperclassmen know their calibre ol play as well three extra-special big sisters. she is a business administration zation’s rnew president, selected--------------------as I do. They're good and they're tough boys to crack. Molosh especially has Armed itself ably to smother the' Mary Lar Allege, Properly called honor students, major, her work this jiast summer always been tn tho Umcllght as a defensive end because of his consistency as these unexpected additions to the -^-33 altogether in line with her orientatior several : a play-wrecker and his abllltj lllty to hold tho fort. "Mouse" McMahon has always fledglings' families were named studies at Wilkes;j she did general chairma ' been a good man to pass thi □u that The rebellion was quelled, the re that ball to when Wilkes needed yardage plus tho by Mrs. Gertrude Marvin Wil- office ■ were appointed to freshmen hav-1 oi-iiv-c work wui& for iui at an export-import bels caught, fact that he’s a good pun tor. receive Hams, dean of women, last week. firm in New York. I And swiftly to trial the miscreants I ing similar interests and similar | O b tho lino, wo have "Pinky" Plnkowskl. Frank Radaszowsla. Hay TalL They are: Nancy Fox and Irene | major fields of study. Each “big I! September I Rose Marie, too, is an active I brought Lou Solomon and Ed Edgerton representing tho votorra side from last year’# Wang, senior honor students, and sorority member and a singer with sister” sent a personal invitation I 29—St. Francis College, away period j The trial was short for defense to her “Ittle sister” to attend the , 'October Rose Marie Colletti, sophomore the Choral Club. squad. Also returning to WUkos this year Is Al Dalton, a center who played aching honor onor student. ______ ‘( there was naught. party. The refreshment committee 6—Univ, of Bridgeport, home tho lino w|lh iho powerhouse team of 1949—tho fataod "Sovea Blocks of Anthra 12—Ithaca College, away cite." Dalton can open holos In any line. Is a good blockor, rad with his know mothers were adhered to the sorority’s tradition of offering dainty, but delicious re 27—Open ppl?ntaiTnt1! of*5 theXPgirlsCdi how. can Improve tho squad a lot. realize freshments. November ie beginning of an experiment ^y-ty^yyy^ 4 TKT T7TYTTP In tho backfield, al! eyes turn to Al Nicholas and Eddie Davis to carry tho 11 have 3—Bloomsburg STC. home For the sons that came home they brunt ci iho WUkcs attack. Nicholas needs little mentioning except for tho fact The honor students will work in __________ 10—Marj-land STC, away never knew ersonal that last year ho carried tho ball on ho ground over Ofio-housand yards In only 17—King's College, away iiith their haircuts re-done a la seven games. In tho King's game, out of tho fifty-two times WUkcs carried tho it learn All games — 8 p.m. Crewy Lou. ball. Nicholas handled It thirty-five plays. Wo'd like another year Uko tho last ity colAnd their backsides re-done in a two—they speak lor themselves. Patients, as well as visit- academic and social, of the fre midnight blue foolish position. ........................................... ■ billeted dieted in in the newly .c* •» I “ d° cn“‘“‘e Eddio Davis, tho quarterback on Plymouth High's championship olovon ot A group of student nurses from ing doctors, go there from aU over. man girls the newly Where the stern arm f justice had the 1 in Educuuun. •"book the world, and the non-medical | quired and Trfeemted 1949, wUl have a starting birth this ycer also. "Babo" had a good season las! resMenee. work ’“k “ ““““»”• Wyoming Valley Hospital had redecorated resider meted a few. The new Bucknell-W’ilkes pro already settled down to the rout year for only being a rookie. Davis can bo counted on lor hard running and u must staff get some of the benefits of Specifically, Uy, they will be ke keep gram enables candidates for the ine of classes at Wilkes by the llao-bucklng along with his defensive abUlty. their experiences." ers of the keys 1 keys and the signsign-out And was plagued with codes in time the rest of the student body September master's degree in education to Lest her hopefuls should be mis- book. Dave Jelfroy and George Ellas round out tho backfield. Ellas became re the node -that fall. heart's led. Miss Bedillion warned that 29—Franklin and Marshall Col started classes this morning. A Towanda resident, Nancy take 18 semester hours of their cognised as a pass receiver In a few games last season and so far has boon The prize he had won for the too lege, Kirby Park. The student nurses are able to lany work at the Clinic is not easy. The spent the summer just past work- graduate work in Wilkes-Barre. working out as a blocking back. Jeffrey rcaUy only worked In one game last foolish brawl attend classes at Wilkes as a re October However, the program requires y in Mayo, like other clinics and hosing in the children ’ s section of the — -----idly season, that being against Lycoming. In his first two plays, ho reeled oil — 6 E. Stroudsburg STC, Kirby sult of a joint program worked Was the head on his shoulders, “ ■at the remaining 12 semester pitals throughout the country, „ pitals throughout the country, is public library there. She is an act- that the remamir twenty-five yards and later made three and four yard ..................................... that bare billiard ball. out during the summer through at Lewisburg, gains through tho lino. looking for young women who have ive member of Theta Delta Rho, hours ’bed earned Ho runs In the stylo of Frank PlnkowskL a back of two thtown College, the efforts of the trustees of Wil Wilkes,, not only specific training in secre- Cue ’n’ Curtain, the Debating So- either in two summer sessions or Season ago who called sum tho plays for tho Colonels. Here is the moral derived from kes College and Wyoming Valley 0 resident work. ch are, tana] skills and office procedures ciety, and the I.R.C. In addition, one full semesterr of 20 — Elizabethtown College, This run down Is Just general as to what WUkcs really has because if you this tale, Hospital. During the pre-clinical Education Center but also initiative, a sense of se- she somehow finds time to serve .The Graduate E g with1 sponsibility, emotional stability, Kirby Park. Take all in fun and you’ll never portion of their training, the girls lok at tho roster, a lot of now mon wlU ring a bell H you've followed footbaU sed by Dr. Walter as social chairman of both Sterling will be supervised 24—Cortland STC, away. will spend three days a week at closely. Just to mention one. "Butch" Fitzgerald of Newport gained honorable 'and ability to organize. and McClintock Halls. Sauvain, director■ of extension at 26 — Howard University, Kirby the hospital for a period of fifteen Rut if you won ’ t listen, frosh male Nancy’s sister, Pat, who entered Bucknell Universit mention as a defensive center. Fltrgorald Is known for smasMng plays ol tho title to' "TTtcrc will never be enough Park. weeks. The Wyoming Valley Hos , and female, opposition.] Of course. It's a great change from scholastic to coUogo football— m-o rm 1 sccre'an<-’5 this combination Wilkes last week, is one of her ' You’ll •soon losee the wind from pital is the first institution of the :November r I °f qualifications to satify the need charges at McClintock. SII1L ho has experience and can bo an asset to Coach Holston's crow. SCHEDULE TROUBLE area to utilize the new pre-train-1 Tour blustery s; sail. area The other senior honor student, in large clinics," the Wilkes teachAt tho present time, you can't loll what will happen, but Jus! wail until program offered at the college. I —C. N. Motley I ing p Irene Wang, is a native of Kun rain of | er °P'ned. During registration, a freshman WUkos opens against SL French on September 29. BoUovo mo. WUkcs Is in ming, China, who hopes to return co-ed discovered that there was iho running again. Aunk, assembly program wj will be to her homeland after she becomeAS YE REAP, SO SHALL YE SOW >mcs a conflict in her schedule. EveryCtbuse held Thursday, September ______’ 20th, qualified to practice medicine. F-. For thing would be fine, „ if nuD she changed v-.lu -------. hours—.she ... her gym did, on]y only W re per-1 at o'clock in the auditorii auditorium of the past two summers she has uty Center, 60 worked in the Robert Packer Hos- discover that it was a men’s gy>» I ri rmrt the Jcw>sh Community “ raa I South River Street. pital, Sayre, serving as head of | class. It’s a co-ed school, isn't it! , sreent, ------Chanoski. Norman WB 17 Wilkes-Barre. r way BB 21 m CLARE BEDILLION highly developed skill in typewrit ing and shorthand. Selection. Miss Bedillion added, is based upon school and college records and examinations administered by the Clinic. Women who qualify for ac ceptance must be tops in both. Just before Miss Bedillion left Rochester, she stopped to say “good-bye” to F. I_ Hanson, — di rector of non-medical personnel at* the Clinic. “Send us all the mediu.m.cal secretaries you can.” he urged.’ “They will be recived with open arms.” He expressed a preference. Miss Bedillion stated, for collegetrained secretaries, especially those with courses in physiology and anatomy. Miss Bedillion is most er*1siastic about her summer at Clinic. “I have worked in many offices," she said, “and have done many types of secretarial work, S ; GRADUATE CENTER TO oimlViN Wilkes College 1951 FootbaU Schedule W..S. NEW STUDENT NURSES BEGIN CLASSES EARLY Wilkes College 1951 Soccer Schedule :* .s-SSi. 1951 - Wilkes College Football Roster -1951 •Davis. Edward 'Edgerton. Edward •Elias George rishes c. s "X°X«"y MEN I £ Six™ in six dutie» •Radaszowskl, Frank ^Scripp,3 Richard "E: ma- G G T T E T G G E BB C " 26 22 22 20 22 20 19 22 19 10 18 Ij x.; S in Ute | 24 19 20 19 19 18 20 23 19 21 18 22 24 20 23 21 n'S'H mu 'Snoo, Eugono SHranko, Andrew ’Solomon, Loo •Sltojny. John •Tait. Bay Tronko, Joseph Wallace. Albert Williams. Alan Voroskl, Williams Yanovltch. Joseph • Hack from last year's nqt Miss ie non> Clinic io acute ■« •Pinkowoki, Joseph !ss; £ EKS.’ IS £ph. £?> 18. J: III LJ“ 111 “ Ilf K LI’ 111 £ S III £ . .. ”i Ill II:' C FB C BB G C BB E T FB TB E E E TB G ill lH £• P17.± WUkcs-Bano Wilkos-Bano Nanticoke Kingston Wilkos-Bano Brooklyn. N. Y. Shavertown ’’ESSS St. s.ie i'IF ’•EiaSs Plains Wilkes-Barre Plymouth Nanticoke CLASS ATTENDANCE Tho Collogo expects you to attend all classes for which ch you arc roglslorod. Tho reason, wo think. Is ohvlousi class attendancei Iis essential to I age convcnUor hwartod, rewards dolidoncommon scone from pact ’mest-fa wj,on )ho etudont refused to abide by the laws nd regulations of Freshman Wook. Beware whereof your n-jrlhcnd lakes you. lor your southond may suffer Iho pangs and arrows of mlsorablo misfortune, Bland forth as an example Io what Iho period Frosh should bo, or else stand forth as an example of what you should have boon. tho attainment of Iho best possible results la academic work. Generally speaking, your classes will begin at tho appointed limo. If your Instructor should bo detuyod, however, you must wall ton minutes lor him before you leave tho classroom. - �■- Monday, September 17,195^ WILKES COLLEGE BEACON 4 NEW TEACHERS ADDED, hig docloral degree> — ----— --------- ■ ■ TO WILKES FACULTY Three new instructors have been added to the Wilkes College teach ing staff and another will head the now Bucknell Graduate Education Center here at Wilkes. John G. Detroy, Jr., a graduate of tho Eastman School of Music, has been appointed head of the Wilkes College Music v* ----- 1 ■ Department. in addition to his. teaching and administrative nistrative duties, Detroy will ..... be — *-o in charge of the Choral g group, Detroy, a native of Evansville, idiana, graduated from Benjamin Bosse osse High School, won a scholar scholar- ship to the Arthur Jordan Conservatry, where he studied from 1940 to 1943 when he entered military service. He spent three years with the Army Air Force. During his tour off duty he spent 14 months in the Philippines. Philippincs. De Detroy, after released being r --------- 'from the armed farces, continued his education at forcerille College. He then rnihr. Evansville entercd the Eastman School of Music and received his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Theory in 1947. The following year he received a teaching fellowship at Eastman x/ctroy has been teaching at Blue Mountain College, Mississip pi for the past two years. The head of the newly organized program in elementary education at Wilkes College is J. Ernest Crane, who is a veteran of some forty years sendee with the New ark, NJ. public school system. A native of New Jersey, Crane was graduated from Trenton Normal School and received his Ph. B. degree from Dickinson Col lege. After several years of sendee as a principal and supendsing principal in South Amboy and Butler, N. J., he went on to New York University to do graduate work in sociology and to take a master’s degree. Dr. Walter H. Sauvain, director of — extension tension at Bucki Bucknell Univcr, sity, has been named1 to head the J. ERNEST CRANE Bucknell Graduate Cer enter at Wilkes. . Dr. Sauvain has served as matheServing on the Bucknell faculty matins master at tho Riverdale since 1936. Dr. Sauvain is also Country School, New York City; Win- professor of education and chair- principal of schools in West Win nHvnnrorl field. man «f of thn the rnnimittno committee nn on advanced field, N.Y N.Y.•; assistant assistant in elementary degrees at the Lewisburg school, educatin at Columbia University; He is a graduate of the University principal of Daniel Butler School, of North Dakota, and received his Belmont, Mass.; and visiting teachmaster’s and doctoral degrees from 1 er at North Texas State Teachers Columbia University. College. ' _3 f I ■ ____ J . ...___ J EDWIN T. GOEIUNGEH Edwin T. Grcninger has been appointed to the history depart ment of Wilkes College. Grcninger is a native of /Altoo na, Pa, He attended Susquehanna University and Gettysburg Col lege, taking his Bachelor of Arts degree from the latter institution in 1941. He received his Master's degree from Temple University in 19-17. He is working toward his doctoral degree at the University of Pennsylvania. While in the armed forces, Grcninger served with the coast artil1- ol ■T JOHN DETROY Co lery, infantry, and the adjutant M general’s department in the U. S. and Germany. He served in the a miy n 1942 to 1946. ---- from co: During the 1918-19 acad icademie, orjr r‘ I year> Grcninger taught histor Valparaiso University, Indiana -----■ - -- « —*- Center -*- ol ’ JJEA taught at 1V the Ogontz the Pennsylvania State College be- j,er fore coming to Wilkes. ___ J Wi aa warn C The cinl I “The C er’ an Begi at S thereat tor in portuni to consi the cor America a lectur cussion modern as Cath Twain a The ci also be newspapc source m group w Bfcirm’jS ^>mofee Chesterfield ■ ^■3';fZ.W.u... K PROPRIETOR I Wr° a? 'n' fess i K ■ ' ‘ • I ; il.nd conti I Rafter. ■■■ I ■ ■ A $ u4' J SjS SS ■ ■ - ■■ ■ .’gS^MILDNESS Ro I | S’E,1!"" gsB I’SontVl. s"”AD>'AT! ^-M® UNPLEASANT AFTER-TASTE i’S® ■ -‘•'•WtlMW.tts ' j IF* ____ •■•AND Ojuy CHEsrWHao HAS IT! ^.1 ■ 1 _ Gippighi .......... . IfJ| I 5; I - st® «’on nr(. n � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource This is Wilkes University's Beacon Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the Beacon's predecessors, The Bucknell Bison Stampede, 1934-1935 and The Bucknell Beacon, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>. Missing Issues: 1947 August 8th 1947 September 5th 1947 October 3rd 1947 October 17th 1947 October 31st 1947 November 21st 1947 December 19th 1948 September 9th 1950 April 28th 1953 April 10th 1962 February 2nd Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1951 September 17th Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951 September 17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/f374945a50bc687622cc428eea62158e.pdf 4aab1bc7a1f6643bdf8c62e520d04ab9 PDF Text Text J day, December ic ------ — S Revealed' Wasilewskj The Beacon 29 Shopping Days 'til Valentino Formal All-College Registration Gymnasium; 9 a.m.-?. p.m. Wednesday, January 31 WILKES COLLEGE shyea„^fe ____ _______ .-------------___ showing befc unent was it was on display £**» mg sponsored bv « h? >r a tjjj ~ o two weeks STUDENT WEEKLY __________ _ WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1962 Set For 1962 Winter Carnival 1^----------------------------Husic Department Plays Host ir**— *■ — ' Y ' "" 'Guvuuuuenim™ Government Institute ^uckhill Falls Inn in Poconos Announces Series of Law Is Site of Outdoor Classic To State'sdepartment Talented Students by Joe Klaips i , The music depcntment^vrill will play host tcHhe to the annual a Penn- Enforcement Lectures Finals aro over, registration is complete. Relax! Stanley Wasilewski ilewdSJ ’?» What ltofSthe!W’rtment’il ” ___ r‘horal festival Wednesday, Thursday, a This spring, the Fourth Series would be more stimulating after weeks of studying than a day ;s Colk^ £^31, February 1 and 2, according to Mr. Robert E. Lovett, of Lectures having to do with some in the Poconos? Remote as this idea might seem to you, tho isting of a nine jnn"on“‘nk-b?’5i1, •'apartment chairman. Approximately 300 selected choristers aspect of law enforcement will be Student Government has made it a reality, for on February 1 atfor~ presented under the main sponsor- fro’Z? 30 building .J? '^ijaore than twenty Pennsylvania colleges and universities ship of the Institute of Municipal ' ,sm 9 am. to 10 p.m. the group will conduct tho Winter Carnival tunpus at*the r 4 ^expected to attend. Mr. Richard Chapline, choral instructor duckbill Falls Inn in the Pocono Mountains. 2 campu: Government. The specific title of , instruction. i the college^ is personal host for the affair. The day will be filled with various indoor and outdoor ’s constr_, wull> this series is ‘Intoxication and Law Enforcement’ with main concentra activities. Skiing, skating, and sledding facilities will bo made JI and „the notbulldl„ I r0-! -nr' under the asupices of Penntion being given to the medico available for the outdoor crowd, and accommodations for pooL 1Jo9 are not included to those who wish to be <available __ legal problems caused by drunken ping pong, and dancing[ will bo because of the time drivers. stay out of the cold. In addition to these facilities, there will bo □struct the build bar available where where f" tho students will be able to pur The importance of the series was a snack ____________ ise each buildir increased by Governor Lawrence chase refreshments. 