108 15 1774 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/36de393afc0c7d4819a0abf725161bc6.pdf 4c6705816f94833cb8b6dcb5f0e3c5f9 PDF Text Text THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. A N O RE Z E I RE H W RE OU MES A WIS HY , A Feb. 4, 2014 Volume 67 Issue 12 �2 NEWS Bartikowsky future Page 5 Feb. 4, 2014 Contact editor: nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Wilkes to welcome new director of Public Safety New director seeks to ensure the safety of Wilkes’ community By Nicole Zukowski News Editor In the beginning of March, Wilkes University will welcome Chief Christopher Jagoe as the new director of Public Safety. Following an assessment made last January from an outside public safety consultants, Margolis Healy & Associates, a search had been underway for a new Director of Public Safety. The new position is just one of several initiatives to change the Office of Public Safety. A committee comprised of faculty and staff, along with an outside consulting firm, Spelman and Johnson, set out to identify potential candidates resulting in the hiring of Jagoe. “Wilkes is a beautiful campus. The largest thing for me (about taking on this position) was meeting the administration,” said Jagoe. “Wilkes University made me feel very much like I was a wanted, welcomed person to the community.” Jagoe earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Maryland, College Park and is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. In his time with University of Maryland Department of Public Safety, Jagoe served in a variety of positions. His most recent positions there were Major, Assistant Chief of Police and Police Services Bureau Commander. Some of the incidents that happen at Wilkes could be considered issues one would find at a larger university, such as the most recent attempted robbery on Jan. 29 when a Wilkes student was approached by a male driving a green Geo Tracker with pin stripes, had a gun in his lap and asked for money. Fortunately, the student was not hurt. The Wilkes-Barre Police received other reports about the same vehicle from other individuals not associated with the university. Since Jagoe is coming to Wilkes via University of Maryland, College Park he had Courtesy of Christopher Jagoe Jargoe severed on the Public Safety department of the University of Maryland for many years and is knowledgeable about keeping an urban campus safe. He will bring this knowledge to Wilkes University in March when he officially starts his position. see what is prudent and financially viable,” ing around with headphones on looking at this to say about crime in the city: “Coming from the University of Mary- Jagoe said. their phones,” Jagoe said about students reJargoe also expressed some goals he wants sponsibility for their own safety. “I would land, College Park, a very urban area, a lot of the things you’re experiencing there, while to accomplish here at Wilkes. The Office of encourage people to use their given instinct are very unfortunate, are things I am famil- Public Safety will undergo various changes to detect when things don’t feel right and iar with and happen at a lot of urban type with Jagoe’s ideas. act upon it.” “I plan on getting Public Safety accredited campuses.” Jagoe continues with, “I will be Jagoe’s arrival as the new Director of looking to make the same recommendations so that we have standards that mirror stan- Public Safety in the spring will be a welI do for the University of Maryland when I dards that are out there of other public safety comed event. Jagoe brings with him an departments in the nation,” Jagoe said. “I’m abundance of knowledge and experience arrive at Wilkes.” At Wilkes, serving as the Director of committed to ongoing training and staff de- to Wilkes with the hopes of improving the Public Safety will entail a number of duties velopment of Public Safety. Also, to make a safety on campus. to ensure that best possible safety on and partnership with the city’s police force.” “I intend to be fully engaged with the Of course, Public Safety can only do what Wilkes community. I certainly value evaround campus for the students. Filling the director position was one of the last propos- is in their means to protect the Wilkes com- eryone’s opinion and take them in account munity. Staying safe is also up to the stu- when I make the end of the day decision,” als of the assessment made last year. “I will be sitting down and working with dents themselves. Many signs are posted said Jagoe the administration of the university to bring around campus to walk in numbers and to all of the community’s voice to the table and call Public Safety for an escort. @wilkesbeacon “Walk in groups and be aware of your see what the expectations for Public Safety nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu would be, and then with the administration surroundings. I see a lot of students walk- THE BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 WEBSITE: thewilkesbeacon.com Editorial Staff 2013-14 Editor-in-Chief: Jake Cochran Managing Editor: Anne Yoskoski Design Editor: Paul Kaspriskie Assistant Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Chief Photographer: David Lee Adviser: Loran Lewis News Editor: Nicole Zukowski L&A&E Editor: Alyssa Stencavage Opinion Editor: Sara Davis Sports Co-Editor: Frank Passalacqua Sports Co-Editor: Alex Fahnestock Assistant News Editor: Sarah Bedford Assistant L&A&E Editor: James Jaskolka-Butler Assistant Design Editor: Steve Dziedziak Senior Editor: Carly Yamrus Senior Editor: Lyndsie Yamrus Senior News Editor: Christine Lee �THE BEACON |Feb. 4, 2014 NEWS UN lecuture: insight on language and empowerment 3 Dr. Hanada Taha emphasizes importance of education, especially for women By Sarah Bedford Assistant News Editor On Jan. 28, Hanada Taha, the acting Dean of Bahrain Teachers' College at the University of Bahrain, was invited to Wilkes University campus to give lectures pertaining to her studies in the Arabic language and a main lecture on women's empowerment in the Middle East. Taha's ﬁrst lecture pertained to international students learning new languages and her work within the ﬁeld of the Arabic language. According to Taha, languages are varied by categories based upon the amount of time needed to become ﬂuent. Arabic is a category four language, meaning it takes roughly four years of sustained instruction to learn. Taha discussed international students and the experiences to be had while studying abroad. She explained that while it is important for international students to become emerged in the culture and language of the country a student may visit, international students often will group together and speak their native tongue in their groups, which is counterproductive to the experience. Taha further explained that it is not enough to know a language academically, one also needs to know the “day-to-day” conversation. Reﬂecting about her own experiences in New Orleans, where she received her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction, she recalled how the people in that region had their own spin on English phrases. Taha also discussed her own “journey” with Arabic language and her work with a curriculum design for Arabic language. She found that there were not the same resources available for those looking to learn Arabic as there are for languages such as English, French and German. Beacon Briefs Adventures in Reading Program Wilkes University School of Education is once again sponsoring Adventures in Reading, an after school reading program for children in grades Pre-K through ﬁve. Teacher Education candidates will present innovative learning opportunities across the content areas with a focus on vocabulary and comprehension enrichment. The series of nine sessions, which is free of charge, begins on Wed. Feb. 12 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on the second ﬂoor of Breiseth Hall. Contact Dr. Diane Polachek at diane.polachek@wilkes. edu for more information and registration forms. I’m Very Fondue of You The Alternative Spring Break team will be selling tickets for their event “I’m Very Fondue of You” Chocolate Fondue Dipping Bar held Feb. 11 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Henry Student Center Concourse. The The Beacon/ Cheyenne Barnes Dr. Taha gave insight to her own life experiences to explain why she feels education is the only way to truly empower a woman. “New philosophies to teach Arabic,” are needed Taha said in describing her K-8 curriculum for learning. These philosophies included not only focusing on grammar, but literature as well. A question came up during the lecture concost of an all-inclusive ticket is $5.00, which entitles guests to two strawberries, two pretzels, two marshmallows and one crispy rice treat. Guests may also make a donation per individual or additional item. Open Mic Night Calling all singers, poets, dancers, magicians, jugglers or anyone who has a talent! Wilkes University Programming Board will be holding an Open Mic Night on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. will be coffee, tea, snacks and gift cards for anyone who participates. If interested, please e-mail everal.eaton@wilkes.edu by Feb. 3. Wear Red Run On March 23 a 5k race starts at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is at the Northampton St. Portal (Kirby Park) from 8:30 until 9:45 a.m. The event will be held regardless of weather. Operation Heart’s Wear Red Run strives to promote awareness of heart disease as well as the importance of leading an active lifestyle. Participants are strongly encouraged to wear cerning the impact for international students when returning to their homes with English as another language. Taha explained that it is not just the language that these students take with them, but the culture as well. Because of this, these students become “change agents” and Taha commented that their experience may have their “world change beautifully.” Taha presented her main lecture open to the public in the Miller Room of the Henry Student Center. With this lecture, she addressed women's empowerment in the Middle East. James Merryman, professor of anthropology and sociology, along with Interim Provost, Terese Wignot, gave opening remarks to the main lecture. Taha gave praise to Wilkes by saying, “I think I'm falling in love with Wilkes University thanks to you.” She then continued by saying she would not be giving a lecture, but a “talk from the heart, to the heart”. Keeping that sentiment in mind, Taha began to discuss her “journey” as a woman in the work force. Her passion was to teach Arabic, and according to Taha, the University of Bahrain had seen that. Taha claimed that being young, as well as being a woman, yet still becoming the Acting Dean is “really something challenging”. She has always believed that “order comes with age.” A belief based on the culture of her home, which is Lebanon. The meaning of “empowerment” was a topic of the lecture. After citing numerous deﬁnitions of the term, Taha found the word in simple terms is “something external and given to us,” which Taha did not agree with. Taha’s belief was that the only real way to empower women is to educate them. She placed emphasis on the notion that a woman cannot just have an education but must also “excel in it”. Taha stated that with every additional year of education a girl at the primary level receives, she will do, 10-20% better economically. In this way, these girls are more likely to be ﬁnancially independent. Taha claimed that she felt education empowered women based upon her own life experiences. “It was not that someone bestowed the power ... it was something I worked for ... and I got,” said Taha. In Beruit in 1979, Taha was just 10 years old, and there were civil wars amongst the people; Christians against Muslims, people against people, with no sound logic to it. In November of that year, a bomb had landed in her home, killing her father. After the incident, she and her brothers were removed from the house, which was then locked. Taha remembers saying, “You need to open up the house... I need to get my red bookbag... my school bag.” When asked why, she claimed that it was Sunday night and, “I have to go to school tomorrow.” After the tragic experience, Taha claimed that she needed to have some sense of control. “When your losses are so huge and beyond your control, you need to hold onto something you can control yourself,” Taha said. For Taha, that was her education. From that point on, Taha went from a “mediocre” student to graduating as valedictorian and later, receiving her doctorate. “I think my message to women and men is that once you are excellent ... very few people and things can stop you,” Taha ﬁnished. The United Nations Lecture Series will return at Wilkes University on Feb. 18 with the speaker to be determined. their red shirts, dresses, hats, sneakers, shorts, tights, fanny packs, tutus, and any other weather-appropriate running gear. The color red is the embodiment of health and vitality. Awards will be given to the top male and female participants, as well as to the participant who best embraces the “WEAR RED” spirit. Arrive early to the event to receive a WEAR RED hat. Registration’s $12 (Checks may be made payable to Wilkes University APhA-ASP). For more information, contact Lizzie Cook (Elizabeth.cook@wilkes.edu) or Bethany Sharpless (Bethany.sharpless@ wilkes.edu). Multicultural Awards The Center for Global Education and Diversity accepts nominations once a year for students, faculty, staff and board members demonstrating signiﬁcant contributions toward raising multicultural awareness at Wilkes University. For more information contact the Ofﬁce Of Diversity Initiatives (ODI). Krispy Kreme Fundraiser for Relay for Life The Zeta Psi Nursing team will be sponsoring a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser for Relay for Life. The sale will run from Mon., Feb. 3 to Wed. Feb. 19. The doughnuts will be delivered on Wed. Feb. 26. Anyone interested in placing an order can contact Cathy Hauze at ext 7120 or via e-mail at catherine.hauze@ wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Rock Climbing Thursdays The Climbing Club hosts open climb every Thursday 11:00 am-1:00 pm in the UCOM, and is actively seeking new students, faculty and staff to try out our climbing wall. Rock climbing is a great way to burn stress, exercise the non-traditional way and experience a crowd of adventure-loving people who may or may not also be afraid of heights. They will teach you how to work the ropes, climbing techniques and how to stretch your comfort zone in good company. Email Patrick.Killian@wilkes.edu for any questions or details. �4 THE BEACON |Feb. 4, 2014 NEWS Stress from adviser complications plague students By James Jaskolka Assistant L&A&E Editor A group of students at Wilkes University recently voiced frustration toward their respective advisers, calling them, “inattentive” and “unhelpful.” “My adviser just sat there while I struggled with picking out classes,” said one sophomore nursing major. “She also never emailed me to meet up with me in the ﬁrst place … She then proceeded to sign off on a list of classes that were not correct for my track, and now I am in the wrong class.” Another student, a sophomore who was studying clinical lab sciences before switching majors, voiced similar complaints: “My adviser never tried to schedule a time to meet with me to schedule classes for the semesters, or check up on me to see how I was doing,” she said. “If I was struggling, he did not give me advice to seek the help I need.” This student in particular said that her adviser even went so far as to insult her: “The one time I sought help from him; he blew me off and called me stupid.” While these may be the opinions of just a few students, speculation of the school’s advisers’ abilities among unhappy groups of peers has been growing. Dr. Michael Steele, chair of the biology Department, was quick to defend his faculty from the complaints: The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Most student problems with advisers stem from class scheduling. “I know his reputation for being honest and forthcoming,” Steele said of the adviser who allegedly insulted his advisee. “Not for a second do I expect that he is doing anything other than trying to prepare students for the difﬁculties that may await them.” Steele also stressed the fact that scheduling meetings for registration is the responsibility of the student, not the adviser. “Students need to accept their responsibility in the advising role and realize they have a responsibility to contact faculty for meetings,” he said. “It’s not the adviser’s responsibility to track them down.” A sophomore pre-pharmacy student said that her problems lie not with her adviser’s attentiveness or professionalism, but rather with the advisor’s inability to help the student: “My adviser is really nice and always keeps in touch. There’s just one problem, she is not a pharmacy adviser,” the student said. Because the pre-pharmacy student is going to a career services adviser rather than someone in the science department, she said she has been having issues with picking the correct classes. Steele voiced his understanding for this student’s predicament, stating high enrollment in the science departments as the issue: “If they bring in too many pre-pharm students without a guaranteed seat, it’s not fair to the students. There are limited seats in the program.” “Many of my faculties are advising 30 or 40 kids … there’s a limit on how many we can do,” Steele continued. “While bio and chemistry are perhaps best prepared to advise prepharm prospects … it’s a real trade off. Some are left to be advised by other individuals on campus.” The pre-pharmacy student has since been seeing a biology professor for additional help. Dr. Prahlad Murthy, associate dean for the College of Science & Engineering, echoed Steele’s opinion that the student should take initiative, and said any problems should be addressed to the adviser. He also said that if problems arise, the student should remember that advisers are not acting maliciously. “(Advisers) want the best for the students,” Murthy said. “We would like them to succeed; whatever it takes.” @wilkesbeacon james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu Winter Weekend; theme By Marisa Farronato Correspondent “Decades” has been selected as the theme for this year’s Winter Weekend celebration, which gets under way at Wilkes University Feb. 21. As part of the festivities, the student body will enter teams into a two-day competition resulting in a winner. The event will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 21 and from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Friday will include several competitions, including the banner and skit competitions along with a scavenger hunt. Teams will start their Saturday morning with a surprise competition, activities in UCOM during the afternoon and top the event off with a trivia competition. Each team needs to present a decade, and follow through with picking up team registration forms in the Student Government ofﬁce on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of the Henry Student Center. Information regarding due dates for deposits, T-shirt designs, team decades, members and captains are located on the registration form. Student Government Vice President Taylor Moyer is in charge of coordinating and facilitating the event, along with forming a committee to assist her. Anyone interested in being a team captain can email Moyer at taylor.moyer@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon marisa.farronato@wilkes.edu Gardner Series Lecture By Amanda Fulk Correspondent Wilkes University will host guest speaker Karen Lindsey as part of “The Gardner Educational Forum Series,” which helps to provide a better understanding of what education can be. Robert S. and Judith A. Gardner will present one of the lectures throughout the series featuring Lindsey from the Wilkes-Barre’s Victim’s Resource Center. The lecture will focus on “Child Abuse & Mandatory Reporting” and will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, in the Arnaud C. Marts Center, Room 214. “We believe that these experiences offer opportunities to be other places and hear other voices. These are powerful experiences that help people understand what education can be,” Robert Gardner, said. Additional lectures will be taking place throughout the duration of the spring semester. All lectures are free to the public. For further information, contact Robert Gardner at (570) 408-4686. @wilkesbeacon amanda.fulk@wilkes.edu zza the legendary taste The Best Deals in Town! (570) 331-3278 (FAST) Visit us online at www.grottopizzapa.com We deliver a complete menu of Pizza , Pasta, Wings, Subs, Burgers, Salads & More! about our everyday delivery combos! 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According to Vice President of Finance and General Counsel Loren Prescott, Wilkes has been in discussions with the owners of the former jewelry store “for months.” There has been no agreement reached for Wilkes to acquire the building. “We will continue to talk with the owners to explore their interests in selling and the potential for the university to acquire the property,” Prescott said. Prescott said talks to acquire the building began when Bartikowsky Jewelers announced its intention to close a year ago. At that time, Prescott contacted Bartikowsky on the building’s future use. “We started talking about his plans for the building, specifically his plans for when to close the business and whether or not he had any planned use for the building after the business closed,” Prescott said. Prescott also talked with the optometrist owners of Dr. Brown’s Eyecare, who are located in the back portion of the building. Talks between all the building’s owners and Prescott for over a year. Chair of the Department of Communication Studies Mark Stine sees the building’s potential as a home for all of the department’s activities and offices because of its space capacity and location in downtown WilkesBarre. “The space that we think can be renovated to fit the Communication Studies Department’s needs, specifically in terms of television and radio station needs,” Stine said. “It takes the communication studies program and it moves it right onto Main Street so Wilkes University’s communication studies would have a clear and obvious presence on Main Street.” Stine envisions the radio station and a TV being placed in the front windows, allowing passersby on Main Street to listen to music and watch Wilkes TV programming, adding to the city’s revitalization of the downtown area. “Moving to the Bartikowsky building would really support President Leahy’s decision to play an important role in revitalizing the downtown area,” Stine said. Stine said moving to the building would allow the department’s co-curricular activities to interact with one another in a single location, and with the local community. “We’re closer to the downtown community, closer to businesses,” Stine said. “With the location there, we would probably be able to set up a camera on the roof and we could provide images of what’s happening downtown on Main and really engage the community, because we would have much easier access to the downtown area.” However, Prescott said he isn’t aware of any discussions of academic programs into a building Wilkes doesn’t own. He said any talks on the building’s use by the university would begin when it is acquired. “If the university is able to enter into an agreement to purchase that building, meaning the sellers express an interest in selling and we decide it’s in the best interest of the university, then we would begin some discussions internally about how best to use the building,” Prescott said. However, Stine said he would be willing to be a part of any internal negotiations on the use of the former Bartikowsky Jewelers building and has even put together a plan on utilization a building that could house the department faculty, staff and co-curricular activities which he has forwarded to President Patrick Leahy, Interim Provost Therese Wignot and Executive Director of Capital Projects John Pesta. “Those discussions have already in many ways taken place but I think what’s holding things up at this point from them moving further ahead is the fact that the final sale of the Bartikowsky building has not yet taken place,” Stine said. Stine said if the building is purchased by Wilkes, he and Interim Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Tom Baldino will be strong advocates for placing the department in the building. However, he said he will continue his advocacy for the department’s centralization into one building even if the former Bartikowsky Jewelers building isn’t purchased or if the department is not placed in it. “I still will continue to advocate to the president and the provost that Communication Studies needs a location and needs to be brought together in one single building, be that the Bartikowsky building or some other building on campus that we feel would work as well as the Bartikowsky building,” Stine said. @cleespot christine.lee@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski As disscussions continue, the vacant Bartikowsky Jewelers building may become part of the Wilkes campus if a sale is to be made. The sale of the building would play a part in President Patrick Leahy’s hopes to revitalize downtown Wilkes-Barre. 5 By Nick Durdan Staff Writer Student government listened to two different fund requests for The Beacon and for Adventures in Science in their last meeting on Wed. Jan. 29. The Beacon was requesting $1,800 from Student Government so it can use The Beacon as an advertising service for its various events. Editor-in-Chief of The Beacon senior communications major Jake Cochran stepped up to ask Student Government for the funds. “One good advantage is more exposure, students will read The Beacon and will pay attention to the advertisements,” said Cochran. As The Beacon produces 2,000 issues weekly, advertisement would be able to reach a variety of different people on and off campus. In addition to the exposure, advertising will come with less work needed for Student Government. Student Government had mixed reactions about the idea and will have a final answer at the next meeting. More in fund requests, Adventures in Science is back for its annual event at Wilkes University. Adventures in Science brings fifth grade students from local schools and they participate in different labs from each of the sciences at Wilkes University. This includes such as computer science along with psychology. Two hundred fifth grade students are projected to attend this year. Adventures in Science are requesting $2,000 for the event. Student Government saw this with positive reception and will have a final vote next week. The budget for this week is as follows: All College: $20,244.11, Conference: $6,141.64, Spirit: $3,410, General: $22,291.19, giving Student Government a total of: $52,086.94. Student Government meets every Wednesday in the Miller room in The Henry Student Center at 6 p.m. Students, faculty and staff are always welcome to watch the meetings. Any questions from the audience are encouraged and would be answered at the end of the agenda. @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu �6 FUN CORNER Word Find: The Grammys week of Feb. 4 PMUUEBOIDQKEEZZ ROYALSUDCCAIVET BRUNOMARSATTOXE XOQGCWKLLLYDLCI DNPPHOGNSBPNEXO YYYWECLEJZEAMTR NPEKXRVJMMRTAFB EVITCAOIDARISAF FHNIRUNMDWYUEWE QTOGDDLAENHSMCT WJSLNUFTTLKXNCW DUUPYTVJEDKONEG MQOSPGAURGYCATJ LKJUTYRLLERRAHP OENAZIEABRAORMF RKOJWKNSIFVHRIM DKORZTFMELFQCDL ECOIKZWPCPGDNGS Word Box: BEYONCE BRUNOMARS DAFTPUNK GETLUCKY HOLYGRAIL JAYZ JUSTIN KATYPERRY LORDE MUSGRAVES PHARRELL ROAR ROYALS SAMELOVE SUITANDTIE RADIOACTIVE MACKLEMORE Can’t get the last one? Do you think you got them all? Either way... Be sure check your answers online at thewilkesbeacon.com! Find The Five Differences �7 L&A&E February 4, 2014 Artist spotlight Page 9 Contact editor: alyssa.stencavage@thewilkesbeacon.com A random act of kindness goes a long way By Alyssa Stencavage L&A&E Editor Have you ever thought about how a simple gesture could completely change the course of someone’s day? A group of senior business majors at Wilkes has been putting that concept into practice through a club they initiated called Acts of Random Kindness. As a way to make a lasting impression on the Wilkes community as they come to the end of their college years, President of ARK Anthony Peterson, Vice President Joshua Rodriguez, Treasurer Mark Vancosky and Secretary Cy Shickora said they had the idea of spreading kindness and wanted to do something to put themselves out there. What better way to do it than through a club like ARK- one that takes little effort and reaches audiences wide and far. Peterson said he was the official initiator of the club, which came into existence last year, but he won’t forget the friends who helped him along. “I sent out emails to professors and got in contact with the right people,” Peterson said. “I knew that these three guys would be behind me as well.” ARK’s mission statement reads: “to come together with the students throughout Wilkes to create Acts of Random Kindness. Each act will aid Wilkes students, faculty, or staff in a positive way. We also strive to maintain a professional image and plan to interact with professional companies throughout the community. Members will learn how to interact in a professional manner with the public and also have an opportunity to network and impact peoples’ lives.” It’s obvious these members are getting to something. Members have done a multitude of things following the ARK ways. One of the largest acts so far happened on a small road off of River Street, a road known to be one of the biggest areas of crime and drug movement in Wilkes-Barre. With tools and other supplies provided to them, members took Last year ARK members joined with McCarthy flowers to bring their efforts here, ordering 50 carnations and delivering to staff members throughout the Student Union Building and UCOM as a way to show their gratitude for the work the staff does on a daily basis. Two people in the SUB proclaimed the impact it had on them, one man expressing happiness that he would have a flower to take to his wife suffering at home and another woman crying in appreciation of the gesture. “Everyone was so happy and told us it made their day,” Peterson said. “They said they knew we appreciate what they do, but never this much.” ARK also decided to spend some time distributing free hugs to anyone on campus. It was during this time that ARK teamed up with BACCHUS after hearing about its ideas from a BACCHUS member, and handed out free coffee and hot chocolate. “We were more than happy to meet up with them,” Peterson said. Courtesy of Anthony Peterson ARK’s generosity came through again when the club paid for several peoples’ cofOne lucky ARK recipient holds up an fee in Stark. After being informed that their “ARK” sticker after having coffee paid for order had been taken care of, these lucky in Stark. recipients were then given an oval-shaped ARK sticker, reading “acts of random kindto the area filled with tons of illegally dumped ness” on the top and “make a difference” at the garbage, including couches and mattresses. bottom. Over 12 people helped repair the road and Another small, but powerful act involved clean up trash. ARK members are still in the words on paper. These members said they put process of getting the road paved and expect to post-it notes with inspirational words all over get more done. campus. Peterson said taking the time to do this Members said the concept behind some meant a lot to some in the community who of the bigger events is to try to incorporate a were unsure of how to get this cleanup started, smaller business in the area who might be in or who to contact about it. need of some help. They call it a “pay it for“They really appreciate what we are doing,” ward” notion. he said. “It means a lot.” “Our club is based a lot around the idea Even when the group encountered issues where we help someone and later that person with the township, it picked up and found a helps another person,” Peterson said. “We way to get the task done. don’t ask for much in return, just to spread the Other acts of random kindness have oc- kindness. We hope that it’s like a chain reaccurred on and within the Wilkes campus. tion, someone sees us doing it and then later they spread kindness. We hope that by showing that we care for others, they can later help a customer of their own. For instance, when we got the carnations from McCarthy flowers, I told the owner the concept of what we were doing and he said he loved it and took a sticker to put on his car.” And that is what they’re after – to turn their efforts into a domino effect, so every day their purpose shines through. “We want to be random and make a difference, and hopefully get others to see that,” Peterson said. “We want to motivate others to do it. It’s starting to spread.” “Change the world with one act of random kindness at a time,” Vancosky said. As reflected in the club’s mission statement, working with larger companies in the community allows ARK members to get a taste of the real world in the process, by interacting with companies and doing some planning. Members also see the open nature of the club as something special, in terms of having options rather than dictating assignments. “All members get hands-on experience,” Rodriquez said. “What’s good about it is that in the real world, you gave to go out and get it rather than have the comfort of a higher-up telling you what to do.” ARK also collaborates with a variety of other clubs on campus for fundraising efforts, helping whoever asks for it. “We have an event and split the profits to make both of our clubs better,” Peterson said. “Whoever needs help, we’re open arms to helping.” ARK even puts its own little twist on these fundraisers. One such event coming up, for example, is Dancing with the Stars. Partnering with the dance team, the club is worked to set up a dance in which students and a dance member competed against one another. More importantly, these acts are not exactly planned. “To generate acts, it’s off the top of our See KINDNESS page 8 VISIT THE BEACON ONLINE @ THEWILKESBEACON.COM FOR EXCLUSIVE ‘BEACON BLOGS’ The Beauty Beat Looking back... What on Earth are Bettie bangs? What should I do while my blunt bangs are growing out? This week’s beauty beat will answer all of your questions about that tricky fringe. O.J. Simpson was finally found guilty of charges connected with the murders of his wife and family friend, check out the full article on www.thewilkesbeacon.com. with Ashley Evert with Anne Yoskoski THEN GO ‘LIKE’ US ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WILKESBEACON �8 Battling it out using forensics By Kayla Bucci Correspondent Wilkes University will be holding the Harold Cox Invitational Forensics Tournament on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7-8. This tournament will feature 10 Collegiate Forensics Association-sanctioned events, if registration allows, with two rounds of individual events followed by ﬁnals which will include the top six competitors in each category. The debate competition will include four preliminary rounds of both Parliamentary and Lincoln-Douglas Debate and a ﬁnal round, if entries warrant it, based on number of schools and distribution of entries. Each school may enter ﬁve contestants per THE BEACON| Feb. 4, 2014 L&A&E event, and three events per bracket. A student may enter two duos with different partners. No more than ﬁve Parliamentary Debate teams per school or ﬁve L-D debaters per school are allowed. The forensics tournament is in conjunction with CFA and each team’s points will count toward the Welch-Strine Trophy and each person’s scores will count toward CFA’s endof-year individual awards. For more information, contact Christine Mellon at 570-408-4210 or through email at ,ne. '\Jo~\~o ~()~() ~'-I 't.'\J e. 't.~s\e.'{ ,'ne o'l.'1.\60\ sc.t\~\ 'I.or t'ne 1.1:Y\.<\ \J -'vo"I c,a~~i,w~,<::--S @wilkesbeacon kayla.bucci@wilkes.edu ‘No-Frills Revue’ features skit comedy, showcases theater students’ talent By Amanda Kornak Staff Writer The Wilkes University Theater department is presenting “The No-Frills Revue,” which is set up like a comedy club with the feeling of being at a “Saturday Night Live” type of performance. The show opens Feb. 14, 2014, just in time for Valentine’s Day, and runs for two weekends. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m., and there will be a 2 p.m. matinée both Sundays. “I think the audience will like it because it can relate to all ages,” Amanda Thomas, a junior musical theater major, said. “There are some skits that relate to important historical events that the older members of the audience will relate to more. There are also skits that would relate more to today’s college crowd with different celebrity jokes and TV show references.” “The No-Frills Revue” has many different elements that make it a performance sure to entertain anyone who likes to laugh. Without a serious plot line, the show relies on its musical numbers, comedy skits and satires related to everyday life, history and pop culture to captivate the audience. The show will be at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center at South and River streets in Wilkes-Barre. To reserve tickets, call the Darte Canter box ofﬁce at 570-408-4540. @wilkesbeacon amanda.kornak@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Zobaida Azad Vagina Monologues, held on Tuesday, Jan. 28 in the Kirby Hall Salon, allowed students to act out different roles and express the wonderfulness of being feminine. A random act of kindness goes a long way Continued from page 7 heads,” Peterson said. Someone comes up with an act and it goes through all members for approval as well as to ensure an impact on someone’s day. Fundraisers aren’t the only thing ARK gets creative with. Some may think that a title such as Random Acts of Kindness might be more appropriate, and there is a national organization called randomactsofkindness.org. However, ARK members decided to make their club a spin-off of the larger one that exists for the very same reason -- and interestingly enough, this club at Wilkes is the only one with the name of ARK. If one were to visit the site, he or she would ﬁnd ARK at the top of the list of organizations like it. Not only is ARK the only one with this name, it seems to be the only club of its kind in the region. Regardless of the title, these acts of random kindness seem to gain a lot of popularity wherever they’re found. “There’s a lot of interaction and attention throughout the entire country when you go to the site,” Rodriguez said. But where does the name come from, one might ask? ARK members credit their inspiration to the movie Evan Almighty, which basically sends the message that one act can change someone’s life – and so is their goal. One major distinction that sets ARK apart from just about every other club on campus is that members don’t accept or operate on any funding from Student Government. Rather, the money comes from anonymous investors like alumni and professors who make donations. Although most ARK acts don’t require money, when it is needed, members know it’s there. “That’s a big thing that makes a real difference,” Vancosky said. This recently-formed organization wants to hear what others have to say. “One of the main things we want is feedback,” Peterson said. “We want to know how much of an impact we have made for people, and want people to tell us the stories they have experienced with us. This will help us for our future events.” Even those off campus are touched by the small performances ARK initiates. “When Anthony told us this summer he wanted to start the ARK club, little did we know it would be such a hit,” Peterson’s mom Kim Peterson said. “ARK started as a thought over the summer and now it’s a reality. The donations the club has received have been put to great use. It is so nice to see that the club has helped out the community as well as brighten up the days of students, with hot coffee, hand warmers or just a hug. I am sure the success of this club will go on forever at Wilkes University with a great group of students, faculty and staff who do the right thing.” To share with ARK, it’s as simple as sending an email to ARK.wilkes.edu. It doesn’t take much to implement this kind of work, and at some point or another, everyone can use a simple gesture to brighten their day. To help facilitate the process, ARK members offer some words of advice. “A lot of students want to make a difference and want to help, but they don’t know how,” Peterson said. “We’re here to provide that opportunity. We want to have a twist and make it out of the box -- that no one has seen before, impact someone’s day and make that difference. Little things do matter and can impact someone’s day, whether it be holding a door, giving carnations, smiling as someone passes.” “You don’t need to always get something in return,” Shickora said. “I love the club because I don’t want anything in return, just to know that I made a difference to someone.” Peterson said he’s heard of instances where this ideas has been proven to be true. Perhaps ARK is also about learning to overcome obstacles, gracefully. “Don’t be discouraged about peoples’ doubts or people not following up with their word,” Rodriguez said. “You can’t be discouraged. If people say you’re not going to be able to do things, prove them wrong, and when you do prove them wrong, stay humble about it.” There seems to be an increasing number of people recognizing the importance of this kind of club. “Every time we do an act, more people catch on to the idea of the ARK and ask if they can join,” Peterson said. “We add members every act we do.” Sometimes the thought and impact that an act has on someone means more than the act performed, which reﬂects the beliefs held by Ch ARK. Peterson said the brainstorming process is still underway, but that ARK’s goal for the semester is to double the amount of acts from last semester, reaching into the community. These acts of random kindness are a simple start for a better future. Let’s all make the best of what lies ahead. For questions or more infomration, contact Peterson at anthony.peterson@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.stencavage@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON |Feb. 4, 2014 L&A&E 9 Artist Spotlight: Israel Rodriguez By James Jaskolka Assistant L&A&E Editor Israel Rodriguez is a freshman biology major with an art minor. Originally from Centreville, Va., the young artist has already had his art displayed at an art show in his hometown, as well as had one drawing used for the cover of Derek Jolley’s acoustic album. What kind(s) of art do you do? Is there a focus on one kind in particular? I have been learning too many different types of media to see what I like the most. However, I do tend to stick to 2D. My most used method would have to be drawing using both pencil and pen. For color pieces, I mostly use watercolor to ﬁll in the space. I also have been experimenting with acrylic painting and I am now self-teaching and discovering digital graphic design. My art usually focuses on character designs, ﬁghters and ﬁghting scenes, and many of my dreams, or visualizations of personal thoughts and ideas. How old were you when you ﬁrst started or realized you really enjoyed art? I ﬁrst discovered I liked art in eighth grade. In elementary school my teacher never gave me enough freedom to explore art the way I wanted to. I would draw here and there, in private. However, in eighth grade I had a teacher who actually taught me and gave me enough freedom to explore my own style and techniques. Then in high school I fostered my joy for art into a passion by taking higher level classes like AP studio art and AP art history. Where do you draw inspiration from? I kind of have a disorganized brain so trying to understand it, even for me, can be very difﬁcult and confusing. So when I draw, I then get a visual of what’s inside my head. I also do it from my own curiosity and the want to learn and improve on what I do. Who would you compare your work to? I would have to compare my art to the art of Otto Dix. He was a German artist that fought on the losing side of WWI and WWII. This was because he was one of the ﬁrst artists that I felt connected to. What’s the piece you’re most proud of? I’m most proud of a piece called “To Sustain a Tree Without Leaves.” It actually is one big piece, ﬁve by six feet, that is made of sixteen smaller pieces. I’m proud of this piece because it so long to make – from December to April. Also, I enjoyed how the pieces all came together toward the end and it allowed me to challenge my intellect and creativity. What does being an artist mean to you? For me, being an artist is being able to project my ideas into a visual medium and not giving a fuck what other people think. Being an artist is more internal than external: I believe that no other person can label me as an artist. The term can only be bestowed by oneself when they feel they are comfortable with visually expressing themselves. Do you plan on doing anything with art after college? After college I plan to continue to do art as a hobby. However, I was also thinking of becoming a tattoo artist or possibly working in graphic design. That all depends on how the future goes. To learn more abour Israel and his art, readers can contact him at Israel.Rodriguez@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu The Beacon/James Jaskolka Israel Rodriguez, a freshman at Wilkes, has been making art since he was in the eighth grade. These three pieces showcase Rodriguez’s individual style. The works on either side were done with pencil on regular paper. The middle piece, done with pen on regular paper, was recently used as the cover for Derek Jolley’s sophomore acoustic EP. �m o r f s it ng 10 11 THE BEACON ! a n o z i r A , a e e r G s e M / . , f ! t l1 M tf 1 ll O f it ,l /, ,. ,. O lf«!f l t--I• , 1aw,;::-- ! a s e M n w o t n w o d ing k o o l r e v O Shreading th e Gnar For updates on the students currently at the Mesa Arizona campus check out the Beacon Blogs online at TheWilkesBeacon.com for updates from Beacon Photographer and Engineering Student Dan Lykons as he spends a semester at the new location. p i h s n r e t n I w e N y M a s e M in s t h ig Reaching new he �12 Feb. 4 2014 OPINION Crime creates remorse unless you are Bieber By Carly Yamrus Senior Editor Nestled between the usual ignorant and irrelevant blurbs on my twitter Twitter feed I read two words: “Free Bieber.” A plea for the Canadian pop-princess prettyboy recently arrested on charges of DUI, drag racing, and resisting arrest. “Trending” on Twitter was the dismissal of an action that kills thousands of people a year and injures thousands more. Bieber, seemingly unfazed by his arrest, must have confused his head shot with his mug shot as he grinned for the camera with glassy eyes. Fans offered continued support for Justin as he transitioned from high-life to real-life, cheering for him as he stepped out of the jail and into an Escalade. People make mistakes. I get it. But as a society, are we really going to back this kid for drinking and driving? Did that suddenly become excusable? It is evident from his mugshot that he does not appear to feel the slightest built of guilt from his actions. I’m mind-blown, but I can’t say I’m surprised. Celebrities do seem to find ways to pass go and collect two hundred dollars, which is a lot more than the average game player. All the money in the world can, in fact, buy you out of almost anything. Doesn’t it seem so? Fame and money tend to put people high up on a pedestal, and maybe even above the law. But there are some things that should never be glorified and certainly not justified by any means. There is no relationship between how many hit singles you’ve produced and the amount of lives you put in danger when you get behind the wheel of a car after taking prescription drugs, drinking, and smoking the dope. If an average citizen were to perform these actions they would not be supported, and Justin Bieber should not be an exception. I don’t support you, Justin Bieber. Cheesin’ in your mug-shot like you’re something of a god. Equally as disappointing is Bieber’s lady friend and drag racing passenger Chantel, trying to make a quick buck while promoting herself in a negation to sell the story for 20 thousand dollars and a mention of her up and coming modeling “career.” Excusing these people of their misdemeanors only adds to their elevated importance. Not saying what celebrities do is always right, just that if it is wrong, we are willing to overlook because of who they are. In doing this, we allow them to be better than us. We allow them to be above the law because we worship them. Would we still support Bieber if he had hit and killed someone? Because he could have. Let’s not forget that people die as a result of drinking and driving, and dealing with the rich and famous will not change the outcome. I do hope we reach this mutual understanding: Popularity isn’t a free pass. The same consequences apply to you and I as they do to people who make movies and sing. Hopefully we’ll have enough sense to keep our support for drunk driving off of Twitter so that I don’t longer have to write about something so utterly ridiculous. @wilkesbeacon carly.yamrus@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Instagram Even though he was arrested on charges of DUI, drag racing and resisting his arrest, Justin Bieber still recieves undeserving attention and support from fans. 101: ObamaCare Page 14 Contact editor: sara.davis@wilkes.edu Filter or not? The inside look on recent model advertisements D O N 'T RL IULJ Courtesy of Instagram Despite the claim to advertise “real girls,” companies such as Aerie and Victoria’s Secret are still failing to successfully promote realistic ideas of beauty. By Lyndsie Yamrus Senior Editor We are all very, very much aware of the Victoria’s Secret Angels: beautiful women who are no shorter than 5-foot-9-inches, extremely thin, toned, tan and hot. Many refer to these “angels” as perfect, flawless beings. They appear in countless advertisements, in catalogues and of course, on the runway. For Victoria’s Secret, the largest American lingerie retailer, this marketing tactic is highly effective. The women are poised, confident and glowing in their work. They have to be. It is a job requirement so that the company can be as successful as possible- and they are. Because this is America, our women have been convinced that VS “angels” are symbols of true beauty. For the PINK clothing and accessories line catalogue and ads, young women are used instead of angels. These models are more realistic, if you will. They’re more of what you’d see on the street, not on the catwalk. Still, the younger models are thin, toned and healthy looking, but their bodies are still airbrushed, manipulated and highlighted for the ads to create that flawless look. Many criticize this technique as a corruptive strategy, claiming that the use of perfect models in marketing campaigns may causes young girls to think negatively of their bodies, which may not fit the American image of “beautiful.” The argument is that marketing thin, pretty models will cause girls and young women to look down on themselves, enough for them to potentially contract eating disorders or unhealthy lifestyles to try and fit that American vision of beauty. Aerie, the lingerie brand of American Eagle, strongly believes in this argument, or so they say. Aerie, in an attempt to boost sales, recently launched the “Aerie Real” campaign. This campaign uses “real” girls, or models that are not airbrushed or digitally enhanced in any way for the advertisements. Aerie is trying to tell girls and young women that they can be beautiful in lingerie and cute pajamas too, even if they aren’t super thin and toned like airbrushed models generally are. So the result is a set of ads portraying everyday girls that have thicker midsections, birthmarks, lines and divots on their skin- features that many and most people have. Aerie even left the girls tattoos alone, claiming that the un-manipulated body, no matter what it looks like, is real beauty. What a fantastic way to think. It is a good message for the younger generation, but as a whole, I think the campaign fails. This isn’t a compassion campaign. At the end of the day, Aerie isn’t really interested in the happiness of their teen customer base and how satisfied they are with their bodies. They’re trying to make money. The girls that Aerie used for the new campaign aren’t realistic either. They’re not sticks but they’re still relatively thin compared to the national average. Plus, the girls were still acquired as models. Aerie continues to use pretty, thin girls on their website to model the lingerie too, which doesn’t really back up the campaign at all. It’s almost as if the company is limiting the campaign because too much “real” would not advertise their products effectively. The campaign is only a single step in the right direction. Young women should believe they’re beautiful because a mall store mass commercialized that message to them? I don’t think so. @wilkesbeacon lyndsie.yamrus@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON |Feb. 4, 2014 13 OPINION Colonel Critiques ‘Papers, Please’ ‘Silent Wife’ leaves readers offers dystopian bored, frustrated tale of morality By Anne Yoskoski Managing Editor Normally, I’m a mystery novel fanatic. Picking up A.S.A Harrison’s “The Silent Wife” seemed like a good choice to me at the time. I was wrong. Harrison is trying far, far too hard here to be the next Gillian Flynn. This book is no “Gone Girl” and the characters are rather flat and not enticing at all. A husband and wife at odds, a divorce at stake, a child on the way: these all seem like things that could cause an epic showdown between married couples. This couple however, Jodi and Todd, take things in an odd direction. Jodi tolerates his bad behavior. As a reader I wanted to scream at her. As a psychologist, she should recognize signs of co-dependency, delusions, seclusion, a mid-life crisis and she should theoretically know the dangers of keeping ones feelings all bottled up with no release. Not only should she recognize these things, but she should at least know how to get help to handle them. Not Jodi though, she is practically a glorified house plant. Todd isn’t much better. The reader is supposed to hate him, or at least be disgusted by him. The feeling of revulsion got through, but Todd wasn’t someone who made me want to root for one side or another in this split. On top of all of these issues, the book has several false starts. Something happens and the reader’s inner monologue changes to, “This is it! This is when it all goes down.” After four separate occasions of this happening, I was left with frustration and more of Jodi’s inner monologue describing her terribly boring day. Even the ending is anti-climactic. It should have ended about thirty pages earlier. The “little twist” ending Harrison tried to throw in just diluted the power the coup de grace action scene of the whole novel had. Don’t pick up this book. Although it’s thin, it’s not worth the time. So much more could have been done with the story line, but instead it ends on a note that contains less drama than a day time soap opera. @annieyoskoski anne.yoskoski@wilkes.edu By William Conway Staff Writer Pitching the idea of a video game based around being an immigration inspector sounds like a hard sell. Luckily, one man, an independent game developer named Lucas Pope, circumvented that process by taking it upon himself to create “Papers, Please,” the self-proclaimed “Dystopian Document Thriller.” In the game, you find yourself working as an immigration inspector stationed at the border of fictional communist country Arstotzka. The basic formula is as follows: Those with the correct credentials get a pass into the country and those without them get rejected. You as the player are given the power of deciding who ends up where. Those in charge of Arstotzka have an ideal vision for their country, and they are very stringent who they allow in. As the work day begins you are given a code to follow. This code reads like a set of rules and you are specifically told which details to pay attention to most when examining papers. For example, on Day 1 you are instructed not to allow anybody from a specific country into Arstotzka. In this sense, the game plays out sort of like a puzzle. People step up to your desk and present to you their papers. You read over them carefully, try to pick out any discrepancies and then decide whether to stamp their papers with an approval or a rejection. The approval and rejection process is where this game really begins to shine. In theory, a game based around pushing and stamping papers should not work. It’s the morality of it all that hooks the player. At the end of each in-game day you are graded on your work performance. The brass takes a look at how many you have allowed into the country and how many that you rejected. They also take into consideration how many you allowed into the country illegally. This all affects your score, and in the case of “Papers, Please,”your character’s salary. The money you make at the end of each day goes toward supporting your family. You allot a certain amount of the money that you make towards heat, food, rent and other utilities. Some days you may only have enough money to pay for heat leaving your family hungry; some days you may only have enough money for rent leaving your family not only hungry but freezing too. This helps drive the decisions on the job. Do you reject an old lady with an expired passport trying to get into the country to see her sick relative? Or do you illegally allow her access while taking a major pay cut? The moral decisions that you make throughout the game lead you to one of 20 different endings. “Papers, Please” is an addicting, challenging, and at times a melancholy experience. It shouldn’t be overlooked because of its seemingly boring premise. Should you play Papers, Please? Yes. @wilkesbeacon william.conway@wilkes.edu Despite latest trend, Newman remains on top By Eric Casey Staff Writer DIY musician John Newman has officially burst onto the scene, whatever that may be. Recently, there has been an increasing wave of British musicians making a name for themselves . That scene can date back to Amy Winehouse and Duffy in 2007. The other scene John appears to be involved with is the Motown and retro soul trend sweeping the radio as of late. Whatever it may be, he is certainly on the right track. Here is someone who grew up poor after his alcoholic father left him, his brother, and his mother when he was a kid. Newman would often get in trouble with the police as a teenager and smoked weed. Originally he wanted to be a mechanic, but decided to pursue music by studying in Leeds and London. By 2011, he was signed to Island Records and a year later was featured on a No.1 hit song “Feel the Love” with an electronic quartet, Rudimental, in the U.K. He scored another hit with them months later. Around that time he also had a benign tumor removed from his brain, but is now okay. Flash forward to today and the 23-year-old has his own solo No.1 hit in his home country called “Love Me Again” which is currently reaching American audiences like wildfire. It currently sits at No.35 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song comes off his debut album “Tribute” which began No.1 in the U.K. last October, and No. 24 in the U.S. this year. The album is all about past breakups and heartaches. Sure we’ve heard that formula before, but there’s just something different about this kid. Newman’s voice is like no one else’s at the moment. His raspy way of singing mixes wholly with the thick accent and retro soul sounds makes him stand out from other artists. Tracks like “Loosing Sleep” and “Try” give the listener a hint of disco with a great backup of chorus singers. The mood slows and darkens on “Out Of My Head” while he asks the question, “why would you want to love somebody when love hurts in the end?” “Day One,” another highlight of the record, has a ‘90s sound to it. The major issue with this record is the overbearing choir in the last few songs, but other than that it’s a strong debut. John Newman hasn’t created something entirely new, but definitely pays tribute to his idols of the past while bringing it into the present. @wilkesbeacon eric.casey@wilkes.edu �14 OPINION THE BEACON | Feb. 4, 2014 Every week, Editor-In-Chief Jake Cochran, Opinion Editor Sara Davis, or a guest writer give an informative crash-course on the most random subject they can think of that week. Their views do not reﬂect those of The Beacon, its staff or Wilkes University. This week Sara Davis informs readers on health care.... Health Care 101 signed into law on March 23, 2010, and was upheld by a Supreme Court ruling on June 28, 2012. In basic terms, this law requires all Americans to have health care insurance by 2014. If an individual chooses to not obtain insurance they will be required to pay a monthly fee for each month without coverage. Basically, Obama’s idea was to reform the By Sara Davis nation’s health care system due to the number Opinion Editor of Americans that do not have health insurWhen you turn on the TV, listen to the ra- ance. dio or look at a magazine, you most likely People were unable to have health insurance see something that advertises Obamacare or due to unemployment, pre-existing medical the Affordable Care Act (ACA). conditions, disabilities, age and expenses. The The idea of a new health care plan causes ACA has allowed these people to obtain their anxiety for some people, while others feel a own health insurance. sense of relief. Obamacare does not change the way that inAlthough peoples’ opinions may differ, surance is obtained, it changes the availability. some can agree on the idea that they do not Chances are that if you are reading this you completely understand what Obamacare en- have some sort of health insurance. tails. Whether it is through employment, private In many circumstances this topic is often insurance or through an assistance program, avoided because it can create serious de- you are able to seek medical attention when it bates. On both ends of the spectrum, people is needed. You will still be able to obtain this are passionate about their beliefs and are with the ACA in effect. hesitant to change their opinion. You can still purchase private insurance, Although it seems like a simple idea, employer based insurance or obtain assistance the idea of Obamacare creates controversy. through a government assistant program. ConSome people are against the idea because trary to some beliefs, none of these options are they feel that they will be negatively affected being taken away. by the act, and that they will not be able to In fact, Obamacare now allows Americans receive the best care when it is needed. to purchase insurance through the State Health The Affordable Health Care Act was Insurance Marketplace where they can also compare various types of insurance plans. Basically, I don’t understand why people get bent out of shape over Obamacare. If you want to continue to obtain the insurance of your choice, good for you. That being said, why is there a problem with a different person recieving Obamacare? Shouldn’t they be able to be cared for as well? I can almost guarantee you that if you lost your job, had a disability or did not have enough money to pay for insurance that you would want to have the opportunity to recieve Obamacare. Considering the fact that we are “the land of the Courtesy of Instagram free,” shouldn’t everyone be able to live healthily The new healthcare systems, espically Obama and have an opportunity to Care, can be confusing to understand and may be cared for? 0BAMACAR cause apprehension if failed to be understood. - -- Wait, what does that mean? This “cheat sheet” brieﬂy explains some terms that are used when discussing health care. Often times people are confused as to what kind of coverage they are recieving. But don’t worry, I also get confused when I go to the doctor and have to talk about my insurance. Hopefully, this will prepare us next time we go. Co-pay: Also known as a copayment, this is the amount of money (determined by your insurance company) that you pay each time you invest in a service within the health ﬁeld. Beneﬁt Penalty: In certain circumstances, an insurance company will reduce the payments on a claim when the agreements and rules of the insurance plan are not followed. -- Deductible: This is the amount of money that you will have to pay before your insurance company will pay for a claim cover the remaining costs. - Medicare: a federally administerated health insurance plan that is available to people that are 65 years of age or older. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Also known as HIPPA, this form is that piece of paper the front desk may make you sign. This form conﬁrms your privacy by allowing you to control who has the ability to view and recieve your medical records. Out-of-Pocket Maximums: limits set by healthcare providers and limit the amount of money that a patient has to pay for a particiluar service during a designated period of time. Private Pay: the use of personal monies to pay for healthcare services instead of using insurance coverage. Ancillary Fee: a fee for perscription medications that are not listed under the list of covered medications by the insurance company. _. -t - Medicaide: a healthcare program designed for families with low income. Medicare Perscription Drug Plan: a new addition to Medicare, which provides partial payment coverage on generic perscriptions. Assignment of Beneﬁts: a form that you may sign that enables your medical provider to directly receive an insurance payment. '& ] I l @wilkesbeacon sara.davis@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON| Feb. 4, 2014 15 Will future performance determine recognition for Manning? Drew Feniello Staff Writer Before the Super Bowl even occured, various headlines have dominated sports media stations since the matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos became official. The highlight of this debate was centered around the Broncos’ quarterback, Peyton Manning. Manning has been argued to be the greatest quarterback of all-time. Some people will not approve of this statement until they see how Manning performs in the future. On the other hand, Manning’s past is believed to speak for itself and give him the recognition of one of the best athletes. Manning’s stats and rankings are enough evidence to prove him to be the best. Throughout his career, Manning has achieved 64, 964 yards passing, 491 touchdown passes and 65.6% completion percentage. In addition, Manning is a 2007 Super Bowl XLI Champion and MVP, four time NFL MVP, 13-time participant in the Pro Bowl, seven-time AP First Team All-Pro, eight-time AFC offensive player of the year and 2013 NFL single season passing yards and touchdowns leader. Manning overcame four neck surgeries to find continued success with the Denver Broncos. This role model, and face of the NFL has had one of the most storied careers in sports Courtesy of Instagram Despite what his future holds, Manning’s career has been believed to speak for itself and give him recognition as one of one of the greatest players of all time. history, and is playing at the highest level of his career at the age of 37. I believe that he is the greatest quarterback to ever strap on a helmet. Watch Manning on any given Sunday. No quarterback does more pre-snap, is better at reading coverage’s or puts his players in a better position to succeed than Manning. He has taken players such as Austin Collie, Eric Decker, Julius Thomas, Knowshon Moreno, and Marvin Harrison, and turned them into absolute stars. Judging quarterbacks based off of Super Bowl victories is not the way we define the career of a quarterback. Yes, it does mean something for Dan Marino, who does not have a Lombardi Trophy attached with his legacy. Manning plays in an era where fellow quarterback’s Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, and younger brother Eli Manning, all won multiple superbowls before he had. Super Bowl XLVIII was Peyton’s third Super Bowl start. After being drafted No.1 overall in the 1998 NFL Draft, Manning turned the Indianapolis Colts into a perennial AFC Title Contender, giving us countless playoff matchups that are some of the greatest games in NFL history. Aside from football, Manning has been in numerous commercials for various companies, wrote books, started his own foundation, started football camps, been a leader in the community. As I said earlier, Manning has been the face of the NFL for decades. Despite what his future may hold for him, Manning is already the best player based off of what he has already accomplished in his career. I’d argue that since 2000, no player in sports has meant more to his team than Manning due to the various challenges that he has faced with his teams. Indianapolis was known to perform with poor defense. Manning also had to face the Broncos’ team who had Tim Tebow as their starting quarterback, running a college readoption offense to success and setting records in addition to playing in Super Bowls. @wilkesbeacon drew.feniello@wilkes.edu Check out the Beacon Online www.thewilkesbeacon.com ~- w THE BEACON EA 1936 Pa.II..._ Auociarioa Member The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. search our site ... Students spend Fall Break at local animal Shelter Alyssa Stencavage, Asst. Life Editor October 18, 2012 Some students spent their fall break cleaning stalls and pens, washing bowls and tubs for larger animals , sweeping the barn, cleaning the refrigerator, .. READ MORE »» S:31 Find us on Wilkes faculty members react to presidential debates Shaw n Caroy, St aff Wrttor ~ follow ._.Facebook , Recent Videos u online exclusive canmilfinnce <e~tellun~flvce blogs & columns IlDil~ ~ (e®IlunmmIDl~ new vfi<filN~ videos ~- IDl<eW - 11&1he late IlDirelllkflnn~ breaking = campus IDl(eW~ news ~Jp)Ull~ - Jp)Iln<ID100D photo ~iilllkeirii~ galleries = �16 February 4, 2014 SPORTS Athlete of the Week Page 18 Contact editor: alex.fahnestock@wilkes.edu Wilkes basketball teams remaining Freedom games Men’s and women’s teams control their own destiny in February By Frank Passalacqua Sports Co-Editor With the basketball season 75% completed, both the men’s and women’s team control their own destiny to end the season. The men’s team currently sits at 7-10 overall and 2-5 in Freedom matchups, while the women are 4-13 overall, 1-6 in Freedom play. However, both clubs have a chance to turn their season around with their remaining games. With seven games remaining, all seven matchups for the men’s team are against Freedom Conference opponents. This final stretch will be crucial if they want to come out on top with a better record than last year. Out of the team’s 10 current losses, two were by a margin of 10 or more points, while six games came close to a five points or less. Their recent outing against Eastern University proved the team still has a lot left in them, as the 72-71 victory was one of the most exciting games all season, second to the game-winning three-pointer by Alec Wizar in overtime to lift Wilkes to a 77-74 win over Washington and Jefferson College earlier this season. Wilkes jumped out early to a 10-1 lead to start the game against Eastern, but the lead fell apart in the second half when the Eagles made a late run to fight within three points in the final minute of play. Thanks to key layups by Steve Stravinski and back-to-back three pointers by Wizar, the Colonels held on as Eastern’s Anthony Parenti missed a potential game-winning running floater as time expired. Wizar currently leads the Colonels in scoring, averaging 13.8 points per-game with 49 three-pointers made (second-best in the Freedom Conference). Senior Pat Furst leads the team in shooting percentage converting 58 of 106 buckets from the field for a second-best 12.3 points per-game, while grabbing 5.3 rebounds. Steve Stravinski averages 10.1 points per-game, shooting a team-best .842 from the free throw line, and also has made 39 three-pointers on the year. They will see great competition to close the season, as they will face Eastern again on Feb. 15, and cross-town rival Kings again to end the season on Feb. 22. As for the Lady Colonels, they too can turn the season around. With six of seven games against Freedom matchups, they will need to prove they can still be a force to be reckoned with in the conference. They have lost two out of their last four games and have yet to win a game at home. Their last two victories came down to The Beacon/Zobaida Azad Alec Wizar confuses an Eastern opponent as he decides whether to spread the ball around or drop another three point bucket himself over the players head. Wizar is one of the leading scorers this season on the team. within a bucket, as they beat out Kings 5251, and grabbed the ‘w’ over Penn State Hazelton 53-51. Junior Elena Stambone is the high-scorer for the Lady Colonels, with a conferencebest 20.0 points per-game. Stambone has converted 40 three-pointers on the year and has 24 steals. Junior Chelsea Brown is averaging 12.1 points per-game, proving to be a threat on both sides of the ball with a team-best 164 rebound and 39 steals, and 32 blocks. Senior Ellen Rich has grabbed 120 rebounds this season and leads the Colonels with 49 blocks. They follow a similar schedule as the men’s team and will face Kings College on Feb. 22. @wilkesbeacon frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON | Feb. 4, 2014 Continued from 18: TJ Jackson AOTW by JT Keer Sports Writer 17 Diamond Dinner by Alex Fahnestock Sports Co-editor The university might be getting a track team for the spring 2015 season, any thoughts onjoining? Ha-ha I’d be the first guy in line. Track is an incredible thing to do both mentally and physically. Probably would run the 100, 200, and the triple jump if they let me choose. The Wilkes University baseball team will host its second annual preseason Diamond Dinner in preparation for the opening of the 2014 season Feb. 22 against Lebanon Valley College in Annville. The dinner provides an opportunity for students and players to interact with coaches and alumni of the Wilkes University baseball team. The Colonels are looking to improve on a winning 2013 season in which they posted a record of 21-15 in head coach Matt Hollod’s first season. The dinner will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Henry Student Center Ballroom on the second floor. The dinner has a $35 entry and includes the dinner buffet and What has been your ultimate favorite or most meorable moment so far of your freshman season? Probably the first half we played against Marywood. It was the first game I ever started here and that game gave me a lot of confidence and really made me feel like I belonged. What has been the biggest victory for your team this year? The first game in the conference against Misericordia. It was a full team effort to go out there and grab one. It went into OT and we toughed it out in the end. Great win for us to open up conference play. drinks. Dress is business casual. 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THE BEACON| Feb. 4 , 2014 Tyler Jackson Freshman Basketball Player by JT Keer Sports Writer Tyler Jackson is the freshman point guard for the Wilkes University Colonels. He wears number 1 and is a key asset to the future of Wilkes basketball. Tyler has been in double ﬁgures 3 times so far this season and has been a major contributor to the team. Tyler is a psychology major out of Cresskill High School. At Cresskill, Tyler was a three-year letter winner who averaged 9.9 points, 7.0 assists, and 5.1 rebounds in his senior year. During the offseason, Tyler played soccer and ran track for his school. Why did you choose to come to Wilkes? I chose to come here to play for my coach, I like our program and I like the sense of family here with my team. What are the goals you have that you hope to accomplish in your 4 years here in basketball? I try not to set individual goals for basketball. I just want to win more than anything else and in the process try to be the best player I can. How about with school? I’ve really gotten into my major, which is psych, and I want to focus on getting a good internship so I can open doors for what I study and not have to switch majors That’s awesome. You wear #1, has that always been your number or did you have that number all throughout your career? It’s not actually my number, this is the ﬁrst year. I would have preferred 11 or 3 but Alec and Craig have those What’s your favorite part about playing point guard? To be honest it’s passing the ball. I’ve always tried to get my teammates involved ﬁrst and just keep the ball moving. I would take an assist over a basket any day and I feel like good passing is contagious. Who’s your favorite player on the team to get the ball to when they’re open? I can’t choose anyone speciﬁcally. It depends entirely on where guys are on the court. Alec and Steve are tied anywhere behind the 3 point line. Ha-ha probably two of the best shooters I’ve ever played with. So who is your favorite basketball player of all time? Easily James Harden. Why’s that? He just glides on the court and makes scoring look so easy. I always try to keep a similar aggressive mentality from watching him. Are the Rockets your team then? Yeah no question ha-ha. Most entertaining team to watch with Harden and Parsons. Can they win the west? Not even the slightest chance. KD and the LA Clippers are way too good. LKEs What are the most points you ever scored in a game? I put up 47 in an AAU game the summer of my junior year in High School. It was seriously just one of those nights where the basket looks huge and every shot just feels good. Never scored anywhere near there since but that was deﬁnitely one of the best games I’ve ever played. That’s crazy. What’s your biggest achievement in high school? Taking home the state championship my junior year. I watched the seniors do it my freshman year but didn’t see the court, I guess ﬁnally being given that chance to play and earning a ring of my own was a special moment in high school for me. That’s awesome. What high school did you go to? I went to Cresskill HS in north Jersey, a really small school. I only had 120 kids in my class tops. Football’s the main sport there so most of my recruitment came from AAU. We never played anyone crazy in High School. You play any other sports in high school? I played soccer my sophomore year and ran track as a senior. I wish Wilkes had a track program, it was probably one of the best seasons of my life, ton of fun. @wilkesbeacon jonathan.keer@wilkes.edu ,/ �THE BEACON | Feb. 4, 2014 19 SPORTS Game of the Week: Lady Colonels vs. Lady Eagles By Brandon Gubitosa Sports Assistant The Wilkes University and Eastern University women’s basketball teams squared off in a highly anticipated game Jan. 29. The Lady Colonels were looking to grab their first home win of the season against Eastern who entered the game ranked second overall in the Freedom Conference. Leading the Colonels and conference in scoring this season is junior Elena Stambone who is averaging 20.2 points per game. “I feel confident in myself and my team as a whole as we go into the game against Eastern,” Stambone said. “We have been playing very well as a team and will bring that momentum into the game. “Our defense is improving and we are finally playing to our potential. We have won two of the past three games, and played a very tough game against FDU, in which we played excellent, although didn’t come out on top. I feel that if we play well together, hit open shots, and play tough defense, then we will win this game.” Stambone and the team are aware that they have not won a game this season at home. But Stambone was not bothered by the fact heading into the matchup. “No, I do not feel pressured going into the game against Eastern,” she said. “I do realize that we have not won a home game yet, but that is not a reason to feel pressured. When I put pressure on myself, I don’t perform as well. “When our team puts pressure on ourselves then we do not play as well as we are able to. We need to have the attitude that we have Colonel Scoreboard Women’s Basketball Jan. 29 Eastern 60, Wilkes 46 Feb. 1 DelVal 73, Wilkes 40 end of the first half the Lady Colonels were trailing 29-23. Going into halftime Stambone led Wilkes with 14 points, while junior Chelsea Brown contributed 7. Looking to gain the lead back, Wilkes came out with something to prove, closing the gap to just one point five minutes into the second half. Eastern University then began to pull away as they were up by twelve with ten minutes left in the second half. They were able to keep a steady lead for the rest of the game and went on to beat Wilkes 60-46. Wilkes drops to 1-6 in conference With the win Eastern boosted its record to 11-7 and now has a 6-1 Freedom Conference record. After the loss, Wilkes University dropped its record to 4-13 and is 1-6 in Freedom Conference play. Stambone scored 17 points while she continued her dominance this season. Chelsea Brown finished the game with a total of 17 points and 10 rebounds. For Brown, that was her eighth double-double of the season. Junior center Ellen Rich grabbed 12 rebounds for the Lady Colonels. There are still eight games left for the Lady Colonels to get back on track. They return home at 1 p.m. Feb. 8 when they square off against Manhattanville College. The Lady Colonels wrap up the season on The Beacon/Zobaida Azad Feb. 22 when crosstown rivals Kings ColJunior Guard Elena Stambone guards an Eastern player as she looks for a teamlege makes a trip up for a rematch. mate to pass to. Wilkes won the first meeting back in Janunothing to lose, that way we will play relaxed. 9-0 run led by Chelsea Brown and who else but ary by a score of 52-51 and are looking forward to sweeping the series. When we play relaxed, we execute our offense Stambone. effectively, and give ourselves the opportunity Five minutes passed in the first half and the to win the game.” Lady Colonels were up 14-8. With four and half @wilkesbeacon Lady Colonels start fast minutes left in the first half Wilkes eventually Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Wilkes started off the game by going on a lost their lead to Eastern , going up 22-21. At the Dallas, Pa. Misericordia 6 p.m. Feb. 5 Feb. 8 Marts Center Manhattanville College 1 p.m. Feb. 10 Allentown, Pa. Muhlenberg College 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 Madison, N.J. Fairleigh Dickinson-College at Florham 6 p.m. Men’s Basketball Jan. 29 Wilkes 72, Eastern 71 Feb. 1 DelVal 73, Wilkes 57 Feb. 5 Misericordia University Dallas, PA 8p.m. Feb. 8 Manhattanville College Marts Center 3 p.m. Feb. 12 Farleigh-Dickinson Madison, N.J. 8 p.m. Wrestling Jan. 25 Middle Atlantic Conference 2nd of six teams Feb. 1 Wilkes, 36, Trinity College 6 Feb. 7 The College of New Jersey Ewing, N.J. 7 p.m. Feb. 8 Messiah Open Grantham, Pa. �20 THE BEACON | Feb. 4, 2014 DESIGNERS,WRITERS PHOTOGRAPHERS J ·~ 1'. 4T-SHIRTS.COM SCREEN PRINTING • EMBROIDERY • PROMO ITEMS 146 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE WILKES-BARRE NEAR CORBA BEVERAGE AND DOMINO'S! Email: loran.lewis@wilkes.edu for details 570.823.9272 YOUR AD HERE! Do you own a business or have an upcoming event and want to reach 6000 clients a week? Let us help by ADVERTISING with The Beacon! Options to fit any budget ranging from 1/8th of a page to full pages, in both color and B&W with discounts on bulk orders Contact either tyler.ryan@wilkes.edu or loran.lewis@wilkes.edu for more information � 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 2014 February 4th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 February 4 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 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/749edd350f61805c28ddd37c2b238bc0.pdf 074a004bc85fb0eb8949396c39e7586c PDF Text Text Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Feb. 11, 2014 THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Snowmageddon: ~mm oornrn~ ~D[r1~ffiffim Wilkes-Barre 2014 Find out out when when Student Government will meet again afFind Student Government ter a a cancelation cancelation due due to to wodl•«, weather, details details on page 4 ter Volume 67 Issue 13 �2 NEWS Sexual Jeopardy Page 5 Feb. 11, 2014 Contact editor: nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Parking permits needed to park on Wilkes campus Parking tickets are considered to be heated issues for students By Nicole Zukowski News Editor Nothing is more annoying than seeing a parking ticket on your car, but then again nothing rises blood pressure more then someone who is parked illegally. Getting caught parking illegally on the Wilkes’ campus will cost $25 in the form of a parking ticket. The university also possesses the right to tow away unauthorized vehicles parked. Absolutely no parking is tolerated on any campus driveways and sidewalks, loading zones, no parking zones, fire lanes, grass, greenway areas. Handicapped areas without handicapped permit or license plate cannot be utilized. When one is cited with a parking ticket, the ticket has to be paid within 120 days. If the ticket is not paid then the fee is added to the student’s balance. Any student with past due parking tickets will have to make restitution prior to receiving any new parking permit for the upcoming semester. The question that one might ask is: where does the money go from all the parking ticket money after the ticket is paid at Public Safety? “The administration disburses of it (parking ticket money),” Office of Public Safety manger, Jerry Rebo said. After the ticket is paid, money goes to the administration to disburses of as seen fit. In order to park a vehicle on campus, one is required to have a parking permit or visiting pass. To obtain a parking permit an application process is mandatory; and to receive a visiting pass one must go to the building that the parking lot services. Prior to the new semester, the application has to be filled out and handled in to Public Safety. To park at Ralston Field, across the bridge, permits are granted on a first come first served basis from the time the vehicle is registered in the start of the semester. Arrangements for disabled permits could be made through the Office of Public Safety. The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Parking is limited on the Wilkes campus due to lack of spaces in parking lots. Unauthorized cars parked could be subject to parking tickets or towing by the Office of Public Safety. On-campus residents apply for a parking pass then are chosen from Resident Life. Commuter Council is in charge of choosing good candidates for parking passes for commuter students. Due to the limited number of spaces in each parking lot along with a few other reasons such as distance from your house to the university many students have to be turned down for parking spaces. If asked if one has a vehicle on campus and the answer is yes there is a good chance a parking complaint will probably follow. “Some complaints I hear from students include event parking in the parking lot behind the Student Union Building since this lot seems to be the favorite amongst both commuters and residents,” Commuter Council President Christopher Cousin said. “I also hear THE BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 WEBSITE: thewilkesbeacon.com complaints about the snow plowing in the various parking lots. This is no fault to facilities though, as there is only so much room to put the snow.” Taking up a parking spot without an issued parking permit from the Office of Public Safety will result in a ticket. It comes down to if a permit is visible in the car. The $120 permit is a paper pass that dangles from the driver’s mirror and is color coded. “Right now it (parking permit) is a flimsy paper hanging pass, which frequently falls off and if they are perhaps a plastic or window cling-on, they may hold up better,” Cousin said. If the permit is not visible to the Public Safety officer doing patrol, the owner of the car will receive a ticket for unauthorized parking. Since the pass is just a piece of paper that might fall down, the option to appeal the ticket is made to the receiver. For whatever the reason, parking tickets could be appealed by going to the Office of Public Safety and filling out the appropriate paper work to the Traffic Council. The Traffic Council is responsible to hear and give a ruling on cases involving ticketing and towing. Cases and appeals should be directed to Rebo at Public Safety within one week of the student's notification of the violation. For any questions on the parking system or tickets one could contact Jerry Rebo, or email at parking@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2013-14 Editor-in-Chief: Jake Cochran Managing Editor: Anne Yoskoski Design Editor: Paul Kaspriskie Assistant Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Chief Photographer: David Lee Adviser: Loran Lewis News Editor: Nicole Zukowski L&A&E Editor: Alyssa Stencavage Opinion Editor: Sara Davis Sports Co-Editor: Frank Passalacqua Sports Co-Editor: Alex Fahnestock Assistant News Editor: Sarah Bedford Assistant L&A&E Editor: James Jaskolka-Butler Assistant Design Editor: Steve Dziedziak Senior Editor: Carly Yamrus Senior Editor: Lyndsie Yamrus Senior News Editor: Christine Lee �THE BEACON |Feb. 11, 2014 NEWS Wilkes University enacts Obama’s education plan By Amanda Stickes Staff Writer Wilkes is joining hands to increase opportunity for low-income families. Wilkes has become the only higher education in northeast Pennsylvania to join the commitment to support the Pipeline to College Opportunity program announced on Jan. 16 at a White House summit, and one of only eight in the state of Pennsylvania. The Pipeline is an academic, programmatic and ﬁnancial aid commitment for colleges and universities in the support of President Barack Obama’s initiatives to reduce barriers to higher education and increase college opportunity for low-income students. “I think the founders dinner will be a great way to honor the traditions of Wilkes, begin new traditions (i.e. awarding the ﬁrst President’s medal) while raising money for a special scholarship fund for students who are the ﬁrst in their family to attend college,” Mike Wood, vice president of advancement said. Wilkes will be having a new fundraising event, the Founders Gala, in June that focuses raising scholarship money for low-income, ﬁrst-generation college students. The focus will be to raise funds for the business and community leaders, alumni, and trustees to help ﬁnancially needy, ﬁrst-generation students complete college. The goal for the event is to increase the number of ﬁnancially needy students who want to enroll at Wilkes. The funds will also be used to expand and improve many of Wilkes’ existing programs that help ﬁrst-generation and ﬁnancially-needy students graduate on time. "This fund provides students that qualify with additional ﬁnancial support over and above any institutional merit or need based aid,” Wood said. Wilkes already has a strong history of programs supporting student success for ﬁrstgeneration students and focuses on forming close personal relationships between faculty and student, which is a strong building block in academic success. 3 Wilkes has also been one of the oldest institutions in the United States since 1967 in sponsor of the program Upward Bound, which is a federal TRIO program dedicated to providing young people with the opportunity to succeed and prepare for college. Wilkes is also a part of the Act 101 program, which is a state program to support low income students in college. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu Love is in the air with the help of Alumni Association Courtesy of Wilkes Alumni Association RAs from Sullivan, Schiowitz and Catlin Halls spent time making valentines for our Colonel couples; married couples from Wilkes. If a love story started at Wilkes, share it and it might be a featured Sweetheart Story. Email bridget.giunta@wilkes.edu Wilkes hosts winter open house SG Notes Due to the snow day Big turnout for an instant decision day on Feb. 5, the Student By Eric Casey Staff Writer Prospective students arrived to see what Wilkes had to offer in terms of academics, and any questions they might have had for faculty. This past Saturday the only thing uneventful, fortunately, was the weather. As many as 180 students and their relatives joined in for what would become a busy day. Those in attendance had to check in at 8:30 a.m. in the Henry Student Center Lobby, and then were welcomed by faculty and some current volunteer students at 9:30 a.m. Following that were a few sessions including lunch around noon, and then a tour of the campus. Wilkes' open house features a one-of-a-kind format that occurs during the fall and winter called “instant decision.” This allows prospective students to ﬁnd out on the spot if they have been accepted to Wilkes. To receive an instant decision toward the end of the day, high school seniors needed their transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, and completed application. The college transfer students brought with them their previous college transcripts and application. “We're the only college in the area that does an instant decision,” Melanie Wade, vice president for Enrollment Services, said. The admissions ofﬁce usually makes a decision while they're touring campus.” “It's been going on for about 10 years now. Years ago as students started applying online, they wanted quicker gratiﬁcation and response time.” On Saturday around half of the students had their necessary materials for an instant decision. In addition, Wilkes will host V.I.P. Day March 22 in which only accepted students will come back for another tour and attend “mini classes.” Anyone interested in Wilkes University can check out the open house page section on its website. @wilkesbeacon eric.casey@wilkes.edu Government meeting was cancelled. SG President Ian Foley says a “long agenda” will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, to accommodate the old and new agendas. �4 Beacon Briefs Actors, editors needed for state pharmacy student video competition The Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association (PPA)is holding a student competition between all state pharmacy schools. Any school can submit a video of any length with the intent of "immunization public awareness.” The due date is Feb. 28. Wilkes’ theme for the video is the sitcom “The Office.” The script has already been written and is about three minutes long. PPA is in need of: a filmographer, an editor, actors to portray Micheal Scott, Jim Halpert, Pam Beasley-Halpert, Dwight Schrute, Kevin Malone, extra office workers, pharmacist and pharmacy interns. Anyone affiliated with Wilkes (students and faculty) can help with the video. If interested, email Alysha Lopez at alysha.n.lopez@ gmail.com and let her know the role you are interested in. Filming can take place in one evening. Psychology honor society accepts applications to Wilkes chapter The Wilkes chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society of Psychology, is accepting applications. Requirements for membership include registration as a psychology major or minor, second-semester sophomore status (at least 45 completed undergraduate credits), completion of at least three psychology courses at Wilkes, overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, psychology GPA of 3.4 or higher, and good moral character. Application forms are available from Cheryl Feichter, department secretary, in Breiseth 327. The completed application must be turned in to Feichter no later than Feb. 24. Attach an unofficial transcript to the application. If you have any questions or NEWS concerns about Psi Chi, contact Dr. Jennifer Thomas, Psi-Chi adviser, at Jennifer.thomas@wilkes.edu, Alysha Bixler or Kristen Craven, Psi Chi co-presidents, at Alysha.bixler@ wilkes.edu and Kristen.craven@wilkes.edu. Information Feb. 25 in SUB for social, public service careers A variety of social service, government, public service and environmental agencies will host information tables to speak to students about their job opportunities, internships, volunteering, and career options from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Henry Student Center Ballroom, Feb. 25. Students in the social sciences and environmental sciences can apply for internships or jobs by bringing resumes and dressing in business attire, or talk to representatives about volunteering or future careers. For resume assistance or questions, contact Career Services at Conyngham Hall 215 or via email at careers@wilkes.edu. Club seeking new participants for rock-climbing Thursdays The Climbing Club hosts open climb from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday in the UCOM and is actively seeking new students, faculty and staff to try out climbing wall. Rock climbing is a great way to burn stress, exercise in untraditional way and experience a crowd of adventure-loving people who may or may not also be afraid of heights. Club members will teach participants how to work the ropes, climbing techniques and how to stretch your comfort zone in good company. Email patrick.killian@wilkes.edu for any questions or details. ‘A World Apart’ exhibit continues The Sordoni Art Gallery is presenting “A Wilkes business students to offer free tax services By Evan Willey Correspondent Accounting students at Wilkes University’s Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership will offer free tax assistance to the public through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. The event will be offered 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 15 and 22 on Wilkes campus in Breiseth Hall, room 105. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program offers free tax help to people with household income of less than $52,000 who file basic federal, state, and local tax returns. “The students have an opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom.” said Dr. Cynthia Chisarick. “These students also gain confidence working in a professional setting. This entrepreneurial experience exposes them to a number of basic business concepts, including marketing, customer relations, ethics, tax preparation and computer software applications.” Those who plan to attend should bring to the VITA site photo identification, valid social security cards for the taxpayer, spouse and dependents, W-2 form, interest and dividend statements from banks, a copy of last year’s federal and state returns, other relevant information about income and expenses, along with bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit to the VITA site. “I originally started the program as a service to the community, to prepare tax returns for elderly and lower income individuals,” Chisarick said. “It is an opportunity for them to give back to the community and gain valuable professional experience.” This program usually has 14 or 15 accounting students who volunteer. IRS sponsors this program who in order to be a volunteer you need to pass an exam to be become certified preparers. @wilkesbeacon evan.willey@wilkes.edu World Apart: The Legacy of George Gabin” through May 11. The gallery is located at 150 S. River St. in the Stark Learning Center on the Wilkes University campus. The gallery is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The gallery follows the university schedule and is closed during holidays and university breaks, admission is free. For more information, call 570-408-4325. Gardner Forum Series to hold lecture on reporting child abuse THE BEACON |Feb. 11, 2014 event will take place in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Theatre, musical theatre auditions Audition dates for theatre and musical theatre are set for Feb. 22, March 15 and April 5. Anyone who would like to schedule an audition for one of the programs must complete and submit an application. Because scholarship awards are determined on a rolling basis, it is to the student’s advantage to audition early. Students must be accepted into the university before their audition dates. To request more information about the programs, use the information request form located on the Theatre Department website. The Drs. Robert and Judy Gardner Educational Forum Series Event is holding a lecture on child abuse and mandatory reporting of abuse from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 13. The lecture features Karen Lindesy of the Victims Resource Center in Wilkes-Barre. The event Relay hosts Krispy Kreme fundraiser takes place in the Arnaud C. Marts Center, The Zeta Psi Nursing team will be sponsorRoom 214. ing a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser for Relay for Life. The sale will run Feb. 3-19. The doughnuts will be delivered on Feb. 26. If interested ‘No Frills Revue’ features skit in placing an order, contact Cathy Hauze at comedy Feb. 23 in Darte Center ext 7120 or via e-mail at catherine.hauze@ Wilkes University Theatre presents “The wilkes.edu. No Frills Revue,” a play directed by Teresa Fallon with musical direction chosen by Ken McGraw. The show time is at 2 p.m. Feb. 23 Wilkes School of Education hosts in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. “The Adventures in Reading Program No Frills Revue” is an evening of sketch comThe Wilkes University School of Education edy and song set in a comedy club. The ticket is once again sponsoring Adventures in Readprice is general admission of $10, seniors and ing, an after school reading program for chilstudents $5. The show is free for faculty, staff, dren in grades Pre-K through five. Teacher and students with a valid Wilkes ID. education candidates will present innovative learning opportunities across the content areas with a focus on vocabulary and compreLecture discusses ‘Future Trends’ The Allan P. Kirby Lecture Series will hension enrichment. The free series of nine present a lecture on the topic of trends in the sessions begins from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12 future On Tues. Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. “Why on the second floor of Breiseth Hall. Contact Future Trends will Demand Unlearning” will Dr. Diane Polachek at diane.polachek@wilfeature Jack Uldrich, a renowned global fu- kes.edu for more information and registration turist and the author of eleven books. This forms. Math students compete for scholarship By Alec Wizar Correspondent Local area high school upperclassmen have the opportunity to compete for a four-year scholarship to Wilkes University by participating in a High School Mathematics Competition. The 66th annual math contest will take place in the Rite Aid Auditorium located in Stark Learning Center on Wilkes University’s campus on March 3, 2014. This event is sponsored by the Luzerne County Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The only students who are eligible to compete are junior and senior students currently attending LCCTM participating schools. These schools include any school geographically situated within Luzerne County along with Tunkhannock Area High School. There is a junior and senior division with a maximum limit of 10 students per division per school. The team entry fee is $10 per school, but the fee will be waived if at least one faculty member from the school is a current LCCTM member. The contest will begin at 9 a.m., and should conclude around 1 p.m. with the awarding of prizes. Refreshments will be provided. Steven Gapinski, Fanhui Kong and Ronald Pryor, faculty members of the Wilkes University Department of Mathematics and Computer Science composed the tests. The prizes have increased greatly since last year. “We’re excited about the participators’ interest in the event this year,” Pryor said. “The exams, which consist of 20 question sections, are graded the day of the event and prizes in the past have included bonds and textbooks,” Gapinski said. “The new prizes allow an even greater incentive for students.” This year, Wilkes University will grant two full-tuition scholarships. One scholarship will be awarded to the winner of each division. In the event of a tie, tie-breaking criteria will be followed. In addition to the scholarships, LCCTM will award cash prizes of $100, $75 and $50 within each division. A team award will also be presented to the school with the highest combined score in each division. @wilkesbeacon alec.wizarwilkes.edu �THE BEACON |Feb. 11, 2014 NEWS Student test their sexpertise at ‘Sexual Jeopardy’ 5 Bacchus Club event informs, entertains in the structure of a competitive format The Beacon/David Lee Students were invited to a free night of sex education held by the Bacchus Club on campus. This event made sex talk fun and informative by incorporating the game of Jeopardy with theopen manner of sex. Laughs and knowledge were to be had at this event last Tuesday. By Sarah Bedford Assistant News Editor On. Feb. 4, in the Henry Student Center Ballroom, the Wilkes University Bacchus Club presented their annual “Sexual Jeopardy” game show for students looking to learn about sexual issues in a fun, open manner. Rhonda Lynch, Bacchus Club President, adviser Gail Holby and members of the Bacchus Club organized the evening with a jeopardy style format allowing teams of four to test their knowledge on sexual topics like “Anatomy and Protection”, “Birth Control”, “STD’s” and “Condoms”. The game’s host, Anne Holmes, warned students at the very beginning that this would be a straight forward evening and that those “trying” to be offended by the content matter, probably would be. The program opened with a short video entitled, “10 Ways a Condom Can’t Protect You...” featuring situations like encountering a velociraptor or a wrecking ball but highlighting the protection condoms do offer against STDs. The show continued asking teams questions pertaining to sexual encounters, sexually transmitted diseases, proper methods of protection all the while Holmes would include explana- tion to issues and even including anecdotes and puns. “I thought it was very informative. There was a lot that was unknown. It definitely wasn’t your normal health class, that’s for sure,” Gabby Glinkski, freshman communication studies major said. In between jeopardy question sets, Holmes answered pre-submitted audience questions, some more profound than others. Some responses warranted a demonstrated which included the proper technique of putting on a condom that included the use of a fake penis, which yielded some laughter from the audience. Audience members who answered questions received blow-pops for correct answers. Each member of the winning team left home with a prize but no one left empty handed. Students were encouraged to take condoms and information packets as per request of past Sexual Jeopardy attendees. Sexual Jeopardy took place from 9 - 10 p.m. and is an annual event. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu �6 FUN CORNER Word Find: Valentine’s Day week of Feb. 11 PNGAETECXSLXNNC PGOBRWADPVUCESI BEMINEAFBINITTN DULYSREQFDRDTPZ ZFMVLSVHLESFIOK SDIIEGALRDCYMZR ZVNFZAZPODATSAY DGERODAYMUITINB SREWOLFDAKGPEOA LWJLUHHNNIWAUMN LOVEFSUACSXGOCY OKUJKSGCESYULXJ GAXDTTSHBERFHWE QWRRGCXPQSYQASP ILAYTTRWKKBZTVV BELBMHNDUWKOBLQ HERNCEUAEMMKVIX VZAUVALENTINENC Word Box: ADORE AFFECTION AMOUR BEMINE CANDY CUPID DARLING DATE FLIRT FLOWERS HEARTS HUGS KISSES LOVE PASSION ROMANCE SMITTEN SUITOR VALENTINE Can’t get the last one? Do you think you got them all? Either way... Be sure check your answers online at thewilkesbeacon.com! Find The Five Differences �7 L&A&E February 11, 2014 Bart & Urby’s New Venue Page 9 Contact editor: alyssa.stencavage@thewilkesbeacon.com Avoid turmoil, manage your account now By Alyssa Stencavage L&A&E Editor Second semester was fast-approaching, and Susie was excited to begin anew. It was freshman year, and first semester had been a little rough. Learning the ins and outs of college, making new friends, time-management – it all seemed to be coming to a head. Naturally, Susie thought the next semester had to be better. However, she must have forgotten in the midst of everything else that she had received a notification about her Financial Aid Award and didn’t bother to review it. As a result, she had a little trouble registering for classes, and with that trouble came added stress. What a great way to start another semester, huh? Scene: *Friend walks into the room after class ready to catch up and Susie is sitting at a computer with her hands on her head looking frustrated* Friend: Hey! What’s happening? Susie: UGH. I can’t register for classes for next semester, and I’m seriously FREAKING OUT. I’ve been sitting here for like, 20 minutes racking my brain trying to figure out what I should do. Friend: Why won’t they let you register? Susie: Well…there’s a hold on my account. Friend: Why’s that? Susie: I got selected for verification and I guess I completely forgot about it. I remembered seeing something in my e-mail about it, but I had so much going on that it slipped my mind and now this! So basically now I don’t know what to do because I can’t register until this hold gets lifted and there’s no telling how long that’ll take. Friend: OK, listen, listen. It happens to the best of us, it’s not the end of the world. It happened to me, too. You’ll be fine, but it sounds like something you probably should have looked at before today. Susie: Yeah, tell me about it. -End SceneAs exemplified above, Executive Director of The Beacon/Paul Kapriskie Solve account problems when they arise, and there will be no worries later. Student Services Janine Becker said there are some common mishaps that those in student services see surrounding student accounts – issues that become a little overwhelming when registration time rolls around. The problem Susie faced isn’t the only. There are some obstacles that stand in the way of the final destination: Problem: The Financial Aid Award notification that comes between April and August isn’t reviewed. Becker said the impression is typically that financial aid covers anything, but that isn’t exactly the case. Solution: Everything students need to take care of the financial aid situation is available on the portal. All that needs to be done by following the guide under the “My Financial Aid” tab in the top right. Problem: Like Susie’s challenge, the verification process also comes in enough time for students to make sure everything is in order. If one is selected for random verification,that person is also notified between April and August. However, there is a downside if requirements are ignored. Ignoring requirements means no financial aid, and we don’t want that to happen. Solution: That student need not worry if they follow the procedure. Again, all it takes is a quick glance at the top right-hand tab of the portal, labeled “Financial Aid Requirements,” and he or she will be well on their way to crossing verification off their list. Problem: Next, come the bills, bills, bills. Becker said bills for the fall are available in late July and are due in August. For the spring, they are due in January. If you stay on task, and take care of everything while it’s fresh in your mind, those bills don’t have to become a hassle. Not surprisingly, what happens is that bills aren’t paid. Solution: Pay your bills. That’s the best approach. Start by clicking on “View Invoice (eBill)” at the top of the portal under the Student Services tab. While the task might seem daunting initially, taking care of the bills when they come knocking at your door will save you stress later. Problem: As if all of the above isn’t enough, there’s registration, which can become an aggravation all on its own. But this problem is compounded by all that comes before it. When registration comes around in November or March, unresolved financial aid award, verification and billing issues results in a hold on a student’s account. A hold, in turn, prevents a student from registering. Solution: The most logical solution would be to take care all the other issues before getting to this point, so that those previous inconveniences don’t become more of a problem than they ever had to be. Problem: Finally, we reach a dead-end. At this point it’s the beginning of the term and classes have already started. Everything prior to this point has been neglected, so a student isn’t registered, worst-case scenario is forced to leave school and therefore may miss registered classes. Solution: If there is a solution here, it may only be to take a trip to student services immediately, and ask them for help in clearing up anything that may stand in the way of a successful semester. Better late than never. College can be tough, it’s understandable. Practically every student has a full schedule and knows the challenge of having to try and find the most effective way to get everything done and still relax a little. Plus, there are numerous other distractions. However, this is also no surprise, and for those in their later years of college, they’ve been through it all before. We get the e-mails and notifications, but tend to shove them to the side and say we’ll get to them later. Therefore, we can’t exactly complain when the time comes where everything needs to have been taken care of. To set everything straight, we need not look too far. Becker said everything is available on the portal – and even better yet, we have it all at our very own fingertips. What we have to remember is that if one thing goes wrong or is out of order, it slows down the process. It’s sort of like an interdependence of parts that create a domino effect of issues when one piece of the puzzle is out of place. See ACCOUNT page 8 VISIT THE BEACON ONLINE @ THEWILKESBEACON.COM FOR EXCLUSIVE ‘BEACON BLOGS’ The Beauty Beat Looking back... Don’t wait until the last minute to get ready for your valentine. Follow these tips for quick and easy date night beauty that will have you glowing for your sweetie. Celebrating the day that the “Iron Lady” truly started to climb the ladder of British politics, eventually becoming one of the most powerful women in the world. with Ashley Evert with Anne Yoskoski THEN GO ‘LIKE’ US ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WILKESBEACON �8 L&A&E THE BEACON| Feb. 11, 2014 Participants at open mic night 7 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the Student Union Building drew in an audience with a captivating performance. Zebra joins effort to aid education By Marisa Farronato Correspondent Wilkes University’s student-run public relations agency, Zebra Communications, is collaborating with founder and President of the Wilkes-Barre Area Education Improvement Foundation, Frank Pasquini, to enhance overall education within the local school systems. Wilkes-Barre area recently joined the ranks of more than 200 districts around the state to have its own educational foundation, a body of volunteer fundraisers working independently of the district. The foundation works independently of the district’s faculty, school directors and administration. Fundraising for the foundation began last February, raising about $1,7000 in 2013. Volunteers are going to start with a writing lab program, and a math and science program that focuses on technology through digital tablets for the use of students. “Since I grew up in this area, I am really looking forward to seeing the progress we will make in helping the local schools,” junior Zebra Communications member Talia Pantano said. “The foundation has really great intentions and we are hoping the community can support it, as well.” The success of other nonproﬁt organizations in Luzerne County gives the foundation hope. The foundation’s ﬁrst public event, a mixer, took place Jan. 24, with a crowd of more than 100. The Beacon/David Lee Business students learn while exploring Europe By Amanda Stickles Staff Writer Students can learn business strategies and explore foreign cultures by signing up for the three-credit International Business Experience elective course and get an experience of a lifetime while traveling in Eastern Europe. The course is offered in the upcoming 2015 spring semester with Dr. Wagiha Taylor, and the traveling time will be through the spring break, Feb. 27 to March 8. The course will include traveling to Krakow, Poland; Berlin, Germany; Prague, Czech Republic and Budapest, Hungry. The cost of the trip for students under the age of 30 is $2,715 and the cost for students over 30 will be $2,955. However, any student that signs up for the course before the end of February will receive $150 discount off the cost of the trip. Taylor also helps out the students by allowing them to do a payment plan where students can pay a certain amount each month Account Continued from page 7 One important tip from Becker is to manage your resources well. Emails are always visible, and with the Wilkes Gmail system students even have the opportunity to look back on ones they might have missed to check on important information. Becker said even generic e-mails from OneStop pop up from time to time. But even instead of paying the full amount up front. The International Business experience course is not just for business majors, it is available to anyone who wants to get the travel experience and count it as an elective course. For business majors, this course can count as an internship as well. The course includes only meeting twice throughout the whole semester, once before the traveling time so everyone gets to meet each other and then once after the trip to present a power point presentation of the experiences they had during their trip. Students also hand in a ﬁve-page paper on what they learned while traveling to the foreign countries and of all the great experiences the students had while traveling. This course is a hands-on experience of learning instead of learning in a classroom or through a text book. “The purpose of the course is to create a global learning experience using Eastern Europe as a medium to facilitate the students understanding of the global business envi- ronment,” Taylor explained. “Presentations, discussions, travel, observations, and projects will provide the opportunity to demonstrate the student’s knowledge.” Many students truly feel the International Business Experience is a great learning experience. Evan Miller, a Wilkes student, is taking the course for a second time this semester and feels it has become a great learning experience and has opened his eyes in many different ways. “You do things you have never done before, see things you have never seen before and it really opens up your eyes to the world around you,” Miller said. Fifty seats are open for the upcoming spring 2015 course, 25 undergraduate and 25 graduate students. Contact Taylor at 570-408-4712 or at Taylor@wilkes.edu. Students can also go sign up in Breiseth 112. after monitoring your e-mail, be sure to actually check the items on the portal and then follow-up. “Always check your account on the portal,” she said. “It tells you what you have to do. If there’s a problem, come to student services when it arises.” If you’re still experiencing confusion, frustration or other problems, stop by student services and ask for help or contact Becker at 570408-8009 or at janine.becker@wilkes.edu. It only takes a little bit of time if nipped in the bud early on, and you’ll be safer for it later on down the line. Flashback to earlier scene: Friend: Hey Susie, what ever happened with that problem on your account? Susie: Oh, good! I FINALLY went to student services and got it all ﬁgured out. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon alyssa.stencavage@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON |Feb. 11, 2014 L&A&E 9 The Beacon/James Jaskolka Scranton’s Those Clever Foxes take the stage at The Other Side, the new music venue that just opened in Bart & Urby’s. Located on Main Street, the venue is open on Friday and Saturday nights. Downtown bar breaks on through to The Other Side By James Jaskolka Assistant L&A&E Editor Through the doors of Bart & Urby’s on Main St., past the bar bustling with locals and through the cigarette smoke of heated patio, one will find a room new to the building. The left wall, inlaid with old-fashioned brick, houses a simple bar, backlit by candles that cast a shadow on the bartender and customers, nodding along to the music while sipping drinks. Opposite and perpendicular, the walls are made of black sheet-rock, decorated with chalk graffiti. A glance reveals signatures of local bands, employees visually portraying inside jokes and doodles of robots. The phrase “your butt” pops in a bright white against the dark walls. The entire image glows a dim ruby from the overhead lights casting on the walls. From the room’s center, Those Clever Foxes take the stage -- pulsating their brand of indie rock from the wooden platform as a fog ma- chine exhales below, contrasting with the lights to make an eerie visual. This is the Other Side, the brand new music venue in Wilkes-Barre. Although Bart & Urby’s used to host bands on occasion, the new venue opening means that there will be live music every weekend -- something familiar to owner Brian Urbanas, who used to host shows in the basement of his parents’ house as a teenager. “I always believed we needed to diversify our place, in the sense that you can’t just depend on one type of customer,” Urbanas said when questioned about his motives for the new addition. “And we felt there was a need for a place that does all original music.” “It was always Brian’s vision to have a place like this,” booker/sound and light operator ‘Stosh’ Marchak said. “(Opening the venue) wasn’t just wanting another business... the owner appreciated the scene that was here. That was the whole point, to open up this place to try to revive the scene,” Marchak continued. “We’re all about original music so we felt like this was a bar for that crowd. There’s not enough of those bars anymore....there’s plenty of places for cover bands to play. The true artists are ones writing their own music, and that’s what I want to see.” With live music, drinks, and a late night dining menu (including some award-winning wing sauces), The Other Side is already promising a lot to do for an evening out in WilkesBarre -- not to mention the owner is talking about doing an expansion and offering all-ages matinee shows in the upcoming months. Those who have attended and been involved in shows so far are praising the new venue. “It is refreshing to see a place like The Other Side,” Donnie Kirchner, who plays in Final Descent and Those Clever Foxes, said. “It’s such a cool place, that is very much an audience-oriented spot. The entire staff there are so unbelievably nice and accommodating.” To learn more about Bart & Urby’s and The Other Side, readers can go to http://www.bartandurby.com/. @wilkesbeacon james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu �10 THE BEACON| Feb. 11, 2014 L&A&E Game show in store: just needs contestants, prizes and questions The Beacon/David Lee In the gleaming corridor of the 51st floor, the money can be made if you really want some more. Executive decisions, aclinical precision, jumping from the windows, filled with indecision. I get good advice from the advertising world, “Treat me nice,” says the party girl. Coke adds life where there isn’t any. By Christine Lee Senior News Editor This Valentine’s Day, WCLH’s 2Dudes1 Broadcast will offer listeners a different kind of dating game. In fact, you could probably say this romance show is almost like a game. On Valentine’s Day, hosts Tom Bedford and Kris Carter will have three boys and one girl on-air to play a version of “The Dating Game.” The show will consist of the hosts asking the boys “random” questions with the girl being able to hear the boys’ responses through headphones. Based on the boys’ responses, the girl will pick a “date.” “It’s just for fun, we’re not going to bash anybody; we’re just going to have a good time,” Carter said. The only qualification to appear on the show is participants have to actually be single. They will even use questions the girl comes up with along with their own made-up questions. They intend for participants to have fun and not take the game too seriously. “It’s going to be for fun, everyone’s going to love it,” Carter said. “It’s not like people are going to find true love on Wilkes radio.” There will even be free movie tickets added to the game. Carter and Bedford are hoping the show will generate more listeners to their broadcast, which plays up-and-coming artists of a variety of genres. “We’re hoping the people who appear on air we’re hoping they get the word out to their friends and then people will listen to that show and then hopefully tune in for the shows week in and week out,” Carter said. They said they are still looking for a girl and one more boy to make the game work, adding that there are no formal qualifications other than being single to appear on-air. “There’s basically no rules; you just need to get out there,” Carter said. Anyone interested in participating can contact Bedford and Carter at thomas.bedford@ wilkes.edu and kristopher.carter@wilkes.edu The show will air from 1:15 to 3:15p.m. on Valentine’s Day. @cleespot christine.lee@wilkes.edu Diversity trip to see NYC Play By Amanda Kornak Correspondent The Office of Diversity Initiatives is hosting a trip for Wilkes, King’s and Misericordia students to see the play “Platanos Y Collard Greens” in New York City. The show is at 3 p.m. on Feb. 15. Departure from Wilkes University’s Marts Gym will be at 11 a.m. “Platanos Y Collard Greens” is a play that tells the story about two college students in a relationship. The couple is interracial; one of them is of a black background while the other is Latino. The show is supposed to contain comedy as well as romance and family matters. “I think it is very important to go on this trip,” says Erica Acosta who is planning this trip, “so that students can see some issues that might arise from an interracial relationship and how to overcome those differences.” “Platanos Y Collard Greens” acts as a learning tool, that is also entertaining, for college students. College can be the time where many young people get involved with relationships, and by attending a university with a diverse student population it is relevant for students to learn about interracial relationships. “This play had come to my university at the University of Buffalo,” Acosta says. “I loved it when I saw it, and I wanted to share that experience with our students here.” Because three local universities are taking advantage of this opportunity, space is limited to only 18 student seats per university. Three faculty members and a staff member are also going on the trip. For more information, email Acosta at erica.acosta@wilkes.edu or visit the “Platanos Y Collard Greens” website at www. platanosandcollardgreens.com. @wilkesbeacon amanda.kornak@wilkes.edu �11 Feb. 11 2014 OPINION Friday Night Tykes Page 15 Contact editor: sara.davis@wilkes.edu Coca-Cola advertisement causes controversy amongst viewers By Lyndsie Yamrus Senior Editor The Super Bowl is always an exciting day of the year for Americans. Even if you’re one of those people who have not a clue what’s going on in the game, there’s still a lot of potential to have a good time. If all else fails, there’s always snacks and beer to partake in. Except this year, no one seemed to really enjoy anything about the Super Bowl, especially the game (obviously). But another huge letdown was the commercials. They just weren’t very good. After watching some of them I either had no idea what product was being advertised, or I just flat out didn’t even understand what I had just seen. Most weren’t funny and even the “good” ones were just emotional or dramatic. Perhaps the most controversial one out of the whole batch was Coca-Cola’s multilingual rendition of America the Beautiful. When I saw it, I thought nothing much of it other than that it was was cute, patriotic and that I kind of wanted a Cherry Coke. The commercial was one minute long and featured the song being sung in seven different languages, including English, Spanish, Tagalog, Hebrew, Hindi, Keres, and SenegaleseFrench. “It’s Beautiful,” as the ad was named, portrayed scenes depicting the lives of everyday Americans across the country, many of which (surprise!) do not speak English. Coca-Cola’s central goal was to articulate in a creative way that one of the things that makes this country beautiful is its diversity. What makes this country beautiful is that people from all over the world can come here with their respective cultures, religions, traditions, families and friends. They can learn new things and work hard for enjoyable lives, just like native-born Americans. The point was that even though we’re a diverse country, we’re still united, and that’s what is beautiful about living here. Simple enough. The commercial instead instigated a national uproar, which is actually just downright disgusting. The angry tweets poured in and covered everything from “We only speak English, idiots- go home” to “Why are terrorists singing an American song?” Turns out that this is a country of ignorant, intolerant individuals, though it is sadly not surprising. I honestly don’t know what’s worse, the fact that some people see all other countries as terrorists or the misunderstanding that English is the only possible language that can be spoken on this ground. What? Coca-Cola has been doing their thing here for 127 years, portraying American families and friends enjoying cold sodas and making memories together. Nothing has changed. They’re still doing just that. Coke products are for everybody, not just white people. It’s 2014. Let’s be real. I can’t believe I’m even saying this. The United States doesn’t even have an official language. It’s a mix of different cultures and languages. Maybe our education should require more history classes. Every single person in that commercial sang praise to America. Isn’t that what we want as citizens of this country? What’s un-American to me is all of the detestation towards this simple advertisement. @wilkesbeacon lyndsie.yamrus@wilkes.edu Does the ‘American Dream’ symbolize freedom? By Carly Yamrus Senior Editor There’s this ideal in the minds of Americans: a vision. An idyllic normalcy. A widespread societal acceptance of the standard, the average, and the mediocre. Something called the “American Dream.” In the most fundamental and traditional sense, the “American Dream” is the idea that hard work and opportunity produces a happy and fulfilled life. This notion, accepted by most, drives our ceaseless desire to create some archetypal lifestyle that coincides with the lifestyle of others who have also bought into this nationalistic mantra never meant to be the model for modern human existence. The “American Dream” strives for similarity. For likeness. For having what your neighbors have simply because they have it. For doing what your parents have done because its what their own parents did. We are asked the same tired question that generates the same tired response- some version of “What do you want to do in your life?” I can already guess at what everyone “thinks” they want in their lives. First, they want to get a job straight out of college because you “have to.” You have to write a resume. You have to interview. You turn in your formatted white piece of paper on top of two hundred other formatted white pieces of papers and you wait for someone to call you and tell you that your grey pant suit and your cover letter buzz words stood out against the rest of the worlds’, and for that, Courtesy of Instagram In today’s society, young adults are pressured to “take the road to happiness,” and conform to the idea of the “American Dream” which includes going to college while living the “perfect life” of studying and making large amounts of money. you are hired. You go with the flow. Your life is pre-mapped out and your big “life events” directly correlate with whatever options Facebook suggests is important and noteworthy on your timeline. Buy a house. Get a dog. Get married and have two kids. Buy things. Buy a lot of things. Go on vacation. A week long vacation, tops. It’s the no-fail plan to happiness and success, isn’t it? I guess so. If those are the things we really want. But I suppose none of us know what we really want. We do know what is wanted FOR us, but until we let go of the stereotypical idea of the “American Dream,” what we have is merely a beaten path. Somebody already took that road, and you know what? You don’t have to. Doesn’t it seem a little ironic now in saying, “don’t do things because other people are doing them.” That really only ever applied to dumb decisions, didn’t it? If anything, the “American Dream” is a how-to guide on living a life that someone else chose for you because you didn’t know you had any other options. You complained about college for four years, do you even really want to go to grad school or is that just the next step? The “American Dream” is a template. Somebody’s rough sketch. It’s a vague study guide for a test that nobody has the answers to. It has to be. “The American Dream” isn’t my dream and it likely isn’t yours. It might not even be in America for all you know. And I don’t think that’s stubborn to think like that. I don’t think it’s crazy. It’s not naïve. It’s freedom. @wilkesbeacon carly.yamrus@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON| Feb. 11, 2014 12 ‘Friday Night Tykes’ embraces concussive culture of football By Alex Fahnestock Sports Co-editor In the very first clip of the debut episode of “Friday Night Tykes,” a Texas youth football coach screams to his eight and nine year old players, “You have the opportunity today to rip their freakin’ head off and let them bleed!” “Friday Night Tykes” follows several youth football teams in the gridiron factory of Texas. The first episode focused on registration, training camp conditioning and the first game of the season. Much of the drama we see is a familiar sight in youth football, such as players vomiting, crying, and being upset with playing time. Coaches show tough love, and in some cases exhibit the controversial intensity we see around the country in all youth sports. A multitude of parents both onscreen and offscreen are speaking out against the Texas Youth Football Association and the nature of the game itself, questioning whether it is too violent for kids. Among other scenes in the pilot episode, we see a violent collision that ends with one eight-year-old player lying face down after taking a hit to the head. He is given some water and is eventually determined by officials to be alright. “The program is definitely troubling to watch,” said Jeff Miller, the NFL’s senior vice president of health and safety policy in an Courtesy of Instagram The TV series, Friday Night Tykes, follows youth football teams whose coaches take their coaching techniques to the extreme, leaving viewers skeptical. and teaching the game the right way. We hope this league and many more will join them this year.” There is also concern about the language and violent imagery used by coaches. In the program, they are often seen cursing at their official statement. “Our understanding is that this is not a league that signed up with USA Football to be a part of the Heads Up Football program. Thousands of youth leagues registered for Heads Up Football training this past season, meaning their coaches are certified players and encouraging disdain and violence towards the other team versus respect and veneration. In my opinion, I do not see the coaches’ behavior or coaching styles as out-of-the-ordinary or troublesome. The important thing to note is that “Tykes” is a reality series, not a documentary, and reality series’ in this day and age are hardly undramatized. I began playing youth football when I was nine years old, and my experience was remarkably similar to that of the young athletes on “Tykes.” Football is a physical game, and kids need to be prepped for that from the moment they sign up. The rules of the game are taught before anything else, so even at nine years old I knew that when my coach told me to go out there and “knock that kid’s head off,” he’s not telling me to spear him with the crown of my helmet or start throwing punches. Instead, he’s telling me to go hit that player hard enough to knock him to the ground and stop the play. I got chewed out, cursed at and even hurled a few chunks, but I never quit. I came out better for it, and so will young boys and girls who participate in competitive, organized sports. @wilkesbeacon alex.fahnestock@wilkes.edu Check out the Beacon Online www.thewilkesbeacon.com ~- w THE BEACON EA 1936 Pa.II..._ Auociarioa Member The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. search our site ... Students spend Fall Break at local animal Shelter Alyssa Stencavage, Asst. Life Editor October 18, 2012 Some students spent their fall break cleaning stalls and pens, washing bowls and tubs for larger animals , sweeping the barn, cleaning the refrigerator, .. READ MORE »» S:31 Find us on Wilkes faculty members react to presidential debates Shaw n Caroy, St aff Wrttor ~ follow ._.Facebook , Recent Videos u online exclusive canmilfinnce <e~tellun~flvce blogs & columns IlDil~ ~ (e®IlunmmIDl~ new vfi<filN~ videos ~- IDl<eW - 11&1he late IlDirelllkflnn~ breaking = campus IDl(eW~ news ~Jp)Ull~ - Jp)Iln<ID100D photo ~iilllkeirii~ galleries = �13 SPORTS Spring Fever Page 15 February 11, 2014 Contact editor: alex.fahnestock@wilkes.edu Tennis teams prepare for spring campaigns Colonels head south after N.J. tourney The Colonels will head to Madison, N.J., Feb. 15 and 16 for the Drew Invitational where they will begin the start of the rest of their season. Head coach Christopher Leicht has been preparing his team for the matches ahead. After playing in three tournaments during the fall, including the Mid Atlantic Conference Individual Tournament where the team won eight out of nine brackets. “The players have been working hard in the off-season, both on the court and in the weight-room,” Leicht said. “We are excited to start our spring season soon.” Wilkes tennis will face tough competitors from non-conference teams and teams in the freedom conference. A few nonconference teams include Elizabethtown College, Bloomsburg University and Muhlenberg College. Arcadia University, FairleighDickinson-College at Florham, Eastern University, Stevenson University and King’s College will compete for the Mid Atlantic Conference title down the road. The men’s team is rather young with only one senior, captain Alex Makos. Alongside Makos, is junior captain Brendon Blachowski. Leicht says they have been doing a great job leading the team. After heading to South Carolina for a spring break trip March 3-5, the Colonels will come back March 14 for a home match against Elizabethtown College. Until then, Leicht and graduate assistant Carlos Quijano will continue to motivate the team to accomplish big wins. “I believe that if you prepare the right way, then everyone is confident when they step out on the court,” Leicht said. “We try to out-work every opponent that we play!” -- Cara Basile, Correspondent Lady Colonels after eighth straight title Ally Kristofco, Anastasia English, and Amanda Rossi lead the Wilkes women’s tennis team, as it seeks its eighth straight conference championship and another chance to get back to the NCAA National Tournament. Dedication, hard work and confidence are what separate the champions from the others around them, and the team has acquired all three over the last seven seasons with being named Freedom Conference Champions seven straight years. The Beacon / Jake Cochran Seniors Amanda Rossi and Alex Makos lead the Wilkes tennis teams into their respective campaigns. Both teams will be heading to Hilton Head, S.C., during spring break as they get their seasons under way. “This team is very dedicated, and one of the hardest working groups I have ever coached,” Lady Colonels head coach Chris Leicht said. With leadership from seniors Kristofco and Rossi and junior English, the team appears very experienced and prepared. “We are lucky to have a great group of experienced captains who know what it takes to work hard, and prepare for the season,” Leicht said. The navy and gold have brought in five experienced freshmen who will be challenging for playing time. The Colonels also have experienced upperclassman such as sophomore Summer Lentini, a fall standout for the women of Wilkes. The Navy and Gold lost Melanie Nolt and Katie Lynn their one and two last spring. The Colonels have made large strides, from last spring to this fall. “Confidence will be the biggest challenge the team will face this year,” Lentini said. “So we are going to need everyone to step up to the plate and really push themselves to their full potential.” The women’s team is set to face a challenging non-conference schedule, including Elizabethtown, Haverford, Bloomsburg, Scranton, NYU and Muhlenberg. The team starts its spring season with the annual spring break tennis trip to Hilton Head Island, S.C., where the Lady Colonels will play four matches. -- Marcus Leaf, Correspondent Tennis schedules Lady Colonels Spring Break, March 3-5, Hilton Head, S.C. Elizabethtown, March 16, Ralston Complex Haverford, March 20, Ralston Complex Marywood, March 23, at Scranton Bloomsburg, March 25, at Bloomsburg Colonels Drew Invitational, Feb. 15-16, Madison, N.J. Spring Break, March 3-6, Hilton Head, S.C. Elizabethtown, March 14, Ralston Complex Bloomsburg, March 25, at Bloomsburg Arcadia, March 29, at Glenside �14 THE BEACON | Feb. 11, 2014 After successful 2013, Wilkes baseball opens spring practice By JT Keer Sports Writer The weather may not feel like it, but it’s almost spring again and the Wilkes University Colonels’ baseball season is upon us. Following a promising 21-15 season with a mark of 9-12 in the conference, the Wilkes baseball team is expecting a great year with many young players that have experience returning to the lineup for the 2014 season. The Colonels are returning six players back to the lineup that eclipsed the .290 mark including the power hitting Stephen Ruch who batted .387 with 46 hits, 21 extra base hits, 8 home runs and 45 runs batted in. Dan Pisanchyn is the second leading batter returning, following a season in which he batted .344. Bobby Schappell, Tyler Marino, Tom Ring and Marcus Leaf are all also returning to the lineup for the Colonels. Bobby Schappell, a junior infielder, is coming off a solid season in which he led the Colonels with 47 hits 41 runs scored and also was second on the team with 26 runs batted in and 1 home run. “I think we’re going to do pretty well this season,” the junior said. “Our goal is to win the MAC and participate in the NCAA tournament. I believe that’s a realistic goal for our team as long as people step up and make plays. We have been putting in hard work all off season so our success will be contingent upon solid defense and good pitching from the staff. It’s going to take a complete team effort for us to reach our goals this season. However, if they want to be a major threat, players such as sophomore pitcher and outfielder, Tom Ring, who hit the ball with an average of .321 in his freshman campaign and was fourth on the team with a 4.95 ERA, are going to have to take control on the mound. “I expect this year to make playoffs and have a great shot at winning the MAC championship,” Ring said. “As an outfielder I am planning on having another season batting over.300 and as a pitcher I’m planning to become part of the starting rotation and help the team win some games.” The Colonels also return three other key pitchers. One of which is their stylin’, profilin’, jet flyin’, flame throwin’, wheelin’ dealin’, kiss stealin, Don’t even try swingin’ at my slider, sophomore pitcher Patrick Condo who led the team last season with 44.0 innings pitched, 31 strike outs, was second with an earned run average of 3.68 and only allowed one home run all season. Also returning are senior A.J. Mihaly and sophomore Marcus Leaf after a solid campaign last year. Some other major key returning players include junior outfielder and first baseman Tim Benner, senior pitcher Brandon Michael, soph- Beacon file photo The new season begins on Saturday, Feb. 22 against Lebanon Valley College. This year’s team features many returning players. omore outfielder Eric Hauer, and catcher Zak to Myrtle Beach for games over spring break. Berg. The Colonels begin play Feb. 22 visiting the @wilkesbeacon Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen and host jonathan.keer@wilkes.edu Penn State Schuylkill on Feb. 23 before traveling G·~ zza the legendary taste The Best Deals in Town! (570) 331-3278 (FAST) Visit us online at www_grottopizzapa_com Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 600pm 730pm 800pm 830pm Honk Wilkes Now Wilkes Barre Making ADifference OLI-Eli Wiesal Classic Arts Showcase 12 00pm 600pm 730pm 800pm 840pm Wilkes Now Comedy Tonight Wilkes Now True Rarity Amazing Story/Irwin Weinberg Kirby Lee. 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Bach won the 197-pound class to put the Colonels ahead 16-13 and Fletcher put the martch away with a win in the 285-pound class. Wilkes jumped to a 7-0 lead after 125-pound Guesseppe Rea, 133-pound Myzar Mendoza Beacon file photo and 149-pound Mark Hartenstine each won. The Lady Colonels will be taking to the softball field again when the season Kristopher Krawchuk, 157-pound, gave Wilopens later this month with a tournament at Virginia Beach. kes a 13-4 lead before the Lions won the next three bouts. The Colonels were anticipating the big matchup. “It’s a big match this week because we are chasing the 800 win mark and (College of New Jersey) is tough,” freshman 141-pounder Jake Dimarsica said. “The atmosphere is really intense and we are getting pushed to work even Not only are these women great athletes on By Stephanie Hahn harder.” the field they are great students off the field. The Colonels were coming off of a second Correspondent Four Players were named NFCA Scholar-Athplace finish at the MAC Championships crownletes for their academic performance during It’s almost that time of year again. The the 2012-2013 school years. ing two champions, Mark Hartenstine and Kris Krawchuk, and most recently a tri-meet where Wilkes University softball team is gearing up Alysha Bixler, Emily McGrath, Haylie the Colonels went 3-0 beating down Washing- to kick off the 2014 season. After ending last Phillips and Kait Brown were the four student ton and Jefferson College 36-3 and Trinity Col- year’s season with a record of 17-23, Wilkes athletes to receive this honor. Three of the four hopes to make this season even better. were named to the Middle Atlantic Conferlege 47-3. The women will be kicking off their sea- ence Honor Roll as Phillips was not eligible “Losing isn’t an option we want to win out son Feb. 28, when they head down to Virginia as a freshman. the rest of the season,” Dimarsica said. Wilkes looks to return to the Freedom ConThe Colonels were currently ranked No. 9 in Beach. In Virginia they will start their season ference tournament in 2014 following a fourthe country with a 15-3 record and an impres- with a tournament of five games. From there the following weekend they will year absence from the postseason event. sive 6-0 mark at home. be traveling to Salisbury, Md., where they will After Friday nights match the Colonels play in another tournament. The home season Beach Blast Tournament headed to Grantham, Pa., for the Messiah opener for Wilkes will be March 12 against The Rowan University Open Feb. 8 and then finish out the rest of their University of Scranton. 3 p.m., Feb. 28 dual meet season with powerhouse Ithaca Col“I am really excited for this upcoming seaOneonta lege and then King’s College both home at the son because we seem to be improving more and Marts Center. 5 p.m. Feb. 28 more each year,” says junior Mandy Seccia. Allegheny College -- Grant Rogers “We are all ready to work hard at practices Noon March 1 and continue to improve each day. We hope our Sports Writer hard work will pay off during the season and Catholic University of America and Wilkes Sports Information Department we will win consistently. I am most looking for4 p.m. March 1 ward to our rival game against Kings because @wilkesbeacon Rutgers-Camden (DH) even though they will be a tough team to beat, grant.rogers@wilkes.edu 10 a.m. March 2 I think we will be very competitive with them.” Wilkes softball opens season with visit to Virginia Beach Allentown, Pa. Muhlenberg College 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 Madison, N.J. Fairleigh Dickinson-College at Florham 6 p.m. Feb. 15 St. Davids, Pa Eastern University 1 p.m. Feb. 18 Marts Center DeSales 6 p.m. Men’s Basketball Feb. 5 Misericordia 72, Wilkes 61 Feb. 8 Manhattanville 75, Wilkes 98 Feb. 12 Madison, N.J. Farleigh-Dickinson 8 p.m. Feb. 15 St. Davids, Pa. Eastern University 3 p.m. Feb. 18 Marts Center DeSales 8 p.m. Wrestling Feb. 7 Wilkes 19, TCNJ 13 Feb. 8 Messiah Open Grantham, Pa. Feb. 14 Marts Center Ithaca College 7 p.m. Feb. 20 Marts Center King’s 7 p.m. March 2 East Regionals at King’s College �16 THE BEACON | Feb. 11, 2014 DESIGNERS,WRITERS PHOTOGRAPHERS Email: loran.lewis@wilkes.edu for details ·------------------------------------------------· YOUR AD HERE! Do you own a business or have an upcoming event and want to reach 6000 clients a week? Let us help by ADVERTISING with The Beacon! Options to fit any budget ranging from 1/8th of a page to full pages, in both color and B&W with discounts on bulk orders Contact either tyler.ryan@wilkes.edu or loran.lewis@wilkes.edu for more information ·------------------------------------------------· � 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/. 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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 2014 February 11th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 February 11 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 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/fb5eb05d79c584a639292aa9f9ea6bc9.pdf 338759f17fb55e7ae2581f85ca34433b PDF Text Text Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Feb. 25, 2014 THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Volume 67 Issue 15 Wrestlers slam their way to program’s 800th victory After aa 23-9 23-9 win win over over No. No. 99 ld!am Ithaca Uiiversity, University, WiJbs' Wilkes’ men went on After to beat beat their their crosstown crosstown rival rival and and prove prove 1hey're they’re 1he the crushers, the kings to of 1he the ring, ring, for for tbll full story story and and more more pictures pictures check check page page 16 The Beacon/David Lee of 16 �2 NEWS ‘Cash For Kids’ Page 3 Feb. 25, 2014 Contact editor: nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Wilkes considering bolder move in public safety quest Rise in incidents around city pushing officials to consider arming officers By Alyssa Stencavage, Cameron Hinkel L&A&E Editor, Correspondent Murders in Wilkes-Barre totaled two in 2010, two in 2011 and five in 2012. However, the unofficial number of murders in 2013 surpassed all of those years combined. Those statistics, coupled with a general rise in crime and attacks around the campus, have led Wilkes University Public Safety to take stronger measures to ensure a safer environment, such as increasing the number of officers, adding more vehicles, increasing training and making officers more visible on campus. Now, Wilkes administrators are considering taking an even bolder step. In an urban environment, Vice President of Public Safety Loren Prescott said Wilkes has no history of violent crime issues. However, incidents still do occur, which makes arming public safety officers a pressing issue. “We recognize that some students and faculty have some reservations about it, and my expectation is that, once the decision has been made, we’ll satisfy their concerns with adequate training and responsible conduct,” Prescott said. The evaluation process for the issue began a year ago, when the university sat down with a nationally recognized consulting firm with expertise in both public safety in general and saftey on college campuses. This firm, called Margolis Healy, urged Wilkes to think carefully about the expectations it has for its public safety department and how it feels as a campus, which would prompt a discussion. Essentially, Prescott said it is not a matter of right or wrong. Rather, he said it’s about what we feel is right for the campus. The question became: “What do we want Public Safety officers to be able to do?” A public safety survey was also done in an effort to gather input, in which legitimate concerns from students, faculty and staff were expressed. Both Prescott and Vice President of Student Affairs Paul Adams agree that the arrival of the new Public Safety Director Christopher Jagoe, who is also an expert on university public safety and 25-year veteran of the University of Maryland Police Department, will be an important resource because he worked with an armed force. But, in the end, everyone will play a vital role. “We want to make sure we have input from everyone,” Prescott said. “We don’t want to make a quick decision because it would then be institutional.” He said it is expected to take about two months to reach a decision, but that decision should be deliberate and thoughtful. Prescott said that currently the public safety officers at Wilkes fall under two levels of training. Five Act 120 officers have a police academy background and training, and the remaining Act 235 officers have some training in the use of lethal force. Differences in training mean varying levels of ability to handle equipment, with titles of police and security officers being the difference between armed and unarmed staff. Based on the proposal made by the consultants, Prescott said the idea is to gradually move toward a hybrid force. Adams said he has faith in the integrity of those hiring officers, and in the officers themselves. He also agrees that it would instill more confidence in students. He points out that we live in a community where access is practically always granted, and that actually having to step in and use arms is the last thing anyone wants to do. Still, as Adams also points out, caution is key. “If we’re expecting public safety to respond to dangerous circumstances, we need to give them the tools to react properly and appropriately,” Adams said. He said we cannot necessarily expect an officer to jump in unarmed without knowing the details of the situation. Students also shared their feelings about the possibility of arming officers. “I think that’d be a great benefit for our security system around here,” Dominic Rinaldi said. “I definitely think I’ll feel a lot safer if our public safety officers are carrying weapons.” THE BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall WilkesU niversity · W"lk , es-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 WEBSITE: thewilkesbeacon.com The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski Public Safety assessment leads to questions of saftey on Wilkes campus. “I wouldn’t care to be honest, I’m more concerned about them knowing how to use the gun or weapon,” Monique Woodward said. The issue of implementing a gun policy is a concern for other area colleges and universities as well. With a traditional student body of about 7,000 students and five off-campus sites, Luzerne County Community College, the largest college in the area, took a proposal to arm officers and turned it into action. The decision in fall 2013 came after research, approaching different constituencies such as the Board of Trustees, upper-level managers and faculty and support unions, and of course consideration of the school’s policy on the issue of weapons. Director of Safety and Security Bill Barrett said the incident at Virginia Tech in 2007, which was deemed the deadliest shooting rampage in American history after a student open fired on classmates, was a major motivating factor behind the decision. The decision took time to be put in place, as the goal was to determine the best approach for the college and answer any questions. “We wanted to methodically make the conversion ensuring that everyone was comfortable and fully understood what our objectives were, keeping everyone informed as we progressed in the conversion,” he said. He said when the idea was presented more than a year ago, not a single person opposed it. “Everyone thought it was the right move,” Barrett said. “When you have something that everyone agreed on, that doesn’t happen too often.” In fact, the announcement received a round of applause, particularly from the faculty. And although it was a bit of an awakening for students to see officers armed, they too had favorable comments about the situation. “The campus community had enough confidence in us to realize that this is the right move,” Barrett said. But even from that point, time was still going to be a contributing factor. “Once we were at a total green light, we were still looking at a year to get it in place.” LCC took a closer look at its situation and See SAFETY, page 3 Editorial Staff 2013-14 Editor-in-Chief: Jake Cochran Managing Editor: Anne Yoskoski Design Editor: Paul Kaspriskie Assistant Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Chief Photographer: David Lee Adviser: Loran Lewis News Editor: Nicole Zukowski L&A&E Editor: Alyssa Stencavage Opinion Editor: Sara Davis Assistant Design Editor: Steve Dziedziak Assistant News Editor: Sarah Bedford Assistant L&A&E Editor: James Jaskolka-Butler Senior Editor: Carly Yamrus Senior Editor: Lyndsie Yamrus Senior News Editor: Christine Lee �THE BEACON |Feb. 25, 2014 ‘Kids for Cash’ film details lives affected by scandal storm for judge Ciavarella in every way.” "I thought it was an excellent, and well thought out, way of showing the film, almost “We want to tell the story. We want to tell in thirds. Where the first third was shown both sides,” Producer and Director, Rob- from the point of view of the victims, the second third was ert May said at the shown through the screening of his film eyes of Ciavarella documentary, “Kids and the final third for Cash” on Feb. 11 showed the outat R/C Theatres Movcome of the trials ies 14 in Wilkes-Barre. and let the viewer The film encomdecide whether passes the real-life they were happy horror story that teens he was put away in Luzerne County for the victims, or faced during the rule whether they were of former judge Mark upset by the fact he Ciavarella as it began was sentenced for to hit the media in 28 years,” said Kris 2009. Carter, junior biolWith the shock ogy major. of the Columbine The film offers shooting causing fear an accurate telling throughout the nation, of the “Kids for Ciavarella claimed Cash” scandal that that he was going to removes as much clean up the public of the sensationschool system, which alism the media had already gained noadded to the case toriety for him. as possible, making What the people of sure that myths are Luzerne County did corrected and the not realize was that truth is told. Ciavarella was inThe film convolved in an intricate cludes with the web of deceit involvfinal sentences ing former judge Miof Ciavarella, 28 chael Conahan, the juyears in federal venile facilities former prison on charges co-owner Robert Powof racketeering, ell, and the developer money laundering Robert Mericle, which conspiracy, honest included locking up Courtesy of Marketing Communications services mail fraud, over 3,000 juveniles all for roughly $2.6 The truth of both sides of the Luzerne and filing false tax remillion in supposed County scandal is reveled in documen- turns. Accompanying kick-backs. tary. May at the film showThe film features the stories of five victims involved in the “Kids ing was Hillary Transue, who was 14 at the for Cash” scandal. Their petty crimes ranged time of her sentencing. Due to her mother’s from a high school girl fight, to an altercation dedication, Transue only spent three weeks in juvenile detention. Transue went on to at the bus stop. One story centered on Edward Kenza- graduate high school and college. When asked about her thoughts on the forkoski, who was actually framed by his father with the help of friends who were cops by mer judge and the scandal, Transue claimed, planting drug paraphernalia in his car because “[it's] a healing process … I feel sorry for his father wanted to scare him so he would him [Ciavarella] because I think he's a fool... stop drinking underage and focus on his high I was at his sentencing ... I had to walk away... we had to leave ... I would not wish school career. Kenzakoski, after going from Pennsylva- what happened... to my worst enemy.” The “Kids for Cash” film was also created nia Child Care juvenile detention center, to numerous other juvenile facilities and finally through the help of the Wilkes University ending up in state prisons, returned depressed graduate and undergraduate Creative Writing program. All university departments inand full of anger, committed suicide. As the film progresses, the accounts of not volved in the production and assistance of only the victims but of the former judges is the film were listed in the final credits The afternoon screening was offered free also shown. It was clear that although the former judges seemed optimistic in sharing their to Wilkes University students and faculty. By Sarah Bedford Assistant News Editor sides, as the trials continued and sentences were being charged, the camaraderie between the former judges turned to betrayal. According to May, “This is the perfect @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu 3 NEWS Safety Continued from page 2 decided that it wanted to do a little more than what it was doing, and not worry about having regrets later or about something that could or should have been done. It reflected on the rationale that if there were to be an incident on campus, such as a shooting, would they be asking themselves the following day if they could have done something more? It was exactly that thought that the college wanted to avoid addressing after the fact. Barrett said the college encountered an incident about three years ago, where a student began acting irrationally, waving around a scalpel. This led to security restraining the student, upon which they discovered a loaded gun in his backpack. Barrett, who has 28 years of police experience, said many of the officers who are employed part-time at LCC have former law enforcement experience. Considering the military and police backgrounds of many of the officers, a familiarity with weapons already exists. There’s no forcing involved, which he sees as a point of caution for other schools to keep in mind. “We’re not trying to turn people into what they’re not,” he said. Echoing the opinions of Adams and Prescott about properly equipping officers, Barrett said colleges “need to give them the resources they need; otherwise they are just another bystander or victim.” He also points out that applications that do not meet the certification requirements will not be accepted. Perhaps proof of credibility lies in the changing job descriptions as well, which now include Act 235(f) or Act 120 certifications and three years of experience in the public safety field upon application. To top it all off, there is a training session coming, as Barrett said they are going above what’s required by the state. “It’s a little bit of an expense, but we want to make sure everyone has proper training,” he said. Barrett said the policy at LCC has been working very well. “We’re proud of what we’ve done,” he said. “It’s kind of like having insurance; you have it and hope you never have to use it. But if an incident were to happen, you’re happy you have it.” But, with LCC’s policy came some conditions: The guns stay on campus, officers are responsible for maintaining them and no sharing is allowed. However, not all schools have gun policies in place for their public safety departments. In fact, just down the road from Wilkes, King’s College is also in the process of coming to a conclusion as to what is best suited to its campus. That process is, again, highly dependent on feedback from different constituencies. Director of Public Safety and Security John McAndrew said the plan was presented to both Student Government and the faculty council back in the fall, and based on the feedback that brought in, the proposal is now out there for a second time. “This is an issue where the ramifications would involve the whole campus, so the idea is to get everyone’s input before anything is decided,” he said. McAndrew said the talk involves not only arming some guards, but also providing some arrest powers. He said there is no hard and fast date by which a decision will be made, but that “the end goal is having a policy everyone is happy with.” Whatever the direction of the situation at Wilkes, Prescott said there will be a substantial increase in resources and training necessary to ensure that the officers are well-trained and able to properly use equipment. The ideal goal is to act when we can, with what we have, and Prescott said officers will gain trust overtime. “The reality is that we will earn the trust of everyone campus by officers doing their job and doing it well,” Prescott said. As for what will come of the upgrade, Adams said there are still questions to be answered and feedback gathered, whether that means contracting out with the Wilkes-Barre Police Department, creating a new force of on campus or sticking with what the university has. Adams said Jagoe will help place the missing piece of the puzzle. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.stencavage@wilkes.edu cameron.hinkel@wilkes.edu Students enjoy snow day The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski Wilkes students take advantage of their snow day and play a game of football. �4 THE BEACON |Feb. 25, 2014 NEWS SG Notes: bouncing back from the snow storm setback Fund requests, club constitution changes were topics on the agenda By Nick Durdan Staff Writer This week Student Government lamented over multiple budget allocations to both clubs and conferences, much of which had mixed opinions. The main concern was over consistency in allocating to various clubs and conferences along with whether or not the consistency should be practiced or revised in the future. Senior Caitlyn Sofio made mention of the issue. “SG members should go to our conference meetings to know how to voice their opinions instead of stretching them in the informal discussions,” said Sofio. This began during the second week of the PBL fund request. It requested $1,500 for their upcoming FBLA conference in April which eleven students are projected to attend. A tense debate ensued over whether the money should be allocated when others made the point that SG has given more money to other conferences even with less in attendance of the conferences. The debate was an issue over the cost for the accommodations and whether SG should allocate the funds towards them. The first vote over the issue was to motion $935 for registration fees, excluding the lodging costs. The motion failed to pass at: 9-26-1. After more debating, a second motion was Beacon Briefs MSC celebrates diversity with ‘One World Party’ Feb. 20 The Multicultural Club will be hosting the second annual “One World Party,” which celebrates the diversity on Wilkes University’s campus and includes live performances and free food. The celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. Last year was the first time the Multicultural Club held the “One World Party” and it had more than 100 guests. The club’s goal this year is to entertain at least 150 guests, said club President Jaleel Sterling. Because the purpose of this event is to celebrate many different cultures, one way to do so is by live cultural dances and performances. More specifically, performances by the Indian and Spanish clubs will take place, Sterling said. Dances to Bollywood music are being planned by the Indian Cultural Association, said Birju Patel, ICA president. The ICA is also planning to set up an information table and will answer any questions guests may have related to India and its culture. “We will get an opportunity to teach people about India and most importantly we will get a chance to learn about other cultures,” Patel said. Another way the Multicultural Club plans to celebrate diversity at this event is by shar- to allocate the full $1,500. This motion passed with: 32-3-1. In its second week, WCLH continued its fund request of $500. The motion passed with: 35-0-1. Also up for voting was for the Off Campus Council’s revisions to its constitution. The revisions were rolling membership for CC and IRHC being able to run for executive offices for OCC. Also, the president must live off campus to get the full effect of the position. The motion passed with: 34-0-2. More on the tense debates, Spring Fling’s budget went to voting. Debate was over subtracting frivolous items from the budget in order to save money as the event for the single evening was more than usual. Recording Secretary Kassi Bugg noted that “something else needing funds, say another conference, could come up in the near future.” The proposed budget was for $16,000; with the proposed ticket revenue would subtract the amount to $13,500. Regardless, the budget passed with: 24-8-4. The Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is hosting the annual engineering Olympics and is requesting funds from Student Government. The Engineering Olympics takes local high school juniors to Wilkes and each school competes in different events run by the Wilkes engineering majors, the winning school receives a $40,000 scholarship to attend at Wilkes University. Multiple holes were in the proposed budget, especially in t-shirt costs, and the requester was asked to revise the budget for the following week. More information in the first week was Relay for life with a proposed budget of: $1,378.80 and Relay for Heat requesting $5 per student per mile for up to fifty students. Casino Night had a first week proposed budget of $12,024. New prize ideas were explored and less popular prizes were deleted. Last week Student Government fielded multiple club fund requests after their week long hiatus thanks to a snow storm which caused a meeting cancellation. The Beacon had requested $1,600 for ad space to help with cost of manufacturing the papers. Senior communications major and Beacon Editor-in-chief Jake Cochran was the requester of the funds as well as Beacon advisor and SLAM representative Dr. Loran Lewis. “The idea is spending money to help the student body be more aware of what is going on around campus,” said Cochran. Student Government was not enthusiastic about the idea stating the money could be more cost effective in other ways. They were also skeptical if the Beacon was in dire need of the funds to keep the paper going. Discussion was met with a consensus of scrutiny of the funds as well as where the Beacon stood financially. The motion was to deny the fund request which was met favorably with a vote of: 351-0. Also in their second week of fund requesting was Adventures in Science. They had suggested $2,000 to fund for tshirts, drawstring bags, and prizes for their event this April. The projected cost may be decreased as Adventures in Science has found a new T-shirt manufacturer. The voting was also met favorably after a brief discussion with a vote of: 31-3-2. This Saturday Wilkes University plans to hold a community health fair to all those in the Wilkes-Barre community as well as Wilkes students. It too has requested for funds, this time for $1,000 for Sodexo Foods to cater the event with healthy lunch options. Student Government had a mixed opinion of the fund allocations with a consensus of too many non-students being at the event where the food would not enhance it at all. An informal vote leaned to denying the request. The budget report for Student Government this week is as follows: all college: $20,244.11, Spirit: $3,410, Conference: $6,141.64, General: $20,104.32, giving SG a total of: $49,900.07. Student Government meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Miller Room. ing a variety of different foods. Dishes from Indian, Hispanic, Italian, and Asian cultures will all be found at the party and will all be free of charge for their guests, said Sterling. “It’s a good way to show how far we’ve come in history,” Sterling said. At one point we all couldn’t sit in the same room, but now we can.” For more information about the “One World Party,” or if students would like to RSVP to the event, contact Sterling at jaleel.sterling@ wilkes.edu. Earley, an active member of Student Development. “We provide a variety of experiences for students to take part in,” Short said. “Quite a few of our events have involved getting to know the campus and university staff better, which has been surprisingly beneficial for students in any year.” This past week, Student Development hosted “Wilkes Pride Day.” It was an afternoon that allowed Wilkes students to show their school spirit and get pumped up about the basketball game that was taking place that evening against King’s College. Some students had created posters to take to the game while others painted Wilkes’ colors on windows in the SUB. “Wilkes Pride Day is a day to celebrate colonel pride,” Earley said. “There are activities to show your support for the Wilkes versus King’s game.” The next SD Tuesday event is scheduled for March 11 and is being called “Student Choice Day.” The details of the event will be a surprise, so keep eyes and ears out for further information. thor of 11 books. Amanda Kornak, Correspondent Students get break in ST Tuesdays Student Development hosts “Student Development Tuesdays” to give students a chance to take a small break from classes and unwind with their peers. “As an undergraduate student, I was very involved with programming board and helped install Thursday night events,” said Jessica Short, a Student Development graduate assistant. “We saw the benefits of series, consistent programming and wanted to give students more.” “SD Tuesdays” is held every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Henry Student Center lounge. The specific event that takes place differs every week based on student interest and other events taking place on campus. “Student Development picks an activity from the suggestion box located on the student information desk in the SUB and runs the event for students to have fun,” said Samantha Amanda Kornak, Correspondent Lecture discusses ‘Future Trends’ The Allan P. Kirby Lecture Series will present a lecture on the topic of trends in the future at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. “Why Future Trends will Demand Unlearning” will feature Jack Uldrich, a renowned global futurist and the au- @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu Free chlamydia, gonorrhea testing The Health and Wellness Services invite students to free chlamydia and gonorrhea testing from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb 25 in Passan Hall. The tests are provided by Caring Communities. For questions, call 570 408- 4730. Other dates in the semester are March 24 and April 24. Wilkes student video contest Students can enter to make a creative video about some aspect of Wilkes University. The entries are judged and the two best overall video essays will win cash prizes of $500 for 1st place and $250 for 2nd place. Winning videos will be placed on Wilkes University’s YouTube page and be promoted to incoming students. An optional question and answer session will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 28 in UCOM, room 229. The Intent to Compete form must be submitted by Feb. 28. For more information go to http://www.wilkes.edu/videocontest. Forum Presents Boss Lincoln’ The Family Businss Forum presents “Boss Lincoln: Understanding Abraham Lincoln’s Partisan Leadership” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, in the Henry Student Center Ballroom, Matthew Pinsker, will present. To RSVP, contact Lanie Jordan at meliss.jordan@wilkes.edu or call 570 408-2120 for more information. �NEWS THE BEACON |Feb. 25, 2014 5 Obama signs memorandum about campus sexual assault Wilkes develops new program to help victims of any misconduct By Nicole Zukowski News Editor A renewed pressure by the government is being weighted on the issues of sexual assault on college campuses across the nation. In late January, Obama signed a memorandum to create a task force of senior administration officials to coordinate federal enforcement efforts. This was after the White House Council on Women and Girls released a report titled “Rape and Sexual Assault: A Renewed Call to Action.” Stated in the report is the claim that rape is most common on college campuses; one in five students has been sexualy assaulted. Another problem that is brought up is the lack of victims reporting the crime. Tweleve percent of attacks are reported to the authorities the report said. In his address Obama said, "We have to keep reaching out to people who are still suffering in the shadows." This pressure comes a month after Obama ordered the Pentagon to cut down on the number of sexual assaults in the military. He gave a deadline of a year to show a decrease in the number of sexual assaults. The task force created to focus on sexual assaults on college campuses is reported to be made up of the attorney general, secretary of Health and Human Services along with many other officials. Obama gave the task force 90 days to advocate the best practices for colleges to prevent or act in response to sexual assaults. Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SAAM, is held every April. A new focus on issues of sexual misconduct becomes the campaign for the year. 2014 will be the third and final installment of the "It's time to talk about it" healthy sexuality campaigns, but focusing on healthy sexuality and young people. Wilkes has repeatedly drawn attention to the issues of sexual assault on campus. In the IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW BEING HURT? HAVE THEY BEEN ... l.1p1 I kick I, pu h( I pund1 I) . . Hu I hr l I nnl ... 0111roll d .. l ,II d n 1111 > IS THEIR PARTNER ... fl 11011, ••• n(m.111J111g .,. l'llS\( \IVl , f\1 , ,111 (ll dl(lll ) I ) 11 th e~ know . , HOW TO BE SAFE? ., ch(r know .. INHERE TO GET HELP7 Do thy know... ABUSE ISN'T THEIR FAULn CALL THIS NUMBER FOR HELP•.. 57Hl3-TJ12 . . or 1-D-424-• . r The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Posters can be found all over campus alerting students of what do do in any incident of sexual misconduct. student handbook are definitions of what the university considers sexual harassment, sexual misconduct and sexual assault. Wilkes holds a strong stand on anti-harassment of any kind on campus, making it known that it will not be tolerated in the Wilkes community. “Handling assaults on campuses and in the military is a daunting task because few are trained to handle this delicate situation. If handled poorly, sexual assaults end in victim blaming. Sexual assault cases are extremely challenging to investigate as well and training is needed to do it correctly,” Megan Boone, Student Development coordinator, said. There are services set up at Wilkes to help the victims of any type of sexual misconduct. "Rape and sexual assault survivors often suffer from a wide range of physical and mental health problems that can follow them for life, including depression, chronic pain, diabetes, anxiety, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder," White House Council on Women and Girls report said. The instructions of filing a report and the process that comes after is stated in the Wilkes student handbook, which could be found online: http://www.wilkes.edu/PDFFiles/StudentHandbook/StudentHandbook.pdf. Wilkes campus organizations are also involved in education and prevention of sexual assault. The BACCHUS Club on campus educates peers on high-risk behaviors and tries to make campus a safer place. In the beginning of February, BACCHUS held an event, Sexual Jeopardy, on all things relating to sex and on health in general. The host of the event Anne Holmes said to the audience about the stories she hears from students. “If you have any questions come down to Passan Hall,” Holmes said. Last spring semester for the month of April, Wilkes and King’s College in conjunction with the Victims Resource Center held “Take Back the Night” event. This included a march of both schools joining in Public Square and walking together to the Victims Resource Center to hold a rally. “Take Back the Night” will be held again on April 9 starting in the Student Centers of both Kings and Wilkes at 5:30 p.m. Also last spring semester students participated in a “Chalk Walk” on campus. On the sidewalks of the Wilkes campus sexual violence statistics and prevention information were written to raise awareness. This event will take place again in the spring. On Mar. 19 at 7 p.m. as part of the annual Women and Gender Study Conference between Wilkes and King’s College, the keynote address with be given by Melinda Henneberger, a reporter for the Washington Post and anchor of the paper’s She the People blog. The title of the address is "Revolution Needed: The Ongoing Wrong of Sexual Violence on College Campuses.” The lecture will focus on sexual violence on college campuses. Major points that will be covered are the changing culture that permits these behaviors, the White House Council on Women and Girls’ issues of the under-reporting of numbers of incidents and the typical failure of colleges to respond adequately to the needs of victims. Another thing to attend concerning sexual assault is the Victim’s Resource Center’s mock rape trial at 6 p.m. in King’s student center on April 2. In the fall semester of 2014, Wilkes will develop a new program called the Bystander Intervention Program. Stated in the mission statement of the program the focus will be, “to empower students to take on active leadership roles in preventing sexual violence within our campus community.” The Victim’s Resource Center is offering specialized training courses that will teach volunteers how to engage their peers about sexual misconduct awareness and protocol. If interested in volunteering for the programs contact the offices of Student Affairs or Student Development. Sexual assault is a serious issue and is regarded as such on the Wilkes campus. For any questions about anything regarding sexual misconduct, contact the Victim’s Resource Center or offices of Student Affairs or Student Development. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Education accepting applications for Ed.D. program Post-master’s program becomes option in Education Department By Amanda Stickles Staff Writer Wilkes University, one of Pennsylvania’s leading providers of advanced education for teachers and school administrators, is re-introducing the doctor of education degree program starting in the fall 2014 semester and accepting applications now. Wilkes University’s Doctor of Education Ed.D in Educational Leadership is a 60-credit post-master’s program. The program specializes in educational leadership and kindergarten through grade 12 administration. The kindergarten through 12 administration track leads to a superintendent’s letter of eligibility if the student holds a Pennsylvania administrative or supervisory certificate at the time of admission. “Our faculty offer an impressive balance of empirical and practical experience from which doctoral students can benefit,” said Rhonda A. Waskiewicz, interim dean of the school of education in a press release. “We pride ourselves in our ability to provide a strong academic environment that is enhanced by practice.” Students can choose from three different concentrations in the educational leadership program; educational technology, curriculum and instruction, or educational leadership studies. Students also have to complete in addition to the doctoral level coursework a development and acceptance of a dissertation proposal to conduct field-based research grounded in theory which results in a final dissertation and its defense. Accepted students are mentored throughout the program and guided through their dissertation research process by skilled full-time and adjunct faculty holding terminal degrees who possess extensive experience as educators and researchers. The program combines both face-to-face classes and online learning. Having a cohort format helps build a support network of faculty and peers, allowing the students to complete the program with the same student group. Accepted students can transfer up to 12 postmaster credits toward their degree if their prior coursework aligns with their current curriculum in their field of study. Students can achieve their degree within four years if they successfully complete 12-18 credits per year, followed by dissertation development. “Working towards an Ed.D takes dedication and a commitment for a long period of time, it does not happen overnight,” said Associate Director of Graduate Admissions, Holly Fry. The fall application deadline is May 1 with classes starting in September. Applicants are required to already have a master’s degree in education or a related field and take the Graduate Record Examination. Prior scholarly work and writing samples are also required for applicants as well as an interview with program faculty. For more information contact Fry at holly. fry@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu �6 FUN CORNER Word Find: Oscar Nominees week of Feb. 25 PLSRKQTNKPBBDWW GHPXECPTEALUTOS PZIJMHOEMAYLYLV STLLIFRLWYDCCFN RQLEOTDRLOVSEON MAIWSMERDUMRXFX BEHLQNENIWBEFWL LDPACGYNCUFYTAY IXNEDOAIADXUPLB GNISNAXKPEBBJLM HUTGEFMPRNOSFSJ LUPITAQSICAACTH MCAELABOOHDLPRR VBCTRIVTTBBLBEE BARKHADABDIAHEP JGHIGBYNICJDZTO ELTSUHNACIREMAO YTIVARGDHCZRGRC Word Box: ADAMS AMERICANHUSTLE B A L E BULLOCK BARKHADABDI COOPER GRAVITY DENCH DICAPRIO HER LAWRENCE S T R E E P LUPITA PHILOMENA WOLFOFWALLSTREET DALLASBUYERSCLUB Can’t get the last one? Do you think you got them all? 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Find The Five Differences �7 L&A&E February 25, 2014 Artist Spotlight Page 9 Contact editor: alyssa.stencavage@thewilkesbeacon.com Phonathon connects alumni to students, campus Former, current Wilkes students exchange information during calls for financial support By Alyssa Stencavage L&A&E Editor For those who may not know, the Phonathon program at Wilkes University is one where students call alumni and ask for a gift for the annual fund – gifts that Associated Director of Alumni Relations Mary Simmons said support many things on campus like student scholarships and advances in technology. “Some students think that their tuition is what supports all of that, and that’s part of it,” she said. “But without gifts from alumni, we wouldn’t be able to have the things we have here at Wilkes.” Speaking of advancements in technology, in 2007 the program made a move from papercalling cards with actual telephones to what is now an automated computer system with the Co. Ruffalocody. New this year are a set of head phones and a script that enable students to talk to alumni in more depth, which has resulted in an increase of gifts. A shaky economy brought with a decline in gifts for Phonathon, but those involved with the program have been working to bring it back up and Simmons said so far it’s been working. What participants set out to accomplish each year involves a sort of cause-effect relationship, as goals are based on what was accomplished the previous year. The very nature of the Phonathon program might be what differentiates it from all other work study jobs on campus, considering there are no others that inquire about donations. However, that’s not the entirety of the program. An integral component of Phonathon is how it works to strengthen the bond between those who were once in the students’ spots and the students themselves. In calling alumni, students are trying to build repertoire and establishing relationships by asking simple questions like how alumni The Beacon/Rasha Shaker Phonathon, which made a switch to a completely computer-automated system, is a program that allows students to talk with alumni and gain funding. are doing and what they did during their time at Wilkes. Especially as it makes for an extra personal tone, this is an important part of the communication process. The opportunity for interaction that Phonathon provides is beneficial for students and alumni alike. “For alumni, a lot of them really enjoy talking to students and asking them what Wilkes is like now,” Simmons said. “It also puts a personal connection there, so they’re more likely to give money when it’s just someone who works here that they don’t know asking them.” For students, it may be more a matter of retaining that bond they worked hard to create and Simmons said hopefully, remembering to give back to the university down the road. Perhaps it’s that continued interaction and conversation that is the most essential aspect of this Work Study Program, aside from raising support and funding for Wilkes. Senior criminology and psychology double major Rhonda Beth Lynch said what she enjoys most is the ability to converse with those who were once undergrads themselves about their current lives and time at Wilkes. “A lot of them enjoy being called and seeing what you’re doing and going to be doing in the future because a lot of them really liked Wilkes,” she said. “A lot of them give advice about what you should be doing. I think what’s most important is that it’s students calling alumni instead of staff or workers because it’s more meaningful.” Lynch said that interest from alumni in the lives of students and the advice alumni provide them based on their past experience here is what makes participation in Phonathon such a good opportunity. She also adds the importance of funds raised for scholarships and support for school – that without the program, wouldn’t be possible. Just as important as building relationships, if not more, are the skills and preparation that a work study job like Phonathon provides for life after college. “I think Phonathon is important because I think it helps with people skills, Zachary Lehr said. “You spend each day on the phone with people who (you) never knew and you have to interact with them positively. Having such people skills is mandatory in the real world no matter what job you get” Building that sense of repertoire is important also to keep in mind that being rejected for a donation is not the end of the world, and alumni should know that. With the exception of those who wish not to be contacted, students call all alumni who have not yet made a gift in the annual fiscal year. Simmons said students ask for the first gift, and then ask a second time, but they don’t push too hard. After that, alumni are thanked and assured that students understand if they do not feel inclined to donate. Should the alumni want to contribute, students ask for credit card info over the phone, which is entered into a secure system. Although this method is becoming more popular, if alumni are not comfortable with the idea, they also have the option of an invoice by mail and then sending a check back. Even since being a Phonathon student herself, Simmons said the feedback from alumni about the program and Wilkes as a whole See PHONATHON page 8 VISIT THE BEACON ONLINE @ THEWILKESBEACON.COM FOR EXCLUSIVE ‘BEACON BLOGS’ The Beauty Beat Looking back... Have you been looking for that perfect waterproof liquid eyeliner that doesn’t give you raccoon eyes throughout the day? Look no further, I’ve done all the work for you. Major bank J.P. Morgan opens several banks across the nation, starting the now famous national chain. Check out thewilkesbeacon.com for the full story. with Ashley Evert with Anne Yoskoski THEN GO ‘LIKE’ US ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WILKESBEACON �8 L&A&E THE BEACON| Feb. 25, 2014 Bad weather forces Student Development to reschedule Montage Mountain ski trip By Priscilla Bonilla Correspondent Inclement weather conditions have caused Wilkes University’s Student Development Ofﬁce to postpone the Montage Mountain ski trip twice this spring semester. All students are welcome to sign-up for the ski trips sponsored by Student Development in cooperation with Montage Mountain, in Scranton this month. The original trip date was scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29, but it was postponed due to below freezing temperatures. Student Development then scheduled two separate trips for Feb. 5 and Feb. 26. Due to inclement weather conditions, which caused school closure, the Feb. 5 trip was cancelled. “People enjoy skiing and snowboarding,” said Kayla Cauthon, Student Development activities assistant. “It is something unique to this area, and we are very fortunate to have slopes so close to the university that we can allow students to hopefully ﬁnd a new winter hobby to enjoy or at least take part in.” The upcoming trip is expected to take place Feb. 26. The cost of the trip is $5 for a ski lift ticket or $10 for rental and lift ticket. Students are able to sign up for a day trip to Montage Mountain at the information desk on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of the Henry Student Center. Space is limited to 20 students per trip. Transportation to and from Montage Mountain will be provided. On Feb. 26, a shuttle will be leaving from the Henry Student Center at 4:30 p.m. The shuttle will return to campus by 9 p.m. If you are unable to attend this trip, Montage offers College Day every Thursday. For $25 students receive open to close lift ticket and rental equipment, students must present ID. @wilkesbeacon priscilla.bonilla@wilkes.edu E-mentor program reviewing applications from students interested in summer-fall ‘14 By Amanda Fulk Correspondent The Beacon/Rasha Shaker Phonathon student Amanda Bast works on homework while waiting patiently for an alumni to pick up her call. Phonathon Continued from page 7 remains positive. Of course, there are some who don’t necessarily appreciate being called, but those same people aren’t so upset that students are the ones doing it. Simmons said there have only been some dissatisﬁed students who have quit, which she believes is due to the fear of the phone and the receiver of the call. But she understands the pressure involved in participating in Phonathon. “It’s nerve-wracking to ask a total stranger for money over the phone,” she said. “At ﬁrst it’s hard to multitask, but once you get used to doing the job and speaking over the phone, it’s not hard. I can say that it has helped a few of the more shy students to open up especially with the other students, but no matter how tough your skin gets, some alumni can be very rude over the phone and take anyone by surprise.” All of this is why Simmons tries to screen students when she hires them to see if it is the right work study job for them, but she said sometimes you never know. As life continuously shows us, anything is possible. Like any other job, there is work involved. But don’t let that scare you away from participating. Simmons said if students are able and willing, they should go for it. Although it may seem daunting initially, it’s not just about mak- ing phone calls. Because students are only required a certain number of hours per week, Phonathon is not time-consuming, nor is it hard work. Plus, if you’ve got a few little odds and ends to ﬁnish up in the way of homework, you can bring it along with you. Not to mention it’s a lot of fun, as Simmons points out, especially considering the contests and prizes. Work and fun mixed into one, who doesn’t like that? And that’s what Simmons said people with an interest in Phonathon need to know. “It’s a lot of fun, and once you get used to it, it’s really easy, she said -- and the end it helps Wilkes get money.” As with all other work study positions, every year Phonathon is posted for students to see. However, it’s important to remember that positions are limited, only some people qualify and not everyone is cut out for the job. That part of the interview process is an important one, to ensure that that the job they want to pursue is one students can do. But even before that, they must be sure they have the proper work study money. For more information, contact Simmons at mary.simmons@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.stencavage@wilkes.edu Wilkes University’s E-Mentor program recently was accepting applications for eligible students interested in becoming an E-Mentor for summer/fall 2014. The process by which becoming an EMentor is encouraged for all Wilkes students in their sophomore year or older to consider. Applications were located at the info desk in the Student Union Building. Along with the applications students were also required to have a letter of recommendation, some form of involvement on the campus, and to have a current GPA of a 2.5 or higher. Sharon Castano, mentoring coordinator, said she expects to hold interviews for the recent applicants in late February and early March. The award-winning program, which was ranked third in the nation for the 2013 National Association of Student Personnel Administra- tors Excellence Award, holds great importance and responsibility for the 40 students who are offered the chance of being a mentor. The program is “important for transition” and allows a student to “grow as a leader,” Castano said. The intent of the program is to foster relationships between the freshmen and the mentors, based on their majors. Brittany Battista, a communication studies senior and member of the Zebra agency, said there is, “a continuing relationship beyond freshmen year.” Along with creating friendships, a mentor will also provide great guidance for a student when faced with some of the challenges they may encounter with their major or simply adjusting to campus life. For further information about the E-Mentor program, contact Castano at 570-408-2950 or at sharon.castano@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon amanda.fulk@wilkes.edu Relay for Life hosts awareness event By Haley Adam Correspondent The Relay for Life committee hosted an event at Wilkes University in the Henry Student Center on Tuesday, Feb. 4, to raise awareness for the American Cancer Society. Relay For Life is an annual fundraising walk that Wilkes hosts to raise money for the American Cancer Society. It is a chance for faculty and students to connect while honoring cancer survivors. The event also informs participants on how to reduce the risk of cancer as well as raise money for those who are ﬁghting the disease. Wilkes will be holding several smaller events to raise awareness of the overall Relay For Life walk that will be at noon Saturday, April 12, on the Wilkes campus. “People participate in the event by signing up for a team and then fundraising individually as a team,” Bethany Sharpless, Wilkes University pharmacy student, said. Students can go to the Relay for Life of Wilkes University and track the current fundraising status of each group. In addition, Wilkes has a separate Facebook page called “Wilkes University Colleges Against Cancer” where students post updates with photos and when events will be held. “The event on Tuesday provided an opportunity for students to talk to the committee and get assistance in signing up online and talk about fundraising techniques,” Sharpless said. Wilkes University hopes to raise awareness throughout campus and the Wilkes community. @wilkesbeacon haley.adam@wilkes.edu �L&A&E THE BEACON |Feb. 25, 2014 9 Artist Spotlight: Jamie Alderiso By James Jaskolka Assistant L&A&E Editor Jamie Alderiso is a senior theater and English double major with concentrations in acting, directing and literature. Originally hailing from Bethlehem, Jamie has been a part of the theater program at Wilkes since enrolling. How long have you been doing theater? I’ve been doing theater since I was six ... my parents enrolled me in a youth conservatory called the Pennsylvania Youth Theater in Bethlehem, where I’m from. I trained there for like nine years, and I did theater in high school. I’ve been a theater major here since my freshman year, and since the Fall of 2010 I’ve been doing shows at Wilkes. What shows have you done here? I did “The Who’s Tommy,” where I got to play Tommy, the title character; “Amadeus,” “Archy and the Mehitabel,” “Godspell”....all the shows I’ve done here have been learning experiences, and that’s why I love it. Have you ever tried a different medium of theater, like stage managing? I’m primarily an actor. I sometimes write.... I was on stage crew for one show, and another show I was on box ofﬁce, but mostly I’m on stage, acting. I had a medical condition this summer, and I couldn’t work because of it...I had a lot of time, and writing was the only therapy I had while my friends were abroad or working....I wrote the play that I had in me at that point. It’s about certain things that I’m interested in, like money...and how if you put more stock in your personal life rather than your career life....then what are the ramiﬁcations of that? That’s kind of the idea that segwayed into a bigger story. How did that transpire into the play? The theater program doesn’t usually do original work...it’s not something standard. I had to do a capstone that they had to reject or accept. I didn’t want to act in it, strangely enough. There was only one guy role, and the guy was not me...I couldn’t play it and I didn’t want to. I kind of just wanted to direct and get a feel for it. Joshua Solarczyk played the role...they said go for it, I picked my directing concentration and I was able to direct it. I’m very happy with how it turned out. Do you have plans to continue theater after Wilkes? I went to NYC two weeks ago for grad school auditions. I got some good feedback, and callbacks from good universities across the country. So hopefully grad school. That’s deﬁnitely something that I need in the future. Talk to me a little about the play you wrote, “The Six Year Difference.” @wilkesbeacon james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu The Beacon/James Jaskolka Jamie Alderiso, a senior theater and English double major, recently wrote and directed an original play at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Jamie’s favorite sources of “Reel Inspiration” Being an actor requires getting into the mind set of many different characters. To learn a little more about that process, we asked Jamie Alderiso to talk to us about some of the actors he admires, who he said he takes inspiration from when performing or directing at Wilkes. Tom Hanks “Castaway,” “Forrest Gump” “Everything he does is very naturalistic. I think he’s a national treasure.” Lily Rabe “American Horror Story” “She’s very versatile ... she’s one of my favorite female actors.” Aaron Paul “Breaking Bad” “Price is Right” “He never trained ... he’s a brilliant actor. He can play comedy, he can play drama ...” �10 11 THE BEACON The theme for winter weekend this year was “Back to the Decades,” so this spread helps give a visual interpretation of the fashion styles of each decade in the 20th century! �12 Feb. 25 2014 OPINION Black History Month Page 15 Contact editor: sara.davis@wilkes.edu Firm hired to kill dogs at Olympics creates uproar By Annie Yoskoski Managing Editor Anyone who is paying attention to the Olympic coverage in Sochi, Russia has heard a lot of disturbing things. Activists are being beaten, accommodations aren’t safe or sanitary, and the city wasn’t ready for the Olympics. The most shocking thing to most patrons, however, is that stay dogs in Sochi were being killed en masse. It’s important to point out that these are not just a few dogs that are classified as “stray”. These are thousands of dogs, being gunned down, or poisoned with food and darts. The poison causes the dogs to suffocate. Many eastern countries have a different outlook than most westerners when it comes to “homeless” animals. Stray dogs are a common sight in metropolitan Russia, and many of them are “adopted” by the community at large, different houses leaving out food and water. In Turkey, thousands of cats roam the streets and work as pest control while being fed by private citizens. The firm that was hired to kill the animals, Basya Service, made a statement about the dogs to ABC News. The owner, Alexei Sorokin, said he felt his firm was performing a public service. He referred to the dogs as “biological trash” and insisted that calling them trash was “what they really were”. It has been estimated, according to a report by The Boston Globe, that between 5,000 and 7,000 dogs have been killed. Russia has attempted mass extermination of dogs in the past, but international outcry delayed the plans. As a reasonable human, I understand the danger of disease, fleas, or even rabies emanating from stray dogs. That same human reasoning however, along with my admittedly Western view of domesticated animals, sees what is happening in Sochi as a travesty. Some protesters have been outraged at the level of care for the dogs and accused people of ignoring human rights. I don’t think that is the case at all. An adult human, for the most part, has the ability to stand up for his or her self. As a culture many Westerners, especially Americans, see animals in a light that echoes one of small children: defenseless, helpless, and naive. Full disclosure: I am one of those people who can’t watch a movie where a dog is hurt. Sarah McGlauchlin’s commercial for the SPCA makes me choke up. But even if I weren’t an animal lover, I would still advocate for a different alternative. No one would be able to convince me that not one single human being could want to adopt these dogs. In fact, the outcry from reporters brought the situation to the attention of a Russian billionaire (and owner of the charity Volnoe Delo), Oleg Deripaska, who has funded a rescue mission called PovoDog. Olga Melnikova, the woman in charge of the tactical aspect of the rescue, claimed in an interview with The New York Times that she was told, “Either you take all the dogs from the Olympic Village or we will shoot them” by government officials. Many athletes and patrons of the games have also stepped up to give these dogs new homes, including skier Lindsey Vonn. There are loving homes for these animals. The communities of the world coming together and rallying for one cause just demonstrates that humanity, in spite of various homelands, has a collective sympathy and protective instinct toward injustice of the worst kind. The draconian regime Putin has created doesn’t value the life of any breathing, thinking mammal. While many animals are put down in the United States every year by the SPCA, at least they were given a chance to live instead of being shot on site akin to some sort of monster. Objectively, I cannot see any situation in which killing thousands of helpless animals is just. @annieyoskoski anne.yoskoski@wilkes.edu Antibiotic use in fast food restaurant turns away customers By Carly Yamrus Senior Opinion Editor Antibiotics in chickens is just plain ‘fowl.’ Good news for fast-fooders though, Chickfil-A just announced last week that they would become antibiotic-free within the next 5 years. Chick-fil-A, famous for their fried chicken sandwich “noms,” hopes to continue the legacy of quality ingredients for their 67-year-old family business. The switch will be a process because of the number of components within the supply chain that must make changes. Chick-fil-A joins Chipotle and Panera Bread in their antibiotic embargo. This is pretty good news for the industry. Though I assume not many people are too aware or concerned with the type of meat they are purchasing upon ordering. Or if they do care they are still hungry and need their waffle fry nourishment. The chicken sandwiches must go on. When was the last time you stopped at a pick-up window and interrogated the cashier for your “Chick-n-Strips’” past history report? Yesterday? Well my apologies then. Jokes and coleslaw aside, the misuse of antibiotics is in fact a very serious issue within our food culture. Chickens are pumped full of antibiotics, many which are used to treat humans, for several reasons. They are used to prevent disease among a flock and to “maintain animal health.” The Beacon/Archives Chick-fil-A’s use of antibiotics in chickens may turn their customers away. The more troubling reason for antibiotic usage in chickens is for weight gain and faster growth. While this treatment may speed up the rate of processing for the meat industry, this poses a threat to both the chickens and the humans who eat the meat. Bacteria in chickens become resistant to antibiotics over time. According to pbs.org, if a human were to get sick from the meat, they would not respond to treatment because the an- tibiotics used to treat them is what was used on the chickens. The chickens are resistant, and that means you are too. One point to be made is that animals should never be given “treatment” that they do not need. Weight gain is only a side effect of antibiotics; not its true purpose. The meat industry disagrees and says that there is inconclusive evidence about any of these concerns. Few people, is seems, will even question the use of antibiotics in their meat. Why question it when it is cheap and tasty. Bigger chickens are better, right? Wouldn’t you think so? But wait, what about free-range? Farmraised? Natural? Organic? No hormones added? It doesn’t even seem fair. Each of these labels slapped on the front of your meat gleaming with “eco-friendly” appeal symbolizes yet another problem within the system. I could fill this entire newspaper with information about the meat industry, the USDA, the FDA, and the shady business practices that slip by the average American in favor of another dollar. Your meat should be farm-raised, free-range, natural, organic AND free of hormones and antibiotics without having to wear a sticker boasting the tiny green leaf and “seal of excellence.” It shouldn’t need any differentiation. If that green-labeled meat is farm-raised, free-range, natural, organic, hormone and antibiotic-free, then what exactly is the unlabeled one? So while Chick-fil-A basks in their newest marketing promotion with the promise of “antibiotic free chicken!,” we can nod our head to their efforts but must remember that this new promise is merely a long-awaited correction. And I’m still not eating there. @wilkesbeacon carly.yamrus@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON |Feb. 25, 2014 13 OPINION Colonel Critiques ‘Life After Life’ entertains with odd, British humor By Anne Yoskoski Managing Editor Kate Atkinson’s “Life After Life” follows Ursula Todd through her many lives in her latest novel. The novel follows Ursula after each death, seeing what she becomes and how she eventually dies again. Ursula is murdered, killed by the flu, is a victim of the bombing of Germany in World War II, and commits suicide. This might sound like the most depressing book ever written, eventually the scenarios don’t contain the emotional punch that they did in the beginning. The reader realizes that the next chapter will have the main character “alive” again. Fans of history may enjoy this novel, due to the heavy historical context in various “lives” Ursula leads. She kills Hitler, encounters American soldiers, wars are started and wars are ended.Inevitably the reader reaches a scene where a young Ursula is taken to a psychiatrist by her parents, fearing the references to reincarnation. What this book manages to accomplish besides entertainment is a respect for the writer. Atkinson shows just how vivid her imagination is by playing the same starting scenario several times, only to have the reader discover that this time the ending is different. By creating thousands of time lines, Atkinson reveals the hundreds of different ways one life can turn and become another, a literary butterfly effect. Each time Ursula experiences a life, depending on how long she survives, she seems to get a little closer to figuring out what the “right” life is for her. Each time, she tries to avoid the incident that caused her death in the last reality. This pattern is found from the time she dies as a newborn to the time she dies as an adult. The only things that don’t seem to change are some of her family members. Her mother, father, sister, brother, and aunt seem to carry the same (or remarkably similar) personalities through each life. By no means is this a funny or romantic book. Atkinson displays sheer talent in character manipulation in all five hundred pages of “Life After Life”. The odd (in American eyes) British sense of humor that undercuts some of the tension is still a relief, even if it just helps as a distraction from suffering and knowing that inevitably the next page will contain either the death or rebirth of the character to whom the reader becomes attached. @annieyoskoski anne.yoskoski@wilkes.edu ‘Monuments Men’ ‘Shangri La’ creates gold for may be forgotten due to short climax young folk artist By Jake Cochran By Eric Casey ‘Monuments Men’ has all the makings of a great, “The gang is back altogether movie,” and once the movie starts it wastes no time assembling the crew. With George Clooney seeking out his old military pals, Bill Murray, John Goodman, Bob Babalan and Matt Damon, he gets the go ahead from FDR to save all the priceless works of art throughout Europe, the only problem is fielding the line. The crew doesn’t know whether they should be respected as soldiers and fight as soldiers or to just be art collectors with guns. Due to the fact that they’re considerably older than all the active duty soldiers, the crew has trouble with their role in the military unit. The “fielding the line” problem can be said just the same for the movie itself, some of the previews depict it as a dramatic action movie seeking out priceless works of art. Others depict it as a buddy comedy with Bill Murray in a war zone, and zany antics ensuing. The final product is a messy mash-up between the two, with the Matt Damon plotline running in asynchronously to the main plot, and the forced never-to-be romantic undertone the movie never quite fits. While the gang is altogether, the gang falls apart which leads to comedic actors portraying some tragic scenes, which leads to the greatest tragedy of all. The art-saving plotline takes a back story that never comes to the front and center, sure they are saving art and artifacts but it is so rushed the audience sees it as a, “Well duh,” type of moment. Pacing, writing, and satisfaction are all casualties of war within this comedy-drama-war-movie hybrid, and between a climax that lasts for under two minutes the two hour build up just does not pay off. Overall the movie is forgettable but not terrible, it has workable moments and it has snoozers. The movie seems more like a bunch of skits put together than one homogenous script. The casting will draw an audience, but without the names this movie is made for TV or straight DVD to watch on Netflix when it inevitably makes its way there because the internet’s unwarranted love affair with Bill Murray will get it there in about a year’s time. Nineteen-year-old folk singer Jake Bugg of Nottingham, England is out touring to support his newest album titled “Shangri La.” It was released on November, 18th and the following week debuted at No.3 on the U.K. Albums chart and has since been certified Gold. In the U.S. it debuted at No.46 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album has been well received, but not quite like his debut “Jake Bugg.” Surprisingly Bugg only recorded this new record within the span of two months while touring through the U.S. last summer. His original plan was to record with songwriters in Nashville, but they presented songs to him that were already written. This wasn’t something he wanted, as he was hoping to actually sit down with them and jam to see what happened. Soon after, he would hook up with well known record producer and former copresident of Columbia Records, Rick Rubin, who is known to have helped popularize hip hop by working with the Beastie Boys, Run-D.M.C., and Public Enemy. Rubin’s experience has also helped Aerosmith, Linkin Park, Adele, and Lana Del Rey. Jake Bugg was able to record most of his album at Rubin’s studio in Malibu, California. The new album is titled after the producer’s name of his studio also called “Shangri La.” “What Doesn’t Kill You” was the first single released. Although it’s just over two minutes long, it definitely serves as a fast paced jolt to the otherwise mellow album. When first released it caused some controversy among Arctic Monkeys fans as they accused of him mimicking lead singer Alex Turner. The next single released, “Slumville Sunrise”, seems like something that didn’t make the cut on his first album, but nonetheless is genuinely catchy. The music video is a must see because of how purposely tacky it is, and can be described in only one way. It’s as if The Beatles ran over The Monkees and then had too many drinks with Benny Hill. Recently released love ballad “A Song About Love” is definitely the high point on the album. Another standout is opening track “There’s a Best and We All Feed it” which could be mistaken for a lost folk track from the ‘60s. The last half of the album holds up very nicely. Jake Bugg is likely to put another album out by the end of 2014. So if you haven’t “caught the bugg” as his devoted fans say, then try it now. Editor-In-Chief @wilkesbeacon jason.cochran@wilkes.edu Staff Writer @wilkesbeacon eric.casey@wilkes.edu �14 OPINION THE BEACON | Feb. 25, 2014 Every week, Opinion Editor Sara Davis, or a guest writer give an informative crash-course on the most random subject they can think of that week. Their views do not reﬂect those of The Beacon, its staff or Wilkes University. This week Sara Davis informs readers on Black History Month.... Black History Month Although his name is not commonly recognized, he earned a Ph.D. from Harvard University and recognized that African Americans were not included in history books. When the time came that they were recognized in books, African Americans were portrayed as insigniﬁcant minorities. In an attempt to give African Americans the recognition they deserve, Woodson esBy Sara Davis tablished the Association for the study of NeOpinion Editor gro Life and History in 1915. In correspondence with the association, When people think of February, they often think of Valentine’s Day. Although this holi- Woodson established the Journal of Negro day may be important to some people, there History. This led to him initiate the recognition of is another signiﬁcant aspect of February that Negro History Week in 1926. needs to be recognized. His purpose was to recognize the contribuFebruary is Black History Month. If you are reading this, chances are that you have tions and successes that African Americans heard about Black History Month for as long have achieved. The celebration during the second week of as you can remember. Even though African Americans have February was chosen because of Frederick been in the United States since colonial Douglass’ and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays. Both of them made signiﬁcant contributions times, their achievements were not recogto the African American population, causing nized until the 1920’s. Even though people have heard about them to earn the recognitions. Although there were several other indiBlack History Month, a lot of people are not aware that it involves more people than viduals who created milestones in African Martin Luther King Jr. (even though he is an American history such as W.E.B DuBois and Malcom X, this page of the newspaper is not important part of this month). The recognition of black history began in nearly large enough to list all of the signiﬁcant 1926 and was ﬁrst known as “Negro History achievements that African Americans have acWeek.” The advancement to Black History complished. Month can be credited to Carter G. WoodI didn’t only choose this topic for the 101 son. to inform you on how Black History Month started, I am writing because African Americans do not get the recognition they deserve, and in some circumstances are still looked at on a lower level than other races. It may sound cliché, but it is disheartening that people still judge their peers based on the color of their skin. I can’t believe that in the year 2014 I still hear people making racial jokes and remarks. At some point during our childhood, we were all taught the “golden rule” of treating others the way you want to be treated, and we should still abide by this. If everyone starts reCourtesy of Instagram specting each other for their accomplishments and personalities rather During the month of February, people often recthan their external appearognize other holidays, such as Valentine’s Day, ances, we might all be which leads them to forget Black History Month. happier. Rf - -_. -- -t - A look inside Black History Month This paper is a “cheat sheet” that lists some of the important people and dates that contributed to the recognition of African Americans and Black History Month. Without these achievements, the level of recognition would not be where it is today. 1619: First African 1868: 14th AmendAmerican slaves ar- ment is ratiﬁed (this derived in Virginia. ﬁned citizenship, which included slaves) 1773: Phyllis Wheatley became ﬁrst Afri- 1870: 15th Amendment can American to have is passed, giving African literary work pub- Americans the right to lished. vote 1787: Slavery is 1947: Jackie Robinson made illegal in the signed to the Brooklyn Northwest Territory. Dodgers, making him the ﬁrst African Ameri1 8 0 8 : C o n g r e s s can player of Major banned the importa- League Baseball. tion of slaves from Africa. 1963: Martin Luther King Jr. gives “I have a 1831: William Lloyd Dream” speech. Garrison began publishing a weekly pa- 1972: Tuskegee Syphiper that advocated the lis study ends. complete abolition of slavery. 2008: Barack Obama becomes the ﬁrst African 1849: Harriet Tub- American to be nomiman escaped from nated as a major party slavery and became a nominee for president. leader of the Underground Railroad. 2009: Barack Obama becomes ﬁrst African 1852: Harriet Beech- American president of er Stowe published the United States. “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” ~ sara.davis@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon I I �15 THE BEACON| Feb. 25, 2014 OPINION Athlete pay: Include for college athletes or leave for professionals? By Alex Fahnestock Sports Co-editor Northwestern university quarterback Kain Colter is leading his Wildcats teammates in an effort to organize a NCAA football players union. The National Labor Relations Board is currently hearing arguments on the matter and will decide whether or not student athletes are considered employees and should be paid salaries for their work on the gridiron. For their part, I can see the argument that student athletes in favor of being paid are making. The NCAA brings in billions of dollars a year in revenue, and universities also make a buck off their students by selling tickets to events and selling merchandise such as player jerseys. The obvious argument against the paying of college athletes is that they are, in fact, getting paid. Athletes often receive scholarships from their schools to cover things like tuition, meal plans, books, and residency. However, proponents of the paying of college athletes claim that they hardly get a “free” education but that they earn it with twenty hours a week in practices and work outs. Dan Hawkins, former college football player and coach said that “athletes work 49 weeks a year. That is longer than any student has to be in classes. Being an athlete is a job.” The Beacon/Archives The question as to whether or not student athletes should be paid has been an ongoing argument that has created controversy among athletes and fans. However, I do not believe that these athletes know exactly how much money is being spent on them by the schools that they attend. According to Iowa State University, the average annual cost to the university per student athlete on full scholarship is $62,713. That amount is divided up into multiple parts. About half goes to out of state full scholarships, tuition and room and board. $4,683 is spent for books and academic support, $4,151 for sports medicine and athletic training, and $5,522 for strength and conditioning and nutrition. In addition, $1,875 goes toward uniforms and equipment, and $18,123 is set aside for team travel. The problem with paying student athletes is that their motivation for deciding what school to attend will no longer be about their education, but who can offer them the most. Of course, it’s not like this wasn’t already the case. Most high-caliber high-school athletes do not care about the educational opportunities a school can provide them with when deciding on what school to attend. They care about the athletic program, and whether or not this program offers them the best chance of becoming a professional athlete. I do not believe student athletes should be paid. Getting paid to play a sport makes you a professional athlete. Playing football or basketball or soccer or any sport for a school is not a job, it’s a commitment. Think of college athletics like an internship. Student athletes that plan on going pro should consider playing on a college team to be work experience. Just like an academically-focused student would put down an internship on their resume, student athletes should consider playing on a team to be a similar experience. After all, not many team sports athletes make it to the pros without playing college ball. Playing a college sport is much like having an internship. It would be difficult for a college student to get a job without an internship (most of which are unpaid), just as it would be difficult for an athlete to go into a professional league without having played at the college level. @wilkesbeacon alex.fahnestock@wilkes.edu Check out the Beacon Online www.thewilkesbeacon.com ~- w THE BEACON EA 1936 Pa.II..._ Auociarioa Member The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. search our site ... Students spend Fall Break at local animal Shelter Alyssa Stencavage, Asst. Life Editor October 18, 2012 Some students spent their fall break cleaning stalls and pens, washing bowls and tubs for larger animals , sweeping the barn, cleaning the refrigerator, .. READ MORE »» S:31 Find us on Wilkes faculty members react to presidential debates Shaw n Caroy, St aff Wrttor ~ follow ._.Facebook , Recent Videos u online exclusive canmilfinnce <e~tellun~flvce blogs & columns IlDil~ ~ (e®IlunmmIDl~ new vfi<filN~ videos ~- IDl<eW - 11&1he late IlDirelllkflnn~ breaking = campus IDl(eW~ news ~Jp)Ull~ - Jp)Iln<ID100D photo ~iilllkeirii~ galleries = �16 SPORTS February 25, 2014 Athlete of the Week Page 18 Contact Editor-In-Chief: jason.cochran@wilkes.edu Wrestlers notch landmark 800th win Colonels defeat Ithaca; pick up 801 against rival King’s By Jonathan Keer Staff Writer The Wilkes University men’s wrestling team has been surrounded with awards and championships over the course of the program’s history. However, the most recent accolade is one that reflects every single wrestler who has ever been part of a victory at Wilkes. With a victory against Ithaca Feb. 14, the Wilkes Colonels wrestling team posted its 800th victory in the school’s history. It is the 12th program in any division of NCAA collegiate sports to get to this mark and only the second team in Division III history to have more than 800 victories, following only Springfield College in Massachusetts. This win gave the Colonels a mark of 800369-16. The program has existed for about 68 years now and has won almost 70 percent of its matches over the course of those years. For the Colonels, this win is just icing on the cake to a season in which they have a solid record of 17-3 and are ranked No. 9 in the country. Head Coach Jon Laudenslager has been part of this program in many different ways. Not only is he the head man of this great program, he is a former standout wrestler for the Colonels earning four varsity letters from 1994 to 1998 while wrestling at the Division I level. While at Wilkes he was named Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman, the Shawn Galbreath Academic Coaches Award as a junior and the Timmy Adams Most Courageous Performer Award. “To be only the 11th team in NCAA History to eclipse the 800 win mark says a lot to the commitment our athletes have made over the years,” Laudenslager said. “I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to continue coaching here where I competed as well. “The traditions and foundation we have in place have all been filtered down from Coach (John) Reese to Coach (Alan) Zellner and on to me,” the coach said. “The core values of hard work, commitment, and having a strong desire to be successful on and off the mat is why these young men keep having success.” One of the wrestlers possessing that desire to be successful on and off the mat is junior heavyweight Nick Dawson. Dawson succeeds in the classroom and community, as well as on the mat. He is 20-9 on the season, won the Will Abele Invitational and came in second at the Beacon/David Lee The WIlkes University wrestling team won the 800th match in the program’s history Feb. 14 against Ithaca. At top, sophomore Guesseppe Rea pins his opponent on the mat. At bottom right, redshirt Junior Mark Hartenstine takes down his opponent. Next Man In Nationals. “We just hold ourselves to a high standard and you are reminded of that every day you step in the room,” the junior said. “Everyone knows that every practice, lift and run that we do is going to be a battle and we’re stronger when we step out on the mat because of it. It was a great feeling to reach that milestone as a program, especially against a good program like Ithaca. However, reaching that milestone is more about the guys who came before us than it is about us.” The Colonels have plenty of wrestlers looking to go far and hopefully qualify for nationals. MAC champions Mark Hartenstine (No. 5 in the country 33-1) and Kris Krawchuk could have a good chance to go far as well as nationally ranked sophomore Guesseppe Rea who finished second in the MAC Championships. Wilkes ended its 2013-14 dual match season with an 18-3 mark by defeating crosstown rival King’s, 43-3. The Colonels took wins in nine of 10 bouts including three extra point victories Thursday night at the Marts Center. The Colonels begin the East Regional at King’s College March 2. �17 THE BEACON | Feb. 25, 2014 Athletics Department seeks to fill football, field hockey coaching spots By Bill Conway Staff Writer The Wilkes University Athletic Department is still looking to fill coaching vacancies within two of its programs and as of now no announcements have been made. Both the football team and the field hockey team are left with open positions after both of their head coaches stepped down after their respective seasons. Progress on filling these positions is unknown after attempts to contact officials within the Athletics Department were not returned. The Athletics Department has the task of filling the vacancy left by former head football coach Frank Sheptock, the winningest head football coach in school history. Sheptock has been the head football coach at Wilkes University for 18 years and holds an all time record of 107-81 and netting the Colonels a conference championship in 2006. The final five years of his stay at Wilkes resulted in a record of 25-26 with two ECAC playoff berths. On the field hockey side the Athletics Department is looking to hire a replacement for head field hockey coach Mollie Reichard. Reichard coached the field hockey team for four seasons and holds a record of 25-42. Her squad fell one win short of a playoff berth in 2012. Wilkes splits basketball finales By Brandon Gubitosa Staff Writer The Lady Colonels season came to an end Feb. 22 with a dramatic 52-50 overtime win against crosstown rivals King’s College. The Lady Colonels swept the season series against King’s for the first time since 1996-97. They concluded the season with a 6-19 record, while going 3-11 in Freedom Conference play. Junior Forward Chelsea Brown and junior center both finished the game with double doubles. Brown had 13 points and 16 rebounds, while Rich finished with 11 points and 16 rebounds. Guard Elena Stambone finished the season leading the Freedom Conference in scoring with 19.4 points per game. The team comprised of mainly underclassman will look to make a strong push next season. In the second part of the double header the men’s team looked to get revenge on King’s fol- lowing a 67-60 loss Jan. 22 at King’s. Hundreds of fans piled into the Marts Center right before tipoff. Wilkes came up short and dropped the season finale with a final score of 72-57. The Colonels finished the season with an 8-16 record going 3-11 in Freedom Conference play. Sophomore guard Alec Wizar finished the game with a team high of 15 points and was the only Colonel to reach double figures. Wizar finished the season averaging 13.9 points per game going 37.7 percent from behind the arc. Senior captain Pat Furst added 7 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. Before the game Wilkes honored six senior members before the contest including Craig Thomas, Steve Blish, Mike Boylan, Brendan Sheldon, Nic Wilkes and Pat Furst. Wilkes looks to rebound back next season as they will be returning their top two scorers Alec Wizar and Steve Stravinski. . 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Stravinski played in high school for the Pittston Area Patriots and won multiple honors in his time there, including lettering his ﬁnal two years, being named to the all-star teams in both the Citizens’ Voice and the Times Leader, as well as being named to the ﬁrst team ALL-WVC team and leading the conference in scoring his senior year, averaging 17.8 points per game. Do you have any set pregame ritual you have to do before you start a game? Not really, I just shoot a lot of threes. So you don’t have to listen to music or anything? No, I do, but if I don’t have it, it’s ﬁne too though either way. When you do have it, is there a set playlist you listen to? Yeah, I actually do have a playlist, it is like all kinds of music, like all my favorite songs. So it’s all over the place, not like one speciﬁc genre. It’s everywhere. It’s a bunch of alternative, it’s like Foster the People, like Breaking Ben. It ranges from everywhere. Like I like all kinds of music, so, yeah. Do you have any players you idolize or try to emulate? Yeah, one of my big ones is Chandler Parsons on the Rockets because he’s from Florida and I’m a Florida fan, so I love Chandler Parsons. Also Goran Dragic, he’s on the Phoenix Suns, I’m a huge fan of him too. After a game, do you have something that you have to do so that you can like decompress, whether it is a win or a loss? Yeah, like after the game it is weird because I can never eat. Its weird because I just don’t have an appetite for an hour or two after a game, whether it is a win or a loss. Win or lose, it is just something that has always been, it’s weird but that’s what happens. Do you think it is a mental thing or are you just too excited and can’t do it? It might be both. It’s just I’ve never had an appetite after a game. Do you drink anything when you are playing? Are you a Gatorade or a water person? I like Gatorade but the last two seasons its just been water because the trainers just bring water over, so just water for now. You already said your favorite college team is Florida, but do you have a set pro team that you like? Not really, I was originally a Kings fan when Mike Bibby and Chris Webber and Peja Sto- THE BEACON| Feb. 25 , 2014 jakovic all them were played there back in 2000, so that was my team but since Chandler Parsons is on the Rockets. I’d just rather follow the players rather than the teams because the NBA is just different. I don’t know how to explain it but there isn’t much team loyalty. So it is just better to follow players. Do you prefer the NCAA format to the NBA? I do, I like the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA Tournament is the best time of the year I think, all those teams, like it gives a bunch of teams a chance to win when the NBA, they kinda make it so everyone doesn’t get as much of a chance. So I like the NCAA better, with regards to March Madness. Do you feel the tournament raises the intensity around it? The NCAA, yeah deﬁnitely, there is more intensity. It just has everybody, the crowd is into it, it is just awesome, like the intensity on the court. Have you ever felt like a high school game or a Wilkes game match that kind of intensity? High school game, yeah I’ve had a couple high school games like that and last year we had two Wilkes games like that, with Wilkes versus King’s and, yeah, it’s just, there is nothing better than having the whole place packed with everyone yelling. It’s great. What is your favorite part of the season? Probably the beginning of the season, the ﬁrst couple games because you get those nerves of the long offseason, working hard and then ﬁnally you get them out there but I love the whole thing, like I’m purely basketball, I love the whole thing. It is great. So of all the awards you won before coming to Wilkes, which one are you most proud of? Probably the First-Team All-Conference because the conference was pretty good my senior year and being awarded the First-Team All-Conference was deﬁnitely what I am most proud of. @wilkesbeacon jason.cochran@wilkes.edu �19 THE BEACON | Feb. 25, 2014 McGrath looks to build on impressive softball resume Match of the Week: Wilkes University Colonels vs Ithaca College Bombers WU (18-3) IC (12-5) By Marcus Leaf Correspondent Last season junior outfielder-pitcher Emily McGrath had a stellar softball season and was named to the NFCA Scholar Athletes and also received recognition from the Freedom Conference as a designated hitter. As a sophomore, McGrath played in 33 games making 27 starts. She was fourth on the team with a .333 batting average, third in slugging percentage with .511, and second in home runs with four. She also had 30 hits in 90 at-bats, producing 17 RBI’s and scoring 11 runs, as well as having eight multi-hit games. Due to her consistent hard work and performance she was named to the First Team All-Freedom Conference as a designated player. “She is a hard worker and is consistent in her play,” head coach Frank Matthews said. “There is not a time when she is not focused.” For the 2014 season, McGrath is looking to improve on her communication with the team Beacon/David Lee Wilkes Colonel William Fletcher (left) battles Ithaca’s Shane Bartrum in the 285-weight class. Fletcher won the match in overtime. By Alex Fahnestock Staff Writer Wilkes University’s wrestling team reached the 800-win milestone with a victory over Ithaca College on Feb. 14. With the win Wilkes improved to 17-3 overall on the season, they are now 18-3 after a win against cross-town rival kings last Thursday. As a program, Wilkes now stands 801-369-16, becoming the 12th program in any division (I, II, or III) to reach the 800-win plateau. Wilkes is also just the second Division III school to have posted 800 victories. Wilkes won seven of the 10 matches against Ithaca. At 133-pounds, Myzar Mendoza scored his biggest win of the season when he outlasted top-ranked Alex Gomez 3-2 in a hard-fought match, handing Gomez his first loss of the season. Fifth-ranked Mark Hartenstine was in his usual form and moved his overall record to 33-1 pulling off a 4-3 decision over Eamonn Gaffney at 149-pounds to push the Wilkes advantage to 10-3. Colonel Scoreboard Women’s Basketball Feb. 18 DeSales 71, Wilkes 53 Feb. 22 Wilkes 52, King’s 50 Other winners included Guesseppe Rea at 125-pounds, Kris Krawchuk at 157-pounds, Kyle Diesel at 174-pounds with an upset over sixth-ranked Carlos Toribio, Levi Veppert at 184-pounds, and William Fletcher with an overtime win against Shane Bartrum at 285-pounds. The man at the helm is head coach Jon Laudenslager who is in his 14th season at Wilkes, serving as an assistant until taking over the program in 2003-04 season. Laudenslager has led Wilkes to a dual match record of 154-69-5, including nine winning seasons. The Colonels are ranked ninth in the nation at the moment and have been ranked as high as seventh during Laudenslager’s tenure. “Coach Laudenslager is a big part of (our) success out here,” Hartenstine said. “He’s got a really great routine down and makes sure to work us hard every day so that we’re able to compete at a high level.” The Colonels have concluded match play but will take to the mat one last time on March 2, at King’s College in the East Regional tournament. Men’s Basketball Feb. 18 DeSales 51, Wilkes 47 Feb. 22 King’s 72, Wilkes 57 Wrestling Feb. 14 Wilkes 23, Ithaca 9 Feb. 20 Wilkes 43, King’s 3 and becoming more of a leader. “I would like to try and be more of a leader this year on the team and really focus on communication with my teammates,” she said. “I felt that our best games last year consisted of everyone cheering on the bench, positive mind sets, and picking each other up if we made a mistake.” The Lady Colonels went 17-23 last year; however they were a very young team, with the loss of only one senior infielder. The Navy and Gold hit for .284 as team last year, making them an average hitting offense with some powerful threats on the mound such as Laykin Hughes, Brooke Chapin and Haylie Phillips. “I expect that we will do even better than last year,” McGrath said. “We have a young team this year, but I think that there is a lot of energy and hard workers with the new girls on our team this year.” The Lady Colonels start their season in Virginia Beach for spring break against Rowan University. Lacrosse players excited for new season after qualifying for conference in 2013 By Stephanie Hahn Correspondent The Lady Colonels lacrosse team will be opening its season in Myrtle Beach, S.C, on March 3, against Lycoming College. Wilkes will have its home opener March 8, against Houghton College. “We’re all very excited for the upcoming season,” sophomore Madeleine Brownsey said. “With the high number of returning players and our new freshmen, we definitely have a solid team. Everyone’s working really hard to have another successful season.” There are high expectations for the upcoming season. Earlier this year, head coach Kammie Towey announced that All-State goalie Morgan Galluzzo had decided to play for Wilkes. Galluzzo selected Wilkes after an outstanding career at Kearsarge Regional High School in New London, N.H. She was named All-State twice during her four-year career as well as garnering Rookie of the Year honors and the Defensive MVP award as a freshman. Last season the Lady Colonels finished 10-4 March 2 East Regionals at King’s College Basball March 2 Myrtle Beach, SC Manchester University 3 p.m. March 3 Myrtle Beach, SC Grove City College 2 p.m. making it to conference play for the first time in a few years. Wilkes ended its season in the first round of playoffs with a tough loss to Arcadia University. “For the upcoming season, we have very strong, record-breaking returning players as well Towey as underclassman that show a lot of promise and talent,” Towey said about the upcoming season. “We have an amazing foundation and expect great results again this season. “Our schedule is harder this year so our team will be tested a bit more this season in all aspects of the game but I know that they will work hard and come out on top,” Towey said. “We are excited about the youth and growth of program and how after a strong year last year, our main focus is to continue to succeed and improve with the strong skill sets that our team is showing.” March 4 Myrtle Beach, SC Muhlenberg College 12 p.m. March 5 Myrtle Beach, SC York College 12 p.m. March 6 Myrtle Beach, SC Benedict College 5 p.m. Softball VWC Beach Blast Feb. 28 Virginia Beach, VA Rowan University 3 p.m. Feb. 28 Virginia Beach, VA Oneonta 5 p.m. �20 THE BEACON | Feb. 25, 2014 YOUR AD HERE! 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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 2014 February 25th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 February 25 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 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/3457bf72d314d72a49edf3a98024834b.pdf 8f2a5b02f48c6e326685b5022b209ca7 PDF Text Text Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member March 18, 2014 THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Volume 67 Issue 16 Gateway to the future, While building on the past After 1he the universi university successfully purchased the old Bartikowsky’s Jewelry After building, a a new new plan was announced to renovate the UCOM to house the building, Jay Sidhu.,..,,,..., Sidhu School of Business & Leadership -- Full story on page 10-11 Jay �2 NEWS Childhood event impacts CMN Page 5 March 18, 2014 Contact editor: nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Low scores put nursing on life support By Christine Lee Senior Editor Lower than average scores on the national nursing licensing exam have caused the School of Nursing to re-evaluate much of its program curriculum. Results from last year’s National Council Licensing Exam, which tracks scores from Oct. 1, 2012 to Sept. 30, 2013, indicate an overall pass rate for first time undergraduate test takers of 74 percent, compared to an 87 percent in 2012 and 90 percent in 2011. Associate Dean of the School of Nursing Mary Ann Merrigan said because the school has not attained an 80 percent pass rate, the state requires them to come up with an action plan to boost the scores. The scores have no effect on the school’s accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. She said the results are an “anomaly” for the school as they have always had a high pass rate on the exam which tests students’ basic knowledge in nursing principles in order to receive a license to practice. “It’s very upsetting to us,” she said. Merrigan said the test plan had increased in difficulty in April, something she said happens every few years. However, she when the test changes, there is a one to two percent decrease in the overall pass rate. This year there was a 10 percent decrease in overall pass rate. “That was perhaps not only an anomaly in our program,” Merrigan said. Proponents of the action plan include changing the passing grade of nursing courses to 79 percent, maintaining a grade-point average of 2.5, requiring a 500 math and verbal SAT score to be admitted into the program and reconstructing courses. These parts of the measures were implemented because it was found that students who didn’t pass were getting grades between 75 to 79 in their nursing courses. These students also discovered to have carried a low grade point average and, scored less than 500 in math on the SAT’s. The plan also means changes to the nursing curriculum itself. Although all nursing course exams are set up percentage-wise, like the NCLEX exam, courses were also re- The Beacon/Jake Cochran The nursing program curriculum is under re-evaluation for improvement because of low scores on the national nursing licensing exam taken yearly. constructed, including a new course in cognitive reasoning being offered in order to better prepare students to take the test in addition to the already-instituted review course offered through Kaplan. Merrigan said this idea was something suggested by students on their exit exams. “Some of the students told me that they had friends in other nursing programs at other universities who had some kind of a mandated course,” she said. THE BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 WEBSITE: thewilkesbeacon.com Merrigan explained that these measures were already being implemented and the cognitive reasoning course was the only piece of the action plan that had not been re-evaluated. “These are all in our action plan, however ,we had instituted these things already,” she said. @wilkesbeacon christine.lee@wilkes.edu IT adds new password to wireless network The Wilkes University community has recently instituted a change in their wireless Internet access by developing a secure wireless network as an increased security benefit On Feb. 25, 2014, Wilkes University officially made the switch from the open wireless “Guest.Wilkes.edu” network, to a secure network. Wilkes developed a project proposal to address the open guest wireless access. The previous situation was a security risk, as people not associated with the Wilkes community had access to Wilkes’ network. Wilkes University Project Director, Cindy Greene, developed the project proposal. “The goal of the new wireless system is to provide access to the Wilkes community while securing the integrity of the campus network,” Greene said. The Wilkes Community as a whole has had access to the unsecure “Guest” wireless network, which has resulted in slow connection for students. The entire wireless network plan will consist of three steps. The first phase, which started on Tuesday, Feb. 25, will include adding a password requirement to the guest wireless. The second phase is scheduled for the start of the fall semester, and the final phase will take place in Jan. 2015. The second phase will be to create a new wireless network secured by a password to address the devices that cannot connect to the “Wilkes.edu” network, but that require access to internal services. The third and final phase would be to reduce the access on the “Guest” wireless to limited Internet activity. Students are experiencing mixed reactions to the recent change. “It’s kind of a pain to have to continuously type in the password to access the network,” sophomore Devin Dunn said. “However, if it ultimately speeds up the Internet, it’s worth the extra effort.” If experiencing any difficulties with the Internet, consult the Wilkes online Technology Help Desk. -Alec Wizar, Correspondent Editorial Staff 2013-14 Editor-in-Chief: Jake Cochran Managing Editor: Anne Yoskoski Design Editor: Paul Kaspriskie Assistant Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Chief Photographer: David Lee Adviser: Loran Lewis News Editor: Nicole Zukowski L&A&E Editor: Alyssa Stencavage Opinion Editor: Sara Davis Assistant Design Editor: Steve Dziedziak Assistant News Editor: Sarah Bedford Assistant L&A&E Editor: James Jaskolka-Butler Senior Editor: Carly Yamrus Senior Editor: Lyndsie Yamrus Senior News Editor: Christine Lee �THE BEACON |March 18, 2014 NEWS ‘One for one model’ key to success for TOMS company The impacts of decisions made everyday are the focus of broadcast By Nicole Zukowski could be so much bigger then some children in Argentina.” Decisions made in live everyday could change the world. Throughout the lecture Mycoskie reinforced that main point. To become more interactive he asked to audience watching to text the answer of this question: “Would you have made TOMS a non-profit or for-profit company?” That was a question Mycoskie asked himself and chosen the latter. He explained that by having TOMS a for-profit company, the dependence on donors decreases. He went on further to say that he never wanted to have to tell a child that he could not give them shoes because the donors found another respectable fund to give to. Having TOMS as a for-profit and giving away the profit in the form of shoes to children was the key to having a stainable giving. “If we focused on giving and allowing our customers to be a part of our story and then it will become their story,” Mycoskie said about the success. “Then everything else will take care of itself.” TOMS has also stretched into the sunglass market. Still using the one for one model, for every pair of sunglasses sold sales go to help eyesight of children around the world. These children would receive the eye attention that they need. At the end of the lecture there was a question and answer session. Mycoskie was asked where the name TOMS for his company came from. “That’s an easy one. If we sell a pair of shoes today, then we will give a pair tomorrow, but I couldn’t fit tomorrow on the tag so I shortened it to TOMS.” Bringing the lecture to a close, Mycoskie ended with the encouragement of if you have an idea to pursue it and that only one decision could change the world. News Editor Success and giving are placed on the same level of importance in making decisions in lecture about TOMS Shoes. The Wilkes chapter of National Society of Leadership and Success showed a live speaker broadcast on Feb. 25. The speaker broadcast titled, “The New Social Entrepreneurism” featured Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes. Mycoskie told about his personal journey of building TOMS Company to the successful standing that it is today. “We have given over ten million shoes to children in need,” Mycoskie said. TOMS success stems from a one for one model Mycoskie developed one morning on vacation in Argentina. While on vacation Mycoskie volunteered with a group of people to give shoes to children in poverty who could not attend school unless they had close-toe shoes on. He was so inspired from the experience that he developed this idea of giving a pair of shoes to a child in need for every shoe bought. The company first headquarter was based from Mycoskie’s apartment in Los Angeles, California. “We sold ten thousand shoes out of my apartment in one summer,” Mycoskie said. The extreme growth of TOMS was something unexpected but welcomed Mycoskie went on to say. Within months TOMS were becoming so popular that the demand was higher than the supply. Mycoskie shared some major mile-stones in the development of the company. One huge step in the development of the company was a phone call, which at the time the company still based out of his apartment. It had about 3 workers with a wireless telephone as the only line of the company. “I don’t know a lot about shoes, but at this point I knew Nordstrom is like the Holy Grail,” Mycoskie said. From that point TOMS grew larger, but today Nordstrom is still TOMS’ largest buyer. In relation to the growth Mycoskie said, “I had to put in everything I had because this Wilkes Archives Blake Mycoskie, TOMS Shoes founder, dicussed his experience of bulding up the successful company. Mycoskie explained the importance of giving back and the greater story TOMS creates for customers. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu SG Notes: new director of Public Safety introduced Three large Wilkes events are being held on the same weekend By Nick Durdan Staff Writer This week, Wilkes University returns after a weeklong hiatus thanks to Spring break. Student Government discussed multiple fund requests as well as introducing the new head to Public Safety. The Glow Run 5k ran into its second week of fund requesting. The event is planned for the same weekend as the Big Event and the Block Party near the end of the semester and its function is to be an alternative activity for the weekend. The 5k is a run around Wilkes-Barre at 3 night featuring glow paint and other glow in the dark objects. A motion was proposed to allocate $3,233.20 with the stipulation that the requesters ask the mega council for grants, and whatever it receives in grants, the leftover money would return to Student Government. The motion for the event passed with a vote of: 36-1-1. Also in its second week of fund requesting was the psychology Club requesting $275 for the upcoming Eastern Psychological Association Conference. The consensus was the budget was very reasonable and well planned out. The motion passed with a vote of: 37-0-1. Wilkes Enactus club in its first week requested a proposed $6,087.12 for various expenses for its upcoming national competition in Cincinnati. Enactus President Dominic Manzione added “Since there are no more regional competitions, going right to nationals is a big deal for us and for Wilkes University.” The conference is scheduled for March 31 to April 3, 2014. The current consensus is it is a lot of money, and Student Government hopes Enactus can get grants to help cushion their request. Wilkes University’s new head of Public Safety formally introduced himself to Student Government. Christopher J. Jagoe, who has twentyeight years of experience with the University of Maryland’s Public Safety, now heads the Public Safety here at Wilkes University. The budget for this week is as follows: All College: $2,633.39, General: $6,765.07, Conference: $4,641.64, Spirit: $2,630, giving Student Government a total of: $16,700.10. Student Government meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Miller room inside the Henry Student Center. @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu �4 THE BEACON|March 18, 2014 NEWS Insight from Jewish Americans offered in political science course By Amanda Stickles Staff Writer Wilkes University has started in the spring semester a unique new Political Science course involving the Jewish Community Center, JCC. Great Decisions has become one of the largest public affairs discussion programs in the United States, having both students and adult learners be a part of it. Started in 1955, Great Decisions provides participants with the readings around topics in international issues and governments. It is the first time Wilkes University is hosting the class in partnership with the JCC. Associate Professor of Political Science, Andrew Miller took a course similar to this in his undergraduate program in college and found it to be very beneficial. He said it became a great learning experience for him and the students. When Miller was approached by the school administration about if he knew of any new course ideas for political science he jumped at the idea to introduce Wilkes to the Great Decision course. Miller is the instructor for the course and has nine Wilkes students in the class and seven participants at the JCC. It is a seven week one credit course and involves going to visit the JCC once a week for two hours. The topics discussed between the students and the JCC members includes defense, Israel and the United States, Turkey, Islamic Awakening, energy independence, China and food and climate. The topics change depending what is happening and going on in the world. The students are able to have the opportunity to learn about international issues from someone else rather than just their professor and in a new environment rather than just sitting in a class room. The JCC members also get to learn the perspectives of the issues through the students’ viewpoints. In addition to the students going to the JCC and interacting with the members, they also have to write a short summary for each chapter they discuss in the class. This course opens up a new way for students to get out in the community and interact with people they might not normally interact with. The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski Professor Andrew Miller brings “Great Decisions” class to Wilkes. This class offers student a peculiar view of international affairs from community members. Engineering professor awarded patent Maintenance is key with radar antenna safety brace design By Amanda Stickles Staff Writer Mechanical engineer Edward Bednarz was awarded the U.S. Patent on Nov. 13, 2013, after designing a radar antenna safety brace. Bednarz was working at the Tobyhanna Army Depot in Tobyhanna, Pa. when he was assigned this project after an accidental death of an Army soldier was killed while repairing a radar antenna overseas in 2010. “The cool thing about the project is that I was involved in everything from start to finish,” said Bednarz in a press release. “Along with Bryan Causer, my co-inventor, we started with a conceptual drawing on the computer.” The antenna searches for enemy missiles and the brace that Bednarz designed now allows mechanics and soldiers to safely perform maintenance underneath the antenna without risk of injury or death. Tobyhanna Army Depot is now currently manufacturing the safety braces for deployment in the field for all soldiers and mechanics. Almost immediately after learning he was awarded the U.S. Patent, Bednarz went online to confirm it was recorded. He then realized he was one of over 8.5 million registrants to receive a patent for The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office since 1790. Bednarz is no stranger to the patent application process. In July 2012 he applied for a patent for a deflection plate on a mobile dynamometer which allows for an optimal deflection while maintaining a constant stress dis- Courtesy of Marketing and Communications Visting assisant professor, Edward Bednarz developed a radar antenna safety brace design. visiting assistant professor at Wilkes University. He currently teaches four undergraduate mechanical engineering courses and also serves as a master’s advisor. Bednarz also taught a graduate course in the fall semester that he designed which also applies theories from his doctorate dissertation. Bednarz received his bachelors of science in mechanical engineering from Wilkes University. He also received his masters of science and doctorate of philosophy in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. The design project was very complex and required Bednarz to really tap in and apply his educational experience to figure out the materials needed for the project. He also had to figure out the sizes of the radar antenna to validate whether or not the brace could sustain a variety of outside forces. With using his educational background and previous experiences Bednarz decided to use a free body diagram from the wind speed and weight of the radar antenna to calculate the force on the brace, which he then tested through finite element analysis. Bednarz has a strong feeling that his future at Wilkes University will include helping engineering students pursue careers in testing, designing, manufacturing and project management. With the skills and experience he has acquired from Wilkes and working as an engineer for the army, it has allowed him to learn, practice and develop new techniques for teaching mechanical engineering. The students at Wilkes pursuing an engineering degree will be able to benefit a great deal. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu Kayla Rooney, a student in the Great Decisions PS198 course has become very fond of the class and enjoys discussing important current issues with people she might not normally get a chance to talk to on a regular base. “I’m glad that I was able to take this class because it’s given me different perspectives about things that are going on internationally. This is especially pertinent to me because I am a Political Science and International Studies major, so I actually enjoy learning about things like this. I would definitely recommend the class to anyone who enjoys learning about and discussing current world issues,” said Rooney. One of the JCC members, Mary Daly, participates in the course discussions and feels it is a great way to get fresh perspectives from the younger crowd in their opinions about the current international issues happening in the world. “Everyone is very respectful of each other when they are speaking and the opinions that each person has for a topic,” said Daly. The course has been quite successful thus far and many of the students and JCC members have been thoroughly enjoying the class and the discussions that have taken place between groups. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu Women, gender studies conference Mar. 19-21 “Revolutionary Women” is the theme of Wilkes University’s annual Women’s and Gender Studies Conference taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20, and Friday, March 21, in the Henry Student Center. The event, which is free and open to the public, includes 30 sessions with a focus on research, engagement and awareness. The conference is co-sponsored by King’s College, with students and faculty from King’s and Wilkes making presentations. The keynote address and screening will be at King’s, with all other events held at Wilkes. The Wednesday, March 19, keynote presentation explores the issues of sexual violence on college campuses. Melinda Henneberger, political writer for the Washington Post and contributor to the Post’s “She the People” blog, will present a lecture “Revolution Needed: The Ongoing Wrong of Sexual Violence on College Campuses.” Henneberger’s lecture will focus on the culture that permits sexual violence at 7 p.m. in the Burke Auditorium, McGowan School of Business, at King’s College. Henneberger recently drew attention to the problem of sexual assault on college campuses by writing about the University of Notre Dame’s attempts to bury reports of sexual assault perpetrated by its football players. From staff reports �NEWS THE BEACON |March 18, 2014 5 Student’s childhood experiences drove him to work with CMN By Sarah Bedford Assistant News Editor Some charities touch lives in such a way that those individuals continue to be involved even after their needs have been satisfied, as was the case for Wilkes senior Communications Studies major, Dominick Costantino. After noticing Costantino was limping as he ran down the soccer field, his parents took him to the doctor where he was later sent to Geisinger in Danville. From there, he was told he needed extensive leg surgery to correct the issue. Needing numerous surgeries to correct leg and foot problems, Costantino was admitted to Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Danville, Pa in 2003. After four surgeries and seeing the work that Children’s Miracle Network had done at Janet Weis, Costantino became the 2005 Poster Child for the Children’s Miracle Network. Costantino has been involved with the chairty speaking at different events and fundraisers explaining his experience with the organization; hosting the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon on WYOU, which occurs every year during the first weekend in June; and hosting a segment of the radioathon in Selensgrove, Pa. “The past 9 years have been wonderful with Children’s Miracle Network. I met so many wonderful people who were also touched by the charity. I try to keep in contact with as many of them throughout the year as I can,” said Costantino. As board co-chair of Zebra Communications, the student-run public relations agency, Costantino suggested that they become involved. Beacon Briefs Live Speaker Broadcast Featuring former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina The National Society of Leadership and Success will host a live speaker broadcast for members and the Wilkes community. Carly Fiorina, the first woman to run a Fortune20 Company will present on Tues., Mar. 18 at 7 p.m. in Henry Student Center Ballroom. Wear Red Run There will be a 5k Race to Promote Heart Disease Awareness at Northampton St. Portal, Kirby Park, on Mar. 23. Pre registration begins at 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. The cost is $12. The color red is the embodiment of health and vitality. Operation Heart’s Wear Red Run strives to promote awareness of heart disease as well as the importance of leading an active lifestyle. Participants are strongly encouraged to wear their red shirts, dresses, hats, sneakers, shorts, tights, fanny packs, tutus, and any other weather-appropriate running gear. Awards will be given to the top male and female participants, as well as to the top participant who best embraces the “WEAR RED” spirit. Arrive Early to re- Courtesy of Dominick Costantino Costantino continues to be involved with the organization by participating in events like the above. The current project he is tackling with Zebra Communications is a fundraiser on March 23, at Rodano’s in Public Square from 1-4 p.m. “Zebra took Children’s Miracle Network on as a client last year after I recommended it.” This year, Zebra’s fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network will take place on Sun., March 23, from 1-4 p.m. at Rodano’s. The event will be co-emceed by Costan- tino who is the account team co-manager, along with Monica Madeja from WBRE. Costantino remarked that students interested in getting involved with the event should call (570) 706-6951. Admission is $15 serving pizza, wings, draft beer, soda, coffee, and tea. Activities include a dessert competition, basket raffle, and live entertainment. Three miracle children and their families will be present. ceive a WEAR RED hat. tion on cancer awareness, smoking cessation, diabetes and cardiac problems. Programs for teens include information about the negative effects of substance abuse, drinking and driving and sexually transmitted diseases. For younger children there will be programs about fire safety, nutrition, exercise and more. p.m. to teach ballroom and various Spanish dances in the Henry Student Center, second floor, Ballroom. Wilkes University Theatre Presents: Check Out Chekhov An evening of one act plays by Anton Pavlovich Chekov. Russian physician, dramaturge and author, Chekhov’s career as a dramatist produced four classics and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics. Get to know one of history’s greatest writers in an evening of delightful theatre. The show takes place on April 3 at 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. General admission is $10, seniors/students $5, faculty/ staff/students could get in free with Wilkes ID. Reservations are encouraged. Contact the Box Office at (570) 408-4540. Wilkes University Hosts Community Health Fair Wilkes University is sponsoring a Community Health Fair on Sat., April 5, to provide information to members of the community about healthy lifestyles and health-related topics. The health fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Henry Student Center. The event is free and registration is not required.There will be programs and information for individuals of all ages, from children to senior citizens. Adult programs include booths with informa- Wednesday Lenten Luncheon Series The Office of Campus Interfaith and the City of Wilkes-Barre’s Downtown Ministerium will be hosting a Wed. Lenten Luncheon Series. This year, the theme is “Finding Your Way Home”. It will continue each Wed. and end April 16, and is held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (across from Boscov’s). The service begins at 11:30, with an organ recital, the ecumenical/Interfaith Service begins at noon, and following the service is a soup and sandwich lunch, sponsored by one of the local churches. The suggested donation is $4; the proceeds this year will benefit the WilkesBarre Free Clinic. With questions contact Caitlin Czeh in the Interfaith Office, caitlin.czeh@ wilkes.edu or at ext. 5904 Free Ballroom & Salsa Dancing ClassMarch 19, 9:30 P.M. Student Development is bringing Vince Brust to campus on Wed. March 19 at 9:30 @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Commuter Council Bus Trip Commuter Council will be sponsoring a bus trip to Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. This trip will be on Sunday, April 13, and tickets will be sold every Tuesday and Thursday in the Henry Student Center Concourse from 11 a.m.. to 1:00 p.m until April 10. The trip will cost $25 for the bus trip alone, but if you would like Baltimore Orioles baseball tickets, it will be an additional $10. The game is at 1:35 p.m., and they are playing the Toronto Blue Jays. If you are unsure whether or not you would like to pay for the tickets up front, you can purchase the tickets at the Orioles Box Office, but there are no guaranteed seats. When signing up for tickets, please let us know whether you would like to pay just for the bus trip, or would like to have the tickets included for your convenience. Along with the Orioles game, there is also the Baltimore Aquarium, and many other things to do at the Inner Harbor including shopping, eating, and visiting museums. If you have any questions, contact the Commuter Council President at christopher.cousin@wilkes.edu at any time. �6 FUN CORNER Word Find: St. Patrick’s Day week of March 18 EHMGAELICNLNCLJ RNPOTOFGOLDUIUB RLOJKJILGMLATCK GCBTRIIGOIDHLKU SDEFSMBJSKDCEWH DHJVEYPVCVYECYZ RDARFWEIJWTROQC AEIMESRNIJHPGMU MCVRRTIWRKJEZFA KXQOAOUWTAWLUAH VPTPLSCUDCLAQDG TPTEPCNKALTBOSI PSRKJJEYCAZOSIY URPDQDCNWDGGLLM KADNALERIDHRZMZ ABIRLUDBTAMNEXI NGAELZZGRGBUPEU MPCEIAHPGHHPFWN Word Box: BLARNEYSTONE CELTIC CLOVER CLADDAGH GAELIC GREENHARP IRELAND LIMERICK LEPRECHAUN LUCK PARADEPOTOFGOLD PUB SHAMROCK STPATRICK Can’t get the last one? Do you think you got them all? Either way... Be sure check your answers online at thewilkesbeacon.com! Find The Five Differences �7 L&A&E March 18, 2014 Tearing down ttanm fences Page w 9 lMillJB Contact editor: alyssa.stencavage@thewilkesbeacon.com Taking steps to ensure healthy, balanced lifestyle By Alyssa Stencavage L&A&E Editor It’s the same routine again and again, for most at least. Get up, eat breakfast, get dressed, go to classes, head home or to work, then do homework and go to bed. Until the next time. Most of the time, it seems, schedules become so hectic, people forget to take time for themselves. Of course keeping up with the pace of life is important, but so is making sure we can do so effectively without running ourselves to the ground. Here are some elements to keep in mind through everyday life: Health and Fitness/Well-Being Physical activity functioning as a stress reliever is nothing new. Author James Cleere talks about creating habits around existing ones, but doing this based on the end result, and this is something that Adventure Coordinator Jill Price admires. This might mean dedicating excess time while partaking in a given activity to something else that will help overall well-being. And have you ever noticed how incorporating this into your lifestyle makes you feel better? Price labels it as “catchy,” with the notion that feeling good enables better choices. “The proof is in how you feel,” she said. She said it creates a shift in mindset, making it feel good to burn excess energy. With all of the stress we carry, no matter what form it takes, at some point we have to shake it. We have to find what works for us to bring ourselves back to a centered individual. Price said she’s currently very fond of the quote “Confidence is just displayed ability,” and that to gain the confidence that comes from living a healthier lifestyle, we simply have to start doing. If we want to do things, we will always find the time to do them. However, what we have to be cautious of, Price advises, is saying we have a desire to do something when in reality, we don’t. It’s not difficult to engage in something we enjoy doing. But Price said when we don’t The Beacon/Paul Kaspriskie Staying active, enjoying the moment and thinking good thoughts are key to leading a balanced lifestyle. Most importantly, be human. Remember that vitamins matter, too. Don’t forget to include them in your everyday routine. keep the promises we make to ourselves, we steal confidence and lose trust, which in turn makes us feel bad internally. For this reason, she said if the desire isn’t there, it’s almost better just to admit that. “I think physical wellness is about finding something that you like and really want to do,” Price said. On the same token, even while trying to accomplish this, don’t worry if you’re not going all out all of the time. As long as you’re applying the 80/20 rule, you’re probably OK. This generally means making smart choices the majority of the time, but also leaving some room to be the humans we are intended to be. Speaking from experience, Price said even though she tries to maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle, sometimes sitting back and relaxing is very appealing, and that’s quite alright. Being human also means realizing that not everything is perfect. Price observes that people are too hard on themselves. “We don’t take the time to just check in with ourselves,” she said. “We get stuck and forget about the responsibility we have to ourselves, and that we have total control over what we do, put in our bodies, how we act, how we react. We give so much of that power away, and it ends up working against us.” There are a couple of problems that Price sees with students, and they are self-sabotage and pressure. When we classify things as “have to’s” instead of “want to’s,” we are making activities a chore, which should be avoided. “This is our one go at life,” Price said. “We get to choose what we do with it and in how great we make it.” This goes hand-in-hand with the idea of pressure. Nothing is perfect. If you fault one day, step back and ask yourself: “Do I want to do this?,” “Can I forgive myself for being human?,” and “How can I get back on track so that this is just a minor setback as opposed to an epic fail?” Doing this can put things into perspective and help one come to the conclusion that life is meant to be lived. As Price puts it, it’s about knowing what’s important to you and fighting for that. Make smarter choices, and realize that only you get to control what you share with the world. Follow Price’s advice and remember, “Do what you love, and don’t complain about the results.” Meditation/The moment While staying active might be important, it’s not the only factor in keeping a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Dr. Linda Paul considers this lifestyle to be one that allows for both intellectual pursuits and physical activities, but she also notices what she calls “contemplative activity” getting pushed aside. On the meditative side of things, this aspect quiets the mind and the internal chatter that most of us are probably all too familiar with. Slowing this mind talk down, or at least dealing with it in an objective way, and learning to relax, Paul said, is good for the immune system and lessens the stress we experience. “When we can do this, we see things in a clearer way and deal better with all of those various things we have to deal with,” she said. Buddhist mindfulness, the form of meditation Paul is most familiar with, is where focusing on the moment comes in. When we pay See LIFESTYLE page 8 VISIT THE BEACON ONLINE @ THEWILKESBEACON.COM FOR EXCLUSIVE ‘BEACON BLOGS’ The Beauty Beat Looking back... Tired of your hair color fading shortly after you color it? Check out this week’s Beauty Beat to see how you can keep your color richer for longer. There are many things that people do not know about Saint Patrick’s Day, including the myth surrounding the man the day honors. Check ‘Looking Back’ for the full story. with Ashley Evert with Anne Yoskoski THEN GO ‘LIKE’ US ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WILKESBEACON �8 L&A&E THE BEACON | March 18, 2014 The Beacon/Anne Yoskoski Wilkes University sponsored several international study abroad trips held for students of all majors over Spring Break, including various trips to London (featured above), Costa Rica through the Alternative Spring Break Program, as well as Constantinople, Ireland and Wales. Healthy, balanced lifestyle Continued from page 7 special attention to the current moment, our breathing can become the center of our attention, which in turn allows us to become more aware of how our moods and other things are operating in the mental and physical system. When we give our undivided attention to the situation we are in at the moment, we can begin to see everything as it is, which may lead to a change in attitude or to the conclusion that there are forces we cannot change, but simply knowing this can make a difference. This paves the way to rational thinking and being able to assess the factors a given situation presents, and often helps determine where to go next. A realization can begin to emerge regarding our emotional response and the reality of the situation, because sometimes we let our emotions get the best of us, which foregoes our ability to think about what’s going on with an open mind. Why is having a good-quality lifestyle so important? It’s simple, really. As Paul said, we suffer less, both mentally and physically. And don’t forget, other people are also affected by what you put out. Happiness allows for healthiness, and happy people mean happy people. Paul feels that the society we live in is to blame for people not understanding why a lifestyle of this nature is actually essential. “I think the hardest thing is that our culture doesn’t really encourage it,” she said. What she means by this is that in our culture, “doing something” doesn’t include taking the time to be with ourselves and reﬂect, as much as that is so important for our overall well-being. But even with this, just as Price said, making lifestyle changes has an incremental effect. We’re not going to wake up one day having become the person we wished to be the day before. It takes time, and we can develop habits. Another problem Paul sees is the fact that we are constantly distracted. She said it’s what we do, and we’re good at it. Because we’re surrounded by so many things that allow this distraction to take place, making a conscious effort to step away from them is necessary. We have to allot times to various things, make smart choices about what we’re paying attention to and put aside what can wait until later. We need to consider our values and act accordingly. “Think about what you want to achieve with the various practices you engage in,” Paul said. “Develop these practices now, and that will beneﬁt you later on too.” Finally, don’t discount others as a positive inﬂuence. Think of them as a source of motivation. Thoughts/The mind Finally, we come to the chatterbox itself and all that takes place inside of it. Thoughts also have a huge impact on the quality of our daily lives, and we are largely responsible for them. Like many things that are interconnected, our thoughts are part of a chain reaction as well, and Campus Counselor Susan Biskup turns to the theory that describes changing our thoughts in order to change our behavior, also known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She said this approach works very well for students with anxiety and depression. However, even if someone doesn’t experience anxiety or depression, it’s important to remember thoughts do still matter. “Thoughts affect our feelings and feelings affect our behaviors,” she said. “Therefore, working to change our thoughts to be more rational, less perfectionist, and less critical can greatly increase our capacity to lead a reasonably happy life. It is challenging to change our automatic thoughts. However, with motivation, hard work and often through therapy, it can be done.” Biskup also advises referencing David Burns on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Remember that in order to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle, we have to ﬁnd time for us. This is especially true for students. If you’re feeling stressed or questioning whether you’re living the life you want to be living, ask yourself this question: are you taking the time to be human? @wilkesbeacon alyssa.stencavage@wilkes.edu �L&A&E THE BEACON |March 18, 2014 9 Student-run program helps build support, ignore judgment By James Jaskolka Assistant L&A&E Editor “If someone gave you a mic for twenty minutes, what would you say to the world?” That’s what sophomore integrated media major Lyssa Scott is seeking to learn with her three-part event, Tearing Down Fences, which comes to a close with its ﬁnal installation on March 25th. Sponsored in part by the Multicultural Student Coalition, Tearing Down Fences is a group-discussion type event where students are encouraged to get on stage, open up to the audience and share stories, secrets and experiences. Scott said that as a society, we have become increasingly separated from one another and we tend to put up barriers between those around us. “We create the illusion that we all have it together. It makes us put our guard up higher, our skin thicker….It’s vulnerable to take that down and say ‘my life isn’t perfect,’” she said. “We get caught up in that a lot, but when we realize nobody’s normal, everybody kind of opens up. When you open up to people, your relationships cease to be shallow and become deep.” Scott, who spoke at the second session, talked about some of her own problems growing up, including her parents’ divorce, anxiety problems and the death of her father. Though she kept her light-hearted attitude throughout her presentation, snifﬂes could be heard around the room as those listening shed unashamed tears. The criers weren’t alone – speakers and listeners throughout both of the events so far were seen with teary eyes, like those who witnessed Tyheed Jackson, a sophomore criminology major, speak the ﬁrst night. Jackson, who spoke about his mother’s battle with cancer, later discussed the experience of opening up to a crowd of people: “It was hard. I don’t like opening up to The Beacon/Maddie Andrews Lyssa Scott (left) and Jordyn Miller (right) both share personal stories at Tearing Down Fences. people but I felt like it was time,” he said. “... but it felt good. I feel better than I was before I talked about it….I feel like it gives people motivation to break out their feelings. It’s not good to hold things in, and that’s one thing I learned.” “I’ve always internalized everything, and it feels good to let it out,” echoed senior mechanical engineering major Jordyn Miller. Miller shared stories of her loved ones suffering from depression and self-harm, and said she hopes that her stories might help someone listening: “Maybe people in the audience can relate, and realize things are going to be okay.” ,\ UniYcrsit:-, \\Tide Project IM The Beacon/David Lee Zachary Tomasura, head of Wilkes’s American Society of Mechanical Engineers, recieved a check from a professional engineer on March 13. Sharing might help the release of emotions, but Scott said it can also help build better relationships. “When you talk about that stuff, that’s how you become true friends with people…you know how to better help and get along with the people around you,” she said. “What really matters at the end of the day is your relationship with those around you. That’s what we forget to nurture, because it’s not an immediate payoff, but when you’re close with those around you everything else goes better.” Those who participated have vocalized the want for more of this behavior. “We’ve put up fences, and we don’t allow people to know who we are,” Dominick Ronaldi, junior psychology major, said before he spoke about the ﬁre that destroyed his family’s home. “But we should take the ﬁrst steps and get to know somebody. You shouldn’t paint their fence a different color. I think the world would be a better place.” The ﬁnal event takes place at 7 p.m. on March 25 in the SUB ballroom. For more information, or to sign up to speak, students can contact Lyssa Scott at Melissa.Scott@wilkes. edu. Health fair scheduled March 25 Health Services, Human Resources and Bacchaus are sponsoring the annual health and wellness fair from from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. This year’s screenings, services and presenters include chiropractic evaluations, diabetes education, sex education, ﬁtness education, massages, alcohol screening, contraception, smoking cessation, bone density screening, blood pressure, blood glucose as well as access to a nutritionist and representatives from Wilkes’ medical and vision insurances. Health Services in conjunction with Commonwealth Health Laboratories will perform a free cholesterol level screening. Anyone interested in the screening must fast for 12 hours prior to the blood sample drawing, except for daily medications with a small sip of water. Stroke prevention and thyroid screening will also be available. Stroke prevention screening has been designed to help people learn what is going on inside the carotid arteries where 80 percent of all strokes occur. Performed by a trained health professional, an ultrasound wand will be scanned over the carotid arteries in your neck. The screen does not use needles or dyes and is completely painless. The total cost for the screenings is $30. The Human Resources Department is donating $10 to offset the cost. The balance of $20 can be paid via cash, check, credit card or ﬂexible spending account. The carotid and thyroid screenings are by appointment or walk-ins welcome. Call Health Services at 570-4084730. The university’s credit union, the W-BEE Federal Credit Union, will be on site and will have forms to open accounts. Students, staff and faculty are invited to attend. �10 11 THE BEACON Renovations are in the plans for UCOM By Christine Lee Senior News Editor While students were busy enjoying time off during spring break, Wilkes announced a new phase of renovations that will expand the campus’s presence in downtown Wilkes-Barre. On Wednesday, March 5, President Patrick Leahy announced formal renovations to the University Center on Main Street and plans to purchase the former Bartikowsky Jewelers building next to the center. In April, the university will start work on the $3 million renovation to the UCOM to house all facets of the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. The new building is expected to be a state-ofthe-art business school that will include a ﬁnancial market trading room simulating a New York Stock Exchange trading ﬂoor complete with an electronic stock ticker. It will also include meeting rooms for students, space for student clubs, faculty ofﬁces and seven smart classrooms. The renovations are expected to be completed this August. Students feel excited for the new additions to the business program. They feel it will help consolidate the program, which is currently located in several buildings across campus including Weckesser and Breiseth halls. “Having all the classrooms and ofﬁces in the same building will make it easier to communicate with administration and other students,” sophomore entrepreneurship major Katie Lawlor said. “The technology advancements will make learning more enjoyable and hopefully productive.” Freshman business management and marketing major Matthew Ingram feels the move will allow for more collaborative work between students and faculty. “I am really excited to start my sophomore year in the new building,” he said. “The buildings set-up will allow for more team and group based work with the use of the new team rooms. This will assist in freshman IME class work and upper class men work.” Colonel Gambini’s Café and the recreation center will remain in their present locations in the UCOM building. Purchased for $1.2 million, the vacated Bartikowsky jewelry store will be initially renovated for administrative ofﬁces, including the student services center, including the registrar, ﬁnancial aid, ﬁnance and accounting ofﬁces and human resources. Other administrative personnel who currently work in UCOM will move their ofﬁces to other locations on campus. The building’s other uses will be considered as part of the university’s master plan. Northeastern Eye Institute will remain at its current location near the former jewelry building for the next several months but will eventually relocate. The 80-car parking lot will be re-landscaped and used by Wilkes and both buildings will receive extensive exterior work designed to match the grey stone facades of many buildings on campus. Also part of the plans is the creation of a South Main Street Gateway, a new entrance gate to the center of campus from South Main street that would stretch through South Franklin street onto the quadrangle. It is expected to be completed in the next academic year. One of the most noteworthy additions to the campus will be the new entrance gate. Entrance renovations will include widening the pathway between the what was formerly the University Center on Main and the former Bartikowsky Jewelers to accommodate some foliage as well as tables with umbrellas, donated by the Class of 2014. The pathway will stretch to the Fenner Quadrangle more commonly known throughout the campus as the greenway, where the ﬂagpole area will then be expanded to ﬂy both the state and national ﬂags. The old Bartikowsky Jewelers building will also be undergoing heavy renovations as they move ofﬁces from where they used to be in the UCOM building. The purchase of the building also is expected to add more parking. �12 March 18, 2014 OPINION UFC Welterweight Rankings on Page 15 Contact editor: sara.davis@wilkes.edu System places blame on heroin dealers not users By Carly Yamrus Senior Opinion Editor An influx of fatal heroin overdoses across the United States has law enforcement implementing an old law to help continue to fight the war on drugs by targeting street sellers. Heroin is cheaper and easier to get than prescription drugs, making it a likely substance for abuse. The 1987 “Strict Liability in Drug-Induced Deaths” law, originally passed to combat the “crack” cocaine epidemic in the late 80’s and early 90’s, has been dug up again to punish those who are involved with a heroin death. Under this law, street sellers may find themselves pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter and drug-induced death amongst other charges for reckless endangerment or indifference, if there is a connection between the seller’s drugs and the death of their client. Before strict liability laws were reinstated, law enforcement treated overdoses as accidents rather than criminal cases. In the event of a death as a result of illegal drug sale, accountability becomes complicated and unclear. Is it fair to blame the seller for a death of a person who knowingly took the poison that they were offered? What complicates the matter is that dealers often start selling drugs that they themselves are addicted to. What we have are addicts selling to addicts to support everyone’s drug habits. While the user has personal responsibility for his or her own actions, the dealer is still selling illegal drugs, making them at fault as well. After all, they are knowingly selling a product that is known to kill. Addict or not, they take the risk knowing that they may be responsible for their own or someone else’s death. In finding these single street sellers, law enforcement can attempt to trace back the drugs up through their supply chain. Treating overdoses as accidents excuses the supply chain from any crimes and suppresses the issue. Ruling out drug deaths as accidents does not stop further drug use and sales, but criminal charges might. The murder may have not been premeditated or voluntary, but there was always a chance that the transaction from seller to buyer could result in death. Second and third degree charges carry lesser and more appropriate penalties, such as 15 year prison sentences, not death. Heroin has been compared to alcohol and tobacco in terms of personal liability. But when you buy alcohol and tobacco, you know what you’re buying. You know how much you can drink before you are incapacitated, and the warnings on your cigarettes tell you that they are harmful. Heroin does not come with any FDA approvals. The drug is often cut or mixed in somebody’s kitchen, where nobody is really that concerned with the effects it may have on someone else. Dealing with illegal drugs is always a gamble. What is fair or unfair in terms of charges and circumstances is bound to be reduced when illegal drugs are involved. It hardly matters what charges would have been brought on the victim if he or she were still alive and in the possession of illegal drugs. What matters now is that people are dying and someone needs to be faulted for the deaths. It is no accident that dealers are facilitating this dangerous trade from bored kids to sick addicts. Theoretically, free will would solve all the world’s problems if we just “choose” to stop doing and selling drugs. Sadly, free will does not and will not “undo” drug misconduct and disease. @wilkesbeacon carly.yamrus@wilkes.edu CVS takes progressive stance taking away tobacco products By Lyndsie Yamrus Senior Assistant Opinion Editor An estimated 42 million adult Americans smoke cigarettes, or 16.1 percent of the population. While many struggle to fight the addiction, your local pharmacy is quitting for good. CVS/pharmacy is the second largest pharmacy in the United States, not far beneath Walgreens. With over 7,600 stores nationwide, CVS is responsible for the health and well-beings of many Americans. So when the company recently decided to pull tobacco products from their shelves, high praise was given. By October 1, CVS/pharmacy stores will no longer sell cigarettes and other tobacco products to their customers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Over 480,000 people die each year from the habit, and over 16 million individuals suffer from diseases caused by it. The Surgeon General seeks to reduce tobacco use even more over the next decade, and the phase out of cigarettes from common retailers like CVS makes achieving this goal more likely. CVS/pharmacy president and CEO Larry Merlo expressed their satisfaction with the change, claiming that “this is the right thing to do”- and he’s right. Selling tobacco products at a pharmacy, a place one goes to “get better”, if you will, is just inconsistent. Encouraging products that are destructive, harmful and deadly to people who are looking to improve their health is a complete contradiction. The message does not fit with the goal of the health care industry at all. Selling tobacco products just does not fit the agenda of a drugstore, and the company has not only recognized this, but they have also taken action. The change will benefit everyone, from customers to the company as a whole. Americans will hopefully be more compelled to reconsider their habits. The action will also help CVS/ pharmacy grow as a company and achieve their goals in bettering the lives of Americans. Another plus is that the action puts pressure on other major retailers to do the same. WalMart is currently America’s largest retailer, and there is speculation that the company could follow suit in this change. The request is still under review. CVS’s step forward may also pressure competitors like Walgreens and Rite Aid, too. Prior to this initiative, I hadn’t even considered the contradiction in selling tobacco products at the drugstore. Maybe that is one of the problems. Tobacco use is so rooted in our society and it is way too convenient to acquire it. The less convenient it is for people to acquire tobacco, the more likely it becomes for them to not use it at all. After all this is the main goal, to steer people away from the habit and promote healthier lifestyles. People are more likely to acquire tobacco if it is easy. For many, the drugstore is where those purchases are made. By making tobacco less available, the public may be more inclined to kick the habit. I applaud CVS/pharmacy for their ethical decisions. CVS actually does care about your well being. They are accepting that a loss of sales comes with this big decision, but move forward regardless in providing us with what we need. @wilkesbeacon lyndsie.yamrus@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON |March 18, 2014 13 OPINION Colonel Critiques ‘Lego Movie’ fulfils King’s “Doctor Bastille, ‘Bad Sleep” familiar read childhood dream, Blood,’ not much to avid horror fans entertains all audiences to remember By Anne Yoskoski Managing Editor Almost everyone has heard of “The Shining”, Stephen King’s 1977 masterpiece. It was immortalized in film, with a creepy image of Jack Nicholson’s face, in 1980. It was the novel that truly pegged King as a horror writer. This past September, King released “Doctor Sleep”, the long awaited sequel he had been hinting at since 2009. As Wendy is healing from her injuries, the ghosts of the Overlook hotel find Danny. A flash forward take us to Dan’s current state: a recovering alcoholic like his father, living in New Hampshire and working in hospice care. His psychic abilities help bring comfort to the dying, and with the assistance of a cat who knows when people are about to die, he becomes known as “Doctor Sleep”. During this time a young girl named Abra (yes, as in “cadabra”) develops a telepathic bond with Dan. When Abra sees a hedonistic ritual preformed by the True Knot, a group of quasi-immortals who periodically feed on the psychic essence that children with “the shining” produce when they are tortured to death, she reaches out to Dan. With the stage set for possible disaster or victory, King has so much room to play with. The direction that King takes the novel could have been obvious, but instead the various plot twists thrown in seem like a path of fate by the end of the novel. Drawing heavily from “NOS4A2”( a novel by his son, Joe Hill) and “The Dark Tower: Gunslinger”, King references several of his old works and mythical towns while giving the story a modern update. The reader leaves the novel wondering, just like the novels predecessor, even though things are fine for now, the reader ends up asking:”what does the future hold?” The hardcore fans of King’s literature should like the novel. King’s knack for making the unbelievable seem plausible in an alternate world that eerily echoes the reader’s own is used in almost every chapter of the novel. People who are not familiar with King’s writing should probably at least pick up “The Shining” first before jumping into this sequel. @annieyoskoski anne.yoskoski@wilkes.edu By Jill Reifsnyder By Eric Casey Everyone’s favorite childhood toys have come to life in this cinematic tale of a rule-abiding, ordinary LEGO minifigure, Emmet, mistaken to be the MasterBuilder destined to save the LEGO universe. I can’t go into much more detail without giving away some of the best parts of the movie or the ending, so you’ll just have to trust me… you’ll want to see this movie. This blockbuster hit comes as no surprise when you look at the amazing cast involved in the production. Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) does an amazing job portraying the simple and innocent Emmet, and surrounding Pratt are co-stars Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Will Ferrell, Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson, and Shaq, just to name some of the many familiar voices of the film. One great thing about this movie is the nostalgia that sweeps over you while you see your favorite toys come to life in ways you never imagined. The plot has an amazing array of LEGO pieces and characters to give each member of the audience a piece of their childhood back. To make things more “realistic” and visually enticing, everything is LEGO. Everything. The sky, the water, every amazing bit of animation is made of LEGO pieces and is sure to keep your eyes glued to the screen. I was pleasantly surprised that, unlike many movies currently released, the trailers didn’t contain all of the funny parts! I continued to laugh throughout the movie without boredom or lack of interest. It has humor for both adults and children. It has sarcasm and wit, as well as some clumsy moments for every type of humor, making it a great family friendly film. One of my biggest complaints about the movie was that I never became emotionally invested in the characters. I found myself caring more about which actor I liked best, instead of rooting for the good guys. When it came to the film’s in-story rivalry, I wasn’t much concerned with the LEGO universe as a whole; to me it was just a movie. Although it was an extremely entertaining movie that kept my attention, I didn’t escape into another world, I stayed in Wilkes Barre. My only other concern about this movie was the hype it received. When I went to see this movie I was told by several people how amazing it was and I heard too many wonderfully deceitful comments that got my hopes up to see the best movie of 2014. Unfortunately, I’m still waiting for the best movie of the year. This movie is a great movie and I believe everyone will thoroughly enjoy it, but it is not life altering and it is not the greatest cinematic film to hit the big screen. Please, do not go into this movie with huge expectations or you will be disappointed, just as I was when leaving. Overall the movie was pretty great. I really enjoyed it myself and it was a good happy-go-lucky kind of film that you need on a drowsy rainy day. The cast is packed and each actor gives an amazing performance. But be warned, you will not be able to get the songs out of your head while leaving the theater, or even that night. Bastille are an indie rock and synthpop band fresh out of London. They formed in 2010 and have released one album thus far. Bad Blood’s first track off the record titled “Popmeii” has become a world smash hit. As usual, it has recently been climbing up American charts, because in my opinion we always hear the good stuff last. When picking up an album to listen to, I try not to hear or read any reviews about it. However, I accidentally skimmed over a foreign review and the words “melancholy” and “average” jumped out in front of me, so I stopped reading that review and just started listening to their debut. I will say this though. If you’re looking for more songs that sound like “Pompeii” on the album, then you might want to listen to something else because you won’t find that here. Bad Blood was released MDIIIH•m exactly a year ago in the U.K. and debuted at No.3 on the album chart. It did eventually reach No.1 a few times afterward, and has since gone double Platinum with over 600,000 albums sold. Here in the U.S. their debut has reached No.11, and their single “Pompeii” selling over 2 million copies/downloads. -111N,1111M--•lll,IIIDI • ■..U 1 - ••••111-11:11n• 1•1111- Blllll lllli The next song on the ii'. - - - • m11111 n1111■ A album is “Things We Lost In The Fire”. It has an awkward string arrangement and typical indie pop echoes and background chants that have a lot of reverb. Anyway, it’s a decent song, but nothing to take seriously. The song after that is much better and quickly becoming a favorite of mine. “Bad Blood” has lyrics that are very relatable with 80’s minimal synthpop soaring in the background. “All this bad blood here, won’t you let it dry?/ It’s been cold for years, won’t you let it lie? If we’re only ever looking back, we will drive ourselves insane.” “Overjoyed” was released as a single, but shouldn’t have. It’s such a cheap song, even for album filler standards. “These Streets” and “Weight of Living, Pt. II” are much better. However, after that the album blows up into a mellow phase of insipid. It is probably the reason they had to make a re-issue of their album by adding thirteen new songs and calling it All This Bad Blood. It appears to be a trend now with artists such as Ellie Goulding doing it recently. Their newest single titled “Of the Night” from All This Bad Blood has risen to No.2 on the UK Singles chart. It’s a remix of 1992’s “Rhythm Is a Dancer” by eurodance group Snap! and 1993’s “The Rhythm of the Night” by eurodance group Corona. Bastille will most likely improve on their next album, whenever that will be. For now their song “Pompeii” will rule America for a few more months, and then they’ll temporarily become a “one hit wonder.” Contributing Writer @wilkesbeacon jill.reifsnyder@wilkes.edu Staff Writer BASTILLE AJ.LTl\~ "BAD BLOOD' -··-···- @wilkesbeacon eric.casey@wilkes.edu �14 THE BEACON |March 18, 2014 OPINION Every week, Opinion Editor Sara Davis, or a guest writer give an informative crash-course on the most random subject they can think of that week. Their views do not reﬂect those of The Beacon, its staff or Wilkes University. This week Lyndsie Yamrus informs readers on how to best rid of trash.... Garbage Disposals 101 By Lyndsie Yamrus Senior Assistant Editor The most logical choice for wood waste disposal in today’s busy society is the garbage disposal. Electrically powered and installed conveniently under the sink, garbage disposals are a convenient and environmentally conscious. The units divert the 34 million tons of food waste out of landﬁlls and into the wastewater treatment plant. Food waste is about 70% of water as it is, according to InSinkerator, a leading company in waste disposal units. It just makes more sense. At the wastewater treatment plant, methane produced in treating wastewater can easily be captured and used to generate renewable energy. This energy is used to help power the plant itself, and the process is becoming more and more widespread. Reductions in biogas through this process would decrease the global warming potential signiﬁcantly. Another positive of using a garbage disposal is the potential for recycling. Sewage sludge is a nutrient-rich organic solid or semi-solid residue that is generated during the wastewater treatment process. Once entirely treated, the sludge becomes a biosolid and can often be used as fertilizer. Food waste and what to do with it is a controversial topic. There are pros and cons to each method of disposal, but the garbage disposal is one of today’s most sound options. Disposal unit producers, such as InSinkerator, are avidly working with municipalities across the globe to further this sustainable technology. If you have access to a garbage disposal, consider sending your waste down the drain next time. You’ll be making a signiﬁcant contribution to the environment. Forty percent of the food that is produced in the United States goes uneaten, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. This habit not only consumes energy, wastes natural resources and swallows up precious land space, but the majority of the waste ends up rotting in a landﬁll. Besides being unsightly and smelly, landﬁlls are unsustainable and very costly to build and maintain. Unfortunately, most of the waste we create will end up at one of these facilities. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average person contributes about 4.5 pounds of waste into the landﬁll everyday. Food scraps that rot in landﬁlls decompose rapidly and produce methane- a harmful greenhouse gas that is 20 to 25 percent more powerful than carbon dioxide in trapping heat in the atmosphere. Other materials, like Styrofoam, take a million years or more to decompose. Landﬁlls also generate leachate- a toxic liquid concoction formed from the mixing of organic and inorganic materials in the landﬁll. Landﬁlls receive waste from residential, commercial and industrial settings, all of which contribute to this liquid. The leachate poses an enormous threat to groundwater contamination. Pesticides, heavy metals and solvents are just a few compounds commonly found in the system. Trucking the waste to the landﬁll also generates undesirable emissions. A more earth-friendly approach to food disposal is composting. Combining food scraps with other organic wastes allows for decomposition by microorganisms. The process is natural and produces a nutrient-rich fertilizer that is highly beneﬁcial to plant growth and success. But composting isn’t always the most practical method, especially for those who are busy or live in urban areas. Many might not have the time The Beacon/David Lee or space to properly maintain a comGarbage is often considered so munpost, which often requires tending to dane that the general population pays almost everyday. Pests are also comno attention to the process used to mon among heaps of organic matter, such as birds and rodents. discard it. - - - Down the Drain: - - - - - - - - --r - - Do you know where your food goes after you’ve dumped it down the drain? 