'reshments. The final event of the day will be dancing signing into law, on July 22, 1961, from 6 p.m. he or.0-------j.m. to 10 pm. p.m. to the music must of a local orchestra. an amendment to the Vehicle Code *• The cost to each person for the icr buildings authorizing the use of chemical above-mentioned privileges will be (lutiral chorus. tests to determine intoxication of $1 if the ticket is purchased on g is so construct cted ' Mowing the arrival of the stupersons operating motor vehicles. campus before January 29 and $1.50 ly be identified as a ; ’ n Wednesday, January 31, per person if the ticket is pur | The Institute, along with the riginal building. Air. wi ]] ..21 be a series of rehearsals chased at the Inn at Buckhill Falls. l o t h e r sponsoring organization’ mented that he deciinics clinics, reaching a climax on This will be the only charge made cccss of his efforts •nuy evening, February 2, at 8:30 i ble opportunity to explain t.,%. ,u..the variThe Town and Gown series, sponspon for the day’s activities, however, >n, now a freshman p. when the festival chorus ap1 ous facets of the new law. sored by the college music departdepart skate rental will be fifty-five cents tily the buildings. ;un in Irem Temple. Dr. Harry _____ ____ ment, will resume Sunday after- per person, and ski rental, including ’ ,The___ series will___ be _________ started early > represented down risen of Columbia University, I in February with a lecture on the noon at 3:30 p.m, in the gymna- boots will be from $2 to $4 de tils; walls, fences, alicnally known choral conductor, __ ■_____________________ ..." ’be _e pending upon the quality of the i ‘Physiologic Effect of Alcohol’ and sium. Featured on Sunday will hts, and even the , ril conduct the chorus. I will be given by Dr. Frar.v.^ Francis ~. J. the Philharmonic String Quartet of skis. Both rentals are for all day. on the lawn of ■ Ice program will include sacred The students are reminded that the Michelini, associate Professor Pi of ii Wilkes-Barre. :uic, folk songs, and contempoBiology at the college. This program launches the musi only food available will be at the 17 works, works. Tickets may be obcollege is continu- JI xy cal organization into its sixth sea- snack bar. 1 This will bo followed by . succes ...n members of the Wilkes ties and the model from The School Spirit Committee has Members of the string quarsive lectures to be given on the son. Membe with every new —or- at the Bookstore at a announced that it will have buses _ members ‘Legal Aspects of Civil Liability’ tet are all m of the Wilkesfor those students requirie! is a valuable «• of . $1.00 for adults and fifty __ rre Philharmonic Orchestra and ?available val and the ‘Legal „ .. Aspect jpect of Crimi Criminal Barre Philha Wilkes’ — owth of Wilke r~ students. ; transportation to the Carnival. :=’j for Mr. Robert E. Lovett over‘v the years have become one of Liability’ to be delivered by .At- ----------served The cost for the round trip will be •efully presets torney George A. Spohrcr and the most active musical organiza $1 per person. For those persons First Assistant District Attorney tions in the area. Throughout the year, their schedule calls for ten using private transportation, the Ivo Giannini. Student Government will provide In the fourth lecture, a direct re concerts. maps for locating both the Inn at The composed lationship will be shown between —. aggregation ------- —is-------------of Buckhill Falls and the various ac Euge— 1 “ the law as signed by the governor Martin Friedmann, violin; Eugene and the tests as Attorney Arthur Brandstadter, viola; Robert Provell, tivities L,1?"1®3 taking place at the Inn. maps will appear on campus L. Goldberg will discuss the ‘Con- violin; and Enzo Liva, cello. Mr. , stitutional Aspects of Chemical Friedmann is an instructor at the 5 ° 1 h Maryann Berger Tickets Tests.’ college, Mr. Brandstadter is a 1 *£Ke for the Carnival and the j-z Applications for the third annual “It It could be you in 1962.” ■t and chartered buses may be obtained Foliowing this explanation, a furrier, Mr. Liva, an architect, and This is what Glamour magazine ''K ctf ^petition for the James A. FinneTh in the cafeteria beginning today. chiropractor, ' ’ fn Fellowship Foundation Awards has. to t say to all college girls fromi practical lecture, ‘Equipment Dem- Mr. Provell, a chiropractor. „ _o__ During During the final examination peri■ onstration ’ , will be given by Glen The pro£r«™ Sundav con.8 program for the Sunday Sundt ..... e to ninety-nine who fill the rct «G od, they will be sold by Student now being accepted by the Di- nine ert is as follows: Qu Quartet No. 4G, quirements necessary to qualify asi C. Forrester, manager of the In- cert ' 2lors of tl’e Foundation. Awards quire mnior bv Government representatives and by Ipus 20, No. 4 in D major by To con- Opus -3 the foundation, designed to one of the “Ten Best Dressed Col• toximeter Association. ), No. No. ’1 in thc collcBc Bookstore. ■ ‘ Quartet Opus ~ as 59, elude the present series, District Haydn; Courage qualified students to pur- lege Girls in America.” J Quar--------------------- ven; and C ’“omey Stephen A. Teller will F major by Beethovc careers in government and poliYes, it’s on again — Glamour’s :uss the ‘Examination Proce- tet “Voces Intimaoa” Opus '5G by tdR Formulates Plans for j3, will be six week internships, annual contest, and Wilkes College durG, dure' required in the administra- Sibelius. stance n nro . Annual Valentine Formal -■a June to December, in a suita- has again been invited to help f fr" hvav Town an and Gown . k tion of the new law. Thes next lundav On February 9, Theta Delta Rho ‘ to'ernmental or political office is scheduled for Sund~,, will hold its annual Valentine For these ten outstanding women', Dy The series is the result of a sug‘•‘weekly pay of $100.00, selecting the best dressed girl A on ” gestion of former District Attorney mry 11. ' mal nt the gymnasium on South m a U’10? ;^y .** Pennsylvania _ atstudent, i Louis its campus. lx >u13 vG. Feldman who prompted a Miai nai --jng an an accredited accredited university university or The judging standards used by unique unjqUe scries of lectures on scienti- SophomOTCS ...... _.js Prepare for Franklin 1 Cupid’sStreet. charges will dance from n *s c'’S*hle to apply for the v.ime detection in 1953. Be- Don|-ey ga]| Donkey Ball Contest i9 to 12 to the music of Herbie ’ A',60 eligible are non-resi,w Green and his orchestra. They by Barbara A. Lore < -rails a gymnasium will will whirl in a rosy atmosphere of Once again the g; i wlW ” of hoofs pink hearts and cupids around a vibrate with the clatter ck----- — ----- •- for ce mounted terrors compete ( ntcr fountain spouting water. A queen will be chosen and will be crowned during intermission. □ wo« ;:?;»«b mq..„Il 1> luiu This dance is the first function GOA1' made on Mt the nurses of Wilkes will bo attend larch 26. ; both * ing as members of Theta Delta Rho. Rachael Altavilla is general 2ERS £ chairman of the dance. Patricia “Visions in evaluating Ropctski is publicity chairman, ;f>,l5ants» Investigating their np- look for .IT enmpu, oceaslon.. ?qr „d Th. W (n .MW^rtb.^C.rr, Hikes held on February 5 nt 7:45 p.m, in Rachael Phillips mid Beth Weiss °n’* nn(i determining the >mnn on the Wi are in charge of chaperones and luall- stark 109, with the other five.comt meets these qi ng n the same time on tho folinvitations, and Lorraine Dyers and “"thro ‘ran,pot. with with |hw nlt tte Heather Daniel are in charge of lleges lowing five Monday evenings. lnRmh%oon>l!m designed tho backTh. I. Ih.^ .. ............... . drop. Merle Benesch is ticket .hi. ....... . , . .Iirretors. Executive council members will chairman. Tickets will be on sale next week at the Cafeteria. 9 □ lb* • ft,;? > nl tl,e B<,ncon 0,TICC College Issue and Mrs. Donne and Dr. Reif will h £CI° : I .o’,tnin,,(1 l»y writing to York In June for HCCI ‘ 11 chaperone the dance. jC. n <lation office In Harrlnburg. of Glamour jnngc IC. PA. Now, with * . ——ipetition for j;"s- CLUB NOMINATIONS don’t you rush right down to tnu quested to furnish corny* ody. bophe Sophomores in the student body, !''nlB>no^onB ^or officers f°r tereslcd in 'working on "any of the -s should contact the o n 11 committees irtlcular comof that par" ~“~ and appointive officials in local chairman ’ mittce. communities. WS thefb?F I ?.iX Tow And Gow Series Resumes Sunday with Philharmonic Group Magazine Announces Plans for Annual Best-Dressed Contest •*- Finnegan Foundation Awards Offered to \ Qualified Students ST Sts—----- ilallI: ,„t... SX' SSSSi ’ ™ «" = -£ txs S’ |S‘.’X s ..... . LT.y- ■a SS? ' k:Ws:r. ElK,i“"""- WKS’ Jt could bo her, tool swSiswg �r — . , . A Winter Carnival At Last After weeks of work and preparation it appears that the Winter Carnival is at last a reality. The Student Government has expended a great deal of effort in preparing for this event and it is hoped that this year their efforts will not be in vain. A large crowd is anticipated and will probably be realized. Every effort has been made to secure transportation and facilities for the affair. The School Spirit Committee has provided for a chartered bus to the event and the Student Government has secured the facilities of the Buckhill Falls Inn. Let us hope * that we may set a new precedent this year, one which h will rdition enable Wilkes students in future years to carry on the trac. ig this of the Winter Carnival. We can all have a part in doing t— ------- •by maintaining the proper standards of conduct at this year's ease camivaL Each individual student has the ability to increase roun or detract from the reputation of Wilkes students as a gre and if we all keep this in mind, we can maintain the anni nual Winter Carnival for future students of Wilkes. Porlrayal of Lincoln Highlights First Assembly of Next Semester by Alice Bakun The College assembly scheduled for Thursday morning, February 8, at eleven o'clock should prove to be enjoyable for students, faculty, and administration. At that time Mr. Joe Calla way will make his debut at Wilkes College, portraying the de lightful humor, wit, and political acumen of one of our greatest — i best-loved Presidents, Abraham Lincoln. and Entitled "Lincoln Speaks Today," Callaway's skits includes such memorable pieces as the Gettysburg Address. A Typical Debate with Douglas, Highlights of fho Cooper Union Speech, the Second Inaugural Address, and Lincoln's Farewell to SpringHeld. A master at portraying Lincoln, ances, Mr. Callaway has also apikespearJoe Callaway has done extensive_____ peared in IG different Shakes red actor research which has given new sw :_ in- can plays, being a featured sights into Lincoln's character er and with the famed Globe Theatre T’ n. restricted to its portrayal. Using no costuming, iming, Thus his talent is not restric itics alone. Callaway by voice and manner contemporary dramatics alo 1g to note that alone recreates the great humanist It is also interesting oadlyr educated of whom we are so proud. Calla Joe Callaway is a bron._.