1: The majority of food waste can be pushed down the garbage disposal, but there are some foods that should always avoid the sink. Grease, fats or oils solidify in the drain and should go into the trash. Some vegetables are too stringy and ﬁbrous (i.e. celery, asparagus, etc.) and can get wrapped around the unit. Coffee grinds, although it may seem like they’re easily washing away, can also get stuck in the disposal. Egg shells, pits, seeds and bones…always a no-go. 2: Contrary to popular belief, garbage disposals do not contain spinning blades. Instead, the food is forced against a stationary grinding ring by centrifugal force. The waste is chopped up into tiny particles until it is virtually a liquid. Running water from the sink pushes the food into the wastewater pipe. Food waste that does go down the drain is immediately en route to the wastewater treatment plant. 3: Wastewater treatment plants receive and treat all kinds of waste products. - - The ﬁrst step in the process, or primary treatment, is to screen out any suspended solids and grit from the raw sewage. Floating substances (i.e. grease, soap, oils) are also removed during this time. 4: Secondary treatment involves carefully manipulating dynamics of the environment (i.e. food supply, dissolved oxygen) so that they are suitable in habiting healthy microorganism populations, which feed on the organic waste. Microorganisms, heavy particles and other solids from the waste settle out as sludge. The sludge moves on to be treated so that it is safe for the environment. It is more often being recycled and used as fertilizer. Biogas is also released and can be stored and used for energy to power the facility. I 5: The ﬁnal steps in the treatment process, or tertiary treatment, include nutrient removal and disinfection of the water so that it is more than 99% free of impurities. The clean water is pumped into local waterways. @wilkesbeacon lyndsie.yamrus@wilkes.edu l �THE BEACON| March 18, 2014 15 Welterweight Division: Post-GSP Era With the absence of George’s St. Pierre from the welterweight title picture, the division is a much more open and interesting place. There is fluidity within the rankings and practically every fighter who can string a streak together, can make a logical case for the title shot. But which fighter will get the shot next, with the assistance of the official UFC rankings and my anticipated ranking list, I’ll attempt to make sense of what is currently a chaotic mess. Pre-UFC 171* Jake Cochran Editor-In-Chief the brass feels he’s earned it. At the post-fight press conference Lombard pointed to Hendricks’ newly claimed belt and said that he’d like a piece or of that or would like to get that please depending on which news source you’d like to believe, as he did not have a microphone directly in front of him. Regardless of the words, the message is clear, Lombard believes with Lawler out of the picture that he is deserving of a title shot and with the encouragement of Dana White even after an admittedly lackluster third round, he could be in line for the shot. While Dana’s word is no where close to a bond, ask Tyron Woodley about that, as his fight with Carlos Condit in the co-main event was a supposed title eliminator until it ended in a freak accident, that most likely will sideline the Natural Born Killer for most likely the rest of the year after easily the most gruesome knee injury of the year. Woodley claims the injury was just as justified as an arm lock without a tap or a bad cut after an elbow but, a botched take down followed by kicks to trip the joint never makes anyone’s highlight reel and isn’t the best case for a shot at the gold. So as of now the Canadian Psycho is most likely going to take the blue corner in June across from Hendricks, but don’t be surprised if Lightning strikes sooner rather than later. Immediately after the belt was awarded to 1. Johny Hendricks Johny Hendricks and the Octagon was empty once more, Joe Rogan said he believed the next obvious contender to the welterweight title 2. Carlos Condit was to be Rory MacDonald in Quebec when the UFC went there in June. However, he believed that may have been slightly too soon. 3. Robbie Lawler While June may seem a little soon for a fighter that just took the worst beating of his keep in mind the idea that while Hen4. Rory MacDonald career, dricks appears to have taken some significant cosmetic damage and his admittedly first cut in his MMA career, he isn’t that bad off. 5. Jake Ellenberger At the press conference Hendricks did not state he believed to be injured, but he did request time to spend with his wife and three 6. Jake Shields daughters as he said he needed time to “become a father again,” whatever that means. But he did not ask for a longer vacation or 7. Demian Maia stress a time table for his return and with the new belt around his waist he may defend the 12 pounds of gold sooner than later and Mac8. Matt Brown Donald could be a good target for him to begin to grind his axe against once more. But for the sake of argument, if it is not Mac9. Tarec Saffiedine Donald, who else could it be? Lombard is another name that comes to 10. Dong Hyun Kim mind, and with the performance he put in March 15 against a very tough opponent in 11. Tyron Woodley Jake Shields he could be ready for a title shot if 12. Hector Lombard Future bouts to build Upcoming WW bouts John Howard versus Ryan Johny Hendricks versus Rory 13. Mike Pyle Laflare at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald for the WW title This seems like the go to plan the UFC Nogueira vs. Nelson on April 11 had ready for the new champ regardless beThis fight could be important for Howard 14. Rick Story cause of the video package they rolled out who comes in riding a four-fight win streak immediately after the fight. So expect this against Siyar Bahadurzada and Uriah Hall fight to take place sometime in June, and exbut will be challenged with Laflare as he is 15. Josh Koscheck pect the line to be pretty long after this fight currently undefeated at 10-0. takes place. * indicates these are the official UFC Welterweight rankings taken from their site Italic text indicates that the fighter was active at the most recent event, UFC 171 Tyron Woodley versus Hector Lombard With one fighter coming off an understandably lackluster performance in Lombard, and the other fighter coming off of an unfortunate stoppage win in Woodley this fight makes the most sense. Both fighters are constantly jockeying for a title shot and putting the road to the top through each other is a no-brainer. Robbie Lawler versus Nick Diaz II Everyone loves a rematch, especially when it has two of the most veteran fighters in the sport. This match will be a decade coming as Diaz first showcased his unpredictability and Robbie Lawler still had hair. Jake Ellenberger versus Tarec Saffiedine at UFC 172 on April 26 This fight will add credence to whether Saffiedine’s win streak is something to be marveled at, or it could be a stepping stone for Ellenberger to right the ship after a lackluster performance against MacDonald. Matt Brown versus Erick Silva at UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva on May 10 This fight will help clear up the rankings picture a little better, and will signify if it is time for Brown to take a shot at the title or whether Erick Silva can finally begin to string together a win streak. Post-UFC 171 1. Johny Hendricks 2. Rory MacDonald + 3. Robbie Lawler + 4. Jake Ellenberger + 5. Tyron Woodley + 6. Hector Lombard + 7. Carlos Condit + 8. Matt Brown 9. Demian Maia + 10. Jake Shields + 11. Tarec Saffiedine + 12. Dong Hyun Kim+ 13. Mike Pyle 14. Kelvin Gastalum 15. John Howard + * * indicates the fighter’s climbing in the rankings. + indicates a fighter’s falling in the rankings. indicates an emergence to the rankings. * �16 March 18, 2014 SPORTS Athlete of the Week Page 18 Contact Interim Sports Editor: brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu Wilkes sends six wrestlers to Nationals Team seeking to close historic season in style By Bill Conway Staff Writer Fresh off of picking up their East Regional championships Mark Hartenstine, Kris Krawchuk, Myzar Mendoza, Kyle Diesel, Eric Bach, and William Fletcher all set their eyes onto the NCAA National Championships. These six wrestlers mark the most wrestlers Wilkes University has sent to the national tournament since 2009 and the most since Jon Laudenslager has been the head coach. “This group of men representing us at the national tournament is a reflection of the environment they have created within our team,” Laudenslager said, “and that is: work hard every day, make the commitment for excellence in all that they do and push themselves and their teammates to get the most of themselves.” Hartenstine is a redshirt junior competing in the 149-pound weight class. Hartenstine comes from Easton, Pa., and attended Easton High School. He finished all of his matches 38-1 this season and under his respective weight class finished third in the Wilkes Open, and first in the Monarch Invitational, the Messiah Petrofes Invitational, and grabbed a title at the MAC Championships and at the East Regionals. “Mark is one intense individual who has the confidence of a national champion,” Laudenslager said. Senior Mendoza hails from Westminster, Md., and attended Winters Mill High School. Mendoza competes in the 133-pound weight class. He finished 26-7 this season and under his respective weight class finished first in the Monarch Invitational, second in the East Regional, and fourth in the Wilkes Open and at the MAC Championships. “Myzar has had an excellent career and this will be his final chapter in what was one of the finest four years as an athlete that I have coached,” Laudenslager said of his graduating senior. Bach, a junior, competes in the 197-poundweight class. He comes from Newton, N.J., and attended Kittatiny High School. Bach finished his season at 18-8 and under his respective weight class placed first in the Messiah Petrofes Invitational, third at the MAC Championships, and third in the East Regionals. “He has all of the tools to place in the tournament if he opens up and keeps his intensity higher than his opponent,” Laudenslager said. Krawchuk is from Slatington, Pa., and attended Northern Lehigh High School. He is a senior competing in the 157-pound weight class. Kris comes Kris finished his season off 15-5 and under his respective weight class grabbed a championship at both the MAC Championships and the East Regionals. Bach Laudenslager was brief but confident in Krawchuk’s tournament performance, “Kris is coming off an NCAA runnerup finish who knows how to win matches at this tournament.” Senior Fletcher competes in the 285-poundweight class. Diesel He comes from Ottsville, Pa., and attended Palisades High School. Fletcher finished his season out 24-9 and under his respective weight class placed first at the Messiah Open, second at the Messiah Petrofes Invitational, and third at the Fletcher East Regionals. Laudenslager had this to say about Fletcher’s progress. “Fletcher has made a lot of improvement since being here a year ago and can grind out every match for a win,” Laudenslager said. Hartenstine Diesel, a sophomore competing in the 174-pound weight class, from Westtown, N.Y., and attended Minisink Valley High School. Diesel finished his season 24-12 and placed second in the Monarch Invitational and at the MAC ChampiHe also placed third at Krawchuk onships. the East Regionals and seventh in the Messiah Petrofes Invitational. Laudenslager said he is happy with Diesel’s momentum. “Kyle is peaking at the right time and is wrestling his best right now. Although he has two Mendoza more years remaining I think he is ready to be an All-American this weekend.” Grabbing the 800th win in the program’s history set the tone as an already historic year for the Wilkes University wrestling program, and the team is proud and hope to add more to this legacy. Diesel was especially vocal on just how special the accomplishment was. “It’s a great feeling to be a part of something that special considering not many programs in the nation have achieved that,” he said. “Hopefully, I can bring back a medal ... and, hopefully, we can bring a team trophy as well for Wilkes University.” Beacon/David Lee Senior heavyweight William Fletcher, shown in action here against King’s College, is one of six Wilkes University wrestlers competing for title in the NCAA National Championships. Wrestlers happy to represent university on national stage By Grant Rogers Staff Writer Six Wilkes University wrestlers punched their tickets to the 2014 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championship in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For Mark Hartenstine (149), Kris Krawchuk (157), Myzar Mendoza (133), William Fletcher (285), Eric Bach (197) and Kyle Diesel (174) their seasons have come to this final tournament, the National championships. Leading the way for the Colonels are redshirt junior Mark Hartenstine and seniors Kris Krawchuk and William Fletcher who will be making their second straight NCAA appearances. First-time appearances for the Colonels are senior Myzar Mendoza, junior Eric Bach, and sophomore Kyle Diesel. “It’s great. I love having the opportunity to represent Wilkes on a national stage.” Hartenstine said. Hartenstine is currently ranked No. 4 in the nation going into the weekend with a record of 38-1. “Having other team mates here is awesome because we have been training all year together and we all know how hard each of us has worked for the chance to compete at nationals.” Krawchuk was equally excited: “It’s always a great feeling representing Wilkes wrestling since we have such a great winning history in the sport. We have a lot of guys with us this year which makes it a great experience to be able to share with them.” Krawchuk enters his second NCAA Championship appearance with a record of 15-5. “Wrestling on a national stage is very exciting,” said Fletcher, a Senior heavyweight. “Having the chance to represent Wilkes University wrestling and its strong winning history is something to be proud of.” Fletcher enters his second straight NCAA Championship appearance with a record of 249. “It’s going to feel good to put on that Colonels singlet on the national stage; there’s really no feeling like it,” said Bach, a 197-pounder. Bach punches his first ticket to nationals with a record of 18-8. Diesel, a sophomore 174-pounder, is the youngest of all the Wilkes wrestlers who are attending nationals. He enters his first NCAA appearance with a record of 24-12. See WRESTLERS, page 19 �17 THE BEACON |March 18, 2014 New era begins in Wilkes football Major changes with Brown appointed head coach happening New coach was offensive coordinator at Muhlenberg College By Brandon Gubitosa By Brandon Gubitosa Staff Writer Staff Writer Since 1946 Wilkes began playing Football and since then there has been plenty of history within the program. Their first season they went 6-0 under Coach George Ralston. He posted a 41-32-4 record from 1946-54 and then another season in 1957. From Ralston there was then Rollie Schmidt who coached from 1962-1981 putting up a 90-73-1 record including winning 32 games straight from 1965 to 1969. Last season the program picked up its 300th win which took seven different coaches to accomplish. Then there was Frank Sheptock who took over the program in 1996 and until last season he won a school record 107 games in 18 seasons. Now there is Trey Brown, who plans on bringing a new style of playing to the program. After a two month long search, the Wilkes University Football program finally found their man. After Frank Sheptock resigned to become Berwick’s athletic director, Wilkes conducted a National search for a replacement which featured over 200 applicants. During the search, there were seven candidates interviewed on campus by a panel of administrators including the Vice President of Student Affairs Paul Adams, Director of Athletics Addy Malatesta; Ted Yeager who is member of alumni executive board; coaches Frank Matthews (softball) and former head coach Jerry Rickrode (men’s basketball); and football players Omar Richardson and Nick Dawson. Trey Brown takes over as the eighth head coach in the 68-year history of the program. He brings his 16 years of coaching experience to the table and has coached all around the country. He is originally from Longmont, Colorado and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Marketing in 1993. In 2003 he graduated with a Masters degree in Health and Physical Education and Recreation from St. Mary’s College of California. Before taking over at Wilkes University, Brown was the quarterbacks’ coach/special teams’ coordinator for four years at Muhlenberg College in Allentown. At Muhlenberg he was responsible for coaching the quarterbacks, wide receivers, and special teams as well as the installation of the pass game. Last season Muhlenberg averaged over 417 yards passing while putting up 37 points per game. During his time on the coaching staff the Muhlenberg Mules went 29-14, which included a berth in the 2010 NCAA Divisional III championships. Brown plans on his bringing his high scoring fast pace offense to Wilkes. In his press conference Brown said, “I have always aspired to be a head coach and when the position came open at Wilkes I grew excited, I felt Wilkes University had a lot of the same qualities and beliefs that I have developed in the past 16 years of coaching. I felt Wilkes understood what it meant to be a student-athlete, and the expectations that come with that. I was among coaches Beacon/D.J. Berley New football coach Trey Brown speaks to university representatives, players, students and the press during the announcement of his hiring Feb. 25. also impressed with the football tradition, and was excited to enhance and strengthen the tradition for years to come. I am very fortunate and incredibly honored to have this opportunity.” Prior to coaching at Wilkes, Brown was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Lehigh University for four seasons. As the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, Brown led the offense to scoring 30 points 15 times in his four seasons. In 2006 he led the offense to a Patriot League best in scoring, and coached quarterback Sedale Threatt to All-Patriot League first team. In 2008 he led Lehigh to a Patriot League best in red zone efficiency scoring 87.9 percent of the time. From 2001 to 2005 Brown spent one year with the tight ends and four with the wide receivers at the University of Pennsylvania where he coached two of the most prolific receivers in the history of the program. During his time with University of Pennsylvania, the Quakers were a combined 40-9 including winning the Ivy League championship in 2002 and 2003, scoring over 40 points per game. Prior to arriving at the University of Pennsylvania, Brown was an assistant coach at Stanford University from 1998-2000. During his three seasons at Stanford, he was part of a coaching conference that was named coaching staff of the year by the Pacific 10 conference after they won the Pacific 10 championship. The team also appeared in the Rose Bowl in 2000 while Brown was on the staff. Now Brown finally can live out his dream of becoming a head football coach. “I’ve always aspired to someday have an opportunity to be a head football coach, but I realize that dreams don’t always match reality in my business,” Brown said. “It just doesn’t work out that way. There are a lot of great football coaches out there at all levels, from high school all the way to the top that may not get a shot at being a head football coach. And I feel really honored and excited to have that opportunity” said Brown during his press conference. In a recent interview, Brown said his expectations are for the team to “keep getting better each day as a group and keep improving.” When asked about what he would do to help out the offense “the one thing we are going to be is consistent,” Brown said. “That is a term that is big with me, and I think we are going to have some beliefs in what we run and our beliefs are going to be based and deep rooted around our personnel and we are going to do the things we feel as a staff that our players can do well.” He also went on to say that “I do believe in snapping the ball fast, and running a no huddle See FOOTBALL, page 19 Within the past few weeks there have been several coaching changes on campus. So far football coach Frank Sheptock has stepped down as coach and Trey Brown has been hired. Men’s basketball coach Jerry Rickrode is stepping down as head coach to accept a position in Wilkes University’s Advancement Division. The field hockey team returned a familiar face when they hired Sara Myers as head coach. Then Mark Barnes was hired as the team’s first swimming coach, he will be coaching both the men and women’s swim team this upcoming season in the fall. During his time as men’s basketball, Rickrode led the Colonels to a 382-191 record, accumulating a winning percentage of .667, among the best all-time in NCAA Division III history for coaches with at least 10 years experience. He also holds the Division III record for being the fastest coach to reach the 200-win plateau, achieving the feat in his first 249 games. He first arrived here in 1992 and during his time here he has led the Colonels to 17 MAC and Freedom Conference playoff appearances, including 10 straight from 1992-2002. He also led the Colonels to five-straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including four Sweet 16s, three Elite Eights and one Final Four appearance during the most successful run in Wilkes men’s basketball history. In the 2000-01 season, he led Wilkes to a 23-3 record, a Freedom Conference championship, and the school’s sixth berth in the NCAA Tournament in seven years. In 199798 the Colonels put up a 26-5 overall record, won the MAC title, and advanced to the Division III Final Four for the first time in school history. In 1995-96 the team put up an impressive record of 28-2 record. In 1994-95 the team advanced to the Division III Elite Eight. During his time as coach the Colonels were ranked number-one in Division III twice. In 22 seasons he has put up 20 winning seasons and has won 20-plus games seven times. There has not been an announcement of a signing of a new head coach. Myers returns to Wilkes as head field hockey coach. This is not her first time coaching at Wilkes as she was the head coach from 2005 to 2010 where she had a record of 59-38, and the highest winning percentage by a coach in school history. In 2008 her team finished 18-4 which is the most wins in a single season and her team made a trip to the ECAC postseason tournament. Next year they finished 15-4 and made a second straight trip to the postseason. During this time Wilkes became regionally and nationally ranked for the first time in school See COACHES, page 19 �18 SPORTS THE BEACON| March 18 , 2014 Getting to know... Matthew Reese Freshman Baseball Player Matthew Reese is the starting shortstop for the Wilkes University Colonels in his freshman season. Reese led the Colonels over spring break with nine hits including three RBIs and two runs scored. Before coming to Wilkes, he played for Wellsboro Area High School where he was named baseball MVP his junior and senior seasons. As a senior, he was named ﬁrst team all-state. By JT Kerr Sports Writer Q: What brought you to Wilkes University? I actually was working out for baseball at my local high school ﬁeld with an employee of Wilkes University, Jamie Miller. He asked me how my college decision was going and I told him I hadn’t decided quite yet. He encouraged me to come down and visit Wilkes. On my visit I really enjoyed the atmosphere and community here. What’s your favorite part about the university? My favorite part is the small community and the ability to know many of the people on campus. What do you study here? I am currently a math major but I am likely switching to sport and event management in the fall with a minor in economics. What would you like to do with the sports management major? A: My dream job would be a general manager of a professional sports team but realistically a job as an athletic director of a high school would be what I’m looking for. Any area that deals with sports in general is what I am looking for. What’s your favorite part about being on the Wilkes baseball team? My favorite part is just the guys on the team and the family we have. We are all really close and spend a lot of time together. How much of a shot do you think you guys have going into the conference schedule? I think we have a good shot as long as we play well. Our staff has been throwing well and our offense is coming around. If we win the games we should and can be right in the playoff mix. How do you see yourself ﬁtting into the lineup in your ﬁrst year on the team? I think that coach is going to play the players who are playing well. The season is too short to not play the hot player. I think that whoever is playing well will ﬁnd their way into the lineup. What goals do you have for yourself this season? A goal of mine is to work myself into the lineup regularly and help this team make a run into playoffs. Everyone’s goal is to win and I would like to contribute in any way to help. Have you always been a short stop? While I was growing up, I played both second base and short stop. When I reached high school, I became primarily just a short stop. What’s your favorite part about the position? My favorite part about short stop is being the leader on the ﬁeld. I enjoy the responsibilities taken on by the position What made you want to play short? I was placed their in little league and I have grown to love it. I didn’t really have an option of where to play. My little league coach put me there and that’s where I have primarily played ever since. How was your high school career and where did you play at? I played at Wellsboro Area high school where I was a four-year starter. We had a rather successful run while I was there. My freshman year we were district runner-up which is the farthest any baseball team from my school had made it. We never made it that far again but we did make playoffs every year. The biggest individual accomplishment was being named 1st team all-state following my senior season. What pro player would you like to be like? My role model my entire life has been Derek Jeter. I love how he plays the game and how he is quiet off the ﬁeld as well. He is a great player but he doesn’t have to tell people about it. He takes care of business on and off the ﬁeld. Are you sad to see him go? Very sad, but he knows his body and emotions have had enough and I respect his decision. Who’s your favorite team? I’ve always been a Yankee fan mostly because of Jeter. How do you think they’ll do this year? Hopefully well. I think it’s about time that they begin building up their farm system. They only have about four players who project to be major league level talents. Eventually that will catch up with you. What’s your opinion on A-Rod? I mean technically he’s never had a positive test so I think the suspension may be a little excessive but I’m not a big fan of him anyway. @wilkesbeacon jonothan.kerr@wilkes.edu �19 THE BEACON |March 18, 2014 FOOTBALL Continued from Page 17 offense, and what we do out of the no huddle will be purely based on our personnel. I am a big proponent of taking of taking the strengths of your team after you evaluate their skill set and kind of molding them into a program or belief that gives you the best chance to succeed.” Brown will play a huge role in bringing the program back to where it used to be. Since winning the Middle Atlantic Conference in 2006 the Colonels have struggled going 3338 overall while posting a 27-27 conference record. They have had just two winning seasons since going 11-1 in 2006. Brown hopes to bring back the seven-, eight- and nine-win type seasons the team had become accustomed to. During his press conference Brown said “the success of the team will not be accomplished by him; it will be accomplished with a collaborative effort. It is important for everyone to have a hand in the success of where Wilkes football wants to go in this new era. I will need help from everybody on this campus.” So far there have not been any changes to the coaching staff other than Brown, who said “things will stay the same until further notice.” He also feels confident in the recruiting process so far. He feels like the assistant coaches have done a great job while he was not here and is happy to jump right in and getting recruits to play for the Colonels. Many players are excited to see what the new coach can do. “I think coach Trey Brown has the best intentions for this football team, and I think with hard work from the coaching staff and players this team can be a powerhouse in the MAC,” said freshman Dominick Ammirato. Freshman wide receiver David Claybrook said Brown is “down to earth and easy to talk to, as he is always looking out for our best interests. Sophomore safety Jared Powell said he is excited for the change and that hopefully he can bring the MAC back to the Rac.” Sophomore corner Marcus Leaf is excited for the upcoming football season. “I’m interested to see what he is going to bring to the table,” Leaf said. “Considering he is bringing in a new defensive coordinator, it is going to be interesting to see what happens.” The whole community is excited for the changes taking place and is looking forward to this upcoming season. Wilkes looks to bounce back next year and make a run toward the MAC championship. @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu WRESTLERS Continued from Page 16 “It’s a huge accomplishment for me,” Diesel said. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and I’m proud to represent Wilkes University.” Mendoza , a 133-pound senior, added: “It’s something I’ve been looking forward to since my freshman year. The goal has always been to make it to nationals and represent Wilkes by placing in the top eight.” Mendoza enters his first NCAA appearance with a record of 26-7 and a career record of 10830. Many people wonder how a college wrestler prepares for the biggest tournament of the year. Many wrestlers have different pre-match rituals. “I prepare by sticking to my prematch routines and staying constant with my workouts. I believe COACHES Continued from Page 17 history. Following her record-breaking year in 2008, she was named Freedom Conference Coach of the year. Myers said she is excited to be back and cannot wait to lead the program again. Mark Barnes becomes the school’s first swim coach as the University expanded its athletic programs this past fall. Wilkes announced the addition of men’s and women’s swimming in early the best way to approach the post season is to stay with what has been working for me in the past,” Hartenstine said. “We just keep doing the same things we’ve done all year just tweaking some things here and there, adding some extra conditioning workouts and staying fresh,” Krawchuk said. “The biggest part of preparing is staying mentally focused and well rested.” “It’s important just to stay focused and put in more work than I have throughout the year. It’s the last tournament of my career so it is important to me to do my best.” Said senior William Fletcher. The championships were held March 1415 at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. Cornell (Iowa) will serve as the host. Results were not available at press time. Check The Beacon online and in the March 25 edition for results. November. 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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. 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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 2014 March 18th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 March 18 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 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/72aeae4ba68597e228302f91e99846f4.pdf fd4c21d7c1b39b12d7117cd3caa8f828 PDF Text Text Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member March 25, 2014 THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Volume 67 Issue 17 Old campus ffi)[l)ffi tobacco policy Orn @[Il]ffi goes ‘up in smoke’ 0 With the recent inclusion inclusion of of E-Cigarettes E-Cigarettes and all products to mimic tobacco smoke major changes took took place place in in 1he the campus tobacco policy -- Full story The Beacon/Jake Cochran on page 3, and national national perspective perspective on on pages pages 10-11 �2 NEWS Students Attend Conferences Page 4 March 25, 2014 Contact editor: nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu UN Conference unites classrooms across the world By Nicole Zukowski News Editor Global issues will be discussed on a international scale in New York City for 12 Wilkes students. On Mar. 30 to April 3 Wilkes students enrolled in PS 398 will attend the Model United Nations (MUN) Conference in New York City. More than 5,000 college and university delegates come to the United Nations US headquarters each spring to discuss current global issues. Half of the delegates are from outside the United States. Delegates serve on twenty selected committees which range from playing roles as the General Assembly, Economic and Social Council, or even the United Nations Security Council to name a few. The country committees are required to write position papers of how they feel about international issues. Then they are tasked with writing resolutions which the topic committee may adapt to eventually bring the committee to a consensus. All the country committees with the same topic make up sometimes made up of over 400 people Jezza Malik, junior international studies and Spanish double major, summarized the MUN Conference as giving “students an opportunity at a brief glimpse into the life of an international diplomat.” Malik attended similar international conferences while in high school hosted by universities, but this is his first collegiate level conference of this type. He has an idea of what is expected of delegates at MUN. “You are required to barter, negotiate, and cooperate with other states in order to write ‘draft resolutions’ to topics of debate, as well as be able to present to the entire committee,” Malik said. “MUN not only requires delegates to get outside of their comfort zone, but it also forces one to look at life from a different perspective as the representative of a country he/ she may know nothing about.” Wilkes was assigned to represent the delegation of Somalia, located in the Horn of Africa. Somalia is bordered by Ethiopia and Kenya with the major bodies of water of the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. Fortunately Dr. Merryman, the professor teaching this course, specializes in Somali history and culture, having spent several years working in East Africa. The location of the majority of the conferences is held at the Sheraton Hotel in New York City. The Closing Ceremony is customarily held at United Nations headquarters. “I am looking forward to networking opportunities, learning experiences, and better understanding the function of the UN as a whole,” political science and Spanish double major Emily Absalom said. “I feel it is important for us students to attend the conference as it allows us the opportunity to participate in United Nations simulations.” The conference will give the political science class a good opportunity to take part in exercises in consensus building and negotiation of global interaction. Entire delegations or individual delegates can win awards at the end of the conference for papers submitted. The recognitions are ranked as first being “outstanding” second as “distinguished” or third as “honorable mention”. The conference is hosted by the National Collegiate Conference Association (NCCA) every year. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Helping pharmacy students is goal of new PPA president By Amanda Stickles Staff Writer Wilkes associate professor, Jonathan Ference was recently elected president of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association PPA Educational Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to foster research education and the development of practice models that advance patient care. It currently provides research grants of $1,000 to Pennsylvania pharmacists for the exploration of innovation for best pharmacy practices. Ferences’ role in the foundation is to guide other board members in establishing a strategic direction foundation as well as developing a sound financial investment plan to grow the foundation’s budget. He said he believes in “continuing the foundations current projects as well as introducing new ones.” Ference plans on hosting a student poster presentation as well as sponsoring the Know Pain, Know Gain pharmacy patient counseling completion at the annual mid-year conference. Ference received his doctorate of pharmacy from Wilkes University’s Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing. He completed a specialty residency in family medicine and a faculty development fellowship at UPMC St. Margaret’s, Pittsburgh, Pa. As well as spending four years on faculty as an assistant professor at the Courtesy of Marketing and University of Communications Oklahoma College of PharFerence aims to help macy and as an pharmacy students. adjunct assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine Tulsa, Okla. As director of pharmacotherapy education for the Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education-Family Medicine Residency program, Ference’s goal is to ensure that resident THE BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 WEBSITE: thewilkesbeacon.com family physicians are provided with sound training on the appropriate use of medications. Ference also provides formal didactic training in the areas of evidence-based medicine, clinical decision making and pharmacotherapy. He is also a part of direct patient care in collaboration with the residents in the outpatient clinic at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and various local nursing homes.“Through this collaboration we teach and learn from each other while practicing evidence-based care to optimize patient outcomes,” said Ference. As a board certified pharmacotherapy specialist, Ference, whose clinical activities include working in the outpatient pharmacistpatient care clinic; is involved with giving advanced medication therapy management services to those with chronic medical conditions. Ference specializes in the areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine and works alone side with a team of Wilkes University pharmacy students in giving patients medical care. “The pharmacy students play a vital role in patient care and benefit by expanding their knowledge base in diabetes and cardiovascular medicine as well as providing direct patient care services,” said Ference, “The profession of pharmacy is shifting towards these ad- vanced models of practice and this experience allows our students to enter the workforce with ample experience in this area.” Wilkes University values interprofessional education and patient care, yet only host two healthcare disciplines. Ference has used his experiences at Oklahoma University to reach out and create networks between members of our local community across healthcare disciplines. Wilkes has also been a big part of the work of the Northeastern/central Pennsylvania Interprofessional Education Coalition NCPA IPEC. Ference has had the opportunity to participate in the annual collaborate Care Summits hosted by the NCPA IPEC and looks forward to continuing with being involved in their work as they improve. Ference ultimate goal as a faculty member is to help every pharmacy student he works with and help them realize their dreams of becoming a competent, comfortable and confident pharmacist. “My three C’s,” he said. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2013-14 Editor-in-Chief: Jake Cochran Managing Editor: Anne Yoskoski Design Editor: Paul Kaspriskie Assistant Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Chief Photographer: David Lee Adviser: Loran Lewis News Editor: Nicole Zukowski L&A&E Editor: Alyssa Stencavage Opinion Editor: Sara Davis Assistant Design Editor: Steve Dziedziak Assistant News Editor: Sarah Bedford Assistant L&A&E Editor: James Jaskolka-Butler Senior Editor: Carly Yamrus Senior Editor: Lyndsie Yamrus Senior News Editor: Christine Lee �THE BEACON |March 25, 2014 NEWS Updated policy expands campus tobacco limits now to include smokeless chew, water vapor cigarettes 3 By Kat Dodson and Shawn Carey Contributing Writers A recent amendment to the 2013-14 Wilkes Student Handbook was announced publicly through Today At Wilkes on Jan. 20. Wilkes’ tobacco use policy now officially applies to “any product intended to mimic tobacco products, contain tobacco flavoring, or deliver nicotine other than for the purpose of cessation (patch or pills acceptable),” as stated on page 58 of the handbook. Dr. Mark Allen, Wilkes’ dean of Student Affairs, explained that the recent decision to alter Wilkes’ tobacco policy to include ecigarette use was “to provide a more holistic definition of tobacco use. “Some of it was driven by the newest technology, particularly the popular use of e-cigarettes,” Allen clarified. Allen said he and other members of Student Affairs spoke with a group of student leaders, who reported some complaints they had heard about e-cigarette usage in campus buildings and concerns about the fact that ecigarettes still contain nicotine. Wilkes was already in the process of reviewing its tobacco policy. Allen and others considered the complaints and observed how other colleges and universities were approaching e-cigarette usage to determine what seemed like a reasonable approach. They ultimately decided that categorizing ecigarettes with cigarettes made sense from a practical standpoint. “By virtue of them being called cigarettes, there is a clear connection to tobacco use … and we attempt to discourage that,” Allen explained. “We have also instituted a ban in campus buildings on the use of chewing tobacco, so we decided to clean up the wording of our policy just to try to get all products that are tobacco products or derivatives under one umbrella.” While the American College Health Association recommends that campuses ban tobacco-imitating products, such as e-cigarettes, as well as tobacco products, action by various American colleges and universities has varied. Some, such as Wilkes and Ohio State, have banned the use of e-cigarettes indoors The Beacon/ Jake Cochran The tobacco policy at Wilkes is under review because of the new trend of e-cigarettes and other tobacco product on campus. Dr. Mark Allen requests feedback on the matter from the students before future modification to the policy. as part of their tobacco-free policies, while others, like Northeastern University, have put off enacting a policy until more research has been conducted. Others still, such as University of Michigan, limit use of both e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes to specified areas on campus. Local King’s College and Luzerne County Community College address e-cigarettes in their own ways. Robert McGonigle, associate vice president for Student Affairs at King’s College, reported that, while King’s did recently review and revise its tobacco policy, e-cigarettes were not raised as a concern and were not included in it. “Our smoking policy mainly addresses tobacco use,” he stated, alluding to the fact that e-cigarettes are not tobacco-containing products. He added that no one had ever raised any concerns about e-cigarette smoking on campus. “If we had students, faculty or staff being affected or bothered by it, that’s something we would look at,” McGonigle said. “The priority would be on ensuring that no individual has to be affected by any kind of smoke, even from an e-cigarette.” Luzerne County Community College limit use of both e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes to specified areas on campus. Violators of the policy are disciplined with fines. Allen said Wilkes’ Student Affairs has not yet received any complaints or commentary about the new policy from students. He also mentioned the formation of a larger committee meant to focus on further modifications to the tobacco policy and cessation efforts to help smokers in the campus community who would like to quit. He said he hopes to offer more opportunity for feedback before future modifications, such as an open forum for students to provide input. @wilkesbeacon katherine.dodson@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon shawn.carey@wilkes.edu IEEE to host ‘Engineering olympics’ for HS students By Amanda Sickles Staff Writer High school students and university personnel are invited to attend Wilkes University’s 2014 Engineering Olympics on March 28, 2014. The Engineering Olympics will take place in Arnaud C. Marts Center at Wilkes University. The event is meant to excite and inform regional high school students about the engineering profession and give them the opportunity to apply engineering principles to the real world. The Engineering Olympics is student ran; organized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Club. Bernard Socha is the treasurer of IEEE and the Engineering Olympics coordinator. Lucas Domelevicz is the president of IEEE and co-coordinator of the event. Both have competed in the event when they were in high school and both ended up winning the competition. There are two electrical and two mechanical events this year with 13 different high schools participating in the events. Each school sends 10 juniors, making five pairs of two. “We want to minimize mathematical cal- culations; our goal is to have them do more creative problem solving rather than just more mathematical problem solving. It makes it more interesting that way,” Domelevicz said. In past years of the Engineering Olympics the events included bridge-building with Popsicle sticks and biggest tower building with using the least amount of materials. With each growing year the events have become more complex. “Students get to actually experience building something and then test what they created to see if it works,” Socha said. The winner of the event gets a $40,000 scholarship to Wilkes University. All competi- tors who participated in the event also get a tour of the Wilkes campus, showing them equipment used for engineering and current research projects. Almost half of the competitors end up registering for Wilkes’ engineering program. The event tests the students’ critical thinking, building, and tests their abilities in the field of engineering and science. It allows the students to bring out their competitive side. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu �4 NEWS THE BEACON|March 25, 2014 Students gain insight through conferences Ten members of the Psychology Club accompanied by three professors at Wilkes were in attendance with people from all over the country. The group left from Wilkes March 13 in the morning and returned March 16 in the afternoon. Students stayed in the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers. The meeting included abstracts of talks, symposia and posters pertaining to matters in various psychological fields. One student on the trip, Katherine Dodson, presented an original poster along with Dr. Edward Schicatano and Dr. Thomas who presented research. "The most interesting part to me was all the up and coming research," sophomore psychology major, Allison Davis said. "Not only regarding human behavior, but also on things like using protons on brain tumors, and finding predispositions to schizophrenia." By Nicole Zukowski News Editor In the starting weeks of March various clubs, socities and departments have attended conferences along the East Coast. Students gain networking skills and an overall better understanding of interests through attending conferences, seminars and they gain valuable exposure and the ability to network with others within their various fields they would not typically have encountered. Pennsylvania Federation of College Republicans Conference Wilkes student chapter members of College Republicans attended the Pennsylvania Federation of College Republicans Conference, on March 1 held at Temple University in Philadelphia. At the conference students listened to Lt. Governor Jim Cawley, Skot Covert, the CRNC National Co-Chairman and Sarah Schultz, the youth outreach director for the PA GOP, along with other College Republican members. Along with new board members being elected, the conference was centered on the new Federation board election. The old Chair of the PA Federation was Darin Bartholomew, from Temple University. Elected at the conference was new Chairman, Chris Wetherson from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Each chapter was allowed to have five voting delegates present at the convention. This did not, however, limit the number of members each chapter was allowed to bring. The main benefit of students attending this conference was to talk about the changes in how to spread the Republican message while keeping with the changing times. It was also the first time Wilkes CR's have Beacon Briefs Commuter Council Bus Trip Commuter Council will be sponsoring a bus trip to Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. The trip will be on Sunday, April 13, and tickets will be sold every Tuesday and Thursday in the Henry Student Center Concourse from 11 a.m.. to 1:00 p.m until April 10. The trip will cost $25 for the bus trip alone, but if interested would like Baltimore Orioles baseball tickets, it will be an additional $10. The game is at 1:35 p.m., and they are playing the Toronto Blue Jays. If interested are unsure whether or not students would like to pay for the tickets up front, you can purchase the tickets at the Orioles Box Office, but there are no guaranteed seats. When signing up for tickets, please let us know whether you would like to pay just for the bus trip, or would like to have the tickets included for convenience. Along with the Orioles game, there is also the Baltimore Aquarium, and many other things to do at the Inner Harbor including shopping, restaurants, and visiting museums. If you have any questions, contact the Commuter Council President at christopher.cousin@ CMA Conference Courtsy of Allison Davis St. Patrick’s Day weekend was spent in Boston for 10 psychology majors. The students attended the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychologicl Association. One student and two professors presented work at the conference. attended in the past couple years. Six student members attended the conference. EPA Conference wilkes.edu at any time. Wilkes University Theatre Presents: Check Out Chekhov An evening of one act plays by Anton Pavlovich Chekov. Russian physician, dramaturge and author, Chekhov’s career as a dramatist produced four classics and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics. Get to know one of history’s greatest writers in an evening of delightful theatre. The show takes place on April 3 at 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. General admission is $10, seniors/students $5, faculty/ staff/students can get in free with Wilkes ID. Reservations are encouraged. Contact the Box Office at (570) 408-4540. Wilkes University Hosts Community Health Fair Wilkes University is sponsoring a Community Health Fair on April 5, to provide information to members of the community about healthy lifestyles and health-related topics. The health fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Henry Student Center. The event is free and registration is not required.There will be programs and information for individuals of all ages, from children to senior citizens. Psychology Club members got to spend St. Patrick's weekend in Boston, Mass. for the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association. Adult programs include booths with information on cancer awareness, smoking cessation, diabetes and cardiac problems. Programs for teens include information about the negative effects of substance abuse, drinking and driving and sexually transmitted diseases. For younger children there will be programs about fire safety, nutrition, exercise and more. Wilkes University BIG EVENT Volunteer Registration On Saturday April 26, Wilkes University Student Government will hold its third annual community wide BIG EVENT, where Wilkes University will descend upon the surrounding community, dedicating a day to community service. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and we expect to be working until 3 p.m. More information will before available as the event draws closer. For questions or concerns please contact Kassi Bugg at Kassandra.Bugg@wilkes.edu Wednesday Lenten Luncheon Series The Office of Campus Interfaith and the City of Wilkes-Barre’s Downtown Ministerium will be hosting a Lenten Luncheon Series. This year, the theme is “Finding Your Way Home”. It will continue each Wed. and end Skill learning and networking were of focus at the National College Media Convention for communication studies majors. Six students and two professors departed from Wilkes on March 13 to attend the CMA conference in New York City. The group stayed at the Sheraton Hotel where the conference was held and returned to Wilkes on March 15. Workshops, sessions, media tours and speakers made up the conference. The keynote speakers were CBS Evening News Anchor and Managing Editor Scott Pelley and Bonnie Fuller, founding president and editor-in-chief of Hollywoodlife.com, along with filmmaker journalist Michael Skolnik. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu April 16, and is held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (across from Boscov’s). The service begins at 11:30 a.m., with an organ recital, the ecumenical/Interfaith Service begins at noon, and following the service is a soup and sandwich lunch, sponsored by one of the local churches. The suggested donation is $4; the proceeds this year will benefit the Wilkes-Barre Free Clinic. With questions contact Caitlin Czeh in the Interfaith Office, caitlin.czeh@wilkes.edu or at ext. 5904 English Spring Writers Series presents Curtis Smith The English Department, sponsored by the Allan Hamilton Dickson fund, presents Curtis Smith. Curtis Smith’s stories and essays have appeared in over seventy literary journals. His work has been named to the Best American Short Stories Distinguished Stories List, The Best American Mystery Stories Distinguished Stories List, and the Notable Writing list of The Best American Spiritual Writing. The presenation is on March 25, and 26 at 7 p.m. in the Kirby Hall Salon. For more information contact Deb Archavage, debra.archavage@wilkes.edu. �THE BEACON |March 25, 2014 NEWS 5 SG Notes: trouble with consistency of fund rations By Nick Durdan Staff Writer This week Wilkes University’s Student government tackled more issues on consistency with fund allotments as well as new club recognitions, and retroactive fund requests. Wilkes Enactus club continued its fund request for the second week. The request for their conference trip to Cincinnati remained unchanged at $6,087.12. The request, a large sum of Student Government’s funds, caused tense debates throughout the evening. Sergeant at Arms Cameron Low gave insight about the continued inconsistency about what SG should fund. “Our whole budget is around thirteen thousand, their request is nearly forty-five percent of our total budget and there are still five weeks left in the semester for something else to come along,” said Low. With the projected budgets for other projects, Student government would be in debt nearly $50. A motion was eventually reached to allot $1,163.12 to pay for the hotel fare. A debate over what SG should fund affected the vote of SG members. The motion failed to pass at 10-26-0. SG paid for the air fare at the previous Enactus conference last year, so a second motion was suggested to allocate $3,000 for air fare with a stipulation that any additional funding received after the budget expense would be given back to Student Government. This motion was passed with a marginal vote of 19-17-0. Wilkes American Society of Mechanical Engineers in its first week requested $5,500 for its upcoming car show fundraiser. Student Government came to a consensus that the budgeted numbers were not very clear and needed to be fixed for the following week. Voting will take place at the following meeting. Also in its first week, the Choral Club retroactively requested $1,654.68 for its Baltimore trip over spring Break. Student Government came to a consensus that price verification of the budget was necessary, and reminding all parties involved that Student Government does not pay for food. Voting will take place at the following meeting. Wilkes University’s American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers requested official club status. ASHRAE is used to educate the science and engineering students in the fields of heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning. Student Government was for the recognition and looks to vote for its status at the following meeting. Capital Projects returns for the spring 2014 with multiple project requests to be voted in the future. The projects included an Xbox in the Student Union Building for a price of $678.63, twenty additional folding tables for $1,679.60, a new speaker system for $6.99.99, a new karaoke machine for $389.85, and replacement furniture in the Student Union Building lounge for either $10,000 or $11,070 depending on which type bought. Voting on these projects and others will commence at the next meeting. The budget this week is as follows: all college: $2,663.39, spirit: $2,630, general: $3,531.87, conference: $4,366.64, giving Student Government of: $13,191.90. @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Sarah Bedford Every year accepted students and families are invited to a ‘VIP Day’ on the Wilkes campus. Families are welcome to go on campus tours and talk with current students about any questions they might have about studing at Wilkes in the fall. This year over 1,000 people showed up to participate in ‘VIP Day’. ‘VIP Day’ gives future Colonels a look at campus By Sarah Bedford Assistant News Editor Campus was abuzz on March 22 as future Colonels marched through the Henry Student Center to attend VIP Day. VIP Day is held yearly for high school seniors who have been accepted to Wilkes University. Check-in began at 8:30 a.m. where students and their families were welcomed by Wilkes student ambassadors who acted as greeters, tour guides and helping hands throughout the day. After check-in, refreshments were offered in the Martz Gymnasium where the welcome address was given. President Patrick Leahy had tweeted out the day before saying that, “We'll have over 1,000 people on campus tomorrow @WilkesU for VIP Day. A record turnout! #WilkesU” Junior criminology major Shanice Woods, who was an Ambassador for the event, discussed why she felt VIP was beneficial to those in attendance. “It's a great way to confirm their decision and make sure they've made the right choice.” Sophomore pre-phramacy major Caitlyn Tompkins agreed, adding the factor that as current students, they were once in the incoming freshmen shoes, and now “you get to share your experiences.” At VIP Day, the students and families were able to select different sessions to attend, such as a student panel and a financial aid question and answer. There were also presentations given such as “Behind TV Special Effects,” “Chemical Contaminants in Food: Is Anything Safe to Eat Anymore?,”“Engineering and Physics: Undergraduate Research at Wilkes” and “Rip Van Winkle and the Origin of Stories” amongst others. Many individuals found this to be the biggest difference between VIP Day and a normal campus visit. “There's a lot more specific sessions.. and they're held by professors,” said Jessica Kneps, sophomore biology major. Along with these presentations, students had the option to take tours of campus and of residence halls in Weiss, Roth, Evans, Towers and a freshman favorite, Waller. VIP Day ended in the early afternoon, leaving the current army of colonels exhausted but also allowed them to reminisce about their decision to attend Wilkes. “In high school, VIP day was the day I really fell in love with Wilkes. It's awesome being on the other side of it as an ambassador. I'm exhausted by the time it's over, but I'm not lying when I say it doesn't feel like work. It feels more like fun!” said freshman English major, Tara Giarratano. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu �6 FUN CORNER Word Find: Spring week of March 25 IGNITLEMYMEVINZ HLGMRAWFKMIJCIA QJYGTQLFLORALAS IFTZFUEUYWVDFRC HBLOOMINGCOVRWD TVSEPBUHATCHING TNARGARFFADDWRA RWXWGOEXLTIGLCK VHBBRBNROXXNIBF RMZUEQIFUKDIWLI CXPDBLHHRDRTOFE OTJDIXSTIZBURMC RDJIRTNNSVLOGDV ZXINTKUJHJSRMTM SMAGHJSAIUNPRXO SREWOHSJNFJSQQM GREENAIFTOBIFMV Word Box: Blooming Hatching Melting Equinox Floral Rebirth Showers Fragrant Green Sunshine Warm Budding Rain Flourishing Sprouting Grow Can’t get the last one? Do you think you got them all? Either way... Be sure check your answers online at thewilkesbeacon.com! Find The Five Differences �7 L&A&E March 25, 2014 Artist spotlight Page 9 Contact editor: alyssa.stencavage@thewilkesbeacon.com Conquer the fear, get in gear: Study Abroad By Alyssa Stencavage L&A&E Editor Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, London, Spain. You name it. If studying abroad sounds like something that is on your bucket list, Wilkes has you covered. Study Abroad allows students to take their learning to the next level. However, sometimes doing that instills fear. Misconceptions& Stereotypes In the United States, our lives tend to be guided by what is seen in the media, and that’s no less true for Study Abroad, which sometimes interrupts the decision-making process to explore the unknown. Worry about the nature of the experience sets in based on portrayals of violence, language differences, sickness, terrorism and much more in the media. “When you go off to college, you’re making a huge leap; you’re investing in your future, in learning about new things,” Director of International Affairs Linda Winkler said. “For many people in college or universities, it’s an exciting proposition, but from the parent’s perspective, you want the student to have these wonderful experiences, but you want them to be safe.” The situation is a little different for frequent travelers, but Winkler points out that most people don’t travel outside the U.S. Safety & Culture Shock Feeling safe in a foreign place can pose a challenge for students when the idea of moving out of their comfort zone comes to mind. Mark Stine, chair of the Communication Studies Department and an adviser of the London trip, said Americans tend to view the broader world as a big, bad place, but that students need to be assured of their safety overseas. “Most of the places that Wilkes University runs Study Abroad trips to are just as safe – and maybe sometimes even safer than the locations right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania.” Stine also agreed that oftentimes, the concerns of parents tend to fall back on their children, but things are never really as bad as they might seem. Going abroad also means entering a different culture, which can be a source of appre- The Beacon/Steve Dziedziak Going abroad might instill fear. But it’s overcoming that fear that leads to an experience students will never forget or regret. hension depending on the area, an individual’s personality and personal travel opportunities. Stine said a country such as England would bring much less of a shock than Germany or Italy. For as frightening as the idea of traveling somewhere one’s never been might be, Stine said much of the time students have already gotten to the point where they will be able to get past the fright. The logistics, new territory and...flying Associate Professor and another adviser of the London trip John Hepp said some of the fears he’s observed include separation from family, as well as terrorism, and once one has landed in the desired location, buying things can be cause for consternation. Then, of course, there’s the hassle of acquiring a passport, which like any concept, paves the way for panic. Hepp said every year, at least one student worries about flying. But, he advises not to turn away from the opportunity. His own intuition has told him that fear is not a debilitating factor. He also points out that although the language barrier can be scary on the surface, that block can be crossed without a problem in an area like London versus Spain or France, where the barrier is greater. Both Stine and Hepp agree that although differences in studying abroad relate directly to the area of the student’s choice, sometimes the anxiety that accompanies helps more than it hurts. “The more language barrier, the more obscure the location, the greater the level of anxiety for students,” Stine said. “However, the more challenge that’s there for the student, often the greater the benefit for that student.” Finances & finding who you click with “It’s not the fears that stop people from going on their own,” Hepp said. “It’s usually the combination of finance and the fears.” Associate Director of Diversity Affairs Erica Acosta finds that the cost component comes as a challenge for many people -- but one that can be dealt with. Finding the funds for studying abroad presents a tricky situation for students, especially because there are out-of-pocket costs involved. She said the biggest hurdle for Study Abroad is how to get the word out to people that it’s really not as hard as it might seem. She points out that the student visa process is also tricky, considering the differences for each country, but that’s what makes starting early so important. Some schools have programs built into tuition. Even though credits still have to be preapproved at Wilkes, what’s special about the opportunities available is that programs are faculty-led, which helps facilitate the process for students. This might be part of the reason why the short-term option, which Stine likens to an “appetizer” that allows students to get their feet wet and opens doors, appears more attractive. The experts agree that even with cost, the experiences are worthy endeavors. Simply fitting in can also give students something to worry about, which is often dependent on one’s personality. Then of course, there’s also the dilemma of the passport, which like any new concept, paves the way for panic. Despite the distress that’s attached to going abroad, Acosta said it’s not problematic as long as it doesn’t halt the journey before it begins. In fact, curiosity often drives students toward their destination. “Anything that makes us step out of our comfort zone is fearful at first,” she said. “Embrace the unknown step by step. Sometimes we want to be guaranteed of what’s going to happen, but we can’t do that. It’s OK to have doubt, as long as that is not your ‘end all, be all.’” Winkler agreed that going abroad can be scary, but says it is “over and above a fantastic adventure.” “Global travel is an adventure that tests different limits. There’s no other experience that will give you the same things that study abroad does” What about the program? Study abroad is generally defined as taking classes for either academic purposes or personal interest, anywhere in the world, and this applies to those leaving or entering the U.S. Ask around for a quick description of study See ABROAD page 8 VISIT THE BEACON ONLINE @ THEWILKESBEACON.COM FOR EXCLUSIVE ‘BEACON BLOGS’ The Beauty Beat with Ashley Evert If you’re like me, you love Lime Crime’s Velvetine lip colors but can’t afford the steep price tag on a college student’s budget. Luckily for you, I’ve scoured the corners of the Internet, from beauty blogs to Amazon reviews, and have found a product that holds up just as well. This week’s Beauty Beat will explore the cheaper, British version of what is essentially the same product: a matte, long-wearing lip cream that holds up to eating, drinking and smooching. Check out The Beacon online to read my review on Makeup Academy’s Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquers. THEN GO ‘LIKE’ US ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WILKESBEACON �8 L&A&E THE BEACON | March 25, 2014 Still Life: The Beacon brings you campus happenings in photos The Beacon/Haley Adam Hopeful students showcase their abilities during Drum Major tryouts for the Wilkes Marching band. Spring Fling uses unique southern theme By Marisa Farronato Correspondent This year’s Spring Fling’s unique countryrustic-chic theme has grabbed the attention of the 390 students who have already purchased their tickets. The event, funded by Wilkes University’s Student Government, will take place from 6-11 p.m. March 28 at Genetti’s Hotel on Market Street in Wilkes-Barre. Student Government Executive Board Corresponding Secretary, Kaitlyn Wolfe, planned the event with help from her committee including other student government members from all classes. “After all of our hard work and planning, I truly cannot wait to see it all come together, and I know that it is going to be an unforgettable night,” Wolfe said. Abroad Continued from page 7 abroad, and you’ll likely hear phrases like “fun with learning,” “an opportunity to see beyond the conﬁnes of the area in which you live,” “classroom without borders” or “forever experience.” Acosta cites the abroad experience as one that gives students a chance to grow all around. “It’s enriching when you learn a new culture or when you immerse yourself in the language,” she said. “It shows conﬁdence that you can explore the world by yourself without being guided. It’s all about exploring.” Going abroad isn’t for everyone, but some enjoy the experience so much that it leads to further travel. Or, maybe it’s that the whole world is going global, which makes the beneﬁts of studying abroad incredibly important. As Acosta said, why not go global with it? No matter where one chooses to go or for how long, the experience has a profound impact. “It can really inﬂuence them in a very positive way and give them a sense of direction and a sense of understand that there’s more out there beyond the conﬁnes of wherever they happen to Different textures like burlap and lace, along with earth tones, will bring the theme alive. “It should be a fantastic event. The theme this year, rustic-country-chic, is elegant and charming,” junior Erin Hohol said. The dinner menu follows the southern theme, featuring apricot chicken with caramelized peaches, garden vegetable ravioli with red pepper sauce and beef chasseur with a burgundy demi-glaze. All entrees will be served with french bread and caesar salads, and choice of water or iced tea. Rafﬂe prizes include a woman’s Kate Spade bag, a men’s Michael Kors watch, a $100 gift card to EXPRESS, a $50 gift card to Panera, and a $50 gift card to Barnes & Noble. Every guest will receive a Wilkes customized Mason jar with chocolate inside as a party favor. live,” Stine said. When a person decides to take that leap of faith, it’s a chance to enhance every aspect of life – and that chance is now. “If they have this goal, pursue it and make the most of this fun, personal, cultural and academic experience while you’re a student,” Paola Bianco said. Bianco coordinates the abroad trip to Spain, which is not a study tour like the others, but students become totally immersed in the culture, life and language of the country, which they love and learn so much from. “They know that there’s another world out there,” she said. One of the greatest aspects of an experience is the edge it gives someone who decides to go abroad versus someone who opts not to. The aspect that cannot be emphasized enough is the global perspective a study abroad experience gives to those who welcome it. Especially with the increase in diversity, that global aspect helps students succeed when confronted with reality. “It broadens their understanding, helps them develop skills (to better navigate) and ﬂexibility,” Winkler said. “It’s one thing to say that you accept others, it’s another to be in a situation.” The Beacon/David Lee Students compete in IRHC’s 13th installment of the Cake Challenge. ‘Big Event’ connects campus, city By Amanda Kornak Correspondent Wilkes University students are planning the third annual campus wide community service project, called “The Big Event,” that focuses on helping the city of Wilkes-Barre. This year, 200 participants will be in downtown Wilkes-Barre working outside sweeping sidewalks, landscaping, and collecting trash. Another 200 participants will be heading to nonproﬁt organizations to offer their assistance. These organizations will be within walking distance from the Wilkes University campus. “The Big Event” will be held on Saturday, April 26, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. A barbecue will follow the work day at 2 p.m. “Everyone, including the homeowners and participants, are invited to mingle and feel part of the community,” said Kassandra Bugg, the student government executive board recording secretary and the student coordinator for “The Big Event.” For the past two years, the student government executive board recording secretary has had the position of student coordinator for this event. As the student coordinator, Bugg is responsible for a group of 25 students and oversees all the details that go into planning the event. Bugg also works directly with the staff coordinator. “Although it’s been passed down, I wasn’t forced into the position, I volunteered for it,” Bugg said. During “The Big Event,” Bugg will have many responsibilities working a lot of the logistics. This includes working registration, making sure everyone is where they need to be, organizing transportation and setting up for the barbecue. “The day of the event, I’ll probably be running around like a chicken with its head cut off,” Bugg said. This will be the ﬁrst year that the main focus of the event is on the local community. In past years, participants have traveled to areas such as Hazelton and Pittston for community service projects. As the years progress, more details of the event may be ironed out. For more information on “The Big Event,” or to register, contact Bugg at Kassandra. Bugg@wilkes.edu. �L&A&E THE BEACON |March 25, 2014 9 Artist Spotlight: Collin Strunk By James Jaskolka Assistant L&A&E Editor As a pharmacy major, sophomore Collin Strunk has been trained to look at life by the book; most science majors can relate, having had to cram facts and formulas into their heads for exams, making sure they can recall every detail correctly. For Strunk, playing music is an escape from that. “When you’re playing the sax, especially in jazz, it’s so free,” he said. “People just want to hear what you can do.” Strunk, who hails from a small town called Pocono Summit, has been singing in choirs since his early childhood. He started playing saxophone in the ﬁfth grade and discovered he enjoyed it a lot more than the formal structure he found in choir. He credits his interest in jazz music to the established jazz scene surrounding his hometown. “We’re lucky,” Strunk said. “Pennsylvania has a rich jazz area.” He spoke speciﬁcally about the Deer Head Inn, a live jazz venue in the Delaware Water Gap he visited for the ﬁrst time in ninth grade. It was here would ﬁnd a passion for jazz, and it was here he would later share the stage with national names like Phil Woods. Strunk said he considers himself fortunate to have played and become friends with talented musicians who travel all over the world. “I’ve met so many great people. Even if I’m not as good as them, just playing with them and talking to them raises my level,” he said. “It’s just nice to be around them.” “Everyone is so inviting,” Strunk continued. “You’ll never ﬁnd a jazz musician who won’t talk to you. Everyone’s so friendly and so open, they all want jazz to grow and expand.” In addition to performing at the Deer Head Inn, Strunk plays back up sax in a wedding band with Kenny Lucky and Wayne Bishop, two of his old high school band instructors, a unique opportunity that he admitted thoroughly enjoying. “Honestly, that’s the most fun because they can see how much I’ve grown on my own,” he said. “I can still learn from them. I get to listen to them but it’s not just them teaching me anymore. It’s me actually getting to play music with them.” Strunk said playing with Bishop is especially rewarding because he was the instructor who has had the most inﬂuence on his playing. Performing with instructors isn’t something new for Strunk though; he currently plays with the Wilkes Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Nick Driscoll, who Strunk said has an approach to conducting that only a jazz musician could, often taking written pieces of music and dismantling them to create something entirely new. “It’s like a conversation between all the players,” he said. “Someone throws a beat down, someone throws some chords over it, the conversation starts and it can evolve and do whatever it wants from there.” @wilkesbeacon james.jaskolkabutler@ wilkes.edu “[Jazz is] like a conversation between all the players,” - Collin Strunk Andrew Lynch/The Beacon �10 THE BEACON With the advent of vapor-based cigarettes society finds itself at a familiar crossroads in many regards By Kat Dodson and Shawn Carey Contributing Writers A type of advertisement that has not been seen on television since the 1970s aired this past Super Bowl Sunday. “Do you know what the most amazing thing about this cigarette is?” asks the speaker as a man raises a cigarette to his lips, inhales and exhales a delicate smoke cloud with a satisfied smile. “It isn’t one.” The advertisement was for NJOY, a company that sells e-cigarettes. The success of the e-cigarette industry has exploded since the product was introduced to international markets in 2007, with sales increasing about 90-fold over the past four years. Yet as their popularity increases, the gray areas created by the similarities and differences of e-cigarettes to their traditional counterparts have sparked controversy. In an interview for Web MD, FDA spokeswoman Rita Chapelle expressed the regulatory body’s worries about consumer safety. “We are concerned about the potential for addiction and abuse of these products,” Chapelle said. “We don’t want the public to perceive them as a safer alternative to cigarettes.” Meanwhile, some proponents and sellers of e-cigarettes feel such concerns are based more on speculation than science. “They do not expose the user, or others close by, to harmful levels of cancer-causing agents and other dangerous chemicals normally associated with traditional tobacco products,” said Craig Youngblood, president of the InLife e-cigaratte company, in the same interview with Web MD. Craig Weiss, NJOY’s CEO, said in an interview with National Review Online that he supports reasonable regulations and age restrictions but that he feels some officials breed too much fear of the product or endorse regulations that are unnecessarily strict because they have too quickly conflated e-cigarettes with traditional cigarettes. “Policy makers should not make policy on the junk science of ‘if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck,’” Weiss said. Ultimately, the lack of consensus about the safety of e-cigarettes, combined with the current lack of FDA regulation, has led to markedly inconsistent rules governing individual states, cities and college campuses in America. The popularity of e-cigarettes may be driven in part by the fact that the product’s use is very intuitive, providing a sense of familiarity. The user presses a button and inhales, and the air flow triggers a sensor that activates a heating element, which vaporizes a liquid solution in a cartridge. The solution is composed primarily of a variable level of nicotine (ranging from low to high according to the user’s preference), propylene glycol and customizable flavoring. E-cigarettes deliver nicotine to the system in the absence of tobacco, so the warm water vapor pro- duced resembles cigarette smoke but contains none of the products of partially-broken down tobacco. The term “vaping” is commonly used to describe e-cigarette use. A few pros and cons typify debates between e-cigarette advocates and opponents. First of all, users stand to save significant money in the long term by “vaping” rather than smoking. The battery-charged unit itself costs somewhere in the realm of $30, with liq- uid cartridge refills costing about $5, comparable to a pack of real cigarettes. The refills contain a similar amount of nicotine as a pack of cigarettes but last longer on average in terms of total puffs. The lack of regulation in many places makes it possible for users to “vape” indoors where traditional smoking is not allowed – a definite The Beacon/Jake Cochran benefit in the harsh winter season. On the other hand, opponents feel that allowing e-cigarette users to smoke indoors may undo much of the work that has been done to create the cultural attitude that smoking is unhealthy and unacceptable. For such reasons, U.S. senators objected to the Golden Globe Awards’ broadcast including images of celebrities puffing on e-cigarettes. Senators Dick Durbin of Illinois, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Edward Markey of Massachusetts sent letters to both the CEO of NBC Universal and the president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, expressing concern about the broadcast’s impact on young viewers. “In light of studies showing that exposure to on-screen smoking is a major contributor to smoking initiation among youth, we are troubled that these images glamorize smoking and serve as celebrity endorsements that could encourage young fans to begin smoking traditional ciga- rettes or e-cigarettes,” read the letter, as it appeared in part on NBC News. Many surmise that because second-hand vapor from e-cigarettes contains none of the carcinogenic byproducts of tobacco breakdown associated with real cigarettes, it is safer for the environment and its inhabitants than second-hand cigarette smoke. Some trials have shown that smoking ecigarettes does not produce some of the shortterm effects of smoking traditional cigarettes, like exposure to carbon monoxide, increased inflammation, or smoker’s cough, while other trials have seen evidence of mild respiratory symptoms and irritation, typical of traditional cigarette usage. Because of the brief existence of the product, researchers have not had time to observe the long-term effects of e-cigarettes, which is a concern for some, who feel that prevention may be the wisest course of action. “The minute I heard of them, certain warning signs went up that, somewhere down the line, we’re going to be seeing some problems with these things,” said Tony Delanti, a program specialist for the American Lung Association. “As far as research, we’re in the same place we were when cigarettes were beginning to be mass produced. Twenty years later, suddenly we had an epidemic of lung cancer.” Several clinical trials, surveys, and user testimonies suggest that e-cigarettes are useful smoking reduction or cessation tools, enabling smoking cessation rates similar to those of nicotine patches, and e-cigarettes are often marketed as replacement or cessation tools. In some studies, e-cigarettes have effectively reduced cigarette cravings, not only because nicotine is being delivered to the system but also because the action of vaping itself can create a powerful placebo effect. For one anonymous student, a senior psychology major at Wilkes, e-cigarettes have been effective in helping to kick the habit. “I haven’t smoked a cigarette in close to a month,” he said and noted that “It’s the oral fixation that gets people addicted to it more so than just the nicotine, I think.” The student said the lack of foul taste and odor were benefits that enabled him to stop puffing on real cigarettes and switch to the alternative, and he appreciates that “you can slowly reduce the nicotine content to where you eventually don’t feel the need to smoke it anymore.” However, he also said that he uses e-cigarettes as “a step in order to quit” and intends to stop smoking and vaping completely. He reported that he has already decreased the number of puffs he takes per day on the e-cigarette. Conversely, others question the ultimate effectiveness of the product, which to them seems to promote mere replacement more so than cessation. Delanti discussed the fact that, even without tobacco-related carcinogens, nicotine addiction alone can cause serious health concerns. “While some people say they’ve quit smoking, my question is, ‘Have they gone on using the e-cigarette?’ Because unless you have, you continue to be addicted to nicotine, and nicotine by itself has the ability to constrict blood vessels, thereby increasing the risk of things like heart disease and things like that.” There is also a push for governmental regulation of e-cigarettes, which are currently unregulated by the FDA, though it seeks to regulate them as a variation of tobacco products in the future. Regulation may be needed because the large number of sellers and lack of specific product standards may lead to inconsistencies in the contents of e-cigarettes. For example, a cartridge containing what one seller deems a “medium” level of nicotine may be what another seller deems a “small” level. More worrisome for those in favor of greater regulation is the fact that one study of 20 brands of e-cigarettes found trace levels of a chemical associated with antifreeze in one of them and trace levels of other tobacco-specific carcinogens in a few others. A more recent analysis performed at the University of California Riverside found metal and silicate particles in levels comparable to those in regular cigarettes. The lack of government regulation and easy availability of e-cigarettes, sold widely both online and in mall kiosks, may make it easier for minors to access the nicotine product, as there is currently no nationwide law setting an age limit on who can purchase e-cigarettes. Some officials worry that the perception of e-cigarettes as “safer” and “green” may lead current nonsmokers to begin “vaping,” leading to nicotine addiction in a formerly nonaddicted segment of the population. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated, based on surveys, that the number of teenagers who have ever tried e-cigarettes has doubled in the past two years. Delanti suspects that some of the flavor choices offered, such as chocolate and bubblegum, suggest that ecigarettes are deliberately being marketed to a young audience. “It looks like it’s not a product that is just aimed at people who are smoking, it’s aimed at people who might enjoy the taste of those particular flavors … It seems like they’re not reaching out to only an adult audience,” Delanti said, also noting that this tactic seems similar to tactics used by cigarette-makers before the FDA got involved. “They (the FDA) made it so they couldn’t sell candy-flavored cigarettes ... and yet now we have flavored ecigarettes.” The official position of several public health organizations, such as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, American Lung Association and World Health Organization, is that the distribution and use of the devices should cease until they are regulated by a government body and more is known about product safety. Meanwhile, some other public health and legal representatives disagree. Dr. Joel Nitzkin, former co-head of the Tobacco Control Task Force of the American Association of Public Health, expressed concern that e-cigarette opponents’ hesitancy comes at the risk of denying harm management to the public. Nitzkin made a few main points in an interview with a European group called E-cigarette Direct. Not only can people be certain that e-cigarette users don’t expose themselves to the harmful byproducts of tobacco burning, he says, but because only about 5,000 of the more than 10,000 chemicals in traditional cigarettes have ever been identified, “we know more about e-cigarette liquid and vapor than we do about the make-up of cigarette smoke.” Nitzkin said the trace levels of carcinogens found in some tested brands also exist at comparable levels in FDA-approved nicotine patches, and the discovery of diethylene glycol, a chemical associated with antifreeze, in an e-cigarette brand was a one-time incident. Most surveys of “tweens” and teens from multiple countries suggest that, while large numbers are aware of e-cigarettes, very few actually smoke them, and the vast majority of current e-cigarette users, both old and young, are previous or current smokers of traditional cigarettes, not new smokers. Nitzkin also mentioned that propylene glycol, a major component of e-cigarette fluid, is also used in theatrical smoke and as a propellant in asthma inhalers. 11 Some advocates feel harm reduction is not enough, but Nitzkin and his colleagues on the board in 2010 decided, after extensive literature review, that harm reduction through smokeless or tobacco-less products is a promising public health intervention strategy. Delanti pointed out a significant difference between e-cigarettes and other products containing propylene glycol. “People are inhaling into their lungs a chemical mixture ... the difference is, in other products, it’s not inhaled directly into the lungs ... for long periods of time,” he explained. “Theatrical smoke is not used consistently in a production and not used that much. ...When you use an asthma inhaler, you take one or two puffs every once in a while. It’s also not at the concentrations that would be in an e-cigarette, and you’re not taking 10 or 12 or 15 hits off of it in a matter of seven to 10 minutes.” The lack of consensus regarding the safety of e-cigarettes has led to markedly inconsistent regulations at all levels, international, national and local, though there is a trend toward more stringent regulation. Currently, e-cigarettes are legal in the U.K., U.S. and New Zealand, but other countries, such as Australia, Canada, China, Singapore, Brazil and Uruguay, have banned the product. In the U.S., North Dakota, New Jersey and Utah are the only areas with statewide laws outlawing e-cigarettes where regular cigarettes are outlawed, but other states, like Oregon, appear to be quickly following suit. Laws change on a city-to-city basis in other states. For instance, though New York does not have a statewide ban, New York City instituted a ban on e-cigarette smoking in public places in December. The city of Wilkes-Barre has no specific policy at this date. Attempts to reach out to the mayor’s office were not returned by press time. States such as Oregon, Iowa and Ohio are also beginning to pass laws to regulate the sale of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes to minors. Many states have passed legislation to tax e-cigarettes like traditional cigarettes and other tobacco products, though a few, like Oklahoma, have not. Recently, a group of senators requested a ban on e-cigarette use in public spaces at the Capitol, but to date, no federal, nationwide bans or restrictions have been proposed. All current regulations have been developed at the individual state level. @wilkesbeacon katherine.dodson@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon shawn.carey@wilkes.edu �12 March 25, 2014 OPINION How to cure “Senioritis” on Page 15 Contact editor: sara.davis@wilkes.edu Taxis offer alternatives for improving experiences By Carly Yamrus Senior Opinion Editor In my travels to Denver, Colo., last week, I had the opportunity to try out two of the years’ most innovative and empowering startup companies: AirBnb, Inc. and Uber. AirBnb, Inc., a hotel-alternative founded in 2008, allows hosts to rent their living spaces to guests in more than 34,000 cities in 192 countries. Guests can choose to rent out a bed, a single room, or an entire house for up to a month. AirBnb offers a huge variety of living spaces, from modest cottages or apartments to the more adventurous tree houses, tents, and trains. Pricing can range from as low as a few dollars a night to several thousand for more extravagant properties. The consumer-approved home rental site has helped thousands of homeowners make extra cash while facilitating a safe and friendly trade off between people all over the world. Uber, an alternative to traditional taxi services, lets you request a ride and pay for it with the touch of a button. The app-centered Uber offers fast, reliable pickups using the GPS on your phone. Professional drivers respond promptly to each request, and arrive in a high-end sedan, SUV, Uber taxi or an every day car- whichever you prefer. All rides are cashless and drivers do not accept tips. Uber has proved to be faster, cheaper, more reliable and more stylish method of transportation than city taxis. These consumer-approved market entrepreneurs are giving the people exactly what they want (maybe even a little more.) for a fair price and with great customer service. Naturally, someone is going to have a problem with it. These new sites pose a threat to large cor- porate hotel chains and city taxis that have had the fair share of the market for decades. Several states have tried to regulate AirBnb and Uber to try and shut down services, saying that they “provide unfair and unsafe competition.” AirBnb and Uber are revolutionary services that give the power back to the people. Travelers should have options that fit their wants and needs instead of settling for the business standard. Consumers should have options to choose from where they are away from home and in need of a place to stay and a safe way to travel. The experiences are unique and memorable, with the added value of meeting and interacting with new people who are genuinely concerned with your comfort while you are using their services. I had the opportunity to rent out an adorable studio apartment and a beautifully remodeled basement suite for around seventy dollars a night. (To be clear, I had my own room, a kitchen, bathroom, and living room.) Both hosts were extremely accommodating and let me have free reign of their spaces. It is a fair trade of respect and trust. I requested several Uber rides, and was picked up in under 6 minutes each time in luxurious black cars. I encourage students with limited funds to support one or both of these services the next time they are looking to travel. You can’t beat the pricing, and the experiences are much more fun than a hotel room or meter-run taxi ride. Uber even offers a promotion of twenty dollars for your first ride or two. I’d like to see another company that offers the perfect balance of experience, low pricing, comfort, and ease in so many cities across the globe like these two do. @wilkesbeacon carly.yamrus@wilkes.edu Obama Administration continues to eradicate wildlife trafficking By Lyndsie Yamrus Senior Assistant Opinion Editor Obama Administration recently took a big step in the right direction by eradicating wildlife trafficking. Import, export and sale of illicit animal parts within the United States are now prohibited with very limited exceptions. The African Elephant, a beautiful and majestic creature, is on the brink of extinctiondriven there by commercial trade of the ivory found in their tusks (as well as their skins). The same fate is sadly occurring for other wildlife as well, such as the rhinoceros and wild tigers, whose numbers are now as low as 3,200. According to the World Wildlife Fund, countless species of animals and plants are being exploited for lengthy periods of time, leading to the endangerment of iconic species that have been here for longer than anyone can remember. Wildlife trafficking doesn’t just mean extinction of different species around the world. It is both a conservation and national security concern. This isn’t just a topic for environmentalists and conservationists. The current approach on illegal wildlife trafficking was weak and failed because the issue was not of high enough priority in nearly any government. The United States was one of several countries to initiate action against the global threat. Fifty nations attended the London Confer- ence on Illegal Wildlife Trade Feb. 12-13, 2014 in an attempt to do away with the challenge as well. The United States presented their strategy publicly on Feb. 11. The National Strategy to Combat Wildlife Trafficking strengthens the United States’ leadership in three ways. The first is to strengthen domestic and global enforcement of the issue. The strategy will organize new federal agencies to help tackle the problem, such as intelligence experts, regulators and authorities. It will allow the US to prioritize and interact with other nations in supporting and achieving the same goal. The second objective is to reduce the demand for illicitly traded wildlife, both at home and abroad. There are many products made from illegal wildlife trade, including decorations, souvenirs, food, clothing, jewelry and rugs, to name a few. This objective seeks to explain to the public how dangerous wildlife trafficking is, and hopefully steer those who participate in the trade to reconsider their actions. Consumers should additionally reconsider their purchases. Poaching and illegal trade is a very big business. Dangerous international networks primarily control the trade of such materials, and values estimate into hundreds of millions of dollars. As long as terrorists and rebel groups continue to be funded, they remain a threat to us as a country as they maintain their violent and often deadly operations. The problem has enough potential and power to affect everyday Americans. Lastly, the strategy seeks to increase global commitment and strengthen partnership against poaching and illegal trade. The United States plans to build relationships with communities, governments and organizations in different nations in hopes of implementing new approaches for the strategy to work. It is crucial that the public understands what we’re dealing with here. This isn’t some silly PETA-driven “save the elephants because they’re cute animals” campaign. Solving this task is everyone’s responsibility and the consequences extend globally. @wilkesbeacon lyndsie.yamrus@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Sara Davis The Obama Administration is working to decrease the amount of wildlife trafficking �THE BEACON |March 25, 2014 13 OPINION Colonel Critiques ‘Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie’ captures attention ‘12 Years a Slave’ creates ‘Never heard of’ riveting scenes, yielding indie rock band mixed emotions breaks records By Anne Yoskoski By Kevin Herberling Managing Editor Contributing Writer WI XXl':ll tll•' TIII-: ( "Ul)IJ•; WUITl-:U:••• .\S S(H "l,\'l'lt)X 11 1-; 111 ·-r 11.ua;1-:u ,\\\".\UII By Eric Casey Staff Writer ***** ***** ***** 'A BLISTERING, BRILLIANT, STRA IGHT-U P CLASS IC" SWEETNESS ***** ***** ***** 'SENSATIONAL" "BREATH TAK I NG" "UNFO RGETTA BLE" nrd, BOT TOM ,,/d~ PIE ***** ***** ***** A FILM BY STEVE MCO!)EEN ✓-2 !~~:.:,t~~-~~· ALAN BRADLEY “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” is the first book in the series of novels written by Alan Bradley that focus on the young, poison obsessed Flavia de Luce. In this first novel, the reader is introduced to Flavia’s family and her family home, where a dead body has been discovered. Based in 1950, Flavia basically becomes Harriet the Spy in order to solve the murder and learn everything she can in the process. For the average reader, this book may start slowly. There are so many minute details, including Flavia using her chemistry knowledge to give her sister a non-lethal dose of poison via her lipstick, that the beginning seems to trudge on. Once the introductions are over, things unfortunately continue to trudge forward at a glacial pace. There are at least four pages describing Flavia biking to the library, then the history of the library, then her voyage to find the librarian. Bradley makes up for this, however, simply by making Flavia the protagonist. While many agree that an eleven year old chemistry expert is far-fetched, the presentation makes it okay. The reader finds themselves siding with the extremely clever Flavia and supporting her insane and probably dangerous hunt for a killer. The book is clever and witty. The unique eleven year old protagonist is aimed at an adult audience, placing the reader inside this odd situation where it suddenly becomes clear Colonel de Luce isn’t raising a normal girl, but a miniature adult. Mystery readers will find the book to have an obvious ending, while novice readers may be surprised. The book is worth picking up when one is out of things to read. @annieyoskoski anne.yoskoski@wilkes.edu Based on actual events, “12 Years a Slave” is a beautifully tragic tale of a free African American, during the pre-civil war era, being kidnapped and sold into slavery. During his unfortunately long time as a slave Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor) is forced to hide who he really is for fear of death, all the while being heavily utilized by the plantation owners for his education and musical talents. Chiwetel Ejiofor did an outstanding job. Throughout the entire film I found myself forging a bond with his character, feeling what he felt, crying when he cried, and experiencing joy in those few appropriate moments when one could muster up the courage for such an emotion. Apart from Chiwetel Ejiofor´s brilliant acting, there was a multitude of notable Hollywood stars that did an equally amazing job, such as Paul Giamatti, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Brad Pitt and Michael Fassbender. Among those just listed, Michael Fassbender plays the biggest role by far. He has a similar role to that of Skylar from Breaking Bad, in the respect that you will absolutely love to hate him. If you happen to be a Brad Pitt fan, do not get too excited as he only plays a fairly minor roll. However, he does have a chillingly inspirational monologue in one of the few scenes that he is in. Basically if you love Brad Pitt, you will love him even more when this movie is through. Enough has been said about the actors without properly paying homage to the director of this heartbreaking drama, Steve McQueen. Too many movies that are centered on infamous tragedies, such as slavery, hurry through the inhumane scenes because they are hard to stomach. But not this film. This movie specifically hones in on the vicious brutalities that were experienced by the victims of the slave trade and makes sure you experience it with them, at length I might add. At times, I didn´t know whether I should cry or vomit. All in all, this is a riveting and emotional picture that is sure to leave you breathless. @wilkesbeacon kevin.heberling@wilkes.edu There is this huge indie rock band that many Americans have never heard of, myself included. This band hails from Sheffield, England. It’s home to many notorious acts such as The Human League and Def Leppard. This band is called the Arctic Monkeys. So, Who the F*** Are Arctic Monkeys?, says the name of their second EP released in 2006. This band is led by master guitarist, Alex Turner. He’s lean, mean and looks like he could have been a greaser in the 1950s. Their sound has elements that feel like it’s stuck between the years of 2001 and 2003, in a time span when The Strokes and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs had excellent debut albums. “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not” is their debut from 2006. It debuted No.1 in the U.K. and became the fastest selling album in British history with over 360,000 copies sold in the first week, and is still the fastest selling album by a band in the U.K. It’s currently No.371 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. Their following four critically acclaimed albums “Favourite Worst Nightmare,” “Humbug, Suck It,” “See,” and “AM” broke a record, all debuting at No.1 in their opening sales week. They became the first band under an independent label to have five straight No.1 albums. All this seems to have spread everywhere, except here in America. However, toward the end of the summer, their debut single “Do I Wanna Know?” off of their new album “AM” started gaining traction in U.S. alternative radio. It’s also the beginning of a new direction for the rest of the tracks on the album. For example, “Knee Socks” has a bit of funkadelic in it, but not too retro. If you’re new to the Arctic Monkeys then it might not be a bad idea to start with their earlier work, despite hearing their hit single on radio. It’s going to be interesting what sound they veer into for their next album. Don’t be surprised if they don’t change it up. If it’s not broke why fix it, right? @wilkesbeacon eric.casey@wilkes.edu �14 THE BEACON |March 25, 2014 OPINION Every week, Opinion Editor Sara Davis or a guest writer give an informative crash-course on the most random subject they can think of that week. Their views do not reﬂect those of The Beacon, its staff or Wilkes University. This week Sara Davis informs readers on how to avoid “senioritis”.... ‘Senioritis’ 101 - By Sara Davis Opinion Editor Every year, typically around the end of the spring semester, students tend to start losing their motivation to put in the extra time to study for an exam or to proof read their paper one last time. If you are reading this, chances are you are one of these students. I mean, come on, who could blame you? You work hard all year, most of the time during cold and miserable weather, so it is hard to resist the temptation to stop working and go outside on a beautiful day. You have already taken countless numbers of exams and written so many papers that you can’t even remember what you wrote about, so it’s easy to want to throw in the towel. These situations can be classiﬁed into the ever-so-popular “diseases” known as “senioritis,” “junioritis” and the “sophomore slump.” Even freshman experience their own category of “freshmanitis.” No matter what year you are, everyone gets these feelings at some point, and they can be hard to get rid of. It is almost as if once you become “lazy” you enjoy your time spent away from studying, so the last thing you want to do is get back on track again. With these arguments being considered, it is probably in your, or any student’s, best interest to get out of the slump and ﬁnish the semester by performing to your best abilities. After all, is it really worth lowering your GPA after putting in countless hours of work all semester? Think about the dreaded bill that you will receive shortly. There may be a lot less aprehension if you can tell yourself that the money was well spent due to the fact that you received a high GPA. It really can’t be justiﬁed to spend thousands of dollars each year and not come out with the best experience possible. There is also the situation that everyone wants to avoid, and prays to never see on their transcript: academic probation. Who wants to have to end up working harder than they ever have, just to pull up their grade to receive the “minimum requirement for credit?” In the long run, graduate schools and future employers would rather see consistant success. You may ﬁnd yourself in a situation where you are competing for a job position and an employer will compare college transcripts. You don’t want to be kicking yourself in that moment because you should have studied harder a few semesters ago. Overall, the obvious message here is to stop being lazy and to ﬁnish the semsester strong. Don’t make excuses for slacking off and telling yourself “the tests got harder,” “that professor graded harder than normal,” or “I studied as much as I could for that exam.” Did you really? Or did “senioritis” get the best of you? If you let “senioritis” get the best of you, you will eventually look back on your college experience and wish that you would have done better. You are in control of your college experience and it is your job to make the best of it. If you are convinced that you may be stuck in this slump, check out the “cheat sheet” on the next page for tips on how to “cure yourself” and get back on track to success. After all, it is already the last full week of March and we are into the home stretch. - Get out of the slump: - - - - - - - - r - The Beacon/Sara Davis Toward the end of the semester, college students tend to catch “senioritis” and lack the motivation to complete their assignments to their best ability. - - Let this “cheat sheet” serve as a guide on how to ﬁnd the motivation to successfully ﬁnish the spring semester. 1. EAT HEALTHY. If you take the time out of your day to eat well-balanced meals instead of eating an entire bag of chips while studying, you may ﬁnd yourself to have more energy to study. 2. GET PLENTY OF SLEEP. This seems like a nobrainer, but a large amount of college students do not get nearly enough sleep. If you aim to get at least eight hours of sleep a night, you will most likely feel better both physically and mentally, which will provide more energy to study. 3. MANAGE YOUR TIME. Instead of waiting until 11 p.m. to start studying for your cumulative ﬁnal the next morning, set aside a time frame each day to study. It will be a lot easier to retain the information when you study small amounts of information each day, not to mention the fact that it will be a lot less stressful. 4. TAKE BREAKS. Even with time set aside speciﬁcally for studying, the situation can still be overwhelming. Instead of getting frustrated and worked up, step away from your work for a few minutes. Taking a short walk can clear your mind and relieve some of the stress that comes along with studying. 5. FIND A TUTOR OR STUDY WITH FRIENDS. Sometimes it is hard to motivate yourself to study, or you may be avoiding it all together because you don’t understand the material. When you set a time to study with another person, you are less likely to cancel the plans. 6. SET GOALS AND BE MOTIVATED. Achieving your goals can be a strong source of motivation to ﬁnish out the semester. Think of the diploma in your hand or seeing the words “Dean’s List” appear on your transcript. @wilkesbeacon sara.davis@wilkes.edu I l �THE BEACON| March 25, 2014 15 Stay in touch with what's happening on campus at www.thewilkesbeacon.com News updates • videos calendar Check out these new features Follow us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon Friend us on Facebook • • • • • exclusive columns, biogs Twitter updates, alerts photo galleries video stories �16 March 25, 2014 SPORTS Hartenstine, All-American Page 17 Contact Interim Sports Editor: brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu Baseball signals start of spring Colonels open home season two losses, win versus Eastern By Stephanie Hahn Correspondent After winning its season opener on Friday, the Wilkes baseball team dropped a double header to Eastern University. Eastern took game one 4-3 before earning a 10-0 shutout in game two. Wilkes fell to 4-6 overall and 1-2 in the conference games after the three-game Freedom Conference game opener. Eastern improves to 2-6 and 2-1 in the conference. In game one, Wilkes took the lead early in the game, when there was a score in the first inning. The Eagles tied the game in the bottom of the second with two steals with runners on first and third. “I think after we lost the first game by a close margin,” senior Tyler Marino said. “We were disappointed and lost some focus in the second game of the doubleheader.” Wilkes bounced back with its first home run of the season by Joshua Slocum in the top of the fourth giving Wilkes a 2-1 lead. Eastern responded in the bottom of the fifth with three runs to finish with the win. “I felt like we played well Friday and the first game Sunday,” sophomore Deep Patel said. “Our pitching and defense were good both games. Our hitting was decent but could have been better which will come around as the season goes on and we see more live pitching. The third game I felt like we lost focus and energy. Conference weekend series are long and exhausting so we just have to do a better job of staying focused. I think we’ll bounce back starting this weekend against Delaware Valley” said Patel. In game two, Wilkes only managed three hits with two hits coming off the bat of Sophomore Marcus Leaf. Eastern had no problem finding their rhythm at the plate getting 12 hits off, including a two-run home run in a five run second inning. Eastern Pitcher Barry Jost went five scoreless innings and sealed off the deal winning 10-0 against Wilkes. In the week ahead, Wilkes is at PennStateBerks March 26, at DeSales March 28 and home vs. DeSales March 29. Photos courtesy of Benjamin Kramer Photography Wilkes opened its home season with a three-game series against Eastern University. Above, shortstop Matthew Reese (6) goes high in an effort to put a tag on a sliding runner. Top left, sophomore Tom Ring stretches out from the mound. Top right, freshman outfielder Joshua Slocum (14) rounds second versus Eastern. �17 Hartenstine becomes All-American, finishes 4th at Division III Nationals Senior 149-pounder only one of six Wilkes wrestlers to place By Grant Rogers Staff Writer As the 2013-14 college-wrestling season wound down, it all came down to the 2014 Division III NCAA National Wrestling Championships this past weekend in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Six Wilkes University wrestlers competed, Myzar Mendoza (133), Mark Hartenstine (149), Kris Krawchuk (157), Kyle Diesel (174), Eric Bach (197) and William Fletcher (285). The Colonels finished tied for 27th out 50 colleges who had wrestlers at nationals. Redshirt junior 149-pounder Mark Hartenstine was the only Colonel to come home with a podium finish and All-American status. He finished fourth and was the sixth consecutive All-American for Wilkes. In the opening round of the tournament No. 3 seeded Mark Hartenstine handled Ryan Seidler of Wisconsin-Eau Claire by a decision 7-1. In the quarterfinals, Hartenstine would face Jacob Long of Concordia-Moorhead and in a very tough match Hartenstine came away with a decision score victory of 1-0. Winning in the quarterfinals secured Hartenstine a place no lower than sixth on the podium. Hartenstine had a tough match in the semifinals facing off with undefeated No. 2-seeded Ryan Prater of Elmhurst. Prater handed Hartenstine his first loss of the tournament and won by fall in the time of 5:26. In the semifinals of wrestle-backs Hartenstine took on Elroy Perkin of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Hartenstine notched his third tournament victory by a dominating decision score of 13-9. In the wrestle-back finals, Hartenstine faced off against rival Vincent Fava of Delaware Valley College. Hartenstine had faced Fava two weeks earlier in the semifinals of the East Regional tournament, where Hartenstine came out on top of that one 3-2. This time it was Fava who got the victory and third place by a 3-1 decision. Hartenstine ended the tournament with a fourth place finish and All-American status. Myzar Mendoza Senior 133-pounder Myzar Mendoza opened the NCAA tournament with a 10-1 major decision over Nathaniel Giorgio of the Coast Guard. In the quarterfinals Mendoza took on No. 1 seeded Kenny Anderson of Wartburg and in a hard fought 2-1 decision Anderson came out on top handing Mendoza his first loss of the tournament. Friday night in bout 208 Mendoza would look to keep his podium hopes alive against No. 7 seeded Silas Murray of Rhode Island College. After a 9-2 decision Mendoza was handed his second and final loss of the tournament. Mendoza finishes his college-wrestling career with a record of 109 wins and 32 losses. Kris Krawchuk Senior 157-pounder Kris Krawchuk, a na- Sports Information Department photos Mark Hartenstine became the second straight All-American for Wilkes finishing fourth at 149-pounds. Mike Hartenstine tional runner-up last season looked to start his second NCAA tournament off right. Facing off against the No. 1 seeded Nazar Kulchytskyy of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. The match did not go Krawchuk’s way and Nazar topped Krawchuk by a major decision score of 18-4. In wrestle-backs, Krawchuk would look to get his first win of the tournament against Steven DeWitt of Loras. But DeWitt got the decision victory, 9-4. Krawchuk ends his college career with a record of 80-30 and All-American honors his junior season. Kyle Diesel Sophomore 174-pounder Kyle Diesel, mak- ing his first trip to nationals, opened the tournament with top seeded Landon Williams of Warburg. In a hard-fought match Diesel would drop to wrestle-backs as Williams won by decision score of 5-1. In bout 145 Diesel would pick up his first win over William Hermann of Elizabethtown by a score of 4-2. Only needing one more win to get on the podium, Diesel took on No. 2-seeded Ethan Ball of Coe, and in a very tough match Ball came out on top with a decision score of 2-1 and knocking Diesel out of the tournament. Diesel finished the season with a record of 25 wins and 14 losses. Eric Bach Junior 197-pounder Eric Bach opened the tournament with Donnie Horner of Coe. Coe came out on top with a major decision score of 14-4. In wrestle backs Bach faced Ursinus’s Christian Psomas, Bach was again defeated by a major decision score of 12-3. Bach brings his season to a close with a record of 18 wins and 10 losses. William Fletcher Senior 285-pounder William Fletcher returned to nationals with hopes of getting on the podium. He would face off against St. Olaf’s Zack Gibson. Gibson won by a decision score of 4-0. In Fletcher’s last match of his career, he took on Corey Becker of Coe College and In a gutwrenching match Fletcher fell short and lost 3-1 in sudden victory. Fletcher ends his college-wrestling career with a record of 65 wins and 40 losses. @wilkesbeacon grant.rogers@wilkes.edu THE BEACON |March 25, 2014 Wilkes hires coach to establish new swimming team By Bill Conway Staff Writer In November, Wilkes announced it would be adding men and women’s swimming to their long list of intercollegiate sports, now it has hired a coach to help build the program up; and that coach is Mark Barnes. Building a program after a coaching change can take its toll but building a brand new program that’s entering competition against preexisting teams takes a lot of hard work, hard work that Wilkes Athletic Director Adelene Malatesta thinks Barnes Barnes can handle. “We feel we’ve hired a head coach in Barnes that will be a hard working coach to build this program,” Malatesta said. She also commented on how important his energy levels are to the process. “Even more important is that he is going to bring a level of energy to the program that we’re looking for especially when you’re building from the ground up.” As a high school swimming coach, Barnes built a strong resume. From 2005 through 2009 Barnes earned the Danville girl’s swim team four straight PIAA District IV championships and a few Northeastern Pennsylvania Swimming league championships. From 2009 through 2012 he earned the Bloomsburg Area boy’s team three straight PIAA District IV team championships. Malatesta said the coach wants to target students who already attend Wilkes before reaching out to outside athletes. “He’s planning on coming to campus in the hopes that he is going to be with students who are already swimmers,” she said. “We want to start with students who are already on our campus.” Thanks to enrollment initiatives, Malatesta believes this is the perfect time to begin this process. “We have revisited this several times over the years, to find ways to offer programs that will attract quality student athletes to Wilkes. With President Leahy on board with us and supporting student activities, we couldn’t ask for anything more with the opportunity to build this program.” Any interest in swimming for either the men’s or women’s teams should be directed to Barnes via email at mark.barnes@wilkes.edu. Malatesta encourages all Wilkes students who may be swimmers to get in contact with Barnes and to prepare themselves to build something special. “It’s an opportunity for you to be competitive again in the pool, it’s an opportunity for you to do something that you love to do, and that you have a history doing,” she said. “The door is open to being part of building a very strong foundation.” �18 THE BEACON| March 25 , 2014 SPORTS Check out the Beacon Online www.thewilkesbeacon.com THE BEACON @IIDilflm@ @TI~Ilrn~fiw@ lIDil@~ ~ ©IDil1]0ill[[[l~ lID@W wficfil@ID~ □ llinlt® T h ) ~ CJ The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. search our site ... Students spend Fall Break at local animal Shelter CJ Alyssa Stencavage, Asst Life Ed itor October 18, 2012 Some students spent their fall break cleaning stalls and pens, washing bowls and tubs for larger animals , sweeping the barn, cleaning the refrigerator, ... 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Delivery minimums/charges apply. Valid only at Pennsylvania locations. Tennis aims to continue conference title streak By Brandon Gubitosa Interim Sports Editor Led by senior co-captain Alex Makos and junior co-captain Brendon Blachowski the Colonels are off to a 6-0 record and looking to win their seventh straight Freedom Conference championship. Last season the team ﬁnished with a record of 16-4 including a 6-0 record in league play. Junior Steven Wilson who is the reigning Freedom Conference player of the year returns back to the top singles spot this season after ﬁnishing 14-9 last year. He collected his ﬁrst Middle Atlantic Conference individual title last season and is off to a good start this season with a 10-3 singles record and a 10-2 doubles record with teammate Makos. Sophomore Max Appello has started strong at 10-3. He looks to assist the team this season from the number two singles position after going 24-2 last season from the four position. The Colonels ﬁnished 4-0 during their annual spring break trip down to Hilton Head Island. They opened up play in Hilton Head with a 6-3 victory over Malone University. In the match the Colonels took four of the six singles ﬂights, and two of the three double ﬂights. Freshman Dominic Parﬁanowicz won his singles match with a score of 6-0, 6-0 at the number three position. In doubles play, the duo of Steven Wilson and Makos posted an 8-2 win at No. 2 pairs. The next day the Colonels swept a pair of matches as they beat Roanoke College 8-1 and Ashford University 5-4. Sophomore Michael Kranz was among many players who claimed straight set wins. Among those who won was freshman Adam Lefkandinos, who felt conﬁdent after his big upset win at the No. 5 position. “I feel like a boss. I clinched two big wins against D2 schools,” Lefkandinos said after his big win. Freshman brothers Dominick and Jacob Parﬁanowicz won 8-6 as the No. 1 pairs in the ﬂight. To wrap up their spring break trip the Colonels picked up a 6-3 victory over Brevard College. The incoming freshmen this season add great depth to an already talented program. Brian Murray said he is excited to be playing tennis this season for Wilkes. “I am proud to be part of such a great team, and hopefully contribute to the success of the team,” Murray said. Murray has a 3-1 record and looks to help the team out this season. The Colonels play rival King’s College on April 8 and begin Freedom Conference tournament play April 30 as they begin their quest for another conference title. Just like the men’s team, the women’s team will look to continue their dominance of the Freedom Conference as they look to capture their eighth straight conference crown this season. Last season, the Lady Colonels ﬁnished 19-3 including a 6-0 mark in league play. So far the team has a 7-1 record and is on the right path toward another conference championship. Senior co captain Ally Kristofco takes over at the No. 1 singles position with the graduation of Beacon/Jake Cochran Junior Steve Wilson is one of the leaders on the men’s tennis teams. four-time Freedom Player of the Year Melanie Nolt. Kristofco looks to become the school’s alltime leader in singles wins as well as doubles wins in her ﬁnal season. She ﬁnished last year with a 20-2 mark and currently has a 7-3 record this season. Co-captain senior Amanda Rossi and junior Anastasia English add experience and leadership to this year’s team. This year’s team is a young team as it features nine underclassmen. Freshman Kendra Crocker, Alanna Denausk and Madison Salmon add depth to an already talented team. In the fall season Crocker ﬁnished 6-1 while claiming the MAC individua title. Crocker has an 8-2 record and is looking forward to her time as a Colonel. “So far the season has been amazing,” she said. “Not only have I improved with the help of Coach (Chris) Liecht and his staff but I have met a truly amazing group of friends. “I am sure I will ﬁnd many challenges during the season playing different individuals, but I hope to face each one on an individual leve and do my best to succeed,” she said about her challenges down the road as a player. The Lady Colonels opened up their trip to Hilton Head Island with a split in two matches with a win over Malone University and a loss against Roanoke College. Wilkes took ﬁve of six singles ﬂights in the win over Malone. Kendra Croker was a 6-4 7-6 winner at No. 2 singles. Taylor Hoffman followed with a 7-5, 4-6, 1-0 win at No. 3 while Amanda Rossi and Madison Salmon each recorded straight set wins. To conclude their trip down to Hilton Head Island the lady Colonels blanked Saint Rose winning 9-0. They swept all six single ﬂights and went 3-0 in doubles allowing just eigh points through the three matches. The Lady Colonels open Freedom Conference play starting March 29 at Arcadia University. �20 | March 25, 2014 ON $49 LY 5 CR PER ED IT! GET AHEAD THIS SUMMER Take classes at Wilkes! Pre-session – May 19 to June 6 Session I – June 9 to July 11 Full Session – June 9 to Aug. 15 Session II – July 14 to Aug. 12 Evening session – June 9 to Aug. 12 Talk to your advisor or visit wilkes.edu/summer. � 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 2014 March 25th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 March 25 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 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/4552186fbdeda01bfc7e48960016813c.pdf d7cbb00b3462054d08f09bc83d24cb37 PDF Text Text Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member April 1, 2014 THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Volume 67 Issue 18 University moves forward; others question priorities Get all the aides sides to to 1he the iasae issue with coverage in both the news section on page (ld-8111he with nnviPJr. and by by L&A&B L&A&E oapage on page 8 8 22 and The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski �2 NEWS History Club Plans Trip Page 3 April 1, 2014 Contact editor: nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Issues arise in wake of renovations announcement By Christine Lee Senior News Editor Plans to renovate the University Center on Main Street its neighbor at 141 S. Main St. bring up additional issues regarding space on campus. Over spring break on March 5, the university announced its intentions to move the entire Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership into UCOM and to purchase and renovate the building next to it at 141 S. Main St., formerly Bartikowsky Jewelers. Vice President of Finance and General Counsel Loren Prescott said the business school will take up the entirety of UCOM with the exception of Colonel Gambini’s Café, the recreation center and information technology offices. Prescott explained that the IT department will not move out due to their infrastructure in the building. Prescott is not entirely clear on the use of the parking lot that has been acquired along with the building at 141 S. Main St.; however, he does know it will be accessible for most of campus. “It will be similar to many of the other lots on campus that allow faculty, staff, commuter students and anybody with a parking pass to park there,” Prescott said. “I think that’s most likely, but we haven’t made a final decision on it yet.” He said the use of the parking lot depends on the needs of campus and discussions on its use will involve Public Safety and Student Affairs. Once the Sidhu School begins moving into UCOM, the building at 141 S. Main St. is slated to house administrative offices currently housed in UCOM, including Student Services, Finance and Accounting offices and Human Resources. Prescott said an exact process hasn’t been determined for deciding the building’s permanent use but will include a detailed evaluation of the space needs of the academic and administrative candidates that may suitable to benefit from being in the location. Prescott said there are some academic programs that are better candidates than others as their components are located in multiple buildings across campus, most notably the The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Space issues have arisen on campus due to the growing concern of building changes. There are plans to renovate the UCOM and the neighboring building. The change in locations of programs is hoped to improve performance. Communication Studies Department and the School of Education. “They’re in more than one building and we understand that bringing all of the faculty and all of the students together in one space is beneficial,” he said. Prescott explained that using the building for administrative purposes allows the university to get to know the space and the nature of the building, allowing them to evaluate how well the building will serve the needs of a particular program. The process would involve identifying the programs and having detailed discussions with faculty, staff and students involved in the programs, known as the programming phase in architecture. “They really come to understand the needs that the users of the space have for the space so there will be a lot of interviews with faculty and staff and students,” Prescott said. Prescott explained this process was employed during the planning of the Cohen Science Center. The administrative use of 141 S. THE BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 WEBSITE: thewilkesbeacon.com Main St. is not being completely ruled out as they already have to move out of UCOM. “It’s possible that the administrative functions that will move in there, the ones in UCOM now, it’s possible they’ll stay there,” he said. “We moved them out in order to move another program in that we’re going to have to find homes for them and we’ll have to do programming for them.” Prescott said there have been no final plans made for the spaces being vacated by the business school in Breiseth and Weckesser halls but the same plan for determining the longterm use of 141 S. Main St. will be used for those spaces as well. “We’ve got some programs that we know need new space and we have some programs that we know need to be pulled together,” he said. Some of the plans include putting all of the School of Education in Breiseth Hall and relocating the English as a Second Language Program located in Hollenback Hall, as that building does not fit the academic needs of that program well. “Hollenback was in years past was used as a residence hall and really we think is best suited as an office building but it’s not an academic building,” he said. “It doesn’t give the students in that program good academic space, it doesn’t give the instructors good office space.” However, because there hasn’t been a careful evaluation of the program’s space needs, Prescott said he isn’t certain where the ESL program will be relocated to. If the program were to move out of Hollenback, its future use will depend on finding an administrative function on campus that provides a service to the campus but is mostly a collection of various offices for those in that unit. The building’s location also plays a role in deciding its future. See Student Reactions page 8 @cleespot christine.lee@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2013-14 Editor-in-Chief: Jake Cochran Managing Editor: Anne Yoskoski Design Editor: Paul Kaspriskie Assistant Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Chief Photographer: David Lee Adviser: Loran Lewis News Editor: Nicole Zukowski L&A&E Editor: Alyssa Stencavage Opinion Editor: Sara Davis Interim Sports Editor: Brandon Guibitosa Assistant Design Editor: Steve Dziedziak Assistant News Editor: Sarah Bedford Assistant L&A&E Editor: James Jaskolka-Butler Senior Editor: Carly Yamrus Senior Editor: Lyndsie Yamrus Senior News Editor: Christine Lee �THE BEACON |April 1, 2014 NEWS Trip to NYC planned to go down in 'History' for club 3 By Sarah Bedford Assistant News Editor The Wilkes History Club is more than meets the eye. Composed of roughly 12 members, the organization gathers students who have a passion for history and a desire to present it in a fun way, according to the Vice President, Jenette Stapert, senior education major. This year, the group is planning a trip to New York City on April 5. Members of the club were asked for input on where they would like to go, such as Williamsburg, Virginia; Baltimore, Maryland and New York City. In past years, the group has visited Washington, D.C. to visit the Smithsonian Museum, the Cherry Blossom Festival and parade, and Gettysburg and Boston for weekend trips. “We really try to go different places every year,” Stapert said. Along with planning a yearly trip, the group also plans numerous fundraisers such as bake sales, Gertrude Hawk chocolates and Krispy Creme doughnuts. History Club also participates in community service such as Relay for Life. This year, in keeping with the Relay for Life theme, the group will be using Paul Revere as their focal point titling their stand, “The Cure is Coming!” As part of their community efforts in the past, they have also donated money to the Historical Society. In doing community service based events, they also look to get their name out there in other ways such as “History Day” where members created presentations on historical buildings such as Wilkes Mansions and the Stegmaier Mansion and showed them to the community including members of the Historical Society. Other plans for the History Club include working on their elections for the new executive board. Elections will be held at the end of the year. Stapert explained that with numerous members being graduating seniors, there is a definite need for new members. “The more members we get, the more we can do.” During “Club Day” this year, the club en- The Beacon/ Sarah Bedford Members of the ‘History Club’ work their bake sale during club members to raise money. From left to right, Rachel Rakowski, Andrew Paski, Ashley Rash, and Melissa Thorne. listed a little help from a statute of Napoleon Bonaparte to help bring in members by having students pose for pictures with the historical figure. They hope next year, they'll have more ways to entice students as well. The most common misconception about History Club is that the members just sit around and read textbooks which is simply not the case. During weekly club meetings, which are held Thursdays at 12 p.m. in Capin 103, the club plays a game called, “Smack-It”. The objective of “Smack-It” is to write historical topics on a board, such as famous women in history, as the club did at one of their most recent meetings, and after a description is given of the person, players must “smack” the correct answer which is scattered somewhere on the board, using fly-swatters. “Our games get heated.. it was me against the club. I dominated,” Stapert laughed. By doing activities like this, members of the club aren't just being competitive and having fun, they're also learning different historical facts. “You look deeper and into the little secrets... things they didn't teach you in a regular history class,” Stapert explained. Stapert also said that very few members are actually history majors. “You don't have to be a history major to join.” Students wishing to get involved with the club are invited to stop by one of their meetings and see how the group works or can contact Stapert at jenette.stapert@wilkes.edu or the History Club President, Melissa Thorne, melissa.thorne@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Health, Wellness Fair provides information, testing By Amanda Stickles Staff Writer Wilkes University had its annual Health and Wellness Fair getting people educated on health issues in an interactive way. The event was held on March 25 in the Henry Student Center Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and welcomed all students, staff and faculty. The event had several different tables set up, each with different information and screenings for guests to check out. It was a way for everyone to become aware of the health issues people may or do face in their lives. Gail Holby, coordinator of the Health and Wellness Fair and Michele Grushinski, part of Human Resources, greeted people at the door, giving them a warm welcome for coming and stopping by and encouraged everyone to take advantage of all the great things presented in the fair. “It becomes a great turnout every year,” Holby said. Screenings and presenters in the event included: chiropractic evaluation, diabetes education, sex education, fitness education, massages, alcohol screening, contraception, smoking cessation, bone density screening, blood pressure, blood glucose, and access to a nutritionist and representatives from Wilkes medical and vision insurance and much more. The event encourages students from the nursing and pharmacy programs to become a part of the fair as well and set up their own tables with billboards and information to give out to the guests. Several different tables were giving away free samples which included: skin care products, vitamin health bars, ChapStick, pens, snacks and more. Health Services, Human Resources and BACCHUS sponsored the Health and Well- ness Fair this year. “I’m in charge of getting the benefits and the local sponsors for the event, and every year we try to get someone new to spice things up,” Grushinski said. Students, staff and guests also had the opportunity to put their name in raffles and get a chance to win prizes that included: yoga mats, iTunes cards, hair products, skin products, candy, hot cocoa mix and more. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu �4 NEWS THE BEACON|April 1, 2014 Culver named to ‘Association of Writers’ By Amanda Sickles Staff Writer Wilkes University has newly announced Bonnie Culver as the president of the Association of Writers Program. AWP fosters literary achievement, advances the art of writing, and serves writers, teachers and students of contemporary writing. The program was founded in 1967 and supports nearly 50,000 writers and over 500 college and university Creative Writing programs as well as 100 writers’ conference and centers. Wilkes has been actively engaged in the association as a member of the program and sponsor of the annual conference since 2005. Culver became a part of Wilkes in 1990 and was associate professor of English for seven years before being named Dean of the College of Arts, Science and Professional Studies. She also co-founded alongside J. Michael Lennon, Wilkes vice president emeritus for academic affairs and professor emeritus of English, the low-residency M.A. / M.F.A. creative writing graduate program in 2005. Culver is the co-founder and director of Wilkes graduate Creative Writing Program and has also been awarded on the national board of trustees for the writing program. “I am absolutely sure that it was the reputation and strength of the Wilkes Creative Writing Program that made me a visible member of AWP. “I expect this opportunity will make the program even more visible and bring our program into the national conversation about writing,” Culver said in a press release. Culver has also served in the past on several committees of the Fairfax, Va.-based organization, including the finance, strategic planning and executive committees. David Fenza, executive director of AWP, praised Culver for all of her accomplishments as a writer, teacher and administrator. Culver has done exceptional work thus far as an advocate member for the AWP. Culver is also a member of the Dramatists Guild, the president of the James Jones Society, and an advisory board member of both Norman Mailer Society and Etruscan Press. Culver has written over 20 plays and many which have been produced by community, regional and university theaters and equity companies from New York City to Los Angeles. She has received individual and institutional grants and awards from the New York State Council on the Arts, the Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the Maslow Foundation, among others. “The thing I enjoy most about writing is the creative aspect, the blank page to work from; being able to collaborate with experienced actors and students and seeing everything come together into a full piece,” Culver said. Courtesy of Marketing Communications Bonnie Culver was named the president of the Association of Writers Program. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu Wilkes embraces diversity in programming By Nicole Zukowski News Editor Many universities strive to have diversity on campus to express a global awareness. Wilkes is no exception to the rule. On the university's website, Wilkes states that diversity is one of the core values that the campus is built upon. On campus there is an Office of Diversity Initiatives (ODI), who serves students, faculty, and staff from underrepresented groups to develop a nurturing and empowering support system at Wilkes University. There are three focus areas of the ODI; diversity student services, diversity education and programming. All areas are designed to foster appreciation for difference in the classroom and the community. Wilkes' Center for Global Education and Diversity is home to ODI. The building located on Franklin and S. River is designed to help prepare students for the global job market. The center for Global Education and Diver- sity offers students the knowledge and understanding to communication with cross-cultural backgrounds and nationalities. To celebrate Black History month, on March 22 ODI held a bus to trip to Harlem to the Cotton Club to listen to jazz music. Not only is the student population diverse with students from all different backgrounds and many international students, but so is the teaching staff. “I definitely felt welcomed from the very first day,” Dr. Andreea Maierean, visiting assistant professor of political science said. “Faculty tries to help and students are very positive towards me.” Dr. Maierean is a native of Romania. One weekly way to give students an opportunity to learn about different cultures is the Global Coffee Hour. On Wednesday afternoon people from all over Wilkes campus and the community get together to have conversation with an international spin. "I believe that Wilkes embraces diversity on campus. I think we do a great job of getting students from all different type of backgrounds to get involved," Jaleel Sterking, Multicultural Student Coalition president said. "We always have to keep in mind that there is more work that can be done." As student ran groups are concern, Wilkes is house to the Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC). This group of students aims to spread diversity on campus and the surrounding community. "MSC tries to promote diversity through having events that are fun." Sterling adds. "We just recently had our 2nd annual One World Party which involves food from different cultures and students performing a dance or even talking about their culture. The event was very successful; we had over about 200 people at the event." MSC is known to host the talent show along with other events on campus. They have a free a trip to Philly coming up along with an event that will team up with the Asian Club. Other student groups that educate about diversity is the Indian Cultural Association. ICA in October celebrates Diwali, the celebration of the triumph of good over evil. Also in October Wilkes holds Family Heritage Day. This day was created for students, faculty and staff to have opportunities to celebrate heritages and share typical cuisine with the community. Many groups had tables at the event with food, memorabilia and relics of their culture, some including Polish, AfricanAmerican, Indian, Chinese, Greek and Pennsylvania Dutch. Wilkes has a Safe Space program on campus that aims to give a helpful environment to students that are lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and questioning community by identifying a supportive faculty member or student group that is willing to listen about LGBTQ issues. Student sessions are held throughout the year, the last one was on March 18. Wilkes offers a variety of options for students to participation in programs, which inspire racial, ethnic, or cultural understanding, awareness, and appreciation. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Visit from state board reveals no problem within nursing curriculum despite poor scores, Associate Dean Merrigan calls scores “an anamoly” By Christine Lee Senior News Editor Despite lower-than-average test scores on the National Council Licensing Exam last year, a visit from an official from the state nursing board has revealed no problems with the School of Nursing. Last month, the education officer from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing visited campus to ensure that the school was complying with the proponents of its action plan after it was revealed an overall pass rate for first time undergraduate test takers of 74 percent. Associate Dean Mary Ann Merrigan said the officer believed the scores to be an abnormality for the school. “Everything that she saw she was pleased with,” Merrigan said. “She hopes, as did we, that it was just an anomaly this year because based on everything she saw she didn’t see any problems with our program.” Merrigan said the officer reinforced the things already being done in the action plan, including changing the passing grade of nursing courses to 79 percent, maintaining a grade- point average of 2.5, requiring a 500 math and verbal SAT score to be admitted into the program and reconstructing courses. “It was a very positive visit, that’s for certain,” Merrigan said. Merrigan said the officer was impressed to see that Wilkes has invested the time and money into the program by giving them a new simulation center in the basement of Stark Learning Center and a new home on the second floor of Stark. “She was impressed with the facilities in the simulation center,” Merrigan said. Merrigan explained the visit was considered part of the school’s three-year compliance review, which looks at whether the school is acting in accordance with with the regulations set up by the board. The visit revealed no compliance issues with the program. “To her it looked like we have been doing the correct thing and we’re continuing to do the correct thing,” Merrigan said. @cleespot christine.lee@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON |April 1, 2014 NEWS NEPA Employment hosts job fair By Amanda Fulk Correspondent Are you ready to take the next step toward your future career? Northeast Pennsylvania Employment Consortium will be hosting its annual employment fair from 11-2 p.m., April 1, in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. This year the NPEC will host 47 companies seeking students from local colleges and universities interested in internships and possible employment specifically in business, education, health care and human services. Wilkes University has been chosen to hold one of the two employment fairs that are sponsored by five other NEPA Career Services programs through the NPEC. The second fair will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m Wednesday, April 9, at Marywood University. The employment fair offers an opportunity for students to meet with several companies for possible recruitment and to seek potential employment. “Going to a job fair gives you an extra edge over individuals who do not attend but still apply online,” Carol Bosack, Career Services director, said. While submitting resumes online has become a requirement in the job-hunting process, it must be noted that human interaction serves just as important. “The job fair serves as a pre-screening for the employers,” Bosack said. Without a face and personality to add to the resume, an individual may miss an opportunity for future employment. All Wilkes students are encouraged to attend, with no fee for students and alumni. Students are required to dress in a professional manner. “Put your best, polished foot forward,” Bosack said. A professional resume must be submitted at time of registration as well as plenty of re- 5 sumes to provide potential employers. For students interested in attending the employment fair but not fully prepared, Career Services encourages students to take advantage of the services that the staff has to offer. For resume assistance, contact Career Services through its email at career@wilkes.edu or call at (570)408-4060. For additional information on the upcoming employment fair, contact Bosack at carol.bosack@wilkes.edu. Career Services is located in Conyngham Hall on the second floor. @wilkesbeacon amanda.fulk@wilkes.edu SG Notes: Karaoke, games denied funding in Capital Projects By Nicholas Durdan Staff Writer Wilkes University’s Student Government perused multiple fund requests despite its depleting funds, and new club recognition. The annual Big Event, Wilkes University’s cross club community service project presented its proposed budget to Student Government. Student Government requested that the event committee finalize the numbers to make the budget clearer for the vote next week. The proposed budget request is $3,000. The American Pharmacy Association requested $1,650 for registration fees for an upcoming conference discussing addiction for those with drug and alcohol dependencies. Beacon Briefs ‘Hollywood Gala’ benefits orphans Zebra Communications, the student-run public relations agency at Wilkes, in collaboration with Integrative Marketing Communications, will host “An Old Hollywood Gala,” 7 to 10 p.m. April 10 in the lobby of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. The fundraising event will benefit the Embrace a Child in Tanzania campaign to raise money to support four children who have been orphaned due to HIV/AIDS in Karagwe, Tanzania. Tickets for the event will be $10 in advance or at the door. Tickets will be sold from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in the Henry Student Center up until the day of the event. The gala is a “black tie” affair, with carving stations, pasta and hors d’oeuvres donated by a community businessperson. Desserts will be donated by the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre. With the purchase of a ticket, attendees will receive a raffle ticket entered to win a $50 gift card to Ruth’s Chris Steak House at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes University student, John Scalese, will be providing the evening’s music from All other expenses would be paid for out of pocket. Representatives thought the idea was great and was fairly inexpensive. The vote will be held at the following meeting. The ASME club’s fund request for its annual car show came to vote at this week’s meeting. After a budget modification, the club promised to give any excess revenue back to Student Government. Student Government voted to allocate $2,300 to ASME with a vote of 31-6-1 for miscellaneous expenses. The Choral Club had its retroactive request voted on at last week’s meeting. The request was for $1,654.68 for various costs. After tense debates, the motion passed with a close margin of 20-14-2. ASHRAE requested club recognition status, after amending its constitution to match Student Government’s constitution. The motion to award club recognition passed with a vote of 25-9-0. Capital projects gave its list of proposed projects for this year, and the projects were voted upon. The proposed plans for a new Xbox gaming system in the Student Union Building lounge, for $680 and a new Karaoke machine for approximately $400, did not pass the vote. The proposed projects for a new speaker system for $600, new furniture for the Student Union Building lounge for $11,000, and 20 new folding tables for $1,679.99 were voted on. Wilkes Communications Alumni Ryan Wood and Todd Oravic were guest presenters for a request to make a video about Wilkes University. The idea is about the students and why Wilkes matters. “We really want any student who has a good story to come to us for the video, we would appreciate it,” said Wood. The budget report for Student Government is as follows: all college: $2,663.39, spirit: $2,630, conference: $1,366.64, general: $3,283.16, giving Student Government a total of: $9,943.19. Student Government meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Miller Room at the Henry Student Center. Hollywood movies classic and contemporary, as well as a vocal performance by Macey McGuire and Brandon Schmeer on guitar. The event is intended to increase awareness of AIDS at global and local level. The money raised from the event will help pay for necessities and schooling for children whose lives have been altered due to HIV/AIDS. For those who cannot attend the event but are interested in helping, donations are accepted. Contact Anthony Bartoli at anthony. bartoli@wilkes.edu or 570-313-2959. Allan Hamilton Dickson Fund, hosted Curtis Smith, whose stories and essays have appeared in more than 70 literary journals. His work has been named to the Best American Short Stories Distinguished Stories List, The Best American Mystery Stories Distinguished Stories List, and the Notable Writing list of The Best American Spiritual Writing. The presentation was at 7 p.m. March 25 and 26 in the Kirby Hall Salon. For more information contact Deb Archavage, debra.archavage@wilkes.edu. Grad paperwork needed by April 15 ‘Check Out Chekhov’ opens April 3 This year, the theme is “Finding Your Way Home.” It will continue each Wednesday through April 16, and is held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (across from Boscov’s). The service begins at 11:30 a.m., with an organ recital, the ecumenical/Interfaith Service begins at noon. Following the service is a soup and sandwich lunch, sponsored by one of the local churches. The suggested donation is $4 with proceeds this year benefiting the Wilkes-Barre Free Clinic. Contact Caitlin Czeh in the Interfaith Office at ext. 5904 or caitlin.czeh@ wilkes.edu. Any level student planning on completing their degree requirements and graduating on May 17 should be registered for GRD 000 and have their completed graduation paperwork which includes diploma order, cap and gown order. The paperwork should be turned into Student Services no later than April 15. If not done already, students should notify the Registrar and meet with their advisers as soon as possible. Students cannot be added to the May graduation list after this date without penalty. Writers Series presents Curtis Smith The English Department, sponsored by the There will be an evening of one act plays by Anton Pavlovich Chekovat at 8 p.m. on April 3 in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Russian physician, dramaturge and author, Chekhov’s career as a dramatist produced four classics and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics. General admission is $10, seniors/students $5, faculty/staff/students can get in free with Wilkes ID. Reservations are encouraged. Contact the Box Office at 570-408-4540. Lenten series continues to April 16 The Office of Campus Interfaith and the City of Wilkes-Barre’s Downtown Ministerium will be hosting a Lenten Luncheon Series. @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu Big Event registration is under way Wilkes University Student Government will hold its third annual community-wide Big Event Saturday, April 26. Wilkes student volunteeers will descend upon the surrounding neighborhoods, dedicating a day to community service. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the conclusion expected at 3 p.m. For questions or concerns please contact Kassi Bugg at kassandra.bugg@wilkes.edu. �6 April 1, 2014 L&A&E Wilkes Fear Factor Page 8 Contact editor: alyssa.stencavage@thewilkesbeacon.com Writing Center guides students with words on paper same sort of model as the Student Response Survey. “My goal has always been – and we’re inching closer to it – to achieve parody with the number of consultations we complete a year and the number of student undergraduate at Wilkes University,” he said. An online writing version of the center has also been in place for quite some time, and although Stanley said he thought the online center would be more popular in proportion with the The Beacon/Jake Cochran number of online Students can get the attention they need with a simple visit courses and stuthat’s not to the Writing Center on the basement of the Farley Library. dents, exactly the case. “Students still By Alyssa Stencavage want to come in and meet with a human beL&A&E Editor ing,” he said. Sometimes the thought of having to put toGrammar, sentence structure, transitions, flow – the most common frustrations that ac- gether a paper that makes sense and express’s company the organization of a cohesive, well- an individual’s ideas can be a cumbersome written paper. It’s a task of every college stu- task, but the thought of asking for help might dent to accomplish this. But worry no more be just as scary. However, Stanley said there – your university writing center has come to haven’t been many encounters of reluctance to do so, which he’s slightly surprised by. the rescue. With the number of students across campus The Writing Center at Wilkes University is not necessarily just about working on the best and those who swing through the library doors possible paper for next class. It’s about build- on a daily basis, it can be difficult to keep track ing stronger writers through academic support. of the visits the Writing Center receives. Stanley said it attracts many repeat as well It provides students with a sense of teamwork, as they collaborate with others, as well as different clients with different educational as develop writing skills and give them inde- backgrounds, all of which show a commitment pendence to be their own educators, critics and to academics and improving their writing. In fact, many of them are already equipped with editors in the future. Associate Professor of English and Philoso- great writing skills. But Stanley also hopes that phy Chad Stanley, who also oversees the Writ- students can take the skills gained at the Writing Center, thinks of it as a two-way street that ing Center and apply them on their own. “We want people returning, but we also want is beneficial on both sides. “It’s academic support for the client who them developing the skills so they can increascomes in to work with the consultant, but it’s ingly be their own consultants,” he said. Since its first days on Wilkes terrain, the personal, professional and academic development for the peer tutor,” he said. “It’s a men- Writing Center has consistently been the retoring experience for them, they get to meet cipient of positive feedback. Stanley said the others and become a greater part of the campus forms filled out within the center show “wonderful and glowing” comments. and support community.” But it doesn’t end at the comments left on a The center had been in existence long before Stanley came to Wilkes in 2005, and since its piece of paper. Truth be told, once in a while, start, it has seen a tremendous increase in the faculty will talk of a student who shined from number of consultations per year, going from their time spent there. Students leave the writabout 400 to between 1,000 and 1,300. Maybe ing center ready to write excellent papers, and these numbers also say something about the faculty see improvements at the other end. Faculty aren’t the only ones feeling satisevaluations of consultations, which follow the fied with the work that comes from the Writing Center. “They really enjoy their work, and in some cases, work the beyond the hours they’re scheduled or even paid for, which I certainly want to avoid and discourage, but it’s a sign of a real commitment to it.” While consultants and students, do their best, and faculty clap on the sidelines at what’s being accomplished, at its core, the Writing Center is much more than a place for learning and heightening writing. It’s a place where relationships foster. “It’s a community-forming and cultureforming activity,” he said. “Students meet each other. Students work with writing consultants who may already be friends, so it becomes kind of a social experience.” And students who come reap the same kind of benefits. “For the clients, this is certainly an academic support entity, but also a means of becoming greater, more closely attached to the university and one’s peers,” Stanley said. While no one ever said the task was easy, they never said it wouldn’t be worth it. “It’s very difficult work, but it’s very rewarding. You really get to different side of peers, and an enormous arch of improvement and pride comes from that.” Senior pharmacy major Danielle Koch joined the Writing Center because she enjoys helping people, and she said it’s nice to watch students grow. “You see the difference in people’s work as they progress, they kind of gain self-confidence in their writing abilities and overall,” she said. “Also, if they need help in tutoring, showing them toward the tutoring center as well.” The satisfaction the Writing Center has given Koch has led her to seek other opportunities where help can be provided, no matter the nature of the job. Koch finds that the internal struggle with most people is that they’re self-conscious about their writing, but the Writing Center helps to break things down for students. Writing can also be challenging for those whom English is a second language. However, the center’s relaxed and welcoming atmosphere makes asking questions a bit easier. Most errors seen at the Writing Center are minor – things that require quick and easy fixes. There will always be procrastinators, but Koch said early visits are strongly advised. And remember, before submitting the draft, check for those basic foundations to ensure flow and a quality paper. When writing is important to students, it also becomes personal, which is why Stanley said there is an anxiety associated with putting oneself on paper. However, once students come to the Writing Center, the apprehension dies down. Perhaps this is credited to chatting about their work. “It always helps to get yourself talking about what you’re writing about,” he said. “That occasion where a writer has to verbally communicate what they’re trying to put on paper is tremendously helpful.” See Writing Center page 8 Check out ‘The Beauty Beat’ @ www.thewilkesbeacon.com/blogs Workplace Beauty: preparing for interviews By Ashley Evert Assistant Managing Editor The season of summer internships is among us. Students everywhere are getting calls and e-mails back from potential employers letting them know that they have been granted an interview… but now what? What do you wear? How will you do your hair? Is your daily makeup too dramatic or too subdued? No worries, fellow intern-hopefuls, I can help with all of your questions. Let’s start with a very common question that will have you rifling through your closet like a madwoman for hours the night before the big meeting: What will you wear? This may seem like common sense, but many college students are still seen waltzing into job/internship fairs with hemlines that are too short and heels that are too tall. You may be able to walk like a supermodel in those six inch Jeffrey Campbell’s, but it’s a little much for your first impression. Continue reading this at thewilkesbeacon.com �THE BEACON | April 1, 2014 L&A&E Wilkes Biology Club hosts Fear Factor event Competitors tested their limits (and their stomachs) in this vomit-inducing challenge The Beacon/James Jaskolka Held last Monday in Stark 101, Wilkes Fear Factor challenged contestants to eat a number of disgusting entrees, including dried insects (top left), cow intestines and to drink, a liquid that’s used to grow bacteria. Nick Pandelios (bottom right) won the event, taking home the prize -- a $100 gift card. 7 �8 L&A&E THE BEACON |April 1, 2014 Leahy defends building renovations, cites ‘strategic plan’ By James Jaskolka Assistant L&A&E Editor With the recent announcement regarding the university’s purchase of 141 S. Main St. (formerly Bartikowsky Jewelers) and the renovations for the UCOM came some backlash from students and faculty who are concerned that the renovations are not putting the money to use fairly. Much of the feedback came from the Communication Studies Department, which has been petitioning for eight years for a new building, said Mark Stine, department chair. Stine said there had been talk as recently as last summer about consolidating the Communication Studies Department into one building. Speciﬁcally, Stine had relayed information to the administration that Bartikowsky’s would be “the best ﬁt” for the department. The enthusiasm, however, was turned to disappointment when, after the building’s purchase, the administration revealed it was to be used as “swing space” for ofﬁces while the UCOM was renovated for the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business. “I don’t at all doubt the genuineness of both our current provost and president’s desire to bring us together,” Stine said. “I think they truly do see it as something important. But at the end of the day, it has to actually happen. “I think Communication Studies will suffer if we don’t come together in one year or two years,” he continued. “If you look at the communication industry today, it’s an industry in which they’re delivering content via internet, television, radio ... our department, that is spread all over campus, really doesn’t have the opportunity to reﬂect what’s going on in the industry due to our lack of physical proximity.” Some students also expressed disappointment with the renovations, implying that certain aesthetic features, like the new gated entrance to the campus, are a waste of money. “It’s great that Wilkes is spending millions on a ‘dramatic gateway’ to our campus, but like, how about renovations to the Darte?” junior theater major Erin Reese said. “They won’t even give the Darte a new carpet.” WCLH offers new car-themed show By Amanda Kornak Correspondent Wilkes University’s radio station, WCLH, has added a new talk show that focuses on automotive news and issues to its program. Zachary Benedict, a freshman at Wilkes University, is now the host of “Auto Talk” on WCLH 90.7 FM. The show revolves around cars, discussing automotive news and playing a few songs that are car themed. Benedict’s ﬁrst show ran March 19 and will continue to air every Wednesday from 1-1:30 p.m. “It is a show where we talk about domestic automotive news speciﬁcally dedicated to the American auto market and I give my personal opinion on a story,” Benedict said. Once Benedict decided he wanted his own show, the next step was to talk with Renee Loftus, the general manager and advisor for WCLH. “…he said, ‘I’d like to be on the radio, but I’d like to do a different show, I’d like to do a show about cars,’ and he explained and he knows a lot about cars, it’s been an interest with him,” Loftus said. “I had always grown up around my father working on cars, he had me help him with little stuff and I was fascinated by it,” Benedict said. Benedict shares his knowledge of cars with the listeners of his shows every week. “There is a segment that I do just before the shows will end and it’s called ‘The Mechanic’s Tip of the Week,’ and I give my personal tip on something to do with your car, like this week’s tip was to always keep your car washed especially in the winter time,” Benedict said. Although Benedict shares his own tips and tricks about cars, the show was not created to be a resource to use when having car troubles. “So it’s not necessarily like a ‘help’ show, but I would actually love to help people with their problems,” Benedict said. Benedict does have a few ideas for those days that lack news to share on the show. Theme days may make their debut in the next few weeks, as well as days where listeners call in to voice their own thoughts and opinions about automotive issues and news. “It’s really cool. It adds diversity to our program here at Wilkes,” Loftus said. To get updates about the show, follow “Auto Talk WCLH” on Twitter and Instagram, or like “Auto Talk with Zach Benedict WCLH 90.7 FM” on Facebook. To offer your ideas or thoughts about the show, email autotalkwclh@gmail.com. @wilkesbeacon amanda.kornak@wilkes.edu Writing Center cont. from 7 Anyone can be a mentor and any kind of work is accepted. However, there are some things to keep in mind. Papers shouldn’t simply be dropped off. Second, the work is for the student writer, and the Writing Center largely serves to give students the opportunity to sit down, look over papers and ﬁnd ways to improve. While consultants might suggest options or provide comments for revision, they will not manipulate or alter work. Their role is to guide, not change. Still, students who would like another set of eyes on their paper can take comfort in knowing that comments can help create a better writer. Stanley said although it can sometimes slow things down, in reality that step-by-step writing process is an advantage because it provides that time for revision, during which the comments from consultants can be applied. When asked about these issues, President Leahy cited his administration’s “strategic plan,” which appears to be an agenda that seeks to make more major and minor renovations to the campus and the surrounding area in the next few years in an effort to “help the whole campus.” “The strategic plan is almost ﬁnalized,” Leahy said. “Renovation for engineering labs for the College of Science & Engineering, consolidation into some sort of media center for Communication Studies and renovations to the Darte and the library are all clearly embedded in the strategic plan.” Leahy voiced genuine concern at the feedback, but said this is only the beginning of the renovations for Wilkes. “Quickly on the heels of Sidhu are the other projects,” he said. “We’ll be tackling a lot of these at one time.” Leahy also spoke in defense of the gateway, saying the current alleyway between Bartikowsky and UCOM is “not attractive, not inviting and not safe.” “[The alleyway] is becoming more and more a major artery through campus,” he said, speaking of the fact that some of the university’s main buildings -- UCOM, University Towers and the parking garage -- are all located by the alley. “To rely on that alleyway is, in my opinion, unacceptable.” Leahy said he hopes that the “Southeast Campus Development Project,” which is the ofﬁcial title for the renovations, will “create a very meaningful connection between the heart of our campus and the heart of downtown,” ultimately making S. Main St. a safer and more student-friendly area. “We will have anchored Wilkes’s presence on that part of South Main,” he said. “We want to continue to be a force of positive economic development in the community in hopes that others will follow suit.” To learn more about the “strategic plan” or Leahy’s vision over the next few years, readers can go to http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/4207.asp. @wilkesbeacon james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu Commuter Council planning trip to Baltimore Inner Harbor, including optional discounted Orioles baseball game By Jeremy Hartman Correspondent Students can attend a discounted Baltimore Orioles game, visit the National Aquarium, visit Edgar Allen Poe’s grave or a number of other activities during the Commuter Council’s bus trip to Baltimore April 13. Tickets are being sold from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in the Henry Student Center until April 13. The trip will cost $25 for the bus fee, but it will be an additional $10 for students who attend the Baltimore Orioles game. It is a oneday trip. Students will be heading to Inner Harbor, Baltimore. Students who are not interested in attending the baseball game have many other entertainment options on which to spend their day. “It is a great trip to get some of the commuters here at Wilkes University as well as other students to go out and have an experience in great place,” said Christopher Cousin, a senior chemistry major and commuter from Kingston who is the Commuter Council president. “Students have been asking about going to “Just that on its own makes for stronger writing – the more you can do to build stages into the process of doing the paper,” he said. Students looking for guidance on their work usually come with something substantial. However, consultants are there to work with students, and provide help and support, so if students would rather just talk about papers instead of bringing them along, they can do that too. The doors to the Writing Center in the basement of the library are always open, and the Baltimore, so here is their chance.” The Commuter Council works with Student Government to make events for the school, such as the Big Event, the New York City bus trip, and the Valentine’s Social. They also help with the parking passes on campus and have handed out free Rita’s in the Student Center. “These trips are a great way to get commuters involved with school activities,” Cousin said. “The council is looking forward to the trip, and the students that are going seem excited as well. We usually do the trip to New York, but this trip should be just as good.” Jon Conklin, a junior at Wilkes, said he has enjoyed these bus trips. “I went on the New York bus trip last year had had a great time,” he said. “If I didn’t already have plans on the day for the Baltimore trip I would deﬁnitely go. The Commuter Council does a great job with this event.” To learn more about the event, students can contact Cousin at christopher.cousin@ wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon jeremy.hartman@wilkes.edu same goes for online. But if students are more comfortable making an appointment by talking to consultants they know, there’s nothing wrong with that either. So the next time you’re stuck on a paper, head to the Writing Center, where someone will be willing to lend a helping hand. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.stencavage@wilkes.edu �WHICH CELEBRITY IS ENROLLED TO WILKES OUR REPORTERS SPOTTED HIM AT VIP DAY AND ASKED WHAT HIS MAJOR IS! FOR THE FALL?? EXCLUSIVE DETAILS INSIDE! UNIVERSITY 25 CENTS LIMITED-RUN APRIL FIRST EDITION IS THE WILKES BEACON RUN BY THE ILLUMINATI? DO YOU KNOW THE REAL JOHN WILKES, FIND OUT THE REAL STORY INSIDE! KING’S COLLEGE REVEALS BIG PLANS FOR RAMADA AND NEW PROFESSOR! WHICH BEACON COVERBOY WAS SEEN CANNOODLING WITH SASQUATCH? Exclusive sources say, ‘YES!’ and ‘NO!’ Full details inside! �IS THE WILKES BEACON CONTROLLED BY THE ILLUMINATI? By Sue DeNaaem Bed Wetting Speicalist As university students, readers of The Beacon expect their source Inside sources, however, say that the award-winning student “The Sunday meetings were always weird,” Thomas recalled. “I continued. “I would turn in articles and they would be replaced by life and abuses to state power, as well as to spread awareness about newspaper may be catering to the agenda of the infamous secret society, would come in to edit my pages and everyone would be sitting by something completely different. It was almost like they were censoring women’s rights and education. the Illuminati. candlelight, in robes, chanting. It was so bizarre. I was just scared to say me, or trying to promote their own agenda.” Bill Thomas, 2013 Wilkes graduate and former Beacon editor, of news to deliver honest and up-to-date information on the campus recently confided to the University Enquirer his troubling times in the happenings. office. anything until now. “The paper itself really started to change after that, too,” Thomas For readers who aren’t familiar with the organization, the Illuminati was founded in 1776 to oppose prejudice, religious influence over public KING’S COLLEGE ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR FORMER RAMADA INN By Seymour Butz ing, “If there is one thing that our students should take away from their Voyueristic Photoextortionist experience at King’s College, it is that we provide unprecedented access Keeping pace with Wilkes University in its own special way, The Oasis Bar will remain open to the joy of many local drunks and In addition to the conversion of their entire Fine Arts Department to a facility designed for the nation’s leading Nick- industry. elbackian Studies, King’s College announced who they would be bringing on to head up the department. Scott Stapp of Creed fame, will be brought on as a Full-Time Professor and department chair to oversee the development of some of conflict as he was busy bouncing at a local church, we can imagine the brightest minds in the industry. he is overjoyed to finally be employed as he was recently let go from “Stapp is one of the best in the business and our students should be able to learn from the best.” said Trombone about the recent hire. While Stapp was unavailable for comment because of a scheduling his career at Family Dollar for his poor customer service abilities as he would often place things on unattainably high shelves while threatening to take customers, ‘higher.’ BAT BOY PLANS TO ATTEND IN FALL SEMESTER Former Vice Presidential Candidate will be pursuing degree at WU “I really don’t like what it says about the value of my degree. If our By Billy Tea admissions standards are that low, how am I going to ever compete Lead Stalkvestigative Reporter in the job market with people coming out of Harvard or Yale,” senior Wilkes University has produced many world-famous celebrities philosophy Jack Meoff said. ‘We have enough weirdos lurking around over the years (such as… um… just trust us on this), but now the importance of education. It was important to them that I went to college because they never did,” the hideous freak of nature, who was uneducated.” First finding fame in the pages of insane supermarket tabloid SNOW BANK PARKING BIGFOOT SIGHTING infamous 2003 recall election (coming in second behind Uzi-wielding meat-head Arnold You-Know-Who-Don’t-Make-Me-Spell-This, but Bat Boy also served courageously on the front lines during George Benedict XVI and the election of Francis, and briefly married pop prin- A photo caption would look like this probably I’m not sure what I’d write because right now I’ve been working way too fucking long on this goofy ass spread about goofy shit but there should definitely be 3 lines looking at thtis right now and I’m about to adject the kerning because it looks a little sprerad out and funky using their human bodies to establish universities promoting the liberal arts. Wilkes, according to Gnomy, was not founded as a satellite school. “ Bucknell Junior College, as it was originally known, was just a way to keep the media distracted while John Wilkes -- sent from the is the age when the cyborg overtook him. After that, he ceased to be himself.” Kinayme, who has worked on development for this theory with and the bacteriophages of cultural homogenization. What the hell am I Gnomy for several years, said that the cyborgs travel back in time to even talking about?” promote the liberal arts in order to save our generation from becoming reliant on technology. “The cyborgs were created over hundreds of years from an laughed. She then added, “If you want to talk about low standards, look increasing dependency on technology. Dr. Gnomy and I believe that at some of the people who go to King’s.” they travel to the past and set up these liberal arts universities as a ings outside of computers.” head turn to follow me. I swear to God I did. The next thing I know, I’m become increasingly focused on science. The cyborgs don’t like that. of Conyngham Hall. I spent the first ten years of my life eating rats, Not at all.” “All in all, I think I’ll fit in just fine.” “I was walking past the Wilkes statue on the way back from the Library,” said one student who preferred to remain anonymous. “I saw its “There’s just one problem,” Kinayme continued. “Wilkes has In perhaps an even more shocking turn of events, Gnomy and FORMER BEACON COVERBOY ONLY KNOWN AS DICE, SEEN POSING FOR THE MEDIA WITH SASQUATCH IN W-B When John Wilkes was last seen in the 1700s or whatever time they dressed like this, he was credited as wearing some sweet wrap around shades and seemed to be radiating out of his left eye, which was exceptionally noticable as it was typically known as one of the laziest eyes in all of history Seriously though, it is wonky, just look at the picture, wonky. way to encourage the youth of today to take an interest in happen- light and happiness. Kind of like the commuter’s lounge in the basement in the campus computer labs during finals week. production). taking over the identities of various historical figures and then said in an interview. “What most of us don’t understand is that this like myself just to survive. It looked remarkably similar to what I’ve seen still more people than would ever come to a Wilkes theater department cyborgs have been travelling through the “space-time continuum,” public-relations nonsense: the same. I remember having to fight five other rabid, malformed beasts musical, which a grand total of 12 people paid to see (though that’s The announcement came as a surprise to many, but Gnomy was quick to defend his case. According to him, a group of futuristic “Us historians all know that Wilkes went a little crazy after cockroaches and my own feces. The food at the cafeteria here tastes about cess Britney Spears. His life story was even made into an off-Broadway ers,” he announced yesterday during a press conference. “More retirement,” Hofstra University history professor Dr. Faye Kinayme “Listen,” he said, “I grew up in a cave in West Virginia devoid of all W. Bush’s War on Terror, filled in as pope between the resignation of “We have reasons to believe that several universities across the country, including Wilkes University, were created by time travel- nevertheless responded to Meoff’s concerns with this convoluted bit of this fall? Coleman). fiction circumstances. set up the university to further their own agendas,” Gnomy said. With all this controversy, is Bat Boy nervous about coming to Wilkes above porn-star Mary Carey and diminutive human-punchline Gary Dr. Aztro Gnomy, a quantum physics professor at Marywood University, claims that Wilkes was founded under near-science- future, and then from the past – and his particular envoy of cyborgs compete with students from Harvard or Yale, meanwhile, Lingus just accuracy), Bat Boy was a California gubernatorial candidate during the than a hoax. specifically, by cyborgs from the future.” Later, when asked about how Wilkes students are expected to Weekly World News (which still rivals The Beacon in terms of reporter nocturnal imp in the classroom. USE OF HAWAIIAN SHIRTS & the educational hemoglobin that help to fight off the virus of prejeduice from the South, so you can’t blame either of them for growing up body are excited by the prospect of sitting next to a pointy-eared CHARGED WITH OF EXCESSIVE a little different, but students like him are the white blood cells within “Of course, my mom was a godforsaken mutant and my dad was Despite his impressive resume’, not all members of the student KNOWN AS "WOOKIEE " “Diversification is the lifeblood of Wilkes University. Bat Boy may be accepted for enrollment in the 2014 fall semester, said. And he’s pissed about all the science nonsense However, new information from leading intellectuals supports in the first place, but university admissions representative Connie Lingus “Ever since I was a wee lad, my parents impressed upon me the JOHN WILKES WAS A CYBORG a new theory that claims the founding we know may be little more No telling what jobs Meoff hopes to land with a philosophy degree out of the water: Bat Boy! encouragement by the Catholic Church. and was named after “English radical politician” John Wilkes. the pool tables in the SUB, don’t we?” school has attracted one jet-setting A-list superstar that blows them all Students are encouraged to read the Beacon and draw their own conclusions about the wonderful, award-winning student newspaper. According to the Wilkes University Wikipedia page, the campus EXCLUSIVE SIDEBAR: SCOTT STAPP NAMED THE NEWEST DEPARTMENT CHAIR AT KING’S COLLEGE new building’s idea of Nickelbackian Studies as the future of the Lewis refers to the fact that the original illuminati was banned under was established in 1933 as a satellite school for Bucknell College, constant 24-hour loop. undeniable tie to whom college believes is the greatest musical artist who opted to remain anonymous to protect his identity. “Bill Thomas is Beacon adviser and journalism professor. “He should not be trusted.” He was a roadie for Devo once.” secrets that some students may find shocking. sad businessmen; however, it will now only play “Wonderwall” on a department, and this will finally allow King’s College to have the “That’s just ridiculous,” said one devilishly handsome assistant editor, “Bill Thomas is a pawn of the Catholic Church,” said Dr. Loran Lewis, “Why would a newspaper be under Illuminati control?” said Paul Kaspriskie, design editor. “My dad told me the Illuminati doesn’t exist. A recent discovery regarding the history of Wilkes reveals “Miami Vice.” “Kroger had always been the fish that got away from our recruitment staff appeared perplexed. rock music fried his brain a long, long time ago.” Chief Gossip Mongler listening pleasure, in addition to a room entirely filled old VHS tapes of opened by the fall of 2014. Dean of Admissions Tom Foolery said, When asked about these allegations, current members of the Beacon definitely not a credible source. All of the pizza, old movies and punk By Ben Dover The facility is said to have a state-of-the-art concert hall for optimum Kroeger School for Nickelbackian Studies” and should be ready to be gears students for the ever changing industry of Musical History say- WANTED and hire them on the spot.” The college announced that the building will be named the “Chad Department Chair Rusty Trombone spoke about how it better according to Thomas, newspaper staff. “When our students reach the market employers will see how well institutions as NYU and Yale. its current Music and Fine Arts major to be synchronized with the modern civilization through leaders like the president, celebrities and, versed in Nickelback they are and typically by pass the interview process mada Hotel, which they believe will put them among such prestigious With the addition of the building the University will be modifying in 1785, is rumored to still exist in today’s society, pulling the strings of to all Nickelback deep cuts and live recordings.” King’s College recently announced the new plan for the former Ra- of all time.” The Illuminati, despite supposedly disbanding after being outlawed Thomas said the Beacon, while not founded by the Illuminati, was taken over by the secret society sometime in the last few years. Kinayme said that the cyborgs may have something to do with the increased number of assaults around campus. Evidence from students backs this up; a majority of those assaulted have been students studying science. Some students have even reported seeing what they describe as “robotic” activity before being attacked. being grabbed from behind – but no one was around.” The student said that they reported it to Public Safety, who made Students should be cautious about who they trust and remember the following tips: • Avoid the library late at night. Do your studying in your room. • Discard all clothing that may label you as a science no attempt to issue a warning to the campus, supporting Kinayme and major. Considering carrying around a guitar case or a video camera to Gnomy’s theory that the campus security has been overrun by the deceive any cyborg monitoring you. cyborgs in an effort to sustain their regime. No one can be sure if this much is true, but evidence seems to support the threat of danger, especially for science majors. • Do not engage in social media use in public areas; the cyborgs may see your heavy usage as dependency and take preventative measures against it. Students concerned with the impending doom of our University can contact Health Services for free and confidential therapy sessions. �WHAT A-LISTER WAS SPOTTED AT VIP DAY FIND OUT ALL THE DETAILS INSIDE CHECKING OUT THE LIBRARY? UNIVERSITY ENQUIRER KNOW THE TRUTH: THE JOHN WILKES YOU DON’T KNOW 25 CENTS LIMITED-RUN APRIL FIRST EDITION KING’S COLLEGE CONVERTING FORMER RAMADA INN INTO CHAD KROEGER SCHOOL FOR NICKELBACKIAN STUDIES DOES THE WILKES BEACON HAVE TIES TO THE ILLUMINATI? WHICH HAWAIIAN CLAD-SNOW BANK PARKING FUGATIVE IS CENTERSTAGE? OLLEGE �9 April 1, 2014 OPINION Autism Awareness Month on page 15 Contact editor: sara.davis@wilkes.edu First Amendment violated by trashing student press By Beacon Editorial Staff It has been brought to our attention that freedoms allotted to the press and first amendment have both been violated here at Wilkes University. Last week, Volume 67, Issue 16 of the Wilkes Beacon suspiciously disappeared from several newspaper stands around campus. With the stroke of ridiculously stupid irony, this act of censorship has taken place during a week dedicated to providing information to the public, known as Sunshine Week throughout the journalistic community the week is observed March 16-22. The week was enacted to celebrate the right the press has to report on all government activities and promote a dialogue about the freedom of information. Even more ironic is a possible reason as to why this act of unlawful censorship occurred, to deprive information to would-be students during an informative weekend the university promotes. This occurrence took place just before VIP Day last Saturday, an exclusive annual event intended to help accepted high school students become more familiar with the Wilkes campus. Issue 16 of The Beacon contained a news article that described a drop in test scores on the National Nursing Licensing Exam, which prompted a necessary plan of action to help the nursing school increase its pass rate for first time undergraduate test takers. While it is not definite that this story was the reason for the paper’s disappearance, no other news was “controversial” enough to cause suspicion. This newsworthy story seemed to have angered some unidentified individuals who made a quick attempt to sweep the story away by throwing away the newspapers, which were later found in the stacks by trash cans. It is estimated that around 20 percent of the Beacons were thrown away. Printing bundles for distribution costs $985 a week, making the monetary loss of last weeks newspapers around $197 of student me- dia money. What most people do not know is that newspapers hold value, even if they are considered to be “free.” Technically speaking, only the first copy of a free newspaper is actually free. A monetary amount is placed on any subsequent copies in order to uphold the value of news against newspaper theft. Although some people may be angered by certain stories that are published within a paper’s pages, it is the duty and obligation of journalists to report all of the news, positive or negative. Attempting to remove the story by eliminating the news source entirely could make matters worse, and may bring even more attention to the story after word gets around that papers went missing after a controversial topic was published. Trashing newspapers that hold negative news is unlawful censorship and violates the freedoms of all readers by preventing the dissemination of information. Newspaper theft is responsible for the loss of thousands of student media dollars each year across the country. It is not only unfair to the readers and student journalists who puts countless hours into production each week, but also to the businesses who paid to have their ads and coupons placed in the paper, never to be read. Many readers may find the stealing of a “free” newspaper to be a trivial matter. Some do not realize the absolutely vital role that a free press plays in the sustenance of a democracy in which information flows freely and citizens have the right to know the good, the bad, the ugly, the right, the wrong, and everything else that happens to fall between the extremes. It is your right to read the news, and it is your right not to read the news. But it is not your right to interfere with the rights of others by depriving them of their own property. @wilkesbeacon Michelle Obama’s product label initiative provides food for thought By Lyndsie Yamrus Senior Assistant Opinion Editor Nutrition fact labels are useful tools that allow us to make informed choices as to what foods best compliment our dietary needs. These labels were introduced about 20 years ago, according to the Food and Drug Administration, and are now required on all prepared food items, including (but not limited to) canned foods, frozen foods, snacks, bread, drinks, etc. Food labels are a big deal, especially with the rising number of obesity and diet-related illnesses in our country. One would think that for the sake of our country’s health, the nutrition facts would be completely spelled out for us by now. But that isn’t the case. Food labels are downright confusing and deceiving. A package of chips or pretzels whose nutrition facts read “100 calories,” are probably ending up in the cart because people might think that that number applies for the whole bag. But companies can easily hike up the number of servings per container, which decreases the number of calories per serving. So, if “100 calories” applies to one serving, and there are five servings per bag, that’s actually 500 calories per bag. Everyday shoppers don’t think like that. Why should we have to do the math for every product in the store? Consumer shouldn’t have to study each product to see how nutritious it is for their bodies, especially when nutrition information varies for different products. Companies don’t want to make their food look unhealthy because no one would buy it. So they don’t lie, per say, they just skip around the truth. First Lady Michelle Obama, creator of the anti-obesity campaign “Let’s Move,” hopes to initiate much needed changes to these food labels in the near future. The changes would include increasing the font size of the calories (so it sticks out), doing away with the nonsense serving sizes and focusing more on sugar rather than fat. In reality, who ever eats only half of a cup of ice cream? Probably no one, unless you have incredible amounts of self-control. We eat differently than we did in 1994 (when servings were first installed into the labels). We eat more. The new labels would be more realistic, increasing or decreasing the serving size to better correspond with what individuals actually consume. A small bag of Crunchy Cheetos does not need to be broken up into two servings, or even worse, “21 pieces.” No one really shares a small bag of chips, and besides that, no one is going to count out 21 pieces exactly and leave extra Cheetos in the bag. Sugar is, arguably, the devil. In 2010, dietary guidelines for American’s health determined that the calorie intake from sugar was too high and needed to be reduced. No manufacturer wants to list sugar on their products, and they will go out of their ways to hide it from consumers. Sugars occur naturally in foods, but it’s the “added sugar” that really makes the difference. “Added sugars” will be specified individually rather than grouping them with naturally occurring sugars on the changed labels. Honest nutrition information on packaging is essential for healthy Americans. Michelle Obama’s guiding principle in this change is that anyone should be able to walk into the food store and know what food is good for them and their families. Unfortunately, manufacturers don’t want to tell you the truth about what you’re eating, but the new labels may soon help us make better decisions about what we are buying. @wilkesbeacon lyndsie.yamrus@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Sara Davis Michelle Obama’s new product label initiatives may lead to healthier choices. �THE BEACON |April 1, 2014 OPINION 10 Colonel Critiques Newest addition to ‘Private’ series is page-turning thriller By Anne Yoskoski Managing Editor The newest addition to the ‘Private’ series by James Patterson, co-written with Mark Sullivan, is a page-turning, chill-inducing thriller. Chris Schneider is missing and it is up to his former fiancé, Mattie Engel, to find him. In the classic Patterson style the reader will find tragedy, romance and fast paced pursuits. All of these scenes are quickly cut together in chapters, with random chapters thrown in from the elusive suspect. As someone who has read all of the ‘Private’ novels, I am used to reading about terrifying situations from the point of the killer. In ‘Private: Berlin,’ though, Patterson and Sullivan have stepped up their game. This villain actually made my skin crawl. Although I knew things weren’t going well when the first stop was an abandoned slaughterhouse in Berlin, I wasn’t prepared for the character of the killer to be so well developed that he had unique traits and mannerisms. Somewhat similar to the villain in ‘Private: London,’ this villain has dealt with children, and has no problem disposing of anyone who gets in his way. This chase is a departure, in a sense, from the high-technology motif usually present in ‘Private’ novels. This killer has to be traced back to Berlin before the wall fell, taking every Berliner back to a time of utter turmoil in the country filled with bombings, secret police forces, and the memories of the thousands who were never found. Obviously this isn’t a bed time story, but the historical facts make it an interesting, albeit creepy, read. Some sections made my eyes glaze over, and others made the hair on my arms stand up. Patterson and Sullivan need to look at their formula and remove the trite romance. While the readers end up liking Mattie’s new boyfriend by the end, the story of their relationship practically writes itself. It also becomes obvious that Mattie’s young son will be contingent on her safety, and who couldn’t predict that she would offer the ultimate sacrifice to save her child? The twist that Patterson and Sullivan added was shocking even to an avid Patterson reader. There is no way to explain it without giving it away. The fast pace made it easy to read in one long sitting. Patterson fans will still be slightly surprised with other twists to the new formula. @annieyoskoski anne.yoskoski@wilkes.edu ‘Divergent’ does not reflect book, leaving viewers disappointed ‘Grouplove’ concert gains recognition of unrecognized songs By Jill Reifsnyder By Eric Casey Contributing Writer The first thing I’m going to say is that if you loved the book and are a dedicated reader expecting the movie to reflect its paper counterpart, you will be disappointed with Neil Burger’s adaptation and I would suggest saving your money until it’s released to Redbox. As with any popular bandwagon book now a day, it was only a matter of time before “Divergent” hit the big screens. The heroine, Tris, discovers she fits into more than of these factions and is branded Divergent. She quickly learns Divergents are extremely dangerous to the fragile structure her society maintains as they do not conform easily and pose a threat to the tyranny ruling faction, the intelligent. Tris leaves her faction, the abnegation, in the hope of finding her true place of belonging only to endure a grueling initiation process and to be thrown into the midst of the political overthrow of her home faction, which she feels responsible for resolving. One redeeming factor of this movie is the almost unknown cast featuring Shailene Woodley and Theo James, who play Tris and Four respectively. The only real big name in the movie is Jeanine, played by Kate Winslet. However, the characters seemed watered down in comparison to the book’s portrayal. Many of the characters seemed much less intense than in the book. I feel that some of the differences were unnecessary and took away from character development. Some events are altered slightly to make the heroine of the story the true hero, even if the book wasn’t originally written that way. The same stands true for the many events left out of the movie to appeal to a younger and larger demographic. Some of the more gruesome scenes were neglected in the movie to try to keep the PG-13 rating. I feel that some of these fictional occurrences were important to emphasize the level of immediate danger and fear the characters endured through during their time as brave initiates.. My biggest annoyance with this movie was the director’s choice to visually add more villainous scenes at the cost of the true story’s words. If you read the book and loved it, as I did, I feel you will be disappointed with this cinematic adaptation. On the other hand, if you are naïve to the plot and characters of the story, I think this movie can be quite enjoyable. @wilkesbeacon jill.reifsnyder@wilkes.edu Staff Writer I had the pleasure of attending a concert in Philadelphia on Tuesday, March 26. The opening acts were Alex Winston and a duo called MS MR. Grouplove was the headlining act. All three of which can fall under the indie pop, indie rock, or dark wave genres. Grouplove is an interesting and pretty wacky band from Los Angeles. To be honest, I’ve only known them from their two hit songs “Tongue Tied” from their 2011 “Never Trust a Happy Song” album which reached number No. 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Alternative Songs chart in 2012. Tons of fake high school hippies passing joints around were at the packed concert, but that was not surprising at all. Aside from the occasional person with a cell phone in your face, the crowd was pretty groovy. Grouplove put on an unbelievable show and was louder and more hard-core than I thought they were. If only their live performances were as great as their studio recordings. The only downside to their newest (and debut) album is that the studio recordings are sometimes sub par. However, they’re still a fun band that shouldn’t be taken so seriously. The first two songs off their album “I’m with You” and “Borderlines and Aliens” aren’t the best opening tracks ever, but they’re pretty decent. “Schoolboy” finally picks up the mood followed by singles “Ways to Go” and “Shark Attack.” The latter is even doing pretty well on alternative radio at the moment. “Sit Still” feels like The Lumineers just made a collaboration with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros somewhere in a desert. “Hippy Hill” pretty much explains how they don’t want to be perceived as “hipsters,” but hippies instead. “Yeah I’d rather be a hippy than a hipster, what!/yeah I’d rather be grooving than grinding up.” The last half of the album is surprisingly well put together and adds to the overall “summer” feeling effect. It is definitely an improvement from their debut album. Although Grouplove may never become a mainstream pop band, they are likely to achieve huge cult status over the next few years as they continue to spread good vibes. @wilkesbeacon eric.casey@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON |April 1, 2014 OPINION 11 Every week, Opinion Editor Sara Davis or a guest writer give an informative crash-course on the most random subject they can think of that week. Their views do not reﬂect those of The Beacon, its staff or Wilkes University. This week Sara Davis informs readers on Autism Awareness Month Autism Awareness Month 101 - By Sara Davis Opinion Editor According to CBS News, “Researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore and Johns Hopkins University conducted a survey of 1,200 parents who had a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and found 63 percent of the kids had been bullied.” Often times we hear of people with disabilities, such as autism, being picked on because they are different. It seems to be forgotten that we are all different and that everyone has something special to offer. I am a cheerleader and the gym that I cheer at had a special needs team. Among some of these members are children with autism. I have seen these athletes perform just as well as other cheerleaders that do not have autism. In addition to their athletic capabilities, they are also some of the nicest and accepting people I know. If Autism Awareness Month was recognized on a broader spectrum, perhaps more people would be able to see this. A disorder does not deﬁne a person, and autism is no exception. The bottom line is to take some time this month to recognize and appreciate individuals with autism. Do some research and you might be able to walk away knowing something that you didn’t know before. Better yet, maybe you can donate a few dollars to the Autism Society of America instead of buying those extra party supplies. As we enter the month of April, we often think of things such as the season of spring, April Fool’s Day and sometimes holidays such as Easter. This month is also dedicated to something that is not nearly recognized enough. April is Autism Awareness Month. I think it is safe to say that a majority of the people reading this don’t even know that there was even a month dedicated to Autism. It’s a shame that we can recognize insigniﬁcant holidays, such as April Fool’s Day, often spending a decent amount of money to assist our celebrations for these holidays but not acknowledge a month dedicated to helping people. With that being said, how can we justify not donating to organizations, such as the Autism Society of America? People often use the excuse that times are hard they don’t have the money as college students to justify not donating money to organizations that fund individuals with disabilities. It’s sad to think that some people don’t have money for charity but have money to celebrate or party. According to ehow.com, Autism Awareness Month has been celebrated since the 1970s. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness of the disorder and to encourage other people to accept and respect the differences within these individuals. Autism.org also states that one in 88 people are diagnosed with an autism disorder somewhere on the spectrum. If you think about it, that number isn’t small. Chances are that you know someone personally or know someone who is close to an individual with autism. The most inspiring aspect of this month is the fact that it promotes the Courtesy of Instagram acceptance the differences within The puzzle piece is known to be the symthese individuals. Unfortunately, the amount of bulbol for autism, and can be used to show lying has increased over the last few recognition and acceptance for individuyears and it does not appear to be als who are affected by autism. stopping anytime soon. - - What is autism? - - - - - - - r Autism: A condition Behavioral Therapy: A Applied Behavioral Analysis: An analysis Developmental Delay: A involving developmental delay in social skills, language and behavior. - - Let this “cheat sheet,” with terminology gathered from Autism Delaware, serve as a guide to better understand some of the terminology involved with autism. - - - used to evaluate individuals with autism. This procedure involves manipulating an environment to elicit a desired response. Americans with Disabilities Act: A federal law that provides equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities, autism included. This act allows these individuals to receive equality in areas such as employment and public accommodations. Childhood Autism Rating Scale: A test that is used to diagnose autism. This test evaluates in 15 areas of ability, often in which to determine the severity. therapeutic approach that incorporates the use of conditioning and reinforcements. slower development rate on an individual, when compared to individuals of their same age group. Auditory Memory: An individual’s ability to receive information presented orally, and then being able to remember and apply. Asperger’s Syndrome: An autism spectrum disorder. This disorder is typically characterized with above-average cognitive function and communication deﬁcits. Adaptive Behavior: An individual’s ability to adhere to new experiences or environments. Articulation: An indi- vidual’s ability to produce sounds in relation to their speech. @wilkesbeacon sara.davis@wilkes.edu I l �12 April 1, 2014 SPORTS AOTW: Carley Smith Page 14 Contact Interim Sports Editor: brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu Lady Colonels off to a fast start Women’s lacrosse team seeks to continue success as it heads into conference play By Grant Rogers Staff Writer The Wilkes University women’s lacrosse team is starting off hotter than any other team in school history. The Lady Colonels are undefeated half way through the season at 7-0. With a high scoring offense led by Tori Kerr, Gabby Ford, Carly Smith and Madeleine Brownsey, the Lady Colonels average 18 goals per game compared to their opponents who only average six goals a game. The Lady Colonels are loaded with sharpshooters who put shots on goal with a shot percentage of 52 percent taking 249 shots and putting 130 of those shots in goal. Not only does the women’s team have an offense that puts goals on net but they also have the defense to go with it, only allowing 42 goals. Leading scorers for Wilkes is sophomore midfielder Kerr with 30 goals followed by sophomore attacker Brownsey with 26 goals, senior midfielder Ford with 25 goals and junior midfielder Smith with 24 goals. Leading the team in assists is Smith with 24 assists followed by Ford with 14 assists and finally Brownsey with six assists. Total point leaders for the Lady Colonels are Smith with 48 points followed by Ford with 39 points, Kerr with 36 points and finally Brownsey with 32 points. The Lady Colonels out hustle their opponents to ground balls, 194 ground balls compared to opponents 139 ground balls. Part of Wilkes’ success is how well players clear the ball. Out of 83 clear attempts this season the lady colonels have successfully cleared the ball 68 times that is almost double the amount of their opponents. “It’s definitely a good feeling to be undefeated,” Smith said. “We’ve put a lot of work in over the off season and preseason so it’s nice to see that our hard work is paying off.” The Lady Colonels control their destiny as they head into the last half of their season and hoping to make it back to the Freedom Conference semifinals like last season. “The goal is to keep our streak going, and to make it to the conference championship” Smith added. The team now heads into Freedom Conference for the rest of the regular season. The Lady Colonels are back in action April 2 as they travel to Purchase, N.Y., to take on conference rival Manhattanville. That will be followed by major rival King’s College, Fairleigh Dickson, powerhouse Arcadia University, The College at Old Westbury, Misericodia University and finally Eastern University. Beacon file photos Senior midfielder Gabby Ford, #22, above, has been one of the leading scorers for the Lady Colonels’ undefeated lacrosse team. At right, sophomore Madeleine Brownsey has also been a leader in scoring and assists. The team hosts Manhattanville April and King’s April 5. Galluzzo earns Player of Week honors By Jared Powell Correspondent The Lady Colonels are showing little mercy on their opponents. The closest game this team has played so far was against SUNY Canton where they won 18-11 at home. The Lady Colonels have won by mercy rule in five of their seven games and are not planning to look back. The team has yet to play a conference game, but freshman Morgan Galluzzo said the team’s goal is to “Do well during conference games and make it to playoffs.” Galluzzo has sparked the team on the defen- sive side by playing her heart out at the goalie position. She was named Freedom Conference goalie of the week, posting 10 total saves, and averaging less than seven goals scored on per game. Most importantly, she is a key reason Wilkes remains undefeated. “Our team is very talented across the board,” Galluzzo said. “From attack to mid to defense. We work great together that is something most teams do not get to experience.” On the offensive side, the Lady Colonels have four women who have at least 24 goals. Senior Gabby Ford with 25, junior Carley Smith with 24, and sophomores Madeleine Brownsey, 26, and Tori Kerr, 30, account for another 56 goals. �13 THE BEACON |April 1, 2014 Coach: Softball hitting, pitching need to improve By Marcus Leaf Correspondent The Wilkes University women’s softball team (1-9) is set to take on Scranton university’s Royals (3-6), coach Frank Matthews believes the team has a lot to improve on before going into the April 1 double header. The purple-and-white has a team batting average of .297. The offense is led by freshmen Shannon Stricker, who will come into the game batting .516. Stricker has had five multihit games with eight starts and also has yet to strikeout this season. The freshman has 16 hits, six RBIs, and seven runs, in just 31 at bats for Scranton. The Royals pitching staff has a combined era of 4.67 within nine games. The staff is led by sophomore Jamie Hempey, who has a era of 4.20. Hempey has appeared in five games, pitching in 20 innings and striking out 15 for the Royals. The Lady Colonels, meanwhile, have a team batting average of .186. The blue-and-gold’s offense is led by senior Jordan Borger, who is hitting an impressive .375 with a total of 9 hits through 10 starts. The Lady Colonels pitching staff is also struggling with a team era of 9.87. Sophomore Haylie Phillips leads Wilkes with a 3.71 era. Phillips collected the Lady Colonels’ first win last week against Delaware Valley College. Matthews said he believes that the ladies have a lot to improve on in order to compete Friday against Scranton. “Besides having to hit better, and hit better in certain situations,” Matthews said. “We also have to improve our defense and our pitching.” The Lady Colonels are leading the Middle Atlantic Conference with errors and also have the highest era. “In order to be successful against Scranton as well as other teams this season, our pitchers will have to live on the black of the plate and stay out of the white, and our defense is going to have to consistently make plays in the field,” Matthews said. Beacon/Marcus Leaf The Lady Colonels face off against Scranton Universities Royals at 4 p.m. April 1 at the Megan Kisela tosses a change up to retire the side in the second inning in a Ralston Athletic Complex. game against New Paltz. Colonels keep baseball streak alive with sweep in home double-header against Keuka College By Brandon Gubitosa Interim Sports Editor The Colonels continued their winning streak to four games Thursday as they swept Keuka College in a double header at Artillery Park. The team has won four of their last six and currently has an 8-6 record. Wilkes got off to a fast start in the first game of the double header as they posted six runs in the first inning on their way to a 14-2 win. The Colonels got a run on the board early when Stephen Ruch doubled to left field scoring Matthew Reese and advancing Tom Ring to third. In the bottom of the second junior Dan Pisanchyn homered for the second time this season giving the Colonels a 7-0 lead. Junior second basemen Bobby Schappell RBI single in the third inning expanded their lead to 9-0. Schappell’s hit was one of 15 put up by the Colonels. Junior pitcher Stephen Ruch picked up his first win of the season going five innings striking out seven batters, and surrendering only three hits. In the bottom of the second junior Dan Pisanchyn homered for the second time this season giving the Colonels a 7-0 lead. Junior second basemen Bobby Schappell RBI single in the third inning expanded their lead to 9-0. Schappell’s hit was one of 15 put up by the Colonels. Junior pitcher Stephen Ruch picked up his first win of the season going five innings striking out seven batters, and surrendering only three hits. In the second game of a double header, the Colonels continued their dominance as they went on to beat Keuka College 11-6. Photo courtesy of Benjamin Kramer Photography Stephen Ruch, shown here against Eastern University, had a run-scoring double against Keuka. Freshman pitcher Johnny Jan Jr. picked up his first win of the season going two innings allowing three hits. Pitchers Brandon Michael, Forrest Jordan and Tom Ring also pitched a combined five inning allowing a combined total of five hits. After Justyn Shuck led off the game for Keuka College with a triple, and then scored on a sacrifice fly by Jake Burachalk the Colonels were down early 1-0. In the bottom of the second inning Wilkes got on the scoreboard, thanks to an RBI double by sophomore Ryan Herbst scoring Marcus Leaf and advancing Bobby O’Keefe to third base. Schappell then singled up the middle scoring O’Keefe and giving the Colonels a 2-1 lead. Wilkes quickly responded to Keuka scoring two runs in the third, as they put four on the board in the fourth. Ring hit a sac fly to right that scored Reese. Ruch then doubled to left center scoring Schappell which was then followed by a Marino ground-rule double that scored Ruch. Later in the inning a wild pitch allowed James Brown to safely slide in at home pushing the Colonels lead to 6-4. Keuka’s Burachalk responded in the fifth with a solo homerun trimming Wilkes lead to one. The Colonels responded later in the fifth scoring three runs thanks to two bases loaded walks and a hit by pitch. The Colonels then added two more runs boosting their lead to 11-6. One of those runs was provided from the bat of sophomore Ryan Herbst who hit a monster home run over the left center fence. The score held up throughout the rest of the game and the Colonels went on to win 11-6. The Colonels return to action April 1 at Artillery Park as they take on The University of Scranton Royals. They then face off at crosstown rival King’s College April 4. @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu Football players lead dodgeball team to victory By J.T. Keer Staff Writer Intramural sports give students a chance to come together and compete against one another for the love of the game. The Inter-Residence Hall Council, led by Himil Desai, organized a dodgeball tournament March 22-23 that gave students a chance to relieve some stress and have a good time playing a sport that requires little understanding to be successful in. “I feel like everyone had a good time, and that’s all we wanted,” Desai said. “IRHC does a good job creating events for students to go out and have fun in.” The championship game in the tournament featured a matchup of players from the Wilkes football team. The play of the tournament occurred when Ryan Dailey caught a pass from teammate Storm Deemer and nailed Tyheed Jackson with a blazing throw to the chest. As the only man left on the floor, freshman Jerome Robinson did everything he could to help his team win the championship, but Robinson was taken out when Dailey caught him with another one of his hard throws. The championship team included Deemer, Dailey, Behrmann, Jon Conklin, Ryan Casey, Michael Frendak and Nick Brady. IRHC runs events like this throughout the year. It is teamed with Wilkes Programming Board to look for musicians for the school’s BBQ April 26. �14 SPORTS THE BEACON| April 1, 2014 Getting to know... Carley Smith Carley Smith is a junior midfielder from York, Pa., and Dallastown Area High School. Carley continues to build on her impressive career for the Lady Colonels by leading the team with 41 points (22 goals and 19 assists) just six games into the season. The Lady Colonels are currently 6-0 outscoring their opponents 111-40. By JT Kerr season. Q: What brought you to Wilkes? The pharmacy program, but then I worked in a pharmacy my ﬁrst summer of school and realized it wasn’t really for me. So now I’m a bio major. How was your high school career? Well my high school team was really young, our ﬁrst team was put together my freshman year. However, we worked really well together since a lot of us had played with each other in other sports. Sports Writer What are you looking to do in the biology ﬁeld? I want to go to grad school to be a physician’s assistant. What inspired you to do that? I did a ton or shadowing in different health care ﬁelds. I even got to be in the OR for a couple neuro surgeries, one where they removed a brain tumor. From all my shadowing I just realized physician’s assistant was the best ﬁt for me. That’s awesome, but didn’t you get a little queasy from watching a brain surgery? Ha ha, surprisingly no. My mom was so paranoid that I was going to faint though because I’ve gotten woozy and passed out a couple times before. Long story short, I ran into one of the swing set poles in second grade, got a bloody mouth then fainted. Jeez that’s crazy, what’s your favorite part about being at Wilkes? Probably the people I’ve met, and close friendships I’ve made. As well as getting to know my professors on a more personal level. Did you guys do well? Yes, we made districts a few times. What was the biggest transition from high school to college? Just learning how to play with a new team. Since you guys are undefeated, how far do you see this team going? I think we have a lot of potential this season. I can’t really say we’ve tested our true capability with the teams we’ve played so far. I’m interested to see how far we’ll go myself. We’re going to hit some good competition in conference, but I think we’ll be ready for it. When do you think you’ll get your ﬁrst test? Manhattanville, which is our ﬁrst conference game. You lead your team with 41 points. What allows you to pass and score the ball so well? The attack works really hard to run the plays right and get open. Tori and I play behind the goal, so it’s a lot easier to hit cutters. What’s the best thing about being on the lacrosse team? The group of girls for sure there’s never a dull moment. So it’s safe to say you enjoy where you play on the ﬁeld? Technically that’s call the low attack. I am a mid-ﬁeld player with Gabby and Tori so we run the whole ﬁeld. How’d you get into playing lacrosse? All my friends were playing in eighth grade, and it looked like they were having fun, so I ﬁgured I’d try it out. I had to give up soccer since they were both the same What goals do you have for yourself and team the rest of the season? I’d like to make it back to conference ﬁnals and hopefully send our seniors off with a conference win. Junior Women’s Lacrosse Player �19 THE BEACON |April 1, 2014 Men’s, women’s tennis teams Colonel Scoreboard stay confident of title hopes Baseball March 27 Game 1 Wilkes 14, Keuka College 2 Game 2 Wilkes 11, Keuka College 6 March 31 Desales University Center Valley, PA April 1 University of Scranton Artillery Park April 3 Delaware Valley College Doylestown, PA Softball March 30 Desales University Ralston Athletic Park April 1 University of Scranton Ralston Athletic Park April 3 Lycoming College Ralston Athletic Park April 5 King’s College Ralston Athletic Park Women’s Lacrosse April 2 Manhattanville College Purchase, NY April 5 King’s College Wilkes-Barre, PA Men’s Tennis March 31 Arcadia University Glenside, PA April 2 Farleigh-Dickson College at Florham Ralston Athletic Complex April 5 Eastern University Ralston Athletic Complex April 8 King’s College Ralston Athletic Complex Women’s Tennis March 27 Wilkes 5, Elizabethtown 4 March 31 Arcadia University Glenside, PA April 2 Farleigh-Dickson College at Florham Ralston Athletic Complex April 5 Eastern University By J.T. Keer Sports Writer Ever since Head Coach Chris Leicht has took over as the Wilkes University men’s and women’s tennis team, they have dominated their opponents frequently. Leicht has coached 70 All-Freedom performers since 2003 on both the men’s and women’s roster combined. He has seen 14 individual MAC champions and nine doubles pairings take home the title on the men’s said and has also seen 25 individual and 13 doubles MAC championships on the women’s side. He’s been named coach of the year eight times on the women’s side and six times for the men. With a great coach that brings in great players year in and year out, the recipe for success will continue to be here as long as he is the head man. This upcoming spring season should prove to be no different for the Colonels. “The players have worked extremely hard this fall and off-season, and we are ready for our upcoming conference matches,” Leicht said. “We are excited to compete again for conference team championships. The women are going for their seventh straight championship and men going for eighth straight championship. Also, we would love the opportunity to play in the NCAA National Tournament again.” With so many championships in a row, Leicht understands that teams will be gunning for them. As long as the Colonels and Lady Colonels continue to work hard and perform under pressure there is no reason another league championship is not in reach. Leicht believes he has great captains that do an awesome job of leading by example. One of the men’s captains, senior Alex Makos, looks to cap off an excellent career by having a great last year. “My expectations for this upcoming season are to continue onto the play-offs and compete in the MAC finals,” the senior captain said. Makos also wants this year’s men’s team to go places it has never done before. “I would like to win two rounds in the NCAA National Tournament which has never been done in school history. We made it through one round last year and it was a great experience. I want to share this great experience the current freshmen.” The women’s team has big goals as well, following a great spring break trip where they took two of their three matches. Senior women’s Captain Ally Kristofko has similar expectations to those of Leicht and Makos. “This season our expectation is to win another conference title,” Kristofko said. “We worked hard during the offseason, and we played well during our spring break in South Carolina. We feel that we’ve put in the time and the effort and that it will pay off for us on the court this season.” @wilkesbeacon jonathan.keer@wilkes.edu Golf tees off April 1 against Baptist Bible The Wilkes University men’s golf team tees off at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, against Baptist Bible College at the Huntsville Country Club in Dallas. Senior Michael Daubert is back as the No. 1 golfer and looks to lead the Colonels this upcoming season after putting up an impressive fall season. Senior Darren Mensch returns as the No. 2 golfer this season and will play a big part in contributing to the team’s success this upcoming season. Freshman John Scalese will be playing from the No. 3 position this season after putting up impressive numbers as a freshman in the fall season. In his first collegiate match in the fall, Scalese shot 15 over par finishing seventh among all golfers. The Colonels will be a part of six matches this upcoming season and they play their home matches in Huntsville. After their match April 1, the Colonels are back in action on April 7 at Huntsville against the University of Scranton. From April 13-14 the Colonels will be participating in the Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational which takes place at the Glenmaura Country Club in Moosic. The MAC Golf Championship takes place from April 26-27 at the Hershey Country Club in Hershey. Wilkes will look to improve from last year’s seventh place finish. -- Brandon Gubitosa , Consignment TRENDY WOMEN AND TEEN CWTHING ACCESSORIES - JEWELRY - SHOES s 7 o..aoa..a 1 a 1 Now Accepting Consigners 100 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming, PA 18644 -Corner ol Wyoming Ave 8 4th Street• We Buy 8 Sell Designer Handbags! Michael Kors•Coach•Louis Vuitton Fill-A-Bag Sale AprilSth! �| April 1, 2014 16 LEARN THE TRUTH: WHAT WAS JOHN WILKES? DON’T BE FOOLED CHECK OUT THE UNIVERSITY ENQUIRER LIMITED EDITION CENTERFOLD Reporters Photographers Graphic designers Layout artists Advertising reps Section editors Assistant editors Videographers Online designers ... and more We're hiring No experience necessary. We'll train. The Beacon will be accepting applications through April 30 for all the positions listed here Don't leave Wilkes with just an education ... get experience. Working with The Beacon provides an opportunity to improve communication skills that are essential for any career field. For more information, contact Loran Lewis, Beacon adviser, at 570-4084165 or loran.lewis@wilkes.edu. ~BEACON News of Toda Re orted B the Journalists of Tomorrow � 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 2014 April 1st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 April 1 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 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/6f065981e82509d511ed55fd967eee09.pdf 95d1669649468235839ea06e6088883a PDF Text Text Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member April 8, 2014 THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Volume 67 Issue 19 Wilkes Engineering hosts local high school students Shadow Day Day and and Rnginom-ing Engineering Olympics Olympics bring bring high high schoolers schoolers to to Wilkes Wilkes Shadow campus. Full Full photo photo spread spread on on pages pages 8-9 8-9 caDp\18. The Beacon/David Lee �2 NEWS New Residency Option Page 5 April 8, 2014 Contact editor: nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Sexual assault leads to campus concern Online Journalism By Nicole Zukowski News Editor On March 29, a text alert went out to students and faculty about a sexual assault that happened on the Wilkes campus earlier that morning. Further updates later explained that the incident happened in the heart of campus, the Greenway, and moved into one of the most utilized buildings, Stark Learning Center. The victim, a female undergraduate student, was walking from Roth Hall to Waller Hall at about 1:45 a.m. on March 29 then she was approached near the flagpole by what was described as a tall, white male with short hair. The assailant greeted her and then grabbed the female student’s arm, dragging her toward the Stark loading dock. The assailant forcibly pulled her into Stark and into an unlocked room close to the doors, where he began touching her. The female was able to escape. She was not harmed. Last Monday, an email was sent to the Wilkes Community on the behalf of Christopher Jagoe. The email stated “Our dedicated staff of public safety officers patrol the campus and its perimeter 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.” "The investigation into this incident led to the identification of the other involved individual,” the email also stated. The email also said that "the university officials are proceeding with actions in accordance with University policies." The text alert reached the university population in the afternoon of that day, creating about a 15 hour gap from when it happened to when the community was notified. Students are starting to feel that the university downplays the problem of campus safety when ordeal like this one happens, focusing on minor incidences. Many students worry about the safety on campus when the thought of a sexual assault happened in the center of campus, where you would expect to be safe. How safe do students feel on campus? “Last night, two Public Safety officers notified me that there was a man looking through my window,” Adela Torres said. “Unfortunately this peeping tom caught me post shower apparently and by the sounds of it had been watching me as I was getting dressed.” “The issue if I’m assaulted after a party is not whether I was drunk or not. The issue is not why I was out after 10 pm. The issue is not that I was wearing a short skirt,” Torres, sophomore. “The issue is not that I was flirting. The issue is I am scared I’m going to be raped and I’m not the only one who feels this way.” Public Safety made it a point to ensure that they have measures in place so this kind of crime does not occur on campus. If anyone has any additional information about this incident could contact the Department of Public Safety at (570) 408-4999. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Knowing safety tips can help reduce chances of having an altercation. Walking in groups instead of alone and having a phone of easy of access are just two tips to be safe. Public Safety patrols campus all day every day to ensure safety. THE BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 WEBSITE: thewilkesbeacon.com focus of Bigler By Evan Willey Correspondent The Wilkes Communication Studies Department is hosting its 14th annual Tom Bigler Journalism Conference at 9 a.m. April 11, in the Henry Student Center. The conference is an important event for Wilkes communications students, who host high school students who are interested in also studying communications. The main goal of this event is to teach the incoming high school students about the world of journalism, which may include print, broadcast, social media and event planning. The Bigler Conference is going to be a little different than last year. The committee is focusing on online journalism. “This year's theme for the conference is ‘Online Journalism,’” said junior Shawn Carey, a Bigler planning committee member. “The idea for the theme came from an advisers session that was held at last year's conference.” The conference started in 2000 and has been a hit since with the students since. “I’m looking forward to attending the conference again this year,” Cara Basile, sophomore communication studies major said. “Last year I went to one event about my major and learned a lot from it. “So this year is all about online journalism, whether it is setting a website for the first time, using social media effectively or using videos for web news,” Carey said. “As always, there is a little bit of everything for everyone.” The committee faced a challenge when coming up with new sessions that could be different from before for students who have attended all four years of high school. The executive committee hopes not only the high school and communication students go, but any other student that is interested in learning more about journalism. @wilkesbeacon evan.willey@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2013-14 Editor-in-Chief: Jake Cochran Managing Editor: Anne Yoskoski Design Editor: Paul Kaspriskie Assistant Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Chief Photographer: David Lee Adviser: Loran Lewis News Editor: Nicole Zukowski L&A&E Editor: Alyssa Stencavage Interim Sports Editor: Brandon Guibitosa Assistant News Editor: Sarah Bedford Assistant L&A&E Editor: James Jaskolka-Butler Assistant Design Editor: Steve Dziedziak Senior Editor: Carly Yamrus Senior Editor: Lyndsie Yamrus Senior News Editor: Christine Lee �THE BEACON |April 8, 2014 ASME car show to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project By Sarah Bedford Assistant News Editor The Wilkes University chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or ASME, is hosting their 8th annual car show, which benefits the Wounded Warriors Project, on April 27 in the SUB parking lot and adjoining lots. Zachary Tomasura, junior mechanical and electrical engineering major, and ASME President explained that the car show is more than just an ASME event. “It’s a whole university ordeal,” said Tomasura. Along with members of ASME, the group enlisted help from the student-run Integrative Media group, Studio 20, to create the show flyers, as well as the Wilkes advertising department and Student Government. The idea of hosting the car show began in 2005 with the old ASME president, Eric Skoglund. In 2007, Skoglund realized that the event needed to accessible to the student body and funded by Student Government. Tomasura explained that the car show not only spotlights ASME to the community but also “promotes the campus to those who attend.” At last years event, roughly 1,000 people attended and it was the first year that it had benefited the Wounded Warriors Project. “The goal was to tie a nonprofit to the show to get more involvement from the community and the students,” said Tomasura. Corey Hohol, junior mechanical engineer major, and ASME Vice President explained that the event will “continue on always benefiting an organization but the organization may vary.” In order to choose which nonprofit to benefit, the group runs a club poll where ¾ majority will determine the organization. Tomasura commented that the group wants to “benefit someone other than ourselves.” ASME gives 75% of the event proceeds to Wounded Warriors or $2,000 depending on the amout raised. “The goal is to continue increasing the proceeds,” said Tomasura. At the show, students can also enter their vehicle for the “Best Student Car” award. In order to do so, students must place their Wilkes ID on their windshield. In the past, roughly 25 students have entered for this award. At this year’s event, there will be live music by Tuxedo Mouse and 90.7 WCLH will be emceeing. Additionally, Leggio’s will be catering. For $35, individuals can also hook up their vehicle to a Dyno to measure their vehicles torque and horse power. Although the car show is a huge part of ASME, the group is working to expand their activities. This year, they have created a professional speaker series and industrial tour series that focuses on different engineering concentrations. For next fall, ASME has four plant tours scheduled and two professional engineers lined up to speak. As ASME continues to grow and target the student body, they also thanked those who’ve helped them get where they are. “It wouldn’t be possible without all the people at Wilkes helping us realize our goals,” said Tomasura. Preregistration for the car show is going until April 7th at 12 a.m. and registration for the car show will begin at 9 a.m. the day of. Cost for preregistration is $10 and $15 the day of. The first 100 people who enter will receive a dash plaque. During the event, the SUB lot and adjoining lots will be closed for normal parking from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The rain date is scheduled for May 4th. Those interested in more information should visit the Wilkes ASME Car Show Facebook or contact Tomasura at zachary.tomasura@wilkes.edu or Hohol at corey.hohol@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu SG Notes: Impromptu visit from president By Nicholas Durdan Staff Writer This week, Wilkes University Student Government dealt with two fund requests, staff and faculty nominations and nominations for next year’s Student Government president. First, Student Government recieved an impromptu visit by Wilkes University’s president, Patrick Leahy, to discuss new renovations to be done around campus. The plans in the future are to help consolidate the engineering, communications, and the business majors, each in their own building. Leahy noted “The next five or six years will be used for renovation.” The APhA, in its second week of fund requests, had received a $500 donation to assist their funding. It still requested the $1,650 needed for registration fees for its upcoming conference. The motion passed with a vote of 28-0-3. The Big Event finalized its budget for the evenings vote, requesting a total of $3,800; a number formally unknown because bus costs were still in question. Additionally, whatever money is left over from The Big Event is to be allocated back to 3 NEWS Wilkes University Prese nt s.,. BIEVENT The Big Event is a single da y of Unnersit)wide community service on Saturday, April 26th 2014 . A barbecue with live entertainment for all Wilkes st udent s involved will follow. ,J Check "Toda y at \~1lkes" for the link to reg1strat1on, spread the word with your fr, ends, and talk to your RA for more Contact kass1 Bugg at kassandra bu99~ilkts .edu with an~ The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski The Big Event is a campus community service event. The event requests $3,800. Student Government. The vote also passed with 29-0-3. Student Government made the final voting for the ballots for Most Outstanding Faculty and staff members. The list had over a dozen nominees, but now five from faculty and five from staff will go to the students to be voted on. The nominees for faculty include: Andrew Miller, Mischelle Anthony, Jeffery Stratford, Jennifer Edmonds and Helen Davis. The nominees for staff include: Kayla Cauthon, Erica Acosta, Jill Price, facilities Mark and Shawn and Sandy Anthony. Student Government also made its preliminary ballots for president for the 2014-15 school year. Multiple nominees declined but the current ballot includes Taylor Moyer and Christian Victoria. The budget for Student Government is as follows all college: $2,663.39, general: $983.16, conference: $1,711.96, spirit: $630, giving Student Government a total of: $5,988.51. Student Government meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Miller Room at the Henry Student Center. @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu Enactus Team will compete in Cincinnati for National Exposition By Marisa Farronato Correspondent Wilkes University’s 2013-14 Enactus team is competing at this year’s National Exposition from April 1-4 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Team members include seniors Tory Price, Jessica Batchler and Josh Rodriquez. Juniors Kristie Spinello, Mark Vancosky and Jackie Escobar and sophomore Edward Powell. The team is overseen by Bridget Turel, assistant director and instructor for the Sidhu School of Business, along with the Dean of the Bussiness School Dr. Jeffrey Alves. “We prepared a 17-minute presentation to showcase the six projects that we worked on this year, practicing five nights a week for several months,” Price said, a senior entrepreneurship major. “All of our hard work and preparation was to make sure that we were ready to display our work, entrepreneurial spirit and colonel pride.” One hundred U.S Enactus teams participated in this years Sam’s Club Step Up for Small Business competition. Ten teams were named finalists, with Wilkes University being one of the top five. From these finalists, three will be selected as grand prize recipients and presented trophies on-stage at the 2014 National Exposition. Grants awarded to this year’s team are from Sam’s Club, Campbell’s, Wal-Mart and Coca Cola. Wilkes’ Enactus hit its goal Feb. 26 by delivering 5,000 pounds of food to the Salvation Army as part of their Campbell’s “Let’s Can Hunger” initiative. This specific project was led by Spinello and Price. “This experience was one of the most remarkable and life changing opportunities I have ever had and our Enactus team is really honored to be able to represent Wilkes University in Cincinnati,” said Spinello, a junior marketing and management major. Enactus meetings are at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays in Breiseth Hall, Room 211. Any student interested in becoming part of Wilkes Enactus team can contact Vice President of Recruitment and Events, Spinello, at kristie.spinello@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon marisa.farronato@wilkes.edu �4 NEWS THE BEACON|April 8, 2014 ‘Resumania March Madness’ held to help students By Amanda Stickles Staff Writer Being successful and nailing the job interview for one’s dream job all starts with a successful resume. Wilkes had a Resumania March Madness information table March 27 featuring resumes in the Henry Student Center for all students. Carol Bosack, director for Career Services, encouraged students to take the career planning class, Car 198. It is a one-credit, once-a-week elective for juniors and seniors. The class is geared to make students aware of how to write resumes, dress the part, and be aware of interviewing tactics when going out on job interviews. “Students sometimes have trouble deciding what they want to do; at Career Services, it is our job to help the students figure it out and make sure they are in the right major,” Bosack said. Kassey Rader, a student assistant for Bosack in Career Services, helps provide information to the student body. Rader gets the word out to campus for all the great opportunities and help; Career Services can offer the students and how it can help prepare them for the future. Resumes are a big part in getting students one step closer to a face-to-face interview and your dream job. However, once a student lands the interview, dressing the part is just as Beacon Briefs Big Event registration is under way Wilkes University Student Government will hold its third annual community-wide Big Event Saturday, April 26. Wilkes student volunteeers will descend upon the surrounding neighborhoods, dedicating a day to community service. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the conclusion expected at 3 p.m. For questions or concerns, please contact Kassi Bugg at kassandra.bugg@wilkes.edu. ‘Old Hollywood Gala’ benefits orphans Zebra Communications, the student-run public relations agency at Wilkes, in collaboration with Integrative Marketing Communications, will host “An Old Hollywood Gala” from 7 -10 p.m. April 10 in the lobby of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. The fundraising event will benefit the Embrace a Child in Tanzania campaign to raise money to support four children who have been orphaned due to HIV/AIDS in Karagwe, Tanzania. Tickets for the event will be $10 in advance or at the door. Tickets will be sold from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in the Henry Student Center up until the day of the event. The gala is a “black tie” affair, with carv- The Beacon/ Beacon Achives Having the perfect resume might lead to the dream job. Career Services on campus helps students who want assistance with career planning. important. Choosing outfits that are too casual, colorful or revealing will not give the interviewer the best impression of the student or his or her judgment. It is important to know if one needs to dress business formal or business casual. When dressing business formal, women should wear matching skirts and jackets, modest buttoned blouses, pantyhose, closed-toe ing stations, pasta and hors d’oeuvres donated by a community businessperson. Desserts will be donated by the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre. With the purchase of a ticket, attendees will receive a raffle ticket entered to win a $50 gift card to Ruth’s Chris Steak House at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes University student, John Scalese, will be providing the evening’s music from Hollywood movies classic and contemporary, as well as a vocal performance by Macey McGuire and Brandon Schmeer on guitar. The event is intended to increase awareness of AIDS on a global and local level. The money raised from the event will help pay for necessities and schooling for children whose lives have been altered due to HIV/AIDS. For those who cannot attend the event but are interested in helping, donations are accepted. Contact Anthony Bartoli at anthony. bartoli@wilkes.edu or 570-313-2959. The program is supported by The Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts, a joint effort of the PA Council on the Arts and the Pocono Arts Council. For more information on The Lyric Consort, visit the website at www.lyricconsort. com. Lyric Consort presents a free concert The Lyric Consort, a largely renowned professional vocal ensemble from Northeast Pennsylvania will end its 2013-2014 concert season on April 6 at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre. The program is free to the public in celebration of the ensemble’s 20th Anniversary, entitled Corpus Christi and will feature a variety of Renaissance motels pondering Christ’s incarnation and passion, as well as the complete Requiem of Eustache Du Caurroy. Grad paperwork needed by April 15 Any level student planning on completing their degree requirements and graduating on May 17 should be registered for GRD 000 and have their completed graduation paperwork which includes diploma order and cap and gown order. The paperwork should be turned into Student Services no later than April 15. If not done already, students should notify the Registrar and meet with their advisers as soon as possible. Students cannot be added to the May graduation list after this date without penalty. Lenten series continues to April 16 The Office of Campus Interfaith and the City of Wilkes-Barre’s Downtown Ministerium will host a Lenten Luncheon Series. This year, the theme is “Finding Your Way Home.” It will continue each Wednesday through April 16, and is held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, across from Boscov’s. The service begins at 11:30 a.m. with an organ recital. The ecumenical/Interfaith Service begins at noon. Following the service is a soup and sandwich lunch, sponsored by one of the local churches. shoes and simple jewelry. Men should dress in business suits, crisp white long-sleeve shirts, plain ties, dark colored socks and polished dress shoes. When dressing business casual, it is relatively the same as business formal with a few exceptions. Khakis are acceptable, women do not need to wear suits or panty hose but the outfit should still be conservative. Ties are always expected and lighter colors and small prints are more acceptable. “Being a student assistant for Bosack in Career Services has been a great advantage, I learn about what is expected in resumes and job interviews without having to attend the career planning class,” Rader said. Bosack provided several helpful pamphlets during the Resumania March Madness for the information table as well as different career planning websites students can go on to get information about career planning and resumes. Students can get started on making a resume and getting help step by step through the process. Students who want more information about resumes or career planning can visit Wilkes’ career services or log onto websites including careers@wilkes.edu, www.wilkes.edu/career, or, www.collegecentral.com/wilkesu. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu The suggested donation is $4 with proceeds this year benefiting the Wilkes-Barre Free Clinic. Contact Caitlin Czeh in the Interfaith Office at ext. 5904 or caitlin.czeh@ wilkes.edu for more information. RailRiders basball game tickets for sale Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball game tickets are being sold in the Henry Student Center at the information desk until April 11th. The costs of tickets are $5 and include transportation by the Wilkes Shuttle and free food in the form of a party deck. Color wars postponed Colors Wars has been rescheduled and moved to next Friday, April 11 at 5 p.m. Baltimore Trip IRHC, Programming Board and Commuter Council will be selling Baltimore Bus Trip tickets for one more week, on both April 8 and April 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.in the Henry Student Center. These will be the last two days to purchase tickets as there are only a limited number of seats left. If one cannot make those times and would still like to purchase tickets, contact the Commuter Council president at christopher.cousin@wilkes.edu and arrangements can be made. The bus trip includes a trip to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and various attractions. The cost for this bus trip is $25 and is open to anyone. �NEWS THE BEACON |April 8, 2014 5 Options for Residency By Nicole Zukowski News Editor The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Peason Hall was the formal home to the School of Nursing, but starting in the new acedemic year this building will house Wilkes students for residency. On Monday, March 31, Residence Life released the 2014-15 housing application. The housing contract for this upcoming year will be entirely online with new software that students have access to. “We wanted to make the process more efficient and user friendly” Elizabeth Swantek, director of residence life said. “This online environment will allow them to apply for housing, request a roommate, choose a roommate, put in a work order etc.” Housing is based off of semesters on campus, GPA, credits and conduct records. This year there was talk about the possibility of two new dorms to choose from; Barre Hall and Pearson Hall. Unfortunately, Barre Hall, located on West River St., will not be utilized for the upcoming academic year. Swantek adds, “We are looking at what specific population will benefit from living in this apartment environment (Barre Hall).” Pearson Hall on Franklin St. was formerly known to house the nursing school. With the move of the Nursing Program to Stark learning Center, the university is planning on using the building to house students for residency next year in the style of mansion designed residence halls. Pearson Hall is going to be part of a “block” of residence halls, including Evans, Roth, and Sturdevant Halls. Eleven residence halls are designated to just freshmen; enrollment reports show an increase over the past few years of more on-campus living freshmen. The rest of the residence halls are used to house the upperclassmen. Residence halls range in style from traditional dorms to apartments and mansion style. Important dates to know include April 11 for the last day to submit a housing application. On April 22 is the Spuatting Lottery, for students keeping their current room but who might need a roommate. For current students that want to stay in the same building, but change rooms on April 23 the Same House Lottery with be held. Last, on April 24 and 25 is the Open Lottery for students that are moving from one hall into another. This lottery is designed where each student will have a time slot to select a new residence hall. All applications for these lotteries and the main housing application are found online at http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/3683.asp. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu History Conference at Wilkes By Amanda Stickles Staff Writer Wilkes University will be hosting the Wyoming Valley History Project Conference for the second year in a row, with the theme being “The History of Wilkes-Barre as a Small City in Pennsylvania.” The conference will be held on April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon in Breiseth Hall, Room 107. The event features presentations and panels by Wilkes faculty, students and community historians. It is a way for the community to get together and talk about something historical and interesting about Wyoming Valley. A student and faculty panel will be led in a discussion of Wilkes-Barre as urban history by Diane Wenger and John Hepp, who are both Wilkes associate professors and cochairs of the global history and language department. Wilkes-Barre historians will talk about how what happened in Wilkes-Barre over 200 years ago parallels what happened in other small cities, especially in Pennsylvania. The historians that are experts about local history know exactly when a building was built, and exactly which architect and engineer worked on it. “I learn a great deal from the historian experts; take the Weckesser Hall for example, the design of the building was done by the same architect that designed a mansion in New York City,” Hepp said. “Wilkes-Barre in a way has a little part of New York City here, and by taking that connection it makes the story behind the building more interesting and makes you want to learn more about the building,” Hepp stated. Travis Kellar of The Times-Leader will be the keynote speaker, talking about a journalistic approach to local history. Kellar brings a different perspective to the story since he is not from the area. He will discuss his experiences as a history reporter, what he learned from his experiences and follow with questions and answers to what he discussed. The goal of the conference is to get scholars talking about other cities in Pennsylvania and the local historians to discuss about WilkesBarre history. “During the conference it is interesting to learn how the historians got their jobs and the skills they use. It also helps us as teachers to help our students as they go looking for jobs in that area and just being able to exchange ideas in general,” Wenger said. Hepp and Mark Stine, Wilkes associate professor and chair of the Communications Studies Department, will be ending the event with film clips and a discussion of a documentary on the 125th anniversary of the Osterhout Free Library. It is a way for the people to get talking about the Osterhout Library and what the library means to Wilkes-Barre. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Marketing and Communications On March 30 to April 3 Wilkes students enrolled in PS 398, Model United Nations course, attended the Model United Nations Conference in New York City. More than 5,000 college and university delegates come to the United Nations U.S. headquarters each spring to discuss current global issues. Half of the delegates are from outside the United States. Wilkes had the country of Somalia this year to repersent. �6 April 8, 2014 L&A&E Artist Spotlight Page 10 Contact editor: alyssa.stencavage@thewilkesbeacon.com One foot in front of the other, to the capstone By Alyssa Stencavage L&A&E Editor Every year toward the end of the semester, each senior stands before a panel of professors, professionally dressed and ready to conquer another significant leap towards graduation. This scene might sound familiar to Communication Studies students, but in reality, regardless of department, the capstone’s importance remains the same. English A capstone in the English Department requires both an oral and written presentation at the end of the semester after finals. Someone with a writing concentration has a variety of options with creative projects like memoirs, short stories and movie scripts. Those on the literature track must write a 20 to 25 page paper. Associate Professor of English Literature Janet Starner said the capstone is a formative experience that pushes students beyond what they are accustomed to doing in class. The real value of the capstone lies in a student choosing a path of interest and learning. Depending on who a student talks to, Starner said the project might seem frightening, although the paper’s length is often more what gets people. But students underestimate their ability to handle the challenge, as Starner said they often find themselves on the opposite side. “It’s surprising, when I work with students, it usually ends up being the case that they have to stop at 25 pages and they understand that they could go a lot longer, but time is up,” she said. “And if that happens, that’s actually the best possible outcome in my view.” Starner said the capstone is indeed an accurate reflection of graduate school, where students are simply given a task and told to run with it. Still, the experience possesses a special characteristic – one-on-one interaction with faculty that is not possible in the classroom. Students need to keep in mind that if they don’t do the work, the credit won’t be theirs. The best idea is find out what kind of work and preparation is involved, consult faculty to propose a topic and then get going. Starner said it shouldn’t be viewed as a punitive experience. “A person can do disciplinary work and still come up short of perfection,” she said. “We do it all the time as faculty members. I wish students would come to it with enthusiasm and excitement.” Plus, Starner said the capstone brings a pleasantly surprising sense of gratification for them. Sometimes, students decide to take a different approach, which might even lead to further publication. But they aren’t the only party with a hand in the process. Starner notes her excitement in students’ capstones and the learning opportunity it is for her. “One of the most gratifying things for me The Beacon/Alyssa Stencavage The senior capstone calls for adequate preparation, time-management and professionalism. Don’t wait, start now. Junior history major James Gallagher, who has a minor in education, takes charge of the classroom in a practice capstone. is to listen to my students come up with brand new ideas,” she said. “It makes me happy because I know they’ll go on to do really wonderful and important things.” History Taking a dive into history brings another longer paper and presentation in front of the class as part of the HST 397 seminar. Topics vary, which seems to present a complication for students, as well as the organization and length of the paper. Associate Professor and Co-Chair of the History Department Diane Wenger said the capstone might seem like a “daunting prospect,” but students are encouraged to find what interests them in the realm of the topic and are given the tools they need to do the job. She tries to make the capstone like a graduate school experience by choosing a topic she thinks students will like so they can do research and then share it. Plus, in reality, if the project is done right and time is used wisely, the task is manageable, which students should already know a thing or two about at this stage of the game. “It should be a milestone, but it’s not insurmountable,” Wenger said. However, if students don’t do what is required, the blame is on them. “We’re not failing them, they’re failing themselves,” Wenger said. Wenger said she tries also tries to emphasize the importance of the capstone by emphasizing the professionalism involved. Political Science Undergrads in the political science department engage in empirical, quantitative research and then write a research paper. Interim Dean of College Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Thomas Baldino said the struggle for students is the topic, and for faculty, it’s the cycle of drafting and redrafting once the paper comes in. They have to get beyond the technical mistakes before they can delve into the substance of the papers and offer feedback, all while keeping student spirit alive. As Baldino said, the key to a good research paper is asking the right questions, but they won’t come without a solid foundation and knowledge base, which is why prior familiarity with a topic is important. Another consideration for students is to choose something they can handle for the project’s duration. They need to be attentive to the serious endeavor that is the capstone, because there’s no skating around the fact that the capstone course is not easy, and more importantly – they can’t walk the stage without a passing grade. “For those departments that have a research methods course, take it seriously, and remember what you’ve learned in that course because it will be critical for how you approach your capstone and the things you will need to complete the capstone,” Baldino said. The course can provide the engaged student with a great amount of insight, but only with undivided attention and early on. Baldino said students who have met the challenge will have gained recognition, and should walk away feeling great. IMAD In the Integrative Media, Art and Design Department, students take a journey into the real world with 15 weeks of job market research, resume and portfolio building, peer critique, creation of personal self-brands and networking, ending with a presentation evaluated by professionals. “You’re kind of in a real comfy place when you’re in college, and you need that final, intense semester – at least one experience in a course – to prepare you for what’s to come, to sort of tie up any loose ends and fill in any blanks you may not know about,” Faculty of Practice in the department and capstone instructor Sara Moore said. Students can’t really ever be unclear about IMAD’s expectations when reminders about the capstone start on the first day of class. Seniors also give preliminary presentations, which serve as a helpful hint for all those that await the experience. However, the prior demonstration and repetition from day one don’t necessarily take away the intensity and time investment required by both students and professors. “You want to make each moment in each of your major classes count, because you’re building towards that final experience, which will ultimately be the indicator of whether or not you’re going to get a job,” Moore said. The class is only offered once a year. If portfolios are not strong enough or students happen to falter at the end, they must restart the process. However, the quality check is IMAD’s way of preventing that problem, which is basically a test of admission for the student’s portfolio that Moore said has been helpful. She said she learns new things every semester from all of her students, and is open to their creativity. “If you are someone who loves education, you won’t approach an educational situational as if you know everything,” she said. She said the experience gives students timemanagement skills and networking opportunity. “The capstone is about learning to exist beyond school,” she said. “It’s sort of like a first class for life.” But, that success cannot be had without proper personal attention. “Nothing of quality will come from what you’re doing if you are fatigued,” she said. “It’s very important to focus on the end point, which is graduation day. If you don’t look ahead, it’s very easy to get frustrated.” Closing words Ultimately, the capstone is a culmination and reflection of a student’s complete learning experience while at the university, as well as See CAPSTONE, Page 7 �THE BEACON | April 8, 2014 7 L&A&E The Beacon/Rasha Shaker The Wilkes University Theatre Department had its ﬁnal show of the season last weekend. Performed at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, Check Out Chekhov was a series of one-act plays written by Russian dramatist Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. Starring both theater majors and non-majors, each act was directed by a different director. “The Brute” was directed by Teresa Fallon, “The Proposal” by Naomi Baker, and “The Wedding Reception” by Joesph Dawson. Capstone Continued from page 6 demonstrate that knowledge, whether through original research or replication of research with a personal twist. Double majors can choose to do two separate capstones or one that blends both concentrations. The possibilities are endless, but no matter what path is taken, everyone agrees that the project must be manageable because time is of the essence -- and because traveling into a destination unknown can present a steep learning curve, as Starner said. “Those people who wait until the midpoint are really in danger of not being able to have enough time to do a really solid project,” she said. Professors try to motivate students to do a job well done and support them along the way. But, as Wenger puts it, students should be using every penny and ounce of education for what they’re worth. “You’re paying a good deal of money here at Wilkes, so make the most of it,” she said. Beyond the capstone’s signiﬁcance for graduation, there’s also something to be said about the impression left on a potential employer when they are presented with a student’s personal body of work. The project places an undying responsibility on students, but one that should give them a stamp of pride. “The capstone should be perceived by the students as a challenge to be excited about and to look forward to completing successfully so you can say, ‘I’m a professional,’” Baldino said. When you know you’ve got a serious task like the capstone on your plate, be sure to set aside the time to do it right. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.stencavage@wilkes.edu Annual block party April 27 By Jeremy Hartman Correspondent Student Government and the Off-Campus Council will be holding their annual Block Party from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 27 on the Greenway. The annual event includes inﬂatables, rides and a variety of foods. “We’re going to be having all new food this year, such as fried foods, walking tacos and pierogies,” said OCC President Catelyn Soﬁo, a senior education major. “Our focus this year is to have a bunch of new things that the student at Wilkes haven’t seen yet or in a while.” A DJ will be on hand to keep the mood fun and lively, as well as door prizes for everyone who attends. Everyone has a chance to win a prize. Block Party is always a great way for students to relax and have fun with friends before ﬁnals start. The OCC is made up of students who live either on campus or off campus apartments. The council also plans events such as Wing Wars and March Madness. Rodney Hill, a junior business major at Wilkes, has been attending the Block Party since his ﬁrst year at Wilkes. “This will be my third Block Party, and it is always something to look forward to,” he said. “The gyros last year were amazing, and I’m looking forward to seeing what new food as well as activities they will add this year.” All Wilkes undergraduate students are invited to the free event. Students only need to show their Wilkes IDs to get a rafﬂe ticket as well as the food. @wilkesbeacon kayla.bucci@wilkes.edu �Photo Recap: Shadow Day and Engineering Olympics By David Lee Chief Photographer Every year in the spring semester the Engineering Department invites local high school students to come to the University to follow around to the students on Shadow Day to get a feel for the life of an Engineering major. Then later in the semester the department hosts the Engineering Olympics which poses various events for the students to compete against each other in. �10 L&A&E Artist Spotlight: Jacquie DeLucca By James Jaskolka Assistant L&A&E Editor On the backs of tests and homework assignments, some students will scribble stick ﬁgures or draw cubes made from connecting lines together. Others will write their names in bubble letters, or perhaps write the name of a loved one encapsulated by a heart. Jacquie DeLucca prefers ﬂowers, like the kind she admits to scribbling on every Bio 105 quiz she’s taken this semester. “It’s like a little present for the teacher,” she said. “I imagine seeing that breaks the monotony of grading.” DeLucca, a junior history major armed with minors in English and studio art, said that art – whether it be a Renaissance-era masterpiece or an absentminded doodle – should make people feel. She draws the ﬂowers, she said, in hope that she’ll brighten the professor’s day. “Art is all about letting people see your work and making them feel something,” DeLucca said, pushing back her bleached blonde hair, the ﬁfth color it’s been since the fall semester – the true sign of an art student. “It’s supposed to evoke an emotion. I think that’s one of the things that makes us special as human beings….Our humanity is deﬁned by what we make and how it makes other people feel.” DeLucca is no stranger to art. She was enrolled in painting lessons early on, taking a strong focus on oil painting. She would later dabble in ceramics and print-making, but said that oil painting is still her favorite medium because it allows for a large amount of realism. DeLucca’s work has been featured in Bedford Hall, the university art building, as well as in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. She has also had her work displayed at a number of “First Friday” events in Scranton, where, on the ﬁrst Friday of every month, local art is displayed in bars around the city. A large part of DeLucca’s interest in art is attributed to her upbringing; her father is a musician, and her mother is an artist-turnedhairdresser. DeLucca said being surrounded by creativity at a young age helped develop her fascination with art. She also said she believes that creativity is in everyone, it’s just a matter of coaxing it out. “I think everyone needs some kind of outlet, whether it’s sports or music or drawing, it doesn’t really matter what it is, as long as you have somewhere to put your creative energy,” she said. “As human beings we are incredibly creative, and I don’t think we have enough outlets for that anymore. I think that reality calls for pragmatic and logical ways of life that are contrary to what the dreamer in all of us needs.” DeLucca hopes to one day develop this creative passion in others, by teaching at a university and publishing scholarly articles in her ﬁeld. “One of my biggest interests would be to combine art and history and make a difference in the way people understand history through art, because art is an expression of a culture,” she said. “It’s really about what was going on in a society and why they made certain artwork and why that resonated with them.” Even though certain pieces may mean one thing to certain people, art is interpretive – it can carry different meanings and reverberate differently with everyone. So what does art mean to DeLucca, an artist? “Art is a piece of you,” she said. “It’s a safe haven. It’s a place to go that’s really within yourself to feel okay.” @wilkesbeacon james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu Check out ‘The Beauty Beat’ @ www.thewilkesbeacon.com/blogs Trend Alert: Oil Pulling By Ashley Evert Assistant Managing Editor Even if you’re always up to date on the latest health and beauty trends, oil pulling might still be under your radar. I was surprised to learn that ladies everywhere have found a new way to use this year’s musthave ﬁx for everything: coconut oil. From being used in baked goods and hair conditioner to treating razor burn and seasoning cast iron skillets, it seems like coconut oil can ﬁx or improve just about anything, so why should oral health be any different? Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic Indian remedy for oral health and detox. The oil pulls bacteria and fungus out of the mouth, teeth, gums and even the throat. Among oil pulling’s numerous beneﬁts are teeth and gum whitening, more energy, less migraines, and clearer sinuses. Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow swear by this new craze. By the way, most people recommend a high quality coconut oil that is unreﬁned and organic for oil pulling. So how does one go about oil pulling? Continue reading at thewilkesbeacon.com THE BEACON |April 8, 2014 The Beacon/Andrew Lynch Top: junior history major Jacquie DeLucca poses in front of her paintings currently on display in Bedford Hall. Bottom: DeLucca prepares a zinc plate for one of her prints. Dance Team to hold concert at DDD By Kayla Bucci Correspondent Wilkes University’s dance program offers a full menu of activities for both the experienced dancer and the novice: studio instruction in ballet, jazz, modern and tap is supported for beginning through advanced levels. The Wilkes Dance Team on April 12 will be hosting a concert in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. There will be two shows, a matinee performance at 3 p.m. and the main show at 8 p.m. with free admission to both shows. The dance concert is one of the largest events that the conservatory puts on annually. Every year, a large amount of young students are performing to an over sold-out house. “Being in this department is like being in a giant family,” said Kelly Pleva, a senior said. “Everyone supports each other and cheers each other on. It’s never really a competition because we are all just wanting to see each other succeed.” During the past four years that she was per- forming with the dance team, she said, “I’ve been given challenges that have allowed me to grow and expand my imagination, and the department gives me the tools I need to become a well rounded performer in acting, dancing, and singing.” Pleva said she really encourages everyone to try to get to both performances to see all the wonderful pieces of dance that were put together. Another Wilkes senior, Kelly Ferrell, had a few words to say about being a part of the Wilkes’ dance team. “The best part is the people who sign up for dance for the semester, who have never been on stage in their life, learn all of the choreography, and then get out there and kick major butt,” Ferrell said. “There is not a single person who gets up there every year who does not look good and is not having the time of their life on the Darte Center stage.” @wilkesbeacon kayla.bucci@wilkes.edu �11 OPINION April 8, 2014 Contact editor-in-chief: jason.cochran@wilkes.edu Recent college grads being swindled by scam jobs By Carly Yamrus Senior Opinion Editor As the end of the spring semester nears, hopeful graduates will start to send out their resumes in hopes of landing an entry-level job to jump-start their professional careers. As these young applicants scour the search engines for promising career leads, they may find themselves looking at what seems like the perfect position. Unbeknownst to the recent college grad, he or she has just invested themselves into an entry-level job scam. I’ve met a lot of smart people who have succumbed to the pitfalls of job scams. Not because they lack the common sense to know whether or not they are being swindled, but because the system in which the scam operates is strategically designed to take logical individuals and turn them into obedient machines. The best thing you can do for yourself is recognizing a job scam before you start. Otherwise you could end up losing your mind trying to get out of it when you realize you may have messed up. The dead give away of a job scam usually can be seen in its description. Somewhere along the lines of, “Immediate hire! Positions in Management! Will train the right person!” They will advertise themselves as an “industry leader” even though the company is less than a year old. Don’t be fooled by the promise of working for “Fortune 100 and 500 companies.” Straight up, do not work for a company that will hire you immediately. Understand that working your way up to management takes a tad bit more time than 5 minutes. If you do land an interview and are unsure whether or not the job is a scam, it is best attend the interview anyway. If all else fails, you got the interview practice. No harm, no foul. Upon interviewing, look around to see who else you are up against. If it looks like these people were picked off the street, they probably were. Your “competition” may be straight out of high school. As long as you can fudge through the English language and stand up, you’ll probably be hired. In the actual interview, you may notice that your interviewer looks oddly young for his or her position. They may ask you some vague questions about your resume and assure you that you will be called if you are offered a second interview. You will soon realize after accepting the second “all-day” interview that you are not actually on an interview at all. You may be asked to get into a car with some young “entrepreneur” who drives a scrappy Dodge Neon into the middle of the ghetto to sell coupons or office supplies. The really good scams take big company names such as Verizon or Direct Energy to lure in young people who recognize the name and trust them. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes because you will spend your all-day interview trudging along a highway in the rain and snow soliciting small businesses by lying and using aggressive sales techniques to hard close owners into buying something they don’t want or need. There is a good chance that you will feel uncomfortable and you will want to go home, however it is unlikely that they will actually bring you back because you have already wasted an hour of the day driving to your interviewer’s sales territory in East Jabip. Understand that you are interrupting the interviewer’s day by being there. They are trying to meet their own sales goals while at the same time convincing you that this is a real job and that you will succeed. They were probably forced by their higher-up to take you out this morning. Interviewers may show you the money by closing a small business for several hundred dollars a pop. They explain how easy it is to reach advance within the company and reach management by working hard and training others. You can make upwards of $100,000 a year! Unlimited earning power! If you do manage to make it through the day without getting thrown out of businesses, your interviewer will bring you back to the office where you will witness what looks like a cult. You will be asked to memorize a manual with the “3 T’s” and “8 closing signals.” This is just the beginning of the brainwash. Little do you realize that you will be repeating this manual every single day, morning and night, in the office’s “mandatory” unpaid meetings. Team members begin to clap and chant and ring bells and hit gongs to announce their personal sales to everyone else in the room. There is nothing like talking about money to motivate people to make more money. These types of jobs can really take a toll on your physical and mental health in a very short amount of time. They also drain your bank ac- count due to the incredible amount of money spent on gas, tolls, lunch, and professional attire that is necessary for working each day. These scams work because they boost your ego and convince you that you have the power to earn all the money you want if you simply pledge allegiance to the company. While you are basking in your sales and new-found friendships, the company is plotting to use you. Remember that for every sale you make, they make double. Your safety and well-being is not a concern. Your personal life gets pushed on the back burner as you struggle to work absurd hours and are expected to attend team-building events and leadership conferences to further groom you into the perfect “manager.” These jobs may seem fun at first, and you may even be good at it. But if the top sales people in your office suddenly drop off the radar, don’t be surprised if the top dogs in the office try to cover it up like it’s no big deal. That same person who was praised daily is now forgotten entirely and never spoken of again. Do yourself a favor and do not sign your name to a 1099, where you are legally working for yourself. Sign a W2 where you actually have working rights and stable hours, and are going to get paid. Hopefully you never get to the point where you are “hired” within one of these companies, but if you do, don’t wait until you’ve lost all everything trying to own your own branch of a scam. @wilkesbeacon carly.yamrus@wilkes.edu CNN, FoxNews capitalizes on missing plane, re-reporting old news By Lyndsie Yamrus Senior Assistant Opinion Editor Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared on March 8, 2014 and the world cannot get enough of the story. People turn on the news to watch major disastrous events all the time, for example, the recent Washington landslide and the 8.2 magnitude earthquake in Chile. But it’s the most bizarre, unthinkable and unexplainable events that for some reason grab our attention the most. Perhaps this is because it is very, very interesting how in the 21st century, a Boeing 777 passenger airliner can simply disappear from the sky and leave virtually no trace of itself. How do you lose a commercial jetliner? Tens of thousands of commercial flights depart daily both domestically and internation- ally, so this one of many questions that we all would like to know the answer to. Families of the 239 passengers and crewmembers continue to grieve tirelessly as sparse information is trickled out to them. The experience is no doubt unbearable for many. Of course, any information is better than no information at this point, but half or more of the “Breaking News” spit out daily by the media isn’t really breaking anymore. “Families demand answers” reads a headline, as if they weren’t demanding answers three weeks ago. CNN has been one of the primary contributors of MH370 news. Again, humans are drawn to mysterious and inexplicable occurrences, so the news sources’ efforts are not unappreciated. More than half of news viewers actually believe that enough coverage is being given to the event, if not enough. Weekly average ratings are also around the same, if not higher, than they were during the last presidential election, media writer Andrew Beaujon mentioned in an interview. There’s definitely an audience for this news, and CNN is not going to give up this story because, let’s face it, ratings are in the mix and when you’re subsequent to FOXNews, you’ll do what you can to keep up. So they keep talking about it. Then they’ll simulate, theorize, guess and calculate different things twice or more to keep the story alive. But the accumulation of speculations and calculations by CNN since the plane’s disappearance has generated this hodgepodge of contradicting information. The news source is too quick to speak out on emerging events, and the following day you’ll have a correction or a completely different statement. If all else fails, they will talk about ocean trash. Common filler statements like, “There’s a lot of speculation,” “There are many theories,” “We don’t have a lot of evidence” and “It could be intentional or accidental” are all more or less words to say “We don’t know.” OK, so, we don’t know about the plane. We haven’t known for over four weeks now. How about covering something we DO know? It is important for the news to tell the story and to update the public on new developments and pertinent details related to the search. This doesn’t mean rehash the same stale thoughts and theories three times daily. There are far more important news stories to cover at this point than what can be theorized from zero evidence. @wilkesbeacon lyndsie.yamrus@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON |April 8, 2014 OPINION 12 Colonel Critiques ‘How to Fight Presidents’ mixes humor with bad ass history By Anne Yoskoski Managing Editor Cracked writer Daniel O’Brien really likes presidents. This is not an exaggeration. Besides being a comedian, he has also been a consultant for the history channel and an author. As a person who loves history just a little bit too much to be considered normal, I picked up the book as soon as I saw it. O’Brien’s writing mixes historical fact with humor and entertaining cartoons. Thinking of the presidents as superheroes (or villains if you’re a communist or a red coat) makes some of their outstanding achievements seem more entertaining. The book tackles presidents up until the 1960s and throws out facts that you won’t find in a normal history textbook. Did you know that Jefferson invented a rolling chair? How about the fact that when Jackson ended his presidency he said he only had two regrets, “I didn’t shoot Henry Clay and I didn’t hang John C. Calhoun”. King of Camelot John F. Kennedy once saved a fellow crew member when their ship was basically torn in half, dragging him to shore by a rope held by his teeth. John Quincy Adams kept a pet alligator in the White House. And let’s not forget the king of bad ass presidents, Theodore Roosevelt. Although the teddy bear was named after him, something so cute and cuddly gives the wrong message. He was a champion boxer, a black belt in jujitsu, owner of a pet bear, blinded in one eye from a boxing match he held in the White House, and strong enough to get shot during a speech and finish the speech before seeking medical attention. What have you done lately? O’Brien shines a light on the crazy side of history using a unique lens of humor to distract the reader from the fact that our country was probably in jeopardy several times because an egomaniac who ran it wanted to do something “fun”. O’Brien needs to put out another book and pick up where he left off. He could do a lot with some of the other historical figures in America, except maybe our last three presidents: a saxophone player, a male cheerleader, and some dude from Hawaii. The only warning label I’d place on this book is a language caution. The rhetoric isn’t great for young kids. If you appreciate the humor of cracked.com or their other publications You Might be a Zombie and Other Bad News or The De-Textbook then this is a great gift for a history buff with a sense of humor. @annieyoskoski anne.yoskoski@wilkes.edu ‘Bad Words’ uses humor, Foster the People recomedic timing to keep leases sophomore viewers laughing album, repeats first By Jill Reifsnyder Contributing Writer You know how most movies show all the funniest parts during the trailer? Well… this isn’t one of those movies. Without exaggeration, I laughed until I cried! But be warned, this movie is not for the conservative, nor the well-mannered type. This is a total 21st century comedy, but this one is actually funny, unlike most of the “comedies” that are released. How refreshing. A very dark and crude sense of humor is displayed by Jason Bateman, playing the lead, Guy Trilby, which in my opinion makes the movie much more progressive and realistic. His humor is very similar to that of Dr. Gregory House. Playing a character that’s a completely unscrupulous, Jason Bateman uses his wit, sarcasm, and a loophole to enter children’s spelling bees until he makes it to the prize money end. Showing only anger and contempt to all the contestants, his own sponsor, and everyone he comes into contact with, Bateman is one of those characters you love to hate. He is obviously met with a lot of tension from the parents and spelling bee organizers, and he has a loner type quality that almost makes you feel bad for him… almost. If you love coarse humor, inappropriate jokes, and children being tormented and made fun of, you will love this movie. When it comes down to the final spelling bee, Jason starts to take advantage of Chaitanya Chopra, the cutest little kid I’ve ever seen who makes your heart just melt inside your chest. Rohan Chand plays this role perfectly and provides a much-needed contrast as a young, innocent boy trying to make his parents proud and make a new friend while he does what he loves best: spelling. What I liked best about this movie was that the trailer did a great job laying out the foundation of the movie, but didn’t reveal everything. You knew enough to decide if you wanted to see the movie, but not so much as to know what the ending will be after the first 10 minutes. The more we advanced, I continued to be shocked and my attention never faltered. I really don’t have any complaints about this movie. The directing was phenomenal, and I was pleasantly surprised that Jason Bateman both directed and starred in the movie. The entire cast was fantastic as well, and the writing had perfect comedic timing and appropriate, realistic plot points. If you need a break from school, work, drama, or whatever, I highly suggest going to see this movie. Its short, keeps your attention the entire time, and is easy going. Also, a guaranteed laugh is in store, and there’s a little bit of everything in it: drama, comedy, slapstick, plot twists, compassion, learning (if you’re into that), and a fantastic cast. @wilkesbeacon jill.reifsnyder@wilkes.edu By Eric Casey Staff Writer Indie pop trio Foster the People are back with their sophomore album “Supermodel”. If you’re looking for part two of “Torches”, their debut record, then this album might not be for you. It’s quite different, but not necessarily in the best way. Foster the People burst onto the scene in 2011 with their sleeper hit “Pumped Up Kicks.” It went to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a major crossover pop hit. Their debut album went to #8 because of that single. Only one other song from that album made it onto the Hot 100. “Don’t Stop (Color on the Walls)” peaked at #86 and went to #5 on the Alternative songs chart. Unfortunately it was their worst song and stood out like a sore thumb. Their debut album was stellar and is still one of the few albums that I liked every track on it. After a short hiatus they are back with their sophomore album. Every artist dreads the second album because it can sometimes end your career. Major music producer Paul Epworth produced it just like the first one. Too bad he doesn’t stretch their creativity. For someone that has produced albums from Florence and the Machine, Adele, and Paul McCartney, it just turned out to be a lackluster and pretty bland album. However, I love this band so much that it’ll probably grow on me and become part of my summer play lists. The album starts off with “Are You What You Want to Be?” It’s kind of tribal and not super catchy, but stands out nicely from the other songs. It’s like they wanted to go a different direction from the last album, but they stopped after that song. The next track “Ask Yourself” is very forgettable. “Coming of Age” was released as the first single. So far it has peaked at #4 on the Alternative songs chart. “Nevermind” and “Pseudolgia Fantastica” serve little purpose. However the latter track is somewhat psychedelic but might grow on you after a few listens. “Best Friend” is the newest single and most superior track on the album. As well as one of their best songs ever. Mark Foster has this super cool disco voice that seems to work great on this type of song. This could potentially take them out of “one-hit-wonder” territory. It also has that summer anthem kind of feel to it. Much like MGMT’s “Electric Feel” was in 2008. It’s all about good vibes and helping your friends out. “When your best friend’s all strung out / you do everything you can ‘cause you’re never gonna let it get ‘em down.” The album’s ending tones down, but it’s not a bad thing. “Goats in Trees” is a nice retro-sounding acoustic that displays Mark Foster’s early drug addiction before reaching popularity. Honestly it’s not a bad album. Just not as creative as it should have been, but it serves the indie pop fans just fine. @wilkesbeacon eric.casey@wilkes.edu �13 April 8, 2014 SPORTS Colonels baseball aims to continue improving By J.T. Keer Sports Writer The Wilkes baseball team has had an up and down start to the season thus far. The Colonels have an 8-8 record with plenty of games yet to be played. For a team that expected big things coming into the season this could be seen as somewhat of a disappointment to the players. However, with 22 games remaining in the season, the Colonels still have plenty of time to make a run and have a successful season. One thing that could help the Colonels get back to their winning ways is finding ways to win on the road. The Colonels are just 4-8 away from home and 0-4 when visiting other team’s home field. They have been playing well at home with a record of 4-0. If the Colonels could start to bring the same smooth style of play on the road, they can turn the ship around quickly. A piece that will help the Colonels move forward is freshman shortstop Matthew Reese. Reese has been leading the Colonels in batting all season. “We are looking to battle for a playoff spot with a few other teams moving forward and we haven’t played our best baseball yet,” the freshman said. “Consistency will be key entering the latter part of the season. We can play with anyone when playing well and that is what we will have to do down the stretch in order to compete.” The baseball team has struggled to put complete games thus far. They haven’t found consistent batting or pitching to lean on. In playing specific situations, the Colonels need improvement. Bobby Schappell, a junior second baseman, is a player that can bring stability and smarts to this lineup. “We need to start focusing better during key situations when we need hits,” the second baseman said. “Keeping a good approach and going gap to gap will help this team become more consistent at the plate. We also need work on taking the ball the other way.” By focusing on the little things, this team can turn it around quickly. With such a young team in the field, the team has potential to get better. One of those youngsters, sophomore pitcher and outfielder Tom Ring has brought it all season long on the mound only serenading runs in three of his seven appearances and has a 3.94 earned run average. “With such a strong lineup and deep pitching staff, things are going to come around,” said Ring. “Luckily, we are a young team and definitely have talent. We just need to keep getting better and improve and develop ourselves as individuals.” Even though the baseball team has not had the start they wanted, there have still been some bright spots. Reese leads the team in hitting as a freshman with an average of .396 and has 21 hits with 15 runs. Power hitter Stephen Ruch has continued to pound the ball with his 14 runs batted in 16 games. The crafty freshman Chris Nixon has been a pleasant surprise for the Colonels and has a 1.47 earned run average in 18.1 innings pitched. @wilkesbeacon jonathan.keer@wilkes.edu AOTW: Ashley Eden Page 14 Contact Interim Sports Editor: brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Brandon Gubitosa Senior pitcher Brandon Michael pictured on the top has been one of the Colonels top pitchers this season. On the bottom, sophomore first baseman reaches for the ball. Women’s lacrosse begins conference play, keeps streak alive By Bill Conway Sports Writer The women’s lacrosse team traveled down to Purchase, New York Wednesday afternoon to open up this season’s conference play by defeating the Valiants of Manhattanville 2210. This year’s women’s lacrosse team has begun to let its loss column collect some dust and it seems like this week it got a little dustier. The Lady Colonels are off to their best start in school history by remaining undefeated and this week they opened up the first game of conference play by keeping that win streak alive. The Lady Colonels traveled down to Purchase, NY to face off against Manhattanville. The game started off close with the Lady Colonels leading 4-3 with 16 minutes remaining in the first half. It would only take 9 minutes for the Lady Colonels to tack on 8 consecutive goals to make the scoreboard a little uneven at 12-3. Senior midfielder Gabby Ford scored four of those goals while assisting on one. Manhattanville did respond to the goal surge with a little surge of their own. Manhattanville quickly put up four quick goals to close the lead down to 12-7. In the first half Wilkes had outshot Manhattanville 23-15 and had committed only two turnovers compared to ten for Manhattanville. Where things began to look momentous for Manhattanville at the end of the first half, they began to slink back down into the second. The Lady Colonels came out of the gate and scored seven consecutive goals to take the lead to 19-7. Sophomore midfielder Tori Kerr and Junior midfielder Carley Smith both tallied up two goals and an assist during the Lady Colonels’ 7-0 run. The second half was concluded after Gabby Ford scored the Lady Colonels’ sixth and final goal to take the score to 22-10. Ford finished the game with eight points (6 G, 2 A), Carley Smith had seven points (4 G, 3 A), while Tori Kerr and Sophomore defender/ attacker Madeleine Brownsey each scored five goals on the day. Freshman goalie Morgan Galluzzo earned the win in goal letting in 10 goals and making 6 saves. The Lady Colonels outshot the Valiants 42-22 and committed only four turnovers compared to the 17 that Manhattanville had committed. The numbers tell the story and the Lady Colonels seemed to handle Manhattanville just fine, of course statistics can’t describe what it actually takes to keep a streak like this alive. And while a game may look like a cakewalk on the scoreboard, Madeleine Brownsey assures us that it was not the case on Wednesday. “Although we won by a decent margin it was a very tough and challenging game, but with a lot of determination and team effort were were able to bring home the win.” With a long road ahead of them, the Lady Colonels are confident that they can keep up the good vibes and perform well in the conference. “I honestly think we have the potential to make it to the finals.” Tori Kerr said, “Maintaining this streak has been a challenge with some of the better teams we have faced but I know if we keep playing hard we most certainly have the potential to go far in the conference.” @wilkesbeacon william.conway@wilkes.edu �14 THE BEACON| April 8, 2014 Ashley Eden Getting to know... SPORTS Freshman Softball Player Meet Ashley Eden, a freshman pitcher and outfielder for the softball team here at Wilkes. Ashley is from Fogelsville, PA where she attended Northwestern Lehigh High School. She will be majoring in Pharmacy and is looking forward to her time at Wilkes. By Brandon Gubitosa Interim Sports Editor How long have you been playing softball for? I have been playing softball since I was ten years old. At ﬁrst I actually started playing baseball, and then my Dad forced me to switch over to softball and I am very glad I did. I have been playing travel league, tournament softball, high school softball and now college softball. me as over the years there has been a lot of adversity. I had a pretty serious injury that almost ended my career but he was always there helping me to get better and improve while encouraging me to go out there and just enjoy the game. Another inﬂuence on me has also been my dad; he has been one of my biggest supporters. He has always been in the backyard catching me over the years for pitching practice. Why did you choose Wilkes? I chose Wilkes because I feel like I belong here. I love that it is a small school and that I’m more than just a number. I also like that I know my professors and classmates and I am able to be more than a student here. I can be on the softball team and Pre-Pharmacy club. It is easy to get involved. What has been your most memorable softball game? The most memorable softball game I played was the ﬁrst time I got back out on the mound after a very serious head injury I encountered. Even though we lost the game, it was a true win to just be back out there and have my teammates behind me to be playing the game I love. It just felt so empowering to be back out there again. Have there been any inﬂuences on your life to play softball? Yes, my pitching coach, Ed DeLucia. He used to coach at Muhlenberg college and has been a big inﬂuence on How did you injure your head? I unfortunately got hit in the eye with a line drive during a game. I was out for awhile and I broke several bones and I temporarily lost sight in my right eye. It was a long recovery process, but I guess everyone goes through their struggles, and that was just mine. It was just something I had to overcome. What have been your major accomplishments playing softball? Overall, the biggest accomplishment is just that I have learned so much more than just softball by playing the game. I learned that I really need to have a strong worth ethic and I have also made some great friendships over the year. I have also learned a lot of life lessons outside of the game itself. What are you looking forward to here the most during your time as a softball player here at Wilkes? I am really looking forward to traveling with my teammates, hoping to get some wins and to just enjoy my time out there playing. It is a big accomplishment to just be playing in college and hopefully we can pull together some wins and make the playoffs. @wilkesbeacon jonathan.keer@wilkes.edu �15 THE BEACON |April 8, 2014 Men’s lacrosse season opens April 11 Colonel Scoreboard By Grant Rogers Sports Writer Women’s Lacrosse April 2 Wilkes 22 Manhattanville 10 April 5 Wilkes 23 Kings 8 April 9 Wilkes vs Farleigh Dickinson University Schmidt Stadium 4 p.m. April 12 Wilkes vs Arcadia University Glenside, PA 1 p.m. Boys Lacrosse April 11 Wilkes vs Kutztown University Schmidt Stadium 7 p.m. Softball April 3 - Game 1 Wilkes 5 Lycoming 10 April 3 - Game 2 Wilkes 8 Lycoming 9 April 5 - Game 1 Game 1 Wilkes 2 Kings 7 April 5 -Game 2 Wilkes 2 Kings 3 April 10 Wilkes vs Susquehanna Selinsgrove, PA 3.p.m Baseball April 2 Wilkes 3 Delaware Valley College 4 April 5 Wilkes 1 Kings 7 April 8 Wilkes vs Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA 3:30 p.m. April 9 Wilkes vs Penn State Schuylkill Artillery Park 3:30 p.m. April 11 Wilkes vs Manhattanville Purchase, NY 3:30 p.m. April 12 Wilkes vs Manhattanville Artillery Park 1p.m Between 1967 and 1981, Wilkes University had an NCAA men’s lacrosse team and even won a Middle Atlantic Conference championship in 1975. “It’d be great to see Wilkes University bring lacrosse back as an NCAA Division III sport,” said Paul Gaffney, a member of the lacrosse team. In 2005, the Wilkes men’s lacrosse joined the National College Lacrosse League. The National College Lacrosse League is a men's lacrosse league comprising mostly Eastern United States college lacrosse clubs (nonvarsity). There are over 110 teams divided into 11 conferences. The programs are split into Division I and Division II, with a championship held for each at the end of the season. Many of the clubs are at schools that currently have varsity NCAA men's lacrosse programs. It is also the largest club lacrosse league in the U.S. The Wilkes men’s lacrosse team roster is made up of, Tim Bousson, Justin Szpilka, Paul Gaffney, Steve Oprendek, Jon Conklin, Carl Santoro, Tyler Berntsen, Luke Dombert, Ryan Sudge, Bobby Lok, Jordan Fredo, Myles Webb, Greg Zukosky, Don McElligat, Mike Frendak, Justin Taylor, David Beacon/Brandon Gubitosa Bernhart, Alex Tim Brousson, lacrosse Benne and John forward Butchko. The Wilkes men’s lacrosse team is ready to get after it on Fridaya Aprill 11tth, as they take on the Golden Bears of Kutztown at the Ralston Atletic Complex at 7p.m. “Our expectations are to win, and let people know that we can be competitive even with only few practices and a new team. A longterm goal would be to get men’s lacrosse back as an NCAA Division III sport here at Wilkes University,” Bousson said. Just because men’s lacrosse is a club sport at Wilkes doesn’t mean they aren’t good because, in fact, this team has a good amount of experience. “One of the strongest parts of the team has to be the experience, Justin Szpilka, Luke Dombert, Carl Santoro, Ryan Sudge, Bobby Lok and Ty Berntsen are some of our most experienced and best players so I’m learning a lot from them,” Bousson said. “Also, most of us are pretty physical players, seeing as we have 10 football players on the roster, so we will try to use that to our advantage.” After the April 11 game, the Wilkes men’s lacrosse team will continue its season when they face off against Pennsylvania College of Technology at a time and place to be announced. @wilkesbeacon grant.rogers@wilkes.edu Lady Colonels softball returns to field after rainy start Despite the minor setback, the team is look“What did you see in the first game? Solid hitting, no errors, and we won 8-0.” Matthews said. ing forward to a strong April campaign. The team returns to the field at 6 p.m. April “The second game? Sloppy hitting and a load of After a week of delays and cancellations due errors. If we can work those things out, we’ll be 8 against Baptist Bible College at the Ralston to weather, the Wilkes University softball team able to compete.” Athletic Complex. finally returned to the field last Tuesday night against the Scranton Royals. The team had been scheduled to play Lebanon Valley College on Tuesday, March 25, however that game was rained out. Another game, scheduled Friday, March 28, was pushed back twice through the weekend before finally being played last Wednesday. Last Tuesday’s game against Scranton was originally to be played back on March 12. “It feels good just to be out here again,” Wilkes head coach Frank Matthews said. “We’ve been stuck in the gym since last Sunday, so just to get out of the gym and back on the field is a positive.” The women played the first of two games to perfection. 