„ . versity of way has shared honors both as an man. n. Attending the■ University Unive actor and director with such well- Oklah ahoma, Northwestern UniversiLunuaiknown stars as MacDonald Carey, UCLA, as well as training at trey, ty, U 1 Dennis King, Martha Scott, and the (Goodman Theater, Callaway Ernie Kovacs. ----> ‘for many years a university was Starring in over 7,000 perform- i professor. CoZfrom W& Senior Class President Pursues Read and Be Grateful Interests Through Activities This is what the beloved Will Rogers thought of the weekly news pupi paper: Iir “Take away my ham, take away my ...y eggs, even my chili, but leave me my newspaper. “Even if it has such purely local news as ‘Jim Jones came home last night unexpectedly nnd bloodshed ensued’, or ‘Jos Bushyhead, our local M.D., is having one of the best years in his career, practically speaking — but they just won’t Pay h’m w^en they Ect well,’ and ‘election ain’t far off, and cverybody is up for office that can sign an application blank.’ “Now all that don’t seem much news to you. But it is news, espe cially when you know the people and they are your own folks. So, no matter how punk you think your local newspaper is, let them take it away from you for a while and see how you feel. The old newsnnnnr, paper, I think, is about our biggest „.__sing. blessir lerry, for “So let’s read and be merry, tomorrow the paper may not have enough ads to come out." T)r by Gloria Zaludck The distinction of I two consecutive years e major, to pursue two of his greaiej? commerce and finance tny new friends, and improving his terests — making many torical ability. Joe, who is a member four-yearof member msJaycees, class ° mer SAM andofthe council, is a former member of SAM_and the Jaycees jr of elected treasurer v> the Economics Club in his freshman vZ? baseball last year, and in his sophom " He played intramural id Curtain's production "Winterset" year acted in Cue anc I^eph I! \ Religious Article to Asian Affairs Journal WHAT - WHERE - WHEN - TRES CHIC Spring Clothes Preview “A Country Look” Line by Nancy Tiklcpaugh A newspaper published each week of the regular school year and Maryann Wilson by and for the students of Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Last week the spring market Subscription: $1.50 per year. opened in New York City. Here is Edilor-in-Chiel . Wayno W. Thomas just a preview of what to expect News Editor . . Cynthia A. Hagley for the spring and summer seasons. Fealuro Editor . Robert P. Bombay All the houses are featuring "A Sports Editor----------- ---- ----------- --------- George J. Tensa Country Look” line. Sportswear Business Manager. . .. Ronald J. Sebolka shown in denim, calico, and checks Faculty Advisor Francis J. Salley carries out this "country look” News Stall Members: story. Denim dresses are shown in James Allen. Leona Baiora, AUco Balcun, Mary Francos Barone, solids, nnd stripes of blue and white, Maryann Berger, Lillian Bodzio, Paulino Bonljanclc, Jeanolto Buchollz. red and white, and gold and white, Andrea Ciebien. Frances Coraco, Lynne Denio, Mary DlGlusoppo. blacks are shown in the classic Rose Ann Hallct. Mary Alice kganitls, Joseph Klaips, Jerome Krasa, colors of black, brown, and slate Barbara Lore. Sandra Polapczyk, Jerry ShUanskl, Phil Siegel, David gray. Stoul. Kathy Thomas, Charlolfo V/otzol, Gloria Zaludok. Sperls Slall Members: Blouses are shown in three sleeve Barry Bryant, Jim Jacklowlcz. Dale Jones. lengths which are expected to be Business Stall Members: equally popular. The sleeveless Michael Cobula, Bolson Hartwlgaon. Androv/ Hassay, Al Johnson, blouse is for midsummer heat, the Jerry Zoller. v«..- Editorial and business offices located at Pickering Hall 201, 181 South short-sleeved blouse is for nlr. con ditioned offices, nnd the longlongFranklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pn„ on Wilkes College campus. sleeved blouse is n return to o the Mechanical Dept.: Schmidt's ^Printcry, rear 59 North Main Street, Gibson girl look. Roll up sleevess All opinions expressed by columnists'and s i, letters to the editor are loiSSS lhe hc|gM o( popu'lorUy_ orientation program for two flo‘ OU1 T nC £?* Th. 'rilh ^od. By reading newspapers andI odicals, Joe keeps abreast of1 rent events, being • ested in j With life his vast background in p--\ " *5 ' speaking, class leadership,^ tEii business, Joe plans a career in m3 s-?u ” and sales management; with an»4int.i w erner pditk’s?*5 P1“nS Vlliira CnntrihllfpQ . *uJ1Ld vUHlLLUULco Dr- Stanko Vujica, head of the department of philosophy nnd reliS*on- recently contributed an article t0 The Eastern World, a London journal for Asian affairs. His articlo> ‘"rho Ahmadiyya Movement in Is'am", was published in its DecernDecemnnd concerned concc ber- 1961 155110 nnd the iginati _____________ _______ _ origination of the movement in the Punjab. Dr. Vujica, who spent last year there doing research in Comparative Religion, was able to study the Ahmadiyya Movement at its source. He visited the movement’s present headquarters in Rabiwah, West Pakistan, interviewed its leaders, and talked to a great number of Economics Club Dance — Gym, tonight, 9-12 p.m. its followers, some of whom became ing— Hofstra, Away, Saturday, Wrestling his friends. Basketba. ball — Hofstra, Away, Saturday. The Ahmadiyya is a syncretistic Basketball — Drcj exel, Away, Jan. 17. Muslim sect which incorporated in Wrestling— — East Stroudsburg, Away, / Jan. 27, to Islam some Christian, Hindu and Swimming — — East Stroudsburg,-, Away, Jan. 27. Zoroastrian feautres. Its founder, Basketball — Rider, Home, Jan.. 27. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, claimed to be the Second Coming of Jesus, a All-College Regis istration — Gym, v, Jan. 31. manifestation of the Hindu god Moravian, loravian, Away, Jan. Ja 31. Basketball — Mo Krishna, as well as the Mahdi (“the Swimming — Harpur, Away, Feb. 3. Guided One”) of the Muslims. Basketball —- Harpur, Away, Feb. 3. The movement, directed from Pa Wrestling — Lycoming, coming, Home, Fe Feb. 3. kistan, has mission centers in thirty Lecture on “Intoxication AiuuLion and Law *>v Enforcement” — Parrish Hall, foreign countries, including the Feb. 5, 7:45 p.m. United States and most countries Basketball — Philadelr*-' ilphia Textile, Away, Feb. 8. of Western Europe. Theta Delta Rho Valen entine Formal — Gym, Feb. 9. Another of Dr. Vujica’s articles, "Scientism and Humanism”, has just appeared in the Winter issue WILKES COLLEGE BEACON of the quarterly. Hie Pakistan Philosophical Journal. ^?S£ ““ " Itjl fliW STUDENT SKETCH Roses for Weekly Sheet EDITORIAL— - Friday, January [j '.o m COLLEGE BEACON 2 ■■ Joseph Shambo His background of activity e achievement extends beyond thof his college years. Joe graduated with honors from Ik. pont High School, where he played both baseball and basketball. E addition, he was an Eagle and a Brotherhood member of th Order of the Arrow-. Harve; storers n ing and n counl Davismet ing 8 pc failed W half as t number i Joe made several observation D: concerning the campus, and st:The The Fl dents on campus. "I have enjoyed tanon Vt college life, and have always en iaa row joyed the concert bandI which th th st-57 ma y , .. i i • music department has produced. produced. 1 j quick GIHtematlOIial LCXICOII am disappointed, however, " thatthj aid Rose , have played so infrequently for th uiuiy flurry O1 of students. I would suggest th: fne Colon they perform an hourly concert E- ---------. Webster does it again! The new monthly for the students and th f ♦»»»»♦» 'international dictionary which took public. This is a significant tni: Lcck You twenty-five years to assemble, re ' l’ of a liberal arts school. 'flects all the modern trends It uses one phrase defic So. Riv 1meaning. . . “Many of the students here," ere," h nitions with no polysyllabic voct nitl01 cabu- continued, “compromise their eir aeatOne ----^yZ. which was common in ear ,a irlier bitions in life for the sake of^securisecuri 235 So. R editions of the dictionary. 0(lltlc ------this is it T ty. I do not know whether this Furthermore, the new edition unique of Wilkes stude dents, 'but 1 —Joe believes —------does not dictate good and bad usage J do bcliev it is.” Jue - not kriieve or set forth rigid rules and defini- that student- should be ambitious; v..ut students tions. It is set up to please the security ............. will then follow their ulti high school and college students, mate success. technicians, the periodical readers, Regarding the future of the col and scholars. lege Joe, the son of Mr. and Jin As in other editions the defini Nicholas Shambe, said that havirf tion of a word proceeds from a seen blueprints for the colleges general meaning to more special- ’5*msion ‘ he knows that the riized and specific meanings. No “-p“r is aware of the tclonger niistration , - . will — the user of the third provements necessary and is doitf intnrnnt; onai dictionary find Pr°ve new lnter natioi all it can to provide more adequsV *he farniliar phi lirase "of or pertainfacilities. inE to --” which — tv was common in pre vious editions. The blue prints he saw were pt6- • =s==~—Buy This new edition of Webster’s liminary plans for the future «• International Dictionary has been tension of Stark Hall for a fo®' added to the library’s collection of year graduate program in engine®’ books and is presently on display ing, — and plans for the fine building. As Joe desk said,where “We h*« on the circulation any- built one checking out books is invited the property; ] it is just a matter c to examine it. t' time to secure the funds.” ' Webster Editors Revise For Modern Usage i LEV Sl>0 11 s. m Sixty-six Pints of Blood Donated by Students Nani Hint Ed. Club Elects Rossi On Tuesday, the Education Cl’-met for the chief purpose of cK\ The twenty-second Red Cross ■a. 77 in* officers for the coming F»; Blood Collection from Wilkes Col Th(} rcsult8 wcrc ng follows: pn ilkes College was conducted last mo...:., dcnt« Pflt Rossl» vicc-presid‘n' total of sixty-six pints were dont by the students. corresponding secretary, Sy*' Blood collections began at Wilkes No c donated Cnrol Rllincs. 8ccrctnry, Alice Co in 1951 and during the past ten years a total of 1,304 pints of blood has been collected with n total of - -r vx, UUVv, vuu 124 deferments. Up to date, the highest single I o collection from 1952. The "Blood Wilkes occurred in ii -----Center collected 1 122 pints„ and „„u deuu. ferred 14 persons. 1 hose donating become members tl. Blood Insurance Plan. Under of the thin j ul chnrg type Th 1 he next blood drive will be on Wednesday, April 4. It Is hoped that the collection nt this time will iiurpann all previous ones. Following the collection of *°ts, three senior students, *> Butchko, Yornth Evans, and * . Fischl, related some of the cxP cnees they acquired while slu“.cr teaching. A question nnd poru.. period followed these reports. Bob ties. The next regular m the Education Chi - ‘ the beginning ig of of t... the spring ter. ter. 8l' THE ft . 25 °^ORD �_____ 2. 19S1 121 1962 JjJS---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- goopsiers Face Strong Dutchman fulfil in Hempstead Road Trip; J Lose to Juniata, Lebanon Valiev COLLEGE BEACON Yeager Displays Skill Grapplers Collide with Rugged In Pins;Hofstra Squad in Doubleheader; v Recording Two ----- W1 Defeat Ithaca Bombers ai Home Tomorrow Coach John Reese's grapplers will journey to Hemp stead, Long Island, to meet the Hofstra Flying Dutchmen as the first Coach Reese's half of a basketball-wrestling twin-bill. The Wilkesmen will be trying ition in the opening stanza matnic" thus far in the season. for their second victory of the current campaign. Hofstra is reported l'i°LCr?‘C“P^in waa a,so a Brooke weSin’nCCtthf acason to have a powerful squad, as they have numerous returnees and im pressive reserve strength. class, pinned C. W. Post’s BiH°SeCoach Pete Damone has done a splendid job of revitalizing wres he a^‘ "sKornl half action found Harvey rynak ,carIy 'n the bout with a tling at Hofstra since he took over head coach chores in 1959. The *y col.' r-en and Bob Fleming minp taking over cradle hold. Moving up to the 130 team has shown marked improvement in each of the past few seasons. tial as ’• He scoring potentiJ. . _ the Colo- vJ|hC ta»11rr '?SitOrS from Lebanon Pound division for the meet with »likes is but one of the formidable opponents of the Dutchmen. Also shnian i tied the scoree midway in the ' alley utilized a fast break to best the Ithaca Bombers, he out-classed on: their 13-match calendar are such wrestling powers as Michigan, years, shod. The lend changed hands advantage by scoring ten straight and finally pinned Don Secord in Nnivy, ' Springfield, and Lycoming. 1 Peri. U the rest of the contest with Gain First Win dicamcnt to gain the advantage. f cur. -Aher team able to manage more points in the middle of the opening ! ’S The Wilkesmen gained their first Nick Stefanowski, moving up two half to grab a 49-29 halftime lead. inter. a three-point lead. mat victory of the year in besting weight classes to 157 pounds, found The second half found the Colo- , Ithaca, 20-10, last Saturday night. the going tough as he was pinned '^esj. * fl.jth 30 seconds left in the connels rallying until Rosen left the £ Ned McGinley, in his first collegiate by Orlando lacavilli in 2:19 min puhlic ijst fonl Frazier sank two foul foul game, with 11:45 remaining, with CJ endeavor, scored a 5-1 victory over utes. lacavilli proved to be too ee five personal ' a.niJ Sts to give the Indians a three , fouls. The score was - Ithaca's Lou Richco. Ned gained heavy and experienced for Nick. Sa ej -cizt spread. With time running 72-41 <2-49 at the time. Without Rosen ' the decision by virtue of riding n®Fe jzt, Al Doner scored for Wilkes jin n tl Perhaps the only bout of the the lineup the rally ended and I -- time. le(«y i-ttime ran out before either team tthe ‘ evening which lacked continuous Flying Dutchmen went on to i Brook* v-iijj- followed ----- with ••• a action was won oke Yeager 1 LjM put the ball into play. in by John Gardner, cop the win. i pin at the 130 pound class. He had who used a takedown and an —esa ♦v-a---------- — ikcdov Harvey Rosen led the Wilkes Leading the Colonels in scoring built up a 10-3 lead before putting cape to score a 3-0 decision. Ted ssstrs with 12 points. Bob Flem- was John Moore, their 6’3" center, the shoulders of Don Secord to the Toluba completed Wilkes' scoring and John Moore added 15 and with 17 points. The former Ashley was ■ ■ mat in 7:47. Ron Henney came for the meet with an 8-4 decision Du. H counters respectively for the star was also a bull off the boards , | through with an 8-2 decision over over Garry Hall. ftrismen. Tom Pugh, after scor as he grabbed fifteen rebounds from Bruce McDonald of the Bombers. Blase luliano of Ithaca won on ia S points in the opening half, his taller opponents. Rosen and Ron used two predicaments in default in the heavyweight vyweig... decision coat '■ fiZed to get a shot in the second Bob Fleming each added 14 points fashioning the win. as us Jim Brunza re-injuredd a damthe •3if as the Colonels dropped game to the Wilkes cause on a variety Bob Ziegler furthered the Colo aged knee, which he sustain^ iined dur—her six. of jump shots from the foul line. nels’ cause with a 10-3 nod over ing football season. He was fforced Toni Pugh scored five for six from Cyl Stevens in the 147 pound to withdraw from action eat Drop Number Seven ions the foul line and hit with a jump bracket. Bob also used the pre- the match. stuihe! Flying Dutchmen from Le- shot to register 7 points while play. •yed__ i_Valley made it seven losses ing a great : *. defc: ' fensive game. en- -irOow v for the local eagers by an Tom Koch, < -------- fformer Hazlt leton the i«7i7 margin. m The Colonels took eager, and Ed Fi Fitzgerald eachi had Brooke Yoagor • I ipitkf „ _Pugh 15 points as the Dutchmen key lick 6-0------------------------lead on baskets by ept a .JCJ. w jtlj j-a well balanced scoring attack. I RosenL..* but-----ran-----amuck with h*-5’ ci -----.... Far- 7:47 of the match. Brooke again t'lc fzry of fouls that found Rosen, stater hit 13 points and Vane Vander- turned to the cradle hold to register hnt '' lii Colonels’ leading leading scorer, scorer, sitting sitting | water 10 in the winning «"•» his second pin in as many dual meet LU Colonels' cause. outings this season. the i“—2----------------- . _ ■ A graduate of Meyers High ait lei Ycur Bost... Bo WoU Groomed! I School, Brooke has earned numer ous honors for his fine wrestling TONY'S Where the Crowd Goes . . . throughout his career. Among Al16' »>• Eanco he So. River St BARBES SHOP | these are “Outstanding Wrestler" One Block Below Campus in last year’s MAC tourney and 25 So. River St Wilkoa-Barro Prep School Champion of the East is MW******************* while he wns nt Wyoming Semi Seafood - Steaks ■ Chops - Sandwich** nary. es The Beacon Sports Stnff salutes 243 South Main Street Brooke Yeager for his contributions Mon's Modem to Wilkes College wrestling. "Formal Wear" Roqor Rollo emd Dick Bender 3w wos Acts in ‘he closing moments to preserve a 56-55 win - The Indians took an early lead and held a 25-‘’O « 25-20 m„rci„ „ hn|f. * ga-SS fi *’£ Colonel Swimmers Drop Opener; Bender, Rolfe Chosen Captains J X ■). ' $ -M Ray Hottie's BAUM’S Rental Service 198 South Washington St. Wilkes-Barre 57 S. Main St. Wilkos-Barro, Pa. 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These six nquamen vwill form the nucleus from which Coach Young will build his team. Tomorrow the Colonel eagers again will try to grasp the victory that has eluded them so far this season when they journey to Hemp stead, Long Island, to battle the “Flying Dutchmen" of Hofstra College on the hardwoods. Hofstra is considered the top team in the Southern Division of the MAC and will probably battle Albright for a berth in the NAIA tourney. Heading the list of returning has one of the best strokes seen in lettermen are co-cnptains Roger local pools recently and he is ex Rolfe and Dick Bender. Rolfe, a pected to carry the Blue and Gold 200-yard breaststroke specialist, hopes in the -110 and 100 yard freeand Bender, a 200-yard butterfly specialist, after fine seasons last Hounding Hiding out tthe squad are first year, are expected to be two of the yearmen John N Miller, Phil Diskin mainstays of this year's team. and Ron Masters, ■' isters, all freestyle men; Sophomore John J. Miller was the Barry Baver a: and Dave Mudry, Colonels’ top diver Inst season be- brenststrokers; iand Larry Clark. ___ Grohowski __ ___ _.:i is the manager fore suffering a leg injury that Ron "dry-docked” him. Thus far in while Thoi while Tony Thomas serves in the training, John hns shown no ill- unofficial inofficial role of assistant coach. The Blue and Gold nquamen effects from his injury and is taking an spoiled over from the high board where he opc ..... 