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In the center: a picture of a student’s cup who was not so lucky, as he was beginning to run out of chips in a game of craps. On the bottom of the page: students participating in a wheel game where they had to place bets on where the wheel would land. � 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 2014 April 8th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 April 8 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 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/dd91df17a97c2cad385c0b78050db384.pdf 314bdd7226070d40cb705edfab67fe84 PDF Text Text Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member April 15, 2014 THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Volume 67 Issue 20 Graduating staff reflects on their time at Wilkes Six Beacon staff members graduate at the end of the semester. Read what they have to say about their time spent here on pages 8-9 The Beacon/Jake Cochran �2 NEWS Silencing Cell Phones Page 5 April 15, 2014 Contact editor: nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Student critically injured after being hit by car it was weird not having anybody to talk to,” Benedict said. “It brought a tear to my eye because I looked over and saw an empty seat and know exactly where she was.” Bucci describes Filipski as someone who is engaged and whom classes aren’t the same without. “I just hope that she gets better and hopefully I’ll see her bright, shining face in science because I miss her,” Bucci said. Filipski’s accident has raised questions about the safety of crossing Market Street. Villa said the accident has resonated for her as she had also crossed Market Street to get to Rita’s a few days before Filipski’s accident. “It kind of hit home a little bit knowing that it could have been me, it could have been any Wilkes student that that happened to,” Villa said. Villa added that she feels there should be a crossway added on Market Street in order to prevent further accidents. “It’s not shocking to me that this occurred on such a busy street,” Villa said. Steven Thomas, who drives down the street By Christine Lee Senior News Editor An accident on a busy street that left a student in critical condition has caused the Wilkes community to come together in support for her, as well as question the safety of that street. According to Wilkes-Barre police, around 5:30p.m. on Sunday, April 6 sophomore communication studies major Rebecca Filipski sustained severe injuries when she was struck by a car in the right lane on the Market Street bridge. Filipski was crossing Market Street near Kirby Park when she was hit and transported to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, where she remains in critical condition. The investigation into the accident is still ongoing. In week following the accident, the campus community has shown a strong amount of support for Filipski. Many students wrote messages of support on the wall of her Facebook page last Monday and have raised money to buy her get well-gifts. Some have even gotten together to create a get well video for her. Members of Student Government, along with Filipski’s roommates on campus, created two large cards that members of the campus community signed on Monday. In an email to the campus community on Monday, Student Affairs stated that Filipski’s family has been appreciative of the outpouring of support by the university community and asked that “you keep her in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.” Those who know Filipski describe her as a fun person to be around. Senior communications major Jenn Villa got to know her through their involvement with “Wilkes Now.” “Rebecca has always been one of the most energetic, bubbly, just naturally always very happy people I’ve met,” Villa said. “Anytime you are with her, you can’t help but smile.” Filipski’s academic adviser, professor of Communications Jane Elmes-Crahall said her energetic demeanor will help her bounce back. “I’m trying to think what we can get her to keep her mind occupied if her body isn’t able First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 WEBSITE: thewilkesbeacon.com He added that the accident is a wake-up call to the risks associated with trying to cross such busy streets. “It certainly is a reminder of how dangerous not just there but anywhere is,” he said. “Cars are very dangerous and so it’s a reminder of how careful those of us who drive have to be when we’re driving anywhere there might be a pedestrian.” Editor’s Note: Because Filipski is a communications major, she has had an involvement with The Beacon in the past and is an acquaintance to many on staff. @cleespot christine.lee@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Christine Lee Flipinski, a second year communication studies major, is considered by many to be a beloved member of the Wilkes community. to run around because she doesn’t sit still,” Elmes-Crahall said. “That’s our challenge as friends and faculty is try to find something to keep her mind and hands occupied because somehow seeing Rebecca in bed for longer than a couple of hours seems a little unlikely.” Filipski has been active on campus through her involvement with WCLH and the University Chorus. Director of Choral Activities Steven Thomas described her as a wonderful member of the chorus whose presence is very much missed Junior communications major Kayla Bucci and freshman communications major Zach Benedict said they both miss her in their classes. “I always sit next to her in sociology and THE BEACON 130 S. River St. as part of his daily commute to campus, said the accident has made him more vigilant as a driver. “Every time I drive by there now I’m keeping my eyes open more than normal,” Thomas said. The Beacon/ Christine Lee Many members of the Wilkes community try and make small tokens to make Flipinski feel better and remind her to stay strong in this difficult time. Editorial Staff 2013-14 Editor-in-Chief: Jake Cochran Managing Editor: Anne Yoskoski Design Editor: Paul Kaspriskie Assistant Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Chief Photographer: David Lee Adviser: Loran Lewis News Editor: Nicole Zukowski L&A&E Editor: Alyssa Stencavage Interim Sports Editor: Brandon Guibitosa Assistant News Editor: Sarah Bedford Assistant L&A&E Editor: James Jaskolka-Butler Assistant Design Editor: Steve Dziedziak Senior Editor: Carly Yamrus Senior Editor: Lyndsie Yamrus Senior News Editor: Christine Lee �THE BEACON |April 15, 2014 NEWS Farewell to Foley; SG president election under way By Sarah Bedford Assistant News Editor As the spring semester comes to an end, changes are in the works for Student Government as the presidential election draws near. Nominated for president in week one of two at the SG meeting were Taylor Moyer and Christian Victoria; Peter Tuzzo was nominated in week two of two. All three are in the process of following SG election protocol, which includes nomination, petition forms which require 250 signatures, and a leadership forum at noon April 15 in the SUB lounge. The actual voting process will begin April 15 and continue until April 22. At the April 23 Student Government meeting, the new president along with the new presidents from each Mega-council club will be announced. Each nominee poses qualities that set them apart from their opponents and make for fine presidential nominees. Meet the nominees: Christian Victoria As a member of Student Government as junior class treasurer, as well as being a resident assistant for two years, member of the Programming Board, an E-mentor and president of the Investment Club, Christian Victoria, an accounting and finance major, has shown numerous outlets of leadership and involvement on campus. He first became involved with SG when a peer encouraged him to do so. “(It was) a great way to get involved on campus,” Victoria said. When asked what changes he would like to see brought about to SG and why he felt he should be the next SG president he said, “I want to make a change and this position is Courtesy of Christian Victoria Victoria said he has a vision to change how SG conducts business. the place.” Victoria described the possibilities for growth and opportunity with a change in SG because as it stands, he doesn't, “like where it is heading.” “It needs a change ... I'm going to mix it up a bit,” Victoria said. Among his university involvements, Victoria also has an internship with an highly regarded company completing work within his field; he described this opportunity as one that will set him apart from others. Throughout the entire process, Victoria said he has remained “cool, calm, and collected,” just as he does in every other facet of life. Asked to describe himself in one word, Victoria said, “determined. I'm determined to get the position and leave a legacy.” Victoria ended on the final note, “ I have many experiences in terms of leadership. ... I know what makes a team work well and what doesn't.” He added, “(I'm) grateful -- without students there is no Student Government.” Taylor Moyer “I’ve been working toward it (president) since my freshman year,” Taylor Moyer, who has been a longtime member of SG, said. Moyer, a pharmacy major, is SG vice president, an active member in APhA, PPA, and Pharmacy Senate, and as well an RA. She said she knows the amount of time and dedication it takes for serving as SG president. This past year, Moyer organized Fall Fest and Winter Weekend, as well as coordinating SG mentors to incoming members. Moyer emphasized the importance of taking an active role in the student body and listening to student opinions. “I want a positive change for the student body,” Moyer said. Although there is more to be done, Moyer commented that, “ We've made a lot of prog- Courtesy of Taylor Moyer Moyer encourages peers to take active roles in the Wilkes community. ress since my freshman year ... more consistent with allocation of funds ... (and) expanded on openness.” Moyer remarked that making SG weekly meetings more student-friendly is crucial. As far as plans if she does become SG president, Moyer mentioned trying to influence a decision to bring back student favorites to “Late Night.” She said, however, that this is not a direct SG responsibility but a topic among peers. Regardless, Moyer said, “change is definitely the big thing.” When asked why she is fit to be president she said, “ I love SG ... it's a great organization on campus.” She mentioned knowing the ins and outs of SG after working closely with the current president, Ian Foley. When describing herself in one word, Moyer said, “leader. ... I think most people see me as that. “It's the same thing over and over again,” Moyer concluded. “Wilkes needs change, SG is a big support system for that.” Peter Tuzzo Peter Tuzzo, a political science major, has been an active member in numerous Wilkes outlets. An RA, E-mentor, promotion director at WCLH, a two-time Alternative Spring Break participant, member of the Relay for Life Committee, coordinator for E-mentoring and SG junior class secretary, Tuzzo has witnessed different aspects of the university in action. Tuzzo described he desire to become the new SG president by describing his overall love for Wilkes. “I love being a Colonel ... (I'm) dedicated to Wilkes’ 'Be Colonel' attitude.” Tuzzo described that one of the first things he would like to see is changes within SG is the constitution. Courtesy of Peter Tuzzo Tuzzo says that his overall love for Wilkes drives him in his election. 3 “One of the biggest things is revamping our Constitution.” He described the document as 15 pages that are far too complicated. He said he thinks that if the group works to simplify and broaden its meanings, involvement from student body will be better. Tuzzo described his dedication to SG and how he is the “type of guy who write theories on how to go about SG.” Being involved with IRHC his freshman year, he said he knew he wanted to continue being involved on campus, and SG was an obvious choice in doing so. When describing himself in one word, Tuzzo said, “passionate” while relating it all back to his overall love of the university and how he wants to be part of its progress in the future. “Every meeting is a unique experience ... it's the timeline of SG that makes me passionate,” he said. Foley reflects on past year Although it is an exciting time for SG, it also marks the end of current SG President Ian Foley's reign. “It's been rewarding ... you get to see events accomplished ... (and) taking people and getting them to work well together,” Foley said. Foley discussed the importance of gathering diverse groups of people with differing goals and creating an experience for themselves as well as the student body. Among the many accomplishments in his position, Foley joked saying, “I'm proud the place is still standing.” On a serious note, Foley mentioned that there are certain characteristics that make for a good president. “To become president ... first, have the will and initiative to do good,” Foley said. He described the importance of not just connecting with the other SG members but also the rest of the student body. “Second, don't be afraid to take on responsibility.” Foley discussed that the most important aspect when taking on duties is to keep the “Wilkes way, Wilkes pride” in mind. Finally, Foley discussed the importance of making compromises. “Everyone has their priorities ... channel that in a way that best represents the students.” The overall message Foley said he wanted to give to the presidential nominees and underclassmen is the idea of remaining humble and cherishing the time they have while at Wilkes. “They have four years here. You only have a finite amount of time ... and a finite amount of time to make an impression on someone ... plan to build relationships and keep relationships because, before you know it, it will all be over and all you'll have are memories.” The Leadership Forum will be at noon in the Henry Student Center Lounge, April 15. At this session, the student body will be able to hear from the respective nominees not only of SG but of the rest of Mega-Council as well. Voting begins that afternoon and continues until the following Tuesday with the SG president announcement April 23 at the SG Meeting. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu �4 NEWS THE BEACON|April 15, 2014 Current Scranton masters Keynote speakers announced students visit, give for two graduation cermonies advice to undergrads By Nicole Zukowski News Editor By Amanda Stickles Staff Writer Current masters students from the University of Scranton came to Wilkes University to talk with current Wilkes students interested in counseling. A panel of Scranton graduate students took the time to come to Wilkes to discuss the graduate programs they are involved regarding a career in counseling. The different careers available in the field include school counseling, clinical mental counseling and rehabilitation counseling. Each career in counseling is very different. School counseling deals with students in the school they are working in, helping them with classes, and getting them ready for the future or day to day life issues they might be facing. Clinical mental health counseling deals with a different client base and with issues that are more severe such as depression or anxiety. Rehabilitation counseling works with disabilities and health services. “What I like about working in rehabilitation counseling is you can work with people Beacon Briefs Big Event registration under way Wilkes University Student Government will hold its third annual community-wide Big Event Saturday, April 26. Wilkes student volunteers will descend upon the surrounding neighborhoods, dedicating a day to community service. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the conclusion expected at 3 p.m. For questions or concerns, contact Kassi Bugg at kassandra. bugg@wilkes.edu. Lenten series ends April 16 The Office of Campus Interfaith and the City of Wilkes-Barre’s Downtown Ministerium will host a Lenten Luncheon Series. This year, the theme is “Finding Your Way Home.” It will continue each Wednesday through April 16, and is held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, across from Boscov’s. The service begins at 11:30 a.m. with an organ recital. The ecumenical/Interfaith Service begins at noon. Following the service is a soup and sandwich lunch, sponsored by one of the local churches. The suggested donation is $4 with proceeds this year benefiting the Wilkes-Barre Free Clinic. Contact Caitlin Czeh in the Interfaith Office at ext. 5904 or caitlin.czeh@wilkes.edu for more information. who come back from war who lost limbs; or people with mental disabilities,” Kelly Roughgarden from the University of Scranton graduate program said. Internships are a key element in getting the experience needed for future careers in counseling. Scranton requires students in the graduate program do 600 hours of internship work before graduation. “You’re able to be with real clients with real issues and try to help them,” David Hovey from the University of Scranton graduate program said. The panel discussed how important it is to have self-care and that counselors need to know how to handle their own problems as well as how to deal with their own day-to-day issues. If they do not learn this skill then they should not be a counselor, because if a counselor does not know how to handle their own issues how do they expect to handle someone else’s? @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu Programming Board sets concert As the academic year is coming to a close again so is the undergraduate career for Wilkes graduating seniors, along with the current graduating students in the master programs. Wilkes will host the 67th annual Spring Commencement exercises on May 17. Both undergraduate and graduate ceremonies are scheduled for the same day. At every commencement ceremony one or more keynote speakers are asked to give a speech. There is a lengthy process of choosing who will be speaking at the ceremonies. “The process goes on all year long. The members of the Honorary Degree Committee are always on the lookout for individuals who can bring an inspiring message to our graduates and who would be worthy of receiving an honorary degree from Wilkes,” Vice President of Student Affairs Paul Adams said. This year the keynote speakers will be Christopher N. Breiseth and Stelios Patsiokas ‘75. At the graduate ceremony at 10 a.m. will be Christopher N. Breiseth, the fourth President of Wilkes. Breiseth will receive the Doctor of Humane Letters degree, honoris causa, during the ceremony. The commencement speaker for the undergraduate ceremony at 3 p.m. is Stelios Patsiokas ‘75, Chief Innovation Officer and corporate vice president at Sirius XM. Patsiokas will receive the Doctor of Science degree, honoris causa, during this ceremony. The honoris causa is a degree where the university has waived the usual requirements, such as matriculation, study and the passing of examinations. “Both our speakers have lived inspiring lives and had great achievements,” Adams said. “Both have close ties to Wilkes and will be able to draw on their Wilkes experiences to enhance their messages to the graduates.” The Office of Student Affairs manages commencement and its related activities and events. Questions regarding Commencement should be directed to the Office of Student Affairs at Passan Hall (570) 408-4100 (570) 408-4100. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Mensch visits students Wilkes Programming Board will be holding the second annual riverfront concert. This year is featuring “He is We” and two great opening acts. Three food vendors selling at the concert. The concert is free and open to the public and Wilkes University students. This event will be at 5 p.m. April 25. Pharmacy to hold golf tournament The 15th annual School of Pharmacy Dean’s Golf Tournament will be held on May 15 at Mount Laurel Golf Club, White Haven, Pa. Registration is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shot-gun tournament starts at 1 p.m. Cost for current Wilkes students is $85. Without an ID will be $110. The cost includes lunch, dinner and prizes. Reservations are required. Email theresa. rule@wilkes.edu or call 570-408-4270. More information could be found at http://www. mountainlaurelgolfclub.com Urban Garden plots available Wilkes Neighborhood Garden now has plots available for the 2014 summer. The garden is located at the corner of West Ross and South River Streets in Wilkes-Barre. For more information contact: Patricia Parks at pparks2@verizon.net. Beacon prints final spring issue The April 15 issue marks the end of spring publications for The Beacon. The Beacon will resume publication in the fall. Check www. thewilkesbeacon.com for updates. Courtesy of Marketing and Communications Some of Wilkes’ upper-level pharmacy students had the chance to meet and discuss topics with U.S. Sen. Bob Mensch. �THE BEACON |April 15, 2014 NEWS 5 Silencing cell phones in more than the classroom By Alyssa Stencavage L&A&E Editor First a buzz, then a ring. Then the phone appears. That’s how it all starts. It was exam day, and the days before were rough for one student. The 10-minute cram of study time before class was enough to refresh the student’s memory about some of the material, but certainly not enough to ace the test. Class time comes, and the professor walks down each aisle, handing out exams one-byone, and then heads back to his seat at the front of the room, looking up every once in a while from the stack of papers he was grading to check the clock and have a look around the room. He notices the student scanning the phone out on his desk, pen in the other hand, writing away. The professor gets up, walks to the middle of the room, grabs the exam and rips it to shreds. The student had been caught in the act. Campuses have a variety of reasons for eliminating cell phones and other electronic devices from the classroom, but other places are also revising cell phone policies for other reasons. The Wilkes-Barre City Council is trying to minimize distraction by asking for cooperation from attendees to silence cell phones during board meetings. City Council Chairman Bill Barrett said there hadn’t been anything in place governing meetings, and although not a constant occurrence, it’s something the council felt needed to be addressed once and for all. “We didn’t want to be the phone police, we just wanted people to be courteous and help us run a productive meeting,” he said. Barrett said the proposed ordinance is an effort to restore order to meetings, even if it means tweaking the rules a bit to achieve that. A cell phone could also be a bother for the speaker who stands at the front of the room. This 2014 ordinance follows the 2010 ordinance in the city of Wilkes-Barre that prohibits the use of handheld devices while driving, which Barrett said was mostly for awareness and getting the state to step up to the plate. Although no relationship exists between the two, the citywide ordinance remains in place, perhaps reminding drivers that they’re safer for it if they can remove the distraction. When cell phones are applied to a classroom setting, the same idea rings true, as stat- ed in the Wilkes handbook, which says, “in order to provide an optimum environment for learning, all cellular phones and other electronic devices must be kept on silent alert while in the classroom, laboratory, or studio. All calls must be answered outside the classroom, and most importantly, no recordings of lectures or labs are allowed without written permission of the instructor.” Even in a classroom setting, legitimate concerns may arise. However, that’s not to say that cell phones should be out and ready in case of an emergency. When phones are frequented, distractions still abound. The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Deborah Tindell, psy- Cell phones have been called a distraction in the work place along with in the classroom. New chology professor at Wilordinances are in the drawing stages for bans on cell phones in certain environments. kes and the lead author of a study, “The Use and Abuse of Cell Phones and Text Messaging in own cell phones themselves, they are aware of calculators, cameras, video capability and the Classroom: A Survey of College Students,” the connection and the expectations that follow more, schools might find that students are betagrees that cell phones today have the ability – rightly or wrongly – and they typically don’t ter equipped with a device like this, something to do much more than make phone calls, and face resistance from students. But if students he calls a powerful computing device in their pockets. she said we only have so much attention at any were to act out, they would be reported. He also notes the difficult transition for stuAllen said at the end of the day, faculty own given time, which then needs to be divided responsibility and would have to make the ex- dents to go from one class of using a cell phone among all of the tasks we engage in. to another where it’s prohibited at the door. Es“In general, students think they are much ception to the policy. sentially, he sees the biggest challenge to be Beyond the context of the city or the classbetter at divided attention than they really are,” Tindell said. “Studies show that memory for room, research also indicates the cell phone’s educators and administrators who continue to lectures is reduced for which cell phones are role in learning, with feedback across the view cell phones in a negative light, and suggests that schools come up with an acceptable board. being used to text.” policy to allow them in the classroom. According to an article by Audrey WatThere’s also a domino-like effect when stuYet, some schools take a more extreme apdents decide to pull out cell phones during ters in 2011, a study by the Pew Internet and class. Their use distracts others sitting nearby, American Life Project found that 83 percent proach. In the end, cell phones might be an imporwho have a right to learn without that distrac- of American adults own a cell phone, more than half of whom had used their phones at tant mode of communication or tool for safety, tion. But it also affects the professor. “When students choose to disengage, it least once to get information they needed right but they can also be a nuisance to an otherwise makes it more difficult for the instructor to be away, and the situation likely remains the same productive situation. Therefore, even in the classroom, their role must be considered. As for students. a dynamic and effective teacher” she said. A high school teacher Jamie Williams asks for the city council ordinance, Barrett said it Dean of Student Affairs Mark Allen said faculty are much more prone to dealing with his students to use photos they’ve taken on should be in place by April, and reminder signs other issues than a serious case of a cell phone their phones to create paintings. He also allows should help do the trick. students to use both handwritten and phoneresister gone wild. “As we’ve grown so dependent on this 24/7 stored notes during tests. Williams feels that the smartphones many communication, people can get really anxious @wilkesbeacon students are equipped with these days are not about not having that connectivity,” he said. alyssa.stencavage@wilkes.edu He also admits that because many faculty used to their full potential. With features like Dorm connection is first priority for IT Department By Amanda Fulk Correspondent Wilkes University recently held their open forum on April 8, to discuss current and upcoming changes to the technology throughout campus. The forum is held often to keep the Wilkes community informed about the IT Department's latest renovations. "We are trying to get everyone caught up." John Stachacz, dean of the library and director of information technology. Recently, the campus had announced that Wilkes had purchased the old Bartikowsky’s Jewelers building on South Main St., which would be housing administrative offices in that building temporarily. With that move, students from the Sidhu School of Business would relocate their classrooms into the UCOM building. UCOM would feature more wireless devices as well as a trading room for the business students. Along with the move of administrative buildings, there will also be new additions for student living that necessarily will not be placed on campus. Dorms are the first priority, and administrative will come second, which was not a favorable decision for some. Along with these major renovations some faculty and staff expressed concern for the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center along with Stark Learning Center. The IT Department would be looking to replace and update software campuswide before next fall. Stachacz mentioned that IT would be "ready to walk" on its own into the next phase of technology on campus. One of the primary topics of future technology on campus did point in a wireless direction. All buildings that are currently or will be under renovation will include newer and better technology including a wireless connection. For more information email John Stachacz at john.stachacz@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon amanda.fulk@wilkes.edu �6 April 15, 2014 L&A&E Are tattoos taboo? Page 10 Contact editor: alyssa.stencavage@thewilkesbeacon.com Lessons learned: Undergrads, listen to your elders By Alyssa Stencavage L&A&E Editor Ashley Evert Assistant Managing Editor With graduation just weeks away, most seniors are on the relentless search for jobs. But, before they dive into the workforce, they’ve reflected on their years at Wilkes and have come up with some of the most valuable lessons that time has taught them to share with underclassmen. Time Management Of course, keeping an eye on the clock and using time wisely will forever remain an important lesson. But students might also find that if they plan efficiently, an overlap in classes might emerge. Political science major Nour Elbattah, who also has minors in Spanish and environmental policy, said it’s easy to double major when requirements for one’s major coincide with requirements for electives, if the mapping process is done right. Connecting with those in your discipline Students shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to get to know professors in their particular department, especially one that is facilitated by a small, private institution like Wilkes. “I think sometimes that’s overlooked,” Elbattah said. “I think students really need to create a professional relationship with their advisers and professors. If you’re going to see those professors more than once, you should probably create a communication with them.” Internships & Networking The word might seem redundant, but don’t underestimate the power of the concept. Elbattah, who’s had several internships, said these two things are essential, and networking might just mean making people remember you. “You never know how one person might lead you to the next thing or person,” she said. “It’s nice knowing that you might have made a good impression on somebody and you can take advantage of it. I think it’s OK to show your personality to people because you never know who might relate to or appreciate what you’re standing for.” Apply yourself Good grades and test-taking skills are important, but putting what one has learned into practice counts just as much, if not more. “Those individuals who use what they learn inside the classroom, outside the classroom, whether it’s in a part-time job, club or internship, are those who will become successful,” business major Anthony Peterson said. With that said, he urges students to find the drive and passion that they may have for something and go with it, because it, “will create an overall better outcome for yourself along with others” and “by applying the passion and drive, will ultimately make your life that much easier and enjoyable.” The Beacon/Ashley Evert As they climb up the academic ladder in college, students may find themselves smothered by boatloads of work and stacks of books. While it is important to keep up with the work, remember, as Richelle Smith puts it, “You can’t sleepwalk through school.” When Peterson leaves Wilkes, he will take with him the idea to be open minded and explore all options available. “You may really never know what you want to do unless you try everything,” he said. Start early and go far As her years at Wilkes come to a close, entrepreneurship major Tory Price advises students to, “go the extra mile from day one to build your resume.” She said you shouldn’t involve yourself with activities that won’t have any impact on your future. Rather, put yourself in a situation you’re fearful of, because it’s situations like these that will develop your leadership skills, as well as yourself, both personally and professionally. Sometimes having someone by your side is beneficial, as well. Price said find an upperclassman, advisor or professor to help you get over the blocks in the road. Price’s time at Wilkes has helped give her the confidence she needs to succeed in the world, and the same can go for everyone else. “You can do anything when you apply yourself and never doubt it,” she said. Get involved and keep pushing Senior history major Richelle Smith advises underclassmen to “do what’s asked of you and put your whole heart into it.” She believes that students should get more involved in their classes because it is more in- fluential and beneficial than just listening to a lecture. “If you become more involved in the conversation, you’re more likely to remember the information better,” she said. Smith encourages students to “stay dedicated, don’t give up. Keep pushing. That’s really what it comes down to -- you just have to have the drive. You can’t slack off and just expect to get through – you have to keep pushing.” Don’t underestimate the amount of work Smith said that one thing people don’t tell students enough about college is to expect that “there is a lot of work, a lot of work. It is not high school and you cannot get away with not doing the homework. You can’t sleepwalk through school.” Form a support system The friendships that Smith formed in college were a surprise to her. “When I got to school I made a whole new realm of friends, and I’m actually closer to those friends now than the friends I had before school. It’s a different friendship, but it’s a stronger friendship. Before I came to school, my friends were very surface level. I felt like when I talked to them, it wasn’t anything intellectual.” She feels like now that she has found herself - her ideas and political beliefs - she has more insightful conversations with her friends now. “I have more in common with my friends now. It’s more than just stupid stuff, we have the same ideas, we have the same motives, we have the same drive. It’s good to talk to intellectual people about intellectual topics,” she said. Make time for other things Senior marketing major and international student from Napal, Evana Manandhar, said “Don’t just crunch your time studying, there’s life after studying, too. Once you reach that senior level, you don’t have that time.” She urges students to get involved in school activities and events. As a founding member of the Asian Culture Society, she likes to get involved in the Global Diversity Office. “I think American and international students should get along together, to get different perspectives. That’s something I would tell all students to get involved in.” Manandhar encouraged students to take the initiative and make an impact. “Do something in your major that will leave your legacy behind.” @wilkesbeacon alyssa.stencavage@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon ashley.evert@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON| April 15, 2014 7 L&A&E The Beacon/Rasha Shaker Cuts for Cancer was held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 in the SUB. Inches of hair were donated to Wilkes University’s annual Relay for Life event, which was held on Saturday April 12. Check out ‘The Beauty Beat’ @ www.thewilkesbeacon.com/blogs Sunscreen 101 By Ashley Evert Assistant Managing Editor Finals week is looming ahead and all that most of us want to do is lay outside and absorb those sunny days that have ﬁnally reached us after this rough winter. I am an advocate for compromise. Why not go out and study at one of the benches on the Greenway and enjoy the day? But ﬁnals aren’t the only thing to worry about while you’re enjoying the sun’s warmth. One of the most important beauty lessons to learn is the importance of good skin care, namely, the avoidance of sun damage. Too many girls are seen outside slath- ering on the tanning oil or posting Instagram photos of them looking crispy in the tanning beds in the dead of winter. If the goal is to look beautiful by means of getting tan, I feel terrible giving this reality check: your skin is going to look less than beautiful when it is leathery, wrinkled and spotted in 20 years in comparison to those ladies who avoided UV radiation. The best defense against sun damage is sunscreen. Daily use of sunscreen will help slow the development of wrinkles and premature aging skin, reduces the appearance of blotchiness, prevents facial brown spots and skin discoloration. And of course... Continue reading at thewilkesbeacon.com Philharmonic symphony to be held April 25 at Scranton Cultural Center By Amanda Kornak Correspondent Wilkes University’s Choral director, Steven Thomas, has been working with his students and other choral directors from local universities to prepare for a performance at the Scranton Cultural Center with a professional orchestra. The students will be singing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony April 25 at the Scranton Cultural Center with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Thomas will be chorus master and Lawrence Loh, music director of the Philharmonic, will be conducting the concert. “It’s a really exciting project,” Thomas said. “We’re combining with choirs from Bloomsburg University, from Marywood University and the Choral Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania, so all the singers are going to come together and sing the piece.” Saturday, April 5, was the ﬁrst rehearsal that included all 150 singers from the different groups, as well as Lou. “It was a lot of fun,” Kelly Pleva, a member of the Wilkes University Chorus, said. “We worked really hard, it was a three and some odd hour rehearsal, and then we only have one more group rehearsal left together before the whole show.” “It’s a little bit of a tricky thing to assemble because we’re all doing our own thing,” Thomas said. “Each group is used to singing with that group but not with the other groups, so we have to ﬁgure all that out.” This is the ﬁfth time Wilkes University has collaborated with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic in the past 11 years. “It’s roughly a pace of one every other year so it’s exciting, and for the students that are junior and seniors this is their second shot at it,” Thomas said. @wilkesbeacon amanda.kornak@wilkes.edu �The graduating staff reﬂects on their time at Wilkes University by sharing a few Beacon related stories I never understood why seniors are asked for advice right before they graduate. We are all currently bearing the burden of cluelessness following commencement. I personally have no idea what I’m doing. Most of us are preparing for a drunken senior week and buying things we can’t afford. A few of us are still bringing home our laundry home to mom. Bad news everyone, we don’t know the meaning of life. Truth is, I don’t know what’s good for you. I am not going to sit here and spew lines about not taking anything for granted, or how you shouldn’t be afraid to grow and change, and how you need surround yourself with good people and all those other vague offerings. I still sleep with stuffed animals; do you really want advice from me? I would love to take this small space to instead thank the Beacon readers and my fellow staff. They say journalism is dead, but as long as During my time at Wilkes University, I was involved in tons of clubs and organizations. I took up new hob- there are readers to our writing, the medium will never truly die. bies, expanded upon old ones, made new friends and did a lot of things I never thought I would have. To the Beacon staff: I hope you have the conﬁdence in your abilities as journalists to publish news as it comes, while upholding all ethical The person I was entering college would not recognize the person I am today. While that isn’t a bad thing, it obligations you have to the public’s right to know. Don’t be afraid to push the envelope. Nobody ever made it anywhere by playing it safe. is something to consider. At the end of my college career, I’ve accomplished almost everything I set out to do and can sit back in my rocking chair at the end of the day with a satisﬁed grin I remember my ﬁrst club day, I saw the table for “The Wilkes Beacon” and I knew, that sure as hell was NOT Carly Yamrus To our advisor, Dr. Lewis: While I am terrible at taking advice and attending meetings, I cannot thank you enough for letting me grow as a writer. The best teaching is always subtle over time. It has been a pleasure writing for you all. something I wanted to do, and I knew that the Rowing Club was DEFININITELY for me. Now, a few years later I am writing my reﬂection as my time as the Beacon Editor-in-Chief and am wonderWhen my friends look at my Wilkes ID picture I say, “Best day ing why the rowing club never emailed me back after I missed the mandatory 5 a.m. workouts. of my life.” Of course it wasn’t really the best day of my life, but it Jake Cochran Five years ago Wilkes came on my radar at a college fair I was made to attend my junior year of high school in Edison, N.J. I had heard of the city Wilkes-Barre, Pa. before and ﬁgured it wasn’t too far away from home that I could get the whole on-campus college experience. installation of President Leahy and the selection of a new provost and such issues such as stray cats, a When I ﬁrst visited Wilkes during an open house I was immediately struck by how much ﬁre and use of space on campus. My experiences reporting at this paper has led me in part to a freelance the students legitimately loved being there. This was great to hear because where I went to high reporting gig for my hometown newspaper and an internship with the Wilkes Marketing and Communica- school, there was a lot of complaining from students about how they did not want to be where tion Ofﬁce. I was for high school. I even distinctly remember my tour guide, a guy by the name of Erin Sweet, telling my After coming to VIP Day that year I ofﬁcially made my decision to come to Wilkes and four years later I haven’t looked back since nor have I had any regrets on my decision. Seeing where I am now, it is hard for anyone who has gotten to know me at Wilkes over the between overdressing or underdressing, overdress. Look good and to think the chicken patties in the caf were really good. Who would have a good attitude and people will take you more seriously. Be have thought these four years would go by so quickly? nice. Nasty people don’t get far in life, I promise. demically of course and am highly grateful for the education I have ized that and stopped was the real best day of my life. Don’t wait for learned what it takes to be in front of the camera reporting, I have also learned the different components received at Wilkes. But I also learned things that can’t be taught; people to change because they won’t. Move on. done behind the camera, even being able to shoot, edit and produce my own story packages. things learned strictly through observation. I will always be grateful for my involvement with The Beacon and “Wilkes Now” as they have truly I guess I just want to give small, probably obvious but important taught me the skills needed for reporting and writing in the professional world. start in the fall, I was not excited to begin my college career. I have never been a fan of change I had sung in my middle school choir and off and on in high school. But then I headed to college and and the notion of going to college in a city I wasn’t completely familiar with and not knowing followed a few signs in the Darte Center that said “Chorus rehearsal this way” and have gained a new anyone on campus terriﬁed me. However, I remember telling myself if I could accomplished so appreciation for singing. Dr. Thomas, you have shown me that one does not need to be a great singer in much in high school, which I had, I could be just as successful in college. Four years later, I have order to perform some of the greatest choral works out there. experiences that I will never forget. Look up when you’re walking and look people in the eyes. If it’s because I was so excited to see and do everything. I actually used the television industry that have helped prepare me for an internship at WBRE/WYOU. Not only have I All of my life I have loved singing. Although it wasn’t until college that I realized how much I did. During my time at Wilkes, I have learned so much and been exposed to a variety of different ridiculously harsh on ourselves anyway. Do things for yourself and not for other people. The day I real- years to believe that when I ﬁrst came to campus during the summer orientation session and to deﬁnitely lived up to those words. you can always forgive yourself and start again. We’re all super been yesterday. I’ve learned an abundance of knew skills and knowledge aca- Being a part of “Wilkes World,” later renamed “Wilkes Now,” has taught me the basic components of mom and I, “I’m not just saying this as a marketing gimmick but I genuinely love being here.” Christine Lee During my time on staff I have covered such big events as the Wyoming Valley ﬂood of 2011, the Every day is a new day. If you mess up you with your goals was a pretty great day. I remember it so well it might as well have Everything was so new. I dipped out on transfer orientation history and culture. “Be the type of person you want to meet.” advice. Lyndsie Yamrus One of the best things to have come out of my college career has been my involvement in church. I am grateful to have taken advantage of attending nearby First Presbyterian Church. They have not only given me a chance to sing and know the local community but also the chance to know and love God more. For starters, I had known since about my junior year of high school that I wanted to be a And then there is the E-mentoring program. From the moment I met my E-mentor as an incoming news reporter, speciﬁcally one on television. During Welcome Weekend, my E-mentor, Anthony freshman, I knew I wanted to be involved in the program that pairs incoming ﬁrst-year students with up- Dorunda, introduced me to this paper and the Shelbourne Telecommunications Center. The mo- perclassmen in their major. I saw the program as a terriﬁc opportunity to get incoming freshmen excited ment he did, I knew I wanted to be a part of both of them and let me just say they have both been about the amazing road ahead that is college and to introduce them to the exciting programs and activities played a big part in my professional career. Wilkes has to offer. Three years later, I am proud to have been a part of this amazing program! Over the course of my four years on staff with The Beacon, I have learned the ins and outs of I will never forget my time here at Wilkes University. This place has given me so many amazing writing a basic news article and how to write both soft-core feature and hard news articles. Serv- opportunities, changed the way I look at the world around me and taught me so many different things that ing as Life and later News editor has allowed me the opportunity to be a part of this campus’s I won’t forget. I have truly enjoyed my time at Wilkes and won’t forget it any time soon. It is imperative to stop talking and just listen every now and then because there’s so much to learn from other people. No one needs to And then do things for others and not yourself. Participate. Sign up for things! Joining The Beacon was deﬁnitely worthwhile for me, even though I’m a science major, it doesn’t matter. I want to thank everyone for reading what I have to say every hear about you and your personal life all of the time. If you watch week for the past three years. I want to thank Dr. Lewis and each and listen you might actually pick up qualities that are advantageous editor for working with me and making my ideas a reality. to yourself. It’s been a pleasure. Thank you for letting me write. As I look back on my time at Wilkes, it’s hard to believe that it has already been four years. The summer before my freshman year, I was still deciding on a school. It took one visit to Wilkes for me to commit. There was something about it that felt academic, yet homey. My ﬁrst semester I immediately started getting involved with different groups and clubs. It wasn’t difﬁcult, as events like Club Day showed off some of Wilkes’ best opportunities. The further along I went in school the more professors I encountered that truly helped me learn and grow, academically and personally. I presented work at several conferences here and in other parts of the state, attended workshops in New York City, went to London three times, got the chance to help people in lower level English courses improve their writing, completed two internships, and two degrees. I have certain professors to thank for that, and I honestly think I will keep in touch with them for the rest of my life. The last four years that I have shared at Wilkes University have had a signiﬁcant impact on both a personal The other great reason to join things in school is that meeting like-minded people makes life so much more fun. I have met some people and educational level. Through the people I have met and also the curriculum, I have learned much about myself and discovered a career path that I have a great passion for. The experiences and relationships I have here that I know I will maintain friendships with, no matter where we all end up. Looking at how much we have all changed over the past developed as a member of The Beacon staff are irreplaceable and helped me become the person I am today. I four years makes me realize what was really great about this experience: support. Friends support you, professors support you, family sup- am truly grateful of all my experiences I have endured as a Wilkes student, both good and bad. I have gained a better insight of who I am as a person and also my career aspirations. I thank everyone who has contributed and Paul Kaspriskie inﬂuenced my time here. It truly was an honor. Anne Yoskoski ports you…at Wilkes I learned just how important that is, and just how much I will miss these people. �10 L&A&E THE BEACON |April 15, 2014 Are tattoos still taboo in 2014? Electric City Tattoo Convention represents paradigm shift in workplace values, norms By James Jaskolka Assistant L&A&E Editor “It’s a neo-traditional tattoo, so it’s a little different from American traditional,” Roxana Mary explained, stretching her leg to reveal her newest tattoo, a rabbit surrounded by pussywillows in front of a glowing red sphere. “It’s a bit more cartoonish with the colors.” Mary, a sophomore psychology major, got the new ink on April 4th at the Electric City Tattoo Convention. Held at the Hilton in downtown Scranton, this year marks the ﬁfth year that the convention has taken place. The Electric City Tattoo Convention is essentially a giant tattoo shop, with artists from as far as Nashville displaying their work to the city as well as tattooing attendees. The event also included contests (from best back piece to a belching competition), food and live entertainment, including belly dancers and an acoustic set from Jon Simmons (Balance & Composure). As excited as Mary is about her new tattoo, she does recognize a serious issue with her fondness for body art. “It’s gonna be a little bit difﬁcult ﬁnding jobs,” she said. “I’m deﬁnitely going to get scolded a lot for it.” Tradition can indeed dictate that tattoos are unprofessional, but is that always the case? In a society increasingly tolerant of more progressive viewpoints and expressions of individuality, does this stigma against tattoos in the workplace still exist? Some don’t think so. “Tattooing has become a part of everyday culture. You see it on everyone, from your soccer mom to my dentist; he’s fully tattooed,” Eddie Focht of Heart and Soul Tattoo said. “It’s not that negative connotation of ‘only bikers or sailors have tattoos.’” Focht, who has appeared at the convention four years in a row, said that society’s view against tattooing is starting to change, and that more and more people are recognizing that appearance does not dictate someone’s ability to perform his or her job. “It doesn’t make them a better or lesser worker, it’s just someone expressing themselves,” he said. “You won’t get a better surgery if your surgeon has zero tattoos or if he has a couple of sleeves.” Lisa Mulvey, Wilkes University’s Career Development Coordinator, even noticed a change in the norm. “It’s deﬁnitely more acceptable today, even more so than when I started,” Mulvey said. “As the younger generation starts moving up into organizations and becoming directors and vice presidents and recruiting managers...that’s helping the acceptance levels as well.” While Focht and Mulvey said that the taboo against body art in the workplace is changing, they both stressed the fact that they aren’t completely acceptable yet. Because of that, they both said it’s important to put a lot of consideration into getting a tattoo. “Just think smart,” Focht said. “Research your artist and always think about your future. Think about less visible stuff ﬁrst.” “Placement is important,” Mulvey echoed. “If you’re still unsure of your career path, not sure what direction you wanna go in, or even just for the job search, you’ll probably want to have them in places that can be covered up.” “You’re still going to come across older and more conservative recruiters,” she continued. “You don’t know who’s going to be across that table from you. If it’s still someone who still views tattoos as taboo, you’re just going to create more hurdles for yourself in the workplace.” @wilkesbeacon james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Eddie Focht Eddie Focht has been tattooing for six years. This year marks Focht’s fourth year working at the Electric City Tattoo Convention, which he described as an allaround good time with a very hospitable staff. The convention, as well as a shifting societal view, seem to suggest that tattoos are becoming more acceptable in the workplace than they have been in previous years. Disagree? Have a comment? Let us know at www.thewilkesbeacon.com. �11 OPINION April 15, 2014 Contact editor-in-chief: jason.cochran@wilkes.edu Online marketplace ‘ETSY’ sell-ebrates artist’s effort By Carly Yamrus Senior Opinion Editor If you thought craft sales died with the dinosaurs, you may be wrong. They relocated. Like most operations these days, craft sales have gone digital. One website in particular has come out ahead in both sales and opportunities. Etsy, the e-commerce website specializing in handmade, homemade, and vintage items, has given “crafting” and antiquing a modern spin. On Etsy, you’ll find much more than clothespin dolls, Christmas ornaments, knitted hats and wind chimes. The online marketplace offers originals in almost any category you can think of: artwork and prints, home and garden décor, women’s and men’s fashions, collectables, bath and beauty, craft supplies and jewelry to name just a few. It’s a one-stop-shop. Etsy helps the average crafter or antique collector sustain their own small business online, by allowing them to register their businesses for free. It costs only twenty cents to list an item for 40 days or until the product sells. Etsy keeps 3.5% of the sale price. While most online sellers wont realistically make enough money to fully support themselves on their crafts alone, every little bit helps. Supplemental cash can enhance the lives of those who may not be making enough on just their paychecks, or for those who are having trouble getting a job. According to fastcompany.com, only eighteen percent of sellers said that their Etsy shops were a full-time job. However, thirty six percent said the profits made in their stores went towards paying bills, and twenty percent put their profits towards saving. But not everyone can be an entrepreneur, you say. Not everyone has the necessary business background to run a successful shop. That’s why Etsy is hosting their own craft entrepreneurship program classes in several large cities order to educate people on how to sell their products online efficiently, without having to fund an actual building or staff. The education focuses on marketing, photography and promotional strategies. It’s not enough to just make the product; you need to know how to sell it too. Many crafters do not think about how much time or effort is put into their work, they only think about the price that people will buy at. But consumers are becoming more aware of product worth. Crafters learn how to calculate a price that is fair for the amount of time, skill and materials it took to make it. On Etsy, it seems somewhat understood that the items are well put together and constructed with care. They are made by real people- not factory machines. Consumers are sometimes willing to pay more for items that are unique; for example if they are engraved, one-of-a- kind, rare or custom made. If you are struggling to find a Mother’s Day gift or an Easter present this year, look no further than Etsy. Handcrafted gifts are much more thoughtful than your typical store-boughts. Why not purchase a hand drawn card, a spring wreath, or a vintage floral scarf for mom? Don’t even have to move from the couch. You will feel good knowing that you are helping to support real people, who in turn, are realizing their own skills and potential for growth. Check out Etsy.com to support small business owners and crafters, or go open your own online store! No folding table necessary. @wilkesbeacon carly.yamrus@wilkes.edu B & N Wilkes-King's Bookstore 7 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 - 570.208.4700 - wilkes.bncollege.com Rentals are due by May 10, 2014 • Always check with the bookstore firsU �THE BEACON |April 15, 2014 OPINION 12 Colonel Critiques Chelsea Handler completes third book ‘Empire’ does not rise to original ‘300’ By Anne Yoskoski Managing Editor Chelsea Handler’s new book, “Uganda be Kidding Me,” is certainly a display of how far she’s moved up in the world. Those who have read the comedian’s earlier books like “My Horizontal Life” and “Are You There, Vodka? It’s me, Chelsea” will remember what Handler described her life as before she became Chelsea Latley. This new book features Handler dropping money on excursions around the world, and bringing her friends along for the ride. As with most comedians, people will either be enthralled or disgusted with Handler. Her sense of humor isn’t for everyone. In this latest memoir, Handler makes fun of her friends more than ever. Sue is introduced as “Sue the Lesbian” and she basically calls her cousin Molly an idiot within the first three pages. Some of this frankness may be chalked up to the multiple drinks and Xanax’s Handler mentions downing every day during all of these trips. From an African safari to Switzerland Handler tracks her merry troop across the globe, keeping the focus on their debauch- ery for 99 percent of the book. There are a few sentences thrown in there about how some of these sites are actually very beautiful, but then the dialogue continues to throw out references to the fact that these women are most likely functioning alcoholics with almost no shame. That being said, it still made me laugh. Handler doesn’t mince words, and points out her own incompetence along with the incompetence of people around her. When she makes fun of this ragtag group of women she includes herself. While self-deprecating humor isn’t for everyone, Handler makes it work by combining her behavior with having no shame about the behavior. Picture a David Sedaris novel where all the crazy things that happen are summed up to him being himself. There are no apologies, just encouragement to get over it and not care about how others act. While loyal readers will miss chapters thrown in written by Handler’s hilarious family, the stories still bring out the crude, base sense of humor that comes with a Handler book. The impression a reader leaves with, however, is one of an addict who has the mentality of a five year old. Handler can barely do anything herself, and 90 percent of the activities she partakes involve alchohol and drugs. No role model material here, folks. If you don’t have the tolerance to read about Handler complaining about a lack of margaritas in Johannesburg, out down the Bacardi soaked pages and walk away. Reporters Photographers Graphic designers Layout artists Advertising reps Section editors Assistant editors Videographers Online designers ... and more By Kevin Herberling Contributing Writer This movie was neither a sequel, nor a prequel. In fact, the storyline starts before King Leonidas and his fearless 300 engage with the Persian army at the legendary battle of Thermopylae and ends well after their demise, which is why the movie is titled “300: Rise of an Empire.” Because it is this battle, this awesome tale of bravery, that ends up uniting all of the Greek city-states against the massive Persian horde. This movie, while it has a few exciting action scenes, openly spits in the face of its predecessor. It brings far too much grandiosity and mysticism to a story, which historically had neither. In fact, without giving too much away, the creators even went so far as to classify the Persian King Xerxes as an actual god king. Luckily, the blow of the bad acting and horrendous writing is softened by some very bloody action sequences. That being said, I think if the director of the original “300” (Zack Snyder) would have also directed this movie, the entire film would have been much better. Unfortunately, instead of having this distinguished director finish what he started, it was up to a director who has one feature under his belt to follow an action-packed masterpiece. Honestly, I do not know what is worse, the fact that the writing was so terrible, or the fact that they chose a laughably inexperienced director for this feature film. What´s more, the director (Noam Murro) insisted on the fact that the lead role of Themistocles, be portrayed by Australian actor Sullivan Stapleton. While he did what he could with the script he was given, he did not even come close to the performance carried out by Gerard Butler in the original film. The majority of the scenes in the movie, aside from the gore filled parts, were extremely boring and left you wondering “When will the action start again?” It is sad to say that the only truly memorable scene that I can think of in this entire movie is a sex scene. And before you label me as a pervert, let me explain. Without giving too much away, the sex took place between two enemies and was filled with lust, anger, and just enough violence to make it interesting without giving it that rape vibe. All in all, the movie was pretty terrible. If you want to go and enjoy some bloody action with zero cinematic worth, then be my guest. However, if you want to see an actual quality film, then I beg you to not see this movie. It will only make you angry when you inevitably compare it to the first one. We're hiring No experience necessary. We'll train. The Beacon will be accepting applications through April 30 for all the positions listed here. Don't leave Wilkes with just an education ... get experience. Working with The Beacon provides an opportunity to improve communication skills that are essential for any career field. For more information, contact Loran Lewis, Beacon adviser, at 570-4084165 or loran.lewis@wilkes.edu. ~BEACON News of Toda Re orted B the Journalists of Tomorrow �13 April 15, 2014 SPORTS AOTW: Kendra Croker Page 14 Contact Interim Sports Editor: brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu Women’s lacrosse suffers ﬁrst loss of season Lax team drops a 16-13 defeat to Farleigh Dickinson University at Florham after slow start run by answering with four goals, regaining a three-goal lead 13-10. Smith and the Lady Colonels wouldn’t give in. She pushed right back with two more goals to bring the margin back down to one. FDU-Florham once again closed the door on the Lady Colonels tossing in three more goals responding to Smith’s ﬂurry to give them a four-goal lead with just four minutes remaining. “I don’t think we took the game serious enough until we were down in the ﬁrst half,” the junior stand out said. “We got outplayed and made a lot of mistakes that allowed them to score. We can’t have any more slow starts and we need to play the full 60 minutes.” With three minutes left, Brownsey scored yet again on an assist coming from Smith. However, it was too little too late for the Lady Colonels as they fell to FDU-Florham by a score of 16-13. For Wilkes, Smith scored three goals and had three assists. Ford tossed in three goals and had two assists. Brownsey had three goals, Kerr had two and Gilbert also scored the ﬁrst two goals of her career to help the Lady Colonels. Joelle Manganella had ﬁve goals and Brianna Capobianco had four goals to lead FDU Florham. The Lady Colonels take the ﬁeld again against conference rival Arcadia University at 1 p.m. in Gledside, Pa. By J.T. Keer Sports Writer A slow start for the Wilkes University Lady Colonels women’s lacrosse team came back to bite them in their ﬁrst loss of the season to FDU-Florham, 16-13. FDU-Florham got on the board quickly by scoring three goals in the ﬁrst ﬁve minutes of the off to create a 3-0 margin. Wilkes responded quickly by adding two quick goals in less than a minute from sophomore Madeleine Brownsey and senior Gabby Ford. FDU-Florham answered quickly, extending the margin back to three with two more goals by Joelle Manganella. The Lady Colonels points leader, Carley Smith, took matters into her own hands and continued her great season by adding a goal to pull the Lady Colonels to within two. However, FDU-Florham responded with two more goals to boost the lead to 7-3. Never quitting, Gabby Ford hit Sara Gilbert with a pass to make the score 7-4. Once again, FDU-Florham continued to keep the bleeding going by adding two more goals to extend the lead to their largest of the game by a score of 9-4 before Ford added her second goal of the game right before the buzzer with 5 seconds left in the ﬁrst half. Down 9-5 to start the second half, the Lady Colonels took the second half by storm, scoring ﬁve consecutive goals to take the lead 109. Two of them came from sophomore Tori Kerr, and the three others came from Ford, Gilbert and Brownsey. Unfortunately for the Lady Colonels, FDUFlorham never gave in. They responded to this Photos courtesy of Steve Finkernagel Pictured far left is Sophomore Tori Kerr, On the right is Senior Gabby Ford looking to pass the ball to a teammate. @wilkesbeacon jonathan.keer@wilkes.edu Baseball tries to turn it around, make playoffs By Grant Rogers Sports Writer The Wilkes University baseball team is looking to improve off of last season’s record of 21-15. The team has been in a bit of a slump lately winning only one out of the last ﬁve games. Halfway through the season the Colonels have a record of 9-11 and 4-6 in Freedom Conference play. With 13 games left to be played, the Colonels can ﬁnish the season strong. “Our team has struggled hitting lately, we aren’t making hits in key situations, and we wait till late in games to rally and begin to get into the game as a team, we are cur- rently not where we want to be” sophomore pitcher and outﬁelder Marcus Leaf said. The Colonels have been led offensively by Alex Kramer who has a .500 batting average, Matthew Reese with a .379 batting average and Dan Pisanchyn with a .342. Rounding out the top hitters on the team are Johnny Jan Jr. with a .333 batting average Ryan Herbst with a .304 batting average. Currently Alex Kramer and Kevin Klatt are tied for ﬁrst with an on-base percentage of .500. Next is James Brown with a .460 percentage followed by Matthew Reese (.455) and Dan Pisanchyn (.444). With 13 games left, the Colonels are hoping to turn things around and get into the playoffs. To turn the season around, they will need to keep working hard. “We need our hitting to come around in order to be successful,” Leaf said. “Our pitching and defense keep us in games, if we can get our offense rolling, we can dominate teams in the MAC as well as teams we play out of conference.” Out of the last 13 games, Wilkes has seven in conference games and six non-conference games. Freedom Conference games include double-headers against Manhattanville College, another double-header against Fairleigh Dickinson and ﬁnally and the last double header of the year against Misericordia University. Non-conference games include Pennsylvania College of Technology, Penn State Berks, University of Scranton, Penn State Harrisburg and Baptist Bible College. Even though the Colonels have lost four out of their last ﬁve games, the team is looking to turn it around and still have goals in plan for the rest of the season. “As a team, we are looking to make it into the MAC playoffs and potentially win the whole thing that is one of our team goals.” Leaf added. “I need to become more consistent at the plate, also I want to be making plays that the average outﬁelder can’t.” The Colonels play at the Pennsylvania College of Technology April 15 and then host FDU-Florham April 18. @wilkesbeacon grant.rogers@wilkes.edu �14 SPORTS Getting to know... THE BEACON| April 15, 2014 Kendra Croker Freshman Tennis Player Meet Kendra Croker, a freshman tennis player majoring in biology pre-med at Wilkes. Kendra is from Old Forge and attended Scranton Prep High School. In the fall season, she went 6-1 and claimed the MAC individual title at the No. 2 position. By Brandon Gubitosa Interim Sports Editor How long have you been playing tennis? I have been playing tennis since I was in kindergarten. My parents got me into tennis as they played collegiately at the University of Scranton. Who has been your biggest influence so far on your tennis career? One of my biggest influences has been my Uncle Kenny. My junior year, I had surgery to repair my torn ACL, MCL and Meniscus and he helped me get back in three months. He is a doctor, so we did intensive training and therapy to help me recover and get back quicker. How did you tear your ACL, MCL and Meniscus? I got injured up in a ski accident up at Montage Mountain, which is not far from here. What’s your most memorable moment playing tennis? I would have to say that it was probably when I got fourth at states for doubles my senior year with my partner, Grace. What have been some of your accomplishments as a tennis player? I won a couple of district titles in singles and doubles in high school. My team won districts all four years, and we appeared in states all four years. I was named player of the year my junior year by the Times Tribune. I was also named athlete of the week for my school. Why did you choose to come to Wilkes? There are a few reasons why I chose to come to Wilkes. One of them was for my major as I chose to come here because of academics. It comes before athletics so I wanted a school that had good academics and a good biology program. This school also has a really successful tennis program, and coach Leicht is a great coach and is a huge reason why I decided to come here. Wilkes was also a school that was close to home and it was another reason why I chose to come here. Who is your favorite Tennis player? My favorite tennis player would have to be Rafael Nadal. I like watching him play, and I especially like the intensity he plays with. The intensity he plays with is the same one I try to play with when I am out there on the courts. What are you looking forward to most at Wilkes? I am looking forward to going to nationals this year, and our team usually goes there every year. I am hoping I get to go there this year with the team. I am also looking forward to bonding as a team and getting to know all my teammates better. What do you want to do with your major? I aspire to be a doctor one day, but I am not sure what kind of doctor yet. How has your time at Wilkes been so far? I love it here and I am looking forward to the next three years here. I love the fact that everyone is so close on the team. There really is not one thing that I do not like about this school. I have made some great friends here and love that I can see them everyday. looking forward to bonding as a team and getting to know all my teammates better. What do you want to do with your major? I aspire to be a doctor one day, but I am not sure what kind of doctor yet. How has your time at Wilkes been so far? I love it here and I am looking forward to the next three years. I love the fact that everyone is so close on the team. There really is not one thing that I do not like about this school. I have made some great friends here and love that I can see them every day. @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Brandon Gubitosa �15 THE BEACON |April 15, 2014 Tennis raises momentum in conference Colonel Scoreboard By Bill Conway Sports Writer Baseball April 9 Wilkes 8, Susquehanna 11 April 11 Wilkes 4, Manhattanville 8 April 12 - Game 1 Wilkes 2, Manhattanville 5 April 12 -Game 2 Wilkes 1, Manhattanville 16 April 15 Pennsylvania College of Technology April 18 Farleigh Dickinson College April 19 Farleigh Dickinson College(DH) Men’s Tennis April 8 Wilkes 9, Kings 0 April 12 - Game 1 Wilkes 9, Pennsylvania College of Technology 0 April 12 - Game 2 Wilkes 9, Stevenson University 0 April 30 Freedom Conference Tournament Women’s Lacrosse April 9 Wilkes 13, FDU-Florham 16 April 12 Wilkes 3, Arcadia 19 April 23 Misericordia University Schmidt Stadium April 26 Eastern University Schmidt Stadium Softball April 10 - Game 1 Wilkes 0, Susquehanna 7 April 10 - Game 2 Wilkes 5, Susquehanna 6 April 12 - Game 1 Wilkes 2, Manhattanville 13 April 12 - Game 2 April 17 Keystone College La Plume, PA Women’s Tennis April 9 Wilkes 8, Misericordia 1 April 12 Wilkes 9, Stevenson 0 April 29 Freedom Conference Tournament Men’s Golf April 7 Wilkes 395, Scranton 291 April 22 Kings College The tennis program at Wilkes University is no stranger to success and this year has been no different with both the men’s and women’s team keeping up momentum. Conference play began March 31 for the men and women, which both took home a victory against Arcadia at Weiss Courts. Next up both squads got to host FDU-Florham. The women’s team went on to win 9-0 and moved to 10-1 overall and 2-0 in the Freedom Conference. All six singles matches were met with wins from Ally Kristofco, Kendra Croker, Taylor Hoffman, Anastasia English, Madison Salmon, and Cayleah Markulics. In doubles competition Croker and Hoffman captured an 8-2 win taking the No. 1 spot with Rossi and Hewison at No. 2, and Podrasky and West at No. 3. The men’s team defeated FDU-Florham 9-0 and improved their season record to 9-0. Like the ladies, the men swept all six singles matches with wins from Steven Wilson, Dominic Parfianowicz, Michael Kranz, Adam Lefkandinos, Troy Haas and Brian Murray. In doubles competition, the Parfianowicz brothers captured an 8-2 victory at the No. 1 spot with Steven Wilson and Alex Makos at No. 2, and Michael Kranz and Brendon Blachowski at No. 3. On April 5, the men and women hosted Eastern and had favorable results. The women’s team defeated Eastern 8-1. Their one defeat came from one of the three doubles matches before recording a clean sweep in the six singles matches. The men’s team had a great day as well, defeating Eastern 9-0 and keeping their perfect streak alive. All three of the men’s doubles teams won their respective matches and allowed only three games to transpire throughout the three matches. This allowed the Parfianowicz brothers to improve to 13-2 on the year after an 8-1 win at the No. 1 position in doubles. Steven Wilson and Alex Makos rose to 14-2 after an 8-0 sweep, and Michael Kranz and Brendon Blachowski stayed on a roll improving to 15-1 in the No. 3 spot. The men’s and women’s teams went separate ways for their next opponents with the women’s team taking at Misericordia University on Wednesday, April 9. This was a big match due to it being a rematch of last year’s Freedom Conference title match. This year the Lady Colonels defeated Misericordia 8-1. The match opened with the Lady Colonels sweeping doubles play. They then won five out of the six matches in singles play to walk away with the win. The men’s team took on King’s College on Tuesday, April 8. This was a match between the two top teams in the conference and it ended in Wilkes shutting them out, keeping the men’s team unbeaten on the year. @wilkesbeacon william.conway@wilkes.edu Lady Colonels softball looks to finish strong this year the seventh inning scoring four un-answered runs for a walk-off homer, making the final score to tie the game at 5. 6-5 Crusaders. Susquehanna pulled together to squeak out a The Lady Colonel’s next match will be The Wilkes University softball team split victory when Amanda Neveroski sent the ball on Thursday, April 17, in a double header at its series of games last week, winning both flying down the right field line and out of the park Keystone College. matches against John Jay College before falling twice to Susquehanna last Thursday. The team got back on the winning track sweeping a pair of non-conference games from John Jay College on Sunday, April 6. Wilkes easily clinched game one 10-2 in six innings. Junior infielder Alex Hoops led the team with three RBIs in the first game. Ally Paskas, Alysha Bixler, Jordan Borger and Hanna DiFresco also contributed runs. Meghan Kisela served five innings in the circle, allowing only six hits while striking out a season-high six batters. Game two saw the Colonels down three runs in the sixth inning. 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Pre-session – May 19 to June 6 Session I – June 9 to July 11 Full Session – June 9 to Aug. 15 Session II – July 14 to Aug. 12 Evening session – June 9 to Aug. 12 Talk to your advisor or visit wilkes.edu/summer. � 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 2014 April 15th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 April 15 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 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/ec9dab28ab4030f60d725e6efd66370c.pdf adbf585168ad6609447891720652028d PDF Text Text The Beacon - September 16, 2014 r �_J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu 'Sports and Events Management' major to steer students into fast-growing world of athletics and entertainment By Pat Walther Staff Writer The new major of Sports and Events Management is making an impact at Wilkes University. Approved last October and beginning this semester, Sports and Events Management intends to teach students athletics and entertainment organization. Dr. Marianne Rexer, one of those responsible for bringing this program to the university, stated that "It started with coaches coming to me and asking about a potential athletics management program, and then we quickly realized by adding events onto it, it would have a bigger draw and larger chance for success." The connection between sports management and event management is easy to see. In order for any public entertainment to happen, there is an intense amount of planning involved. There will always have to be people behind the scenes, organizing concessions, maintaining the particular arena and biring security guards to try and keep the chances of violent incidents at a minimum. Not to mention, the industry involving these professions is growing rapidly. "Events management in particular is something the United States government expects to rise in the next few years." Rexer said. Beacon Briefs Alternative Spring Break Trip nnouncemeot The offices of Civic Engagement, ampus Interfaith, Global Education and iversity along with faculty partner Dr. iller in Political Science are . pleased o -.umounce that applications are now vailable electronically for the upcoming 015 Alternative Spring Break trips. terested students should e-mail megan. oone@wilkes.edu for an application r go to the website www.wilkes.edu/ ommunityservice under the important arms folder. Applications are due by Sept. 19, 2014. $5 Unlimited Pancake Breakfast at pplebee's Contact a Wilkes University Cheerleader o purchase your $5 tickets to an unlimited ancake and sausage breakfast to be held t Applebee's in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, ov. 16th. Those interested can also email essica.short@wilkes.edu or call extension 331. (Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are "And with the promising forecast of jobs for that, we also have the number of sports agents and arena managers that are predicted to grow. Not only because they have the same understandings of a lot of the material but because they work in conjunction with one another. For every sports manager, you'll need an events manager." Erin Ryan, a freshman who is majoring in the new program, shares a similar optimism about it. "Originally, I wanted to get into education, but I wasn't comfortable with the chances of me finding a job doing that. And even if you find a job, the salary isn't going to be great." Ryan, who is a Wilkes softball player and has had a lifelong fascination with sports, further said, "I'm excited about it! I'm really interested in becoming a sports agent." Interest in the program itself is growing steadily. "Even though it was only officially approved last October, by that December, we had students putting deposits down with that major declared." Rexer explained excitedly. With the future bright for the students in Wilkes' newest major, which can even involve potential internships in the RailRiders and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins organizations, the sky is seemingly th e limit. @wilkesbeacon patrick. walther@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski The new Sports and Events Management major will play into the growing field which Is projected to Increase in the upcoming years. Students who are Interested In the field have high hopes and expectations that the new major will ready them for future careers. There are a plethora of Internship posslblllties too, so the new major is sure to be a slam-dunk. included.) This is a fund-raising event for residents. To be considered, applicants must write a brief description of their Polish the cheerleading squad. heritage (family immigration description) Order Wilkes University Cheerleading and what that heritage means to them. This or Wilkes University Cheerleading must be submitted, along with applicant's name, WIN and contact information, to Alumni Shirts Order Wilkes University Cheerleading Evelyne Topfer. Applications can be e-mailed or Wilkes University Cheerleading to Evelyne.Topfer@wilkes.edu. Please Alumni shirts for $ 12 from any current include "Polish Heritage Scholarships" in Wilkes Cheerleader or Jessica Short by the subject line of your e-mail. Deadline for emailing jessica.short@wilkes.edu or consideration is October 3, 2014 calling extension 3331. Sales benefit the Wilkes University Theatre Presents: All cheerleading squad. the King's Women Latin Cafe Global Coffee Hour Sept. 25 - 28, Wtlkes University Theatre Sponsored by lnternational Student will be performing "All the King's Service, Spanish Club and ODI, on Sept. Women"on the Main Stage of the Dorothy 17 from 2-4 p.m. in the Savitz Lounge of Dickson Darte Center. General Admission the Henry Student Center, will be Latin is $10, Seniors/Students is $5 and Faculty/ Cafe Global Coffee Hour. Contact Erica Staff/Students is free with Wilkes ID. Acosta, erica.acosta@wilkes.edu for more Wilkes University Homecoming information. Weekend 2014 Scholarships For Students Of Polish Homecoming weekend begins Wilkes University Homecoming 2014 September Descent The Polish Room Committee Scholarship 26 - 28. Come for a great weekend full of and The Judianne Stanitski Scholarship old friends, fun events and great memories! welcome a lications from Luzerne Coun Second Annual Colonels vs. Cancer Sk Run/Walk On Sept. 28, the annual Colonels vs. Cancer Homecoming 5k will occur. Preregistration is across from Evans Hall. is from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m The race starts at 10:00 a.m. The race will be held on Kirby Park Walkways, just across the Market Street Bridge from downtown WtlkesBarre. Proceeds will be benefiting Relay for Life. Fame, Fortune, Fun & Freedom: What Drives an Entrepreneur On Wed., Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Henry Student Center Ballroom, Ken Carbone of Carbone Smolan, an internationally recognized branding, creative, marketing person with very high profile clients will be giving a free lecture with book signing to follow. Ritmo Come join OD! in Bachata, Merengue, and Salsa lessons on l)ursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Henry Student Center Lounge. �The Beacon - September 16, 2014 News 3 Founders Gala Scholarship offers opportunity to first generation college students 'with a story' The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Life long dreams were achieved after Kyle McHale of WIikes-Barre, PA received the Founders Scholarship. McHale Is t aking full advantage of the opportunity. with a primary focus on those in the northeast Pennsylvania region. However, location is By Sarah Bedford not a limiting factor. News Editor This is the first year the scholarship had been in existence. "I always had dreams of coming to A Wilkes University freshman received a phone call months ago which changed his college. From the financial situation I'm in, I wasn't supposed to go, especially to life and shaped his future. Kyle McHale, a Myers high school 2014 a private institution. It was one of those graduate, was one of 12 first year students to feelings where, 'I can't believe this actually be awarded the Founders Gala Scholarship. happened'," McHale said. It is instances like this, Director Alex Michael McCree, Associate Director of Un~rgraduate Admissions, was McHale's Sperrazza said, that the scholarship is all Admissions Counselor and delivered the about. "The Founders Scholarship had provided news. "He just called me one day, and said our office and university an opportunity to 'You're going to get a call from the president reach in and affect change on those stories," that you received the Founders Scholarship,' Sperrazza commented. According to McCree and Sperrazza, and I said, ' okay' and I received it," McHale McHale had been on the university's radar. said. "I mention ·someone to Mike and he's like, Created by the Alumni and Development offices, The Founders Scholarship is 'I got three phone calls on the same kid'," awarded to first generation college students said Sperazza. THE BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903. www.thewilkesbeacon.com Editor-in-Chief: James Jaskolka The university works with high school guidance counselors, alumni, coaches and the Educational Opportunities Center in Kingston as well as other individuals, when looking for students with exceptional stories who also fit the scholarship criteria. McCree, while at a Myers baseball game sporting Wilkes attire, was approached by numerous parents that said "You're getting a great kid," regarding McHale. Within a week, McCree and Sperrazza had received multiple phone calls regarding McHale, who, along with being a member of the Myers baseball team and ski club, was also a student leader and an active volunteer. Sperazza said, "We couldn't have dreamed that we would be able to do it. It was something that we wanted but ... it never happened before," regarding the scholarship. As for the process for giving the Founders Scholarship, the university will begin looking now at potential students but really, "it's conversations, it's getting to know kids," which finds potential recipients, said Sperazza. Even Wilkes President Patrick Leahy has taken an active role in the process as he wishes to be the "Recruiter-in-Chief'. Sperazza said that "our president calls academic performers" much like an athlete would be recruited. Essentially, the university "wants to identify these students and encourage them to be here." McHale has taken full advantage of this opportunity and has joined numerous clubs and organizations such as Climbing Club, Snowboarding Club, and WCLH Radio. "I like that they had a lot of stuff here to do," McHale said. McHale has also declared his major as nursing, but for a special reason. "I choose nursing because of my cousins; they are autistic. I've done a lot of volunteer help with them. I've learned a lot of different things as in taking care of somebody with disadvantages, not in the sense of mental or physical just in the sense of a disadvantage ... those experiences really touch home, which is what brought nursing to me." McHale has already begun taking courses which sparked his curiosity. He particularly enjoys his Anatomy and Physiology course and has felt prepared for college life. "I was more prepared than most students coming to college because of what I had to do before I got here." As for a future career, McHale hopes to become a nurse practitioner and work with children in pediatric oncology. Although McHale had looked at other institutions such as Arizona State, Wilkes was hard to compete with. "Really focusing on the brand new simulation center which is state of the art, high end," McHale was sold. "They talked about the smaller classes, and the Cohen Science center. They really branded that," McHale commented. "I was pretty set on Wilkes for a long time. It wasn't hard for them to do their job," McHale explained. Part of the reason McHale was set on Wilkes was because of his past involvement with the campus, especially with one of his high school teachers who happened to be Wilkes Alumni. "I think that was the biggest thing that made me pick Wilkes ... Even before I came here I was always here .. .like, I would come here for math competitions or a field trip or community service, or just anything. I was really involved with Wilkes even before I came here." McHale is a resident at Wilkes, living in Evans Hall. "You're getting a different experience. You're learning responsibility... It provides a lot of diversity," he said on the dorming experience. The first Founders Gala event was held this past summer; McHale will be invited to attend the Summer 2015 event. Funds for the scholarship are raised through the event. The 2015 Gala is scheduled for May 30, 2015. For more information, readers can visit http://www.wilkes.edu/foundersgala. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu E-d itorial Staff 2014-15 News Editor: Sarah Bedford Asst. News Editor: Justin Topa Managing Editor: Ashley Evert L&A&E Editor: Nicole Zukowski Asst. L&A&E Eqjtor: Bill Amos Adviser: Dr. Kalen Churcher Opinion Editor: Frank Passalaqua Asst. Opinion Editor: Mandy Stickles Social Media Director: Shawn Carey Sports Editor: Brandon Gubitosa Advertising Director: Rasha Shaker Now taking applications for advertising reps. Payment available. Contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 News 4 Wilkes professor to deliver lecture at Susan B. Anthony House By James Jaskolka Editor-in-Chief Wilkes University Professor of Communication Studies Jane Elmes-Crahall will be a featured speaker at the Susan B. Anthony House on September 29 as part of the museum's Monday Lecture series. Dr. Elmes-Crahall will present a lecture entitled "Creating a Civil Space: Revolutionary Suffragists Take to the Platform at Chautauqua." The lecture, based on research the professor conducted more than a decade ago, focuses on women's suffragist speakers in a time when a "civil space" was unheard of. According to Elmes-Crahall, movement leaders like Susan B. Anthony would often have eggs or stones thrown at them while speaking. Chautauqua, then, was a rarity - a safer place for these speakers to get their then radical ideas to a large audience. "This is an institution that would take pride in inviting some of the most reformed speakers in the world," Emles-Crahall said. "They had a tough audience, but they didn't mind hearing different ideas." · This lecture is particularly noteworthy because it features never-before-seen artifacts from Susan B. Anthony herself, such as speeches and personal correspondence, which Elmes-Crahall will donate to the museum after her lecture. Elmes-Crahall discovered the artifacts in 1996 after speaking at Chautauqua herself. She returned with several other colleagues, My Zon• la a gluten fr11ndly1 peanut & tree nu ..free arH ,..Hrvtd for peoplt wtth llero a nd ap c111 diet nee • · ' ~l" 1... , Vh.dt My Zone located ,n Henry'?.\ Food Court including former Wilkes professor Dr. Bradford Kinney, with a grant from Wilkes. The group of five spent a week in the basement of Chautauqua's library, digging through old boxes and files . These artifacts have since been put together in a book by Wilkes, making them available in print for the first time. Elmes-Crahall said she feels honored to be presenting at the museum, particularly because of the gap between her original presentation of the research and now. "Fourteen years after I presented at Chautauqua, the Susan B. Anthony House is saying 'let's talk about this some more, from her point of view' and that's such an honor," she said. · "I did the research a decade and a half ago, and yes, people heard the speech and knew about it then, but it's still something I'm very proud of. When someone else sees the historical significance, then that's gratifying." Elmes-Crahall, whose classes often have a strong focus on gender and equal rights, said that it is particularly exciting to be presenting on Susan B. Anthony. She said Anthony, who believed firmly that education for all was essential to equality, would be thrilled to see that most college graduates are indeed female. "It's a reminder of how far we've come." The lecture is currently sold out. @wilkesbeacon james.jasolkabutler@wifkes.edu �The Beacon - September 16, 2014 News 5 Anatomy of an Administrator: Dr. Jeffrey Alves on Sidhu School of Business, World Travel By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor Dr. Jeffrey Alves, dean of the Sidhu School of Business, loves to travel the globe and spend time on his small farm when he is not busy meeting with the 17 faculty members and nearly 600 students he administers. As the Dean of the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, Alves is responsible for overseeing related courses on the campuses in Wilkes-Barre, in the Poconos and in Mesa, Arizona. In this role, Alves spends much of his working day meeting with people in varying roles to ensure the faculty and the students of his department have everything they need. "One of my primary roles is making sure that our faculty has the tools and resources that will help them be the best educators they can be," said Alves. The current dean was asked to consider taking his current administrative position after years of experience within the classroom. While he said his real passion lies within teaching, Alves stepped up to fill the position during a time of need within the department. "We needed a steady hand," said Alves. "We needed somebody who knew the university rather than bringing in someone new from the outside. The faculty decided that was me." Despite the addition of added responsibilities, moving into an administrative role has not kept Alves from spending time in the classroom. The dean is still proctoring classes including the entrepreneur capstone this semester. Alves' passion in the classroom has been a part of his personality since he was in high school. The current qean began teaching younger children in his congregation when he was 16 years old. "I was a sophomore in high school when I began teaching Sunday school," said Alves. "It was then that· I realized I had a talent for it and a real passion for teaching." While higher education is a large part of the dean's life, he does find time to enjoy himself. He has visited 38 countries currently, but aspires to reach at least 50 before his travelling days are behind him. When he is not globe-trotting, Alves also appreciates spending time on the small farm property he owns. "My version of therapy. is getting on a big John Deere and just driving in circles," said the administrator. "I very much enjoy being outside and that's where you're likely to find me on the weekends." The Dean of the Business School has said he is a man with both a serious side and a more relaxed side, and both can be seen within his professional role. "The serious side of me wants to challenge and push, not just students, but ev- SG Notes: club rec~gnition; Bridegroom budget request; President Leahy's new plans By Nicholas Durdan Staff Writer Wilkes University Student Government discussed interesting topics · including information on new capital projects. President Leahy addressed Student Government on new and upcoming projects at Wilkes including a campus gateway and information on a new swim team cocurricular. The new proposed gateway is in the works and expected to be dedicated by next fall. To keep up with the newly installed Sports and Event Managing major, club recognition for the new Sports and Event Managing Club was sought. Student Government agreed Sports and Event Managing Club recognition was a good idea since most majors have at least one club. A final vote will occur at the next meeting. Senior Communication Studies major Anthony Bartoli proposed a screening of a documentary called Bridegroom, as well as a question and answer event to come to Wilkes. The movie is proposed to screen in Stark Leaming Center room 101, though other options are being considered. The proposed budget for the screening and the event is estimated at $6,000. Bartoli asked Student Government for $2,000. There are a lot of things to consider with such an event, and the consensus from Student Government was a matter of venue choice. A final vote occurs at the next meeting. The budget for Student Government is as follows: All College: $16,245.36, Conference: $5,000, Spirit: $505.35, General: $12,000, giving Student Government a total of: $33, 750.35. Student Government meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Miller Room second floor of the Henry Student Center. The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski "We needed a s~eady hand," said Alves. "We needed somebody who knew the university rather than bringing in someone new from the outside. The faculty decided that was me," said Alves on being appointed as the dean of the Sidhu School of Business. erybody to be the best that they can be," said Alves. "The less serious side of me says that you need to have fun along the way." @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu Having roommate issues? Take alook at our newly remodeled one bedroom and studio apartments. @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu r �.J 6 The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the L&A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu Patch Adams inspires clowning around on campus By BIii Amos Assisant L&A&E Editor You' re walking across campus, perhaps trying to make it to your next class. Are you running late? Has class started without you? Suddenly, you see a small red ball in the grass on the greenway. When you pick it up you discover that it's a ... . . .A clown's nose? Then, you see them. A mass of nursing students all wearing similar bright red clown noses and funny scrubs with caricatures of clowns drawn all over them. Students and faculty lined up for a chance to meet Patch Adams, who came all the way from the Gesundheit Institute in Hillsboro, West Virginia to speak to the medical members of Wilkes University about the power of healing through humor on his Humor and Humanity Tour. As students filed in and took their seats in the Darte center, red noses still dotting their faces and smiles stretching from ear to ear, they were greeted with a goofy graphic that began to dance on the giant screen overhanging the stage. A short inspirational video gave the audience an instant impression of the man who was about to speak to the future doctors and nurses, as it revealed a compassionate man who traveled around the world to over 70 different countries, spreading happiness joy wherever he went. As the chipper music ended and the video concluded, the screen rose and balloons came pouring out to reveal the man himself, staged brilliantly in vibrant colored clothing, blue hair, and a handlebar mustache. He stepped out to greet the sea of energetically applauding masses. • 'I could have worn a gray suit and cut my hair short," Adams remarked, "But then I'd just be another boring face who came to talk about medicine." Adams explained that the reason for the wild attire was the unending desire to be noticed, and not for the sake of attention or ego. Rather, he found that more people are more likely to start a conversation with you if you wear something outlandish or bizarre. He acquainted himself with the audience by opening up about his childhood and early life as a boy who lost his father at a young age, overcoming the awkward alienation of coming back to home he had Patch Adams visited WIikes campus last Tuesday to give a lecture about llfe and his career to aspiring doctors and nurses. Adams' unorthodox practice of medicine made him Into the public image we recognize today. not been familiar with, and combatting in a most unique way the problem of bullying at school. "I was a strange boy. I was a nerd, not very good looking, and awkward with people. I was the perfect target for the bully," Adams said. "But I found that if you're funny they won't bother you. They're not going to punch you if you can make them laugh." So that is what he did and has been doing ever since. Patch also commented on the topic of suicide. He revealed that in his teenage life, he had contemplated suicide on a few occasions and was institutionalized as a result. It was then he had an epiphany that this was not the right path for him. This was not what he wanted. It was time for a change. Time for a rebirthing. It was time for Patch Adams to do what he was meant to do. He wanted to help people, and so began his journey into the world of medicine. "I don't consider myself a doctor who happens to be a clown," Patch said. "I'm a clown who is a doctor. You can decide who you will be. It's only a decision. I dove into the ocean of gratitude and never found the shore. I'm grateful for the billions of things I have. Ocean is the perfect metaphor too, because if you're not swimming, you're sinking." The distinction is crystal clear as Adams discussed the importance of compassion among doctors and patients. He asked the crowd to raise their hands if they could think of anything more important than love. As one member of the audience did raise their hand, she announced, "Peace!" "They sound like the same word to me," Adams replied. Adams adamantly emphasized that the most important thing not being taught in any school in the world, graded K though 12, was love. When Adams opened the presentation for questions and comments from the crowd he was asked, "How do you keep smiling when you have to tell someone that they are going to die of a terminal illness?" How indeed? How do you shake the cold stoicism that a doctor wears on their face, lest they risk the chance of transference that is the transferring of one's emotions to another, better known as 'empathy?' Adams asked the student what his focus was and the student replied, "I'm focusing in neurosciences." Immediately the clown-prince of medicine spun a response that made this young man an example for his classmates to follow. "Are you a caring physician?" he asked. "A lot of doctors say they try to be. That's a wimpy answer. Your patients want to hear that you are a caring physician." Adams cited the Buddhist concept of mindfulness, where you are present, present, present, present. "That you dare as a neurosurgeon, does a week ever go by that you're not deep into life and death?" Adams acknowledged the student with a roaring round of applause from the audience that his daily efforts in the medical profession are not easy, but worth the pursuit to save a life while knowing that though not all can J:>e saved, some can continued on page 7 �The Beacon - September 16, 2014 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 comforted compassionately. We need only remember that we are human beings. "I' ve said that it's the job of both clown and surgeon to walk toward suffering. That you dare to be at the worst of illness all the time, and you chose to walk toward it. You chose no weeks off from all the nightmares that a neurosurgeon is with every day." Patch Adams' words resonated especially with one student who had completely reimagined his college career and his future as a medical professional by coming to Wilkes University to speak. "When I came to Wilkes I wanted to join the pharmacy program because it meant security. It meant I'd be secure for the rest Life, Arts & Entertainment of my life," Alex Miner said. Miner is currently undeclared, but hopes to pursue a major in the pharmacy program at Wilkes University. "But, after hearing Patch speak today," Miner continues. "It makes you think about the humanity and compassion that a doctor needs to have. It makes me want to make a difference in people's lives and be there for them." The presentation concluded on the greenway, at the center of the campus where the John Wilkes statue was decorated in clown attire. Here, Patch Adams had everyone gather in close while he mixed conversation about modem medicine with a poetry · smash, where he and others stood before Courtesy of Wilkes University Alumni Association 7 all out in the open and quoted from their favorite verses of poems by some of their favorite authors. President Patrick Leahy of Wilkes University spoke highly of Adams' presence on campus. "I think that having Patch Adams here with us today is another example of offering students varying viewpoints on a whole range of issues," Leahy said. "Patch Adams brings a very unique approach, in particular to healthcare, and it's a revolutionary approach." President Leahy continued to explain that Adams' messages take individuals back to the fundamentals of caring for one another. Adams' message is one that turns the The Beacon/Briana O'Neil medical profession on its head and asks doctors to do the one thing they do not do enough: get to know the patient. Adams said doctors should know the patients not simply for their symptoms, but as a fellow human being. Make them smile. Hold their hand. Offer comfort in place of false hope. Instill confidence in the person. Don't let them mourn their own death. Allow them to celebrate life. "If you only have a week to live, I'm your man. I'm fun to die with," Adams said. "If you don't want a fun death, what do you want?" @wilkesbeacon william.amos 1@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Wilkes University Alumni Association Patch Adams came from the Gesundheit Institute to speak to the medical members of WIikes University about the power of healing through humor in his Humor and Humanity Tour. Adam hopes to spread the message of Improving interpersonal skills In communication between doctors and their patients. r �_J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment Flutist performs for Wilkes By Nlcole Zukowski L&A&E Editor Part of learning is watching and being able to see what your professor is teaching you. Faculty member Alica "Lish" Lindsey held a faculty recital performing a flute ensemble on Sept. 14 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center in the Upper Lobby. "I think it's important the students know that there's so much flute repertoire out there to explore," Lindsey said. "Most flutists learn to perform standard pieces first, like Handel, Bach, and Mozart, but regardless if they are taking lessons with me at Wilkes or with a private teacher in the area, there's always time to collaborate with new composers or to explore different genres." Lindsey is an adjunct flute professor and flute ensemble director at Wilkes. She also teaches for Wilkes' Conservatory program. "I'm really excited to have a chance to perform in the intimate setting of the theatre lobby," Lindsey said. "Most ofmy Wilkes University, Wilkes Conservatory and Wilkes Flute Ensemble students have not seen me perform since· most of my engagements are in NYC or NJ, so having a recital at Wilkes is a great opportunity to share music I love." This is not the first time Lindsey is showcasing her talents at Wilkes. In 2012, Lindsey soloed Bulla's "Rhapsody for Flute and Band" with the Wilkes "I'm always surprised that I've been able to make a living performing and teaching flute, but my philosophy is to never say no to projects that come along." University Civic Band under the direction of Phil Simon, Wilkes director of instrumental studies. Lindsey performed a variety of classical and contemporary works, including pieces by Mozart, Haydn, Rutter, Kennan and Piazzolla. "I have a chance to collaborate with the amazing pianist and Wilkes graduate, Ron Stabinsky, as well as two of my favorite colleagues, flutist I-Yun Amy Tu and cellist Mark Bassett," Lindsey said. Lindsey actually teaches flute in the tristate area. She is a flute and piano faculty member of the Bronx House S,chool of Performing Arts and the Musical Associates located in New York, along with Paramus Community Music School and the Conservatory of Musical Arts in New Jersey. Lindsey has been playing the flute for more than 25 years. She is the acting principal flutist of the Pottstown Symphony Orchestra. Her performance history includes performing with many different orchestras and symphonies such as, but not limited to, the Harrisburg, .Lancaster and Ambler Symphonies, Video Games Live Orchestra, Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, Strauss Symphony of America, Orchestra Society of Philadelphia, and Masterworks Orchestra. "I'm always surprised that I've been able to make a living performing and teaching flute, but my philosophy is to never say no to projects that come along," Lindsey said. "The flute has introduced me to amazing musicians, unbelievable musical experiences, and has given me an opportunity to perform in amazing performance spaces." Lindsey is also a member of the 5 for Dinner Wind Quintet and piccoloist with the Eastern Wind Symphony. · She has been on international tours that she was able to perform in China and England. Her United States venues include Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater and Commonwealth Plaza, New Jersey State Theatre, New Jersey Performing Arts Center to name a few. For more information on Lindsey's work, readers can go to lishlindsey.com or contact the Wilkes University Division of Performing Arts, dpa@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon nico/e.zukowski@wilkes.edu VISIT THE BEACON ONLINE @ THEWILKESBEACON.COM FOR THE EXCLUSIVE HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY s tr fe w w w to sit. �The Beacon - September 16, 2014 9 Life, Arts & Entertainment Gaining global experience without leaving Wilkes By Nlcole Zukowski L&A&E Editor Imagine walking across campus and not being able to fully understand the language nearly everyone is speaking. For most international students, that is what life is like on a day to day basis. The Wilkes Intensive English Program is introducing a Conversation Partner Program to help international students practice speaking and understanding English. " [The program] allows the international students a chance to practice what they're learning in the classroom in a real world situation, and to share their culture with American students. It also gives American students the chance to learn about other cultures and countries," said Kimberly Niezgoda, founder and coordinator of the Intensive English Program at Wilkes. There are two objectives to the program: To pair international students with native English speakers to help improve their English skills, and to increase cultural exposure for native English speakers. The program is designed for Wilkes University students to volunteer one hour per week in the late afternoon or evening, or on the weekend. Courtesy of Kimberly Niezgoda Kimberly Niezgoda, founder and coordinator of the Intensive English Program The program is more than just sitting around and talking; fun activates are encouraged. "The program is talking, but in whatever social situation the students wish. For example, today I'm having a pizza party for [those participating in the program] at noon in the Max Roth Center, and that's how they' re introduced," Niezgoda said. "From there they can go for coffee, play The Beacon/Nicole Zukoski pool, or do whatever they find interesting. Students should plan at least one hour a week to spend with their conversation partner." Another quality that Niezgoda hopes will draw the attention of this new program is that it is a fantastic resume builder. Adding cultural and language experience, some of today's global society's most important qualities to your resume, helps employers view applicants in a more positive light. "With prospective employers continually globalizing, they're looking for individuals who can successfully function in the global environment, those who have an understanding of a different culture or even with non-native ·speakers of English, and a more worldly perspective as a result, and who therefore are likely to be more employable," Niezgoda added. The Intensive English Program has around 40 international students in need of conversation partners. If you are interested in gaining more global perspectives, the Center for Global Education and Diversity holds a "Global Coffee Hour" every Wed. from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Savitz Lounge located on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. The Multicultural Student Coalition here at Wilkes welcomes new students to join and get involved with the numerous global events featured on campus. The goal of this group is to teach native English speaking participators how to relate to people with unfamiliar customs, cultures, beliefs and ideals. For more information, email Kimberly Niezgoda at kimberly.niezgoda@wilkes. edu or stop by the Center for Global Education and Diversity in the Max Roth Center. @wilkesbeacon nico/e.zukowski@wilkes.edu The Center for Global Education and Diversity and its staff are trained to: - offer useful cross-cultural information - provide support and advocacy for underrepresented and international students - help students connect with multicultural community groups - provide information on Study Abroad experiences, and assist in everyone's cultural development The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski WIikes offers an array of different programs to help expose students to global perspectives. The most recently developed program pairs WIikes students with International students to talk and share experiences. All over campus diversity Is promoted, such as Inside the SUB with the different countries flags or at the Max Ruth Center, home of the Center for Global Education and Diversity. r �.J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon/Briana O'Neil The Beacon/Briana O'Neil Students donate blood with chance to win prizes The American Red Cross held a blood drive Sept. 11 at WIikes University In the Henry Student Center lounge. The blood drl¥e was held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. All participants In the blood drive were ellglble for a chance to win a Fantasy Package donated by the American Red Cross. The prizes Include Terrance Club seats and a meet and greet with all of the NASCAR drivers at the opening ceremony of t he 2015 POCONO 400. Participants were also eligible to win a Sunoco Gas Card and other prizes. The Beacon/Briana O'Neil The Beacon/Briana O'Neil �11 The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Weekend of stars, screams and silver screens By Bill Amos Assitiant L&A&E Editor with each other but also with their fans. The celebrities themselves were excited and glad to come to Wilkes-Barre, accordThere was no shortage of good times ing to David Madison, of Lords Valley, PA, had over the weekend of Fear as it was who headed the promotion of Mr. Hush. anything but fearful, but an all around "As a filmmaker it's amazing to see fans great time and unforgettable experience. come out and talk about a film you made with horror icons from the slasher films of and to know that you've touched so many the late twentieth century. people with your film," Madison said. If you didn't get the chance to come "It's amazing to know that so many people to the Woodlands on state route 315 in have seen your film. It's absolutely mindWilkes-Barre, PA on September 5 through boggling." the 7 to join the wackiness that was Mr. Madison wrote and directed the film Hush's Weekend of fear, then you have "Mr. Hush" which opened the gates for the surely misse~ out. first of Mr. Hush's Weekend of Horror as a With over thirty celebrities in atten- way to promote his film. dance, Mr. Hush brought fun and enterMadison explains that as amazing as it tainment like the natives of the Wyoming was to see how positively fans have reValley may have never seen before. sponded to the Weekend of Fear, the celebIn attendance was Brian O'Halloran of rities have also responded overwhelming"Clerks" fame who explained the advan- ly positive with kindness and generosity tages to coming to a smaller or regional toward the fans. show. Kane Hodder, who appeared in the "You get a convention experience "Hatchet" film series as well as the "Friwithout the cost of going to the bigger day the 13th" franchise as one of the many cities like New York or Philadelphia," to play the unforgettable Jason Voorhees, O' Halloran said. "And, you get the chance couldn't sit still long enough as he took to talk to horror icons like Stephen Geof- every opportunity with his fans to chat and fereys and Kane Hodder. It's not every laugh and even throw jokes back and forth day you get to speak these screen legends. with other "Friday" icon Steve Dash, the I'm a fan of these folks as well." original Jason Voorhees. As legendary as they are on that big "If you do not enjoy meeting people and scary screen where they're best known having fun with people, you should not be stalking their prey from around dark cor- doing it," Kane Hodder said. ners and beyond, the shadows were the "I have always enjoyed interacting with life of the party as they mingled not only the fans and making them have a good time. The money is secondary for me. I know it sounds like bull, but it's true. Anyone who has come to visit me has had a really good time." In the high spirit of the night, it was nothing to see Brad Loree, probably best known for his portrayal as Michael Myers in "Halloween Resurrection," stalking his fans in quiet and bare feet as he laughed and exchanged humorous quips with fellow brethren of the slasher genre. "Put your shoes on, ya bum!" Hodder shouted across the room through a chuckle as Loree posed, flexed and grinned right back on his way to shake things up with visitors around -the room. "Every time I come to these conventions I make new friends," Loree said. "For me, it's the connection with my fellow species and at the end of the day, the guy with the most friends is the guy who wins." Loree emphasized that he was glad to come together with his costars of "Mr. Hush" after four years and how wonderful it was to make three new friends from the "Clerks" film. "When I get home, I'm going to rent it and watch it all over again," Loree stated energetically. Not all the fun was had in the celebrities' signing room, however. Celebrity Karaoke, hosted by Brian O'Halloran Saturday evening after the convention, brought tons of fans flocking to the ballroom to share the stage with their favorite horror film Courtesy of mrhush.net Kane Warren Hodder, who is best known for his portrayal of Jason Voorhees In four films from the Friday the 13th series, chokes Scott Schlaffo, known best as the "Chewlles Gum Guy" from the movie "Clerks." stars. "The Karaoke night was crazy busy," O'Halloran said. "Steve Dash sang 'My Way' by Frank Sinatra. We had wrestler Gene Snitsky sing 'Xanadu.' I mean you're never going to see that on Monday Night Raw." It was not just fun and games, however. Conventions of this nature offer a sense of community for fans to mingle with celebrities and other people who are simply out to meet others who share the same love of the genre that they carry with them. It's a place to network, according to Madison, promoter of Mr. Hush's Weekend of Fear. It is an opportunity to put yourself out there. Edward X. Young, from "Sea of Dust" and the titular character in "Mr. Hush" explains that if you want to see more of the movies you love you have to come and support the genre. "Where else can you come to see original stuff?" Young asks. "The convention is where you come to see something new and if it isn't new there's a different spin on the idea." He explains that the convention is intended to allow young and new filmmakers to grow and express their ideas while getting to meet their icon. It is a place where you can show your new movie or network yourself with celebrities and members of the industry. "I do these conventions all around the coast and they're like big high school reunions," Young said, grinning. "I not only get to reunite with my friends like Brad Loree, who was the protagonist in 'Mr. Hush,' but I get to meet my heroes like Tom Savini. And I get to meet the fans, too." Young expressed his thanks to two fans that changed the course of his career just as he was about to retire, downtrodden and thinking he would never make it. "I almost quit acting until I was recognized in public by Randy and Linda Bartha, who had seen me in a rest stop at one in the morning and knew me from one of my films." They recognized him as the zombie priest in a film called "Late Fee" and at that moment changed the course of his future. "It just goes to show wl.lat it could really mean to an actor to know his work means something to his fan base," Young expressed. "That's why it is so important that you come and support us at the conventions." @wi/kesbeacon william.amos 1@wilkes.edu r �_J 12 The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Brown scores first win as head coach By Daniel Va n Brunt Sports writer The Colonels' football team opened its season with a disappointing loss to the Muhlenberg Mules. However Saturday's game brought Coach Trey Brown his first win and high hopes for the remainder of the season. Marcus Leaf (#4) plays safety for the Colonels. He is proud to say that "the team's energy so far is positive, and they are a family." Leaf gets amped during the pregame speeches, but his adrenaline rush kicks in when he is coming down the stairs approaching the field. Last week against the Mules he felt that played well covering receivers, but thinks that he can improve on communicating with the rest of his defense on the field. "Do your one job of 11, and be the best athlete on the field," said Leaf when describing his view of the game. He was confident the team would bounce back and overcome the Misericordia Cougars with a win. He was right. Coach Brown was impressed with the attitude of the team during the game. He was also pleased that the team played with excitement, but wishes for more cheer from his sideline. Brown thinks a huge part of the loss was due to 'self-inflicting wounds.' He describes these wounds as penalties, turnovers, and mental mistakes. He thinks that if the team limited these they would have made it a closer game. Coach Brown and the rest of the team were ready for the Cougars because theywere able to watch film on them unlike they were able to do with Muhlenberg, since they had not played yet. Like Wilkes, Misericordiaalso came off a tough loss. Last week Misericordia was defeated 55-0 to Utica College at home. Last year, the game against Misericordia went well as Wilkes was able to score 33 points on its way to a 33-14 win. This, however, does not describe how the game went, as the Colonels were only up by a field goal heading into the fourth quarter. The team was able to ra_lly and score 16 points in the fourth quarter. The Colonels responded with a big time win against the Cougars, winning 41-7 in a game that was not played under the best conditions. The rain did not impact quarterback Ryan Dailey as he went on to complete eight passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns. With one of those being to senior Tim Bousson, who leaped up to catch one from Dailey for the first score of the game. Receiver William Deemer was the colonels leading receiver with two catches for 85 yards including a 67 yard reception. Tight ends Jeremy Hartman and Drew Devitt each caiught a touchdown while they went on combine for 110 yards receving. The Colonels look to or Read more on page 13 their first win of the season. Improve to 1-1 on the season. Pictured above is Wilkes defensive back Steven Padillas #34 celebrating after making a tackles. Pictured below is freshman running back Shemar dson #36 staring on his teammates as they take on Miserlcordia. Pictured above is sophomore middle linebacker Michael Condrad #55 staring down the quarterback. Pictured below is junior safety Marcus Leaf who recently made a switch from cornerback to safety this year. �13 The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Continued from page 12 Running back P.J Incremona rushed for 43 yards and two touchdows while teammate Ryan Behrmann rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown. As a team Wilkes went on to rush for 155 yards. The Colonels defense did well in limiting Misericordia to scoring seven points as running back Jeff Puckett would go on to rush for 167 yards and a touchdown. Leading the way for Wilkes on defense was middle linebacker Michael Condrad who would have 11 tackles during the game. Linebacker Nick Gray would have the teams lone sack while finsihing the game with seven tackles. Junior Bryan Mellon averaged 34.5 yards per punt including a 41 yard punt that helped pin the Cougars deep in their own territory. Up next for the Colonels is a matchup with Lycoming College at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Immediately before kickoff, lettermen and letterwomen will be recognized on the field. , Pictured above Is senior tight end Drew Devitt #82 breaking away from defenders as WIikes got their first win. @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Pictured above Is tight end Jeremy Hartman #9 who got some help from a teammate with a block behind him as he would go on to score. Pictured below is wide receiver Tim Bousson #1 catching a pass from Ryan Dailey. Bousson would go on to score a touchdown during the game. Pictured above Is tight end Jeremy Hartman #9 pointing to his family In attendance for the game. r �.J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passaJacqua@wilkes.edu Protecting yourself on the streets of Wilkes-Barre Tips and ..tricks for staying safe on campus, self-defense is crucial to know By Mandy Stickles Assistant Opinion Editor ---------------Within the last year Public Safety has gone one step further in protecting our students and has improved their department tremendously. Wilkes stresses the fact that Public Safety can come to your rescue at any time, and five Public Safety officers are now certified and properly trained to carry a firearm. However, what if you do not have enough time to call Public Safety or you are incapable of even making a call depending the situation you are in? What happens then? . It's a scary thought and needs to be addressed. Knowledge of basic self-defense such as getting out of a choke hold, or defending oneself against an armed assailant can always be useful. Rather than panic, students can act on impulse and learn how to defend themselves properly. The world can be a scary place, tragic events happen; there's no reason to be naYve. Knowing self-defense is a way to deprive the fear that's within. Edward Schicatano, a psychology professor at Wilkes and also a self-defense teach- er; discussed three main aspects everyone must know when it comes to self-defense. First, you must always try to avoid dangerous situations, such as walking home alone at I a.m. Second, be aware of your surroundings: you don't want to make yourself an easy target. Walking while staring at your phone instead of knowing what is going on around you makes you a prime victim. The Beacon/ Mandy Stickles Lastly, look strong While Public Safety may be armed to help on-campus and confident -- good posture is key. crime, It's important to know how to defend yourself. Schicatano has been a martial artist for the to go learn martial arts, go to karate school, past ten years and has been teaching self- or learn to kick high to be able to hit somedefense classes every now and again for the one in the face. past seven. "What you need to learn is how to protect He has done workshops in the past for the yourself and where to hit," Schicatano said. Wilkes psychology club and is more than "It is important to know where to target the willing to teach the classes again. vulnerable areas on the body, such as the "As real self-defense goes, you don't have eyes, temples, or knees." According to him, using a closed fist is not always the best course of action: you could end up breaking your hand or wrist and do more damage to yourself than to your attacker. Utilizing the elbow or knee is a more efficient defense. Learning self-defense is not something to be taken lightly. These skills should only be put to use if you are in serious danger, not just because someone is upsetting you or making you angry. Students have expressed in the past, myself included, that having self-defense classes one or two times a month could be beneficial, helping students to feel safe and s~ e on campus. "I've gone to student affairs in the past and said rm willing to do this, I can teach the self-defense classes," said Schicatano. Since then nothing has really been done · about getting a few classes started for the students. It's time to get the word out and be proactive before something happens. We have a teacher more than willing to do it, so what are we waiting for? @wilkesbeacon amanda.stick/es@wilkes.edu (570) 71- �The Beacon - September 16, 2014 15 Opinion Fandom vs Fanbase: knowing the difference By Elyse Guziewicz Opinion Writer In the past, there has been no question: a group of fans is called a fanbase. However, in recent years, the term "fandom" has risen to popularity. Do not stop reading now! I have looked into it, and there really is a difference. The terms might refer to the same idea -- a group of likeminded fans -- but they describe different attitudes, age ranges, and levels of involvement. I have. gathered together some information to give you the basics on this evolving term, and why it matters for fans of every stripe. There's a fanbase out there for everything imaginable. Pick something, and I can bet that out there somewhere there are at least a few people who like that thing and would call themselves fans . A fanbase is just a group of people that like the same thing, and are willing to say they like that thing. The members can have various amounts of involvement in the fan community, from attending fan conferences that can be as big as San Diego Comic Con (a broad convention for all kinds of geeky stuff) and Otakon (a popular anime convention), or as specific as BotCon (Hasbro's Transformers franchise) or SteamCon (general steampunk) and producing fanart or fanfiction to just watching, reading, or consuming whatever they're a fan of. Courtesy of Bruce Greene It's an easygoing kind of fan group, with the big discussions being Kirk v. Picard or Wars v. Trek. In general, no one fights much, and fanbases keep pretty self-contained -- no crossing over with other groups. At the opposite end of the spectrum we have the fandom. Not everything with a fanbase has a fandom, because a fandom is a group of com- mitted fans who are always vocally interested in their "thing," usually expressing that on a social website such as Tumblr. Just because you're a fan doesn't mean the fandom will accept you. You have to be opinionated; which character is your favorite? Which is the best incarnation/series/season? Most importantly, who do you want to be in a relationship? Because a huge part of fandom is deciding which two characters should be dating. In fact, if you don't ship (short for relationship) what the main group does, you might even be ostracized by the group. Fandom can be alienating; their undying love for the source material is enticing at first but can be frightening after a bit of time. Participation is mandatory. If you can't create, you have to involve yourself in some other way, like blogging about the source or buying fan materials. Fandoms love crossovers, one of the most popular and dominant being "SuperWhoLock," a mashup of the CW's Supernatural and BBCs two popular shows Doctor Who and Sherlock. This group is so popular and so powerful in its sphere of influence that it has driven others to delete their biogs and claims to rule Tumblr. Fandom provides a sense of belonging through their obsessive love for whatever they focus themselves on. There's no reason to try to decide which one is "better," as they each have benefits • and disadvantages. Fanbases are very inclusive, but they don't offer many opportunities for involvement in a community; fandoms can form · rewarding relationships but can become poisonous when someone deviates. It's up to every fan how far they want to go when it comes to involvement in a fan community. @wilkesbeacon e/yse.guziewicz@wilkes.edu Looking for Alaska- continuing the coming of age tradition By Sara Plsak Opinion Writer With all the buzz surrounding John Green 's novel, "The Fault in Our Stars," I decided to examine some of his other published works of fiction . I borrowed a friend's copy of Green's novel, Looking for Alaska and quickly became engrossed in the novel. From the start of the text one thing becomes clear; this book can be easily compared to some of our favorite novels. First, allow me to state that this book 's intended audience is geared towards high school students, for which marketing this audience is not without controversy. Considering the reading public's love of young adult fiction, the world of high school students is not an awful place to be for a writer. In fac t, John Green 's characters make reliving your young adult years more enlightening than one would believe. "Looking for Alaska" fo llows Miles "Pudge," a young man who is obsessed with memorizing fa mous last words, in his search for a "Great Perhaps." This search leads him to a mysterious girl named Alaska. The chronological set-up of the novel allows Green to fully develop his characters in each given situation. There is no denying Green's ability to have a character jump off the page. In fact, character development is John Green's greatest quality as a writer. In this case, even the secondary characters are dynamic, having dual motivation, while using their vast emotion to play a vital role in Mile's life. Character development is an author's bread and butter. A beloved character that spans generations is the Holy Grail to an author. John Green creates characters that have this potential. By the end of the nove l, these characters ass ist the reader in discovering that by " looking" for Alaska, the reader finds more of themselves than they realize. This is the very reason the re'ading public grav itated to Green's other work, "The Fault in Our Stars." In both of his works, Green creates characters we can see, feel , touch and ultimately relate to. His characters jump off the page at the reader and in the case of "The Fault in Our Stars," Green's larger than life characters jump off the forever immortalizing big screen. Green's characters allow the reader to laugh and cry with Gus and Hazel and the same can be said for Miles and Alaska. As a reading public, we can trace our love fo r wonderful characters in Bildungsroman, or coming of age stories, further back than j ust recent New York Times best se llers. A similar story lies in J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye." A more recent comparison can be Stephen Chbosky's 1999s novel, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then both J.D . Salinger and Stephen Chbosky should be pleased with Green's continuation of the coming of age novel. The comparison between these four novels does not end here. All three books share two universal story-telling must haves: characters coming of age and intrinsic, unresolved mystery/emotion. With Green 's popularity on the rise, only time will tell if "Looking for Alaska" and his character Miles will be forever embraced by teenage readers just as "The Catcher in the Rye" and the character Holden Caulfield were. However, there are a few simple reasons these types of novels keep reappearing. Reason One : You just might find the truth about the harsh realities of life. Reason Two : Growing up is hard enough ; it helps to have someone/ something to relate to just ask Holden Caulfield, Charli e and now Miles Halter. Reason Three: We all make mistakes in life. These mistakes do not define us; it is how,,we handle these mistakes that shape our lives. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu r �..J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 . Opinion 16 Bleacher's ''Strange Desire'' album review By Eric Casey Staff Writer Bleachers have been quite the mystery here in the states ever since their hit alternative song "I Wanna Get Better" was released in February. It's like they're the equivalent to British modern soul band Jungle who have been releasing singles since last year, and hid their faces during shows until Glastonbury this past July. Anyway, Bleachers seem to be more of a Jack Antonoff experiment than a whole new group. If you don't know anything about Jack Antonoff I won't call you out .. .I swear! He's the lead guitarist from the band Fun. Bleachers released a video for the aforementioned single in March which features comedian Rheta from Parks & Recreation and was directed by his girlfriend, actress Lena Dunham. Since then Bleachers have been appearing on all the late night shows and even festivals like Firefly and Glastonbury. The promotion for the album "Strange Desire" has been unorthodox and hilarious. At one point a few months ago, there was a hotline number you can call and a recording of Jack would be on the other line giving some options. One was for a bizarre story of him and a clown, and another was a preview for a new song called "Shadow." So far "I Wanna Get Better" has reached# 1 on the Billboard Alternative songs chart, and # 101 on the Hot 100 chart, just barely missing fr. "Strange Desire" debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Once he chose the album cover, Move On," which is actually not too he had it on a birthday cake and pre- shabby, albeit the weakest song on here. sented it to a bunch of fans at a show. 30 year old Jack Antonoff's inspiOn July 15th they released a near half ration came from unfortunate events hour long mock telethon that gave off such as his sister dying from brain canan '80s flashback. cer when he was 18, panic attacks after Speaking of which, the debut album 9/1 I, and his cousin dying in the Iraq comes off as something you might have war. listened to by yourself in the bedroom He wrote these songs just recently while you questioned a terrible life though . Mostly, he wrote during the choice you made at a drunken escapade last tour with Fun. as they went to variduring a high school party of the year. ous countries. Something so bad happened that your Jack isn't a bad song writer as he girlfriend/boyfriend is now getting it has written tunes for Sara Bar~illes and on with someone you despise from the Tegan and Sara. The indie-pop album hockey team . Keep in mind if it was is catchy with over the top anthem s 1985 that's what you would have done ... including highlights such as "Wild right? [editor's note: the Beacon does Heart," "Shadow," "I Wanna Get BetNOT encourage nor endorse underage ter," and "Like A River Runs." drinking}. I usually decode some of the songs This album is filled with so many on reviews, but I was more interested in '80s vibes that you can put out St. El- the sound and concepts of these songs mo's fire with it. and not necessarily the lyrics. It's kind of like Robyn meets Tears Bleacher's "Strange Desire" is guarFor Fears and Depeche Mode at the anteed to be one of your fall soundtracks club and suddenly they start dancing this year. to Grimes ... oh wait, she's actually featured in the album's track titled "Take Me Away." Surprisingly, it's actually not the most , . , . @wilkesbeacon random collaboration on the record. Yoko Ono has a part in "I'm Ready To ~ eric.casey@wilkes.edu "Meatballs" retro-movie review, one for the ages By JIii Reifsnyder Contributing Writer As summer comes to a close and the school year starts settling in, I'm already reminiscent of my summer shenanigans and favorite summertime movies. In this week's retro-review I take a look at Bill Murray's breakthrough film, "Meatballs", filmed in 1979. A truly hidden treasure for you to discover. This movie was one of many firsts. It sparked the beautiful relationship between Murray and director Ivan Reitman, who continued on to direct Ghostbusters I and II, as well as Stripes, all of which Murray starred in. Harold Ramis was one of the writers of this film, marking the first collaboration between Murray and Ramis, who continued to work together many years after this movie. With a very basic plot, the story takes place at Camp North Star, a summer camp populated by teens that don't fit into the normal social clicks outside of camp, but when together find friendship in each other. However, they can't fully escape as they find rivalry in the 'jock" camp across the way, with whom they compete with at the end of the summer. Tripper, played by Murray, is an unpredictable counselor with an eccentric sense of humor and lack of care for camp policies. His character reminds me of that one adult that always treats teenagers with respect and equality, and has the reputation as the cool teacher or in this case, counselor, that breaks all the rules while maintaining a sense of authority. Most of the actors had no career before this film, and very little after, adding to the movies quaint charm of a summer classic. The actors, being unrecognizable, are relatable to those ofus who didn't fit in as teens, while carrying a sense of summer shenanigans and sarcastic slapstick throughout their many adventures. This is a modest, simple movie at best, without a lot of special effects or fancy set design, but the genius lies in the dialogue and direction of the film. The age of the time period is reflected by the men's short shorts, disco music, and language, while showing the struggles of adolescents that are still faced today. The plots been seen dozens of times, but the one-liners, unique adventures, and Murray's nonchalance make this a memorable movie. This movie reflects the great times of summer, including friendship, competition, panty raids, summer romance, and memorable late nights, that make a summer worth having. Although this movie didn't get the cult following that Murray's other movies seemed to amass, I feel this is a gross underestimation of its true beauty and genius. It's the perfect combination offeeling good, wit, comedy, and teen angst that any summer camp movie requires. I highly suggest any Murray fan give his breakthrough film a chance before his fame and glory, he's completely fantastic. • ( �The Beacon - Se tember 16, 2014 Opinion 17 Fantasy Football 2014: Winners & Losers Week 3 starters and how to dominate your fantasy league By Frank Passalacqua Opinion Editor Fantasy football ltas become increasingly popular each and every season. For those who do not follow sports, or do not know what a "fantasy team" is, it is exactly as it sounds. The owner is in a "fantasy league," with the league usually containing about ten other friends. ead of the typical NFL teams and rosters, you, the fantasy owner, get to draft an entite team to yourself and manage that team ~k to week. It may sotmd confusing, but to any experienced fantasy owner, it is addicting and contains all the bragging rights in the world. Bragging rights. Want those? Want to bow the best players to start and who to bench? In this article. I will list some, of the best starts and ~ ; f o r the rest of the upcoming week 3. ..) ~~pstpf WQlf ~ inflQ-PJ'IIS ach ~ htek and reallY r ~ zero some tips and hints never 1mrt anybody. M , the Saints are ays spot on alllii~E tmmy Graham and rookie ~ , Cooks to have a big game as well. Next is Matthew Stafford of the Lions. acing the Green Bay Packers, I think the Stafford-Megatron connection will b~ extra strong that night. The Packers have one of the worst defensive units in the league, and if week I was any indication of how Calvin Johnson will be playing this season, I think Stafford will light up the Packer's D and throw 3 touchdowns for 32 points. What quarterback in week 3 should you isit? Peyton Manning. After seeing Peyton's performance against the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl, I do not expect this to be any different. As Manning goes into Seattle for this game, I cannot see that feared Seattle defense not have a repeat performance on that side of the ball. Manning is usually a no-brainer on a weekly basis to start, but llgllinst the Seahawks, I struggle to believe that we will break 20 points. Next are the running backs. Adrian Peterson is usuallys monster on ing up defenses week to week. Orleans, a team who always struggle4 against the running game, I think we will see AP in his true form. Projections have Peterson g ;l,oints, with 122 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Star\ him pp. To go along with AP, keep an eye on LeSean McCoy of the Philadelphia Eagles. McCoy, now paired with Darren Sproles, Had a slow start to his season, but against ,a team like Washington, I think it will be Shady's coming out party. For both running yards and in the screen game, McCoy should break 20 points for his fantasy owners and be back on track to lead the league in rushing as he did last season. Who should be benched? Matt Forte for the Chicago Bears. Despite the New York Jets' questionable offense and secondary, they actually have a scary defensive-line that should be acknowledged. In week 1 when fantasy owners got left down as Maurice Jones-Drew only racked up 11 yards on the ground the entire game ... yeah. Forte- wants to be considered an elite running back in this league, and has shown flashes of why he should be in the past, but disregard him in any discussion when he is up against the Jets. If he even gets 10 points, it will be a miracle. Now are the wide receivers. It was mentioned earlier, and the answer to everyone's prayers is Calvin Johnson. A ~ t the Packers, Megatron is projected to earn 21 points for his owners, anti I say that is the bare minimum. In week I against the Giants, Johnson scored 29 points, with the majority of that comiI3$ in the fir t half. Again, against the Packers, I would not be shocked if he broke 30 points. Second up, Brandon Marst\all. Just a few paragraphs ago, I mentioned how Matt Forte will have a tough day on the ground, and that will likely be true. So in order for the Bears have a fighting chance, they must obviously attack through the air. And that they will. Having receivers like Marshall and Alshon Jeffery is a scary thought for any defensive unit, let alone like the Jets' secondary where nothing is certain. Expect Marshall to have a huge game, outplaying his projected score of 17 points. Now for the opposition, sit DeSean Jackson this week. This matchup of the Redskins against the Eagles brings the first time DeSean returns to his former home, Philadelphia. Usually, I would expect DeSean to have a lights-out game every week, but against his former team, I think he will be a bust. The pressure, the Philly defense knowing how DeSean works, and the downfall of RGIII are all factors going into the game that I predict will deep DJax under 10 points. Since we are talking about receivers, I might as well throw in the tight end talks as well. I will keep it short but I like fmmy Graham against the Vikings. Graham is al- ready one of the best receivers in tb,e ~ e and as I mentioned e a r l ~ ~ hav, a field day that w~ putting Ora'tiint the top of his target list. Graham is pro jected to score 22 points. To the contrary, I do not like the match of Jason Witten against the St. Louis Rams Week I was a beautiful nightmare for Ton Romo (Go Eagles), and with a defensiv line like the Rams have, 1 see Tony Rom , under a lot of pressure, not giving Witte the time of day in this matcbup. Rounding this out are the defensiv teams. Start the Texans. Eli Manning is a turn over machine who lost his way in the NFL and the Houston Texans can make him col lapse easily. When Eli is rushed, he the ball over- hello J,J. Watt. The Texan are projected to score 12 points, but cannot see the Giants offense scoring to frequently, so I would say around 15-2 points for the Texans D. Ending this list of fantasy predictions, am not too big on the Dallas defense thi , week. Ironically, they are projected to b the highest scoring defensive in week with 17 points, but scratch that. The Cowboys defense is nothing sho of a mess, and I cannot wait to watch Za Stacy, Kenny Britt and Tavon Austin carv up the field. @randomfrankp frank.passa/acqua@Wilkes.edu r �.J 18 The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Men's Soccer looks -t o make Wilkes defeated . Baptist Bible Colleg~ 5-0 scoring three goals in the first seven minutes of the game. Freshman forward Eric McAnena netted his first two goals of career. • By Andre Spruell Sports writer Wilkes University's men's head soccer coach, Phil Wingert, has been at the .helm for the Colonels the last 33 seasons. After finishing 9-6-1 the previous season, Wingert hopes to have an improved season this year and for the team to achieve the goal it has set this season, which is to reach the Freedom Conference playoffs. He hopes so because the current seniors have not been able to reach this goal. Despite starting off the season 1-4, the Colonels added a big win last Wednesday night over Baptist Bible College, with a resounding 5-0 victory. Three goals came in the first seven minutes of the game, one from senior forward Eric McAnena, and two from freshman forward Adam Snyder. The freshman's two goals were the first of his collegiate career. In the second half, McAnena went on to score once again in the 69th minute. Another freshman, midfielder Matt Lindo ' from Hazlet, New Jersey, was able to join the scoring party and net in another goal in the 89th minute . The next game for the Colonels is Wednesday when the team travels to Elizabethtown to face-off against the Blue Jays at 7 p.m.s The Colonels hope to notch another victory on their belts so they can achieve their goal of making the Freedom Conference playoffs for this senior group led by forward captain Eric McAnena, defender captain Ryan Joyce, midfielder captain Tyler Young, defender captain Geoffrey Arentz, goalkeeper The Beacon/Purvit Patel John Lesko #6 & Ian Moyer #22 and the rest of the team look to make the playoffs for the first time since 2009 Patrick Loube, and the back-up keeper Kyle Romm. When asked about how his team is, Coach Wingert replied saying, "It's a very close knit group, it's a good mixture of experience players with good senior leadership. So it's a good group of seniors, but there's also a mixture of juniors and sophomores, and a pretty talented freshmen class as well." Some players that contribute to this mixture are junior captain Eddie Metzger, sophomore defender John Stoner, who was expected to have a big year but unfortunately suffered a serious injury five minutes into the first game, junior midfielders Hunter Murray and Justin Weaver. Two members of the freshman class that have earned starting positions and have made an immediate impact are midfielder Austin Kubin and defender Casey Ritsick. What is unique about this team is that even though they do not have any pre game rituals or anything of that nature, Coach Wingert defers pre-game speeches to his seniors so they can fire up the squad and rally them to victory. According to Wingert, he does this because according to him he is not a real "rah-rah, bite the head of the snake off in the locker room before the game kind of coach." This method has been working for Coach Wingert the last 33 seasons, and he hopes that they can finish the season strong to achieve the goal of bringing the senior class to the Freedom Conference playoffs. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu �19 The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Fi81d Hockey looks to get back to NCAA playoffs By Grant Rogers Sports Writer Sara Myers returns to helm to lead the Wilkes University women's field hockey team. She last held the Wilkes headcoaching job from 2005-2010. The Lady Colonels are curren4).y 1-3, getting their win against Union College 3-0 and losses came from No. 2 Salisbury University, Juniata College and Arcadia University. "We just have minor things we need to work on, I know when we fix these little issues we will be back on track," said senior Stephanie Hahn. Still very early ·in the season, the Lady Colonels look to get back to the NGAA playoffs like last season. With returning players and some of the new talent brought into the team, the Lady Colonels feel very confident about having a strong season. "All our returners are very important to our team. We are just really going to work hard we really have any amazing team and a lot of talent I know when we all come together we can make playoffs again," said Stephanie Hahn. Lady Colonels recently took on Arcadia University at Schmidt Stadium. Arcadia took a 1-0 lead 19:42 into the game and added the second goal 42:49 to end the scoring for the game. Wilkes six shots in the first half. Arcadia had three shots in the first half. In the second half Wilkes had Junior back Cristina Harrison #26 looks to pass the ball to a teammate in a game against Arcadia University three shots compared to Arcadia's six shots. Wilkes finished the day with nine shots, 4 of which were on target. Arcadia also had nince shots, seven of which were on target. Lauren Burrows made her first start in goal for the Lady Colonels and finished the day with 5 saves. Mia De Plato had 4 saves for the Knights. The lady Colonels will be back in action The lady Colonels still have many games on Saturday September 20th at 1:00 P.M. in left in the season. Reading, Pa, followed by Albright College "We are focusing on coming together and Manhattanville College. as a team as well as working on our minor @wilkesbeacon mistakes. Ifwe do that we can win the game • rant.rogers@wilkes.edu this week." said Hahn. Lady Colonels fall to Lancaster Bible College By J.T. Keer Sports Writer f Lancaster Bible College captured the final two sets, following a 1-1 tie, to defeat the Lady Colonels 3-1. With the loss Wilkes fell to 3-2, while Lancaster Bible College improved to 3-5. Lancaster Bible College got out the gate cooking and took the first set 25-19. However, the Lady Colonels answered back right away with a down to the wire 26-24 victory. The last two matches, the Lady Colonels sluggish play came back to bite them and they lost both 25-15 and 25-21 respectively. Lancaster Baptist College waas led by junior setter Hannah Derr, with 31 assists, senior right side hitter Katie Comber, with 14 kills, and junior outside hitter Joanna Butala, with 25 digs. Junior setter Megan Powers, who finished the game with 30 assists, wants to take it as a teaching moment for future matches. "Tuesday night really brought out all of the small things that we need to work on as a team," Powers said. "Our communication was lacking and we were very slow on defense. I give a lot of credit to Lancaster Bible though, they didn't let anything touch the floor on their side. We're hoping to make up for the loss with 2 big wins this weekend." The lady Colonels had some nice performances from Senior libero, Erin Nothstein, freshman middle hitter, Ellen Mook, freshman middle hitter, Madison Sophomore outsider hitter Ally Paskas (#6) and the rest of the Lady Colonels look to bounce back as they begin conference play September 17th when they face off with the Mlserlcorlda Cougars. Scarfaro and sophomore outside hitter, Ally After a tough loss on the road, the Lady play versus Misericordia University on Paskas. Colonels will return to action this weekend September 17. N?thstein led all players _with a game h_igh looking to redeem themselves, with 2 @wilkesbeacon 30 ~gs. Mook, added 11 kills and four d_1gs, important matches against Swarthmore _ ifohnathan.keer@wilkes.edu "".h1le fellow fr~shman, Scarfaro,_ had eight College and Cabrini College in the kills and five digs. Paskas, provided seven Swarthmore tournament in Swarthmore kills and six digs. PA before starting Freedom Conferenc~ r �.J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 • The Beacon/David Lee "The first game went far better than expected and we all had fun. We're looking forward to another show," said Drum Major Sofia Soares, shown above. The Beacon/David Lee "The marching band's progress has been staggering, even in its infancy.. .! could tell this program is off to an incredible start," said sophomore Derek Jolley, shown above. "[Because of marching band] I do feel like I socially fit in here at school. I know some more upperclassmen than most freshmen would," said freshman Rebecca Voorhees. �The Beacon - September 16, 2014 21 • ~ We are currently taking applications for••• Photographers Social media gurus Videographers Advertising reps Bloggers Copy editors and more! Graphic Designers NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. WE'LL TRAIN YOU. HE BEACON The news of today reported by the Journalists of tomorrow. The Bea con is under new management. Help us help you. Become a part of the new team today! We offer Payment fo-r fflany-Of tlii-ab0v8-positions $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ r �_J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 22 Women's soccer team looks to bounce back By J.T. Keer Sports writer The Wilkes University Lady Colonels are off to a slow start with a record of 2-3 . With that being said there are many positives to take out of the start they are having. The team took a trip out to Schenectady, NY for a mini tournament against the host Union College, and UMass Boston. They split the trip with a win over UMass, but a heartbreaking 0-2 loss to Union. The Colonels have high aspirations for themselves. As of now, Senior Katie Hughes is the Colonels leading scorer with two goals, followed by Brittany Gurreri and Micaela Oliverio each posting one. Junior Sara Wasley starting Midfielder for Wilkes, who has an assist on the season, has this to say "We really are working on keeping possession of the ball for a majority of the game, winning 50/50 balls, and scoring early in the game." Wasley is from Whitehall, Pennsylvania and has made an instant impact on the team from the moment she stepped onto campus. Playing in the majority of the games her freshman and sophomore years, as she even started in fourteen of them as a sophomore. She has scored three goals, and assisted another three through her first two years. As a junior now on the team, she is expected to be a leader on the field. She has started in every game so far for Wilkes. When asked about her personal goals for the season she replied, "I am also working on keeping possession within the team, and being a leader for my teammates since we have a lot of young players with twelve new freshman that came this year." This quote in particular shows her passion, and how important being a leader on the team is too her. She is expecting nothing less than a successful season from her teammates The Colonels are still awaiting their home opener, and even their conference opener. With all of their games so far being away they have had a hard time adjusting. Although they are off to a slow start, if they begin to play well in their conference games it will allow them to make it to playoffs, and hopefully win the conference. Wilkes first home game is on Saturday, September 13, at 5:30 pm against Gwynedd Mercy. Conference play does not begin until October 4th when they will face off against Desales University who they have not lost against since 2008. The Colonels plan to turn around their • rough start, "I think we have to work hard in practice and then apply what we've been working on into our games" said Wasley when asked about the teams rough start this season. Wilkes Women's Soccer team is not used to losing by any means, with records over .500 in the last few seasons; they are expect nothing less this season. ,... @wilkesbeacon U:) johnathan.keer@wilkes.edu Cross country program is focused on improving By Brandon Gubltosa Sports Editor Men's and women's cross country coach Nicholas Wadas is currently entering his seventh season as head coach. The men's and women's cross country program has been around since 1979 but was stopped in 1993. After a 15 year absence, the program was finally put back together in 2008 and they hired Nicholas Wadas, a graduate of Misericordia University. While at Misericordia, Wadas was a member of the cross country team. He earned second team All-Pennsylvania Athletic Conference honors in 2000, 2001 and 2002. He was also a five-time member of the PAC All-Academic Team and was chosen as a Division III Academic All-American in 2002. The cross country teams opened up their seasons Aug. 29, competing in the Misericordia Invitational. The women's team was able to finish third while the men's team finished fourth. Freshman Cassandra Papp led the women's squad with a time of 17:24.61 for 16th place. On the men's side, freshman Adam Davis finished 14th overall with a time of 17:45.35, while freshman Jordan Lindley finished right behind with a time of 17:47.95 that was good for 16th place. Coach Wadas is not concerned about the team's finish in their first race of the season as he considers it a "warm-up meet." "It is early in the season and I'm not that focused on how fast we are running so far," said Wadas in an interview. · In the Colonel's next race, the heat and humidity were rough according to coach Wadas as it affected runners for every team at the 42nd annual Dutchmen Invitational hosted by Lebanon Valley College. The men's team was able to finish seventh, while the women's team finished eighth. Leading the women's squad again was freshman Cassandra Papp with a time of 22:25 for 35th place. Following her were teammates Christine Klingel and Regan Murphy who finished right behind her with times of 22:39 and 22:43 which were good enough for 37th and 38th place. For the men's team, Tyler Sutton led the way with a time of 30:30 for 33rd place. While teammates Dan Lykens and Tim Jurkowski finished second and third for the Colonel's finishing with times of 30:32 and 30:34. Up next for the Colonels is a meet Sept. 20, where they will compete at the Dickinson Short/Long Invitational in Carlisle, Pa. Wadas said his goal for the year is to improve. "At this point for the girls our best finish is 10th place in the MAC, and 8th place for guys since they started the program back up in 2008," said Wadas. When asked about the development of the program here at Wilkes, Wadas said that "just having a cross country program doesn't allow us to build as fast as we probably could of if we had a track and field program here. But regardless of that, even if we still had a program here it would still take time." Lately Wadas has been getting more aggressive with his recruiting tactics. He calls it "expanding his horizons," as he is looking to recruit kids from Ohio, New Hampshire, and Virginia. He is not only recruiting by their performances in high school, but is mainly looking at what they want to major in. "I don't want to cheat a kid and have him leave here with a degree he did not want," said Wadas. Like all of the coaches here at Wilkes, Wadas always remembers that his runners are students first and makes sure that cross country does not become a big time consumption for them. According to Wadas, "you can still do well as runner in Division III, there are many Division III teams we run against that have beat Division I teams in races." @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 16, 2014 23 r �.J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 a the legendary taste ls in Town! www.grottopizzapa.com te menu of PizS1 Subs, & More! (570) 331.321a Delivery to Wilkes campusl MONDAYS 1Regular 12" Pizza w/1 Topping - just $4.99! TUESDAYS get1 FREE • Do you own a basjness or bawe an · • apcomHla ewen1 ancl wan11o 1•eacb I 6,000 clten1s a week1 Le1 us bel I 1W ADWEll'IISl ■G wt111 The Beacon! I 1111• _, a paae 1o lkortlers � 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>. 