1 -their season on Saturday left off. Bnckstroker Greg Greakcr by losing a 48-46 decision to Drexel has retained his form and should be Tech at the Central YMCA pool. one of the top swimmers in the con The margin of defeat for the Colo nels was in the 200-yard individual ference. Lettermen Mark Troy and Craig medley race when Captain Dick Huddy form the nucleus of a strong Bender wns disqualified for an il relay team. Returning to ihe pool legal touch. Roger Rolfe picked up two indi after n year's layoff nrc upperclass men Bud Ilungarlncr mid Bert vidual firsts for Wilkes, taking the Dunn. Both nquamen were alarters 200 yard butterfly mid 200 yard until scheduling difficulties way breaststroke events. He was also a member — of Wilkes' winning 400 laid their plans. -------------Jack Barnes, a freshman from yard medley relay team. John ...iller picked up n first in diving Dallas, looms an the top freestylor Miller on the team. The G’2" performer and anchored the medley Squad. �WILKES COLLEGE BEACON_____________________________________________ Chemistry Club Allotment Void As Student Government Vote Upholds Court of Appeals Ruling by Cynthia Hagley Court -suit of Ay Appeals decision to invalidate Student Government action of cJ giving ___ 3 _funds to the Chemistry Club has been upheld, The government q---------reviewed a motion to overrule the Court of Appeals als decision at last Monday's meeting and the motion was defeated '12 2 ivotes to 0 with 1 abstention. This means• that t the Chemistry Club will receive no funds to alleviate thes losses they sustained when they held their Friday night danc nee. There was much ch dis discussion oni the power was invested in the parkthe wording of the brief accompa- ing committee, headed by Jeff Gnlnying the Court of Appeals deci- lett, to make up a list of cars comsion. Members of the governing: ing to the college from various body felt it important to examine communities comr in order to form car various sections of the brief so they pools recessed to discuss it informally. 'r1. Therefore, if the administration The method which the Court of decides to allow car pools and is Appeals used in holding meetings sues special stickers for this pur and notifying the Chemistry Club pose, the parking committee will and Student Government of these be ready to go into action before meetings was debated. It was de next semester. cided that the court did not comply The parking committee chairman with the procedure in having these also pointed out that so far no ac meetings. According to the Stu tion had been taken to break down dent Government Constitution, the the curb on the South Street en first meeting of the Court to decide trance to the student parking lot any appeal shall be just for exam on the comer of South Franklin and ining of summaries. After this South Streets. This action was meeting the Court shall be free suggested to the administration and arrange another meeting with rc the impression was given to the resentatives from both groups a parking committee that something pearing to answer questions. would be done about it. In the case of the Chemistry Club Scholarship appeal, the Court met once and The deadline for submitting ap asked the president of the Chemis plications to the Student Governtry Club to appear at that time, time. ment scholarship committee has There is indecision as to whet lether been extended to today. Applicathe president of the Student GovC_ tions may be obtained from Miss ■>-’ r.r ernment was properly informed of Joan Borowski in Chase Hall, first the meeting. floor, from any Student Govern Furthermore, it was brought out ment member, and from the Stu that members of the Court of Ap dent Government office. peals felt individually that the Four scholarships will be issued Student Government budget should stand as it was allotted in the be ginning of the year and that no a scholarship of any kind. The departmental club should be given money will be available to apply money by the Student Government. to next semester’s tuition. Parking Situation Students will fill out the ap It was reported to the governing ng cation catior in complete detail to en&uiv to evaluate the need. body that the administration is the committee cc Winter Carnival now looking into the matter of The winter carnival will be held car pool stickers. They have not yet reached a final decision, but at the Inn at Buckhill Falls on since the Student Government will Thursday, February 1. For further not meet again until next semester. information see page one. T.D.R. REGISTRATION Registration for membership in Theta Delta Rho for the second semester will take place at the All College Registration on January 31. Sorority dues are 75 cents per se mester. JUNIOR CLASS NOTICE All members of the Junior Class interested in working on the class dinner-dance are urged to attend the committee meeting today at noon in Stark 306. Thought before Finals: Books have led some Ing and others to madn Incas. Petrarch Wilkes College BOOKSTORE -1 Millie Gittins, Manager « . . . For Your Schoo] Supplies Shop at... GRAHAM'S 96 South Main Strool VA 5-5625 Twist Again At Final Fty Students will have their final op portunity to twist when the Eco nomics Club presents the “Final Fling” Friday night at the gym. Mr. DeYoung, a member of the Commerce and Finance depart ment, will act as master of cere monies for the affair. ___ will The Rhythm Aces, who ___ be __ featured itured at the dance, •’------ , will willappear --------the famed Peppermint Lounge in New York next weekend. weekend, In accordance with the- theme of the dance, twist music will w’” be highlighted throughout the evening, h Monday■ ithrough Friday, 8 a.m. Registration for the second se mester will take place on January to 10 pan.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, S 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 31, nt the gym. The schedule is as follows: Seniors will register from 9 a.m. to 9:45, and the juniors from 9:45 a. to 10:30 a.m. The sophomore class has beeni divided into two groups. Those whe last name begins with -------...lose a letter between M and Z will regis ter between 10:30 and 11:15, while VA 3-6276 those with initials between A and Wilkes-Barre. Pa. L will register between 11:15 and noon. The freshmen, who also have been divided into two groups, will I begin their registration at 1 p.m. JOBS1... CAREERSl... What's the difference between the two? A JOB 11 nocosxarv oseary to earn a living or to iupp.._. jplement preient limited A CAREER 11 a GOAL that awalti a man or woman who ts willing to mako early lacrillce by working hard, learning and itudying to become a qualified executive. IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE WHERE YOU START TO WORK TO REACH YOUR GOAL POMEROY'S has both JOBS and CAREERS to offerl CAREER POSITIONS— lor training In Morchandlilng, Control, Porionnol, Operatloni and Saloi Promolion. JOBS— on a FULL tlmo or PART time bails In soiling or lorvlco aroai. MEN AND WOMEN inloroilnd In CAREER Oil JOB opporlunltloi with a department Moro that Is affiliated with one of tho country's largoat re tail organizations . . . wrlto to the MANAGING DIRECTOR POMEHOY'S, INC. WILKES-BARRE, PA. A Unit ol Allied Stores Corp. 401 Filth Arenuo, Now York. N.Y. Apply Only By Wrillon Application State Full Particulars Replies will bo hold In ■tricl confidence. Other members of the band fc. lude John Gainard, drums; Fn*i C elude Loch, Hammond organ; Angelo C-, tone; Dave ’^ c pani, saxophone; Dave Peant, Peant,hj guitar; and N -----■ Nancy Endler, £ vocalist. The3 highlight of the dance 1 be a twist contest which will held .. before intermission. Aai prize of five dollars will be awarie: ' to the winning couple. Eddie Strucke, general chaim of the affair, is being assisted :j Jerry’ Moffatt, publicity; Joe bi Marco, refreshments; and Georp Guzo, tickets. LIBRARY HOURS | ❖******< H-W*«-H***HH» Registration Scheduled ! TEMPORARY Mrs. Nada Vujica has announced p, y __m* n CITY SHOE REPAIR that new temporary library hours For January 31 in Gym; are For Complete Shoo Service now in effect. These hours are Pay Tuition, Fees Now as follows: PERUGINO'S VILLA Ilallan-AciBrican Reitaurant A. Poruglno Buon Pranzo 204 S. Main St. r, waltz and rock and roll However, be played also. Danc numbers; will I ing will be held from 9-12, and the admission is the usual fifty cents per person. Two members of the band, Jerry .in Lyr Lynn, are stuSechlecr and Melvin - ---------~e. 3 Scchleer, who dents at the college. is the lender of the .he group and the freshman who is lead guitar, is a frean ry education. majoring in secondary Lynn, who is also a „ ffreshman, is ireer preparing for a car — in physical therapy. He is now .v the UiV male vocalist of the group. Those with last name initials be tween A and L will register be tween 1 p.m. and 1:30; those be tween M and Z from 1:30 till 2 p.m. All the freshmen will receive a letter of instruction from Mr. Zawadski prior to the registration d ate '’“‘7. Special students and return in students will register at 2 p.m. 18 W. Northampion St.. Wilk»»-Bc* a- "TRFQTrMT" "TRESJOLI" is Ready to Servo You .. • Tuition and fees, which must be paid before registration,, are now being accepted at the final ince office. ne hi> Gc du inj CALL VAlloy 5-5058 Attention 1962 Wilkes Graduates: Investigate a Career in Retailing at LAZARUS OPPORTUNITIES IN: • Merchandising • Buying • Personnel • Credit • Office Procedure • Advertising LAZARUS OFFERS: • Top Salaries • Pension I’lan • Yearly Bonus Plan • Profit Sharing • Group Hospitalization and Insurance • Advancement comcnsurate with ability . iF s Bo outstanding with tho lot®*’ fie in coilfuro fashion — ter SHAMPOO and SET — S’-50 bi) COLD WAVES — S5.50 and u? fei "ACROSS FROM ____ ______ ____THE Y.M.CJL' . rel 41 W. Northampton SU Wilke**®1’ • , ♦»»*»*»»»>»■»»»♦»********* in ROi htn PIZZA — Open Dally: 11 a.m. to MlcW<» Sunday: 4 p.m. to 11 P-®- n: JOE MANGANELLO’S 334 South Main Street Wllkoe-Uano. Pa. Phone Lazarus is affiliated with MERCANTILE STORES, INC. with 75 stores throughout the country. VA 3-9413 Call VA 2-7171 or write MR. II. W. POWELL To Avoid Walling at Lazarus for tin appointment for an interview; or request a copy of Lazarus “Rewards in Retailing” T< • cie Ar v’t ft 801 un< Donald Walton, 1001 Wilkes Graduate, hiii now buyer of work clothing, gloves, handkerchiefs,i, hosiery and umbrellas nt Lazarus. You too may bei :interested in the opportunities offered by Lazarus. PENN BARBER SHOP • Next Door Io Y.M.C.A. 3 Barbara at Your Service Jamei J, Balora, Prop. Clqan ■ Clqarotloe ■ Soda • Candf 22 W. Northampton 51. Wilk**® • Lei ttvi bet of. . ft nin. ’hit �WILKES COLLEGE BEACON_______________ ___________________ Chemistry Club Allotment Void As Student Government Vote Upholds Court of Appeals Ruling Twist Again At Fined Fli^ WILKES COLLEGE For January 31 in Gym; eS; j Pay Tuition, Fees Now Potrarch Wilkes College BOOKSTORE Millie Glttins, Manager . . . For Your Schoo] Supplies Shop at... GRAHAM'S 96 South Main Street VA 5-5625 JOBS and CAREERS to offerl CAREER POSITIONS— for training In Merchandising, Control. Personnel, Operations □nd Salos Promotion. JOBS on a FULL time or PART time basis In soiling or service areas. MEH AND WOMEN intoroimd la CAREER OR JOB opportualtles with a department store that Is alfillatod with ono of tho country's largest re tail organizations . . . write to the Investigate a Career in Retailing at LAZARUS OPPORTUNITIES IN: • Merchandising • Buying • Personnel • Credit • Office Procedure • Advertising **★***★★ Recent Poll Chooses 1958 Alumnus ] College Matches Gift ’Queen io Be Selected 1 As "Mr. Basketball of Decade" 1I Of Senior Class for Ai TDR Valentine For J Other members of the bard » elude John Gainard, drams; Fq-J Loch, Hammond organ; Angelo C-, pani, saxophone; Dave Peam, Ly guitar; and Nancy Endler, fe-t. vocalist. The highlight of the dance be a twist contest which will h held before intermission. A cu prize of five dollars will be aw'-; ' to the winning couple. Eddie Strucke, general chainra of the affair, is being assisted ssistrf!ij Jerry Moffatt, publicity; De y; Joe „ Marco, refreshments; ar ~ ind' Gecrf Guzo, tickets. The honor of Outstanding Colonel Cager of the Fifties will be bestowed upon one George E. Morgan, tomorrow evening between the wrestling meet and the basketball game at the gym. George obtained this honor by virtue of a voluntary poll administration, faculty, and friends of the College. The The poll po was ------blicity ,Office, conducted under the auspices of the Sports Publicity conduc Hoover, director, and the Beacon Sports Depcr jpartment. Arthur Arthur George Tensa, sports editor. For Complete Shoo Service 18 W. Northampton SU — "TRFSJQT-T" is Ready to Servo You ... Genre team. terminated hi. career in Man-V Extra Activities I >58, with n a B.S. degree in BusiBusi- 1 America in 1958, Geor}! ness Administration, leaving behind 958 as the leading scorer in the Election and installation of new istory Wilkes College basket- officers of the Economics Club were ---------------------him a series of notable records. :ord3' | 1958 as of th-------~ ■ j ’.all dec> lege George enjoyed his finest season Dur- history °f W “ 1 mobile during the 195G-57 campaign- . Tku " balL I the cor the AH*ng that year he poured in 514 the tab An outstanding athlete i Points for an all-time single-season is career tary; and Joseph DeMarco, treaFour scholarships, valued at $115 .silver i school, he was named to tt Wilkes record. ijji. -------surer. Also selected were new per person, were recently awarded 'by netScholastic team during his | Executive Council members. New by the Student Government a base The significance of this feat bc- at Plymouth High School. K Councilors are William Klein, scholarship committee. After a Dyers oomes more striking when one con three years wniiam MacIntvre, Robert Cham- recommendation that freshman ap- charge siders that he also had a 57 per cent After eorge his served gr rmy. sAt present ne t ber]ftini Susie Book, and Ann Chia- plicants should be eliminated, since respon field goal average. The 6’4" cen- Wilkes, George iitux.to a~determine determinethe thevalidivalid!-I lager or he . __ rej]j a]so bccn nnnounccd jt j9 difficult xw. in addition to his offensive capa-1 in the AmiJ Merl their and omnany in New Proii- that new mcIni,crs wjll be accepted ty of f ’ academic '—— ■1 social! hilities, possessed outstanding de records, the committee awarded thei has ar fensive skills, as he averaged 16 at the next two meetings. records. , sale fc scholarships to two seniors and two teria. abounds per game. Community and college projects juniors on the basis of need. . i ,in n tthe are also on the agenda of future . in national small col’ The following scholarship recipi- hcar plans of the organization. An cye- ents were announced on Monday , >»Rs for 1957, George pin ueviKv ...... . class drive for “Eyes^ for the *n total scoring and tent ening:. Ci Carol Brushkoski, n a SCIUor senior . — ’..."'arch. A- cvctumh his perfor-i evening at the wrestling-basketball rueeoy >»». goal percentage. For hi» ijoring in mathen mathematics; Robert, majoring n,ancc during that season he was doubleheader to receive n plaque, nwng their college projects are the Chamberlain, mmberlain, n senic senior majonng in, I signifying Polston. his accomplishment, of responsibility forBoard the maintenance .. ......................... ........... the Bulletin at Parrish 1 commerce and finance; id fir —* Myron Eva- i Kra»<.-’ Hall and a donation to be presented nich. a junior majoring in biology;1' ,r. to the school building fund. In- and Elaine Wishtart, a junior ma-!an<* . umw -----------vestigations of the stock market joring in secondary education. occasi Solons Give Awards; “cui .^7“^ Increase Duties ES Sfflx Of Court of Appeals CALL VAlloy 5-5058 Bo outstanding with tho latMl in colituro fashion — SHAMPOO and SET — Sl.M COLD WAVES — S5.S0 and "ACROSS FROM THE Y.M.C.A." 41 W. Northampton SU WUkw’®’* PIZZA — Open Daily: 11 a.m. to Mid®*1* Sunday: 4 p.tn. Io 11 P-®- Debate tourney today at king’s JOE MANGANELLO’S 334 South Main SUMI Wllkoi-Dano. Pa. Phone VA 3-9413 Call VA 2-7171 or write MR. II. W. POWELL To Avoid WaMtofl PENN BARBER SHOP • Nez I Door to Y.M C.A. 3 Darboti at Your Service famei J. Balera. Prop. Clqan ■ Clqaieiini ■ Soda - CandT 23 W. Northampton St. WUke.-B<m • A. Lore I Language Laboratory I„yb5 Barbara A quickening pulse beat, Buttery ft beads of perspiration on the foreheacL fit The Senior class gift committee be has completed preliminary plans for ccolor — these are the emotions experience obtaining a college language labo- ccoed on Wilkes campus when the talk tui I ratory. President Joseph Shambe of "Who will reign tonight as queen of announced that the Administration ,Theta Delta Rho Valentine formal?" has agreed to match the gift fund Unfortunately for the emotional quie provided by the Seniors, thus en abling the class to present enough Ccampus, this is a question which cam equipment to accommodate 21 stu- cdiately. Not until intermission time whe dents at one time. 1 hand of Mis. Gertrude Doane, Dean c winning ticket stub will the tension be re! Shambe wants to extend his per- 1 sonnl thanks as well as the appre- jmomentary disappointment abound. T.’ fate will ciation of the class to both the Ad 1 ministration and members of the bracelet Language Department for their ef charm — forts in making possible an addi inscribed tional monetary grant necessary the othc: for the purchase of the equipment inscriptii He further said that the equipment of pink will be ordered by the end of this will grai week, and that the language equip while a ment may be available for use on head. A an experimental basis this semesara Pilei queen v Shambe also announced that Mr. subjects, Gordon Roberts. Alumni Secretary, guiding will distribute copies of the Alum and Row nus to all seniors once a month at compulsory class meetings. The When first issue will be given to the Se the guei niors at their meeting later this the mus month. orchestr Later in the semester, the class gigantic has proposed both a dinner dance Ruth B and a class outing. At this time, reign oi plans for these affairs arc tenta and colt tive and will be completed ns the of Jane worth. • semester progresses. commit! George Morgan - "Oulslandlng Colonel Cager" Rachel Altavilla tional r organ graduated from Wilta named the NAIA UtUe All- Economics Group Plans .