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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/. 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Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Alumni Association plans homecoming festivities, celebrates alumni By Sarah Bedford News Editor • Homecoming festivities are to begin on Friday and continue through Sunday afternoon. Homecoming is organized through the Alumni Office, which is staffed by Bridget Giunta, Jacki Lukas, and Mary Simmons; The Alumni Board of Directors; Homecoming Committee; and the student homecoming team. The Alumni Association Board of Directors and the Homecoming Committee are composed of a group of volunteers who work throughout the year to come up with ideas for homecoming events. This year, graduating classes whose years end in fours's and nine's will be having reunions . It is also the class of 1964's 50th reunion. "They have a special celebration that's only for their class," said Lukas. The big event at this year's Homecoming is the "Share the_ Spirit" Celebration on Saturday evening in the Marts gymnasium. At the event, special guests, Bo Ryan class of 1969, and "Colonel Bob" class of 1989, will be in attendance. Ryan is the head coach of Wisconsin Badgers basketball team and also a member of Wilkes Hall of Fame. "Colonel Bob" will be sporting his costume at the "Share the Spirit" event as well. The Tailgate Tent will also be on Saturday at 11 a.m., at the Ralston Athletic Complex. Here, the classes will meet along with The Beacon, WCLH, A-List, Sidhu School of Business, letterman and letterwomen, and communication studies, psychology, and political science majors. A lot of planning goes into the event and through the assistance of the volunteers and the student team, this event is made possible. "We compile a student team to help us with a lot of our Homecoming duties ... we expect over 500 people to come back to campus," said Lukas. This year, there are roughly 30 students as part of this team; their duties range from filling bags, making signs and greeting people. Lukas commented that, "it's also a great opportunity for them to network with alumni." Senior Political Science major and second time volunteer, Peter Tuzzo agreed, "I really enjoy the opportunity to meet Alumni and being behind the scenes to prepare for the exciting weekend." "We have our veterans who do it for multiple years in a row... we also do a The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski° Anthony Bartoli and Sarah Kennedy work together in the Annette Evans Al umni House and help coordinate homecoming activites. In the above photo, the two are seen hard at work, ensuring a successful homecoming week. "He is a very well-known coach ... people who don't know or aren't associated with Wilkes know of him," said Lukas." "Colonel Bob" is an iconic alumni who has symbolized the Wilkes school spirit for that era. "He was the mascot here at Wilkes when he was a student and he is a legend on campus," said Giunta. call out to the student body to look for volunteers and we give flyers at orientation so students know about it before they even get to campus," said Giunta on student recruitment. Lukas recalled when she was a student at Wilkes how the team was not as large; "it's growing every year," she said. Along with being a great opportunity Courtesy of the Alumni Association for current Colonels, alumni also enjoy the student involvement. "They love to see what a slice of life is like at Wilkes in the now," commented Giunta. Not only has the student body been able to be involved through the student team, but this year, the Alumni Office created a poster board contest which allows clubs to create displays. These displays will be hung in the Henry Student Center Concourse this week for alumni to view. They will be asked to vote on their favorite poster and the winning club receives a pizza party from the Alumni Office. Some students are also given the opportunity to attend some of the events Courtesy of Alumni Association with alumni throughout the weekend. "We provide student tickets to the Colorful trifold poster made by the organizations or majors that have reunions. WIikes Sociology/Criminology Club "Usually the advisor or faculty member or student club leader decides how they give out those tickets" said Giunta. The office works with the numerous Homecoming Sept 24th- 27th departments on campus who are interested in having reunions; this year's group has recurring reunions as well as the Beacon and Wed- Riverfront Concert 8pm WCLH celebrating anniversaries. Throughout the year, the Alumni office also plans events for classes and departments Thurs- Greenway Pep Rally which are planning to have events. ?pm On average, between 600-800 people usually attend the Homecoming events however, weather plays a factor. Regardless, Fri- Mohegan Sun Formal "we have strong registrations at this point," said Giunta. Dance Homecoming activities morning and continue afternoon. begin Friday until Sunday @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Sat- Wilke - vs. Lycoming 1pm �Tue Beacon - September 23, 2014 News 8 University awarded $3 million in state funding for engineering labs By James Jaskolka Editor-in-Chief Wilkes University received a $3 million grant from the State of Pennsylvania to be used to renovate the Stark Learning Center and create state-of-the-art engineering laboratories. The grant, presented by Gov. Tom Corbett at a press conference Sept. 19, requires Wilkes to match the funding, essentially providing $6 million in renovations. Specifically, the grant will allow the College of Science and Engineering to develop laboratories for nanotechnology, bioengineering and additive manufacturing. Corbett called the investment "seed money," noting it is expected to create and retain nearly 300 jobs in the area down the road. "I look at this as an investment not just for today or tomorrow, but for generations to come," he said. "[The renovations] will prepare the future workforce of the 21st century. They'll generate income and money back to the local community, and more importantly, they'll create opportunity for a better way of life for thousands of Pennsylvanians. I believe that any investment that improves the classroom experience of a college student is an investment truly worth making." Wilkes University President Patrick Leahy said the grant will help revitalize SLC and allow the university to conduct state-of-the-art teaching and research in three emerging fields. This, in turn, p will strengthen the overall appeal of the university and the surrounding community. "Our goal is to secure Wilkes University's place as one of the nation's finest small universities. This grant, coming just one year after opening the Cohen Science Center, provides a significant step forward in achieving that goal," he said. Leahy also stated that he considers Wilkes a "priv:ate institution with a public purpose," and that the new funding will reinforce this idea. "Our purpose is to educate more individuals in this valley, and to be a force for positive economic development in the community.... This one grant will allow these purposes to continue for years and years to come." Senior Zachary Tomasura spoke on behalf of the department at the conference, citing the benefit of the grant. "As a senior pursuing dual degrees in electrical and mechanical engineering, I can confidently say that these investments . The Beacon/Gabby Glinlcsi into the engineering curriculum will ensure Gov. Tom Corbett announced a $3 million grant for WIikes last Friday alongWilkes' position as an institution at the side WIikes President Patrick Leahy, Mayor Tom Leighton and others. forefront of technology." VJ.. Three new state of the art laboratories: The Beacon/Gabby Glinlcsi Patrick Leahy expresses thanks to those who made the grant possible. THE BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Editor-in-Chief; James Jaskolka Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Adviser: Dr. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director: Shawn Carey Nanotechnology: This lab will support teaching and research in nanotechnology and will be located on the fourth floor of Stark Leaming Center. One of the most cutting-edge fields of research today, nanotechnology involves understanding and controlling matter at the microscopic scale. Most high-powered electronics, like smartphones, use nanotechnology. It also has application in fields such as medicine, manufacturing and the semiconductor industry. The grant allows Wilkes to make use of $500,000 worth of nanotechnology equipment donated by Fairchild Semiconductor. Wilkes will be the only university in the area with a focus on this field of study. Additive Manufacturing: An emerging field that includes things like 3D printing, this lab will become a part of the Applied Manufacturing Center, which is located on the lower floor of SLC. It is planned to take up 8,000 square feet. Bioengineering: This lab will allow for advanced wotk and research to be conducted. It is specifically for the fields of microscopy, robotics and computational sciences. Wilkes currently offers a master's degree in bioengineering. "' @wi/kesbeacon James.Jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2014-15 News Editor: Sarah Bedford L&A&E Editor: Nicole Zukowski Opinion Editor: Frank Passalaqua Sports Editor: Brandon Gubitosa Asst. News Editor: Justin Topa Asst. L&A&E Editor: Bill Amos Asst. Opinion Editor: Mandy Stickles Advertising Director: Rasha Shaker Now taking applications for advertising reps. Payment available. Contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu r �C ..J ?'f! • The Beacon - September 23, 2014 1/i 4 News Upward Bound grants college experience to high school students, ''Where Your Dreants Have a Chance to Grow'' By Sara Plsak Staff Writer Upward Bound, a Wilkes University affiliated program, is a 100% federally funded educational program. Upward Bound began at Wilkes University in 1967 and with the commencing of classes on Sept. 18, has seen a start to another successful year. According to current program director Dawn Harding, the goal of Upward Bound "is to provide high school students with better opportunities to attend college," a goal that Wilkes' Upward Bound has superseded. "Last year, 100% of Wilkes Upward Bound graduates have continued onto post secondary education. One third of the graduates are currently freshman students attending Wilkes University," Harding stated. The Upward Bound program is not Wilkes recruitment orientated but instead, the program offers students academic instruction, financial aid education, tutoring and career guidance to junior and senior high school students so these students can attend and be successful members of the college of their choosing. According to Harding, the program requires students to come from "low income families" and be "first generation college students." Two-thirds of Upward Bound students occupy Evans Hall. While residing on campus, students complete four academic classes and two special interest classes. Students also have the opportunity to participate in a career mentorship program. Tutoring and SAT prep is also offered throughout both the academic year, as well as the summer session. Harding states, "The concept of the program is designed to break the cycle of poverty through education." She is also quick to add that "students never pay for any of the services provided." All of this work is not without play as students participate in "enrichment field trips." Some past trips include the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, Eckley Miners' Village, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and attending a Broadway play. Trips to college campuses are also provided. More information on Upward Bound can be found on the Wilkes University website as well as at the Upward Bound offices located on the third floor of Conyngham Hall. The Beacon/ Sara Pisak It is important to note that famous alumni of Upward Bound programs include Oprah Upward Bound works to give high school students a college opportunity at Winfrey, Angela Bassett, John · Quinones no cost. and Director Dawn Harding. students fulfill both requirements, while students, who are helping their "dreams one third meet one of the requirements. grow," meet on campus Thursday nights to Upward Bound abides by the motto participate in two academic classes. A six@wilkesbeacon "Where Your Dreams Have a Chance week summer session is also conducted. sara.pisak@wilkes.edu to Grow." The current 125 high school This is a residential program where LUNCH BUFFET & CA"J-ERING c.•r~ /e z;,.:-tlt.~ Ot>EN 6 DAYS A WEEK i\10N-'l'IJUR: 11 A.l\1. - 9 P.J\1. 1-lllf),1\ Y: 1 A.M.- 10 r.i\1. Si\'1 URl)A l'': U:JO J\1.- tO PJ\t. (.l()S J) (lN SUNl)A 'l"S • . arre �The Beacon - September 23, 2014 News 5 "Flex Dollar" program working; dining options ~ to be discussed, changed throughout t he year By Jennifer Baron Staff Writer The Flex Dollars program has been at Wilkes University since late in the fall semester of 2006. Even though it has been around now for eight years, people are still unsure of how Flex Dollars actually function. In fact, many students were unaware of the fact that the Flex Dollars were not working properly at the start of the school year, and they are still not fully functional. Dr. Mark Allen, Dean of Student Affairs, has the explanation fo r this. In May of 2014, the old Flex Dollars provider, which was a part of the Sodexo Corporation, ceased to do busi ness with Wilkes. Wilkes immediately found another independent company to take over F ie~ Dollars. However, the new provider had to re-negotiate with all of the local businesses to have them sign on with the new Flex Dollars policy. This was all supposed to be taken care of before the commencement of fall classes, but there was a software compatibility issue with the computers. The system the new company has for calculating and charging Flex Dollars was incompatible with the system at Wilkes. Because of this, Wilkes had to do a software overhaul and update the .,rIT the office of Campus Support Services at (570)-408-2349. As for unused Flex and Dining Dollars, they will carry over from the fall semester to the spring semester, but they are not carried over to the next academic year. A major point that Allen stresses has to do with the food service program at Wilkes in general. He wants to make sure that all students are aware that, this year, The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski . . t?ere will be an overhaul on After technology Issues with the Flex Dollars system, the program Is In dmmg services. The current system is working order. Students are able to use their Flex Dollars at Barnes and fse::1:;~~_ined and the input of students Noble, Subway (downtown WIikes-Barre), and Asian Kitchen. Fr.anks's Pizzeria , Maer's BBQ, Rodano's and Bart & Urby's wlll soon be added. system. All has been squared away with technology and students are slowly being able to use their Flex Dollars again. Flex Dollars can currently be used at Barnes and Noble, Subway (downtown WilkesBarre) and Asian Kitchen. Franks's Pizzeria, Maer's BBQ, Rodano's, and Bart & Urby's will soon be added. Students can check their email for confirmation. There are some other general questions t d h s u ents ave regard ing Flex Dollars a nd ~ow th ey work, first a nd foremoS t being, What 1s the difference between Flex There is a committee of students that are discussing the hours of operation, the food service locations, the quality Dollars and Dining Dollars?" The main of the food served, and the types of food difference is the Flex Dollars are "or off- being served 1·n an atte t t b tt h 1 ' mp o e er t e campus dining and Dining Dollars are for system. Based on the student input, future on-campus dining (Rifkin Cafe, Colonel direction will be determined and action Gambini's and Stark Cart). Both types taken. are for student convenience and allow Student opinions are always welcome, students to have more freedom with their he said, if there is something that the food choices. student body would like to see changed Students can add money to both their or made better for the benefit of Wilkes Flex Dollars and Dining Dollars accounts University students and staff. through the online portal. Any Dining @wilkesbeacon Service cashier will be able to tell what the current balance is, or students can call jennifer.baronwilkes.edu SG Notes: WU improvements Carbone lecture a success By Nicholas Durdan Staff Writer Wilkes University Student Government had an information packed meeting with two voting decisions and a club recognition. The Wilkes campus master planning committee, met for a campus enhancement plan including multiple legacy, capital and operations projects. The long~rm legacy projects include the new gateway and garden on South Main to South Franklin streets. The midterm capital projects include general improvements to campus buildings, most notably the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center with new carpeting. Additionally the shorter term and less cost effective operations include general lan?scape renovations and transitioning the residence houses to wireless internet. The Sports and Events Managing club began its second week for club recognition status while amending its constitution. The main goal of the club is to coincide with the newly designated Sports and Events Managing major at Wilkes to give members a hands on feel to actually manage sports teams and other events. The motion to recognize the club passed with a vote of: 39-0-2. · The Bridegroom documentary screening also went into its second week of deliberations. The venue was confirmed to be on campus at SLC 101 but an off chance of the event taking place inside The Dorothy Dickson Darte Center is a possibility. Out of the $3,500 budget, Senior member Anthony Bartoli requested $2,000 after going to multiple outlets to fund the event. The motion to allocate $2,000 with a stipulation for excess to be refunded to Student Government passed with a vote of: 33-3-4. In its first week of deliberations the newly created Cricket club requested recognition status. The issue surrounding the club was an assumed lack of interest and the assumption that cricket is a dangerous sport. The final week of discussion is taking place at the next meeting. Fall Fest also began its first week of discussion for the week of events, and the proposed budget is estimated at $3,000. The treasures report for Student Government is as follows: all college: $16,245.36, conference: $5,000, spirit: $505.39, general: $11,860, giving Student Government a total of: $33,610.75. Student Government meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Miller Room inside the Henry Student Center. @wi/kesbeacon nicho/as.durdan@wilkes.edu Justin Topa Assistant News Editor ed in hearing Carbone speak created a need for many more to be brought out and quickly filled. Within these seats sat professors, students, faculty and staff representing several departments within Wilkes University, as well as a number of people from within the Wilkes-Barre City community. One of those students was Kendric Minnich, senior engineering major at Wilkes University. Ken Carbone, co-founder and creative director of the Carbone Smolan Advertising and Branding Agency, gave a lecture at Wilkes University on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Carbone, whose agency is based in New York City, gave a presentation titled "Fame, Fortune, Fun & Freedom: What Drives an Entrepreneur." This free event was open to the public and was held in the Henry Student Center Ballroom last Wednesday evening. The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski "This was a great opportunity to get Carbone, who has been a feel for what the in the graphic design field for nearly 40 years, has represented such world of entrepreneurship is like," said Minclients as Mandarin Hotels, Canon, Leica ni~h. "Although it doesn't quite go along and The Louvre in Paris, France, as well with my major, it's interesting to see what as a number of other companies globally. else is out there for those willing to go after He is a recipient of the 2014 AIGA Medal, it." Carbone also conducted a small workshop awarded to individuals in re~ognition of their exceptional achievements, services on the following day, Thursday, Sept. 18, or other contributions to the field of design for a selected group of communtcation studand visual communication. His lecture was ies and integrated media students. These 16 centered on his belief that, in the world of students had the opportunity to present their entrepreneurship, there must be a motiva- own presentations to Carbone, who then oftional balance between fame, fortune, fun fered advice and helped the students with creatively brainstorming other ideas. and freedom. @wilkesbeacon _ While chairs had been set up in anticipation of the event, the influx of those interestjustin.topa@wilkes.edu r �The Beacon - September 23, 2014 Marketing club reinvents the ideal By Pat Walther Staff Writer Evan Ensley leans into the podium, speaking with absolute conviction and an unmistakable passion. The fire in his eyes grows bolder and brighter while speaking about the new Wilkes Marketing Club, of which he is president. There's something refreshing about his fervor. And that is because Ensley, along with his vicepresident, Joe Kubicki, and the Marketing Club's treasurer, Justin Schoennagle, are completely reinventing the concept of a student-run club. Schoennagle explains: "We want to go into the community, you know, beyond the campus, and help businesses market themselves." Ensley adds, "There are plenty of small businesses just around here that can't actually afford to market themselves, so we're hoping to give them a chance, and then with that we're giving members of the club hands-on work experience with the marketing aspect itself." It is hard to label what Ensley, Kubicki and Schoennagle are describing. It seems to be a cross between a club, an internship program and a start-up. What is amazing is the amount of excitement the three share about their endeavor into the grey area of bridging community service with establishing a brand. The brand, naturally, is the redefined, repurposed, and all new Wilkes Marketing Club. Ensley elaborates on the club's success thus far. "The fact that people are recognizing our marketing club and inviting us to see their printing press or big firm in New York City, stuff like that is a huge step for a club that was founded less than a month ago." Ensley makes sure to emphasize that the differences between the current and past Marketing Clubs are vast. As he describes it, the past club was "more geared toward shopaholics, and had little to do with actual marketing." The club was eventually disintegrated due to lack of interest shown • by the student body. Three years later, it has been resurrected in a totally new form and is receiving generous support and encouragement from faculty and administration alike. What matters most to the officers is providing on-the-job experience in the marketing world to students who may have a difficult time finding internships in the evercompetitive field. By building name recognition in the community and expanding their online presence through the use of viral marketing and social media, the officers of the Marketing Club have developed an impressive and distinctly modem strategy to put their organization on the map. While only being up for a total of four days, the Marketing Club's website has already received nearly 250 views. Schoennagle further adds, "In this day and age, it's all about social media. That's the only way to get yourself out there." The current project of the Marketing Club involves designing and selling T-shirts for the much anticipated Wilkes versus Kings football match-up, also known as the Mayor's Cup Game. "We can use designers, we can use sales-people, even if marketing has nothing to do with your major, we can find a job with the right fit for you." Ensley said excitedly. "If you want to make a lot of money right out of college and be given the experience to do so on your own, join our club." While this new experiment in entrepreneurship, management, marketing, designing and branding is already under way, you can join the excitement by stopping by their weekly meetings that take place in room 126 in the UCOM on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Or for more information on the club or its purpose, you can email Evan Ensley at evan.ensley@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon patrick.walther@wilkes.edu WJ]J.(es University Homecoming Weekend 2014 Homecoming weekend begins Wilkes $5 Unlimited Pancake Breakfllst at University Homecoming 2014 September Applebee's Contact a Wilkes University Cheerleader 26 - 28. Come for a great weekend full of to purchase your $5 tickets to an unlimited old friends, fun events and great memories! pancake and sausage breakfast to be held Second Annual Colonels vs. Cancer Sk at Applebee's in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Nov. 16th. Those interested can also email Run/Walk On Sept. 28, the annual Colonels vs. Jessica.short@wilkes.edu or call extension Cancer Homecoming 5k will occur. Pre3331. (Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are included.) This is a fund-raising event for registration is across from Evans Hall. is from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m The race starts at the cheetleadihg squad. 1-0:00 am. The race will be held on Kirby Order Wilkes University Cheerleading Park Walkways, just across the Market or Wilkes University Cheerleading Street Bridge from downtown Wilkes-Barre. Proceeds will be benefiting Relay for Life. Aiumni Shirts Order Wilkes University Cheerleading Wilkes University Theatre Presents: All or Wilkes University Cheerleading Alumni shirts for $12 from any current the King's Women Wilkes Cheerleader or Jessica Short by Wilkes University Theatre will perform emailing jessica.short@wilkes.edu or All the King's Women between Sept. 25 Cl\lling extension 3331. Sales benefit the and Sept. 28. This "comedy with music" cheerleading squad. will shine a genuine and intimate portrait of Elvis. The performance will be held on the main stage of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. The event is free for Wilkes facul Beacon Briefs 6 News Susquehanna to Freedom; Local Ties By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor "Susquehanna to Freedom," a play that demonstrates the role of the Susquehanna River in the Underground Railroad, will be seen in the Henry Student Center Ballroom on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m. This play, which was written by Dr. Dorothy E. King, will be sponsored by Wilkes University's Office of Diversity Initiatives and Misericordia University Multicultural Education. King is a playwright and associate professor of sociology at Penn State. "Susquehanna to Freedom" examines the part that the Susquehanna River played in helping runaway slaves make their way north. In addition, the play speculates on how a trio of slaves, whose names appear in an 1842 runaway ad as escaping from Harford County, MD, might have actually made its way to freedom using the river as a guide. The play also highlights the work of African-American abolitionists who assisted the escaped slaves along the way, risking imprisonment under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1950 for merely helping those fleeing slavery. Erica Acosta, assosciate director ofDiversity Initiatives, said this event will be a great opportunity for students. "It's always good to know about local history," said Acosta. "It is also important to learn how the Susquehanna River played a role during the Underground Railroad period." This event will be free and open to the public. Refreshments will also be served. For more information, contact Erica Acosta through her email at Erica.Acosta@Wilkes. edu. @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu Study Abroad Fair students and staff with a Wilkes identification card. General admission will be $10. Wilkes University will hold a Study The box office can be reached at (570) 408Abroad Fair in the Henry Student Center 4540 for more information. Lounge on Tuesday,. Sept. 30, between 11 Faculty Exhibition 2014: A Tribute to a.m. and 1 p.m. Richard A. Fuller Second Annual Colonels vs. Cancer 5k The Sordoni Art Gallery will feature a Run/Walk faculty exhibit until the end of the semester The Colonels vs. Cancer Homecoming in honor of Richard A. Fuller. The gallery will be open between 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 5k will be held on Sunday, Sept. 28. Prebetween Tuesday and Sunday. Admission is registration will take place between 8:30 free. For more information, call (570) 408- a.m. and 9:45 a.m. across the street from Evans Hall. The cost to participate is $20 4325 or visit www.wilkes.edu/Sordoni dollars and the first 75 participants to arThe Allan P. Kirby Center Lecture Se- rive will receive a free t-shirt. The race will ries in Free Enterprise Presents: Michael start at 10 a.m. on Kirby Park Walkways, just across the Market Street Bridge from Reagan downtown Wilkes-Barre. The event will be The Allan P. Kirby Center Lecture Se- held rain or shine. ries will feature Michael Reagan, the eldest son of fonner President Ronald Reagan, Wednesday, October 1, 2014. The lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The lecture is free and open to the ublic. �7 The Beacon - September 23, 2014 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the L&A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu How are you perceived on Social Media? Damage to public image from posting the wrong information By Nicole Zukowski L&A&E Editor Horror stories about how someone somewhere posted a status or uploaded a picture on their personal social media accounts that led them to somehow being fired from their job have floated around for years now. It could happen, though. In this generation, social media matters a great deal to employers. Everyone is reading tweets, looking at pictures on Instagram and scrolling through Facebook. Family members, friends, bosses and even future employers will check your social media accounts. "IBM calculated that 2.5 quintillion bites of info rmation are captured on the internet each day and most of this information is created through social media," Assistant Professor at the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, Kathleen Houlihan said. Many jobs today have to deal· with maintaining social media accounts for companies and organizations. "Digit• communication is only going to intensify and it will change the way every individual works and plays in the new era. Therefore, students using social media should understand it is important to be precise, have a specific goal and a targeted audience for their message," Houlihan said. "Establishing an identity in the virtual world is inexpensive yet time consuming, but it offers a great benefit for individuals beginning their career." When hired for a job in social media, it is important to be conscious of what is going on in the virtual world along with the physical world. Representing a company online is an important job because the public image of the company could be tarnished with just one irresponsible status update. Two weeks ago, DiGiomo Pizza accidentally tried to advertise their pizza in a hashtag on twitter that was trending for domestic violence. While people were posting "#WhyIStayed, with courageous and heartfelt tweets of their ordeals with domestic violence, DiGiomo tweeted "#WhyIStayed You had pizza." After DiGiomo's tweet surfaced, people grew furious. Many users tweeted how appalled they were at the company. To manage the entire backlash, DiGiomo tweeted an apology saying it did not bother learning what the hashtag meant before using it. The company even went further with tweeting out to everyone that shared their #WhyIStayed stories. "The world of social media is often more forgiving than other types of media when it comes to mistakes or untended posts. Every intention should be made to avoid these circumstances," Houlihan said. "When something extremely negative occurs using social media, the individual should acknowledge the error, apologize if the post did actual harm to others and then remove the post." After DiGiorno apologized and handled the situation with the level of respect that they did, the whole incident soon became news of the past. When that much data is produced daily, news on social media moves fast. Once something is put out on the web it will soon be piled on with new statuses or pictures, quickly making it old news. With maintaining personal accounts, if someone wants to get a feel for your online image they will dig deep on your pages. Good news Houlihan adds "There are isolated instances where social media has been very harmful to individuals; however these are the exception rather than the rule." Having a social media account, however, could advance your career if maintained properly. "Social media is a tool to help us present our professional identity and perhaps a glimpse of our social selves. It can be very helpful to build virtual networks, interact with communities of professionals who share our interests, and to create opportunities through our own sharing of content and ideas," Dr. Anne Batory, Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, said. It is better to be conscious of what you post than regret it later. Courtesy of Creative Commons The internet Is filled with social media sites to connect people. Establishing a responsible public image on social media sites could be a great benefit for your professional career. Just remember, anyone could see what you post. Social Media Tips for the Professional Keep personal pictures private. The last thing you need a prospective boss to find is that "totally rad" picture of you and your best buds from that party last weekend. Brag a little. If you 're doing something good for yourself or an organization, don't be scared to let other people know about it. .. Keep your circles tight. Facebook and Twitter aren't platforms for popularity. Only add those you know or those that can benefit you professionally. Make your connections meaningful. l' Keep a positive attitude. Everything may not always be going right, but banter and ranting aren't going to get you anywhere. Try to look on the bright side of things. If there 's a problem, work on fixing it. Grammar matters. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Make sure you read over your posts ahead of time. Making mistakes in grammar can leave you embarrassed and looking unprofessional. r �..J The'Beacon - September 23, 2014 I.:ife, M-s::-& Entertainment Games pla ed life-sized on the Greenway The Beacon/Briana O'Neil The Beacon/Briana O'Neil Here Is what you missed last Thursday on the Greenway. The WIikes University Programming Board hosted "Greenway Games" for the WIikes Community. WUPB had llfe-slzed games such as Monopoly, bouncy boxing, human shuffle board, gladiator joust, and Twister. "' The Beacon/ Briana O'Neil The Beacon/Briana O'Neil �Th Beacon - September 23, 2014 Life, :Arts-& Eatertainment The fragility of memory: Alzheimer's Awareness By James Jaskolka Editor-in-Chief The elevators in the nursing home are remarkably ornate. The red ve lvet carpet reflects off of the golden handrail, then off the full size mirror against the back wall, casting the elevator in an orange glow. A warm hum radiates from within as the passengers ascend to the second floor. There's a pleasant chime signaling the end of the trip, and it feels more like a Manhattan hotel than a nursing home. And then the doors open. Visitors must enter and exit the ward through a set of double doors equipped with an alarm system, in case any residents slip away from the workers and wander off. The small corridors are filled with people, mostly elderly. Some walk around, seemingly purposelessly, muttering incoherent phrases. Others sit in wheelchairs, mouth half open, gazing listlessly at each other, or at the wallpaper, or at nothing at all. The rest lie in bed, sleeping or studying the patterns on the ceilings. It smells faintly like urine and disinfectant . Katie Lawlor has never been to this particular nursing home, but she paints a similarly eerie image when recalling visiting her grandmother at another. "Everything was in such an order "that it almost looked fake, like prop~," she said. "It didn't look like she was at home. It didn 't look like she was comfortable." Lawlor, a junior business major, lost both grandparents to Alzheimer's Disease, a type ofneurodegenerative illness that causes brain cells to die at an accelerated rate. Its repercussions are being recognized for all of September as part of World Dementia Awareness Month. Alzheimer's, which is the most common form of dementia according to the Alzheimer's Association, essentially strips its victims of their memory, sometimes short-term, sometimes long-term, but always exponentially. "These problems all occur in the hippocampus, one of the learning centers of the brain," Associate Professor of Psy- chology Ed Schicatano said. "We see things like aphasias, or language disorders. An Alzheimer's patient will have difficulty producing and understanding words. We also see problems recognizing objects .. .facial recognition is wiped out also. It's a memory loss that hits every type of memory there is." On paper, it may seem like just an unfortunate consequence of aging. But in practice, in the real world, it can be devastating. Lawlor recalled, as a 6 year old, visiting her grandfather in a nursing home. She was taken out to use the restroom, and shortly after, he had an episode. "I could hear him yelling. My dad and uncles were trying to talk to him, and he was trying to fight them, because he didn't know who they were," she said. "I'd never seen my pop like .that. .. he was always this big, gentle giant of a man, and it was scary. It's like they're a completely different person, because they're so scared in their own head." Schicatano said that there is little known about the disease, such as if it is directly linked to genetics, or what exactly causes it. There is also no known cure. Schicatano did state, however, a few different things professionals believe may help prevent the disease, such as taking anti-inflammatories like baby aspirin, or by consuming antioxidants such as blueberries or red wine. Additionally, Schicatano considers himself a supporter of the "use it or lose it" concept, stressing the importance of "thinking deeply and strengthening neural networks." Lawlor also has advice to give from her experiences. "It definitely makes you value what you have now," she said. "You learn to really value every moment that you can think of, every memory... because you think 'one day, I may not have this."' To learn more about Alzheimer's Disease, readers can go to www.alz.org. @wilkesbeacon james.jasko/kabutler@wilkes.edu Cultural impact of Elvis takes the stage By BIii Amos Assitiant L&A&E Editor Wilkes University invites you to celebrate Elvis Presley's legacy with its upcoming production of All The King's Women performing at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on September 25 - 28. All The King's Woman offers a unique glimpse into the life of the King of Rock ' n' Roll through the eyes of the women who have been affected by his presence. "This story is about the people who have l:l@en influenced by Elvis as much as it's about Elvis Presley, himself," Teresa Fallon said. Fallon is the Director of Theater at Wilkes University and the director of All the King's Women. "It's about what Elvis meant to one woman with a lonely home life, the woman who sold Elvis his first guitar, women who worked in the White House during the Nixon administration, and many more." Fallon explained that one of the most unique characteristics of the play is that though this is Elvis' story, the king himself does not appear in the play; rather he is alluded to as being ever present somewhere nearby. The stage is decorated with giant white letters spelling Elvis's name, which Fallon describes as a place from which the actors enter, and therefore serving as a physical manifestation of the idea that all the situations in the play are a result of Elvis's influence upon his fans. The play is also a commentary on how being a superstar can change you and mold you into an icon that is larger than life. "It's a story about celebrity fame and what it's like attain that status. It's about what that status does to someone like Elvis Presley who was just a simple country boy from Tupelo, Mississippi," Fallon said. Teresa Fallon gave praise to the elements of All the King's Women that make a play a successful and entertaining experience, not the least of which are the members of her cast and crew who she delighted in working with. "It's wonderful to .see the actors grow throughout the rehearsal process," Fallon said, "They've been taking a lot of challenging risks, which I think is great to see." Fallon explained that as the actors experimented with their characters, the play evolved and the actors find something new about their characters. Amanda Thomas, a senior musical theater major, explains that the play lends itself to an actor's imagination. "Smaller scenes that are simple to learn allow you to really work on your character and better develop your role," she said. The play offers many challenges, according to the members of the cast, whether they're portraying multiple characters, maintaining high energy that allows the pace to easily flow from one scene to the next, or teaches them something new about Elvis Presley, like his avid love for automobiles. "You don't have to know Elvis Presley to like this play," Fallon said. "Even if you don't you'll like this play. It holds together as a piece of drama and a piece of comedy as well. It's an incredible story about how fame affects you no matter who you are, whether you're the star of the fan." Nightly performances of"All the King's Women" will be at 8 P.M. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts a Sunday matinee performance at 2 P.M. Admission is $10 for the general public, $5 for students and seniors, and free with a valid Wilkes I.D. @wilkesbeacon william.amos 1@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Teresa Fallon The performance Is about how Elvls Influenced many people In his time. His different relatlonshlps with a variety of different women is brought to life. r �r • I J ..J l Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - September 23, 2014 By Bill Amos ''It's a very fulfilling mom She explained that as am that moment can ~ ve hen you're out there and owd it can make or br Perfq:rmancealso allows of breaking away from be well, P9tkulski explained. "It'J run to just prete every 9pce. and while. be you. . · · in Assitant L&A&E Editor 4• Do you r~ember wanted to be wh you recall that wanted to asp' be astronauts 'fighters or President of Ashley theater 'There's . you're sing t you just know it's. going to be y oment and I bao (batmoment," she sai J::.. 1'Jdrr "JJQ~t • "'>'>£9 !>ti 10 �11 The Beacon - September 23, 2014 Homecoming will be the swanky affair 0f 'the year L 1 By Nlcole Zukowski L&A&E Editor Wilkes is celebrating Homecoming Week with various events planned for the Wilkes community. All the fun and excitement starts on Wednesday, Sept. 27 with a free Riverfront concert sponsored by Wilkes University Programming Board. The concert will feature country band Parmalee. Seating will take place at 7 P.M. at the River Common, located across from Evans Hall. Parmalee will go on stage at 8 P.M. The concert is followed by a pep rally on the Sept. 28 to show Colonel pride for the upcoming football game on Saturday. The pep rally will feature entertainment to get the crowd hyped, along with food, rally towels and t-shirts. The theme of the homecoming formal dance this year is "The Roaring Twenties". Staying with the theme of the dance the homecoming t-shirts will read the quote, "A Little "Party Never Killed Nobody", from F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1920's based novel "The Great Gatsby". The Pep Rally will take place on the Greenway at 7 P.M. "Homecoming week brings out the school spirit in our student body, which leads to a happier and more enjoyable campus,"Pharmacy major and homecoming court participant, Elizabeth Bracco said. "All of the events on campus throughout the week encourage students to attend the game and future games, which builds stronger bonds between our student body." Student Government Executive Board Corresponding Secretary, Kaitlyn Wolfe explained how she came up with the theme for the dinner dance: "I came up with the theme, "The Roaring Twenties" because I think it represents the idea of having a good time but always doing it with class." With a black and gold classy decor, on Friday at 6 P.M a formal dinner dance will be held at Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs Casino located on Highland Park Boulevard. The University is supplying buses that will transport students to and from the event all night starting at 5 :30 P.M. from the Henry Student Center. The dinner dance will have a DJ, photo booth and raffle prizes. Participants attending the dinner dance have the option between two gourmet meals, along with a deluxe bar. The dance will end at 11 P.M. As part of her job on Student Government, Wolfe takes a large lead in planning the events of homecoming. "My favorite thing about homecoming week is seeing all of our planning come to life. There are so many things that go on behind the scenes that bring it all together, so being able to see the outcome is very rewarding," Wolfe said. Ending the homecoming celebration Wilkes Football will take on Lycoming College. The game will kickoff at 1 P.M. on Saturday at Schmidt Stadium at Ralston Athletic Complex. Immediately before kickoff , lettermen and letterwomen will be recognized on the field. At halftime, the Alumni Association will award the Ancestral Colonel Award will be presented to Alan Gubanich '64. In addition, the Marching Colonels will perform for the audience. Colonels vs. Cancer 5k Fun Run/Walk will take place on Sept. 28. Registration begins at 8:30 A.M. at the River Common across from Evans Hall. The race begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $15, or $20 the day of the event. The run will start at the River Common and go over to Kirby Park. Proceeds from the event benefit Relay for Life at Wilkes. The registration fee for the race also includes a Relay for Life t-shirt. For people who want to donate to Relay for Life but can't participate in Sunday's run/walk go to the Wilkes Relay for Life page:http://relay.acsevents.org/site/ TR?pg=entry&fr_id=65869. Homecoming in its truest form is a time of the academic year where schools welcome alumni back to campus. There are plenty of events planned through the Office of Alumni Relations that will happen this weekend that center around alumni experiencing college life again. Homecoming also allows current students to connect with alumni. "I look forward to meeting alumni that return to campus each year and hearing stories about what Wilkes was like when they attended," Connor Zale, senior biology major and member of homecoming court this year, said. For more information on homecoming week contact Kaitlyn Wolfe, kaitlyn. wolfe@wilkes.edu. For information on alumni events contact Bridget Giunta Husted of the Office of Alumni Relations, bridget.giunta@wilkes.edu. ["II @wilkesbeacon It:) nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu For Alumni Events and l Information See News, Page 3 VISIT THE BEACON ONLINE @ THEWILKESBEACON.COM FOR THE EXCLUSIVE HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY r �_J The Beacon - September 23, 2014 12 �12 The Beacon - September 23, 2014 William Francis •~l30" Ryan, Jr. is a force - both in and out of the sporting arena. This week, he'll return as the guest of honor at Saturday's "Share the Spirit'' event. Share the Spirt is a new homecoming event designed to celebrate the legacy of the university's athletics. This is the second time Ryan has been back since graduating in 1969. Born on Dec. 20, 1947, just outside of Philadelphia in Chester, Pa., Ryan attended Chester High School, was the president of his class and captain of three sports teams. er graduating, he came to Wilkes and continued his basketball career. From 1965 -1969 Ryan scored 807 points, grabbed 278 rebounds and dished out 276 assists. In a 1969 game against Susquehanna University, Ryan went on to make a school record of 18 baskets totaling 43 points. ''I came to Wtlkes with my high school coach Ron Rainey and a teammate," Ryan said. "I was going to either Temple or Rutgers but my high school coach Ron Rainey talked me into taking a look at Wilkes. I was able to receive a leadership grant because I was president of my class and captain of three sports during [high school]." 13 Ryan graduated from Wtlkes with a ' In 1984, he was hired by the. llt)tve~ity;' bachelor's degree in business administration of WtSConsin-PlattevHle whereJ1,e coached for l 5 years and post&! a 352-76 overall in 1969. ''When I was in school we didn't talk record. Dwit)g his time there; Ryan won about having a 3.5 GPA. The biggest driving four national championships (199 l, 1995, factor for us to get good grades was to stay 1998, 1999). out of Vietnam," Ryan explained. ''If you fn 1998 Coach Ryan almost had the dropped below a 2 GPAyou were kicked out chance to coach against Wilkes in the of school and drafted into the Army." national championship game. Both Wilkes When he graduated from Wilkes he was and University of Wisconsin-Platteville offered a job withArco, but was then drafted reached the final four that year in Salem, into the Army where he was a military Va. Wilkes, however, lost to Hope College policeman in Fort Gordon. He served from 81-61 while Ryan and the University 1969 to I 972 and ended up being a sergeant of Wisconsin-Platteville defeated Hope which is something, he says, that doesn't College 69-56 and bad a perfect season. happen to a lot of draftees. Following his success at the University Ryan said he tells people that he was of Wisconsin-Platteville, Ryan was hired drafted, letting them assume it was an NBA as the head coach for the University of draft rather than the Army's. When he came Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he coached out of the service, he decided to utilize his for two seasons·. In those two years Ryan led degree in business by earning a teacher's the team to back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in a decade. certificate. Ryan began his coaching career in 1972 at In 2001, Ryan was named the 13th head Brookhaven Junior High School in Delaware coach at the University of Wisconsin. In County, where he taught social sciences 13 seasons, Ryan has yet to have a losing a and coached for one year. After leaving record and has made the NCAA tournament Brookhaven, he coached at Sun Valley High every year, including an impressive to School in Aston, Pennsylvania :from 1974 to the Final Four last season. 1976, and was named conference Coach of His leadership skills have earned him the Year in 1976. Following his success at recent recognition on ESPN's "Top 50 Sun Valley, Ryan became the assistant coach coaches" list as the 7th best college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for basketball coach. eight years. I "Leaders are made based on your run when . you are young, ho you tough situations and how yo bounce bacf :froin adversity,'' Ryan said. Bis Iiard wo4igg ptentality has allow him to be in the position he is today. ••Growing up l was always the yom1ges kid in my class, because I started the firs grade when I was four years old," he sai "f always had to run a little faster, work little harder and be a little tougher becaus when you are the youngest some things ar stacked against if you let them." Ryan would like to be remembered fo turning the basketball program around during his time at Wilkes. He hopes to inspire other.students from his success an to give students something to strive for. "I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and I put in the hours to get wher I am today," he said. , Ryan encourages people to information about their classmates an contact information so they can stay · touch with them. He enjoys catching u with fellow classmates and reminiscin about their times at Wilkes. For this week's trip back to WilkesBarre, Ryan is looking forward to seein all of the campus changes since his 2003 visit. _. @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu r �_J 14 The Beacon - September 23, 2014 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu Preventing progress: How helping becomes hurting Does new "rape prevention" nail polish reinforce victim blaming? By Ashley Evert Managing Editor A Google search for "rape prevention nail polish" yields not the name of the company creating the polish, how much it costs, or where to purchase it. Instead, the search brings up a list of headlines from "A Manicure Won't Stop Rape" to "Nail polish: Anti-rape or anti-woman?" Four male students at North Carolina State University most likely had the best intentions when they created the nail polish, but their new invention is stirring up quite a commotion-and it hasn't even been released yet.The company the students created, called Undercover Colors, is in the process of producing a nail polish that changes colors to warn the wearer when her* drink has been drugged. The polish detects the three most common date rape drugs: Rohypnol, Xanax and GHB. When the wearer dips her finger in her drink, the polish will change color when in contact with one of these colorless, odorless drugs. While this is undeniably a great invention, many feminists and social and personal interest in gender studies as well as domestic violence and rape culture, related that the nail polish raises issues of traditional gender roles and femininity since all females do not wear nail polish. "Add this to your arsenal- put it in with your pepper spray and your small but sharp knife or whatever you have because you have to be afraid 24/7 because you are always a potential victim of assault." Briceno parodied the too-true statements that women hear in the media and from their friends and family. Jennifer Thomas, developmental psychologist and director of the Women's and Gender Studies program believes that while the nail polish may not be the best solution, at least it is getting people talking. "I think it's . really wonderful that people are talking about this issue. We really need to talk about these things if we are going to see any change. So if wearing nail polish sparks conversation about rape culture then that's great, but in the scheme of things it can't just be women fighting for women, it needs to be a societal change," Thomas said. "We need to change our culture that ............, ----... ,, 11111111111 1111111 1111111-. . . . . . ., lave111C_1111_talllelfllillMn111Cat1se1111 llllflrllSlllllldillliCU■ lflSSIII.. ' rights activists are up in arms because it is reinforcing the idea that women need to protect them.selves, not that we should be teaching men not to rape. Some would argue that we are encouraging rape culture with this invention. "It still puts the responsibility on someone who could potentially be the victim or women in general," said Mia Briceno, associate professor of communication studies. "You get into this slippery slope where you blame the people who developed the nail polish and that's not the point at all. It's a very interesting invention and is something that could have a positive impact on peoples' everyday lives, but it is questionable in terms of 'does it really get at the heart of the matter?' and that doesn't seem like the case," she continued. Briceno, who has both scholarly teaches girls to go out into the world and avoid getting raped. I'm sure that every girl has had that conversation with her parents or some adult about how she needs to protect herself. Almost every woman does rituals to avoid getting raped whether it's not walking alone, holding car keys a certain way, finding certain places to park their cars. Women's lives are restricted because they are very aware that they could be a victim of violence," Thomas stated. The Beacon/Ashley Evert If her drink Is drugged, the polish on her nails will turn a different color when swirled In the drink. take it seriously as something with a lot of impact beyond the moment," Briceno related . Beyond informing students about consent, Thomas would like to see a sort of center on campus enacted that would deal with any sort of human rights issues. "I really think we need a center that is headed by an expert in these types of issues," she noted. "People need awareness, they need true bystanders. It would be great, too, if the university surveyed incoming students about consent and what rape means and what student's rights are. Maybe we need to find out where our students are and tailor a program to that, do the program, then capture data again and see if it works," Thomas said. The hot debate on the validity of a date Women·~ lives are restricted because thev are verv aware that thev could be aVicd11 of violence. What is holding society back on making a change? "We don't teach responsible sex education. We don't teach people of all genders how they may want to explore their own sexuality and how they should rape prevention nail polish may wage on for years. Personally, my bottom line is if swirling my nails in my drink is a way to protect myself from sexual abuse then I'm all for it-but I think it's essential to educate ourselves and our children about consent to prevent the responsibility from constantly ·falling on the victims of these heinous crimes. Once we stop victim-blaming, real change can begin. *Editor's note: Due to statistics about rape where victims are overwhelmingly female and perpetrators are overwhelming male, in addition to the fact that the polish is marketed exclusively to females, this article assumes the pronoun "she " when discussing potential victims. It is understood that this is not exclusively an issue where females are always victims and males are always perpetrators. @wilkesbeacon ashley.evert@wilkes.edu LJ~ ~ OD ~(Q}ftftw) till �f' D The Beacon - September 23, 2014 "n r L 15 Opinion YA books vs. their silver screen adaption By Elyse Guzlewlcz Opinion Writer If you're a frequent patron of the movie theater, you have probably noticed the trend. Almost three-quarters of the films are based off of something else, and the hottest new source is young adult (or YA) fiction. Now, I say new source, but YA books have been hitting the silver screen for decades. If you count children's stories and middle-grade books, they have been around even longer. But let's trace it back to where the modern boom started: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Harry Potter was a teen/tween smash, so it is no surprise that the movie adaptation was a hit among the target demographic. The movie invited new fans, hooking adults and other audiences to the story. The trend started catching on with adaptations of Twilight, the vampire romance the internet loves to hate; The Princess Diaries, which only some are aware are actually books; and The Hunger Games, the novel-to-film that made dystopia cool again. Harry Potter spawned eight films from seven books, earning more than $7. 7 billion and clocking in at the most lucrative movie franchise of all time (It also started the trend of splitting one book into multiple parts with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Part 2, but that's a topic for another article). As popular as Harry Potter was, most critics agree that it was The Hunger Games that acted as a catalyst for the YA adaptation deluge. Not only did The Hunger Games create lifelong fans of the book and movie series, generate $408 million dollars, and become the first film since Avatar that stayed # 1 for four consecutive weekends, it skyrocketed Jennifer Lawrence to the status of America's Darling and the rest of the cast and major crew members into the spotlight. All of a sudden, producers, directors, and actors alike wanted in. The Fault in Our Stars, Ifl Stay, The Giver, Divergent, and The Maze Runner are just a few of the films that followed in The Hunger Games' footsteps, hoping to land in the same place as their competitors. This year alone, there will be 36 movies based on books, almost half of which are based on Young Adult novels. There are multiple reasons YA books are so easy to make into movies. First off, the script is almost written for you. The plot is there, dialogue is there, and the action is already plotted out. Don't get me wrong, it still takes effort to adapt fiction into a screenplay, but working from an established concept certainly helps. Speaking of established, another thing adaptations have going for them is the fanbase that will surely accompany the movies. Even movies that are generally considered bastardizations of the source material (such as Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and Eragon) opened strong, with Percy Jackson even releasing another film in 2012. With every successful film, more and more fans are added, and it is widely accepted that most fans will go see a movie even if it's received a plethora of bad reviews - you know, out of principle. Beyond even that, YA books usually come in series and more recently trilogies. The Hunger Games will have four films, and if they follow the current trend each one will gross more than the last. Like The Hobbit, there is potential for one book to be converted into multiple movies. In general, the last book of the series will be adapted into two or more films (such as Mockingjay Part 1 /2, Breaking Dawn Part 1 /2, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 /2), generating even more money and allowing them to stick to the source material better to ensure a good audience rating. YA has staked its claim on the big screen as a strong seller and a way to push lesser-known actor's and actresses into the spotlight. It's established, it's popular, and it's making more money than ever. Even if people start to notice that YA is taking over as the #1 source for book adaptations, this train is not slowing down, and I doubt that it's planning on stopping any time soon. @wilkesbeacon elyse.guziewicz@wilkes.edu I Wrote This for You: A Unique Photographic and Poetic Journey By Sara Plsak Opinion Writer I Wrote This for You combines the elements of photography and poetry into one collection by a person with the peculiar name "Please Find This." Speaking to an individual the author has lost, each page contains a photograph captioned with poetic verse. These photographs and captions are divided into four separate chapters: Sun, Moon, Stars and Rain. Not only are there four separate chapters included in the collection, there are also two separate and distinct emotions that this collection evokes : love and anger. This is the type of book you read on a lazy Sunday afternoon, simple and non-complex. Now, do not get me wrong, this is not necessarily a negative description of the book. The poems functioning as captions to the photographs are simple verses. At first, I . found myself judging the text adversely based on its ·simplicity. The author is no E.E. Cummings, Emily Dickinson or Allen Ginsburg. This left me with the following thought: Should the entire book be appraised based on the lack of complexity in the poetry? The answer is no. After some reconsideration on my part, the author is not claiming to be as great or even half as great as the classic poets mentioned. In fact, with a pseudonym such as "Please Find This," the author is not claiming to be anyone. This brings the reader to the realization that the noncomplicated poetry can be viewed as an ironic device to explain the intricate, complex pain that is associated with loss. Even the still-life photographs feature an abundance of life's full emotions. Although the verse may be simple, I Wrote This for You is a photographic and poetic journey through love, loss and every emotion in between. The emotional accumulation leads the reader to the end of the compilation's journey. With all this sentation building with each page, it seems that a logical conclusion would be the release of emotional tension or at least a viable answer as to the cause of the author's agony and despondency. Upon finishing this collection, I still do not know the answers to vital questions concerning this text. Who is the author? Who has he or she lost? What was · the nature of their relationship? Why or how had their relationship been terminated? These are all questions the author does not answer. Furthermore, the reader, . left with very few clues, can only hypothesize possible answers. One thing is clear: whether this twofol d artistic collection evokes deepseated feelings of hope, of sadness, or of passion in the reader, the final pages should act as a catharsis. Although it is unfair to judge the text based on its simplicity, the element that I Wrote This for You should be evaluated on is a lack of final cathartic, emotional release. Since each page of photography and poetry brings forth a new sentiment, the collection at times seems strung together and lacks cohesion. From b(?ginning to end, the author is experiencing confusion and loss. As a reader along for the emotional rollercoaster ride, you too will be unable to resolve your attitude of confusion before the concluding page. I Wrote This for You isa unique journey that comes with a dual-edged sword: abundance of beautiful, expressive emotion with no resolution. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - September_~3,_20!4 :ir0pm·on ■ Ida Maria ''Accidental Happiness'' review By Eric Casey Staff Writer Ida Maria is finally back with new material for the first time since her second album Katia flopped in late 2010. She has been through a lot since then, and if her first six track EP is any indicator of a future fourth album, then we'll here about what she went through. The Norwegian indie and punk rocker has never really busted through the cage. What I mean is her talent has pretty much stayed in Norway, minus the few TV appearances in other countries including America. Her first album Fortress Round My Heart was released in 2008. The entire album had catchy songs that gained approval from many critics. "Oh My God" was a minor hit, but it wasn't until "I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked" did she become recognized on the charts in Europe. The song served as a backdrop in many commercials and TV shows as well. However, while on tour to support the album she had problems with alcohol which made her cancel many shows and had breakdowns ''All is Lost'' review By BIii Amos Assistant L&A&E Editor How interesting can it be to watch a movie featuring only one character? There's no question that it takes a specific kind of actor to keep the audience's attention for nearly two hours without getting bored. Academy Award winner Robert Redford keeps you captivated in the 2014 survival film, All Is Lost. The story wastes no time with lengthy introductions and doesn't even offer to give you main character's name. When we first meet our man, he is the lone passenger on a sea-faring vessel in the middle of the Indian Ocean where his boat is struck by derelict cargo freight, turning his life completely topsy-turvy. It's not easy to watch a film with only one character. There exists the risk of boredom and monotony. How do you keep the story interesting where your protagonist has no one else to interact with? How far can you stretch the story? All Is Lost has no shortage of answers to these questions as Redford spends the entire film, doing wherever he can to keep the boat afloat on an unfriendly tide. With extremely little dialogue the story is driven by continuous conflict that keeps you wondering if the main character is going to survive long enough to see the credits at the end of his own movie. He faces a turmoil amidst a raging oceanic storm that sends his boat careening and bobbing to and fro as waves crash over the rail, tossing the vessel on its end and upside down. The radio is damage.d and he loses navigation, leaving the character literally stranded in the middle of the ocean. All Is Lost is anything but subtle and Redford's soul performance is not lost on us. The film keeps you watching to see what will happen next. You'll want to know what next challenge lies in store. If I found this film difficult to watch at moments, it's because I can imagine just how terrifying it could be to stuck in the middle of the ocean and trying to make it back to civilization on a sinking, dying vessel. Even as the prospect of being left swimming in the middle of the ocean and his boat sunk, Redford maintains his resolve in what anyone else might call a hopeless, no-win scenario. Let's face it, film fans: What would you do if you were all alone on a sinking boat in middle of the ocean? Panic, yes. Redford's performance is that of a strong individual who has accepted his fate, but not resigned to it. He keeps going when anyone else might have given up and forfeited himself or herself to Poseidon's wrath. All Is Lost is a worthwhile watch. Should you ever find yourself surfing the Netflix gallery looking for something to watch and you happen to come across this movie, don't pass it by. My only regret is not watching it sooner. on stage. She would release her gritty rock sound. forgettable second album in 2010 "Last Vice" is somewhat upbeat and then release her third album with nice guitar riffs and dreamy Love Conquers All online only last harpsichord sounds . "Bad News" year. is probably the most " rock" she's Since her debut she has been ever sounded. conquering her alcohol problem It's like what Joan Jett would and has been improving since. sound like today if she was 29 like "My body was a stranger. I Ida. didn 't recognize the person I saw The last three tracks are in the mirror. Whenever I wo uld astounding as well, especially see a picture of myself, I was "Cold Blooded." It's the best song bewildered. I didn't understand, on the EP because of how it sounds I no longer knew who I was . I like it could have been a huge rock couldn't find home. I had traveled anthem in the '80s. It also defines the world for years, I suddenly . every aspect of her persona just stopped moving, but I had lost my right. soul somewhere and I couldn't find Ida Maria is on the cusp of it anywhere." alternative rock stardom, but not Recently, she released her first having a bigger label is holding EP titled "Accidental Happiness" her back. on iTunes. Her voice is in great An interesting fact about form giving off that deep bluesy this B.A . rock chick is she has rock vibe she had on her debut "synesthesia." It's a neurological album. phenomenon which allows her to Nobody sounds like her. envision color when listening to The first track, "Boogie With music, which is something I sort of The Devil's Soul" sounds out of relate to. this world. @wilkesbeacon It has a mix of 1930's jazz which eric.casey@wilkes.edu then progresses into a '90s obscure • �,,. rlT Th:eT Beacon - September 23, 2014 r ,::what are you: most exci't edl for at, Hom,ecoming?'' Opinion ·, " · . 17 :11,f} ~,; ,, eil 18 eil "I cannot wait to go to the game. I am already pumped up for it. It should be a really exciting game." - Amanda Kornak, Junior "I am excited for the dance. I am a commuter, so It Is hard sometimes to be a part of all the different activities that WIikes offers." - Sara Davis, Junior "To get all dressed up and go to the dance and being able to get together with all my friends." - Kayla Bucci, Senior "Being a football player, I am definitely looking forward to the game. I also can't wait for the dance because it is 20's themed, and to see what the new place and set up will be like." - Marcus Leaf, Junior r �J. T_Ee Beacon :. ~e2~mbe! 23, 201j _____________ Opi~~o~ 18 The Washington Redskins controversy Should the franchise change the historical name? By Frank Passalacqua Opinion Editor In recent years, there has been talk around the league that the NFL was considering changing the Washington "Redskins" name, due to it's natura.of being offensive to Native Americans. The reasoning for it being found offensive is that the term "redskins" is also referred to as a racial slur. Not much ever came of it, until recently. Toward the beginning of the 20 I 4 NFL season, the topic surfaced once again, and this time, it gained much more media attention. Players, owners, media outlets, ESPN, Native American tribes, and now even U.S. senators are urging the NFL to act quickly and change the name. In June, The United States Patent and Trademark Office canceled six federal trademark registrations for the Redskins Numerous featured columnists who · write for large sports websites refuse to use the name, certain ESPN personalities went on ti)e record to say they will not say the name on live tv. How far is this going to go before the NFL changes it, and honestly, should they? Before we break this down some more and get into the controversial aspect of this let us look at the facts. The Washington Redskins were originally known as the Boston Braves. In 1933, co-owner George Preston Marshall changed the name to the Redskins, in recognition of the then-head coach William Henry "Lone Star" Dietz, who claimed to be part Sioux. On July 6, 1933, the Boston Herald reported that ''the change was made to avoid confusion with the Braves baseball team." Since their creation, the Redskins franchise has had its fair share of the history books. In 1937 and 1942, the Redskins won the ''NFL Championships." In 1982, 1987, and 1991, the Redskins won the Superbowl. This rich history, all under the name Redskins, is something many locals, die-hard fans, former players and coaches, and current owner Dan Snyder, do not want to see changed. In 2002, a poll commissioned by Sports Illustrated found that 75% of ( Trevor Skene, Senior those American Indians surveyed had no objection to the Redskins name. Again in 2004, a poll by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania supported the prior poll's findings, concluding that 91 % of the American Indians surveyed in the 48 states on the United States mainland found the name acceptable and setting out in detail the exact wording of the questions. Even to this day, after reading many articles and watching EPSN reports and documentaries, many people (and Native Americans) still do not find the term to be offensive or racial in any way. Why should a team have to change the name of their franchise because a petition was started to change it, and a very small percentage of people find it offensive? If we are going to say the Redskins is an offensive term, relating to the color of their skin and having an indian as their mascot, then let's look at some other teams and mascots that could be considered racial. Kansas City Chiefs- refers to Indians. Chicago Blackhawks- Almost identical logo as the Redskins . Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Hawks and the Golden State Warriors all have names that once or currenlty relate to the term "Indian." Why are the Redskins the only one under fire? "Do the right thing" is the campaign facing the NFL for changing their name, but who can decide that is the actual "right" thing to do? If this change were to be completed, it would cost the franchise millions of dollars in re branding (changing every thing named "Redskins" in the stadium, websites, official nerchandise and every jersey ever sold to date), and lastly, how can you stop fans from wearing their old "redskins" jersey into the games? The topic is seemingly 50-50 when you talk to people about their opinions, but I for one think changing an entire franchise to satisfy a handful of people is wrong. The Redskins are a part of the NFL, and history of football, and that is something that cannot be changed. What are your thoughts? Should the NFL change the name of the Washington Redkins? Tell us your opinions online at www.thewilkesbeacon.com "I do not think they should change it, •· mainly from a finanical standpoint. Every Redskins jersey would need to be exchanged, and the name would still live on forever to the true fans?' Tim Hoffman, Senior "I was once on a mission trip in New Mexico on a Navajo reservation, and most of them were infact Redskins fans that took no offense to the name?' @randomfrankp frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu �5 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Colonels square off against 23rd ranked . Lycoming Warriors in homecoming game By Daniel Van Brunt Sports Writer Coming into the game ranked 23rd in the country, the Lycoming Warriors come into town to face Wilkes for the homecoming game. The Colonels were just on the road for their first away game as they squared off against the Delaware Valley Rams. This game is arguably one of the tougher games the Colonels will play in during their season. The Lycoming Warriors are a dangerous team. So far, they have scored 68 and have averaged 34 points per game. They have rushed for 303 yards while passing for 443 yards. Their offensive is sure to be a challenge for the Colonels to stop, but it's not their only strong point. The Warriors defense was able to shut out Albright with a score of26-0. Two players for the Warriors were recog- nized with the Middle Atlantic Conference Player of the Week award. Tyler Jenny, the starting quarterback, won the award for offense after his outstanding play against Albright. He threw for a 65% completion rating, 213 yards passing, and 2 touchdowns. Michael Gentile won the award on defense as an defensive back. During the second week he went on to intercept two passes in his second career start. Craig Needharnmer is a player you cannot forget about as he is the starting running back for the team. He tied the Lycoming school record in touchdowns and is the focus for an around the region column for D3football.com. The Warriors defense tore apart Albright's offense as they limited them to six first downs and 114 yards all game. @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu r �J The Beacon - September 23, 2014 Sports 20 Seniors last homecoming set to be a special one By Jared Powell Sports Writer On Saturday Sept. 27, Wilkes University will have its most important test of the season when they host Lycoming College on their homecoming game. For all seniors this will be the last time they get to suit up for homecoming at the RAC (Ralston Athletic Complex). There are plenty of other activities going on during that weekend, but a wise man once said "the most important event is the football game." Alumni and friends will be out to watch the Colonels kick off for football. Wilkes has lost to Lycoming the last few years, but is looking to change the outcome of this year's game. Wilkes so far is 1-1 on the year with a win against Misericordia and a loss against Muhlenberg. The Colonels have a couple offensive threats which includes quarterback Sophomore Ryan Dailey. Dailey was added to the honorable mention list for MAC player of the week after he threw for 212 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Cougars. The Beacon/Purvit Patel You also must account for the duo at The WIikes offensive llne will have to be on top of its game If WIikes Is gotight end with seniors Drew Devitt and ing to be able to beat the 23rd ranked Lycoming Warriors. Jeremy Hartman who combine for 141 yards and a touchdown each through the first two games. Hartman is a dualsport athlete, with this being his first year with the football team and he is looking unstoppable so far. "The guys on the team accepted me right away, and that helped a lot. Also I have some athleticism so it helps when I am on the field," said Hartman. Also, on the defensive side the Colonels have some young studs manning the middle. Sophomores Tanner Stengel and Michael Condrad have been doing an excellent job on the interior of the defense. Stengel leads the defense in tackles with 17 and a sack to add to that. Condrad follows up a close second with 16. With this being the seniors last homecoming I asked senior Tyler Thomas how he feels about playing in his last one he responded with "This one will be a little special, but I am more so looking forward to beating Lycoming more than anything I will worry about the homecoming part of it after we get the win." ~ @wilkesbeacon l.'-1jared.powell@wilkes.edu Athletes look to recover from injury to join team .\... - he Beacon/ Purvit Patel Freshman right tackle Alex Hollingshead is current ly dealing with a hairline fracture of his left arm earlier in the season. By Andre Spruell possibility of injury. They can range from Sports Writer taking a day to months or even years to heal, depending on their severity. In sports, injuries are something that Two Wilkes athletes interviewed spoke seems to be occurring more occasionally. of their recent injuries that are currently Whether it's as non-contact as golf or keeping them sidelined until they can as brutal as football, there is always a get back into action. One of the athletes interviewed was 6'2" junior captain guard Devin Dunn of the men's basketball team. Dunn is recovering from a torn meniscus, which he suffe red back in January. He did not know he had suffered the injury until two months later, when he got the x-rays back. As a result, Dunn had surgery this past April and hopes to be back on the court for the Colonels on the first day of the season, October 15. The other athlete interviewed is a member of the football team, freshman Right Tackle Alex Hollingshead. He suffered a hairline fracture on his forearm earlier this season. Like Dunn, he di_d not know the severity of the injury when it first occurred. Initially, Hollingshead thought it was just a stinger that would go away in a few minutes, since he could not move his whole arm right away. When asked about their injuries, the most striking difference was when they were asked what the most difficult part of the recovery process was. Dunn replied saying, "Physical therapy. It 's like two and a half hours a day, and it's tough and difficult. " On the other hand, Hollingshead replied "Taking math quizzes since I broke my dominant arm and also not being able to play football every week." Some similarities that stood out were the fact that neither athlete suffered a serious inj ury before the. injury they are currently facing: The main similarity was when asked "What is the main thing that motivates you to recover from your current injury?" Hollingshead replied, "Being able to have a fast recovery so I can compete with my teammates again and earn back some playing time." Likewise, Dunn said, "The love of the game. It sucks sitting on the sidelines watching the guys play and not being able to play is miserable." The main idea is that for athletes, an injury does not make them weaker, it only makes them stronger. Although getting an injury is a major setback, having the fortitude and mental toughness to overcome a serious injury is what makes the athlete stronger and what allows him or her to get back on the court or field to be with their teammates and compete alongside teammates, which they consider to be like family. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu • �fOS: ,f.S: 1':idm'jtQ'j2 - no'.>B5fl 5fif L 21 (l'°' The Beacon - September 23, 2014 'Records are meant to be broken:' le An interview with two former Wilkes football stars lr st to a. :d ,U ;o )r ty at le :y )f )S m te !S Ill Ill th !S By Brandon Gubltosa Sports Editor If one were to take a look inside the Wilkes University football record book they would come across the names Brett Trichilo and Mike Gundersdorf. Trichilo graduate,d from Wilkes in 2005 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and currently works for Sandvik where he has been there for four years. Gundersdorf graduated from Wilkes in 1997 with a degree in communications/ public relations, and currently is the director of operations for Wilkes campus in Mesa, Arizona. As the director of operations he is in charge of recruitment and day to day operations. Running back Brett Trichilo currently holds the record for most points scored, and most rusbing yards at Wilkes. from 2001-2004 he ran for 5,837 yards including a record performance against Susquehanna in 2004 rushing for 316 yards. Wide Receiver Mike Gunder-sdorf currently holds the record for most receptions yards and receiving yards catching 205 passes for 3,603 yards. In a game against Juniata in 1997 he caught a school record 14 passes for 271 yards in a game that got the school national attention. Both Trichilo and Gundersdorf when asked about their records both responded with "records are meant to broken." When both of them arrived at Wilkes they never had any intentions of going in on breaking records. "I never looked to break records it just happened," said Trichilo when asked about his record. They also believe that one day their records will broken and hope it motivates someone on the team to push harder and look to break them. "I always wanted to be the best, but like every team sports you are only as good as your teammates are, and my teammates helped me break it" said Gundersdorf when asked about his record. One thing that both of them miss about Wilkes is the friendships they had with -their teammates and coaches. "My favorite memory has to be when we beat Lycoming for the MAC championship my freshman year in 1993. We beat them in the final minute of the game and it helped boost the program back up," Gundersdorf said. Trichilo and Gundersdorf excelled on and off the field and offered advice for college students about dealing with school. "Enjoy every day and take your time . ... you have the rest of your life to work so you should take time to figure out what you really want to do," said Trichilo. "Make sure you find balance in your schedule and learn outside of the classroom by engaging in different social groups and clubs," Gundersdorf said. Gundersdorf encourages athletes "not to let athletics control that you are." One day someone will break the records Gundersdorf and Trichilo have and until then they are honored to hold their respective records. Unfortunately both Gundersdorf and Trichilo will not be in attendance at the homecoming game but will cheering on the colonels from back home. Olis Bo em1an S I Tie De Senmg Je e • @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu r �.J Tlre.c"Beacon - September 23, 2014 {I �r The Beacon - September 23, 2014 r .J �_J The Beacon - September 23, 2014 BUY SELL TRADE 24 south main street wilkes4>an'e, pa. 18701 . 570-829-2929 Sign Up for a Meal-Plan Today r www.m . ilkes.wilkes.edu zza the legendary taste Bet Deals in Town! . ottopizzapa.com plete menu of PizSubs, &Morel day detivery combos! . 1 , Ask a (570) 331.321s Delivery to Wilkes campus! MONDAYS (delivery Quarte~.Pound Cheeseburger on a Pretzel Roll just $3.9& apply; delivery ar please inquiret Grotto Pizza Gateway Center, Edwardsville Studio $540 1Bed $685 TUESDAYS ~~ r Dine in! Take alook at our ewly remodeled one bedroom and studio apartments. 1 Regular 12' Pim w/1 Topping just$4.99! Buy 1Cheese Calzone get 1FREE Take out/D • Having roommate issues? 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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/. 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Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Wilkes· hosts able-bodied wheelchair basketball tournament; benefit 'Individual Abilities in Motion' By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor Wilkes University will sponsor an ablebodied wheelchair basketball toLtrnament in the Marts Gym on Sunday. Oct. 5. at 10 a.m. The Wilkes Community is invited to participate or attend. This event, which is open to the public, will include food, raffles and prizes. All proceeds will benefit Jndividual Abilities in Motion, a nonprofit organization housed in Clarks Summit. Pa, that is committed to embracing the abilities of local people with spinal cord injuries. Natalie Smirne, a Wilkes University psychology major and vice president of Individual Abilities in Motion, is spearheading the event along with Jacob Parrick, a student within the Wilkes University Department of Biology. Smirne encourages students to come out to the tournament to see their classmates and participate in something out of the ordinary. "I think it's also going to set some standards," said Smime. --It's not only something different, ifs an opportunity for everyone to see that someone with a disability can do so much more than sit Beacon Briefs idly in their wheelchair:· Smirne. who has endured a spinal cord injury herself, joined the Individual Abilities in Motion organization in its infancy. She feels the organization is beneficial to others with spinal cord injuries and the community, as a whole. "It is our way of relating to other people with spinal cord injuries,., said the organization's vice president. "It was because of these relationships that we Courtesy of Natalie Smirne started the basketball tournament. It's a A few particpants from last year's able-bodied chance for us to wheelchair basketball tournament fight for posesslon get together to do something and, also, of the ball. an opportunity for the the athletes. She hopes that food, raffles community to get involved." and the abundance of prizes will help While this is not the first year Wilkes bring more people out to support such an University participated in the wheelchair amazing organization. basketball tournament, Smirne savs she "The student athletes last year had an wou ld like to see an improvement· in the amazing time:· said Smime. "We can number of supporters there to cheer on by emailing jessica.short@\Vilkes.edu or calling extension 3331. Sales benefit the cheerleading squad. . 15 Unlimited Pancake Break.fast at Applebee's Faculty ExhJbition 2014: A Tribute to Richard A. Fuller Contact a Wilkes University Cheerleader to purchase your $5 tickets to an unlimited pancake and sausage breakfast to be held at Applebee's in Wilkes-Ban:e on Sunday. Nov. 16th. Those interested can also email Jessica.short@wilkes.edu or call extension 3331. (Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are included.) This is a fund-raising event for the cheerleading squad. The Sordoni Art Gallery will feature a faculty exhibit tmtil the end of the semester in honor of Richard A. Fuller. The gallery will be open between 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. between Tuesday and Sunday. Admission is free. For more infom1ation, call (570) 4084325 or visit ww\\.wilkes.edu/Sordoni Order Wilkes University CbeerJeading or Wilkes University Cbeerleading Alumni Shirts The Allan P. Kirby Center Lecture Se-ries in Free Enterprise Presents: Michael Reagan The Allan P. Kirby Center Lecture Series will feature Michael Reagan. the eldest Order Wilkes University Cheerleading or Wilkes University Checrleading Alumni shirts for $12 from any current Wilkes Cheerleader or Jessica Short son of former President Ronald Reagan. Wednesday. Octobd' L 2014. The lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Perfonning Arts. The lecture is free and open to the public. Study Abroad Fair Wilkes University will hold a Study Abroad Fair in the Henry Student Center Lounge on Tuesday, Sept. 30, between l J a.m. and 1 p.m. Hillside Fall Fest - Volunteers Needed Volunteers needed at Hillside Fann for their Annual Fall Fest on October 4 & 5. Interested vohmteers should contact Guy Kroll, Hillside's Volunteer Coordinator at guy0'.thelandsathillsidefarms.org. ue National Denim Day The event is sponsored by Lee Jeans. Donate $5 or more to the event and \\ear your tin,oritc pail' of jeans and pink that day. The event is held cvc11 )Car on the fin.l Friday definitely benefit from having more people there to see them play, though . We make it fun for everyone that comes out." For those that wish to participate, cost will be fifteen dollars and includes a T-shirt, raffle tickets and food. Teams should be comprised of five to eight players and include both males and females. Registrations for those wishing to participate should be made in advance and can be done by e-mailing Smirne, at Natalie.Smirne@Wilkes.edu, or Parrick, at Jacob.Parrick@ Wilkes.edu. The top two tean1s will advance to a championship series to be held in November. Their competition will be comprised of teams from The University of Scranton. Penn State. Marywood, TCMC, .Misericordia and Lackawanna College. Spectators are encouraged to attend. Cost for spectators will be three dollars for a student and five dollars for those who are not students. The team that brings the most supporters will receive 200 dollars and each student spectator has a chance to win prizes, as well. @wilkesbeacon justin. topa@wilkes.edu in October. This year's .event will be held Oct. 3. This event is sponsored by the Wilkes University BACCHUS organization. For any questions about the event. how to donate. please contact. shawn.carey@wilkes.edu. Alcohol Awareness Week The Alcohol Awareness Walk 2014 will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 12 p.m,. rain date Thursday, Oct. 23. Join the walk to raise a\\•arenes of the dangers of excessive and underage drinking. Wilkes Universit) will be &ponsoriJ1g a one-mile walk starting at 12 p.m. from the Greenway lo Kirb:, Park and back. A free long sleeve T-Shirt be distributed to every person who walks for Alcohol Awareness. Email gail. holby@wilkes.edu t register, give your name and your shirt size. All participants must register by Oct. 15. at noon. There wm be Maers BBQ after the walk. ""ill �3 News The Beacon - September 30, 2014 Pocono Mountain manhunt: the search for an alleged killer haunts local students, challen olice efficiency By Sarah Bedford News Editor The 31-year-old Barrett Township resident accused of killing of a Pennsylvania state police trooper and wounding another has been at-large for more than two weeks in the Pocono region. Although Wilkes-Barre is roughly an hour from the crime and search areas, some students attending Wilkes University from the Pocono region feel connected to the incident. Eric Frein is accused of killing sfate police Cpl. Bryon Dickson and wounding Trooper Alex Douglass on Sept. 12 outside Blooming Grove State Police Barracks in Pike County. A shooter open fired on troopers during a shift change, officials said. State police announced Frein's arrest on Sept. 16, according to a press release. Courtesy of FBI.gov Police have been combing a wooded area near Canadensis searching for Frein. . Eric Matthew Frein as he appeared in the F.B.l.'s Top 10 Most Wanted List for allegedly shooting and killing a trooper. Dubbed a survivalist, Frein has been added people in the community are feeling ... You It's like a "when did this happen?" kind of people's rights are being stepped on:• to the FBI's most wanted list. deal;' he continued. Zudjelovic agreed, saying it is a "very don't know where the guy may be;' he said. Michael Zudjelovic, a Junior finance and Jagoe explained that if the Frein case, or Junior communication studies and oppressive kind of feeling?' marketing major, is from Mountainhome, "I think it's sad when you go into an something like it, were to get closer to "Wilkes, psychology major, Emily KramerofBlakeslee, near Canadensis. He knew of Frein when he area and the locals don't like their police the university and local law enforcement supports the law enforcement officers. was younger, adding "you knew everyone in would work to inform the community. "As far as I'm concerned, they're doing department;" he said. town" then. Zudjelovic used to ride bikes in "If something like that did happen ... we their best at this point," she said. "You never Collin Strunk, a Pl pharmacy major from the community with his older brother, who is would imagine this happening in your Blakeslee, said that although publicity is would obviously be feeding the community Frein's age. Sometimes, Frein would be there community and it's frightening." helpful to finding Frein, he worries that the as much information as we possibly could... as well. Wilkes Director of Public Safety, overall ordeal may have a negative influence Text alerts, emails all those sorts of things "It comes across as somewhat shocking would be in our tool box to pull out." Christopher Jagoe, who has 30 years of law on Pocono tourism. that it would come to what it came to, you According to an FBI poster, Frein was last enforcement experience, is a retired police "The area might be negatively afrected by know, ambush outside a police station;' he chief and has attended the FBI National it though, seeing as the Poconos is a large seen with no facial hair and was wearing a said. "It's shocking to hear that anybody you Academy. He said the community's attitude tourist attraction. So the current situation brown and gold windbreaker, khaki shorts know would (allegedly) do that." toward police and may be changing due in could be deterring visitors from coming;' and sneakers. He was carrying a dark green Zudjelovic said the police presence in the backpack with black trim. He may have part to the size of the search and its on-going Strunk said. ar'ti has been extensive. Zudjelovic believes the situation has shaved his head on both sides, with longer nature. ' lt's amazing how big a force they rolled "It's a tough balancing act;' Jagoe said. impacted local businesses, but not the overall hair on lop. out to find one person, and the fact that they "Unfortunately, I think a lot of its because it's Pocono tourism industry. As of press time on Sunday, Frein had not haven't found him yet gives him credit or Jagoe said he understands the concerns been captured. the miscommnuicalion to the community. takes away from our police - or both:' The people are turning against the police... and feelings of the local residents. Zudjelovic described the amount of law "I lived in Maryland when we had the some would say it's justifiable concerns... in @wifkesbeacon enforcement as a "small armY:' the interest of apprehending this guy, some Beltway sniper... I understand the angst the sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu "[There are] armored vehicles in Barrett... THE BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: {570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Editor-in-Chief: James Jaskolka Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Adviser: Dr. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director: Shawn Carey Editorial Staff 2014-15 News Editor: Sarah Bedford L&A&E Editor: Nicole Zukowski Opinion Editor: Frank Passalaqua Sports Editor: Brandon Gubitosa Asst. News Edttor: Justin Topa Asst L&A&E Editor: Bill Amos Asst. Opinion Editor: Mandy Stickles Advertising Director,..Rasha Shaker Now taking applications for advertising reps. Payment available. Contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu r �.J .J The Beacon - September 30, 2014 News 4 Ninth annual Professional Development Week at Wilkes DON'T GET STUCK The Beacon/Gabby Glinski WITHOUT AN INTERNSHIP NEXT SEMESTER! Sharon Castano, coordinator of internships and Cooperative Education for Wilkes University, encourages all students to attend the internship fair. By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor Wilkes University will hold its ninth annual Professional Development Week between Monday, Oct. 13, and Friday, Oct. 17. Professional Development Weck will consi.s t of a series of workshops including resume building, interviewing, goal setting, graduate programs and several others leading up to an internship fair on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to I p.m. in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. Professional Development Weck is planned by the Cooperative Education of• flee in conjunction with Student Affairs, Career Services, Student Development, Graduate Studies and Dr. Kathleen Houlihan . Sharon Castano, coordinator of internships and Cooperative Education for Wilkes University, expects 45 local companies to attend the internship fair recruiting Wilkes University students. "With the 45 companies that usually come, it is important to know that they are onlv here to meet with Wilkes students," said Castano. "The only competitors are your peers. This is an opportunity you can only find here:' The internship fair will provide prospective interns with the opportunity lo meet with organizations within their field informally to gain an understanding of 7 what the company is looking for and for companies to gain a familiarity with their prospective interns before a potential formal interview. "Companies are looking to make introductions and find something to remember you by,~ said Castano. "They don't only get a resume. They have the opportunity to get to know who the students really are." Students attending the internship fair are advised to bring about 20 copies of their resume to ensure they have enough to build connections with as many organizations in their field as possible. Castano also advises students to try speaking with a few other companies before engaging with your number one choice so that you can work out what it is you want the company to know about you and get an understanding of the process. She also advises those in attendance to dress and act professionally. \,\<'bile the internship fair may be geared toward those in their sophomore and junior years, Career Development Weck has been designed to incorporate workshops and activities for every student regardless of academic level. For any additional information, students can e-mail Castano, at Sharon.Castano@ Wilkes.edu or stop into the Cooperative Education office located on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 11~1, HENRY STUDENT CENTER, 2ND FLOOR BALLROOM Professional dress with resume required. Will WILKES UNI V ERSI TY Contact Sharon Castano at sharon.castano1cvw1lkes.edu to learn more. �Toe Beacon - September 30, 2014 News 5 Anatomy of an Administrator: Georgia Costalas; Center of Global Education and Diversity, International Student Services; world traveler By Pat Walther Staff Writer ------------- Wilk cs-BaJTe is not exactly a safe city. It has a high crime rate. binge drinking is popular and most would never even consider starting a conversation with a stranger in the street. And yet. Georgia Costalas has seen it all. She has seen poverty and tatters. She has seen the highs and the lows of the human condition . But instead of becoming embittered or withdrawn, she has found solace in the memorie · of her manv midnights in South America. • Georgia Costalas is the Executive Director for the Center for Global Education and Diversity, as well as the Director of International Student Services at the Center. She oversees all the departments at the Center while also managing one herself. The work for International Student Services. in particular. is bureaucratic. ''We take care of the (student's) visa paperwork and then we're expected to answer to the Department of Homeland Security for their visa information." she explains. There are a total of four departments within the Center for Global Education and Diversity. There is, as was mentioned before. the department of International Student Services, which deals with the technicality behind keeping a foreign student at Wilkes, as well as generally in America. There is the Intensive English Program, whose main purpose is taking a hands on approach to teaching foreign students English, but this is not your average language program . The Intensive English Department deals predominantly with students who know verv little to no English. Then there is the Office of Diversity Initiatives, which provides educational programs about diversity and makes personal connections with students, who may be having a harder time The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski adjusting to the culture. Georgia Costalas explains that the roles of an · And last but not least. administrator Is "somebody who should always strive there is the department to be better and empower the staff under him or her of Global Education, to do their Job the best way posslble." which is responsible for students who go Columbia, she left to teach in Colombia, on educational trips out of the country. South America. So. yes, she went from T he Center is absolutely essential to the Columbia to Colombia. students who have traveled here from While in Colombia she started teaching the corners of the world with names that at an American middle school. she most people cannot even pronounce. This also taught at a high school, dealt with fish-out-of-water vibe is something that graduation requirements and eventually Costalas is extremely familiar with. ended up as the principal of a Colombian Born and raised in Brooklyn, high school. Costalas adds, "I also worked New York, she was educated at such at a university there as head of their establishments as the University of foreign language department." Manhanan and the prestigious Columbia All in all, she was abroad for twenty-six University. After graduating from years. Let that sink in. Costalas, needing to return to the United States due to familial matters. was interviewed for the current job she holds while still in South America. She has been back in the States for six-years now. The Center for Global Education and Diversity was inaugurated on September 12th, 2008, which is fitting. as Costalas explains. "September 12th is known as Interdependence Day globally, and is meant to celebrate how countries need each other in order to thrive." Costa las has traveled to a total of ten countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil. Argentina, Peru, Panama, Mexico, Canada. Greece and Israel. She is fluent in Spanish. saying, "When working as a principal, half of my staff didn't speak any English, so I had to actually start using Spanish more and more just to get work done." When not enlightening the minds of foreign students or overseeing the international potential of Wilkes. she loves kayaking, biking, and reading. When asked what her definition of an administrator was, she replied: "To me, an administrator is somebody who should always strive to be better and empower the staff under him or her to do their job the best way possible." @wilkesbeacon patrick.walther@wifkes.edu Commission on Economic Opportunity, Wilkes helps with "Hunger Action Month;" hunger eradication at local scale By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor During the month of September, the Commission on Economic Opportunity has promoted efforts to raise money for both Hunger Action Month and Walmart's Fight Hunger. Spark Change campaign. Nearly 49 million people are struggling with hunger on a daily basis. These people are not only just in our country; they are living within our communities. CEO is working to remind us that many of these people can be our neighbors, co-workers and friends . CEO, which holds oflkes in WilkesBarre. has been working towards the eradication of hunger for local families in need. While their efforts are constant, the month of September is highlighted due to its ari ing title as ..Hunger Action Month." Hunger Action Month is a nationwide campaign designed to mobilize the public to take action against the issues ofhunger. Organized by the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks. the campaign brings attention to the issues of hunger in America and promotes ways for individuals everywhere to get involved with the movement. CEO has organized a number of events locally during Hunger Action Month to incite awareness and raise funds for those lacking food within the community. Throughout the month, a number of local restaurants within Luzerne and Wyoming counties have partnered with CEO, advertising Hunger Action Month and, in many cases, contributing portions of their sales to the cause. These local restaurants have included Rodano ·s. Letts Eat and El Zocalo among many others in..the Wilkes- Barre and surrounding areas. CEO is also worki;g towards winning a national competition sponsored by Walmart's "Fight Hunger, Spark Change'· campaign. By winning this competition, CEO would bring 60,000 dollars to the locally benefitting Weinberg Regional Food Bank, operated by the commission. This food bank helps to supply food to families in need located in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming and Susquehanna counties. Gene Brady, executive director for CEO. encourages Wilkes students to get involved. · Anyone wishing to help the commission can do so by voting for CEO's Weinberg Food Bank at " www.walmart.com/fighthunger. ,. The competition will end on Oct. 5. "Every vote counts," said Brady. "Students should vote every day until Oct. 5, and ask their families and friends to vote, as well." King Adjei-Frimpong, CEO's volunteer coordinator, says that the success of their initiatives may not have been possible without the assistance of a particular group of Wilkes University Students. In order to help spread the word throughout the community, CEO has enlisted the help of Wilkes University, Dr. Raineri and members of her ··Social Responsibility of Business" course. "Her students are helping to refresh CEO's marketing materials andrevamp our social media presence," said the volunteer coordinator. --1neir involvement in the endeavor is a great help to the organization." @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - September 30, 2014 News SG Notes: safety update, club recongnition; funds By Nicholas Durdan Staff Writer Wilkes University Student Government tackled multiple issues including budget allocations and club recognitions. As a guest speaker, new public safety director Chris Jagoe spoke to Student Government about various changes made to their officers and facilities over the course of t11e summer and took questions. Act 120 officers, the new ~hybrid" officers to public safety, all of whiclt have law enforcement experience. can-y firearms. The public safety office is now a more efficient communications cente.r and the cameras are now in digital. In other news, the cricket club sought club recognition for its second week. this time with a more detailed view as to what their club entails. Issues of safety, practice location and equipment issues were established. The vote to recognize the club passed 35-l-6. The newly incorporated guitar club began its first week of club recognition. Founded by two students who wanted their own guitar style club. it plans to make "guitar-gram" fundraisers among others and is open to all students. The adviser to the club is Dr. Kelly. It stresses members must provide tl1eir own guitar. Voting is to take place at the following meeting. Fall Fest, headed by vice president Christian Victoria, began its second week of fund requesting. The budget being asked for originally was $3,500. After discussions and concerns about the rising cost from last year a motion was an1ended from $3,500 to $2,500, and then was amended again to $3,000. This motion was well received by Student Government and after tense voting, it passed 23-11-9. The budget report for Student Government is as follows: all college: $16,245.36, conference: $5,000, Spirit: $505.39, general: $9,552.81, giving Student Government a total of: $31 ,303.56. Student Government meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. In the Miller room inside the Henry Student Center. Having roommate issues? Take alook at our newly remodeled one bedroom and studio apartments. @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu "Clean Energy America" lecture offers insight into nuclear energy and its impact on the future By Jennifer Baron Staff Writer On Sept. 22. two guest speakers from Clean Energy America came to Wilkes University to educate students. faculty and the public about nuclear energy. DeLeah Lockridge and Mark Siedband were the two speakers at the presentation. The goal of Lockridge, Seidband, and Clean Energy America is to educate people about the benefits of nuclear energy while alleviating fears that people may have about radioactive exposure, disposlt and general safety. They also address issues involving environmental impact and economic issues. At the presentation, Lockridge and Seidband discussed that nuclear power will be the most widely executed and sought after energy source in America. According to statistics presented, •'the United States will need 28% more electricity by 2040." This additional electricity. they believe, ·hould come from nuclear power. The duo explained the United States is currentlv the number one country when it comes to generating nuclearpowerat 790 kilowatt-hours(kWh). Export-Import Bank in America which is the official export credit agency in the United States was also discussed. Last year, the U.S. Treasury gained more than $1 billion through fees collected from customers overseas. This also granted jobs to about 250,000 individuals in companies around the country. When it comes to jobs in manufacturing, one in three depends on exports. Nuclear power plants have the potential net gain of $45 billion up to $75 billion when it comes to exports with the agency. Job creation is also a major factor. Approximately I 5.000 jobs were created because of the license application process needed for construction and operation of plants. They further focused on the job market by saying that the creation of 30 new power plants could potentially produce 130,000 jobs. When divided up, this makes for 400-700 longterm employees at each power plant. Also. the life span of a nuclear power plant is projected to be about 60 years. Environmental concerns were also addressed. Nuclear energy produces no greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide. ind it will reduce the dependence on fossil fue ls--contributors to global warming. Annual production of electricity in a nuclear power plant equals 1.4 billion gallons of oil or 912 train loads of coal. To replace coal with nuclear power in Pennsylvania, it would be the equivalent of 12 million passenger cars in use. Lockridge and Seidband stated that in 2012, nuclear energy was the lowest cost producerinlJ.S.electricityproductioncosts. Oneofthcfinalpointsintheirprcsentation. and perhaps the most compelling, was that one uranium fuel pellet (about the size of a finger tip) is equivalent to 126 gallons of oil. 5.000 pounds of wood, I ton of coal. or 17.000 n3 of natural gas. Lockridge. is an engineer for on-site projects for the Westinghouse Electric Company's Nuclear Power Plants Division. Siedband is the dircctorofbusiness planning for Ameren Missouri, an energy company. For more information about Clean Energy America, their Mission Statement, or nuclear energy in general. visit www.c1eanenergy4america. org. www.nei.org, and www.nrc,aov. wi/kesbeacon rjennifer.baron@wilkes.edu n " n rn v\ V( of ne In of at de< tos nee and r: will Wh1 trat was Tl into over escal The �Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - September 30, 2014 7 The chemistrY Of a hangover By Nicole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor Waking up the morning after a night out with friends can be tough. Your head is pounding, your stomach is in knots and you feel like you just rode a rollercoaster nonstop for an hour. There are bags under your eyes that look like they are ready to go backpacking across Europe even though your dry th.roat makes you feel like you were just Jost in the Sierra dessert. Rxperiencing a hangover is extremely common after a night of drinking. It is the thing that makes people wonder why they were out the night before. The California Report published on State of Health says that men who consume five to seven alcoholic beverages report having a hangover the next morning. On the other hand, women who consume three to five alcoholic beverage reported having a hangover the next morning. The type of alcohol an individual consumes also affects the severity of the hangover the next morning, A hangover is commonly the resuJt of three effects that happen to your body after a night of drinking. Perhaps the most painful result stems from dehydration. "Dehydration decreases blood flow in the brain:' associate professor of psychology Ed Schicatano said. "This slows down neural processing." A particular example of what dehydration does to the body is a decrease level of vasopressin in the brain. When this hormone is released into the bloodstream the body is prevented from excreting water in urine. This is why people have to urinate multiple times when drinking alcohol. Other effects Schicatano explained were "cognitive deficits like lack of concentration, struggles with short term memory and even basic perceptual processing disruptions:' Along with dehydration, the brain is affected another way from alcohol. "Alcohol acts like an abundant inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain - called GABA:' Schicatano said. GABA is a chemical messenger that is widely distributed in the brain. "As a result, alcohol inhibits a lot of different areas of the brain. One of these areas in the brain is important for wakefulness:• Schicatano said. • Educate Yourself -Long term use of alcohol effects organs in the body -Know your limits when consuming alcohol -Drink water between alcoholic drinks -Never consume alcoholic beverages on an empty stomach; eat food before and during -Alcohol abuse is a serious issue that needs professional help -Wilkes Alcohol Awareness Walk is scheduled for Oct. 21 at noon -Students with alcohol and drug issues or guestions Contact: Mark Allen, Ph.D., Dean of Students Photo lllustation/Nicole Zukowski Alcohol affects all parts of your body. The most common result of consuming alcoholic beverages is a hangover. Knowing your limits and being aware of what you consume Is always smart to your health. (The above photo Is ~n Illustration, and Is not of a real person). This causes fatigue and tremors, anxiety and restlessness the day after drinking. "It also modulates the release of other neurotransmitters in the brain;' Schicatano said. Depending on what type of alcohol is consumed also matters. Different alcohol produces more impurities, called congeners. After drinking clear, bubbly alcohol a headache is the result. This is caused from the carbonation which increases your blood alcohol absorption. Dark liquors, such as tequila, wine and whiskey, can increase the frequency and severity of hangover. Mixing different types of alcohol could be very dangerous because of the different congeners affecting the body. When it comes to consuming alcohol it is important to drink responsibly. The effects on the body can be serious. "In the long run, seizures are possible:' Schicatano said. "Death from dehydration is not from brain damage, but from organ failure involving other organs." Editor's note: The Beacon does ftot promote excessive drinking and encourages those who drink to drink responsibly. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - September 30, 2014 ■ Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 resents count, band Parmalee The Wilkes University Programming Board held a riverfront concert on Sept. 24 that featured the hit country band Parmalee last week for the Wilkes community. - - - - --- -- -- . �9 The Beacon/ Austi n Ely Last Wed. Wilkes University Programming Board held a free concert on the riverfront. Seating started at 7 p.m. for the local opening band The Clove Collective, top right corner. By 8:45 p.m., Parmalee took the stage in a high energy performance for the Wilkes community. Along with enjoying the music, students with Wilkes IDs were giving a ticket to get free food from three different food trucks. The Beacon/Austin Ely �.J I -' The Beacon - September 30, 2014 13 Life, Arts & Entertainment y 13 eat' Baj~ is n?t just in Trend alert: Vampy lips are hot for cool seasons By Ashley Evert Managing Editor As the weather turns cooler, people start to darken their wardrobes and hair colors, so why not lip colors, too? Dark, vampy lips are on trend for the fall and winter months and were seen on the runways during New York Fashion Week. Along with the increasingly socially acceptable change in unnatural hair colors, bold lip colors are becoming less of a statement and more of an everyday look for some ladies. So how does one wear a deep, dark lip? The first step is to choose the right shade for your skin tone. Those with warmer complexions should aim for orange-toned reds and brown tones, where those who have cool complexions look best in blue-toned reds and violets. As far as application, be sure to line your lips with a lip liner dose to the color of the lipstick. Lip liners have drier formulas than lipsticks, which are much creamier, so they will prevent the color from bleeding or feathering and creating the dreaded clown mouth look. Second, either keep the eyes toned down or go full out-there is no in between. To keep eyes simple, swipe a neutral shimmer eye shadow along the lid and darken the lash line with_ a minimal amount of eyeliner and the lashes with a. coat of mascara. To go full on "goth princess," use matte gray shades on the eyes, sharp winged eyeliner, and thick false lashes. This is also a great beauty look for Halloween for those that don't want such a bold every day look. Cosmetic companies are creating products that meet the new demand for such dramatic lip colors. NYX, for example, just released a new line of the jumbo pencils they are known for. 'Ihey're calling the line "Simply Vamp Lip Creams;' which consists of six "bewitching shades from a smoldering deep crimson (Covet) to a velvety dark violet (She Devil). Each color runs $6.50 on nyxcosmetics.com. 1he greatest thing about this trend is that it's low cost. Pick up a drugstore lipstick, try it out and wipe it off if you decide it's not for you. Need help with makeup? Advice on which tone would work best for you? Feel free to shoot me an email and we'll work through it together. @wifkesbeacon ashley.evert@wilkes.edu Photo illustration by Ashley Evert From everyday to a special look for Halloween, dark and dramatic colors on the lips are the new hot thing for the fall/winter seasons. Californ1a: New team, fresh start By Austin · . Ely Staff Writer The variety of dubs on the Wilkes campus is unknown to most of the student body. The Baja Club may seem like an unfamiliar presence in regard to Wilkes extracurricular options, but the members think and plan differentlv. With ' sophomore president David Hopkins at the helm, vice-president John Kiehart, treasurer Lauren Evans, Jesse Muniz as secretary and Mitchell Adams as tlie advisor, anything is possible. The priority of revival and rejuvenation to the dub is in full swing this year with high hopes and bright futures for years to come. The dub consists of about 20 people, most of whom are engineering majors. The majority of the members are freshmen. 1he club is overseen by the Society of Automotive Engineers who initially created the Baja organization. The SAE also hosts events outside of the United States, in places like South Africa, South Korea and Brazil. The main goal of the dub is to build a small off-road vehicle that will be taken to events nationally to ompete with about 100 other universities. In the United States, competitions are . Maryland, Alabama and Oregon. held m Currently, the club is only in the designing stages, ~vhi:11 i~ where the construction of the vehicle ~s laid out an_d carefullf planned. Therefo:e, 1t _looks as 1f they will not be com~etmg this year: This does not discourage the members, however, the team ultimately plans on having the vehicle built by the end ~f this year with hopes t~ fine tune and ~h~w 1t off next year. Hopkm~ gave some ms1ght a_bout _the club an~ ho~ 1t r~ate~ to the ~ngmeermg ~eld saying, Getting 1_nvol':'ed 111 the club 1s a good. way for engmeenng studen~s to _get ..a practical _h~nd on approach to ~mgmeenng. The spmt to reva_mp and revwe a club that has n?t com_Pet~d s111ce the 2008-.2~09 school year 1s of high m1portance and It 1s well on its way. . . . . The team 1s also lookmg for sponsorships 1~ ord:r to _cover the cost of parts and other esse~t1al ~hmgs for the club. With high hopes of a successful future, the B~ja team hopes to ~e ripp~ng through some dtrt tracks and mud m no tune at all. Any questi~ns about _Baja Clu~ or inte~ests contact David Hopkins; dav1d.hopkins@ wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon - austin.ely@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Wilkes UniversitV SAE Mini Baja Club The Baja Club has formed once again. The club is planing to build a small, off-road vehicle to nationally compete at different university events. TI I ' B Si L ir fi c: C V b sl h [ 11 s r t .6 l: i: �The Beacon - September 30, 2014 If you're walking and should find you.rse might cross paths with dark blue hair and a un might not be uncommo wearing a pair of trousers fabric. You might think that \$ first, but what if r told pants," as they'r are Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 play, but being placed where he can do the most good. "I want to be that guy that people say is the best man for lhe job:' he said. "I want to be the person you come to when you need something done because I've got the knowledge and the experience to do it. That's by dream role." Pierre elaborated by saying that in the end if someone jumps up and says, "Get me Shaun Pierre" then his job is already done. To be that person, he has placed himself where he can learn the most. "I took an internship over the summer where I learned so much more than I ever thought I could know about lighting. So, when I came back to Wilkes I could be lsked to do something without anyone _.. ._...,.,.. .""' how to do it. I already knew." es to use the knowledge from his time at Wilkes te qthers in theater as lies in t · . t(I could knowledge instruct r �The Beacon - September 30, 2014 12 The Bea The2014 during at Cameron Kelly Plev President The Beacon/ Pur\/lt Patel ew homecoming tradition: the Wilkes University \ marching band. Many alumni and friends saw the new addition to Wilkes football games for the first time during homecoming• • Despites Lycoming\! William Francis " Bo" Ryan, Jr., was a guest of honor at_ this year's "Share the Spirit" athletic celebration. A 1969 a't11_mnus of Wilkes University, Ryan is now the head basketball"' ooach to, the Uni,e,slty of Wlsconslo. ~ The Beacon/Dave Graff Students enjoying the roaring 20's atmosphere during the Home, coming formal at Moheghan Sun Pocono Downs on Friday. Se'pteJl!_b~r 26th. �The Beacon - September 30, 2014 13 The sounds of the WIikes University marching band helped rally the homecoming crowd. s during a halftime Cameron Low, 20 Kelly Pleva, 2013 President. al Colonel Award was presented to Alan Gubanich, er of the Class of 1964. The Ancestral Colonel Award, lzes accomplished athletic alumni and friends who have achieved personal and professional excellence. r �The Beacon - September 30, 2014 14 Have an opinion or want to \\T~te a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: fraok.passalacqua~l\\ilkes.edu Tips for Living a Healthy Lifestyle On Campus Courtesy of Creative Commons By Mandy Stickles Assistant Opinion Editor The undesirable "Fres hman 15 :'' the weight gain many college students experience during their first year. Let"s face it. the main cause is food. For ~any students, attending college is their first time away from home . They emphasize how splendid the food is and how much the stu dents love it. But how healthy is the food? What is it that we are actually consuming? Many schools opt for the buffet sty le, Wilkes included. They emphasize a variety of meal options offered. However, with all of this great food at our fingertips, students m;y not realize how much food they eat in one sitting or if what they're eating is even good for them. Knowing what is and isn ·t hea.lthy is the first step for proper nutrition. It helps you realize what is appropriate to eat. ft can be a challenge in college to live a healthy lifestyle, but it is an important habit for the future. Wilkes is in contract with Sodexo food services, which provides the meals to the students . Many of the products are local produce, and new food deliveries are brought to Wilkes twice a week. " Susan Hurd, our registered dietitian. comes once a month to discuss healthy food options to have,'' commented Jason Klinetob. manager of Sodexo at Wilkes. "This month she is coming to talk about healthy pumpkin smoothies and pumpkin seeds. She will also be available soon for students to be able to text her anytime with health questions they might have." A food journal is the best thing for keeping track of what you arc eating, how healthy or unhealthy something is, and what you need to be eating more or less of. "MyFitncssPal" is a free app that anvone can download on to their sm"artphone. It allows you to put in what meals you are eating, what you are drinking, and you can even log in what workouts, if any, you are doing throughout the week. It tracks your progress and lets you know if you are consum ing too much fat, salt, sugar and so on. It allows you to be aware of what you are ingesting. It is not entirely about losing weight but rather making sure you are healtl1y. [f someone ate cookies, chips, or ice cream every day and did not exercise it could lead to health problems later in life. 'MyFitnessPal ' is not the only thing students can use to keep on track to a healthy lifestyle. There are several different websites online, groups on Facebook and bloggers on Twitter that discuss healthy food options and how to maintain it all. Mary Babcock, a professor here at Wilkes , teaches a nutrition class. She always stresses to her students how important it is to try and eat fruits , vegetables, grains and low fat dairy products daily. Red meat should be at a minimum and can be easily substituted with lean meats like turkey or chicken. She said ii is important to stay active, even if it is something small; if you do not use it, you lose it. "Healthy foods are important, but exercise is crucial too. Walking for 30 minutes to an hour a day can be very beneficial. Even in ten minute increm ents three times a day or even workout DVDs (because I know some students might not want to leave their room) can go a long way as long as you incorporate it in your daily routine." Babcock said. • Sleep is also an important factor in living a healthy lifestyle. Sleeping less than five hours could change the hormones in your body and could also increase calorie intake. Sleeping for six to eight hours a night is a healthy amount of sleep, sleeping more than nine hours could do more harm than good. Staying active, eating and sleeping right is essential in living a healthy lifestyle. For more information and helpful tips on a healthy lifestyle, healthy food recipes, exercises and more, visit www. ChooseMyPlate.gov. · ·1'::'1 @wilkesbeacon 1:1-amanda.stick/es@wilkes.edu Cheat Sheet for Staying Healthy: .• Know what is·and is not healthy •Have a food journal to keep track of what you're eating •Stay active and get proper sleep Courtesy of Creative Commons �lO 15 The Beacon - September 30, 2014 Review: Lana Del Rey, "U ltraviolence" By Eric Casey Staff Writer ng of id. be rs, ng 1th r. Lib :Id a :a 1at 101 on ps 1er he ne ,ts ;@ b Forget everything you have heard about Lana Del Rey; it's 90% not true. 1be most important thing to know is that you'll never figure her out, and honestly, she probably can't figure herself out. Twenty-nine-year-old Elizabeth Warrant Grant goes by the moniker of Lana Del Rey. Why not? When your real self can't _make it big after years of struggle, endless gigs, and sleeping with music execs ... what else do you have to lose? David Bowie, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Enya, Bono, Natalia Kills and many more have changed their names and/or reinvented themselves to be marketable. Lana has unfairly been under speculation since her "Video Games» music video was released in late-201 I, and especially after that not so bad SNL performance. As for being fake? Give me a break! As if you haven't been fake before? Honestly, there is nothing fake about her (except maybe those bee stung lips, but it's probably just the trickery of makeup making them appear that way.) Born To Die was released in 2012 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and has since been certified platinum in the U.S. It didn't spawn any huge singles. «Video Games" landed at #9 l on the Hot I 00, and the "accidental" hit of «Summertime Sadness" remixed by Cedric Gervais reached #6, which was also her only mainstream radio hit to date. Her song ''Young and Beautifur was the lead single off The Great Gatsby soundtrack and reached #22. With Ultraviolence, her first# I album, the direction has changed. It makes you realize how jumbled up Born To Die was. With this album there is a consistent story here, albeit sad. There's been controversy surrounding her stance on feminism. Some have taken her words way out of context. 1 don't believe she is anti-feminist, but she just doesn't have a dear opinion on it Her new songs highlight the bad side of rock n' roll fame. They shine light on a woman's point of view as the wife or girlfriend of a male rock star. It represents a point of view you've never heard because maybe at the time it was just uncommon for women to come out to the press about their abusive partner. They were just silenced in the background. Lana is acting or being a representative of them through music. However, some songs are probably a little bit about her too, just not as much as Born To Die. French academic Catherine Vigier in her essay, "The Meaning of Lana Del Rey;' said, "She is representing and speaking to a contradiction facing thousands of young women today, women who have followed r mainstream society's prescriptions for success in what has been called a postfeminist world, but who find that real liberation and genuine satisfaction elude them:' Lana has also stated that a true feminist is a woman who does what she wants. Aside from the story of her album, there is something else intriguing. Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys produced the album with a Nashville band in a short period of time. He brought a very melancholic rock sound to it with plenty of nice hypnotic guitar riffs. It's a different contrast from her past triphop sounds. It compliments her sad, lonely, dreampop sound. The album is extremely coherent without any major singles looking to go mainstream. Ultraviolence has solidified her as an album artist. .Lana puts too much time in to her work just to make a shoddy album with two hit singles. The first five songs on the album are some of the best songs of the year. "Cruel World" features the line "Share my body and my life with you/that's way over now/there's not more I can do/you're so famous now:' That seems to be a continuing theme throughout the album. There are two songs in which she seems to make fun of t!1ose who assume she got everything she wanted. In "Money Power Glorv" she talks a lot about taking advantage of, someone. " I wanna tak e you for all that you got." Hallelujah, I'm gonna take them for all that they got." In "F"#&ed My Way To The Top" she again mimics the critics. "Lay me down tonight in my diamonds and pearls/ tell me something like I'm your favorite girl." One of the most interesting songs on the album is "Pretty When You Cry." It was recorded in one take and was freestyled furthering the feeling of a live album. Actually, it was live. Dan Auerbach said in the Rolling Stone, "every criticism that I'd ever heard about her was proven wrong when I was in the studio with her;' he says. "From how great the songs were to how confident she is as a musician to her f-ing singing every song live, with a handheld microphone and a seven-piece band. I mean, get the f--k out of here, who does that? Nobody docs that, there hasn't been a number one pop record that was recorded like that in forty, fifty years:' To conclude, Lana Del Rey is a mysterious muse. There is nobody else out there like her, \'Vhy wasle your lime trying to pick her apart? It's totally unfair. Just enjoy the music from a rare and reclusive talent. @wilkesbeacon eric.casey@wilkes.edu Gthe legendary taste Best Deals in Town! opizzapa.com of Piz- bs. (570) 331-3278 Delivery to Wilkes campus! MONDAYS 1 Regula' 12" Pma 11111 Topping just$4.19! TU AYS get1FREE �_J Opinion The Beacon - September 30, 2014 16 Taft 2~12: Rip Van Winkle meets President Taft By Sara Pisak Staff Writer Jason Heller spins an intricate web of folklore and political commentary in his novel, Taft 2012. If a prospective buyer selected this book from the shelf of their local bookstore, their first thought would be, "Folklore and political commentary do not have anything in common:' 111e wonderful element about this assumption is contrary to the rule, the buyer is not always right. In fact, throughout Taft 2012, these genres seamlessly and effectively blend together. Jason Heller showcases his gift of writing by combining the folklore legend Rip Van Winkle with often forgotten President William Howard Taft. In the text, President Taft loses his bid for presidential re-election in 1913. During his concession speech, Taft mysteriously vacates the White House, never to be heard from, until he awakes from a Rip Van Winkle-slumber in 2012. President Taft's whereabouts for the past 99 years remains a mystery to the public. ot only is Taft alive and well but he is considering a run for a second term as president in the landmark 2012 election. J will concede, the premise is ridiculous but by the end of the novel, the reader will be ready to proudly display their 1aft 2012 bumper sti.cker. Personally, T cannot find fault with the novel. It is simply too charming and too charismatic. Its charm and charisma originate from Taft's documented qualities and from Heller's ingenuity as a writer. \Vhat inakes this story believable is Heller's combination . of fiction and nonfiction. Heller adds just enough historical fact to his fiction to make the audience believe that come November, they can cast their ballot for William Howard Taft. Heller reiterates historical realities such just as Taft's shyness, larger than life figure and personality and Taft's disdain for political games. It is these qualities which leads the reader to have no qualms about crying with Taft as he goes through the emotional unrest of missing his deceased wife or laughing with Taft as he celebrates family dinners with his great, great-granddaughter and her family. Heller's political commentary is fueled by his fabrication of W hite House briefs, CNN polls, C-Span coverage, transcripts of television and of radio interviews, a Taft twitter, a Facebook profile and a website dedicated to hypothetical election results. In addition toallofthis, HellerindudesTaft2012 merchandise. In an age of digital humanities classes, social media, online journals and online biogs, Heller places the 157-year-old Taft at the forefront of the digital movement. Through the aged eyes of a man who won his original presidential election without public slander of an opponent, Heller camouflages his profound message in this satirical text. As the reader doses the final page, they come to the realization that Heller's proud message is: With all of America's advances, old-fashioned politics may be exactly what this country needs. Prom beginning to end, Taft 2012 is engrossing, loveable, revolutionary and inventive. The same can be said for President Taft and Jason Heller. Taft 2012 contains copious amounts of humor, of ta.lent and of commentary, which makes it difficult to fathom that this is Jason Heller's authorial debut Taft 2012 has the ability as a political satire to withstand the test of time as is the case with George Orwell's 1984 and Animal Farm or Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Creative Commons ''Chef'' film review with Robert Downey Jr. By Jill Reifsnyder Staff Writer Due to the lack of riveting cinema currently polluting our theaters, I reviewed a movie with an approaching release date. On Sept. 30, you can enjoy a film that is heartwarming. interesting, and involves some of a college student's favorite things. Chef is a not-so-well-known 2014 picture. Jon Favreau, as has become his trend, took on several roles in the making of this film. Favreau star as the movie's main character, a frustrated chef unable to create the innovative dishes he desires. Staying true to the Favr au work ethic, he also wrote and directed the film. I'm sure you've seen him ·act in a few movies before (Iron Man, Elf, Couples Retreat), but you may not have known that he directed the first two Iron Man movies as well as the beloved Elf, and he co-wrote Couples Retreat. As I was saying, Carl Casper is a disgruntled employee ( who isn't now-adays) whose adventure begins with a bad review from a food critic and a not so private Twitter message. After losing his prestigious job as head chef and trending as a viral video, Casper reclaims his love for his job as a chef. To reconnect with the two things he loves most, cooking and his son, Casper reluctantly buys a food truck his ex-wife, Sofia Vergara, helps him find from her other ex-husband, Robert Downey Jr. With the help of his son and friend, the three travel from Miami to L.A. making several stops, and gathering followers, along the way. Not only will this story touch your stomach, but it will also remind you how important being true to yourself can be. It may be diche, but everyone loves to see a happy, feel good movie every now and then, especially with some Cuban sandwiches, witty humor, and an estranged family coming back together, even if the wife is way out of his league, �L The Beacon - September 30, 2014 17 Opinion Corsair Gaming K70 RGB keyboard review By Frank Passalacqua Opinion Editor Ever since CES 2014 when Corsair first unveiled this mysterious ROB LED me- • chanical gaming keyboard, people wanted to . know two things; what is it and when can I get my hands on it? After nine months of waiting, and several delays latct, we now have the Corsair Gaming K70 RGB keyboard. After originally being named the Corsair Vengeance K70 RGB keyboard, Corsair pulled a move I have never seen a gaming company do. After the first batch of shipments. the renamed and rebranded this keyboard, giving it a new logo to go along with ifs new product line, Corsair Gaming. While I own the Vengeance K70 RGB, I can say there are no changes what-so-ever build their PC, odds are they want to deck to the keyboard, except for the new Corsair it out with matching hardware inside that all Gaming logo. is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, and LED All of that stuff aside, this keyboard has strips have become a huge fad in the world been arguably the most hyped gaming pe- of gaming accessories. Why not make a key ripheral I can remember. Is it worth the board that has LEDs inside, capable of 16.8 $169 .99 price tag? million colors? Let's break this down first. Corsair is a Corsair was ahead of the curve (at the company that has always made trusted and time), and delivered the K70 ROB to stir up reliable PC gaming products/hardware. the PC gaming world. Last year, Corsair really made a name The keyboard itself is very nice and solfor themselves when they released the Ven- idly built. It is made of anodized aluminum geance product line, with mice, keyboards, and has a nice stealth black finish, compliand headsets. The Vengeance series key- mented by a brushed metal accent. boards were not top of the line and highly It comes with a nice detachable rubberized rated, with it's brushed aluminum finish and wrist ,¥rest; with four extendable feet on the top of the line MX cherry switches that came bottom of the keyboard to increase ifs elevain red, blue and bro\\-n. Why was there a tion. M)' particular keyboard came with the need for RGB LEDs inside? MX cherry red switches inside, making my PC gamers love aesthetics. Wh.en they first mechanical keyboard a gamers bless- The Beacon/Frank Passalacqua ing. As I mentioned earlier, blue and bro\\11 switches are now available for the same cost. Aside from the first glance. everything works just as it should. However, that all changes when you plug the keyboard in and download the Corsair CUE software. This robust software is what enables the 16.8 million colors and allows you to program it to do endless special effects. A rainbow wave, blue and white ripples when you hit a key, any color gradients, are all just some of the possibilities this keyboard allows for, and that is what makes this keyboard unique. You can set any key to any color. or group them up for specific games and profiles. For instance, if you are playing CS: GO. you can make the WASD keys red, the reload button green. The jump and crouch buttons yellow, and the number keys for switching in your inventory yellow, while adding numerous effects and colors to the other keys not in use. For any PC gamer looking to upgrade their keyboard to something Hashy and aesthetically pleasing to match the rest of the keyboard, this one is a no-doubt purchase. Upon release, Corsair took some flak due to the month delays in the release. They blamed it on perfecting the software, which is understandable. The software is this keyboards biggest downfall. While it is wq,t makes this keyboard shine, literally. it is Hawed. buggy, and more confusing than you can imagine. It takes a fow hours, whether you are experienced or not with software, to learn and figure out what you want to do. The effects a;e already listed for you, but it's the programming and assigning the effects, keys, and colors individually that mak.e it a bit intimidating. On top of all that, the software allows you to add macros, change key functionality, profiles for different programs, mouse settings, and anything else that comes to mind. When it is all said and done, I think this keyboard is worth, but only if they want the aesthics factor for their setup. The Razer Blackwidow Chroma and the Logitcch Orion Spark arc two competing keyboards that have since been announced and released to compete with the K70 in the 16.8 million ROB LED lighting category, so it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. The Corsair Gaming K70 RGB is available for $169.99, and they have also released a K95 version with 18 macro keys for $189.99, as well as a compact K70 that ditches the number pad for $149.99. Corsair Gaming K95 RGB Corsair Gaming K60 RGB I .,_,. @wilkesbeacon frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu r �...I The Beacon- September 30, 2014 Opinion 18 Gaming is not always Black and White . By BIiiy Parsons &Zach Lehr Contributing Writers Developers in the gaming industry try to avoid creating charac-tcrs that are stereotypical or show characteristics that represent the negative schema of people of different races and ethnicities. However, there are some companies that seamlessly try to dust their offensive nuances under the carpet and people play their games never really delving very deep into the impact that the character designs could have . Franchises dating back to the eighties that are still played and remade today have subtle and not so subtle points that people do not question. lfwe were to pry off this pressure cooker's lid we would find a cornucopia of seemingly harmless aesthetics that were such bigger cracks at cultures and their people. But why do these stereotypes exist? " [Video games are] predominantly played by white kids in homogenous cultures," Dr. Wilzack, sociology professor, explained. "Other cultures such as Japan are xenophobic, meaning they don ' t like outsiders." This Xenophobic focus accounts for why Japanese games sometimes use stereotypes when generating characters that they are not used to meeting in everyday life. For example, back in 1984 when games came in the form of arcade machines, Punch Out was a smash hit boxing game. In the game each fighter you encounter is the epitome of their national stereotype. The characters range from Vodka Drunkenski, a Russian boxer who arrives drunk to the ring and even drinks during the match, to Piston Hondo, a Japanese boxer who yells random japanese words between rounds with no actual meaning such as "Sushi, Kamikaze, Fujiyama, Nipponichi (Punch Out)." Keep in mind that over the years this game has seen numerous sequels and remakes only adding more stereotypes and uncouth designs. Arguably the most notorious fighting game franchise of all time, Street Fighter faces the same controversy Punch Out revealed with their character rosters. Each character in street fighter is heavily based on the stereotypes of their ethnicities, possibly offending consumers on accident. Fighters like Dhalsim, an Indian fighter decorated with shrunken skulls around his neck, is dressed like a shaman and uses a yoga based martial art to stretch his limbs for combat. Another controversial fighter is Bianka, a beast born in the Brazilian rainforest that does no more than grunt and growl at his foes The Beacon/James Jaskolka Racism Is still prevalent in video games. These two coupons, placed In the "Afro Samurai" game booklet, show how stereotypes still exist today. •• The Beacon/Ashley Evert Some of the stereotypes In video games stem from xenophobic cultures who portray characters that they may have never come In contact with. as he pummels them to the ground. Another popular series that most people enjoy is Pokemon, but with the cute fictional fauna of pokemon comes Jynx. Jynx is an ice and psychic type pokemon that has an astonishingly humanoid shape and resembles a black woman with large. pink lips . Since its initial release it has had its color change from black to purple to ease the issue. In addition when actual people of color were added to the game, a gym leader nan1ed Lenora was introduced. She is a black woman with a large afro constantly wearing an apron representing the mammy archetype of enslaved black women who would take care of the children for the estate. In fact, her Japanese leader title is ··Nachuaru Boun Mama," obviously translating to "Natural Born Mama (Pokemon).'" Since her debut in most forms of media, her apron has disappeared completely. Perhaps more tollchy than the previous titles , the 2009 action game, Afro Samurai (Loosely based of the hit anime/manga), is about a black man named "Afro•· who lives in a world that lives by gang rules. There is a "Number One" who possesses almighty power from his headband as people feud for the right to strip their title from them. Although, the only person with a right to challenge Number One is solely Number Two. Not only is Number One named "Justice," but he is an old, white man whom Afro is seeking revenge on for killing his father. Perhaps more racist than the urban fight for power is the instruction booklet for the game. Contained with the back of the booklet are coupons for both basketball shoes and fried chicken, both of which are manifestations of stereotypical interests of people of color. Confronting the issues of racism is difficult in our media mostly due to the norm of dark humor in our social standards. When game developers attempt to culturize their products, they turn to other medias or social norms to define said characters. Although we as a society are trying to slowly diminish this issue, we will always see these lingering sentiments in our media whether it be intentional or not. @wilkesbeacon Zachary.Lehr@wifkes.edu Billy.Parsons@wifkes.edu �II I 19 Sports The Beacon - September 30, 2014 J Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Violence in sports: how aggression plays out on the field By Daniel Van Brunt Sports Writer Violence is a swift and intense force that occurs in almost every sport. It can vary from a serious injury to unsportsmanlike conduct. but it i a part of sports that cannot be avoided. This causes fear in athletes and those close to them. Many people do not join sports to avoid violence. On the other hand, recovery from an injury can increase players respect for one another. Through interviews with freshman athletes living in Evan's Hall, the large freshman dorm on campus, almost every one of them could recall a time in which they witnessed, were a part of, or a victim of violence in sports. Two of the students recalled a time that wrestling was violent. One. Morgan Fuller, entered a summer wrestling tournament with his team. One of his teammates entered a match and accidently broke his opponenfs ankle. enraging the team and leading to his teammates wrestling with unsportsmanlike intentions . Morgan's teammate entered the violent match,-and was wrestled in a horrible way. Halfway through the match. the opponent threw a punch at his face. ending the match . The other student who witnessed violence in wrestling, Kaitlin Yurko, is verv interested and is a reoular spectator of tl1c sport. "' Once while watching a match. she witnessed an upset wrestler abuse the rules. In one of the final elimination tournaments of the season, the wrestler became so upset at the fact that he might be eliminated, he decided to inflict pain on his opponent. He tossed his opponent above his head to his neck leaving the opponent unconscious, and later carried out to an ambulance. Derck Hunt, a soccer fan and player, witnessed a very unsportsmanlike event. When watching a high school game. a frustrated player took a shot at the goal that was then caught by the goalie. The frustrated player then ran straight into the goalie. attempting to knock him over. A fight between the two of them, and escalated to a brawl between both teams. The referee red carded the initiaJ player, and then ended the game immed.iately. Josh Landsger, a basketball player, was also on a team that was affected by violence. His high school basketball team was winning against another team when one teammate decided to make a move on his opponent, and scored over him. His opponent was enraged and embarrassed, and he decided to swing his elbow at Josh's teammate's head. His teammate was knocked unconscious. and carried off in an ambulance. He suffered an injury to his ear which still affects his hearing today and was out for half of his basketball season. This ended his basketball career. Grace Sanzalone, a softball player, suffered multiple injuries in her career. When she competed during her regular season, she tore the labrum, a ligament located in the arm that is required for the simplest movements. She was slowly recovering, but was invited to a national tournament she did not want to pass up on. She entered the tournament and reinjured herself. along with fraying her rotator cuff. She had to go through surgery to fix her arm. After over a year of recovery, she started back up and suffered yet another injury. Recently, she went to field a softball and after it took a bad bounce, and it hit her in the head. She suffered from a broken nose and a concussion. Kyle Stearley. a football player. witnessed an injury at a college practice. During the practice, one player accidentally collided into the side of another, causing a · third person to get into a harsh helmet-tohelmet collision. Kyle·s tean11nate stopped practicing early, after being unconscious for a short period of time, He recovered within a few weeks. but the incident frightened the team. Unfortunately, violence is a part of many organized sports. Many sports do all that they can to control violence. Sports and other athletic activities demands a large amount of respect toward each other. Respect all athletes for the work. they do, and hopefully violence will decrease in organized sports. @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu The Beacon/David Lee Violence in sports Is a common topic for debate, and is currently a major topic that can never escape the news. r I �.J The Beacon ~ September 30, 2014 20 Sports Swimming program back in action for first time since 1986 By Andre Spruell Sports Writer The Beacon/Purvit Patel The swimming team gears up for the first time In 28 years for their first meet takes place Oct. 11 at Widener University at Chester, Pa. The Wilkes University Men's and Women's Swimming team is entering its first year this faH season with Coach Mark Barnes at the helm. The last time swimming was relevant at Wilkes was back between 1951 and 1986. As far as the first year goes, "The goal was just to have enough people to swim," according to Coach Bamcs. Originally, the team was going to be just women. but now incorporates men as well. Back in the beginning of August. the program only had eleven swimmers: it now has twenty seven, and continues to grow. A a matter of fact. Barnes thought ordering gear for fifteen people was going to be enough, but instead he had to make three more orders due to the increased number of kids joining the team. With so many students joining, the work becomes that much harder. "Many of the kids are swimming for the first time in 4 or 5 years," says Barnes, but were still able to pass through the conditioning test and streng'th test, despite the fact that many of the swimmers have not lifted before and arc tired from the strenuous practices. Coach Bamcs hopes his experience will help the Colonels become an elite team with- ■ flPPlflUSE /.-lfl/R S,UD/O •1. l)OI'\ '\. 71 North Walnut Street, Wilkes-Barre Twp (just off £ast Northampton St-) Call flnita at 570-825-2700 for an in a few years. Barnes coached locally at the high school level for nine years, and was an independent coach for two years. When it came to getting the gig as the head coach for the Colonels, Barnes was just roaming around on the NCAA website, checking for college coaching jobs and luckily got the job, despite thinking he would not get the position, but it has always been a dream for Barnes to coach on the college level. When asked what he enjoys most about the sport, Branes simply replied, "the kids:· These kids are close knit group that genuinely care about the program, which means so much to Barnes. The future of this program seems bright. According to Barnes, "The kids want to make the foundations• so we're here not for five years, we're here for the long nm." This Men ·sand Women ·s Swimming team is a team we should definitely keep an eye out on as they progress and attempt to make a name for themselves in the MAC conference. Both teams open up the season on October 11th, where they w ill be making a trip down to Chester, PA to compete in the Widener Relay Carnival. f"'l@wilkesbeacon t:::Jandre.spruell@wilkes.edu {E"~'"'"a... n'\·,ss the to-5te o RYANWILSON Executive Chef from England appt, or just walk-in! Your one-stop shop for all your hair care and ,fJNNING needs 75% off any service with student ID ctob r th 1 th at H nry's Foo Co rt http://www.wilka.t.du/~.asp Facebook: Willra UniYersity Dining Senxcs Twitter. @WilkcsUDimng �The ,Beacon - September 30, 2014 _..__ 21 Sports ~LLEGE Si UDENTS ENJOY Making time for athletics and schoolwork ByJ.T. Keer Sports Writer The Beacon/James Jaskolka Many student atheletes find it difficult to balance practicing with intense .worjdoads from classes. Being an athlete, time management is something that can be very important to success in and out of the classroom. For starters, as a college football player, there are about 4 hours a dav dedicated to football. , Combine that with the average 15 credits taken per semester, and a student athlete at Wilkes University can find themselves putting in a workload of 40 hours a week of class, practice and meeting times not including studying for classes or extra work put in on the field. From personal experience, I would say the most difficult part of managing time in-season is finding a way to get all your work done and finding time to get enough hours of sleep every night. For example, football practice ends at l 0:00pm on Tuesday night. By the time you shower up and get changed, it is about 10:30. When you get back, you have to immediately go to bed or you won't get a good night of sleep. The following morning, most position groups have meetings at 7 a.m. Following the 7 a.m. meetings, J have a 2 hour break before class at 11 and 12, then another 2 hour break to grab lunch and possibly get more work done. After my 2 oclock class, I have to go right over to football for a 2 hour practice. At 6 o'clock, you get out of practice and have the rest of the day to get my work done or relax. From the outside looking in, it may seem difficult to succeed in school with so much time dedicated to an extra-curricular. However, it can actually be quite the opposite. With such a tight schedule, any window that can be used for studying has to be used. When you are not in season or don't play a sport, you always feel as though you will have time to get work done, so it can get continually put off. This being my 4th year at Wilkes playing a sport, I have never once had a better GPA out of season than I did in-season. Some solid pointers for managing your time in-season are to be flexible, make the most out of your free time, utilize a daily planner, and know your limits and how much you can handle. @wilkesbeacon johnathan.keer@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - September 30, 2014 22 �L ----- �C ~ '\' • f• , ,.,,..., I. k -.:• pa 'N'D. t: . \'II, •·,;, M 1,1 . t , I f J.;,.rn.t.• � 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>. 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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, 2014 September 30th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 September 30 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 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/61d5f0bc8d34bae56c254d7f46b92a69.pdf 03a4af67cc4793a1d3fba6b4209024bf PDF Text Text r �_J '~nnual Security and Fire Safety Report" published; safety updates, crime statistics, available facilities, processes By Sarah Bedford News Editor The "Annual Security and Fire Safety Report" was released by the Department of Public Safety on Oct. 1, notifying the campus community of security reports, statistics, policies and facilities available. Within the document, a list of important contact numbers are given in the event of an emergency, as well as within the individual sections. The report also describes the legalities and requirements of the university as it pertains to campus safety in its various forms, especially within the Clery Act Requirements. These requirements were updated in 2013. One such update occurred in March 2013 with the signing of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 which included the bill known as the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act. This grants additional rights to campus victims of sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking as per amends of the Jeanne Clery Act. These changes also require the university to compile statistics for certain crimes that are reported. According to the report, "final regulations to implement the statutory changes to the Clery Act will not be effective until after the Department completes the rule making process. Until those regulations are issued, Wilkes University will make a good faith effort to comply with the statutory requirements in accordance with the statutory effective date." The statistics compiled are available within the report, as well as online. Within the report, the authority of Public Safety officers is also noted and differentiated with the types of training officers undergo signifies, Act 120 and Act 135. Types of crime, as well as their frequencies, are also listed from 2011 through Dec. 2013. Such offenses include murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, Who walks for Alcohol Awareness. Email gailholby@wilkes.~to register. Gtv~your name and your shirt size. All ~ipants must register by Oct. 15, at noon.There will be Meers BBQ after the walk a.-conBrlefs $5 Unlimited Paacake Breakfa$t· at Applebee's Contact a Wilkes University Cheerleader Fall Break Reminder to purchase your $5 tickets 1o an unlimited According to the University's Academic pancake an~ ~ e breakfast to be.hel4. Calendar, no classes will be held on at Applebee s m '\Ytlkes-Barre on s ~ . Thursday, Oct. 9, and Friday, Oct. 10, due to Nov. 16th. Those tnterested can also email r,faltl3reak. Classes will resume on Monday Jesstca.short@wilkes.edu or call ~ension '"r;Oct. 13 at g a.m. with a regu)at Monday 3331. (Coffee, tea, and soft drinks 81'.e schedule included.) This is a :fund-raising event for · the cheerleading squad. AJcoltolAwareaeu Week The Alcohol AWarefie$5 Walk: Y201J will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 12 p.m,, rain date Thursday, Oct. 23. the walk to raise awareness of the exces$ive and ~ ' · of University will be apoosoring a QIIHDilo walk starting at 12 p.m. to Kirby Patkand~A T-Sbirt will he distdbuted to -w-- arson, liquor-law violations, etc. Campus crime prevention programs such as "Campus Advisory Reporting Extension" "C.A.R.E," "S.A.F.E.," Safe Escort Service, as well as programs in -conjunction with Residence Life which are created throughout the year as listed and described. Specific instructions on how to report a crime or emergency are also listed, stressing that all emergencies should automatically be notified by calling 911 and non-emergencies should be directed to Public Safety. The campus community may be notified of incidents via the university email system, MyWilkes portal, and in some cases, through the text message system which can be signed up for online at https ://www.e2campus.net/my /wilkes/ signup.htm. Rights and responsibilities relating to students who reside in universi.ty residence halls as it pertains to safety and fire are also noted. The university's drug and alcohol policies and tolerances are also described. First year students are required to participate in education programs such as the MyStudentBody.com during the start of the semester. Those who fail to complete the course may be subject to fines. Students are also told to attend programs at orientation and during Welcome Weekend which further educate. The report also goes in-depth on policy and procedure when reporting missing persons, the possession of firearms , sexual misconduct, support services, emergency response plans and fire log statistics. Physical copies of the annual report are available at the Department of Public Safety, Student Affairs, 2nd floor of Passan Hall and Admissions, Chase Hall, 1st floor. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu College Radio ·Day recap By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor Wilkes University, in conjunction with WCLH and WSFX, celebrated National College Radio Day on the greenway this past Friday. This celebration, which featured cake, games, giveaways and music, was hosted by 90.7 WCLH, the Wilkes University campus radio station. Luzerne County Community College's campus radio station, 89.1 WSFX, was present to take place in the national event, as well. The celebration on the greenway was organized by WCLH Programming Director, Rasha Shaker. Kristen Rock, general manager of WCLH, said this event is meant to raise awareness for what it is that college radio does. "We're here to raise awareness for college radio;' Rock said. "It's one of the last live mediums that are out there that allows students and staff to play music that isn't aired on commercial radio. It's really the last source for local, independent and underground music:' Kayla Bucci, a DJ for WCLH, said the event is an important one for gaining recognition and reaching out to students and the community. "College radio is unlike any other medium;' said Bucci. "Everyone should be giving it a listen and taking a chance on, not just us, but campus radio stations.everywhere. There are a wide variety of programs and one of them is sure to peak your interest. It really is a fun experience on both sides." @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 7, 2014 3 News Domestic violence awareness month; university takes measures to educate, inf orm student body By Jennifer Baron Staff Writer October is a month full of awareness, from Breast Cancer to Lupus to Alcohol. One cause that sometimes goes unnoticed, is the fact that October is also Domestic Violence Awareness month. Many students do not think they can be victims of domestic violence because they consider it to be something that can only happen to married couples or couples who live together. However, as Dr. Philip Ruthkosky puts it, "domestic violence, dating abuse and sexual assault are related." This means that domestic violence is something students are certainly susceptible to. According to the Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Center (SAPAC), many students feel isolated from their support networks and resources on their college campus to report domestic violence. Ruthkosky, the associate dean of student affairs and student development, is very well versed when it comes to this topic. He said "every person experiences trauma differently." Ruthkosky also-said the main aspect that causes assaults to go unreported is fear; the fear that the victim will not be believed, fear that they will be an outcast, or fear that their parents will make them leave school once they find out. • A major fear is that a victim feels they have nowhere to turn. Because of these factors, roughly 90% or assaults on college campuses go unreported. Ruthkosky is determined to keep Wilkes out of that statistic. To do so, he encourages our community to "make it about all of us" because "students are at the ground level of what happens on campuses." Students see what faculty, advisers, and teachers often do not. Everyone needs importance of teaching about sexual violence is recognized and by including that m the course, students will be better able to identify and stop an assault. He also wants to ensure that students know there are outlets for them if they are a victim. There are counselors on campus, health service employees, and the Victim's Photo Illustration/ Gabby Glinski Resource Center. They can also October will be honored nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. WIikes University will continue to take call a 24-hour measures to educate the student body on domestic violence. victim's resource hotline. There is no reason a to look out for one another, respect one student should go through it alone. another and recognize the signs, symbols, Shawn c'arey, president of BACCHUS and behaviors associated with a _predator (Boosting Alchohol Consciousness Concerning Health ofUniversity Students), and with violence. He stresses that victims have an· was recently given the opportunity to be a extraordinary burden placed on them and part of the movement to educate about and prevent domestic violence on campus. they need the support of the community. Wilkes has recently implemented a The most obvious effort to educate in this matter has been seen by many first year Bystander Intervention Program. This studenrs over the past few weeks when program allows students, like Carey, to they had to take the mystudentbody.com be trained in how to take a leadership role when it comes to education and prevention Essentials Course. This online course educates students of sexual violence. Carey, along with other students, were about drugs, alcohol, and sexual violence. Ruthkosky says the program, with all three educated about the dangers of sexual violence, the prevalence of rape culture, parts, has been in place for three years. Before this, the program only educated and how important it is to take a stand and students about drugs and alcohol. The intervene. THEBEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Editor-in-Chief: James Jaskolka Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Adviser: Or. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director: Shawn Carey The students who were trained in the program will now go to classes and talk to students to spread awareness about domestic and sexual violence. Gail Holby, adviser of BACCHUS and director of the Substance Abuse '' You can safely and effectively make a difference.'' Task Force, agreed with much of what Ruthkosky stated. She said that victims fail to report an assault because they are fearful of retaliation and do not know what is available to them. She says all students should know that victims are granted support services such as accompaniment to the hospital, access to ongoing information, assistance in reporting to the police, and protection from the perpetrator. All of which is absolutely confidential. Statistics about domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking say that individuals ages 16-24 are the most vulnerable and it is most prevalent among that age group. The number of assaults on our campus will be reduced through prevention and education. To quote Ruthkosky, "you can safely and effectively make a difference." @wilkesbeacon jennifer.baron@wilkes.edu Eaitorial Staff 2014-15 News Editor: Sarah Bedford L&A&E Editor: Nicole Zukowski Opinion Editor: Frank Passalaqua Sports Editor: Brandon Gubitosa Asst. News Editor: Justin Topa Asst. L&A&E Editor: Bill Amos Asst. Opinion Editor: Mandy Stickles Advertising Director: Rasha Shaker Now taking applications for advertising reps. Payment available. Contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 News 4 Grading the instructor: Student feedback in action By Pat Walther Staff Writer Some choose their college based on location, some based on prestige, some based on cost and some even choose their college based simply on where their friends are going. While various reasons to attend or not attend a college exist, importance should be placed upon quality of education. On the website ratemyprofessors.com, students have the chance to grade their teacher. Students rate their professors on a scale from one to five in areas such as easiness, helpfulness and clarity. The ratings given by students are then compiled and averaged to make, a virtual report card. At face value, this website seems like a novelty. It's a way for students to let off steam if they're stressed about a certain course; it lets them know what they're getting into with any new professors they may have from semester to semester; and it can show them they're not necessarily alone if they're having trouble with the teaching style of an instructor. Look past these things and a different picture appears. The age-old argument of who controls the learning process is rekindled. The philosophical quandary boils down to this: When an entire class performs poorly on an exam, who is to blame? Are the students responsible for a successful learning environment through the posing of questions or by putting effort into creating an open dialogue? Or are the teachers responsible for pushing the students to do these things naturally? More so, while the students' livelihoods depend on the marks given by their instructors, do the professors even care what the students have to say about them? Would they change how they teach depending on the feedback of their students? Dr. Chad Stanley, a professor in the Wilkes University English Department is, simply stated, passionate about what he does. Teaching subjects ranging from English 101 to a Horror and Science Fiction Literature course, Stanley has become a fixture at the university, a "living legend" so to speak, for his dialogue driven classes and motivational nature. On the topic of whether or not professors care what students think of them, Stanley is the first to admit he does indeed care. "Of course, what they 'think' about me matters;' he said. "Ifs not a popularity contest. But anything that remotely pertains to my effectiveness as an educator I care very deeply about. I care more deeply about that than almost anything else in life:' Stanley also admits to looking himself up on ratemyprofessors.com multiple times. As it stands, he has been reviewed by ten students and has an average overall rating of 4.9/5, making him one of the most highly rated professors for Wilkes University on the website. His lowest score is in the easiness category, which, rests at a 4.5/5. On the topic of easiness and his "lowest" score, Stanley states "So many professors learn to be terrified of the idea of easiness. That doesn't bother me so much, although that's one of the metrics on Rate My Professors that my colleagues may have a problem with. But ... that's an educator's role. We're meant to take something <lifficult and make it easy. A good educator is able to do that and maybe to an extent where the student no longer realizes that it was ever really difficult because it becomes natural:' Stanley is not alone in thinking that student feedback is valuable material to the modern educator. Wilkes allows students to evaluate their professors each semester. "We pour over the feedback generated through the official Wilkes student response surveys, we save those, we review them ourselves, our program chairs review them and then review them with us:' As opposed to Rate My Professors, the responses on these surveys have far reaching effects. The student reactions can determine the likelihood of a professor getting tenure or being promoted. So, these grades matter just as much as the marks given by teachers to students. Stanley further adds: "If we see something like a similar comment two semesters in a row, by two or three students, that's something that should be addressed. Even the most anomalous comments deserve consideration:' What students think is important. Furthermore, instructors that care what students think are in a better position for advancement. Student feedback does not fall on deaf ears. And at Wilkes, with the jobs of professors on the line and their competency being determined by those they teach, it never will. @wilkesbeacon patrick.walther@wilkes.edu SG Notes: club recognition, , f E discussion; treasurers report By Nlc~olas Durdan Staff Wnter Wilkes University Student Government tackled a second week club recognition, and a first week club recognition for their meeting. The newly formed guitar club went into its second week of club recognition status, with little in change from the previous week. The club is the first of its kind on campus, created by two guitar players who did not find any clubs they enjoyed and noticed that there was no guitar club. In addition to fund-raising, the guitar club plans on making guitar-grams, much like Wilkes University chorus does singinggrams for Valentines Day. The guitar club also plans on having a concert at the end of the year. New techniques will be taught, and no prior experience is necessary, but members must supply their own guitar. Guitar club plans with its funds to purchase a few inexpensive guitars for members to sign out and practice, much like students can do with the bicycles in the Henry Student Center. This rental, however, is planned for members of the club only. Student Government was pleased with the idea and thus guitar club was granted club status with a vote of 38-0-4. The Entrepreneurship Club sought club recognition this week for its week one of two. Its purpose is to prepare its members to become better business people and how to raise money for perspective businesses, such as venture capitalism. It wants to be different from ENACTUS and help fund itself and its own members. Reception was mixed; namely, Student Government did not want to fund a separate business. SG funds clubs, and they stated they were a business, not a club. The vote takes place next meeting. The treasurers report for Student Government is as follows: all college: $13,245.36, conference: $5,000, spirit: $505.39, general: $9,552.81, giving Student Government a total of: $28,303.56. Student Government meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m . In the Miller Room inside the Henry Student Center. @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes. edu h \I a: h K n tl tl eJ tl. L1 m fo WI m On Get. 2, tile WIikes University Veteran's Council hosted a self-de seminar fn UCOM. Topics to be covered Included avoidance dangerous situations, breaking holds and baste All .....,.rs of the campus community were t111a Informative alHl cJemoutrattv• session. WI se th fo st1 th �The Beacon - October 7, 2014 News Honoring our heroes: Wilkes University designated as 'Military Friendly School' By Pat Walther Staff Writer Wyatt Sebring wakes up before the sun rises most days. It is not a personal choice he's made, but rather a commitment to excellence. Sebring, a freshman and member of the Air Force ROTC program reports to physical training every morning in order to keep in shape. "It's hard, sure, but it's all worth it," Sebring said. As demanding as it may sound, he is not alone in his pursuit of a career in the military. Wilkes University was recently designated a Military Friendly School for its fifth consecutive year by Victory Media. But this title doesn't just get attached to every school. This label carries with it the honor of being among the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are going out of their way to ensure the success of students who are veterans or active members of the armed forces on campus and following their graduation. One reason Wilkes was chosen to be on this prestigious list is due to the recently founded Inter-Organizational Veteran Education Support Team (INVEST). INVEST aims to combat any problems veterans may face while in the process of attaining a higher education. But it takes more than creating a veteran-friendly program to become a Military Friendly School. Arguably the most important feature that Wilkes possesses in this regard is a human touch. Veteran's affairs counselor and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Mark Kaster takes a personal approach to his position in that he works one on one with veterans who choose to attend the university. Kaster is also the creator of the Wilkes University Student Veterans Council, which aims to help former members of the military adjust to civilian life. In addition to that, the group also supports community-oriented projects such as the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program. It isn't hard to see that Wilkes cares about its former and current military members. The discipline and self-control required to succeed in the armed forces' tradition is not to be brushed aside. To Brandon Cole, another freshman ROTC student, familial tradition and the school's reputation were why he chose to attend the university and enroll in its ROTC program: "I chose to go into the (ROTC) program mostly just because being in the military is a tradition in my family. It's the same thing with Wilkes. My grandfather, my grandmother, a lot of my family went here. It's really just all tradition." These distinctly American views of honor and tradition are why Wilkes' military community will not be forgotten. The university will continue to do all it can to aid in the education and success of its military community whether the members have just begun their military career or they're veterans looking for something more. @wilkesbeacon pa trick.walther@wilkes.edu Wilkes expert weighs in on Pluto debate; "it's just too small" By J:stln Topa Assistant News Editor The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics hosted a debate surrounding the definition of a planet and whether or not Pluto, which was exiled from planet-status in 2006, should be reinstated as our solar system's ninth planet. The International Astronomical Union was placed in charge of developing a universal definition of a planet in 2006 after many objects similar to, and some much larger than, Pluto began surfacing beyond Neptune. They agreed to define a planet as a celestial body that is in orbit around the sun, is round or nearly round and has "cleared the neighborhood" around its orbit. By this definition, it was ruled to disenfranchise Pluto as the ninth planet in our solar system for not meeting the last of the three criteria. After eight years, the Harvard-Smithsonian Center decided to challenge this definition and hold a public debate in question of the IAU's stance. This debate featured three separate experts in the field who had three different ways of defining a planet. Dr. Gareth Williams, associate director of the Minor Planet Center, maintained the 2006 definition. Science historian Dr. Owen Gingerich, who chaired the IAU planet definition committee, argued that the term "planet" is defined completely by human culture. Dr. Dimitar Sasselov, director of the Harvard Origins of Life Initiative, defined a planet as "the smallest spherical lump of matter that formed around stars or stellar remnants" which would include Pluto. After the three experts spoke, the Harvard audience sided with Sasselov's definition and the decision to reinstate Pluto. Dr. Brian Redmond, a Wilkes University professor of environmental and Earth sciences who teaches astronomy, disagrees with this Courtesy of Creative Commons. Copyright Chris Meller decision. 7QNL3A-5cJ8m[).2NH8ul-45DQc-mPeto-9sVnEz-bUvflz·711A&L-cvfxYQ--aZtyk,i·9k9r15-96k4AR·9WcVU8-hKDc84-7z6cQt-2vVkpu-oeUF3&-53MAYm"Definitions can kb'-85-aztyo!>-azqTDV- 7ZVS3bi)TAmc-6YTsHJ.6seN1H-5f9Ajf-5f5cMv-8&Vf7.mN8oG7-57aF91-3W3ht2-cbSUeW-d>SUfN-b3nPXg-76q-,y,{f-6qm9XXSgu8ye.<ljqUGQ,CQyur--659yP2 be kind of gray but, The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics hosted a sometimes I'm afraid, in the debate surrounding the definition of a planet If Pluto would case of Pluto, it is be classified as one again. hnps://www.ff1ckr.COOV~mellert1me/2758127977/1,Vphotol1st--4CjG1D-cvbYll..S007t&--516ydS.7eCz,iv-78AgN-cKwdJw-7&c28&-qZp5w-ti6!Xk4- just too small," Redmond said. "There's just no way it fits into planet class no matter how you want to define planets." Redmond hopes that scientists do not adhere to the opinion of the public by reinstating Pluto. He feels the debate only exists because of childhood sentiments surrounding the former ninth planet. "When we were kids, we were taught there were nine planets," Redmond said. "People have this sentimental attachment to that. Demoting Pluto leaves us with one less planet. It sounds like you're losing something. The truth is you aren't losing anything; it's just a name." No matter which definition of a planet you choose to use or which side of the Pluto debate you may be on, the debate does not seem to be over. The audience of the debate may have agreed to reinstate Pluto's residency in the Milky Way, but many astronomical experts are sticking with the 2006 decision to strip the former ninth planet of its title. Redmond teaches courses in the field on a semi-regular basis depending on the level of interest. He can be reached for questions through his e-mail at Brian.Redmond@ wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu r �..J 6 TheB ashe HI t ·. life. for <m:e.J1our tt> defend 0 · and challenge audiences to er issues p(socwjustic~. '"Marx in Soho., js wtitten by p. t and lystorian Howard · ssor ~tritus at Boston ' • ' d a.uthor bf th~.books . stb Qf the United L DON'T GET STUCK WITHOUT AN INTERNSHIP NEXT SEMESTER! INTERNSHIP FAIR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 11-1, HENRY STUDENT CENTER, 2ND FLOOR BALLROOM Professional dress with resume required. w WILKES u UNIVERSITY a li a, n b Ii Contact Sharon Castano at sharon.castano@wilkes.edu to learn more. s s �The Beacon - October 7, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the L&A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu A night of open-mindedness and compassion Producer of "Bridegroom" movie to-visit Wilkes By Nicole Zukowski LA&E Editor -- - - - - - - - - - "It's not a gay thing. It's not a straight thing. It's a human thing" -Award-winning documentary, Bridegroom On Oct. 14, Wilkes University and the surrounding communities are invited to take what has been described as an emotional Courtesy of Anthony Bartoli journey into an eye-opening documentary that explores a heart-wrenching love story Anthony Bartoli planned the event of dealing with the technicalities of the legal having Bridegroom shown at WIikes system and the fight for equality. The free screening of Bridegroom will humanistic approach. he held in the theater in the Dorothy Bartoli said, "It has the message that Dickson Darte Center at 7 p.m., followed sometimes things suck." He goes on to quote by a Q & A with the producer, Shane Bitney the Bridegroom website 'You can't change Crone, whose life story is the base of the the past. You can change the future: The documentary. Afterward, by RSVP only, past is not going to be the future: there is a dessert reception where you can With conviction in his tone, Bartoli went meet and have a picture taken with Crone. on to say that "trust in the fact that the right "I really wanted people to have the now is not going to be forever." • opportunity to see it (Bridegroom), The documentary was started when and watch it with other people who Crone released a video about his life story are supportive and open-minded;' said with his partner, Tom, which touches the Anthony Bartoli, senior communication raw nerve of the viewers. The video went studies major and organizer of the event. · viral and Crone was approached by writer/ The idea of having Bridegroom screened director Linda Bloodworth Thomason, who at Wilkes and having Crone present was wanted to turn his story into a featureBartoli's, who has worked on this event since length documentary. late April. He also has received university To help fund the movie, Crone and his support to make this event happen. team launched the most successful film "It ( the idea ofscreening the documentary) crowd-funded campaign in the history .developed like crazy with planning and of Kickstarter. His message of love and it got so much support;' Bartoli said. 'Tm kindness to all has touched people all over so so thankful that it is finally happening. the world. It means the world to me that people have Bartoli proceeded to put into words just been so supportive:' how watching this movie changed his life Wilkes is one of the smallest universities for the better. on the list of places Crone has scheduled "It was kind of a moment of relief in to speak at. His message is about giving a my life that I never felt before. Ever since voice to the fight for equality by taking a I came out, I never wanted to make people feel uncomfortable, but once I watched Bridegroom, that was kind of the point of relief in my life. "I was like, you know what,? I'm done being scared of making · people feel uncomfortable; if it makes them uncomfortable that's not my problem:' Bartoli continued, "It is different for everyone, people are going to take away different things then I would. Everyone has different life experiences that play back in their head. It makes you think and makes you really grateful about the people you have aro)Jnd you." "I hoping for every single seat in the theater is filled," he said. Bartoli hopes that people who don't agree with equal rights or protection under the law will show up with an open mind and truly grasp that equality is needed. "I always say 'there is so much improvement for everything:" For more information on the event, contact Anthony Bartoli at anthony. bartoli@wilkes.edu. If interested in learning more about the documentary, visit bridegroommovie.com/. Courtesy of Wolfman Productions Shane Bltney Crone made a Youtube that went vlral and led to the making of the movie. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Fads about Equality -May 20, 2014 - U.S. District Judge John E. Jones strikes down Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage. -16 other countries (and parts of Mexico) also have laws allowing same-sex marriage and domestic partnerships. Most of these are in Europe and South America. -The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy t hat prevented gay men, lesbians and bisexuals from openly serving in the military was effective from 1993 to 2011 when it was banned. Transgender individuals are still discriminated from speaki openly about their sex and orientation. r �_J ..J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Cool weather for Fest Fall made the campus festival The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski Students swung a wrecking ball at each other in the hopes of making their peers fall off a wobbly platform. The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski At Fall Fest, students were able to pretend to be an professional basketball player and try to dunk a ball In the hoop. Students broaden their horizons at Study Abroad Fair The Beacon/Briana O'Neil Students were able to attend a Study Abroad Fair that was located In the lounge of the Henry Student Center last Tuesday. -, The Beacon/Briana O'Neil WIikes offers many opportunities for students to study abroad for the summer or a semester that wlll count for academic credit. Th �The Beacon - October 7, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 College Party on the Square returns to great fanfare By Austin Ely Staff Writer to win free stuff from the Woodlands, which was also offering membership cards to those who hit the right cup and who were over 21. Pumpkin painting was set up not far from the pong table, where students were able to decorate a pumpkin however they wished. On the other end of the Square music was resonating from the DJ tent where DJ Hersh was spinning tunes. When asked about what his impression was on The Party on the Square Zach Cayea, freshman mathematics major commented, "I enjoyed myself and I definitely think it's a good idea to get college students out and about especially at this time of the school year:' The Party on the Square was definitely a great way to kick off the schedule of fall festivities. The event help make it easier for college residents to indulge and have a little bit of fun in a responsible way. The Beacon/Austin Ely Victoria Rudovltz shows her Colonels pride by painting a "WIikes pumpkin." Free food, free stuff and a good laughs were all to be had at the 2014 College Party on the Square last Wednesday. The bash brought together a crowd of people both from Wilkes, Kings and others from the general public. Students with their college I.D. were able to shop around the party for a number of free items .. Students received a complimentary cup from Jack Williams Tire Co. which had a card of discounts good to use at local businesses inside. Some of those businesses include Bottleneck's, Movies 14, El Zocalo, Maer's BBQ and Dunkin Donuts. Some of the venders and local businesses were actually at the Square, inlcuding Rodano's, the Kettle Corn Shop and McCarthy Tire who were all offering food and more coupons. A pong table was set up as a game in order The Beacon us in ly People filled bags of free give-aways from local businesses In WIikes-Barre. From left, Evan May first-year undeclared major and Zach Cayea, first-year mathematics major, pose with Poccono Raceway's mascot. r �..J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 13 y 13 e,a;t- Men's styling 101 products for all types· of hair By Ashley Evert Managing Editor With the resurgence in classic barbers and men's grooming is coming a certain pride in men regarding their hair that hasn't been seen in decades. The problem is that not many barbers or stylists are willing or able to explain to men how they need to keep the style that they leave the salon or barbershop with. Most men are left wandering the aisles of department stores, looking for a product similar to whatever their stylist used in their hair to no avail. The issue is lack of education - many men just do not know what certain products do or even that there is a difference between products. This short guide will enable men everywhere to know the difference between products and choose what is best for their cut and hair type. Pomade is a really unique product because the texture is unlike any other. It is used to add shine and medium-strong hold to hair. This product is incredibly popular right now because all the old school haircuts that our grandfathers had are very much back in style. A little goes a iong way with this product, so start with a dime-sized amount and add more for stronger hold and more shine. I recommend all of Layrite's pomades, as they are water-soluble, so they wash out easily and leave your hair feeling clean and not sticky. Hair wax, sometimes called molding wax, 1 Life, Arts & Entertainment is used to create texture in the hair. It can add shine to the hair but is usually for more mattes styles. Wax is great for fine hair and messy looks, like "surfer hair:' I love Crew's Fiber product, which isn't too matte or too shiny. Putty is basically a "wetter" version of wax. Putty tends to have more hold than wax because it creates a web-like structure of fibers to hold the hair fairly stiff. Putty is what you should grab when aiming for more gravitydefying styles. I really like RUSK's new putty, which was released just last month. Styling creams or sprays are for styles that rely on keeping the hair soft and natural without much hold. Styling creams are really just to tame flyaways and are great for defining waves or curls in the hair so they don't get frizzy throughout the day. This product is ideal for longer hair and almost acts like a light hold hairspray. Crew's styling cream and Layrite's grooming spray act similarly and are reasonably priced for their high quality. Try using one of these products instead of the usual go-to: hair gel. Gel just gets stiff · and creates flakes in the hair, and there really aren't very many styles that require gel-you can use something else in place of it that will definitely be more efficient and flattering. Still have questions? Email me at Ashley. evert@wilkes.edu and I'll walk you through buying the best product for your hair type and style. @wi/kesbeacon ashley.evert@wilkes.edu Photo illustration by Ashley Evert Differences of products could change the way your hairstyle looks. Knowing the products and how to use them leads to better hair days. A~ime Cl~b colors Wilkes allve ( VI C g< Il( G By Nlcole Zukowski LA&E Editor Action plots, colorful images, strong characters and a special time in the week where friends who share the same interest can meet. That is what Amine Club strives to provide for members. "I'd say that the club's mission is to explore different types of anime and games;' Kathryn Evans, president of Amine Club said. "We try to be broad in terms of what we watch, like this semester we are watching supernatural genre and a sport genre:' Creating a respective space where people can be together to appreciate a particular interest was always a focus for this artist club. "One of my favorite things about this club is that anyone of any age and any major can come and feel welcome;' Sarah Allwein, PharmD. candidate ' 17, said. The club offers a break from the reality of school work if a fun and sociable way. "It's a nice, laid back space where people can come and watch some shows or just play games with each other;' Evans said. "We don't have mandatory meetings and we aren't an academic club. It's really a come as you go club as long as you respect if' However if you are an active member to the meeting it is noticed. · Evans adds "we are trying to get together with Misericordia's Anime Club, and we usually try to get active club members together to go to conventions:' Along with the fun and relaxing aspect of the club, charity is also important to the Amine Club. It would not be the Amine Club though if the charity work was not fun. . Evans said, "We have our fundraisers and charity work that follow themes of the club:' To elaborate more on that, clubs under Student Government law have to have fundraising and community service of some kind. The Amine Club tries to complete these requirements in a fashion that stays true to the core goal of the club: exploration of anime and games. "We will be hosting a Super Smash Bros. tournament on Oct. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Miller Room. It's $10 to participate and the winner will receive a 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for the system;' Allwein explained. ''.All the money will go to a charity called Child's Play, who strive to purchase video game consoles for children in hospitals to give them some fun activities:' S} fo bi of (fi na thi yo ha im be on At go ce1 be on Courtesy of Wilkes Anime Club The photo above Is the logo for the WIikes Anlme Club. This club Is open for all students of any major to be In the company of many people who share they same Interests. The club also explores topics In gaming. In recent years the club has expanded from just the tradition anime to include gaming. "In addition to watching anime, we also do pen-and paper RPGs, console gaming ,like N 64, card games including both Magic the Gathering style and Blackjack style and pretty much any other game someone requests;' Allwein said. There is always fun and knowledge to be learned in this exploratory club. Any questions about Anime Club contact Kathryn Evans at kathryn.evansl@wilkes.edu. . @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 7, 2014 eate ::l'homas s pe ed ety of venues, including the ·a Theater of Performing Arts eton, Pa, The Little Theater of es-Barre, The Phoenix Perfo~ Arts Centre in Duyrea, and lhe Grove 1heater in Nuangola. Throughout her car~~jj>la'ted roles that ranged from Tracy "fdmhlud in the popular musical Hairspray artd Dr. Emmett in the comedy The Curious Savage. Soon, Thomas will fin filling the shoes of Margaret title character's :v · g in the dark musi • ~based on the bestnovel by Stephen King. "As much as I loved that show:' Thomas said about Hairspray. "I was a teenaged girl who sings and dances, playing a teenaged girl who sings and dances. So I ~ d have a lot of fun with it but it wasn'ta ldt of acting as much as it was learning songs, memorizing my lines and putting on a show:• Dr. Emmett in the Curious Savage proved to be unique because the role Life, Arts & Entertainment originally intended for a male actor. e play took place in a time when really weren t any female doctors, ad to kind of rewrite history a bit ·t work." ~lained that she had to tory for Dr. Emmett that woman at that time in d in a medical career. ·ence may not have tails, they helped at the public h co can ch 11 anger. profession takes Finding t h a t ~ ground between film, or an equity herself and t h ; ~ e r helps develop • what I'm going the role in order to portray it in the most I love:' sincere and honest war, possible. Thomas' love "Sometimes you cant do in all on your began as a li own, though," Thomas said. "Sometimes took her to auditions you need some input from the director companies. or your ,horeographer as to how a role Thomas also can be played. the arts and mu "That sort of thing is im ort er, who playiqg ~ character becaus · ~g voic has a.vision as we us1cai care d-Wtn like the 1 been influen e by rel @wilkesbeacon willianr.amos1@wllkes.edu r �.J �2 The Bea..con - October 7, 2014 his wrist pdor~ This is the ..sort of p~blem the owners of Stir, a new bar and nightclub on Main Street, seek to avoid. Stir opened just a few weeks ago, but the staff is already working to bring a variety of events to the establishment. Specifically, the club 13 contr'o e space ere an J rowdy and be loud without getting in trouble." Sperrazza said that these theme nights, especially the ones on ho1idays, like Halloween, are notoriously well attended, and often from Wilkes) ... s Located in downtown ri~t next to Subway, Stir took the place of what was Joe K's Brewhouse. It has been completely gutted and remodeled, featuring a dance club and Barnes & No e. enecks @wilkesbeacon jamesJaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu r �..J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 14 I Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu To vote or not to vote? That is the question. By Elyse Guzlewlcz Staff Writer Monday, October 6th was the deadline for voter registration in Pennsylvania. Although the majority of college students have turned eighteen before they enter school, the majority will not vote in the coming election. Only 24% of Americans aged 18-29 voted in the 2010 midterm elections. Although turnout is higher among college students than young Americans who don't attend college, that's less than a quarter of our peers that will be at the polls this November. Why is that number so low? Why does it matter to us as students or as citizens? That's what I' II try to answer today. "I registered as soon as I turned eighteen," said freshman Gabrielle Spagnuolo. "I think it's my duty as a citizen." Gabrielle isn't the only person who feels this way. Many students cited their reason for voting was the same as hers - it's a civic responsibility. Some elaborated, sharing the feeling with increased visibility of voter suppression in Russia and the Middle East, we should take advantage of our right to vote. Not including the Holy See/Vatican State, which has a unique form of government, seven countries still don't have universal voting rights. Of the countries that do, the validity of the vote has been called into question for more than half,-citing everything from directly rigging elections to starving or punishing those who don't vote a certain way. "One vote might not mean a lot," said junior Forest Hawkins, "but at least you have a say in things." Ayajan Nardone, a local high school senior, stated that her American Government class encouraged her interest in the American political system. "I've been intrigued about politicians." Interest in the American political system and voter registration faci litated by schools has helped to increase the number of youth voters by 7% over the last eight years. Many students, including Gabrielle and Ayajan, received their registration senior year of high school, which helped them to ensure they would be registered on time. . Out of those Americans aged 18-29 who didn't vote, well over a quarter of them cited the reason being they didn't know where or when to vote. Involving schools in registration has helped to solve some- of that problem. Registration is more prevalent among women and minorities, with good reason. Although every gender and ethnic group has had to fight for suffrage at some point in time, the concept is more fresh for these citizens, whose grandparents or greatgrandparents saw the uninhibited right Women have a higher turnout than men by 8%, and 68% of Black students voted in 2010 - higher than any other racial/ethnic group since 1972. I11 addition, the recent visibility of policies considered "women's issues" · (such as the restriction of access to birth control by Hobby Lobby's parent company) or "minority issues" (such as the ongoing conflict in Ferguson, Missouri) have spurred young people from those groups to take action in what one student termed "my own destiny." However, not all students are as eager to vote. Although the biggest explanation given for not registering was simply "I forgot," junior Eliza Neidlinger continued to explain it as such: "It's not that I don't think my vote will matter.. .it's just never been a priority." Many young voters feel as if the political system isn't for people their age, and the statistics back them up. Only 7% of congresspeople said that they felt young people were the most important factor for the longterm success of their party. Other students feel resentment toward the political system. Senior Matt Oakum said" ... there are far "It's not that I don't think my vote will matter... it's just never been a priority." too many corrupt powers in play that influence what an individual can actually accomplish in office. The greed of a small percent of the wealthy ... use their funds to buy the opinions of members of congress. Nothing good gets done. " Continued on Page 15 �The Beacon - October 7, 2014 Cont. from page 14 This is a belief held not only by young voters but by AmeriC'iln citizens as a whole; Congress' approval ratings are probably going to begin rivaling those of such noted groups as Al-Qaeda and Nickelback. Growing dissatisfaction with the political system has caused a drop in voter turnout for almost 15 years and until a solution for bipartisan gridlock is found, the likelihood of this getting any better is slim to none. However, it's probably this response (from a student who has requested his name not be included) that truly sums up the problem with voter registration among young Americans. When asked why he hadn't registered to vote, he responded immediately "I just don't care." Apathy has been cited by national polls as the number one reason young people don't vote in America. As far as reasons go, it isn't a very good one. Although the political system is certainly flawed, to have your only excuse be "I couldn't be bothered" reflects poorly on the generation as a whole. A @wilkesbeacon 11::1 Elyse.Guziewicz@wilkes.edu ) 1 Oils Bohemian Style Tie- ye Sterting Jewfery ) g C e e 0 r 1 Midto n Village 41 S. Main S . W-B Opinion 15 New respiratory virus on the rise By Mandy Stickles Assistant Opinion Editor Enterovirus EV-D68: a virus that has been reported by the Center for Disease Control (C.D.C) and is causing concern in 12 different states: Alabama, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, New York and Oklahoma. Collectively there have been more than 100 cases Enterovirus D68 reported within these states. The virus is reported to be more significant in young children, primarily ranging from the ages 4-6, but it can vary. The virus begins like any other cold with symptoms including coughing, difficulty breathing, and in some cases a rash, fever, or wheezing. This particular virus causes predominantly respiratory symptoms, however, specialists are still not sure why this is happening. At first glance, the name Enterovirus EVD68 strikes fear into people, particularly in parents with young children. It is common to think the worst when an unknown virus becomes more prevalent to the public eye; however, this virus is nothing new. It was first discovered in the 1960s , since then there have been few reported cases of the virus. "There are more than 100 types of enteroviruses causing about 10 to 15 million infections in the United States each year, according to the CDC." "They are carried in the intestinal tract and often spread to other parts of the body. The season often hits its peak in September, as summer ends and fall begins," said Jethro Mullen, writer for CNN Health. The worrisome thing about this virus is the high number of hospitalizations. The New York Times has recently reported 38 states having confirmed outbreaks of respiratory illnesses and the C.D.C has confirmed 226 cases are of Enterovirus EVD68. When the media presents something new • and unknown to the public, many drag it out to be more terrifying than it actually is in order to grab attention. Many recent cases regarding respiratory problems are trying to blame it on Enterovirus EV-D68, yet there have not been any deaths linked to this virus. Children will get better, some faster than others depending on the child's immune system or if there are other factors to consider, such as asthma. A four year old student at Yardville Elementary school in Yardville, NJ has recently passed away due to an unidentified respiratory illness. Courtesy of Creative Commons This microscropic image shows Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection usually produces widespread bronchiolitis and interstitial pneumonia. Nowhere was it reported that it was linked with the Enteroviris EV-D68, yet assumptions will be made because it happened to a young child and it is still unclear of what the child actually died from. Should elementary schools and day cares be extra cautious? Or is the threat of the virus more media induced rather ilian something to be overly concerned about? Trisch Madaya, an assistant child care director at the YMCA day care in WilkesBarre, Pa., expressed her feelings on the matter saying there is nothing to fear beyond a common cold -- because that's really all it is. Every year there is something new and every cold a child gets just helps build a stronger immune system. "It is basically just a bad cold. I would only really start to worry if the health board called and told us to take precautions, which hasn't happened," said Madaya. "We teach the kids to cough into their elbow, wash their hands after using the bathroom, after eating, or anytime we feel it is necessary. We make sure to keep the daycare very clean. Zep is a very reliable and frequently used cleaner in the daycare and used for many different things," said Madaya. There will always be something in the world to worry about; however, the Enterovirus EV-D68 seems to be running its course through the season and, like all other common colds, this virus will pass as well. Taking steps to prevent the virus will help: frequently washing hands with soap and water, disinfecting surface areas that are regularly used and touched, and refraining from sharing beverages, food, or utensils with someone that is sick. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 Opinion 16 Bridging classic and contemporary with Katherine Hepburn By Sara Plsak Staff Writer Today, I am flashing back to fifth grade when, as a class, we were asked to fill out a survey of consisting questions such as: "What is your favorite television show?" "Who is your favorite actor?" "Who is your favorite actress?" Although I do not · remember the answer to other questions asked, the answer to the question, "Who ,, is your favorite actress?" has remained the same. As an eleven year old, most individuals of my generation probably would have · replied: Hilary Duff, Raven Symone, \ Lindsay Lohan or any other actress who ; appeared on the Disney Channel but not me. I was always the quirky eleven year old, who replied, Katharine Hepburn. This response resulted in the stunned expression and confusion of everyone around me. Eleven years later while at the library, I accidently stumbled upon Katharine Hepburn's misfiled autobiography. Needless to say, I was absolutely thrilled by this find . Me: Stories of My Life was written by Katharine Hepburn twelve years before her death at the fulfilled age of ninetysix. Since the time of publication, her autobiography is currently 18 years old and is my new literary fascination. Since publication, this book is too young for classic 1 i. status but too old be consider contemporary literature. Although, Me: Stories of My Life has been on bookshelves for years, this text should be every reader's new obsession. A reason to select this book is the fact that most people love Katharine Hepburn because she fearlessly speaks her mind; her autobiography is no exception. Unlike many current celebrities turned author, Katharine Hepburn is talented and brave enough to write down the moments of her life without a ghost writer; without the front cover reading in large letters Katharine Hepburn and without minuscule print reading (insert name of talented author here.) This is a rare feat in the literary world. This rare feat indicates another important reason to love this book. Hepburn has a writing style all her own. If there is one thing the world loves about Katharine Hepburn it is her sense of style. This book is no exception to the style rule. Hepburn does not come off as a high and mighty celebrity about to enlighten her audience with tales of triumph. Instead, her prose is easygoing and light, as if she is sitting down to a cup of tea with an old, dear friend. The beauty of Hepburn's writing is that friend is you, the reader. The conversational style and elevated storytelling tone is greatly enhanced by 165 pictures of Hepburn, her colleagues, her family and her friends. Me: Stories of My Life is a candid and a uniquely personal look at a woman who is legendarily defined as classic. It also contains an innate sense of truth, which pushes limitations. Hepburn's pushing of boundaries and brutal honesty is my third motivation behind selecting this 18 year old autobiography from the shelf. Katharine Hepburn was a pioneer in her profession, who pushed the boundaries of not only the roles women play in Hollywood but the roles of women in fashion, in stage, in humanitarian causes and most importantly in their personal lives. This book sets the record straight on how exactly Hepburn feels about the lasting role she plays in society. Like always, Hepburn is straightforward, hysterically quirky and fu11 of charm, all qualities which seems to ooze off the pages. From the moment you open this book, you will be transported back into a time when in a male dominated profession, one woman spoke her mind and set the world on fire. From the start of Katharine Hepburn's career to the final moments with the love of her life Spencer Tracey, this autobiography is candid and superb. The last reason to resurrect this amazing text comes from Hepburn herself, which is nestled in the final chapter of • Fllckr/ Rebel Wit hout a Cause Me: Stories of My Life. Katharine Hepburn states, "Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get - only with what you are expecting to give - which is everything." This one respected, hard to learn lesson makes this autobiography invaluable and worth becoming your new literary favorite. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu "The Whale" documentary speaks up for the speechless By JIii Reifsnyder Staff Writer Courtesy of Creative Commons Currently on Netflix is my favorite documentary, "The Whale", so every single one of you should, after reading, pull up your Netflix accounts and watch this amazingly insightful film. If you have a beating heart, you will love it and thank me for exposing you to this remarkable story. This documentary follows the journey of a young orca whale, Luna, who loses his pod (whale family) and takes refugee in the west coast of Vancouver Island. At first, the whale surprises the residents, but they soon welcome him with open hearts. Orea whales need socialization, similar to humans in order to grow, learn, and keep from depression, and because he couldn't socialize with others from his species, he decided to socialize with people. Most people took the opportunity to play with the little whale that visited their boats and harbors, given this once in a lifetime chance. Soon enough Luna became a part of the community. But not all people welcomed the stray whale, and soon legal fines were put into place forbidding any contact with the lonely whale. The first 45 minutes of this movie is filled with cute videos and accounts of people's experiences with Luna. I spent the entire time giggling on the sofa and pointing at the screen in pure delight. Soon enough, the documentary turns political, as they all do. What becomes unclear is which side to take in the heated battle. The documentary wants to explain to the viewers what is best for little Luna, but making this decision is the heart wrenching controversy one small town · faced. On one hand, Luna could get easily hurt or killed by a boat or person if he stays near the harbor and continues to socialize and play. But, and this is my opinion on the matter, the approach taken of ignoring Luna and refusing to socialize him didn't keep him safe and was detestable and unnecessary. The people of the island thought that if they stopped all contact with Luna, he would stray away and find other orcas or a new pod to join. In fact, he craved attention and social connection so badly he never stopped approaching people, boats, or even planes. It is known that orcas require socialization as much as humans, and psychological damage can be done if it is not attained. When the people of Vancouver Island stopped spending time with Luna, he never left; but he did put himself in greater danger trying to reach out to anyone he could, even those that would cause him harm. This movie is extremely informative about orca whales and gives appalling insight into the way the government goes about solving a problem. In the case of Luna, it was to capture him and put him in captivity, the cruelest of punishments for an orca. This movie will infuriate you, tickle you, and inspire you as it did the people of Vancouver, and hopefully you'll learn something about these magical, calm creatures that share many human qualities. @wilkesbeacon jill.reifsnyder@wilkes.edu �...L The Beacon - October 7, 2014 0 inion 17 L ~d~ ,nar;::r ~ * ~e • �_J The Beacon - October"' 7, 2014 Opinion 18 Can J.J. Watt win league MVP as a defensive player? By Frank Passalacqua Opinion Editor When you think of the award Most Valuable Player, odds are that the MVP is going to someone who is the face of the NFL. Ever since the MVP award was first given out in the NFL in 1957, there have only been three players to win that was not eith~r a quarterback or a running back. Hall of Farner player Alan Page, a defensive tackle won it in 1971 , Mark Mosely in 1982 won it as a placekicker, and Hall of Farner Lawrence Taylor in 1986 was the last defensive player to win the award as a linebacker. This year, there have been a few standout players throughout the first quarter of the season. Andrew Luck, Philip Rivers, DeMarco Murray are all on pace to have record breaking seasons, and then there is one other guy, defensive end for the Houston Texans, J.J. Watt. Ever since Watt was drafted four years ago out of Wisconsin, he was been one of the premier defensive players in the NFL. His 6'5" frame along with the 289 pounds of an offensive lines' nightmare has been not only the face of the Houston Texans, but the NFL. This offseason, Watt was given a contract extension worth $100 million dollars, marking the most money given to defensive player in NFL history. Usually when players receive a contract worth this much, their per- formance significantly decreases. However, Watt is already showing his worth, and I am sure the Texans are not regretting tlie pfi.ce for his extension. Throughout the first four games of the season, Watt has accumulated 2.0 sacks, 15 combined tackles, three passes deflected, a forced fumble, and an interception. On paper, that may not seem like anything noteworthy, but where Watt shows his elite presence on the field is in how he plays and obtains those numbers. His interception in week 4 was the first of his career and it ended in an 80-yard touchdown return, emerging him as one of the league's best players. Also, let us not forget that he lined up as a tight end and caught a touchdown against Oakland, making him only one of two defensive players to score on offense and defense ever in the NFL. Watt may only have 2.0 sacks and 15 tackles, but stats do not show how many times _he has rushed or hit the quarterback. Stats do not show how many times he rushed the quarterback to throw an interception, an in- complete pass, or to end a drive to set up his team to win the game. Watt's presence on the field is arguably more dominant than any other defensive player in the NFL, which is why his name is already in the running for league MVP. Last season, Watt finished with 10 .5 sacks, which was tied for 16th in the NFL. Honors of Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 was taken by Watt in only his second season, and last year's award was claimed by Carolina Panthers' linebacker Luke Kuechly. With the way the first four games have shaped up, will this be the year that Watt claims NFL MVP? Let us look at the other contenders. Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Andrew Luck is in only his third season and is already in the talking for being a top-tier NFL quarterback. With 1,305 yards, a 13:4 touchdown to interception ratio and a 108.0 QB rating, Luck is putting up numbers that are on par to lead the NFL, and even break records set by Peyton Manning in past seasons. Philip Rivers turned the San Diego Chargers' franchise around since he took over as quarterback and last year proved his team was one to compete for the Super Bowl. Currently at 3-1, Rivers has thrown for 1,155 yards for a league best nine touchdown to one ratio with a 114.5 QB rating thus far. If Rivers can keep this up, people will be seeing the Chargers go farther than just the AFC Championship game. Lastly, DeMarco Murray of the Dallas Cowb<>:y~ is lead_!!'!g the NFL in_ !!JShing with 534 yards and a league best five touchdowns. The record for most yards in a single season has not been broken since 1984 when Eric Dickerson ended the season with 2,105 yards. Adrian Peterson came close in 2012 with 2,097 yards, but came up shy in his final game. If Murray keeps up his performance and stays with his current pace, the record will be broken and Murray will have rushed for 2,136 yards. The odds of this actually happening are extremely slim, but it is possible.As it stands, those are currently the only players in Watt's way. If Murray does break the record for all-time rushing yards in a season, then the MVP award deservedly goes to him. However, if that does not happen and Watt continues to prove his NFL dominance on the defensive side of the ball, then we very well may be witnessing one of the best defensive players to ever live. Creative Commons �Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Hustle Gang helps unite members of football team Hustle gang members are: Top Row (left to right): Johnathan Keer, Jon Koslop, Tyler Thomas and Tim Bousson. Bottom Row (left to right): Marcus Leaf, Tyheed Jackson, Jared Powell and Jeff Lee. By Brandon Gubltosa Sports Editor If you have ever been around a Wilkes University football player, you more than likely have heard him say "hustle gang" at least once. To the average person it may not mean much, but it has helped form a brotherhood among members of the defense. Hustle Gang is a brothership where the always have each other's backs. They are like a family. "It brings us closer together" said junior comer Jared Powell. "We all have something in common, and that is to do our job to win." Senior Ty Thomas founded Hustle Gang at the start of the 2013 season. "A teammate nicknamed me the hustle and then from there I came up with Hustle Gang," Thomas said. "A good defense is all about hustling to the ball." A good defense needs to have "swag" and a form of its own identity which is what Hustle Gang has done for this defense. The idea of Hustle Gang is partially based on the Seattle Seahawks secondary. Since 2012 the Seattle Seahawks secondary have called themselves 'Legion of Bloom'. The Seahawks are the defending Super Bowl champions and the 'Legion of Boom' played a huge role in their journey toward winning that Super Bowl. The nickname was coined by safety Kam Chancellor during an interview, telling the interviewer "the secondary brings the boom." This is what the defense hopes to accomplish here. "Our community is the MAC, and we want to mark our territory on it" said Powell. "We are not something to mess with, as we mean business when we are on the field." Thomas added, "We don't have any influence from B.O.B" who is part of Grand Hustle Records, also known as Hustle Gang. Hustle Gang does not have a logo, but instead its membes have a hand symbol of putting together their index and middle fingers of both hands horizontally across their bodies. Although they are called 'Hustle Gang' members of it do not consider themselves to be an actual gang. "It is a mentality, not an actual gang," Thomas said. Powell agrees. "We are not a gang in that sense" @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu r �..J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 20 on s . 37 -3 5 �The Beacon - September 30, 2014 Sports lntramurals are a 21 reat way to get involved By Andre Spruell Sports Writer Pictured Is Sophomore Bryan BIibao Juggling a soccer ball around. The sports section of The Beacon focuses on the varsity teams at Wilkes and athletes in the "Athlete of the Week" section, but what about those men and women that love sports but are not able to play on those teams? Enter Wilkes' intramural sports. This program provides a great opportunity for those who love to play sports but do not have certain qualities to make the varsity teams. It is a fun way to interact with others, competing against each other and setting up their own teams. Sophomore Nursing major Bryan Bilbao is currently playing his second year of intramural soccer. When asked what he likes most about playing intramural soccer, he replied "Being able to relieve stress and have fun with all the new friends you make while playing soccer:' From interviewing Bilbao and just asking around, . the main reason students play intramurals is to just have fun. There is no added pressure of trying to win a conference championship or worrying about having good enough record to make the MAC playoffs. One unique thing about intramural teams is that the team who wins has bragging rights for the rest of the year. Another reason why students enjoy participating in intramurals is because they make life-long friends while playing a sport they love. According to Bilbao, playing intramural soccer allowed him to adapt to Wilkes, especially as a freshman. "I was able to connect with new people whether who were older, younger, and came who came from ·different backgrounds, which helped me.get into a groove of things down here at WilKes:' Students that are interested in joining should sign up. Even if they do not know how to play, intramural sports are a great way to have fun and make friends while breaking a sweat. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Tennis team anticipates success this season By Danny Van Brunt Sports Writer The Wilkes University tennis program hopes to continue the dynasty it has been working on for the past nine years. The team's "smaller season" is off to an incredible start. The women's team has won against Rosemont, Muhlenberg, Keystone, and Lycoming. They also won nearly every match in the Bloomsburg Tournament. The men's team also participated in the Bloomsburg Tournament, along with the Scranton Invitational, and performed exceptionally well. The first match of the season is scheduled for March 13, at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA. Chris Leicht, the head coach for the men's and women's tennis teams, is eager for the official season to begin. He has a strong team of thirty men and women. It makes him happy to see so much depth of skill in his players, and how well the team gets along. The positive attitude is attributed to the sense of belonging in the team on and off the court. He has very high expectations for them, including winning the eighth straight conference title for the men, and the ninth straight conference title for the women. He also hopes for the best as they progress to NCAA National Tournament. Troy Baas, a sophomore tennis player, has been playing tennis for a long time. He is proud to say that the team, including himself, has improved since last year. He also claims the team is very close, and the freshman are getting along with everyone. His goal for the team is to advance past the second round of the National Tournament. The next tournament for both teams is the MAC Individual Tournament hosted by Wilkes. The tournament for the women is scheduled for October 4-5, and the men's tournament is scheduled for October 1112. Coach Leicht quotes, "Hopefully the community can come out to a match, especially a women's and men's combined, because our team is doing great and they deserve the support:' The team is anticipating to put on a fantastic performance to follow up last year's tournament. The men scored gold in eight out of nine matches, and according to Troy, "This year I think we're shooting for nine:' @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Troy Haas and the rest of the Tennis team are excited for the upcoming r �_J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 Sports 22 �The Beacon - October 7, 2014 23 APPlAUS€ I-IAIR S,UD/0 17 North Walnut Street, Wilkes-Barre twp (just off €ast Northampton St·) Call Anita at 570-825-2700 for an appt, or just walk-in! room Take alook at our new{y remodeled and studio apartments. Your one-stop shop for all your hair care and • ,/INNING needs · 75% off any service with student ID zza ~legerdarytaste Best Deals in Town! ~ -mnm d~- (1 33 -327 Delivety to WIies canpus• MONDAYS Rlrgllar'IZ" PraaiwJ. . , . . jEtM.11 I Ul;,,;JII~~ Specials r L �_J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 " . :-----~-------,-....,,.,----------= IT'S NOT A GAY THING. IT'S NOT A STRAIGHT THING. IT'S A H,UMAN THING. BRIDEGROOM'S SHANE -BITNEY CRONE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 7:00 P.M. DOROTHY DICKSON DARTE CENTER )s • ,_ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ADMISSION IS FREE SHORT RECEPTION TO FOLLOW SPACE IS LIMITED TO RESERVE A SPOT AT THE RECEPTION, FOLLOW: l!l. l!I ~ r _ . _~ OR CONTACT ANTHONY.BARTOLI@WILKES.EDU � 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, 2014 October 7th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 October 7 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 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/6a319eae496765aad20fd1291fff6664.pdf f3740823cca7fe13e1d672d65b7de7e8 PDF Text Text r �J Beacon Briefs Attention Students Graduating in May 2015 For bachelor's and doctor of pharmacy degree students: Diploma Order and Cap & Gown Order forms for processing for May Commencement are available at the Student Services Center, or on-line under the Registrar Forms area. Completed forms, signed by advisor, are due back in the student services center by Dec.15. s - Shawn·ear,,: AdvertisloO DirectQr - -~ " ...Shaker News- ' J.A&E"~Nicole'ZukoWski Opinion'::. Frank P Sports,,. Brafii:(on ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Justin Topa LA&E-BIIIA~ Opinion - Mandy Stickles DESIGN EDITORS Dave Graff Chris Kennedy Moe Woodard Nicole Kutos Ryan Anderson Now taking applica~ for advertfs? Ing reps. Payment availabte. Contact James.Jaskolkabutler@wilkes,edu 1ii S.tRlver St. First Floor: "% Wilk Phone'•.~570) ,. ~ \¥WW.thewilkeatieacbn.com Super Smash Bros. Tournament Sign-Ups The Wilkes University Anime Club will be hosting a Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament on Oct. 24th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Miller Room, 2nd floor of the Henry Student Center. The cost is $10 and the money will benefit Child's Play Charity. The grand prize for winning the tournament will be a Nintend0- 3DS with the Super Smash Bros. game. The club will be taking sign-ups in the Henry Student Center from 11 a.m. - l p.m. on Oct. 2land 23. Wilkes University Family Day 2014 Family Day is on Saturday, Nov. l. Visit www.wilkes.edu/ familyday for more details and to register. SPRING SEMESTER REGISTRATION On-line registration for the Spring 2015 semester will begin shortly according to the following schedule: ALL Seniors - Class of 2015 October 27th Begins 12:01 a.m. (86 or more earned credits) ALL Juniors - Class of2016 October 29th Begins 12:0 l a.m. (56 or more earned credits) ALL Sophomores - Class of 2017 November 3rd Begins 12:01 a.m. (26 or more earned credits) ALL Freshmen-Class of2018 November 5th Begins 12:01 a.m. (less than 26 earned credits) The Spring 2015 Master Schedule is now available on-line and in printed format. The Intersession 2015 Schedule is also available at this time. Night on the Town On Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m, Akeno Restaurant, Night on the Town provides students the opportunity to experience a local area restaurant. The focus is on learning the history and customs of a cultural group through food and other activities. Seats available for l O students. Must RSVP your seat with Erica Acosta: erica.acosta@wilkes.edu SG Notes: NSO, cheerleading By Nlcholas Durdan Staff Writer Wilkes University Student Government dealt with multiple fund allocations where the issue of depleting funds was paramount. The Entrepreneurship Club wished to no longer seek Student Government ·club recognition. In its second week, the NSO sought funds for their annual nursing conference, where fifteen students and two faculty advisers are attending. In the past, Student Government allocated $1,600 for the conference, with the same numbers attending last year. Given inflation and for gas money for transportation, a motion was presented to allocate the NSO $2,500 for its conference. The motion passed with a vote of: 22-146. . The Cheerleading team also sought funds for its national competition in Florida this Jan. After much fundraising, the team asked Student Government for: $6,249. Student Government made a motion to allocate them first with $4,500 on a stipulation that any excess was to be returned. This motion overwhelmingly failed to pass with 7-30-6. A second motion for $3,500 passed with a vote of: 22-15-6. On a lighter note, the preliminary budget for Casino Week was presented by treasurer Anthony Fanucci. Student G_overnment replaced a stolen roulette wheel from last spring and ordered new blackjack tables. New prize ideas were presented including sound speakers, study packages, kitchen packages, and more. The proposed budget is currently $12,079, less than the past spring, but more than the previous fall semester. The treasurer's report for Student Government is as follows: all college: $12,245.36, conference: $5,000, Spirit: $505.39, general: $9,517.32, giving Student Government a total of: $28,268.07. Student Government meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. In the Miller Room inside the Henry Student Center. · · @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu table of contents news................2 life,,a&e........... 7 spread............ 12 ,opinion.......... 14 sports~:·····• .... l9 • �.J The Beacon - October 21, 2014 News 4 -· Steamtown Marathon benefits children, features Wilkes alumna By Jennifer Baron Staff Writer About 45 miles north of Wilkes University, in the small town of Forest City, the Steamtown Marathon, which has taken place since 1996, begins at Forest City Regional. On Sunday, Oct. 12th, the 19th Annual race occurred. The 26.2-mile marathon begins at the school and travels to Courthouse Square in Scranton. All the proceeds from the marathon benefit the children and residents of St. Joseph's Center in Scranton. The marathon is responsible for donating over $1.1 million since 1996. A survey from runnersworld.com was completed by 7,980 runners, which asked them to rank what they felt was the best overall marathon in the world. Steamtown came in 6th place on that list, right behind The Boston Marathon. In this year's Steamtown Marathon, the 3,000 runners who participated traveled from 47 states and 6 countries. Lauren Pantzar, a Wilkes class of 2007 graduate, participated in the race. Pantzar was a Pharmaceutical Sciences major at Wilkes and she was one of two people in the first graduating class for that major. "I will forever be grateful to Dr. Kibbe and Dr. Jacobs from the Pharmacy school for giving me the opportunities they presented me with," Pantzar said. She is now employed at ThermoFisher Scientific. While at Wilkes, Pantzar played basketball, however, she realized that she needed to spend time on academics. "After not playing basketball at Wilkes, I felt the need to continue my competitive nature and stay in shape," Pantzar explained. This year was Pantzar's second time running in the Steamtown Marathon, but she has also ran in the Pittsburgh Marathon and many half marathons in Disney, St. Louis, Washington D.C. and the Finger Lakes. "My favorite thing about the The Beacon/Jennifer Baron Steamtown marathon is the small town aspect. The start line is right where I went Lauren Pantzar, a WIikes class of 2007 to high school and about a mile away from graduate, participated In the race. where I grew up. It is great coming back Pantzar recognized that "the volunteers to my hometown and being able to run a and fans for the Steamtown Marathon make Boston qualifying marathon. Compared to the event so memorable," noting that because a huge race like the Pittsburgh marathon of the small volume of runners, family and where there can be close to 30,000 runners, it friends are able to come to the event. is great being 1 of ~bout only 2,200 runners "That is something not easily done with for the Steamtown Marathon. I am able to other large races where runners feel like a look around at the start line and see people small fish in a huge ocean. I am very proud I went to high school with or played sports of where I come from and being able to show with." that pride by participating in the Steamtown marathon is such a blessing - it makes all the aches and pains from all the training runs worth it," Pantzar said. Mr. Ed Osburn, the starting line coordinator for the marathon and employee of Forest City Regional, weighed in on the marathon and the children at St. Joseph's Center which Osburn is very passionate about as they provide services to individuals diagnosed with a disability, developmental delay, pregnant women, couples trying to adopt, and people requiring outpatient therapy. "The thing is, we all have our issues, just as the high school students do, but I think it should be a graduation requirement for students to spend one day with those children down at St Joseph's. They' d have no issues if they spent one day down there to see what those kids go through," Osburn said. The results of this year's race showed that there were 2,184 people in total who finished the race ranging from the shortest time of 2:22:37 to the longest time of 8:05:00. Lauren Pantzar finished in 4:04:46. She came in 41 st out of 112 for her age group and 1, 126 out of 2, 184 overall. @wilkesbeacon """ jennifer.baron@wilkes.edu A ((dash" abroad; English Professor visits Sweden, presents paper By Sara Plsak Staff Writer Dr. Mischelle Anthony, a Wilkes University English professor, has a class attendance record that few of her students or her colleagues share. "I have only ever missed one class as both a student and a professor," she proudly stated. _J'his exceptional record is now broken, but with good reason: Anthony has recently returned from a ten day trip to Sweden, where she presented a paper she authored. Anthony attended the Gothic and Uncanny Explorations: An Interdisciplinary Conference, which was hosted by Karlstad University in Sweden. The only American professor to present an authored paper at this conference, Anthony was in the company of contemporaries from 12 other countries including Turkey, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Anthony did not mind being referred to as "the American" since she believes, "this serves as an opportunity to introduce Wilkes University's name to a broader audience." Anthony's paper concentrates upon the travel narrative entitled, The Private Journal Kept by Madam Knight, on a Journey from Boston to New York, in the Year 1704. In her paper, Anthony focuses on how the dash is used as a political punctuation mark. She declared the dash "the most political mark of punctuation in the English language." Although Madame Knight's journal is not a Gothic text but instead an Early American literary text, Knight's writing shares some common features of Gothic text. Anthony explained, "the places she (Madame Knight) uses dashes are the same exact topics where Gothic text's feature dashes almost a hundred years later." Anthony continues, "It is fascinating that the dash already designates Gothic moments within this early text. This was pre-politics of the dash so Knight was already using the dash in this form." Madame Knight and fellow women authors are not without critics. Many outspoken male authors disliked the way in which women were composing narratives at the time. These critics especially disliked Gothic novels since they found a subject centered·on the supernatural to be ridiculous in nature. "A hundred years later critic after critic would write about how you should not use the dash in a sentence because you will sound like a weak woman writer. A full stop (a period) was more popular," explained Anthony. The paper, which Anthony presented, views Madame Knight as one of the first proprietor of political dash usage even though she is not termed a Gothic writer. After her twenty minute presentation, an audience question and answer section followed. Anthony stated, "I thought ·the other presentations were so much better than mine, but almost every question was for me." The questions from the audience and her colleagues where centered on ellipses and dash usage in relation to other Gothic texts. "It turns out so many people who love Gothic Literature also love the dash! I had no idea this paper would energize everyone so much!" Dr. Anthony added. As for applying the topics introduced at the conference to her Gothic Literature class, Dr. Anthony stated, "We will certainly talk about punctuation and some of the other relevant topics but there is no way I am going to force this on them. If you are not energized by punctuation then that can be a nightmare." Anthony also used her time in Sweden to indulge in the local culture. During her trip, she learned that there are no private colleges in Sweden. She described the Swedish college system as: "Every college is funded by the government. The arts are also well supported as each major city houses beautiful sculptures." She also found herself pleasantly overwhelmed by the friendliness of the bilingual people, the wide range of local, healthy food choices and the stability of the middle-class environment. Anthony joked that she learned some Swedish. She stated that the Swedish language "is the only Germanic language to retain its singsong quality-no other Germanic language has retained the multi-toned nature of the older version of the language" but is confident in speaking "three or four words." As an inside joke, be sure to say, "Hej , Hej" Swedish for "Hello" or "Hey" next time you see Anthony around campus or in class. . @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 21, 2014 News 3 On the an ni ve rs ary o f the Missile Crisis: 52 years later, Wilkes professors reflect on tense time in world history Photo Courtesy of Gene Hunt http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaumescar/8424941030/in/photolist-9MJxFo-dQu2rY-6JFVjx-9tY2oD-91BZ7z-drY>f,7-pmR1Br-dpymoD-6v4sgp-7 cCKpv-7 cGDBN-6v8BTA-6v8Ck9-btsKSQ-6JFVjH-6JFVjP6SH FXE-9u21Vw-65dq6b-9tY2iZ-iKyV2Q-iKuXET-PRdKQ-dths1d-61JZtM-dthtvX-dthiE2-5nUjks-5z8u 1F-edugEi-k2QcV-br5M9n-829FbA-dugcss-dVtkU1-9Sr9RS-9tY2et-bsJZR-bwzf8q-ggPLmB-hxHYwW-4AwYkggQdk8-dovw09-hxHrAE-Mk6e8-bGnyxK-hxJWsH-cdLET9-66seYV October 1962 marked a year of uncertainty as the nation was In the midst of a near nuclear crisis with the Soviet Union. By Pat Walther Staff Writer October, 1962. Leaves were shifting their color from green to shades of orange and red. The air was growing more brisk with every passing day. The inevitability of winter was becoming a reality. And under millions of desks in America, school children huddled and hoped that this drill was just like all the others. It wasn't uncommon to go through two or three drills a day. Just like a fire drill, the procedure was rather routine. The only major difference between this and a fire drill was the constant threat of nuclear annihilation. Dr. Thomas Baldino was alive for this crucial point in world history, explaining, "The nuns were asking us to pray and pray and pray, and the point was made. Something was seriously wrong here." Baldino was thirteen when President John F. Kennedy took to the airwaves to tell the public of the immediate threat of nuclear war. Kennedy stated, "It shall be the policy of this nation to regard any nuclear missile launched from Cuba against any nation in the Western Hemisphere as an attack by the Soviet Union on the United States, requiring a full retaliatory response upon the Soviet Union." President Kennedy 's words were terse considering the situation at hand. This was the closest the United States and the Soviet Union had ever been to lobbing nuclear missiles at each other. And to think it was all over one little island, just under five hundred miles from US shores. Dr. Jonathan Kuiken wasn't alive during this tense time, but he speaks with a passion that makes that fact seem irrelevant: "In 1961, newly elected President John F. Kennedy orders a mission into Cuba called the Bay of Pigs to overthrow their communist leader Fidel Castro, but the mission is a complete failure and a complete disaster. This leads Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev and Castro to come up with an idea," "Soviets would install short range nuclear weapons in Cuba, allowing the Soviets to match the nuclear arms the US had in Turkey and ensuring that any future plans for an invasion of Cuba would fail." The construction of the launch pads was put into action immediately. It was only a matter of time until foreign missiles were pointed toward the cityscapes of America. Before that could happen, American spy planes took nondescript aerial photos of Cuban build sites. Nothing in particular was expected to be found. It was only when the CIA realized they were looking at short range ballistic missiles that the president was notified of the Soviet action against the United States. To make matters worse, more Soviet ships carrying weapons were inbound to Cuba. Kennedy's staff was pushing for a full invasion of Cuba, with Army and Marine forces being put on the ground while naval airstrikes rocked any of the island's defenses. An action like this would have effectively been the start of World War III. President Kennedy had an important decision to make. Kuiken elaborates: "If you attack the Soviet ships that are bringing these weapons, that's an act of war. If you bomb these sites, that's an act of war. Unless you're ready to fight a major war, you can't do that. Even blockading Cuba is technically considered an act of war. What John F. Kennedy does is he comes up with a brilliant linguistic trick." This "linguistic trick" would go on to save the free world from a nuclear war. "He calls the blockade a 'quarantine.' What that effectively means is that Cuba is allowed to trade with whomever they want, but Soviet ships are not allowed to enter Cuban waters." Kuiken adds. On October 22nd, 1962, the "quarantine" on Cuba began. The rest of the planet looked on in silent horror, knowing that the outcome of this conflict would determine the fate of the world as they knew it. Two days later, all but one Soviet ship reversed their course for Cuba. On October 28th, Khrushchev announced publicly that he would remove the missiles from Cuba. Kennedy, in tum, agreed to remove the US missiles from Turkey. The naval blockade of Cuba ended officially on November 20th, 1962. During his childhood growing up in the midst of the Cold War, Baldino lived only a mile north of a naval yard in Philadelphia. Had there been a nuclear attack, he would have been at ground zero. "At that point, I didn't know why my parents were so upset, but looking back now, we probably would've been incinerated." He said. Luckily, that didn't happen. Relations between Russia and the United States have improved significantly, but tension remains. "It's a different kind of tension though," Baldino explains. "We're not worried about Russia launching anything against us and Russia isn't worried that we're going to launch anything against them. Both sides have reduced their stockpiles of nuclear weapons." Baldino further adds, "The only reason tensions still exist is because Vladimir Putin, with the support of the Russian people, appears to be interested in recreating the Soviet empire, which means that he would love to have those states back that broke away after the fal.J of the Berlin Wall. The Russians have essentially annexed Crimea. It's not pretty." It may not be pretty, it may not be perfect, but there will never be another time like those few weeks in October, fifty-two years ago. @wilkesbeacon pa trick.walther@wilkes.edu i �The Beacon - October 21, 2014 5 News Anatomy of an Administrator: .Melanie Wade on 'stumbling' into administration, advice for students By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor Melanie Wade, Wilkes University alumna, has spent the past nineteen years working within the administration of Wilkes University and currently serves as the vice president of enrollment services. As vice president of enrollment services, Wade oversees the offices of undergraduate and graduate admissions. She is also in charge of directing the Student Services Center, which includes the divisions of financial aid, registrar and student account information. While Wade seems to always carry a heavy schedule, she said there is not necessarily a typical day of work in her current position. "Practically everything about my schedule is nontraditional," said the vice president, who spends much of her time planning for future enrollment, reviewing research and collected data, attending daily meetings, including on the weekends and during evenings as necessary, and attending and participating in on-campus events and activities. "What I do really seems to run the full spectrum," Wade added. "The biggest part of my job, planning for the future semesters of enrollment at the university, keeps me in the data up to my elbows so that I can really understand what we need to be doing to influence our enrollments and to make sure we are giving the best possible services to our students who are here." Wade, who is from Exeter, Pa., has been part of the Wilkes University staff for the past nineteen y ears. She began her career at Wilkes as the assistant director of admissions and worked her way up to her current position, which was offered to her in 2009 by former Wilkes University President, Joseph Gilmour. Wade received her bachelor's degree from Wilkes where she majored in of Communication Studies and English. She went on to Binghamton University to obtain a Master of Arts degree in English. Wade credits being a graduate of Wilkes as a "Like many things in your twenties, this was something I sort of stumbled into," Wade said. "I was really just looking for something to do for employment while I prepared for graduate school, but then life happened. if you had asked me when I was 22-years-old, I wouldn 't have said I would be here 19 years later and a part of administration. It just worked out that way and, at a certain point, I began to realize that what I ·.::::::;~iiil,~=-',lll"t1 was doing really had transitioned into a career." Wade has some advice for current ~... _..__ students based on her experiences. -..::•-• "Take every little opportunity that you get to do something that sounds interesting to you, even if you do not immediately see what the results of - ~;,--~iiilr!ll;i that might be," Wade advised. "You -"""·--·- never know down the road how that may be something that influences you." L - - - - -~ - - _ _ ;:::11. ~...::.._ _ _ _ _....; While the administrator spends much ofhertime working directly on The Beacon/ Gabby Gilinski campus, she has travelled recently major drive in Melanie Wade advices students to, "take every little opportunity to th e Mesa campus in Arizona, her motivation to that you get to do something that sounds Interesting to you, even to conferences in Las Vegas, and perform well at If you do not Immediately see what the results of that might be." spent time recruiting potential work. Wilkes University students in "It's more than China. When time permits, Wade just a line on a resume," said the vice I am passionate about helping Wilkes said she enjoys gardening and reading. The president. "I truly hope that a lot of the University stay alive and thrive." vice president and her husband also enjoy students here can find that similar dedication Wade's intentions were to become taking weekend trips into the cities of New to Wilkes, or even another cause that they a faculty member within an English York and Philadelphia once a month. find while they' re a student. I feel very department, but the vice president said she f.'.'l @wilkesbeacon purposeful about the job that I do because is happy with where she ended up. U::J justin.topa@wilkes.edu • Special reading of Manuscript in honor of. Halloween Manuscript. Anyone can join. The students who participate in Staff Writer Manuscript are under the direction of On Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Kirby Salon, two faculty advisors, Dr. Sean Kelly and Manuscript will be hosting a special Dr. M ischelle Anthony. Leonick said that "faculty and alumni are able to submit reading in honor of Halloween. pieces. They have not in the past couple Em Leonick, a Junior English Major and the Layout and Copy Editor of years, but it is open to them." Leonick said that they do a reading Manuscript, gave some information about once a month, but the Halloween reading what Manuscript is. Manuscript is a literary and visual is their "big dog" that has the greatest arts magazine. Anything that falls under turnout. There will be candy, food and those categories, such as photography, refreshments at the reading. Some people paintings, drawings, poetry and short dress up for it, but it is not necessary. fiction, are all welcome. There is one People get up and read poems or short issue of the magazine that comes out stories, which do not have to be Halloween per year. Students do not have to be an themed, but most, if not all, are. They try English major or minor to take part in to go fo r something that "fits the vibe," as By Jennifer Baron Leonick put it. The pieces that are read can be works by students, but they can also read something like an Edgar Allen Poe story or anything that seems to work with the theme. If students find something interesting they would like to read, they can do that. Students can also just come to listen. Leonick stated that when it comes to the Halloween reading, "It's a really cool environment. It's not like any of the other readings we do. It's an experience and I re~lly do enjoy it." Leonick wants everyone to know that Manuscript members are very open people. "I know we seem a little intimidating because you kind of assume it's j ust an English major thing, but everyone is welcome." Additionally, Manuscript hosts another reading in February. It is right around Valentine's Day, but Leonick said it has more of an "anti-Valentine's Day feeling" to it. All students and faculty members are encouraged to come out, not only for this reading, but the readings every month, especially those who have an interest in Manuscript. . ["I @wilkesbeacon ~ jennifer.baronwilkes.edu r r �The Beacon - October 21, 2014 News 6 Spooky charity challenge benefits Salvation Army Amanda Fulk & Cara Baslle Contributing Writers Zebra Communications, the student run public relations agency at Wilkes University, will be hosting the "Chackos Spooky Charity Challenge" to benefit the local Salvation Army. On Thursday, Oct. 23 , 2014 from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M the Wilkes-Barre community is welcome to join Zebra Communications at Chacko's Bowling Center. The bowling center is located at 195 Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. The event is open to the public, and walk-ins are welcome. The event will include a night of 2 hours of bowling, 1 pizza pie, 1 soda and a shoe rental. The fee for adults will be $15 and $8 for participants 12 and under. Children who come with a costume and supervisor are free. There will be 50/50 tickets and a Fall Basket Raffle as guests bowl. Proceeds benefit the Wilkes-Barre Salvation Army. The Salvation Army helps families in need throughout the year, especially during the holiday season. Part of the money raised will be donated to the Salvation Army in order to assist these families struggling to provide for their children. For further information, students can contact Zebra Communications at 570-4360531. Bepa Studio; 'Think Pink' sale, America_n_ _Cancer Society Students participate in Walk-a-Thon, 'Ruth's Place' By Sarah Bedford News Editor On Oct. 5, Dr. Maria Grandinetti led a group of 75 Wilkes University students in the annual Walk-A-Thon event benefiting Ruth's Place House of Hope. Ruth's Place, which is a program of Volunteers of America Pennsylvania, is the only homeless shelter in Luzerne County and provides emergency shelter and services for roughly 2,000 homeless women. Wiji<:es Nursing students volunteer at Ruth's Place outside of the annual event as well. Participating students were from Zeta Psi, the honor society of nursing and Psi Chi, the honor society of psychology as well as students in the Women's and Gender Studies program. Each student was asked to create a poster to show their support of the organization as well as a monetary donation was collected. In total, the group collected $400. Wilkes University School of Nursing, Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing matched this donation, bringing the total to $800. This is the third year Grandinetti has led a group in the Walk-a-Thon . Grandinetti will also be collectmg "Hoodies for the Homeless" for the second year. Items include gently worn men's and women's hooded sweatshirts will also be donated to Ruth's Place. Donations will be given next month. Last year, 100 hoodies were donated to Ruth's Place. For more information on how to donate to "Hoodies for the Homeless," those interested can contact Grandinetti at 570-408-4066 via email at maria.grandinetti@wilkes.edu, or her office located at SLC Nursing 222. f:"'I @wilkesbeacon It.I sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu said. Bepa Studio has been in operation for the past two years and, since its infancy, has been a Wilkes Universit): Zebra Communications client. Bepa, which roughly translates to "faith," showcases Geiser's love of nature and strong faith as seen through her photography. "I've always had art in my bones," Geiser said. Photo Courtesy of Michele Geiser Along with her own nature and unique art pieces, Geiser also By Sarah Bedford is available for specific nature shoots by News Editor appointment. Geiser will also be at the Arts at Hayfield Wilkes University Office Assistant in at Penn State on Nov. 2. Communication Studies, Michele Geiser, Geiser is a member of the National has incorporated a Breast Cancer Awareness Association of Distinguished Professionals, fundraiser into her business, Bepa Studio. World Photography Organization, The AFA Bepa Studio, which specializes in fine art photography, is holding a "Think Pink" Gallery, Arts and Hearts International and a 20% off sale in all framed and unframed VIP member of the National Association of sales for the month·of Oct. A portion of the Professional Women. Information on Bepa Studio can be found proceeds will benefit the American Cancer online at http://www.bepastudio.com/ Society. home.html, on Facebook, and Google+. According to the American Cancer For inquiries, those interested can contact Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States Geiser at (570) 814-0036 or via email, bepastudio@yahoo.com. aside from skin cancer. Geiser explained that she felt a connection to the cause. "Cancer runs in my family. I don't think there is anyone whose lives have not been touched by some type of cancer," Geiser f:111 @wilkesbeacon L'::J sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu t s a �The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu Do It Yourself: Independent Minds and Music Wilkes students band toge~her through punk philosophy By Pat Walther Staff Writer The sun is blazing and the shade under the few trees there are is beginning to look like a standing room only club. A few notes ring out from an amplifier on what looks to be a half finished gazebo turned into a stage. The next band is beginning to warm up. And in this patch of unused farmland in the middle of nowhere, a Mecca for misfits has appeared. This is the definition of a DIY show. Friends call friends and get together wherever they can to play music. One might think a show (or in this case an anti-festival festival) like this just comes out of nowhere. That it's born from spontaneity. But with a thriving DIY scene like the one in NEPA, somebody has to organize the chaos. That's where Derek Jolley comes in. Jolley is a sophomore at Wilkes who majors in industrial/organizational psychology and history (with a minor in music). He plays guitar in a post-hardcore band called Social Loafers and also plays guitar and sings for a melodic band called Summer Holds The Earth. Jolley has taken it upon himself to vamp and arrange shows for his contemporaries. "The scene in Wilkes Barre is interesting and ranges from cliquish hardcore skate gangs to honest and humble musicians just trying to play some shows:' • Jolley, a man who looks as though he's thinking a thousand miles a minute, runs Time Table Collective, which provides the DIY scene with services ranging from live sound to merchandising. Jolley adds, "I try to help as much as I can by throwing shows and giving bands a place and the means to perform well and support our local music scene:' The local DIY scene runs deep with long time friends coming together to do what they love: making music happen. Toni Pennello, a freshman at Wilkes, is a recurring figure in the DIY scene. She plays in three bands: In Writing, Spur, and Young Burdens. The sound of these three bands, all uniquely different, hold one thing in common: raw and utterly unrefined emotion. ''I've been involved in this scene, on and off, since I was about thirteen:' Pennello says. "The genre of it all is kind of ever changing. Upcoming Shows: 10/22 - Fall Acoustic Show O The Barn 324 River Street, no cover, starts at 8:00 pm 10/24 - In Writing O The Sherman Theater, tickets are $10 11/8 - Spur and Young Burdens Living Room in Stroudsburg @ the 11/14 - Dead End Path Record Release the Glen Lyon American Legion @ Check this out: Toni Pennello's music at: spurband.bandcamp.com inwriting.bandcamp.com Amanda Dittmar's photography at: facebooK.com/amandadlttmarphotography Amanda Dittmar Photography Derek Jolley, WIikes sophomore and musician plays an acoustic set behind Curry Donuts on Pennsylvania ave. It started as pop punk, and then went to more of an emo and hardcore thing. I think the next thing that's going to happen is it's all going to turn into shoegaze:' When asked what 'shoegaze' was, Pennello simply shrugged her shoulders and laughed. "It's like .. . dreamy, with lots of effects:' As the scene evolves with the tastes and interests of the musicians within it, it starts to gain more and more followers. As Jolley explains, "This area has always seemed to foster incredible musicians, which leads me to believe that this area is certainly indicative of musical boons through time:' As it is with every musical genre and subgenre, somebody has to be there to record Time Table Collectlve's artists (for free!} at: TlmeTableRecords,bandcamp.com it all, to write the history as it happens. That's where Amanda Dittmar finds her place in the DIY scene. A graduate of Marywood University, Dittmar plays the role of the documenter in this blooming local music· collective. She photographs many of the musicians who play and also writes a music column called Quick Chord. "It wasn't until recently that I've taken a more active role in the scene. I'm trying to document through my photographs to show others how amazing this niche is:' It seems the word 'scene' doesn't fit this group right. 'Scene' involves exclusivity. And that is not the case here. Everybody is open minded, everybody is encouraging one another and everybody supports each other. "If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. It's cliche, but, I mean, the term DIY is self-explanatory:' added Pennello. And maybe, just maybe, this is the future of music. A self liberation from overmarketed genres and boring artists. And even if it's not, for those involved in this community, there will always he a second home in the rambunctious and beautifully unspoiled DIY. . @wilkesbeacon patrick.wa/ther@wilkes.edu r �..I The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment Polish Room invites campus to eat lunch Courtesy of Alexandra Deva ire The Polish Room, located on the second floor of the Farley Library, held a lunch last Wed. The lunch encouraged the community to try Polish foods. Manhunt on campus The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski Last Thursday, WIikes Programming board hosted a campus-wide game of manhunt, complete with a trall-mlx bar. 8 Forging lifetime bonds with the Gold Bar Club By Nlcole Zukowski went to Skirmish to play paintball, except we used it as leadership training by putting Life, A&E Editor members in charge of scenarios to see how Leadership. well they can lead their peers;' Buhler said. Communication skills. The Gold Bar Club pushes members to Community service. step out of their comfort zone and discover Professional development. what they can achieve when under pressure. These are all goals the Gold Bar Club "We are very big on leadership, especially centers their club around. leading while under pressure;' Buhler said. Although the club surfaced a few years "Students would benefit from joining the ago, it is one of the newest clubs to be club if they want to learn about leadership recognized by Student Government. and service. We do a lot to help teach our "Students may _benefit from joining the members the importance of those two club by doing meaningful work for the things:' community as well as gain meaningful Along with leadership and service, the club relationships with other members of the offers options of professional development. club;' Sean Coates, member of the Gold Bar Buhler explains the importance career Club said. exploration has in the club. To a club whose mission statement has "One other thing we do is that each leadership and service the main focuses, semester we try to get some alumni from many options to yolunteer arise tllrougilout_ w..ilkes to_come_and-talk-to_us_abouL their_ the semester. careers:' "As far as interesting events go, our club Hearing advice from someone who is in a does multiple community service events per job field of interest gives the members a grasp semester;' Coates said. of what they work for in their college careers. The President of the Gold Bar Club, Relationships and networks are widened Sarah Buhler, added "We hold quite a few when goals such as leadership and service community service events each semester. are stressed. Doing meaningful work For example, each semester we always make connects the members on a stronger sense of a trip to help out at Blue Chip Animal Farm friendship. because our members love working with "My favorite part of the club is the close animals:' bond created between members.The work Buhler goes on to say that her favorite we do and the time we spend together forge part of the club is the service they fulfill. close bonds between us that will definitely "I really enjoy community service and continue past graduation;' Coats said. Blue Chip is my favorite place to help out:' Contact Sarah Buhler at sarah.buhler@ Learning through fun and interactive wilkes.edu if interested in joining the Gold activities is a theme for this club. While Bar Club or for more information on the learning the basis of team building and club. leading, the Gold Bar Club takes a different @wi/kesbeacon view of how the lessons should' be taught. nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu "We just had an event recently where we Courtesy of Sarah Buhler The Gold Bar Club has an fun and Interactive way of teaching leadershlp and service skills to their members, as seen above with their pafntball trip. �t.... The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Halloween is in full swing with Rocky Horror Show Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre to perform cult classic By BIii Amos Assistant Life, A&E Editor The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre is inviting the Diamond City to come do the time warp again as the theatre gets freaky with its latest production, The Rocky Horror Show. It's no ordinary show, Director Dana Feigenblatt claimed. "This has to be the most fun show I have ever got to stage, because of all the interesting situations and things we've done;' Feigenblatt said. "It's just delightfully weird in every way. There's nothing you can compare it to that's like anything else:' This is the first time The Rocky Horror Show is being staged at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre on North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. "We knew that it was a big seller and especially being done on Halloween, we knew that it would draw a lot of crowds;' Tom Franko said. Franko is a niember of the Board of Directors at Little Theatre. The Little Theatre has partnered with the Woodlands Inn & Resort on Route 315 in Wilkes-Barre to promote the production. "They have the facilities that we thought would be best to partner with this with the club and things along those lines;' Franko said. "We held our auditions there in the e• cutive lounge:' Along with a Rocky Horror Show costume contest that was hosted at the Woodlands on Oct. 12, the cast and crew are inviting patrons of the show to join them for an afterparty bash preceding the final production on Nov 2, where the film will be featured among other festive activities. The Woodlands Inn & Resort is offering a package deal including tickets, a room, breakfast, shuttle service to the show, and an audience prop kit for patrons who are attending the show. The Rocky Horror Show was originally written for the stage by Richard O'Brien and premiered on June 19, 1973, when it originally premiered in London. It was released for the screen, under title The Rocky Horror Picture Show, on August 14, 1975, starring Tim Curry as Frank N. Purter and Richard O'Brien as Riff Raff. The film also featured Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick as the plucky couple Brad and Janet. In 1981, The Rocky Horror Picture Show earned a sequel entitled Shock Treatment. "Ever since my father showed me the movie many years ago, I've been a fan of Courtesy of On My Cue Photography, Angel Berlane Mu lcahy Standing above Is Mike Wawrzynek as Dr. Frank N' Furter, Karl Klelst as Brad, Ericka Law as Janet. The Rocky Horror Show Is scheduled to open on Oct. 24 at 8 P.M. with a special opening night gala at the Theatre. Rocky Horror;' Feigenblatt said. Feigenbalt's father passed away more than a year ago and she explained that being able to direct the production is incredibly important to her since The Rocky Horror Show was something they shared so intimately with each other. Feigenblatt also appeared in the show on two separate occasions at the Music Box Play House in Swoyersville, Pa., and again at Showcase Theater in Exeter, Pa. The exuberant and excited director offered no shortage of praise for the cast of the show who showed a great deal of positive energy and enthusiasm for The Rocky Horror experience from auditions to rehearsals; one may think wackiness is limited to the stage. Feigenblatt, however, said otherwise. "The cast is laughing though a lot of it now, but as they get more and more comfortable you know they're just having an absolute ball;' she said. "It's great to hear them say they're enjoying the material and having such a fun time with if' Cast members, known as Transylvanians, will be milling about the audience before the show setting the tone and picking out patrons who haven't seen the show before and offering them to the stage for a virgin sacrifice, according to Feigenblatt. The virgin sacrifice is a traditional experience where audience members are allowed their moment on the stage. They get to interact with cast of Rocky Horror and show off, throw a little caution to the wind and just be funny and silly. "It's typically for people who haven't seen the show before or have no idea what Rocky Horror is:' Franko and Feigenblatt encourage audience participation in the typical Rocky Horror manner. "Be loud, be obnoxious, be energetic and please come dressed up as your favorite character or one of the Transylvanians;' Franko said. "We want audience members to be everything that a Rocky Horror audience should be. Participate and tell the shoutouts:' Members of The Little Theatre of WilkesBarre only ask that if you bring your own props that they not be anything messy as there will be back-to-back shoes and very little time prepare l,etween show times. The Rocky Horror Show will run Oct. 24, 25, & 31 and Nov. 1 & 2. For reservations and times contact Little Theatre of WilkesBarre on the web at ltwb.org. Tickets are free for Wilkes students with a valid Wilkes ID. f."l @wilkesbeacon W:::J william.amos 1@wilkes.edu i �.J The Beacon - O ctober 21, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 13 ectt" 10 Not a dry eye left In tile theater after Bridegroom Y The secret to perfect brows: :'.4.!:':~~=n~entEdltot Best product on the tnarket By Ashley Evert Managing Editor ------------- The word "pomade" conjures up images of the slick pompad~urs of the 1950s and the "gentleman's cut" that is popular now. Traditionally, the word pomade has been used in reference to the men's hair styling product, but Anastasia Beverly Hills ha;, redefined the term with their revolutionary Dipbrow Pomade. The cosmetics brand has a variety of products available, but is known world-wide for their high quality eyebrow productsand there are plenty to choose from. Anastasia Beverly Hills has something for everyone, whether it's brow pencils, brow powders, tweezers, brushes or brow serums. Their Dipbrow Pomade, however, has been getting the most attention lately, and for good reason. The website describes the product as "creamy, waterproof brow color ideal for defining and sculpting precise, smudge-free brows:' It retails at $18 for a 0.14 oz. jar, which is about the size of most gel eyeliner pots. I've had my Dipbrow Pomade for about four months now and have barely made a dent in it. A little goes a long way with this product, as it is very highly pigmented. The best way to apply it is to use a stiff, angled brush and swipe some pomade out of the pot and into the lid. If applied straight from the pot, the color will be too intense, so taking as much or as little as one would need from the lid is the best option. Apply it in short strokes and blend the color out with a clean mascara wand, also called a spooley, for best results. •foe product is very creamy and easily blendable, but stays put for over 12 hours. I will never go back to using pencils or powders after using this product. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to define their eyebrows, whether that means adding a little color to sparse brows or brushing on a highly-arched pinup brow. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade is my favorite brow product ever - well worth the price tag. Ashley Evert is a licensed beautician specializing in hair, makeup, nails and lash extensions. She has been working at The Chop Shop in Hazleton for two years and has written this beauty column for three years. Ashley is a junior Communications Studies major at Wilkes with minors in English, Integrative Media and Womens and Gender Studies. @wilkesbeacon ash/ey.evert@wilkes.edu Last Tuesday, Wilkes hosted a screening of Bridegroom, an award-winning documentary about a man forbidden to attend his partner's funeral and denied any legal standing in relation to his partner of years. The producer and focus of the film was in attendance. "I just want to say thank you so much for all of you being here tonight, for giving me the opportunity to share my story with all of you," Shane Bitney Crone said to the audience after the showing. Around 200 people from the Wilkes community and surrounding areas made up the audience. The event was free and open to the public. Following the screening of the documentary was a question and answer segment with the audience and Crone. Questions hit a diverse array of topics from love to religion to the number of snakes Grandma Pat, interviewed fo the film, killed. Ending the night was a dessert reception opened to everyone who came out. Anthony Bartoli, senior Communication Studies major organized the event in hopes of informing the community of the issues of equality and sharing Crone's message to the Wilkes-Barre area. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu • Photo illustration by Ashley Evert Eyebrows frame the eyes the way that hair frames the face. Using the right product can help to transform the entire look of the face. Courtesy of 1¥~ Scott Shane Bitney Crone stands with his audience In t~e Darling theater "' �The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 became heavily w, the student-run mas P. Shelburne ter located in the 't a broa was still e camera-wor ction.:' as a camera operator an a new set for the station first major contribution t • hap Solarczyk is a se student who already graduated from w· University in spriqg 2014 with a bachelor's degree in technical theater. Solarczyk came to Wilkes with an associates degree in teleVision and film from Lehigh Carbon Community College. His love for film making began in middle school, in Palmerton, Pa., where he was inspired by a teacher, Ben Paruso. At Wilkes, ,Solarczyk learned the art of stage lighting and design, a craft he said he could not hone without the help of Bruce Phair, manager and technical director of Wilkes' Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. "I learned so much from Bruce ... ; Solarczyk said. "He had a way of preparing me for the road ahead without simply handing me what I needed (to) walk that pathand to lighting design project where he made an unusual choice for illuminating .the actors on-stage. "I used a green 1tght;' he said, smiling. "Everyone on stage looked like the Incredible Hulk ... When I asked Bruce why he didn't warn me priceless, but very true:• "Well," Solarczyk re ir saying, "I could have told you gMtion have never had, ~a would you have learned?" "He was right," Solarczyk said. While earning his _degree in technical • he was hired as station director. . ~rything I could I te a solid core for Wilkes dation to build upon for the use no · matter what happens, gy ~ change, but those same still gc,ing to be there.:' Solarqyk's tenure as station in the spring, he returned to in the newly created position of cer anj adviser. , Cad llld the newly appointed that I could still be of use and ad ~ to offer, so they comeliilck in an adVisory role." Can1p\1S, Solarczyk: has been ~ a l l the things he learned t'was producing a horro thim llle Woods of Undea - tniinte feature film abou sutm a wmbie outbreak: iwas completed, it a -rfd,urpet premiere · :die moVie. I spent th the audience an You have no i was turned comp . Like anyone else. I completely shut down:' Solarczyk defined his brother as his role model and said no matter where he was, ~timeit\. . . lil atand oftroublehe rtiiglit have been in, Christo h be there for him. "I didn't have to think would just think to,.~s r �12 AccoriUnfr to--~ EYYU¼t° H.eming.wel3/ w~ Once,t ~ to--wy{;te,£Mftory ~ o-nfy ~Wor~ tf.W Ye,1,fJ~? c'13CW)' ~ f o r ~ Neve-Y worru'' Wlth,Hcillowee+'\,tappr~ tNv13eaco-rv t ~ « p wlth,M~ipt", Wrlke¼'UniNe-Y~y'~li;te,ycuy ~ to-- COffl.e/ up with, ~ wordt horror ftorle1,,. / / J '// \)o~ 4ke _.-( t)J\l ~oo~~,vJo -~~ S,c>Nl,i l.ik'r~b~ -James Jasofka T �r �_J Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu 'Boys will be boys:' A disturbing act of violence - Courtesy of Creative Commons Recent acts of sexual vlolence, llke the ones committed at a high school In New Jersey, have created a dlalogue about how to handle sexual assaults. By Elyse Guzlew lcz Staff Writer This week, seven upperclassmen from Sayreville War Memorial High School in Sayreville, New Jersey were arrested after a hazing last month went too far. It's a story we've heard before: sports stars gang up on an unsuspecting underclassman and harass or embarrass him or her as a "rite of passage" into the team community. However, in the case of Sayreville Memorial, the students are facing charges including aggravated sexual assault and criminal restraint. Quite simply, this wasn't hazing - it was rape. According to reports, the freshmen were forced to the ground and restrained against their will before being assaulted and inappropriately touched by their older teammates. Unfortunately, events like this are becoming more and more common - not simply hazing, but sexual assault as a joke or prank. -- This isn't something we can afford to ignore any longer. Teens 16 to 18 years old are more than three times more likely to be assaulted than the general population boys and girls. The risk to our young people is only growing, and the attitude that it's no big deal just perpetuates the idea that hazings like this are okay. Boys make up about 18 percent of child and adolescent victims - overall, one in every 10 rape victims is male. However, because rape is seen as a women's issue, many boys are afraid to say anything for fear of being called gay, feminine or weak. The majority of sexual assaults against men are committed by other men, which is the case in the Sayreville arrests. How. ever, almost every time an attack like this occurs, the same phrase is uttered across the media: "boys will be boys:' What does that phrase mean? Quite simply, it's a perpetuation of the dangerous stereotype that teenage boys have no control over their actions and that rape is simply something they do, the same as wrestling or making finger guns. It's this concept that teaches boys they don't need to control themselves. This toxic concept of masculinity is poisoning our young people, boys and girls, by telling them they're no better than any other animal on the face of the planet. It's this idea that convinces boys that attacks were their fault, that being assaulted makes them weak or less of a man. It convinces them that it's okay to attack people because they feel like it, because it's what they're supposed to do as boys - be aggressive, be dominant. This stereotype is damaging, and it needs to stop. Just last year in Denver, three upperclassmen from a school in Norwood, Colorado cornered and raped a thirteenyear-old boy on an empty school bus. They were in the city for a wrestling tournament. After the principal of the school brought charges to the police, the school board had him fired . The students of the Norwood high school bullied the young victim, calling him names and plastering stickers on his locker emblazoned with "GO TO HELL." Countless attacks of this type have been happening across our country, yet no one seems to want to acknowledge this. It's embarrassing and it disrupts the status quo! However, there is one more thing these attacks cause - depression, anxiety and skyrocketing rates of suicide among victims. This time, do what the high school district in Sayreville is doing. They've canceled the football season for the rest of the year and directed their thoughts toward justice for the young boys whose lives were damaged by violence. Don't talk about how the attackers' "careers were cut tragically short" or how "they were sweet boys with such a bright future:' Talk about how you can help the victims of their crimes. Talk about the rising rates of sexual violence between high school boys. This can be the event that starts a revolution in the way sexual assault among boys is treated - let's be a part of it. ~ @wilkesbeacon Elyse.Guziewicz@wilkes.edu lt:J �LO The Beacon - ~ctober 21, 2014 Opinion Vinegar Hill By Sara Plsak Staff Writer Vinegar Hill, A. Manette Ansay's debut novel, transports a reader back to the 1970s at the uptick of the feminist movement. Although Ansay has written several novels since Vinegar Hill's publication in 1994, it still remains an important text. I was first introduced to this novel when my creative writing professor recommended I read it before turning in my assignment on creative nonfiction. The reason it was suggested that I read the novel was because my professor believed that Ansay and myself shared a similar humor and sarcasm about the unjust world in which we live. When I first began reading Vinegar Hill I was somewhat on the fence in reg;rds to my feelings towards this novel. The book is enjoyable, although a reader can say it lacks a full functioning ending, which leaves much to be desired. I did notice the sarcasm and the sly humor, which quickly became my favorite aspect of the novel. However, I was also quick to find an unlikable or odious quality within every character even the supposed heroine. I characterized each individual as being, at times, somewhat overbearing, somewhat moody and somewhat oppressive. However, now that I am removed from my first conceptualized ideas of the text and of the characters, Vinegar Hill begin to take on a new life and a new meaning. Set in 1972 and driven by her husband's unemployment, Ellen Grier and her family move back to Holly's Field Wisconsin to live with her in-laws . Ellen 's employment as an elementary school teacher makes her the sole breadwinner for the family. Her father-in-law's abusive personality, her husband's laziness and her quest to be independent cause catastrophic disruptions in the lives of the Grier family. Spoiler Alert: Depending on your own close reading of the text, Ellen is only contemplating leaving her abusive situation . Coming back to this story after its original publication is important, - Then and Now: Feminist Ideas especially considering the world we live in. I challenge you to turn on your computer or your television and not find a segment concentrated on feminism. Every possible media and social media outlet including CNN, MSN, Twitter and Facebook are airing articles and segments focusing on advancing feminism's principles. Even our favorite celebrities are getting in on the free publicity by disclosing their views on feminism, an approach Ansay employs strongly in Vinegar Hill. Ellen is encouraged and at times egged on to leave her abusive condition by her friend and confidant Barbara. "Barb" is ostracized by the community for being too "modern," too "edgy" and too "wild." What really defines Barb is her feminist ideals, which do not fit into the miniscule box of 1970s small town America. It is only after Barb and Ellen meet that Ellen begins to consider the idea that she can "equally" achieve her goals. It is through Barb's feminist ideology that Ellen is able to determine that she does not deserve to live in an oppressive household, where ghosts of the past, the present and the future lurk. The importance in reconsidering this text lies in the element that feminism has evolved and progressed. As the novel ends, Ellen is only planning to pursue a new life of freedom and of equality in 1972. A modern day reader might fault Ellen for not taking action and evoking her rights. However, as modern readers, we are blessed with living in the 21st century, a time where speaking and acting on feminist ideals of equality are not taboo but thankfully an open, honest discussion . These fluid discussions can develop into noticeable progressive and positive changes, which were built on the same foundations. These are the same foundations we would criticize Ellen for shying away from during an initial reading of Vinegar Hill. Vinegar Hill is a reminder of how far feminism has come and how much further feminism needs to grow. 15 Courtesy of Creative Commons @wi/kesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Sara's Score: i �.J The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Opinion 16 An end to suffering: The right to die for the terminally ill By Mandy Stickles Assistant Opinion Editor A young woman has made the choice to end her life on Nov. 1, after finding out she only has months to live. Twenty-nine-year-old Brittany Maynard was diagnosed with the deadliest form of brain cancer, glioblastoma, earlier this year. The doctors first told Maynard she had roughly 10 years to live, but within a few short months the tumor significantly grew and she was given only a few months. After thoroughly going through a11 her options, Maynard decided to pick up her life in San Francisco Bay Area and move to Oregon, which is_one of the five states in the U.S. that have deathwith-dignity laws. Death-with-dignity is an option terminally ill patients can request to end their suffering and die in comfort and in control -- with dignity. Maynard will ingest lethal medication to end her life with her husband, mother, stepfather and best friend at her side. "We all just realized that I am terminally ill and I'm dying and I would just prefer to die with less pain and less suffering," Maynard said to ABC 6 Action News. Maynard chose Nov. 1, because her husband's birthday is in late-October, and she wants to celebrate one last birthday with him. Maynard stresses that her decision is not suicide and if there was another way to end . her suffering she would. Even though Maynard has constant pain and almost daily seizures, she wants to t~ke the time to raise awareness of Death-with-Dignity Act and encourage other states to pass it. · She wants people who are terminally ill and mentally competent to be able to have the choice of death-with-dignity and not be forced to relocate their whole life and family like she had. No state should deny people the choice to end their life peacefully when dealing with a terminal illness. If a person is in dire pain and suffers every day, why should they not get the choice on how they spend the rest of their days? If death is inevitable and the patient no longer wants to suffer, it should be their choice if they want to end their suffering on their own terms. Maynard loves to travel and is now spending her remaining time with family and friends and making trips to Alaska, Yellowstone National Park and hopes to make it to the Grand Canyon. Maynard has recently launched the Brittany Maynard Fund in partnership with Compassion & Choice. Compassion & Choices is the oldest and largest organization that works to improve care and expand· choices· at the end of life and also operates many programs and services . End of Life Consultation (EOLC) program provides free, confidential support with trained experts who help the terminally ill with their quality of life they have left. The program also helps the patients achieve a peaceful death or helps them plan ahead for what is to come. Maynard has always been an introverted person and even though the attention has been overwhelming during this time she could not turn the opportunity down to be an advocate for such a significant issue, it was just too important to ignore. "I think the idea of education and advocacy for this cause is just something that when I was asked, I just couldn't turn my back on," Maynard said to ABC 6 Action News. Maynard is comfortable with her decision and is satisfied with how she is living out the remainder of her life. The results for a terminally ill patient are inevitable; if a patient wants- to end their suffering earlier they should have the choice to do so. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu The Ast eroids Galaxy Tour ''Bring Us Together'' By Eric Casey Staff Writer Is there a genre called "space jazz"?... because I'm pretty sure The Asteroids Galaxy Tour are the definition of it. They have so many references to space, stars, and related terms like that mixed with modern jazz sounds. However, at the same time they often use a lot of futuristic electronic elements to make a nice "acid-jazz pop" sound too. Either way they're on another planet.... musically speaking. The Asteroids Galaxy Tour hail from Copenhagen, Denmark. The five-piece band consists of lead singer Mette Lindeberg. She has a very distinct voice that is hard to describe. If anything there's a retro soul sound to her voice tinged with similarities to Alvin and the Chipmunks, but just not as annoying. Her Danish accent is very noticeable too. Their first live performance came in early 2008 when they were asked to open for Amy Winehouse while in Copenhagen. Then in December of the same year, Apple put their song "Around the Bend" in a promo for a iPod Touch which gave them some notoriety. ~-· In the summer of 2009, they opened for Katy Perry in Europe. Their debut album Fruit was released in September 2009 almost unnoticed. It's highest charting was on the Austrian Top 75 Albums chart where it peaked at #53. In 2011 Heineken International featured the band in their popular ad "The Entrance" where they performed their song "The Golden Age" live. It was aired on TV for months which made the song enter many singles charts across the world, and just barely missing the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA. Their sophomore album Out of Frequency which had good reviews, also went unnoticed when it was released in early 2012. It peaked on the Danish Albums chart at #35. Other than that they have not found much success outside their homeland. They are currently on tour with their new album Bring Us Together which came out last month. It has not been released here in the states, nor has it charted anywhere. The new album is their most cohesive work yet. There seems to be a continuing theme throughout the whole piece. They've added more electronica to their sound as well. The first track "Bring Us Together" opens with clapping and the feel that some extraterrestrial band just dropped by an old western saloon. That probably makes no sense, but the image of that in my head looks cool. The second song "Navigator" mellows the atmosphere with it's funkadelic vibe with hints of modern trance in it. Following that is lead single "My Club" which isn't that appealing. The best thing about it is the familiar "jazz pop" sound from their older stuff, but the lyrics seem kind of lame. "Right into my club like you run this town I you turned it up and then we get down down down:' "Get Connected" is a rather forgettable song, but after that comes "Choke It" which is one of the standouts and probably one of their best songs to date. There's a lot of experimentation in the track that bends various genres of jazz, rock, and electronica. It sounds out of this world. "Hurricane" comes after it delivering amazing vibes with its tripped out spacey sounds and groovy lyrics like "a hurricane will blow through everything I know and take me away / oh baby please save me from myself and lift me to the state of euphoria:' "Rock the Ride" sounds destined for Alternative radio play with it's twisty pop rock blend of jazz sprinkled on top. I can also imagine this song playing while you enter an obscure club in NYC late at night. "I Am the Mountain" is pointless on the album, but the song after that called "Zombie" has a very sexy and slick electro rock feel to it with a feeling of tropical paradise floating through space guided by MGMT.... ya dig?! I mean come on it's also one of the highlights on the album. Lastly, "X" is another brilliant experimental songs they did that features some darker tones that pretty much define the album ... darker tones. It's almost a crime that this band is so underrated. There is nothing like them out there .. .in our galaxy. It is highly encouraged to give The Asteroids Galaxy Tour a listen because their new album "Bring Us Together" pleasantly delivers. Sit back, relax, and let the music take you through a beautiful tour of your open mind. A @wilkesbeacon l::J eric.casey@wilkes.edu �8 The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Opinion . :ept ting lOW d. , to ,ver ire. ally aid. the ,hip our two 17 ,,.. ........... .,... Asst.tant ........ Five paopl• wdad. 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As the NBA season gets W1derway, it is tory of the NBA'l In years yast, the Spurs away and the Clippers take names on a daily time we look at the power rankings for the have been notorious for p laying 'boring' basis, all those purple loving bandwagoners 2014-2015 season. basketball. While true, the team still has can take to the register their newly bought First things first, let's address the elephant won more than any other team in the past Blake Griffin jerseys. in the room. 20 years. In fact, the Spurs have only been Doc Rivers at head coach, Chris Paul at This past offseason saw one of the most under .500 twice since 1990 and ~ve made center, Blake Griffin at power forward and crucial free agent periods the NBA has seen it to the NBA Finals 10 times, winning 5 DeAndre Jordan at center, what other team in a long time. There is no denying that during that span. poses this amount of pure athleticism? I the San Antonio Spurs single handedly deOne more fun fact, the SPurs have only look for them to go far this year stroyed the future of the Miami Heat, with missed the playoffs three times in the team's S. Miami Heat: I will probably get a lot of crap for this, but oh well. their Championship win ultimately sending history. Let that sink in. LeBron back to Cleveland. The Spurs are truly timeless. The trio of Instead of doing a designated "honorable LeBron took the Heat's final loss as more Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobli, and Tony Park- metions" section to those who did not get than just a missed opportWlity for a three- er are reaching the end of their careers, but this spot, let me explain the rest of the teams 3. peat, but as a chance to resurge his career their play has not shown any signs of that downfalls. by making a move that shocked the world. notion on the court. Having a young player The Thunder would have clenched this LeBron annowiced that he would opt out of in Kawhi Leonard is something special, be- spot, except .for the fact of team chemistry his contract and would go back home. That cause already in just his second year in the and injuries. brings us to the power rankings: league, he has made the mental and physiDurant is obviously the leader of that 1. Cleveland Cavaliers: There is no way cal step needed to step up his game to be- team and as soon as Russell Westbrook unpossible that anyone can deny this. Grant- come a top-tier player. People may laugh at derstands that, the better. The problem is he ed the team has yet to play a single season that statement, but his play proved that in never will, and that is why the Thunder will game together, the talent this team possess the Finals when it mattered. Leaming under never win the ring. is more than the 2008 Boston Celtics pos- the trio is significant to his career developDallas is simply getting too old without ses and more than the Miami Heat's run ment, and having Coach Pop is all he needs having enough talent, and their run last seathat started in 2010. Adding LeBron James to become the face of the franchise, andulti- son in the playoffs was a fluke. Golden State to the talented Kyrie Irving was enough to mately one of the top players in the Western and the Portland Trailblazers are up and make any team cringe, but the team did not Conference. .coming, but right now, they are too young stop recruitments there. 3. Chicago Bulls: This one is solely de- and inexperienced to make a next step. AddAdding Kevin Love was arguably the big- pendent on one player: Derrick Rose. He ing another key player with years on his belt ger transaction here, adding a 6' 10" power is one of the most electric players in the would help them both greatly. forward who could rebound and shoot lights league, but everyone knows his injuries has Now for the Heat, they still have a solid out from beyond the arc. Not only does this kept him out of play for the majority of the core. Dwyane Wade will have to take over 5. perfectly complete the trio, but it takes a past three years. as the main man, with Bosh playing his true load off LeBron's shoulders. Now, LeBron Health is the kryptonite of the Bulls. Rose position for the first time since Toronto. can play his true position without having to is more fragile now than Michael Vick, With their offseason acqusitions and their worry about carrying his team at more than making him a glass-like player. When he draft, I think the Heat can still be a top team one position. can stay healthy, the league is reminded why in the East. The move sent rookie sensation An- he was rookie of the year and NBA MVP. drew Wiggins to Minnesota. Wiggins, the During the summer for Team USA, Rose 19-year-old standout, got the worst end of looked like he was back. He survived that the deal possible, and I really feel for the small stretch without tearing an~g, so kid. He went from being drafted first overall if that can stay true for 2015, then he gives in the NBA Draft, to literally feeling like he the Bulls a good shot at being one of the top isn't wanted. A big move like that in the life teams in the East, which is why I have them of a young player is a lot of stress to bare. ranked at No. 3. Oh yea, they have Pau GaLastly, Cleveland added sharp shooters sol, giving them more stability and a bigger Mike Miller and James Jones, two players presence on the court. who LeBron won two Championships with 4. Los Angeles Clippers: After that whole in Miami. Shawn Marion was also signed to fiasco at the end of last season with Donald the team, giving the legitimate team depth Sterling, the Clippers will look to bounce at almost every single position. The NBA is back in 2015 and dominate the West again. _ not ready for the beat downs that the CavaLet me get this out as well. Nothing makes liers will be laying on every team this sea- me happier than to see the Clippers take son_. and each ~ e will be histon: ,ioc!cl.zc th,l;)~--o-ve_r_Los An eles as the best team. 1n the ' Team/Record Cleveland Cavaliers 33-49 • Chicago Bulls 48-34 Miami Heat MIAM!, HEAT 54-28 @wilkesbeacon frank.passa/acqua@wilkes.edu �Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Swimming coach Mark Barnes excited for season fri The Beacon/Purvit Patel Members of the swimming team practicing in the pool at the YMCA By Cara Basile Sports Writer The Wilkes University swimming coach, Mark Barnes, is excited for the season to be in full swing. The swim team has had one meet so far at the Widener Relay Carnival. Barnes is looking forward to the upcoming meets that will carry into mid-February. He shared that one of his top jobs is to leave a positive impact on the swimmers' lives. "I love the team aspect of having a close-knit team and having them work well together," Barnes said. "I want to bring enthusiasm, bringing Wilkes Swimming back to Wilkes since it was here in the late/early 80's and just getting the campus to know about swimming," said Barnes regarding to what he hopes to bring to the team. Barnes is very pleased with his experience at Wilkes for his first year. He compliments his colleagues and fellow coaches for making this experience fulfilling. "Since I've been full-time the experience has been very good. Everyone is extremely friendly up here, and if I have any problems or issues they get taken care of right away because there's plenty of people you can go to and ask and they' 11 take care of it right away," Barnes said. Barnes has coached nine years of high school in the area; four years at Danville Area High School, three years at Danville The Beacon/Purvit Patel Coach Mark Barnes addressing the team before swimming drills and two years with a swimmer from Millville, making this his 10th year as a coach. He claimed it has always been a goal of his to coach at the college level, and now has both long-term and shortterm goals for his season. "Long-term, I want to bring recruiting classes in, everybody on the team this year is a walk-on, so we have no recruits this year," Barnes said. "I want to build this program up into a winning program. Short-term, to get as many MAC qualifiers as we can, we have our first dual meet on Saturday, so we should be able to get many qualifiers then." Although Barnes shared his major goals for the swim team, he also was thankful for accomplishing a big goal from the start. "I surpassed my goal already, I wanted 15 kids on the team, and so were up to 26 now, so were way ahead for our first season," Barnes said. "I would like to eventually have 25 male, 25 female, so have a team of 50." , Overall, Coach Barnes believes that the winning will come, but his most gratifying aspect of coaching is making a positive impact on his swimmers' lives. l'."ll @wilkesbeacon lt:J cara. basile@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Sports . 20 Swimming team finishes third at Widener Relays believe they perform the best, and they can assess how their performance compares to high-level competition. They are a young team, so they The swim team is back, for the first anticipate a lot of improvement over this time since the early 1980's. Since the year, and years to come. Their coach, team is new this year, it consists of all Mark Barnes, is an excellent coach walk-ons. Every player has not been in with knowledge of different techniques competition from five months to five according to the captains. years. The coach is very pleased with his The first race was at the Widener Relay team and his first year as coach at Carnival and they competed with three Wilkes. He believes he has worked other teams. They placed 3rd as a team his way up to this point in his career, and scored some personal record times. after coachi ng swim teams for almost a The next race is at Messiah College decade. (10/25). They are also creating a The Wilkes swim team is one he has fundraiser with the theme "leaving been looking for, with members who get cancer behind ~me stroke at a time ." along, joke together and support each• These shirts will go on sale soon. other. The group has a lot of team spirit. The two team captains, Megan Evers He is most excited for the MAC meet and Will Hauze, are both very excited for and hopes for everyone to do their best. the year to come. He will be very proud of any medals They appreciate the team because obtained in this season. everyone is beyond supportive of each A young team like this will improve other. At their first meet, while one of tremendously. The way their team is their swimmers was racing, the whole built is very good. The whole team team stood at the end of the pool and walking-on shows that they really enjoy yelled in excitement for their teammate this sport, which will create a strong to succeed. · core to build off of. Both captains are looking forward to the Diamond Invitational and the Middle Atlantic Conference meets to see the l""f @wilkesbeacon tough competition. l.:J daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu The real competition is when they By Danny Van Brunt . Sports Writer The Beacon/Purvit Patel The swimming team Is back In action for the first time since the 1 980's. Football team makes progress on and off the f ield By Brandon Gubltosa Sports Editor Eight months after taking over as head coach of the football team, Trey Brown is making sure that his players are keeping up with their class work. "Where class attendance is now, compared to where it has been in the past, we are considerably further along from an academic standpoint in the program," said Brown. Players are given progress reports that are filled out by their teachers weekly, and hand them in every Sunday to the coaching staff. The information gives the coaching staff a better understanding of what the players have coming up in the next week, and of how they did in class the past week. The team also works with the tutoring and academic support centers on campus to make sure the players can get help when they need it. This helps the coaching staff have a better feel of how their players are doing weekly, keeping them up-to-date with any early alerts that pop up. Coach Brown and the rest of the coaching staff are really big on making sure the players are in class. "If they are not getting out of bed to go to class, I am going to have a major issue with that and there could be some penalties related to that depending on the offense," said Brown. He has the same expectations for every member of the team; to go to class, contribute, and do your work. The coaching staff has worked closely with offices around campus to make sure that the students' schedules are freed up for when they have practice. The team has nothing football related on Monday, and does not practice until 8pm on Tuesday. Then on Wednesday and Thursday they have practice from 4-6pm. According to Brown this schedule has worked for players and has reduced the number of players missing practice to go to class. "When the whistle blows for practice, we have 95% of the team there at the start, and the remaining 5% will be arriving," said Brown. "Managing 100 plus players can turn into a monster if you are not involved in what is going on a day by day week by week basis. It is too big from a number standpoint to overcome 26 issues with two weeks left in the semester. You can deal with 26 issues the second week of the semester, there is no doubt with that," said Brown when talking about dealing with the number of players on the team. Brown has done a progress report at every school he has been at in his coaching career. Not only does he believe it works, he finds it necessary to do so with the roster size that he has. Some schools provide students with a study hall, but Brown does not believe that a study hall is necessary for every player. What he does instead is have encouraged tutor times, which he finds is a better use of the time. When asked if he offers study halls for players, Brown said "If a kid is struggling with macroeconomics, and he can go meet with a tutor twice a week for a hour each day. To me that is more directive in where he needs his help ... as opposed to putting him in the basement of the library in a room for two and a half hours three nights a week and then it is just up to him to do whatever." All athletes, according to Brown, have an incredible challenge in front of them. "Not only do they have commitments in the classroom, they also have their commitments within their sports which involves meetings, working out, practice and traveling on the weekends," said Brown. He disagrees with anyone that feels that athletes have it easier than other students. They do not take easy courses here at Wilkes as opposed to other athletes at bigger schools. "The athletes on this campus do the same work as others involved on campus except they just have 20 plus hours a weeks dedicated to their sport," said Brown in response to this belief. Football player Tanner Stengel spoke on the situation. "When it comes down to it, at the end of the day the rest of our time is spent on homework, studying, and very little sleep." Stengel is not alone on this situation, as he, and many others on the team, are engineering majors. It is one of the more time consuming majors on campus due to all the work they are given. So far, according to Brown, the players have been keeping up with their work and have been making progress on and off the field. �l. 21 Ii}' Evil! WIiiey Sports Writer Senior fo?tball player Meet senior football play Tyler 1homas. fu»n Easton, .PA. Tyler majors in Comttiunication ~tudies with Marketing minor. Not onlyjs Tyler a full time student, he iS a 1bur year start.er on the football team as a c:Wensive end. At the enc,{ of last year's season Ty suMed a ~ injury, but has been rerovered since. ·' · ' w • ~ ~; . ... . '~ "Last October, I was sidelined for the ~ r of myjt@or season bya gr(>inbljury. Atbletes pull theit groin all the time so even though the initial injury was extremely p'ainfnl I thought I'd be able to recover quicldy. I didn'tkiiow the severity to the injury it ppt lingering and I was force9 to get ~MRI; The MRI1discoveredthat 1 ha'd: a "spc:,rts ost com pletely to~e my one Aa4~.(the ~!Wlll! that Adl'ian: P. ' n .. J\IS,t . aUhe"' I time. It was reconnnenaed that I undergo surgqxbut ld . IJ$atout sprhjgball and rehabbed from March ~ until August. It wasn't until July 'When I felt I ~ nearly strong enough again and going into .~ I, was worried but I gofthrougn it' Q: Why~d you choose your maj9r and,'.wbat d<>J'<>U plan 9n doing witb'!!~college?, A: I became a coml.llmµcluirins major marketing minorpecause I always'wanted to work fu the Business behind entertainment whether it's sports, mwlic or movies. ' Q: Would you rather be feared or liked? Why? A: On the field I would rather be feared, off the field, I'ma friendly guy. Q: If there was a movie produced about your life, what movie would it be? A: Throw me in an impossible story like Forrest Gump where I travel around the world doing allrandomly far-fetched accomplishments. Q: What is one thing you ~e g;ing to miss about football the most? A: The thing l'm going to miss the most about football is the feeling you get from playing, theres nothing like it. When you make a sack or a big hit and you hear your team ~d the , crowd roar, it can change the whole gam~. I , Q: Who is you biggest inspiration? A: My biggest inspiration is my grandfather; growmg up lie was diagnosed with a heart complication that enabled him to play sports. On the playground he was a great athlete but he never got to play for a high school 0 1; a college because he couldn't pass a physical In my career I've played over a hundred games of football and no matter where the ga,me is he travels to see ' me play. Q: How do you define success and how do you measure up to your own definition? A: Success is achieving wha~. you set out to do, when I'm trying to reach a goal, in the end ifl can say I'm happy with the outcome then I consider it a success. Q: What's your superpower, or what's your spirit animal? A: I'm one of the smaller guys on the field usually so I have to use my speed to my advantage so I would say my super power is "Lightning Speed" kind of like "The Flash". It Patel r .l �r .J The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Sports ENJ . 22 �The Beacon - October 21 , 2014 ------- Sports 23 ~ flPPlflUS£ Hfl!R S,UD/0 ~ 11 North Walnut Street, Wilkes-Barre 1wp (just off East Northampton St-) Call flnita at 570-825-2100 for an appt, or just walk-in! Your one-stop shop for all your hair care and 1flNNING needs 15% off any service with student tD• Specials r �~ I The Beacon - October 21 2014 1 , I (. I< IN THE CL TO PARTY ~~~~~ � 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, 2014 October 21st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 October 21 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 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/d325c43537fb366ad42fd27aab59c728.pdf 684aefcfb81d3a88e22333ceeca6a8a9 PDF Text Text l In this issue: How much do students value their vote? :, • Should Wilkes be a smoke-free campus? How marijuana can prevent Ebola Return of Sport <;ourt: Editors weigh in on this NFL seasons MVP 1be B~icon ~its down with the new ' basketball coach, Izzi Metz r �_J SPRING SEMESTER REGISTRATION Online registration for the Spring 2015 semester will begin shortly according to the following schedule: Beacon Briefs MANAGERL\L STAFF Editor-in-Chief Jas"~olKa Managing Editor -Ashley Ev~ ·"''"' Adviser - Or. Kalen . Churcher Social .Media Director- Shawn Carey., Advertising Director - Rasha.'SMker ' James Attention Students Graduating in May 2015 For bachelor's and doctor of pharmacy degree students: Diploma Order and Cap & Gown Order forms for processing for May Commencement are available at the Student Services Center, or on-line under the Registrar Forms area. Completed forms, signed by advisor, are due back in the student services center by Dec.15. Wilkes U Cheer "Mustache" You To Help Them Get to Nationals - No Shave November King Competition Donate $5 to be a part of the competition. During the competition, competitors are not to shave. At the end of Nov. the cheerleaders will gather pictures of the competitors to let students vote on Nov. 27 during club hours. The person with the most votes will be dubbed the Wilkes University No Shave November King. During the week of Oct. 2 7 through Oct. 31 (from l lam to 1pm), the cheerleaders will have a mustache photo booth set up, where anyone can take a picture for $1. There will also be paper mustaches that you sign and we can hang to show your support for Wilkes University Cheerleading for sale for $1. SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&~ - Nicole Zukowski Opinion - Frank Passalaqua Sports - Brandon Gubitosa ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Justin Topa LA&E - SIU Amos Opinion - Mandy Stickles Northeast Highway Safety Program Hosts Educational Table on October 28 The Northeast Highway Safety Program will be hosting an educational table on Oct. 28 in the HSC lobby. They will be handing out literature on driving under the influence and will also have available the fatal vision goggles that simulate different blood alcohol levels. DESIGN fDIJORS Daile Graff Chris Kennedy Moe Woodarq. Nicole Kutos ALL Seniors - Class of 2015 October 27th Begins 12:01 a.m. (86 or more earned credits) ALL Juniors-Class of2016 October 29th Begins 12:01 a.m. (56 or more earned credits) ALL Sophomores - Class of 2017 November 3rd Begins 12:01 a.m. (26 or more earned credits) ALL Freshmen - Class of2018 November 5th Begins 12:01 a.m. (less than 26 earned credits) The Spring 2015 Master Schedule is now available on-line and in printed format. The Intersession 2015 Schedule is also available at this time. Buy a Tie-Dye Cupcake - Help a girl be the first in her fa~ily to graduate! On Oct. 28 from llam-lpm the Women's and Gender Studies Department and Psi Chi, the international psychology honor society, will be hosting a tie-dye cupcake sale on the first floor of the Henry Student Center. For only $1 you can help a girl in a developing country be the first in her family to graduate from high school! 100% of the proceeds will support She's the First, a nonprofit organization that sponsors girls' education in developing countries. Please help empower girls through education. Purchase a delicious and unique tie-dye cupcake for only $1 ! Wilkes University Family Day 2014 Family Day is on Saturday, Nov. 1. Visit www.wilkes.edu/ familyday for more details and to register. Ryan Anderson Nowtakinc,application9fol'ad¥eltlsing· reps. Payment . .w ai .,., Jarnes.Jaskolkabutl 130.S. River S First Floor. Con~ngbam'\taff.tc':f Wilkes Unlverillty ,2' Wilkes-Barte, PA j87t6 Phone - (510) 406-5903' www.thewilkesbeacon.con:, .,.,., 'i':C-- _,,, SG notes: Casino week budget By Nicholas Durdan Staff Writer This week, on a relaxed schedule, Wilkes University Student Government tackled Casino Week budget. Treasurer Anthony Fanucci took the multiple prize suggestions into account from the previous meeting and was abl!;! to get multiple deals on many of the prizes, including cheaper sound speakers in order to lighten the proposed budget. The new prizes for Casino Week this year include many different bundles, sound speakers, Chromecast TV, a personal printer and more. A surprise revealed that a prize of eight day passes to Montage Mountain ski resort, and two season passes are included at no extra charge. The price would have been worth $1,500. Student Government is considering these as potential door prizes. The new budget is set at $11,989, which passed with a vote of35-0-8. The budget for Student Government is as follows: all college: $13,245.36, conference: $2,500, spirit: $505.39, general: $6,017.32, giving Student Government a total of: $22,268. 07. Student Government meets 6 p.m. Every Wednesday in the Miller Room inside the Henry Student Center. @wilkesf?eacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu table of contents 'life, a&e...........7 sp"aa............ 12 opinion........... 14 sports,............ 19 �The Beacon - October 28, 2014 News 3 November election; students question worth of their vote towards Awareness" Photo Courtesy Creative Commons Many young adults do not find themselves registering to vote out of want, but because of outside Influence such as parents and course requirements. By Rachel Leandrl Contributing Writer Many young adults consider themselves passionate and motivated. However, after inter~iewing Wilkes University students abouT voting, these two adjectives may not be suitable pertaining to the upcoming November election. In conversations with roughly one dozen students, two-thirds admitted that they registered to vote because of parents or educators. For instance, similar to three other registered students, junior Allison Davis was required to register in her First-Year Foundation class. "Our teacher made us as part of our grade," she noted. "If we did not vote, we simply did not pass the class." Marcia Balester, professor and coordinator of FYF courses at Wilkes University, said she requires her students to vote because it is their responsibility as Americans to do so. "The transmission of democracy is in the hands of college students," she stated. "If they don't register, they will hand the opportunity off to those who are less capable and uneducated." Other registered interviewees said their parents had the same idea as Balester. The students did not have any other choice in their households but to register to vote. Freshman Ocean Campbell was the only interviewee whose decision to register was not influenced by authoritative figures, but rather done because it was convenient. The nursing major explained that since she was already at the Department of Motor Vehicles, she figured she would complete the voter registration form . Some students view registration not only as a painstaking process, but also a waste of time. Half of the four unregistered students claimed their votes would not count. Freshman Steven Huntz refuses to vote any time soon. "I am not registered because all elections are rigged and corrupt," he said. Huntz explained there is plenty of evidence that suggest unfairness in recent years and in the past. "It's my belief that the government has had its own agenda since the founding of this country, and giving people the option to vote lets us ignorantly live in bliss by giving us a sense that we actually have an input," Huntz continued. "With that said, silly rivalries like republicans vs. democrats keep people distracted from what's going on behind the scenes." The outcome of the November election will have a massive impact on every US citizen- especially college students. When they vote, students are not only defining a younger demographic, but taking a stand on political issues that will heavily influence their future. College students and their ability to access and complete college are directly linked to who is elected. Broader budget issues including taxes, entitlements, Medicare, Medicaid and tax will surface in terms of governmental funding decisio s. The majority of college students interviewed, registered or not, agreed that it is important for young adults to vote for these specific reasons. However, voting and registering may not be the top priorities on any interviewee's list as an American. "Many don't realize that being a citizen of this country is equivalent to winning the lottery," Balester said. "For something that takes five minutes to do, voting not only makes an impact, but is a remarkable opportunity to fulfill." / @wi/kesbeacon Rache/.Leandri@wilkes.edu r �...J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 News 4 Wilkes students cleanup Centralia, restore history By Gabby Gllnskl Staff Writer On Saturday, 12 Wilkes students traveled to Centralia for a day of cleanup volunteer work. Approximately 45 volunteers gathered at the Centralia Municipal Building to help with the elimination of trash and debris from the Centralia coal mine area. Robert Hughes, coordinator of the project and Executive Director of the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR), welcomed Wilkes University with enthusiasm. He stated that the mission of the project was to clean trash and debris out of Centralia's wooded areas to restore its rich history. EPCAMR's mission is to stop dumping in abandoned mines and to establish a base for other groups to take charge in their communities. Wilkes University students donned orange vests and headed out into the abandoned town of Centralia to collect trash and debris. With the help of EPCAMK, the Wilkes students collected an approximate 250 tires from the dumps. "I want to let people know what the town used to look like, not what it looks like now," said sophomore Lara McQue. The materials, supplies, and refreshments needed for the project were fundraised and donated by outside sources. Bridgestone Tires 4ward helped represent the project. Bridgestone Tires 4ward's mission is to eliminate the amount of tires in dumps by recycling old tires. The approximate 250 tires are going to be processed through Bridgestone's program. Recent film graduate Joe Sapienza II's short documentary, "Centralia, America's Lost Town" helped fuel the cleanup of Centralia. "We are trying to make a big dent in cleanup of this historical area," Hughes said. "This area is so rich in history; we could make 10 documentaries here." Centralia is a former coal mining town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. In 1962, a fire started underground in the coal mines from a suspected accidental trash burning. The fire caused the town's population to slowly dwindle down from 2,700 in 1980 to 7 in 2013. As of this year, the fire is suspected to burn for another 250 years. @wilkesbeacon gabreie//e.glinski@wilkes.edu .,,, The Beacon/Gabrielle Glinski Two WIikes University students carry tires out of the forest as part of the clean up effort in Centralia. Approximately 45 volunteers worked at the cite. For more photos, visit thewilkesbeacon.com Screening of ''Girl Rising'' to be held at Wilkes By Sara Plsak Staff Writer On Nov. 3, the Wilkes University Women's and Gender Studies Department will be hosting a screening of the film, Girl Rising. The film, directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins and narrated by Holl~ood elite, will be viewed at 4 p.m. in the Irenry Student Ballroom. The film features nine girls from under developed countries, living in oppressive situations as they follow their dreams for a better life through education. The "Girl Rising" website displays the slogan: "Educating girls can break cycles of poverty in just one generation, yet millions of girls aren't in school. "Girl Rising" uses storytelling to inspire action that gets girls into classrooms worldwide." Wilkes came to host this screening through the actions of the Women's and Gender Studies (WGS) department director, Dr. Jennifer Thomas. Thomas selected this movie based on input from faculty and students as well as meeting the criteria of two personal goals, which she has set for herself and the WGS program. Her first goal is "to inform the Wilkes community about what women's and gender studies is." Thomas' second girls." goal is "to inspire the The startling Wilkes community to facts do not stop become more aware here. "In Yemen, of issues pertaining to for, example, the social justice." illiteracy rate "Ultimately, I would among girls, 54 like to incite students percent, is triple to be agents of change that of boys, and to work together !?percent ," to create a more just Thomas said. and equitable world," "Girl 'Rising" Thomas said. serves as a This just and platform for girls equitable world can to overcome be envisioned through illiteracy and the equal opportunity to lack of schooling education. Through in addition to the American Public Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons conquering their School System, citizens own particular are granted the right "Girl Rising" will be screened at 4 obstacles such as to free education. slavery, poverty p.m. In the Henry Student Center However, this is not and arranged always the case with Ballroom on Nov. 3. marriages in their developing nations. quest for education. Thomas reveals some This platform startling facts when describing educational serves as a stepping stone to a worldwide statistics in underdeveloped countries. She movement for educational rights for young states, "Research shows that 104 million women everywhere. children between the ages of six to eleven In a recent press release on the "Girl that are not in school, about 58 percent are Rising" website, director Richard Robbins describes his thoughts on his recent directorial project. "We laid out three goals at the start," Robbins said. "That's pretty unusual to begin with for a film project, but we felt it was important. "We began to talk about them in three simple phrases: Change minds. Change lives. Change policy." "Girl Rising" serves to do just this by raising awareness on the educational obstacles girls face around the world. This is not the only girls' right to education event the Women's and Gender Studies Department is hosting at Wilkes. This week, the group will also host a She's the First, TieDye Cupcake bake-off. "One hundred percent of the proceeds we raise from our $1 dollar cupcakes will go towards funding the education of girls in a developing country so that they can be the first in their family to graduate from high school," Thomas said. "Investing in girls' education means investing in the health and wellness of future generations of girls and boys." @wi/kesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 28, 2014 5 News Pope Francis, Vatican officials discuss homosexuality, divorce . . .. sermon series, which dealt with rnv1hng and welcoming the area's LGBTcommunity. In one of his sermon_s, titled Disagree!llent i- Hatred, Nichols said "the leadership of . Restored Church does believe that the Bible teaches God's original design for human sexuality is between a man and a woman in the covenant relationship of marriage," but his goal is for everyone to love one another and be able to form relationships and friendships despite the varying viewpoints. While Nichols disagrees with gay marriage, he does not believe it should lead to the· hatred that he sees some Christians projecting onto the LGBT community. For example, he expressed, "The Bible teaches that pride, arrogance and bigotry are the most heinous, horrible sins known to man. Pride, arrogance, and bigotry come from our enemy Satan, and they are the fullest extent of rebellion against God. Sadly, many who call themselves followers of Jesus are some of the most proud, arrogant, and bigoted Photo Courtesy of Casa Rosada people in America today .. .It breaks my heart to see people who claim to be Christians Pope Francis has proved to be much diffe rent than his pred ecessors. make a name for ~e~selves through On Oct 20 a synod at the Vat ican pressed Issues such as gay hatr~d and homophknob1a.l d d th t b th · ' h h knowledging these Nichols also ac owe ge a o marriage and divorce. Wh ile t e paragra p s ac · . sides of this argument are at fault here. t opics did not pass with th e final document, some Individua ls Th h believe in God's original are glad to see the church t aking a step in th at di rection. des~; ~ :arriage between a man and _By Jennifer Baron Staff Writer • In the time from Feb. 11, 2013 to Mar. 13, 2013, members of the Roman Catholic Church all around the world waited for white smoke to rise out of the Vatican in Rome, which would mean that a new pope had been elected. · After a month long process, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th pope, becoming Pope Francis, and formally takrng the place of Pope Benedict XVI. . In his short time as the pope, Pope Francis has proved that he is very different _from his predecessors. For example, he believes that the priority of the Church is to serve the poor, he reaches out to atheists, he spe~s out against clericalism and he does not hve the lavish lifestyle that is at his disposal, just to name a few. He is even referred to as "the peoples pope" because of his efforts to connect with everyone, not just his congregation. Perhaps one of the most widely publicized issues Pope Francis has addressed is gay rights, gay marriage and divorce in the Catholic Church. On Oct. 20, a synod concluded at the Vatican. The synod, which is a formal meeting of church leaders who are in charge of making decisions and laws related to the church, may have marked the first step in a very long process. The purpose_of the synod was to have the participants speak their minds on issues dealing with family. The topic of gaymarriage was never intended to be discussed; that is, until a conservative Cardinal read the mid-Synod report that suggested welcoming members of the gay community. Three days later, the Vatican added the headin_g "Providing for homosexual persons" to therr report. There were three paragraphs by the end of the synod that did not pass into the final document. The paragraph that conveyed - welcome toward gays came up four votes short of what was needed for it to pass. Two paragraphs about divorced and remarried Catholics also did not make it into the document because it failed to pass by an even larger margin. This means that the Catholic Church is more readily accepting of gay people than they are of divorced people. Many Catholics are up in arms about what the pope is trying to do, while others think it's about time something like this happens. Pastor Dan Nichols at the Restored Church in Wilkes-Barre gave his input on the religion versus homosexuality debate throughout his a woman have no right to be bigoted and homophobic, but on the other side, those who believe in a homosexuality have no right to be bigoted either. . On Wilkes' campus, Dr. Helen Davis did have some input on the topic. Davis is an associate professor of English and the faculty advisor for the Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA). Davis said she is "excited about the conversation, but upset about the backtrack." Although Davis is not a Catholic, she appreciates a "Pope who cares about moving forward. " Even though the future of how gay marriage is perceived in the church is uncertain, what is certain is that Pope Francis is creating an entirely new church and will continue to move forward and try to make a difference. Nichols said it best in his sermon by asking the question "Gay and straight, liberal and conservative, activist and evangelist-we could stand together in our difference and in our respect. How much better would our world be if more could do the same?" @wilkesbeacon jennifer.baron 7@wilkes.edu Family Day to be hOSt e d Nov.1 By Sarah Bedford News Editor ---------------Wilkes University's annual Family Day is scheduled for Nov. 1 and aims to show the families of current students the different elements of campus as well as introduce them to faculty, staff and administrators. Family day is a collaborative event hosted by the Division of Student Affairs. Activities are to begin with registration and a bagel brunch in the Henry Student Center at 10 a.m. The first session is an "Academic Success Session" which is set to start at 11 a.m . Festivities will continue with a football tailgate picnic at the Ralston Athletic Complex at 12:30 p.m. and the football game against Albright College begins at 1 p.m. There is also Open Climb from 3:30 to 6 p.m. . . The day will conclude with a movie screening in the Henry Student Center, first floor lounge. Melissa Howells, Student Development Coordinator explained changes within the agenda for this years event. "There is a very robust schedule this year! This is the first year that we will be opening the climbing wall for families; there will be great novelties at the tailgate picnic during the football game; there is an academic component added: families will be _able _to tour a biology lab and hear from Umvers1ty College on tips for the upcoming semesters; there will be a movie showing in the lounge in the evening!" Howells said. There will be a faculty exhibition in the Sordoni Art Galley from 12- 4:30 p.m. available. Those involved with the event are eager for this years Family Day and as an annual event are hopeful that it will continue to gain popularity. "I can tell you that it will continue and grow for years to come!" said Howells. Those interested in attending Family Day are encouraged to register online. An updat- · ed schedule of events is available at www. wilkes.edu/FamilyDay @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 News Anatomy of an By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor John Stachacz, dean for the Farley Library and Information Technology department, shares his insight into the future of the library and offers advice to current Wilkes University students. Stachacz, who has served as the dean of the Farley Library since 2008, has also assumed the role of overseeing the Department of Information Technology within the past two years. Stachacz said that there is not a typical day at work involved with overseeing the two, but summed up his daily tasks as "managing." Stachacz came to Wilkes after spending time working for Indiana University. He was a tenured member of Indiana University when recruiters for Wilkes University approached him. He cites room for revitalization as a key component in his decision to join the Wilkes administration. "I'm a builder," Stachacz said. "I like to take buildings, staffs and collections and refurbish them to bring them back up to where they should be. Wilkes was willing to give me that opportunity." While Stachacz said he enjoys working with his current staff of nearly 40, he did see a need to work on the institution that housed them. "The building reeks of the seventies," the 6 John StachaClon the past, future library dean said. "I looked past that and saw what could be done to this unique building." Since JOmmg the administration of Wilkes University, Stachacz oversaw the renovation of the library's basement and entranceway. The dean said that more renovations could be expected within the next two years, including renovations to the remaining floors of the library after a heating, ventilation and air conditioning revamp expected to be in place by next summer. "I know one of the main problems students have is The Beacon/ Dan Lykens with our air conditioning John Stachacz looks past the outdated looks of system," Stachacz said. "It is either too hot or too cold, the library to see a unique opportunity for change. which is because it is the but I ·saw it on the precipice of becoming original system from when the library was something better. Dr. Leahy really has built, and we're going to take care of that ' pushed the university into that direction." hopefully by the summer." When Stachacz is able to get away from Stachacz said much of the revitalization work, he travels to visit his daughter, son-inhe has seen in his six years at Wilkes law and two-year-old grandson, Owen who University is inspired by Wilkes University live in Manhattan. The former president of President, Patrick Leahy. the Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, he now serves "There is a whole energetic spirit that this on the board of directors for Eckley Miners' president brings," said the dean. "I thought Village which is an anthracite coal museum this institution was great when I came, located in Freeland, Pa. The museum has flPPL.flUS£ J-lfllR S,UDI0 17 North Walnut Street, Wilkes-Barre 1wp (just off East Northampton St·) Call flnita at 570-825-2700 for an appt, or just walk-in! Your one-stop shop for all your hair care and 1/INN!NG needs 75% off any service with student ID av1ng r ties to Hollywood, as it was the site for the 1970's film "The Molly Maguires" starring Sean Connery. Stachacz, himself, is an avid movie buff when he can find the time. Stachaz, whose parents lived in Dickson City, Pa., finds living in the Wyoming Valley unexpectedly pleasant. "As a child, I always said this is the last place in the world I would ever live and I would never say that again," said Stachacz. "Having come back and seeing how this place has changed over time, it is now one of my favorite places I have ever lived. It has everything I need and just about anything you can ever want." Having gone through significant changes, especially in terms of geography, Stachacz has some advice for students. "Be open to challenges," said the dean. "Be open to new places and new ideas. Don't ossify early in life. The person I was when I was a student is different just as the person I was at 30, 40 and 50. You just need to keep yourself open and be prepared for opportunities all the time." The Dean of the Farley Library and Information Technology quotes Louis Pasteur to support his advice: "Chance favors the prepared mind". @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Campus in a haze over smoking debate Students weigh in on if Wilkes should be smoke-free By Alyssa Mursch Staff Writer There are at least 1,478 smoke-free campuses in the United States, but Wilkes University is not one of them, according to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights. "I am disappointed that we're not a smokefree campus;' said Shawn Carey, president of Wilkes University's BACCHUS. "Smoking is one of the most harmful decisions students can make." Not only does smoking affect the users directly, but also those around them, Carey said. BACCHUS is a campus club that promotes good decision making in college students and informs them of the potential dangers of harmful choices. Nationally, the BACCHUS Network emphasizes the health of everyone, and highlights the dangers of second hand smoke. The network encourages smoke-free campuses. • Wilkes University's Dean Mark Allen explained it is difficult to make an urban campus s111oke-free. Allen also said there has been mention in the past of rules regarding how far a student must be from entrances and ventilation areas when smoking, but thus far they have not been executed. A new committee led by Paul Adams, vice president of student affairs, is in the making to discuss possible alternatives. Recently, 13 Wilkes students were surveyed about their opinions on this issue. While the majority was largely apathetic, several students did have notable arguments to promote change. Senior Mike Skumanick and sophomore Ryan Rompolski agree that smoking should not be allowed in the doorways, as those are areas that all students pass through and are likely to be disrupted by clouds of smoke. Another student, sophomore John Morio, brought up another aspect of smoking on campus. Some students could have health conditions, like asthma, that might be worsened by smoke. Morio said that although he is generally OK with not having a smoke-free campus, it can sometimes raise concern regarding his asthma. Smoking Facts -Cigarette smoke contains . over 7,000 chemicals. -About 8.6 million people in the U.S. have at least one serious illness cause by smoking. The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski -Workplaces nationwide are going smoke-free to provide clean indoor air and protect employees from the life-threatening effects of secondhand smoke. As of the current acdemlc year, the WIikes campus Is not a smoke-free. The majority of the U.S. population does not smoke, according to the Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, which is part of the reason that a growing number of college campuses are choosing to become smokefree and create a healthier environment. Sophomore Shelby Petro says that although she is a smoker herself, she would still appreciate designated areas for smokers. She explained this would allow her to feel like she can do what she pleases without bothering others. There are other students who recognize the importance of having this luxury, including those who are not smokers themselves. "It's nice that if people want to do that, they're able to;' said freshman Rachel Hodgins. "It allows people to make their own choice." The opinions about a smoke-free campus varied among Wilkes students, but one aspect that many agreed upon was the idea of designated areas. Freshman Keegan Thomas said it would be preferable if it "wasn't in his face;' which was a common answer from many of his peers. Designated areas would be a simple solution to this problem, as many students concluded. For more information about the benefits of a smoke free campus, visit www. tobaccofreeU.org. @wilkesbeacon a/yssa.mursch@wilkes.edu -There are two main types of smokeless tobacco used in the U.S., chewing tobacc9 and snuff. All Facts are from the American Lung Assocation. For more imformation go to http://www.lung.org/stopsmoking/about-smoking/ facts-figu res/ r �_J ·ufe, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - October 28, 2014 8 Campus gets spooky for WUPB's .'Freak Week' By Austi n Ely Staff Writer Halloween is just around the corner. Chuldren are ravaging through their parents pockets or their own to buy the scariest or most original costume for trick or treating. Others might be grabbing rolls of toilet paper for a night of mischief. It is not hard to find a taste of the spirit here at Wilkes, especially since Programming Board has created an array of activities for its annual "Freak Week:' A returning idea from last year will surely make the campus feel spooky and fun, and maybe even award a prize or two. "We have a load of ideas planned and many themes that are certain to be quite the scare;' said Dominic Rinaldi, who is the programming board's small events chairperson. Students have already had a taste of "Freak week;' with the haunted house on Monday. Laser Tag on the Greenway follows, taking place today. However, "Freak Week" is not over, especially with the rest of week at disposal. On Wednesday, Programming Board is hosting a movie night in the ballroom from 4 p.m. to midnight. Snacks and refreshments will be served. "The Purge 2: Anarchy" was chosen as the night's feature. Timing of the movie is subject to change. Thursday is dedicated to the traditional pumpkin decorating in the SUB lounge from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be decorating contests for different themes. Prizes, will be awarded. Programming Board is expecting a large turn-out, while making sure not to frighten the campus too much. To learn more, students can contact the Programming Board with any questions. The president is Thalia Garzon; thalia. garzon@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon austin.ely@wilkes.edu Photo Illustration/ Nicole Zukowski WUPB Is holding a full week of fun and Interactive Halloween events for students. As a part of "Freak Week", spooky events are held every night. Diversity thrives·at Wilkes with Saudi Arabian event The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Saudi Arabian culture could be learned at an evert of awarenessThursday. Topics ranged from religion, food, custons, art and music. The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Abdullah Aldhahrl, a sophmore finance major, recleves henna at the Saudi Arabian culture fest in the lounge of the SUB last week. �The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Working towards a healthy beinl! Students educate about the struggle with mental healt"n By Nicole Zukowski Life A&E Editor ' Watching television at night could make the hairs on your arm rise, along with your heartbeat. Shows that air such as CBS's "Criminal Minds;' "The Following" on Fox and the newest show on ABC "Stalker" could all leave one shaking in fear. There are people in the world who have mental illnesses that, if caught and treated, would have never committed such heinous crimes as depicted in those shows. Mental illnesses come in all shapes and sizes, however, and can be found nearly anywhere. Wilkes, for example, takes the matter of student health seriously. Many clubs and organizations organized have missions around bettering the health of the campus. One organization in particular is Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society. Last Thursday, Psi Chi members teamed up with the Women's and Gender Studies Department to host a table in the Henry Student Center to inform students about mental health issues and ask for a pledge to "love your body every day:' "Love your body every day, and treat yourself with the respect you deserve;' senior psychology major and Psi Chi president Mandy Seccia said. College is a stressful time in one's life ~ere the overlapping focuses are in fight ~r attention. It is a balancing act between staying in scho_ol, keeping good grades, having money, staying in touch with your family, having a social life along with much more that stresses college students out. "Our main purpose today is to inform people about the struggle of mental illness at college;' senior psychology major Brooke Bishop, Psi Chi vice president said. "It is an issue everyone snould pay attention to:' On one of the tables set up were many different information fact sheets for students to take. Knowledge is power when dealing with mental health issues. One hand-out dealt with depression, which according to the American Psychological Association (APA) "depression and anxiety consistently rank as the most common mental disorders treated at college counseling centers:' APA also reports that "an often overlooked but equally serious problem (on college campuses) is the rising number of students struggling with eating disorders, substance abuse and self-injury:' That is where the presence of the Women's Gender Studies Department came into play on Thursday There was a banner displayed on a table where students passing could pledge to love their body. Often time issues with one's body image parallels mental illness. "I think mental health is invaluable, especially for those who believe in mind over matter;' junior psychology major Allison Davis, member of Psi Chi said. "Mental health isn't something we pay much attention to as college students. Anxiety and stress are The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Spreading mental health awareness was the mission last Thursday In the SUB. serious problems, but we encounter them so often, the notion doesn't even phase us anymore, it's just a part of daily life:' Awareness of the cause is important in the aid of recovery. Davis gives encouragement to those who struggle with health issues by saying, "Nothing lasts forever. I've always found getting a new perspective helps as well. Don't be afraid to ask for help, everyone needs it at one point or another:' To learn more about mental health contact Mandy Seccia at mandy.seccia@wilkes.edu. To get a online mental health screening go to http:/ /www.mentalheathscreening.org/ screening/WILKES. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu More Events By Psi Chi andWGS -On Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SUB there will be She's-the-First Cupcake sale to help fund a young Nepalese girl's education. -On Nov. 3, at 4 p.m. Women's Gender Studies will be screening "Girl Rising" in the Ballroom; 2nd floor of the SUB. The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Loving, respecting and accepting your body help form a healthy outlook. r �_J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 The changing of the leaves brings Autumn Fest The Beacon/ Nicole Zuk.owskl The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowsf<I Wilkes University Programming Board gave free shirts to show student pride during Autumn Fest last Saturday in the Greenway. Temporary tattoos were available at Autumn Fest. The tattoos lasted about one day and could be removed with rubbing alcohol. 0 s 1 d C C Cl fc th C fe Ji1 C) H: of WC of The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski An air balloon designed to host a horse race was on the Greenway for students to battle to the finish line for glory rights. The Beacon/ icole Zukowski Due to the beautiful whether Saturday. an ice cream bar was set up for students. Above Andrew Love, sophomore makes a bowl of ice cream. �The Beacon - October 28, 2014 • Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Uy Zone is a gluten friendly, peanut & tree nut-free anN1 re rved far people with allergies and ~ diet needs. 0 • Visit M;,i Zone located in Henry's Food Court Drink Specials r �_J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Merrill-Lynch is not where one would expect to be swapping ghost stories. Perhaps a campfire or a dimly - lit room would be more appropriate. But as Bill Lewis , a wealth manageaent advisor, leans back in his chair and starts recounting Wilkes' mythology and urban legends, the scene and mood are set instantaneously. A 19 8 0 graduate of what was then Wilkes College , Lewis had no trouble rattling off the many ghost stories of his alma mater. The fact that he has also been a board member of the Luzerne County Historical Society since 1999 only adds credibility to his wealth of knowledge of the supernatural. As it is rumored, the campus of Wilkes University is one of the most haunted in Pennsylvania. A ayriad of stock market graphs ebbed and flowed in the background as he began telling the story of Ki.rby Ball. Ki.rby Ball was once lot number one in all of Wilkes Barre and marked the western boundary of the oldest section of the city. The mansion, purchased by Fred Morgan Ki.rby in 1905, has a dubious and storied past. Supposedly, a aurder occurred over a gambling dispute in a former billiards rooa on the second floor. Now alumni and current students re port b~ing touched or puahe4l while going down the stairs. Another legend that persists is the stained glass window, located in the rear of the building, that fogs inexplicably, regardless of temperature. Weckeaser Ball is currently hose to administrative offices, and ■ ore than one alleged spirit. The ■ oat famous story to come fro ■ this building is "the lady in red." Legend says that a ayaterioua woman in red clothing once walked into the lobby, startling tlle secretary. When asked wlly she was there or with whoa she was aeeting, she casually replied "I ' a here to ■ eet so ■ e people. " The secretary went back to work and looked up only to find that the woaan had disappeared without a trace. Supposedly , the rec• ptioniat was so spooketl that she hantled in her resignation papers the aaae clay. Another recurring story fro ■ Weckeaaer tells of a ball of light that bouncec down the stairs late at night. Thia ball is ru ■ ore4 be the spirit of the for ■ er president of Wilkes Coayagaa■ Ball, the lo4atioa of career services, the tutoring program, and the offices of the • Beacon, ia not eseapt fro ■ ita share of ghost ato ri••• William Conyagha■ built the reaideace for hi ■ ••• hia tirat wife, 12 1 �The Beacon - October 28, 2014 13 • Conynghaa Ball, the location of career services, the tutoring prograa, and the offices of the Beacon, is not exe11pt fro11 its alt.are of ghost storiee. William Conynghaa built the residence for hi• and hia first wife, who later died during childbirth and never saw the house completed. Legends tell of guards, after doing a final sweep to be certain tlle building was empty, llearing the hysterical laughter of a woman. Students also report the feeling of being watched and seeing shadow· darting around the hallways of the upper floors. Another common tale 1 , the odd, disorienting sensation that overcomes those who venture upstairs at night. Student dor11itories are the site of unexplained plleno11ena as well. Weiss. Ball was once the site of the town whipping post and stocks where wrongdoers were humiliated for everyone to see. Over the years, people have reported seeing shadows go up and down tae stairs at all hours of the day. Those living in the house often speak about how ligate will go on and off, aee11ingly on their own accord. Roth Ball has reports of residents waking up to the sounds of disembo4ied singing early on Sunday 11ornings. When researched, it was r,vealed that the two buil4ings composing the dora were soae of the first apartment complexes built in the Wyoming Valley. Dig even deeper into the historical record and it is revealed to also be the former site of the first baptist cllurch erected in Wilkus Barre; a possible explanation for tlie Suntlay aorning singing. These ,}lappenings pale in coaparison to those which reportetlly occur in Sturdevant Hall. The infamous ttCold Room,tt located on the eecon4 floor. fluctuates wiltlly in temperature. dropping fro• seventy to thirty 4•greee and back , even in the euaaer. Another tale tells of a student in the late 60s whoa after hearing a knock at the door went to answer the unexpected visitor. Upon opening the door, nobody was there. Sud- denly, every locked door inside the hall started creaking open. Security was summoned to investigate ana found nobody else there. - "I 4011 ' t believe in ghosts. " Bill Lewie aa1s, after allaring llia aecona ian4 atoriea of tJle supernatural. He aaaa , "Witl:l any givea college , 1egen4a l~ke these will always exist. " Belief as14e , th• legen4s tllat surround the historic caapua University are sure to aake one wonder if there f a aoaetlling oing oa, juat beyona the real• of rationality. Story 6y <Pat 'Wa{tlier e1, Cliris 'l.(flnnetfy. <DesitJn 6y Steve (J)zieazial �_J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 14 · Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu Can Ebola be prevented by using marijuana? By Mandy Stickles Assistant Opinion Editor Ebola has recently become a hot topic in the news with the disease now making its presence known in the states and has instilled fear in many people. There is no cure for this deadly disease; however, what if a cure has been here all along and easily accessible? What if cannabis, or marijuana, could possibly help cure Ebola? Cannabinoids are found in marijuana and are gaining a well-known reputation for being able to control and aid one's immune system. Cannabinoids also help the control of diseases that target the body's natural defense against viruses, such as HIV. Both Dr. David B. Allen, medical director of Cannabis Sativa, Inc. and Brad Morehouse, founder of NewCyre. org believe cannabis can help Ebola in the same way. Ebola targets the Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) which creates protein in cells. It then begins to take over and replicate itself. The virus is then able to hide itself from virus killing cells by creating proteins that have a cloak-like surface making it almost impossible for the body to fight off. A disadvantage with Ebola being an RNA virus is that it makes each strain unique to the individual infected, which makes it challenging to create a universal vaccine for the virus. Apart from Ebola causing hemorrhaging and leaking between cells the virus also releases a large amount of enzymes which is known as a "cytokine storm;' at an extreme and fatal amount the immune cells are activated. Marijuana can then play a huge role in helping the body at this point. Marijuana contains natural antiretrovirals and is also an antiinflammatory that is able to reduce harm to the body caused by the cytokine storm. It has already been proven to help patients with cancer; post-traumatic stress disorder, epilepsy, hypertension and anorexia just to name a few; and the list is quite extensive on how many other diseases marijuana has helped. So, why not apply it to Ebola? Science 7 rn chit r n 0 Courtesy of Creative Commons has shown that it does indeed help patients in pain. What could it hurt to explore new options to help a disease with no current cure? The chances are that marijuana could either fail as a cure or become an answer an inevitable deadly disease. Pennsylvania has recently joined 23 other states in America and passed the "Good Samaritan" bill legalizing medical marijuana. Patients requiring medical marijuana must first get it approved by their doctor then, once approved, patients can access the medical marijuana. If patients are in pain and marijuana is a guaranteed relief, why is this not allowed everywhere? By needing an approval from the patient's doctor it lowers the risk of the drug being abused. States that have made marijuana legal have experienced an economic boom and violence has gone down significantly. Why not explore the options of medical marijuana and see what advantages come out of it? Dr. Andrew Wilczak, a criminology professor at Wilkes, expressed his views on the issue. "Whether it is legal or not in Pa. people are still going to smoke it [marijuana] and law enforcement has been unsuccessful with stopping it. Pa. needs the money, so why not legalize it?" Wilczak said. Trying something experimental and out of the ordinary is always going to bring hesitation. Especially with something like marijuana that has had such a negative view in society for so long. It is hard to transition public thought into thinking that the drug is now something that can help people with disease and illness and that marijuana could even have an ingredient that could cure an illness as deadly as Ebola. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu �0 Opinion The Beacon - October 28, 2014 15 Not all skulls are created equal; Day of the Dead & Halloween By Elyse Guzlewlcz Staff Writer It's that time . Costume stores start popping up like weeds, everything becomes pumpkin flavored and the seasonal aisles are suddenly full of eerie decorations. Everyone's favorite commercial candy holiday is coming, and that means one thing: Sugar Skull costumes. Yes, I know that's probably not the first thing that popped into your head. However, year after year people can be seen donning the traditional Dia de los Muertos makeup as their disguise for the night. There's just one problem: the Day of the Dead isn ' t Halloween. Let 's start with some cultural background. Celebrated Oct. 31, Halloween is rooted in ancient Celtic rituals for preparing and storing supplies for winter - its Gaelic name literally means " summer 's end." It takes its English name from the term All Hallows Eve, the precursor to the Christian holiday All Saints Day on November 1st. Historically, celebrants dressed up to frighten evil spirits from entering their homes or bodies. Halloween conjures images of ghouls, decay, the occult and magic - fun in modern times, but very serious and frightening at its inception. Today, Halloween is an excuse to dress up and get scared. As a highly commercial holiday, it has very little cultural significance anymore. It 's simply become an enjoyable celebration that offers a rare opportunity for adults to let their inner child shine. Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, has very different roots . Celebrated November 1st and 2nd, it 's a festi val remembering and celebrating the lives of loved ones lost and honoring the cycle of death and life. It isn't just another, "Mexican" Halloween - unlike Halloween, the Day of the Dead remains steeped in culture. It originates from an Aztec festival worshiping Mictecacihuatl, the goddess of death . As the Spanish spread across Central America, the month-long festival began to simply coincide with the Catholic All Saints Day (Nov. 1st) and All Souls Day (Nov. 2nd). Today, it's a way fo r families to feel connected to their frie nds and family members who have passed on, as the souls of the dead are said to visit during this time . This ho liday remains a respectful and traditional holiday and conj ures images of cheerfully decorated gravestones, including the sugar skull motif. Now in general, wearing sugar skull motifs and makeup respectfully during the actual Dia de los Muertos festival isn 't frowned upon. If you're celebrating, feel free to participate in the common rituals . The problem comes when some people conflate Dia de los Muertos with Halloween. When a person wears sugar skull makeup and traditional Central American dress as a Halloween custom they're basically saying "I don ' t car; that this holds cultural significance your culture is my costume." (A quick aside - this problem is made eve_n worse when it's a "sexy" costume, which propagates negative and dangerous stereotypes of Latina women .) There are plenty of costumes to pick from and plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween. It's a great holiday that provides the excuse to dress up, eat candy, and get scared in a way no other event does . ~n Halloween, dead things are spooky; dunng the Day of the Dead fes tivities, death is neither scary nor ugly. Neither holiday is "better" than the other - they're just not the same. They have very different cultural purposes, and serve different roles in the human experience. You can celebrate one or both, you can dress up as Supergirl for Halloween and wear a sugar skull the next day, just think before you paint your face on All Hallows Eve . r @wilkesbeacon elyse.guziewicz@wikes.edu Courtesy of helianthusmay/ Deviant Art r �.J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Opinion 16 Humans of New York - Not Just an Online Phenomenon nary people team and tumble from every page. Stanton's portraits are beautiful. Staff Writer He stunningly plays with the ambient Even if a reader has only a casual light and the surrounding composition. presence in the ever-expanding world of • Stanton also uses the structure and the internet, they have probably heard varying aspects of New York's diverse of Brandon Stanton. Stanton, a Chicago and distinct cityscape. bonds trader turned pl'lotographer, is Wonderfully, I would not call Stanton responsible for the craze known as Hu- the author of the text. mans of New York. He is more of an illustrator, a conducPatrons of the social media scene tor of the understood and the misunflock by the millions to the Humans of derstood. Some of the captions are as New York Facebook page, Twitter pro- simple as "Seen in Washington Heights" file, website and Instagram account. or "Today in Micro-fashion." With all the technology and the social The major captions of the photographs media buzz surrounding Stanton and are the people in the photos in their own Humans of New York, a reader might be words. Stanton may pose varying quescurious and even shocked to find that tions but the answers he receives are Stanton leaves all this technology be- always poignant, funny, heart-warming, hind to create a tried and true book. honest and authentic lessons and realStanton's Humans of New York novel izations about life. _ is a coffee- table book, a show piece What Stanton in turns creates is a of the merging modern technologically book filled with sadness, determination centered world and the old fashioned and the resilience of not only a city but world of portrait photography. of the human soul. Humans of New York is in some ways I highly recommend you join Stanton the typical book that sits merely as a online or pick up this book. Do not aldecoration on your coffee- table and low this book to be a mere ornament or for the most part goes unopened. It is accent to your decor. a large print book with an eye catching There is no better feeling than holdcover and sparse prose. However, this ing a book with such power, such ingetext should be opened and by all means nuity and such honesty in your hands. read. Online, Stanton is currently taking phoUnlike your typical decorations, Hu- tographs on humanitarian missions in mans of New York contains intrinsic Africa, Vietnam, India and Mexico . and aesthetic value. It is a rare feat that a photograph and Stanton, armed only with camera and a photographer can capture the essence with his people skills, embarks on a of a city or the essence of the human journey. Through single photographs, spirit. Humans of New York is the place where Brandon Stanton has 5,000 portraits the Wall Street banker, the park skate- and counting that effectively captures boarders, the immigrants, the misfits, the dynamics of the human condition. the social outcasts and the everyday man finds a home. @wilkesbeacon Stanton leaves no stone unturned, sara.pisak@wilkes.edu photographing everyone and learning their interesting and uniquely personal life stories. The faces of these extraordi- By Sara Pisak Sara's Score: ...., ~ ~' ~,1,.·~· .. . .. '•"""·• .. , ,. "' Courtesy of Creative Commons �L The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Opinion 17 New "Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel" video game review . too pretentious near the end, but serves as Borderlands is a series that excels with By BIiiy Parsons & Zach Lehr Contributing Writers Borderlands is a series filled to the brim with raunchy humor, eccentric characters, interesting gun designs and fantastic multiplayer gameplay. The latest installment, Borderlands the Pre-Sequel, does well to keep up with its exceptional predecessor, Borderlands 2 despite being developed by the new studio: 2K Australia. The game is set on Elpis, the moon of Pandora, where Borderlands 1 and 2 take place. The playable characters are all ones shown previously in the series, from Claptrap, the annoyingly lovable robot who has a terrible sense of humor, to Nisha, a bandit turned bandit killer with a dark past and cowgirl motif. The game's premise is the cast was hired by a lone programmer named Jack to find a vault full ofloot and watch his rise to power. Fans will find this interesting because Jack is the main villain of Borderlands 2. This game is a bridge showing how the bad guy really became the villain. The story of the Pre-Sequel is meant to do just that, show off how bad an originally friendly guy can become when he's given too much power. The story gets a little another fine installment in the series. The humor is still golden with this game's new cast of primarily Australian characters even poking jabs at American stereotypes. The main characters also burst out little jokes of their own and interesting reactions now and then to make them feel more deep and fun. Oxygen now plays a new part in the gameplay, giving the players access to double jumps, quick reviving and "buttslams" or a ground pound maneuver. Oxygen deems whether a target can be set aflame or not, making the player decide which weapons are most valuable. These small changes make the already hectic and fun shootouts even more enjoyable. There was a bad game mechanic that when aiming down the sights of their weapon, the players aiming speed significantly d.(opped causing much frustration in precision firing. 2K Australia has fixed the matter. New elements have been added to the game's guns system, expanding the existing "bazillion" kinds of weapons. The PreSequel adds 2 new weapon mechanics. Cryo is a new element allowing players to freeze enemies and potentially shatter their bodies. The game also introduces laser weapons, adding to the existing weapon types such as pistols, shotguns and snipers. friendship being a great way to connect with your buddies while beating up bad guys. There are also content incentives to play with buddies. Characters share dialog and speak to each other on occasions as you're blasting through enemies, reviving one another, and even commenting on others' action skills. There is also the return of raid bosses that are designed to only be taken down when teamed with friends (unless you play as Athena and expose quarks to make you invincible). While the Pre-Sequel is more of a game for fans of the series, new players will be able to have fun burning hot lead into their foes throughout their cosmic journey with friends making it more the merrier. We give this game a solid 7.5 out of 10. See you in space cowpeople. Oils Bohemian St le Tie Dye Sterling Jewlery • If you' d like to play games with us or contact us our information is below Billy: PSN: BaroquexSoul Zach: PSN: Dblmacatk Xbox: Dblmac @wilkesbeacon billy.parsons@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon zachary.lehr@wilkes.edu idtown Village 1S. Main St. W-8 r �_J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Opinion Return-of the ''Sport Court:'' Which NFL playe r deserves to be MVP? of the season's first seven games. To put that into perspective, last year's rushing title went to LeSean McCoy who had seven 100+ ·F.rankPa rushing yard games total last year. The story of his season is now being comOpinion pared to the one record that has yet to be broken. In 1984, Eric Dickerson rushed for Throughout the first half of the season, • 2, 105 yards. Murray is now headed to reach there are a few standouts that will most like- 2,086 yards at his current pace. ly be in the final running. Can he break the record? First off is DeMarco Murray, the running I say no, but if he comes even close and back for the Dallas Cowboys. eclipses a 2,000-yard season, I say he wins Through the first seven games of the year, MVP hands down. Murray leads the league in every aspect of The issue here is his current workload and the running game. Murray has 913 rushing his injury-prone past. Murray has carried yards (which is 298 more than Arian Foster the ball 187 times, which is 61 more times at no. 2), seven touchdowns, 48 first downs, than the second leading rusher. 187 carries in and is averaging 140.4 yards per game. seven games is nuts, and it is only a matter of Murray has been putting on a season for time before he wears down. Again, to put his the history books. He is the only rusher in current workload into perspective, the leadNFL history to rush for 100+ yards in each ing rusher a year ago ran the ball 3 14 times, and Murray is already about 70% there in just seven games. I also mentioned he is injury prone. This is Murray's biggest down fall, and will ultimately be the collapse of the Dallas Cowboys' season. In his first three years in the league, Murray has not played a full 16-game season due to injuries cutting him short. If Murray does go down and falls out of the MVP discussion, then I think Aaron Rodgers will be the next candidate. Rodgers is leading the 5-2 Packers with phenomenal numbers. With 1,674 yards, Rodgers is throwing a stellar 66.8 completion percentage with a rating of 117.3, which is second only to Peyton Manning. What I find most impressive is his touchdown to interception ratio. Rodgers has thrown 18 touchdowns (second in the NFL) to only one interception all year. His numbers are oddly close to the pace he was at this point in 2011, where he finished the season with 45 touchdowns and only six interceptions. Oh yeah, he won the MVP that year. Quarterback is the most popular position to win the MVP award, with running backs accounting for second most. As I mentioned earlier, if Murray can stay healthy and pass 2,000 yards on the season, I think he takes it. However, ifl were a betting man, I'd say Murray goes down around week 10, pointing fingers to Aaron Rodgers claiming the award for the second time in his career. passing yards and should come close to breaking Peyton Manning's NFL record of 5477 yards in a season which was broken in 2013 (a year where Manning was awarded MVP). Luck has played a key role in the Colts division leading 5-2 record. According to ESPN, the Colts are ranked fourth overall in the NFL and have yet to score under 20 points in a game so far this season. The Colts should have no problem winning the division as they h~ve a rather easy schedule to end the season. If they were to take make a run toward the super bowl, it would be thanks to Luck who is responsible for making the Colts the best passing team in the game. Keep in mind, Luck is not working with all star wide receivers as quarterbacks such as Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers. His best receivers are T.Y. Hilton and Reggie Wayne. T.Y. Hilton like Andrew Luck is just entering his third season and was a third round draft pick. He is an emerging speedy receiver who has the potential to be an all star quarter- back, especially with Andrew Luck throwing him the ball. Reggie Wayne is entering his 14th season as an NFL wide receiver and has seen his better days as a receiver. Although he is only 35 years old, his body has taken a beating over the years and his days are limited as a player in the league. If Luck keeps up his numbers he should have no problem throwing for over 5000 yards and 40 touchdowns this season. With those numbers and a division title Luck should cruise toward winning his first MVP award and would tie Tom Brady as the youngest person to win a NFL MVP award at 25 years old. He should be an exciting player to watch this season and for the rest of his career as he still has time till he hits his peak as a NFL player. Who do you think should be named MVP? Let us know! lrandobaubltosa Sports.Editor The NFL season is almost half way over and discussions of who deserves to be MVP have already heated up. Names like J.J. Watt, Demarco Murray, Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning are popular names that come up in many talks. One name to keep an eye out for is Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck. Corning into the eight week of the season the Colts are 5-2 with Luck under center. Luck leads the league in yards (2331 ), completions (199), yards per game (333) and is tied for the lead league in touchdowns with 19. These are elite numbers for a quarterback, especially one who is entering his third season in the NFL. He is already on pace for over 5000 @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon frank.passa/acqua@wilkes.edu thewilkesbeacon.com @wilkesbeacon • �Sports The Beacon - October 28, 2014 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu New coach Izzi Metz has high hopes for the season The Beacon/Purvit Patel The B~acon/Purvit Patel Head coach Izzi Metz yelling at players during drills at practice. By Danny Van Brunt Sports Writer Izzi Metz, the new basketball head coach, is more than able to coach the team due to his extensive experience in coaching. Coach Metz has coached for 14 years all throughout the country. In his career, he has coached at high school, AAU (club), Hobart College, and Boston College. Hobart College has a division three program, and Boston College has a division one program. When asked how he feels about changing from a division one to a division three program, he had an interesting approach to it. He coaches his players in the same way. The only real difference he believes is the size of the players, and the talent they have. His players will come prepared to play no matter what division they are. Basketball practices have started recently, and Coach Metz's believes they are going great. It is noted that he will begin to build chemistry with his team since he is new to every player on the team. Coach Metz will implement new practice drills and give his player lots of new information. He genuinely cares about his players, and hopes for them to give their best effort. He hopes for team spirit and comraderie between the players. With all of these qualities, he is sure the team will play hard and have fun this season. Three out of four coaches on the basketball staff are new to Wilkes. Players participating in one on one drills at a recent practice. Coach Boyland has been coaching at Wilkes for three years. Coach Thompson is new and played for Metz at Hobart College. Coach Wignot is also new and he has played at Sienna College. Metz has high hopes for the season. His mentality is to win, but not to dwell on that win. The team should not dwell on a loss either. The players need to have a short memory and continue to compete in the next game. They also have to believe and trust in the process that they must go through in order to become successful. Lots of practice and conditioning are needed in order for the team to succeed. Coach Metz's biggest goals are to place top four in the conference and to make it to the playoffs. He compares the team to the University of Connecticut's basketball team in 2011. They were not chosen to win the National NCAA Tournament. They were ranked quite low, but continued to the national finals and beat Butler University for the national title. Coach Izzi Metz stated, "I am very excited for the upcoming season. Our players are working hard, and will be a fun team to watch with up-tempo style of basketball. We look forward to and appreciate having good student support this season at the Marts Center." @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu i �rr I .J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Sports 20 Wrestlers look to ~arry on the tradition this season Another wrestler to keep an eye on this season is junior 125 pounder Guesseppe Rea, who went 28-7 last season and placed 5th in the East Regional. Anything less than a championships this year will seem to be a disappointment to the program this season, and for many more years to come. Coach Laudenslager seems to , have cemented his position as the leader of this program. "This is my first and probably only job that I want," Laudenslager said. "I don't know if there is any other job I would want out there." By Andre Spurell Sports Writer For many people, wrestling is one of the top sports associated with Wilkes University. Wilkes alumus Jon Laudenslager is at the helm of the team, entering his 12th season as the head coach. Laudenslager looks to continue the wrestling legacy at Wilkes this season, coming off a big year last year winning the NCAA East Region. As far as this season, there is no particular set of goals he has for the team. However, he said, "We've gotten better every year that I've been coaching. "We have been ranked as high as 5th. I like the nucleus of kids we have coming back. Our goal is to obviously get better, win the NCAA region again, and get as many guys as we can to Nationals." Last season, the Colonels sent six team members to nationals, which was the most wrestlers the university had sent since 2009 and the most Laudenslager has sent since becoming the head coach. Among the wrestlers that were sent to nationals are current senior Erich Bach (197 pounds), as well as current junior Kyle Diesel (174 pounds), who will look to make an even bigger impact this season. Both placed third in the East Regional last season. Come out and support the Wilkes University wrestling team as members • compete in the Monarch Invitational at Kings College. The invitational begins at 10 a.m. on Nov. 1. The Beacon/Purvit Patel Pictured above are members of the wrestling team participating In drills as they prepare for their first match of t he season Nov. 1 at Kings. Field hockey clinches win By Cara Basile Sports Writer The Lady Colonel's recently defeated Eastern University 2-1 with the game-winning goal scored by senior Aliya Frankel. This puts the team 2-2 in the conference with an overall record of 6-8. Senior Stephanie Hahn shared how winning this game was a great feeling. "We just came together as a team and had a blast playing together," said Hahn. "When we are having fun on the field you can see it because everything starts to come together and connect." Head Coach Sara Myers also viewed the win as motivation for the rest of the season. "In our game against Eastern our defense was amazing," said Myers. "We have had a great deal of unlucky circumstances with our defensive unit this season as we have many out with season ending injuries. We have made adjustments and every game we have been improving as a team, as a coach that is all I could ask for." The women still have two core conference games left to clutch a playoff spot for postseason. They take on Misericordia University on Oct. 28, Delaware Valley College on Oct. 30. Myers is motivated for the final games and says they will take it one game at a time. "Every conference opponent we face is just as important as the next, we approach every game with the same attitude," Myers said. For the seniors on the team the end of the season could mean the end of their field hockey careers. Hahn, who has played field hockey for three years at Wilkes, while being out for one year due to a knee injury is planning to finish strong. "I'm going to miss the sport in general, I have been playing my whole life and it is going to be really weird not playing with my team anymore," said Hahn. "Best advice I can give to any freshman is enjoy it because the time flies by." @wilkesbeacon cara.basile@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon andre.spurell@wilkes.edu �Sports By J.T. Keer Sports Writer Q: What brought you to Wilkes? A: I dort't remember my first ever goal, but being that I was so young it couldn't have been that great. A: (Is was) one of the colleges that Q: How has your experience gone with recruited both myself, as well as long time soccer at Wilkes? friend and co-captain Ryan Joyce. Also offered computer science, which is not A: Soccer at Wilkes has been a fun, but widely offered at private universities. challenging experience. I've gained a lot of new friends and met some great people Q: What is your favorite part about whose friendships I will hold on to for a Wilkes? very long time. A: My favorite part of Wilkes is the dose Q: What was your favorite moment in friendships I have made as well as being on soccer here? the soccer team. A: I wouldn't target one specific Q: What is your major? experience, but my overall time here has been great. A: Computer Science Q: Where are you from? Q: What are you planning on doing with your degree? A: I am from Glenside. Pa., just outside of Philadelphia A: I am planning on being a software developer. · Q: What is there to do there? Q: What inspired you to do that? A: Writing code is rewarding as it gives something back to the developer after they have written it. Although it's not something tangible, it's cool to be able to code something and it be something helpful, useful, or productive to someone else. Q: When did you start playing soccer? A: I started playing basically as soon as I could. At around 5 or 6 is when I joined my first intramural team. Q: What was your favorite soccer moment you had growing up? A: Being that my hometown is so dose to the city as well as being far enough out to not have the cons of a major city I kind of get the best of both worlds. When I'm home 1 usually just end up spending time with my high school friends and people I haven't seen for a while. Q: Who's your favorite soccer team? A: Manchester United. Q: Favorite player? A: Tie between George Best and Paul Scholes. Q: Play any other sports in high school? A: My favorite soccer moment would be A: I ran track throughout middle school traveling to Germany and playing soccer and up until my first year of high school there with my dub team. but -ended up quitting because I didn't really enjoy it. 21 �_J going into criminal investigation. Q: What brought you Wilkes? to A: I hearcl about Wilkes from few of my friends who were ooking at 1t and I also knew me people that went here efore and said they liked it, so I oked into it. I visited here and 11 in love wi1:h it right away. I so got the chance to come up :r a .-ectuiting visit and meet e volleyball team whfch also as a huge part of what erougbt e here. Q: What is your favorite part utWilkes? Q: When did you .s tart playing volleyball? A: I started playing volleyball in 7th grade. ·. Q: How has your experience gone with volleyoall at Wilkes? A~ My experience with volleyball at Wilkes llas been a good one. I love being able to have the opportunity lo play the sport and getting the chance to meet and 6ecome close with the girls on my team. Q: Where ar~ you from? A: Wl)i.teball, Pa.. A: Mv favorite part about Q: Wltat is tl>ae to do there? ilb$ ls that it i& a $mailer dtool, . so it was eas:, to meet A: W.hete rm from, ~rtmg op)e md fmd a ~OUJ! ol eveh~ are a lyl,ge .part 01 our ·ends. I'm also haJ.!l)y thaf1 get communi~ so I would mways im e chance to spenu my college to the games, espedatJ.y football ears still playmg the sport I games which were my favorue~ ove. Q: How bas your freshman ear gone? A: So far, JnY freshman year is oing really \'ell. I love p18:yi.ng n tlie vo~all team ind my asses are gomg pretty well too. Q: What is your major'? Q! Whats your favorite sports team? A: My, favorite football team is t,he Eagle~,_ mY. favorite baseball IS me Phillies, and my favorite basketball team is the Miami Heat. :team Q: Favorite player? A: I am double majoring in political criminology. science A: Myles Webb, Wilkes fO<>tt,all and player. may 0: Did Y.OU any: other sports • Q: Do vou know what you in high school! want to do'? A: In h.tgh schoo . .1 I A: I have a few ideas of w.hat b•tball ud did track field I would like to do after co~e. ,ncl threw sh~~tc an disc._ I have been thinking about possibly attending law school or als:fl~ . 7 �The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Sports 23 Gthe legendary taste zza Best Deals in Town! (570) 331-3278 ottopizzapa.com menu of PizSubs, Delivery to Wilkes campus! MONDAYS 1 Regular 12" Pizza w/1 Topping just $4.99! WWW .LETTS-EAT .COM • LUNCH BUFFET & CATERING -5~ ~:i@ Ur~;, C«69~~ OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK MON-THUR: 11 A.M. - 9 P.M. FRIDAY: H A.M.-10 P.M. SATURDAY· U:30A.M.- 10 P.M. CLOSED ON UNDA YS __zs , a1n treet Wilkes- arre r �-r j - i ;I ..... ··- _J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 KIN THE CLl!JI ' ... � 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, October 28th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 October 28 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 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/0b6a3936f03eb08ca4952f082574bb87.pdf ec986091849a89a668617d800c3a34cc PDF Text Text r �.J 1 Beacon Briefs Managing.Ed Advi$er-Or. Social Media~,. Advertising Ofrector". . SICTIONEDITORS .c News-8arah8edfon:t LA&E- N,icole ZUkowski~, Opinion• FrankP~ Sports- Brandon Gubba , di ASSISTANT~ .'· News, Justin: Topa LA&E-BiHAmos Opimon - Mandy Stickles DESIGNSJIJDRS; Dave Graff ChriS Kennedy • MoeWoodard Nicole Kuto$ ~Ariderson 22nd Annual Taste of Wilkes The 22nd annual Taste of Wilkes- "Tastes from Around the World" will be held on Nov. 20 from 12:30-1:30 in the Ballroom of the Henry Student Center. With a $5.00 donation guests are able to sample home cooked dishes that highlight the Wilkes' family's vibrant culinary heritage. Please send along your registration to Megan.boone@wilkes.edu. Veterans Council Annual Flag Drive The Veterans Council is holding their annual Flag Drive during club hours on Nov. 4 and 6. For a $1 donation, write the name of a veteran or active duty service member on a provided ribbon. These ribbons will be attached to flags which will be used to line the sidewalks of the Greenway during the Veterans Day ceremony on Nov 1I. All proceeds raised are being used to create care packages for the 101 st Airborne unit out of Ft Campbell, who will be deployed during this holiday season. Any questions should be directed to Jesse Goble (jesse.goble@gmail. com) Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity Announcement FYF class Urban Plunge will be partnering with the First Baptist Church to volunteer at their food pantry the week of Nov. 2, 10, and 17 during Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1-3pm. Please contact Megan Valkenburg or Thomas Swain for more information. offer and what you. Jamn.Jaak9U( 130S. First Floor~ Wilkes . Wilk 1% Phona ...(57 f; :!'t 0 Also, watch for information tables on the first floor of the SUB. Current RAs will be present to answer questions about their experience at the following times: •Tuesday, Nov. 18th from llAM-lPM •Thursday, Nov. 20th from 1lAM-lPM •Tuesday, Nov. 25th from llAM-lPM Email Nicole.clemson@wilkes.edu with any specific questions or to be added to the RA recruitment email list. Register for Connecting the Dots - Student/Alumni Networking Event Connect with alumni who are now professionals in the following fields: Communication Studies, Computer Science, Accounting, Engineering, Human Resource, Political Science, Education, Nursing, Integrative Media , Psychology, Marketing, Business, Law Enforcement, Law and more on Nov. 5, from 6-8 p.m.in the Henry Student Center Ballroom (2nd Floor). SG notes: constitution revisions &table of contents By Nicholas Durdan lntentSted ln IOmfnl learn more about Are you interested in being an RA? Find out more about being a Resident Assistant and the recruitment process at an information session. The thirty minute info sessions will be held in the Savitz Lounge (SUB 2nd floor) on the following dates: •Tuesday, Nov. 11th at 11 :30AM •Thursday, Nov. 20th at 12PM •Monday, Dec. 1st at 5PM Staff Writer In a meeting with a refreshingly light agenda, Wilkes University Student Government entertained a guest report of the food service manager and went over a club's constitution. The psychology club began week one of two for its constitution revisions for Student Government. Student Government was pleased with the revisions and said the psychology club made no such irregularities. Overall reception was positive. Senior Member Anthony Bartoli added: "They did a great job." Joe Binotto the new manager of dining services made a guest report to Student Government, asking about how food services at Wilkes can improve. Binotto made it abundantly clear he is ready for any requests at the hands of the students. Some requests included a to-go option at Henry's Cafe and a soft-serve ice cream machine which could also dispense frozen yogurt. This feedback will be calculated and Wilkes students are encouraged to voice their opinion of dining options and changes. The budget for Student Government is as follows: all college: $ 1,256.36, conference: $2,500, spirit: $505.39, general: $6,017.32, giving Student Government a total of: $10,279.07. Student Government meets at 6 p.m. Every Wednesday at the Miller Room inside the Henry Student Center. @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu Ti life, a&ie~...••...•.7 opinion.......... 14 sports•••••••••••• 19 �The Beacon - November 4, 2014 News 3 Student attacked; Yik Yak first to report By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor The Oct. 19 on-campus attack of a Wilkes University student has some questioning if security officials notified the campus community soon enough. Around 6:30 p.m., a female student reported to Public Safety that she was attacked in the alleyway between University Center on Main and 141 South Main Street across from the office of Public Safety. While walking between the two buildings, the victim was stopped by two unfamiliar males. One of the males struck the victim in the face before the two suspects immediately fled the scene, officials said. Public Safety reviewed footage of the attack, including the victim being struck and the two males fleeing the scene, officials said. Copies of the footage were given to Wilkes-Barre City Police. The two men were identified by police based on the footage. As of Oct. 31, no charges had been filed. Christopher Jagoe, director of Public Safety, said that usual motives do not seem to have played a role in this case. "I can tell you it was not robbery," Jagoe said. "Obviously this was a criminal act, but I don't think there was any intention to rob or seriously injure the girl." While an official alert was sent to the university's faculty, students and staff, it was not delivered until the following day, more then 18 hours after the incident. Students reported their first indication of the attack was through the anonymous, proximitybased phone application, Yik Yak. Within minutes of the incident, notice of the alleged attack appeared on the app. Cofounders of Yik Yak, Tyler Droll and Brooks Buffington, said they built the application primarily to be the only localized social forum without prior relationships or friendships for the purpose of delivering relevant, timely content to hyper-local areas of people. "We consistently see regions using the app to call out or discuss breaking news like the incident at Wilkes University," the co-founders said in an email to The Beacon. "Just like other popular social apps, it provides a space to interact with peers and learn more about what is happening. One of the top reasons we created the app was specifically for these instances of breaking news." Droll and Buffington credit their app and its open-forum set-up as one of the "better social platforms" to broadcast information to the largest audience. They encourage the anonymous postings of vital information for those in the community. "We encourage users to use Yik Yak for PUBLIC SAFETY 408-4999 ON CAMPUS X4999 Jagoe urges those on campus to remain aware of their surroundings when walking around the community. If you feel uncomfortable, the director suggests following your Intuition and Immediately calllng Public Safety. this reason when the need presents itself because it's important for all individuals in a community to be connected and alerted when it comes to emergency situations," Droll and Buffington added. While the app is commonly used for reporting and hearing about breaking news, some students are nervous about hearing of violent acts on campus through Yik Yak and similar forms of social media. "I don't think you should have to hear about something dangerous occurring on campus through an anonymous social media app," said Wilkes junior Katie Lawlor. Lawlor was one of multiple students who learned of the attack first through Yik Yak. "The fact that Public Safety waited until the day after to say anything about the incident is dangerous because those same two guys could have returned to campus and no one may have heard about what happened to the first victim if it hadn't been for Yik Yak." Under the Clery Act, public safety officials are required to immediately alert the community when there is an imminent threat to the safety of those on campus. Jagoe said this type of immediate alert is used only when others are immediately in danger and need quick instruction on how to proceed. He cited possible uses for such alerts as when dealing with an armed gunman, ap impending weather event like a tornado or significant structural damage to a building. He did not find the Oct. 19 incident warranted a need for this type of alert. "For a situation like this, where 1t ts isolated, the individuals had fled the area and there is no determination that there is any ongoing threat to the campus community, I would not put a text alert out. Instead, we followed up with the message to the community," Jagoe said. Both Jagoe · and Lawlor agree that relying on Yik Yak for emergency alerts is not in the best interest of those on campus because the reliability of the posts cannot be verified. Jagoe, who has said a social media presence for Public Safety is possible for the future, sees a danger in the rapid posting of emergency information. "There is always a way to get information out quicker, but we need to be careful when we're in a hurry to get information out," Jagoe said. "Sometimes the information can change, circumstances or stories change and, sometimes, descriptions change. You have to be careful about what kind of information you put out because you don't want to create undue concern amongst the community." Jagoe urges those on campus to remain aware of their surroundings when walking. If there is anything making you uncomfortable, the director suggests following your intuition and immediately calling Public Safety. If students have any information regarding the incident on Oct. 19, they are asked to call Wilkes-Barre City detectives by dialing (570) 208-4200. @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu r �..J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 News 4 Wilkes launches new website; users face issues By Jennifer Baron Staff Writer W ilkes University launched its new website Oct. 21. It has a new, cleaner, more organized, appearance, which is considered by many to be an improvement. There is also an updated content management system to help make items much easier to locate. Although the website is easier to use and has an improved look, students and instructors alike have beeri experiencing problems with it and have had some questions about it in general. Jack Chielli, the associate vice president of marketing communications, and Craig Thomas, the director of web services and marketing communications, were able to comment on the issues that people are facing. First and foremost, the website received a makeover because the content management system that Wilkes was using for the website ceased to update. The content management system is basically the entire backbone that makes up any website. So, when Chielli and Thomas found out that the product would not be updating, they looked for other options. Chielli said if they kept the old system it would' ve been "like buying a car when they stop making the parts. If it's not supported, when it breaks down it just causes a whole lot more effects." The new system is now much more capable than the previous one in terms of what can go on the website. To create, plan, and critique the website, a committee of stakeholders on campus was created from students and faculty to IT and a marketing firm. They helped with branding, designing, shuffling the site to get it to where it needed to be. Then Chielli and Thomas "took the show on the road." They also went to numerous groups and interviewed 200 people about website so they would get enough feedback in order to take the next steps. They did this because, as Thomas put it, "we are basically the facilitators of the website. The website is actually the students and everyone who operates on it." Before the two addressed the issues with the new website, they wanted to clear up a misconception that some students and staff have. When students and faculty members were asked if they had any problems with the website, a common concern was that that the website launch occurred at an inconvenient time what with mid-term grades needing to be submitted and registration occurring for students. Chielli and Thomas want to make it clear that the systems in which students register for classes and faculty submit grades is a separate system from the Wilkes homepage (www.wilkes.edu). Any issues with those two sources has nothing to do with the new website. They wanted to address some of the concerns people on campus are having. One of the main issues students have been facing with the website is broken links. An indication that signals a link malfunction with the website is when the familiar "404 File or Directory Not Found" message pops up. To fix this, they run a software system that goes through the website and checks for all the broken links and it reports them back to them. When the site was initially launched, there were many broken links that needed fixing. However, as they keep scanning, fewer and fewer are getting returned to them, which is a good sign because more and more are being corrected. They are also working on response time of the website by trying to get it to load quicker. They are at a good spot when it comes to loading, but it can be quicker. Everyone should know that the first time they go on the website, it will be slow because of all the new information, pictures, videos and links. But, after the first time visiting the site, it will be saved on the computer and load faster the next time. Chielli said that with such a major adjustment, glitches were bound to happen, but the problems they have had were not unexpected and they now how to fix them. Just give it some time. A major thing that students may not realize is that websites for colleges are 70 percent intended for prospective students and only 30 percent for current students. In 'Family of Co_lonels' experienced life on campus during Wilkes University's annual Family Day By Sarah Bedford News Editor Wjkes University hosted Family Day on Nov. 1, allowing students and their families a chance to bond while experience numerous aspects of campus life. According to Melissa Howells, ·student development coordinator, roughly 422 people were registered for the event with 149 families in total. At the start of the event, Howells felt the event was off to a good start. "I think registration is going well. .. It's nice to see families intermingling where students mingle." As families gathered in the Henry Student Center Concourse, there was a free brunch and student groups set up various fundraisers. "We're really excited to have this opportunity," said Sarah Kennedy, sophomore class president, as her class was selling Wilkes baseball hats. Jessica Short, a graduate assistant, worked closely on this year's Family Day festivities and commented that the staff researched what other universities do for their events. One such activity that was added was the "Thinking ofYou" postcards, which families were invited to write. They will be sent a few weeks after the event as to show the "essence of Family Day," Short said. Students gathered with their families and prepared for the day's events as well. Junior Pharmacy major Christian Giovannini talked about what his plans were for the day. "We're going to the tailgate and game ... I'm excited to spend the day with them." The first session offered was entitled "Academic Issues: After the Mid-Term" which was hosted in the Miller Room and filled quickly. In between sessions and activities, families milled about the Henry Student Center playing pool and visiting campus. The Sordoni Art Gallery was also open from 12 to 4:30 .p.m. which showed the faculty exhibit and featured the work of faculty such as Richard Fuller, who was a professor from 1969 through 2000 when he retired. Fuller died in 201 3. Throughout the day, tours were also given. At 1 p.m. families gathered behind the Henry Student Center to take shuttles to the football game where the Colonels faced Albright College. Activities in the evening included Open Climb at the University Center on Main, Interfaith Services, Wilkes Bingo and a Movie Screening of "The Amazing Spiderman 2." @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu fact, the website was launched at this time of year for two reasons. One was because they needed people around campus to identify issues with the site, so they couldn't do it over break. Another was because it is prime · recruitment season and a school's website leaves an impression. Some may not agree, but this was certainly true for Dian McKinney. McKinney, a freshman English major, loves Wilkes. However, last year, when she looking at and applying to schools, Wilkes wasn't even on her radar: Why? "Before I visited the campus, I was researching Wilkes online," she said. "I thought that the website didn't look legitimate; it was unorganized and difficult to locate what I needed. I almost didn't even come visit. Once I did, I fell in love with the campus, but the website was definitely a drawback. The new website looks more modern, professional, and appealing to the eye. I really love it." The new website, just like the old one, will be constantly evolving as new technologies are introduced, information arises and website contributors become accustomed to a system that is much easier to use. This was the first huge step to a neverending process. As Chielli and Thomas put it, "We now have the structure to go forward for a number of years." @wilkesbeacon jenifer.baron 1@wilkes.edu Send us your Photos �The Beacon - November 4, 2014 5 News Speaking bluntly: Marijuana and politics in Pa. Gubernatorial candidates spark legal pot co nversation Marijuana Revenue $1.53 billion The amount the US' legal marijuana market is worth $10.2 billion The amount the market is predicted to be worth in five years Beacon file photo/Gabby Glinski lncumbant Tom Corbett, Republl_can governor, during a recent press conference announcing college grants By Pat Walther Staff Writer • There are plenty of topics in the world of politics that divide people. Things like abortion, stem cell research and euthanasia are hot button issues that relate more to the moral code of the individual presenting their opinion than what can be done for the good of society. Medical marijuana, on the other hand, even with the overwhelming support Americans show for it, is still illegal in 27 states, including Pennsylvania, though recent polls by CBS News confirm that a whopping 77 percent of Americans support the legalization of medical marijuana. Pennsylvania's House of Representatives adjourned for the year on Oct. 23 without considering a proposal to protect seriously ill patients who find relief with marijuana use, effectively making it legal for medicinal purposes. SB 1182, also known as the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act, passed in the Pennsylvania State Senate in a 43 to 7 vote in favor of it. Despite overwhelming support for the bill, the House did not grant a hearing for it. This bill campaigns for a tightly controlled and well regulated system where patients suffering from debilitating Courtesy of Creative Commons Tom Wolf, Democratic .candidate for governor and life threatening conditions could easily and safely obtain medical cannabis without the risk oflegal repercussion. While it could be considerably difficult to meet all of the requirements this bill would set for medicinal marijuana use, these are baby steps that could potentially open a dialogue that could lead to widespread changes in marijuana policies in Pennsylvania. Four out of six of Pennsylvania's neighbor states have already legalized marijuana for medicinal use, and while one Wilkes student thinks PA is "too conservative for social progression;' with the large scale push for cannabis related issues by the Millennial generation, medical marijuana and (realistically) legalized marijuana are only a few years-time from becoming a reality. While the socially beneficial nature of pot legalization in the medical field is good enough for most, some are drawn to its legalization for the financial benefits. ArkView Market Research, a San Francisco based investor group, has estimated that the legal marijuana market in the United States is worth close to 2 billion dollars. In five years, the legal pot market is estimated to increase to just over 10 billion dollars. As Pennsylvanians scatter to their respective polling places, politicians and their views on weed are taking the spotlight. Tom Wolf, democratic candidate for governor, supports the idea of decriminalizing marijuana possession for any amount under an ounce. "We need to legalize medical marijuana immediately;' Tom Wolf declared during a debate onm OCt. 8. He later added, "I think we ought to see what happens in places like Colorado and Washington before we decide to go any further with the legalization of recreational marijuana, however:' Incumbent Governor and Republican Tom Corbett, a staunch opponent of marijuana legalization in any form, has recently changed his position, supporting the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act, specifically for children suffering from ailments that can cause dozens of seizures a day. Marijuana has been found to severely cut down on not only the number of seizures experienced but also the severity of each one. So while some look at marijuana as a nuisance to society, to others with serious medical conditions, it can be a saving grace. And now, one could say, it can even serve a 'higher' purpose. @wilkesbeacon patrick.walther@wilkes.edu $17.4 billion Amount State and Federal goverments spend on prohibition of Marijuana $6.17 million The amount of tax revenue collected in Colorado on legal marijuana sales in just the first two months of 2014. $40 million Amount of money going to public schools through legally purchased marijuana in Colorado All facts and figures courtesy of the Buffington Post r �...J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 6 News Moe's .Southwest Grill, Hoopla! Frozen Yogurt scheduled to open Wilkes-Barre location this week; giving to community By Sarah Bedford News Editor On Nov. 6, Moe's Southwest Grill and Hoopla! Frozen Yogurt will host a special College VIP Party for all students, faculty and staff of Wilkes University and King's College before their grand opening. "The first 50 through the door for this event will receive free Moe's burritos for a year and the first 400 will receive free Moe's lunch and Hoopla! dessert. "In addition, free Moe's spirit T-shirts will be given to the first 600 customers for the College VIP party," said a spokesperson. Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Stephen Donnelly, explained that these events have proven to be successful in the past. At one opening in Missouri, roughly 150 college students camped outside prior to the grand opening in the hopes of capturing some of the freebies. The Moe's franchise prides itself in providing fresh, organic ingredients and being connected to the community, Donnelly said. "We love giving back to the community in a big way with our pre-opening events. Our culture for both brands is centered around the community and we want to make sure we are actively involved in the lives of its residents and show that we really care about them. "We don'tjustwantto be another brand or option for dining in Wilkes-Barre, we want to be seen as a fun brand that cares and is involved in the region," said Larry Wilson, franchise partner for Moe's Southwest Grill and co-founder of Hoopla! Frozen Yogurt. Moe's will host community events starting Nov.5, with a fundraiser benefitting Wilkes-Barre's G.A.R. Junior/Senior Memorial High and I 00 percent of the proceeds will go to School Wide Positive Behavior Support program. On Nov. 6, there will be a $10 'all you can eat' buffet at Moe's and Hoopla! with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Coughlin High School's Red & Blue Fund, which benefits the wellness center for students and athletes. Coughlin is also located in WilkesBarre. Donnelly explains that Moe 's is a family- Moe's Southwest Grlll plans to add one more locatlon In WIikes-Barre to their already existing chain. friendly establishment but also a "fun, more exciting atmosphere" for college students. The Moe's Southwest Grill and Hoopla! grand opening is Nov. 7 and is located at 101 and 103 Bear Creek Commons, WilkesBarre, PA 18702, which is off Mundy Street behind Longhorn Steakhouse. For more information, visit www.Moes.com. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu COME CONNECT WITH ALUMNI WHO ARE NOW PROFESSIONALS IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS: INTEGRATIVE MEDIA PSYCHOLOGY MARKETING BUSINESS LAW ENFORCEMENT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 20.14 HENRY STUDENT CENTER BALLROOM COMMUNICATION STUDIES POLITICAL SCIENCE ACCOUNTING ENGINEERING HUMAN RESOURCES COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION NURSING ANO MOREi PRE-REGISTER TO WIN AS30 RIFKIN GIFT CARO! 6-8 P.M. COMMUNITY.WILKES.EDIJ/CTD 14 . �The Beacon - November 4, 2014 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life. A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowsk.i@wilkes.edu Mechanical engineering professor authors fiction book, explores meaning of life and reasons for existence By Nlcole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor Many moments during one's life are consumed by trying to answer the simple question: _what is the meaning of it all? Using his analytical mind and trust of his heart, Dr. Edward Bednarz III, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, tackled that question in a fiction book he wrote, "The Journey to Discover the Meaning of Life". He is the first to tell you that he is not a philosopher, but this book is his personal view of the world. "There are many answers to that question and everyone has a different one;' Bednarz said. "I hope that after people read the book they can reflection on it and maybe relate to some of the characters:' A mechanical engineer writing a fiction book is not something one hears everyday. "I wrote part of the book 14 years ago; I was a student here at Wilkes. I would write short stories just for fun;' Bednarz said. Bednarz graduated from Wilkes in 2001. Afterward, he worked as a senior mechanical engineer for the United States Army. In 2013, Bednarz was hired at Wilkes to teach full-time. With about 14 years between writing the first part of his book and the last, Bednarz saw changes in his writing. "It (merging the two parts) was interesting, my writing style improved since I was 20 when I wrote the first couple of chapters;' Bednarz said. Bednarz laughed while saying, "I drove my editors nuts a little because I wanted about 150 revisions:' He credited his improved writing style to his education. He related the technical • The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Dr. Bednarz with his book, "The Journey to Discover the Meaning of Life." writing he had to do in his life to writing this book. "I think that my technical writing has helped me to write a fiction book because in technical writing, every word means something and every variable means something. I used that same level of scrutiny when writing this book;' Bednarz said. Another factor that Bednarz had to take into consideration is his changed inspiration to write. "There are different things in my life now. I have a son and I'm teaching now;' Bednarz said. Courtesy of Edward Bednarz Bednarz went from sitting in class Giving a personal touch to every aspect of the book, writing for fun to the cover Is actually Bednarz's son and family friend's teaching the class daughter. writing from the If interested in reading Bednarz's book lessons he learned. "The Journey to Discover the Meaning Bednarz went on to say, "I think that of Life;' it is for sale at his office, Stark there are a lot of positive messages in the Learning Center 145, for $12. He will even book. Life is a journey, not a destination. personalize the copy. If you are waiting for a destination, you're The book is also available on Amazon for going to miss life so you have to enjoy it as pre-order; the release date for Amazon and you go:' Barnes a Noble is Dec. 23. Bednarz was involved with the book from See http://thejourney.tateauthor.com/ start to finish. He wrote, helped edit and even took the photo for the cover, which is for more information. his son and a family friend's daughter. @wilkesbeacon "I am very proud of it. It is definitely nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu what I've created:' The Jour the Edward T. Bednarz 111, PhD r �_J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Stu·d ent Government to host ''Casino Week'' By Austin Ely Staff Writer Possibly one of the ~argest and most fun events on campus in both the fall and spring semester is Casino Week. This fall semester, Casino Week will be held from Nov. 11 to the 14. Casino Week here at Wilkes has become a genuine and fun-filled custom, possibly because it is during one of the most crucial times of the year: finals week. While students may or may not feel buckled down due to exams, papers or projects, Casino Week is perfect for those who are simply looking to get away from some of that "crunching" and studying in order to have a bit of fun. It is yet another time of the year where students can get out, meet new people and spend time with friends while also being given the opportunity to win some prizes. Anthony Fanucci is the primary coordinator of the event. "We (Wilkes University Student Government) work very hard to host this event and we just want everyone to have a great time:' Casino Week is over the course of three days in which students are able to participate in certain events to earn coins. Also, at the door, students can win prizes such as gift cards and a smart TV. The coins come in to play when students want to enter the raffle to win more prizes, which boasts a much larger collection of items. From a Macbook Pro, an iPad, a Surface Tablet and more, students will have the chance to enter the raffle for these prizes. On Nov. 11, there will be Texas Hold Em'. On Nov. 12, Student Government is hosting Bingo and finally, on Nov. 14, there will be Casino Night, where many traditional casino games will be offered. Friday night will last two to three hours where, at the end of the night, raffle prizes will be given· out. The event is one of the largest that Student Government puts together throughout the year and it often surpasses 500 people at Casino Night. If interested in winning prizes and taking a break from academic life, Casino Week starts Nov. II. For more information contact Anthony Fanucci at Anthony.fanucci@wilkes.edu. f"'I @wilkesbeacon ~ austin.ely@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Creative Commons Prizes are to be won at the semi-annual Student Government Casino Night. HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY �The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Helping the people who protect our country By Nicole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor Imagine waking up in the morning having no idea where you are because you are still shaking from the terrifying dream that manifests from your real-life experiences. Your forehead is dripping with sweat, your palms are clamy and you are reliving about 50 different emotions from the past two years from a time when you served protecting the United States at war. At Wilkes, the Veterans Council tries to help the student veterans and community veterans as well as currently employed soldiers. "Our club is an advocacy group for promotion of student veteran and veteran issues and we tend to focus on community service;' Jesse Goble, president of the The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Wilkes Veterans Council, said. This club is one of the most active groups The Veterans Council ls holding a flag drive In the Henry Student Center during club hours to celebrate Veteran's Day. involved in several community service teaches students how to be safe in the area, and discuss issues we may have as students Kolodgie said. "Our group couldn't projects at Wilkes. function without the help of these nonhow to use pepper spray, how to throw that a traditional student may not face:' "The Veteran's Day Ceremony is on Nov. a proper punch, and things that would Satisfaction from knowing that you veterans and we appreciate everything they 11, with our annual flag drive coming up. protect you;' Matthew Kolodgie, vice are making a difference is what this club do for us:' All the proceeds will be donated to Kim president of the Veterans Council said. Goble comments on what benefits strives for. Wood's annual Christmas Care packages 'Tm sure other students at Wilkes would students receive from joining. The club is developed around helping to the troops;' Goble said. "I like the camaraderie of the club as well love the benefits of this club. Many of them and assisting veterans and soldiers. Goble went on to say more about why "My favorite part about this club is probably have a vet in their own family and as performing community service through they chose to help this foundation. the support we are giving our deserving can have the same satisfaction as I do from the club;' Goble said. "Students who join "Her project reaches more troops than veterans;' Kellie Palko, an active member participating in this club;' Palko said. our club can expect to have the opportunity we could on our own, and we're very proud said. "Our soldiers come home from There are many different ways the club to take part in multiple community service to assist in making sure our troops realize deployment and are expected to get right benefits people. projects. that their sacrifices aren't forgotten by us:' back into normal life, which is not easy. "My favorite part of being in the group is "In addition to that, they get access to The Veterans Council has already began Our club tries to help them out:' knowing that we can advocate for veterans members that have a wide variety of life their mission to help. The issues of and from war hits all too on campus;' Kologide said. "For example, experience and information who are all "This semester we've assisted Emily close to home for Palko. on Club Day, we had a student approach us willing to help each other:' McGaha, the school's Arnericorp VISTA Palko says "The people in this club are "My own sister has been deployed to Iraq and tell us how she is a veteran but she had rep, with the 9/11 Day of Service and twice and I've seen the effects of war;' Palko no clue about the benefits she was entitled amazing and dedicated to helping our Remembrance in which we helped collect said. "It's very taxing. It makes me happy to to. fellow vets. We are always looking for donations of clothing and money to assist know I may be helping a struggling vet out "She was going to school by using loans, people to join and help out with events if homeless veterans from the Wyoming there:' so we connected her with our Veterans anyone's interested:' Valley;' Goble said. If the fall does not seem like a good time Kolodgie could also attest to the educator and she is now switched over to Veterans Council not only extends its adjustment of life with a change of pace the GI Bill, which is free education for hd' to join the Veterans Council, they also help hands to veterans but also wants to make that blending back into civilian life could Small things like that could drastically with the car show in the spring, whose sure the campus is safe for everyone. have on someone. change lives, which is precisely the reason proceeds are donated to the Wounded "We also held our 5th Safety and Self "The Veterans Club helps me be more the Veterans Council operates. Warrior project. Defense seminar for the students, ·faculty comfortable as a student on campus. The Although much of the club is made up of Any questions or concerns can be and staff of Wilkes University;' Goble said. veterans here are generally at least four veterans, it is not a requirement of joining. addressed QY contacting Jesse Goble at Protecting oneself is all about knowing years older than the traditional student ''Anyone can be a member of the VC jesse.goble@wilkes.edu. the basics of self defense. right out of high school. They have and we encourage non-veterans to join. "The Safety and Self Defense Seminar more life experience and unique at that;' Currently, we have three students who are @wilkesbeacon that we put on every fall semester is mostly Kolodgie said. "It helps us come together not veterans who are actively involved;' nico/e.zukowski@wilkes.edu for the freshmen coming in. This event r �_J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 WUPB ends ''Freak Week'' with a pumpkin contest The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Particpants had the opportunity to decorate pumpkins however they wanted. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees The Pumpkin contest featured a variety of categories, Including "funniest," pictured above. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees The Beacon/ ltebecca Voorhees Freshman English major Erin Michael painted her pumpkin as a tribute to Edgar Allan Poe. Another category was "cutest," shown here. �The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Head in the clouds: Information safety in digital age By Jenna Colleran-Gelger Contributing Writer • Following a recent public hacking scandal that involved many celebrities, some Wilkes University Apple iCloud users are apprehensive about storing certain things on their iPhones and other Apple devices. "It makes me nervous about how much of my private information is stored on a little cloud on my phone;' said junior Rebecca Rigle, an occupational therapy student at Wilkes University. "I want to look into the benefits of turning it off, just so I can make sure my privacy is protected:' Other students are also worried about their personal information being hacked through Apple's iCloud feature. Sophomore student Sam Vedral described the recent scandal as an "invasion of privacy" and does not trust the cloud. Things such as personal pictures, text messages and Internet history can be exposed through the hacking of the cloud. iCloud is supposed to be used as a way of saving and backing up a user's data. According to Apple's website, data is "encrypt(ed) when it's sent over the Internet;' and kept encrypted when stored on Apple's servers. At least one student has decided to give up on it completely. "I don't use the iCloud .. ;;' said junior Chris Takacs, a sports management major. "My privacy is my privacy. Even before the scandals, it didn't seem safe to me. 'Tm even skeptical about what I save on my computer, an Apple MacBook, because everything is so easily retrievable these days:' Students are concerned about more than just their iPhone data being exposed by hackers; consumers of other Apple products have become apprehensive about what they choose to store on their devices. A student who doesn't own an iPhone was reassured by the hacking scandal. Sophomore Biology major, Lyndsey Doyle said this is "another reason (she is) not an iPhone user and will never use Apple products:' Apple has not made any changes to iCloud, but this scandal has raised a lot of questions about its legitimacy. When asked about the recent privacy breaches, "Janea:' a representative at Apple Support, did not have a personal statement on behalf of Apple, but she offered a link to the press release Apple made after the celebrity hackings took place. According to the press release, ''After more than 40 hours of investigation, we have discovered that certain celebrity accounts were compromised by a very targeted attack on user names, passwords and security questions, a practice that has become all too •common on the Internet:' This could suggest that the targeted celebrities were using relatively easy to guess usernames and passwords, which somewhat removes iCloud from criticism. Apple's recommendation is to use strong passwords and security questions, which will make it much more difficult for hackers to be able to obtain one's private information. A @wilkesbeacon l=J jenna.col/erangeiger@wilkes.edu Photo Illustration by Billy Scarbrough Are students· at risk when upload Ing their Information to the cloud? Wilkes Adventure Education offers students array of activities By Pat Walther Staff Writer It's said that there is no better method for learning than direct, hands on experience. Wilkes Adventure Education (WAE) strives to connect students to the world of experiential learning and, as the title of the program suggests, adventure. Anthony Fanucci, student coordinator for WAE, is a huge proponent of this method of teaching and with the help of organization coordinator Jill Price, leads hiking, biking, climbing, and kayaking trips that blend fun activities with unique educational opportunities that are seldom found at any other institution. A large scale activity well known around campus is "glamping:' As Fanucci explains it, "Glamping, or glamourous camping, is always very popular among students because it provides a happy medium between staying in a hotel and camping in a tent:' Fanucci adds "On these trips, students get to stay in a cabin with a heat source so they don't have to worry about cold temperatures but at the same time they are still able to enjoy nature and the beauty of camping:' In addition to glamping, WAE offers weekly events such as a class that involves the very popular activity of hot yoga. As Fanucci elaborates, "Often over 20 students are present at hot yoga each week. And we don't want money to limit students from attending any of our trips so many are free and others only cost a small fee :' The next event WAE will be hosting is a hike along the Appalachian Trail at High Point State Park in New Jersey on November 8th. In addition to that, their next glamping excursion will be taking place toward the end of November. Slots are currently available for both trips. "We pride ourselves on having lots of fun while learning at the same time:' Fanucci says. Between day-trips to cities, weekly yoga classes and extravagant camping expeditions, Wilkes students are offered an array of activities in which education and lasting life experiences are intertwined. If interested in getting involved with a WAE trip or activity, their office is located in the SUB lounge and Fanucci encourages students to stop by any time at all. Students can also email Jill Price at jill.price@wilkes. edu with any questions they may have. Upcoming WAE Events Hiking on the Appalachian Trail on November 8th . Glamping in late November Slots available for both trips, Stop by WAE office in SUB lounge or email jill. price@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon patrick.walther@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 12 �If you go: Nov. 7 - 9, 14 - 16 The Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts Fri & Sat Performances At 8pm Sunday Matinee at 2pm Tickets: General Admission $10 Students/Seniors/Children $5 Free with Wilkes ID Box Office: (570) 408-4540 Parking Available Off Street and Student Center Lot r �_J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: fnmk.passalacqna@wilkes.edu Wonder Woman's costume in need of a upgrade? By Elyse Guzlewlcz Staff Writer How would you imagine a costume for a battle-ready superhero? Next year, in the DC Comics film Batman v Superman, we will finally get our chance to see Wonder Woman on the big screen. Some stills of actress Gal Gadot in costume have already surfaced, and although it isn't the traditional leather and metal strapless one-piece Wonder Woman is usually seen in, it's far from the highly utilitarian battle armor her male counterparts have been seen in in the last few movies. Gender equality in comics is a topic for another article. Female costume designs are often impractical to say the least. But, in the case of Wonder Woman, her outfit is actually counterproductive to her character and fighting style. In the comics, Wonder Woman proves to be more aggressive than her male peers, going as far as killing a man for his crimes in recent issues. She's a martial artist, fighting largely with a sword and her feet. Kicks are her specialty, often jumping or hitting with both legs and tumbling. This makes a perfect place to start redesigning her costume. Wonder Woman uses kicks as her primary form of attack, making skirts and underwear uncomfortable at best. Skirts would obstruct movement, causing potential injuries or limiting range of attack. Underwear-style bottoms risk slipping out of position for any kick that raises a foot above hip level , meaning an uncomfortable mid-battle adjustment. The best replacement for these would be a sturdy, snug pair of pants. If Batman can have stretchy Kevlar, then Wonder Woman can have the same. Keeping the traditional cobalt, the stars could be moved to the sides in a tuxedo-stripe pattern, maintaining the patriotic look with a practical update. Moving up, a metal bustier isn't all that practical for a primarily hand-to-hand fighter. The majority of her top is leather, with only the neckline being metal, ... _making it a pri'me target for offenders. This bustier-style top is actually very dangerous: The metal part can actually function as a handle, allowing combatants to either pin her, pull her down, or (as there are no straps) remove her top, exposing her during battle. This could happen accidentally during flight as well. For maximum efficiency, her neckline should reach that of her male counterparts. Her design traditionally eschews sleeves, and there's nothing wrong with that. A high-necked, sleeveless top is a practical look. Her metal insignia, traditionally mounted across her bust, could be sewn in as a belt across her hips, with an embroidered eagle taking its place on her chest. There is no reason that it should be removed entirely, but to keep it from functioning as a weapon against her, it should be s.ewn into her uniform completely. There isn't much to change about her famous bracelets, other than ensuring they function as bracers and not truncated gauntlets, covering her entire forearms . There has been much argument for removing the heels from Wonder Woman's shoes, and frankly, I disagree. One of Wonder Woman's greatest strengths is her femininity. She isn't just another powerful superhero, she's a powerful, female superhero. Although many of her other highly feminine traits (her skirt, her bustier) are dangerous and would have to be removed, her heels can be altered and stay functional. Obviously, stilettos pose a real threat to her balance and make it easy for someone to sweep her ankles. I would propose replacing the narrow heels with wedges, which are stable and provide grounding for any kicks or other physical attacks. In this costume, Wonder Woman could defeat any enemy without worry that her costume would prove detrimental to her during her fight. Realistic without sacrificing femininity, this is a design worthy of the daughter of a god. • @wilkesbeacon e/yse.guziewicz@wikes.edu Courtesy of Creative Commons �... 15 r Having roommate issues? Takealook at our newly remod~ed one bedroom and studioapartments. Cumberland Apartments 17 West Ross Street Wtlkes Barre, PA 18701 r �_J The Beacon - November 4, 2614 Opinion 16 Dept. of Speculation - Reinventing the Stream of Consciousness By Sara Plsak Staff Writer Jenny Offill's newly released novel, Dept. of Speculation, is a puzzling but an interesting read. It has been a few weeks since my first reading and I am still not sure what to make of this novel. This 192-page text can be read in an afternoon, which is a great idea as the reader will need plenty of time to process the novel's plot and potential themes. Offill's novel follows a woman and a man simply known as "the wife" and "the husband" throughout their tempestuous relationship, which includes several affairs . In my opinion, the structure of the novel is a stream of consciousness novel taken to the extreme. In a stream of consciousness novel, the character's or the narrator's thoughts and feelings are represented by uninterrupted dialogue or description. Offill uses this sty le in an unconventional way. Her stream of consciousness is consistently divided into roughly four to six short and concise paragraphs per page. This stream of consciousness includes many random facts, which "the wife" memorizes. A frequent fact that appears several times throughout the text is, "Antelope have 1Ox vision. That means on a clear night they can see the rings of Saturn." Although stream of consciousness is not a new form of writing, as it has been frequently employed by authors such as James Joyce, Offill 's use of injecting unusual scientific facts into her stream of consciousness text divulges into new territory. By standard definition, stream of consciousness is uninterrupted thoughts. Offill uses "the wife's" guilt and "the wife's" speculation towards her husband as an interruption to her own thoughts with memorized facts randomly entering her mind. This creates a delusion on the part of "the wife ." "The wife's" delusion spreads and she often forgets to return to her original Sara's _ _Score: thought until several pages later; often resulting in leaving the reader in the dust . This habitually causes confusion for the reader or at least this reader was mildly confused. I can define one unique aspect the text possesses ; most of the first paragraphs on the page can be read together as background pertaining to "the wife's" past. The middle paragraphs are present dealings, while the latter paragraphs seem somewhat predictive of the future. However, due to the fact that random details and stream of consciousness changes the text so radically, my "paragraph combination theory" does not always withstand. Since my "paragraph combination theory" and frankly the entire novel is open to interpretation, I can guarantee that if you try this style of reading it might not hold true for you. Considering each reader's mind processes information differently, ("the wife's" thoughts are proof of this) you might develop your own unique theory as to how the irregular ideas and plot of the text fit together. Offill 's novel is constantly changing directions, which a reader can piece together in countless formations. This infinite number of plot structures makes the text messy, confusing and at times teetering · on paranoia, then again the same can be said about life in general. If this commentary on life is what Offill was trying to create then she has certainly achieved this affect. If this is not her intent, I am sure another reader will be able to devise a commentary, which reflects Offill 's ideals. I give Offill praise for experimenting with form but this experimentation creates more bewilderment than I personally care for in a novel. A reader will either finish this novel and love its immeasurable possibilities or dislike the fact the novel's immeasurable possibilities possess no solid ground, which to build a foundation. Needless to say, Dept. of Speculation leaves the reader with more than enough material for "speculation." Courtesy of Creative Commons " @wi/kesbeacon 1:1 sara.pisak@wilkes.edu �I_ The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Opinion J 17 Alt-j delivers new flimsy sophomore album "This Is All Yours" By Eric Casey Staff Writer 1S t. It seems alt-j have taken cue from MGMT and Foster the People when it comes to releasing albums after a stellar debut. They just sink. Unfortunately, this happens so often with much hyped new bands. One minute they're on the cover of Rolling Stone and winning "best new sound" awards at various shows, and the next minute they're bashed by NME magazine and fake fans only to disappear and become labeled as one-hit wonders ... or something to that effect. The folktronic band from Leeds, England, first came to prominence in early 2012 after releasing An Awesome Wave. It received positive reviews from various outlets and reached #13 on the UK Albums chart, and #80 on the US Billboard 200 Albums chart. "Breezeblocks" was the most popular single released from the album and reached #75 on the UK Singles chart and #9 on the US Alternative songs chart. Other well known singles included "Something Good", "Matilda", and "Tessellate." After listening to their new album I went back to listen to their debut in full length. All I can say is that I wasn't impressed at all. It seemed like a mess full of experimental rock that was difficult to get into, except for their popular songs and the accompanying videos. It was like listening to progressive rock which is a genre I don't pay attention to. When their new album This Is All Yours (debuting at #4 on the Billboard Album charts with 68,000 sold) came out last month I briefly gave it a listen all the way through. For some reason I was really impressed, but after giving my full attention to it a few weeks later I just can't seem to like it. The "Intro" song is quite interesting followed a very confusing "Nara." By the third and fourth songs "Every Other Freckle" and "Left Hand Free" it starts to pick up pace. The latter song now #9 on the Hot Rock songs chart which is. their highest entry in the states making it their most popular song here. However, after those tracks comes a very short peaceful flute track called "Garden Of England - interlude" followed by a very drab "Choice Of Kingdom." Next is lead single "Hunger Of The Pine" which features a sound similar to "Every Other Freckle" in a sense that they're both as close as you'll get to the sound of their debut album. "Hunger Of The Pine" also features a Miley Cyrus sample from her song called "4X4" which makes the slow build up of the song compelling at the end. Aside from "The Gospel of John Hurt", the last half of the album falls apart into total blandness and unnecessary fillers. It's a reminder of when MGMT released their second album Congratulations after coming off with huge success from their debut 2007 Oracular Spectacular. It's hard to explain why some bands become aware of their growing popularity, so they throw everyone off by releasing an anti-attention grabber to see who the real fans are I suppose. ) Courtesy of Creative Commons @wilkesbeacon eric.casey@wilkes.edu ) (570)371-3558 r �(. _J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Opinion 18 Midse~son NFL report cards through Week 8 By Frank Passalacqua <.. Opinion Editor Week 8 is officially the halfway point for the season. Time really does fly, making it feel like Week 1 was just a few days ago. There are a few teams that have stood out so far, making them the obvious playoff and conference winner contenders. Let us take a look at the midseason report card. Starting off are the teams that have made an impact on the league. It is no surprise that Denver sits a top the NFL world at 6-1 , looking like an elite force again for the third straight year. Peyton Manning took the history books and stamped his name in the no. 1 spot, solidifying his spot in the Hall of Fame in a few years after he retires. I give Denver the obvious A+. Next is the only other one-loss team, the Arizona Cardinals. Yes, they are 6-1, but they still do not provide that dominance that any other 6-1 team usually would. Their defense has been pretty spotty all year, and their offense really doe not prove to be anything scary, seeing they have only scored 164 points this season. I give them a B. New England, my favorite to win the Super Bowl, sits at 6-2 on the year and now seems to have gotten their team back in that usual 'Patriot scheme of things' we have al seen in years past. Brady's performance against the Bears shows he still ha what it takes to get them back to February. I give the Pats an A. Now come the next group of teams that fall under the second-tier of potential Super Bowl contenders. The Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, and the Green Bay Packers all receive a B thus far. The Colts are very spotty, but when things are going right, they can not be stopped. Andrew Luck is having a great year, but it's the defensive side of the ball that is keeping his team from progressing into anything . more than a threat. San Diego Chargers, one team who I think is a sleeper to many, has shown ·great signs of a team that has what it takes to fight through the playoffs. Philip Rivers has been on a whole new level these past two seasons, and it is only a matter of time before everything clicks with the team to bring them to the top. The Philadelphia Eagles are another team who could make a late run and surprise many in the final stretch. Yes, they still are one of the top teams sitting at 5-2, but both losses came by four points or less. The Eagles are also another team that can be __ labeled "spotty," with their offensive being a powerhouse one week, to being virtually non-existent the next. Same applies for their defense. If Foles can fix his interceptionthrowing sickness this year, they will finish atop the NFC. Now Is the Dallas Cowboys. A team that many had picked to be a Super Bowl winner just a week ago, until Tony Romo re-injured his back again. The same injury that required him to have season-ending surgery last year, and the same injury that could keep him out for a long period of time should he aggravate it again. DeMarco Murray is the reason the Cowboys are doing so good, and when one player carries a team, it usually does not end well. I think their fairy tale first half of the season ends soon, but they have earned their grade so far. Detroit and Green Bay are NFC North firecrackers, showing the league what a true division fight is. At 6-2 and 5-3 respectively, both teams have played great so far. I picked Green Bay to be the NFC Champions in the beginning of the season, and I would not be surprised if they caught fire in this second half, as they usually do, and beat out the Lions. The next tier of teams are the ones with an appearance of just, meh. The Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, San Fran 49ers, and the Seattle Seahawks are teams that simply will not provide enough spark to be a contender. Going into detail for each of those teams would be tedious, But I give them currently a C. The Bills will not make it out alive, despite exceptional play from Kyle Orton and Sammy Watkins, the Bengals have fallen significantly since their 4-0 start, the Saints are just not the same, the Seahawks have been exposed and do not look like a team that just won the Super Bowl, and the 49ers also do not show enough fire power to return to where they were last year. The rest of the teams I listed deserve their "C" grade, but nothing else worth mentioning. After that is all your 3 wins or less teams. They obviously are not going to be a contender for their division or anything league-altering. I will not give them a F, but they get a D- in my book. The teams that deserve an F are the 0-7 Oakland Raiders, the 1-7 New York Jets, 1-7 Jacksonville Jaguars, and the 1-6 Tampa Bay Bucs. Those teams are absolute bottombarrel NFL clubs that are simply chaos ridden. The Raiders have a promising future QB in Derek Carr, so at least they have that going for them. Other than that, the Jets look like a middle school football team, but that's okay in my book. Eight weeks down, eight to go! ESPN.com Week 8 Power Rankings RANK TEAM / R_ECORD TRE.NOI G {;ratio A+ Bro cos 6-1 !..3stWee ... 3 8 2 Cardinals 3 Patriots 6-2 ... 5 A Co 1boys £-2 .... 2 8 Eagles 5-2 .... 2 6 ons 6-2 ... 4 7 Packers 8 Chargers 5-3 .... 1 Cos .... 5 5 9 10 -1 * st st 5-3 u ei! 5 J Lsst 8 8 6 5-3 Seahawks e-e 8 8 8 ... 1 4-3 @wilkesbeacon frank.passa/acqua@wilkes.edu �Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Women's basketball opens its season on Nov. 15 Pictured above is Chris Heery watching his team at a recent practice By Danny Van Brunt Sports Writer Women's Basketball at Wilkes University has just begun. Practice recently started on Oct. 15, and since then they have been practicing hard. The first scrimmage took place away at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus on Oct. 30. In an open interview with players from the team, Haley Mesaros, Elena Stambone, Missy Oertner, and Emelie Meinhart had plenty of positive things to say. Practice has been going well, and the team performed well in its first scrimmage. The players look forward to their first game, along with future conference games. The chemistry between the players is very strong, and they consider themselves a family. Most of the players room together too. The amount of players on the team is large which helps the team depth. Almost all of the team is returning this year, as only one member of the starting team graduated. Pictured above is Missy Oertner dribbling during a drill at practice. Pictured below is head coach Chris Heery and graduate assistant Kim Mui This puts both the players and the coaches in high hopes for maximum improvement. The players feel their coaches push them really hard and are just as competitive as they are. Head. Coach Chris Heery also had many positive thoughts towards the upcoming season. He coaches alongside Graduate Assistant Kim Mui, Assistant Coaches Terry Balliet, and Mark Maholick. Heery first said that the returning class gives him very high expectations this year for the team. His main goal of the season is to make it to the playoffs. He is very eager to have the season start in a few weeks; the first two games are at home. November 15, the Colonels are scheduled to play the Penn State Berks, and November 19, they are scheduled to play Marywood University. Both games will start at 7 p.m .. Heery stated, "We hope to continue improving to become an exciting team to watch." r �. .J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Sports 20 Wilkes falls short in historic second half comeback tie the game up at 29. Tim Bousson went on to lead all Wilkes receivers with seven receptions for 69 yards. At the start of overtime, Albright received the ball and wasted little time scoring as they went up by a touchdown. The Colonels countered and went on to gain an extra 7 points using two plays as Dailey found Hartman wide open in the end zone for a 13- • yard score. With the game on the line, Brown decided to go for the win and he went for two at the end of the game as the Colonels were only down by one. Dailey was looking for Bousson in the end zone but an Albright defender made a last second play to help seal the game for the Lions .. Linebacker Tanner Stengel went on to have a career day, finishing with 15 tackles. The Colonels travel down to Maryland next week to take on Stevenson University. Following the game against Stevenson, the Colonels return back home for their final home game of the season. Cross town rivals Kings College and Wilkes University square off in the annual Mayors Cup. Kickoff is scheduled for noon but it is highly reccomended to arrive early to get a spot. By Brandon Gubltosa Sports Editor Things did not seem promising for the Colonels when the team found itself trailing Albright College 23-0 at the end of the first half. The Colonels went on to score 29 points in the second half forcing the game to head into overtime. Wilkes ended up falling 36-35 after failing to convert on a two point conversion in overtime. The loss bounced the Colonels to 2-6 for the season while the Lions of Albright moved to a 4-4 record on the season. Quarterback Ryan Dailey completed 23 passes for 219 yards and three touchdowns all of which were to tight end Jeremy Hartman. The senior tight end caught six passes for 76 yards. With two minutes left in the game, down by eight, Dailey found a wide open Hartman in the end zone, as the Colonels were down by two. With a big decision on the line Coach Trey Brown decided to go for two, and that decision ended up paying off. Senior receiver Jonathan Conklin took a pitch and found fellow senior receiver Tim Bousson wide open in the back of the end zone to Senior receiver Tim Bousson breaks away from defenders during t he game f""'l @wilkesbeacon l:J brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu Colonels finish fourth at Monarch Invitational third in his weight class for the MAC. Diesel took third place in the 174 pound weight class defeating Tory Cain of RlT. Coming in third for the Colonels in the 285 pound weight class was senior David Oberrender. Last season, Oberrender did not wrestle; however, in his sophomore year he went 178, finishing fifth at the Monarch Invitational. Wilkes finished fourth in the tournament and 10 wrestlers finished top six in their weight class. Wilkes returns to the mat Wednesday night as the team squares off against Penn College at the Marts Center. The Colonels will look to carry an impressive streak this season of seven straight years of 15 or more wins. Following their match against Penn, Wilkes hosts the annual John Reese Duals on November.8, starting at l la.m .. On Dec. 28, Wilkes hosts the 82nd annual Wilkes open which features some of the best wrestlers that Division III has to offer. By Brandon Gubltosa Sports Editor After finishing 18-3 last season, the Colonels were back out on the . mats on Nov.I, as they competed in the Monarch Invitational hosted by King's College. Last season, Wilkes finished first in the east as the team went on to send six wrestlers to nationals in Iowa. The Colonels return three wrestlers of the six sent to nationals, including juniors Michael Fleck, Kyle Diesel and Eric Bach. Last year at the Monarch Invitational, the Colonels went on to capture third place with two wrestlers winning their weight class, and four wrestlers placing in their class. This year, in the 133 pound weight class, Fleck defeated teammate Michael Grossman to capture first place, as Grossman went on to capture second place in his first collegiate . wrestling match. In the 141 pound weight class, sophomore Pankil Chander defeated Caleb Wiley of Lycoming to capture first place in the first - · match of the season. Last season as a freshman, he finished @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu Junior Michael Fleck went on to win the 133 pound weight class �- . _ .. .-, , .. ByJ.T. Keer Sports Writer ~ •.; Meet Whlineoa Stengel ,a SQphoatote Me and electrieal engine' · He is curr~ntlythe team tackler with 77 tackles season. With two game hoping to reach l 00 tac the season. Q: What brought you to Wi A: The pepple t:h!t I met football team as well as ha: everything I was lookingfor school. a Q: What is your favorite Wilkes? A: The location Q: How has your time ,he~ A: Time has gone by very overall it's been a good tim~ good experience. ' Y9QlO'a hot dogs. 'The Lehi Q: What is your major? Mall. A; Mechanical and electrical engineering. Q: Who's your favorite sports team? 4: Miami Dolphins Q: Do you know what you want to do? Q: Favorite player? A: Be successful. A: Andre Williams (hometown hero) Q: When did you start playing football? A: When I was five so about 14 years ago. Q: Play any other sports in high school? A: I ran track and competed in powerlifting. r �_J Sports By Evan WIiiey Sports Writer and told me he was proud of me, i was so happy it meant a lot. Meet Kate Mahoney from the Wilkes Women's Soccer Team. Kate is a junior business major with a track in marketing. She is from Kingston, New Hampshire. She is the teanisk.eeper and is also a member of the golf team. Kate is red.shirted for the ~14 soccer season, but is~forwara to the rest of her timeontlc.~ Q: What do you enjoy. most about Wilkes University? . A: I like the business prograI!l at W~ the professors are amazing. I have a wonderful adviser~ Dr. Batory, and I love how I have a lot of control over what ' ~~-.-.~ direction Iwamt, take myedupltio1.;1 .·~ Q;ifso«erneffldistedwbat ? sp ho I'm ha: jus Q:How sport, havingfun A: ~ my time is really importaat·· r .hive to 'scbedu1e ever, A:l!Iwona second of every day. U ~ on dayswhen t have soccer and ·golf i just ~ :th wake up go to class do homework go to over rwould save it and ma both practices eat and then go to sleep a house in Yodc Maine. again. But if i get all my worlc. out of the way i always make time for fun with tny Q: What do you plan on doJng friends. college and~duation? A:. After~ I plan on wor · Q: What is the best compliment you Churchill ranch W ~ a have ever received? venue in Maine. I really ~ t to_@(<· A: 'Ihe best compllinent i have ever the wedding~and~ received in college athletics was in our my own weddmg planning · first home match i hit a couple good someday. holes in a row and our wicked awesome - ·· coach, Harry Armstrong came up to me 1:::::,.er 22 �The Beacon - November 4, 2014 L 23 Sports grottopizzapa.com te menu of Pizs, Subs, & More! Delivery to WIikes campus! MONDAYS 1 Regular 12" Pizza w/1 TopplnJ just $4.99! TUESDAYS get 1 FREE Meet the Food Dude Joe Binotto, General N\anager Tuesday, 11/4 in Henry's at Lunch SAY 1-EU..O Walk up and introduce )Ollrself to Joe, Rec:er.e a FREE treat. Wilkes University Dining Service BE ENTERED TO WIN A RT BIT R..EX Take a seine with P?, R:ist die photo on lnstagram. lfa.ie rl1e hashlilg #WilkesUDining @WilkesUDining #WilkesUDining flPPlfJUS€ 1-/fl/R S,UD/O 17 North Walnut Street, Wilkes-Barre 1wp (just off €ast Northampton St-) Call flnita at 570-825-2700 for an appt, or just walk-in! Your one-stop shop for all your hair care and ,!INNING needs 75% off any service with student ID r �...J � 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 2014 November 4th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 November 4 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 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University