^ployed menutoteam. CITY SHOE REPAIR Lazarus is affiliated with MERCANTILE STORES, INC. with 76 stores throughout the country. Donald Walton, 11)01 Wilkes Graduate, liis now buyer of work clothing, gloves, handkerchiefs,i, hosiery nntl umbrellas nt Lazarus. You too may bo inter crested in the opportunities offered by Lazarus. * ylorgan Named “Outstanding Colonel ( j nt Laznrus for an appointment for nn interview; or request a copy of Lazarus "Rewards in Retailing” A Unit of Allied Stores Corp. 401 Filth Avenue, Now York, N.Y. Apply Only By Writton Application Sialo Full Particulars Hoplion will bo hold in stild confidence. FRIDA’ Gym Arrayed for Annual Semi-F * 4 »»*»>♦>»>»•>»»»•>»■♦X-»»»»*♦ * LAZARUS OFFERS: • Top Salaries • Pension Plan • Yearly Bonus Plan • Profit Sharing • Group Hospitalization___ ,„,.vv and....... Insurance • Advancement comcnsurate with ability Bas Tomon STUDENT WEEKLY WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA XXVI. _N^ M | Attention 1962 Wilkes Graduates: A CAREER is a GOAL that awaits a nan or woman who is willing to make early eaalllee by working hard, learning and studying t" become a auallliod executive. IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE WHERE YOU START TO WORK formal Gym __ Tonight 9-12 by Cynthia Hngley _ Court of Appeals decision to invalidate Sludent Government action of giving funds to the Chemistry Club has been upheld. The government reviewed a motion to overrule the Court of Appeals decision at last Monday's meeting and tho motion was defeated 12 votes to 0 with 1 abstention. This means that the Chemistry Club will receive no funds to alleviate the losses they sustained when they held their Friday night dance. There was much discussion on j the th; power p was invested in the park the wording of the brief nccompn- ing committee, c headed by Jeff Gnlnying the Court of Appeals deci- lett, to make up a list of cars comsion. Members of the governing ing to the college from various body felt it important to examine comr imunities in order to form car various sections of the brief so they pools recessed to discuss it informally. I Therefore, Th if the administration The method which the Court of decides to allow car pools and is Appeals used in holding meetings sues special stickers for this pur and notifying the Chemistry Club pose, the parking committee will and Student Government of these be ready to go into action before meetings was debated. It was de next semester. cided that the court did not comply The parking committee chairman with the procedure in having these also pointed out that so far no ac meetings. According to the Stu tion had been taken to break down dent Government Constitution, the the curb on the South Street en first meeting of the Court to decide trance to the student parking lot Students will have their final op However, waltz and rock and roll any appeal shall be just for exam on the corner of South Franklin and portunity to twist when the Eco numbers will be played also. Danc ining of summaries. After this South Streets. This action was meeting the Court shall be free suggested to the administration and nomics Club presents the "Final ing will be held from 9-12, and the arrange another meeting with re the impression was given to the Fling" Friday night at the gym. admission is the usual fifty cents resentatives from both groups _ parking committee that something Mr. DeYoung, a member of the per person. pearing to answer questions. would be done about it. Two members of the band, Jerry Commerce and Finance depart In the case of the Chemistry Club Scholarship ---------stu ment, will act as master of cere Sechleer and Melvin Lynn,,are The deadline for submitting ap monies for the affair. appeal, the Court met once and dents at the college. Sechlc leer, who asked the president of the Chemis plications to the Student Governbe group ^rnnn and the The Rhythm Aces, who will be is the leader of the try Club to appear at that tin*" time, ' ment scholarship committee has featured at the dance, will appear lead guitar, is a ffreshman who is There is indecision ns to whet ether ’.... been extended to today. Applica- nt the famed Peppermint - .._____ ____ Lounge „ majoring in secondai jndary education. n.._ I tions may be obtained from Miss in New York the president of the Student n Gov ork next weekend. In ! Lynn, who is also io a freshman, is ernment was properly informed of Joan . Borowski in Chase Hall, first accordance with v the theme of the , preparing for a cat :areer in physical the meeting. ;floor, from any Student Govern dance, twist music will be high-' therapy. He is now it music ow the male vocalFurthermore, it was brought out ment member, and from the Stu lighted throughoui roughout the evening. lg- | ist of the group. Government office. that members of the Court of Ap- dent i Four peals felt individually that the ...........scholarships . will be issued - value of $115 per scholarship. Student Government budget should at a J,»In<1 TEMPORARY LIBRARY HOURS stand as it was allotted in the be- No person is eligible who now holds IWglSiniUOIl CC116QU1C(1 Mrs. Nada Vujica has announced ginning of the year and that no a scholarship of any kind. The | y__ Oi •_ P _________ that new temporary library hours departmental club should be given money will be available to apply “ ......... i , , ' are now in effect. These hours arc I money by the Student Government. to next semester’s tuition. Parking Situation as follows: It was reported to the governing Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. Registration for the second se body that the administration is the committee to evaluate the need. Winter Carnival now looking into the matter of mester will take place on January to 10 pun.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 The winter carnival will be held 31, nt the gym. The schedule is 1 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.tn. to -1 p.m. car pool stickers. They have not I yet reached a final decision, but at the Inn at Buckhili Falls on ns follows: since the Student Government will Thursday, February 1. For further , not meet again until next semester, information see page one. Seniors will register from 9 a.m. Those with last name initials be tween A and L will register be • to 9:45, and the juniors from 9:45 tween 1 p.m. and 1:30; those be to 10:30 a.m. The sophomore class , T.D.R. REGISTRATION tween M and Z from 1:30 till 2 p.m. PERUGINO'S VILLA has been divided into two groups.' the freshmen freshmen will will receive receive a I All the Registration for membership in Italian-American Reilaurant Those whose last name begins with Theta Delta Rho for the second er of instruction from Mr. Zaa letter between M and Z will regis-1j wadski A. Peruqlno iski prior prior to to the the registration registration | semester will take place at the All ter between 10:30 and 11:15,, nue datc Special students and returnCollege Registration on January 31. VA 3-6276 Buon Pranzo those with initials between A ... Sorority dues are 75 cents per se 204 S. Main St. 15 anui and *nS students wil1 register at 2 p.m. Wilkes-Barre. Pa. L will register between 11:15 mester. noon. The freshmen, who also have Tuition and fees, which must be I been divided into two groups, will I paid before registration, are now | begin their registration at 1 being accepted at the finance office. JOBS!... JUNIOR CLASS NOTICE CAREERSI... All members of the Junior Class interested in working on the class What's tha difference dinner-dance are urged to attend between the two? the committee meeting today at A JOB 1 rn/'O YVfll 1 noon in Stark 306. is nscsasary to earn a living or to supplement present limited Thought before Finals: Bocks havo led como Ing and others to madn The Beacon Hearts and Flowers VALENTINE '• ____ i - i ; »"«>>» MW""!'Ip-»h» St«k In addition, the Stud.nl Coven,B« The Wilkes College Debating So- Sports Publ c.'cty» under the direction of Dr. gra|Uiations ...j nc achievements i Arthur N. Kruger, will participate Ws hievei ______ __ In order to carry out their many two definitive changes in its Con- Weis to v. Wilkes Co. —-----’"/ho Twelfth Annual Garvey In- ution t0 ‘l projects the Economies Club has stitution. First, to make the Court tions ’•tational Debate Tournament bc"’g held today and tomorrow at Accounting Club Ofliccrs made plans to raise tho necessary of Appeals more responsible to the Oren funds through several fund-raising student body, the Solons amended ' Karc Karc Aing’a College. The topic is “ReThe Accounting Club recently projects. These plans include a Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 31 pran gran folvcd; That Labor Unions be put held installation of the new officers bake sale and a raffle for stock to provide that members of the■ j and "’"lor Jurisdiction of Anti-Trust ■ -—«„ The new of- purchase funds. Court of Appeals, appointed by the || Patr Patr ^BiBlation." The Wilkes nffirmnsist The members also have plans for Student Government, may be “dial- I si$t team consists of John Camp- 1 year. The new ol- I several social activities. Included lenged by any member of the stu- Frat year. and Lynn Dente, the negative ,for the coming ... Cebula, president; | re plans for nn annual spring out- dent body upon petition to the Stu-1 p.>ai 'u Jerome Krasn and John Pikulski. ,Hears arc Mike Cate 1g, an outing to Hershey Park, and dent Government, such petition to I n hic Approximately 3G varsity squads Bill Carver, vice-president; Clint a field trip to New York City. (continued on page 3) j mtdn S«ksl»nnave registered for the tournament, IICB, tnMUWl ’noni; them Augustann, former “tional champions. I'! don, secretary. bn.MtaU. S SS5 SE � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource This is Wilkes University's Beacon Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the Beacon's predecessors, The Bucknell Bison Stampede, 1934-1935 and The Bucknell Beacon, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>. Missing Issues: 1947 August 8th 1947 September 5th 1947 October 3rd 1947 October 17th 1947 October 31st 1947 November 21st 1947 December 19th 1948 September 9th 1950 April 28th 1953 April 10th 1962 February 2nd Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1952 January 16th Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1952 January 16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF